Industry
New approach to flood management in the Hawkesbury region
A flood evacuation and road resilience program is inspiring engineers to take a new approach to sustainability solutions.
An engineer’s “co-pilot”: Software experts predict AI’s impact on infrastructure projects
As the world focuses its attention on the opportunities and risks of AI, engineers are increasingly wondering how the technology...
The art of the engineer: Take a step inside the revitalised Sydney Modern
Minimalism and elegance were the goals of the engineers responsible for taking World War II–era infrastructure and transforming it into...
Emergency floodwater treatment yields PFAS solution
A water treatment innovation designed for a flood clean-up effort could be the answer for removing forever chemicals before they...
Making multi-disciplinary decisions simple
A new technology helps engineers to understand the big-picture outcomes of their design decisions.
“The Opera House made me”: One engineer’s story working on an Australian icon
The Sydney Opera House turns 50 this week. Here, we speak with one of the engineers involved in its construction....
Five graphs that explain the uptake of electric vehicles
EV sales are on the rise globally, but progress in Australia remains sluggish – here are five charts that depict...
How engineers can bring stakeholders along for the ride
Lara Parsons explains how a highway redevelopment project achieved positive outcomes for client, local government and stakeholders alike.
Australian projects claim top honours at international infrastructure awards
Victoria’s ongoing efforts to remove 110 congested level crossings from the Melbourne rail network have received international recognition.
Wireless seatbelt technology promises to keep bus drivers and passengers safe
This Australian-engineered, Bluetooth-enabled seatbelt safety system aims to reduce bus crash fatalities.
