News and Past events
Check out the Past events page where you will find a record of previous events hosted by the Decarbonising the Building Industry (DBI) Initiative – including workshops, seminars, and collaborative forums that have brought together researchers, industry leaders, policymakers, and international partners to share knowledge, discuss innovations in low-carbon materials and energy efficiency, and advance strategies for transforming the building sector towards net-zero emissions.
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Role of Energy Systems in decarbonising building operation – Presentations
Event date: September 5, 2025

Role of Energy Systems in decarbonising building operation
Event date: September 5, 2025

Decarbonising the Building Industry with Jason Hughes
Publication date: September 19, 2025

The Role of Wood Products in Decarbonising the Construction Industry
Event date: June 27, 2025

Revolutionising construction with digital innovation: Insights from Dr Yang Zou’s Melbourne seminar
Event date: August 25, 2025

Innovating civil engineering: Insights from Professor Tony Yang’s Melbourne seminar
Event date: June 30, 2025

Advancing seismic design: Insights from Professor Andrew Whittaker’s Melbourne seminar
Event date: August 8, 2025

Low-carbon concrete to Decarbonising the Building Industry with Ali Kashani
Publication date: July 18, 2025

Decarbonization in Concrete: Industry Challenges and Research Opportunities
Event date: June 16, 2025

Collaborative workshop advances low-carbon housing solutions with Vietnam
Event date: Jun 17, 2025


How can collaboration pave the way for a low-carbon building industry? with Alison Scotland from ASBEC
Publication date: May 23, 2025

How can industry lead the charge in decarbonising the building sector? with David Law from Aurecon
Publication date: April 18, 2025

Geospatial Leadership Training & Global Forum 2025: A Milestone in Advancing Sustainability
Event date: April 1-3, 2025

Building GHG Inventory Capacity for Vietnam’s Future Carbon Market — Melbourne, Canberra & Perth lead the way
Event date: March 3-11, 2025

Timber industry working for decarbonising the building industry with Dr William Leggate
Publication date: March 21, 2025

Timber Design: Solving economic and environmental challenges
Event date: February 10, 2025

DBI2024 – International conference on Decarbonising the Building Industry – Keynote by Prof Chris Knapp
Event date: November 18, 2024

DBI2024 – International conference on Decarbonising the Building Industry – Keynote by Prof Vivian W. Y. Tam
Event date: November 18, 2024