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News posts tagged "Construction"

CONSTRUCTION CODE UPDATE

Mar 01, 2021
Update on the National Construction Code (Australian Building Codes Board) >
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Energy efficiency of residential buildings

Jan 01, 2021
Australian Building Codes Board report details the findings of the consultation process on a Scoping Study. (The Australian Building Codes Board) >
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Optimal Home Design and Construction

Dec 27, 2020
Information available both online and in print. > Your Home (Australian Government publication). 
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Australia's cold weather death rate...and building quality

Dec 27, 2020
Australia's death rate due to cold weather almost double that of Sweden, due to poor building quality. '...recent studies that have linked temperature, building quality and mortality rates, with surprising results for Australians in our comparatively milder climates.' >
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The new 'Stone Age'

Mar 19, 2020
The use of Stone for modern building construction can result in a major (claimed up to 80%) reduction in the 'carbon footprint', compared with concrete. 'Rock of Ages' article in Architecture Today magazine (with several photos) describing a recent (modern design) building constructed in London using stone. >>
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BuiltBetter Knowledge Hub

Dec 09, 2019
'The Knowledge Hub assists you with making better policy and practice decisions in the built environment, helping you meet the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.' >>
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Geopolymer cement and Geopolymer Concrete

Sep 03, 2019
Geopolymer concrete significantly reduces carbon residue. Includes downloadable tutorials (webinar and text) Also, its use in the construction of the Brisbane West Wellcamp Airport, Toowoomba is described.
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Toward a Sustainable Cement Industry

Jun 19, 2019
This Report identifys the global impact that the cement industry has on resource use, climate change and communities, plus the report also provides recommendations and guidance on possible future actions.from: The World Business Council for Sustainable Development, Geneva
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Timber and Concrete Environmental Comparison Study

Jun 19, 2019
A Study Comparing the Global Warming Potential of Timber and Reinforced Concrete Construction in Office and Apartment BuildingsForest & Wood Products Australia, Melbourne (fwpa.com.au)
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Rethinking Cement

Jun 19, 2019
A Zero Carbon Industry Plan(Beyond Zero Emissions Inc.)
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