Dutch construction sector highlights circularity and infrastructure innovation

The Netherlands is seeing significant developments in sustainable construction and large-scale infrastructure. In Heerde, the municipality has issued a permit for the Circulair Centrum Nederland, a facility designed to serve as a knowledge hub for circular building by utilizing repurposed materials, including components up to 40 years old.

In Eindhoven, the BLOK pavilion debuted at Dutch Design Week, showcasing biobased and circular innovations such as building materials made from tomato stems, seaweed, and recycled PET bottles. The project aims to demonstrate how waste streams can be integrated into the construction supply chain.

Infrastructure projects are also advancing with specialized techniques. The GelreGroen construction consortium is implementing a massive ‘foil polder’ near De Liemers to facilitate the construction of the new A15 highway. This method allows the road to be built three meters below ground level by using a waterproof membrane to manage high groundwater levels without disrupting the surrounding environment.

Meanwhile, construction of the The Grace residential towers in The Hague is set to resume in early 2027. Following a standstill caused by the attempted takeover of VolkerWessels by HAL, developer Included is in advanced talks with a new contractor. The project's housing mix will be adjusted, reducing the total number of units from 1,304 to 1,268 to better meet local needs, including social and middle-market rental housing.