Behind the scenes with Rene van Veldhoven
As project supervisor, Rene van Veldhoven's work begins when the sale is complete. In 2019, Rene got to work on a major project. When building a new greenhouse for Lugt Lisianthus, PDI was the partner for the screen systems. A 5.7-hectare greenhouse with a double screen, facade screens and partitions. We give you a look into Rene's role as project supervisor.
The game begins
Rene van Veldhoven: “The first construction meetings are planned. These include clients Hans, Marcel and Richard van der Lugt and all other parties involved. From consultancy to greenhouse construction and from heating to screen installation. That's where the game begins, each party wants as much room in the schedule as possible. It usually takes a few meetings before there is a final planning”.
From planning to realisation
PDI preparations usually start when the glazing of the greenhouse is at the halfway stage. About three weeks before the start of installation, Rene starts working with the planning department to prepare. Which fitters, which machines and what facility-related matters are needed. Material delivery is planned and the fitters are notified.
A successful project
“Once our fitters have started, I visit them about 2-3 times a week to keep an eye on the project”, says Rene. Once the installation is assembled, the first part of the project is over for PDI. The other parties finish their work and, as a final step, PDI installs the screen. “This way, the screen does not get dirty from the dust of further construction. Once the project is completed, I have one more meeting with the client and the consultancy. We walk through the project and check whether everything is in order and has been delivered as agreed. If this is the case, the handover is official.” says Rene
Behind the scenes with Rene van Veldhoven
As a project manager, Rene van Veldhoven’s work starts as soon as a sale has been agreed. In 2019, Rene set to work on a large project. When a new greenhouse was constructed for Lugt Lisianthus, PDI was the chosen partner for the screen installations. A new 5.7-hectare greenhouse with a double screen, façade screens and partitions. We offer a glimpse into Rene’s role as project manager.
The game starts
Rene van Veldhoven: “The initial construction meetings are planned, present at which are the clients Hans, Marcel and Richard van der Lugt, and all other involved parties. From consultancy firm to greenhouse construction, and from heating to screen installation. That’s when the game starts; every party wants as much space as possible in the schedule. It will usually take a couple of meetings to thrash out a final schedule.”
From schedule to execution
PDI’s preparations usually start when the greenhouse glazing reaches the half-way point. Around three weeks before installation commences, Rene starts on preparations with the scheduling department. Which fitters, which machines and which general and technical support services are required. Deliveries of materials are planned and the fitters are briefed.
A successful project
“As soon as our fitters have started, I go to the site 2 to 3 times a week to keep an eye on the project”, says Rene. Once the installation has been assembled, the first part of the project has reached an end for PDI. The other parties complete their work and the final step is when PDI installs the screen cloths. “This is done at this stage to prevent the cloths from becoming dirty from the dust caused by other construction work. Once the project has been completed, I have one more meeting with the client and the consultancy firm. We go through the project and check that everything is as it should be and delivered in accordance with the contractual terms. If this is the case, we have officially delivered the project,” says Rene.