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ACM wants more competition in energy-neutral-housing renovation project
The Netherlands Authority for Consumers & Markets (ACM) has recommended the four construction companies and six public-housing corporations that joined forces in the project ‘De Stroomversnelling’ to open up the project to other market participants after … -
ACM: no evidence found of recent cartel activities at Dutch construction firm Ballast Nedam
The Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM) carried out an investigation into statements about illegal cartel activities at Dutch construction firm Ballast Nedam. The investigation did not uncover any evidence of such activities. The … -
ACM will study the functioning of the municipal-land market for residential construction in greater detail
The functioning of the municipal-land market has an effect on the residential-construction market. The Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM) will launch a study into the municipal-land market. On the basis of a preliminary study, … -
InSight 2020 - Better certification labels are necessary for making sustainable choices easier
People and businesses are finding it more and more important to make sustainable choices. As a regulator, the Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM) finds it important that consumers and businesses are able to rely on well-functioning … -
ACM imposes fines on four construction firms for illegal arrangements in tender processes in Amsterdam
The Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM) has imposed fines, totaling 330,000 euros, on four construction companies for concluding illegal arrangements in three tender processes in the civil-engineering sector in the municipality of … -
Ready-mix concrete companies comply with commitments on fair competition
In 2016, seven ready-mix concrete firms made commitments to eliminate serious risks for unfair competition. Every two years, the Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM) checks whether these companies comply with their commitments. The most … -
ACM clears joint venture of asphalt plants of construction companies BAM and Heijmans
Dutch construction companies BAM and Heijmans are allowed to combine their asphalt plants, creating a joint venture. This has been the conclusion of the Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM) following an extensive investigation. BAM and … -
ACM: commitments in ready-mix concrete sector have been successful
Since the introduction of the Dutch Competition Act, the Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM) has applied itself to improving competition in the ready-mix concrete sector. In 2016, ACM succeeded in considerably reducing the … -
NMa fines demolition firms for illegal activities
Between 2005 and 2009, two Rotterdam-based demolition firms engaged in bid-rigging activities in four tenders for demolition contracts in Rotterdam. The two firms, Hofstede and Struijk Sloop en Grondwerken, have been fined EUR 56,000 and EUR 42,000 … -
Market Outlook Authority for Consumers & Markets
The market outlook of ACM details the current state of play within the broader realm of consumers and markets, focusing on several sectors. It outlines what questions ACM faces and how it seeks to anticipate these in the execution of its duties. Together, …