Invitation to 4PS Customer Day 2025

Date: Tuesday, September 16, 2025 | DeFabrique in Utrecht, The Netherlands

On Tuesday, September 16, 2025, we will meet at DeFabrique in Utrecht (NL) for a new edition of the 4PS Customer Day. A day where we look ahead together: at innovations in our software, the future vision of Microsoft and Hilti, and the latest developments in the industry.

Get inspired, choose your own breakout sessions and meet colleagues from the Netherlands, Belgium, Germany, the United Kingdom, Sweden and France.

Location: DeFabrique, Utrecht. Centrally located in The Netherlands and easily accessible

Date: Tuesday, September 16, 2025

Time: 11:30 a.m. – 7 p.m.

Connect - Learn - Innovate

The 4PS Customer Day is the ideal opportunity to take you as a customer or relation into the 4PS future vision and strategy. We go deeper into interesting developments and trends from the industry and show how we respond to them with our software.

Practical information about the location

The 4PS Customer Day will take place at DeFabrique in Utrecht, a centrally located and unique industrial location. DeFabrique is easily accessible by both car and public transportation.

Arriving by public transport?

From Maarssen station you can walk to the location in 15 minutes. Rather not walk? No problem! We will use shuttle buses to bring you to and from DeFabrique quickly and comfortably. At the station, follow the Kanaalzijde exit. OV bikes are also available at the station.

By car?

You park for free in one of the 700 spacious parking spots. Professional parking attendants ensure smooth parking. Do you drive electric? Then you can use one of the 14 charging stations on site.

Please let us know via the registration form how you are coming to DeFabrique, so we can take this into account during our preparations.

Discover the full programme

In the plenary session we will take you through the joint vision of 4PS, Hilti and Microsoft on the digital future of construction, civil engineering and installation. You will get an exclusive insight into market trends, strategic choices and the product development roadmap of 4PS. How do you respond with technology to challenges such as labour shortages and changing customer expectations?

Then you will choose two break-out sessions from a series of in-depth sessions on current topics such as AI, automation, productivity and user experience. At the 4PS Information Market you will meet colleagues from home and abroad, our experts and partners. A unique opportunity to share knowledge and gain inspiration!

đź“… Here’s what this year’s Customer Day looks like

11:30 – 12:15 – Reception and lunch
12:15 – 13:30 – Keynote 4PS
13:30 – 14:15 – Break
14:15 – 14:45 – Keynote Microsoft
14:45 – 15:15 – Keynote Hilti
15:15 – 15:45 – Pause
15:45 – 16:30 – Breakout sessions – round 1
16:30 – 16:45 – Short break
16:45 – 17:30 – Breakout sessions – round 2
17:30 – 19:00 – Connect & reflect during networking drinks

Boost site productivity with Fieldwire

Speakers: Christoph Kleiren & Benjamin Nothaft

How do you ensure that digital tools actually add value on the construction site? In this session, we show how Fieldwire can seamlessly integrate with 4PS Construct. This way you get maximum grip on tasks, planning and communication around construction projects with minimal effort. We also look to the future: what to expect soon in terms of AI-assisted workflows and BIM-to-Field applications. Do you want to know how to realize practical digitization on the construction site? Then sign up through this session!

The future of maintenance: Predictive maintenance

Speakers: Matthijs van Dijk & Samuel van Hoore

What if you could perform maintenance before a failure occurs? In this session, we dive into the world of predictive maintenance, one of the key trends in service and maintenance within the construction and installation industry. Thanks to smart sensors, IoT technology and powerful software, companies are better able than ever to identify maintenance needs in a timely manner. During this session, one of our customers will share the challenges, the chosen solutions and the results so far.

Get ready for digital invoicing: Efficiency meets compliance

Speaker: Robbie De Meyer

Digital invoicing is the future. In this session you will discover how e-invoicing ensures fewer errors, faster payments and lower costs. We also discuss the upcoming EU regulations and how to prepare your organization for them. A must for anyone who wants smart and compliant invoicing.

ON!Track: Automating equipment management with IoT

Speakers: Martin Inganä & Jussi Silfver

Meet ON!Track, part of Hilti Construction Software. In this session, you'll see how to automate your equipment management using IoT technology. We will also discuss practical examples of the integration between ON!Track and 4PS Construct. An inspiring session on smarter equipment management.

Digitizing the back office

Speaker: Gerrit Krijgsman

During this session you will discover how the renewed procurement process in 4PS Construct helps you work smarter and more efficiently. We take you through the latest features such as the automatic generation of purchase actions, the flexible management of rules in requests, quotations and orders, linking budget rules for better insight per order line, recording revision agreements with suppliers and the new workflow around receipt. A session full of practical innovations that directly support your daily work.

