Matt McDonald . Articles Sorting green facts from fiction The surest way for specifiers to look past greenwashing and find genuinely sustainable products is via life cycle assessment. It has ushered in an era of greenwashing. It seems that wherever you happen look, both within the construction sector and elsewhere, you will find somebody making unsubstantiated and/or inaccurate claims about green credentials. The latest in building automation for commercial applications With the digital revolution continuing apace, the emergence of things like open standard protocols are empowering architects and others to find fresh ways to make the most of building automation. Around the world, the introduction of ‘Smart Buildings’ – in which utilities are digitally connected, performance is optimised, and sustainability is maximised – is continuing to become more commonplace. Modern laminates that combine sustainability, durability and hygiene The latest batch of laminates and solid surface materials to hit the market include some real winners for the hospitality sector. Now that the COVID-19 is largely behind us, it appears that one of the few positives the pandemic delivered was an increased emphasis on hygiene. Lowy Institute Poll shows Australians' support for climate action at its highest level in a decade The annual Lowy Institute Poll on Australian attitudes to the world and global issues for 2018 has been released. Among a series of interesting findings, one thing is clear: support for climate action and renewable energy continue to grow. Dulux to buy Sydney-based Porter's Paints Paint maker DuluxGroup has told its shareholders it plans to buy architectural and decorative paint maker Porter’s Paints. Dulux to buy Sydney-based Porter's Paints Paint maker DuluxGroup has told its shareholders it plans to buy architectural and decorative paint maker Porter’s Paints.
