Tracimat vzw Sloopbeheersorganisatie

What Tracimat vzw Sloopbeheersorganisatie does

Tracimat vzw Sloopbeheersorganisatie is a Flemish non-profit demolition management organization headquartered in Brussels, officially recognized by the Flemish Minister since August 2017 as the first and only such body in Belgium. It operates within the framework of VLAREMA 8, which since July 2022 has mandated traceability for demolition projects requiring environmental permits. The organization's core function is to track construction and demolition materials from source to first processor, ensuring quality, separation of hazardous substances (especially asbestos), and high-quality recycling or reuse, in support of Flanders' circular construction economy.

The company's technology stack centers on the Digitaal Portaal, a proprietary digital platform for managing demolition follow-up dossiers, conformity declarations, processing permits (VWT/AVT), and demolition attestations (sloopattesten). Supporting tools include the Terreinapp mobile application for on-site control visits, standardized SOP templates, the Materialenlijst (materials list with identification guidance), and Hergebruik- en recyclagefiches (reuse and recycling assessment sheets). The 3.5-day Basisopleiding Sloopdeskundige training program certifies demolition experts, who must be affiliated with Tracimat to submit SOPs. Research outputs include participation in DISCOVER (Horizon Europe 2024-2028), MatchMatter (VLAIO 2026-2027), Living Lab Circulaire Sloopteams, and OVAM-funded demo projects.

Revenue is generated through membership fees paid by demolition experts, contractors, and crushers; per-dossier fees for SOP processing, VWT/AVT permits, and sloopattesten; and training fees (€805 for members of affiliated organizations, €850 for non-members). The organization serves five primary stakeholder segments: clients/architects, demolition experts, demolition contractors, crushers/recycled aggregate producers, and architects. Its reach is restricted to Flanders, with Wallonia and Brussels-Capital Region explicitly out of scope, and it currently reports 224 affiliated demolition experts, 15,024 compliant demolition follow-up plans, and a 34% increase in demolition attestations in 2025 versus the prior year.

Name

Tracimat vzw Sloopbeheersorganisatie

Legal name

Tracimat vzw

Website

https://tracimat.be

Company type

Private

Founded year

2014

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Tracimat vzw is the Flemish-government-recognized non-profit demolition management organization that operates the mandatory traceability system for construction and demolition materials in Flanders, serving clients, demolition experts, contractors, and crushers via its digital portal and certification services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Demolition Management Services

NAICS

Waste Management and Remediation Services (562), Remediation and Other Waste Management Services (5629), Hazardous Waste Treatment and Disposal (562211)

SIC

Hazardous Waste Management (4955), Sanitary Services (4950)

akta.pro primary industry

Demolition (Structural, Selective/Interior) (IMAFAKAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Decontamination & Demolition (Decommissioning, Industrial Facility Cleanup) (EUAIALAL), Demolition & Selective Tear-Out for Hazardous Materials (BPALALAF), C&D Residuals Disposal (Inert Landfills/Monofills) (EUAIAHAL)

Keywords

• Demolition traceability
• Circular construction
• Construction waste management
• Demolition compliance
• Material recovery

Headquarters

HQ city

Brussels

HQ country

Belgium

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership fees: Stakeholders (demolition experts, contractors, processors) join as members and pay membership fees. Fees are listed in the publicly available tariff document (tarieven-januari-2025.pdf).
2. Training programs: 3.5-day basic training for demolition experts offered at differentiated pricing: €805 for members of Tracimat vzw, Fedasbest, VMx, or ORI; €850 for non-members. Income from training and education programs.
3. Service fees for dossier processing and certificates: Fees charged for processing demolition follow-up plans, conformity declarations, demolition attestations (sloopattest), and verwerkings- en afvoertoelating (VWT/AVT) certificates. Processing times and procedures defined in standard procedures.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Tracimat vzw is the Flemish demolition management organization (sloopbeheersorganisatie) that traces construction and demolition materials from source to first processor, ensuring compliant, circular demolition under the VLAREMA regulatory framework. It provides a digital portal for managing demolition follow-up dossiers, certifies affiliated demolition experts via a 3.5-day training program, issues demolition attestations (sloopattest) and processing permits (VWT), and conducts on-site control visits to verify proper removal of hazardous substances such as asbestos.

