Deconstruction, not demolition: How a circular economy can green construction

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By reusing and recycling materials, the construction sector can tackle its climate footprint while limiting material shortages, writes Cemex Ventures' Ibon Iribar

It's a not-so-quiet secret in the construction industry that there is a shortage of certain traditional building materials, such as sand reserves, concrete, and even timber. On the other hand, the size...

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