buildwise.be

Buildwise is a private research institute for the construction sector in Belgium, previously known as BBRI. It performs scientific and technical research, supplies technical information, assistance and advice, and carries out contract research commissioned by industry and authorities.

Its statutory members are the more than 120,000 Belgian construction companies, mostly SMEs, including general contractors, carpenters, plumbers and roofers. Members can access standards, and publications are offered in French, Flemish (Dutch) and, for most titles, English. The Buildwise Magazine is available free of charge to construction professionals.

Buildwise was founded in 1959 under the impulse of the National Federation of Belgian Building Contractors, in application of the 1947 "De Groote" decree-law on applied research in construction. It pools the expertise of more than 300 staff in multidisciplinary teams and published an Annual Report for 2025.

Product: Scientific and technical research, technical information, advice, contract research, standards and publications for the construction sector.