The Nordic Council of Ministers and SUSTAINORDIC have conducted workshops to identify barriers and opportunities for a more sustainable construction industry, focusing on reusing existing buildings, renovating with circular materials, and promoting a cultural change. The debates made several ideas and opinions emerge, such as:

• the need for innovative thinking in the building sector
• the need for legal changes
• greater consideration for the environmental impact when planning cities
• the need to preserve architectural heritage
• the inclusion of demolitions in life cycle assessments

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