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In such a dynamic and ever-evolving industry, we’ve always got plenty of news to share. Explore our articles for insights, inspiration, and the latest updates.
Historically, supplier information was largely focused on product specifications, compliance certificates and pricing. Today, that information is still important, but it is no longer the only information being requested.
Every product is shaped by hundreds of decisions before it reaches a construction site. From manufacturing and sourcing through to waste management, energy use and product development. Together, these decisions form what's often referred to as operational sustainability.
Questions such as whether a product can be reused, recycled, recovered or measured as part of a reporting framework are becoming increasingly common across procurement reviews, ESG reporting and sustainability assessments.
Procurement teams increasingly want to understand what products are made from, whether materials can be recycled, what happens at end of life, whether sustainability claims can be supported with documentation, and how suppliers contribute to ESG reporting requirements.
When project pressure ramps up, nobody wants to discover the "sustainable option" created a compliance problem six weeks later. That's where many suppliers lose credibility. They talk about sustainability, but they can't answer the technical questions behind it.
Another challenge is that terms such as recyclable, reusable and recycled content are sometimes used interchangeably, despite describing very different outcomes.
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Sitemax was engaged to deliver a complete solution, including timber fencing construction, printing and installation of vinyl banners, and an ongoing maintenance program to keep the perimeter looking its best throughout the build.
At Waterfront Brisbane, the vision extended far beyond what was being built inside the site. From day one, the project team understood that this location — one of Brisbane’s most visible areas — demanded more than a standard construction boundary.