NZ's Green Property Summit to focus on sustainable future cities
23 January, 2017Green Property Summit 2017 will bring together experts in sustainability and the built environment to discuss how New Zealand can combine building green with lucrative investment opportunities to create healthy cities of the future.
Creating standards for recovered carbon black
20 January, 2017Standards developer ASTM International has announced the launch of a new technical committee dedicated to developing standards for the growing field of recovered carbon black (rCB).
EPA Victoria to undergo a $45m transformation
18 January, 2017The Victorian Government will boost the powers of the Environment Protection Authority with an immediate injection of over $45 million over two years, as part of its response to an independent inquiry into the EPA that was released last year.
Lower operating costs while increasing efficiencies at facilities
17 January, 2017 by Preeti Bajaj, Vice President – Strategy & Transformation at Schneider Electric | Supplied by: Clipsal - by Schneider ElectricFacility managers in today's world face a difficult dilemma when it comes to investment choices in their facilities. Increased awareness of climate change, public and legislative pressures is driving a demand for our buildings to be as energy efficient and sustainable as possible. While at the same time, organisations, with the need to drive profits, continually look for areas to increase cost savings and improve their overall operating functionality.
Building on smart-city thinking
16 January, 2017A sustainable built environment is dependent on smart technology — and that means the entire property industry must work together to open its systems, said serial disruptor Catherine Caruana-McManus.
ICC Sydney to host Total Facilities 2017
13 January, 2017Darling Harbour's new International Convention Centre Sydney will transform into a facilities hub this March as the nation's FM minds converge at Total Facilities 2017.
Australian Beef Sustainability Framework released for public comment
12 January, 2017 by Lauren DavisThe first Australian Beef Sustainability Framework has been released, after 12 months in development.
Location, location… and sustainability
11 January, 2017 | Supplied by: Curtin UniversityWestern Australians are becoming increasingly keen to buy green when it comes to apartments, according to the Curtin University Sustainability Policy Institute.
Accelerator program recruiting energy innovators
09 January, 2017 | Supplied by: Origin EnergyAustralian utilities AusNet Services and Origin Energy have co-founded a new global consortium searching for energy start-ups to participate in a business mentoring and development program that includes three fully funded week-long workshops in Europe, Silicon Valley and Asia.
Programmable cement particles create stronger structures
21 December, 2016US scientists have decoded the kinetic properties of cement and developed a way to 'program' the microscopic, semicrystalline particles within.
National performance framework to evaluate Australia's cities
21 December, 2016The Australian Government has unveiled a new National Cities Performance Framework to assist in developing smart cities policy and allow the public to see how cities are progressing.
Pressure sewer project wins industry award
16 December, 2016 | Supplied by: South East Water LtdSouth East Water's Peninsula ECO project has received a top industry award in recognition of its approach to customer engagement.
Energy consultancies team up on science-based targets
14 December, 2016 | Supplied by: Edge Environment Pty LtdAustralian consultancy Edge Environment has partnered with global energy and climate consultancy Ecofys to support Australian companies in developing and implementing science-based targets.
Innovation beyond the ISO standard
13 December, 2016 | Supplied by: SMC Australia | New ZealandEngineers must look beyond ISO (International Organisation for Standardisation) standards when developing and implementing industrial solutions, says SMC Pneumatics, a leading manufacturer of pneumatic control devices.
Fed Square awarded for carbon neutrality
09 December, 2016Melbourne's Federation Square took home the Sustainability & Environmental Impact Award at the 2016 FM (Facilities Management) Industry Awards for Excellence.
