Abstract:<p><strong>Growing demand for raw materials puts increasing pressure on the Earth’s natural resources and global supply chains. This poses a challenge both to procuring the necessary construction materials and to minimising adverse environmental effects during the process. Governments are increasingly legislating to address these issues. Regarding the construction industry, they are focusing on circular economy principles and the operational efficiencies of buildings. While these are viable solutio… Show more
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