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The Netherlands is growing, pressure on underground infrastructure is increasing rapidly, and the current energy and water system is not yet adequately equipped to cope. To make a sustainable future possible, network operators, water companies, contractors and suppliers are working together more and more intensively. Renewed cooperation, innovation, digitization and automation are crucial success factors. These developments take center stage during InfraNXT, which will take place in the Klokgebouw in Eindhoven on May 20 and 21, 2026 and focuses on accelerating the energy and water transition.
In many construction projects, important choices are made early on in the work preparation process. Which machines are used, which type of foundation is chosen and how the construction process is set up. In practice, however, we regularly see that these choices are insufficiently geared to the actual bearing capacity of the subsoil. This does not seem to be a problem on paper, but in execution it often leads to extra costs, delays and, in some cases, unsafe situations. So says Pieter Bakker, operations manager at Aboma Inspections. He advocates paying more attention to the bearing capacity of the construction site in the work preparation.
Owners and operators of parking garages must guarantee the safety of users through proper maintenance, adequate supervision and effective lighting. Moreover, according to the Bbl, they have a legal duty of care for fire safety, by limiting fire hazards, guaranteeing safe escape routes and ensuring adequate fire alarm and alarm systems and extinguishing facilities. In addition, according to the Bbl and NEN 2443, they are responsible for good air quality and control of harmful substances such as CO, NOx and particulate matter. Kingspan Light + Air supports this with a proactive and integrated approach to fire alarm and evacuation alarm systems, CO/LPG detection, ventilation and smoke control systems. From advice and realization to maintenance and inspection, in which all themes of the RAMSHEC system (Reliability, Availability, Maintainability, Safety, Health, Environment and Cost) are expressly addressed.
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