This engineer is helping to make sustainable development a reality
For civil and structural engineer Alicia Maynard, sustainability is an integral part of the construction process.
Tag: construction
This research into 3D-printed materials could shape how buildings are constructed in the future
For Dr Phuong (Jonathan) Tran, senior lecturer in advanced manufacturing at RMIT University, the future of building materials comes from ...
Building the right foundations for sustainable construction
Building materials are coming into focus as the foundation of any commitment to a sustainable construction project.
Flexible ‘architectured’ materials provide a new twist on construction
They’re recyclable, smart and can help reduce carbon dioxide emissions. Could archimats revolutionise the construction industry?
After a tragic bridge collapse, here’s how Webuild helped Italy build back better to reconnect a city
When Genoa's Morandi Bridge tragically collapsed in 2018, a replacement bridge was needed as quickly as possible to reconnect a ...
Using bone structures as building blocks to create tougher materials
Building materials could be made lighter and tougher if they used human bones as inspiration.
This is why, on building sites, trust is a must
Only MiTek’s engineered building products are CodeMark compliant Decades of commitment to consistently delivering top quality engineered solutions to the ...
COVID-19: PM says Australia’s construction industry will help keep the economy running
Unlike many countries, Australia is keeping its construction industry going, framing it as a national economic priority.
With a coronavirus-driven recession on the cards, infrastructure projects could help economies through
Governments around the world have seized on infrastructure as a tool to push their economies forward through a coronavirus-driven recession.
How researchers plan to build better buildings at lower cost
New research centres are investigating ways to make construction in Australia cheaper, without compromising on safety or quality.
