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Sustainable Concrete to Decarbonise construction and Industry

NewsArticles5 February 2025

Developing processes, methods, and solutions to produce concrete with low or zero CO2 emissions is crucial for achieving carbon neutrality...

As earthquakes continue to destroy infrastructure around the world, these researchers are making our buildings more earthquake resistant

NewsArticles19 December 2024

Infrastructure around the world is not made to cope with earthquakes, but Swinburne researchers Dr Anita Amirsardari and Dr Scott...

Arun Arunothayan: Sustainable Concrete and the Mix for a Community of Practice

NewsArticles, Interview5 February 2025

As the new chair of SmartCrete CRC’s Community of Practice (Sustainable Concrete), Arun’s take on sectoral sustainability may surprise you....

Interview with Estelle Clapham

NewsInterview8 January 2025

  CIA NEXGen member in focus – Estelle Clapham Our CIA NEXGen young professional network continues to expand at the...

Fostering Innovation to Keep Pace with Climate Change: Building a Resilient Future for Australia

NewsArticles13 December 2024

The building and construction sector is crucial for Australia’s prosperity and economic development. As the climate becomes harsher – with...

$14 Million Boost for Sustainable Concrete Research

NewsMedia Releases18 November 2024

Smartcrete CRC has committed $3.2 million in funding to six industry-led research projects aligned to its mission of transitioning concrete...

Industry and Research Working Together

NewsArticles9 September 2024

Concrete in Australia Magazine 50.3 (Sep 2024) By bringing industry, government and academia together with a powerful shared goal, SmartCrete...

Industry-led Research Key to Australia Achieving Net Zero

NewsMedia Releases20 August 2024

ACIL Allen Report: Cooperative Research Centres (CRCs) invest over $1 billion in research and development to support Australia’s decarbonisations ambitions...

Boral, UTS, Calix and SmartCrete CRC partner to develop next generation of low-carbon concrete using Australian calcined clay

NewsMedia Releases8 August 2024

SmartCrete CRC has joined forces with Australian construction materials company Boral, UTS, Transport for NSW and environmental technology company Calix...

Concrete is one of our biggest decarbonisation challenges – here’s what SmartCrete CRC is doing to get us there

NewsArticles7 August 2024

Concrete is the second most used material in the world after water, and its production process accounts for 8 per...

What are the challenges and opportunities of low-carbon concrete?

NewsArticles5 July 2024

Engineers who have gone big with low-carbon concrete walk through the challenges, considerations and lessons learned from embracing new forms...

Boral, Holcim lead the race to solve ‘green’ concrete’s challenges

NewsArticles4 June 2024

Concrete production contributes 7% of global CO2 emissions, which is not far behind steel. But unlike steel, efforts to decarbonise...

Paving the way: How women are redefining Australia’s concrete industry

NewsArticles8 March 2024

In an industry traditionally dominated by men, women in concrete are continuing to defy stereotypes, break barriers, and leave an...

Dr Ross Harper appointed to SmartCrete CRC Board

NewsMedia Releases21 February 2024

The SmartCrete Cooperative Research Centre (CRC) has appointed Dr Ross Harper as Non-Executive Director to the SmartCrete Board. Ross Harper...