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Why builders who venture abroad are so interesting for you
Builders who venture abroad have to work according to European rules. These rules are far more favorable to you as a customer than Dutch rules. So when you are selecting builders for your project, make sure to check on their previous performance, in and outside the...
Shedding new light on ownership and revenue in construction
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...
Why grinding concrete is not sustainable and leaving it alone is
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...
When will sustainable building finally be worthwhile?
Do you know them too? The various methods that should promote sustainable building, but fall short for several reasons? Take Cradle to Cradle, The Next Step, Biomimicry, Bio-based Economy and Circular Economy. In itself fine methods but they are not yet sufficiently...
Different building process; from newly built to renovated
What does your ideal home or business premises look like in 2015? No doubt very different from 2005 or 2025. Whether you own the place or just use it, or both, your needs and desires change constantly. That is not something the current building industry takes into...
How present law principles block better customer focused business in construction
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...
Energy efficient building: the golden tip!
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...
Free the inhabitant! Finally boss in your own home!
When you buy something, you want value for money! That means you want to have a big say in what you get delivered and when. That kind of influence you have everywhere as a consumer….. except in the world of construction. As a tenant you find a whole battalion of...
Why sustainable building is so much better for your business model
A sustainable business model. As an investor that will sound like music to your ears. But what is your daily reality? You're horrified by the ever-changing needs of the users of your buildings! Within ten to twenty years your valuable investment appears to be hard to...
Why implementing sustainability in apartment buildings doesn’t stand a chance until now
Are you the lucky owner of one of the hundreds of thousands of apartments in the Netherlands? Then you are also required to be and automatically a member of the Homeowners Association (HOA) of the apartment building. It is the job of the HOA - partly your job too - to...
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