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26 Aug 2010
A new QLD State Government website aims to encourage large scale buildings to reduce their carbon emissions and save on energy bills.
25 Aug 2010
Categories: Sustainability Strategies Sectors: Builders
Compromising on the sustainability performance of a residential development may well diminish rather than preserve the financial return.
23 Aug 2010
Categories: Sustainability Strategies, Sustainable Resource Use Sectors: Developers
The inevitable growth in Australia's population means a new way of thinking is needed to improve the country's existing water supply, writes Aquacel CEO Colin Fisher.
18 Aug 2010
An alliance of leading business organisations has called on the major political parties to revitalise Australia’s capital cities.
17 Aug 2010
Categories: Processes and Tools
A new search tool makes finding the current rating of a commercial building as simple as a few mouse clicks.
01 Aug 2010
Categories: Sustainability Strategies, Case Studies
Traditional investments have always been about what you can get out of them. But it’s becoming increasingly important to investors to believe in what companies are producing, and how they are doing it.
25 Jul 2010
Categories: Sustainable Commercial Buildings Sectors: Owners, Developers, Facility Managers
The Property Council has endorsed new initiatives to help green existing buildings.
08 Jul 2010
Sectors: Designers
Tina Wyhoon examines the legal pitfalls and practical guidelines for designers tackling green outcomes in buildings.
07 Jul 2010
Categories: Sustainability Strategies, Indoor Environment Sectors: Owners
Sustainability tools for retail property are in their infancy, but mandatory disclosure is already on the radar for the sector.
17 Jun 2010
Categories: Sustainability Strategies, Case Studies
ASBEC's Second Plank Update highlights the potential a greener building sector has on the climate change mitigation challenge.