Press releases

(Press release Network Rail:) London, 20 December 2018 - Network Rail has announced the award of three multi-billion-pound contracts for the South of England, worth up to £7bn for Control Period 6 (2019-2024).

Bunnik, the Netherlands, 17 December 2018 - The spectacular transformation of King’s Cross led by the King’s Cross Central Limited Partnership (KCCLP) has taken yet another forwards step as KCCLP appoints BAM Construction in London to deliver 11-21 Canal Reach.

Hemel Hempstead, 11 December 2018 - Karen Davenport has recently been appointed Framework Director by BAM Construct UK.

Thüringens Universitätsklinikum wächst weiter: Gebäude A5 vervollständigt modernste Infrastruktur für generationenübergreifende Krankenversorgung

(Pressemitteilung Universitätsklinikum Jena:) Jena (ukj/ane),  7. Dezember 2018 - Thüringens größtes Bauprojekt geht in die nächste Phase: Am Universitätsklinikum Jena (UKJ) wurde am heutigen 7. Dezember der Vertrag zwischen dem Universitätsklinikum und der BAM Deutschland AG zur Errichtung des A5-Gebäudes unterzeichnet. Damit sind die Weichen für den noch ausstehenden Gebäudekomplex des größten Krankenhauses im Freistaat gestellt worden.

Bunnik, the Netherlands, 6 December 2018 – Royal BAM Group nv will change the top structure of the company in the first quarter of 2019.

BAM's HSE initiative was awarded at the Construction Week Awards 2018 in Dubai.

Dubai, 4 December 2018 - BAM International was awarded Health and Safety Initiative of the Year honours at the Construction Week Awards 2018, held at Dubai’s JW Marriott Marquis hotel on 4 December 2018.

(English translation of original German press release of DB Netz AG*:) Munich, 3 December 2018 - Deutsche Bahn AG has awarded another contract for the main construction parts of the second main line of Munich’s S-Bahn system. It includes both the structural works of the western tunnel section from Donnersberger Bridge to Marienhof station and the new underground rapid transit station at Munich Central Station, the so-called Nukleus. The award goes to a joint venture consisting of the partners Wayss & Freytag Ingenieurbau AG, Max Bögl Stiftung & Co. KG, Ed. Züblin AG and Bauer Spezialtiefbau GmbH. The contract has a value of approximately €676 million.

(Pressemitteilung Deutsche Bahn:) München, 03. Dezember 2018 - Die Deutsche Bahn hat einen weiteren Auftrag für die Hauptbaumaßnahmen der 2. Stammstrecke München vergeben. Dieser umfasst unter anderem den Rohbau des westlichen Tunnelstücks – von Donnersberger Brücke bis zum Marienhof – als auch die neue unterirdische S-Bahn-Station am Hauptbahnhof, den so genannten „Nukleus“. Den Zuschlag erhielt die Bietergemeinschaft aus den Firmen Wayss & Freytag Ingenieurbau AG, Max Bögl Stiftung & Co. KG, Ed. Züblin AG und Bauer Spezialtiefbau GmbH. Der Auftrag umfasst ein Volumen von knapp 676 Millionen Euro.

(Press release Vattenfall:) Amsterdam, 29 November 2018 - Vattenfall has made the decision to invest a total of EUR 64 million in the Haringvliet wind farm in Goeree-Overflakkee (Zuid-Holland) and the Moerdijk wind farm in Noord-Brabant. This is a major milestone for Vattenfall, whose ambition is to achieve fossil fuel-free living within one generation.

Rosmalen / Bunnik, the Netherlands, 28 November 2018 - Heijmans and BAM are investigating the possibilities to transfer their current asphalt plants in the Netherlands to a new joint asphalt company. Founding this joint venture will require the approval of the relevant competition authorities. The two companies jointly submitted a request to the European Commission to have the investigation into this transaction carried out by the Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM).

(News release British Antarctic Survey:) London, 23 November 2018 - A ship loaded with 4,500 tonnes of equipment needed for building a new wharf at Rothera Research Station in Antarctica has begun its month-long journey to the white continent.

Bunnik, the Netherlands, 23 November 2018 – BAM Sports – the subsidiary of BAM Deutschland AG, which specialises in the construction of stadiums – has been awarded the contract for the complete renewal of Wildparkstadion in Karlsruhe, situated in the south west of Germany. The stadium serves as home of football club Karlsruher SC, which plays in the 3. Bundesliga. The contract by the City of Karlsruhe includes demolition of the original 1955 stadium and construction of a new stadium for more than 34,000 spectators with a VIP area, clubs offices and a fan shop. The contract value is approximately €100 million.

