Author: <span>jana.kuthe@smartcretecrc.com.au</span>


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Industry and Research Working Together

NewsArticles9 September 2024

This article was originally published in Concrete in Australia Magazine 50.3 (Sep 2024) By bringing industry, government and academia together...

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...

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...

Clinker Chat: Cement Australia

NewsVideo3 March 2024

Cement is a vital commodity for the Australian economy, providing significant economic and social benefits. Yet, the production of cement...

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...

$3.54 million to power industry-led research into sustainable concrete

NewsMedia Releases22 November 2023

The SmartCrete Cooperative Research Centre (CRC) has approved eight industry-led research projects valued at over $10 million (cash and in-kind)...

Clinker Chat: The Perfect Sand

NewsVideo3 November 2023

Sand engineered specifically for use in concrete will be more economical and desirable in the future as the construction industry...

Building a New World

NewsArticles26 October 2023

World Sustainability Day is an opportunity to reflect on what sustainability in the Built Environment means. It is also a...

Net Zero: Concrete innovation must lay the foundation

NewsArticles19 October 2023

There is no net zero without a dramatic reduction in emissions from concrete production. While Australia has exceptional capabilities in...

NextGen Forum: Intergenerational collaboration to drive the future of concrete

NewsArticles1 October 2023

In July 2023, I assumed the role of Education Manager at SmartCrete CRC, and it has been an incredibly dynamic...