Week of 7 July
1. Steady progress in Nordhavn (Denmark)
Our team in Copenhagen (Denmark) is making solid progress on the Nordhavn Tunnel, a 1.4-kilometre-long cut-and-cover tunnel, running 700 metre beneath the harbour. Once complete, it will enhance accessibility to the city’s northern harbour area.
The concrete works are moving full steam ahead. The team has recently finished assembling the formwork traveller, a mobile structure on rails that will help cast the tunnel roof as construction progresses. At the same time, reinforcement work has started on the first roof slab and the team is gearing up for the first concrete pour, a major step as the initial tunnel section begins to take shape.
Keep it up, team Nordhavn!
2. Well-deserved recognition for Zayed National Museum team (UAE)
Our HSE team at the Zayed National Museum in Abu Dhabi has been recognised with multiple awards by the client’s consultant, WSP, for the outstanding quality of their work. It’s a proud moment that reflects the team’s daily commitment to high safety standards on site. Congratulations, colleagues!
The Zayed National Museum is one of two world-class museums under construction by BESIX Middle East in Abu Dhabi’s Saadiyat Cultural District, alongside the iconic Guggenheim Abu Dhabi. Set to open later this year, it will celebrate the life and legacy of Sheikh Zayed and the rich history of the UAE.
3. Kangaroo Point Bridge racks up the awards (Australia)
It’s been a winning streak for the Kangaroo Point Green Bridge in Brisbane. Over the past two weeks, the project has picked up a string of top industry awards, bringing the total to seven and counting. The project claimed the Excellence in Innovation Award at the 2025 Austroads Bridge Awards and was also named a finalist for ‘Best Structure over 35 Metres’. The project was also recognised at the Australian Institute of Architects Queensland Awards, taking home the Queensland Architecture Medal, the Karl Langer Award for Urban Design, and the Sustainability Award. Just a week earlier, it claimed the Infrastructure Award at the Queensland Landscape Architecture Awards and the Large Projects Queensland Award from the Australian Steel Institute. Congratulations, BESIX Watpac!
BESIX Watpac, as part of the Connect Brisbane team, designed and built this 460-metre-long cable-stayed pedestrian bridge, connecting the city centre and Kangaroo Point peninsula. It was delivered at the end of 2024.
4. Safety award for Vanhout
For the second year in a row, our Vanhout colleagues have won the Safety Award in the category ‘Less than 100 workers’ by ADEB-VBA, the association of Belgian contractors. They were praised for their solid safety results, built on a mix of ongoing training, hands-on leadership and daily dedication in the field.
In the video below, Kim and Silke share what safety means to them on site (in Dutch, with Dutch and French subtitles).