Four new engineering technologies from around the world
Drip painting, liquid metal catalysts, a self-monitoring printer and an electronic tongue: here are four engineering innovations.
Beyond one percent – how digitalisation is accelerating Australia’s journey to net-zero
The rapid deployment of digitalisation across multiple industry sectors is required to help Australia meet, and even exceed, its challenging...
A groundbreaking innovation in wall construction is set to reduce the sky-high number building defects plaguing the industry
When New South Wales Building Commissioner David Chandler was appointed in 2020, he wasted little time in declaring war on...
Is rooftop solar the solution for accelerating Australia’s net zero transition?
Australia is not rolling out clean energy projects nearly fast enough. Rooftop solar could help accelerate the net zero transition.
NT Infrastructure Commissioner: “The opportunities for engineers here are enormous!”
The Northern Territory’s ambitious construction pipeline is under threat from a severe shortage of engineers, Infrastructure Commissioner Louise McCormick has...
Safe, strong and flexible: How plastic maintenance structures are transforming sewer design and installation
One of the biggest recent trends in sewer installations has been the move from concrete pipes and maintenance structures to...
Pioneering technology at RMIT recycles toxic waste for use in energy storage and agriculture
Australia produces 1.5 Mt of wastewater sludge every year, enough to fill the Melbourne Cricket Ground.
A prefab building revolution can help resolve both the climate and housing crises
The world faces a shortage of housing and a climate emergency. These urgent issues call for quick action and innovative...
Roboplant: The high-tech, eco-friendly factory of tomorrow
Italian civil engineering giant Webuild has unveiled a state-of-the-art, automated factory that sets new benchmarks for advanced manufacturing.
Streamlining productivity: The many advantages of design and construct
The growing popularity of design and construct in the Australian infrastructure sector has been one of the biggest recent trends,...
