High-speed rail profits underestimated by $190 billion, reveals BZE
26 June, 2013Researchers at independent think tank Beyond Zero Emissions (BZE) have found that the government has underestimated the profits of its Melbourne-Brisbane high-speed rail (HSR) plan by $190 billion - enough to repay the capital cost of the network.
White paper to build Australia’s resilience to natural disasters
21 June, 2013The Australian Business Roundtable for Disaster Resilience & Safer Communities has released a white paper that details a sustainable and comprehensive approach to managing natural disasters.
Air change effectiveness contributes to Green Star
03 June, 2013NDY sustainability consultant Kemal Gungor* (PhD) examines the factors affecting air change effectiveness and outlines solutions to assist in achieving compliance with Green Star requirements.
What makes a liveable city?
03 June, 2013 by Lauren DavisAs part of its research into liveable cities, strategic consulting and engineering firm MWH Global commissioned a study to examine what Australians want from the cities they live in now and into the future.
Schneider Electric welcomes its class of 2013 graduates
22 May, 2013Schneider Electric today announced that 12 engineering graduates from Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane are preparing themselves to take part in the company’s Energy Generation Graduate Programme Assessment Days, beginning in Sydney and Melbourne during May.
Start of a national conversation about a sustainable Australia
09 May, 2013A new report, released today by the National Sustainability Council, marks the start of a national conversation about sustainability, says the Green Building Council of Australia (GBCA).
MWH Global finalises acquisition of Outback Ecology
06 May, 2013MWH Global, a strategic consulting, technical engineering and construction services firm for the wet infrastructure sector, has finalised its acquisition of Outback Ecology, an Australian environmental consultancy associated with the natural resources and mining industry.
A new deal for urban infrastructure
03 May, 2013A new coalition of built environment groups, which includes the Green Building Council of Australia (GBCA), wants a ‘new deal’ for Australian cities.
SLR provides sustainability advice to Port of Melbourne Corporation
29 April, 2013International environmental firm SLR Consulting has been appointed by Port of Melbourne Corporation (PoMC) in Australia to provide expert advice as part of the port’s three-year sustainability program.
Earth Day tips from En Pointe Tec
23 April, 201322 April was Earth Day. In recognition of this event, IT solutions provider En Pointe Technologies has outlined three quick and easy steps that organisations can implement within their office environment to help them go green.
Climate Change Authority invites public input to its caps and targets review
23 April, 2013The Climate Change Authority today released an issues paper and invited submissions to the Authority’s review of Australia’s targets to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
International acquisitions follow strong growth for Australian environmental firm
16 April, 2013Independent environmental firm SLR Consulting has announced two international acquisitions: California-based Strategic Engineering & Sciences (SES) and Johannesburg-based Synergistics Environmental Services (Synergistics).
Bridge design ticks all the boxes for sustainability
15 April, 2013 by David Coe, Director, pitt&sherryIn order to deliver true sustainable outcomes for transport infrastructure, it is necessary to consider a broad range of economic, social and environmental aspects. Bridges form an integral part of most transport infrastructure projects and bridge engineers are strongly placed to influence the sustainability outcomes of such projects.
Black & Veatch selects new chairman, president and CEO
05 April, 2013The Board of Directors of Black & Veatch has selected a new chairman, president and CEO for the company upon the decision of Len Rodman to retire at the end of 2013 after 42 years of leadership, service and dedication to the company.
Australian Green Infrastructure Council rebrands as Infrastructure Sustainability Council of Australia
05 April, 2013As of 4 April, the Australian Green Infrastructure Council (AGIC) has been renamed the Infrastructure Sustainability Council of Australia (ISCA).
