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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...

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...

$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...

New materials to solve the concrete conundrum

NewsArticles16 August 2023

Entirely new engineering challenges arise when buildings are designed using materials other than concrete. The solutions to these challenges will...

Helping industry to create low carbon structures and materials for a sustainable future

NewsArticles11 August 2023

The Structural and Materials discipline in the University of Technology Sydney (UTS) School of Civil and Environmental Engineering is proud...

Clinker Chat: Geopolymer Concrete

NewsVideo3 August 2023

Geopolymer Concrete is an innovative and eco-friendly construction material and is considered a suitable alternative to Portland Cement-based Concrete. Yet,...

Future for 3D Concrete Printing: Sustainability & Standards

NewsArticles10 June 2023

As the world’s industries scramble to find solutions to growing problems posed by climate change, the construction industry has made...

Whip Around Wednesday – Episode 9

NewsVideo31 May 2023

In this episode of Whip Around Wednesdays Zachary Forster points out the latest innovations and current events in the concrete...

Whip Around Wednesday – Episode 8

NewsVideo17 May 2023

Whip Around Wednesdays is back! Join the fantastic Estelle Clapham in this episode to hear about the latest innovations and...