News

4 June 2018
Introduction of the new XblocPlus

DMC has developed a new armour block which is called the XblocPlus. This block is based on the experiences during 15 years of Xbloc projects around the world. XblocPlus is a single layer concrete armour unit which is placed in a regular pattern: all the blocks on the slope have the same orientation, similar to roof tiles. This simplifies the placement process and it simplifies the approval process.

 
23 May 2018
DMC signs new Xbloc project in Turkey: big numbers and big blocks

DMC signed a license agreement for the use of Xbloc on the new Rize-Artvin airport.
22 February 2018
8m3 Xblocs in Calais

8m3 Xblocs of 19 tons are being placed in Calais by the EX1900. 
27 October 2017
New Xbloc Project: Lekki Port

DMC signs Xbloc license agreement with China Harbour for placement of Xblocs at the Lekki Port project in Nigeria. Xblocs of 2, 3, and 5m3 will be placed at the breakwater of Lekki Port.

Lekki Port will be a multi-purpose, deep sea port at the heart of Lagos. For more project information please click here. 
9 October 2017
16m3 Xbloc production in Istanbul

Within the IGA project in Istanbul, 16m3 blocks are being cast which are the biggest Xblocs applied so far. More photos can be found here.
1 September 2017
Big construction machinery for Calais Port 2015

The EX 1900 ton was received on the project site of Calais Port 2015. It will be used to place the 14m3 Xblocs (33.6ton) on the breakwater. Please click here for more information. 
28 August 2017
Filyos Project

DMC has signed a license agreement with a JV of Kolin and Bayburt for the use of Xbloc in the Filyos Port Project in Turkey. The design of the breakwaters was carried out by Arti Proje and physical model tests were carried out at the AYGM hydraulic facilities in Ankara.

The project will comprise Xblocs of 4m3, 8m3 and 10m3 with a total quantity of 161,000m3.

Xbloc production is well underway and block placement has recently started.
24 August 2017
ICE Breakwater Conference

The Xbloc team will be present during the ICE Breakwater Conference in Liverpool from 5-7 September. We will present 3 papers about our projects and research topics and we will have a booth in the exhibition area.

We look forward to meeting you there.
23 May 2017
16m3 moulds have arrived on site
16m3 moulds have arrived on site

On site of the Istanbul new airport project, 16m3 Xbloc moulds have arrived. These large Xblocs will be placed at the roundhead of the breakwater, which provides shelter from the waves from the Black Sea.
11 May 2017
Cotonou, Benin received an Award of Excellence
Cotonou, Benin received an Award of Excellence

The groynes in Cotonou received an award of excellence by Canadian Consulting Engineer, magazine for professional engineers in construction.
17 February 2017
Cadzand in Dutch newspaper
Cadzand in Dutch newspaper

Photographer Kees van de Veen made photos through the Netherlands, past people, towns and landscapes in which the battle is waged against water. The sea. In the historic center. Along the rivers.

Click here for the article in Dutch.
25 January 2017
Xbloc placement in the Dominican Republic
Xbloc placement in the Dominican Republic

Xbloc placement has started in the Dominican Republic. The Xbloc trail placement was a success.
17 November 2016
BAM Nuttall joint venture wins Central Enabling Works Contract for High Speed Two
BAM Nuttall joint venture wins Central Enabling Works Contract for High Speed Two

Bunnik, the Netherlands, 17 November 2016 - BAM Nuttall Ltd has been awarded the Central Enabling Works Contract for High Speed Two (HS2) as part of a joint venture. The contract will be worth up to £100 million to the company over a period of four years.
11 November 2016
Artists impression
BAM ICONSA jv to design and construct LNG jetty for Costa Norte LNG Terminal in Panama

Bunnik, the Netherlands, 11 November 2016 – A joint venture consisting of BAM International, the operating company of Royal BAM Group active outside Europe, and ICONSA, a marine construction company active in Panama, has been awarded the contract to design and construct an LNG import jetty and an intake / outfall structure for the Costa Norte LNG Terminal in Panama. South-Korea’s POSCO E&C is the main contractor to deliver the Costa Norte LNG Terminal for AES Corporation from the US, one of the world’s leading power companies.
12 October 2016
BAM Nuttall wins £23 million contract for Hull flood scheme
BAM Nuttall wins £23 million contract for Hull flood scheme

Bunnik, the Netherlands, 12 October 2016 - Leading construction and engineering company BAM Nuttall has been awarded a £23 million contract for a major flood defence scheme in Hull.
3 October 2016
Nitesh Magdani
BAM appoints Group Sustainability Director

Bunnik, the Netherlands, 3 October 2016 – The Executive Board of Royal BAM Group nv has appointed Nitesh Magdani as Sustainability Director for the Group with effect from 1 October 2016. Nitesh Magdani (41) has been Director of Sustainability with BAM Construct UK since 2013.
16 August 2016
ProRail commissions BAM for new rail station Driebergen-Zeist contract
ProRail commissions BAM for new rail station Driebergen-Zeist contract

Bunnik, the Netherlands, 16 August 2016 - ProRail has awarded the contract for the renovation of the Driebergen-Zeist station area (which is located east of Utrecht) to BAM. BAM will start construction activities in the spring of 2017. The contract value is approximately €90 million.
13 August 2016
Paperless rebar

No more complex rebar drawings full of confusing details, but straightforward step-by-step installation instructions. RII, developed by BAM’s Indonesian branch, is making life for site teams a lot easier.
7 June 2016
BAM’s contract with EDF signals a worldwide first for leading edge Gravity Base Foundation solutions
BAM’s contract with EDF signals a worldwide first for leading edge Gravity Base Foundation solutions

Camberley, 7 June 2016 - BAM has achieved a worldwide first having been awarded a contract to design, fabricate and install five full-size gravity base foundations for wind turbines off the Northumberland coast. The contract has been awarded to BAM by EDF Energy Renewables via SPV Blyth Offshore Demonstrator Ltd and utilises leading edge technology, the first of its kind to be built in the world.
31 May 2016
Danish government and Femern Link Contractors sign contracts for the Femernbelt Link - world’s longest immersed road and rail tunnel
Danish government and Femern Link Contractors sign contracts for the Femernbelt Link - world’s longest immersed road and rail tunnel

Bunnik, the Netherlands, 30 May 2016 - The Femern Link Contractors joint venture has signed conditional contracts with the Danish government for the design and build of the world’s longest immersed road and rail tunnel, the Femernbelt link between Denmark and Germany.

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