Home Who we are Engineering & BIM Engineering & BIM In-house capacity, from foundations to finishing Client centric engineering creates maximum value At all times our clients and site teams can rely on the expertise and creativity of its in-house engineering department, with offices in Brussels and Dubai. Experiencing a steady growth since more than 4 decades today we are over 150 dedicated people having the right attitude, competences and experience to maximize the value of our projects for and with our clients. We honor the following principles: Expertise at the service of our clients objectives. When developing the design of a project we spend as much time as possible in understanding and clarifying the clients brief. We can use our experience from projects and partner network around the globe to propose alternatives which increase the value for our clients. Having all necessary engineering knowledge ‘under one roof’ allows an efficient and integrated approach First time right. Preparation and collaboration are key in achieving our first time right principle. To this end, we insure intense collaboration between on and off site teams. Result oriented. Because we are embedded within a contractor we work on our ‘own’ projects. What distinguishes us from external engineering offices is that we always need to go till the last details. Agile. In a fast changing world we see flexibility and agility as a core competence to create value. We are continuously analyzing which competences we should add to our engineering capabilities in order to address our client needs. Focus what we do best, and link to the rest. While we are proud of who we are we also believe in the strength of partnering. We are constantly exploring and looking for new and sustainable partnerships in our efforts to create value. By aligning our expertise with our client demands, the BESIX Engineering teams have developed centers of excellence focused on tall buildings (high rise, stadiums, offices, industrial), marine works (jetties, quay walls, breakwaters) and civil works (tunnels, bridges, infrastructure). In order to ensure an entire supply chain approach our teams consist of architects, MEP engineers, structural and geotechnical engineers, façade and sustainability experts, concrete specialist, BIM managers and BIM experts. Besides our strong commitment to constructability and safety BESIX Engineering department can build on the expertise of an integrated methods and planning department. By uniting the knowhow of our experts, many of which are also academic authorities in their field, we can offer full-fledged solutions addressing all of clients expectations and beyond. Strength through diversity: The design manager Ensures the right balance is obtained between technical, financial and cost aspects of the works and is our ambassador towards our client and the site. The geotechnical expert Specifies the geotechnical site investigations, analyses the results and establishes a state of the art geotechnical design. The method and planning engineer Ensures the constructability in terms of safety and production of our designs. The structural engineer is responsible for all engineering aspects of the project, the models, drawing and verification to secure practical an buildable structures The BIM manager is responsible to set up and follow up the agreed rules to manage both geometrical (3D models) as well as non-geometrical information (specifications, codes,…) The production center Takes care to produce the necessary high quality shop drawings within the agreed schedule The façade architect Designs innovative façade concepts that comply with all architectural, structural, environmental and comfort requirements. The sustainability expert Develops concepts and solutions to improve the performance of our buildings in terms of environmental impact and energy consumption. The concrete expert Specifies the requirements on the concrete mix in accordance with the design and assist our sites to ensure a state of the art and durable execution of all concrete works. BIG in BIM “BIM” is the acronym for “Building Information Modeling”. This is a set of methods and technologies that optimize the design, execution and management of a construction project. With BIM, the construction work is represented by means of a digital model, which collects all relevant information of the project. Much more than 3D, BIM makes it possible to share centralized and synthesized information. BIM has become a ‘must-have’ in today’s construction world, where the amount of information produced has never been so high. For BESIX, BIM is the cornerstone for interfacing between the physical and digital aspects of the construction business. Since 2010, we have built a strong team of experts that has participated in a large number of tenders and projects around the world. At the end of 2017, BESIX passed a major