13 Projects
Australia’s Vocational Education Training sector has a critical role in preparing or updating current or future employees with job-related skills required in the workforce. The construction industry is highly regulated by VET programs that provide licensing requirements to many construction occupations. The number of VET-related occupations is expected to increase in the coming years, driven […]
Accurate and timely information about construction processes is essential to provide greater visibility and understanding of project progress and therefore deliver the projects on time and on budget. This project has made significant advances in the knowledge and practice of acquiring and managing real-time operation data. More specific objectives include:1) understanding how passive data collection […]
CRC#18 addresses the lack of data-informed product evaluation methods in construction, through the benchmarking of nine long-span, low carbon floor systems. The key outcomes of the research point towards a logic and workflow that could be applied to any productised building element, involving: Researchers on the project included: Ivana Kuzmanovska: Mizan Ahmed, Mehrdad Arashpour,Victor Bunster, […]
This project transformed the current manual process of energy compliance checks for new residential homes by integrating existing rapid digital building software with Australia’s building regulation and performance assessment requirements. This project developed a comprehensive workflow to take Utecture’s existing home design and costing engine and propose subsequent compliance and NatHERS energy rating assessment procedures […]
Planning and building approval processes are still largely paper (PDF) based, which make them inefficient and time-consuming, imposing significant costs on both industry and government. Industry is effectively unable to test plan compliance against planning controls and building regulations, track progress of their applications, and efficiently track compliance through construction. The long-term objective of the […]
There is a growing need for environmental credentials to support B2B and B2C communication in the building industry. Solutions based on the Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) methodology are the most comprehensive, covering all the stages of the building’s lifecycle – from extraction of raw materials to their end-of-life stages. Despite the potential efficiencies of loosely-coupled […]
Traditional construction practices in Australia have been criticised for their focus on the reduction of upfront construction costs at the expense of quality, performance and flexibility. Current and emerging prefabrication processes could provide the efficiency and quality of construction to the traditional built-to-sell market, however by incorporating the possibilities to cater for the recently developing […]
The objective of this project was to develop a computational framework for producing optimised design options for modular facade and floor systems, which are both structurally and thermally efficient, early in the conceptual design phase. Given the multi-objective criteria (both structural and energy), several designs were presented to the client in a format that allows […]
Unlike hot-rolled steel buildings, where the robustness requirement can be easily met with the use of bolted or welded joining methods with high tensile resistance for connecting structural members, the connections in LGS buildings are made in the form of screws and rivets with low tensile resistance, and thus they are usually vulnerable to progressive […]
Internal wall systems continue to rely on labour intensive and wasteful on-site processing despite advances in prefabrication and other aspects of multi-residential construction. Described performance requirements rely heavily on craftsmanship and supervision ‚when these fail, significant and costly legacy issues arise. Through a design-led, systems-thinking approach, this project explored componentised and connected internal wall alternatives, […]
Volume builders are facing several challenges associated with the manual design of domestic homes where computational design automation can yield advantages, including many variations between house designs, regular design changes according to client requirements, time, resources and turnaround for each tender (cost estimation, drawings, material estimation and so on). An integrated and automated process would […]
The construction supply chain poses challenges and risks mainly due to its unstable, highly fragmented, and geographically dispersed nature. The ability to track and trace (i.e., traceability), is becoming increasingly important as it contributes to and associates with building compliances, safety, project efficiency, and sustainability. Our researchers have used multiple research methods (e.g., interviews, literature […]
Building is one of the largest sectors of today’s global economy, representing 13% of GDP and employing 7% of the world’s working age population. So, it is essential that the building industry benefits from the latest research findings and new knowledge created through rigorous research initiatives. To enable industry to co-create and draw on Australian […]
34 Partners
Verton has developed a remote-control solution to orientate suspended loads from a safe distance eliminating the need for traditional taglines. The EVEREST SpinPod series of load orientation systems allows lifting operations to be hands free, removing operators from the line of fire and completely changing the risk profile of lifting operations. As well as improving […]
Master Builders Victoria was established in 1875 by a group of distinguished builders intent on raising standards within the industry. The organisation has grown to become a pre-eminent industry voice with members universally renowned for their reliability, skill and professionalism. We service the needs of the entire industry, from residential to commercial and engineering businesses, […]
Everhard Industries is a reputable Australian family-owned manufacturer specialising in producing drainage, wastewater, and various plumbing and environmental solutions tailored for residential and commercial applications. With a long-standing history dating back to 1926, Everhard proudly holds the distinguished title of being the first manufacturer in Queensland to produce the original double concrete laundry tub. Notably, […]
BlueScope is a provider of innovative steel materials, products, systems and technologies, headquartered in Australia with operations spread across North America, Australia, New Zealand, Pacific Islands and throughout Asia. We are one of the world’s leading manufacturers of painted and coated steel products, and with our strong expertise in steel, we provide vital components for […]
Bentley Homes are a mid-size new home building company and one of Victoria’s most reputable builders of production homes, providing affordable new homes throughout Melbourne. We pride ourselves on our innovative designs and solutions, having received multiple awards recognising this including awards for best display homes from the Housing Industry Association and Master Builders Association […]
A.G. Coombs is the leading Australian provider of specialist building services. We offer an integrated range of technical services for all systems in buildings – from advice and design through to installation, commissioning, asset management, maintenance and ongoing operation. Our expertise is in air conditioning and mechanical services, fire protection, hydraulics, electrical services and lighting, […]
Hyne Timber is one of Australia’s largest producers of sawn timber and engineered timber products, a leader in preservative treatments and an iconic supplier to the Australian construction industry. We also implement standards throughout our business that underpin our commitment to product quality, service, safety and sustainable timber production.
