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🌟 Introducing SmartBlock: Make the Belgian Real Estate Market more transparent! We are excited to share the journey and innovation behind SmartBlock, a member of the PropTech Lab community, dedicated to transforming the real estate industry in Belgium. Their mission is to tackle the pain point of 𝐥𝐚𝐜𝐤 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐲 in the market, providing real estate professionals with the tools they need to succeed. 🔍 What They Do: SmartBlock collects, analyzes, and gives access to a wide variety of real estate data, offering an online analytical tool that enables anyone to determine the price per square meter for any asset class in any neighborhood in just a few seconds. They also collect specific data about residential projects (units sold, price, etc.), making their platform specifically interesting for real estate developers. 💡 What Sets Them Apart: In an industry where “blackbox” models dominate, SmartBlock absolutely tries to provide the most transparent information possible so that customers can really understand the data rather than having to accept a result given by a machine. 📈 Trends and Positioning: The proptech industry is rapidly evolving with the integration of advanced technologies like Big Data, BIM, and AI. At SmartBlock, they are positioned to take advantage of these trends by offering tools that maximize efficiency and productivity, ultimately maximizing a company's ROI. 🤝 Advice to Fellow Start-ups and Corporates: Embrace the change. The integration of new technologies in real estate and construction is a challenging but rewarding journey. Adopting these innovations swiftly can significantly boost your company's performance and market position. 🔑 Key Takeaway: The most valuable lesson they’ve learned? 𝐃𝐨𝐧’𝐭 𝐛𝐞 𝐚𝐟𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝐚𝐬𝐤. Whether it's seeking advice, feedback, or partnerships, openness and curiosity are the keys to growth and success. Join us in celebrating SmartBlock's contributions to the PropTech Lab community and the real estate industry. Let's build a more transparent, efficient, and sustainable future together! Thank you Alexandre Verdonck, Founder and Data Scientist at SmartBlock, for your sharing! Want to get your story featured? Send an email to [email protected]. 

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Last Thursday we attended an event hosted by Health Hub Aalst & ZorgLab Aalst. The aim was to facilitate innovation by connecting entrepreneurs with the healthcare sector 🌱 During our conversations at the event, two opportunities to utilize data in healthcare management struck us most. Effective data analysis could help hospitals and other centers optimize their stock levels, reducing both overstock and shortages of crucial supplies. This increased precision ensures that resources are available when needed without tying up capital in excess inventory. Additionally, data can support staffing decisions and facility usage, ensuring that healthcare providers are deployed efficiently. By minimizing waste and improving logistical operations through data-driven strategies, healthcare facilities can significantly reduce costs, ultimately leading to more affordable care for patients at a higher quality! 🚀 #healthcare #data #innovation

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🚀 Your Next Challenge Awaits! 🚀 Position: . Net Developer Location: Belgium Are you ready to play a pivotal role in shaping portfolio roadmaps and driving innovation? Join us as a . Net Developer and be at the forefront of impactful projects in a fast-paced and dynamic environment. Your Key Responsibilities Purpose of the assignment: Develop a system in the context of openlane that can receive and process bids. Demo and discussion will take place during the job interview. We focus on technology and implementation, i.e. coding and analysis skills. Definition: As a developer candidate, you will be responsible for designing and implementing a solution that can process bids. At busy times, we notice that Openlane receives dozens of bids per second. The system must be developed in a scalable way to process as many bids per second as possible Requirements: Functional Requirements: - The system must be able to receive and store bids. - The system must be able to process the bids received. - The system must support error handling and logging. - The system must be scalable to handle a large number of bids. Permitted Technologies: - C# (must) - .NET 8 (must) - Queue technology (optional, developer's choice) - SQL Server or any other relational database (must, developer's choice) - K6 or other load testing tool (must) - Other technologies that the candidate deems appropriate Commission: Design and implement a solution according to the functional requirements described above. Present your design choices with any diagrams and explain why you chose this architecture. Have a working implementation and a load test to prove your system is scaling, including documentation and testing. 📧 How to Apply: Send your CV to [email protected]

