Program 2025

Speaker: Diederik Samson

The construction industry faces an unprecedented challenge: the urgent social task of making our living environment sustainable at a rapid pace. Climate goals, energy transition and circular building require a fundamental transformation of how we design, build and maintain, especially with this growing construction task. In this session Diederik Samson emphasizes the crucial importance of scaling up and further integrating more efficient building processes to realize this societal ambition.

In the coming years, it is no longer an option but a necessity to widely embrace new technologies and digital tooling. Only by working smarter and more efficiently can we solve the growing labor shortage and labor productivity problem in the design, construction and engineering sectors. Digital innovations offer the key not only to higher productivity, but also to achieving a more sustainable and future-proof living environment faster.

Diederik Samson outlines the urgency of the transition and shows how combining technological innovation with scaling up efficient processes lays the foundation for successfully fulfilling the major building and sustainability challenge. Scaling up is no longer a choice, it is the way to a sustainable and livable future

Speaker: Ruud Veltenaar

The construction industry is on the eve of a fundamental transformation. Not a small step forward, but a leap into a future that can - and must - be radically different. In this stimulating keynote, future thinker and inspirer Ruud Veltenaar challenges the sector: do we really dare to look to the future? Do we see the opportunities that are already there, but that we don't (want to) see yet?

With sharp insights and a dash of confrontational philosophy, Veltenaar outlines the contours of a construction industry no longer driven by tradition, but by vision, technology and social urgency. A future in which artificial intelligence (AI) is not just a tool, but a fundamental driver of change. From design to execution, from planning to collaboration: Technological development is changing the rules of the game.

Yet the real innovation is not only in technology, but in the courage to let go of our assumptions. Veltenaar invites you to look beyond the delusion of the day - and discover together what opportunities we are missing if we keep doing what we have always done. Prepare yourself for a keynote that chafes, inspires and incites action. Because those who do not dare to look ahead now will soon be left behind.

Speakers: Remco van der Heide and Jurgen Kies of Exact.

Many construction companies struggle with fragmented information, error-prone spreadsheets and poor communication between the office and construction site. In this session, Exact's construction specialists will take you through the smart and scalable construction software ecosystem that connects construction companies with real-time data, automation and partners for maximum efficiency. They'll explain how Exact Online Construction helps you get a handle on your projects - from estimating to planning and from execution to reporting. Using real-life examples and a customer interview, you'll discover how one integrated platform ensures less administration, more overview and better margins.

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Speaker: Mark Hoofd and Jelmer Schepers of AFAS

At AFAS Software, we believe that smart software solutions are the key to insight, grip and success in construction. During DigiBouw we invite you to an inspiring workshop in which our sales managers Jelmer and Mark take you into the world of digitization on the construction site. You will be introduced to the latest developments around AI in construction, gain insight into the possibilities and see how you can stay ahead in a sector that is changing rapidly.

You will also discover how the AFAS Pocket app makes your construction projects faster and smarter by seamlessly integrating projects, communication and administration, all from your pocket! With live demos, Jelmer and Mark will show you how easy it is to access up-to-date project information, purchase overview and time tracking with the push of a button. They will also discuss how voice-controlled work and how it contributes to greater efficiency: tasks are simply spoken, after which they can be processed and picked up immediately.

Join the workshop and be inspired by the future of construction.

Bio: In September 2018, Mark Head joined AFAS. In his role as Sales Manager, he enjoys advising how companies can work more efficiently and get a grip on their business processes. His specialization within AFAS is focused on the construction and trade sector. Mark: "Companies that see the power of automation have a great advantage."

Speakers: Remco van der Heide and Jurgen Kies of Exact.

Many construction companies struggle with fragmented information, error-prone spreadsheets and poor communication between the office and construction site. In this session, Exact's construction specialists will take you through the smart and scalable construction software ecosystem that connects construction companies with real-time data, automation and partners for maximum efficiency. They'll explain how Exact Online Construction helps you get a handle on your projects - from estimating to planning and from execution to reporting. Using real-life examples and a customer interview, you'll discover how one integrated platform ensures less administration, more overview and better margins.

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Discover how digiGO with the Built Environment Reference Architecture can strengthen and accelerate digital chain collaboration in the built environment.

Speaker: Martijn Glabbeek, Business Architect / Product Owner GEBORA at digiGO.

DigiGO is working in various ways to strengthen and accelerate the digital ecosystem in the built environment. These include the administrative agreement and underlying policy measures, the implementation of the Digital System for the Built Environment (DSGO) and the development of preferred standards. The Built Environment Reference Architecture, GEBORA, is an important instrument for this. With the GEBORA we provide insight into the functioning of the digital ecosystem and the opportunities that lie there, and keep an overview of all developments and how they can reinforce each other. In this presentation, Martijn van Glabbeek, business architect within digiGO, takes a closer look at the workings of the digital ecosystem and DSGO and shows what the GEBORA consists of and how we can use it to identify and exploit opportunities.

What will visitors get out of your practical session in concrete terms?
Get acquainted with the power of architecture in the form of the GEBORA to better and faster capitalize on the opportunities digitalization offers your organization.

Bio: Martijn van Glabbeek is Business Architect within digiGO and product owner of GEBORA, the reference architecture for the built environment. With his extensive knowledge and experience in digitization, Martijn helps companies and sectors digitize smarter and faster. He uses architecture tools such as process models and business capabilities.

Speaker: Harold Vlot and Thomas Koekoek of Trimble

Efficiency, Control and Collaboration on One Platform ProjectSight centralizes all project information in one intuitive environment. Real-time updates between office and job site. One central source for documents, drawings, BIM models, questions, approvals and checklists. Intuitive and quickly deployable for any role.

Core benefits at a glance:

Less duplication and errors → higher efficiency

Faster approvals → fewer delays

Full traceability → better quality control

Better cooperation between site and office → less miscommunication

Speaker: Linda de Moor Robohouse and Matthijs Bruijs of FRAIM

FRAIM and RoboHouse (both affiliated with TU Delft) present the first insights into needs, opportunities, barriers for smart innovations in Sanitary installation work. Linked to the big question: is this a first glimpse into the future of physical work in the Built Environment? Or is more needed than digitization, automation and robotization?

You will not only get a glimpse of the first results but also an insight into how to innovate smarter, aimed at more labor productivity, in combination with people-oriented and meaningful work and sustainable employability. We do this on the basis of concrete examples from the project Sanitary Installations for Bouwend Nederland and Techniek Nederland and the policy experiment 'shaping the future of physical work' commissioned by the Ministry of Economic Affairs in collaboration with Techniek Nederland, Bouwend Nederland, TNO and various construction and installation companies involved in these projects.

Bio: Linda de Moor is program manager at RoboHouse, the field lab for human-centered robotics affiliated with Delft University of Technology. In her role, she coordinates innovative projects and encourages collaboration between companies, researchers, startups and students to accelerate the development of robotics in practice.

Bio: Matthijs is an experienced program manager working at FRAIM - TU Delft. FRAIM is a research and innovation center at TU Delft that focuses on the future of physical work. Within this center, Matthijs plays a major role in supervising various programs that are addressed through a transdisciplinary approach.

Speaker: Linda de Moor Robohouse and Matthijs Bruijs of FRAIM

FRAIM and RoboHouse (both affiliated with TU Delft) present the first insights into needs, opportunities, barriers for smart innovations in Sanitary installation work. Linked to the big question: is this a first glimpse into the future of physical work in the Built Environment? Or is more needed than digitization, automation and robotization?

You will not only get a glimpse of the first results but also an insight into how to innovate smarter, aimed at more labor productivity, in combination with people-oriented and meaningful work and sustainable employability. We do this on the basis of concrete examples from the project Sanitary Installations for Bouwend Nederland and Techniek Nederland and the policy experiment 'shaping the future of physical work' commissioned by the Ministry of Economic Affairs in collaboration with Techniek Nederland, Bouwend Nederland, TNO and various construction and installation companies involved in these projects.

Bio: Linda de Moor is program manager at RoboHouse, the field lab for human-centered robotics affiliated with Delft University of Technology. In her role, she coordinates innovative projects and encourages collaboration between companies, researchers, startups and students to accelerate the development of robotics in practice.

Bio: Matthijs is an experienced program manager working at FRAIM - TU Delft. FRAIM is a research and innovation center at TU Delft that focuses on the future of physical work. Within this center, Matthijs plays a major role in supervising various programs that are addressed through a transdisciplinary approach.

Speakers: Jorden Schuit of Haskoning and Lex Ransijn of BuildingSMART

Discover the power of openBIM worldwide - inspiration from the international summit. During the buildingSMART International Summit 2025 in Berlin, the prestigious openBIM Awards were presented - the moment when it becomes visible how far the world is with digital collaboration in the built environment. From China to Germany to Japan, these winners show how open standards accelerate innovation, connect data and increase the quality of construction.

