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We are pleased to announce that Meijs Ingenieurs continues to grow and expand. It is with great enthusiasm that we announce the opening of our new office at Zwaagdijk 424d, 1686 PJ Zwaagdijk-West.

This expansion will allow us to respond even better to the needs of our customers and partners in the region. We remain committed to providing high quality engineering services and look forward to welcoming our new location as a place where innovation and excellence come together.

Please visit us to explore our new location and find out how we can help you with your projects. We thank you for your continued support and trust in Meijs Engineers.

Now that’s sustainable.

It was recently reported in the news that doctors in America had transplanted a pig’s heart into a 57-year-old man. ‘That’s a cycle,’ I thought to myself and laughed a little. So the pig’s heart had been reused, so to speak. In this case, of course, it wasn’t so much about the cycle, but about the idea that technology goes a long way these days.

Technology stands for nothing

This phrase is often used by critics to point out that ‘technology’ is neutral, especially when it comes to morality. In other words: Just because humans are technically capable of doing something doesn’t mean we want it, let alone that we should actually use it. Just think of the pig heart transplant, which also triggered a certain amount of discussion about the ethical aspect of these technical possibilities. Of course, I don’t want to get involved in this discussion. What is clear, however, is that technology – whatever it is – is constantly advancing. And that certainly doesn’t just apply to the medical world.

Positive transplants

Here too, in the construction industry, we are going further and further and can do more and more. My cynical comment that a pig’s heart is only really circular for a human being makes me believe that advancing possibilities also bring something good. Especially when it comes to the environment, reducing CO2 emissions and the circular economy. Because it’s clear that we need to keep an eye and an eye on this in the construction sector. Still 35% of all

Recycle or reuse

Studies show that we in the construction industry already recycle 93% of our waste. That is of course a high percentage, and you would think that we are all doing a good job together.Well, I am not saying the opposite, but I am saying that the whole thing needs to become smarter and of higher quality.And that is possible.For example, when concrete is recycled.

Then it is crushed into gravel granulate. This process requires an enormous amount of energy while only producing an inferior product. This is because this granulate is used as a filling material or gravel substitute.

The reuse of products, even if only in parts, is of course much better. This is circular construction. And that is exactly what we stand for.

Concrete transplantation

When you think of the word transplant, you probably think primarily of the medical meaning. A doctor replaces a poorly functioning organ from one person with a well-functioning organ from another person.

We have now transferred this idea of transplanting something that is good and reusable to another location to the construction industry.This mainly involves concrete parts or elements.We call this concrete transplantation [link].Think of façades that become new façades again, or (part of) an interior wall that is used as a balcony partition. This is sustainable and circular construction. It’s an advanced technique that doesn’t need to be discussed ethically, it seems to me.

Would you like to find out more about concrete transplantation? Take a look at our website or simply call +31 (0) 174 – 285 170 for an appointment.

Meijs engineers & realisation

Dick van Veelen, Director

On behalf of Circular Bouweconomie, an interview was published today with our Managing Director Dick van Veelen on the subject of concrete transplantation. An important innovation in sustainability and the circular economy in the construction sector, where close collaboration is crucial. A different way of building that starts with the architect of a project. Read the full article about concrete transplantation here.

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