Infrastructure
Breathe easier: Engineers and HVAC design in the time of COVID-19
The COVID-19 challenge means HVAC engineering is now in a period of powerful change that will shift the way air...
Engineering a career for women in construction
The winner of WA’s 2021 NAWIC Outstanding Achievement in Construction Award, reflects on a career trailblazing through a male-dominated field.
The Sydney Harbour Bridge turns 90
The Sydney Harbour Bridge was officially opened ninety years ago. Today it remains a stalwart of Sydney Harbour and an...
How Australian engineers are helping transform New Delhi into a water-sensitive city
Water scarcity is plaguing one of the world’s largest cities, home to some 26 million people. A new project is...
Encouraging a more holistic approach to waterproofing
Waterproofing in residential buildings has traditionally been considered in isolation. Experts say a more holistic design approach is needed to...
What role do engineers play in flood management?
Severe floods and heavy rainfall have swept through south-east Queensland and northern New South Wales in recent weeks, killing at...
Watch: ‘Picture-perfect’ demolition breaks the record for tallest bridge explosion in Germany
Earlier this year, locals gathered to witness the controlled demolition of the 72-metre-high Rinsdorf viaduct in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany.
Why tunnel boring is more exciting than you think
To celebrate World Tunnelling Day (4 December), create took a look at this fast-growing and vitally important sector.
COVID-19 is teaching engineers important lessons about building ventilation
As lockdowns begin to lift and Australians return to workplaces and schools, engineers are being called on to help improve...
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....
