STEEL AT WORK

STEEL AT WORK

Company profileA trAdition of progress

Belgium at the heart of Europe. With a production capacity of 45,000 tons a year, Victor Buyck Steel Construction n.v. has developed into an international group with production facilities in Belgium and Malaysia as well as a sales branch in the UK. We are proud of our roots and we believe that the geographical posi-tion of Belgium at the heart of Europe has given us the opportunity to develop into an international key player in steel construction.

Unique of its kind. Thanks to our vast experience in large, complex projects, we have acquired a unique knowledge that we can share with our clients, helping them to find solutions that are both technically fea-sible and commercially profitable. We are also the only company in this sector that exports such a large part of its production – 80 per cent. Our ability to work in countries with different cultures and languages dem-onstrates the large flexibility and knowledge of foreign languages of our people.

Young at heart. Victor Buyck started back in 1927 but the company faces the 21st. century with a young, dynamic spirit and with an enthusiasm shared by all her employees. We offer continuous training to our people and every year we take on board new young engineers who are attracted by the challenging projects that we offer them.

Customer orientated. The main strength of the com-pany is that she offers a turnkey solution to her clients. We are truly a steelwork contractor, offering steel fab-rication from engineering to erection, including fabrica-tion, corrosion protection and transport. Clients want to benefit from their investments as soon as possible and put tremendous pressure on delivery times. They also expect their suppliers to look for profitable solu-tions that would improve the efficiency of their produc-tion plant or office building. That is exactly what we can offer to our customers: shorter building time and higher added value due to high productivity and technical knowledge.

Knowledge-based. Our service goes from the design through to the erection of the building. All this can only be achieved because we have experienced and quali-fied people helping the customer at every stage of the construction process. Building in steel requires much more technical knowledge than building in concrete and as a result, we like to get involved in projects nearer to their conception, so that we can assist in finding the best technical and economically viable solution. We continue to invest in computer-controlled fabrication equipment, allowing us to take on the most challenging projects with high complexity and technical requirements.

Mission and valuesMission

VBSC is a leading international steel con-struction company. Ingenious solutions and an enthusiastic organisation enable VBSC to contribute to the success of her clients in the public and private sector. VBSC combines know-how, commitment and inventiveness to implement often complex projects. Our approach focuses on solutions and results. We strive for constant improvement through innovation. VBSC stands out as a company that rises to the challenge.

VAlues

Client-orientated. We care about our clients. VBSC’s organisation, choices and working methods adapt to meet her clients’ needs. Reliability and integrity are absolute core values. Everyday VBSC seeks – and finds – the best balance between her own techniques and the requirements of her clients. VBSC aims to exceed client expectations. With her high productivity and technical know-how, VBSC meets the client’s deadlines. In this way VBSC contributes to the growth and success of her clients.

People. VBSC owes her strength and her flexibility to her people. They form the back-bone of the company. Their vision, intelligence and commitment are of decisive importance. Integrity, transparency, team spirit, and a performance-oriented approach are core val-ues which everyone at VBSC is committed to. VBSC looks after the welfare and the individual needs of all her staff. Training is a key element.

Safety. VBSC believes that looking after the health and safety of all her employees and pro-tecting the environment deserves the highest priority. The safety policy and its objectives are known to all our staff, and are assessed annu-ally and adapted where necessary.

Quality. VBSC delivers quality. All our projects are supported in a way that guarantees that quality. The products delivered by VBSC meet the quality standards demanded by the client.

Continuity. VBSC aims for continuity. VBSC therefore opts for projects which fit within her strategy for sustainable and profitable growth. In this way we create opportunities to achieve added value together with the client.

Markets Services

Engineering. VBSC has developed through the years its own engineering department. We can assist the customer during the pre-engineering phase, and provide workshop and erection drawings. Our engi-neers use the latest calculation, planning and drawing software and their fully implemented CAD-CAM stations are linked directly to the computers in the factory and are connected with the clients through an interchange.

Production. VBSC, with her manufacturing capacity of approx. 45,000 tons per year, is the leading steelwork contractor in Belgium and one of the leading steelwork contractors in Europe. In Eeklo we dispose of 42,000m² of covered workspace. The lifting capacity in Eeklo is 80 T and in Wondelgem 150 T. In Wondelgem, our production site covers 20,000m² and another 90,000m² of pre-assembling area. Moreover, we have direct access to the North Sea via the canal Gent-Terneuzen. With the use of platform transporters we are able to shift large steel structures (up to 1.500 T) on barges, thus reducing significantly the overall production cost.

Painting. All of our production sites include steel grit blasting shops and painting shops. The temperature controlled paint shops are located as an in-line exten-sion of our workshop. The painting is done with airless spray guns. We can provide both anti-corrosion and fire protective coatings. Our painters and inspectors are fully ACQPA-FROSIO qualified.

