Securitas, advised by JLL, announces its future move to The Wings building

Securitas, a leading global security services provider, recently partnered with JLL in their search for a brand-new office building in Belgium. JLL's expertise and comprehensive services were instrumental in securing a modern and sustainable working environment for Securitas.

Located in Diegem, close to the bustling airport and the railway station, the new office building offers great accessibility and convenience for Securitas and its employees. JLL worked closely with Securitas to understand their specific needs and preferences, ensuring that the identified building met all their requirements.

One of the standout features of the chosen building, named The Wings and developed by Ghelamco, is its commitment to sustainability. The Wings utilizes geothermal energy which significantly reducing CO2 emissions by 70%. The Wings has also obtained triple certifications, including BREEAM excellent, WELL Gold, and DGNB Gold, representing the high standards of environmental performance, occupant well-being, and overall building quality.

Securitas found these eco-friendly and sustainable features particularly appealing, aligning with their own commitment to environmental responsibility. Additionally, The Wings offers an array of amenities and services, including restaurants with in-house catering, a co-working space, a fitness area, and even an on-site hotel. These amenities played a crucial role in Securitas' decision to choose this location for their ambitious project.

Throughout the process, JLL's Tenant Representation department provided end-to-end services to Securitas. Leveraging their expertise and market knowledge, JLL negotiated on behalf of Securitas to secure the best terms and conditions for the lease agreement. After the lease contract was signed, JLL's Project and Development Services team took charge of coordinating Securitas' fit-out works, ensuring a seamless transition into the new office space within the agreed timeline.

Thanks to their collaboration with JLL, Securitas successfully found a sustainable and modern office building that meets their needs and reflects their commitment to environmental responsibility. With JLL's guidance and support, Securitas can now look forward to operating in a state-of-the-art workspace that fosters productivity, well-being, and a sense of community for their employees.

The JLL PDS team was responsible for the overall coordination of the Securitas project, providing technical advice during building selection and implementing the specific Securitas program within the developer's construction works. 

The synchronization of both programs resulted in an optimization of both schedule and project costs.
JLL also coordinated technical updates for control center certifications, supervised MEP studies, coordinated fit-out works, and organized the reception of the works, ensuring a smooth project delivery.

JLL's project management expertise extended to the financial follow up, ensuring a comprehensive approach. 

“The main challenge of the mission was to coordinate multiple stakeholders and parties and to ensure compliance with Securitas requirements, on schedule and within budget. The successful completion of the project led Securitas to entrust a second mission to the same JLL project team, demonstrating confidence in JLL's processes and added value.” Explains Jana de Mulder, project director during the mission. 

Wim Cools, Buyer and Mobility Manager of Securitas comments: We received a professional support from JLL Tenant Representation​ Team during the entire "New HQ" process. It was a very pleasant collaboration, always in a good atmosphere and with an open communication, even during the more difficult periods of the project. The expertise of JLL was a key factor in the positive outcome and JLL kept us informed throughout the whole process and kept us focused on the project. We always strive for a partnership with our supplier and with this assignment we achieved this.

Bernard Keppenne, Head of Tenant Representation of JLL comments: This project was a real partnership with Securitas, based on mutual collaboration and trust. We are proud to have been able to assist Securitas throughout this journey and we look forward to working again together in the future.