About us - Colas Alterra

About us

As a nearly 70-year-old subsidiary of the Group, the activities of Colas Alterra comprise utility construction, the installation of gas, district heating, water and sewage lines, the construction of treatment plants and waste disposal facilities, the performance of flood control projects, as well as backing alternative forms of energy use in both Budapest and other settlements. Colas Alterra has also mastered works in densely-built urban surroundings: we have decades of experience when it comes to the renovation of public spaces, rail transit networks, public utilities, or comprehensive urban rehabilitation schemes – all of which require flawless organisation.

CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE

A Társaság által üzemeltett Integrált Irányítási Rendszer összhangban az EN ISO 9001, az EN ISO 14001, valamint a vonatkozó termékszabványokkal, együttesen hivatott segíteni a hatékony munkavégzésünket és Partnereink belénk fektetett bizalmának további fokozását. Termékeink gyártása és forgalmazása során az alábbi termékszabványokat és előírásokat tekintjük irányadónak:

Supporting the good reputation of companies delivering a reliable, top-notch performance by recognising the supreme organisation, management and quality of construction projects is in the common interest of the sector. The award relays a message that performing works at a high standard, creating admirable, long-lasting pieces of work is worth the effort, as it boosts the prestige and recognition of our profession. The Construction Industry Award for Excellence is handed out each year with this concept in mind.

Construction Industry Award for Excellence 2013 – Budapest Central Wastewater Treatment Plant

Colas Alterra won the award jointly with Hídépítő in the infrastructure category for constructing the Budapest Central Wastewater Treatment Plant.

Construction Industry Award for Excellence 2013 – BCWTP main currentline discharge

In the environmental and water engineering facilities category, the main currentline discharge of the Budapest Central Wastewater Treatment Plant was recognised with the Award for Excellence.

In 2013, the Construction Committee of the Hungarian Chamber of Engineers honoured our regional director, Attila Pappert, with a Creator Award.

Construction Industry Award for Excellence 2011 – Ferencváros pump station, stormwater-side system

In 2011, we brought home the Award in the infrastructure category for rebuilding the stormwater-side system of the Ferencváros pump station.

The Construction Committee of the Hungarian Chamber of Engineers Magyar presented the 2011 Creator Award to our site manager, Zsolt Farkas.

Construction Industry Award for Excellence 2010 – Szeged main collector

In 2010, Colas Alterra Zrt. entered the race in the infrastructure category with the Szeged main collector, which ultimately received the Award for Excellence.

Construction Industry Award for Excellence, Certificate of Merit 2010 – Tiszaroff flood overflow reservoir

In 2010, the company was honoured with a Certificate of Merit for the Tiszaroff flood overflow reservoir in the environmental and water engineering facilities category.

In 2010, the Construction Committee of the Hungarian Chamber of Engineers honoured our regional director, Attila Pappert, with a Creator Award.

TIERNEY CLARK AWARD

The award, backed by the Hungarian Chamber of Engineers and the Association of Hungarian Consulting Engineers and Architects, is handed out by the jury for the civil engineering job that excels in terms of design, preparation, implementation and construction.

Tierney Clark Award 2010 – Kelenföld pump station

In 2010, we received a Certificate of Merit from the jury for the group of structures belonging to the pump house at the Kelenföld pump station.

STOLLMAYER PRIZE

The Stollmayer Prize, founded by Alterra in 2002, is awarded to colleagues who contribute to the company’s results with exceptional technical innovations, outstanding performance on a project, or continuous high-standard engineering work. Prize winners:

2015 – Szilvia Major, Dániel Erdős
2013 – Ferenc Gulyás, Dániel Erdős
2012 – Szabolcs Tóth
2011 – Gergely Geönczeöl
2010 – Zsolt Farkas
2009 – Mónika Horváth
2009 – Ferenc Gulyás
2008 – Dániel Erdős
2007 – Tamás Sebestény
2006 – Sándor Egri
2005 – Tamás Erdős
2004 – Péter Oláh
2003 – Attila Pappert
2002 – Zoltán Szűcs

ALTERRA LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD

Each year since 2003, one of our senior colleagues receives the Alterra Lifetime Achievement Award to recognise their commitment and tireless work that contributed to the firm’s success throughout the past decades. We are especially grateful for their efforts:

2015 – Gabriella Molnárné Kecskés
2013 – Imre Fenyős
2012 – János Jánosi
2012 – Erzsébet Burghardtné Keszte
2011 – Ferenc Jugenheimer
2010 – Ferenc Karakó
2010 – László Urbán
2009 – Géza Kiss
2008 – János Horváth
2008 – László Vanya
2007 – Béla Juhász
2005 – Gábor Szöllősi
2004 – Katalin Repkényi
2004 – Ernő Antal
2003 – András Zachár

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