Fleetwood Australia are Australia’s leading offsite manufacturing and construction partner with more than 55 years’ experience, trusted to safely and consistently deliver innovative and sustainable solutions for our communities. We work in the education, commercial, mining and resources, defence, government, health, residential, tourism sport and recreation sectors, delivering spaces for people to thrive. Our offsite […]
For over 120 years, Nexans has played a crucial role in the electrification of the planet and has been committed to electrifying the future. Today, Nexans renews its ties with its DNA and goes beyond cables to offer more value to its customers with a complete service that leverages digital technology to maximize the performance and […]
Recognised globally as leading manufacturers of quality building products, Brickworks brands continue to build their reputation for delivering top quality. We lead through style and product innovation, creating materials for beautiful environments. While our vision is to build the strongest reputation for Australia’s best building products, our thinking – and our reach – is truly […]
Cruxes Innovation exists to help universities, research organisations and innovative companies unlock the huge potential of Australian researchers and innovators to make a positive difference in the world. We believe the best way to do this is to work alongside researchers and innovators to build partnerships between research, industry, community groups and government to solve […]
For more than 70 years, Stockland have been creating and curating communities with people at the heart of the places they create. As one of Australia’s largest diversified property groups, they are building on their legacy, helping more Australians achieve the dream of home ownership and creating places and spaces full of energy, soul and […]
LTCM (Load Transfer Construction Method) is a patented building system with a fully documented construction process, designed to deliver efficient, engineered buildings. The system has been refined through extensive research and development, with the aims of enhancing accuracy, quality and compliance, while reducing overall costs and time. LTCM only uses existing, readily available products, skills, supply […]
The Australian Building Codes Board (ABCB) is a standards writing body responsible for the National Construction Code (NCC), WaterMark and CodeMark Certification Schemes, and regulatory reform in the construction industry. The ABCB is a joint initiative of the Commonwealth and state and territory governments, together with the building and plumbing industries.
Homes NSW brings together the housing and homelessness services of the NSW Department of Communities and Justice (DCJ) with NSW Land and Housing Corporation (LAHC), the NSW Aboriginal Housing Office (AHO) and key worker housing all under one roof – making the system more efficient and accessible. Homes NSW leads work to deliver more social […]
prefabAUS is the peak body for Australia’s off-site construction industry and acts as the hub for building prefabrication technology and design. prefabAUS is passionate about the role of prefabrication in transforming our built environment, such as decreasing construction time frames and construction waste while increasing quality, productivity and affordability. prefabAUS is the hub for building […]
Standards Australia is the country’s leading independent, non-governmental, not-for-profit standards organisation. As representatives of the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) and International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC), we are also specialists in the development and adoption of internationally aligned standards in Australia. Our purpose is to develop Standards, participate in the development and adoption of a wide […]
The Victorian Building Authority (VBA) regulates Victoria’s building and plumbing industries to ensure the achievement of efficient and competitive building and plumbing industries in Victoria. Our vision is for a trusted regulator, a respected industry and an informed community. And our mission is regulating for a quality built environment in Victoria.
