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Office building owners and managers can save money and cut carbon emissions while adapting to modern, flexible work patterns; a new joint study has revealed.Globally integrated real estate group Lendlease, global sustainable consultancy firm Arup, and Schneider Electric, a leader in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, detail innovative strategies to add commercial … Continued
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Across Australia’s extensive climate spectrum, from the humid north to the temperate south, architects face the ongoing challenge of ensuring indoor comfort. With the nation warming by an average of 1.47°C since 1910 and witnessing a rise in extreme heat events, the imperative for energy-efficient, sustainable cooling solutions is at an all-time high.[1] In this … Continued
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With rising home prices and soaring gas and electricity costs that exceed inflation, energy-efficient homes have become a pivotal solution for reducing expenses.[1][2][3] For industry professionals like builders, architects, and designers, it is crucial to guide clients through the process of making informed decisions about insulation and energy efficiency, especially when building or renovating homes. … Continued
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Holcim, Scania and HYDI are partnering to decarbonise the logistics chain in Australia’s remote north-west. The Pilbara is a vast region of endless red landscapes, twice the size of Great Britain, located in the north of Western Australia. To move road freight more efficiently over such long distances trucks with multiple trailers, … Continued
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Claims Australia is suffering a major shortage of tradespeople have been shot down in a major blow for bosses’ lobbyists trying to exploit and undercut workers. A CFMEU analysis of Jobs & Skills Australia occupation and internet job advertisements data busts the myth peddled by employer groups that there is a worker shortage which must … Continued
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GoCanvas is a leading provider of SaaS solutions for enhancing productivity and safety through paperless collection, reporting and integration of field data in construction Perfect fit with Nemetschek’s Build & Construct Division portfolio strategy Complementary technology, customer base and regional sales split will create strong synergies and accelerate Subscription/SaaS business model transition Combining Bluebeam office … Continued
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Engineers Australia is calling for changes to the National Construction Code (NCC) that could prevent the leading cause of defects in Australian apartments and commercial buildings: water leaks. These leaks account for 80 – 90 per cent of defects and cost building owners and insurance companies up to 3 billion dollars annually. Industry experts … Continued
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DENVER–BUSINESS WIRE– Commercial Metals Company (CMC), a Fortune 500 construction solutions provider, and InQuik Inc., an innovative bridge company, have announced a strategic partnership to deliver the disruptive InQuik bridge solution across the United States, making high-quality, long-lasting bridges more accessible and affordable for communities. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: … Continued
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Around 70 per cent of the world’s population lives in a structure built with concrete – the composite is second only to water for use in construction, and its production is responsible for more than 8 per cent of the world’s total carbon emissions. Concrete is vital for our working world, but experts on the material believe it’s … Continued
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Construction proved to be the economy’s weakest link during the March 2024 quarter, with industry output suffering a sharp 2.6 per cent reverse in the first three months of the year. The decrease was driven by a 2.3 per cent fall in construction services, a 3.1 per cent fall in building construction and a 2.6 … Continued
