New building materials that reduce urban temperatures, and counteract the effects of climate change will be produced in a research partnership between UNSW Sydney and the University of Sydney.
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Downer announces Mark Chellew as new chairman
Downer has today announced the appointment of Mark Chellew as non-executive director and chairman-elect, replacing the retiring Downer chairman, Mike Harding.
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From crop to construction: how food waste is being used for building materials
Waste could soon be harvested from farms and turned into building supplies like bricks, insulation and panelling, thanks to the advent of new research in the field. Roads & Infrastructure Magazine investigates.
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VIC budget puts $25M towards safer buildings
The Victorian Government has allocated $25 million to give authorities resources to check more buildings for dangerous and combustible materials.
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Researchers exploring new load-bearing wood-cement compound
Swiss researchers have developed a new wood-cement compound that may prove a game-changing material for use in construction.
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Hanson Australia acquires Alex Fraser Group
Hanson Australia has acquired Alex Fraser Group, a leading provider of recycled construction materials and asphalt in Australia.
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