Populous creates world-class buildings, precincts and experiences that draw people together for sports, leisure, and entertainment. In the Asia Pacific (APAC) region, Populous is committed to net zero projects by 2030 through the design attributes of climate-positivity, circularity, positive energy, resiliency, flexibility, and legacy. Please see Populous APAC’s sustainability website: https://sustainability.wearepopulous.com/
utecture™ has pioneered a new category in construction technology called Virtual Pre-Construction. Virtual Pre-Construction requires digital twinning technology to deliver on four distinct pillars: Design, Real-time Pricing; Visualisation and Management. At utecture™, we are bringing building online with a digital platform that transforms the experience of buying and building a new home. utecture™ empowers builders […]
Donovan Group has been solving entrenched construction challenges since the 1960s. We have transformed the global construction industry with fresh approaches to age-old problems and delivered a comprehensive suite of industry-defining construction innovations. We are a lab for building, continuously creating what comes next so that construction can become easier, faster, better, safer, more accessible […]
Ultimate Windows began life as a builder and his son fabricating commercial window frames in an outer-Wodonga old tin farm shed in 2001 in an effort to keep his local building projects moving to schedule. A few years later, the decision to fabricate the Thermeco suite of products and invest in state of the art software and machinery […]
VIRIDI is a technology-based solution provider that develops, designs and manufactures timber based pre-finished structural solutions to the property and construction industry. Viridi’s manufacturing capability is highly automated ensuring a cost effective and high quality product. VIRIDI is a leader in component based DfMA and has a number of pre-finished structural solutions. As every project […]
PT Blink provides a technology platform and manufacturer marketplace to enable the Blink DMI process of creating multi-storey structures faster, safer, better and with less waste than traditional construction. With the unique Blink DMI process, owners and developers deliver multi-storey buildings as a kit of configurable parts that are manufactured offsite and integrated very quickly […]
60 Research expertise Listings
The Monash Blockchain Technology Centre provides two areas of focus: 1) Technical: Consensus; Security and Efficiency; Scalability; Privacy; Smart Contract; and, 2) Cross-disciplinary: Policy; Legal Requirement; Cybercrime; Logistic; Supply Chain. Facilities: The Centre uses RepuCoin: the most advanced blockchain platform (a system) to be secured against the most recent attacks. Contact: A/Prof. Joseph Liu, Director, […]
The Department of Banking and Finance at Monash University is one of the largest and best-established departments of its kind in the world. Members of the Department publish their research in leading international academic journals and successfully manage multiple research grant-funded projects, including ARC and industry-linked projects. Recent research projects in the department include: How […]
Monash Architecture and Urban Planning produce applied research solutions to real-world challenges. Through collaboration with local government, communities and industry, their research unlocks the possibilities of rapidly changing technologies and alternative financial models, and develops systematised and integrated approaches to design and planning processes. Areas of expertise include: affordable and sustainable housing, adaptive re-use of […]
IoT, Big Data, Data Lake, Data Management, Business Intelligence, Data analytics, Self-power Sensors, Sensing Indoor Environment, Sustainability, Improved Occupancy Standards. Facilities: The team have built their own self-power sensors. Contact: A/Prof. David Taniar, David.Taniar@monash.edu, https://www.monash.edu/it/ssc/data-engineering
We are focused on post-quantum cryptography, database and cloud security, blockchain, and trusted hardware. This includes designing novel cryptographic primitives and their secure and efficient implementation and integration suitable for different applications, ranging from FinTech, digital health, and cloud computing to smart grids in energy. Facilities: Virtual Monash Blockchain Technology Centre; Cybersecurity lab at the […]
CCI promotes excellence in AI and multi-agent systems research that has applications to industry-driven problems and for meeting pressing social and environmental needs. Broadly, our research provides (i) simulation and modelling, (ii) automated decision making, and (iii) decision-support tools to solve complex problems that arise in real-world systems. Examples range from human phenomena such as […]
CLARS is located within the Monash Faculty of Law and has a strong commitment to diverse and innovative forms of high-quality and cross-disciplinary legal research that has governmental, professional, and social impact. We enable our projects through our expertise in the following areas: The Construction and contact law – including smart contracts, blockchain; Construction clauses […]
The Monash Centre for Additive Manufacturing takes fundamental research from a broad range of disciplines and applies them to manufacturing challenges. These disciplines include material science, alloy design and processing, surface engineering, corrosion and hybrid materials. MCAM works with its partners to invent bespoke solutions to unique manufacturing challenges. Using networks within research centres in […]
The Castan Centre for Human Rights Law is found within the Faculty of Law, Monash University. They have expertise in the following areas: Modern Slavery and Supply Chains; Gender issues in the construction industry; Mental Health in Construction Law; Labour Rights; Housing Policy. Facilities: The Castan Centre for Human Rights Law host project-based researchers carrying […]
The DEDT Group research is focussed on the development of an information culture and information infrastructure to support the design of socio-technical information systems that explore and exploit that infrastructure. Their development and design research aims to provide a data-driven basis that underpins and supports diverse industry and organisational functions and activities that are central […]
XYX Lab – Gender + Space – is a team of specialist design researchers exploring gender-sensitive design practices in cities. The way that gender affects needs and experiences in these areas is generally poorly understood by those who determine how places are designed, developed, governed and maintained. Through our applied research, we bring together planners, […]
