What impact do GACS and EPBD IV have on your building, portfolio and investment decisions?
Under the EPBD scheme, non-residential buildings from 1 January 2026 must have a Building Automation and Control System (GACS) for heating and/or cooling systems of 290 kW or more. By 2030, that threshold will be reduced to 70 kW.
Aike Hensums, consultant Sustainability, would be pleased to talk with you about what this obligation means in practice and how Cushman & Wakefield can help you make the right strategic choices in time. Stop by for a coffee and ask your questions!
PROVADA winner Michel Baars: 'MOOS will become the ASML of housing construction'
Not a man of one company, but a man of movements. His strength? Not shouting from the sidelines, but starting new companies himself that set the market in motion and challenge existing systems. That's how the jury of the PROVADA Inspiration Award 2026 describes winner Michel Baars. 'Michel gives direction to our entire construction and real estate sector.'
PROVADA 2026: It's a wrap!
For three days, the real estate sector stood shoulder to shoulder at RAI Amsterdam. With a record number of visitors, a packed programme and plenty of energy, PROVADA 2026 was an edition to remember. Below, we look back at the highlights — and at the end you'll find the photos and aftermovie to relive it all.
PROVADA Inspiration Award 2026 for Michel Baars
At PROVADA 2026, the PROVADA Inspiration Award 2026 was presented to Michel Baars. The award is presented annually to an individual who realises sustainable change within the built environment through vision, courage and decisiveness. This year's presentation marks the award's fifth edition.