Brussels, Belgium, 22 November 2018 – Royal BAM Group nv is one of Europe’s most active corporates in terms of open-innovation, according the Europe’s Corporate Startup Stars ranking unveiled today in Brussels at an official ceremony at the presence of EU Vice President Katainen.

(News release Dubai Future Foundation (DFF):) Dubai Future Foundation (DFF) has laid the last piece for the Museum of the Future building.

Glasgow, 20 November 2018 - BAM Construction has successfully handed over Carntyne Primary School in Glasgow to hub West Scotland on behalf of Glasgow City Council.

Overground West’ project from Laim station to Donnersberger bridge
Contract value just under €189 million
The contract is awarded to consortium

(English translation of original German press release of DB Netz AG*:) Munich, 15 November 2018 -  DB Netz AG has awarded the first contract for for the main construction parts of the second main line of Munich’s S-Bahn system. A consortium of Ed. Züblin AG, Wayss & Freytag Ingenieurbau AG, Max Bögl Foundation & Co. KG and Bauer Spezialtiefbau GmbH has won the contract for the main construction activities. The consortium is now responsible for the construction activities of the ‘Overground West’ project - from the Laim station to the Donnersberger bridge. The contract value is almost €189 million.

Bereich „Oberirdisch West“ von Laim bis zur Donnersberger Brücke
Volumen beträgt knapp 189 Millionen Euro
Zuschlag geht an Bietergemeinschaft

(Pressemitteilung DB Netz AG:) München, 15. November 2018 - Die DB Netz AG hat den ersten Auftrag für die Hauptbaumaßnahmen der 2. Stammstrecke München vergeben. Die Bietergemeinschaft aus den Firmen Ed. Züblin AG, Wayss & Freytag Ingenieurbau AG, Max Bögl Stiftung & Co. KG und Bauer Spezialtiefbau GmbH hat den Zuschlag erhalten und wird nun mit den Leistungen der Hauptbaumaßnahmen im Bereich „Oberirdisch West“ - von der Station Laim bis zur Donnersberger Brücke - betraut. Der Auftrag umfasst ein Volumen von knapp 189 Millionen Euro.

(Press release Environment Agency:) London, 14 November 2018 - The Environment Agency will start repair work on Portreath sea wall this Thursday (15 November).

(Translation of original Dutch press release of Rijkswaterstaat:) IJmuiden, the Netherlands, 13 November 2018 - A major milestone has been achieved in the construction of the new IJmuiden sea lock, with the successful immersion of the caisson for the outer lock head into its final position.

Salford, Greater Manchester, 13 November 2018 - The Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) has appointed BAM Construction’s North West team to design and construct their new Welcome Building and lake at RHS Garden Bridgewater on the site of the former Worsley New Hall. BAM is the Salford-based company behind the construction of over a quarter a billion of current new buildings across the region including universities, offices, schools and leisure centres.

Bunnik, the Netherlands, 12 November 2018 - The consortium consisting of BAM, Heijmans and TBI has withdrawn from the tender for the extension of the A15 highway near Nijmegen, also known as ViA15.

Camberley, 9 November 2018 - BAM Nuttall is delighted to be named a Delivery Integration Partner for Highways England Regional Delivery Partnership Framework, working in partnership with AECOM and Mace.

Bunnik, the Netherlands, 8 November 2018 – BAM International (the operating company of Royal BAM Group active outside Europe) – together with JJM Construction (Canada) and Manson Construction (USA) – has received the full order to build the new Rio Tinto BC Works Terminal A on behalf of LNG Canada. The mobilisation and construction works being carried out by BAM and its partners for the Rio Tinto Terminal A expansion have started. BAM expects to complete this project in Autumn 2020. The project is valued at €95 million ($135 million CAD), with BAM’s share amounting to 50% and JJM and Manson covering the other 50%. BAM initially announced this contract in October 2017, ahead of final confirmation by LNG Canada.

(Press release Environment Agency:) London, 8 November 2018 - The Environment Agency has completed a vital new Teesside flood scheme which benefits local residents and businesses and provides a significant boost to local wildlife.