STEEL AT WORK - Victor Buyck Steel Construction

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Company profileA tradition of progressBelgium at the heart of Europe. With a productioncapacity of 45,000 tons a year, Victor Buyck SteelConstruction n.v. has developed into an internationalgroup with production facilities in Belgium and Malaysiaas well as a sales branch in the UK. We are proud ofour roots and we believe that the geographical positionof Belgium at the heart of Europe has given us theopportunity to develop into an international key player insteel construction.Unique of its kind. Thanks to our vast experience inlarge, complex projects, we have acquired a uniqueknowledge that we can share with our clients, helpingthem to find solutions that are both technically feasibleand commercially profitable. We are also the onlycompany in this sector that exports such a large partof its production – 80 per cent. Our ability to work incountries with different cultures and languages demonstratesthe large flexibility and knowledge of foreignlanguages of our people.Young at heart. Victor Buyck started back in 1927but the company faces the 21st. century with a young,dynamic spirit and with an enthusiasm shared by all heremployees. We offer continuous training to our peopleand every year we take on board new young engineerswho are attracted by the challenging projects that weoffer them.Customer orientated. The main strength of the companyis that she offers a turnkey solution to her clients.We are truly a steelwork contractor, offering steel fabricationfrom engineering to erection, including fabrication,corrosion protection and transport. Clients wantto benefit from their investments as soon as possibleand put tremendous pressure on delivery times. Theyalso expect their suppliers to look for profitable solutionsthat would improve the efficiency of their productionplant or office building. That is exactly what we canoffer to our customers: shorter building time and higheradded value due to high productivity and technicalknowledge.Knowledge-based. Our service goes from the designthrough to the erection of the building. All this can onlybe achieved because we have experienced and qualifiedpeople helping the customer at every stage of theconstruction process. Building in steel requires muchmore technical knowledge than building in concrete andas a result, we like to get involved in projects nearer totheir conception, so that we can assist in finding thebest technical and economically viable solution. Wecontinue to invest in computer-controlled fabricationequipment, allowing us to take on the most challengingprojects with high complexity and technical requirements.

Mission and valuesMissionVBSC is a leading international steel constructioncompany. Ingenious solutions andan enthusiastic organisation enable VBSC tocontribute to the success of her clients in thepublic and private sector. VBSC combinesknow-how, commitment and inventivenessto implement often complex projects. Ourapproach focuses on solutions and results.We strive for constant improvement throughinnovation.VBSC stands out as a company that rises tothe challenge.ValuesClient-orientated. We care about our clients.VBSC’s organisation, choices and workingmethods adapt to meet her clients’ needs.Reliability and integrity are absolute corevalues. Everyday VBSC seeks – and finds – thebest balance between her own techniques andthe requirements of her clients. VBSC aimsto exceed client expectations. With her highproductivity and technical know-how, VBSCmeets the client’s deadlines. In this way VBSCcontributes to the growth and success of herclients.People. VBSC owes her strength and herflexibility to her people. They form the backboneof the company. Their vision, intelligenceand commitment are of decisive importance.Integrity, transparency, team spirit, and aperformance-oriented approach are core valueswhich everyone at VBSC is committed to.VBSC looks after the welfare and the individualneeds of all her staff. Training is a key element.Safety. VBSC believes that looking after thehealth and safety of all her employees and protectingthe environment deserves the highestpriority. The safety policy and its objectives areknown to all our staff, and are assessed annuallyand adapted where necessary.Quality. VBSC delivers quality. All our projectsare supported in a way that guarantees thatquality. The products delivered by VBSC meetthe quality standards demanded by the client.Continuity. VBSC aims for continuity. VBSCtherefore opts for projects which fit within herstrategy for sustainable and profitable growth.In this way we create opportunities to achieveadded value together with the client.

