BHP Billiton Foundation awards sustainable solutions
07 February, 2018Three inspiring high school students have been announced as the winners of the 2018 BHP Billiton Foundation Science and Engineering Awards.
Toll opens energy-efficient e-commerce hub
06 February, 2018 | Supplied by: Toll GroupLogistics company Toll Group has opened a new distribution centre in Western Sydney, helping retailers deliver for their customers faster and more efficiently.
Protective coatings based on potato starch
25 January, 2018Fraunhofer researchers are developing a cost-effective surface coating based on renewable raw materials. The focus of their research? Potato starch.
Westpac office receives highest Green Star rating in Australia
24 January, 2018 | Supplied by: WestpacWestpac Group's fit-out in Tower Two of Barangaroo's International Towers Sydney has received the highest number of Green Star points achieved by any office fit-out in Australia.
B2B sharing platform launches in Western Australia
23 January, 2018 | Supplied by: Generation Sustainable (GenS)FLOOW2 has collaborated with GenS to introduce its online B2B sharing marketplace to Western Australia, in an effort to transform the WA economy into a sharing economy.
Tetra Tech acquires Norman Disney & Young
19 January, 2018 | Supplied by: Norman Disney & YoungNorth American consulting company Tetra Tech has announced its acquisition of Norman Disney & Young (NDY), a leader in sustainable infrastructure engineering design.
Tracking smart cities' performance
15 January, 2018The National Cities Performance Framework has been published by the Australian Government to track the progress and performance of our largest cities.
Australian cities ranked 'middle of the road' for sustainable transport
21 December, 2017 | Supplied by: Arcadis Pty LtdBrisbane leads Australia for sustainable and effective transport according to the 2017 Sustainable Cities Mobility Index from design consultancy Arcadis. Hong Kong topped the index and seven out of the top 10 spots went to European cities.
Robots, holograms and healthy buildings coming to your workplace
19 December, 2017There has been a renewed focus on wellness and sustainability in the commercial property sector, with Cbus Property studying international building trends.
Registrations now open for Total Facilities 2018
18 December, 2017Future tech, next-generation BIoT and AI, emerging digital trends, automated efficiencies, the latest energy-saving initiatives in the built environment and state-of-the-art ergonomics will be on show at Total Facilities 2018.
Award-winning warehouse reduces energy use by over 50%
14 December, 2017Toll Group has been recognised at the National Energy Efficiency Awards 2017, taking out the award for Best Industrial Energy Efficiency Project for its recently upgraded Toll–Nike facility.
Plug and play on the way for renewable connections
14 December, 2017Energy Networks Australia is developing a new suite of guidelines with a focus on a more consumer-friendly approach to connect renewables to the grid.
Energy-tracking blockchain projects win Future Cities Hackathon
11 December, 2017The second annual Future Cities Hackathon has been won by two teams, both of whom have utilised blockchain technology to reward energy efficiency among Australian households and businesses.
France tops Food Sustainability Index yet again
08 December, 2017The Food Sustainability Index (FSI) 2017 has been released, ranking 34 countries according to their food system sustainability.
ICC in the spotlight at ARBS 2018
06 December, 2017The future of the built environment will be on show at ARBS 2018, Australia's international air-conditioning, refrigeration and building services trade exhibition.
