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Sustainability and Environmental Impact in Australian Commercial Construction

The Australian commercial construction industry has a significant impact on the environment, accounting for almost a quarter of the country's greenhouse gas emissions.

Overall, the industry has a significant impact on the environment, but there is a growing trend towards more sustainable practices. As the industry continues to evolve, it is expected to adopt more eco-friendly materials, energy-efficient systems, and green building designs to reduce its environmental footprint.

Hard Facts

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The industry's environmental footprint account for 25% of greenhouse gas all emissions. This is primarily due to the use of energy-intensive materials, such as steel and concrete
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48% of Australian respondents believe that the construction industry should adopt more environmentally friendly and sustainable building practices.
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Despite the ambition to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050, buildings are yet to be designed and delivered according to project-level carbon budgets.

Common sustainability practices in Australian commercial construction

  • Energy-efficient building designs
  • Eco-friendly materials
  • Water conservation measures
  • Waste reduction and recycling
  • Green certifications and standards
  • Sustainable materials and resources
  • Renewable energy integration
  • Efficient waste management
  • Reducing pollution

Assessing Environmental Impact in Australian Commercial Construction

Commercial construction projects in Australia assess environmental impact through various frameworks and tools, including:

  • Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA)
  • Sustainable Development Assessment frameworks
  • Green Star rating system
  • Building Sustainability Index (BASIX)
  • Australian Building Greenhouse Rating (ABGR)
  • Life Cycle Assessment (LCA)
  • State and territory-specific guidelines

Loumain's Sustainability Policy & Environmental Impact Reduction Strategies

Here are some key initiatives Loumain is undertaking that promote sustainability and environmental responsibility:

Energy Efficiency

Water Conservation

Sustainable Materials

Waste Management

Education and Awareness

Resources

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Planning & Development

Development Management

Early stage involvement designed to reduce client/ developer risk. Focus on budget, feasibility and constructibility.

Design & Documentation

Design Management

Collaborative, efficient coordination of design, documentation and specifications.

Project Management

Project Management

Professional management of construction projects. Focus on accountability, efficiency and risk mitigation.

Construction Services

General Contracting

Flexible project delivery models including construct only (GC), design & construct, construction management or cost-plus

Asset Management

Asset Protection

Asset management, planned and unplanned maintenance, abortive and remedial works, audits and inspections.

HSEQ Management

HSEQ Services

Health, Safety, Environment and Quality system management, auditing and risk analysis

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Aged Care

Aged Care

Aged Care construction and fitout

Childcare

Childcare & ELC

Turnkey Childcare planning, design and project management, construction, fitout and lifecycle maintenance.

Civil & Environmental

Civil & Environmental

Civil, infrastructure & environmental planning, design and project management, construction and lifecycle maintenance.

Commercial & Mixed-use

Commercial Construction

Commercial building project planning, design management, construction and lifecycle maintenance.

Community & Public

Public Spaces

Community centre & public venues planning, design and project management, construction, fitout and lifecycle maintenance.

Cultural & Worship

Cultural & Worship

Place of worship & cultural centre design and project management, construction, fitout and lifecycle maintenance.

Education & Training

Schools & Training Facilities

General & specialist training facility planning, design and project management, construction and lifecycle maintenance.

Hospitality & Restaurants

Hospitality & Restaurants

Restaurant building project planning, design management, construction, fitout, refurbishment and lifecycle maintenance.

Healthcare

Healthcare

Public & private healthcare facility planning, design and project management, construction, fitout and lifecycle maintenance.

General Practices

GP Clinics

Turnkey medical centre design and project management, construction, fitout and lifecycle maintenance.

Diagnostic Imaging

Radiology Centres

Radiology clinic, imaging department planning, design and project management, construction and lifecycle maintenance.

Labs & Cleanrooms

ISO & TGA Cleanrooms

Lab & sensitive environment project planning, design management, construction, fitout, refurbishment and lifecycle maintenance.

Industrial & Logistics

Manufacturing & Warehousing

Factories, industrial project planning, design and project management, construction, fitout and lifecycle maintenance.

Data Centre & Energy Storage

Data Centres, Energy Storage

Data centre, battery research and production design and project management, construction, fitout and lifecycle maintenance.

Retail & Shopping Centres

Retail & Shopping

Turnkey retail design and project management, construction, fitout and lifecycle maintenance.

Office Buildings

Office fitout

Office space project planning, design management, construction, fitout, refurbishment and lifecycle maintenance.