Green technology behind high rise wood-based buildings
Gerhard Schickhofer was awarded the 2019 Marcus Wallenberg Prize for research behind the eco-friendly material known as cross-laminated timber (CLT). ...
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Plumbing tales of the unexpected
Plumbing issues can escalate from a headache to a horror story in the blink of an eye. How does this risk translate to your building or facility? By PAUL ANGUS....
Smart facilities go smarter
Securing homes and offices with blockchain technology can significantly improve facility management, writes DEIVIDAS JACKA....
Opal Tower investigation finds design and construction issues
The NSW government’s investigation into the damaged Opal Tower in Sydney has found that the cracked residential building needs “significant rectification works” to repair and strengthen it....
Five things you need to know about ABCB’s 2019 Code Review
In early December 2018 the Australian Building Codes Board published the key changes that it has made to the 2019 edition of the National Construction Code (NCC)....
Vertical thinking: population growth and schools
What does population growth mean for the infrastructure of Australian cities? As buildings go vertical, it gives the opportunity for superior water delivery...
When mindset met environment
An in-depth look at the relationship between workplace environment and employee well-being, through the University of Sydney’s research into the Positive Built Workplace Environment. By TIFFANY PACZ...
Green Square’s tallest building reaches completion
Landcom and Mirvac Group recently announced the completion of OVO at Green Square, with more than 600 residents set to call the landmark building home....
Australian cities are lagging behind in greening up their buildings
A UTS study has shown that a mandatory policy, coupled with incentives to encourage new and retrofitted green roofs and walls, will provide environmental, social and business benefits....
Smarter than your average infrastructure
Burst water pipes are an expensive bane for not only water utilities, but for residents, councils, commuters and many others....
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