Three Liebherr 340 EC-B 12 flat-tops renovate historic Binnenhof

The Binnenhof is the political centre of the Netherlands, and its buildings have stood for more than 800 years. Since 2021 the ensemble has been undergoing a comprehensive modernisation and restoration while government business carries on as usual. Strict heritage conservation requirements apply across the site, and completion is currently planned for 2030.

For the lifting work, construction company J.P. van Eesteren, part of the TBI Group, is relying on three flat-top cranes provided by Liebherr dealer Van Der Spek. The machines were procured through MDB, the TBI Group’s equipment service partner, and configured specifically for the demands of the project.

Compact flat-tops for a confined city-centre site

With jib lengths of up to 75 metres and generous load capacity reserves, the 340 EC-B 12 cranes supply materials across the densely built-up site in the centre of The Hague. The listed status of the buildings and the inner-city location place special demands on site logistics, so every use of heavy equipment calls for careful planning and precise processes.

The compact design of the EC-B series paid off during erection: the absence of tie rods made it easier to assemble the cranes in the confined space between the parliament and ministry buildings.

Facade elements, materials and millimetre work

In day-to-day operation the three cranes move large facade elements, transport building materials and support precise assembly work in the historic surroundings. Their powerful drives and fine control systems allow safe, controlled load handling even in the tightest corners of the complex.

With the three tower cranes now erected, a further step in the renovation has been completed. The aim of the project is to preserve the historic fabric and character of the Binnenhof while making the buildings fit for the future, with modern working environments, a sustainable energy supply and improved safety standards on the plans.