Our End of Year Event on 11 Dec was a powerful reminder of what makes this community special. More than a celebration, the evening marked a moment to recognise impact, strengthen connections, and reflect on where construction and real estate are heading.
Hosted at Proximus, the event welcomed founders, corporates, investors, asset managers and partners for an evening of recognition, dialogue and shared ambition. From the outset, the atmosphere reflected what the community stands for: openness, collaboration and a collective focus on long-term impact.
The eveningโs programme was enriched by insights from industry leaders who brought perspective, challenge and experience to the stage.
Speakers included Martijn Reviers, Editor-in-Chief of Expertisenews.be; Daniel Lorenzo Rodrรญguez, International Director of Specialty Leasing & Marketing at NHOOD; and Giulio Pollina, Business Unit Manager at Remagin by Etex. Their contributions grounded the discussions in market reality while offering a clear view on where the industry is heading.
The event was made possible with the support of Proximus Group as host and Remagin by Etex as event sponsor, whose commitment continues to strengthen the community and its long-term vision.
Celebrating the Community Trophy Winners
At the heart of the evening were the Community Trophies 2025 โ recognising teams who are raising the bar for the industry.
๐ Startup / Scale-Up of the Year: Soundsensing
Predictive error detection for real estate: avoid unnecessary risk and cost by detecting errors before they happen
๐ Collaboration of the Year: Artes Group x Van Marcke
A partnership that shows the power of collaboration across the value chain delivering stronger outcomes through shared ambition and trust.
๐ Most Innovative Project of the Year: Beja Student Residence โ Grupo Casais
A project that demonstrates whatโs possible when digital, industrialised and circular solutions come together innovation delivered, not just promised.
Key Takeaways from the Discussions
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โข Martijn Reviers โ Editor-in-Chief, Expertisenews.be
Martin set the scene with a clear message: 2025 was anything but comfortable for real estate. Geopolitics, delayed decisions and financial pressure slowed the market with offices taking the hardest hit. Yet even in a difficult year, signals of change were everywhere. Retail regained momentum, major portfolio deals reshaped the landscape, and consolidation is creating new European leaders. Looking ahead, ESG and renovation obligations wonโt be constraints, theyโll be catalysts.
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โข Daniel Lorenzo Rodrรญguez โ International Director Specialty Leasing & Marketing, NHOOD
Daniel challenged the traditional view of retail real estate. The future isnโt about stores alone, but about places that combine living, working and experiencing. Specialty leasing, flexible formats and short-term concepts are becoming powerful drivers of footfall and value. By rethinking how every space is used, retail assets can stay relevant economically, socially and environmentally while keeping people at the center of urban life.
๐๐๐-๐๐ข๐ญ๐ ๐๐จ๐๐ฌ๐งโ๐ญ ๐๐๐ฉ๐ฅ๐๐๐ ๐๐จ๐ง๐ฌ๐ญ๐ซ๐ฎ๐๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง - ๐๐ญ ๐๐ญ๐ซ๐๐ง๐ ๐ญ๐ก๐๐ง๐ฌ ๐๐ญ
โข Giulio Pollina โ Business Unit Manager, Remagin by Etex
Giulio reframed the off-site conversation. Industrialised construction isnโt here to disrupt for the sake of disruption, itโs here to solve real problems around cost, speed and certainty. The real power lies in ecosystems: certified systems, collaboration and repeatable partnerships that reduce risk for everyone involved. By empowering existing players rather than replacing them, off-site becomes a tool for scaling efficiency across the sector.
Looking Ahead
Our gratitude goes to the jury for the dedication and expertise they brought to reviewing such a high-quality group of nominations.
And to all nominees: recognition is only one part of the story. Your work is moving the industry forward, and the community is stronger because of it.
The End of Year Event highlighted the strength of the community not only in the projects delivered, but in the willingness to share insights, challenge assumptions and build together. While the trophies marked important achievements, the discussions made clear that transformation is ongoing.
The conversations started that evening will continue into 2026, shaping future initiatives, collaborations and events.
๐ธ Full photo collection HERE
