<ul><li>Building materials like cement and steel are responsible for over 50% of carbon emissions in the construction industry.</li><li>The sector faces a challenge in reducing emissions from building production and operation, as well as mitigating the environmental impact of construction materials.</li><li>Solutions focus on energy-efficient design, low-carbon materials, material science innovation, carbon capture and storage, and additive manufacturing.</li><li>Companies like Biomason and Prometheus Materials are offering alternatives with reduced carbon footprints, while startups like TileGreen in Egypt are transforming plastic waste into sustainable building materials.</li></ul>

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