BouwCirculair
- Company typePrivate
- Founded-
- Headquarters—
- Headcount1–10
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingServices
BouwCirculair firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- BouwCirculair
- Legal name
- BouwCirculair
- Website
- https://bouwcirculair.nl
- Company type
- Private
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 1–10 employees
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
BouwCirculair industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Sustainable Construction Network Services
- NAICS
- Business Associations (813910)
- SIC
- Services-Membership Organizations (8600)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Circular Economy & Resource Efficiency (BPADALAM)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Circularity Consulting & Program Management (EPR, Design-for-Circularity, LCA) (EUAIANAH), Supply Chain & Product Environmental Compliance (RoHS, WEEE, Packaging EPR, Eco-Design/Labeling Regulations) (EUAHABAJ), Sustainable & Responsible Supply Chain (ESG, Scope 3) (BPAHAHAM), Compliance, Risk & Supplier Due Diligence (KYC/ESG/Sanctions) (BPAAAJAK), Circular Economy & Sustainable Products (Reuse, Repair, Upcycling) (BPAGALAF)
Keywords
BouwCirculair business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Services
- Cost components
- Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales
Revenue model
- Membership fees: BouwCirculair generates revenue through annual membership fees. Organizations pay to join the network and gain access to regional chain meetings, theme groups, pilot projects, the national congress (Dag van de Circulariteit), innovation meetings (SlimCirculair), practical instruments, the newsletter, and training discounts.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Subscription | Annual | Standard membership with access to all network activities, tools, and events |
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels3 records
Marketing channels5 records
BouwCirculair product offering
Product offeringCore offering
BouwCirculair operates a membership-based network connecting all stakeholders in the Dutch construction chain—raw material producers, suppliers, constructors, demolishers, architects, builders, and government clients—to advance circular economy practices. It organizes regional chain meetings, theme groups, and pilot projects, and develops practical digital instruments (Moederbestek.nl, SloopCirculair.nl, Projectenmodule, OntwerpVariant.nl, EmissieCalc, TrainingCirculair.nl) that enable circular procurement specifications, demolition reuse, project verification, design variants, CO2 emissions calculation, and training.
Product overview
BouwCirculair is a circular economy network organization for the Dutch construction sector, operating as a multi-platform ecosystem rather than a single product company. The core offering consists of a portfolio of digital instruments and knowledge networks. The primary platforms include Moederbestek.nl for circular procurement specifications, SloopCirculair.nl for demolition guidance, Projectenmodule for project registration and verification, OntwerpVariant.nl for design support, TrainingCirculair.nl for education, and EmissieCalc.nl for emissions calculation. These platforms are complemented by a network structure of regional and thematic chains (Infraketens, Asfaltketens, Groenketen, Staalketen, Baksteenketen) that organize stakeholders across the construction value chain. The organization connects over 200 member organizations and facilitates collaboration through chain meetings, theme groups, and living labs (proeftuinen) focused on areas such as geopolymer concrete, asphalt with lignin, and innovative road foundations.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- Moederbestek.nl: An online platform providing standard specifications for circular construction practices.
- SloopCirculair.nl
- Projectenmodule
- TrainingCirculair
- OntwerpVariant.nl
- EmissieCalc
Products and services
- Moederbestek.nl A digital platform providing circular specification standards and product sheets for public procurement of circular construction works. Used by government commissioners to specify circular requirements in tenders. Includes product sheets for steel sheet piles, emissions, and green management.
- SloopCirculair.nl
- Projectenmodule
- OntwerpVariant.nl
- TrainingCirculair.nl
- EmissieCalc.nl
- Infraketens (11 Regional Infrastructure Chains)
- Asfaltketens (4 Regional Asphalt Chains)
- Groenketen (Green Chain)
- Staalketen (Steel Chain)
- Baksteenketen (Brick Chain)
Quantifiable outcome
- CO2 reduction through MKI (Environmental Cost Indicator) value monitoring
- +1 more outcomes
Companies that use BouwCirculair
Customer profileSegments3 records
Ideal customer profiles2 records
BouwCirculair technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
BouwCirculair partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and supporting.
- Moederbestek.nlcoreMoederbestek.nl is a key instrument developed by BouwCirculair that provides circular specification templates for infrastructure projects. It includes product sheets for steel sheet piles, emissions, and green management. The platform allows government commissioners to specify circular requirements in tenders.
- SloopCirculair.nlcoreSloopCirculair.nl is a circular demolition platform that connects demolition projects with new construction, facilitating the reuse of materials and products. It includes information about market places for secondary building products.
