For certain contracts BESIX Infra regularly looks for complementary partners with whom to enter into a temporary trade association. Artes Depret is a long-term partner for civil engineering works.
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BESIX Infra has worked at full capacity in and around The Loop in Ghent. In a temporary trade association with Artes Depret nv, a tram extension and access to a future underground car park will be realised within a set period of 700 calendar days.
For certain contracts BESIX Infra regularly looks for complementary partners with whom to enter into a temporary trade association. Artes Depret is a long-term partner for civil engineering works.
A joint venture requires good arrangements between the partners. The engineering offices of Artes and BESIX Infra will hold frequent discussions even during the costing phase. This will allow every possible bottleneck to be tackled proactively.
In the interests of cost efficiency, the temporary association will strive for maximum reuse of demolished materials and surplus soil. In their joint projects, Artes and BESIX Infra examine the total material balance sheet of the site and adjust the project phases to suit this.
The companies on the site (Ikea, Holiday Inn, etc.) will remain fully accessible during the works. Close consultation between the consortium and these stakeholders is essential. For the railways, the operating schedule of De Lijn is something that needs to be taken into account.
The need to complete the work in a certain number of calendar days calls for reserve buffer periods. The schedule will be detailed from the quotation phase onwards in consultation with all partners and included the temporary trade association contract.
Project name
The Loop Gent
Category
Road works, Sewerage and drainage
Contract type
Build
Location
Gent, Belgium
Client
NV grondbank The Loop
Building Period
2014 - 2016
Total value
€ 10.6 million