Investors rushing into brand-new and off-the-plan properties to preserve negative gearing and Capital Gains Tax benefits are being urged to rethink their approach, with a new-build specialist warning many are skipping essential checks and exposing themselves to avoidable financial risks.
Researchers compare photovoltaics and green electricity certificates, finding that added solar capacity may offer lower long-term costs in this case study.
By Akshatha Chandrashekar
26 Jun 2026
SCG, ASEAN's leading low-carbon cement manufacturer, co-hosted Cemtech ASIA 2026, a world-class conference and exhibition for the global cement sector held from June 14 to 17, 2026.
When pipeline failures are discussed, the conversation often centers on what happens years after installation: corrosion rates, coating chemistry, cathodic protection performance, or environmental exposure.
Researchers found that replacing up to 5% of Portland cement with eggshell powder may improve mortar strength while supporting more sustainable cement production.
By Dr. Noopur Jain
23 Jun 2026
Comparing glazed and unglazed TSCs, researchers found glazed TSCs reduced ventilation heating loads by up to 90%, while unglazed TSCs perform well as dynamic insulation systems, highlighting their potential for low-energy building facades.
By Akshatha Chandrashekar
22 Jun 2026
A prospective University of Strathclyde spinout is developing a process that turns low-value mineral waste into carbon-negative materials that can replace part of the cement used in construction.
This study presents a novel isotope measurement technique to distinguish CO2 sources in concrete, enhancing carbon accounting for low-carbon construction.
By Dr. Noopur Jain
15 Jun 2026
A new study compares seven bio-based construction materials across environmental, economic, and social criteria, identifying wood fiber, cork, and hemp–lime composites as leading options for low-carbon building.
By Akshatha Chandrashekar
15 Jun 2026
Households are motivated to reduce their energy consumption and help mitigate climate change, but unaffordable technologies and rental restrictions are preventing them from doing so, according to a recent Charles Darwin University (CDU) study.
New research published today as part of the annual Dräger Safety & Health at Work Report has outlined a rising risk of a major industrial disaster, with more than half (53%) of respondents suggesting that the risk of such an event in their sector is higher today than it was ten years ago.
A decline in engineering graduates could wipe £6.5 bn from the UK economy by 2035, according to new analysis by the Centre for Economics and Business Research (Cebr) and STEM workforce consultancy SThree.
Findings indicate that secondary recycled concrete can be effective in construction, with a 50% aggregate replacement optimizing performance and sustainability.
By Dr. Noopur Jain
8 Jun 2026
Findings from a study on 538 residential buildings reveal critical insights into embodied carbon drivers, emphasizing the role of materials in sustainability.
By Akshatha Chandrashekar
5 Jun 2026
The Housing Industry Association (HIA) is urging the Senate to amend the Government’s proposed negative gearing and capital gains tax changes, raising concerns about their impact on the housing market and putting forward amendments to improve the flawed policy, including broadening the definition of new homes.