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Study reveals businesses will adopt EVs to boost brand, meet customer expectations

.4% of all new vehicle purchases being electric [1]. So what’s driving businesses to invest in EVs? According to the study, the competitive Australian SME landscape means businesses are conscious of their brand perception and are looking for ways...

News | 15/09/2023

Solar panel technology is set to be turbo-charged – but first, a few big roadblocks have to be cleared

for at least 25 years. Perovskite-on-silicon tandem cells don’t last as long. Solar power has already shaken up electricity generation in Australia and around the world. But in the race to tackle climate change, this is only the beginning...

News | 15/09/2023

Sydney economy takes $10 billion hit every year from chronic housing crisis: Research

fulfils all the key metrics for chronic housing unaffordability: Median property price is over 8 times the median household income for more than five consecutive years: Sydney’s median property price is over 13.3 times the median income, up...

News | 14/09/2023

HUG 2023 rewrites building capabilities at regional conference

. “Buildings and construction is driving 34 percent of energy demand, with this pressure forcing building owners to assess their buildings for carbon impact. “While the electrification trend will continue to expand, it is not enough to have an all...

News | 14/09/2023

Newcastle regional engineer awards honour passionate professionals

enormous impact engineers have on our daily lives,” she says. “This recognition gives them a platform to both highlight their groundbreaking work and advocate for the engineering profession, laying a foundation and inspiration for those...

News | 15/09/2023

Warren and Mahoney increasingly relies on technology to meet 2030 carbon emissions target

found that when we can achieve a 700-ton reduction on one project, it is the equivalent to operating as net-zero emissions as a company for approximately one year. When we consider the number of active projects, it’s clear where our focus as an...

News | 16/06/2023

Pritzker Prize winner unveils CLT designs for war hospital

Prize, unveiled his proposal for the new hospital extension based on cross laminated timber (CLT) architecture. Designed in collaboration with local architecture firm AMBK, the proposed hospital extension will be a six-storey building arranged...

News | 02/08/2023

2023 Sustainability Award shortlist is finally here

, strengthen that story/positioning on the entry process’. Considering the improvements witnessed year after year in the quality of the winners, the prospects are promising for the upcoming Gala Awards night on November 9 in Sydney. This event will...

News | 14/09/2023

Homelessness and overcrowding expose us all to coronavirus. Here's what we can do to stop the spread

Staying home and social distancing are now essential to control the spread of COVID-19. Suitable accommodation for quarantine and isolation are critical, but Australia’s broken housing system leaves us all exposed. Staying home and social...

News | 30/03/2020

Could ‘mini hydro’ systems provide power to the regions?

as potential energy storage systems, with an average of 2 kW of power and 30 kWh of usable energy generated – enough to back up a South Australian home for 40 hours. Thousands of households could then increase their solar usage, reducing...

News | 11/09/2023

A social housing project the neighbourhood can be proud of

-designed model for future social housing projects. Commenting on the design process, Turner director Stephen Cox says, “It was important to us not to lower expectations or aspirations of what an apartment building should be, simply because it’s...

News | 01/08/2023

Loya to lead Woods Bagot sustainability output as new Regional Consultant

practice as its new Regional Sustainability Consultant, which it hopes will boost its sustainability credentials and Global Impact strategy. Working across Australian and New Zealand projects in all sectors, Loya will be tasked with crafting internal...

News | 13/09/2023

Quin begins role as NT Studio Leader

of the Northern Territory. “At a time when so many Australians are focused on building a better-connected and brighter future across our country, Alex is well-positioned to drive transformative change for our clients and the communities they...

News | 13/09/2023

SJB Sydney ushers in new era with three new Directors

. The practice regards her innate understanding of the importance of design excellence and the effect of design on the end users of a place as first-rate, making her a logical choice for Directorship. Regarded as a passionate mentor and industry...

News | 14/09/2023

DECO's switch to LocAl® Green Aluminium sets a sustainable standard for the building industry

need for maintenance or replacement, and its recyclability reduces the need for new production. In fact, according to the International Aluminium Institute, 75% of all the aluminium ever produced is still in productive use, having been through countless...

News | 07/07/2023

The Greens were right to pass Australia’s Housing Future Fund bill

lend their support to it until the government agreed to support a number of their own proposals for housing. But the Greens have now agreed, in exchange for another A$1 billion for social housing, on top of the $2 billion in extra social housing...

News | 14/09/2023

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SJB celebrates double award delight at NSW Architecture Awards

The full speaker list for the 2023 INDE.Summit

Heritage precinct to provide the platform for creatives to thrive

Study reveals businesses will adopt EVs to boost brand, meet customer expectations

Solar panel technology is set to be turbo-charged – but first, a few big roadblocks have to be cleared

Sydney economy takes $10 billion hit every year from chronic housing crisis: Research

HUG 2023 rewrites building capabilities at regional conference

Newcastle regional engineer awards honour passionate professionals

Warren and Mahoney increasingly relies on technology to meet 2030 carbon emissions target

Pritzker Prize winner unveils CLT designs for war hospital

2023 Sustainability Award shortlist is finally here

Homelessness and overcrowding expose us all to coronavirus. Here's what we can do to stop the spread

Could ‘mini hydro’ systems provide power to the regions?

A social housing project the neighbourhood can be proud of

Loya to lead Woods Bagot sustainability output as new Regional Consultant

Quin begins role as NT Studio Leader

SJB Sydney ushers in new era with three new Directors

DECO's switch to LocAl® Green Aluminium sets a sustainable standard for the building industry

The Greens were right to pass Australia’s Housing Future Fund bill