Our core values
We are constructing buildings and relationships. With a solid foundation of three core values:
Passion is our compass. It is in everything we do – from the first sketch to completion. Our drive to go the extra mile sets us apart and demonstrates our commitment to our work.
We realise that with our hands and our skills, we can create something our clients dream of. We take that responsibility seriously. And we go the extra mile to achieve it. That’s what we call ownership.
A deal is a deal. You can hold us to that. We are straightforward, clear and honest. We genuinely listen and only work with people we trust and like. Because without a connection, there is no job. It’s as simple as that.
Corporate social responsibility and sustainability
We want to build our future together with each other and our business relations. We are aware of the influence we have: our goal is to make our society and future a little better every day. This is the definition of our business foundation ‘Society’. We express this in various ways:
Our workshop is equipped with 780 solar panels, making us completely self-sufficient in terms of energy. We have electric cars in our fleet and electric charging stations. Our chain parks are equipped with solar panels. Waste is always separated, both large and small items. LED lights are used in our workshop and offices, and we have reused old materials in the extension of our canteen. Curious about our circular AKOR Café? Come and visit us in Rijssen.
We are ISO 14001 certified. This means that the environment is an integral part of our system. We have set environmental objectives and incorporated them into our processes. We minimise our impact on the environment by focusing on the following priorities:
- Less construction and demolition waste;
- Reducing paper consumption;
- Reducing fossil fuel consumption;
- More sustainable energy consumption;
- Greater awareness and cooperation.
For more information about ISO and our environmental objectives, please download our policy statement.
We are a training construction site, an accredited training company, a member of “Vrienden van de Bouw” and the OCT. We work closely with construction professionals and offer traineeships. In short, young talent is given every opportunity to gain experience and develop. This applies to everyone at AKOR. We believe that working at AKOR should be energising. We think it is important that you feel at home and comfortable in your work. We work on and with happy people. We are currently setting up an AKOR Academy that will facilitate personal development even more. Want to know how you can develop at AKOR? Check out working at AKOR.nl.
We sponsor and donate to local sports clubs and sport activities. We also encourage social initiatives by our colleagues through our sponsorship budget. We not only enjoy sport, but we also believe it is very important. This means that, in addition to building beautiful sports complexes, we also encourage all our employees to exercise or play sports. Of course, we do this by providing sit-stand desks and ergonomic tools, but also through our own AKOR sportswear line, for example.
The faces of AKOR
Over 200 colleagues spread across four locations. Working at home and abroad. All passionate about construction, within their own fields of expertise, and with their own talents and stories. Each and every one of them adds value to AKOR and therefore to you. Get to know them on our team page.
We learn, develop, maintain and share our knowledge.
To guarantee and continuously stimulate our expertise, we are constantly on the move. We learn, develop, maintain and share our knowledge.
As a result, AKOR is VCA certified (two stars, 2017/6.0), a recognised training company and affiliated with Bouwend Nederland and Stichting Woningborg. We have also been awarded the restoration quality mark by Stichting Certificering Restauratie. We are proud of this recognition for our restoration projects.
AKOR is also FSC®-certified by the Forest Stewardship Council. This means that we only use FSC®-certified wood and thus contribute to responsible forest management worldwide.
