Australian construction quarterly update, by the numbers
The country’s engineering construction sector is completing work at record levels, but new project commencements are falling.
Counting the cost: Can the lessons learned from a Spanish rail disaster save lives in the future?
The deadly derailment of a Spanish high-speed train in 2013 was put down to driver error. Authorities’ response to the...
Engineering one of the quietest rooms on earth
It’s the room without any echo. Join create on a tour of the anechoic chamber at the UTS Acoustics Lab....
5 trends construction leaders say are affecting their businesses
Constructors are quietly confident about the industry’s future, but risk factors remain front-of-mind.
Engineers recognised for “outstanding contributions to the nation”
Meet the award-worthy Australian engineers who have been recognised in the King’s Birthday Honours.
How the world’s largest aircraft by wingspan was designed
This record-breaking aircraft features twin fuselages, a straight wing cruciform profile and a wingspan wider than the 100 m dash...
The wheel deal: How kinetic energy storage is making a comeback
Material science breakthroughs mean the humble flywheel is more viable a technology than ever.
The heavy lifting behind Melbourne’s new mega hospital
The Footscray Hospital project team proved that tight timelines can drive superior engineering outcomes.
Inland Rail’s next chapter
Funding for the ambitious regional rail project has been slashed, but Inland Rail remains committed to reaching the end of...
Infrastructure and innovation: What the Federal Budget means for Australian engineers
Major infrastructure projects have been reprioritised as the government commits billions to urban connectivity.
