Steel is one of the most recycled materials in the world, yet it’s rarely reused. The primary challenge? Traditional construction methods make it difficult to recover and repurpose steel components efficiently, pushing the industry toward recycling—an energy-intensive process. Skellet changes this by introducing a modular, reusable steel system that makes steel reuse practical, scalable, and cost-effective.
The Skellet system is built for reusability from the ground up. Its 25mm grid, self-centering connectors, and patented Greek cross profile ensure that every steel component can be easily disassembled and repurposed for new projects to go beyond the original design. This eliminates the inefficiency of sourcing secondhand steel for construction and lays the groundwork for a thriving secondhand market of reusable steel components.
Because of this, we can offer a unique steel index-backed buy-back guarantee. We are offering a substantial amount of the original value indexed by the steal price increase over time with an insurance that after 15 years we’ll will repurchase components for 100% of their original value. This guarantee transforms steel from a one-time expense into a long-term asset, turning buildings into material depots that retain value over time. Our approach incentivizes reuse and promotes a circular construction industry that is less energy intensive.
The impact of Skellet’s system is already measurable. In a recent project, we demonstrated how the system’s construction properties allow for lighter, more efficient designs. By optimizing material use, we achieved a 41% reduction in steel usage and an 86% cut in CO2 emissions compared to traditional methods. This reduction is due to the Skellet system’s ability to build with less material while maintaining structural integrity. These results highlight how Skellet delivers lower costs, reduced resource consumption, minimized waste, and a smaller environmental footprint, even when using virgin materials.
Our network is delivering solutions in Belgium, the Netherlands, Germany, Denmark, Iceland and beyond , addressing needs for SME units, warehousing, weather-resistant structures, and housing. The latter is one of our most impactful solutions—a fast, low-cost, modular approach to housing that helps governments provide reusable, affordable homes at a rapid pace.
Skellet is not just a system—it’s a catalyst for change. While buildings have always had value, Skellet ensures that the materials used in construction retain value over time. Our steel index-backed buy-back guarantee transforms materials into long-term assets, enabling buildings to act as material depots. This redefines how the construction industry, asset owners, and investors assess value, fostering reuse, conserving resources, and reducing emissions.