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25.01.2022 The EPiC Database is a comprehensive and consistent open-access Life Cycle Inventory of environmental flow coefficients for building materials. The database contains 250+ coefficients that can be incorporated into existing Life Cycle Assessment workflows and processes. https://msd.unimelb.edu.au//environmental-pe/epic-database
25.01.2022 Sick of high energy bills? It could be your leaky house! If you are planning to buy, build, or renovate, make sure you only engage an accredited Energy Smart Builder.
25.01.2022 Why aren't we doing this here in Australia? The UK's conservative government has launched a Green Home Grants Scheme to support over 100,000 jobs for tradies through a new energy efficiency scheme. https://www.gov.uk//quality-assurance-at-heart-of-new-2-bi
23.01.2022 If you missed the inaugural Builders Declare webinar event this week, you can now catch up on this fantastic presentation whenever you want.
22.01.2022 Many trying to make the most of the extremely popular scheme hit trouble actually getting started with stretched builders struggling to find building materials and local governments snowed under with development applications. Has this happened to you?
22.01.2022 Can you help this research to develop an understanding of the participation and representation in leadership related to sustainability in the built environment? By exploring the personal experiences of participants, the policies and structures of organisations, as well as the challenges and opportunities within the construction industry, the research aims to develop recommendations that support the development of diverse leadership and effective sustainability outcomes. https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/div-sust-lead-IR
21.01.2022 Reminder. Don't miss this important event tonight. Wood Solutions Adelaide Sustainable Building Network
21.01.2022 The "Beyonce" tower, a skyscraper construction site in Melbourne's CBD, is in lockdown after a dozen cases of COVID-19 were confirmed among building workers.
19.01.2022 New free course on Understanding Occupation Certificate Audits for Multi-storey Buildings in NSW. Free for a limited time. https://store.training.tafensw.edu.au//understanding-occu/
16.01.2022 For tradies working to hard deadlines and budgets to construct buildings off predetermined plans, it can be hard to see how they can contribute meaningfully to the climate and biodiversity emergencies. The 10 founding signatories of the Australian Builders Declare movement, launched last month, are on a mission to shift this attitude and encourage the industry, which employs around 9 per cent of Australias population, to do its bit.
16.01.2022 Here's a tip for builders building net-zero homes. It's a good idea to place signage once the airtight building wrap is in place. It might remind your subbies to avoid making unnecessary penetrations.
14.01.2022 In case you haven't seen it - how 3D printing is being used in construction.
14.01.2022 In 2022, new 7 Star Minimum Energy Efficiency Regulations are due to be introduced for homes throughout Australia. This WoodSolutions presentation will discuss the results of a recent detailed research investigation examining a variety of practical measures to meet the 7-Star NatHERS performance band in the major climate zones in Australia.
14.01.2022 Tradies are 70 per cent more likely to commit suicide than their behind-the-desk counterparts. This means that every second day an Australian tradesman takes their own life. https://www.manmonthly.com.au//impact-covid-19-unemployme/
14.01.2022 According to Professor Janis Birkeland, green building rating tools are improving but they are only improving upon a flawed conceptual model.
13.01.2022 Today is Earth Day! #EarthDay2021 https://www.earthday.org/earth-day-2021/
12.01.2022 Property developers want higher population growth. What a surprise! But is it sustainable?
12.01.2022 This is a game changer. Will this make energy efficiency and comfort more desirable than marble bench-tops and fancy appliances?
12.01.2022 Some of you may be interested in this. Free to certified B Corps - $25 for anyone else wanting to attend.
12.01.2022 Excellent - Scorecard will soon be recognised under NatHERS for rating existing homes! This will provide more options for builders and home owners to measure energy efficiency of a home.
11.01.2022 New guidance and clarification for Melbourne tradies and builders under Stage 4 lockdown. https://www.business.vic.gov.au//construction-sector-guida
11.01.2022 The GBI COVID-19 Infection Control course is free for all tradies and builders living or working in the lockdown zones in Melbourne and NSW hot spot areas. Make sure you complete the course and are COVID-safe. https://www.greenbuilding.org.au//Tradie-COVID-19-Inductio
11.01.2022 CLT is an engineered timber product that is quickly growing in popularity in the construction industry. With two-way action and high tolerance of shear forces, CLT panels can generally be used instead of concrete, saving huge amounts of greenhouse gas emissions.
10.01.2022 How can you ensure penetrations in the building envelope are sealed properly? Here's a new lesson, created in collaboration with CSR Bradford
09.01.2022 Want training in the fastest growing market in the building industry? GBI offers Australia's best courses in building Net-Zero Carbon Homes, for tradies and builders. Get training that will help you lead the industry.
09.01.2022 Here's an awesome story from one of our students in Sydney! Great work guys!
09.01.2022 Brisbane City Council has launched a new green buildings incentive policy to support and encourage development of greener and more energy efficient buildings across Brisbane. In support of Council’s vision of a world class, design-led city, the Brisbane Green Buildings Incentive Policy will offer eligible applicants a 50% rebate on infrastructure charges paid for Council networks. https://new.gbca.org.au//council-launches-new-green-build/
08.01.2022 Looking for low-carbon materials for your project? Look for materials that have been rated by Global GreenTag CarbonRATE
08.01.2022 The Supply Chain Sustainability School together with Corrs Chambers Westgarth is hosting a FREE online workshop for smaller entities who supply to Modern Slavery Act reporting entities. https://learn.supplychainschool.org.au//resource_intro.php
08.01.2022 Under the proposal, which the Treasurer said was about cutting red tape, tradespeople would be able to work anywhere in Australia after getting a licence to operate in one state.
07.01.2022 Net Zero Homes are becoming more desirable here too! Keep an eye out on 9 Life in July for a new TV series promoting sustainable, efficient and net zero homes.
06.01.2022 How can you tape up joins to ensure the building envelope is sealed? Here's a new lesson from our Energy Smart Tradies Course, created in collaboration with CSR Bradford.
06.01.2022 How can you study construction and design on-line and on-site? GBI's cutting edge technology lets you get trained and mentored by the best in the industry, wherever you are, whenever you want.
02.01.2022 With its emphasis on verification of insulation and air-tightness, Passive House offers a reliable pathway to high performance construction. In this webinar well show you what it takes to construct a Passive House from a hands on builders perspective. The Introduction to Passive House CPD presentation is now available on-line with GBI and is worth 2 CPD points. https://institute.greenbuilding.org.au/index.php
02.01.2022 Householders are realising the value of comfortable and highly efficient homes; banks are offering efficient home loan discounts and now the Residential Efficiency Scorecard is being incorporated into NatHERS providing a way to reliably rate existing homes. https://www.greenbuilding.org.au//Residential-Efficiency-S
01.01.2022 Meet Jesse from G-Lux Builders, a founding member of the Builders Declare movement. Why did Jesse join the movement, and what is his building company doing about the climate change and biodiversity emergency?