Monash Software Engineering Group’s research focuses on inventing new approaches for designing, developing, testing, and maintaining large-scale complex AI and data-intensive software systems to maximise the positive social and economic impact. The three main research focuses include: 1) How can we incorporate diverse human aspects into software development; 2) How can we improve developers’ productivity […]
Dr Xavier Ho is a hybrid design and software practitioner-researcher with over seven years’ industry experience in co-designing meaningful data visualisations. Xavier was the front-end lead on CSIRO’s early algal bloom detection tool, which was recently shortlisted for the Victorian Premier’s Design Award in Digital Design. Xavier is also the creator of the Smoke and […]
Prof. Singh has specific expertise in the mechanistic understanding of chemical degradation of fibres and polymer matrix of fibre-reinforced polymers (FRPs) and their role in degradation in mechanical properties of FRPs in civil engineering applications. His specific expertise in such degradation is due to an aggressive environment that exists in an advanced civil engineering structure […]
The Department of Management aims to improve the human condition through excellence in research, teaching and community engagement. They have a rich history of engagement with business, industry and government, both in Australia and overseas. They teach and research across a comprehensive range of management sub-disciplines, but have particular strengths in organisational behaviour, operations and […]
This group’s work covers a broad range of fire behaviour topics including research on the ignition and combustion of fuels, the spread of wildfire and transition mechanisms to the Wildland Urban Interface, and the performance of structural materials under different fire conditions. Facilities: Their facility currently contains a variety of experimental apparatuses and equipment covering […]
The Design Robotics and Digital Fabrication program provides direct pathways from design to manufacturing. Their research creates processes and technologies for sustainable futures by linking design, robotics, and manufacturing. They explore innovative design possibilities through cutting-edge experimental design projects and work to make sure that technology meets the needs of real people. Connecting to Industry […]
The Architectural Science group is positioned at both the intersection and forefront of Architecture, Energy and Health. They use innovative research methodologies that facilitate the collection of large data sets of physical conditions of indoor and outdoor environments (e.g. lighting levels, brightness, temperature, occupancy, solar radiation, air velocity) and self-reported data (preferences, wellbeing, comfort). They […]
Sustainable Built Environment; Waste to Material/Energy; Occupant-centric Building Design and Operation; Air Quality Monitoring and Pollution Control. Facilities: Spectrometers for measuring size distribution of nanoparticles and microparticles; Indoor environmental quality equipment for building survey and audit; Gas analyser to measure gases that are present in the workspace and home, and to quantify the gaseous emissions […]
Dr Thomas has expertise in: Materials Durability; Corrosion; Stress Corrosion Cracking; Coatings for corrosion protection; Electrochemistry; Corrosion Under Insulation. Facilities: State-of-the-art corrosion laboratory, including multiple potentiostats, scanning electrochemical microscope, optical profilometer, atomic force microscope, Raman spectrometer, slow strain rate tester, glove-box facilities, salt-spray chamber etc. Contact: Sebastian.Thomas@monash.edu, https://www.monash.edu/engineering/sebastianthomas
This group is recognised for its strong links between theory and practice, fuelled by their excellent connections with the broader research community and industry partners. They are working on both targeted and generic solving techniques to address complex discrete optimisation problems. Their team is focused on research that helps users: a) model and solve problems […]
Machine Learning and Deep Learning are the computational sciences that drive data science and artificial intelligence. The team covers association discovery, Bayesian methods, causal models, classification, forecasting, semi-supervised and unsupervised models, and spatio-temporal models, and they work with a broad variety of data including image, text, medical, manufacturing, sensor and multi-model data. Their passion is […]
iCREW focuses on industrial relations, human resources and work organisation. They aim to improve workplace innovation, employee engagement, trust, dialogue and voice to enhance working environments, including improving skills, quality, productivity, diversity, inclusion, health and safety, to prevent disputes and mitigate harmful workplace conflict. This involves increasing cooperation between employers, workers, their associations and unions. […]
This lab is bringing data out of computers and into the world around us. They’ve pioneered a research initiative called Immersive Analytics. Its promise is to help people to understand and work with complex data and analytical systems in new and more effective ways. Their work explores the potential for new immersive display and interaction […]
The HumaniSE Lab is led by Prof. John Grundy who is a world-leader in inventing Domain-Specific Visual Languages for Model-Driven Software Engineering tools and has over 30 years’ experience in IT. The Lab stems from John’s prestigious ARC Laureate Fellowship that is researching and developing new approaches in software engineering. Their goal is to assimilate […]
This cross-departmental lab focusses on human-in-the-loop artificial intelligence problems. In particular, they are working on multimodal deep learning for human behaviour analysis. From an industry perspective, they are working on: a) Operator’s affective state prediction to understand attributes such as attention, fatigue and stress; b) Understanding group dynamics in videos; and, c) Detecting if an […]
The Future Building Initiative works collaboratively with industry on applied research projects. They focus on research that tackles innovation and the industrialisation of construction. Their areas of focus include: integrated digital platforms, advanced manufacturing, product platforms, digital/automated fabrication, mass customisation, the value of design, education of future building professionals, environmental performance, building development models, explorative […]
The Construction Engineering and Management (CEM) discipline at the Department of Civil Engineering is leading in a wide range of research projects that span all three of the department’s research themes. The discipline will make a tangible impact on the design, construction, operation and maintenance of the built environment, through innovative, interdisciplinary research in off-site […]
