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Sustainable ‘cardboard’ homes could become resource-efficient temporary solution
A pioneering approach to resource-efficient building design from several universities and industry partners could give people quicker access to high-quality temporary homes after disasters like flooding. ... -
Coffee concrete debuts in major infrastructure project
An innovation developed at RMIT University has been used for the first time in its major infrastructure project after being laid into a footpath along a ... -
Low-carbon concrete model reveals doubled coal ash recycling
Latest modelling reveals that low-carbon concrete developed at RMIT University can recycle double the amount of coal ash compared to current standards, halve the amount of ... -
Moisture management guide for builders, trades and architects
Insulation is still one of the most reliable ways to ensure our homes are healthy, comfortable, climate-friendly and more energy-efficient, and for professionals like builders and ... -
University researchers confirm new silica-free alternative to engineered stone
University of Adelaide researchers have confirmed a new silica-free alternative to engineered stone with a new product manufactured by the company SilkSurface. SilkSurface began investigating quality ... -
Superyard and Cirka partner for an eco-friendly Melbourne Cup Carnival initiative
Superyard has partnered with Cirka to make the Victoria Racing Club’s 2023 Melbourne Cup Carnival a flagship for sustainable and circular economy practices. Superyard is an online ... -
Flooring industry releases design for nation’s first stewardship scheme
The Australian Resilient Flooring Association (ARFA) has released the proposed design for ResiLoop, Australia’s first national stewardship scheme for resilient flooring. Resilient floorcoverings such as sheet ... -
DECO Australia partners with Capral Aluminium
DECO Australia has partnered with Capral Aluminium to lead the way by being the first to commit to switching all their Capral aluminium extrusions to LocAl ... -
Inflationary crisis continues to impact the construction industry
The construction industry has continued to feel the impact of the inflationary crisis according to the latest construction industry market sentiment report by Arcadis and the ... -
Report highlights benefits of recycled roads
Standards Australia, in collaboration with the Australian Council of Recycling (ACOR), has released a new report that steers industry and government towards the increase of recycled ...
