How FM Operates a Multi-Tenant Healthcare Building in the Former Slotervaart Hospital

Published: April 13, 2026

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Amsterdam's former Slotervaartziekenhuis has been repurposed as a 50,000m² multi-tenant healthcare hub. The facility manager navigates a unique challenge: delivering FM services across diverse healthcare tenants with different operational requirements under one roof.

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