Construction
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.
Greening the concrete jungle: Calcined clay as a cement substitute
An engineer at the University of Melbourne is driving research into sustainable, low-carbon alternatives to traditional concrete – here’s why...
Why the perception of permeable pavers in Australia needs to change
If collaborative contracting leads to less conflict and a happier workplace, could it reduce turnover and help to tackle the...
