Features
How Australia can leverage Passivhaus for the net-zero revolution
Passivhaus homes deliver steadier loads that support grid stability. But whole-house integration requires coordinated design and building.
“Larger than life”: The big jobs that need Australia’s biggest crane
When it came time to upgrade a vital piece of BHP infrastructure at Port Hedland, the engineering company responsible decided...
Rethinking risk in major construction projects
Risk is integral to all engineering, but rarely are the stakes higher than on large infrastructure projects. Past experience and...
What will Sydney’s next skyscrapers look like?
The future of urban living in Australia's largest city lies in skyscrapers that breathe, adapt and shelter nature from further...
Engineering a safe future for underground hydrogen storage
Australian engineers are discovering whether depleted gas reservoirs with strong cap rock can safely store hydrogen.
Meet your new Chief Engineer: Katherine Richards
Katherine Richards AM, former Head of Engineering for the Royal Australian Navy, is driven by her own brand of servant...
These engineers convinced clients to commit to risky engineering projects – how?
For engineers pushing the boundaries of technology, getting stakeholders on board can be an enormous challenge.
“We dodged a bullet”: Australia might not be so lucky when the next Alfred hits
“Whenever engineers have near misses, they should learn from them and work out what to do if next time it's...
How engineers can design civil infrastructure people actually love – and want to invest in
For decades, infrastructure projects have been defined by a familiar rhythm. The real problem isn’t engineering skill – it’s mindset.
Saying farewell to forever chemicals
From eliminating the harmful chemicals that are released during the recycling of lithium-ion batteries, to creating barriers that prevent them...
