KIVI representation

The Constructeursregister RC/RO/RT is an organisation that monitors the quality of structural engineers and structural assessors and promotes expertise. The affiliated structural engineers are and want to remain the professionals in the civil, infra and structural engineering sector. They possess demonstrable knowledge and expertise....

Representative

• j.L. Coenders, member

ENGINET is the alliance of certification bodies that seeks the mutual recognition of engineering competences and improvement of engineers' mobility.

ENGINEERS EUROPE is an association of professional engineers uniting national engineering associations from 33 countries of the European Higher Education Area (EHEA). The federation aims to provide a single voice for the engineering profession in Europe and to affirm and develop the professional identity of engineers.

Engineers Europe - national member
EMC - member

Representatives

• Contact National Members Committee (NMC) and National Members Forum (NMF) - P.J. van der Molen
• Working group on UN DSG - H. van der Heijden, member
• Working group STEM - ing. E.A. Smits, chairman

FISITA provides thought leadership and support to mobility systems engineers worldwide. The organisation helps these professionals achieve their goals and continuously push the boundaries of technology. In doing so, FISITA maintains high ethical standards and continuously strives for improvement.

Representative

• dr S. Monsma, member Council

In the Governance Code Safety in Construction (GCVB), clients and contractors from the construction and infrastructure sector work together to improve safety throughout the chain. The mission is to reduce safety risks in the realisation, use and maintenance of construction works in order to avoid unsafe situations and prevent accidents.

Representatives

• ing. M. Jonkman, member

The International Engineering Alliance (IEA) is a global non-profit organisation dedicated to improving the quality of engineering education and promoting international mobility within the engineering community.

Representative

• P.J. van der Molen, board member

The King William I Prize is the most prestigious award for courageous, resilient and sustainable entrepreneurship. Once every two years, the King William I Foundation awards this prize in the category Large Companies and SMEs and a Plaque for companies that excel in sustainable entrepreneurship.

Representative

• ir. D. van den Heuvel, board member

The Netherlands Noise Foundation (NSG) is committed to minimising noise pollution in the Netherlands. The foundation has extensive expertise on noise, the annoyance it can cause and ways to counteract it. This knowledge is available to a wide audience, ranging from governments and companies to private individuals. Anyone with questions or challenges around noise can contact the NSG for advice and support.

Representative

• dr. R. Scholte, advisor

The Netherlands Academy of Engineering (NAE) brings together top engineers and technical experts who work together to move the Netherlands forward with smart technical solutions. They advise on important technical issues, share their knowledge and bring companies, government and universities together to tackle major challenges. In this way, NAE ensures that engineering makes a positive contribution to our society and future.

Representative

• ir. D. van den Heuvel

PAO Techniek en Management (PAOTM) is the postgraduate training provider for technical professionals who want to develop further in a technical field or improve their leadership skills. Every year, they organise more than 150 customised courses, education and in-company training programmes. This gives engineers the opportunity to grow throughout their career after graduating from college or university.

Representative

• P.J. van der Molen, board member

The Hoogewerff Foundation was founded in 1917 by Prof S. Hoogewerff, then professor at TU Delft. The foundation focuses on stimulating and rewarding activities within chemical technology in the Netherlands and encourages scientific research, education, knowledge valorisation, industrial innovation and new activity in this field.

Representative

• ir. R. Wielinga, board member

The Council of Arbitration in Construction Disputes (COA) is an independent institution dedicated to settling construction disputes. The COA helps parties resolve conflicts that impede the successful delivery of a home or construction project as early as possible.

Representatives

• ir. J. Kooijman, board member
• ir. P.P.J. Lahaije, arbitrator
• ir. F.H. van der Linde, arbitrator
• ir. J.D. Westerduin, Arbitrator
• ir. H.L. Witteveen, Arbitrator

Representatives

• ing. P.J. Hoogkamer, arbitrator
• ir. F. Maatje, board member & arbitrator
• ing. D.H. Poelman, board member & arbitrator

Stichting Studie- en Reisfonds offers financial support to technical graduates who want to go on a study trip for their graduation project or recently graduated engineers who want to develop themselves further with a follow-up study or study trip for the benefit of technical science. In addition, the foundation accommodates engineering students who, due to special circumstances, have become financially strapped during their studies at a Dutch university or university of applied sciences.

Representatives

• ir. D. van den Heuvel, chairman
• ir. E.A.H. Teunissen, treasurer
• ir. F. Heijnen MBA HonF.IRSE, secretary

Stichting Toekomstbeeld der Techniek (STT) investigates what possible impact technological developments can have on various social issues. Instead of making predictions, it outlines alternative future scenarios. The results of these explorations are presented in various ways, such as reports, articles, documentaries and serious games. These sources provide insights into what the future might look like under the influence of new technologies and social changes.

Representative

• P.J. van der Molen, board member

Representatives

• ir. M.A.J. Cloosterman, chairman
• ing. A.F. Lefeber, secretary
• ing. R.J. Eikelboom, treasurer

P.J. van der Molen, Strategy Board

ENAEE is an organisation dedicated to accrediting engineering courses in Europe. Established in 2006 with the help of KIVI.
ENAEE is known for the EUR-ACE label, a seal of approval demonstrating that a course meets high European quality standards, and for the EEED, a database of accredited engineering courses that have received the EUR-ACE label.

KIVI contributed to the development of the EUR-ACE quality criteria and their application to Dutch courses.