Menu BUILDING WITH NATURE Boskalis initiated the innovative research program ‘Building with Nature’. The program uses elements and forces of nature such as wind and currents in the design of hydraulic engineering solutions, to achieve a balance between economic development and environmental care. Scientific research findings are made available for the design and execution of projects and for policy and decision-making. The initiative is a close collaboration between the Dutch government and Dutch companies, universities and knowledge institutes, with Ecoshape as lead partner. Environmental engineering Building with Nature draws as far as possible on ecosystem services – the benefits that nature generates for society, for example when dunes act as coastal defenses, also providing leisure opportunities. To maintain the Dutch coast, Boskalis has constructed the so-called Sand Motor that uses natural forces like wind, waves, currents and tides to spread sand along the coast from a central replenishment location. Building with Nature is also researching methods for the sustainable development of ports. Building with Nature gains insights into the impact of hydraulic engineering projects on ecosystems. Building with Nature highlights Marker Wadden islands Boskalis has been awarded the first phase of the Marker Wadden development aimed at restoring the ecosystem and allowing nature to flourish. 1 2 3 4 More related to Building with Nature Engineering Hydronamic is Boskalis’ in-house engineering company. Research and development Boskalis continuously invests in research and development. Environmental impact Boskalis provides sustainable solutions for ports, offshore energy and infrastructure markets. Coastal protection Boskalis constructs traditional hard sea defenses and innovative soft sea defenses. Environmental services Boskalis provides a broad range of environmental services including remediation of contaminated land and dredged sediment. Cases Our CSR policy focuses on the key areas which are of material importance to ourselves and our stakeholders, and these cases illustrate our policy. Ecoshape Find out more about Building with Nature on the website of project lead, Ecoshape. Also of interest Previous Page Building with nature in Indonesia More than six thousand villages (thirty million people) on Indonesia’s enormous coastline co... Page 3D printed reefs Brief Boskalis will create and install six artificial reef modules at the Larvotto reserve in Monac... Next 1 2 Share this Facebook Twitter Linkedin Google+ E-mail Print Back to top Quick links Vacancies Contact us Company profile Activities Share charts Download center Boskalis shop - merchandise NINA safety program Stay up to date Press and news releases Magazine: Creating New Horizons RSS Subscribe to updates Vimeo Youtube Linkedin Facebook Twitter Visit our other websites Dockwise Fairmount Marine VBMS SMIT Boskalis Australia Boskalis Dragamex Boskalis Environmental Boskalis Hirdes Boskalis Nederland Boskalis Rock Fall Boskalis Russia Boskalis Sweden Boskalis Terramare Boskalis Westminster Nigerian Westminster Dredging Irish Dredging Llanelli Sand Cofra Keppel Smit Towage KOTUG SMIT Towage Saam Smit Towage Smit Lamnalco BACK TO TOP 2017 © Royal Boskalis Westminster N.V. Cookie policy Disclaimer Terms and conditions of purchase Sitemap