Spolia offers a full‑stack circular‑economy platform for the construction sector that combines BIM‑linked material audits, deconstruction planning, and certification of reclaimed building components. It provides a digital marketplace for certified bricks, glass, timber, steel and concrete with performance guarantees, along with consulting, cost‑benefit and carbon‑footprint analysis to help architects, developers and contractors integrate reusable materials into new projects.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
Product
Problem
Construction projects generate large volumes of demolition waste that often ends up in landfills, leading to unnecessary resource extraction and elevated carbon emissions. Conventional building practices rarely consider the future reuse of structural components, resulting in low material circularity and higher project costs. Stakeholders lack integrated tools and expertise to assess, preserve, and re‑integrate deconstructed elements into new builds.
Solution
Spolia provides a full‑stack circular‑economy platform for the built environment, combining consultancy, digital material intelligence, and a catalog of certified reclaimed building components. The company conducts detailed material audits and deconstruction planning to identify elements that can retain structural integrity after demolition. It then designs new projects for modularity and easy disassembly, ensuring that components such as bricks, glass panels, timber, steel sections, and concrete elements can be extracted and reused. Reclaimed products are quality‑checked, offered with a two‑year performance guarantee, and delivered through an online store, while Spolia also supplies certification, installation guidelines, and lifecycle cost‑benefit analyses. By integrating these services, Spolia enables developers and architects to meet sustainability targets without compromising construction timelines or regulatory compliance.
Target Audience
Spolia serves architects, developers, construction firms, and property owners who aim to incorporate circular‑economy principles into new builds or renovation projects, as well as municipal agencies seeking sustainable demolition solutions.
Features
- Comprehensive material inventory and condition assessment using BIM‑linked data models to quantify reuse potential.
- Deconstruction sequencing and connection‑design guidelines that preserve component integrity for later re‑use.
- Certified catalog of reclaimed building products (bricks, glass, engineered timber, steel, precast concrete) with documented performance data and a 2‑year warranty.
- Digital marketplace and API for ordering reclaimed components, with real‑time availability and logistics coordination.
- Product‑approval workflow that aligns reclaimed items with national building codes and sustainability standards.
- Cost‑benefit and carbon‑footprint analysis tools that compare traditional new‑material procurement versus circular alternatives.
- Training and certification programs for contractors on low‑impact demolition and installation techniques.
- Ongoing support for product certification, quality assurance, and post‑installation monitoring.