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The construction failures that caused the Florida International University Bridge collapse
The collapse of the bridge, which killed six people, was a clarion call for enhancing safety procedures in construction.
A climate-positive Olympics: What can Brisbane 2032 learn from Paris?
Brisbane will be the first Olympic host city required to produce a climate-positive Games. What can be learnt from the...
How the maglev bullet train is revolutionising high-speed travel
Super fast, high-tech maglev trains are not just cool. They’re transforming the way the world works. Here’s a look specifically...
How nitrous oxide emissions at this nitric acid plant have been cut by 95 per cent
Technology installed at Orica’s Kooragang Island facility in Newcastle has nearly halved the site’s greenhouse gas emissions, far exceeding expectations.
How ROVs are improving safety in underwater engineering operations
Installing and maintaining underwater cables has long been considered a high-risk operation, but with the development of remotely operated vehicles,...
Comparing the world’s high-speed rail networks
High-speed rail offers more efficient travel and impressive top speeds. Here’s how different networks across the world compare, and where...
Here’s how an Australian engineer designed a car that can change its colour
The idea of a colour-changing vehicle may sound like something out of a James Bond movie, but it’s a reality...
Circular construction involves designing for multiple lifetimes
Chief Circular Engineer Ali Abbas explains the challenges and solutions to engineering a dramatic change in construction.
What does it take to build a hydro dam 1300 m above sea level?
An enormous Soviet-era hydro dam project in Tajikistan has been revitalised thanks to modern engineering ingenuity.
What’s involved in building Victoria’s most expensive road?
From kangaroo management to sport club relocation, the North East Link project team describe the strategic thinking required to manage...
