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Stories, updates and interviews as we progress towards a smarter transformation in the built environment.
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How this company is harnessing natural fibres to create safer, warmer insulation
All insulation products have an Achilles heel, according to John Ferguson, Sisaltech. But blending the right materials together can offer a better insulation for installers and building users.
The true cost of waste: the hidden price construction is paying for
Construction waste can cost companies upwards of 10 times more than they might first think, says Zero Waste Scotland, which has published a new site waste protocol. Reducing waste is a real avenue for increased profits.
Inside Britain’s bio lab: an interview on biotechnology in construction with Martyn Dade-Robertson
With rumours of mushroom homes and fungi floors, biotechnology in construction has some excitement brewing around it. But what does biotech in the built environment really look like?
How the K-briq is laying the foundations for a circular economy in construction
The K-briq is creating a win-win through circular economy principles, says Gabriela Medero, Co-founder of Kenoteq and creator of the K-Briq.