Farewell, But Not Goodbye
There is a time of arrival and a time of departure, and for me, the time of departure has arrived. After 16 years in Mexico, I am moving to the…
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iPS – Powerful People goes to the United States of America
Contact: Guido van der Zwet iPS Powerful People LLC City Centre 12848 Queensbury Lane, Suite 208 (Office #215) Houston, Texas 77024 PRESS RELEASE iPS – Powerful People goes to the…
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Safety in tunnels and excavation
Tunnelling is essential underground construction that creates tunnels in many different applications for the benefit of the community. Did you know there are many safety hazards and risks involved during…
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Lisette celebrates her 10 years anniversary within iPS – Powerful People
Meet our Manager QHSE and Facility Lisette van Wermeskerken. Q: How long have you been working at iPS? A: I have been working at iPS – Powerful People…
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iPS UK and T&M Specialists are currently recruiting for positions based in the London area
T&M Specialists UK in cooperation with iPS UK are currently recruiting for the following long term positions based in the London area: Works Manager Grouting supervisors Grouting Foremen Grout Plant…
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T&M Specialists will partner with iPS during a sprayed concrete lining project in Hong Kong
T&M Specialists Limited, established in Hong Kong in 2014, are delighted to announce they have been awarded a Permanent Sprayed Concrete Lining project. Taking part in Hong Kong’s infrastructure on…
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The UK’s largest Tunnelling conference and exhibition
British Tunnelling Society Conference and Exhibition Our Business Development Manager Tunnelling Barrie Willis and our Manager Tunnelling Sam Merrick will be attending the British Tunnelling Society Conference on September 30th…
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New signed framework agreement with Boskalis
iPS – Powerful People is pleased to announce that Boskalis has renewed our framework agreement. Last Thursday, September 16th, we signed a new multi-year framework agreement with Boskalis at their…
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Mysolution helps iPS Powerful People to unburden clients worldwide in complex maritime, offshore and construction projects
The right skills in the right place and right time. This is what iPS Powerful People promises its clients worldwide and is also the critical success factor for projects in…
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iPS Powerful People expands into the Guyana – Suriname basin
iPS Powerful People is pleased to announce that it has expanded its activities into the Guyana- Suriname basin. Significant discoveries of oil and gas fields have been made in the…
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With or Without(sourcing)?
On April 24, the Labor Law Reform was published in the Official Journal of the Federation, making it a reality that the federal Labor Law will go through some drastic…
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Michael and Kulvinder celebrate their anniversary within iPS – Powerful People
Meet our Financial Controller Michael and our Sr. Accounting Officer Kulvinder. Both are celebrating an anniversary within iPS Powerful People this year. Michael Meeles, Financial Controller: Q: How long…
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iPS Powerful People recently changed its shareholder structure
iPS Powerful People already serves the Maritime, Energy and Civil Construction industries with its recruitment and payroll services for over 33 years. Our tailored solutions are offered to clients from…
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The background of Civil Engineering
What is Civil Engineering? As the name suggests, Civil engineering is a field of engineering that deals with the design and construction of public properties like roads, dams, bridges, and…
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Five different tunnel construction methods
What is tunnelling? In simple terms, tunnelling is the physical process of constructing an underground passageway beneath the earth’s surface, tunnels can also be created underwater. To be precise, a…
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Wind energy is a source of energy that has been utilized for many centuries
Wind energy, also known as wind power, is a renewable, sustainable and naturally occurring source of energy that is used to generate electricity. In order to generate such electricity, wind…
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What is Peak Oil?
