The energy-intensive process of producing cement and concrete contributes significantly to global warming while depleting resources. Much more sustainable alternatives are being developed.
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The race to build the tallest timber building makes the news, but mid-rise construction is where using timber can make the biggest sustainability impact.
Government procurement policies are the key to reducing Australia’s mountain of construction waste.
One-tenth of global emissions result from the production and supply of building materials – and the construction process itself.
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Senior Lecturer, School of Property, Construction and Project Management, RMIT University
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Associate Dean and Head of Project Management, RMIT University
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Research Fellow and Project Development Manager, Cities Research Institute, Griffith University
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Senior Lecturer in Urban Planning, School of Architecture and Cities, University of Westminster
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Professor and Head of Griffith Aviation, Griffith University
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Lecturer in Structural Timber Engineering, The University of Queensland
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Senior Lecturer in Civil and Structural Engineering, Flinders University
