New Materials for Non-Structural and Structural Applications

Worldwide, construction booms in a thriving economy. The Global Status Report 2019 revealed that the building and construction together account for 39% of all carbon emissions in the world with 11% coming from embodied carbon. To decarbonise the sector, bold and innovative actions have to be taken.

1. Proposes new material with corresponding application(s) articulated.
2. States the local environmental standards and building codes to conform to.
3. Proposes test data to be gathered for evaluation by JTC and relevant authorities.
4. Develops a roadmap for regulatory submission.

We are seeking new materials for non-structural and structural applications that meet most, if not all, the following desired outcomes:

• Lower embodied carbon;
• Improve construction productivity;
• Reduce life cycle costing;
• High possibility for wide-scale implementation.

1. Sustainable construction materials making use of locally generated waste streams (non-recyclable or recyclable, contaminated or clean) that have sufficient volume and consistency, as cement or aggregate replacement.
2. High performance construction materials for structural applications that increase productivity and reduce life cycle costing.

Applicants are encouraged to propose phases of development and delivery.

The total project delivery period shall not exceed 12 months.

A proposed timeline is as follows:

1. 9 months: To conduct tests for data to validate the technical viability of the new material and its application.
2. 3 months: To demonstrate the economic feasibility through market research and cost- and- benefit analysis.