Peak oil is defined as the hypothesized point in time during which the world will have extracted its maximum amount of petroleum from the Earth. Petroleum is a non-renewable fossil…
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An extensive partnership
iPS Powerful People and T&M Specialists UK Ltd, have agreed to extend their strategic business partnership for civil construction projects in the UK and mainland Europe. We will offer to…
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iPS Powerful People announces the launch of the new label iPS Select
iPS Powerful People is excited to announce the launch of iPS Select. A new label in a globally known organization. iPS Powerful People introduces iPS Select. With this establishment iPS…
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The background of oil reserves
Oil has always been a bone of contention and an apple of discord between countries. So much so, that there have been several oil wars over petroleum resources, their transportation,…
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A new office for iPS Baltics
We are very pleased to share the following news with you. The new office of iPS Baltics is a fact! On Thursday the 12th of March we celebrated this achievement…
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Protective measures against Covid-19
We are all in this together. The current situation about the coronavirus is something we never experienced before. Therefore we would like to share the following overview with you about…
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The coronavirus (Covid-19) measures
In the Netherlands, but also worldwide, measures are being taken to prevent the further spread of the coronavirus (Covid-19). To ensure the safety of our employees, customers and candidates, we…
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Building an Offshore Wind Farm: Operational Master Guide
Jochem Tacx recently launched his book “Building an Offshore Wind Farm: Operational Master Guide”. The guide is the first book available on the market to specifically focus on the installation…
Read more Aftermovie Offshore Energy 2019
What a great exhibition! We’ve enjoyed the past 3 days where we’ve made new connections, heard about inspiring innovations and had a lot of fun! To share an impression of…
Read more iPS acquires a controlling interest in the survey specialized personnel services company Nautech Services
October 1 2019, iPS Powerful People and Nautech Services have agreed to intensively collaborate. With this agreement iPS Powerful People will strengthen their position in the Survey and Marine markets,…
Read more iPS acquires a controlling interest in the survey specialized personnel services company Nautech Services
October 1 2019, iPS Powerful People and Nautech Services have agreed to intensively collaborate. With this agreement iPS Powerful People will strengthen their position in the Survey and Marine markets,…
Read more iPS acquires a controlling interest in the survey specialized personnel services company Nautech Services
October 1 2019, iPS Powerful People and Nautech Services have agreed to intensively collaborate. With this agreement iPS Powerful People will strengthen their position in the Survey and Marine markets,…
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New Office for iPS in Ciudad del Carmen
On Wednesday the 12th of June, iPS – Powerful People celebrated the opening of their offices together with Telford Offshore. The official inauguration was held by government officials from Ciudad del Carmen, Campeche State and The Netherlands together with iPS – Powerful People and Telford Offshore management.
Read more New Office for iPS in Ciudad del Carmen
On Wednesday the 12th of June, iPS – Powerful People celebrated the opening of their offices together with Telford Offshore. The official inauguration was held by government officials from Ciudad del Carmen, Campeche State and The Netherlands together with iPS – Powerful People and Telford Offshore management.
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International Recruitment company iPS signed a personnel partnership with DEME Group
International recruitment company iPS Powerful People is selected as preferred supplier for DEME Group to provide Marine- and Project personnel worldwide.
Read more International Recruitment company iPS signed a personnel partnership with DEME Group
International recruitment company iPS Powerful People is selected as preferred supplier for DEME Group to provide Marine- and Project personnel worldwide.
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Trade Mission Norther Germany
Yesterday was the start of the Trade Mission to Northern Germany. The mission started with a visit to IHK zu Rostock and NEPTUN WERFT GmbH. The day ended with a…
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Kick Off Reception Energy Trade Mission to Mexico
On Wednesday - May 29 the kick off reception for the energy trade mission to Mexico will take place.
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Marisa Suijker 20 year anniversary
We have a festive day at our Headquarters today. Nowadays it is not common to have a employment for 20 years already.
Read more Marisa Suijker 20 year anniversary
We have a festive day at our Headquarters today. Nowadays it is not common to have a employment for 20 years already.
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International Recruitment company iPS signed a personnel partnership with Jan de Nul
iPS Powerful People – a specialist in Recruitment & Cross- Border payroll services – has signed a new service contract for the provision of personnel services to Jan de Nul on April, 4th 2019.
Read more International Recruitment company iPS signed a personnel partnership with Jan de Nul
iPS Powerful People – a specialist in Recruitment & Cross- Border payroll services – has signed a new service contract for the provision of personnel services to Jan de Nul on April, 4th 2019.
