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SPA: Setting the stage for sustainability

Roads Online

To put this into perspective, according to Sustainability Victoria, more than 500 quarries produce about 500 million tonnes of heavy construction materials every year. The infrastructure and roads sectors rely heavily on raw materials, as such the importance of sustainable materials and alternatives has grown significantly. Image: SPA.

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NTRO: Setting the standard for sustainability

Roads Online

The National Transport Research Organisation (NTRO) and predecessor ARRB have helped to introduce practical, sustainable alternatives to virgin materials for major infrastructure components. We’ve been researching sustainable options since we started. NTRO Sustainability and Materials Performance National Leader, Dr Clarissa Han.

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Dvele Expands Production of High-Tech Self-Powered Homes

The Pro Builder

Dvele is building the new plants, one in Monterrey, Mexico, and the other in the US at a location to be announced. It will also mean we can serve more developers, allowing them to build more net positive communities across the US.” The new facilities will be asset-light, requiring little capital to get up and running.

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Sharing the risks of sustainable innovation in aviation

Roads Online

On the road to net zero, decarbonisation of the aviation industry is a hot topic, with many emerging technologies seeking to advance the becoming a more sustainable industry. The sustainable opportunities are there for the taking. Various forms of technology can be trialled in areas of higher resilience reducing the operational risk.

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Building Resilience: How Climate Change Redefines Construction Strategy

CCR Magazine

Keeping in view the psychological effects of climate change the construction industry has to find ways of how it can build structures that can effectively withstand the changing climate conditions. What resilience means in contrast to strength is quite bigger in scope.

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National Precast: 50 years of building Australia’s future

Roads Online

The use of locally sourced materials and advanced design techniques means these systems require minimal maintenance over their lifespan, contributing to long-term sustainability. The company remains committed to leading the charge in developing sustainable and innovative infrastructure solutions. To read the magazine, click here.

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Resurfacing Adelaide’s runways for a safer, greener future

Roads Online

The shift to LED lighting boosts sustainability, while the project promises reduced costs and smoother operations. We’re not just repeating history; we’re making it, drawing on past lessons to introduce innovative, sustainable solutions this time around. Our journey with Adelaide Airport isn’t new.