Tag: construction materials

Could origami-like tubes make Aussie buildings stronger? 

Aussie engineers say their latest lightweight flat pack invention is easy to

By Jarrod Brown 4 Min Read

Builders urged to ‘Get the Site Right’ to protect waterways

Builders and developers are being urged to safeguard their materials from wild

By Jarrod Brown 3 Min Read

Asbestos in playground mulch: how to avoid a repeat of this circular economy scandal

Asbestos has been found in mulch used for playgrounds, schools, parks and

By Build-it 7 Min Read

Falling load leaves truckie with traumatic brain injury and both legs amputated

A Melbourne truck driver has received some long-awaited justice after he suffered

By Paul Eyers 4 Min Read

Construction material expert wants to turn concrete green

A building material expert has called on the construction industry to fill

By Paul Eyers 3 Min Read

Heat, cold, pollution, noise and insects: too many apartment blocks aren’t up to the challenge

The COVID-19 pandemic highlighted the impacts of air quality on high-rise living.

By Paul Eyers 7 Min Read

Mill workers strike for first time in three decades over pay dispute

Construction material workers in Newcastle walked off the job yesterday after being

By Paul Eyers 3 Min Read

Researchers boost construction material production sustainability

A group of RMIT University researchers helping Australia’s construction material production industry

By Paul Eyers 3 Min Read