HS2’s super-hub station at Old Oak Common has won the ‘Outstanding’ rating for excellence in building design, construction and sustainability.
Tag: sustainability
Queensland halfway to 2030 renewable energy target of 50%
1114 views
Queensland has reached halfway to the 2030 renewable energy target of 50% as more than 25% of QLD’s energy supply is powered by renewables.
Reusing plastic waste in civil infrastructure applications
1212 views
Stanford Engineers Zhiye Li and Michael Lepech have a unique vision of reusing plastic waste to build civil infrastructure in the future.
National Highways launches hydrogen-powered construction machinery
1172 views
National Highways launches hydrogen-powered construction machinery to aim for net zero maintenance and construction emissions by 2040.
Construction begins for $192.5m Wambo Wind Farm
1222 views
Wambo Wind Farm will soon boast some of the largest onshore turbines in Australia as construction begins in the northwest of Dalby, QLD.
Skanska named as international leader in sustainability by Financial Times
1264 views
Financial Times and Statista names Skanska as the international leader in sustainability for the second consecutive year.
John Holland to transition to a renewable energy future
1370 views
A dedicated energy business within John Holland will transition to a renewable energy future across Australia.
Ambitious target set for emissions reduction in Victoria
1335 views
Victoria sets one of the most ambitious emissions reduction targets in the world – cutting Victoria’s emissions by 75% – 80% by 2035.
More sustainable bridge design is making a comeback in New Zealand
1457 views
Onetai Bridge will be the first state highway bridge built from timber, marking an exciting move towards using sustainable materials.
New Zealand Battery project progresses to the next stage
1318 views
As part of a long-term plan to build a secure and decarbonised energy system in NZ, the NZ Battery project progresses to the next stage.
Downer partners with researchers from the University of Auckland
1458 views
Downer helps researchers investigate the potential for integrating wireless charging pads into roads and highways in New Zealand.
New Zealand explores offshore renewables as part of transition to clean energy
1612 views
The New Zealand Government is seeking public feedback on the development of offshore renewable energy infrastructure such as wind farms.
