Futurebuild Belgium Talks
On this page, you will find the Futurebuild Talks, a podcast series 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.
🖤 In memoriam Jean-Pierre Waeytens
It is with great sadness that we learned of the passing of Jean-Pierre Waeytens, Managing Director of Bouwunie and a deeply committed voice within the construction sector. During the Futurebuild Talks, he shared his insights with great professionalism and passion, offering a clear vision on the challenges and future of the industry. The Futurebuild Belgium team extends its sincerest condolences to his family, colleagues and all those who had the privilege of working with him. We will remember his vision, commitment and dedication to the construction sector.
Futurebuild talks - Episode 1 - NL:
Is sustainable also affordable?
Sustainability in construction looks great on paper — but what about the cost?
In this first episode of Futurebuild Talks, four leading experts debate how feasible sustainable building really is in practice.
At the table:
Suzy Denys (Atenor) · Caroline Deiteren (Embuild) · Luc Eeckhout (KU Leuven) · Kelly Moerman (Alides)
Moderator: Marlène de Wouters
Futurebuild talks - Episode 2 - FR:
Regulation: barrier or driver of innovation?
Are rules and regulations a driver of sustainable innovation, or do they hold back creativity and transformation in the construction sector?
At the table:
Anne-Michèle Janssen (Eco Construction) · Rudy Aernoudt (Cabinet of Georges-Louis Bouchez – MR)
Jean-Pierre Waeytens (Bouwunie) · Gilles Vanvolsem (Belgian Green Building Council)
Moderator: Marlène de Wouters
Futurebuild talks - Episode 3 - NL:
Can we untangle the tangle on a construction site?
Anyone who has ever been involved in a construction project knows how many parties are involved today. On some sites, it’s bustling with people: contractors, architects, engineers, inspection authorities, safety coordinators, EPB and EPC reporters, environmental experts, asbestos specialists, fire prevention advisors… The challenge? Getting all these players to collaborate more effectively.
Around the table:
Suzy Denys (Atenor) – Caroline Deiteren (Embuild) – Luc Eeckhout (KU Leuven) – Kelly Moerman (Alides)
Moderator: Marlène de Wouters
Futurebuild talks - Episode 4 - FR:
Which fiscal measures are needed for the construction sector?
In this second French-speaking edition of Futurebuild Talks, the three panelists share their expertise on which fiscal measures are needed in the construction sector to grow and innovate.
Around the table:
Anne-Michèle Janssen (Eco Construction) –
Jean-Pierre Waeytens (Bouwunie) – Gilles Vanvolsem (Belgian Green Building Council)
Moderator: Marlène de Wouters
Futurebuild talks - Episode 5 - NL:
How can we tackle waste and the massive waste stream on construction sites?
The enormous waste stream and material loss on construction sites can be strikingly visible: rubble, timber, cables, plastic packaging, leftover insulation, and more. Too often, everything ends up mixed in the same container. Just as often, materials are blown away and dispersed into the surrounding environment. In renovation projects, perfectly usable materials are sometimes discarded altogether.
At the table:
Suzy Denys (Atenor) · Caroline Deiteren (Embuild) · Luc Eeckhout (KU Leuven) · Kelly Moerman (Alides)
Moderator: Marlène de Wouters
Futurebuild talks - Episode 6 - FR:
Sustainable construction: concrete quick wins for practice
In this final French-language episode of Futurebuild Talks, the three panellists share their expertise on quick, practical actions that make sustainable construction achievable.
At the table:
Anne-Michèle Janssen (Eco Construction) · Jean-Pierre Waeytens (Bouwunie) · Gilles Vanvolsem (Belgian Green Building Council)
Moderator: Marlène de Wouters