Ad Vitam Material – The Reuse Network in Construction in Belgium
Published on 1 April 2025
Publication
The reuse hub for construction: an interregional platform connecting sector players, listing over 100 practical and academic resources, showcasing inspiring projects, and giving easy access to reused materials through webshops and tailored tools. Give materials a second life!
Ad Vitam Material is a unique interregional initiative supporting circular construction in Belgium. It serves as a hub for practical, academic, and logistic resources promoting the reuse of building materials across Wallonia, Brussels, and Flanders.
Key features include:
A network of reuse professionals and facilitators.
Over 100 curated resources, such as:
Practical guides (e.g., technical performance validation, logistics for reuse, steel reuse).
Academic studies (e.g., effective reuse rates, methodology for new builds).
Event reports, including the Renolution Brussels conference.
An event agenda (e.g., RE-USE launch, REnversC).
Access to reuse material webshops (e.g., BatiTerre, RotorDC).
Inspiring testimonials and regular news updates.
A free support service through the Atelier des expert·e·s, helping projects implement reuse strategies.
The initiative is coordinated by GreenWin and supported by Brussels Environment, Renolution Brussels, and Wallonia, with the goal of making reuse mainstream in the construction sector.