The Shed is the concluding phase of UTAS’s $304 million relocation to the Inveresk Precinct, designed to enhance accessibility, openness, and community engagement. As a state-of-the-art facility, it supports interdisciplinary health and science education, providing modern spaces for 160 staff and 1,500 students. The elongated twin-shed design, inspired by Launceston’s historic railway sheds, integrates a [...]
A multi-storey, liveable home in suburbia printed with AI powered 3D construction technology will be the first of its kind in the southern hemisphere, with every aspect of the project home-grown in Sydney and Melbourne. In Melbourne’s outer suburbs, a giant robotic crane 3D printer towers over a concrete house being built. The robotic crane [...]
As we step into 2025, the engineering profession is poised for transformation. Renowned futurist Bernard Marr’s trend forecast highlights global changes and points to the critical role engineers will play in shaping the future. From advanced digital tools to decarbonisation initiatives, these trends are set to redefine how engineers work, think, and innovate: The digital [...]
Globally-renowned digital solutions company, ARKANCE, has announced their renewed partnership with not-for-profit organisation, World Green Building Council - marking a major step towards transforming sustainability in Australia’s built environment. As the world-leading technology partner to some of the largest players in the AEC industry, the continued partnership will reshape the Australian market with a [...]
The Victorian Government’s Level Crossing Removal Project is the most extensive infrastructure program of its kind, ever undertaken in the state’s history. Its clear objective is to improve road and rail safety while reducing congestion. To date, 84 dangerous level crossings have been removed and 48 new commuter stations built or refurbished. As part [...]
Released on 23 December, Infrastructure Australia’s 2024 Infrastructure Market Capacity Report signals a major transformation in the nation’s construction landscape. For engineers, these changes present both challenges and opportunities that demand innovation, adaptability, and collaboration. One of the most notable trends is the shift in public infrastructure investment towards Northern Australia. Queensland and the Northern [...]
Recent data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) looks to be positive news for Australia’s new home construction sector in 2025 according to Housing Industry Association (HIA) economists. “Building approvals data reveals the ongoing strengthening in the new home building market and continue to point to a moderate-pace recovery in 2025,” stated HIA Senior [...]
The Fielders Design Solutions Group (DSG) is a specialised team providing comprehensive support to the building and construction industry. Primarily focused on the FIELDERS® specification product range, DSG offers tailored solutions to meet unique project requirements, transforming how architectural and engineering designs are conceived, developed, and integrated into structures. This national network consists of [...]
Cement, Concrete & Aggregates Australia (CCAA) has welcomed the release of The Circular Advantage Report by the Circular Economy Ministerial Advisory Group, and notes a number of recommendations are consistent with the policy positions put forward in the CCAA’s submission to the Productivity Commission Inquiry into Opportunities in the Circular Economy. CCAA is the voice [...]
As the housing shortage, affordability pressures and rising living costs take hold, many young Australians are questioning how they will ever break into the property market. According to Vito Russo, founder and CEO of VanHomes, Australia's largest relocatable and expandable homes manufacturer, instant homes are the perfect solution for young adults wanting to buy a [...]
