Construction

  • Sustainable landmark rising soon on Ponsonby

    11 Feb, 2026

    Sustainable landmark rising soon on Ponsonby

    Construction is set to commence soon on a landmark sustainable development at the top end of Ponsonby Road, marking a new chapter in Auckland’s urban evolution. The project, 42 Ponsonby by Samson Corporati... more

  • China and Switzerland showcase sustainable architecture collaboration

    11 Feb, 2026

    China and Switzerland showcase sustainable architecture collaboration

    The China-Swiss Zero Emission Buildings Project Exhibition, titled Building Type / Climate Zone, is currently on display at Langyuan Station in Beijing, marking a milestone in the five-year collaboration betwee... more

  • Australia's construction and infrastructure sectors poised for net zero transition

    09 Feb, 2026

    NSW government showcases net zero home to help lower energy bills

    The New South Wales state government has revealed a new net zero display home in southwest Sydney that demonstrates how households can save on their energy bills. The Panorama Net Zero Home display home is d... more

  • Industry pushes freight and carbon efficiency

    06 Feb, 2026

    Construction industry pushes for freight and carbon efficiency

    Cement, Concrete & Aggregates Australia (CCAA) has called on the federal government to support a suite of reforms to strengthen freight efficiency, maintain access to vital construction materials, and accel... more

  • Sustainable landmark rising soon on Ponsonby
    11 Feb, 2026
  • China and Switzerland showcase sustainable architecture collaboration
    11 Feb, 2026
  • NSW government showcases net zero home to help lower energy bills
    09 Feb, 2026
  • Construction industry pushes for freight and carbon efficiency
    06 Feb, 2026

Queensland offers renters, landlords rebates for solar power use

12 Dec, 2025
Renewables surge, solar and wind dominate
The Queensland state government has opened applications for its Supercharged Solar for Renters program, part of its plan to drive down power bills for renters. The AU$26.3 million program is expected to deliver immediate benefits, with 6,500 households able to save approximately AU$700 a year on their power bills. The…

NSW government grants $25.45M to reduce cement emissions

12 Dec, 2025
Boral Limited unveils upgraded carbon-reducing technology at Berrima Cement Works
The New South Wales government is further investing in the state’s only integrated cement manufacturing facility to reduce coal and emissions, giving Boral Ltd.’s Berrima Cement Works kiln a AU$25.45 million grant. The grant will support major upgrades to the Berrima Cement Works kiln, which produces more than half of…

Australia awards first embodied carbon rating to Frasers Property

12 Dec, 2025
DataESG and ASUENE Partner to Assist Australian Mining and Construction Companies with Mandatory Climate Related Disclosures
Australia has awarded the first official National Australian Built Environment Rating System (NABERS) Embodied Carbon rating to an industrial warehouse in Kemps Creek, New South Wales. Joint venture partners Frasers Property Industrial and Aware Real Estate, alongside Mainbrace Constructions, used an innovative approach to drive down embodied carbon and increase…

CCAA releases low-carbon concrete ratings guide for Australia

11 Dec, 2025
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Cement Concrete & Aggregates Australia (CCAA) has launched the Australian adoption of global ratings for low-carbon and near-zero concrete, providing a rating system for assessing concrete’s carbon performance. The guide, which was developed in partnership with the Global Cement and Concrete Association, creates a standardised framework for the entire supply…

New research looks at using worn-out tyres in road infrastructure

08 Dec, 2025
Global waste treaty talks stall amid domestic regulatory failures
A study led by Charles Darwin University is using worn-out tyres to build stronger, more sustainable roads that are more adaptable to hotter climates. The researchers are studying the performance of roads built from bitumen and asphalt modified with shredded tyre waste from trucks and passenger vehicles. Study lead author…

Clean energy upgrades powering Australian community facilities

08 Dec, 2025
Clean energy upgrades powering Australian community facilities
Local pools, sports grounds, and community centres across Australia are set to benefit from clean energy upgrades, with the federal government rolling out $50 million in grants under Round 2 of its Community Energy Upgrades Fund (CEUF). The $100 million national program supports councils to slash energy costs and emissions…

Holcim secures EU funding for Romania CCS

02 Dec, 2025
Holcim secures EU funding for Romania CCS
Holcim has secured a European Union Innovation Fund grant for its Carbon Hub CPT 01 carbon capture and storage (CCS) project in Campulung, Romania. This initiative will mark Eastern Europe’s first full-scale onshore CCS project and is set to produce an estimated two million tonnes of near-zero cement annually from…