by Remko Zuidema | | Construction Law, Governance, Invest in Real Estate, User
Do you know why the owner of a shopping center is the best landlord? Because he offers users the freedom to set up shop at their own discretion. This is something landlords like housing corporations can learn a lot from. It is unfortunate that those...
by Remko Zuidema | | Best Practices, Construction Law, Construction process, Sustainable Construction, User
Can you imagine that you let somebody else choose a new car for you? Of course, that is out of the question! That is definitely something you would want to do yourself. For the simple reason that no one knows better than you what, how and where you want to drive. You...
by Remko Zuidema | | Circular Economy, Construction Law, Construction process, Invest in Real Estate
Imagine this! You are looking for a new car because your two children sitting in the backseat will soon be three. But before you can choose a car, you will have to build the road first. That sounds absurd, doesn’t it? And yet that is exactly how the traditional...
by Remko Zuidema | | Construction Law, Construction process, Invest in Real Estate, Sustainable Construction
What do you want from a contractor? That he builds exactly what you ask for, right? In the Netherlands you rarely get that, because you’re not the one in charge under a traditional Dutch building contract. Money is leading. Not your money, but the...
by Remko Zuidema | | Circular Economy, Construction Law, Construction process, Governance, Health, Invest in Real Estate, Sustainable Construction, User
Can I ask you something? Who do you think is the best sponsor when it comes to your new home or workplace? Is that the investor, developer, architect or contractor? No, that really is you! For years BRIQS has been arguing passionately for more influence for you...
by Remko Zuidema | | Construction Law, Governance, Health, Sustainable Construction
In The Netherlands most landlords have prepared themselves for the implications of the new Dutch Social Support Act (WMO*), executed by municipalities. The new WMO states that municipalities and tenants no longer need the permission of the owner for home...