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𝗪𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗦𝗮𝗹𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁 𝗽𝗲𝗼𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗯𝗲 𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗯𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝗳𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗱𝘀? 😉 Our seasoned regulars Maarten Moen and Sybren van Putten will share their firsthand experiences with the interplay between Product and Sales. You can expect hot potatoes and practical tips to improve your relationship with the sales team. 𝗦𝗽𝗲𝗰𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘆 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝘀𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻, 𝘄𝗲 𝗵𝗼𝘀𝘁 𝗮 "𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲" where a panel of sales representatives will explain their views on Software Product Development in different environments:  Joan Ronner - Founder / Sales Area of People Roel Korting - Founder / Sales WeFact B.V. - Online invoicing 𝗛𝗲𝗿𝗲'𝘀 𝘄𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗰𝘁: • Learn from experts with proven track records. • Gain practical tips & strategies to improve from within your product team. • Spark new ideas and get inspired to take your product management to the next level. • Network with like-minded professionals facing similar challenges in the product landscape. 𝗟𝗶𝗺𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝘀𝗽𝗼𝘁𝘀 𝗮𝘃𝗮𝗶𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲! 𝗥𝗦𝗩𝗣 𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝘁𝗼 𝘀𝗲𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝗰𝗲 (𝗟𝗶𝗻𝗸 𝗶𝗻 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀) Don't miss this opportunity to refine your product management skills and connect with the Product Circle community! #ProductManagement #Sales #Collaboration #ProductCircle #Meetup #SaveTheDate

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Well let’s do this. New fresh office project at Ghent BE. DETAIL @detail.be | #designandbuild #officearchitecture #newwayofworking #workspaces #detailbe

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How does one of the largest hospital groups in Belgium deal with #maintenance of its #assets, in a sector where uptime is critical? And how did Amista help? ZAS - Ziekenhuis aan de Stroom is a brand new grouping of hospitals, becoming one of the most prominent healthcare providers - headquartered in Antwerp (Belgium). Discover the challenge and the solution below. Link to our customer case in comments. Feel free to contact me for more information! Before the implementation by Amista, #ZAS faced significant challenges in managing maintenance and repair tasks due to fragmented systems and manual processes. The need for a fully integrated solution that could streamline maintenance, improve coordination between departments, and enhance technician productivity was critical. SAP S/4HANA Enterprise Asset Management emerged as the ideal solution, providing a comprehensive platform for managing assets, maintenance schedules, and related tasks. ⏩ Fom corrective to productive maintenance ➡ Scheduled to minimize downtime and ensure hygiene, with maintenance plans generating work orders and managing spare parts and purchase orders. ⏩ Scheduling & execution ➡ Technician tasks scheduled through the SAP Field Service Management (FSM) dispatch board and managed through the SAP Service and Asset Manager (SSAM) mobile application for work preparation and execution.

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📢TRENDS : Logistics Real Estate Market in Belgium ✅ Shift Towards Sustainable Buildings Sustainability has become a top priority for logistics occupiers in Belgium. The demand for sustainable, high-quality logistics properties has led to a significant increase in prime rents across several key regions. Overview of prime rents by region : 📍 Brussels: €75 per m² per year, with limited space availability. 📍 A12/E19 Corridor: €68 per m² per year, reflecting steady growth amid strong demand. 📍 Antwerp/Seaport: €60 per m², driven by continued interest in port-proximate facilities. 📍 Ghent Area: €58 per m², supported by the growing logistics infrastructure. 📍 E17 and E313 Corridors: €55 and €52 per m², respectively. 📍 Liège: €54 per m², thanks to its strategic location. 📍 Charleroi/Mons: €50 per m², reflecting higher vacancy rates in the region. 🔍 Vacancy Rates The logistics vacancy rate has increased to 4% YTD, up from 1.5% at the end of 2023, equating to approximately 650,000 m² of vacant space. Currently, approximately 600,000 m² of logistics space are under construction. 💰 Prime Yields The prime yield for logistics assets has risen to 5.1% in 2024. 👉 Conclusion The trend towards sustainable and high-quality buildings is strengthening in the logistics sector. Investors and developers should pay close attention to these changes to seize the emerging opportunities.   🤝Feel free to contact IRELS’s Belgium specialist Christophe L. Wuyts MRICS SIOR for more details or any requests! Would you like to find out more? Are you looking to sell, lease or develop logistics buildings in Europe? 👇 📧[email protected] 💻https://www.irels.net #IRELS #Logistics #Europe #Ceusters Jean-François Mounic Laurent SABATUCCI Andrew Smith FRICS SIOR MBA Tyler Smith Renata Osiecka Joanna Kowalewska Bart-Jan Luijk François Rispe Francois-Xavier Lancel Christophe L. Wuyts MRICS SIOR Walter Huber Robert Tiemens Bruno Guandalini

