Buildwise

Buildwise, Belgian Construction Research and Innovation Centre, is Belgium’s national scientific and technical research Centre for the construction industry.

Buildwise is an independent, industry-based research organisation dedicated to improving construction quality, productivity, sustainability and technological innovation.

These are key research and operational areas:

• Circular and sustainable construction
  Material reuse, resource efficiency, building renovation, reduced construction waste and lower-carbon construction practices.
• Building performance and energy efficiency
  Insulation, airtightness, moisture management, thermal performance, durability and climate resilience.
• Construction digitalisation
  Building Information Modelling (BIM), digital processes, automation, data-driven workflows and construction productivity.
• Materials and construction technologies
  Product testing, materials evaluation, construction techniques, prefabrication, component performance and technical guidance.