REVIEW: Are we learning from China's experiences to minimize the negative impacts of concrete usage?
REVIEW: Are we learning from China's experiences to minimize the negative impacts of concrete usage?
The use of concrete exploded to fuel China's rise. Now the costs of this weighty material are being counted. China's recent addiction to concrete stands in stark contrast to its historical reliance on timber as the primary building material. This shift, driven by rapid urbanization, has catapulted China to the forefront of global cement production, accounting for over half of the world's annual output. However, the majority of this concrete is consumed domestically, with little being exported. China's urban centers, despite their impressive growth, face a significant challenge—they are sinking. A recent study reveals that vast swathes of the population now reside in major cities experiencing subsidence at a rate exceeding 3mm per year. In certain areas, such as parts of Beijing, the sinking rate is even more pronounced, reaching over 45mm annually. The study also projects that by 2120, approximately a quarter of China's coastal land will be submerged below sea level
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The junior professionals mentioned important points relating to cost and recycling of materials. I also wanted them to touch on the health and safety in a construction site. Accidents are still happening on site and this has a negative impact on the industry. Us juniors in the built environment should also research on innovative ways to make health and safety fashionable to all who are in the industry. This can change the whole game we us being recognized as a country with built environment professionals that prioritize the lives of the people who work in the industry.
ReplyDeleteAgreed it looks like you have a passion for Health and Safety drop me an email on hardhatprof@gmail lets see how we can take this conversation forward
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