Insights

  1. Sustainable mining of aggregates: pathways for AustraliaAggregates form the literal foundation of modern infrastructure, yet their extraction carries significant environmental and social weight. As global demand for…
  2. Women reshaping construction materials research in Australia and beyondThe field of building materials and components has historically been male-dominated, yet a quiet revolution has been underway for decades. Women researchers…
  3. Cross-Laminated Timber Fire Performance in Multi-Story BuildingsCross-laminated timber (CLT) is moving from specialist construction into apartments, student accommodation, offices and civic projects. Its fire behaviour…
  4. Advances in structural health monitoring for concrete bridgesConcrete bridges across Australia carry freight, commuters, tourists and emergency services through demanding environments. Salt air affects coastal…
  5. Durable Building Materials And Lower Maintenance CostsThe economic impact of durable building materials on maintenance costs is measured over decades, not at the point of purchase. A façade that resists moisture,…
  6. A Guide to Post-Conference Social Events and Cultural ActivitiesThe XIII International Conference on Building Materials and Components in São Paulo is a professional gathering, but the days after the programme can offer a…
  7. Writing Conference Paper Titles And Abstracts That Get ReadA conference paper title and abstract perform important work before a reviewer reaches the methodology or results. They identify the subject, signal its value…
  8. How Energy Efficiency Became a Core Building Code RequirementBuilding regulations have changed from focusing mainly on structural safety, sanitation and fire protection to addressing a building’s complete energy…
  9. Geopolymer Pathways for Lower-Carbon Construction in AustraliaThe search for lower-emission construction materials is moving beyond conventional Portland cement. Geopolymer concrete, alkali-activated binders and other…
  10. Getting Around São Paulo During the DBMC ConferenceSão Paulo is a vast, energetic city where conference venues, hotels, restaurants and airports can sit many kilometres apart. For delegates attending the XIII…