IHS BRE Press Critical Materials and Material Security for The Construction Industry and Its Supply Chain IP14/13

Could the supply of scarce rare earth metals such as cement, aggregates and copper for use in construction become restricted and disrupted in the near future? This Information Paper summarises the issues concerning material security and materials criticality and tackles the business risks associated with procurement of materials and products. Author: Andrew Dunster Publish Date: 12/3/2013 ISBN: 978-1-84806-353-2 Abstract: This Information Paper summarises the main current issues of material security and materials criticality that may affect the UK construction industry. It also defines the terminology used in this subject and lists sources of further information. The Information Paper will interest procurement professionals, sustainability managers and anyone with an interest in corporate social responsibility, design, materials selection and in the management of business risks associated with procurement of materials and products. It will also interest surveyors involved in evaluating existing buildings. Production of the paper was financially supported by the BRE Trust Responsive Research Programme.