18 August 2021 in advisory - people

Building data as a tool for facility management

The Flemish directive states that buildings must be CO2 neutral by 2050. However, without far-reaching measurements - and thus data - this can never be achieved."

3 June 2021 in Company news

Freestone goes for growth and expertise with expansion of management team

Jill Vermeyen and Michael Doom joined the management team in June 2021 and will be responsible for Real Estate Advisory and Building Audit.

9 December 2020 in Company news

Freestone again nominated as Trends Gazelle 2021!

Freestone was nominated as Trends Gazelle 2021 in the province of Flemish Brabant, in the SME category.

3 December 2020 in Company news

Federgon Quality label for Freestone: Certified Member Project Sourcing

Based on an audit by independent audit company BDO, Freestone was awarded the Federgon quality label for Project Sourcing.

This offers guarantees for both our clients and our project sourcing staff.

2 October 2020 in advisory - people

Free webinar Smart Buildings - woensdag 28 oktober (13u30-16u)

On Wednesday October 28, the VLAIO cluster "Smart Buildings in Use" will organise a free online information session on "How can smart technology make government buildings more future-proof?

Freestone's own Jolien De Veirman will also speak about "Improving Facility Management and saving costs through Smart Buildings".

15 July 2020 in Company news

Continuing to invest in our employees is 'the way to go'

Yesterday we were happy to have five of our colleagues pick up their company car at Garage Jennes in Machelen: the brand new Golf 8. With 5 happy faces as a result (although behind the face masks :) )

26 June 2020 in advisory - people

Facelift for website Freestone People

The website of Freestone People got a new facelift. The content was adapted to make it easier for both candidates and clients to find the right content.

23 June 2020 in advisory - people

More market-oriented approach for Freestone activities

We would like to inform you about a significant change in the services offered by Freestone.

Freestone has restructured its activities. The Freestone Transact business will be split off and will continue its activities outside Freestone under the new company name Transact.

10 June 2020 in advisory - people

Freestone nominated as Trends Gazelle

Freestone has been nominated as Trends Gazelle and a fast growing company for the province of Flemish Brabant in the category small business.

8 May 2020 in advisory - people

Freestone supports companies during and after Corona with new office issues

Will there be a post-corona time? We rather hear our Belgian virologists talk about 'living with Corona'. Among other things, social distancing will probably become the "new normal" for a long time to come. This of course also has its influence on our workplace and how we organise ourselves. How do you deal with this as an organisation? What steps do you have to take in order to be able to organize yourself to the maximum?

26 September 2019 in people

Candidates and employers: two reconcilable perspectives

Expert organizations are in the eye of the labor market storm. Koen Mees, CEO of real estate and outsourcing agency Freestone, detects a double challenge with regard to freedom of choice for employees and the specific expertise needs of companies.

19 September 2019 in advisory

How IoT is taking over the HVAC industry

“In the very near future when we think about facilities management we won’t think of a greasy guy with a wrench in the basement, but a technician in a control room monitoring over a vast IoT network.”

9 September 2019 in Company news

Advantages of a 5-7-9 lease for offices

When our (often foreign) clients ask us what the standard term of an office rental contract is in Belgium, we refer in the first instance to the classic 3-6-9 terms that apply as 'generally accepted principles'. These principles are often confused with 'legal' periods that can be taken or allowed to be taken. Not so! Office tenant and landlord are free to agree on what they want. But what does the tenant best agree on in terms of time limits?

5 September 2019 in advisory

IoT in facility: round table IFMA

As a Facility Manager you receive a lot of information about building automation, sensors and smart technologies every day. But do you sometimes doubt its relevance and feasibility? Do you also miss examples and best practices? As a Facility Manager, do you have to embrace this Internet of “everything” or wait for the success stories of others?

9 August 2019 in Company news

Freestone experiments with sustainable mobility!

Freestone thinks of the future and contributes to a greener world.

27 June 2019 in advisory

Thomas Poelmans, Manager Facility Advisory, builds power plant in Kenya

Freestone creates opportunities and makes it happen. The employees of Freestone are also completely steeped in this credo. Thomas Poelmans, Facility Advisory Manager, is building a real power plant in Kenya.

24 June 2019 in Company news

Freestone participates in De Groten Doos 2019

The Freestone team defended the Freestone colors at 'De Groten Doos 2019' enthusiastically.

13 June 2019 in advisory

Colleague Jolien De Veirman appointed chairwoman IFMA working group IoT

Jolien De Veirman, Freestone Facility Advisor specializing in FM tools, has been appointed chairwoman of the IFMA working group “IoT for Facility”.

6 June 2019 in advisory

Strategic and tactical reporting for the CM

The Christian Mutuality (CM) was looking for a partner to make dashboards with regard to its postage costs. The desire to optimize the costs was evident. Freestone was chosen as the ideal partner because of its extensive experience in designing and setting up facility reports and process diagrams.

