The construction sector is extremely important for an emerging and developing economy like Brazil. Currently, the segment is growing faster than the national economy, and is in a recovery phase after years of recession.

Infrastructure and residential construction are trends and drivers of this growth. The latter, in particular, has been a key driver of growth in the sector, driven by increased demand for housing.

However, there's a key factor in the sector's growth: as one of the most polluting segments of the economy, construction is the subject of discussion in international ESG forums and has specific SDGs (UN Sustainable Development Goals). In this context, the chemical additives used in the production of building materials are highlighted as they are extremely important for achieving net-zero targets and environmental policies.

In today's pill, we'll learn a little more about the current state of the construction industry and how chemical additives can help the sector in its transition towards sustainability.