The construction sector must evolve to address the climate emergency. At BuildUp, we focus on off-site construction to reduce carbon footprint, optimize resources, and build more sustainably.
Why Must Construction Reinvent Itself?
The construction sector is one of the largest emitters of CO₂ in the world.
In the face of the climate emergency, continuing to build as we did yesterday is no longer an option. At BuildUp, we have chosen a radically different approach: to industrialize construction to make it more sustainable, faster, and more efficient.
The climate emergency compels us to innovate and adopt responsible practices. At BuildUp, we demonstrate every day that a greener, smarter, and more efficient construction is possible. It is time to rethink construction.
“It is time to provide a positive, sustainable, and forward-looking response to global humanitarian challenges through the built environment.”
Hélène de Troostembergh – CEO of BuildUp.
Off-Site Construction: A Sustainable and Effective Response
Through off-site construction, we drastically reduce construction waste, optimize material usage, and limit unnecessary transportation. Our digital methods, such as BIM, allow us to design buildings with millimeter precision, reducing errors and waste from the design phase onward.
We also integrate low environmental impact materials and prioritize solutions that enable optimal energy efficiency. With beSteel, we promote lightweight and high-performance structures; with Retrofitt, we rethink energy renovation to extend the lifespan of existing buildings; and with Kitt, we explore accessible and local modularity.
BuildUp’s Solutions for a Low-Carbon and Sustainable Future
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Reduction of Environmental Impact Off-site construction reduces the carbon footprint through optimized processes and efficient use of resources.
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Waste Reduction Streamlined production processes reduce material waste, ensuring responsible management of resources.
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Lower CO emissions By limiting transport and incorporating recycled materials, off-site construction significantly reduces CO emissions.
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Effective Waste Management Each production step is designed to minimize and manage waste, making projects cleaner and more sustainable.
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Energy Efficiency Energy performance monitoring and maintenance systems prevent energy losses, ensuring optimal efficiency throughout the building’s life cycle.
Energy Renovation with Retrofitt
To achieve its climate goals by 2030, the European Union must focus on deep energy renovations that sustainably improve the building stock. However, the sector is in crisis and is progressing too slowly: approximately 6,000 homes need to be renovated each day to meet these ambitions, a currently unrealistic pace. This is why off-site construction and the “retrofitting” method are becoming essential solutions for effectively transforming existing buildings.
The Steel Frame at beSteel
At beSteel, we combine lightweight steel and off-site manufacturing for clean, waste-free, and environmentally friendly construction sites. Lightweight steel stands out for its exceptional qualities: strength, lightness, durability, and recyclability, making it a superior choice compared to most traditional building materials. We have even conducted a Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) and obtained an Environmental Product Declaration (EPD), confirming the reduced environmental impact of the lightweight steel frame.