Australia’s space industry has the chance to be a world leader, but first it needs a boost
While establishing an Australian Space Agency sounds exciting, government funding and collaboration between universities and industry need to catch up…
Better flood management: How can we help make every second count?
A communication breakdown is one of the worst things that can happen during a flood. One engineer has developed a system to help close the communicati…
Airports that people love? They’re closer than you think
What should airports of the future look like? Where should they be positioned? And how do you build flexibility into infrastructure with a 20- to 50-year design life?…
What can better connectivity do for the future of the construction industry?
Instead of worrying about whether machines will take our jobs, the construction industry should see technology as an enabler of bigger, bolder and better projects.…
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 now to future-proof our infrastructure. A project out of Europe has some useful lessons.…
Why engineers are crucial to the success of the SDGs
Bringing the UN’s newest Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to fruition will demand the skills of engineers. Here’s how they can contribute.…