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Centre for Infrastructure Engineering & Safety ( CIES )
Decarbonising construction with sustainable design and circular economy solutions
Research Centre
CIES ’ Innovative Decarbonised Infrastructure ( IDI ) initiative focuses on researching , developing , and commercialising innovative solutions that reduce emissions in infrastructure and primary industries . IDI supports government and businesses in transitioning to a low-carbon economy . The research team comprises internationally recognised researchers and engineers in sustainability , decarbonisation , circular economy , and climateresilient infrastructure .
CIES ’ research aims to decarbonise construction by integrating sustainable materials , innovative design , and circular economy principles . The team is reshaping the industry towards a regenerative model that minimises waste and maximises resource efficiency . With sustainability as its core commitment , the team is leading the way towards low-carbon solutions and revolutionising building practices for an environmentally resilient future . Ongoing projects have received substantial backing from government entities and industry stakeholders , amounting to multi-million-dollar research funding .
Key capabilities
> Large scale structural testing > Advanced material testing > Computational modelling
Differentiators
> Energy efficient insulating sandwich panels , that can provide savings in both embedded and operational energies
Key customers
> Construction companies > Concrete manufacturers > Design engineers
Sustainable development goals
> Industry , innovation and infrastructure
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