Product overview

Tracimat vzw operates as a Flemish demolition management organization offering a digital platform and services for mandatory demolition follow-up. The core product is the Digitaal Portaal (Digital Portal), which manages the complete traceability procedure for demolition projects. Supporting products include the Terreinapp for field inspections, SOP templates for demolition follow-up plans, and hergebruik- en recyclagefiches for circularity assessment. The organization also provides training programs (Basisopleiding Sloopdeskundige) and issues official certificates (Sloopattest). The offering follows a platform-plus-services model centered on connecting demolition experts, contractors, and processors through digital tools.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Digitaal Portaal (Digital Portal) Central digital platform managing demolition follow-up dossiers from inventory to attestation, connecting clients, demolition experts, contractors, and processors through the complete Tracimat traceability procedure.
• Terreinapp (Field App for Control Visits) Mobile field application for demolition experts to conduct on-site control visits, verifying correct removal of hazardous materials (particularly asbestos), filling in checklists, and attaching photo documentation.
• Sloopopvolgingsplan (SOP) Templates Standardized templates for creating demolition follow-up plans for buildings (extensive and simplified procedures) and infrastructure projects, available through the Tracimat library.
• Hergebruik- en Recyclagefiches (Reuse and Recycling Fact Sheets) Optional assessment sheets integrated into demolition follow-up plans to map reuse and high-quality recycling potential of materials from demolition projects.
• Basisopleiding Sloopdeskundige (Basic Training for Demolition Experts) 3.5-day certified training program preparing participants to create and submit demolition follow-up plans for buildings and infrastructure, including an exam; priced at €805 for members of Tracimat vzw/Fedasbest/VMx/ORI and €850 for non-members, eligible for KMO-portefeuille subsidy.
• Sloopattest (Demolition Attestation Certificate) Official demolition certificate issued after completion of the full traceability procedure, proving proper selective demolition execution and correct waste disposal; usable for subsidy applications.
• Controlebezoek (On-site Control Visit Service) On-site inspection service conducted by an affiliated demolition expert to verify proper removal of hazardous materials, particularly asbestos, during the dismantling phase of a demolition project.

Quantifiable outcome

• 34% increase in demolition attestations (sloopattesten) in 2025
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability6 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

