NABERS is pleased to announce the launch of Embodied Carbon Conversations.

This webinar series is a unique opportunity for industry professionals to grow their understanding of embodied carbon. As our grid decarbonises, embodied carbon is on track to become the largest source of emissions from Australia’s built environment.

The Embodied Carbon Conversations series will explore how the building sector can tackle the challenge of embodied carbon. You’ll hear from an intriguing mix of guest speakers, offering unique perspectives, deep technical knowledge and answers to your questions.

All webinars are free to join, simply register for the sessions that interest you.

Session #2 – Embodied carbon emission factors

Thursday 13 August 2026 | 12pm to 1pm AEST

Key topics:

• What the NABERS Embodied Carbon emission factor requirements are
• What the NABERS Emission Factor database is, how and why it was developed
• What an Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) is and how to extract information
• Common complexities of EPDs

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As a proud partner of the True Zero Carbon Challenge 2026, we are pleased to share that tickets are now available for the Awards Night, taking place in Melbourne on Friday, 21 August 2026. The event will bring together professionals from across Australia’s built environment sector to celebrate innovative approaches to low-carbon and climate-responsive residential design.

The annual challenge brings together building designers, architects, and NatHERS assessors to explore what is possible beyond minimum compliance standards. Through the challenge, participants address key industry challenges including energy efficiency, embodied carbon reduction, climate targets and practical project delivery, developing solutions that respond to the evolving demands of residential construction. The Awards Night celebrates the outstanding projects and teams whose work is helping shape the future of low-carbon residential housing.

In addition to celebrating project excellence, the evening offers a valuable networking opportunity for professionals from across the built environment sector, including architects, building designers, assessors, sustainability consultants, engineers, developers and emerging practitioners.

Attendees can expect an evening of industry connection and recognition, featuring the presentation of the 2026 True Zero Carbon Challenge Awards, project showcases, and a professionally catered three-course dinner with free-flowing alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages throughout the evening.

As industry expectations around sustainability, resilience and building performance continue to grow, the True Zero Carbon Challenge provides important insight into the future direction of Australian residential design and the professionals helping to lead that transition.

Industry professionals are encouraged to attend to explore the future of carbon-positive residential design in Australia and take part in advancing the conversation across the sector.

Event Details

Date: Friday, 21 August 2026
Time: 6:00pm – 11:00pm AEST
Location: North Melbourne, Victoria

Those interested in learning more about emerging trends in high-performance housing and connecting with industry leaders are encouraged to attend.

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NABERS is pleased to announce the launch of Embodied Carbon Conversations.

This webinar series is a unique opportunity for industry professionals to grow their understanding of embodied carbon. As our grid decarbonises, embodied carbon is on track to become the largest source of emissions from Australia’s built environment.

The Embodied Carbon Conversations series will explore how the building sector can tackle the challenge of embodied carbon. You’ll hear from an intriguing mix of guest speakers, offering unique perspectives, deep technical knowledge and answers to your questions.

All webinars are free to join, simply register for the sessions that interest you.

Session #3 – Stored biogenic carbon explained

Thursday 27 August 2026 | 12pm to 1pm AEST

Key topics:

• What stored biogenic carbon is
• How stored biogenic carbon is documented in Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs)
• How stored biogenic carbon is accounted for in the NABERS Embodied Carbon tool
• Efficiency and innovation in the design and use of timber through industry led research

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The AIRAH IAQ Conference brings together industry leaders, researchers, practitioners, and policymakers to explore the latest developments, challenges, and innovations in indoor air quality. With a strong focus on knowledge-sharing and advancing best practices, the conference provides an exceptional platform to engage with professionals who are shaping the future of our built environment.

To find out more and to register, click here

prefabAUS invites you to attend the premier event for the prefabricated building industry in Australia, Offsite26. This landmark event will be held over two days 2nd – 3rd September at the Pullman Melbourne on the Park, and is expected to bring together more than 200 industry participants from across the entire value chain.

Join builders and manufacturers, architects and designers, engineers, government representatives, regulators, researchers, and the industry leaders who are leading the way. The future of building is here, and it is smart. We will be exploring efficiency, capability, industry transformation and innovation, blind spots, governance and regulation and sustainability. What impact does building smarter have on each of these areas? And how does this all tie together to build smarter homes and infrastructure?

To find out more and to register, click here

NABERS is pleased to announce the launch of Embodied Carbon Conversations.

This webinar series is a unique opportunity for industry professionals to grow their understanding of embodied carbon. As our grid decarbonises, embodied carbon is on track to become the largest source of emissions from Australia’s built environment.