Holmesglen’s rich 40+ years of experience in building and construction trade training, along with its Applied Research Centre, provides the CRC and its partners the opportunity to engage with Holmeglen’s learners and expert teachers in the transformation of the construction sector. With the right trade training facilities, access to 1,800+ apprentice employers and 3,000+ apprentices […]
The BPM Lab focuses on fundamental and applied research in business process management, with an emphasis on process intelligence. By marrying business and IT perspectives, their goal is to devise novel techniques and tools that help improve organisational performance by reverse-engineering an organisation’s business processes from their transactional data. A number of companies in different […]
Development of computer vision algorithms to detect objects, recognise scenes, and recreate 3D depth from images. The approach is inspired by human vision and involves modelling and learning the physical constraints of scenes to improve the accuracy, robustness, and interpretability of computer vision algorithms. Development of models of human visual attention to predict where people […]
Alka’s expertise lies in the operations and supply chain management area with a special focus on sustainability. Her studies have been based in the services and manufacturing sector as well as the public sector. She has published her work since her PhD completion in a number of leading journals, such as International Journal of Production […]
Prof. Algeo leads Australian and international research teams that have been awarded research grants investigating areas such as 21st-century skills in the digital economy, preparing graduates to impact the Australian economy, and knowledge transfer using practice networks. She produces on average seven papers a year in quality journals, books and conferences. A recent international research […]
Dr Yulia Merkoulova is a Professor of Finance and Deputy Head of Department of Banking and Finance, Monash University. She has over 20 years of research and consulting experience in banking and finance. Yulia has published research articles in leading international academic journals and successfully completed multiple research grant-funded projects. Her recent projects include investigating […]
Members of the BIM/Digital Twin group at QUT have been involved in the definition of standards for the representation of built environments for nearly 30 years, the testing of proposed standards through the development of proof-of-concept software, and the subsequent development of prototype and commercial software. The range of effort goes from early design/detailed design, […]
The Centre for Materials Science is QUT’s fundamental scientific engine room for materials innovation, providing materials-based solutions for real-world applications. Its researchers have core expertise in polymer and organic chemistry, inorganic, nanoscale 1D and 2D materials, materials characterisation, molecular and materials modelling, and are developing: polymers and polymeric coatings, adhesives, ultralight/superstrong structural materials, composites, batteries/supercapacitors, […]
The team has expertise in construction engineering and management; cognitive and organisational psychology; and, adopting quantitative and qualitative research methods to tackle interdisciplinary safety problems in the construction industry. They have expertise in utilising the latest technology and construction informatics (e.g. BIM) to reduce accidents; developing safety management tools; conducting cognitive behavioural experiments to develop […]
Many community developments, such as schools, senior living and sporting facilities, can be used more effectively. What are the physical and mental health benefits of sharing facilities that support multiple demographics and provide opportunities for vocational and intergenerational programs? The Cat.1 nationally funded Grandschools project is a multidisciplinary team led by QUT, ACU and Deakin […]
The Emerging Technology program creates new experiences and investigates the prototyping, design and evaluation of extended reality in areas such as visual simulation, distributed collaboration and interactive visualisation. With expertise in collaborative work, data visualisation, the built environment, advanced manufacturing, user experience and participatory design, their research creates new ways to see, sense and shape […]
The Digital Engineering Group develop software tools that use BIM/Digital Engineering data as the basis for informed decision-making. Their expertise lies in analysing user processes, modelling information flows, and developing user interfaces that provide data-driven support for informed decision-making. They use a range of advanced software engineering skills such as domain specific languages and mapping […]
The QUT FM group has been involved in a series of facility management-related projects and activities for over 20 years. This has included working with the Sydney Opera House Trust and Qld Project Services on FM for buildings, buildingSMART International on the COBie standard, many of the Australian state road authorities, local government, and electricity […]
DrMark Limb has expertise in the implementation and evaluation of regulatory land use planning systems. His research assesses the efficacy of urban planning and seeks to understand ways planning can better achieve sustainable development outcomes. Kirsty’s expertise is in housing diversity through both traditional research and architectural practice. Kirsty and Mark’s research intersects on the […]
This group researches into the adoption and applications of smart and digital technologies, processes (e.g., BIM, AI, automation, prefabrication), and sustainability principles and features in residential and other types of buildings, to bring greater construction efficiencies and operational performance. They study the close intricacies and interfaces between the planning, design, construction and operation phases of […]
This lab engages a team of postgraduate and post-doctoral researchers and academics specialising in structural, wind and fire engineering research. The 15-member team conducts both fundamental and applied research in structural, wind and fire engineering (including bushfires) and disseminates information through publications, seminars, workshops and conferences. It undertakes multidisciplinary research related to the safety of […]
Fiona’s research interests include developing technology to enhance student learning through immersive experience and non-intrusive data collection systems to accelerate the development of sensor technology in construction. Fiona is passionate about creating a diverse and inclusive construction industry. To do so, she believes a way to demystify the construction industry is by challenging and changing […]
