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Agreement commitment and the UN Sustainable Developments Goals ( SDGs ) as it is responsible for almost 40 percent of energy – and processrelated emissions .
Traditional materials remain problematic . For every tonne of concrete used , around 135kgs of CO2 are released into the atmosphere and approximately 100 million tonnes of steel are used in the construction industry – another high carbon emitting material .
Nick Cowley , Managing Director of Endurawood , believes aluminium ’ s multiple strengths and sustainability advantages can help the industry reduce its emissions . “ Aluminium can be recycled infinitely , without compromising its mechanical properties ,” he said . “ This means it can be reused in the construction of buildings , while maintaining the same structural integrity , reducing the need to produce more raw materials .”
Peter Barker , Managing Director at BIM academy , said the more data we collect about buildings with BIM and digital twins , the better we can evaluate their performance and make improvements .
“ Sensors can gather data such as environmental conditions , energy
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