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Crossing Borders – Marzena Polak
Marzena is our Senior Consultant EPCM, she is helping our clients to find the right management teams for Turnaround / Shutdown & EPC Projects in the oil and gas sector. We have a large pool of candidate familiar with EPC & EPCM projects. The most common jobs that Marzena sees in her job are: Turnaround Managers/Coordinators, QHSE Managers, Planners, Schedulers, E&I and Mechanical Engineers, Project Managers & Engineers.
Read more Crossing Borders – Marzena Polak
Marzena is our Senior Consultant EPCM, she is helping our clients to find the right management teams for Turnaround / Shutdown & EPC Projects in the oil and gas sector. We have a large pool of candidate familiar with EPC & EPCM projects. The most common jobs that Marzena sees in her job are: Turnaround Managers/Coordinators, QHSE Managers, Planners, Schedulers, E&I and Mechanical Engineers, Project Managers & Engineers.
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Ready for the future
The iPS Board of Directors takes a tour at Rotterdamsebaan, the tunnel under construction that will connect the Ypenburg junction (A4) with the City Centre Ring Road of The Hague. This is where many of the candidates of preferred supplier iPS are at work. Back at the office, the Board of Directors look back on the past few years but also gives it views on the changing market and what this will mean for iPS.
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The iPS Board of Directors takes a tour at Rotterdamsebaan, the tunnel under construction that will connect the Ypenburg junction (A4) with the City Centre Ring Road of The Hague. This is where many of the candidates of preferred supplier iPS are at work. Back at the office, the Board of Directors look back on the past few years but also gives it views on the changing market and what this will mean for iPS.
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iPS has opened an office in Saudi Arabia and Bahrain
iPS – Powerful people has opened a local office in Al Khobar, Saudi Arabia and in Manama, Bahrain. iPS is constantly looking for new opportunities to grow and expand our current business portfolio. The move is in line with the iPS goals to serve our clients all over the world and get local points of contact in various regions.
Read more iPS has opened an office in Saudi Arabia and Bahrain
iPS – Powerful people has opened a local office in Al Khobar, Saudi Arabia and in Manama, Bahrain. iPS is constantly looking for new opportunities to grow and expand our current business portfolio. The move is in line with the iPS goals to serve our clients all over the world and get local points of contact in various regions.
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Holland House Mexico geopend
In Mexico-City is op 12 februari het Holland House Mexico geopend door Luz Ma de la Mora de Mexicaanse staatssecretaris van Buitenlandse Zaken en Margriet Leemhuis, de Nederlandse ambassadeur te Mexico-City. Mexico-City biedt grote kansen en mogelijkheden voor Nederlandse ondernemers. Het Holland House Mexico is opgezet als soft landing platform en business accelerator voor Nederlandse bedrijven in de Mexicaanse markt.
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HOLLAND HOUSE MEXICO OPENS ITS DOORS IN MEXICO CITY
Mexico City, 12 February 2019 – Holland House Mexico, the one-stop shop dedicated to helping Dutch companies be successful in doing business in Mexico, was inaugurated on Tuesday in Mexico City by Ambassador of the Netherlands to Mexico, Margriet Leemhuis, Undersecretary for International Trade of Mexico, Luz María de la Mora, and President of the Advisory Board of Holland House Mexico Anko van der Werff.
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Natasja Wanders – Wista New Year’s Dive
Today it is time to meet our colleague Natasja Wanders. In our day to day business Natasja is business manager for our Maritime department
Read more Natasja Wanders – Wista New Year’s Dive
Today it is time to meet our colleague Natasja Wanders. In our day to day business Natasja is business manager for our Maritime department
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Steve Oakes – Lifting Supervisor
Steve Oakes is working as a Lifting Supervisor via iPS at Van Oord and we received his story to publish.
Upon completing Electrical and Mechanical Engineering studies in 1997, I sought training and began working as a Banksman/Slinger Signaler in Central London and the Home Counties.
Read more Steve Oakes – Lifting Supervisor
Steve Oakes is working as a Lifting Supervisor via iPS at Van Oord and we received his story to publish.