During DigiBouw we will take you through the most talked-about projects of 2025:

• Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (China) - a mega-project using openBIM to achieve a real-time, data-driven construction process.
• China Academy of Railway Sciences - pioneering project management for entire railroad clusters, fully driven by open data.
• ARGE TVG / AllesWirdGut / Hertl.Architekten / FCP (Germany) - "BIM is Magical": a highrise where interoperability and algorithmic design merge.
• Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport (Japan) - an automatic data linkage system from design to cost estimation based on openBIM.
• Henderson Land Development & Hip Hing Construction (Hong Kong) - an integrated approach from design to operation: one digital lifecycle.

As a technical professional, innovator or decision maker in the construction and infrastructure sector, you will get a unique insight into how openBIM is applied worldwide - and where the Netherlands is still lagging behind. We translate international successes into concrete insights for our own practice: how can you use open standards effectively, collaborate across disciplines and create value with data?

Be inspired by leading examples, meet peers working on the same digital future, and experience how openBIM is no longer a vision - but reality.

Bio: Jorden Schuit is a board member of buildingSMART Netherlands/Benelux and an enthusiastic advocate of openBIM and digital collaboration in the construction sector. From his role within buildingSMART, he is committed to reducing the gap between vision and practice: from international standards to concrete application in Dutch projects.

Speaker: Eelco van Es, Construsoft

In construction, you just want to be sure everyone is working with the same information. No old drawings or searches for the right files. With Trimble Connect, you work in the cloud, always with the latest version of your model, drawings and documents. So everyone is looking at the same thing. That saves mistakes, time and hassle. But Trimble Connect can do even more. Thanks to Trimble Connect Extensions, developed by Construsoft, you add smart features that make your work easier. Think about:

• Document control: collect comments from colleagues, partners or subcontractors and automate approval rounds.
• QR version check: scan the QR code on a drawing and you immediately see if it is the latest version. Handy, because 2D drawings are still important.
• PDF version comparison: see at a glance what has changed between two revisions.
• Cross-project data: are you working on multiple projects simultaneously? Then you have all the information available centrally.

This is how you not only work together in the cloud, but also smarter. Trimble Connect keeps everything together and helps prevent mistakes.Want to see more? Then come to our knowledge session at DigiBouw on Thursday, November 20, from 11:00 to 11:30 am.

Bio: Eelco van Es joined Construsoft, in the role of Product Manager VDC (Virtual Design & Construction) since January 2023. Prior to this role, he served as Account Manager VDC - Trimble Connect at Construsoft from 2013 to 2022.

Speaker: Michiel Bienens, BESIX and Jan Boonen, Autodesk

During DigiBouw 2025, this session offers a practical look at digital transformation in action. You'll get to see what 'connected construction' looks like in practice on a major infrastructure project. Join Michiel Bienens of BESIX as he shares the story of the A27 - showing how data decisions made in 2023 are already yielding results during execution.

Starting with structure, not software

During the mobilization phase of the widening of the A27 between Houten and Everdingen - part of the A27 Houten-Hooipolder project - BESIX faced a recognizable challenge:
How do you set up a project in such a way that it yields not only a good design, but also efficient execution and a smooth handover, years later?

The answer: treat data as infrastructure from day one.
Instead of letting information emerge as a byproduct of design tasks, BESIX built a model-based, systems-engineering-driven foundation that supports everything from 3D coordination to cost control to on-site execution.

Systems engineering as the backbone

Central to this approach is a connected model architecture driven by a robust systems engineering methodology.
Every object, asset and requirement is traceable and verifiable from start to finish.

This structured foundation supports 3D coordination, 4D planning and 5D cost management.
Consistent classification and modeling standards allow BESIX to track the progress of each object through all project phases - providing powerful data validation and quality control that really works in practice.

Building a data ecosystem, not just models

BESIX went beyond creating models: they built an ecosystem where data flows freely between tools and teams. With Relatics for structuring and managing project requirements, and Autodesk Construction Cloud as the central environment for model data, connected workflows with clear governance were created.

By adding Power BI for visual analytics and Autodesk Platform Services for integrations, BESIX created a project where insights are not locked in.
Data flows, dashboards update automatically, and decision-makers have near real-time insight into what's happening on the construction site.

Smarter, not bigger
Remarkably, this data-driven, digitally mature delivery model did not require a large team or army of IT specialists.
A small, focused group of engineers, planners and model managers managed the entire setup.

It proves that a smart structure and a strong digital foundation can reduce overhead as well as increase control.
This is not an experiment or theory: it is about building smarter, with tangible benefits in terms of handover readiness, risk mitigation and collaboration across the chain.

What you learn
Many Dutch construction companies are already working on digitalization.
What sets BESIX's A27 story apart is that it shows what happens when digital ambition is coupled with methodical, early project planning.

Participants will gain practical insights into:

• Integrating digital delivery from day one
• The practical role of systems engineering in managing complex data
• How tools such as Autodesk Construction Cloud and Relatics work together for connected workflows
• The human element: team setup, skills and effectively scaling digital processes

Why attend
Whether you are in the midst of your own digital transition or want to optimize project execution:
this session offers a realistic look at how BESIX is putting connected construction into practice - not just in theory.
You'll see what challenges they've encountered, what decisions made the difference, and what results are now visible during execution.

Wondering what early data decisions can accomplish?
Join Michiel at DigiBouw.

About the A27 project
BESIX is working with Mobilis, Mourik and Van Gelder to improve the A27 between Houten and Everdingen, as part of the Rijkswaterstaat A27 Houten-Hooipolder project.

Bio: Michiel Bienens is a Belgian civil engineer and digital construction strategist working at BESIX Netherlands (part of the BESIX Group). He studied at KU Leuven and then followed the internationally oriented BIM A+ program, further developing his expertise in Building Information Management (BIM) and interoperability. In his role, Michiel leads the BIM management activities at BESIX Netherlands, with additional responsibility for business intelligence and data strategy. He combines his technical background with a focus on process architecture, digital transformation and the smart application of information in the construction industry.

Bio: Jan Boonen works as Technical Solutions Executive at Autodesk with a focus on the BeNeLux. With his extensive experience as BIM Manager at e.g. Antea Group, YER, Lantis and Besix, Jan has built an enormous expertise in the BIM area and uses this experience to help construction companies to further optimize and apply BIM within their organizations.

Speaker: Mark Hoofd and Jelmer Schepers of AFAS

At AFAS Software, we believe that smart software solutions are the key to insight, grip and success in construction. During DigiBouw we invite you to an inspiring workshop in which our sales managers Jelmer and Mark take you into the world of digitization on the construction site. You will be introduced to the latest developments around AI in construction, gain insight into the possibilities and see how you can stay ahead in a sector that is changing rapidly.

You will also discover how the AFAS Pocket app makes your construction projects faster and smarter by seamlessly integrating projects, communication and administration, all from your pocket! With live demos, Jelmer and Mark will show you how easy it is to access up-to-date project information, purchase overview and time tracking with the push of a button. They will also discuss how voice-controlled work and how it contributes to greater efficiency: tasks are simply spoken, after which they can be processed and picked up immediately.

Join the workshop and be inspired by the future of construction.

Bio: In September 2018, Mark Head joined AFAS. In his role as Sales Manager, he enjoys advising how companies can work more efficiently and get a grip on their business processes. His specialization within AFAS is focused on the construction and trade sector. Mark: "Companies that see the power of automation have a great advantage."

Speaker: Gert Jan Verbaan of DGMR and Wali Jalal of DGMR Software

Speakers: Nicole Maarsen of Ministry of VRO, Robin Wagenaar of Innobrix, Peter Mooij of Stichting Insert, Louise Savelkoul, Senior Business Developer ROM Utrecht, Peter Kleinjan, Managing Partner - Collaborall, Maurits Hilwig, Business Developer Innovation & Proptech Rabobank

Speaker: Jorrit van Vessem (Van 't Hek Group), Marcel Peters (Paans)

Pro4All / Van 't Hek Group

As of July 1, 2026, it is mandatory for construction companies to meet step 3 (or higher) of the safety ladder if they want to be considered for government tenders. In this session provided by Pro4All, we zoom in on this: what does the safety ladder entail, how do you get from step 2 to step 3 (or higher) and how exactly do you ensure that safety lives within all processes in your organization? Which steps are necessary to prepare yourself as an organization for this.

For this we will talk to Pro4All / SafeWork's own safety experts, and discuss with 2 clients how they have prepared for this. One of them is Jorrit van Vessem, KAM manager at Van 't Hek Group.

Bio: Jorrit van Vessem has been KAM manager at Van 't Hek Group, a specialist in foundation engineering and soil retaining walls, for more than eight years. In his role, he monitors quality, working conditions and environmental aspects within the company. Van 't Hek Group works daily on large and complex construction projects and sees safety as an indispensable basis for success. The company is now on step 4 of the safety ladder, an achievement that shows that safety is deeply embedded in the organization. Jorrit helps to ensure that this is not a paper reality, but a culture in which consciously working safely is a matter of course for everyone.

