Oss-based NXT Building wins Golden Circle Award for pioneering circular construction
NXT Building, a company from Oss, is setting a new standard in sustainable construction by using 85% recycled materials and nearly CO₂-free production. This innovation could lower costs and environmental impact for homeowners and developers alike.
| Key Data Point | Details |
|---|---|
| Award | Golden Circle Award (Province of North Brabant) |
| Winner | NXT Building (Oss, Netherlands) |
| Materials Used | 85% demolition waste |
| CO₂ Emissions | Almost zero (room-temperature curing) |
| Products | NXT Bricks, NXT Concrete, and other circular building materials |
| Production Process | No ovens, fully circular system |
| Affordability | Competitive with traditional materials |
| Exemplary Role | Shares knowledge, collaborates with housing corporations and developers |
| Province Recognition | Fourteenth winner of the award |
The province of North Brabant plays a key role in promoting circular economy initiatives through awards like the Golden Circle Award. It supports entrepreneurs who drive sustainable innovation, helping to reduce environmental impact and foster economic growth in the region.
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Golden Circle Award for NXT Building
NXT Building from Oss has received the Golden Circle Award. This encouragement prize from the province of North Brabant is awarded to entrepreneurs who are leading the way in the circular economy. The young and innovative company demonstrates that circular construction is already possible on a large scale. They use building materials that consist of at least 85 percent demolition waste, have a production process that is almost CO₂-free, and operate entirely according to a circular system. In doing so, NXT Building is setting a new standard in the construction sector.
Circular construction as a starting point
NXT Building puts this ambition into practice. The company produces NXT Bricks, NXT Concrete, and other circular building materials that are almost entirely made from recycled raw materials. The production takes place without ovens, resulting in virtually zero CO₂ emissions. The products are affordable, of high quality, and can directly compete with traditional materials.
A new standard for construction
Owner Vincent Hendriks emphasizes that circularity is not a plan for the future but part of daily operations: “We build with what already exists. By reusing residual streams and taking back our materials later, we make construction truly circular. It works, and it doesn’t have to be more expensive.”
The jury sees NXT Building as an example for the sector. The company actively shares knowledge, collaborates with housing corporations, developers, and contractors, and is a partner in EcoFab, a program that accelerates sustainable construction concepts.
Why NXT Building wins
Deputy Martijn van Gruijthuijsen (Economy, Talent Development, and Finance) presented the award: "NXT Building is an innovative company that shows that sustainability in the construction industry is possible. There is much to gain by using fewer new raw materials and working in a circular manner. That’s why I’m pleased to present the Golden Circle Award to NXT this time."
The jury particularly highlights:
- A fully circular approach, from design to production.
- Maximum reuse of materials (up to 85% demolition waste).
- Almost CO₂-free production, achieved through room-temperature curing.
- Affordable products that can be used immediately in regular projects.
- A strong exemplary role through openness and collaboration.
Building with fewer raw materials
With this award, the province acknowledges that NXT Building plays a key role in the transition to circular construction. The new scalable factory and the guarantee to take back used materials demonstrate that circular construction is feasible on a large scale.
Hendriks concludes: “We are proud of this recognition. The construction sector faces major challenges, but together we can truly make a difference.”
About the Golden Circle Award
The province of North Brabant presents the Golden Circle Award twice a year to an entrepreneur or organization that is leading the way in the circular economy. NXT Building is the fourteenth winner. The award itself is made from circular materials.
More information and previous winners can be found at brabantonderneemtcirculair.nl/circulaire-innovaties/gouden-cirkel.
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