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It's all about collaboration.

Jos Hoonhout
director Vericon Engineering

The basis is trust

"Everything revolves around cooperation between project manager, structural engineer and draftsman", according the VeriCon website. The basis of this good cooperation is a solid design. "For me, choosing Matrix software was logical", says Jos Hoonhout, director of VeriCon. "I have not regretted that choice for a day!"

More than 20 years ago Hoonhout took the step: he started his own structural consultancy firm in Veldhoven: VeriCon. His plans were ambitious: employing twenty-five employees within five years and playing a significant role in the 'fight market' in which VeriCon operates. Good software is indispensable in this. "Just like trust," says Hoonhout. "Jan Willem Fokkema, from the very first hour my contact at Matrix Software, immediately had every confidence in my ambitious plans. He made sure that I did not have to worry about good software programs. "

Step by step investments in software

Hoonhout already knew the company Matrix, but had never worked with their analysis programs. "At my previous employer we worked with Technosoft software. Great software, but Matrix's fits better with my company because Matrix does more development. "A very nice extra that really works for Hoonhout. But at the time, five years ago, one of the main reasons for choosing Matrix was the start-up arrangement. An arrangement that allows him to buy the software that he needs in phases. "Ideal, because I did not have to invest a large amount immediately while still using the most advanced calculation modules. The software grows in this way with my company. "VeriCon has since grown into a major player in the building advice market. And the goal of twenty-five employees has also been achieved. "We distinguish ourselves briefly because we are integrating innovative solutions for the design into the structural design. In addition to the usual information that you can expect from a design, we provide the customer with additional information that he benefits from. About constructive elements and construction materials, for example. "To be so innovative, the software must also be of that kind. "Matrix's software is flexible, clear and it works very well. Fits perfectly with our company philosophy."

Collaboration

VeriCon also develops software itself. "For example, we are now working to create a link between 3D modeling in Tekla and computing in MatrixFrame". "This gives you a larger exchange of model information," says Hoonhout. Thanks to the open structure of MatrixFrame, Vercion does not need the help of Matrix. "We keep that specific information for ourselves." That is what sets us apart from the rest of the world. "However, Hoonhout asks for advice where necessary. "And then they are always willing to help me. The great advantage of Matrix is that there is a lot of knowledge and expertise about the engineering profession. That works very well: you do not have to explain everything in detail and they come up with practical and working solutions. "Hoonhout is a satisfied man. "Very satisfied. I could not think of any reason why I would not continue working with Matrix. We will continue for years. "

About Vericon

VeriCon from Veldhoven is an independent all-round consultancy firm for structural building constructions and designs, calculates and draws constructions for civil and utility construction. VeriCon is active in BIM and believes in industrial building. That is why the company is also active in the engineering of prefabricated concrete and steel constructions. VeriCon has an eye for architecture, user and environment in everything it does. The engineers make economically and efficiently feasible, constructive designs and apply responsible, environmentally friendly materials wherever possible.