Construction

  • Australians missing out on $9.3 billion in annual savings

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    Australians missing out on $9.3 billion in annual savings

    A recent report has highlighted that Australians are missing out on significant cost savings due to untapped rooftop solar potential, with an estimated $9.3 billion in savings available annually for people livi... more

  • Sweden is boosting property values across Europe

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    Sweden boosts property values through sustainable buildings

    As the world struggles with escalating energy costs and the urgent need to reduce carbon footprints, Sweden emerges as a beacon of hope, showcasing how smart energy solutions can revolutionise CO2 emission redu... more

  • Laing O'Rourke sets carbon emission limits for concrete in Australia

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    Laing O’Rourke sets carbon emission limits for concrete in Australia

    Laing O'Rourke has become the first construction company in Australia to establish a maximum tolerance for carbon emissions embodied in the concrete products it purchases — both directly and through subcontra... more

  • Aecon and Concordia University set to decarbonise construction sector

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    Aecon and Concordia University set to decarbonise construction sector

    Aecon, one of Canada's largest construction and infrastructure development companies, has partnered up with Concordia University in Montreal to embark on a groundbreaking research endeavour aimed at revolutioni... more

  • Australians missing out on $9.3 billion in annual savings
  • Sweden boosts property values through sustainable buildings
  • Laing O’Rourke sets carbon emission limits for concrete in Australia
  • Aecon and Concordia University set to decarbonise construction sector
CCA and GCCA agree on low carbon future

Cement industry partnership to speed up low carbon goal

A historic agreement to hasten the global cement industry's decarbonisation has been signed by two major bodies of the industry. China Cement Association (CCA), which represents more than 50 per cent of the world’s cement production and the Global Cement and Concrete Association, whose members account for 80 per cent of cement production capacity outside of China, have signed a historic partnership pledge. The pledge includes an agreement to work together on sustainability, and the low-carbon development of the cement and concrete industry. Concrete is the world’s most used material on earth after water, and cement is the key binding…
Queensland only state to miss out on federal funding over east

Queensland misses out on funding to improve energy efficiency

New analysis shows Queensland is the only eastern Australian state that has yet to receive federal funding to improve the energy efficiency of social housing, prompting calls from researchers and community groups for immediate action. So far the Federal Government has partnered with Victoria, New South Wales, Tasmania and the ACT to fund schemes under the Household Energy Upgrades Fund that will increase the energy efficiency of social housing and help tenants access rooftop solar to reduce their electricity bills. Griffith University Professor Susan Harris Rimmer said: “Many Queensland tenants are living in unhealthy energy inefficient homes that get unbearably…
Study reveals construction materials capable of cooling one of the world’s hottest cities

Study finds construction materials can cool one of the world’s hottest cities

A new study by UNSW Sydney reveals that it is possible to significantly reduce the temperatures of a major city in a hot desert climate — while lowering energy costs. Researchers discovered that a combination of cooling construction materials, technologies and techniques could reduce the temperature and energy needs of Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The findings recently published in Nature Cities, detail a multi-faceted strategy to cool Saudi Arabia’s capital city by up to 4.5 degrees Celsius combining highly reflective ‘super cool’ building materials developed by the High-Performance Architecture Lab with irrigated greenery and energy retrofitting measures. Conducted in collaboration with the…
Sustainability

Sustainability a major growth opportunity in construction sector

A recent study has highlighted the top growth opportunities for the building construction market in 2024, with solutions driving a sustainable future one of the biggest markets necessitating progression. A major theme of the report by ResearchAndMarkets is the focus the construction sector is placing on improving sustainability performance, which includes green buildings, buildings with a low carbon footprint, and green construction practices. Sustainability will become part of market participants' business resilience and key performance indicators (KPIs). Therefore, market participants will need to invest in technologies, including digital applications, to support sustainable construction processes and partner with relevant industry leaders…
Grants totalling $175 mil to reduce energy bills and emissions in NSW

Grants totalling $175 million to reduce emissions in NSW

According to Rewiring Australia, a recently announced household electrification program will reduce energy bills for low-income households in New South Wales while tackling the climate crisis. More than 24,000 social housing tenants will receive grants for upgrades including solar PV, hot water systems, ceiling fans, reverse-cycle air conditioners, insulation and draught proofing. The grants worth a total of $175 million over four years will be jointly funded by the NSW and Commonwealth governments. Rewiring Australia Executive Director Dan Cass has expressed that Rewiring Australia was delighted that Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Premier Chris Minns had taken up their policy…
Updated energy and liveable requirements for new ACT buildings

Updated energy and liveable requirements for new ACT buildings

New requirements for the building and construction industry to improve the energy efficiency and accessibility of new ACT buildings will come into effect on 15 January 2024. The updated National Construction Code in the ACT was initially supposed to be implemented in October 2023. However, the date had to be pushed back due to the late delivery of the software to measure energy ratings under the new House Energy Rating Scheme from the Commonwealth government. ACT Minister for Sustainable Building and Construction Rebecca Vassarotti said: “The additional time will give the building and construction industry a greater opportunity to become…
Why 2024 Is the Year of Green Commercial Construction

Why 2024 is the year of green commercial construction

In the ever-evolving world of commercial construction, sustainability has emerged as a defining force, reshaping the way we build our cities and communities. As we look ahead to the near future, it's evident that 2024 is poised to be a transformative year for green commercial construction. In this article, DG Jones & Partners ME Limited explores the dynamic landscape of green commercial construction, unraveling the reasons behind its growing prominence and why 2024 stands out as a pivotal moment in this eco-conscious revolution. The growing emphasis on sustainability in construction The construction industry, traditionally associated with robust structures of concrete…