Tetra Tech acquires Norman Disney & Young
19 January, 2018 | Supplied by: Norman Disney & YoungNorth American consulting company Tetra Tech has announced its acquisition of Norman Disney & Young (NDY), a leader in sustainable infrastructure engineering design.
Tracking smart cities' performance
15 January, 2018The National Cities Performance Framework has been published by the Australian Government to track the progress and performance of our largest cities.
Australian cities ranked 'middle of the road' for sustainable transport
21 December, 2017 | Supplied by: Arcadis Pty LtdBrisbane leads Australia for sustainable and effective transport according to the 2017 Sustainable Cities Mobility Index from design consultancy Arcadis. Hong Kong topped the index and seven out of the top 10 spots went to European cities.
Robots, holograms and healthy buildings coming to your workplace
19 December, 2017There has been a renewed focus on wellness and sustainability in the commercial property sector, with Cbus Property studying international building trends.
Registrations now open for Total Facilities 2018
18 December, 2017Future tech, next-generation BIoT and AI, emerging digital trends, automated efficiencies, the latest energy-saving initiatives in the built environment and state-of-the-art ergonomics will be on show at Total Facilities 2018.
Award-winning warehouse reduces energy use by over 50%
14 December, 2017Toll Group has been recognised at the National Energy Efficiency Awards 2017, taking out the award for Best Industrial Energy Efficiency Project for its recently upgraded Toll–Nike facility.
Plug and play on the way for renewable connections
14 December, 2017Energy Networks Australia is developing a new suite of guidelines with a focus on a more consumer-friendly approach to connect renewables to the grid.
Energy-tracking blockchain projects win Future Cities Hackathon
11 December, 2017The second annual Future Cities Hackathon has been won by two teams, both of whom have utilised blockchain technology to reward energy efficiency among Australian households and businesses.
France tops Food Sustainability Index yet again
08 December, 2017The Food Sustainability Index (FSI) 2017 has been released, ranking 34 countries according to their food system sustainability.
ICC in the spotlight at ARBS 2018
06 December, 2017The future of the built environment will be on show at ARBS 2018, Australia's international air-conditioning, refrigeration and building services trade exhibition.
Water technology could combat Western Sydney heatwaves
04 December, 2017Could a fountain save a life? New research has found that installing more water features — including public fountains, ponds and mist — in Western Sydney could reduce the mortality rate during heatwaves by almost 50%.
NZ Post takes the crown at NZI Sustainable Business Network Awards
01 December, 2017The winners of the NZI Sustainable Business Network Awards 2017 have been announced, after the judges had the difficult task of narrowing down the highest number of entries ever received in the competition's 15-year history.
Wilmar links loan to sustainability performance
01 December, 2017Palm oil producer Wilmar International has partnered with ING to convert a portion of its existing revolving credit facility of US$150 million with the bank into a sustainability performance-linked loan.
Winners announced for WWF-New Zealand 2017 Conservation Innovation Awards
30 November, 2017The winners of WWF-New Zealand's 2017 Conservation Innovation Awards have been announced, with three innovative ideas eventually selected out of a record-breaking 47 entries and 35 finalists.
Sustainability researchers among 2017 CSIRO Awards recipients
29 November, 2017 by Lauren DavisAustralian sustainability researchers are among the winners of the 2017 CSIRO Awards, presented at the National Gallery of Australia in Canberra.
