The construction industry is entering a new era of advanced materials — from mass timber and ultra-high-performance concrete to graphene-enhanced composites, 3D-printed structural elements and bio-engineered products designed to cut emissions and increase efficiency. As these innovations move rapidly from pilot projects to large-scale deployment, they bring not only opportunities but also new exposures, unknown behaviours and fresh challenges for insurance programmes. This breakout session explores the next wave of construction materials, why they are emerging and what risks and uncertainties they introduce across durability, fire performance, lifecycle integrity, supply chain reliability, long-term failure modes and quality assurance. Attendees will gain a practical roadmap for how risk managers and insurance buyers can stay ahead of the curve — through enhanced testing protocols, early insurer engagement, digital material tracking and embedding new-material risk evaluation into project governance.