Industry
The Long Read: How the risk-and-cost cascade affects construction procurement
Pursuing value for money seems logical in a cost-conscious world, but infrastructure built on a budget too often delivers substandard...
How the world’s largest aircraft by wingspan was designed
This record-breaking aircraft features twin fuselages, a straight wing cruciform profile and a wingspan wider than the 100 m dash...
The wheel deal: How kinetic energy storage is making a comeback
Material science breakthroughs mean the humble flywheel is more viable a technology than ever.
The heavy lifting behind Melbourne’s new mega hospital
The Footscray Hospital project team proved that tight timelines can drive superior engineering outcomes.
Yes, Australia can manufacture, and it’s up to our engineers
The country should dedicate at least two years to better establish itself in manufacturing while harnessing the power of its...
Air conditioning doesn’t need to be stuck in the 1920s
A century of air conditioning has transformed lives but also contributed to rising global carbon emissions. One Australian firm believes...
Inland Rail’s next chapter
Funding for the ambitious regional rail project has been slashed, but Inland Rail remains committed to reaching the end of...
“Unlike any other”: The world’s tallest hybrid timber structure is right here in Australia
Atlassian Central features a striking external diagrid structure, a hybrid timber design and a unique load arrangement at the base...
Infrastructure and innovation: What the Federal Budget means for Australian engineers
Major infrastructure projects have been reprioritised as the government commits billions to urban connectivity.
Rethinking the 100-year-old X-ray tube
Adelaide’s Micro-X has re-engineered the X-ray tube from the electron source up, radically reshaping imaging systems.
