Build for Living. Report.

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Austral Precast® uses these cement substitutes where possible for its production of concrete panels and other structural units. Panel design is also subject to innovation. For example, in a recent Western Australian project, the mounting bolts were left accessible to allow the panels to be demounted without requiring demolition when the building was extended or reconfigured.

Bristile Roofing™ has replaced the solvent-based glazes that adorn many of its concrete roof tiles with water-based glazes which, although they are more difficult to apply, are considerably better for our environment.

Ultimately, we may identify products that cannot be re-engineered to reduce excessive inputs, waste or high emission levels. We will consider their elimination if such products are unsustainable.