International acquisitions follow strong growth for Australian environmental firm
16 April, 2013Independent environmental firm SLR Consulting has announced two international acquisitions: California-based Strategic Engineering & Sciences (SES) and Johannesburg-based Synergistics Environmental Services (Synergistics).
Bridge design ticks all the boxes for sustainability
15 April, 2013 by David Coe, Director, pitt&sherryIn order to deliver true sustainable outcomes for transport infrastructure, it is necessary to consider a broad range of economic, social and environmental aspects. Bridges form an integral part of most transport infrastructure projects and bridge engineers are strongly placed to influence the sustainability outcomes of such projects.
Australian Green Infrastructure Council rebrands as Infrastructure Sustainability Council of Australia
05 April, 2013As of 4 April, the Australian Green Infrastructure Council (AGIC) has been renamed the Infrastructure Sustainability Council of Australia (ISCA).
Black & Veatch selects new chairman, president and CEO
05 April, 2013The Board of Directors of Black & Veatch has selected a new chairman, president and CEO for the company upon the decision of Len Rodman to retire at the end of 2013 after 42 years of leadership, service and dedication to the company.
MWH Global to acquire Outback Ecology
26 March, 2013MWH Global, a strategic consulting, technical engineering and construction services firm in the wet infrastructure sector, has announced its intent to purchase Outback Ecology, an Australian environmental consultancy associated with the natural resources and mining industry for more than 20 years.
Australian Cleantech Review 2013
19 March, 2013The Australian cleantech sector is profiled to a greater extent than ever before in a report to be launched this week at events in Perth and Brisbane.
Compressed air audit business expands to meet demand
11 March, 2013A continuing drive by industry to reduce energy costs has enabled the Energy Efficiency Services (EES) division of Compressed Air and Power Solutions (CAPS) Australia to expand its range of services and increase the number of staff available to carry out the numerous compressed air energy audits it conducts each year.
SLR expands Australian footprint
05 March, 2013Environmental firm SLR Consulting has strengthened its Australian presence with the opening of a Darwin Office in the CBD (Centrepoint Business Centre).
New workforce development service will help SMEs improve their competitive edge
25 February, 2013A Manufacturing Workforce Development Service (MWDS) has been formed to specifically work with manufacturing SMEs to support and help them access the Australian government’s National Workforce Development Fund (NWDF).
How green is green? ISO standards can help
22 February, 2013A new ISO brochure will help both manufacturers and consumer representatives understand how a simple set of rules and guidelines provided by ISO standards can ensure that environmental claims made on products or labels can be trusted.
Steering Australia to sustainability: 2050 and beyond
21 February, 2013Governor-General Quentin Bryce AC CVO today launched a new book from the Australian Academy of Science, designed to guide Australia’s approaches to long-term economic, social and environmental sustainability.
CDM Smith acquires NTEC Environmental Technology
20 February, 2013CDM Smith has acquired NTEC Environmental Technology (NTEC), a boutique consulting firm in Western Australia specialising in the simulation of hydrological processes and environmental impact assessment (EIA).
ASBEC releases roadmap to net zero carbon housing
20 February, 2013The Australian Sustainable Built Environment Council (ASBEC) has challenged industry to consider how the residential sector can be made climate friendly, with lower emissions and improved resilience to the impacts of climate change.
Environment and sustainability roles at risk, employment survey shows
14 February, 2013A report by specialist recruitment firm envirosearch reveals that the landscape which has seen many professionals enter the environment and sustainability sector over the past decade may now be at a crossroads due to a cautious approach from the corporate sector.
Mark Bruzzone appointed Australia regional director of MWH Global
06 February, 2013Global engineering and consulting firm MWH Global has announced the appointment of Mark Bruzzone as Australia regional director of government and infrastructure.
