High rise building managers, owners corporations and residents can reduce power bills in their blocks by up to 30 percent under a new program specially tailored for apartment living that was launched in Melbourne last night.
Lend Lease restructuring its Australian construction and infrastructure business
Lend Lease has announced it is restructuring its Australian construction and infrastructure business, through the consolidation of its Abigroup, Baulderstone, Project Management & Construction and Infrastructure Services businesses.
Green Star – Public Building v1 rating tool released
After a two-year pilot period, the Green Building Council of Australia (GBCA) has released the Green Star – Public Building v1 rating tool.
Less than 10% of Australian employers allow all employees to telecommute
Technological advancements are changing the definition of the workplace, but Australia seems to be slow on the uptake when it comes to teleworking, according to a white paper by Hays that stresses the importance of employers ensuring their staff achieve work/life balance, particularly due to portable technology bringing work into their personal lives.
How to prevent rodent infestation this winter
What measures can be taken to prevent rodent infestation, what are the danger signs to look out for and what steps should be taken if infestation occurs?
New Australian Standard to assist in the management of climate change risks
Standards Australia has completed work on the first Australian Standard dealing explicitly with the management of risks associated with climate change for communities and infrastructure.
Selector Best New Product Award winners
The Selector Best New Product Award winners were revealed at DesignBUILD.
Global workforce management white paper shares strategies for Australian manufacturers
Insight into global workforce trends and best practices, and recommendations on workforce strategies that can be employed to improve competitiveness are provided in a white paper by KRONOS.
National Sustainability Council's first public report reveals the issues surrounding sustaining Australia's future
The National Sustainability Council has launched its first public report, providing the evidence behind the trends, issues and challenges affecting Australia’s environment, society, economy and collective wellbeing.
'Intelligent conservatism' trumps charismatic leaders according to study
Conservatism not charisma is the vital ingredient for a successful leader, a new study claims.
Planning for the crane safety and risk management standard changes
Industry needs to carefully plan its response to the latest crane inspection and assessment guidelines that will bring Australia and New Zealand closer to global standards of risk management, according to Konecranes.
Average WorkCover premium cut of 7.5%
As a result of reforms to WorkCover announced in June 2012, employers have avoided a premium hike of 28 percent.
Laundry facility implements green initiatives
Four-star Green Star laundry facilities are being developed at the Logis Eco Industrial Park in Dandenong South.
Next week is International Green IT Awareness Week
This year International Green IT Awareness Week, which brings together the global network of green IT professionals with thousands of tech journalists, CIOs, CTOs, IT managers, sustainability professionals, carbon managers and more under one virtual roof, will run from 1 to 7 June 2013.
NSW Work Health and Safety (Mines) Bill 2013 introduced to parliament
The New South Wales Parliament has introduced the Work Health and Safety (Mines) Bill 2013 that will be, once enacted, the final step of WHS harmonisation. Gadens Lawyers explains how this bill will impact the management of mines’ health and safety.



