Sustainability

Climate change has been declared the greatest threat to the planet this millennium, but innovative technologies in the building and infrastructure industries could help...

IPWEA’s Director of Sustainability Dr Jacqueline Balston explains how to reduce the carbon footprint of building materials used in the construction of public infrastructure

We now have a better understanding of the risks associated with mercury – a heavy metal used extensively during the 20th century that can still...

By David Jenkins Sea levels are rising across the Pacific, and the trend will likely accelerate in the coming decades. This presents a major infrastructure...

By: Dr. Jacqueline Balston, Director of Sustainability, IPWEA Context Steel is widely used in a diverse range of infrastructure due to its relatively low cost, high strength-to-weight...

‘Greening’ cities isn’t just about planting trees. Successful urban greening projects – which make cities more resilient to heatwaves, flooding and pollution, and contribute to improved community wellbeing – require the right leadership,...

By David Jenkins The local government sector manages one-third of Australia's public infrastructure assets, and it does a fantastic job with its available resources. IPWEA's recent...

By: Dr. Jacqueline Balston, Director of Sustainability, IPWEA. The problem with concrete In 2020 the global production of cement was 4.1 billion tonnes – up from...

By David Jenkins Net Zero is a laudable goal as the world builds new infrastructure for smarter cities, but achieving this and balancing innovation while...

We asked asset managers at two NSW councils: “How have natural disaster events affected infrastructure in your council area to date and what actions...