Sustainability
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ACA launches future vision for construction industry
The Australian Constructors Association (ACA) has today launched its vision for the future of the construction industry, releasing its 2023-30 Strategic Plan. ACA president Annabel Crookes ... -
Building and construction authorities release carbon emission reduction guide
The emissions guide, released by Green Building Council of Australia (GBCA) and Lendlease, highlights that 25% of a typical building’s emissions occur because of the emissions ... -
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 ... -
Sustainability Victoria: $4.8 million funding towards the circular economy
Sustainability Victoria is calling on those in the building and construction industries interested in supporting the reuse and repair economy to apply for $4.8 million in ... -
Building cladding with recycled glass scores high results in sustainability
A team of engineers from RMIT University has developed new fire-safe building claddings using recycled glass, creating a promising circular-economy solution to address a major waste ... -
AMBA welcomes minimum 7-star energy rating but says more needs to be done
The Australian Modern Building Alliance (AMBA) has welcomed the changes to the National Construction Code (NCC) 2022 to introduce a 7-star NatHERS energy rating and says ... -
PPE can be recycled to make stronger concrete
Engineers at RMIT University have developed a method to use disposable personal protective equipment (PPE) to make concrete stronger, providing an innovative way to significantly reduce ... -
Holcim announces new low carbon cement replacement facility in New Zealand
Holcim Australia and New Zealand has announced that it will construct and operate a new facility in Auckland. Holcim chief executive George Agriogiannis confirmed Holcim will ... -
Sustainable materials are playing a bigger role in shaping our cities
Thanks to a heightened understanding of the relationship between the built and natural environment, sustainable ‘green’ building is no longer an innovative concept but a responsibility ...
