Archived News for Engineering Professionals
Resource companies are being urged to hold on for a massive rail and port project in Western Australia, after work was stopped on the $6 billion development.
Support for States' interconnected power boost
The Australian Energy Regulator says there could be benefits to several states if key infrastructure is upgraded.
Desalination plan decried
A Greens party member in New South Wales has unleashed on a plan to build a desalination plant in the Hunter Valley, saying increased water prices would place a big burden on taxpayers.
Sea dump, ice wall proposed as Fukushima spikes
Over $500 million will be spent in ongoing efforts to fix the continuous stream of irradiated water flowing around the ruined Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear reactor, the announcement of the funding has preceded the largest recorded spike in radiation levels since the disaster.
Downturn causes debt spike
Some of the major engineering groups in Australia say they have a long list of debts owed from resource and construction companies, but they are concerned that slowing profits in the sectosr could mean they never get what is owed.
East West hot topic at Freight Week
It is Freight Week in Victoria this week; the annual event seeks to celebrate and draw attention to the state’s vital transport industry, and the thousands of workers it comprises.
Engineering the future of safe water supplies
Environmental engineers have created a substance which can make safe, drinkable water by swiftly and easily killing off bacteria in seconds.
Expo charade shot down
There are claims this week that a company in WA is selling tickets and bookings for a convention that does not exist; ripping-off miners and engineers with the swindling scheme.
Heads-up for new poison monitor
Wearable safety computers attached to hard-hats may be the next big life-saver in poisonous work environments.
Moves made toward merger
Plans appear to be afoot for a merger between two engineering firms, with reports New York’s Jacobs Engineering Group is looking to acquire Australian engineering consulting firm Sinclair Knight Merz (SKM).
Rio's ramped-up run for more tonnage
The first shipment has rolled out to sea from one company’s significantly expanded port, rail, and mine operations in Western Australia.
Robots to the rescue for on-field collisions
A study has kicked-off at an American football game on the weekend which has seen injured players assessed for concussions by a sideline robot.
WA falls short on height safety
An audit carried-out by Western Australia’s Working At Heights Association has revealed hundreds are in danger on sites across the state.
A little uranium to turn hopes around
A pitch to claw back from a $54 million half-yearly loss may be paying-off for one Australian uranium miner.
Parramatta Council on-board for rail study round two
The Parramatta City Council has unveiled its big plan for a city-wide light rail service, mapping out a 31-stop route over thirty kilometres of track.
Wave-generated de-sal plumbs new levels of efficiency
A company in WA is looking to set a number of world-firsts with a project to build a wave-powered desalination plant.
Advanced RF tyres rolling out soon
A global tyre company is hoping a new technology will help drivers stay safe and informed about the wear and tear on their wheels.
Building blocks to print treasure from trash
A new study by an urban engineer in the US says that ever-increasing mounds of rubbish could be the building materials of tomorrow, using readily-available devices and techniques.
Engineers look to put poor year in the past
A major Australian engineering firm says it has been hit hard by a recent downturn in resource spending and abandoned construction operations.
Next-gen maps let traffic talk
A business group formed by a major mobile phone maker is using next-level mapping techniques to improve planning, road designs and driver safety in the future.
Rapid rail-link plan revived
With the upcoming election just over a week away all parties are pulling their biggest promissory punches, Kevin Rudd’s latest pledge is for the much-speculated high-speed rail network on the country’s east coast.