Prof. Tommy Chan has been actively involved in carrying out research on bridges. He has published over 350 technical articles and over 20 years of experience in Structural Health Monitoring (SHM) of various significant long span bridges in Hong Kong and the mainland China. He is the founding Chair and President of ANSHM (the Australian […]
The multidisciplinary research expertise of the Advanced Protective Technologies for Engineering Structures Group led by Prof. Tuan Ngo include: Prefabricated modular buildings and off-site construction; Computational design; Extreme loadings: Blast, impact fire; Lightweight and high strength concrete; and, Structural and energy optimisation using AI. Facilities: The Structural Laboratory at the University of Melbourne houses state-of-the-art […]
Internet of Things (Smart Devices, Sensors and Wearable Devices); Smart City (Smart Buildings, Building Energy Management); Video Analytics (Structural Health Monitoring, Surveillance, Crowd Behaviour Monitoring, People Counting and Tracking); Control and Optimisation of Communication Networks (Quality of Service); Big Data Analytics (Clustering, Deep Learning, Anomaly Detection). Facilities: Smart City Sensor and Communications Platform; Real-time IoT […]
UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs); 3D Visualisation; Augmented and Virtual Reality; 3D Data Capturing and Modelling; Modern Land Administration Systems; 3D Cadastre; Building Information Modelling (BIM); Smart Buildings and Cities; Spatial Data Integration; Urban Analytics; Spatial Ontologies; Strategic Consultancy and Advisory; Capacity Building and Executive Training; Smart App Development; Advanced Data Integration and Modelling; Location […]
UoM Department of Management and Marketing.jpg Expertise: Digital marketing communications – the way firms, consumers and other stakeholders communicate online; Marketing analytics – analysing patterns in marketing data to increase actionable knowledge that can be used to inform marketing strategy and improve marketing performance. Facilities: High quality environments to support projects. The University is a […]
This department works on supply chain strategy, design and performance. This involves a mix of approaches from empirical studies and case studies shedding light on ‘what works’, through to more prescriptive, analytic and other decision models of supply chain and operations management. In supply chain management related to building, this can be applied to issues […]
UoM MIDAS Lab.jpg Expertise: Robotics; Automation; Control Systems; Optimisation; Autonomous Systems; Machine Learning. Facilities: AI and Autonomy Lab; Control and Signal Processing (CSP) Lab; Melbourne Robotics Laboratory; Melbourne Unmanned Aircraft Systems Integration Platform. Contact: Professor Chris Manzie, manziec@unimelb.edu.au, https://eng.unimelb.edu.au/midas/research
The PMRL & Energy Geotechnics Lab within the Geotechnical Research Group focuses on energy geotechnics, near surface geophysics and machine learning, AI, and numerical modelling applied to geotechnical engineering. They have more than a decade experience in R&D and commercialisation of shallow geothermal energy technology (energy geo-structures: energy piles, tunnels, walls, slabs), the thermo-hydro-mechanical aspects […]
Photogrammetry, Laser scanning, 3D computer vision, Mobile mapping, 3D Modelling of natural and built environments, Machine learning, Deep learning, Indoor positioning, object recognition in imagery and point clouds. Facilities: Various cameras and lidar sensors, AR/MR headsets, high performance computers and various photogrammetry software. Contact: k.khoshelham@unimelb.edu.au, +61 3 8344 4050, https://infrastructure.eng.unimelb.edu.au/research/geomatics/
A/Prof. Mohsen Kalantari is Deputy Director of CSDILA, which provides focus for research in spatial enablement of government and industries. The Centre solves problems related to digital enablement in architecture, engineering, construction and operation industries through geospatial science and engineering. A/Prof. Kalantari’s research includes digital engineering, building information modelling and geospatial engineering. Facilities: Geospatial platforms […]
Dr Liu has worked in structural engineering for more than 15 years, and has been working in the specialised field of concrete technology including high performance concrete, durability and concrete rheology, concrete-steel/timber composites, and impact engineering. She has been working closely with industry and government organisations to carry out research in these areas. Examples include […]
Amrik Sohal is Professor of Management and Co-ordinator/Lead for the Global Value Chains Research Network, Centre for Global Business. He graduated from the University of Bradford (UK) in mechanical engineering with honours. His PhD was in operations management, and his current research focuses on implementation issues, especially those relating to strategies, technology and new production […]
Wood science and wood processing technology; Value chains for plantation-grown wood, from resource characterisation to development and performance of engineered wood products; Engineering and design properties; R&D and environmental awareness. Facilities: Wood science and technology laboratory (universal testing machine, accelerated weathering unit, adhesion testing facilities); Wood and wood-based products manufacturing workshop (carpentry, laboratory press, conventional […]
This group of researchers is from a built environment specialisation within the QUT Centre for the Environment. They conduct research into energy, wind/ventilation, lighting, comfort and post occupancy evaluation. Some of this research is built on building physics, but this is extended into human perceptions, human comfort conditions and indoor air quality. Members of this […]
The 3D Modelling and Measurement Science Research Group has expertise in: Photogrammetry, Laser scanning, 3D computer vision, Mobile mapping, 3D Modelling of natural and built environments, Machine learning, Deep learning, Indoor positioning, object recognition in imagery and point clouds. Facilities: Various cameras and lidar sensors, AR/MR headsets, high performance computers and various photogrammetry software. Contact: A/Prof. […]
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Venture Partner, NEA, author, and former chairman and CEO of GE, Jeff Immelt is interviewed by his previous employee, now CEO of Lendlease Digital Bill Ruh. In this conversation Jeff and Bill take us behind the scenes to discuss Jeff’s new book called HOT SEAT and share never heard before insights about leadership and innovation, dealing with crisis and sustainability issues.