Upon completing Electrical and Mechanical Engineering studies in 1997, I sought training and began working as a Banksman/Slinger Signaler in Central London and the Home Counties.
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iPS Mexico signs a 3 year Offshore Crew Supply contract with one of its international clients.
iPS Mexico has signed a 3 years contract with one of its international clients for the full crew management scope of its DP2 Supply Vessel that will soon be in Mexican waters.
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Dutch Networking Cocktail
Next week in Mexico City during the Energy Mexico 2019, the Dutch Energy Association will organise the Duth Networking Cocktail.
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iPS form strategic partnership with T&M specialists
Following negotiations in Dubai during January of 2019 the Tunnelling and Civil Construction division of iPS have decided to enter into a partnership with the Hong Kong based Tunnelling company T&M Specialists.
Read more iPS form strategic partnership with T&M specialists
Following negotiations in Dubai during January of 2019 the Tunnelling and Civil Construction division of iPS have decided to enter into a partnership with the Hong Kong based Tunnelling company T&M Specialists.
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Rotterdamsebaan Tunnel Completion
IPS would like to congratulate the Rotterdamsebaan JV on the successful arrival of the TBM ‘Catharina-Amalia’. This marks the completion of excavation of the second tunnel.
Read more Rotterdamsebaan Tunnel Completion
IPS would like to congratulate the Rotterdamsebaan JV on the successful arrival of the TBM ‘Catharina-Amalia’. This marks the completion of excavation of the second tunnel.
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QHSE en de drive voortdurend te verbeteren
Jeffrey Nouwen is de Manager QHSE van iPS. Zijn missie: veilig en gezond werken, het naleven van de wet, maar ook het creëren van draagvlak voor QHSE bij zijn collega’s. Jeffrey: ‘Het voortdurend stellen van de waaromvraag helpt je de kwaliteit te verbeteren.’
Read more QHSE and the constant desire to improve
Jeffrey Nouwen is the manager QHSE of iPS. His mission: safe and healthy working conditions, compliance with the law, as well as ensuring support for QHSE among his colleagues. Jeffrey: ‘Constantly asking “why” helps to improve quality.’
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‘We zijn sparringpartner, dat is onze kracht’
Dertig jaar succesvol zijn, in een markt die voortdurend verandert, met keer op keer nieuwe uitdagingen, hoe doe je dat? Hans van Burk, Rob Kooijmans en Patrick Mans vormen nu samen de directie van iPS.
Read more ‘De kennis over internationaal verlonen is ons unieke sellingpoint’
Patrick Mans is Director Operations bij iPS en verantwoordelijk voor de vertaling van strategie naar uitvoering.
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Delen is vermenigvuldigen
Ze treffen elkaar in het Baggermuseum in Sliedrecht, de plaats waar de baggerindustrie haar oorsprong heeft liggen. Leo Oostendorp en Theo Wanders, oprichters en eigenaren van iPS, lopen er met zichtbaar plezier rond.
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Guido van der Zwet
Ik kwam in 2006 naar Mexico voor het schrijven van mijn scriptie. Ik werd verliefd en ben nooit meer naar Nederland gegaan. Ik werk bij iPS sinds 2013.
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I came to Mexico in 2006 to write my thesis. I fell in love and never went back to the Netherlands again. I have been working at iPS since 2013.
Read more Sharing means growth
They meet at the Dredging Museum in the town of Sliedrecht, where the dredging industry was born. Leo Oostendorp and Theo Wanders, iPS founders and owners, are clearly enjoying themselves.
Read more Translating strategy to practice
Patrick Mans is Director Operations at iPS and responsible for bringing strategy into practice. One of the ways in which he does this is by giving guidance to the managers who, together with their staff.
Read more ‘Being sparring partners, that’s our strength’
Being successful for thirty years, in a constantly changing market, with new challenges coming up again and again: how do you do it? Today, the iPS’ Directors team consists of Rob Kooijmans, Hans van Burk and Patrick Mans. They lead the company with great passion.
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