by Remko Zuidema | | Circular Economy, Construction process, Sustainable Construction
I have had a strange dream last night. On the sidewalk I almost ran into to a man who was looking really pleased at a newly refurbished façade. “What exactly do you see?”, I asked him. “A beautiful piece of craftsmanship”, was his answer and he...
by Remko Zuidema | | Construction Law, Construction process, Economy, Governance, Health, Invest in Real Estate
Do you realize that every building is important to two very different parties with totally different interests? On the one hand there is the investor who wants to make money. On the other hand there is you, the user. What you want is to live, work and enjoy leisure...
by Remko Zuidema | | Circular Economy, Economy, Sustainable Construction
Do you have any idea how many materials and money are wasted in building? Look at demolition materials. Demolition materials have value, but the way we deal with them now, that value is largely lost. The discharged debris is crushed and placed under new roads. In the...
by Remko Zuidema | | Construction Law, Economy
Image this! As a property investor you are no longer responsible for items that only last a few years; like the kitchen, the bathroom and the boiler. And as a tenant you get complete control over them. Granted, not everyone sees that as an advantage, especially in...
by Remko Zuidema | | Economy, Sustainable Construction
Energy efficient building is no good for the business model of a real estate investor. Think about it: as an investor or owner you realize a sustainable building. Which means you invest heavily in equipment and materials that make the building energy efficient. That...