CadMakers’ Javier Glatt discusses Digital Innovation in the Building Industry, Start Ups and Brock Commons Tallwood House, a mass timber hybrid building at the University of British Columbia.
Digital Transformation of the Building Industry is discussed with Lendlease Digital’s CEO Bill Ruh. Covering: what we can learn from the digital transformation of other industries like telecom, media, manufacturing and automotive; what it is going to transition the building industry to become digital, and the future of the Building Industry.
Conversation on the Impact of Industry 4.0 on Building and Construction with Dr Bronwyn Evans AM CEO of Engineers Australia and Chair of Building 4.0. Jeff Connolly Chair and CEO of Siemens Australia & Pacific. Andrew Dettmer National President of AMWU Australian Manufacturing Workers Union. Building 4.0 CRC members.
Conversation on the lessons from the rise and fall of Katerra with Brian Potter Katerra former employee. Prof Jennifer Whyte Head of the School of Project Management University of Sydney. Daryl Patterson Chief Product Officer Head of Design Lendlease Digital.
Jeremy McLeod, founder of Breathe Architecture and Nightingale Housing, a not-for-profit organisation building apartments that are socially, financially and environmentally sustainable, speaks to Professor Mathew Aitchison. They discuss affordable housing, sustainable design, architecture as brand and the future of housing in Australia.
KOPE.ai co-founder and COO David Flynn talks to Building 4.0 CRC CEO Professor Mathew Aitchison about trade-offs between standardisation and flexibility, new ways of organising construction industry, the culture of industry and it’s legacy, as well as future use of AI.
HYBRID SIMULTANEOUS EVENT ACROSS 3 STATES AT HOSTING PARTNERS: VictoriaAG Coombs & Holmesglen HVAC Centre of ExcellenceHolmesglen InstituteChadstone Campus New South WalesLendLease Digital International Tower 3Bangaroo, Sydney QueenslandHyne & Sons Timber Factor HyneGluelam CommercialMaryborough Fire StationTuan Mill Download PDF of Showcase 2022 Exhibition Panels here. Watch Zoom recording of Showcase here. For more information contact info@building40crc.org
Co-founder of Gropyus Philipp Erler speaks to Professor Mathew Aitchison about starting Gropyus, how to grow and sustain a building start up, and the environmental sustainability of industrialised construction.
Professor Anne Beim, Head of the Centre for Industrialized Architecture CINARK at the Royal Danish Academy, speaks to Professor Mathew Aitchison about: building sustainability, design for disassembly, circular economy, the advantages of vernacular building with traditional materials and industrialised processes and models, and rethinking our planetary boundaries.
Professor Jerker Lessing, Adjunct Professor at Stanford University Civil and Environmental Engineering Department and Director of Research and Development at Boklok Swedens leading housing company within industrialised construction, does a deep dive on industrialised building: what it is, how it’s changed over time, what is the recipe for success, why Sweden is a world leader in this area, and what other countries and companies can learn from Sweden’s experience.
Dr Helena Lidelow Chief Technology Officer at VBC, Volumetric Building Companies speaks about the necessary building blocks of a great building production strategy with Professor Mathew Aitchison.
Jose Torrero Cullen from the University College London talks about Fire safety engineering and training, high profile fire incidents and reforming the building industry.
Dr Cameron Murray discusses the top five myths of housing affordability with Future Building Podcast host Professor Mathew Aitchison. Cameron is is an economist and consultant who specialises in property markets, environmental economics, and corruption. He is a resident in Brisbane, Research Fellow in the Henry Halloran Trust at The University of Sydney, blogger of Fresh Economic Thinking and co-author of Rigged, the second edition of Game of Mates How favours bleed the nation, that was first released in 2017.
Taronga Venture’s Jonathan Hannam and Julian Kezelman with discuss RealTech: Investment Insights with Professor Mathew Aitchison.
In 2023 the Building 4.0 CRC Annual Showcase was held in-person, at Melbourne Connect, Forum Level M, 700 Swanston Street on March 22nd 10.30-3.30pm. The Building 4.0 CRC Annual Showcase profiled some of our current and completed projects. It was an opportunity for partners and researchers to interact with one another, build relationships, see outcomes […]
Daryl Patterson the founder and chief product officer of Lendlease digital, discusses the Mckinsey report the next normal in construction how disruption is reshaping the world's largest ecosystem.
Erik Baczuk a designer at Google discusses innovation in the built environment and Sidewalk labs Quayside development in Toronto.
