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Shaping the Future of Construction: A Breakthrough in Mindset and Technology

Circular Economy

Can the circular economy transform the world’s number one consumer of raw materials?

The global construction industry needs to address its serious problem with waste.

Keith Breene 04 May 2016

Industries in Depth

Self-healing concrete and sweaty roofs: is this the future of buildings?

Concrete that can fix itself, roofing that can sweat and surfaces inspired by carnivorous plants are some of the radical new technologies in the construction industry.

Keith Breene 04 May 2016