First Overview of Montréal’s Construction Material Reuse Ecosystem
For the first time, Montréal’s ecosystem for the reuse of construction, renovation and demolition (CRD) materials has been mapped through a comprehensive overview. Produced by SURCY, this report provides an unprecedented assessment of the organizations, initiatives and conditions that support the development of material reuse across Montréal. It highlights a rapidly evolving sector and its potential to accelerate the transition toward a more circular economy.
A committed and innovative Community
The report reveals an ecosystem rich in expertise, driven by innovative businesses, research organizations, social economy organizations, specialized professionals and support networks working to advance the circular transition. Together, these stakeholders are developing new solutions, advancing knowledge and demonstrating how materials can be given a second life while generating economic, environmental and social benefits.
Montréal can therefore draw on a dynamic and committed community whose expertise and initiatives are helping transform practices across the construction sector.
Opportunities to move the sector forward
Like any developing sector, CRD material reuse faces a number of challenges. Access to information, knowledge sharing, the identification of available materials, as well as issues related to storage, transportation and reconditioning, are among the areas that need further attention to support its growth.
These challenges also present concrete opportunities for collaboration, innovation and economic development. They call on organizations, industry professionals and institutional partners to bring their expertise together and develop solutions that respond to the sector’s needs.
A roadmap for action
Beyond providing a diagnosis, the report offers a comprehensive overview of Montréal’s reuse ecosystem and identifies key levers for its development. It includes a mapping of the sector’s stakeholders, an analysis of its strengths and challenges, and practical recommendations to accelerate the adoption of material reuse.
Proposed actions include strengthening knowledge-sharing mechanisms, developing specialized supply chains and establishing infrastructure to facilitate the collection, reconditioning and redistribution of materials. These measures can help strengthen the ecosystem and support the integration of reuse into standard industry practices.
This initiative is part of the implementation of Montréal’s 2024–2030 Circular Economy Roadmap and its action plan. By bringing together, for the first time, the organizations, initiatives, infrastructure, challenges and opportunities that shape this sector, the report lays the groundwork for a shared understanding and paves the way for new collaborations to make material reuse a driving force in Montréal’s circular transition.
