The cooperation is especially aimed in the field of eco-city design and architectural design, where both companies expect to contribute meaningfully to society under the mode of their complementary skills and combined strengths.
In that respect, Xian Dai, one of the largest and most influential architectural and engineering design firms in China, is familiar with the Chinese construction market and regulations and has abundant experience in eco-building and design, whereas Grontmij has advanced concept and technological knowledge in aspects of eco-city and architectural design.
Gert Dral, Group Director Planning & Design: ‘We have a long-standing reputation in China for delivering innovative, quality projects built up over more than 15 years. To signal our ongoing commitment to further develop our business in China we are proud to be able to work more closely with Shanghai Xian Dai. Grontmij is valued for its ability to create sustainable living- and working environments in China and this cooperation will create a window of opportunities for Grontmij on the Chinese market.’
Sitting: Mr. Gert Dral Group Director Planning & Design Grontmij and Mr. Hua Zhang, President Shanghai Xian Dai Group. Standing: Ms. Marijke van Haaren, deputy Royal Commissioner of the province of Gelderland (the Netherlands), Mr. Yong Yue, vice Mayor of Wuhan (China), Ms. Paulien Krikke, Mayor of Arnhem (the Netherlands), Mr. Jia Ming Cao, vice president Shanghai Xian Dai Group.
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About Grontmij
Grontmij is a leading sustainable design, engineering and management consultancy active in the growth markets of water, energy, transportation and sustainable planning and design. At the core of our business is the principle of sustainability by design that is a leading value proposition for our customers. Grontmij is the fourth largest engineering consultancy in Europe with almost 300 offices across the region and a further 50 offices globally. We have nearly 11,000 professionals around the world.
Our value chain of services stretches from major renewable water and energy infrastructure through designing efficient and environmentally-sensitive mobility and transportation networks to shaping our urban and green living spaces.
Whilst we are approaching our 100th anniversary, and benefit from the experience nearly a century provides, we prefer to look to the future to enhance the world we live in. By applying sustainability considerations to all our design, consultancy and management services right across the value chain, our highly-skilled, expert people are able to create lasting solutions that plan for, connect and respect the future.
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