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The grand objective of this research report can be reiterated by the main research question, which was:
“What final product is the most optimal for the utilization of the Viberscrete high miscanthus concentration mixture within the construction & building field?”

To be precise, the research report aimed at thoroughly understanding the sustainable lightweight concrete market, as well as the potential that Miscanthus-based concrete has as a product within that market, in order to create several potential designs for the utilization of the Viberscrete product. Additionally, the utilization of the Multi-Criteria Analysis was fundamental in reaching this goal as it allowed for the fair analysis and comparison between all preliminary designs. The outcome of the MCA was the partition walls, as mentioned before, which uphold the sustainable vision of Vibers whilst attempting to fill a gap within the sustainable construction materials market.

Moreover, the final decision of utilizing Viberscrete for Partition Walls is fairly satisfactory as the product will be able to benefit customers with its cost saving insulation abilities, as well as the carbon negative aspect of Miscanthus that can combat global warming in the construction and building sector, which more and more people are becoming conscious about. For this reason, the final design also follows the aforementioned terminology behind “most optimal” in the research question, which refers to the product being practical, durable, versatile, with structural capabilities, and that might have expected market popularity.

With regards to the research sub-questions, it is important to answer them directly below:
6. Which fields of construction & building will all the alternative solutions fit within?
Internal division walls, sustainable constructions, offices spaces, pre-built spaces.
7. By taking into account the current bio-concrete market, which sub-field seems to be in demand of different products (walls, pathing, insulation)?
Currently the sub-fields of pathing, pavers, and blocks seems to be fairly competitive due to various companies attempting new products. However, through research it was discovered that there are not as many partition walls sustainable solutions which offer as strong insulation as Viberscrete.
8. With regards to the preliminary variants, which of them seem to have direct competition within the sustainable concrete market?
Road pavers, insulation panels, building blocks, and partition walls all have direct competition due to Hempcrete. However, with marketing and superior insulation abilities, this can be contended.
9. What external regulations and guidelines must the final product obey for a safe public release?
It must obey the Eurocode Regulations, the European Committee for Standardization, and the Construction Product Regulations. As well as different rules depending on the country. However, for the most part the Viberscrete material and the partition wall are in the clear for any production and utilization within Europe.
10. What possible changes within the mixture composition may allow the product to become more optimized for public use?
As it stands, the default Viberscrete mixture ought to satisfy customers’ needs since it provides an astute level of insulation alongside a structurally capable strength for its intended purpose.
In conclusion, this research can be seen as a satisfactory success with regards to finding a suitable application for the Viberscrete mixture within a growing market.