Blog posts and interviews
On this page, you will find the blog posts and interviews created in the context of the event.
As a leading trade fair for the construction sector, we offer inspiring conversations with experts who are shaping the future of the built environment.
Discover the challenges, trends and solutions that are transforming the industry.
Interview
Why the future of the sector runs through the building trade
The sustainable transition in the construction sector is often viewed through the lens of design, regulation or technology. But according to Kathleen Verhelst, President of Fema and ambassador of Futurebuild Belgium 2026, a crucial lever lies closer to the construction site than is often assumed: the building trade.
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Sustainability as a Strategic Lever
According to Laurence Gacoin, ambassador of Futurebuild Belgium and member of the Cordeel Group, sustainability is not an additional cost, but a driver of value creation. In the run-up to Futurebuild Belgium, we spoke with her about the comprehensive transformation the real estate sector is currently undergoing. From circularity to industrialisation and new financing models: Gacoin shows how, with the right choices, the sector can not only build more sustainably, but also significantly strengthen its competitiveness.
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Sustainability Doesn’t Have to Be More Expensive
According to Nicolas Bearelle, founder of Revive, sustainability doesn’t have to be more expensive. In the run-up to Futurebuild Belgium, we spoke with one of the sector’s true sustainability pioneers. Revive was already leading the way 15 years ago, at a time when sustainability was barely recognized as a concept. Bearelle outlines how the sector can truly make a sustainable impact, even in challenging times.
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The future of the construction sector
The construction and real estate sectors are facing difficulties. Activity is slowing down, despite the pressing societal challenges that require construction, renovation, demolition, and rebuilding. While concerns about the manufacturing industry are justified, the importance of the construction sector is currently being heavily underestimated. Everyone stands to benefit from embracing construction innovation and creating additional growth. Governments, the construction industry, and the real estate sector must work together to make this happen.
In light of Futurebuild Belgium, we spoke with Caroline Deiteren, Director-General of Embuild Flanders, about the future of the construction sector.
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“Let Nature Generate Revenue Instead of Just Being a Cost”
“We should never settle for ‘greenwashing’ buildings. The broader real estate sector must work together to create real impact by thinking holistically about major urban developments.”
Celebrated landscape architect Steven Delva shares his insights on how entrepreneurship can allow nature to do its work.
