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Selecting a Suitable Sustainable Construction Method for Australian High-Rise Building: A Multi-Criteria Analysis 2022 cover

Sustainability

Version:  2022.  (Current)
This research aims to identify the most suitable sustainable construction method for high-rise building construction in Australia; results show that the off-site construction method and robotic construction technique significantly improve the construction performance of high-rise construction in Australia.
An Exploration Of Factors Influencing Quality Management System (Qms) Implementation: The Case Of The Australian Construction Industry 2020 cover

Version:  2020.  (Current)
This research primarily aims to investigate an inclusive list of factors impacting on quality management system deployment in the construction industry building sector by focusing exclusively on the external factors and the critical success factors of project level in order to develop a comprehensive framework of quality management system deployment.
circular-economy-in-south-australias-built-environment 2022 cover

South Australian Government

Version:  2022.  (Current)
The purpose of this report is to summarise the circular economy opportunities for South Australia, based on a national and international review of current policies, approaches and case studies.
BUSHFIRE PROTECTION

NATSPEC

Version:  (Current)
Bushfires are a feature of the Australian environment. The impact of bushfire on life and property can be reduced with responsible preparation and bushfire management plans. Bushfire hazards exist not only in rural areas but also at the rural and urban interface, for example areas adjacent to parks, public reserves and golf courses.
ENVIRONMENTAL RATING SCHEMES FOR BUILDINGS

NATSPEC

Version:  (Current)
There are a number of national environmental rating schemes in place in Australia that can be used to understand how efficiently a building is operating as well as measure and reduce its impact on the environment.
LIVING WALLS AND ROOFS

NATSPEC

Version:  (Current)
This TECHnote highlights design and construction issues for consideration and suggests suitable NATSPEC worksections for the documentation of living walls and roofs.
NCC - BCA VOLUME ONE:ENERGY EFFICIENCY PROVISIONS

NATSPEC

Version:  (Current)
This TECHnote includes information useful in satisfying the NCC Energy efficiency provisions for Class 2 to 9 buildings. The NCC objective is to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and improve energy efficiency. Operational energy is currently the focus of the NCC. Embodied energy may be considered in the future for sustainability controls.