Optimised Design Could Cut Emissions in Half

A University of Cambridge study has found that construction industry carbon emissions could be cut by up to 50% if designs are optimised to use more efficient materials.

The study was published in the journal, Proceedings of the Royal Society A, funded by the EPSRC (Engineering and Physical Science Research Council).

Read more about the study here.

Skills shortage leads to job increase

Data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics shows that more than 43 500 jobs have been created over the past twelve months in the Australian construction industry due to increased building activity and the emergence of skills shortages in some trades.

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