
Gravel, sand, and crushed stone are becoming scarce and more expensive. Recycled construction materials could help. But despite advanced technology, there are major hurdles, especially in public projects. Price spikes and shortages are now even occurring with gravel and sand. Why, then, are recycled construction materials still rarely used in public construction projects?
KPMG Law expert Simon Meyer reports:
“That depends primarily on how willing clients are to change existing processes. This also includes adapting and realigning requests for proposals.”
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