26 September 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 in transact

Orange Belgium partners up with Freestone Transact

Freestone was reappointed by Orange Belgium to search for technical locations for installing telecom infrastructure.

19 September 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.”

10 September in transact

Freestone Transact assists Maniet! Luxus in optimizing their retail network

Freestone Transact will assist retailer Maniet! Luxus with strategic advice to optimize their retail network.

9 September in transact

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 in transact

We are looking forward to a fruitful cooperation with Lee Hecht Harrison!

Freestone Transact is pleased to announce that it will provide strategic housing advice on behalf of the Belgian site of Lee Hecht Harrison.

5 September in transact

Unit-T chooses expertise Freestone Transact

Unit-T offers its customers technical support in the connected world of telecom, security and energy. For the accommodation of its services, the company opted for Freestone Transact's expertise, again.

5 September 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?

4 September in transact

Freestone Transact begeleidt The Brattle Group bij de site selectie van hun nieuw kantoor te Brussel

Om hun groeiambities te ondersteunen wenst het kantoor in Brussel op zoek te gaan naar een nieuwe locatie. The Brattle Group kwam daarvoor aankloppen bij Freestone Transact.

14 August in transact

Risks office tenants face when calling upon a 'classic real estate agent'

Freestone Transact is happy to give you some insights into the position of real estate agents on the real estate market so that you as a tenant realize which party you would engages, what their motives are ... and especially whether they are fully aligned with your interests.

9 August in internal

Freestone experiments with sustainable mobility!

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

9 July in transact

Freestone Transact screens offices Synergie Interim

Synergy Interim calls on Freestone Transact for the benchmarking and screening of their offices.

2 July in transact

Freestone Transact prepares stay-or-leave business case for The Conference Board

Freestone Transact was recently appointed by The Conference Board for the preparation and implementation of a stay-or-leave business case.

27 June 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.

26 June in transact

Site selection Stella Bikes

Stella Fietsen, the largest e-bike specialist in the Netherlands, aspires international expansion and is therefore looking for suitable locations in Belgium.

24 June in internal

Freestone participates in De Groten Doos 2019

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

13 June 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 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 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 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 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 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.

6 May in transact

DELA, Retailsonar and Freestone Transact join forces, looking for suitable locations for funerals

DELA, specialist in insuring and taking care of funeral services, engaged geomarketing company Retailsonar to determine the correct location criteria and perimeter for new locations. This revealed a number of potential zones where there is still growth and market potential for DELA. Next, Freestone Transact was asked to search for suitable locations within these zones.

3 May 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 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 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 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 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 in transact

Freestone joins forces with Synergee

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

1 February in internal

Freestone Ambassador 2018

Freestone presents the first Freestone Ambassador Award!

12 January in advisory

'Smart Buildings in Use' research project

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

12 January in transact

Fidea finds a buyer for its headquarters in Antwerp thanks to Freestone Transact

Fidea appealed to Freestone Transact for the sale of its headquarters in Antwerp.

20 December in transact

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 in advisory

Freestone touches higher ground!

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

12 September 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.

29 August in transact

Fidea chooses Freestone Transact

For the sale of its headquarters in Antwerp (Van Eycklei 14 - Bexstraat 20), Fidea seeks the help of Freestone Transact.

12 July 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 in internal

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 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 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.