by Remko Zuidema | May 7, 2015 | 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 | Apr 23, 2015 | 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 | Apr 9, 2015 | Construction process, Economy, Governance, Invest in Real Estate, Sustainable Construction
Did you know that there exists a method called Open Building that allows affordability, happiness and health to link buildings in developing cities? You only need to look at yourself to know when you feel really happy in your living or working environment. That is...
by Remko Zuidema | Mar 12, 2015 | Construction process, Sustainable Construction, User
There is something very strange going on in the building world if you look at the order in which decisions are now made for you as end user. These can cause you considerable damage. As an End User you do not get what you want and pay way too much. The name End User...
by Remko Zuidema | Feb 12, 2015 | 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 in the...
by Remko Zuidema | Jan 29, 2015 | Best Practices, Construction process, Governance, Invest in Real Estate, Sustainable Construction
When you live or work in a monument, then you know that you have to deal with special aspects. Emotions, for example. And rules. Adjusting matters to your user needs takes a lot of preparation. A monument determines the streetscape, you see, and how you and others...
