Jan-Willem Bardoel
Contact | +31 (0)15 270 36 05 |
j.bardoel@abt.eu | |
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Introduction
I specialize in dike reinforcements with longitudinal structures and the development and implementation of innovative dike reinforcements. After studying hydraulic engineering at Delft University of Technology, I started working at Antea Group. Here, in addition to hydraulic engineering, I developed further in geotechnical engineering. I worked at Antea Group for eight years and have been with ABT for over three years.
What I do at ABT
In addition to my position as senior water safety consultant, I am a design leader and project manager on dike strengthening projects. Here I apply my technical expertise directly as a consultant in dike reinforcement projects or indirectly in management as a design leader. I get energy from the alternation between being directly involved in substantive design and managing a team on a dike reinforcement project.
Clients can call me to establish and direct or supervise complex dike reinforcements and developments (knowledge developments and innovations) within water safety.
My dream for the future
Dike reinforcements are becoming increasingly complex. The various functions of a dike are increasing and with them the demands placed on a dike. Designing a dike (improvement) has therefore long since ceased to be only a technical task. I enjoy making a technical design of a dike taking into account all the stakeholders and interests at play on and around the dike. Transparency in the approach to design and a common interest in reducing the design effort is important. A dike reinforcement project can be accelerated without sacrificing quality. Therefore, my strength lies in making the connection between the content and colleagues, project colleagues, clients and stakeholders within a dike reinforcement project. Translating technology into a language that can be adopted by others.