Bio: Marcel Peters is project manager at Paans, an installation company active in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering and sustainable installations. The company works on projects in non-residential, residential and industrial construction and is strongly committed to craftsmanship and safety. Paans recently started SafeWork, to grow to step 3 of the Safety Ladder, a course in which Marcel plays a major role. To him, working safely means more than complying with rules: it is a joint responsibility and a precondition for quality and job satisfaction.

Speakers: Kees Knop of Webfleet & Niels Hilhorst and Ronald Vliek of On-Route

The construction industry is changing rapidly. By making smart use of telematics data and technology, construction companies can work more efficiently, safely and sustainably. With asset data, asset tracking & carsharing, among others, equipment management is optimized: always insight into where assets are and how they are being used. Data-driven construction logistics then ensures better planning and fewer transport movements, which in turn reduces costs and CO₂ emissions.

Advanced "Machine Vision" AI cameras installed in the vehicles provide greater safety and compliance on the road as well as on the construction site, while predictive maintenance helps to schedule maintenance in a timely manner and avoid downtime.

Integrating telematics into Construction ERP and project software creates one central platform where planning, equipment and logistics come together. This is how we build a future where data drives a more efficient, sustainable and safe construction site.

Bio: With years of experience on the cutting edge of telematics, AI and digitization in construction, he shows how data and smart technology contribute to better decisions, less downtime and sustainable growth. During his presentation, "Vehicle Telematics - Smart Maintenance and Emission-Free Mobility in Construction," he shares insights and real-world examples that show how the construction industry can continue to build for the future with smart data, literally and figuratively.

Speaker: Cors Hoogendoorn and Thomas Koekoek of Trimble Beneluxe

Efficiency, Control and Collaboration on One Platform. ProjectSight centralizes all project information in one intuitive environment.... Real-time updates between office and job site. One central source for documents, drawings, BIM models, questions, approvals and checklists. Intuitive and quickly deployable for any role.

Core benefits at a glance:

• Less duplication and errors → higher efficiency
• Faster approvals → fewer delays
• Full traceability → better quality control
• Better cooperation between site and office → less miscommunication

Speaker: Martijn Tijhof of OpenSpace

OpenSpace is the Visual Intelligence Platform for construction. When teams don't have a clear picture of reality on their construction sites, decisions slow down and work falls behind schedule. OpenSpace changes that: seamlessly capture the construction site with a smartphone, 360° camera and/or drone and turn that reality into simpler processes and real-time information. With everyone working with the same clear insights, risks are reduced, better decisions are made and projects move faster. OpenSpace is an all-in-one platform that fits your current workflow and integrates with project management platforms such as Procore and Autodesk Construction Cloud (ACC). Always insight, never doubt.

Bio: Martijn Tijhof is Sr. Account Executive International at OpenSpace. He has 10+ years of experience in digitizing companies in the construction industry. He is passionate about making companies work more efficiently through the use of technology. With his business background, Martijn can offer companies insight into the possibilities of technology in relation to their business goals.

Speaker: Theo Ockhuijsen of digiGO

This presentation shows how digital chain collaboration can be strengthened in the design, construction and engineering sectors. DigiVaardig demonstrates how companies can use digitalization effectively within their teams and processes. It includes a pilot project in which an internal digiCoach is being trained to transfer digital knowledge and tools within the organization. The focus is not only on technical skills, but also on the process side and the soft skills needed to manage change. You will hear how this course contributes to better digital skills, increased efficiency and optimal cooperation in companies.

Bio: Theo Ockhuijsen is an experienced consultant and program manager within the construction and engineering sector, specializing in innovation and collaboration. With a background from daily practice and extensive experience at organizations such as digiGO, Techniek Nederland and Bouwend Nederland, he focuses on accelerating (digital) transitions within companies. Theo brings people and culture, processes and technology together to make digitalization actually work in the workplace.

Speaker: Chris de Vries, ARKANCE

Taking steps in digitization means change. This is and remains a tricky topic for people. What is important about the human side of digitalization? And how do you get people on board with these digital changes?

Bio: Chris is an experienced and results-oriented professional who believes the journey is as important as the destination. Specialized in digital transformation and works closely with clients to achieve their business goals. With great expertise in digital transformation, he optimizes processes and provides the appropriate combination of people, process and technology that adds value.

Speaker: Lars van Meulenbroek, collaborall

Everyone knows it: the monthly project meeting where everything comes together, schedules, budgets, deviations, hours. Just a quick update the day before. And yet it is often searching for the right information, in different systems, with different people.

Project teams work very hard, but lose precious time on alignment. Finance is waiting for updates, while the project leader is mainly busy keeping the work running. How does data become fluid between disciplines? How do milestones become not only deadlines but also information anchors? How much better would your project run if integral collaboration was the norm, with better decisions, less miscommunication and more control? During this session, we will take you through how project planning can be fed with the right milestones and information, so that everyone in the process, internal and external, has what they need at the right time. In this way, the schedule becomes a guiding source of information for the entire organization.

Bio: Lars Meulenbroek is Lead Developer at collaborall Group. Lars combines technical skill with creativity and sees programming as a form of art: creating something from nothing. His passion lies in building solutions that are not only technically sound, but also contribute to the bigger picture: the integrated management of data in the entire life cycle of the built environment.

At collaborall, he fosters innovation by combining modern tools and platforms with an open, collaborative mindset. His motto: "Development is done together, from idea to impact.

Speaker: Coen Vromans of Cadac Group and Bob van Zeist of Cadac Group

The construction industry faces major challenges: higher demands for sustainability, increased speed and preservation of quality. Smooth transfer of digital construction information between planners, designers, executors and operators is essential in this regard.

In this session, we explore how digital standards and collaboration help share information reliably throughout the construction chain. Registering and modifying in the BGT creates an up-to-date basis for design and execution. With CTO and LCA, configurations and environmental performance become measurable, supporting sustainable choices.

Through ILS and IFC, collaboration between different disciplines and software packages becomes possible, while open UOB provides standardization of objects and data. Thus, all parties speak the same digital language.

Finally, we will discuss how quality assurance according to the WKB can be integrated into a CDE so that information remains demonstrable, manageable and transferable throughout the process.

This session shows how smart application of standards and technology leads to faster, more sustainable and better secured construction projects - from plan to operation.

Bio: Coen Vromans is Account Manager at Cadac Group and has been helping organizations deal smarter with their assets for almost 20 years. He believes that digitalization only really works when people, processes and technology work well together. With his experience in Asset Lifecycle Management, BIM and Digital Twins, he supports companies in industry, hospitals and healthcare in their digital transformation. At trade event DigiBouw, Coen explains how the right data and tools can help you get a better grip on your assets - and thus work more efficiently, sustainably and with more fun.

Bio: Bob van Zeist combines years of experience in the construction industry with a fresh perspective on digitization and collaboration. He sees technology as a means, not an end in itself, and believes that the real step forward comes when people, processes and tools come together. With a practical approach, he helps organizations move from traditional working to smart, digital working. On DigiBouw Bob shows how you can take small digital steps today that will make a real difference tomorrow: more overview, better collaboration and less failure costs.

Speaker: Jan-Willem Groot, Director National Environmental Database Foundation

What is changing with the advent of European legislation and increasing pressure on environmental data? In this session you will discover how digiDeals respond to the need for reliable, standardized environmental data in the chain. For everyone who wants to look ahead: where are we now, what is coming and how do you prepare your organization for this?

What is changing with the advent of European legislation and increasing pressure on environmental data? In this session you will discover how digiDeals respond to the need for reliable, standardized environmental data in the chain. For everyone who wants to look ahead: where are we now, what is coming and how do you prepare your organization for this?

Bio: Jan-Willem Groot has been director of the Stichting Nationale Milieudatabase (NMD) since January 1, 2021. From this position he directs the further development of the environmental database and the Bepalingsmethode Milieuprestatie Bouwwerken, which measures the environmental impact of building materials and structures. Jan Willem Groot Groot has a broad background in both public and private positions, including as alderman of the municipality of Amstelveen. His career is characterized by a strong commitment to sustainability, policy and cooperation between government and market. Under his leadership, NMD works to improve the quality and transparency of environmental data, stimulate circular building and strengthen cooperation with governments and the construction industry. He sees it as his mission to use reliable data and clear methodologies to accelerate the transition to a circular, climate-neutral construction and infrastructure sector. According to Groot, "working on the circular economy" is one of the best jobs there is. His leadership at NMD makes him an important face of making the Dutch construction sector more sustainable.

