The ambition is clear: more homes, delivered faster. But what if the familiar obstacles were removed? Procedures would be accelerated, sites would become available, and the lights would turn green. So what would happen then?
During this session, we look beyond nitrogen emissions, grid congestion and permits. Because when homebuilding truly gets up to speed, a new question arises: does the Netherlands have sufficient capacity to fulfil all these ambitions?
Together with Tessa Flantua (Rijksvastgoedbedrijf), Peter van der Gugten (Heijmans Vastgoed) and Jelger Arnoldussen (Economisch Instituut voor de Bouw), we explore the limits and possibilities of the Netherlands’ execution capacity. Do we have enough skilled professionals, materials, production capacity and innovation power? And what does it mean if homebuilding has to compete with Defence, infrastructure and the energy transition for the same scarce resources?
From government, the market and academia, a focused conversation emerges about what the Netherlands can truly manage when all signals are green.
We know how to build, build, build. But what is the next step?
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.