After food and water, a person needs a safe shelter to survive. Ancient humans called caves and hollowed-out trees their home, then came huts and houses made of brick and stone.

Building construction is a carefully planned process in which the quality and suitability of every material affect the durability, safety and appearance of the finished structure.

Sustainability and environmental impact of a building depends on the materials its made from.

As Bangladesh’s cities expand vertically and infrastructure becomes more complex, the materials that hold those structures together are taking on greater importance.