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Contributing to Australia’s net zero goals with low-carbon and circular building solutions
As the country builds towards net zero by 2050, demand for lower-carbon, more circular construction is growing, and we a...
Locally built heavy haulage truck joins Holcim’s delivery fleet in Brisbane
Owned by Nathan Turner at TruBlu Transport Group, the vehicle was put straight to work delivering roadbase materials for...
Hydrogen powers Holcim’s mobile concrete batch plant supplying Melbourne Airport taxiway project
The trial, run in partnership with Toyota Motor Corporation Australia using a stationary hydrogen fuel cell power genera...
Holcim’s new high-capacity concrete plant to ramp up supply to Western Sydney region
Working alongside local Holcim sister plants in Emu Plains, Narellan and Rooty Hill, Badgerys Creek will have the capaci...
Specialised concrete mixes shape landmark skate destination in Wellington
Skateparks demand precision in every pour. At Kilbirnie, Holcim is supplying several specialised concrete mixes tailored...
Polished concrete floor connects modernist home with rural landscape in Northern Rivers
Between its long unbroken roofline and the burnished concrete floors extending from interior to exterior, the home is a ...
Introducing ECOCycle®: Making construction more circular by building new from old
Products carrying the ECOCycle® endorsement label contain between 10% and 100% recycled content, independently verified ...
Zero waste pilot completed at Holcim’s Epping and Preston concrete plants
The initiative contributes to Holcim’s broader ambition to deliver projects with zero environmental impact. Under the pr...
Low carbon concrete delivers strength, durability and reduced emissions to Melbourne’s underground rail
By supplying innovative low-carbon concrete mixes, Holcim helped the Metro Tunnel Project reduce emissions while maintai...
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Sustainability Awards
Holcim’s ECOPact concrete lays foundations for the future of sustainable residential construction
Nestled amongst the charming streets of Yarraville the heritage facade of this weatherboard cottage is emblematic of the...
Importance of early engagement in sustainable concrete: Q&A with Holcim’s Dylan Viviers
As the industry’s push towards decarbonisation gains traction, so does the significance of early engagement. Here, Holci...
Sustainability trends in landscapes and urban projects
When we look around our cities these days, it’s far more common to see lush, green spaces that break up the backdrop of ...
Parks and public spaces: The understated influences of the built environment
Public spaces possess the ability to influence their surrounding streetscapes. While the designs for these developments ...
The reward for designing sustainable parks and public spaces
Public spaces have the ability to completely alter the perception of their immediate landscape. There’s many development...
ECOPact: A concrete solution for a more sustainable future
Affordable, versatile, durable and easy to maintain - no wonder concrete is the most consumed substance on the planet, a...
Q&A with Cyril Giraud, Head of Sustainability at Holcim Australia and New Zealand
Concrete is the most omnipresent man-made material on Earth - and its environmental impact is just as far-reaching. Holc...
Holcim’s sustainability journey: Shifting conversations, trailblazing transparency and concrete commitments
The outstanding benefits of concrete have been appreciated for thousands of years, with the first official record of its...
Designing for the public with the environment in mind
A public place is accessed by all, and helps increase the wellbeing or facility of a community. When designing for publi...
