Building crisis: we need a joined up functional system David Chandler, Western Sydney University The traditional professional, trade and governance demarcations in construction are no longer relevant. They are dysfunctional and there are too many cracks that can no longer be papered over.
Why we need to plan our cities for the jobs of the future Tim Williams, Arup There are lots of “As” to worry about – like AI and AV. All will have an impact on jobs and places.
Biophilia centre stage as Griffith pulls civil engineering into the 21st century Willow Aliento | 23 November 2016 Civil engineering is getting a radical green makeover at Brisbane’s Griffith University, with the launch of a new program that puts biophilia and sustainability at the core of the curriculum.
Lucid in growth mode in Adelaide and Melbourne Sandra Edmunds | 14 November 2017 Engineering company Lucid Consulting Australia is boosting its sustainability team nationally, looking to hire ESD/sustainability engineers for its Adelaide and Melbourne offices.
Tetra Tech buys NDY to boost green building expertise 22 January 2018 Consulting engineering firm Norman Disney & Young has been acquired by global engineering services company Tetra Tech, as it looks to leverage NDY’s expertise in sustainable buildings.
Tomorrowland 2018: Green fortification the way forward Tracey Porter | 28 August 2018 Turning the tables on traditional engineering in favour of deploying green fortification to battle climate change will be one of the key areas of focus during a Tomorrowland presentation by Griffith University’s Cheryl Desha.
Umow Lai “spreading its wings” into new markets Poppy Johnston | 12 March 2019 Building services engineering consultancy Umow Lai has opened a new office in South Australia with New Zealand next on the cards for expansion.
