The construction sector is extremely important for an emerging and developing economy like Brazil. The segment is currently growing faster than the national economy and is in a recovery phase after years of recession.
The trends and drivers of this growth are infrastructure and residential construction. The latter, in particular, has been a highlight for the growth of the sector with the increase in demand for housing.
However, there is a factor that requires attention in the growth of the sector: as it is one of the most polluting segments of the economy, construction is under discussion in international ESG forums and has some specific SDGs (UN Sustainable Development Goals). In this context, the chemical additives used in the production of construction materials are highlighted as they are extremely relevant to achieving net zero goals and environmental policies.
In today's pill, we will understand a little more about the current situation in the construction sector and how chemical additives can help the sector in its transition towards sustainability.
