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The future of construction is digital, experts say
Incidents such as the Grenfell Tower tragedy and Mascot and Opal Tower evacuations have affected trust in the construction industry....
How good design helps mitigate earthquake risk in Australia
Australia is a quiet but not silent continent when it comes to earthquakes. Following the recent earthquake in Melbourne, Swinburne...
This simple powder kills bacteria in drinking water
Researchers have found a material that quickly kills bacteria in drinking water, creating a safe and cheaper alternative to chlorine.
Engineering effective water reform
The Productivity Commission released its final report into Australia’s progress towards reforming the water resources sector, taking into account the...
Manufacturing specialist medical devices for tests and trials in Australia
A new joint venture manufactures prototype medical devices in Australia to pave the path from research to reality.
Scottish engineers are building a ‘smart canal’ to stop flooding
A pioneering new digital surface water drainage system will unlock 110 hectares across North Glasgow for investment, regeneration and development...
Brisbane Metro: an innovative, all-electric transport solution
Upgrading Brisbane’s system of busways has involved more than new vehicles or new lanes. The city’s metro project is an...
Why Australia needs to engineer better road safety strategies
According to Engineers Australia member Dr Brett Hughes MIEAust, traffic engineer and road safety researcher, road safety in Australia has...
Amplifying the voice of engineers
A new initiative aims to elevate the voice of engineers in public policy and the community on issues of national...
Engineers are ensuring this heritage-listed building continues to shine
The University of Canberra has partnered with the Australian Academy of Science, GML Heritage and GHD to develop an innovative...