References2007 - Zelzate, BelgiumArcelor Mittal Gent, degassinginstallation, 3.000 T2006 - Amsterdam, The Netherlands- Metro station AmsterdamBijlmer, 3.000 T2006 - Bremen, GermanyCable-stayed bridge on theA281, 3.700 T2007, Kingston, JamaicaCement factory, 2.200 T2008 - Boulogne-Billancourt(Paris), FrancePont Renault, 1.750 T2005 - Kanne, BelgiumSuspension bridge over theAlbert Canal, 1.800 T2008 - TrinidadCRH/UBH Interchange,2.300 T2009 - QatarSidra Trees, 5.300 T2007 - Utrecht, The NetherlandsHogeweidebrug, 2.200 T2004 - Canary Wharf, London,UK, BP1, 4.800 T2007 - Aéroport Charles deGaulle, Paris, FranceSatellite S3 Lot SB, 14.500 T

ECCS - European Steel Design Awards2003: Swiss Re London HQ - London(UK) / Owner : Swiss Re InvestmentsLtd / Client: Skanska UK / Architect:Foster & Partners / Structural design:Ove Arup & Partners / 10.500 T / Built:2001-20021993: OCAS Steel Application ResearchCentre – Zelzate (B) / Owner/Client:Sidmar / Architect: Samyn & Partners/ Structural design: Samyn & Partners,Sidmar, Setesco / 1.200 T / Built:1990-19911989: Flanders Expo Exhibition Centre– Gent (B) / Client: Flanders Expo N.V. /Architect: Bontinck – Verstraete –Van Acker / Structural design: Buyckengineering / 3.500 T / Built: 1986-19871991: Broadgate Exchange House– London (UK) / Owner: RosehaughStanhope Properties / Architect:Skidmore, Owings & Merrill / Structuraldesign: Skidmore, Owings & Merrill /7.000 T / Built: 1987-19882005: Three bridges over the Hoofdvaart– Haarlemmermeer (Nl) / Client:City of Haarlemmermeer / Architect:Santiago Calatrava / Structural design:Santiago Calatrava / 2.500 T / Built:2002-20031995: Railway Bridge over the OudeMaas – Dordrecht (Nl) / Client: TheNetherlands Railways (NS) / Architect:Holland Railconsult (Paul van der Ree) /Structural design: Holland Railconsult /6.500 T / Built: 1993-1994

ECCS - European Steel Design Awards2007: Bridge Gustave Flaubert -Rouen (F) / Client: DirectionDépartementale de l’Equipement deSeine-et-Marne / Architect: AymericZublena, François Gillard / Structuraldesign: Arcadis, M. Virlogeux, Eurodim/ 3.000 T / Built: 2004-20062003: Chamber of Commerce –Kirchberg (L) / Client: Chambrede Commerce du Grand-Duché /Architect: Claude Vasconi / Structuraldesign: Schroeder & Associés / 3.000 T/ Built: 2000-20011997: Reconstruction of the Kronprinzenbrücke– Berlin (G) / Client:Berliner Senatsverwaltung für Stadtentwicklung/ Architect: SantiagoCalatrava / Structural design: Prof.Sedlacek & Partner / 1.500 T /Built: 1992-19942001: The Europe Bridge - Orléans(F) / Client: Direction Départementalede l’Equipement du Loiret / Architect:Santiago Calatrava / Structural design:Setec TPI / 5.530 T / Built: 1998-20001999: La Garde Adhémar Viaduct –Donzère Canal (F) / Client: The FrenchRailways (SNCF) / Architect: Marc Mimram/ Structural design: Marc Mimramingénierie, R. Foucault & Associés,Bureau d’études Greisch / 5.300 T /Built: 1996-1998

OfficesVICTOR BUYCKSTEEL CONSTRUCTION NVPokmoere 4, 9900 Eeklo, BelgiumT +32 (0)9 376 22 11F +32 (0)9 376 22 00Victor BuyckSteEl Construction Sdn BhdLot 51, Oakland Industrial Park70200 Seremban, Negeri Sembilan, MalaysiaT +606 764 90 08F +606 764 90 05Victor BuyckStEel Construction Limited20 Kingswood Creek,WraysburyNear Staines, Middlesex TW19 5EN U.K.T +44 (0)1784 483 006F +44 (0)1784 483 008design www.wearethefuture.beCover photo: Alan Karchmer - 3 bridges over The Hoofdvaart (Haarlemmermeer, NL) - Architect & engineer: Santiago Calatrava