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Integreco’s David Baggs and Martin Pinson presented, in mid-November, at the Greenbuild Conference in Washington DC. Greenbuild is the world's largest conference and expo dedicated to green building, bringing together industry-leaders, experts and frontline professionals dedicated to green building products and design. This year nearly 20,000 people attended the four...read more
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LOHAS stands for ‘Lifestyles of Health and Sustainability’ and it is fundamentally the key driver behind increased demand for green properties and products. It may be the biggest market you most have never heard of. In Australia alone in 2015, it is worth $26 billion, more than doubling from $12 billion since 2007...read more
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A new report by Australia’s Future Business Council has provided some optimism for an economy plagued by the slowdown of its coal and iron industries in the past year by identifying a trillion-dollar opportunity offered by the growing global demand for sustainable goods and services. Titled The Next Boom: A surprise new hope for Australia's Economy....read more
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The much anticipated global negotiation on climate change has kicked off and the impact on the building and construction sector appears promising. The successful transition to a sustainable energy future depends vitally on the building sector, as more than a third of total energy is consumed in buildings....read more
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The SA Government is to boost renewable energy uptake in Adelaide by funding the installation of solar panels on 400 Housing Trust homes. Deputy Premier John Rau said that Renewal SA, which supports urban development projects on behalf of the state government, will install 200 solar systems to homes in the CBD....read more
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The South Australian Government has committed to net zero emissions by 2050, following a report from the Low Carbon Economy Expert Panel, which also recommended taking nuclear energy off the table, more stringent building standards, mandating solar panels on all new homes and requiring all major projects to be....read more
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Government and private sector asset owners require major contractors and developers to meet national and international best practice sustainability performance benchmarks and standards. Meeting Australia’s construction and infrastructure requirements in a cost-effective and sustainable manner is not possible without significantly raising the sustainability knowledge and competencies across the entire supply chain......read more
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BASIX and Beyond – Suitable for all developers, builders, architects, designers, project managers, consultants and council officers involved in residential construction especially multi-unit development.
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Written by David Baggs and other thirty-four of Australia's world leading thinkers and practitioners of sustainable design and building. This book will equip you with the knowledge to achieve the best when selecting the right materials... read more
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