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The Realisatie Parklaan Noord en Zuid project involved the construction of a new connecting road between the N224 and the A12, passing through a nature-rich area within the municipality of Ede. The project, spanning 6.8 kilometers, included both reconstruction and new construction phases, integrating various infrastructure elements such as roads, greenery, and ecological considerations. The project was commissioned by the municipality of Ede and executed by Aannemingsmaatschappij Van Gelder B.V., with a strong focus on sustainability and ecological preservation. The project faced significant delays due to unforeseen ecological challenges, particularly related to the protection of the wildlife, which pushed the initial completion date from late 2021 to late 2024.
The challenge
The Parklaan project was a complex, long-term infrastructure development that required meticulous planning and coordination. The project’s ecological focus, particularly the protection of local wildlife, introduced unexpected delays when more squirrel nests were discovered than initially anticipated.
This led to a nearly nine-month delay in tree felling and other critical activities. Additionally, the project faced challenges related to underground cables and pipes, which caused further delays and required significant adjustments to the project phasing. The need for seamless communication and document management between the contractor, the municipality, and external consultants was critical to navigating these challenges and ensuring the project stayed on track.
The solution
To address these challenges, Aannemingsmaatschappij Van Gelder B.V. implemented Alfamail VISI, a robust document management and communication platform. VISI was chosen due to its proven effectiveness in previous projects, particularly with Rijkswaterstaat, and its ability to formalize communication between all parties involved.
The standard VISI framework UAV-GC was implemented with minimal customization, allowing for quick deployment in less than two weeks. The platform facilitated formal communication, ensuring that all agreements, decisions, and project updates were documented and traceable. This was particularly valuable given the project’s extended timeline and the need to maintain clear records over several years.
The result
“VISI provided us with a formal and efficient way to communicate and document all aspects of the project. It was especially valuable given the project’s long duration and the need to maintain clear records over several years. The platform helped us navigate the complexities of the project and ensured that all parties were aligned throughout the process.”
Jarco van Ommen, Process Manager | Aannemingsmaatschappij Van Gelder B.V.
The implementation of Alfamail VISI significantly improved communication and document management throughout the Parklaan project. By formalizing communication through VISI, the project team was able to maintain a clear and traceable record of all decisions and agreements, which proved invaluable as the project extended over several years.
The platform also helped streamline collaboration between the contractor, the municipality, and external consultants, reducing the risk of miscommunication and ensuring that all parties were aligned. Despite the ecological and logistical challenges, the project was successfully completed, with Alfamail VISI playing a key role in mitigating the short and the long-term risks, managing the complexities of the extended timeline and multinational collaboration.
