RACCORD: A Directory Connecting Montreal’s Construction Reuse Community

The reuse of building materials plays an essential role in the transition towards a more circular economy. To support its growth in Montreal, RACCORD brings together, in one searchable, map-based directory, the resources, services and expertise of the many stakeholders advancing material reuse in the construction sector. This collaborative initiative aims to strengthen connections between projects and the solutions available across Montreal’s reuse ecosystem.

Designed to make it easier to find materials, services and expertise, RACCORD is intended for professionals, organizations and project leads involved in construction, renovation and demolition (CRD) who wish to integrate more circular practices into their activities. By centralizing information and making it possible to locate nearby resources, the directory streamlines the process and improves access to available solutions across Montreal’s ecosystem.

A showcase for the reuse Community

RACCORD also provides a platform for businesses, organizations and professionals offering reused materials, services or specialized expertise. By increasing their visibility and making their offerings easier to find, the directory helps connect them with project owners, designers and contractors seeking reuse solutions, opening the door to new partnerships and business opportunities.

A tool serving the entire ecosystem

By connecting projects with available resources, RACCORD helps materials, knowledge and expertise circulate more effectively throughout the construction sector. Its benefits extend across several levels:

For users

• Easily identify nearby resources and stakeholders for their CRD projects.
• Access a network of reuse-related services and expertise.
• Find the materials and solutions they need more easily.
• Save time by accessing resources in one centralized directory.
• Facilitate the integration of reuse into their projects.

For reuse stakeholders

• Increase their visibility among professionals seeking reuse solutions.
• Showcase their resources, services and expertise to new audiences.
• Be discovered when their solutions are actively being sought.
• Expand their networks and develop new business opportunities.
• Strengthen their presence within Quebec’s circular construction ecosystem.

For Montreal’s ecosystem

• Bring supply and demand for reused materials and services closer together.
• Foster connections between projects and available resources.
• Facilitate the circulation of materials and expertise.
• Support the development of circular construction practices.
• Help reduce landfill waste and optimize the use of resources.

An initiative supporting the transition to a circular economy

Developed through a collaboration between the City of Montreal’s Bureau du design and several ecosystem partners, RACCORD aims to support more sustainable resource management in the building sector. Funded by the City, the directory draws on The State of the Construction, Renovation and Demolition (CRD) Reuse Ecosystem in Montreal, a study conducted by SURCY, to structure its content, and on the expertise of Québec circulaire for its technological development.

The initiative aligns with the objectives of Montreal’s 2024–2030 Circular Economy Roadmap (French only) and contributes to the implementation of the Montreal Circular Economy Action Plan. By strengthening connections among stakeholders and facilitating access to existing resources, RACCORD helps foster a more collaborative and resilient economy, while generating economic value and encouraging more sustainable practices across the construction industry.

Explore the directory: raccord.org (French only)