The design of the facility is based on a four-storey timber
framework supported by two concrete cores. Credit: Besix.
The project is commissioned by the Province of Limburg and
POM Limburg, with construction set to commence in 2025.
Vanhout, a BESIX entity, alongside Dethier, is set to construct
a circular facility for Bouwcampus in Belgium.
The project is commissioned by the Province of Limburg and POM
Limburg, with construction set to commence in 2025 and
completion projected for 2027.
The 5,500mē building will be distinctive for its use of timber
and the Earth, Wind & Fire climate control system, a first for
such a structure, the company said.
The design of the facility is based on a four-storey timber
framework supported by two concrete cores.
The use of wood is a strategic choice, enabling the building to
be adaptable for future modifications and promoting the reuse of
materials, the company noted. This aligns with circular economy
principles, aiming to reduce waste and environmental impact.
The Earth, Wind & Fire system, which will be implemented in the
building, is a natural ventilation concept that relies on the
elements to maintain indoor climate conditions.
This, alongside other sustainable features such as solar panels,
is expected to contribute to the building’s energy-positive
goal.
BESIX’s ComTIS Energy is involved in the development of the
heating and cooling systems, while ComTIS Services will be
responsible for ongoing maintenance.
In June 2025, Belgium’s radioactive waste management agency
ONDRAF/NIRAS selected the NucleusSafe joint venture (JV) to
undertake the civil works for the country’s first near-surface
disposal facility for nuclear waste in Dessel.
According to JV partner BESIX, this project is a critical
component of Belgium’s strategy for the safe, long-term storage
of “low- and intermediate-level short-lived” radioactive waste.
Construction of the facility is scheduled to start after the
summer and will be executed in phases over the coming decades.
Source:
worldconstructionnetwork.com