milestone by becoming the first Belgian construction company to obtain BIM Level 2 certification by meeting the standards of the PAS 1192-2 standard (information management during the design and construction phases of BIM projects). This certification sets BESIX apart from the competition and offers significant competitive advantages, including an acceleration of tendering processes and positive effects in terms of risk control, safety and productivity. In its vision for the future of BIM, BESIX is looking to articulate its ambitions around four strategic axes: understanding the market, client needs and expectations (both internal and external) and industry trends; searching for reliable solutions, by enriching and sharing our knowledge, and using BIM as a catalyst for implementing new technologies; consolidating our experience by creating synergies between BIM managers across the Group and centralizing our knowledge in this field; developing the reputation and visibility in the field of BIM that BESIX has enjoyed for several years. Grand Egyptian Museum (Egypt) The project’s scale (200 000 m2) and huge geometrical complexity called for the use of BIM in order to allow a smooth and smart coordination of the works. 60 BIM engineers generated 13 000 shop drawing plans to prepare works and procurement for this gigantic project. Velsertunnel (The Netherlands) BESIX scanned the entire tunnel to create a virtual 3D 'twin' model. This enabled our partners to anticipate a myriad of issues before setting to work in the physical tunnel. The dress rehearsals prevented no less than 1,032 complications at the worksite. Beatrix Lock (The Netherlands) Virtual reality was used to create an environment which could be visited by maintenance technicians allowing them to give their input early in the design process in order to optimize the maintainability of the lock doors. The VR model was connected to the command and control system, giving the traffic managers of our client a 100% realistic experience of the functionality and UX (user experience) of the future lock. Value Engineering BESIX is experienced in providing ‘value engineering’, a creative and organised process of thorough study and analysis that combines the insights of multidisciplinary teams, benefiting the entire life cycle of a project. The goal is to limit building costs, maximally reduce risks and prolong a project’s life span without compromising the functional objectives. This holistic, integrated design approach is crucial in completing demanding DBM or PPP projects. This is how we make a difference. RENOVATING THE VELSERTUNNEL, THE NETHERLANDS (2015-2017, MAINTENANCE 2017-2023) SITUATION Velser motorway tunnel in A22 below the Northsea channel has become of age (60 years old) and is hampering road traffic: a total refurbishing is required Works include modification of height clearance to allow high trucks to pass underneath, new escape routes and a modification of the renewal of all tunnel technical installations (ventilation and fire extinguishing systems) CHALLENGES - Tunnel below As-built information consists of 60 year old drawings and therefore unreliable - Compliance required with EU Directive 2004/54/EC on safety requirements for tunnels in TEN-T network - High density of traffic and safety equipment installations - Tunnel closure contract limited to 6 months SOLUTION Preventing a maximum of clashes and failure costs on site through: - As-is survey by static laser-scanning - Modeling in Civil 3D - All project information stored in one cloud-base: system-based information management RESULT - 1032 clashes automatically detected upfront, enabling a first-time right approach - Compared cost BIM detection versus on site correction: 80 EUR versus 1000 USD per clash REDESIGNING TOWER STRUCTURE FOR OPTIMAL RIGIDITY. RADAR TOWER NEELTJE JANS, THE NETHERLANDS (2013-2015) GUARANTEEING RELIABILITY & AVAILABILITY BY DESIGN BEATRIX LOCK, THE NETHERLANDS, (2016-2019) ON-TIME EXECUTION DUE TO INNOVATIVE STRUCTURE THE QATAR GAS COMPANY LTD, RAS LAFFAN, 2014 SHORTEN PROJECT DELIVERY BY A YEAR KING ABDULLAH SPORT CITY STADIUM, KSA, (2011-2013) Follow us on: Twitter Facebook LinkedIn Instagram Avenue des Communautés 100 1200 Woluwe-Saint-Lambert Belgium +32 (0)2 402 62 11 communication@besix.com Unsolicited applications sent to this address will not be considered: we invite you to consult our “Careers” page. ©2021 BESIX BESIX Group sites BESIX Concessions & Assets BESIX Infra BESIX RED Cobelba Franki Foundations Jacques Delens Lux TP Socogetra Van den Berg Vanhout Wust BESIX 3D BESIX Six Construct BESIX Nederland BESIX France BESIX Watpac Data Protection Notice, Terms & Conditions By clicking “Accept All Cookies”, you agree to the storing of cookies on your device to enhance site navigation, analyze site usage, and assist in our marketing efforts. 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