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Ingenium, like other European study bureaus within the international First Q Network, notices that large real estate groups are asking for strong commitment to smart buildings in addition to the energy aspect of buildings. Keeping comfort for the user at the highest level, today and (over)tomorrow, - and thus building a sustainable relationship with that user - turns out to be crucial in this. What role does the building management system play and what must it meet?

Several years ago, Ingenium became a member of EGNATON, the European association that aims to be the reference for the development of sustainable laboratories.

The City of Antwerp has set itself the ambition of becoming climate neutral by 2050. Heat networks are a key measure within the city's Climate Plan to green the city's heat demand. When designing a heat network, the temperature regime is a crucial parameter. Ingenium investigated what modifications are needed to connect existing buildings to a low-temperature heat grid.

VIB (Vlaams Instituut voor Biotechnologie) and UGent are rushing to move into the new A3/BSL3 lab at their new research center in Ghent. They want to continue research there in the fight against the COVID-19 virus.

As you may have already heard, the new AREI (General Regulations on Electrical Installations) is coming. From June 1, 2020, the adjustments are already applicable and installations will be inspected according to the new AREI.

In Dendermonde, the demolition works of the old Abbey School are about to start. Project developer Uplace will put several residential blocks on the cleared area. Less than half of the total area will be built on. This will ensure that while the site is now a concrete and closed area in the city, there will be more space and greenery.

The OEPC (maintenance and energy performance contract) drawn up by Ingenium for the sports and recreation park De Nekker has been included as "Good Practice" in the Interreg Europe database.