The construction industry hasn’t always been at the forefront of sustainable innovation, but teams can change that by exploring green electricity options. Understanding how to implement and manage renewable energy on construction sites strengthens a company’s commitment to sustainability and enhances its reputation—positioning it as the preferred provider for environmentally conscious…

In Australia, early fire detection, occupant notification and automated suppression systems are mandatory for commercial properties and larger residential buildings. They promote safety and sustainability, as structural fires can be highly destructive and environmentally damaging. Observing Australian fire standards ensures compliance with the National Construction Code, state laws and Bushfire…

Australia’s construction industry must understand the realities of climate change and rapid urbanisation as critical challenges continue to threaten the country. From the urban heat islands of Sydney to the water scarcity in Perth, green infrastructure can be a pivotal solution to creating a more resilient and liveable future. Discover…

Consumers, investors and regulators are constantly calling on construction professionals to make more efforts in meeting emission reductions as the effects of climate change arise. Adding net-zero commercial retrofits is an excellent solution that addresses those calls while benefiting companies moving forward. However, these building additions can be more complex…

The construction landscape in Australia has been shifting for a long time, aligning its focus more with sustainable objectives. Decarbonisation is one of the most essential goals, since the construction and use of buildings are among the most wasteful processes on the planet. Closed-loop, circular, tech-forward and renewable approaches to…

Australian urban designers and water workers have reimagined the country’s wastewater as an asset. Doing so has changed constituents’ views about the resource’s utility. Now, it is a public amenity and something they have seen change their country through water-sensitive urban design (WSUD). This climate-resilient and thoughtful shift toward a…

Our oceans already provide abundant energy, be it oil and gas or offshore renewables. But there is so much more potential for the offshore environment to help shape the future, with offshore data centres already operating and offshore small modular reactors (OSMRs) gaining traction. The American Bureau of Shipping (ABS)…

New and alternative forms of geomembranes can help mitigate the environmental impacts of conventional polyethylene geomembrane production. Geomembranes are a type of geosynthetic product – along with geotextiles, geocells and geo-composites – made from an impermeable material comprising thin continuous sheets of polymers. These sheets form a thin film that…