Customer testimonial 'Ghelamco' (Iris Tower)

Frederik Eerens and Jan Demaeseleer, Ghelamco project managers for the Iris Tower:

“Due to the tight timing of this project, there was no plan B. Fortunately, we did have Beddeleem.”

Commissioned by Ghelamco, Beddeleem carried out the fit-out works of the "Iris Tower", the new headquarters of the Brussels Capital Region on the Sint Lazarusplein in Brussels. Iris Tower is the new name of the former Silver Tower. The elegant office complex now houses 2,000 officials of the Brussels Regional Public Service and the Taxation Service. At 137 metres, the tower is one of the tallest buildings in Brussels and helps define the capital's skyline.

We asked Frederik Eerens and Jan Demaeseleer, Ghelamco's project managers for this prestigious project, what they thought of the collaboration with Beddeleem for the Iris Tower fit-out works. In short? "A positive story."

A partner, not a supplier

"In the bold architectural concept of Cushman & Wakefield Design + Build (formerly ADMOS), sustainable comfort and alternative forms of work are central. The interior design had to be flexible and future-oriented. For the works, we were looking for a real partner, not a supplier. Beddeleem proved to be that professional partner."

Even tighter timing due to corona

"What I remember about the cooperation with Beddeleem? They committed themselves to a very tight schedule. After all, there was no wide margin in the timing of this project. We had no plan B. The corona measures made the timing even tighter, but Beddeleem handled that situation well too."

Solving the problems on the floor

"The project leader at Beddeleem was of a high standard. He had a lot of experience, worked in a correct way and ensured a good follow-up. At Ghelamco, we always appreciate it when the project manager solves problems on the floor. It's normal that a few challenges have arisen. That is inevitable with such large construction projects. It's all about how you tackle and solve problems in partnership."

Quality of the products

"Of course, the quality of the products used was also important. They had to meet the strict requirements of our customer. 15,000 m² of JB partitions, 5,000 rm of painted façade panels and profiles, 3,000 pieces of JB LOCKERS and much more... Then the quality level is high."

Beddeleem was fully committed

"Beddeleem is a correct partner to do business with. All agreements have been met, including the financial ones. The cooperation was very transparent. Our customer, the Brussels Capital Region, was also satisfied. I know that it was not an easy task, but Beddeleem was strongly engaged. it. It is clear that this was not a one-off collaboration," concludes Frederik Eerens.

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