What attracts people to a career in engineering? For Nicolette Cumbo, it was the lure of working on projects that make a difference. …
Infrastructure
Clean energy financier pledges $150 million to promote low emissions infrastructure
The CEFC has put $150 million behind Australia’s largest infrastructure fund to help reduce the greenhouse gases pumped out by the nation’s ports, airports and energy assets.…
3 ways the construction industry can make the most of new technology
The boom years for the construction industry are set to continue, which means it’s a good time to start thinking about how technology can help make business growth scalable and sustainable. …
Engineering student develops technology to predict and monitor landslides
An engineering student from the University of Victoria in Wellington has developed automated technology that uses inexpensive battery or solar powered GPS sensors to provide advance notice of landslid…
Could engineered timber be the building material of the future?
With Brisbane set to boast the world’s tallest commercial timber building and demand for the material growing, our concrete jungles could eventually give way to more natural city skylines.…
Engineering innovation found at all levels of the Sydney Metro Northwest
When you think of engineering innovation, car parks and train tunnels don’t usually spring to mind. At least, that’s how one civil engineer felt until he was tasked with completing an integral part of…
The human spine helps inspire a novel bridge design
The human spine has inspired chairs, trainers and flexible batteries, and now it’s the muse of civil engineers designing an innovative bridge pier.…
Europe’s second-largest rail tunnel is a lesson in how to future proof infrastructure
As Australian cities brace for a population boom, it’s a good time to start thinking about what we can do now to future-proof our infrastructure. A project out of Europe has some useful lessons.…
This landmark’s revamp makes a strong case for heritage engineering
Rather than tear down a historically significant landmark, New Zealand engineers got creative to make a 100-year-old bridge fit for the modern age.…
This smart structures test could make buildings immune to disasters
An innovative testing system that helps develop and maintain smart structures that can withstand catastrophic events has netted a team of structural engineers national kudos.…