A push to cool Australian cities may inadvertently increase our skin cancer risk, unless we act
Written by Hugh Stanford, RMIT University and Joe Hurley, RMIT University Picture…
Scientists have turned your old carpet into super-strong concrete blocks
Who knew your worn-out carpet could help build stronger, crack-resistant buildings? It…
Future engineers green technology ambition out of this world
When it comes to improving environmental sustainability around the globe, a group…
Victorian households are poorly prepared for longer, more frequent heatwaves – here’s what needs to change
Heatwaves in Australia are expected to become hotter, longer and more frequent…
Apprentices embark on quest to be crowned the world’s best
A group of Aussie apprentices will compete on the global stage, seeking…
How to make roads with recycled waste, and pave the way to a circular economy
Most construction waste – like concrete, brick, steel, timber, asphalt and plasterboard…
Breaking Brews: coffee-infused footpath to help perk up construction sustainability
Aussie researchers have brewed up a new path towards boosting construction sustainability…
If you haven’t already, say goodbye to the cash-in-hand job. Australia will be cashless by 2030.
Cash payments are rapidly declining - it's happening faster than you think.…
New construction simulation centre to transforms tradie training
Plans have been unveiled for a new cutting-edge trade innovation centre that…
New solar tech to revolutionise building design
Researchers at RMIT University have developed groundbreaking software that simplifies integrating solar…
