About the BCI solution
BCI stands for Building Circularity Index. It is a scientific measuring instrument to determine the circular potential of a new or existing building. The Planon BCI solution brings together various recognized measurement methods for environmental impact and circularity in one integrated tool.
 | IMPORTANT: The Building Circularity Index solution is designed to work seamlessly in conjunction with Platform Apps. Without the presence of Platform Apps, the building circularity calculations cannot be performed. Platform Apps are an essential component for performing building circularity calculations and serve as the interface for accessing building parts data. |
Whereas other measuring instruments mainly focus on the use of raw materials and resources in a building as a whole, the BCI also provides insight into different parts of a building individually.
With the BCI solution, you can define the structure of a 'building object', representing a building or a project. For the building materials used - referred to as products - a circularity score is calculated using parameters from an external product database and a calculation method.
Each country has its own standard for classifying building materials (products) and conducting circularity calculations. The BCI solution offers support for calculations based on multiple standards for any given object. The results of each calculation are stored, enabling the comparison and future reference of indexes.
The BCI solution allows for recalculations using updated product parameters and the option to adjust the object's composition, providing the flexibility to perform repeated calculations with the most current data.