Environmental product declarations are an important tool for measuring materials’ environmental impact, and the construction industry is moving towards mandating that all products EPDs. Without them, projects can suffer in environmental assessments. For more information on wha... More

ACRS’ SCS Scheme* continues to gain international recognition for its leading approach, independence, and globally-aligned relevance. This recognition highlights the credibility of SCS in addressing both the environmental and compliance needs of the steel industry, and it... More

How to find it, buy it, and use it What do we mean when we talk about sustainable steel? Steel with low embodied carbon – in other words, lower emissions and global warming and sustainability impacts from the steel supply chain, which is one of the biggest contributors to... More

Many in the building industry choose to use independent, third-party certification for compliance – moving the work and the onus of checking products from individual designers, builders, and building officials to an expert, impartial body with market credibility and qualified ... More

In October 2022, a building group and its façade subcontractor were working on the construction of Kew Recreation Centre in Melbourne. During the evening, a significant section of the steel-trussed roof structure collapsed. The collapse could well have had fatal implications, ... More