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Cultivating curiosity and constructive dissent
Good risk management is not about conservative thinking, it needs curiosity and a willingness to ask difficult questions that often...
The surprising player in the energy transition
As we decarbonise the Australian energy system, an improved form of systems intelligence is critical to ensuring the many components...
“Register once, practise anywhere”: The urgent case for aligning engineering registration across NSW
Engineers Australia is calling for the establishment of a nationally consistent engineering registration scheme in NSW, as a catalyst for...
Extreme engineering demands boundary-defining thinking
From the world's tallest buildings to subterranean caverns, the most turbulent oceans to the depths of space, engineers are stretching...
How to start your own engineering business
Requiring more than just expertise, launching your own engineering consultancy demands a strong professional network, financial discipline and strategic planning.
How engineers bring Vivid Sydney to life
Many people don't realise that Vivid Sydney's light installations are a mix of engineering meets art.
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...
