• HENK STAMHUIS: THE THIRD GENERATION OWNER
  • FROM CONTRACTOR TO RETAIL CONSRUCTOR
  • THE LAUNCH OF THE STAMHUIS TOTAL CONCEPT
  • THE STRENGTH OF STAMHUIS
  • THE PROMISE TO THE CUSTOMER
  • THE FUTURE OF STAMHUIS

FROM CONTRACTOR TO RETAIL CONSRUCTOR

“In 1926, my granddad Hendrik started the contracting company Gebroeders Stamhuis in Utrecht. Together with his brother, Lambertus, he took on the construction of a number of churches and the bathhouse on Willem van Noortplein. In addition, projects were implemented for the Central Government Real Estate Agency, Utrecht University and the Kromhout Barracks. In 1967, my father Eize took over the company. The first Albert Heijn supermarkets were also renovated under his leadership. I started out at the company in 1983, when I was 23. After only four years, I was put forward as the new managing director. Since then we have been focusing more and more on retail renovation work. Building for retailers can equated with elite sports performance: it always has to be better and faster and, without thorough preparation, you simply cannot perform.”

“BUILDING IS TEAMWORK. AT STAMHUIS, WE CREATE THE IDEAL CONDITIONS FOR THE TEAM TO PERFORM”

THE LAUNCH OF THE STAMHUIS TOTAL CONCEPT

“The Stamhuis Total Concept was created because of some dissatisfaction with the traditional contractor’s world. I became more and more concerned about issues such as storage on storage and the inefficient ways of working. I believed that the building process could be done differently: it could be more transparent, more innovative and, more importantly, a lot more efficient. I came up with an organisational structure in which all fundamental building disciplines are brought together. Now, we have all the required knowledge and skills in-house: designers, architects, draughtsmen, project managers and experts for the finishing touches. All these disciplines can be deployed separately, but it is in their combination that we stand out from the crowd. Our customers have a one-stop shop for the full renovation. Our service even includes providing price tags for shop displays in our warehouse.”

THE STRENGTH OF STAMHUIS

“Our strength? We do what we promise and go the extra mile. We always try to exceed customer expectations. We are also leaders in efficiency and speed. By preparing and prefabricating as much as possible, the work on the shop floor takes a lot less time. The shop can open its doors much faster and quality increases. In short, the renovation becomes a pleasure! Digital technology offers us many advantages. Each project is measured accurately to the millimetre. All sizes, fittings and fixtures, displays and equipment are saved in a Building Information Model, as are the related costs. The significant advantage of this is that our customers can see what their shop, office or restaurant will look like before the renovations even start. It is easy to implement changes and the price tag is clear. In just a week’s time, we can overhaul an entire shop of 4500m2. Our organisation is a well-oiled machine.”

“TOP QUALITY, PROFESSIONALISM AND AN EXCELLENT PRICE/QUALITY RATIO; THAT IS WHAT STAMHUIS DELIVERS.”

THE PROMISE TO THE CUSTOMER

“Top quality, professionalism and an excellent price/quality ratio; that is what Stamhuis delivers. And we are always on the go! Continuous innovation and a desire to keep improving is in our blood. Our innovation department plays an essential role in this. They are often inspired by the day-to-day practice. If we feel things can be smarter, better or faster, we can leap into action. Our innovation department helps in our continuous improvement plan. In this way, innovation is given structure and momentum, and our customers reap the benefits. The Stamhuis organisation is characterised by a personal no-nonsense approach: customer friendly and results driven. Our aim is to establish lasting relationships with our customers. We achieve this by carefully examining the customer needs for each project. It is for good reason that we have been working closely together for so long with Ahold, the largest retail group in the Netherlands.”

THE FUTURE OF STAMHUIS

“We’re going to use the Stamhuis Total Concept more widely in the coming years. Our working method also creates added value to the renovation of offices, schools, healthcare centres, theatres and apartments. In addition, we are already quite a way in the application of 7D design to retail projects. Plans and costs are already being integrated in the 3D design. Maintenance and full asset management are being added to the model as the sixth and seventh dimensions. This ensures that we can manage the full building process effectively and with a continuous view of current and future costs. We will also be positioning ourselves better in the field of sustainability, safety and corporate social responsibility. We are already saving 377 tonnes of CO2 a year, but we are aiming for more. Progress is what keeps us going!”