At Schiphol-Oost, KLM’s existing Crew Training Centre has been expanded with a new building that accommodates five flight simulators. For this expansion, Severfield carried out a comprehensive range of steelwork and ancillary construction works.
For the extension, we supplied and installed over 428 tonnes of steel, the hollow-core slabs and the roof cladding. We also supplied and installed the partition walls, sandwich panels and façade cladding, amongst other things. The large spans and high ceilings are characteristic features of the building and provide space for five flight simulators and associated facilities.
Construction in an operational airport environment
The project was carried out in a live airport environment, where careful planning and coordination were essential. During the works, vibrations had to be kept to a minimum whilst ensuring that KLM’s existing flight simulators and Operations Control Centre in the adjacent buildings remained operational.
These circumstances placed specific demands on the preparation and execution of the works. Working in close collaboration with SPIE Nederland and the other construction partners involved, Severfield has successfully completed its work on the extension.