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 | 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...
by Remko Zuidema | Dec 18, 2014 | Best Practices, Construction process, Invest in Real Estate
BRIQS likes to raise the flag for ‘comfyOWNhome’! A new concept home with as many building blocks as a well-stocked box of LEGO. With those you compile your new home. With an example like this in the building industry of the Netherlands, we can no longer...
by Remko Zuidema | Nov 20, 2014 | Construction process, Health, Invest in Real Estate, User
Creating a new home or a new workplace is an emotional deal for you as a user. All that talk about dimensions, materials and structures is of secondary importance when it comes to being truly satisfied after moving in. It is useful for you to know who in the building...
