Future buildings and infrastructure will be built to last longer, use more environmentally friendly materials in their construction, and provide a better ‘experience’ to users.

Providing a coordinated approach to materials design, creation, characterisation and application.

Australia's most prestigious student science awards – the 2009 BHP Billiton Science Awards – were presented in Melbourne today by BHP Billiton Chairman, Don Argus, and CSIRO’s Chief Executive, Dr Megan Clark.

World-class mining research and technological developments with far reaching implications for Australia’s future will be featured tomorrow, 1 August, in Brisbane during the Queensland Centre for Advanced Technologies’ (QCAT’s) fourth annual Innovation and Excellence Day.

CSIRO is developing technologies and tools to control how energy is used, managed and generated in buildings, offices and homes.

Assisting to improve the nation's water infrastructure to deliver water for Australia's growing population and industry.

CSIRO’s Wood Protection group provides a comprehensive range of research and advisory services to manufacturing and forest product industries to assist in improving the durability of their products.

The combination of modelling expertise, experimentally-based data and CSIRO software is helping to address ventilation and thermal issues in built environments. The technology is producing gains in energy efficiency and the health of indoor environment.

How a radar developed by CSIRO is being used in the building industry and beyond is shown in this video. (2:00)

In this video see how CSIRO technology is quickly and efficiently detecting cracks in our roads and reducing the cost of repairs and damage and to vehicles. (2:00)

Evaluating the durability of isocyanate-based adhesives for Australian conditions and timber species.

Mr Ambrose is part of a team developing Australia’s first zero emission home designed specifically for the mass housing market.

CSIRO researchers are developing planning, design, infrastructure and management solutions to help Australia’s cities and coasts adapt to a changing climate. (2 pages)

A snapshot of CSIRO’s commercial opportunities and highlights of our portfolio companies. (35 pages)

Find out about what building related research CSIRO is involved in, testing services available and further references for building and construction advice.

There are several types of wood borer in Australia. Find out about those most often found in the timber of houses and furniture, and information to assist in their detection and treatment.