Acceleration through collaboration
To gain momentum, the Real Estate Command Post (CPV) has been established in partnership with the Government Real Estate Agency. The aim: acceleration through standardisation, innovation and intensive public-private collaboration.
The scale is considerable: approximately 11,000 buildings across more than 300 locations need to be modernised or expanded. This requires a fourfold increase in production capacity and a different approach to construction — such as industrial and standardised building methods.
The role of the market is crucial here. Without innovation and collaboration from the private sector, this acceleration is not achievable — certainly not without placing further strain on other priorities such as housing and infrastructure.
A catalyst for change
The Defence challenge brings existing bottlenecks into sharp focus: shortages of personnel, materials and space. At the same time, it forces difficult choices — while also creating opportunities. Building faster, collaborating smarter and organising more efficiently are no longer options, but prerequisites.
In this way, the Ministry of Defence has the potential to become a catalyst for renewal across the sector.
At PROVADA 2026, we bring together government, Defence, market parties and advisors to make sense of this challenge.
Tuesday 9 June | 10:45 – 11:30
Forum 1 – RAI Amsterdam
At the heart of the discussion: how do we deliver this integrated real estate challenge in a context of scarcity? And can the Ministry of Defence be the driver of innovation and collaboration?
This challenge goes to the core of the sector: not just building, but organising. Now is precisely the moment to determine our direction together.
Photo source: Collectie Nederlands Instituut voor Militaire Historie
