June 2004
The inaugural issue marks the launch of the Holcim Foundation for Sustainable Construction, established in December 2003 to give the building industry a more active voice in sustainability.
Inside:
- CEO Markus Akermann on why a cement producer would commit to a cause beyond its own industry
- First details of the global Holcim Awards for Sustainable Construction and its USD 2 million prize fund
- An introduction to the five partner universities, from ETH Zurich to MIT, that will help shape the competition's judging criteria
