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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Overseas companies who refuse to cooperate with local investigations into alleged dumping of steel and other products into the Australian market are set to face higher duties and have interim measures ...

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from Sourceable. Thank you for reading Sourceable during 2024. Look forward to bringing you many more stories about the architecture, engineering, construction and ...

Commercial building envelope optimisation extends far beyond the initial planning and construction phase. It’s also important to keep these structures in good condition during their use, especially as ...

The inclusion of nuclear power in Australia’s energy mix will provide a cheaper means of delivering clean and reliable energy over the long-term future, a new report prepared for the Federal ...

The construction industry has made progress in reforming outdated practices, but tough conditions threaten to eat away at these achievements. To ensure a sustainable future, we must abandon the ...

Like many sectors globally, the ANZ construction industry faced substantial challenges during the COVID-19 pandemic. Project delays, workforce disruptions, and supply chain blockages struck hard. But ...

The adoption of positive workplace practices is delivering substantial benefits on major construction projects, a webinar has heard. Hosted by the Construction Industry Culture Taskforce (CICT), the ...

When Australia began building the National Highway System in the 1970s, environmental sustainability wasn’t a priority. As personal vehicles became the standard, engineers and policymakers didn’t ...