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How Do We Ensure Risk Reduction and Building Resilience?
Buildings
Monday October 26 2020

How Do We Ensure Risk Reduction and Building Resilience?

In the face of rising costs, what can the built environment do better in the face of climate change? What can be done to better encourage...

World Construction Innovation Must Roll On: Report
Business
Wednesday April 22 2020

World Construction Innovation Must Roll On: Report

Innovation in the building sector to respond to challenges such as climate change, resilience, urbanisation and technological advancement must continue despite COVID-19, a new report says.

Its Temporary and Can’t Last Forever
Business
Friday April 17 2020

Its Temporary and Can’t Last Forever

During these uncertain times we are asked to step up into a world and way of being that has never been seen before.

Smart Cities Vital to Beat the Elements
Green
Tuesday February 27 2018

Smart Cities Vital to Beat the Elements

We are over half way through summer in the southern hemisphere and whilst we have battled heat waves and bush fires, our neighbours in the north...

Building Urban Resilience, One Building at a Time
Urban Planning
Monday December 11 2017

Building Urban Resilience, One Building at a Time

Urban resilience is generally defined as an urban hub’s capacity to adapt, survive, and thrive no matter what kinds of chronic stresses and acute shocks they...

Is Resilience Falling Victim to Political Expediency?
Buildings
Tuesday November 14 2017

Is Resilience Falling Victim to Political Expediency?

With media reports suggesting that at least 124 people have died because of Hurricane Irma and that more than 60 have lost their lives in Hurricane...

Climate Change Act Victoria: A Missed Opportunity for Buildings
Environment
Wednesday April 5 2017

Climate Change Act Victoria: A Missed Opportunity for Buildings

The Victorian Climate Change Act 2017 was passed in February and will come into operation this year. What does it mean for those who procure, design...

What Does Building Resilience Really Mean?
Green
Monday January 30 2017

What Does Building Resilience Really Mean?

We keep hearing the word “resilience” being used in reference to the built environment, and particularly new building design, but what does it refer to?

Does Australia Suffer from an Ad Hoc Approach to Disaster Risk Management?
Environment
Monday December 5 2016

Does Australia Suffer from an Ad Hoc Approach to Disaster Risk Management?

In a recent report, the facts about Australia’s vulnerability to natural disasters were laid bare.