Construction
Coffee biochar used to strengthen concrete in construction
Engineers at RMIT University have developed an innovative solution that could revolutionise concrete production in the construction industry.
Inside Jacinta Kelly’s novel career path from law to engineering
As a teenager, Jacinta Kelly never wanted to be an engineer, pursuing law and science instead. But a series of...
Meet the researchers transforming recycling waste into energy-smart bricks
Engineers at RMIT are designing bricks for construction using rejected material from the paper recycling process such as glass, plastic...
Techwatch: The latest engineering innovations from Australia and beyond
From load-bearing origami to waterproof solar cells, here’s a snapshot of recent technological and engineering innovation.
New eco-friendly bridges open in Canberra
An engineer on the Umbagong District Park bridge project explains how to build low-impact structures that blends into the environment.
Industry-wide effort needed to address “systemic problem” in construction
A deep dive into the career of Emerging Engineering Associate of the Year Laura Miranda and her advocacy in STEM...
Could foamed bitumen pave the way to an eco-friendly future for road construction?
Three engineers explain how foamed bitumen could be an environmentally friendly and cost-effective alternative to regular materials — and could...
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...
Fifty years on, innovations used on the Sydney Opera House continue to have an impact
The Sydney Opera House is a tribute to the ingenuity of Jørn Utzon, whose flights of imagination bestowed upon Sydney...
New materials to solve the concrete conundrum
Alternative solutions to concrete could make construction more modular while reducing the volume of materials used.
