The story
The problem is not the materials. It is the market.
Almost every construction project ends with material that was never used. Unused lumber, drywall, fixtures and insulation that never got installed end up in a dumpster, at the contractor’s cost. Meanwhile, another project down the road is buying the exact same materials brand new.
The problem is not the materials. It is the market. There is no organized way for surplus to find its next project. We are building it.
Mission & Vision
Where we’re headed
Mission
To build the infrastructure for a circular construction economy where every reusable material gets a second life instead of ending up in a landfill.
Vision
A future where no reusable building material is wasted.
Our values
What guides how we build
Circularity
We believe the most sustainable material is the one that already exists. Every transaction keeps valuable resources in circulation rather than sending them to landfill.
Transparency
Every listing is verified. Every transaction is documented. We do not make claims we cannot back up and we do not publish numbers we cannot explain.
Efficiency
Reuse should not be harder than disposal. We build every part of the platform to make redirecting surplus faster and easier than the alternative.
The team
The people behind ReMat
Mohammad Shwiqi
Co-Founder & CEO
Mohammad Shwiqi is the co-founder and CEO of ReMat, a B2B marketplace redirecting construction surplus into a reusable supply stream. He holds a Master in Real Estate from Harvard University and a Master’s in Construction Management from Columbia University. A seasoned real estate developer and project manager, Mohammad previously directed a $130M landmark building renovation at STV in New York. He currently leads ReMat, partnering with regional entities to advance building material circularity.
John Heaster
Co-Founder & COO
John Heaster is the co-founder and COO of ReMat, leading the company’s vision to transform the built environment through circular economy frameworks. Originally from Hawaii, John is dedicated to scaling sustainable built environments. An institutional strategist and real estate portfolio partner, his background includes J.P. Morgan and Slice Fintech. He holds a Master in Real Estate from Harvard, with a practicum fellowship at Skanska, and serves as Board President of the Allston-Brighton CDC.
