To date, most of Australia’s grid-scale batteries use chemistries such as lithium-ion. But as our grid shifts to renewables, ...

Across Canada, the demand for rental housing is intensifying. The unprecedented demand for rentals is a result of several ...

Companies behind these “mass timber” projects say that wood is a lower-carbon alternative to steel or concrete and brings other benefits, such as faster construction time and lower cost than concrete ...

Getting those retention payments often brings about arguments after the fact. I see some pretty wacky arguments and valuations as parties fight over this last bit of cash. I thought it might be a good ...

The presence of smoking in a building can significantly diminish the air quality of other units, even those occupied by non-smokers. A new study has found that blanket bans on smoking achieve a major ...

The consortium expanding the Panama Canal is making fresh claims for cost overruns totalling $US737 million ($A797.40 million), officials say. Canal administrator ...

2014 was a groundbreaking year for vertical greenery. The award-winning One Central Park building in Sydney unveiled its 116-metre vertical garden and expansive green public space, while over in Milan ...

Where does the continued drive to mitigate risk in construction contracts stem from? It might be the banks, but regardless of provenance, it is a bandwagon most procurers are jumping on. Look at any ...

A new model for simulating the amount of pollution generated by heavy traffic is helping urban planners in the UK to reduce emissions levels. A new study from the UK estimates that sluggish traffic ...

This is the first part of a three-part series explaining the technicalities of toxicity. The issue was touched on in last months article, Product Transparency-Risk and Hazard, which talked about the ...

Unlocking sustainable finance for all properties would be a game-changer in Australia's journey to decarbonisation. While top-tier buildings have reaped the benefits of green investments, the ...