- Projectenmodule.nlcoreProjectenmodule.nl is a project monitoring system that enables registration, verification, and reporting of circular economy and climate goals. It supports the entire chain from project registration to verification by Certificerende Instelling (certification body).
- Trainingcirculair.nlsupportingTrainingcirculair.nl provides training courses in the circular construction field. Members receive discounts on training courses offered through this platform.
- OntwerpVariant.nlsupportingOntwerpVariant.nl is a design variant tool that helps explore different circular design options for construction projects.
- EmissieCalcsupportingEmissieCalc (emissiecalc.nl) is an emissions calculator tool that helps measure and monitor CO2 emissions in construction projects.
Scale indicators4 records
Recent moves5 records
Expansion highlights5 records
BouwCirculair competitors and assessment
Company assessmentRegional players
- ISSO: Dutch knowledge institute publishing standards, guidelines, and training for building installations. Comparable as a Netherlands-focused knowledge-publishing organization serving construction professionals.
Broad incumbents
- CROW: Dutch technology platform for transport, infrastructure, and public space, developing standards for public works commissioning. Comparable as a Netherlands infrastructure-knowledge organization serving government commissioners and contractors.
- Circle Economy: Amsterdam-headquartered global circular economy organization providing data, advisory, and accelerator programs. Comparable as a Dutch-rooted circular-economy membership network with consulting and measurement offerings.
- MVO Nederland: Large Dutch sustainable business network with 2,000+ members across multiple sectors. Comparable as a Dutch business association driving sustainability adoption, though broader than construction-focused BouwCirculair.
Direct peers
- Dutch Green Building Council (DGBC): Dutch membership-based network promoting sustainable building, operating BREEAM-NL certification and similar instruments. Comparable as a Dutch construction-focused membership network with regional presence and tools for public/private commissioners.
- Cirkelstad: Dutch network specifically focused on circular construction in cities, connecting municipalities, contractors, and developers. Highly comparable to BouwCirculair's regional chain model and circular-procurement focus, with direct overlap in target members and instruments.
Emerging players
- Madaster: International materials passport platform enabling circular construction by registering building components for future reuse. Overlaps with BouwCirculair's SloopCirculair and OntwerpVariant instruments addressing demolition-to-construction reuse and circular design.
- Transitieteam Circulaire Bouweconomie (TCEB): Dutch public-private transition team implementing the national circular construction agenda. Overlaps with BouwCirculair's policy translation and circular-procurement standardization role for Dutch construction.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat4 records
Key risks5 records
Key highlights6 records
Customer concentration
BouwCirculair social profiles
Digital presenceBouwCirculair financial estimates
Financial estimateRevenue estimate
Valuation estimate
BouwCirculair leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles2 records
BouwCirculair funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →
BouwCirculair M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A
Investments
M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →
Frequently asked questions about BouwCirculair
What does BouwCirculair do?
BouwCirculair operates a membership-based network connecting all stakeholders in the Dutch construction chain—raw material producers, suppliers, constructors, demolishers, architects, builders, and government clients—to advance circular economy practices. It organizes regional chain meetings, theme groups, and pilot projects, and develops practical digital instruments (Moederbestek.nl, SloopCirculair.nl, Projectenmodule, OntwerpVariant.nl, EmissieCalc, TrainingCirculair.nl) that enable circular procurement specifications, demolition reuse, project verification, design variants, CO2 emissions calculation, and training.
Is BouwCirculair a public or private company?
BouwCirculair is a private company. It is classified as unknown and is currently operating.
When was BouwCirculair founded?
BouwCirculair was founded in -1. It employs 1 to 10 people.
How does BouwCirculair make money?
One revenue line is on record: membership fees.
Who are BouwCirculair's main competitors?
ISSO is listed as a regional player. Broad incumbents are CROW, Circle Economy and MVO Nederland. Direct peers are Dutch Green Building Council (DGBC) and Cirkelstad. Emerging players are Madaster and Transitieteam Circulaire Bouweconomie (TCEB).
Does BouwCirculair have an API?
No public API is recorded for BouwCirculair.
What industry is BouwCirculair in?
BouwCirculair's product category is Sustainable Construction Network Services. Its primary akta.pro industry code is BPADALAM, Circular Economy & Resource Efficiency, with a secondary code of EUAIANAH, Circularity Consulting & Program Management (EPR, Design-for-Circularity, LCA). Its NAICS code is 813910 and its SIC code is 8600.