Steering material-related CO₂ in new buildrnrnFor the first time, institutional real estate investors and housing associations are setting hard limits on the material-related CO₂ emissions of new build. What does this CO₂ commitment mean for clients, builders and the wider value chain?rnrnIn this podcast, Altera and Plegt-Vos discuss the new market standard, the impact on housing development and the opportunities for smarter, circular and biobased construction. We also look at the role of innovation: how can new working methods, materials and collaborations help drive sustainable acceleration, without losing sight of affordability and feasibility?rnrnRecording with: Janneke Pruijsen (Manager ESG at Altera) & Berri de Jonge (Innovation Manager at Plegt-Vos)rnrnModerator: Wouter Truffino
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.