Challenge: Overcoming complexity in circular construction 

The construction sector faces the significant challenge of transitioning to a circular economy while navigating complex regulations and time-intensive sustainability analyses. Studiebureau Arcade, a leading Belgian consultancy specializing in sustainable construction, experienced this firsthand. 

For every project, Arcade aims to minimize environmental impact and maximize circularity. However, their previous workflow relied on disconnected databases and manual calculations, making it difficult to efficiently track and report material data. They needed a solution to automate and streamline these steps, allowing them to focus on what truly matters: creating circular value. 

How material analysis can help create a circular construction project. Read here.  

Solution: Seamless BIM integration 

To overcome these challenges, Arcade integrated Madaster into their workflow, enabling a smarter, more efficient way to analyze and manage sustainability data.  With Madaster, Arcade automated material analysis by linking product information and environmental impact data directly to projects, eliminating the need for manual entry. Circularity insights became instantly available, reducing analysis time from hours or days to just minutes. By optimizing workflows, the team spent less time on administrative tasks and more on strategic decision-making, allowing them to focus on creating real circular value. 

How easy it is to make a material passport using BIM. Read here. 

Results: Faster, more accurate decision-making 

By integrating Madaster, Arcade has transformed its workflow, making sustainability analysis faster, more accurate, and more effective. Automating material data entry has significantly reduced analysis time,

freeing up resources for higher-value tasks.  With built-in scenario analysis, Arcade can now compare material choices with ease, leading to better-informed design decisions. Direct BIM integration further enhances accuracy, minimizing errors and ensuring reliable data at every stage of the project. 

One of Arcade’s most valued features in Madaster is the 3D viewer, which offers clear, visual insights into a building’s material circularity. Clients can instantly identify where materials are located and assess their reuse potential, making circular planning more intuitive and effective. This transparency not only reduces waste but also supports data-driven design decisions, ensuring sustainability is embedded in every stage of the project. 

“Thanks to Madaster’s visual dashboards, we can clearly show our clients how their design choices impact circularity. It helps them make more informed decisions.” 

Learn about the Madaster 3D viewer. Read here.