Speaker: Maarten Mathot, Bouwlab R&Do

Facing the major challenges of construction requires a new way of collaboration, digitization and execution. In different formations, Bouwlab R&Do is working on the answers for the future of construction. As part of Policy Measure 22, a new construction process for conceptual and industrial construction is being designed in cooperation with a large number of partners and frontrunners. The associated (digital) tools and standards are being developed into concrete projects. This session will share the latest state of the art.

Speaker: Camiel Jas of Productivity Software Group and Herro Zoutendijk of Huismakers

Discover how you can work smarter, faster and error-free as a builder! During our presentation we will show how Buildify brings grip and overview to every construction process. We will discuss current challenges in the industry and how you can use a strategic platform to make an immediate impact and improve collaboration, take control of quality assurance and maintain insight into your construction projects.
Together with HuisMakers we show an inspiring example of how they have taken control of quality assurance and proactively monitor their quality requirements.

Curious, Discover how Buildify brings all crucial information into one place and provides grip, direction, insight and better collaboration within your construction projects.

Bio: Herro Zoutendijk is director of HuisMakers, the project development organization within the HomeFlex group and busy with development of housing projects for migrant workers, status holders and other focus groups based on quality modular construction, temporary duration, and where necessary smart grid congestion solution. He leads a team focused on development, realization and technical management for HomeFlex projects and other clients. Projects range in size from 60-400+ beds, are often built on a temporary permit basis, but built with requirements for permanent. Through intelligent data analysis and creative solution orientation, Herro and his team manage to deliver projects despite grid congestion and other utility challenges. Herro is also a strategic consultant with Quinto, an organization specializing in the search, acquisition, realization and management of sites for target group housing.

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Speaker: Gijs Alferink from Elecosoft

In this session we will show you how digital progress recording with Asta Powerproject takes your project planning to the next level. By digitally recording progress data directly from the field, the planning process becomes not only faster and more accurate, but also more transparent for all parties involved.

We demonstrate how our Asta Powerproject software tool combined with our Site Progress Mobile (SPM) mobile app provides a seamless link between the shop floor and planning. With SPM, performers and team members can easily enter progress data via their smartphone or tablet, which can then be synchronized with the project schedule in Asta Powerproject.

This session is ideal for project planners, implementers, project managers and anyone involved in projects who wants to digitize and professionalize their planning process.

Bio: Gijs Alferink is a specialist in project planning and digital progress registration at Elecosoft. With years of experience in supporting projects, he helps organizations optimize their planning processes using Asta Powerproject. Gijs combines in-depth knowledge of project management with a practical view on digitalization in execution. In his sessions he shows how smart software and mobile solutions, such as Site Progress Mobile, contribute to better insight, collaboration and grip on progress.

Speaker: Marco van Kemenade of Elecosoft

In this session we show how to use 4D planning to bring projects to life by linking planning to a 3D model. Using Asta Powerproject, we demonstrate how time and space come together in one clear visual plan, making complex construction processes instantly understandable to all involved.

Visualizing the schedule in 4D creates not only a better understanding of project phasing, but also a powerful communication tool for teams, clients and stakeholders. Thus, bottlenecks are more quickly recognized, schedules are better substantiated and cooperation on the construction site is strengthened.

This session is designed for project planners, BIM coordinators, implementers and project managers who want to harness the power of visual planning to make their projects more efficient and insightful.

Bio: Marco van Kemenade is an expert in project planning and BIM integration at Elecosoft. With a background in construction project management and experience supporting planning professionals, Marco focuses on connecting planning and visualization. He helps organizations use Asta Powerproject to make their processes more visually insightful, efficient and manageable. During his session, Marco will show how 4D planning not only strengthens planning, but can also take communication and collaboration within project teams to the next level.

Speaker: Patrick van Stokhem of Breman Innovation

Visitors are taken into the picture of a future in installation engineering where execution is done with AI and especially physical AI ; Humanoids and other Robots that empower us as humanity.

Bio: Patrick works at the intersection of AI, robotics and business innovation. He has nearly thirty years of experience in technology and organizational development and guides companies in finding their footing in a rapidly changing landscape. His focus is on embodied AI and robotics: systems that are not only smart in software, but also operate physically in the world.

Speaker: Ward Turkyeh of Solibri

Discover Solibri CheckPoint, the new standard in Cloud-based model checking. This session will be given by Ward Turkyeh, BIM Consultant and Customer Success Manager at Solibri.

Speaker: Bart Bol from Solibri

Speaker: Haroen Bruggeman, ARKANCE

ARKANCE's Be.Smart solutions allow you as an architect, contractor, engineer or manufacturer to maximize the use of your existing technology. But what can this mean for your strategic objectives as a company, what benefits can be achieved? Find out all about it in this session!

Bio: Haroen is working on developments of the innovative Be.Smart software. He does this from market demand. Which solution fits an existing need? The combination between software and market insight, makes Haroen contribute to a valuable partnership with customers of ARKANCE.

Speaker: Ate Schokker, Moducad

Many industrial and modular builders work with a library of digital building blocks, similar to Lego bricks. This collection serves as a source for manual design or for configurators, inside or outside CAD. Ate Schokker argues that this approach limits the designer in the wrong areas and is too expensive. By laying down not the forms, but rather the principles and rules, there is room for evolution and design freedom increases, while costs and lead time are reduced. Not legolization, then, but modularization.

A reinvention of parametric design or a new approach? Judge it for yourself in this knowledge session! The session is intended for anyone dealing with a modular concept in the planning phase: from architect to product developer, from business developer to estimator.

Bio: Ate Schokker has extensive experience as a consultant in automation and a background in architecture and business administration. He brings these worlds together with Moducad: a software platform that allows anyone to assemble buildings quickly and easily, without construction knowledge.

Speaker: Thomas Vroon, RoboRana and Arjan van Wingerden, Mourik Infra

Mourik tells how they have applied AI in their organization to automate processes and increase productivity. With concrete examples applicable to any organization.

Bio: Thomas Vroon is a Managing Partner at RoboRana. With a background in both business administration and IT, he combines strategic insight with technological expertise. He has years of experience in automating and optimizing business processes, with a particular focus on the construction industry.

Bio: Arjan van Wingerden is Manager Business IT at Mourik Infra. With years of experience in both IT and the construction industry, he knows how to successfully implement the right digital solutions within Mourik - and to bring people along and enthuse them about it.

Speakers: Jorden Schuit of Haskoning and Lex Ransijn of BuildingSMART

Discover the power of openBIM worldwide - inspiration from the international summit. During the buildingSMART International Summit 2025 in Berlin, the prestigious openBIM Awards were presented - the moment when it becomes visible how far the world is with digital collaboration in the built environment. From China to Germany to Japan, these winners show how open standards accelerate innovation, connect data and increase the quality of construction.

During DigiBouw we will take you through the most talked-about projects of 2025:

• Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (China) - a mega-project using openBIM to achieve a real-time, data-driven construction process.
• China Academy of Railway Sciences - pioneering project management for entire railroad clusters, fully driven by open data.
• ARGE TVG / AllesWirdGut / Hertl.Architekten / FCP (Germany) - "BIM is Magical": a highrise where interoperability and algorithmic design merge.
• Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport (Japan) - an automatic data linkage system from design to cost estimation based on openBIM.
• Henderson Land Development & Hip Hing Construction (Hong Kong) - an integrated approach from design to operation: one digital lifecycle.

As a technical professional, innovator or decision maker in the construction and infrastructure sector, you will get a unique insight into how openBIM is applied worldwide - and where the Netherlands is still lagging behind. We translate international successes into concrete insights for our own practice: how can you use open standards effectively, collaborate across disciplines and create value with data?

Be inspired by leading examples, meet peers working on the same digital future, and experience how openBIM is no longer a vision - but reality.

Bio: Jorden Schuit is a board member of buildingSMART Netherlands/Benelux and an enthusiastic advocate of openBIM and digital collaboration in the construction sector. From his role within buildingSMART, he is committed to reducing the gap between vision and practice: from international standards to concrete application in Dutch projects.

UFRAIM: AI in Construction; Collaboration, Preconditions and Impact with speaker: Aléxandros Visser, Founder of UCentri

Explanation: During DigiBouw 2025, UFRAIM will show how humans and AI can work together, while maintaining human control. In this interactive session, Aléxandros Visser shows how sector-specific AI agents can be used to make existing processes smarter, faster and more efficient. Afterwards you will walk away with not only new knowledge, but also the enthusiasm and tools to apply AI tomorrow within your own organization!

Bio: Alexandros Visser is an AI entrepreneur known for his ability to translate technological innovation into concrete real-world applications. With a background in developing AI-driven platforms, he has been focusing for years on how businesses can work smarter and future-proof. He is often seen as a bridge builder between technology and business strategy. Where others approach artificial intelligence primarily from theory or hype, Alexandros works daily on solutions that actually make a difference in organizations. His work shows how AI can not only speed up processes, but also enable new forms of collaboration and innovation. What characterizes him is his clear way of communicating. He knows how to make complex technology accessible to a wide audience and links abstract concepts to recognizable practical examples. In doing so, he never loses sight of the human dimension: for Alexandros, the most important thing is that people themselves remain in control in the cooperation with artificial intelligence. Over the years, he has built a reputation as someone who makes the impact of AI tangible with vision, energy and humor. Whether in wholesale, healthcare, retail or manufacturing: he shows how artificial intelligence is directly applicable in a variety of sectors and how organizations can build their own AI future step by step.

