(a) Discuss the environmental impact of the following common construction materials. Consider how the impact of domestic construction materials on the environment could be reduced. i) Steel ii) Concrete iii) Timber

(a) Discuss the environmental impact of the following common construction materials. Consider how the impact of domestic construction materials on the environment could be reduced. i) Steel ii) Concrete iii) Timber

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(a) Discuss the environmental impact of the following common construction materials.
Consider how the impact of domestic construction materials on the environment could be
reduced.
i) Steel
ii) Concrete
iii) Timber

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