Business as usual? Not quite.
After a slower summer pace, the real estate and construction world is back in full swing. But calling it business as usual feels a bit misleading. For quite some time now, our industry has been operating in a space where ‘usual’ no longer applies. With 2026 on the horizon, decision-makers continue to face a mix of opportunities and challenges.
The question is no longer whether change is coming. It’s how fast and how ready we are to respond to the new economic and ecologic reality.
As we move into the final stretch of 2025, the Chez Nous Cannes community will keep tracking the key drivers shaping tomorrow’s market. Stay tuned for insights through the Chez Nous Cannes app (free download) and our LinkedIn channel. Together, we can turn uncertainty into strategy – and strategy into business.
Enjoy the read, and explore the perspectives of our trusted partners below.
Grando Pro
Grando Pro strengthens presence with new showroom in the Brussels region
Grando Pro is expanding! We are proud to announce the upcoming opening of a brand new showroom in Wemmel, housed in a modern, industrial-style building.
This new location is designed to welcome our professional clients – property developers, contractors and real estate professionals – as well as their end customers.
In this inspiring showroom, visitors will discover the latest styles, materials and kitchen solutions. A place where design, service and inspiration come together, helping every project move forward with confidence. We look forward to welcoming you in Wemmel soon!
Wever & Ducré
Good interior design starts with good light
For more than four decades, Wever & Ducré has been creating lighting solutions that are as functional as they are beautiful.
Our Belgium based Lighting Design team of eight specialists supports property developers, architects, interior designers and clients with complete lighting studies and plans. Combining technical expertise with creativity, they craft concepts that are both atmospheric and perfectly aligned with today’s standards.
This fall, our Brussels showroom expands with more than 90m² of extra space, offering even more inspiration and the chance to explore our latest collections. Curious to get started yourself? Our Lighting Guide (available at weverducre.com) walks you step by step through the essentials of creating a complete light plan. And of course, you can always give us a call.
You’re always welcome in our showrooms in Kortrijk and Brussels.
Trimo
Trimo and Rex, as part of Recticel Group, combine their complementary strengths to deliver high-performance façade and insulation solutions worldwide.
With more than 60 years of expertise, Trimo sets the benchmark in mineral wool core façade systems that unite aesthetics and certified compliance with international and national standards. REX brings agility and customer proximity through its advanced roofing and wall systems in PIR and mineral wool. Together, we provide a comprehensive portfolio that ensures superior thermal performance, enhanced fire safety, long-term sustainable value – all supported by rapid, responsive service. Our global track record includes landmark collaborations with Airbus, Nestlé, IKEA, Mercedes-Benz, Coca-Cola, and many others.
Trimo and Rex, part of Recticel Group, unite their strengths to shape the future of building envelopes. Trimo brings more than 60 years of expertise in mineral wool façade envelopes. REX adds agility and customer proximity with PIR and mineral wool roofing and wall systems.
Together, we deliver thermal performance, fire safety, and lasting value – trusted by global leaders like Airbus, Nestlé, IKEA, Mercedes-Benz, and Coca-Cola.
Sociëteit Vastgoed
Sociëteit Vastgoed Expands Council of Inspiration with New Ambassadors.
Sociëteit Vastgoed proudly welcomes three new ambassadors to its Council of Inspiration: Esther Dekker (Fortus), Thimo de Vries (OPENRED), and Robert Jan van Hamersveld (Newomij). With their expertise, the Council is now complete and ready to guide the sector through rapid change and growth. Dekker brings transparency and structured solutions for private real estate investors, De Vries drives strategy, data and ESG integration in area development, and Van Hamersveld adds top-level governance and financial expertise. Their appointment marks a crucial step in strengthening leadership, reliability, and sustainable value creation in the real estate market of the Netherlands and Belgium.
D'M&S
More insights, more impact
Only when you understand your market, customers and competitors, you will create more impact. That’s why we, as a full-service communication agency, launched D’M&S Insights.
Our goal? To help you make your communication smarter, sharper and stronger. Because relying on gut instinct is no longer enough in this new economic reality. If you really want to make a difference with your brand or business today, you need to know what’s going on.
In your market. With your customers. In your communications.
D’M&S Insights gives you that insight. With data-driven and AI-based audits, we pinpoint where you stand, what opportunities are out there, and how to strategically move forward.
Like to know more? Sign up for one of our sessions.
Callant
Callant Insurance & Financial Advice is a top 10 Belgian Insurance Broker and Financial Advisor specialized in building, transport, sports, syndic, pension & wealth planning,… with specific wordings such as CAR ; ‘decennial civil liability Peeters-Borsus’-Law ; ...
What Is the Callant Contractors' All Risks (CAR) Insurance Wording?
What is excluded in many standard ABR policies, we reinsert as an insured risk through our Callant Broker Wording.
This also contains a waiver of recovery in section I whereby the insurer waives its ability to recover from liable "third parties" if the liable third party in question is also mentioned as an insured in the policy (Judgments of the Court of Cassation).