From Indicator to Full-Service Instrument

The construction sector faces a significant challenge: building more sustainably without compromising quality and feasibility. BCI Gebouw provides fast, accurate, and user-friendly insights into the environmental impact and circularity of buildings.

Our tool empowers municipalities, housing corporations, contractors, and architects to make better-informed decisions based on reliable LCA data. Whether it’s for CSRD, EU Taxonomy, ESG, or circular strategies, we deliver clear figures and actionable insights. Together, we accelerate the transition to a more sustainable built environment—fast, reliable, and data-driven.

History

BCI Gebouw was first developed by Alba Concepts in 2015 as an indicator to measure the circularity potential of buildings. This methodology considered both the origin of raw materials and their potential for reuse in later phases, following the principles of the Ellen MacArthur Foundation. However, Alba Concepts added a crucial element: the degree to which materials are connected, ensuring they could be disassembled and reused without damage—introducing the concept of disassembly.

The Evolution of the Building Circularity Index (BCI)

By integrating:
– Sustainable material sourcing
– Future scenarios for building products
– Disassembly
– Environmental Cost Indicators (MKI) as a weighting factor

Alba Concepts developed a single metric: the Building Circularity Index (BCI).

Initially, the BCI was calculated manually in Excel and CSV, but by 2021, it was transformed into a software package in close collaboration with Planon. The global software leader, known worldwide for multi-year maintenance planning, helped develop the platform, allowing users to conduct circularity calculations independently.

In 2023, Alba Concepts and Planon launched an enhanced version of BCI Gebouw, integrating all key material-related indicators, including:
– Environmental performance (MKI & MPG)
– CO₂ (carbon) impact
– Circularity & disassembly

By early 2024, BCI Gebouw was officially recognized by the Dutch National Environmental Database (NMD) as an accredited MPG instrument for the Dutch market. While the Building Circularity Index remains a core feature, BCI Gebouw has evolved into the most comprehensive software package in the Dutch market for assessing material-related performance in the construction and real estate sector. Building Circularity Information—still BCI.

By the end of 2024, BCI Gebouw became an independent legal entity, continuing in close collaboration with its founding partners:
– Alba Concepts – Providing expertise on circularity and industry trends.
– Planon – Delivering robust and secure software, certified with ISO 27001, ISAE 2403, and AICPA SOC2.

Together, we build a more sustainable construction and real estate sector.

Future-proof. Data-driven. Circular.