Speaker: Theo Ockhuijsen of digiGO

This presentation shows how digital chain collaboration can be strengthened in the design, construction and engineering sectors. DigiVaardig demonstrates how companies can use digitalization effectively within their teams and processes. It includes a pilot project in which an internal digiCoach is being trained to transfer digital knowledge and tools within the organization. The focus is not only on technical skills, but also on the process side and the soft skills needed to manage change. You will hear how this course contributes to better digital skills, increased efficiency and optimal cooperation in companies.

Bio: Theo Ockhuijsen is an experienced consultant and program manager within the construction and engineering sector, specializing in innovation and collaboration. With a background from daily practice and extensive experience at organizations such as digiGO, Techniek Nederland and Bouwend Nederland, he focuses on accelerating (digital) transitions within companies. Theo brings people and culture, processes and technology together to make digitalization actually work in the workplace.

Speaker: Arie Sterrenburg of DigiOffice | IDB Group

In the construction industry, the amount of data and documents is growing rapidly. Drawings, contracts, emails and reports are stored in SharePoint, Teams or local folders. This freedom seems convenient, but without clear direction, flexible storage quickly turns into cluttered document management.

During this session you will discover how organizations keep a grip on all that information - without sacrificing flexibility or collaboration.

Arie Sterrenburg, general manager DigiOffice | IDB Group, shows how a smart storage strategy turns document management from an operational issue into a strategic advantage.

Every organization wants to know where information is, who has access to it and how long it should be stored - while at the same time IT must provide overview, security and cost control. That balance requires more than technology alone: it requires vision, automation and smart control of storage.

DigiOffice gives organizations freedom of choice in where and how documents are stored - in SharePoint Online and Azure Blob Storage - while automatically ensuring control, security and compliance. Choices once made can be easily adjusted later.

You will learn how:

- Automation strengthens document management direction

- Storage choices contribute to lower IT costs

- Structure and control within Microsoft 365 are secured

After this session, you will know how flexible storage fits within a future-proof IT strategy in which collaboration, control and efficiency go hand in hand. Thus, document management changes from a necessary management task into a strategic asset for growth and innovation.

Speaker: Arie Sterrenburg of DigiOffice | IDB Group

In the construction industry, the amount of data and documents is growing rapidly. Drawings, contracts, emails and reports are stored in SharePoint, Teams or local folders. This freedom seems convenient, but without clear direction, flexible storage quickly turns into cluttered document management.

During this session you will discover how organizations keep a grip on all that information - without sacrificing flexibility or collaboration.

Arie Sterrenburg, general manager DigiOffice | IDB Group, shows how a smart storage strategy turns document management from an operational issue into a strategic advantage.

Every organization wants to know where information is, who has access to it and how long it should be stored - while at the same time IT must provide overview, security and cost control. That balance requires more than technology alone: it requires vision, automation and smart control of storage.

DigiOffice gives organizations freedom of choice in where and how documents are stored - in SharePoint Online and Azure Blob Storage - while automatically ensuring control, security and compliance. Choices once made can be easily adjusted later.

You will learn how:

- Automation strengthens document management direction

- Storage choices contribute to lower IT costs

- Structure and control within Microsoft 365 are secured

After this session, you will know how flexible storage fits within a future-proof IT strategy in which collaboration, control and efficiency go hand in hand. Thus, document management changes from a necessary management task into a strategic asset for growth and innovation.

In a construction industry where #AI, #digital twins, #BIM platforms and #IoT sensors are increasingly part of everyday work, cyber security is no longer an 'IT thingy'. It is becoming as 'basic' as constructive safety. Fact: the odds of a company in the construction supply chain experiencing cybercrime are 1 in 3.
The question is not whether cybercrime will happen to you, but how well prepared you are: technically, organizationally and managerially. During Digibouw - Jaarbeurs, Mathijs Blokker (Founder MMOX), Khalid Ouzza (Business Development ABN AMRO) and Leontien de Waal (sector banker Construction ABN AMRO) will take you on a 45-minute journey:

• Latest cyber developments in construction, incl. AI-driven risks
• Practical steps that will make you a sharper entrepreneur tomorrow
• Real-life examples from the supply chain with also solution directions
• Why basic digital security should be as professional as your RI&E

Work on your digital resilience as part of future-proof business and financial health. No buzzwords, but concrete, applicable and relevant. Are you ready to approach cyber security as a professional tool instead of an afterthought?

Speaker 1: Matthijs Blokker (Cybersecurity MMOX)
Bio: As Director and Co-founder of MMOX, Matthijs is an expert in the field of cyber resilience. Together with his team, Matthijs supports and helps entrepreneurial Netherlands on a daily basis to increase digital resilience, risk management and knows all about the potential risks hidden in the building process. With an increasing flow of data throughout the chain, both internal security and security in the external process are becoming increasingly important. Matthijs works on this on a daily basis in order to better protect companies.

Speaker 2: Leontien de Waal (Sector banker Construction - ABN AMRO)
Bio: In this session, sector banker Construction, Leontien de Waal, will take you into the world of cyber security and show you why digital security is the invisible construction helmet that every organization must wear. More and more construction companies are becoming targets of cyber attacks, and the consequences can be disastrous. Leontien makes clear why it is essential not to wait until damage occurs, but to act proactively to protect your organization. Especially with the rise of AI and the wider adoption of these types of new technologies, digital security is more important than ever. Based on practical examples and insights from industry experts, you will be given concrete tools to take preventive measures against these growing cyber risks. You will learn how to identify vulnerabilities in your digital infrastructure, which tools and techniques to use, and how to prepare your employees for potential threats. This session offers not only knowledge, but also practical steps that can be applied immediately so that your construction company not only becomes more digitally resilient, but can operate smarter and safer in an increasingly digital world. Safe building starts with safe data!

Speaker 3: Khalid Ouzza (Cyberconsultant ABN AMRO)

Speaker: Marin Faure and Thomas Koekoek of Trimble Benelux

Efficiency, Control and Collaboration on One Platform. ProjectSight centralizes all project information in one intuitive environment.... Real-time updates between office and job site. One central source for documents, drawings, BIM models, questions, approvals and checklists. Intuitive and quickly deployable for any role.

Core benefits at a glance:

• Less duplication and errors → higher efficiency
• Faster approvals → fewer delays
• Full traceability → better quality control
• Better cooperation between site and office → less miscommunication

Speaker: Jesse Weevers, National BIM Platform and Jerôme de Vreede of BIM-Q

You are a construction professional and you are looking for software that will make you work faster and more efficiently. But with all the fancy marketing terms from vendors, you can't see the forest for the trees in construction software. It is understandable that you find it difficult to determine which solution really fits your situation. That is why there is now BIM-Q.

BIM-Q for construction professionals
BIM-Q helps professionals in the construction and real estate industry quickly understand the maze of software, applications and cloud solutions. Based on a simple questionnaire, BIM-Q gives you an overview of construction software that best suits your specific needs and requirements.

BIM-Q for suppliers
For software suppliers, BIM-Q is a platform where they present their software, applications and solutions. With BIM-Q you generate high-quality, qualified leads and gain insights into the wishes and requirements of specific user profiles for software.

Trusted source
BIM-Q by The National BIM Platform in cooperation with knowledge partners combines independence with up-to-date market knowledge. Beyond marketing talk, with an eye for practical value.

BIM-Q will be launched and demonstrated live during DigiBouw, followed by an interactive Q&A.

Bio: Jesse Weevers (31) is owner of The National BIM Platform (HNBP) and co-founder of BIM-Q. After spending five years as an editor for HNBP within the construction industry, he focuses on creating overview and insight into the world of construction software with BIM-Q.

From HNBP he works with knowledge partners Jerôme De Vreede and Gerard van Booma on BIM-Q: a reliable and independent platform where knowledge sharing, transparency and cooperation within the digital construction sector are central. Jesse finds it important to clarify what software can mean in practice for construction and real estate professionals; beyond the marketing language, but with an eye for the ambitions of suppliers.

Bio: Jerôme De Vreede (26) is Project Manager Development at Laudy, with five years of experience in the construction and real estate sector. He is co-founder of BIM-Q, an initiative of The National BIM Platform, aimed at identifying and comparing BIM solutions for SMEs in real estate, construction and engineering.

