“Engineers are people who have trained to conduct calculations in order to build safe structures. But their jobs will be enormously altered by AI. In fact, in some cases they already have been.&…
Infrastructure
If you want sustainable cities, you need to first consider resilience
Strengthening resilience today is a prerequisite for achieving sustainable cities in the future, says one industry expert. …
Drones, abseiling and 3D modelling give engineers a new view on structural audits
A company in Western Australia is shaking up the field of structural audits by using drones, abseiling engineers and 3D modelling to reduce time and cost.…
Is the future of cities underground? Singapore thinks so
With its population rising and surface space running out, Singapore’s government is working on a master plan to take advantage of underground spaces.…
How big picture thinking makes engineering more than just a job
What attracts people to a career in engineering? For Nicolette Cumbo, it was the lure of working on projects that make a difference. …
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…