Construction

  • NSW unveils groundbreaking policy to reduce carbon emissions in construction

    08 Jan, 2025

    NSW unveils groundbreaking policy to reduce carbon emissions in construction

    The New South Wales government has taken a major step towards sustainable infrastructure development with the launch of its first-ever Protection of the Environment Policy (PEP) for Sustainable Construction. ... more

  • Australian building sector achieves unprecedented sustainability milestone

    06 Jan, 2025

    Australian building sector achieves unprecedented sustainability milestone

    The Australian building industry has reached a significant turning point in sustainable practices, with the 2023/24 period marking a year of extraordinary progress. According to the Green Building Council of... more

  • UNSW researchers develop national index to combat urban overheating in Australia

    06 Jan, 2025

    UNSW researchers develop national index to combat urban overheating in Australia

    In response to the growing threat of urban overheating, researchers at the University of New South Wales (UNSW) have created a National Heat Vulnerability Observatory Index (NaHVO) to measure and mitigate heat ... more

  • 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

  • NSW unveils groundbreaking policy to reduce carbon emissions in construction
    08 Jan, 2025
  • Australian building sector achieves unprecedented sustainability milestone
    06 Jan, 2025
  • UNSW researchers develop national index to combat urban overheating in Australia
    06 Jan, 2025
  • New climate reporting laws to challenge construction industry
    10 Dec, 2024

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,…

Infrastructure Sustainability Council honours excellence at 2024 Awards Gala

04 Nov, 2024
Infrastructure Sustainability Council honours excellence at 2024 Awards Gala
The Infrastructure Sustainability Council (ISC) celebrated outstanding achievements in sustainable infrastructure at its tenth annual Infrastructure Sustainability Awards. The prestigious event, held during the ISC Connect 24 conference in Sydney on October 25, 2024, recognised nine winners for their exceptional contributions to the field. The awards showcased the industry's commitment…

Sydney ranks 10th in global sustainability index

04 Nov, 2024
Sydney ranks 10th in GDS-Index
Sydney has achieved a significant milestone in sustainable tourism, securing the 10th spot in the Global Destination Sustainability Index (GDS-Index) for 2024. This marks a substantial improvement from its 29th position last year, making Sydney the highest-ranked Australian city in the index. The GDS-Index, which evaluates over 100 cities worldwide,…

CIOB joins #GreenSkillsAtCop to tackle green skills shortage ahead of COP29

31 Oct, 2024
CIOB joins #GreenSkillsAtCop to tackle green skills shortage ahead of COP29
The Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) has joined the #GreenSkillsAtCop campaign, highlighting the critical shortage of green-skilled workers in the construction industry ahead of the UN Climate Change Conference (COP29) in Baku, Azerbaijan this November. Initiated by the Institute of Environmental Management and Assessment, the campaign advocates for the integration…

Indoor vertical gardens: energy-hungry trend raises sustainability concerns

28 Oct, 2024
Indoor vertical gardens: energy-hungry trend raises sustainability concerns
A new study has revealed that the growing trend of indoor vertical gardens, popular among homeowners and restaurants for year-round microgreen cultivation, comes with a significant environmental drawback: high energy consumption. Researchers from Marche Polytechnic University and the University of South Australia found that while these domestic vertical garden systems…