Unleash the power of Microsoft Copilot Studio: Hands-On Workshop

Speaker: Bert Verbeek

During this interactive workshop you will work with our expert Bert on Microsoft Copilot Studio. After a brief introduction about the possibilities of Copilot, you will build your own working agent that integrates with Business Central under guidance. Bring your laptop and discover how to use AI to develop smart solutions for your organization. Please note that this workshop is longer than a regular session and covers both Round 1 and Round 2. If you choose this workshop, you will not be able to attend another breakout session in Round 2.

Martin Inganäs- Vice President Strategy Hilti Construction Software

Martin Inganäs, born in Sweden, is passionate about digital transformation in the construction industry. An industrial engineer, he earned a PhD in innovation management. He started his professional career as a management consultant at Bain & Company. In 2011, he joined Hilti Corporation and led the launch of Hilti's equipment management software solution. In his current position, he is Vice President for Strategy within the Construction Software Business Unit.

Matthijs van Dijk - Product Manager Business Central

Matthijs has been with 4PS since 2018 and started his career with us as a consultant in the Construction Business Unit. As product manager, Matthijs is now responsible for both the service and maintenance module of 4PS Construct as well as the functional side of the Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central platform. Matthijs gets energy from the balance between business and IT and the interplay between customer needs and product offerings.

Gerrit Krijgsman - Product Manager Global

Gerrit is a true veteran in software development for the construction industry with almost 30 years of experience. Since 2021, he has been using his expertise as Product Manager at 4PS, where he is responsible for a wide range of modules, including Financial, Plant, HR & Hours. Gerrit enjoys brainstorming with customers about new functionalities that perfectly fit their unique workflows. Whether developing new solutions or optimizing existing processes, Gerrit is always looking for ways to make 4PS Construct even more user-friendly and valuable to the end user.

Benjamin Nothaft- Business Owner Fieldwire Switzerland, Austria, Poland & the Netherlands

Benjamin, a graduate of TU Munich with a master's degree in Business Administration and Engineering, oversees Hilti Group's Fieldwire business for the Swiss, Austrian, Polish and Dutch markets as Business Owner. He joined Hilti in 2022 and played a central role in the introduction of Fieldwire in Central Europe, particularly in Germany. Prior to his career at Hilti, he held several international management positions in sales and marketing at RATIONAL AG. In his last position as Global Segment Director, he was the driving force behind the global operations and development of the Retail division. He oversaw the sales expansion of a SaaS solution for the foodservice sector.

Robbie De Meyer - Product Manager Belgium

Robbie has more than 20 years of experience in building and scaling SaaS products and organizations. He combines a customer-centric approach with deep knowledge of product development, strategy and operational management.
He began his career in the technology sector, later founded a cloud automation company and has since held various leadership roles within growing SaaS environments, including product management and general management roles. Robbie is passionate about helping SaaS organizations grow and innovate by leveraging his broad experience and strategic insight.

Paula Middelkoop - Managing Director Product & Technology

Paula is a driving force behind innovation at 4PS. As part of the executive management team with responsibility for Product & Technology, she knows better than anyone how to bring technology and ease of use together. Within 4PS, she drives her teams to create software that advances the construction industry with an eye for detail and quality. Paula knows how to connect strategy and execution effortlessly. She oversees the bigger picture, but at the same time has a keen eye for detail. This balance enables her to give direction while making an impact on the content. Outside of work, Paula finds her energy in nature. She enjoys the peace and space that the outdoors offers, where she and her family recharge.

Tobias Fenster - Managing Director 4PS Germany

Tobias started his career in the 1990s as a developer. During his career, he held various positions, including as head of technical consultancy, head of development and CTO for several Microsoft partners. Tobias is now Managing Director at 4PS Germany. In addition, he is also Microsoft Regional Director, holds two Microsoft MVP awards (Business Applications and Azure) and is a Docker Captain. Tobias is also an active blogger; at tobiasfenster.io he blogs about Business Applications, Docker and Windows Containers, as well as Azure DevOps, Visual Studio Code and infrastructure automation. Furthermore, he focuses on Azure, mainly around container environments and SQL.

Bert Verbeek - Product Manager Business Central

Bert is a Product Manager and Microsoft MVP. As Product Manager, he is responsible for all Business Central innovations in the MIcrosoft Center. Bert has been with 4PS for over 12 years and has been working with Navision since 2007; the predecessor to the current Business Central platform. In addition to his work, Bert also maintains his own blog about everything surrounding Business Central and enjoys contributing to the Business Central community.

Jan Paul Zeeman - Product Director Benelux 4PS

As Product Director Benelux at 4PS, Jan Paul is responsible for Product developments within the Product Cluster Benelux. Together with the Product Development team (developers, testers and product managers) of Belgium and the Netherlands they are responsible for the 4PS Construct localizations of the Netherlands and Belgium. This means that specific developments for the Belgian and Dutch market have a place in these localizations. Together with the Product Managers they keep an eye on the market developments and trends for the construction industry. They do this across 3 axes: laws and regulations, macro developments and trends, competition. Through close contact with customers, industry associations and other stakeholders, they gather valuable insights that help 4PS respond even better to its customers' needs.

