Ever wonder who builds the impressive structures around you? Van Hattum en Blankevoort might be the answer. This company has been shaping the Netherlands for nearly two centuries. Since 1831 Van Hattum en Blankevoort has enriched the Netherlands with striking works of art. Ingenious infrastructure and distinctive civil engineering structures are their hallmarks.
Let’s dive into their history. It all began in 1831 with Arie van Hattum. He secured a contract for maintaining groynes in the Merwede and Lek rivers. Ten years later Cornelis Blankevoort also started as a contractor in Monnickendam. Around 1900 these two companies started working together. By 1910 they were operating as a single entity.
Van Hattum en Blankevoort NV was officially established in 1950. It went public in 1968. A merger in 1971 created the Stevin Group. Then in 1978 it merged with the Koninklijke Adriaan Volker Group forming Koninklijke Volker Stevin. Further expansion led to a merger with Kondor Wessels in 1997. This formed the Koninklijke Volker Wessels Stevin group. Despite all the mergers the name Van Hattum en Blankevoort has remained. It exists as one of the working companies.
The company was based in Beverwijk since 1890. In 1993 they moved to their head office in Woerden. Since 2017 the head office has been located in Vianen. VolkerInfra is also located in the same building.
Van Hattum en Blankevoort has been involved in numerous well-known projects. These include the Blauwbrug built in 1883 and the Zeelandbrug constructed between 1963 and 1965. They also worked on the John F. Kennedybrug completed in 1967 and the Beneluxtunnel which was also completed in 1967. The company contributed to bridges in the Bijlmermeer in 1968. They also constructed the Bijlmerdreef metro bridge between 1971 and 1975 and viaducts at the Rottepolderplein between 1971 and 1974. Other notable projects include the Kiltunnel completed from 1974 to 1977 and the Oosterscheldekering built between 1976 and 1986. They were also involved in the Zeeburgertunnel constructed between 1984 and 1989. The Maeslantkering and Hartelkering both completed between 1991 and 1997 are also their projects. The company built the Museumplein car park in 1999 and the Hollandsch Diep Bridge from 2000 to 2004. They also worked on the Sijtwendetunnel in 2003 and the Hoge Brug in Maastricht also in 2003. The Mosae Forum car park completed between 2002 and 2006 and the Hubertustunnel from 2004 to 2008 are other projects. They also constructed the Ramspolbrug between 2009 and 2010 the Westrandweg from 2009 to 2012. The Máximakanaal built between 2010 and 2014 and the 2nd Julianasluis completed between 2011 and 2014 and the A4 Delft-Schiedam built between 2012 and 2015 are also among their works.
Van Hattum en Blankevoort continues to shape the Dutch landscape. They are known for their expertise in concrete and infrastructure projects. From tunnels and bridges to hydraulic engineering they have left their mark. Their work improves infrastructure and protects the Netherlands.