We know exactly who we are and what we stand for: our identity, our DNA and our position and profile in the market. We are the creators of a healthy living environment. In our role as a sustainable leader, we proactively address the dilemmas of today and tomorrow. We show what we stand for in everything we do.
Creators of the healthy living environment
We are the creators of the healthy living environment. Thanks to our know-how, expertise and business operations, we are able to make something out of nothing. We not only plan, but we also execute, maintain and manage environments. This enables people to live, work and connect in a pleasant environment.
The major challenges of today and tomorrow call for integrated solutions. We are Heijmans: creators of a healthy living environment. Our yellow heart is what connects us and, as one Heijmans, we will continue to build the future of the Netherlands together. For our clients, for each other and for the whole of the Netherlands. Together, it’s possible.
Our yellow heart
Our yellow heart beats for the Netherlands. We take care of each other and make sure things get done. Armed with this mentality, we work to achieve the highest quality in the built environment. But above all, we work towards an environment and a country that offer a good life for both people and animals, and where nature can flourish.
End users are at the heart of everything we do
We choose a challenging perspective, every time. We focus not only on clients and commissioning parties, but also on end users, and that is why we immerse ourselves in the wishes and well-being of residents, consumers, building users and road users. Not only in the development and construction phase, but also in the management and utilisation phase. By staying involved in our projects for longer, and by playing a meaningful role in maintenance and management after delivery, we are learning more and more about the wishes and behaviour of end users. We then use what we learn to innovate and develop new products and services that benefit everyone.
This is what guides us
The complex challenges facing the Netherlands require coordination and connection. Because we feel involved in the future of the Netherlands, we want to play a prominent role on this front. We are stepping forward and making the move to become a sustainable leader. Heijmans ensures that people can live, work and connect in a pleasant environment. To achieve this, we actively seek connections with other parties in the world around us.
Our DNA
We provide direction and guidance. We are proactive rather than reactive. We take steps forward. We take care of each other and make sure things get done. As people-oriented creators, we have an eye for the world around us. We have an open mind and good instincts for what is happening both in society and with our clients. We are inclusive and connecting. Because we believe that when we bring people and perspectives together, we create fertile ground for groundbreaking solutions.
To realise our ambitions, we remain true to our DNA: ownership, results-focused and teamwork. This characterises how we interact and want to work together.
Ownership
We have, feel and accept responsibility for our tasks and assignments. We roll up our sleeves and achieve the agreed result. We stick to the work agreements we make and do not hide behind our organisation, procedures or guidelines.
Results-focused
For us, the result comes first in everything we do. Form and presentation are there to serve the result. We always deliver what we promise and are not satisfied with less. We are open and honest about mistakes, so that we and others can learn from them and we can continuously improve.
Collaboration
We win or lose as a team. We motivate ourselves and others to achieve great results together. The collective interest comes first. We resolve conflicts quickly and effectively, together with colleagues, clients, subcontractors and suppliers. We involve managers if necessary and sound the alarm in time.
The expansion of the terminal at Eindhoven Airport is using the latest developments in the area of sustainability. Juust de Visser has worked at Heijmans for more than 43 years. "What we are building here now is new to me, too. And that still makes the work a challenge, even after all these years", he says. "There is a strong focus on sustainability, which requires smart technical solutions." In the spring of 2025, Heijmans began construction of a cellar to house a large water basin to collect more than 300,000 litres of rainwater. This water will soon be used, in part, for flushing toilets and urinals and partly discharged with a delay, resulting in considerable savings in drinking water.
"With a team of around 80 to 100 colleagues and subcontractors, I work on a project where technology, sustainability and execution seamlessly come together. This requires good coordination and intense cooperation with our client and partners. Looking ahead together is extremely important. I am extremely proud that the team recognised me at the end of last year for my role as project lead."