Sorba prefers to be involved in a project right from the concept phase. Why? Because that allows our engineers to apply their expertise at every stage. Is the design technically possible? What will it cost? Which materials are necessary and in what quantities? We have no fewer than 25 engineers on the payroll. These highly-qualified technicians reinforce one another, and are the driving force behind each and every Sorba project. By working from a mock-up – a full-scale prototype of the design – they give the client a good idea of what the engineers are designing. This improves the final result.

Good project managing is just as important as skilled and dedicated engineers. Our project managers not only have technical knowledge, they are also masters in managing projects. Like a spider in the middle of a web, they guard the plans and keep a sharp eye on the budget. They are the main point of contact for all parties involved, and they also do the ordering of materials. In short: they manage the project from beginning to end.

How do our engineers go to work? If the design is complex, the drawing will be set up, according to our technical design, in Autodesk Inventor, to produce a 3D model, supplemented with construction framework conditions. Are there any adjustments necessary? Our engineers make any changes needed. The final result is a BIM-proof model, which provides the input for this much-used Building Information Model. This working method advances the cooperation between all the construction partners involved and prevents failure costs.

In addition to projects in the Netherlands, Sorba also carries out construction in Germany and the United Kingdom. It goes without saying that our managers know their languages. It’s one of the selection criteria! For example we’re working on the construction of an underground station in England? Our own project manager has ultimate responsibility, supported by our English colleagues. That’s how we do things.

We produce the aluminium composite cladding, better known as Alpolic, ourselves. We assemble HSB and insulated façade elements: we make them waterproof, vapour-sealed and where necessary flame-proof, so they meet construction requirements. We also fit them with windows and window frames. Do you need a made-to-measure glass fibre reinforced concrete façade? We design the façade and provide the manufacturing drawings, but we use one of our specialist partners for the actual production.

We are working on a large project, such as Arnhem or Utrecht Station? Our own assembly teams are on site to supervise the work. The assembly has to go exactly according to plan! That’s our responsibility. You can always count on our skilled mechanics.

Each project must go smoothly. Any slowness or delay is unacceptable. That’s why we organise the logistics ourselves. It gives us control over the process. Wherever possible, we make ready-made elements from prefabricated components, package them skilfully and deliver them exactly on time to the construction site.

Since Sorba VCA  is a certified company, you can be sure we work safely, sensibly and in an environmentally sustainable way.

Sorba is always looking for talented people. Do you think you can develop your talent at our company?
Please send your motivation and CV to projects@sorba.co.uk