Moving the Building Ecosystem

The construction sector is undergoing a fundamental shift, driven by climate targets, evolving regulation and growing resource scarcity. This calls for more than purely technical solutions.

In this community of practice, The Shift brings together businesses, public authorities and experts to actively shape the transition across the construction value chain. Because together we are stronger.

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Why participate?

The question is no longer whether the construction sector is changing, but how well we organise the transformation together. Because:

European regulation is accelerating (CSRD, EPBD, CPR, EU Taxonomy), driving growing demand for innovation and forward-looking choices;

the impact is shifting beyond energy alone to materials, the value chain and design choices;

the construction sector is made up of many different actors, but emissions do not stop at the boundary of a contract or a role. The challenges are collective;

individual optimisations have reached their limits, and traditional silos no longer work.

What to expect?

Together with peers from other sectors and with experts, we broaden our perspective and help one another to ask the right questions. We create a safe, trusted space that encourages the exchange of expertise, challenges and best practices.

We go beyond theory: the practical tools, exercises and strategies explored are designed to spark real change in practice.

Towards a resilient climate strategy for your organisation and its partners.

Programme

This programme offers a comprehensive view of what it takes to truly embed climate at the core of your organisation. Across six carefully structured sessions, you explore how to move step by step towards an effective climate strategy. You work in a hands-on way, alongside peers from other organisations facing similar questions, and with experts who broaden your perspective and deepen your approach.

The programme is bilingual: everyone speaks the language they feel most comfortable in, while presentations are delivered in English. This creates an open, accessible learning environment where knowledge-sharing is central – and where every organisation, regardless of sector or maturity, can make tangible progress.

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#1	17/09/2026	Where do we stand and what is at stake?	Meeting all participants and kick-off session providing a clear view on risks, regulation and market signals. What is truly at stake, financially, operationally and strategically?
#2	08/10/2026	Measuring what matters	Reduce data confusion and link emissions figures directly to decision-making and finance.
#3	22/10/2026	From design to results	How do you move from low-carbon ambitions to effective projects in practice? Where do things get stuck, which solutions are already available, and what are your next steps?
#4	19/11/2026	Scope 3 in the value chain	Working with suppliers and partners on responsibility, certification and reuse and, above all, how do you ask the right questions to make that collaboration truly effective?
#5	03/12/2026	Building support and communicating with credibility	Aligning internally and communicating externally without overselling or greenwashing.
#6	17/12/2026	Action plan	Sharpening priorities and translating them into tangible steps for the next 6–12 months.

Impact stories

Discover how members turn the transition into action, through projects, partnerships and ideas that show change is possible.

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Finance as a lever for change

What if money isn’t an end in itself, but a way to bring people closer together? For Koenraad Belsack, founder and co-CEO of Upgrade Estate, entrepreneurship starts with that simple idea.

Velux and ArcelorMittal: partners in circularity

Sabine Pauquay (Velux) and ArcelorMittal show how strong cooperation can dramatically reduce CO₂ emissions in the steel industry.

Energy as a strategic opportunity for organisations in Belgium

“Let’s stop treating energy as a cost and start seeing it as a business opportunity.” Energy after The Shift. An interview with Bert Deprest, Commercial Director at Aspiravi.

Who is this for?

This community of practice brings together organisations that want to look beyond isolated actions and consider the entire value chain in their decisions, from design and materials to procurement and use. Participants get the most out of the journey when they are open to collaboration, learn from peers, and translate insights into action within their own organisation.

Are you active in the construction value chain as a developer, architect, contractor, builder or materials supplier? Are you looking to better understand where environmental impacts arise, align your teams and work with partners to reduce them? Our climate specialist and programme manager, John Dams, would be happy to provide further information.

€ 2.100

Excluding VAT

For non-members of The Shift

€ 1.500

Excluding VAT

For members of The Shift

What we stand for

Companies that proactively work to make their supply chains more sustainable or set up new, responsible chains deserve our wholehearted support. By investing in sustainable chains and sustainable trade relations, we not only boost our international credibility, but also the competitiveness of Belgian companies. The government can lead by example by purchasing in a socially responsible manner: sustainable public procurement is the catalyst we need for change.

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What members of The Shift are already doing

“Circular renovation with the right partners makes our model stronger in the face of rising energy and material costs.” – Jean-Pierre Hanin, CEO Cofinimmo

Circularity as a motor of competitiveness

On Wednesday 3 September 2025, The Shift brought together several members from the construction and industrial sectors for a meeting with David Clarinval, Belgium’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of the Economy. The conversation centred on the economic and social advantages of a circular approach.

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