Aconex links carbon neutral Pixel building

Technology firm Aconex has been selected by Grocon to provide its web-based collaboration system to the Pixel Building development in Melbourne, Australia.

Aconex will be used to manage information online and link organisations involved in design and construction of the building, which will be Australia's first carbon neutral office space.

Located on the former Carlton Brewery site, the four storey building will include an insulated rooftop garden with solar panels and wind turbines, as well as a grey water system.

The development is targetting a 6-star Greenstar rating and has been designed to be capable of achieving the highest LEED and BREEAM ratings scores to date.

Aconex will be used to manage project information such as drawings, documents and correspondence.

By using the system, Grocon and its project partners will be able to access, track and distribute their data using one secure, centralplatform.

David Waldren, Grocon's General Manager for the Carlton Brewery development, said: "Pixel will be Australia's first carbon neutral building and, to the best of our knowledge, its carbon neutral construction is a world leader in urban commercial developments".

"Aconex has been selected for this project as part of our overall carbon neutral delivery strategy".

"Our use of the platform will enable us to communicate the delivery of this project in a time-efficient manner, while reducing our printingand paper use".

"The system's capacity to enable a collaborative team approach to working will enable the project team to enjoy extensive online work without the need for travel and meetings".

"This will further reduce the carbon footprint of the project compared to traditional project delivery".

Grocon has used Aconex on more than 60 projects including high profile developments such as Eureka Tower, Media House and the Rectangular Stadium.

Leigh Jasper, Aconex Chief Executive Officer, said: "On a project of this size, thousands of documents will be generated each month, and online collaboration systems, such as Aconex, are a proven way of cutting down on paper waste".

"Some of our clients have reduced their printing volume by up to 80 per cent , delivering cost efficiencies as well as environmental benefits".

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