Alternative Building Materials

The U.S. construction industry is enormous in size and importance. Encompassing new construction and remodeling, both commercial and residential, it is estimated to comprise 16% of U.S. GDP and to account for over 7 million jobs.

Construction utilizes a huge and complex range of products and materials, natural and synthetic, ranging from wood, steel and concrete to plastic, glass and chemicals. A revolution in the nature of these materials is underway, with progressive suppliers applying new substances and technologies to long-established commodities to enable the building of environmentally sustainable, energy-efficient and value-added structures.

We believe that the greening of the construction industry is irreversible and, guided by the exceptional knowledge and experience of our Operating Advisors, we are assembling a portfolio of industry-leading companies with value-added solutions in this critical sector.