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Introducing Dushadhi Athapaththu—our Innovation Insights feature of the week! Dushadhi is working on an exciting R&D project led by MCi Carbon and Transport for NSW. The project will test concrete and cement made from mineralised carbon product—a revolutionary supplementary cementitious material produced from converted carbon emissions. Read more about the project - https://lnkd.in/e4aFGvb3 Dushadhi’s student profile - https://lnkd.in/gTiNBkcZ #InnovationInsights is our weekly feature post celebrating innovators in the concrete sector. #innovation #research #concrete #civilengineering #sustainability #environment #circulareconomy #recycling #upcycling #recycledwaste #sustainableconstruction #sustainablebuilding #lowcarbonconcrete #netzero 

Tune in today for the new podcast by CIA NEXGen! With insightful discussions, fresh perspectives and all-round great chats, this one's not to be missed for anyone working in concrete. #concrete #sustainablebuilding #construction

Uni students and PhD candidates will get the chance to commercialise early-stage research through an Australia-first Victorian Government program. The $7.5 million Breakthrough Victoria University Innovation Platform Fellowship will offer pre-seed funding to founding entrepreneurs. We're thrilled to see this initiative for helping researchers get their products to market. #researchinnovation #research #innovation #australianinnovation Swinburne University of Technology Monash University RMIT University Find out more - https://lnkd.in/eMmNWfC7

The Australian Government has released their third Annual Climate Change Statement, reporting progress on climate change and energy initiatives in 2024. The statement reports Australia’s emissions are currently 28.2% below 2005 levels and projections indicate the 2030 target of 43% is now within reach. For sectors such as cement, 2024 saw $621 million allocated under the Powering the Regions Fund to help drive down emissions through electrification and switching to renewable energy. Meanwhile, the Safeguard Transformation Stream provides grants of up to $50 million to assist trade-exposed facilities in reducing their emissions. Read more - https://lnkd.in/dS3Kqy57 Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water #cement #netzero #energytransition #cement #concrete

Just launched - international definitions for low-carbon concrete! The GCCA – Global Cement and Concrete Association have released the definitions at COP29 to fast-track green procurement of building materials. The definitions will bring transparency and trust to the markets, helping governments and businesses identify and buy green cement and concrete. https://lnkd.in/dMXNUzdR #greenprocurement #netzero #climatetransition #embodiedcarbon #buildingprogress #sustainablebuilding #sustainableconstruction #lowcarbon #concrete #COP29

Introducing Mohammad Atauzzaman - our #InnovationInsights feature of the week! Mohammad Atauzzaman is working on an exciting R&D project led by BG&E and Curtin University. The project seeks to improve the durability of precast culverts in infrastructure. Read more - https://lnkd.in/g_GEpikZ Mohammad’s student profile - https://lnkd.in/gaH6ZUjb #InnovationInsights is our weekly feature celebrating innovators in the concrete sector. #innovation #research #concrete #civilengineering #sustainability #environment #assetmanagement #buildingprogress #infrastructure

After yesterday’s Annual General Meeting, we're excited to share SmartCrete CRC’s Annual Report 2023-24, which highlights the significant progress we've made towards advancing industry-led research collaborations that challenge the status quo of designing and working with concrete. We encourage you to explore the various sections to gain insights into our projects and our commitment to transforming concrete for a sustainable Australia. Here are some highlights: -Invested $17.6 million (cash + in-kind) from Commonwealth, industry and universities -Managed a portfolio of 36 projects across our 3 research streams: Sustainable Concrete, Engineered Solutions, Asset Management -Commenced 10 new research projects, with additional initiatives in the pipeline -Successfully completed 1 project, bringing the total to 5 completed projects -Facilitated 2 Pathways to Sustainable Concrete funding rounds, resulting in 9 new projects -Launched 3 Communities of Practice that have attracted over 200 participants -Onboarded 25 PhD and 1 master degree students, expanding our student cohort to 35 Together with our industry, research and government partners, we are focused on creating sustainable business opportunities and delivering positive change across Australia's concrete ecosystem. We are incredibly proud of the achievements we have accomplished together this year. #innovation #science #Commonwealth #concrete #sustainablebuilding #sustainableconstruction #Australia #infrastructure #energytransition #Australiangovernment Department of Industry, Science and Resources Cooperative Research Australia Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water NSW Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action #netzero https://lnkd.in/gjtg4jR9

Applications are now open for the Building Women’s Careers Program Grant Opportunity! This Australian Government program will put $54.5 million towards partnership projects driving change in training and work environments crucial to the Future Made in Australia initiative. Applications are welcome from the construction, clean energy, advanced manufacturing and digital and technology industries. https://lnkd.in/g3uBqRTy #cleanenergy #energytransition #racetonetzero #sustainablebuilding #sustainableconstruction #womeninconcrete #futuremadeinaustralia

Register today for the next installment of our webinar series. Clare Tubolets chats embodied carbon with James Elks (NABERS), Alison Scotland (Australian Sustainable Built Environment Council (ASBEC)), Lucy Marsland (Atelier Ten) and Evan S. (Materials & Embodied Carbon Leaders’ Alliance). #lowcarbon #lowcarbonconcrete #embodiedcarbon #sustainablebuildings #sustainableconstruction #netzero #infrastructure

"Australia is very much part of the net zero by 2050 discussion ... so we [the concrete, cement and aggregates industry] need to be on this journey. Otherwise, decisions about the industry will be made for us rather than by us." We really enjoyed Michael Kilgariff's interview on the Australian Industry Group (Ai Group)'s Supply Circles podcast where he discussed the concrete industry's progress towards a sustainable future. https://lnkd.in/gvWmR2yi #sustainableconstruction #buildingprogress #decarbonisingbuilding #concrete #racetonetzero