
The Netherlands faces a construction challenge that exceeds its available capacity. Bridges, tunnels, roads, locks, and waterworks require maintenance or renewal, while at the same time, expansion of infrastructure, energy grids, and housing construction is necessary. On top of that comes the need to prepare for climate change. So, more projects, but not automatically more people, resources, or time. Mobilis offers an interesting perspective on this challenge: approaching the task not only as a construction issue, but primarily as an organizational one. By planning earlier, collaborating more effectively, and better bundling repeatable projects, the sector can achieve more with the same scarce capacity, according to Managing Director Remco Hoeboer.

At first glance, replacing a lock gate seems like a simple matter of removing and reinstalling it. The reality is considerably more complex—especially at the Krammer Locks, where the gates weigh anywhere from 65 metric tons to as much as 400 metric tons. For De Klerk, these gate replacements represent the culmination of years of involvement with the complex, where the company has been active almost continuously since 2015, carrying out maintenance, renovation, and overhaul work.

Maasdam Town Hall | 32–36 hours | Bachelor’s or Master’s degree | Max. €5,554 Where will you be working? You’ll be joining the Civil Projects team, which consists of 12 enthusiastic professionals who work together on challenging projects in public spaces. Whether it involves the development of new construction sites, the reconstruction of roads and sewer systems, or the […]






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