The Embodied Carbon Conversations series will explore how the building sector can tackle the challenge of embodied carbon. You’ll hear from an intriguing mix of guest speakers, offering unique perspectives, deep technical knowledge and answers to your questions.

All webinars are free to join, simply register for the sessions that interest you.

Session #4 – The role of the carbon planner

Thursday 3 September 2026 | 12pm to 1pm AEST

Key topics:

• What a carbon planner does and their role on a project
• Key inputs to design stage estimation
• Tips and tricks for as-built data collection and collation

More information and register

NABERS is pleased to announce the launch of Embodied Carbon Conversations.

This webinar series is a unique opportunity for industry professionals to grow their understanding of embodied carbon. As our grid decarbonises, embodied carbon is on track to become the largest source of emissions from Australia’s built environment.

The Embodied Carbon Conversations series will explore how the building sector can tackle the challenge of embodied carbon. You’ll hear from an intriguing mix of guest speakers, offering unique perspectives, deep technical knowledge and answers to your questions.

All webinars are free to join, simply register for the sessions that interest you.

Session #5 – Architectural approaches to embodied carbon

Thursday 10 September 2026 | 12pm to 1pm AEST

Key topics:

• The role of the architect in embodied carbon reduction
• Key architectural decisions, following through into construction phase
• Case studies

More information and register

NABERS is pleased to announce the launch of Embodied Carbon Conversations.

This webinar series is a unique opportunity for industry professionals to grow their understanding of embodied carbon. As our grid decarbonises, embodied carbon is on track to become the largest source of emissions from Australia’s built environment.

The Embodied Carbon Conversations series will explore how the building sector can tackle the challenge of embodied carbon. You’ll hear from an intriguing mix of guest speakers, offering unique perspectives, deep technical knowledge and answers to your questions.

All webinars are free to join, simply register for the sessions that interest you.

Session #6 – Engineering insights on embodied carbon reduction

Thursday 17 September 2026 | 12pm to 1pm AEST

Key topics:

• The role of the engineer in embodied carbon reduction
• Strategies for facilitating low embodied carbon design
• Key structural engineering decisions

More information and register

Asia Pacific Circular Economy Hotspot 2026: Registrations Now Open

The Asia Pacific Circular Economy Hotspot 2026 will bring together leaders from government, industry, finance, and research to explore the opportunities and challenges shaping the circular transition across our region.

Taking place in Sydney on 30 Sept – 2 October 2026, the Hotspot comes at a pivotal time for the Asia Pacific. As nations and industries work to strengthen resilience, reduce emissions, improve resource productivity, and unlock new economic opportunities, collaboration across sectors has never been more important.

The event will bring together more than 300 senior decision-makers and practitioners to share insights, build partnerships, and accelerate practical action on circular economy solutions.

Key themes include:

• Net Zero & Decarbonisation
• First Nations Leadership
• Nature
• Circular Markets & Critical Minerals

The Hotspot will provide a platform for policy development, investment opportunities, industry collaboration, and knowledge sharing across the Asia Pacific region.

Whether you work in business, government, investment, research, sustainability, or economic development, this event offers a valuable opportunity to engage with the people and ideas shaping the future of the circular economy.

To learn more and to register, click here

You can also use the code HOTSPOT15OFF for 15% off registration.

The National Festival of Design 2026 will bring together Australia’s design, construction and building industries in Canberra from 22 to 25 October for three days of inspiration, education, networking and celebration. Featuring the National Trade Show, two-day National Conference, CPD workshop sessions, networking events, live entertainment and the National Design Awards Gala Dinner and Red Carpet Cocktail Party, the festival provides a unique opportunity for building designers, architects, industry leaders, students and suppliers to connect, discover new products and innovations, gain valuable industry insights and celebrate excellence in Australian design.

For more information and to register, click here

Join us for the Australian Sustainable Built Environment Council’s Annual General Meeting and Council meeting on 29 October 2026 at the Private Dining Rooms at Australian Parliament House from 9:30AM to 4:30PM

The day will be packed with pollies, panels and plenty of opportunities to catch up with colleagues from across the built environment.

We hope to see you there!

To find out more and to register, click here

The inaugural PTAANZ Global Transport Leaders Summit will bring the world’s most influential transport leaders, policymakers, city shapers and innovators to Sydney for three days of high-impact dialogue, collaboration and action.

