School of Property, Construction and Project Management

Freshly brewed coffee concrete may be coming to a street near you after RMIT University teamed up with Macedon Ranges Shire Council to conduct a world-first coffee concrete footpath trial.

A new report out of the Future Europe Series, delivered by RMIT Europe and the State of Victoria’s European Trade and Investment office, has made recommendations in skills, innovation and digitalisation for Spanish companies investing in infrastructure and energy projects in Victoria, Australia.

New modelling reveals that low-carbon concrete developed at RMIT University can recycle double the amount of coal ash compared to current standards, halve the amount of cement required and perform exceptionally well over time.

Construction workers typically work six days a week but research tracking a five-day work week in the industry shows flexibility is key to improving worker wellbeing, with minimal perceived impact on productivity.