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Sydney’s sustainable office plan
Sydney’s sustainable office building plan calls on building owners and tenants to reap the benefits of efficient buildings running on renewable energy. Sydney’s commercial office building sector includes some of the most innovative buildings in the country and we have leading examples of environmental design and performance. However, the sector still has a significant environmental […]
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Romilly Madew featured in Vogue
Romilly Madew, CEO of the Green Building Council, has been voted a 2018 Game Changer by Vogue. Madew has been CEO of the Green Building Council (GBCA) for 12 years, and has championed pushing the building industry towards a more sustainable future. Read more >>
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Gender parity by 2025 at BVN
BVN has committing to gender parity across all levels and areas of the studio by 2025. BVN is made up of 53 per cent men and 47 per cent women, but there is work to be done in some areas of the studio to address gender parity. James Grose, CEO at BVN, said that BVN […]
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New EP&A Act to commence March 1
The recent changes to the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 commenced on Thursday, March 1. Read more >>
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AIRAH’s Ventilation in Buildings Seminar Series
AIRAH is presenting a seminar series in April and May around Australia, highlighting the key principles, design opportunities and common oversights when applying the AS 1668 series of Standards. There will be an overview of: AS/NZS 1668.1 – The use of ventilation and airconditioning in buildings. Fire and smoke control in buildings; AS 1668.2 – […]
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Recover $100 from Appion!
In a special deal running this month, Appion is offering a $100 trade-in on its G5Twin recovery unit. “The Appion G5Twin is still the most reliable and fastest recovery unit in real world conditions,” the company says. “While other manufacturers constantly try to replicate the Appion G5Twin, none have taken the time to understand the application of […]
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The City of Melbourne receives the 6 Star Green Star – Communities accreditation
The City of Melbourne has become the first Australian local government to receive the 6 Star Green Star – Communities accreditation for its visionary Queen Victoria Market Precinct Renewal program. Acting Lord Mayor Arron Wood said the Green Building Council of Australia awarded its highest rating following an assessment of the renewal master plan against […]
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Project Bank Accounts
The first phase of Project Bank Accounts (PBAs) is underway from March 1. Project Bank Accounts (PBAs) are the centre of the Government’s building industry fairness reforms and a key part to help make sure subcontractors are paid in full, on time, every time. This first phase applies to Queensland Government building projects valued at […]