Infrastructure
Drones, abseiling and 3D modelling give engineers a new view on structural audits
A company in Western Australia is shaking up the field of structural audits by using drones, abseiling engineers and 3D...
Is the future of cities underground? Singapore thinks so
With its population rising and surface space running out, Singapore’s government is working on a master plan to take advantage...
Clean energy financier pledges $150 million to promote low emissions infrastructure
The CEFC has put $150 million behind Australia’s largest infrastructure fund to help reduce the greenhouse gases pumped out by...
3 ways the construction industry can make the most of new technology
The boom years for the construction industry are set to continue, which means it's a good time to start thinking...
Engineering student develops technology to predict and monitor landslides
An engineering student from the University of Victoria in Wellington has developed automated technology that uses inexpensive battery or solar...
Could engineered timber be the building material of the future?
With Brisbane set to boast the world’s tallest commercial timber building and demand for the material growing, our concrete jungles...
Engineering innovation found at all levels of the Sydney Metro Northwest
When you think of engineering innovation, car parks and train tunnels don’t usually spring to mind. At least, that’s how...
The human spine helps inspire a novel bridge design
The human spine has inspired chairs, trainers and flexible batteries, and now it’s the muse of civil engineers designing an...
Europe’s second-largest rail tunnel is a lesson in how to future proof infrastructure
As Australian cities brace for a population boom, it's a good time to start thinking about what we can do...
This landmark’s revamp makes a strong case for heritage engineering
Rather than tear down a historically significant landmark, New Zealand engineers got creative to make a 100-year-old bridge fit for...