Jerôme combines a driven and inquisitive attitude with the ability to transform complex information into practical applications. His focus is on making digitization and BIM accessible to smaller organizations, with an eye on efficiency, collaboration and future-proofing. Within his role, he continuously explores how BIM technology and process innovation can contribute to better feasibility studies and project outcomes. Within BIM-Q, Jerôme provides the technical interpretation of, among other things, the comparison tool.

Speaker: Sherwin Wiese, at OutSystems
Speaker: Tim van der Meer, business unit manager Innovation and Development
Speaker: Wilfred de Graaf, Data Scientist

Hoppenbrouwers, Heijmans and Van Vulpen show how digitization is transforming the construction site with OutSystems. From paper to tablet: processes become smarter, safer and faster thanks to customized apps that respond directly to real-world situations. Engineers, superintendents and project managers work with real-time data and intuitive tools that enhance collaboration on site.

Speaker: Wichert Kooloos of VIKTOR

The construction and engineering worlds are changing at lightning speed. Where previously software developers were needed to build custom tools, engineers can now do it themselves, using AI. During this live session, we will show you how to use VIKTOR and Autodesk to build working apps that automate manual tasks and speed up processes in minutes. On the VIKTOR platform, engineers with no programming experience can build powerful digital tools that precisely match their work processes. Integration with Autodesk and others makes it possible to directly link data and models so that information flows automatically between design, estimation and execution. In this session, we'll demonstrate live how an engineer uses AI with the VIKTOR App Builder to build their own automation tool, from prompt to result. You'll see step by step how easy it is to turn actions into smart workflows that save teams time and reduce errors. Whether you're an engineer, project manager, or digital lead, this session will give you a concrete picture of what's possible with AI in the construction and engineering industry. Don't expect talk, but action: AI at work, live on stage.

Bio: Wichert moves effortlessly between the world of digital and that of engineering. With a master's degree in engineering from TU Delft and experience in the offshore wind industry, at Van Oord among others, he understands like no other the challenges engineers face on a daily basis. He helps organizations to use technology practically, not as an end in itself, but as a means to work smarter and create more value. During Digibouw, he shows how engineers can use modern technology to build powerful applications themselves that make their work easier and more efficient.

Speaker: Erik Snip of Haskoning Ann van den Borre of Autodesk Construction Cloud for Benelux

In the construction industry, collaboration is often hindered by poor data transfer, fragmented information and inadequate digital processes. During DigiBouw 2025, Erik Snip (Haskoning) and Ann Van den Borre (Autodesk) discuss how true collaboration starts with having the basics in order: reliable, shared data, security from the start, and thinking in life cycles. They emphasize the role of Common Data Environments (CDEs) such as Autodesk Construction Cloud, which help with structural collaboration between parties in design, construction, operation and demolition. They also discuss European regulations such as the AI Act and the Green Deal, which have a direct impact on data management and security. Using practical examples, Erik and Ann discuss what works - and what does not yet work - in projects where multiple stakeholders must collaborate digitally. Their message is clear: those who invest in integral collaboration and digital fundamentals now will have a competitive advantage tomorrow.

Bio: Erik Snip is a BIM and information management specialist at Haskoning. From his role as Program Manager BIM, he focuses on improving digital collaboration in the construction and infrastructure sector. With years of experience in international projects, Erik knows better than anyone how essential reliable data, lifecycle thinking and secure information exchange are for successful projects. He is an advocate of openBIM and Common Data Environments (CDEs), and helps organizations set up digital processes integrally - from design to operation. Erik regularly speaks at (inter)national conferences on the opportunities and challenges of digitization in the construction supply chain.

Bio: Ann Van den Borre is Technical Solutions Executive at Autodesk Construction Cloud for the Benelux. In this role, she supports construction and infrastructure companies in implementing digital collaboration, BIM processes and cloud platforms. She previously worked as BIM Manager at VK Architects & Engineers, where she realized the transition to cloud-based model and design data. Ann is focused on promoting efficiency, collaboration and life-cycle thinking in construction projects through digital tooling and shared information environments.

Speaker: Gerard van der Wijngaard and Thomas Koekoek of Trimble Benelux & Nordics

Efficiency, Control and Collaboration on One Platform. ProjectSight centralizes all project information in one intuitive environment. Real-time updates between office and work. One central source for documents, drawings, BIM models, questions, approvals and checklists. Intuitive and quickly deployable for any role.

Core benefits at a glance:

• Less duplication and errors → higher efficiency
• Faster approvals → fewer delays
• Full traceability → better quality control
• Better cooperation between site and office → less miscommunication

Speaker: Aron Nelemans of BouwInfosys

Are you looking for reliable and forward-looking ways to report on sustainability? Do you want to be better prepared for legislation such as the CSRD and deal with ESG data collection and exchange in a practical way?

Our ERP software packages BouwWorks, InfraWorks and InstallWorks help construction organizations collect, analyze and efficiently use sustainability data in a structured way for annual reporting or certification.

With the latest features, easily collect quantitative data points and report according to VSME, CSRD-ESRS and CO₂ performance ladder 4.0 guidelines. In addition, Works introduces an innovative CO₂ accounting: a system based on booking rules and product passports. This allows you to calculate not only the CO₂ footprint of your entire organization, but also that of specific construction projects.

Via e-invoicing you automatically collect the CO₂ emissions of purchased goods and services. You can share this sustainability data directly with customers via sales invoices - making sustainability measurable, transparent and traceable.

Join BouwInfosys to learn how Works helps your organization be ready for the future of sustainable construction.

Bio: As account manager, Aron Nelemans is the link between BouwInfosys and the customer. Starting out as a consultant, in which he gained experience across the Construction, Infra and Installation industries, while making the system his own, he eventually shifted his focus to the customer relationship. This combination provides an optimal sparring partner for the design and use of the software, while also laying the foundation for a successful collaboration into the future.

Speaker: Tomas de Swaaf, collaborall

Everyone is looking for the holy grail: one all-in-one tool that brings overview to construction. How do you already create grip by connecting systems, processes and people smarter?

Many construction companies still work with fragmented data, double input and loose systems. Processes have been established, but in practice everyone works differently. We export data to complex Excel reports and then look back at what was (or was not) done last month, with all the time, money and frustration that this costs.

Meanwhile, the pressure on the construction industry is increasing. Society demands more housing and infrastructure, but the processes before construction: planning, decision making, coordination, are taking more and more time. The problem is not with the building itself, but with the processes leading up to it. Using practical examples, we show how data- and task-driven workflows speed up processes and make them more efficient, without data loss or double entry. This allows employees to focus on what really matters.

Act on the exceptions and don't spend time gathering information on things that are already going well, that is the essence of data-driven work. Because if we connect the digital processes in the right way, we can also speed up construction itself. Building faster means living faster, and that is the social task we are working on together.

Speaker: Ewoud Vlieg, Vlieg Engineering B.V.

Rodly sets a new standard for engineering by eliminating the need for drawings between modelers and structural engineers and by generating 3D reinforcement 100% automatically. The generated reinforcement complies with applicable machine constraints and takes into account recesses and collapse provisions, among other things.

Rodly/ recently won the Prefab Efficiency Award - recognizing and appreciating Rodly's potential! This session will explain the thinking and vision and take you into the future of engineering.

Bio: My name is Ewoud Vlieg, I am a 30 years young Frisian, a quick thinker and the man behind Rodly.

Speaker: Tjerk van der Maten, Emixa and Kasper Hoogervorst, J.P. van Eesteren

"From Proof of Concept to AI Platform: J.P. van Eesteren's Generative AI Journey" How do you scale generative AI from an initial experiment to a full-fledged platform with measurable impact?

In this session we take you through J.P. van Eesteren's journey: started with one proof of concept, now in the midst of expanding to multiple AI cases running on a shared Microsoft Azure-based best practice Generative AI architecture. This robust foundation enables rapid development and reuse of components, keeping innovation sustainable and manageable.

We show how one smart application (ORTEDO) already led to huge time savings in documenting and stamping incoming tender documents. Be inspired by the approach, the choices made, and the lessons learned along the way. Ideal for organizations that want to start or scale up using (generative) AI".

Bio: Tjerk van der Maten is Senior Consultant in Data & Analytics at Emixa. Tjerk gets excited about helping organizations with their (generative) AI, data engineering and data science projects. During his work experience, Tjerk developed several machine learning and AI models for construction, project development, real estate and manufacturing. He has experience in IT related projects, including generative AI solutions on Azure, Azure data warehouses, dashboarding and various machine learning techniques such as clustering, Image recognition and vehicle routing problems. Tjerk's expertise ranges from Project and stakeholder management and product owner and/or scrum master to Data Scientist/Software developer.

