Construction

  • Steel and concrete industry poised for green transformation

    07 Oct, 2024

    Steel and concrete industry poised for green transformation, new report reveals

    A groundbreaking report released at Climate Week NYC by Climate Group and Ramboll unveils a significant shift in the global business landscape towards sustainable construction materials. Nearly half of the s... more

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    02 Oct, 2024

    Queensland government launches $20m Green Urban Infrastructure Initiative

    The Queensland government, in partnership with local councils, has unveiled a $20 million Green Urban Infrastructure Initiative aimed at transforming urban landscapes across South East Queensland (SEQ). This... more

  • EarthSure unveils groundbreaking soil washing facility in Victoria

    01 Oct, 2024

    EarthSure unveils groundbreaking soil washing facility in Victoria

    Veolia's Taylors Road Resource Recovery Precinct in Dandenong South is set to welcome a new $15 million contaminated soil-washing technology facility. This state-of-the-art installation, a joint venture betw... more

  • Australian homes unprepared for intensifying summer heat, study finds

    24 Sep, 2024

    Australian homes unprepared for intensifying summer heat, study finds

    As Australia braces for increasingly frequent and extreme summer heatwaves, new research highlights the urgent need for improved housing standards to withstand extreme weather conditions. Dr Sarah Robertson,... more

  • Steel and concrete industry poised for green transformation, new report reveals
    07 Oct, 2024
  • Queensland government launches $20m Green Urban Infrastructure Initiative
    02 Oct, 2024
  • EarthSure unveils groundbreaking soil washing facility in Victoria
    01 Oct, 2024
  • Australian homes unprepared for intensifying summer heat, study finds
    24 Sep, 2024

Queensland government launches $20m Green Urban Infrastructure Initiative

02 Oct, 2024
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The Queensland government, in partnership with local councils, has unveiled a $20 million Green Urban Infrastructure Initiative aimed at transforming urban landscapes across South East Queensland (SEQ). This ambitious project is part of the broader $1.8 billion SEQ City Deal, a collaborative effort between the Australian government, the Queensland government,…

EarthSure unveils groundbreaking soil washing facility in Victoria

01 Oct, 2024
EarthSure unveils groundbreaking soil washing facility in Victoria
Veolia's Taylors Road Resource Recovery Precinct in Dandenong South is set to welcome a new $15 million contaminated soil-washing technology facility. This state-of-the-art installation, a joint venture between Veolia and Ventia under the EarthSure brand, will have the capacity to clean and repurpose 160,000 tonnes of contaminated soils and aggregates…

Australian homes unprepared for intensifying summer heat, study finds

24 Sep, 2024
Australian homes unprepared for intensifying summer heat, study finds
As Australia braces for increasingly frequent and extreme summer heatwaves, new research highlights the urgent need for improved housing standards to withstand extreme weather conditions. Dr Sarah Robertson, a sustainability and social impacts expert from RMIT University, has conducted a study examining how Victorian households cope with summer heat events.…

Eumemmerring Business Park sets new benchmark for industrial sustainability

18 Sep, 2024
Eumemmerring Business Park sets new benchmark for industrial sustainability
Eumemmerring Business Park in Dandenong South, Victoria, has made history as the first industrial project and second overall to achieve certification under the Green Star Buildings rating tool. The development, spearheaded by Goodman Group, has been awarded a 5-Star Green Star rating, representing Australian excellence in sustainable construction. When Goodman…

Engineers develop innovative concrete manufacturing process to store CO2

03 Sep, 2024
Northwestern engineers develop innovative concrete manufacturing process to store CO2
Engineers at Northwestern University in Illinois have discovered a groundbreaking method to store carbon dioxide (CO2) in concrete while maintaining its strength and durability. The new process, which uses carbonated water instead of still water during manufacturing, could help mitigate the significant CO2 emissions from the cement and concrete industries.…

ACT government unveils 10-year sustainable building pathway

03 Sep, 2024
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The  Australian Capital Territory (ACT) government has launched its highly anticipated Sustainable Building Pathway, a comprehensive 10-year program aimed at propelling the territory towards international best practices in environmentally sustainable and climate-resilient buildings. The Pathway outlines clear objectives and guidance for the sector, fostering collaboration between the government, the building…