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Are you a Tech startup based in Belgium or an AgeTech startup from across Europe? 🌍 This is your final chance to join our 12-week Birdhouse program! 🚨 Registrations close next Monday, 23rd September - so don’t miss out on the opportunity to be part of a network that helps founders grow, scale, and succeed. Our program includes three physical deep dive weeks focused on: ✅ Validating your product-market fit to ensure you’re on the right track ✅ Preparing for the next round, so you can confidently secure funding ✅ Perfecting your pitch through storytelling that resonates with investors But that’s not all - at Birdhouse, you’ll gain access to the largest and most diverse network of advisors, mentors, entrepreneurs, startup founders, and alumni. Every founder gets their own advisory board to guide them through challenges, and the program concludes with our exclusive demo day, where you’ll pitch in front of over 100 seasoned potential investors ready to take your startup to the next level with follow-on investments, while also being backed from the start by our own early-stage investment fund Birdhouse Ventures. If you still have questions or need more information, reach out to us. We’re here to provide tailored answers to help you decide if Birdhouse is the right fit for you. Don’t miss your chance to become the next success story or even the next unicorn! 🦄 Register here: https://lnkd.in/etuKQKsw #startup #agetech #tech #accelerator

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« Key insights into the valuation of Belgian startups » 📓💡 📲 Why download our e-book? Are you looking to gain a better understanding of the startup ecosystem in Belgium? 🇧🇪 Do you want access to relevant and up-to-date data on key figures in the sector as well as valuation techniques used by experts? 📈 Our e-book, a result of collaboration with BeAngels , is designed to meet your needs. By downloading our guide, you’ll gain exclusive access to valuable information about Belgian startups, in-depth analyses on market trends and growing sectors, as well as best valuation practices. ⚙️💰 💻 Download our e-book “Key insights into the valuation of Belgian startups” now and get ahead in the dynamic and ever-evolving world of startups in Belgium. #ebook #valuation #belgianstartups #startups #keyinsights #valuationtechniques #dups #beangels

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After two years of robust growth, the flexible workspace market in Belgium has reached a plateau in 2024, with total capacity stagnating. However, demand continues to rise. 'This situation could positively impact prices for coworking operators.' Those are some of the key findings Koen Batsleer published last week at the yearly gathering of the Belgian Workspace Association. As of today, says the study, the flex workspace capacity covers an impressive 3% of the total office market in Belgium, with a cumulated surface of 818,000 m2. International Workplace Group plc (Regus, Spaces...) remains the number 1 operator in Belgium, with appr. 100,000 m². Officenter Group, one of Belgium's veteran in the flexible workspace industry, and Silversquare come at the second and third positions, with 45,000 m2 each. Bedrijvencentra Oost-Vlaanderen, MeetDistrict, the non-profit network Mundo-Lab, LRM, Interoffices, the public operator brucenter.brussels, Vano Immo SA, Workways - Flexible by Nature, Fosbury & Sons, MC-SQUARE Belgium, Clockwise Offices, Mitwit Office (ex Multiburo Startway) make the rest of the flexible workspace Top 15 in Belgium. According to the BWA study, 20 operators have 3 or more centers. This shows the increase in terms of professional services. More than 50 % of the market remains in the hands of ‘stand-alone initiatives', observes the study. cc James Harvey Carl Stevens Koen Nulens Roel Mentens Frédéric Ancion Axelle Van Eesbeek Geoffroy Speybrouck Kathy Standaert Edouard Cambier Fabrice Moerman David van Simaeys Joy Leunen Axel Kuborn Laurence Doucet Lucy Hans https://lnkd.in/eGj2QrF7

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𝟓 𝐂𝐫𝐮𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐒𝐜𝐚𝐥𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐭-𝐮𝐩 Scaling your tech start-up? Every move is critical. Whether it's securing 𝐢𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐫 𝐝𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐬, mastering 𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐜 𝐠𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞, or untangling tricky 𝐛𝐨𝐚𝐫𝐝 𝐝𝐲𝐧𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐜𝐬, these 𝐦𝐚𝐤𝐞-𝐨𝐫-𝐛𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐤 𝐦𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 define your growth. But no pressure 😉. We tapped into the expertise of Robin De Cock, Karen Wouters and Axel Funhoff for their no-nonsense insights on: 1️⃣ HR & Culture 2️⃣ Strategic Growth 3️⃣ Investor Relations 4️⃣ Board Composition 5️⃣ Boardroom Dynamics ➡️ 𝐂𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐤 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐟𝐮𝐥𝐥 𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐲 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐚𝐤𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐭-𝐮𝐩 𝐭𝐨 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐧𝐞𝐱𝐭 𝐥𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥: https://lnkd.in/eyvBxnbs

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You can only keep getting it right if you truly understand your market inside and out. That’s exactly what HR software specialist Prato HR does time and again. For years, they've believed that real-time payroll will be the next big thing, as soon as politics gets on board. We assisted them in conducting a market research study with 1.000 Belgians, which has confirmed their vision. A well-executed market research is a tool that creates talking points for the media, content you can work with in your marketing, and extra arguments for buyers while educating them on market issues related to your brand. In this case, it led to a great article featuring CEO Joris Peumans in Trends Kanaal Z, and it’s being followed up with some inspiring storytelling and content creation - but we’ll let the Prato team, and especially Elke Brouwers en Joachim Derweduwen, share that scoop. ✅ Read the article: https://lnkd.in/e_yc6P3y.  ✅ More success stories: https://lnkd.in/eJngBbRH. 

