Global communities rewarded for being smart and sustainable
Eight locations in Canada and four in Australia have been named SMART21 Communities of 2021 by the global Intelligent Community Forum
US infrastructure plan targets transport, climate change and affordable housing
US plan makes addressing climate change a priority, with billions earmarked to improve infrastructure resilience and climate science research
What we learned from the blocked Suez Canal crisis
On March 23, high winds blew the Ever Given off course as it passed through the Suez Canal, one of the world’s...
Researchers develop next-gen concrete to reduce global emissions
Engineers at the University of Michigan (UM) are developing innovative ways to reduce the carbon footprint of cement and concrete.
Advanced recycling plan signals another path towards reducing soft plastics waste
A consortium of companies has taken the first step in developing a sustainable soft plastics recycling industry in Australia. Coles, Nestlé, technology...
Record number of proposals added to 2021 Infrastructure Priority List
Regional development emerged as a key focus of the 2021 Infrastructure Priority List released by Infrastructure Australia in February. More than half of...
How organisations can ensure the safety of asset tracking software
The emergence of software, including apps, has made asset tracking easier and more accurate than ever. It has proven a boon to...
Tips for building managers on encouraging tenants to recycle
While more people are living in apartments than ever before, getting them to use recycling services can prove to be challenging. A...
Five steps on the path to effective parks management
Municipal councils often have park space and infrastructure they can’t afford to maintain and keep in the long term. By prioritising service...
City of Sydney equips entire fleet with advanced GPS trackers
Each of the 340 assets in the City of Sydney’s vehicle fleet – from 23-tonne garbage collection trucks to lightweight electric cars...
