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Our upfront opportunity: Australia's policy roadmap to reduce upfront embodied carbon in the built environment

ASBEC has released a new report that provides a comprehensive policy framework aiming to reinforce and amplify government and industry efforts to reduce upfront embodied carbon across buildings and infrastructure.

 

News & Resources

Infrastructure Australia’s Delivering Net Zero Infrastructure: Workforce Report

Developed as part of the Infrastructure Net Zero initiative overseen by ASBEC, the report’s key recommendation calls for governments, industry and educators to develop a new industry-wide training program to ensure there is a nationally consistent approach to decarbonising projects.

Industry Events

AIRAH and FMA are collaborating to host the Reshaping Existing Buildings Conference in Melbourne 3–4 June 2026

They’ll explore innovative strategies for transforming existing buildings into more resilient, energy-efficient, and environmentally-friendly structures.

Order of Australia nominations

The Order of Australia recognises Australians for outstanding service or exceptional achievement. Everyone that is recognised is nominated by someone in the community. This means we all have the ability to recognise someone for their outstanding work and service. It also means that it is up to all of us to ensure our national awards system represents our diversity – across gender, cultural backgrounds and categories of endeavour. As a peak built environment network, ASBEC is working with the Office of the Governor-General of Australia to raise awareness of the Order of Australia and improve its diversity.  It only takes a few moments of your time to nominate someone exceptional. To start, click here.