Australia’s construction industry, a significant contributor to the country’s carbon emissions, is facing pressure to reduce its environmental impact. Dr Ali Kashani, a sustainable construction expert ...

Makinex, a renowned leader in cutting-edge construction and industrial solutions, is celebrating its twentieth anniversary by introducing the Portable Power Box (PPB) in response to the global demand ...

Starting from January 15, 2024, the building and construction industry in the Australian Capital Territory (ACT) will be subject to new regulations aimed at enhancing the energy efficiency and accessi ...

Researchers at UNSW have made a significant breakthrough in addressing the rechargeability challenges of aqueous rechargeable zinc battery (AZB) technology. Their innovation has the potential to revol ...

The Western Australian government has unveiled the Sectoral Emissions Reduction Strategy, a comprehensive plan aimed at achieving net-zero emissions by 2050 across five key sectors. Extensive consulta ...

Sydney Water is tackling the frequent problems of blockages and overflows in its wastewater infrastructure through a $15 million Internet of Things (IoT) project. By deploying sensors that can detect ...

It is becoming increasingly evident that hydrogen will play a crucial role in shaping a sustainable future. Industries across various sectors are recognizing the potential of hydrogen as an alternativ ...

According to a recent study conducted by engineers at UNSW Sydney, reducing greenhouse gas emissions and atmospheric aerosols could enhance the efficiency of solar panels and potentially reduce energy ...

Researchers from the City University of Hong Kong have introduced an innovative passive radiative cooling (PRC) material known as "cooling ceramic," showcasing high-performance optical properties for ...

Construction has initiated for the Wurrumiyanga Solar Infill and Energy Storage Pilot Project in the Northern Territory, backed by a $6.1 million investment from the government. This endeavor aims to ...

A new training course, endorsed by the NSW Department of Customer Service under the Fire Protection Accreditation Scheme (FPAS), is now accessible for HVAC&R technicians involved in maintaining or app ...

Dr. Gretchen Gagel examines the concept of sustainability within the construction sector and on a broader global scale. She raises critical questions about what sustainability truly entails and how to ...

The University of Geneva's research team devised a forward-thinking super-model to predict the performance of three green technologies in Switzerland. Their "probabilistic" model addresses the limitat ...

The Australasian Rail Association (ARA) unveiled a sustainability guide during the 2023 AusRAIL PLUS event, aiming to expedite the rail industry's transition towards achieving net-zero emissions. Titl ...

The Australian federal government has allocated $100,000 in funding for a new architectural training program, delivered by the Australian Institute of Architects, aimed at reducing embodied carbon in ...

NABERS is making significant progress in the development of its embodied carbon tool, which is set to launch in mid-2024. This tool is crucial for measuring, benchmarking, and verifying embodied carbo ...

The Green Building Council of Australia (GBCA) and the Property Council of Australia have released a report titled "Every Building Counts – For Local Government" with 19 policy recommendations across ...

A local chapter of the International Institute for Sustainable Laboratories (I2SL) is being established in Australia to promote sustainable practices in laboratory design, construction, and operation. ...

The Green Building Council of Australia (GBCA) and the Property Council have introduced a new version of the Every Building Counts roadmap specifically aimed at local councils. Every Building Counts – ...

Danfoss, Google, Microsoft, and Schneider Electric have come together to establish the Net Zero Innovation Hub For Data Centers in Fredericia, Denmark, in collaboration with the Danish Data Center Ind ...

The Green Building Council of Australia (GBCA) and the Property Council of Australia have jointly released a report titled "Every Building Counts – For Local Government." This report presents 19 polic ...

At Coates, the mantra of "be our best" is more than just words; it's the driving force behind the Power and HVAC division. Kurt Edwards, who began as an apprentice refrigeration mechanic in the late 1 ...

The New South Wales Government has introduced a "Towards Net Zero Emissions Freight Policy" to reduce carbon emissions in the heavy rail and road freight industry. This policy targets emissions from h ...

One of the big challenges Australia faces as the grid decarbonises is how to ensure reliable supply from intermittent renewable energy sources. Alongside this challenge is a big opportunity: the poten ...