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Against the backdrop of Belgian demographics, investing in a new construction project seems wiser than participating in a multi-family home, for several reasons. In last week's real estate supplement of De Standaard, Zimmo and Stadim - Valuation & Strategy in Real Estate separate facts from fables about the Belgian housing market. As our population is rising, along with the number of households, is there a housing shortage looming on the horizon? Are Belgian cities at risk of being encircled by slums? Soon, you'll know. #residentialrealestate #futureofrealestate #marketbalance #demographics #homesinbelgium #zimmo

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Venture capital investments in FinTech have skyrocketed lately, with several Belgian startups securing significant funding rounds. 💪 The rise of digital adoption combined with the ambitious top talent in Belgium, have boosted this growth. That's why this year, we're putting the spotlight on FinTech at SuperNova, with our brand new FinTech area. Looking for a little preview of the latest developments in FinTech? Read this Sifted article and find out which ideas and pitches 7 investors want to hear more of!

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Yes, our new website is here. 💻 Read all the benefits of creating video walkthroughs for real estate professionals and how easy it can be. #video #realestate #innovation

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🌟 Introducing Walkly - Video Walkthroughs: The journey of revolutionizing the way people look at real estate! We are excited to share the journey and innovation behind Walkly, a member of the PropTech Lab community, dedicated to transforming the real estate industry in Belgium. ▪ Video on social media generates 1200% more engagement. ▪ 70% of the people that are looking for a new home do this on their smartphone, for which video is an ideal format.  ▪ People want all the information to decide if they want to take a visit or not. Video helps them inform about the home. And this is where Walkly walks in (no pun intended). 🔍 What They Do: Walkly is a unique video concept that generates video’s automatically for every digital channel the real estate professional manages. They have a unique interactive video format that can be generated via their application. It’s easy to use and only takes a couple of minutes. No need for a professional videographer and you’re creating video’s that people actually watch on their smartphone. This is your go-to video solution for selling houses, renting houses, holiday homes, student living, social living. 💡 𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐒𝐞𝐭𝐬 𝐓𝐡𝐞𝐦 𝐀𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐭: A.I. video editing is becoming important, but often very difficult. They want to make it tangible and integrate it in the processes of a real estate professional right away. If you download our app, you can start immediately. 🤝 𝐀𝐝𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐅𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐨𝐰 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐭-𝐮𝐩𝐬: Pitch as many as you can, and listen to every person’s feedback to revise and improve. 🔑 𝐊𝐞𝐲 𝐓𝐚𝐤𝐞𝐚𝐰𝐚𝐲: The most valuable lesson they’ve learned? 𝐘𝐨𝐮 𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐧 𝐚 𝐥𝐨𝐭 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐟𝐢𝐫𝐬𝐭 𝐜𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐬. And conversations with real estate agents can provide valuable insights. Join us in celebrating Walkly's contributions to the PropTech Lab community and the real estate industry. Let's build a more innovative, efficient, and sustainable future together! Thank you Tom Florquin for sharing your story with us. 💙 #innovation #community #proptech #realestate

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CIONET Belgium recently conducted a survey to understand how software development teams are leveraging Generative AI (GenAI) and prompt engineering. Despite GenAI being at the top of the agenda and constantly discussed, our findings are surprising: in the vast majority (35 out of 56) of companies, its use in code generation is minimal or non-existent. Here are the key takeaways: 💥 Extensively using and planning to increase usage: 7,1% 💥 Moderately using and planning to increase usage: 30,4% 💥 Minimally using, but planning to start using it more: 39,3% 💥 Not using, but planning to start in the future: 12,5% 💥 Not using and have no plans to start: 10,7% While 43 out of 56 companies are dabbling with AI in development, most are merely scratching the surface. This minimal engagement raises the question: what’s holding IT professionals back from fully embracing the technology they promote? The potential for AI-driven innovation is massive, yet the hesitation persists. Join the Debate—We challenge you to share your thoughts and experiences. Why isn't GenAI being maximised in your team? What are the barriers? Let’s discuss this and more at our "Will AI kill DEV?" roundtable in co-creation with CloudBees on June 4. Register now via this link: 🔗 https://lnkd.in/eQfYVqB4. #CIONET #CIONETBelgium #CIOCommunity #DigitalLeaders #AI #GenerativeAI #SoftwareDevelopment #PromptEngineering #TechInnovation #Roundtable

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