Bio: I am Kasper Hoogervorst (Amsterdam, 1995), a driven professional with a broad background in construction, project management and financial services. I am currently working as a calculator at J.P. van Eesteren, where I am responsible for calculating the direct costs of a construction work. In this role, I work closely with various parties within the construction and real estate sector and contribute to the smooth running of projects. My career began as a trainer at AV23 Athletic Association, where I trained and coached children. In finance, I worked as a compliance officer and accounting assistant at Unsworth & Associates B.V., where I was responsible for booking invoices, preparing paychecks and ensuring compliance with laws and regulations. Besides my work experience, I laid a solid foundation with a HAVO diploma (profile Nature & Health) and graduated from the Hogeschool van Amsterdam in Built Environment - Project Management. During my studies I gained knowledge of various software packages, including Revit, Civil 3D, Autocad, Navisworks, Solibri, Sketchup, Indesign and Microsoft Office. I also obtained additional certifications, such as Lean Six Sigma Green Belt, VCA Vol, a CPR course and mentorship at the HvA. My strength lies in combining technical knowledge with organizational insight. I am analytical, structured and enjoy working together in multidisciplinary teams. My interest in building, jobs and traveling ensures that I am always curious about new developments within my field. With my experience and skills, I strive to make projects run efficiently and with high quality, with an eye for detail and the bigger picture.

Speaker: Tjerk van der Maten, Emixa and Kasper Hoogervorst, J.P. van Eesteren

"From Proof of Concept to AI Platform: J.P. van Eesteren's Generative AI Journey" How do you scale generative AI from an initial experiment to a full-fledged platform with measurable impact?

In this session we take you through J.P. van Eesteren's journey: started with one proof of concept, now in the midst of expanding to multiple AI cases running on a shared Microsoft Azure-based best practice Generative AI architecture. This robust foundation enables rapid development and reuse of components, keeping innovation sustainable and manageable.

We show how one smart application (ORTEDO) already led to huge time savings in documenting and stamping incoming tender documents. Be inspired by the approach, the choices made, and the lessons learned along the way. Ideal for organizations that want to start or scale up using (generative) AI".

Bio: Tjerk van der Maten is Senior Consultant in Data & Analytics at Emixa. Tjerk gets excited about helping organizations with their (generative) AI, data engineering and data science projects. During his work experience, Tjerk developed several machine learning and AI models for construction, project development, real estate and manufacturing. He has experience in IT related projects, including generative AI solutions on Azure, Azure data warehouses, dashboarding and various machine learning techniques such as clustering, Image recognition and vehicle routing problems. Tjerk's expertise ranges from Project and stakeholder management and product owner and/or scrum master to Data Scientist/Software developer.

Bio: I am Kasper Hoogervorst (Amsterdam, 1995), a driven professional with a broad background in construction, project management and financial services. I am currently working as a calculator at J.P. van Eesteren, where I am responsible for calculating the direct costs of a construction work. In this role, I work closely with various parties within the construction and real estate sector and contribute to the smooth running of projects. My career began as a trainer at AV23 Athletic Association, where I trained and coached children. In finance, I worked as a compliance officer and accounting assistant at Unsworth & Associates B.V., where I was responsible for booking invoices, preparing paychecks and ensuring compliance with laws and regulations. Besides my work experience, I laid a solid foundation with a HAVO diploma (profile Nature & Health) and graduated from the Hogeschool van Amsterdam in Built Environment - Project Management. During my studies I gained knowledge of various software packages, including Revit, Civil 3D, Autocad, Navisworks, Solibri, Sketchup, Indesign and Microsoft Office. I also obtained additional certifications, such as Lean Six Sigma Green Belt, VCA Vol, a CPR course and mentorship at the HvA. My strength lies in combining technical knowledge with organizational insight. I am analytical, structured and enjoy working together in multidisciplinary teams. My interest in building, jobs and traveling ensures that I am always curious about new developments within my field. With my experience and skills, I strive to make projects run efficiently and with high quality, with an eye for detail and the bigger picture.

How can manufacturers effectively connect to the goals of digiGO? What role can Association FBS play as a platform for knowledge sharing and direction? Find out during an interactive panel discussion with industry representatives.

Panel discussion description:
During DigiBouw 2025, Association FBS is hosting a panel discussion focusing on the connection between manufacturers and the construction industry's digital agenda. At the table are:

• Martijn Carlier, digiGO providing insight into national goals and digital ambitions for the construction industry.
• Vivian Kennes, Knauf Insulation who will show from the field the opportunities and challenges in implementing digital processes and joining digiGO initiatives.
• Dennis Duffels , President Association FBS | VBI , explains how FBS can provide a platform for knowledge, networking and practical support, especially for manufacturers who do not deal with digiGO on a daily basis.
• Asir Disbudak is with Policy Manager at NVTB, provides a broader perspective and reinforces practical and strategic insights for the industry.

Purpose of talk:

• Explore how manufacturers can contribute to the national digital agenda.
• Provide practical tools for joining digiGO initiatives.
• Showing how FBS as a platform can provide knowledge and direction.
• Facilitate interaction with the audience: questions, discussions and exchange of ideas.

Outcome for participants:

• Understandinghow digiGO goals can be translated into manufacturers' practices.
• Concrete examples and inspiration to realize digital ambitions within your own organization.
• Networking opportunities through FBS and other stakeholders

Bio: Martijn Carlier, stakeholder manager at digiGO
digiGO helps the built environment sector make joint agreements on digital chain cooperation and a basic digital infrastructure. It is working on the Digital Built Environment (DGSO), a reference architecture (GEBORA), standards and guidelines and digital skills. Through a large number of digiDeals, industry parties are working on scalable solutions for digitization on the themes of housing, infrastructure, and product and environmental data. As stakeholder manager, Martijn is working daily to connect industries and companies to the broad digiGO movement.

Bio: Dennis Duffels | President Association FBS | VBI
Dennis Duffels is a Sales, Marketing & Strategy professional at VBI. With over thirty years of experience, he is committed to connecting marketing and sales in the construction industry and strengthening the sector with themes such as innovation, sustainability and digitalization. As president of Association FBS, he represents the joint interests of manufacturers and promotes cooperation within the chain.

Bio: Asir Disbudak | Policy Manager NVTB
He is committed to responsible and future-oriented policy within and for the building materials industry. Together with the building materials industry, steps are taken towards circular construction, focusing on quality, innovation and digitalization.

Speaker: Roelof Dalebout, Swada Infra

In this session, three innovative start-ups from the construction industry will take you through their vision of the future of construction. In powerful 10-minute TED talks per speaker, they will show how they are contributing to a future-proof, sustainable and renewed construction sector with pioneering ideas and technologies. Discover how these innovators are tackling tomorrow's challenges and preparing the construction industry for the future by making AI tangible and applicable in practice. Be inspired by real innovation in action!

Pitch 1: 'The real foundation for digitalization'
In this TED Talk, Roelof Daleboudt takes you into the world of high-performance networking and cabling. Discover the secret of building high-performance network infrastructure that is the foundation behind almost every form of digitalization within companies and buildings. Framed with practical examples from projects at the TU/e and Fudura, among others, Roelof explains how your organization too can build the perfect foundation for digitalization.

Speaker 1: Roelof Daleboudt, Managing Director Swada Infra / Altijd Internet / ZZP VastMobiel / Perfect Contact
Roelof is owner of Altijd Internet, ZZP VastMobiel and Perfect contact and is also director-owner of SwaDa Infra B.V.

Speaker: Jeroen van der Laar, Inscio

Imagine this: you take your car to the garage for maintenance. The mechanic stares worriedly at the shiny paint, runs his hands over the surface and takes some pictures of it. Then he walks back excitedly and concludes that the engine is broken and needs to be replaced. That sounds bizarre, doesn't it? And yet that's pretty much what happens in construction and real estate.

We think it can and should be different. Inscio is instrumenting real estate with IoT sensors collecting data. From roofs, facades, crawl spaces, structures and in wood (CLT). Where the risks are. In our presentation we will show you how we do this and what the concrete results are.

Bio: Jeroen van de Laar has spent his entire career working at the intersection of innovation, construction and real estate. With a background in software, business development and management, he has been working on digital innovation within the industry for over 20 years.

Since 2021, Jeroen has focused with Inscio on applying sensors and data analysis to better understand the condition of buildings and structures. This includes roofs, facades, wood, bio-based insulation materials and other building components where risks are present and more insight is desired.

His strength lies in translating an idea, to a concept and then to a mature product. His experience helps tremendously in translating data into concrete insights. In doing so, he supports owners and building professionals in managing risk, improving performance and making sustainable choices.

Speaker: Jeroen Coenders, Voortaan

Henceforth focuses on accelerating housing construction through digitization. This consists of three components: 1. digital area development, 2. chain integration and 3. the network of more than 85 affiliated partners. Henceforth focuses on developing an open parametric platform that allows users to achieve tremendous acceleration and cost savings so that construction becomes smarter and the resulting neighborhoods and homes are affordable, attractive and future-proof. Digital area development focuses on providing quick insight into the impact of requirements and choices involved. This allows us to move faster. The chain integration focuses on generating error-free buildings from which all documents such as drawings and calculations, as well as production data, can be generated immediately. This makes the process much faster, error-free and saves enormous (failure) costs and duplication of effort. But what makes Voortaan truly unique is its view of the world: together you achieve more. So an open attitude to everyone and cooperation with anyone who wants it. This is how this network achieves success faster.

