The construction industry can be risk averse, but one of create’s Most Innovative Engineers is trying to shake that attitude. …
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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 2017 was a great year for infrastructure and construction
As Australia’s mining boom wanes, a new industry is rising to fill the gap: infrastructure. But growing demand for skilled engineers is highlighting some pressing skills shortages. …
Here’s how the construction industry can do its part in the war on waste
Using materials made from organic waste could help the construction industry reduce its environmental footprint and contribute to the circular economy.…
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.…
4 things you can do better with next-gen machine control
Machine control technology is paving the way towards a more productive job site – here’s how.…
Infrastructure monitoring might soon be the work of specialised drones
An engineering student is investigating the use of drones and laser scanning tech to boost infrastructure monitoring capabilities, especially for bridges.…
When tech giants disrupt the construction industry, Andrew Harris wants to be ready
Andrew Harris isn’t worried about his competitors in the construction industry. He’s worried about a tech giant turning everything on its head.…
New detection method could nip concrete creep in the bud
A solution to concrete creep might be at hand with new research into its physical origins.…