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

Kapitol Group ushers sustainable progress in construction

22 Aug, 2024
Kapitol Group ushers sustainable progress in construction
Kapitol Group is leading sustainable change in the construction industry, with an environmental vision driven by effective client collaboration and the innovative implementation of technology. Kapitol Group’s vision showcases to construction companies how they can reduce their environmental impact through design and material choices together with sustainable construction practices. Kapitol…

UK construction sector’s plastic waste surges, outpacing European equals

21 Aug, 2024
UK construction industry's plastic waste surges, outpacing European counterparts
New research reveals that the UK construction industry's plastic waste production has skyrocketed, growing at a rate 15 times faster than its European counterparts. The Copper Sustainability Partnership (CuSP) conducted an analysis of European Commission data, uncovering alarming trends in the sector's waste management practices. Between 2004 and 2018, the…

WorldGBC launches EU building energy performance guidance

20 Aug, 2024
Global Alliance aims to unlock sustainable finance for green buildings
The World Green Building Council (WorldGBC) has unveiled new factsheets providing guidance on two key measures recently introduced to the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD): Minimum Energy Performance Standards (MEPS) and Life Cycle Global Warming Potential (GWP). These factsheets aim to assist EU member states in implementing the new…

Multiplex completes Australia’s first fully-Electric Hospital

12 Aug, 2024
Premier global construction company Multiplex has completed the ACT Government’s new emergency, surgical and critical healthcare building - the centrepiece of the Canberra Hospital Expansion. Located at 77 Yamba Drive in Garran within the existing Canberra Hospital campus, the new Critical Services Building is the first fully-electric hospital building in…

Study reveals limitations of urban tree planting in extreme heat

12 Aug, 2024
Study reveals limitations of urban tree planting in extreme heat
A recent study conducted by researchers at UNSW Sydney has raised concerns about the effectiveness of urban tree planting initiatives in mitigating urban heat during extreme weather conditions. The study, published in Sustainable Cities and Society, suggests that the cooling benefits of greenery are significantly reduced in sweltering conditions, challenging…

Energy Ministers expand GEMS scheme to boost appliance efficiency

07 Aug, 2024
Energy Ministers expand GEMS scheme to boost appliance efficiency
The Energy and Climate Change Ministerial Council has agreed to significantly expand and modernise the Greenhouse and Energy Minimum Standards (GEMS) scheme, aiming to help Australians make more informed choices when purchasing appliances. At their meeting on July 19, 2024, the ministers endorsed recommendations put forward by the department and…

MBA releases inaugural annual report on industry sustainability goals

07 Aug, 2024
MBA releases inaugural annual report on industry sustainability goals
Master Builders Australia has unveiled its first annual report on the progress toward its Building and Construction Industry Sustainability Goals 2050. This report signifies a pivotal moment in the industry’s journey towards fostering a sustainable and resilient future. The Sustainability Goals 2050 aims to identify measures that impact business performance…