How do we break the Gordian knot of the housing shortage? The challenges in the housing market are mounting: the growing shortage of affordable homes, the industrialisation requirement, the climate urgency and the increasing ageing of the population in the Netherlands. Everyone is talking about it. But what needs to happen? And by whom? To provide answers, we bring together the key stakeholders from Gelderland during this Woontop. Speakers:
- Esther Geuting (Stec Groep)
- Noël Vergunst (Wethouder Nijmegen)
- Sander Heinsman (Portaal)
- Jack van Hoof (industriële fastlane GMR)
- Joris de Groot (Alliander)
- Jeroen de Willigen (Zwarte Hond)
- Erwin Kersten (Van Wijnen)
Moderator: John van Schagen (BNR)
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.