Finch Founder Jurrian Named Among the Top 50 Leaders in Sustainability in Construction and Real Estate

Jurrian Knijtijzer, founder of Finch Buildings, has made the Top 50 of the Sustainable 50 2026 for the third time. The Sustainable 50 is the annual award presented by the Climate Summit for the Built Environment (KTGO). It recognizes the leaders in sustainability within the construction and real estate sectors.

Why Jurrian
Jurrian founded Finch Buildings with one conviction: building with wood should not be the exception, but the norm. Twelve years later, 15 projects have already been completed and more than 1,100 homes have been delivered. This did not go unnoticed: Jurrian was nominated by the industry, after which a panel of experts selected him for a spot in the top 50.”

Making Wood Construction the Norm
That’s what we work on every day at Finch. Our solid wood 3D modules are manufactured in the factory and assembled on-site into permanent, high-quality buildings. The Finch system is fixed, but the design is not. This is how we make sustainable construction faster and more predictable, without compromising on quality. This construction method has already prevented the emission of approximately 34,000 metric tons of CO₂.

Cast your vote for the People's Choice Award
In addition to the jury prize, KTGO awards a people's choice award, and anyone can vote for it. Support Jurrian and vote via klimaattopgo.nl/stem-op-je-favoriet-voor-de-duurzame-50-2026. Voting is open until November 3. 

Award Ceremony on November 4
The winners will be announced on November 4, during the Built Environment Climate Summit at the Jaarbeurs Utrecht.

View the complete list of nominees at Sustainable Business Practices.