As early as 400,000 years ago, our early hunter-gatherer ancestors laid the cornerstone for modern construction. Whilst their shelters were assembled from wood and animal skins, their ingenuity triggered our never-ending pursuit of laying bricks and mortar. From Terra Amata to the Burj Khalifa, buildings continue to reshape our environmental and economic landscape, yet the financial foundations needed to support a $16 trillion industry have never been more fragile.

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