For years, the concrete and construction sector has been told that AI would revolutionize everything: from mix optimization to predictive maintenance. Some of that promise has materialised. Much of it has also been noise. As we move toward 2026, however, a more fundamental shift is underway. AI’s greatest impact will not come from smarter algorithms […]
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In real estate, sustainability efforts traditionally focus on operational energy because it impacts operating costs and potentially rent levels. Until recently, few expected embodied carbon, the emissions from construction, to enter the conversation. Yet early signals suggest that it may soon become an important factor. This trend has begun in markets such as the Nordics,
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Concrete is one of the world’s most essential materials, and one of the most scrutinized. Yet the real transformation we witnessed in 2025 wasn’t defined by dramatic breakthroughs or disruptive shifts. It was built quietly. Across the whole cement value chain, the same pattern repeated itself: Meaningful progress came from small improvements – repeated consistently, supported
Real estate investors are reframing embodied carbon as a financial variable. In Episode 2 of Concrete Action Towards Net Zero: The Industry Dialogue, Slättö’s Head of ESG and Communications, Annachiara Torciano, explains why carbon data is so important and ow investors see embodied carbon targets. Follow the Series This article is part of Concrete Action
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In sustainability, big goals make headlines – but real progress is made in the details. Every verified data point, design tweak, and local pilot has the power to move the construction industry toward a more sustainable future. At Ecometrix, we’ve seen this pattern repeatedly: True transformation doesn’t start with grand declarations.It begins with data clarity,
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If you work in construction, architecture, or sustainability, chances are you’ve come across an Environmental Product Declaration. You may have even submitted one. But let’s be honest — how well do you actually understand what’s inside? And why does it matter to the construction industry more than ever? The Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) is often
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