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Electric vehicle technology firm Mahindra Reva to research building design in Victoria
An Indian-based electric vehicle technology firm, Mahindra Reva Electric Vehicles, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Victorian Government for a project that includes exploring high-efficiency building design.
Suters Architects appoints new CEO: Leone Lorrimer
Suters Architects has appointed Leone Lorrimer as its new CEO, the architect returning to Australia from Abu Dhabi and design management roles on prestigious projects for Jean Nouvel, Frank Gehry and Lord Norman Foster.
Sydney sets up sustainability soapbox in Sussex Lane for Green Cities
Urbanists, architects and inspirational speakers for other fields will be discussing how to 'green up' cities when for two days next month, Sydney rechristens Sussex Lane as ‘Pop Sydney’, with mood lighting, grass bowls and a giant screen.
PVC's role in London’s 2012 Olympics examined: new products developed
As the construction of London’s innovative facilities for the 2012 Olympic Games nears completion, the Olympic Delivery Authority (ODA) has published a review highlighting the lessons they have learned from adopting a policy for the use of PVC in the project.
Melbourne gets super simulation centre for training in building and construction
Melbourne is to become home to a world-leading simulation training centre, with more than $10 million being invested into the Master Builders Building Leadership Simulation Centre (BLSC).
Industry uproar surges as moves progress to abolish Australian Building & Construction Commission
Building and construction industry groups have aired their outrage after the House of Representatives voted to 'water down' the powers of the Australian Building and Construction Commission.