Monitoring and positioning solutions for civil infrastructure

On December 15, 2023, the corporatization of Strukton Immersion Projects and Geocon from Strukton Groep NV officially became a fact. Since then, with the help of several external investors, the company has been following a completely separate course on an independent basis. It does so under the new name Immontec: Immersion & Monitoring Solutions, a name that tells exactly what the Utrecht-based specialist stands for. Carlos Bosma, manager of monitoring and positioning at Immontec, looks forward with satisfaction and confidence. "With this step, the continuity and independence of the company towards our customers is optimally guaranteed."

Immontec is a true expert in the field of immersion technology, monitoring and positioning. For the traditional market of immersion tunnel projects, but also in the case of maritime constructions. Project challenges that the enthusiastic and professional team enjoys taking on. "We have all the knowledge, data and experience on board to provide the client with an innovative and sustainable solution," Carlos believes. "Regardless of the nature or size of the assignment. First and foremost, our people guarantee that. They are the most important assets of our company. In addition, if necessary, we can call on an extensive network of experts. Our approach contributes firmly to achieving the desired solution. We do not sell measuring systems, but integrate a service that brings the customer success, minimizes risks on the project site and gives him the certainty that the project will be successfully realized on schedule. That is where our strength lies."

Grip on risk

Whatever the approach to a project, within Immontec, failure is not an option. Therefore, every scenario is carefully considered. An approach that rests on the responsibility and accountability that the organization takes around accepted orders. Always and everywhere. "We pull out all the stops to minimize the risks for our clients," Carlos continues. 

Combination of disciplines

The synergy of the disciplines present within Immontec always ensures a substantial contribution to the end result. It is precisely this quality that makes the company a leading player in immersed tunnel projects, the construction of civil infrastructure and asset management. Not surprisingly, Immontec is increasingly entering the market for maritime operations, including the realization of gravity-based foundations for offshore wind and caissons for bridge foundations. Tasks that receive welcome added value with comprehensive and high-quality monitoring and positioning. "Infrastructure projects are usually realized in complex, dynamic environments," says Carlos. "Where the stakes are high, unpredictable factors are at play and multiple stakeholders are active. All this makes crystal clear insight upfront and manageable risk during execution necessary. As a solid link between design, realization and management during infrastructure projects, we provide just that. By generating the right information, we make matters clear and comprehensible. Specifically, we ensure that our clients can carry out their projects with great reliability, safety and manageability. We create values, in all links within the chain." 

Broadly active

Creating values Immontec does within diverse infrastructure environments and increasingly in existing structures focused on asset management. "For example, we are often monitoring construction pits," Carlos said. "Not surprisingly, since some 90% of the project risks in civil construction, after all, occur below ground. Existing tunnels and bridges require attention in order to use them demonstrably safely, maintain them efficiently, extend their life or determine their actual strength with test loads." In the context of asset management, Immontec is developing its competencies through participation in the COB (Center for Underground Construction, ed.) 'Future proof tunnels' project, among others. "Colleague Arne de Jong is a PhD researcher in this program from which we were commissioned by the Department of Public Works to monitor the North Tunnel in the A15," Carlos says. "Furthermore, we focus on track monitoring and you often see us in environments where tunnels and caissons need to be positioned. Very specific work that requires the utmost accuracy. Simply because you have to get it right the first time." 

Top customization

Immontec's monitoring and positioning activities include four components that can be purchased as a complete package or separately. The first component involves a monitoring plan, which focuses on making a clear, comprehensive risk analysis and system design. Part two includes the collection of the desired data using an integrated monitoring system and high-quality sensors. The third part focuses on data verification. The final part is adjustment during implementation. "To achieve the intended result, you have to do something with the information collected," Carlos believes. "This can lead to making adjustments in construction methods. With our measurement and monitoring expertise, we do important preliminary work for that too."