Erection. VBSC develops in-house erection engineering. We have considerable experience in the construction of high-rise buildings and bridge structures using modular construction techniques for early completion. Maximising off-site pre-assembly allows the elements of the struc- ture to be erected on-site in the most efficient way. The techniques of transporting and erecting large/heavy sub assemblies are a key to the success of these projects. Therefore, VBSC has its own teams of erectors and manages the whole erection process.

Bridges. Road and railway bridges, canal bridges, footbridges and movable bridges in all-steel and com-posite construction, large-span bridges, girder bridges, suspension and cable-stayed bridges, deck, arched and truss bridges.

Hydromechanics. Locks, barriers and bascule bridges, including machinery (mechanical, hydraulic and electrical equipment).

Architectural steelwork. Steel structures for buildings such as high-rise office buildings, football stadiums, retail malls, convention centres, railway stations, halls for sports or other purposes, airports and airplane hangars.

Industrial steelwork. Steel structures for heavy-duty industrial purposes such as large factory halls, electricity power stations, and waste incineration plants.

Steel structures for chemical and petrochemical industry. Chemical plants, petrochemical plants, piperacks, pre-assembled units.

References

2008 - Boulogne-Billancourt (Paris), France

Pont Renault, 1.750 T

2004 - Canary Wharf, London, UK, BP1, 4.800 T

2006 - Amsterdam, The Nether-lands - Metro station Amster-

dam Bijlmer, 3.000 T

2009 - QatarSidra Trees, 5.300 T

2007 - Aéroport Charles de Gaulle, Paris, France

Satellite S3 Lot SB, 14.500 T

2007 - Zelzate, BelgiumArcelor Mittal Gent, degas-

sing installation, 3.000 T

2005 - Kanne, BelgiumSuspension bridge over the

Albert Canal, 1.800 T

2006 - Bremen, GermanyCable-stayed bridge on the

A281, 3.700 T

2007, Kingston, JamaicaCement factory, 2.200 T

2008 - TrinidadCRH/UBH Interchange,

2.300 T

2007 - Utrecht, The NetherlandsHogeweidebrug, 2.200 T

ECCS - European Steel Design Awards

2003: Swiss Re London HQ - London (UK) / Owner : Swiss Re Investments Ltd / Client: Skanska UK / Architect: Foster & Partners / Structural design: Ove Arup & Partners / 10.500 T / Built: 2001-2002

1991: Broadgate Exchange House – London (UK) / Owner: Rosehaugh Stanhope Properties / Architect: Skidmore, Owings & Merrill / Structural design: Skidmore, Owings & Merrill / 7.000 T / Built: 1987-1988

1993: OCAS Steel Application Research Centre – Zelzate (B) / Owner/Client: Sidmar / Architect: Samyn & Partners / Structural design: Samyn & Partners, Sidmar, Setesco / 1.200 T / Built: 1990-1991

1989: Flanders Expo Exhibition Centre – Gent (B) / Client: Flanders Expo N.V. / Architect: Bontinck – Verstraete – Van Acker / Structural design: Buyck engineering / 3.500 T / Built: 1986-1987

2005: Three bridges over the Hoofd-vaart – Haarlemmermeer (Nl) / Client: City of Haarlemmermeer / Architect: Santiago Calatrava / Structural design: Santiago Calatrava / 2.500 T / Built: 2002-2003

1995: Railway Bridge over the Oude Maas – Dordrecht (Nl) / Client: The Netherlands Railways (NS) / Architect: Holland Railconsult (Paul van der Ree) / Structural design: Holland Railconsult / 6.500 T / Built: 1993-1994

1997: Reconstruction of the Kron-prinzenbrücke – Berlin (G) / Client: Berliner Senatsverwaltung für Stadt-entwicklung / Architect: Santiago Calatrava / Structural design: Prof. Sedlacek & Partner / 1.500 T / Built: 1992-1994

2003: Chamber of Commerce – Kirchberg (L) / Client: Chambre de Commerce du Grand-Duché / Architect: Claude Vasconi / Structural design: Schroeder & Associés / 3.000 T / Built: 2000-2001

1999: La Garde Adhémar Viaduct – Donzère Canal (F) / Client: The French Railways (SNCF) / Architect: Marc Mim-ram / Structural design: Marc Mimram ingénierie, R. Foucault & Associés, Bureau d’études Greisch / 5.300 T / Built: 1996-1998

2001: The Europe Bridge - Orléans (F) / Client: Direction Départementale de l’Equipement du Loiret / Architect: Santiago Calatrava / Structural design: Setec TPI / 5.530 T / Built: 1998-2000

2007: Bridge Gustave Flaubert - Rouen (F) / Client: Direction Départementale de l’Equipement de Seine-et-Marne / Architect: Aymeric Zublena, François Gillard / Structural design: Arcadis, M. Virlogeux, Eurodim / 3.000 T / Built: 2004-2006

ECCS - European Steel Design Awards

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