Construction group BAM has signed a framework agreement with Valcon. Under the collaboration, the two organizations will collaborate more intensively in the field of operational management through intelligent use of data and technology solutions.

BAM and Valcon have been working together for many years, especially in the Netherlands. As part of BAM’s journey to transform into a data-driven organization, it has now been decided to continue the collaboration with a multi-year framework agreement.

Valcon will, among other things, help further digitize BAM’s processes in the areas of data and technology. And more than ever, Valcon will also support BAM’s activities in the UK and Ireland.

“BAM and Valcon share the same values ​​and principles,” said Eelco Simon, who was involved in the agreement on behalf of Valcon. “We have enjoyed our previous collaboration and are confident that the long-term agreement will add value to both organizations.”

“We have enjoyed working with BAM for the past few years. It is great that we can now consolidate and expand that collaboration. Valcon colleagues really feel part of the BAM team. They help build BAM’s data and IT roadmap.”

Simon sees the partnership as an important step for Valcon in the construction sector. “We strive for long-term relationships with our customers. It is great to see that BAM shares our ambitions; this partnership brings value to both of us.”

BAM is also pleased with the framework agreement. “The two companies are a perfect fit,” said executive director Mario Broos. “The corporate cultures are similar and therefore there is a ‘human fit’. We know Valcon as a solution-oriented company. They come up with new and refreshing solutions. Therefore, we expect this collaboration to soon generate additional business value, including in the form of data-driven improvement plans.”

IT roadmap

Henry van de Ven, BAM’s Chief Executive Officer (CIO), was closely involved in the realization of the agreement. He sees a real role for Valcon in BAM’s future: “BAM is undergoing a transformation in which digitalization plays a central role. IT is a key factor in digitalization. To achieve this goal, Valcon continues to play a key role for us in setting up our IT ambitions in particular.”

“Valcon brings a wealth of knowledge and experience, especially in the areas of data, low-code and hyperautomation. They will support us in implementing IT solutions in areas where Valcon has proven itself as a competent partner.”

For BAM, the deal with Valcon comes shortly after it won a prestigious contract in its home country, where it was appointed as the construction partner for Schiphol’s newest A-pier.

BAM has had a good six months. In the first six months of the year, the construction group managed to increase its turnover in the Netherlands, the UK and Ireland by 2%, to more than €3.3 billion.