Research
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From lab to slab: rubber concrete flexes into the residential market
Working with RMIT University, researchers demonstrated that crumb rubber concrete is a safe, green alternative for residential construction in Australia, proving a much-needed new market for ... -
MYOB data shows the need for a digital boost in the construction industry
New data from MYOB in its Small Business Health Index confirms the impact lockdowns have had on small businesses in the building and construction sector. It ... -
Digital insights to improve building quality
Boosting industry capability to implement the NSW Government’s building reforms has required targeted research to understand the current state of digital use among designers and contractors. ... -
APAC construction sector shows strong optimism and investment post-COVID
The Asia Pacific construction sector has shown strong optimism and investment post-COVID with digitisation tipped as a key growth area according to the InEight Global Capital ... -
Consultation on NCC 2022 public comment draft is closing soon
Don’t miss your opportunity to have your say on the next edition of the NCC with consultation of stage one of the NCC 2022 public comment ... -
CBA: Aussies boost investment in equipment and machinery
Data from the Commonwealth Bank shows that financing for equipment and machinery was up 21% in May compared to the same time the year prior. CBA ... -
Foamex is recycling polystyrene and closing the loop
Building product supplier Foamex has upgraded its Bayswater North plant with a recycling machine that allows it to recycle polystyrene more efficiently from its building customers, ... -
Monash-developed technology improves site safety, quality and productivity
Researchers at Monash University, Victoria have filed a patent for new technology that can generate thousands of images of construction machinery, train deep neural networks and ... -
New tool uses AI to target smarter repairs with limited funds
Researchers at the University of Waterloo have developed a tool to help governments and other organisations with limited budgets spend money on building repairs more wisely. ... -
VBA: Building permit bounce back a sign of industry rebound
Despite the COVID-19 pandemic, Victoria’s building industry had a strong 2020 and recorded the highest level of permit approvals in the past two decades. The Victorian ...
