It has been amazing to see members deliver more sustainable and environmentally friendly projects over the years, by investing in more efficient equipment and opting for recycled materials.
A MESSAGE FROM CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER, MICHAEL HOPKINS
MBA Members are Leaders in Sustainability in the Construction Industry In this edition of Canberra Builder, we get the opportunity to celebrate exciting member milestones, but we also get to look ahead to a more sustainable future. This edition is released at a time when Australia continues to debate its climate change policy, including important energy efficiency reforms to the National Construction Code. The MBA supports an objective of being net-zero ready for our industry, however further work will be required to quantify and mitigate the risks. We will work cooperatively with Government’s at all levels to shape this policy for the future. We have already partnered with the ACT Government to deliver a Recycling Guide for the Construction Industry. I strongly encourage you to take the time to find out how you can recycle materials to reduce your businesses carbon footprint which is explained on pages 22-25. On page 21 ACT Chief Engineer, Adrian Piani, discusses the opportunities to future proof assets with the major infrastructure projects ahead. Mr Piani also discusses sustainable materials which have helped deliver incredible projects around Canberra, including the Stromlo Leisure Centre and the Northbourne Avenue Pavement Rehabilitation. Jenny Edwards from Light House Architecture & Science has been a key figure in the design of the 2021 Strathnairn Charity House. She has leant her sustainable design expertise to the process to help deliver a home that exceeds the environmental requirements of a modern home.
MBA Premium Partner, Boral, have recently partnered with Lendlease ACT to develop a Boral Australia first of Carbon Neutral Concrete. Boral have also created an asphalt mix that uses recycled materials to help meet their environmental and sustainability objectives. You can read more about their sustainability work on page 30. We have also included a feature on Paul Barnett from Paul Barnett Design Group, who is an Excellence Award winner and certified Passive House designer. In a varied climate like Canberra, Passive Houses are an appealing building design concept that focuses on achieving sustainable heating and cooling properties. Find out more about the Passive House process from Paul on pages 34-35. It has been amazing to see members deliver more sustainable and environmentally friendly projects over the years, by investing in more efficient equipment and opting for recycled materials. I believe that MBA members are leaders in the industry, and I look forward to seeing how they deliver sustainable projects into the future.
The MBA supports an objective of being net-zero ready for our industry, however further work will be required to quantify and mitigate the risks.
MASTER BUILDERS ASSOCIATION NEWS EDITION 3 2021
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