'Best to leave the production and delivery of the concrete shell to an expert'

Concrete is one of the most important materials in the realization of a wide variety of construction projects. For the production and delivery of the complete concrete shell, contractors often call in the help of a specialist. Casco Bouw Nederland BV from Staphorst realizes concrete works in residential and commercial construction. The company has a lot of experience in tunneling and walls / wide slab, but also performs work in fully prefabricated shell. When involved in a project at an early stage, Casco Bouw Nederland BV can think along to realize an optimal construction process. Moreover, the expert can completely unburden customers. She prefers to deliver the complete package including concrete, reinforcement, shuttering, supports and so on.

Casco Bouw Nederland BV began in 2003 from Hasselt (Ov) as a specialized tunnel builder, but has since grown into an independent and all-round concrete builder in residential and commercial construction. The company moved into new and its own premises in Staphorst in early 2019 and operates for large and medium-sized clients throughout the Netherlands.

"We have a strong reputation when it comes to tunneling and large-scale wall/wide slab, but have also completed full precast shells in the past. We can also provide foundations, footings, elevator pits, basements and commercial spaces for our clients. So they can outsource the entire concrete shell to us, including the supply of concrete, reinforcement, formwork and supports, cranes, concrete pumps and all consumables," explains director Jan Hokse. "Agreements are agreements. We determine together with our customers what is feasible. We say what is possible and what we will do, but we also say it if it is not possible. We prefer to be involved in a project as early as the design phase and ensure proper preparation and production with the goal of delivering a customized package. We also agree on a price for the work and if no exceptional problems occur, that is also the price for which we perform everything. 'Lean Manufacturing' has been a known concept for us for some time. We work with the latest CAD software and always respond to the latest techniques, such as working from BIM models."

In practice

Casco Bouw Nederland BV is contacted by many contractors to help execute the most diverse projects. The list of reference projects is growing steadily: "Over the years, we have helped to realize many prestigious projects throughout the Netherlands. Looking back in time, we find that processes have changed in recent years. Whereas in the past we often only erected bare concrete frameworks, lately we are including more and more components in the package. This includes precast cores and stability walls, but also the assembly of HSB elements, with or without integrated glazing, and the supply of finishing materials," Hokse continues. "Overall, this results in a high pace of construction with minimal intervals for the facades. The building is quickly wind- and watertight with all the benefits this brings to the completion process. The working area for Casco Bouw Nederland BV covers virtually all of the Netherlands, with the exception of the provinces of Limburg and Zeeland. In the past we also took on assignments in these provinces, but today this is almost impossible to fill."