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BGBC is a brand new organization, founded by more than 30 visionary partners, with a clear mission: To empower the Belgian real estate sector in their sustainable transformation. As an innovative organization, they build bridges between industry experts, real estate communities, academic and financial sectors and policy makers. Together, they aim to develop solutions and guidelines that realize both an ecological and social impact.

We're making our communications clearer! From now on, the brand name Industrium will merge into Ingenium.

Ingenium offers various services to ensure that any electrification intervention is targeted and cost-effective, while not losing sight of the electricity supply system as a whole.

The deadline for the annual update of potentially cost-effective energy measures within the Energy Policy Agreement (EBO) is fast approaching.

The GRO, the sustainability meter for buildings developed by the Flemish government, recently received an update, with an additional section on smart buildings and technologies.

Exceptionally fast realization, fossil-free operation! Design and build makes this possible for Hoogbouw Nobel 1 UZ Gent. With the Nobel I high-rise building, Ghent University Hospital is realizing a new operating base for education, research and innovation in healthcare.

Meeting EPC requirements for non-residential buildings? We will help you with a detailed energy master plan.

The Vlaams Instituut voor Biotechnologie VIB) renewed the cooling system of a research building in Zwijnaarde. In order to make the optimal choice for this extensive investment, the VIB asked Ingenium to work out various scenarios. We took a broad look at what was possible on the site, and how energy could be exchanged with other facilities in the future. Besides the concept, we were also responsible for the concrete design and the follow-up of the implementation.

Is your building ready for the future? Soon it will not be you but your tenant who decides whether your office or shopping center is energy efficient enough. Buildings that are not energetically up-to-date will be less comfortable and more expensive to operate than new or renovated alternatives. That will make them less attractive on the rental market.

The Concertgebouw Brugge, an iconic arts center in the historic city of Bruges, is preparing for an innovative project: making the facade more sustainable by means of aesthetically integrated PV panels. Ingenium, specialized in innovative and sustainable solutions, is assisting the Concertgebouw as advisor and partner in this ambitious process.

BULA is a new urban project located near the center of Bruges and the Tillegembos. This project focuses on creating a future-proof urban village where sustainability, livability and connectedness are central.

The Belgian (rental) market of professional real estate such as offices and retail properties is under pressure. The ample supply allows potential tenants to be more choosy. How can owners make their patrimony attractive, profitable and retain its value? Ingenium can help make buildings more sustainable, making the right choices in the short and long term.

Flanders decided that from 2026 only fossil-free company cars - fully electric or hydrogen-powered - will be tax deductible. A leased car running on diesel or gasoline will be deductible at 0%. In addition, buildings that are not for residential use and have a minimum number of parking spaces will have to provide charging stations for electric vehicles immediately by 2025 or even in new construction or major renovations.

The Bruges Climate Plan 2030, put together with experts and local associations and entrepreneurs, was approved by the College and City Council in February 2022. The climate plan aims to emit at least 49% less CO2 by 2030. This as an intermediate step toward becoming a climate-neutral city by 2050.

A recent McKinsey study shows that the construction sector, the world's largest industry with 13% of global GDP, suffers from low productivity growth, limited digitization and meager profit margins. Digitalization lags behind compared to almost every other sector.

Residence domain the Hoge Rielen in Kasterlee wants to function fossil-free in the future. However, this has a major impact on electricity supplies. With a study of the energy distribution, we not only mapped out the pain points in the short term, but also made the installation ready for the future.

In today's rapidly changing world, managing real estate is more challenging than ever. The industry is evolving at an unprecedented pace, confronting unique obstacles and changes that require our full attention and adaptability.

The Parc du Cinquantenaire in Brussels, steeped in centuries of history and architectural diversity, is facing a large-scale renovation. This ambitious undertaking is driven not only by the need for restoration but also by the urgent need to meet climate goals. In this regard, the development of an energy master plan plays a crucial role.

For the Flemish Energy and Climate Agency (VEKA), Ingenium recently completed the study on cost-optimal levels in new construction of non-residential buildings. The conclusions are not only useful for the government but also allow us to provide even faster and more accurate advice to our clients.

Ingenium has developed a new tool to guide organizations toward a carbon-neutral future. This tool provides clear insight into the investments needed to achieve specific sustainability goals.

Is your company thinking of investing in an (industrial) heat pump, electric boiler, geothermal energy, heat network, ... but would you first like to investigate the technical and economic feasibility of this investment? Then you can contact Industrium to perform a greening scan.

To achieve its sustainability goals, the city of Antwerp is fully committed to district heat networks. These heat networks serve as a sustainable solution for heating buildings within the city. However, not every location within Antwerp is suitable for the implementation of such heat networks.

The decision to make a building intelligent is best made as early as the concept phase of a construction or renovation project. Yet technology can also be integrated incrementally afterwards. While this approach requires an accurate inventory of the possibilities, followed by a conscious choice of focal themes.

The Bijloke site in Ghent, steeped in rich history and diverse architecture, presents a unique challenge in the quest for a sustainable future. The diversity in use, ownership and age of the buildings on the site makes energy optimization and fossil-free heating a complex task. Nevertheless, the City of Ghent and Hogeschool Gent joined forces to draw up a well thought-out plan, with special attention to the historical context and heritage value of the buildings.

A building management system (BMS) makes life easier for the user/manager of a building. Or at least that should be the intention. However, all too often we see that poorly adjusted installations and BMS result in a lack of comfort and/or considerable energy waste. Through retrocommissioning, we quickly detect hidden causes, provide quick wins and can advise on more sustainable choices for the future.