Integral geo-solutions from Groningen

Whereas surveying firms often serve the market with only a single specialty, the discipline range of MUG Ingenieursbureau is much more varied. As part of the Dijkstra Group, the organization's extensive range of design, consultancy and engineering services provides everything needed to tackle projects completely and, above all, integrally. From zero measurement to delivery and management. Private and public clients see MUG as a practical thinking specialist that can come up with chain-wide solutions that help everyone move forward.

Infra, environment, archaeology, geo-ICT, geo-data and geo-info: the expertise of MUG, which operates from Leek in Groningen and Wognum in North Holland, covers several disciplines. Even when these have to be combined into an integral whole on a project basis. "The ability to approach matters from different specialties is the main strength of our agency," says Hans Hainje, head of the seventy-employee Geo-ICT and Geo-Info department. "Wherever possible, we look for the connection between individual techniques. It enables us to phase smarter and get to the intended result faster. For example, we are currently involved in the Aanpak Ring Zuid Groningen project. In the construction/reconstruction of the southern ring road Groningen, carried out by two German and four local contractors, MUG plays many roles. Here we are involved in road design, environmental information management and everything to do with monitoring, measurement and sizing."

Measurement specialists on track: night work during out-of-service hours.

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MUG's approach begins with the craftsmanship of its people. The specialists active within the agency have extensive knowledge. Of technology, laws, regulations and obligations. But also of everyday practice, the dynamics of a job and the client's perspectives. In addition, the firm uses a mixed battery of equipment and tools, including state-of-the-art laser scanners, super-fast total stations, smart apps, collaboration portals and 3D reality. The result is a balanced mix of knowledge, expertise, hardware and software that is utilized as much as possible at the work site. "We do not provide our services from behind a desk, but rather we are the extension of the implementer in the field," Hainje said. "As a result, we are flexible, can switch quickly and are always on the ball."