Christoph Kleiren - Market Leader Fieldwire The Netherlands

Christoph has been with Hilti for more than ten years and is ultimately responsible for Fieldwire in the Netherlands. From that role he leads the growth and positioning and builds the bridge between Hilti, Fieldwire and 4PS. Earlier he was at the basis of the introduction of ON!Track in the Netherlands. With roots in marketing and experience as Sales and Marketing Manager at Hilti, he knows how to bring technical innovations to the construction site in an accessible way.

Samuel van Hoore - Product Manager Powerplatform

Samuel van Hoore began his journey with Be-Sync/4PS as the PowerPlatform Development Team Lead in 2023.His career started in data analytics within the healthcare sector, laying the foundation for his expertise.Transitioning into one of the major construction companies in the Netherlands, Samuel took charge of implementing Robotic Process Automation and combining it with the Microsoft PowerPlatform.In this role, he played a pivotal part in optimizing and digitizing the construction business by leveraging PowerApps and automation solutions.During his time at the construction giant, Samuel's caught attention of 4PS, joining the innovative team at 4PS.Now he channels his extensive experience in digital transformation to craft cutting-edge solutions for the benefit of other construction companies.

Microsoft 365 & Power Platform

Microsoft 365 and the Power Platform offer tremendous opportunities! And at 4PS, we know exactly how to translate those opportunities into results for construction, GWW and installation. Our Microsoft experts help with the adoption of modern cloud solutions, optimizing work processes and setting up effective information and document management. We also develop smart solutions with Power Apps and Power Automate, fully tailored to your sector.

BIRDS

With Birds BI, you get more out of your 4PS Construct data by translating it into in-depth insights in Power BI. You manage your organization based on complete, structured data, presented in clear reports with a rich data model. Out-of-the-box dashboards are available for 4PS processes such as Trajectories, Projects, Service & Maintenance and Plant. In addition, reports are available for finance, purchasing, sales, inventory, warehouse and fixed assets, among others. Our solution has now been successfully implemented at more than 60 4PS customers.

Build smarter, not harder: discover Fieldwire!

Visit Fieldwire's booth and experience how one app can align your entire construction team - from project planning to daily execution. Be surprised by the simplicity and power of this platform that seamlessly connects communication, drawings and tasks on the construction site. Fewer mistakes, faster delivery. Come along and discover how you can make immediate gains in time and quality.

Hilti ON!Track

Discover how Hilti ON!Track helps you manage all your tools, heavy equipment and consumables digitally, clearly and efficiently. This powerful software gives you real-time visibility into your assets, from the back office to the construction site, regardless of brand. The result? More transparency and efficiency for your operations.

2Control

At 2-Control, we believe that efficient authorization management is essential to the success of any organization. With over 17 years of experience in the IT audit industry, we have developed software that helps companies streamline internal controls, simplify rights management and improve information security. Discover how our Authorization Box, Field Security and Field Validation supports companies in managing authorizations and segregation of duties. Our tools integrate seamlessly with 4PS software to ensure security and compliance within your construction company.

Exsion365

Exsion365 is the developer of Exsion Reporting, a high-performance reporting solution for Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central. Known for its speed, flexibility and precision, Exsion enables users to generate complex financial and operational reports without technical barriers, enabling faster, data-driven decisions across the organization.

idyn

As a Microsoft ISV, idyn makes working with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central simple. With accessible and horizontal apps, we help you get the most out of your Microsoft Dynamics ERP system in five different categories: Banking, Shipping, Connectivity, E-commerce and Development. Our goal is to streamline and automate processes to optimize your effectiveness and productivity. In addition to our partners and consultants, we are also there for the end user. So that you can use our products with minimal technical skills.

SD Worx

SD Worx is an expert in HR, workforce management, and payroll solutions. We work closely with organizations, actively listening to their HR challenges. In our field, we aim to connect human focus with technological innovation.
Our mission is to help companies streamline their operations more efficiently. In doing so, we support both the growth of the organization and the development of its employees. With smart, forward-thinking technology, we simplify complex HR processes—such as workforce planning and payroll management. Organizations can choose to fully or partially outsource their HR and payroll activities to us. This ensures a reliable, scalable approach that guarantees continuity.

Whitevision

Optimize your procurement and finance processes? Digitize and automate your administration with Whitevision's smart and self-learning software. Our total solution is adaptable to your process and provides one central place for processing documents. From PDF to XML and from order confirmation to purchase invoice.

Register now for the 4PS International Customer Day

Curious about the vision of 4PS, Hilti and Microsoft on digitisation in the construction industry? Want to know what we will be focusing on in our strategy in the coming period? Sign up for the 4PS Customer Day and be inspired!