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Tag: Featured
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GBCA resilience masterclass
The GBCA is hosting an online class on Tuesday, October 15 about the need for effective resilience and preparedness strategies.
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Study: Poor planning exacerbates thermal discomfort
QUT researchers have found that ambiguous planning codes can lead to housing with poor thermal performance that isn’t climate-ready.
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Australia’s huge opportunity to cut embodied carbon
As the focus increases on how to reduce embodied carbon emissions in the built environment, a new government report highlights the opportunity for short-term wins, as well as the need to act now for long-term success.
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$26m US refrigerant research centre announced
The US National Science Foundation has announced $26 million in funding for a cross-university research centre into sustainable refrigerants.
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Cundall to host public health and climate adaptation webinar
Sustainable engineering consultancy Cundall is hosting a free World Green Building Week webinar event on Wednesday, September 11.
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ACA launches Attract initiative for women in construction
The Australian Constructors Association (ACA) is set to launch its new Attract initiative with the support of the NSW government.
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Workshop: Decarbonising the construction industry
Decarbonising the Building Industry is hosting a free workshop on September 13 about the role of forests in decarbonisation.
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Victorian government increases rebates for electrification
The Victorian government is driving electrification for households and businesses through the Victorian Energy Upgrades program.
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Webinar: IAQ in the built environment
AIRAH is hosting a Streamline webinar on Thursday, August 29 that will explore indoor air quality (IAQ) in the built environment.
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Quantifying the costs of long COVID
New research by a multi-university team has estimated that long COVID cost the Australian economy nearly $10 billion in 2022 alone.
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National Skills Week highlights skills shortages
National Skills Week is being held from August 19–25, encouraging Australians to explore vocational education and training.
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WGEA marks Equal Pay Day
The Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA) has declared August 19 to be Equal Pay Day, marking 50 days into the new financial year.
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Countdown to Wire & Gas 2024
The automotive air conditioning industry’s Wire & Gas 2024 trade show is taking place at The Westin Brisbane from August 23–25.
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CSIRO: Australian homes performing better than ever
New research from the CSIRO has revealed new Australian homes are up to 50 per cent more airtight than those tested in 2015.
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Master Builders Australia calls for targeted construction visa
Master Builders Australia has called on the Federal Government to establish a dedicated building and construction visa pathway.
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Essential guidance for smart, sustainable buildings
AIRAH has published the Big Data Guideline, a free resource for industry professionals embarking on their big data journey.
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Government initiates long-awaited action on IAQ
Despite repeated calls to government, it seemed that the issue of IAQ had fallen off the political radar. That changed over the past fortnight, with two major updates.
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GBCA launches Green Star Performance v2
The Green Building Council of Australia has launched Green Star Performance v2, a comprehensive update to the sustainability rating tool.
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Building 4.0 CRC’s annual conference
Building 4.0 CRC is holding its annual conference in Melbourne on Tuesday, September 3, focusing on accelerating innovation into action.
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ARBS releases exhibition report, announces dates for ARBS 2026
It’s official: ARBS 2024 was the most successful rendition in the event’s history, with 353 exhibitors and 9,378 visitors.