Andrea Chegut director of Real Estate Innovation lab at MIT discusses real estate technologies data ethics martian concrete and the future of cities
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Merging to Mainstream | Offsite: Building blocks for a sustainable future The prefabAUS Conference is a 2-day conference gathering professionals and experts from the construction industry to discuss the future of prefabrication in Australia. This year, the event will take place in Brisbane at the BCEC on the 7-8 of September, around the theme of […]
“Building and construction is just too complicated to work within any one system. It looks very simple on the outside, but it’s actually very, very tricky and it’s much more complex than most people give it credit for”. Building 4.0 CRC CEO, Prof. Mathew Aitchison, spoke with Fast Company about why prefab may not yet […]
We regularly hear about Big Data and its relevance to smart cities and smart buildings. The promise of increased liveability, greater workability and enhanced environmental performance, underpinned by intelligent design has the potential to transform how we work, live and play. The new Building 4.0 CRC is one of the most comprehensive smart building R&D […]
This free inaugural Summit is a virtual event by Building 4.0 CRC partner Lendlease Digital. It will bring together international thought leaders from government, property, construction, technology and industry, and offers a full day of quality keynote and specialist sessions, live Q&A, and access to a suite of product demonstrations and solutions via the virtual […]
Reducing waste, delays and emissions from building projects is the focus of a collaborative initiative between 30 industry partners.
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Making construction in Australia cheaper, without compromising safety or quality, will be the focus of two new industry-led research centres being backed by the Morrison Government.
Welcome to Building 4.0 CRC Building 4.0 CRC is an industry-led research initiative co-funded by the Australian Government. The CRC aims to develop an internationally competitive, dynamic and thriving Australian advanced manufacturing sector, delivering better buildings at lower cost and the human capacity to lead the future industry. The Building Industry The building industry is […]
BUILDING 4.0 CRC SCHOLARSHIPS Please direct any enquiries to PhDResearch@building40crc.org. Subscribe to our Mailing List to keep up to date on Scholarship News! ABOUT BUILDING 4.0 CRC EDUCATION & TRAINING The building sector is the largest employer of Australians with more than 1.4 million jobs, and the training of 50,000 apprentices each year*, and is […]
The Building 4.0 CRC initiative promises to re-shape building delivery in Australia by creating a platform for “Whole picture” interoperable thinking.
Building 4.0 CRC, a collaborative initiative that seeks to reduce waste and emissions from building projects, has received a $28 million Cooperative Research Centre grant from the Federal Government.
In this year’s virtual summit, Building 4.0 CRC partner Lendlease is excited to show you the phenomenal progress made since its 2020 event, and the opportunities for the world. Don’t forget to visit the Building 4.0 CRC booth, to find out more on the CRC and the projects in which Lendlease is involved!
On May 25th we had a series of presentations and discussion on the implications of Circular Economy for the Building Industry, at Monash College in Docklands, Melbourne. Radical changes in the way we design, procure, operate, and maintain the fabric of our cities will be necessary to transition to the Circular Economy paradigm. What are […]
Platform-thinking promises to change construction in terms of product design, supply chain coordination, and business models. “Construction Platforms: Potentials and Pitfalls” will explore how platforms are emerging in construction, with discussion of implications in terms of the physical and digital faces of the built environment. The construction industry traditionally relies on project-based thinking and practice. This project-focus consists of temporary organisations that form to deliver one-off […]
Brisbane, like many cities, is facing a severe housing crisis. Increased property values, rental costs, migration and flooding, along with record low vacancy rates, mean many people can’t find or afford a home. And in the lead up to the 2032 Olympics, the situation in Brisbane is likely to get worse. Against the backdrop of […]
The recent updates of the National Construction Code (NCC) in October 2022 have mandated the Minimum Energy Efficiency Star Rating for new homes to be increased from 6 to 7 stars throughout Australia. This seminar discussed the key changes and practical measures to meet the 7-Star NatHERS performance band in the major climate zones in […]
A workshop by Building 4.0 CRC. Building 4.0 CRC, invites members of the building industry who are interested in workshopping the future of building, through business model innovation and the impact that industrialisation and digitalisation can have on the industry. As the building industry accelerates toward a more industrialised and digital future, questions arise about how […]
Building 4.0 CRC is very proud to host its first International Women’s Day event. This was on 10am on 8th March as a free online talk by our remarkable Chair, Dr Bronwyn Evans AM. Bronwyn was one of the first women to graduate as an Electrical Engineer at her university, was the first female CEO of […]
Join Building 4.0 CRC for a fireside reflection on the lessons of our research tour to Northern Europe in 2023, and hear about our upcoming tour of the U.S.A in 2024. In April 2023 Building 4.0 CRC took 22 delegates on a week-long tour to the cities of Berlin, Hanover, Copenhagen and Malmö. Among very many […]
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Unleash the Power of Women in Industry this International Women’s Day Join us for a conversation with two women leaders from Australia’s Building and Property industry, who will share their insights on how we can COUNT HER IN: INVEST IN WOMEN and ACCELERATE PROGRESS, drawing on their own personal career experiences and achievements. Our expert […]
