De pressure on space is high, especially in the province of Utrecht. The need is therefore greater to make optimal use of existing work locations. But some locations remain unused as a result of risks or financial feasibility. A development company (such as NV OMU) can set in motion restructuring that otherwise would not get off the ground. This intensifies and improves the sustainability of existing work locations (and often much more!).
André van Schie (Deputy Minister of Economic Affairs of the prov. Utrecht), Bob Jansen (Lingotto) and Frank Hazeleger (NV OMU) talk with Jasper Beekmans (Stec) about the societal importance of optimising existing work locations, insight into what the market is doing, what a development company can take on, and where the market and the government can strengthen each other.
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.