CONSTRUCTION CHEMICALS– MAKING GREEN BUILDINGS A REALITY


The chemical industry, construction chemicals improves the overall quality and durability of the buildings. Widely used as bonding agents, tile adhesives, expansion & crack joint filters, and plasticizers, these chemicals increase the overall life of the construction work along with providing protection against environmental hazards. With growing demand for green buildings, the adoption of these chemicals in the construction industry has grown manifold.

Why the need for green buildings?
There is more to the idea of green buildings than just being part of the ‘go green’ trend. According to experts in environment studies, around 40% of the GHGs and wastes come from the construction industry. A rather resource intensive industry, constructing a building consumes a lot of natural resources. As a result, there has been an increase in demand for buildings which not only add aesthetic value to the location but are also examples of sustainable development.

Green buildings are constructions which cause a negligible impact on the natural environment of the project site.

Construction chemicals and green buildings
The growing awareness of the environmental effects of conventional buildings and changes in government policies throughout the world are the two major reasons behind the large-scale adoption of construction chemicals for buildings. Major players in the construction industry are now paying increased focus on LEED ratings, green points.

Even though the use of these chemicals increases the overall cost of construction, its environmental benefits are far greater. Apart from adding more strength to the buildings, these chemicals bring down the volume of water and cement used in the construction process at an exceptional rate. Another major reason behind the increased adoption of construction chemicals is that it enhances the performance of emerging building technologies like new thermoset hotmelts, structural tapes, and multi-purpose adhesives.

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