
Arup has signed a partnership with Madaster, an online platform that enables the circular use of products and materials in the construction industry, which operates in the Netherlands, Switzerland, Norway and now in Germany.
Approaching the building as a materials bank, the online cadastre helps real estate and infrastructure players develop detailed ‘material passports’ for an asset, including information regarding the quality, origin and location of each material in a building or structure, with the idea of providing materials with an identity beyond its current use.
The database provides owners and asset managers with data insights into the material, circular and financial residual value of raw materials, extending their lifecycle and helping materials retain their highest value during reuse.