Held just days ahead of the COP31 United Nations Climate Change Conference in Turkiye, the Summit will play a critical role in shaping the international transport agenda, particularly the role of public transport, active travel and mode shift in achieving climate targets.

To find out more and register, click here

The future of infrastructure is being shaped today, and the conversations happening now will define the projects, partnerships and policies of tomorrow. Join Infrastructure Sustainability Council at the Sustainability Summit to hear from industry leaders, explore emerging challenges and opportunities, and connect with the people driving sustainable infrastructure across Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand.

Whether you’re looking to build capability, gain fresh insights or expand your professional network, the Sustainability Summit offers practical ideas, meaningful conversations and valuable connections that you can take back to your organisation. Be part of the discussion and help shape what’s next for our industry.

PORTS OF PURPOSE

Perth

18-19 November 2026

Exploring how major port investment can drive decarbonisation, resilient infrastructure, sustainable supply chains, economic prosperity, and positive community outcomes across Western Australia.

To find out more, click here

DBI2026 is the second international conference delivered under the Decarbonising the Building Industry (DBI) initiative. The conference will be held on 19–20 November 2026 at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre.

The conference brings together researchers, industry leaders, practitioners, and policy makers to address one of the most pressing challenges facing the built environment: how to significantly reduce carbon emissions across the full building lifecycle.

In 2026, DBI will be co-hosted with the 12th International Conference on Innovative Production and Construction (IPC2026), creating a co-branded international event that strengthens links between decarbonisation, innovation, and construction delivery.

To find out more, click here

The future of infrastructure is being shaped today, and the conversations happening now will define the projects, partnerships and policies of tomorrow. Join Infrastructure Sustainability Council at the Sustainability Summit to hear from industry leaders, explore emerging challenges and opportunities, and connect with the people driving sustainable infrastructure across Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand.

Whether you’re looking to build capability, gain fresh insights or expand your professional network, the Sustainability Summit offers practical ideas, meaningful conversations and valuable connections that you can take back to your organisation. Be part of the discussion and help shape what’s next for our industry.

POWERING TOMORROW

Building the Productive City

SYDNEY

The future of infrastructure is being shaped today, and the conversations happening now will define the projects, partnerships and policies of tomorrow. Join Infrastructure Sustainability Council at the Sustainability Summit to hear from industry leaders, explore emerging challenges and opportunities, and connect with the people driving sustainable infrastructure across Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand.

BUILDING VICTORIA’S RESILIENT FUTURE

MELBOURNE

10-11 February 2027

As climate adaptation moves centre stage, this summit explores how Victoria can build resilient infrastructure, secure water resources, accelerate electrification and support sustainable economic growth.

To find out more, click here

The future of infrastructure is being shaped today, and the conversations happening now will define the projects, partnerships and policies of tomorrow. Join Infrastructure Sustainability Council at the Sustainability Summit to hear from industry leaders, explore emerging challenges and opportunities, and connect with the people driving sustainable infrastructure across Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand.

RESOURCES RECOVERY

GOLD COAST

24-25 February 2027

Accelerating decarbonisation through resource recovery, resource innovation and sustainable infrastructure.

To find out more, click here

The future of infrastructure is being shaped today, and the conversations happening now will define the projects, partnerships and policies of tomorrow. Join Infrastructure Sustainability Council at the Sustainability Summit to hear from industry leaders, explore emerging challenges and opportunities, and connect with the people driving sustainable infrastructure across Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand.

MOVE ZERO

Auckland

17-18 March 2027

Exploring bold approaches to transport electrification, emissions reduction and sustainable mobility for future generations.

To find out more, click here

Concrete 2027 will be held at the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre on the wonderful Brisbane River in Southbank from 5–8 September 2027.

Associate Professor Vinh Dao from the University of Queensland is the Concrete 2027 Chair. Vinh has a wealth of experience in academia and research, as well as being a CIA National Councillor and State Committee member for over 20 years. His local and international network will be invaluable in this role, as will his experience in technical and scientific conferences around the world.

Vinh will be supported by Dr Greg van Rooyen who will be part of the Technical Committee and Organising Committee. Greg is the Materials Lead in Queensland for BG&E and is also the National Vice President of the CIA. His commercial experience and connections with the CIA Queensland committee and members will be invaluable.

Early Bird Registrations Open 1 October 2026

Call for Abstracts Now Open

Concrete 2027 invites you to help shape the future of the concrete industry. Share your work, connect with leaders across research and practice, and contribute to a program exploring digitisation, durability and decarbonisation, and the evolving role of concrete in the built environment.

Submit your abstract here