SOCOTEC Netherlands strengthens its position in risk and claims management by acquiring Bureau voor Bouwpathologie
SOCOTEC Netherlands provides technical advisory, testing and inspection services, and risk analysis to the Building and the Infrastructure sectors. With more than 400 experts and engineers, the company covers the whole country, operating in all regions.
Enhanced Expertise in Risk & Claims Management
- SOCOTEC Netherlands, a recognized company in the field of risk management and technical expertise, has just acquired Bureau voor Bouwpathologie.
- This acquisition allows SOCOTEC Netherlands to expand its service offering on dispute resolution and advisory for the construction and infrastructure sectors.
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Bureau voor Bouwpathologie now become part of SOCOTEC Risk Management & Claims, a specialized entity of SOCOTEC Netherlands
As of July 1, 2025, the activities of Bureau voor Bouwpathologie have become part of SOCOTEC Risk Management & Claims formerly Hanselman Group B.V. The company has 9 employees, an annual turnover of more than €1 million and specialized in dispute resolutions and advisory in the field of defects in buildings and technical installations.
Peter Borgers and Sjack van den Bergh, both founders and owners of Bureau voor Bouwpathologie say: "We have found in SOCOTEC an ambitious and professional partner to secure and expand our activities. Our areas of expertise and clients are complementary, which gives only opportunities to strengthen our position in this specific market."
“SOCOTEC Risk Management & Claims frequently works for legal insurers, courts, lawyers and companies when it comes to disputes and advisory with a technical background. Together with Bureau voor Bouwpathologie’s experts, we are strengthening our teams and knowledge for a robust position in this niche market. Technical and practical knowledge, complemented by solid research skills are making a difference in disputes for our clients. The leading position that the staff of Bureau voor Bouwpathologie have managed to acquire in this niche market over the past 25 years, is a very welcome addition to our ambitions to strengthen our teams and knowledge base," said Fred van der Zee, Director of SOCOTEC Risk Management & Claims.
Arnaud de Pracomtal, CEO of SOCOTEC Netherlands adds : “We are proud to add the talented teams of Bureau voor Bouwpathologie to our Risk management and Claims activity. This strategic move is reinforcing our footprint and know-how at a time when the Building and Infrastructure sectors are being impacted by several transitions : energy transition, climate change and digital transitions. Risk management is an expertise required by most projects, and our clients recognise the value of SOCOTEC Netherlands in this area.”
