Innovation
Jan De Nul strongly believes that innovation is the key to discover new applications for existing problems. Or simply to create a better future. In complex and challenging projects, our creativity can make a difference.
Using nature to protect biodiversity
From the very start of a project, we search for sustainable and cost-efficient solutions. In the engineering phase, we already take the protection of biodiversity into account, closely monitoring the features and performances of ecosystems. These nature-based solutions apply construction and remediation techniques that make use of natural materials. With our help, nature further develops and maintains itself.
AquaForest
Coastbusters
Underwater breakwater in Benin
Equipment design
In order to act innovatively, you have to be innovative.
We constantly adapt our equipment and techniques to keep the impact on fauna and flora as low as possible. In our commitment, we are prepared to go far. If something does not exist yet, we create it ourselves.
Sound-absorbing bubble screen
Next-generation vessels
Minimal ground pressure
Vacuuming plastic particles
Sharing Knowledge
How do you keep innovating in a sustainable manner?
By sharing expertise and experience, both within the company and beyond. Interaction with new and refreshing ideas encourages us to think out of the box. Jan De Nul shares its know-how and insights with educational institutions and (sector) federations worldwide.
Our internal platforms JDN Wiki and Expert Academy gives all employees immediate access to the rich variety of knowledge that is present in the company.
By connecting colleagues with different ideas, perspectives and approaches, amazing new concepts pop up.
Our internal Innovation Challenge brings colleagues from all departments together to work on their favourite innovation topic. But at Jan De Nul, don’t just imagine and think, we also act. Our in-house experts support the winning teams to further develop their ideas. To further stimulate the synergy within the company, the Innovation taskforce has been integrated in the CSR policy.
If we share knowledge, the entire sector benefits.
In several institutions and federations, we take on an advisory and executive role. We are even a founding member of The Blue Cluster, a Belgian federation that connects a total of 200 entrepreneurs, researchers and policy makers. Together we design sustainable business models, set up creative partnerships and develop groundbreaking technology within the blue economy.
