Construction

  • New climate reporting laws to challenge construction industry

    10 Dec, 2024

    New climate reporting laws to challenge construction industry

    Australia's construction industry faces a significant shift as new climate reporting laws take effect on January 1, 2025. The legislation will require large and mid-sized companies to disclose climate-relate... more

  • ARKANCE continue partnership with the World Green Building Council

    06 Dec, 2024

    Continued WorldGBC-ARKANCE partnership to drive sustainability in construction

    The World Green Building Council (WorldGBC) has announced the continuation of its partnership with ARKANCE, underscoring the commitment to sustainability and quality control within the built environment, and a ... more

  • A mixed bag for the built environment — progress amidst challenges - CIOB at COP29

    05 Dec, 2024

    A mixed bag for the built environment — progress amidst challenges

    Despite media headlines about challenging negotiations, diplomatic spats, negotiators withdrawing from talks, and claims of back-room fossil fuel deals, COP29 still produced plenty of reasons for optimism, writ... more

  • New UDP for the built environment announced at COP29

    26 Nov, 2024

    New UDP for the built environment announced at COP29

    Moving towards enhancing sustainability and transparency in the built environment, Standards Australia and the International Code Council have announced the development of a new Universal Data Protocol (UDP) at... more

  • New climate reporting laws to challenge construction industry
    10 Dec, 2024
  • Continued WorldGBC-ARKANCE partnership to drive sustainability in construction
    06 Dec, 2024
  • A mixed bag for the built environment — progress amidst challenges
    05 Dec, 2024
  • New UDP for the built environment announced at COP29
    26 Nov, 2024

New climate reporting laws to challenge construction industry

10 Dec, 2024
New climate reporting laws to challenge construction industry
Australia's construction industry faces a significant shift as new climate reporting laws take effect on January 1, 2025. The legislation will require large and mid-sized companies to disclose climate-related financial risks, opportunities, and greenhouse gas emissions across their value chains. The new requirements aim to enhance transparency and align Australia…

Continued WorldGBC-ARKANCE partnership to drive sustainability in construction

06 Dec, 2024
ARKANCE continue partnership with the World Green Building Council
The World Green Building Council (WorldGBC) has announced the continuation of its partnership with ARKANCE, underscoring the commitment to sustainability and quality control within the built environment, and a more sustainable future. Since 2022, ARKANCE has been actively contributing to WorldGBC initiatives, including the Circularity for the Built Environment Playbook.…

A mixed bag for the built environment — progress amidst challenges

05 Dec, 2024
A mixed bag for the built environment — progress amidst challenges - CIOB at COP29
Despite media headlines about challenging negotiations, diplomatic spats, negotiators withdrawing from talks, and claims of back-room fossil fuel deals, COP29 still produced plenty of reasons for optimism, writes Amanda Williams, who attended the event in Baku in her capacity of Head of Environmental Sustainability at The Chartered Institute of Building…

New UDP for the built environment announced at COP29

26 Nov, 2024
New UDP for the built environment announced at COP29
Moving towards enhancing sustainability and transparency in the built environment, Standards Australia and the International Code Council have announced the development of a new Universal Data Protocol (UDP) at COP29. This initiative aims to address the challenges of fragmented and unusable data across different disciplines and stages of the building…

SmartCrete CRC invests $3.2m in sustainable concrete research

25 Nov, 2024
SmartCrete CRC invests $3.2m in sustainable concrete research
The SmartCrete Cooperative Research Centre (CRC) has announced a significant investment of $3.2 million in funding for six industry-led research projects aimed at advancing sustainable concrete practices in Australia. This initiative, co-funded by industry partners and research organisations, represents a total investment of $14 million, combining cash and in-kind contributions.…

Australian engineers develop sustainable concrete using scrap carpet fibres

14 Nov, 2024
Australian engineers develop sustainable concrete using scrap carpet fibres
Engineers at RMIT University in Australia have discovered a way to create stronger, more crack-resistant concrete using recycled carpet fibres. This innovative approach not only addresses sustainability concerns but also tackles a major challenge in the construction sector. Dr Chamila Gunasekara, the lead researcher and ARC DECRA fellow from RMIT's…

RMIT University develops static electricity generator from recycled polystyrene

13 Nov, 2024
RMIT University develops static electricity generator from recycled polystyrene
Researchers at RMIT University, in collaboration with Latvia's Riga Technical University, have unveiled an innovative device that generates static electricity from recycled polystyrene waste. This invention has the potential to significantly reduce energy consumption in air conditioning systems and other applications. The device, made from thin patches of layered polystyrene,…