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Mar 5, 2025
The perfect blend of customer-focused construction and hospitality
The remarkable quality of Bulsink Bouw & Ontwikkeling and D&B The Facility Group lies in their ability to seamlessly integrate customer focus and hospitality. In an era where offices are increasingly becoming multi-tenant spaces, high-quality hospitality is more important than ever. These two companies understand this shift and collaborate on innovative office solutions that enhance both functionality and experience. With this shared vision, CEOs Jan-Willem de Bruijn (D&B) and Antoine Bulsink work together to shape the future of office environments.
A Shared Vision
D&B The Facility Group provides a premium office experience with services such as hospitality, security, cleaning, catering, mobility, and facility management. "We ensure that employees and guests feel welcome and can perform at their best," says Jan-Willem de Bruijn.
Bulsink delivers the physical space where this experience comes to life. As a general contractor for retail, hospitality, and offices, they transform standard workplaces into inspiring environments. Antoine Bulsink states, "It's not just about construction; it's about creating spaces where people feel comfortable and work effectively."
In Practice
A concrete example of their collaboration is the renovation of the restaurant in D&B’s multi-tenant building. De Bruijn explains, "We wanted more than just a functional space; it had to be an inspiring place where people come together and enjoy themselves. Bulsink perfectly understood this vision and transformed our ideas into a design that seamlessly aligns with the needs of our tenants."
According to Bulsink, early collaboration is crucial. "Many projects stall due to poor choices in the initial phase. We get involved from the drawing board, ensuring a sustainable and efficient solution."
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Offices are increasingly a mix of retail, hospitality, and workspaces. You have to design spaces that remain relevant both now and in the future.
A Changing Office World
Offices are no longer just workplaces but social hubs where knowledge is shared, and innovation emerges. De Bruijn states, "With hybrid working and flexible workplaces, offices must continuously adapt to user needs."
Bulsink adds, "Offices are increasingly a mix of retail, hospitality, and workspaces. You have to design spaces that remain relevant both now and in the future. That requires smart design and a strategic approach."
An Integrated Approach
The joint approach of Bulsink and D&B is unique. "Too often, projects are broken down into separate parts, leading to delays and inefficiency. We offer a total solution where operations, design, and construction seamlessly align," says De Bruijn.
Bulsink emphasizes the importance of deadlines: "In retail and hospitality, a delivery date is sacred, and the same applies to offices. We ensure that everything is delivered on time and as agreed. We take full responsibility, focusing on feasibility and affordability."
Perfect Added Value
The demand for mixed-use buildings, where living, working, and leisure come together, is growing. "The Netherlands is still behind cities like London and New York, but momentum is building," says Bulsink.
The collaboration between D&B and Bulsink proves that a strategic and customer-oriented approach pays off. "Renovating and then facilitating an office comes with challenges. Where do you start? Our answer is clear: choose the top quality and thoughtful approach of D&B and Bulsink. This way, buildings and workplaces are created that continuously add value. This extra value benefits both property owners and their tenants. Here, hospitality and construction come together perfectly. In short: call us!"
