by Remko Zuidema | Apr 4, 2016 | 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 | Dec 19, 2015 | Circular Economy, Invest in Real Estate, User
For you as an end-user without any influence, a building holds little value, so you will not care much about what happens to it later on. This puts you in direct opposition to the investor, although he has hardly any problems with throwing materials away. Currently,...
by Remko Zuidema | Jun 11, 2015 | 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 | May 22, 2015 | Circular Economy, Governance, Health, Invest in Real Estate, User
It’s strange that we do not join forces more often because, just like you, a lot of people are looking for the same building or area to live in. True, most of the time this is the only similarity. You may be in a different phase of your life and your family...
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...
