
Matrix tackles things decisively
Willem van Boxsel
director Van Boxsel Engineering
Innovative software
When Willem van Boxsel took over the company from his father in 1999, Matrix was actually already software supplier. A collaboration that has only been further developed afterwards. "At the time, Matrix had already introduced innovative software that remained one step ahead of the competition. A lead that they have always managed to keep as far as I am concerned. From MatrixFrame we now have almost everything: member models, plate models, codechecking, you name it." Van Boxsel is very satisfied with it, although there is quite some room for improvement. "We work a lot with Matrix software every day", says Willem van Boxsel. "Without Matrix it would be difficult to efficiently and quickly make the most diverse calculations. By hand, as in the past, that is now almost impossible. And in any case not profitable for us. Of course everyone here has a certain numerical skills, but that is more to quickly have an emotional picture with a construction. For the real details, we rely on the software. On the other hand, it creates a certain dependence. If the power goes out here, we fall silent, so to speak."
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Stay sharp
Of course you can not expect Matrix to have a ready-made solution on the shelf for every specific wish or application. "That's why it makes sense for us to stay sharp and to see if and where we can innovate", agrees Boxsel. "In this way, we ourselves employ programmers who can check whether you can link Tekla to calculation software. We also notice that new employees sometimes come in with knowledge of other software; we then train them ourselves to Matrix, because the underlying mechanics is of course virtually identical. "
Pioneering for VN Constructors
This proactive attitude is typical of Van Boxsel Engineering and reaches far beyond the company itself. To improve the image of the constructors, the association VN Constructeurs was founded. And from the very beginning Willem van Boxsel was involved, initially as one of the founders and later many years as a board member. "As a constructor you play an important role to realize the building of an architect. But regularly there is a shortage of the right techies in our industry. At VN Constructeurs, this problem was high on the agenda. That is why we set up an information program for secondary schools and started giving guest lectures at HBOs. Something I still do on demand. "
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Happy with Matrix
Recently, Van Boxsel decided to continue with Matrix. Van Boxsel: "We occasionally do a small benchmark to see if we are still in a good position. And that was so, with distance! So we are still happy with Matrix. However, there may be more instructional videos from me. Matrix does send updates, but they are difficult for us to archive. I prefer an open source document that we can easily fall back on. Incidentally, the helpdesk from Matrix is doing fine. There are people who think from technology and often have a functional solution for you. "
About Van Boxsel Engineering
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Boxsel Engineering has been a professional and involved partner in construction
for almost 50 years. The consultants, project managers, constructors, drafters
and 3D modellers work on a wide range of building constructions - with a special
focus on precast concrete constructions. The work covers all phases from design,
building permit, specifications to detailed engineering and realization. In the
field of 3D modeling in combination with BIM, Van Boxsel has extensive expertise
from the design phase until well into the execution phase. The company likes to
use personal knowledge for an integral approach to projects in their
environment. To then transfer this experience directly to the client via
'augmented reality'. This way, it can gain better insight into the project and
be informed in an optimal way. Van Boxsel also has a branch in India, which
serves large parts of the Anglo-Saxon market, from America to Australia.