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Exploring low-carbon solutions for Australian homes with ECOPact Max

In Yarraville, Ed Bond's passive house project is setting new standards in sustainable construction with Holcim Australia’s ECOPact Max. Designed to achieve the lowest possible embodied carbon, ECOPact Max represents a breakthrough in reducing the carbon footprint of concrete without compromising on durability or performance.

Holcim Australia & Geostone

How necessary is Seismic design assessment of a project?

The National Construction Code (NCC) specifies that all buildings and there components need to be assessed for seismic design requirements. The requirements however are determined by their ‘Level of Importance’ or LOI.

Achieving ESD outcomes through careful specification of construction materials

Achieving ESD outcomes through careful specification of construction materials provides an overview of ESD and how it can be implemented during the design and specification phase of building projects.

Knotwood battens used as defining feature at The Cloak House

Graya Constructions used Knotwood 50 x 50 2 part battens as a defining feature on their latest project located in Paddington, Brisbane.

How the future of modern construction lies in energy positive buildings

Approximately 30 per cent of greenhouse gases emitted worldwide can be traced back to the built environment, presenting a major opportunity to mitigate climate change.

Kingspan Insulation

Why ICF is a game changer for architects

Insulated Concrete Form (ICF) construction is being seen as a game-changing tool for architects, especially given the multiple benefits from an environmental perspective.

ZEGO Building Systems

Can ICF resolve the impending building material and labour shortage?

The booming construction industry is heading towards a possible shortage of labour and traditional building materials.

ZEGO Building Systems

Stainform products help improve access and safety at Blue Mountains lookout project

Walkway barriers, lookout structures and decking from Stainform Pty Ltd were installed as part of a major upgrade to the Three Sisters walkway in the Blue Mountains, NSW.

Stainform Pty Ltd

Foundation to the roof: The ultimate step by step guide to building a house

Building a house is a long and involved process, and having a working knowledge of the steps between laying the first foundations and setting foot in the final product will allow you to better understand your expenses.

Ausco Modular completes $1.4 million police accommodation project in Bamaga

Modular construction company Ausco Modular was instrumental in the execution and completion of the $1.4-million police accommodation project in Bamaga.

Embelton multi-plate rubber bearings isolate vibration at Sydney CBD building

Embelton multi-plate rubber bearings were specified for a vibration isolation application at a major commercial development in Sydney’s busy CBD.

Embelton Flooring

The Journey to Intelligent Infrastructure

Victoria’s transport infrastructure faces a variety of challenges, as is the case for just about every major city in Australia.

Siemens Building Technologies

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