Campus@Noorderkempen

Campus Noorderkempen
Campus Noorderkempen is a new, sustainable office development located in the De Kluis business park in Hoogstraten. The project brings together four service-oriented companies at a single location and provides workspace for approximately 300 to 350 employees.
The campus consists of a five-storey office building, complemented by a separate parking structure, and was designed as a modern, flexible and future-oriented working environment. The building structure combines a steel framework with prefabricated concrete elements. This hybrid construction approach made it possible to achieve both a fast execution and a high level of prefabrication, while ensuring an efficient organization of production and on-site assembly. In addition to the structural design, strong emphasis was placed on sustainability and user comfort. Green roofs and green façades contribute to water retention and give the building a distinctive, ecological character. Large glazed areas create an open and light-filled working environment, while well-designed solar shading and energy-efficient building systems ensure a comfortable indoor climate and low energy consumption.

Tekla Structures
Tekla Structures was used to develop detailed production models for both the steel and concrete structures, including columns, solid walls and insulated wall elements. These models were further elaborated into production drawings, quantity take-offs, material lists and machine control data for our own production facilities, Meco Metal and LG-Beton.
By developing the model down to production level, all elements could be accurately prepared and manufactured. This resulted in an efficient production workflow and seamless alignment with on-site execution, minimizing errors and design changes during construction.
For the remaining building components, such as precast concrete beams, hollow-core slabs and staircases, IFC models were exchanged and managed via Trimble Connect. This ensured that all elements were properly coordinated and aligned across disciplines.

Trimble Connect
Within Altez Construction Group, Trimble Connect was used throughout the entire project as the central collaboration platform, both during the modelling phase and during on-site execution. The platform served as the connecting link between all stakeholders, enabling efficient cooperation between internal teams, suppliers and subcontractors.
Comments, questions and action points were managed through ToDo’s, which were directly linked to specific model elements. This provided a clear and structured way to track and resolve outstanding issues. By using views, filters and data visualizations, specific components or problem areas could be quickly identified and discussed.
During the execution phase, the model remained a key tool on site. Trimble Connect was accessed via desktop and mobile devices to visually consult relevant model information. Element numbers, weights and transport layouts could be extracted directly from the model, supporting logistical preparation and installation planning. As a result, site activities could be carried out more efficiently and with better preparation.