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Unblocking healthy, low carbon and circular materials in construction

Published on April 29, 2026

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Pauline Gellatly

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Alex Mar Morales

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Gilles Alvarenga

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The document outlines key barriers, from financial perceptions, limited industry knowledge, lack of data standardisation, to perceived performance risks, that hinder the adoption of low carbon, circular, and healthier materials in construction. It emphasises that overcoming these challenges requires coordinated action across stakeholders, including better education, aligned data practices, supportive policy, and increased collaboration to drive widespread industry change.

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