Bio: Jeroen Coenders is the founder of Voortaan and Packhunt. He is a veteran in the digitization world since he realized for Arup in Amsterdam, among others, Arnhem Station with his group of Computational Designer. Jeroen is continuously working to take the construction world further in terms of digitization, including by using parametric design and artificial intelligence.

Speaker: Wichert Kooloos of VIKTOR

The construction and engineering worlds are changing at lightning speed. Where previously software developers were needed to build custom tools, engineers can now do it themselves, using AI. During this live session, we will show you how to use VIKTOR and Autodesk to build working apps that automate manual tasks and speed up processes in minutes. On the VIKTOR platform, engineers with no programming experience can build powerful digital tools that precisely match their work processes. Integration with Autodesk and others makes it possible to directly link data and models so that information flows automatically between design, estimation and execution. In this session, we'll demonstrate live how an engineer uses AI with the VIKTOR App Builder to build their own automation tool, from prompt to result. You'll see step by step how easy it is to turn actions into smart workflows that save teams time and reduce errors. Whether you're an engineer, project manager, or digital lead, this session will give you a concrete picture of what's possible with AI in the construction and engineering industry. Don't expect talk, but action: AI at work, live on stage.

Bio: Wichert moves effortlessly between the world of digital and that of engineering. With a master's degree in engineering from TU Delft and experience in the offshore wind industry, at Van Oord among others, he understands like no other the challenges engineers face on a daily basis. He helps organizations to use technology practically, not as an end in itself, but as a means to work smarter and create more value. During Digibouw, he shows how engineers can use modern technology to build powerful applications themselves that make their work easier and more efficient.

Speaker: Henk Bijsterbosch, Manager Team Knowledge Partners Together Digitally Secure

The advent of the NIS2 directive has a major impact on the digital resilience of the construction industry. Not just for individual organizations, but rather for the entire supply chain in which contractors, suppliers and subcontractors work closely together. During this session Henk Bijsterbosch of Samen Digitaal Veilig (Digitally Secure Together) will give a clear overview of what this new legislation means and what steps are needed to keep working safely and future-proof.

In compact and practical format you will learn:

• What obligations NIS2 entails for construction,
• How digital risks spread through chain partners,
• What measures you can take to prevent incidents,
• and how to better protect your organization and supply chain partners.

You will leave this session with concrete tools to get started immediately with prevention, awareness and digital security in your own organization. A valuable update for anyone working on projects, digitization or chain collaboration within the construction industry.

Bio: Henk Bijsterbosch works as manager of knowledge partners and consultant on cybersecurity legislation at Samen Digitaal Veilig. He focuses particularly on the implementation of the European NIS2 directive within Dutch organizations, integrating technology, governance and supply chain risks. In his role, he advises industry associations and companies on understandable translations of complex legislation and helps them shape compliance processes. He also serves as a speaker at events where he urges organizations to take digital security seriously. With his pragmatic approach - "this is not a boring topic, but viable business continuity" - he seeks to bring cybersecurity closer to SMEs.

Speaker: Matthijs Kleinlooh, The Next Wilson

Pitch 2: The lesson of a year of building AI
In this talk we share what we learned as an AI startup that really got to know SMEs. After a year of building, testing and talking with entrepreneurs, we know one thing for sure: SMBs want to digitize - but they don't have time to "learn AI. They just want it to work. Push a button. Done! We share our insights from practice and together we explore what smart AI solutions could help the construction industry move forward.

Bio: Matthijs Kleinlooh is co-founder and commercial director of The Next Wilson, a company that supports SMEs with smart, practical and industry-specific AI solutions. With his background in marketing, communications and creative strategy, he does not look from technology, but always from the user's point of view. This makes him a powerful link between complex technology and daily practice.

Before The Next Wilson, Matthijs owned the marketing and communications agency Love Impact, where he developed campaigns for organizations such as ProRail, UWV, EY, Amnesty International and Vluchtelingenwerk Nederland. Previously, he was responsible for digital content and strategy at ABN AMRO and worked as a creative producer in film and television.

He also founded JuroFoon, the first company in the Netherlands to make instant telephone legal advice accessible and later acquired by ARAG. That mix of creative strategy, digital expertise and entrepreneurship makes Matthijs a strong driver of practical AI applications within organizations.

With broad entrepreneurial experience and a passion for innovation, he helps companies move forward with technology that really works.

Speaker: Rob Roef and Tim van Ee

The housing task requires more than pace: it requires a fundamental change in how we build. Industrial building offers perspective - but requires a different way of thinking, organizing and collaborating. In this keynote we indicate how we as a sector can move from project to process, from customization to manufacturability.

We'll discuss how standardization, supply chain integration and digitization can work together to ensure a shorter planning phase, higher productivity and scalable sustainability. No showcases, but a call: how do we make industrial building a widely adopted practice?

Bio Rob Roef

Rob Roef is a board member buildingSMART International, an organization dedicated to promoting openBIM standards in the construction industry worldwide. With an extensive background in the construction industry and digital technologies, Rob plays a key role in disseminating knowledge, educating professionals and bringing together teams that enable the integration of digital processes and open standards. In daily life, Rob works as Teamlead Building Industrialization at TNO, where he works on various innovative projects within the digital construction environment. He also contributes within the European Construction Technology Platform (ECTP) and buildingSMART International to the creation of measures that promote the adoption of openBIM standards by governments.

Panel discussion led by Thomas van Belzen (editor-in-chief Construction & Installation HUB - Jaarbeurs)

The design, construction and engineering sector is undergoing impressive digital development. New technologies, data-driven processes and smart tools are springing up like mushrooms. But while digital capabilities are evolving at lightning speed, one crucial question increasingly lingers: will humans follow?

Getting people within organizations and project teams on board proves time and again to be the biggest challenge - and perhaps the most important bottleneck for successful upscaling. Because how do you ensure that new ways of working are really embraced? How do you break through existing patterns, resistances and habits? And how do you deal with the human side of change in a sector that is traditionally focused on doing, building and delivering?

In this session you will not get abstract models or visions of the future, but practical experiences of professionals who struggle with this challenge every day - AND make progress. Experts from the sector will share their insights on what works (and what doesn't) when it comes to behavioral change within digitalization projects. Expect honest stories, keen observations and concrete tools.

Digitization is not a matter of technology alone. It is human work. And those who don't focus on that will be left behind.

Speaker 1: Timothy Lievendag
Function: Manager Digitalization at BAM Bouw en Techniek

Speaker 2: Anke Rolvink
Position: Founder of Packhunt
Bio: Anke Rolvink is co-founder of Packhunt for Factories, a platform that helps construction companies digitize their sales, design and production processes with smart parametric configurators. This allows building components to be designed and produced faster, more efficiently and error-free.
After studying Structural Mechanics at TU Delft, she worked at Arup on iconic international projects such as Arnhem Central Station. In 2013, she founded Packhunt for Factories. In 2022, she was recognized as Futureproof Woman of the Year for her innovative vision and role as an inspiration in a traditionally male-dominated industry. Rolvink is committed to a digital, sustainable and inclusive construction industry.

Speaker 3: Myrna de Vries
Position: information manager at Cepezed
Bio: Myrna de Vries is a process expert and QHSE coordinator at Cepezed, where she has been working since 2019. With a background in art and wall design, she has extensive experience in both new construction and renovation projects. Within Cepezed, she focuses on the optimization of information flows, processes and the introduction of digital solutions, with a keen eye for the human side of change. She ensures that systems are not only efficient, but also workable and pleasant to use. Myrna is known for her friendly, engaging and solution-oriented approach. Her pursuit of simplicity and clarity fits seamlessly with Cepezed's design philosophy.

Speaker 4: Hans Loonen, Rijksvastgoed
J.P.M. (Hans) Loonen, as CIO of the Rijksvastgoedbedrijf, is responsible for the further development of the i-organization and especially the i-provision of the organization. The Rijksvastgoedbedrijf (RVB) manages the largest and most diverse real estate portfolio of the Netherlands and the Dutch Caribbean. It is responsible for uniting, developing, building, managing and maintaining the buildings and grounds of the Central Government and Defense. A growing task that the RVB wants to be able to perform faster and smarter. Digitalization plays a major role in this, both within the RVB and in the cooperation with the market.

Hans is keenly committed to digitization and does so as a board member of DigiGO and as a member of the Building Digitization Council, client of DigiGO. Previously, Hans was CFO/CIO at CIBG, among other positions. He studied business economics at Erasmus University in Rotterdam.

Speaker 5: Alexander Hoos, Hanab Installation Technology