Smart selection for sustainable solutions

For the construction of the N692 motorway in North Brabant, new nature must be created to meet environmental regulations. The Weather Makers helped the Province of North Brabant set clear, measurable ecological goals and integrate them into the tendering process—ensuring that sustainability wasn’t just a requirement, but a competitive advantage.

Innovation in tender evaluation

Rather than a traditional cost-driven approach, contractors were assessed on the quality of their nature compensation plans. The Weather Makers developed a transparent scoring model, allowing bidders to understand exactly how their proposals would be evaluated. By optimizing factors such as earth movement, habitat zoning, and vegetation selection, each contractor had the opportunity to stand out while ensuring ecological integrity.

Smarter selection, stronger impact

This innovative process led to a range of diverse yet comparable proposals, ensuring that nature compensation met high environmental standards. The plans are also designed to be tested against real-world results, allowing the Province of North Brabant to refine future projects and integrate ecology more effectively into large-scale infrastructure planning.

Nature compensation isn’t just about meeting requirements—it’s about setting a new standard for sustainable development.