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About the Report
Developed in partnership with ARUP, the global design engineers dedicated to sustainable development, this report explores the circularity potential of carbon intensive construction materials – structural steel, concrete, plaster, glazing and building services – using as-built data from a recent new build development.
“Construction has made great strides to become greener and less resource intensive and there is a huge opportunity for the industry to make meaningful reductions in its use of virgin materials. This report lays out practical steps we can do now to significantly improve circularity, reduce embodied carbon throughout the lifecycle of buildings and eliminate unnecessary waste.’’
Ged Simmonds
Managing Director Private Sector (Construct), Mace
The report assesses the level of circularity and identifies strategies for each major material type to maximise circularity.
The report is part of Mace’s global initiative to set out actionable steps the industry should be taking now to create a circular approach within the built environment.
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Closing material loops
MAXIMISING circularity in the built environment
A joint case study by:
“Optimising building and material reuse in the construction sector can deliver greater commercial and social returns than demolition and reconstruction of buildings. I invite you to explore this report, to learn more about the opportunities posed by material and building reuse and encourage you to join us in striving for the goal of a more circular built environment.’’
Mel Allwood
Director, Sustainable Buildings, Arup
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