The Netherlands is facing its largest replacement and renovation challenge in decades: thousands of bridges, tunnels, locks and viaducts are reaching the end of their service life, while roads, dikes, underground infrastructure and railways need to remain operational every day for residents, businesses and our economy. This challenge is too great for any one party to tackle alone.

Projects increasingly involve more interests, parties and disciplines, while capacity remains scarce. Clients such as Rijkswaterstaat, provinces and water authorities are working with tight budgets, complex permitting procedures and a market that has limited capacity to adapt. Contractors, on the other hand, are looking for certainty: clear contracts, a fair distribution of risks and a predictable flow of projects. This requires clear choices and control over the entire process, from procurement through to completion.