S... for Selective Demolition

D... for Digital Twin [Rerun]

No, this isn't a sci-fi scenario! Digital twins are real, and even useful in the construction sector, especially for building simulations. The aim? To save time and, above all, make buildings more efficient and sustainable! CONSTRUCTING NEW WOR(L)DS, by Saint-Gobain. Behind words, solutions and innovations for a more sustainable future. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

E... for Extracted Earth

What if the solution to more sustainable construction was right under our feet? Extracted earth isn’t just rubble – it’s a precious resource. Let’s dig up its long-overlooked potential! CONSTRUCTING NEW WOR(L)DS, by Saint-Gobain. Behind words, solutions and innovations for a more sustainable future. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

L… for Lightweight Construction [Rerun]

What if lightweight construction wasn't just the use of lightweight materials, but a new way of thinking about buildings throughout their entire life cycle? Let's explore all the facets of this construction method, capable of meeting environmental, economic and social challenges. CONSTRUCTING NEW WOR(L)DS, by Saint-Gobain. Behind words, solutions and innovations for a more sustainable future. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

S... for Selective Demolition

When buildings are demolished, too much waste ends up in landfills. Why? Because of a lack of recycling facilities. To sustain the value of materials, which are the building blocks of tomorrow’s cities, it’s time we changed our approach to deconstruction. Let’s see how selective demolition is the answer to more circular and sustainable buildings. CONSTRUCTING NEW WOR(L)DS, by Saint-Gobain. Behind words, solutions and innovations for a more sustainable future. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

S… for Secondary Raw Materials [Rerun]

The construction industry consumes an enormous amount of raw materials and the extraction and use of these resources represent a heavy burden in terms of greenhouse gas emissions. What about the development of secondary raw materials? CONSTRUCTING NEW WOR(L)DS, by Saint-Gobain. Behind words, solutions and innovations for a more sustainable future. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.