4 June 2019 in advisory

Round table: What makes a job useful?

Bene, specialist in the design and furnishing of modern offices and working environments, bundled the first findings of an international panel from Vienna, London and Berlin in the book "Purpose of work". Various conclusions were tested against the Belgian market during a round table in Living Tomorrow. Experts from the business and academic world were invited. Useful has different meanings. Experts agree that the meaning of work is becoming increasingly important. But what makes a job useful?

31 May 2019 in advisory

Opening of renewed material lending service for the Flemish Community Commission

Did you know that Freestone cooperated in the realization of the renewed material lending service VGC? The most important innovation is that users can now pick up and return material 24/24 and 7/7. The renewed lending service was festively inaugurated by the members of the Flemish Community Commission, in the presence of various customers who often use the material.

20 May 2019 in advisory

Cluster Smart Building In Use - Vlaio

Buildings are becoming increasingly complex in terms of maintenance and management. New technologies can help to meet the increasing expectations of the user and to keep the total life cycle costs under control.

14 May 2019 in advisory

The 'Koninklijke Muntschouwburg' in Brussels seeks advice from Freestone Advisory

Within the framework of a contract for catering services for its foyer and canteen, Freestone Advisory was asked to provide independent advice.

3 May 2019 in advisory - people

Freestone pioneers with "total building management as a service"

Freestone has been making progress for 12 years. Total unburdening in terms of real estate and facility is its mission. Freestone's assignment in this is very diverse: from strategic advice, interim management and operational support to the complete takeover of internal facility and property management. Koen Mees, CEO of Freestone, clarifies his organization.

8 April 2019 in advisory

Training condition measurement and long-term planning (NEN2767) was a huge success

15 participants tested their own condition during an extensive day of practice in the Fluvius buildings. Did you miss the training? No problem, we are planning a new edition in September. Registration is open!

20 March 2019 in advisory

Freestone expands again with Ille Vandenbranden on board

Full of enthusiasm, energy and creativity: Ille joins our team from 1 April!

12 March 2019 in people

Freestone People is urgently looking for 10 construction project managers!

Are you looking for a new challenge as a construction project manager? Then check out our most recent vacancies!

18 February 2019 in advisory

School provisionally protected as a monument due to "great architectural value"

The municipal school and bathhouse in Vilvoorde, which date from 1923-1924, are provisionally protected as a monument. "Because of the exceptional architectural and historical value," explained Flemish Minister of Heritage Geert Bourgeois.

18 February 2019 in Company news

Freestone joins forces with Synergee

Freestone works with Synergee for the commercial management of retail and office leases for its customers.

1 February 2019 in Company news

Freestone Ambassador 2018

Freestone presents the first Freestone Ambassador Award!

12 January 2019 in advisory

'Smart Buildings in Use' research project

Freestone supports WTCB's initiative to advice various sectors in the application of smart buildings.

20 December 2018 in Company news

New VAT-scheme on lease of new buildings from 1/1/2019

From January 1, 2019, new company buildings can optionally be rented out with application of the VAT. This means that the owners can reclaim the VAT on the construction costs. This change can also offer great opportunities for tenants.

13 November 2018 in advisory

Freestone touches higher ground!

Are you also not aware of the maintenance condition of your buildings?

12 September 2018 in advisory

Freestone supports 'Office 2023' project of the Flemish Community

Since the Flemish administration will leave a number of office buildings in Brussels' Noordwijk from 2023, the organisation is looking for a suitable new accommodation for all employees.

Freestone was asked to support the Facility Services Department with the analysis of the documents provided by the participants in the ‘Office 2023’ assignment.

12 July 2018 in advisory

Freestone performs constructural audit of cultural temple in Bruges

Freestone was recently asked to perform a constructural audit of the Bruges concert hall.

9 July 2018 in Company news

Freestone keeps on collecting talents!

Did you know that Freestone People can help you find the most suitable profile to strengthen your facility team and construction team? Freestone has recruited internally as well: as from today, Dorien Termote is our new recruiter.

15 June 2018 in advisory

What is IoT in FM?

Internet of Things, in the sense of sensoring and metering, is undoubtedly a hot topic. Facility departments and organizations are now familiar with these technologies, or at least with their concepts. Why then only the 'early adopters' seem to get started with it? Should an FM person also be an IT specialist and an HVAC technician, in addition to his many other roles?

6 June 2018 in advisory

Strategic analysis vision Facility for Local Police Antwerp

In 2020, Local Police Antwerp will move to a new master building on Post X in Berchem. Due to the centralization of all employees, its finance and logistics management needs to be reorganized. To render the new Facility department a success, an strategic vision was indispensible. Local Police Antwerp needed a partner to validate this vision and supplement it with external expertise taking into account the latest trends in FM. The ambition is to become the most progressive police force in Belgium.