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Building the cities of the future

Urbanization and climate change are reshaping the construction industry. In this interview, our expert Mourad Aabich discusses how the right material choices, resilient design, and open collaboration can keep cities running smoothly, create valuable communal spaces and reduce environmental impact.
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Interview with Mourad Aabich, Head of Application Construction Coatings & Adhesives, Covestro
January 16th, 2026

Download our interview with Mourad to learn about the latest trends in urban development

Construction projects in cities come with both challenges and opportunities – together, we can create cities fit for the future. 

In this interview, we ask Mourad the following questions:

• What challenges are currently impacting urban development projects?
• What role can materials play in realizing opportunities to increase productivity and sustainability?
• How can industry players partner to make more livable and future-proof cities?

Download the interview to find answers and inspiration for your urban development projects.

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Key takeaways

  • Strengthening resilience and durability

    Strengthening resilience and durability

    Seamless, fully bonded waterproofing and structural adhesives help resist wear, water ingress, and heat pressures. This can lengthen service periods and can help reduce unplanned maintenance in high-traffic, exposed locations.

  • Reducing environmental impact

    Reducing environmental impact

    Coating materials suited for thermal energy storage tanks can help support effective peak-load management and drive district energy efficiency goals.

  • Supporting timely project completion

    Supporting timely project completion

    Selecting materials with curing profiles that match local temperature and humidity, and offer straightforward application steps helps to coordinate trades, minimize rework, and keep milestones on schedule.

As cities grow and extreme weather becomes more frequent, built-up environments must perform reliably throughout their lifespan. Selecting the right coatings and adhesives early in the design process can help keep projects on track and extend their service life.

Mourad Aabich

Head of Application Construction (Coatings & Adhesives), Covestro

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