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Robin Hayes in Built Magazine on the Ingula power generation project

Thu, 15 Apr 2010 00:00:00 +0100

Engineering and environmental consultants SSI (part of the Braamhoek Consultants Joint Venture) is currently overseeing one of Eskom’s major power generation projects. Due for final completion towards the end of 2013, the Ingula Pumped Storage Scheme is set to contribute power to the national grid during peak hours, SSI’s senior branding manager, Robin Hayes, tells Laura Cornish.

Bertrand van Ee in the FD: DHV gives priority to improving margins

Wed, 17 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0100

Rob van Tilburg in NRC Handelsblad on sustainability bonuses

Tue, 09 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0100

New tool for sustainable policy: big bonus

A new trend amongst Dutch multinationals: some executive remunerations are now based on meeting sustainability targets. But the criteria are not always clear.

Paint and chemical producer AkzoNobel was the first to introduce a new system of performance related pay last April, when it announced its executive bonuses would be based on sustainability criteria. The 600 top managers at the company now have to take into consideration whether they have done enough to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and whether they have developed more innovative, environmentally friendly products than the competition. If they fail to do so, their remuneration is reduced.

Akzo was the first company to openly connect sustainable performance to its bonuses and several Dutch multinationals have already followed suit. Chemical manufacturer DSM, postal company TNT and energy giant Shell all announced they are adopting similar policies.

Is there a green revolution going on concerning rewards for executives? Have managers in the Netherlands all realised that more environmentally and customer friendly policies pay off? And are they trying to push their companies in this direction by not only taking profits into account, but also their contributions to people and planet? Or is this just a convenient way to keep handing out bonuses to managers when economic times are rough? Those who produce less may not meet their profit targets, but they also emit less carbon dioxide.

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SSI in Engineering News with water projects in South Africa

Fri, 12 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0100

Maurice Hermens in Civil Engineering

Mon, 01 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0100

Architects, structural engineers, and geotechnical engineers have collaborated to design a new type of residence for the Netherlands’ second-largest city, one that pairs Rotterdam’s tradition of open-air markets with an enormous arch structure that will enable residents to view both the city and the market below. Glass-clad cable net facades at either end of the arch will ensure that the markets remain protected yet inviting.

High-frequency timetable makes demands on the tracks, stations and train operators

Sun, 31 Jan 2010 00:00:00 +0100

Dick Kevelam on Radio Netherlands Worldwide (video) about a new green city in China

Sat, 05 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +0100

"China enjoys the doubtful honour of being the world's biggest polluter – as well as the world’s biggest investor in green technology. And Dutch companies are getting in on the act – such as the DHV engineering firm that is building a green city with the most up-to-date technology" reports Sigrid Deters from Radio Netherlands Worldwide.

New Civil Engineer: St Petersburg flood barrier: Russia's priceless defence

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +0100

After 30 years, a giant construction effort to protect the beautiful city of St Petersburg from catastrophic flooding is drawing close to completion. Jackie Whitelaw reports on an historic civils project.

Gulf Times: A million-volume library for Qatar

Sat, 24 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +0100

Work on the state-of-the-art Education City Central Library project, with an area of 40,000sqm and nearly a million volumes in its main collection, is to start early next year with its completion expected in late 2011.

Het Financieele Dagblad: Engineering consultancy DHV adjusts capacity to smaller market

Mon, 24 Aug 2009 00:00:00 +0100

Amersfoort – Engineering consultancy DHV is busy adjusting its capacity to the shifts in the engineering market. As a result, the number of jobs in its Building & Industry and Aviation business groups decreased by 10%. However, thanks to growth in its infrastructure and water consulting activities, DHV’s total staff numbers remained unchanged at 5,500. These figures are from the Group’s mid-year results.

SSI Naren Bhojaram (SSI) in Engineering News: New train of thought needed

Fri, 31 Jul 2009 00:00:00 +0100

Engineering and environmental consultant SSI are focusing on three key elements, namely sustainability, business integrity and corporate responsibility, says SSI CEO Naren Bhojaram.