We have had access to affordable, mass-produced furniture for decades through companies like IKEA. Our generation has prioritised convenience and disposability over durability and reuse, reflecting a broader societal addiction to short-term consumption. Now Ingka Group (the largest IKEA franchisee) are investing €1 billion in its supply chains to minimise the volume of materials going to landfill. Will this shift entrenched consumer behaviours away from disposal and embrace material reuse?
Opinion Piece The SEA – Creating homes and buildings fit for the future The Sustainable Energy Association (SEA) is a 21-year-old member-based trade association, committed
Industry news RICS artificial intelligence in construction report A RICS report, based on surveys of over 2,200 professionals, finds AI adoption in construction remains low
Industry news Call for workforce reforms to tackle construction skills crisis A CSJ report warns the construction sector will miss the 1.5 million homes target