17 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Embuild VlaanderencoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 February 2026Lead partner in the MatchMatter project. Embuild Vlaanderen (formerly Embuild) is the umbrella organization for the construction sector in Flanders and serves as the primary strategic partner for Tracimat in driving circular economy initiatives in construction and demolition.
• BuildwisecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 February 2026Research partner in multiple Tracimat projects including MatchMatter, Living Lab Circulaire Sloopteams, and VISUM. Buildwise provides technical research expertise in construction and demolition materials, waste management, and circular economy solutions.
• Stad MechelencoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 February 2026Partner in the MatchMatter project. The city of Mechelen contributes to circular demolition initiatives through urban development projects and is co-developing digital tools for demolition project visibility.
• VSOR (Vereniging van Sloop-, Ontmantelings- en Recyclingbedrijven)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 February 2026Partner in the MatchMatter project. VSOR represents demolition, deconstruction, and recycling companies. Also co-organized the Urban Mining studiedag with Tracimat and Living Lab Circulaire Sloopteams partners.
• SURA-impactcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 February 2026Partner in the MatchMatter project, contributing expertise in impact measurement and sustainability assessment for circular demolition processes.
• AertssenminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Experienced demolition contractor partnering in the Demoproject F-gashoudende isolatieschuimen (OVAM 2026-2027) to test the full processing chain for F-gas-containing insulation materials.
• Bruco ContainersminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Logistics partner in the Demoproject F-gashoudende isolatieschuimen, handling transport and logistics for F-gas-containing insulation materials from demolition sites.
• DISCOVER Consortium (14 European partners including UPC, TU Delft, Tecnalia, IMT, IST, c5lab and others)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024European Horizon research project (2024-2028) focused on developing autonomous robotic systems and AI-driven solutions for material identification in end-of-life buildings. Tracimat acts as the link between research and real-world practice, will host a demonstration event in Belgium in 2027.
• Living Lab Circulaire Sloopteams Partners (OVAM, VLAIO, Buildwise, NAV, and others)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023VLAIO-funded project (2023-2025) experimenting with new collaboration forms, innovative procurement incentives, and expanded roles for Urban Mining in demolition. Produced interactive guides, knowledge platforms, and reuse/recycling fact sheets.
• OVAM (Openbare Vlaamse Afvalstoffenmaatschappij)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023Government partner funding multiple Tracimat projects: Studie Compacteren, Demoproject F-gashoudende isolatieschuimen, VISUM. OVAM is the Flemish public waste agency that develops and enforces Flemish waste regulations including VLAREMA.
• VITOminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023Research partner in the VISUM project, collaborating with Buildwise and Tracimat to map recycling trajectories for non-stone construction and demolition waste streams.
• Vlaanderen CirculairminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2021Funding and strategic partner for the Datadriven sloop en recyclage project (2021-2023), which focused on matching demand and supply of material streams from demolition.
• Reynaers (Aluminum)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2021Material producer partner in the Datadriven sloop en recyclage project, collaborating on high-quality recycling of aluminum from demolition.
• Wienerberger (Roofing tiles)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2021Material producer partner in the Datadriven sloop en recyclage project, collaborating on roofing tile material streams from demolition.
• Foamglas (Flat glass)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2021Material producer partner in the Datadriven sloop en recyclage project, collaborating on flat glass recycling from demolition.
• DeceuninckminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2021Material producer partner in the Datadriven sloop en recyclage project. Also featured in the Hergebruik & Recyclage page showcasing circular practices. Contributed to the development of reuse and recycling fact sheets.
• ICEBERG Consortium (European Horizon 2020)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2020European Horizon 2020 project (2020-2024) focused on accelerating circular economy transition in construction. Tracimat played a key role in disseminating experience, mapping practices and legislation, and formulating policy recommendations across European countries.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Emerging players

• Concular: Concular is a Germany-based digital platform focused on circular construction, material passports, and reuse matching in demolition and renovation projects. It addresses the same core problem as Tracimat — traceability of materials out of demolition — and competes for the broader European circular-construction tooling category.

Others

• Wienerberger: Wienerberger is a major European building materials manufacturer that partnered with Tracimat in the Datadriven sloop en recyclage project for roofing-tile material streams. It is a downstream beneficiary and supplier-side participant in Tracimat's circularity workflow rather than a peer or competitor.
• VSOR (Vereniging van Sloop-, Ontmantelings- en Recyclingbedrijven): VSOR is the Belgian trade association for demolition, deconstruction, and recycling companies, formed from the merger of CASO and FPRG. It is a strategic partner of Tracimat in MatchMatter and co-organizer of events such as the Urban Mining studiedag, making it adjacent rather than competing.
• OVAM (Openbare Vlaamse Afvalstoffenmaatschappij): OVAM is the Flemish public waste agency that develops and enforces VLAREMA. It funds and co-runs multiple Tracimat projects (Studie Compacteren, F-gas demo project, VISUM) and is the principal regulator behind Tracimat's mandate, making it the upstream policy owner rather than a competitor.
• Buildwise: Buildwise is the Belgian construction research center and a long-standing research partner of Tracimat across MatchMatter, Living Lab Circulaire Sloopteams, and VISUM. It is adjacent rather than competitive, providing technical research, standards, and innovation support to the Flemish demolition value chain.
• Embuild Vlaanderen: Embuild Vlaanderen is the Flemish construction sector federation and the founder of Tracimat vzw. As Tracimat's parent-organization analogue and lead partner in MatchMatter, it is the sectoral convener rather than a competitive operator, but its strategic direction shapes Tracimat's mandate.
• 2BA: 2BA is the Belgian technical database and certification platform for construction products, serving as a central data backbone for the Flemish construction sector. It is adjacent to Tracimat in providing digital product/material data infrastructure, though focused on product specification rather than demolition traceability.

Direct peers

• Madaster: Madaster operates a material passport platform for buildings that catalogues materials, components, and products for circularity and reuse. It is the closest commercial analogue to Tracimat's traceability mission, although it operates internationally and across new-construction as well as demolition contexts.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

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