Construction

  • McNab wins Queensland Sustainability Award 2025

    18 Jun, 2025

    McNab wins Queensland Sustainability Award 2025

    McNab has taken out the Queensland Sustainability Award (over $2 million category) at the prestigious 2025 Australian Institute of Building Awards, recognised for its work on the Electrolux Group Queensland Dis... more

  • Investa signs six-year renewable energy agreement

    18 Jun, 2025

    Investa signs six-year renewable energy agreement

    Investa has announced a major six-year Energy Services Agreement (ESA) with Origin Energy Electricity Limited, reinforcing its commitment to net zero emissions across its managed building portfolio in New South... more

  • Cumberland celebrates planting its 1,000th tree

    12 Jun, 2025

    Cumberland celebrates planting its 1,000th tree

    Cumberland City Council has marked a significant milestone in its environmental efforts, celebrating the planting of its 1,000th tree as part of the Covering Cumberland in Cool Canopies Project. The achievem... more

  • Stantec helps New Epping achieve sustainability excellence

    10 Jun, 2025

    Stantec helps New Epping achieve sustainability excellence

    Stantec, a global leader in sustainable design and engineering, has announced its pivotal role in helping New Epping achieve a prestigious 6 Star Green Star Communities rating from the Green Building Council of... more

  • McNab wins Queensland Sustainability Award 2025
    18 Jun, 2025
  • Investa signs six-year renewable energy agreement
    18 Jun, 2025
  • Cumberland celebrates planting its 1,000th tree
    12 Jun, 2025
  • Stantec helps New Epping achieve sustainability excellence
    10 Jun, 2025

WorldGBC launches first-of-its-kind circularity framework for Asia

26 May, 2025
WorldGBC launches circularity framework for Asia
The World Green Building Council (WorldGBC) has launched its Asia Pacific Regional Network (APN) Resources and Circularity Readiness Framework, a first-of-its-kind roadmap designed to help policymakers and businesses across the region decarbonise their building stock and embrace circular, sustainable practices. The Framework, developed by WorldGBC’s APN of 17 Green Building…

ResiLoop drives Melbourne flooring waste recycling revolution

13 May, 2025
ResiLoop drives Melbourne flooring waste recycling revolution
ResiLoop, an industry-led, not-for-profit initiative, is making significant strides in diverting resilient flooring waste from landfill in the construction sector. With a new network of registered flooring contractors now operating across greater metropolitan Melbourne, and a local recycler manufacturing new products from reclaimed material, the recovery and recycling of floorcovering…

Melbourne housing growth exposes environmental crisis

13 May, 2025
Melbourne housing growth exposes environmental crisis
Australia’s official entry at the 24th Triennale Milano International Exhibition will shine a spotlight on the environmental consequences of Melbourne’s rapid housing growth, with Monash University creatives using large-scale video installations to reveal the toll on habitats, ancient ecosystems, and culturally significant sites. The Triennale Milano, one of the world’s…

NABERS SPI 2025 launches milestone

08 May, 2025
NABERS SPI 2025 launches milestone
The NABERS Sustainable Portfolios Index (SPI) 2025 has officially launched, showcasing the achievements of 67 property portfolios from 30 leading companies and reaffirming the commercial property sector’s growing commitment to sustainability, efficiency, and environmental performance. Now in its seventh year, the SPI ranks office, shopping centre, and — for the…

Salta achieves first 5-Star Green Star industrial milestone

29 Apr, 2025
Salta achieves first 5-Star Green Star industrial milestone
Salta has reached a significant milestone in sustainable industrial development, achieving its first 5-Star Green Star Buildings v1.0 certification for a purpose-built warehouse and distribution facility designed for leading supply chain provider Martin Brower in Dandenong South. The 9,500-square-metre custom warehouse, paired with 690 square metres of office space, marks…

GCCA launches world’s first low carbon ratings system

28 Apr, 2025
GCCA launches world’s first low carbon ratings system
The Global Cement and Concrete Association (GCCA) has unveiled the world’s first transparent, global Low Carbon Ratings (LCR) system for cement and concrete, marking a significant milestone in the drive toward more sustainable construction materials. The new rating system allows cement and concrete products to be identified and compared based…

ALP’s $2.3b home battery policy pledge receives mixed reactions

24 Apr, 2025
ALP's home battery policy pledge receives mixed reactions
The Australian Labor Party's (ALP) $2.3 billion election pledge to support the installation of home batteries has sparked varied reactions from organisations across the country. The proposed program aims to add over a million batteries in the next five years, starting July 1, offering households and businesses a 30 per…