STRABAG Subsidiary to Deliver Major Construction Project in Amsterdam

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The Dutch subsidiary of STRABAG, ZÜBLIN Nederland B.V., will carry out a major residential construction project in Amsterdam (Netherlands) worth around 139 million euros for Greystar. The three-part building complex — &Amsterdam — with a total gross floor area of 57,017 square meters, will be built in the Amstel III development area located in southeast Amsterdam, an area undergoing a transformation from a monofunctional office district into a lively urban neighborhood. The project consists of three buildings with a total of 561 multifamily apartments on a living space of 48,000 square meters, supplemented by 1,000 square meters of commercial space … Read more

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Mixed-Use Residential Complex Adds Social Sustainability to Urban Ecosystem in Amsterdam

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The first residents have moved into AMST, a landmark mixed-use residential complex set to revolutionize urban living in Amsterdam (Netherlands). Located opposite the Amstel station — a transport hub with train, metro and bus links — the ambitious project boasts an array of shared facilities and diverse range of 25 affordable housing types, enhancing social sustainability and providing a livable neighborhood in the heart of the city. Catering to the housing needs of one of Europe’s most vibrant capitals, AMST has 252 dwellings — 80% are available as medium-rent homes and social housing — ensuring that individuals from all walks … Read more

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New Icon, Entrance for Amsterdam IJburg Delivered

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After four years of construction, Sluishuis has been completed. Amsterdam IJburg, located in the Netherlands, now has a new, architecturally iconic landmark. The building forms a bridge between IJburg and the city center. With 442 different types of owner-occupied and rental homes, a public greenroof garden with a rooftop walkway, bird and recreational islands, jetties for boats and catering facilities, Sluishuis is a place for everyone. The building started when the municipality of Amsterdam declared the combination VORM and BESIX RED winner of the quality tender for the development and construction of Sluishuis in 2016. For the design of this … Read more

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BAM Wins 4 Contracts in Luxembourg

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BAM Lux, a subsidiary of BAM’s Walloon company Galère, has won four contracts with a combined construction value of more than €25 million. The most extensive project concerns the concrete works for the office tower of the European Commission’s new complex in Luxembourg (Netherlands). This scheme, named Jean Monnet 2, has been commissioned by the Luxembourg building agency, Administration des Bâtiments Publics. The Jean Monnet 2 building complex will house the services of the European Commission in the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg. The office center will accommodate around 3,500 employees and is located in Luxembourg-Kirchberg. It comprises a 24-story office … Read more

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Netherlands Municipality Officials Sign Vijfsluizen Project Agreement

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The municipality of Vlaardingen and Heijmans have signed a letter of intent for the development of the former Vijfsluizen sports park. Heijmans intends to develop and construct between 300 and 400 homes at that location. The project’s value is expected to be in the €80 million to €100 million range and will become a new district within the municipality of Vlaardingen, located in the Netherlands. Heijmans is planning to transform the former sports park into a sustainable and future-proof district with primarily ground-floor homes and apartments. Heijmans will also transform the old Shell sports building at this site and give … Read more

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