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Fewer sleepless nights: Heijmans largely phases out traditional pile driving

Fewer sleepless nights: Heijmans largely phases out traditional pile driving

Construction company Heijmans is largely replacing traditional pile driving with drilling and screwing methods to reduce noise and vibration nuisance for nearby residents. This change will become the standard approach for projects in urban and rural areas to minimize the impact on the local environment.

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