Archived News for Engineering Professionals
Construction and engineering specialist Theiss has announced it has signed a new contract to deliver further civil works on the Chevron-operated Gorgon Project in Western Australia.
AWPA releases skills strategy
Australia needs to adapt to a change global labour market, where work can be moved around the globe at the stroke of a pen and restructuring is increasingly becoming a regular occurrence, according to the Australian Workplace Productivity Agency (AWPA).
Construction picks up pace
Housing and engineering construction have recorded the highest levels since 2010, with the Australian Industry Association's key index showing the sector is inching closer to expansionary territory.
Government opens new science and engineering precinct
The Federal Government has officially opened the new $230 million Science and Technology Precinct at the Queensland University of Technology.
Commonwealth pledges funding for motorway
The Federal Government has announced it will commit funding to towards the Westconnex road project, subject to a number of conditions outlined by the Prime Minister.
Boral announces restructuring
Construction materials specialist Boral has announced the company will merge its construction materials and cement divisions into a single integrated division, with the appointment of Joseph Goss as the new Division Managing Director to preside over the new body.
Gulf Spencer action plan announced
Billions of dollars worth of investment stands to be unlocked in South Australia’s Spencer Gulf following the announcement of a Federal, State and Local government collaboration.
NBN secures satellite launch contract
The National Broadband Network Co (NBN Co) has announced it has secured a contract with Arianspace to launch its satellites into orbit in 2015.
Nyrstar smelter given priority
The proposed $350 million redevelopment of Nyrstar’s smelting operations into a cleaner poly-metallic processing and recovery facility at Port Pirie has been declared a Major Development by the South Australian Government.
Queensland seeking code feedback
The Queensland Government has announced it is seeking industry feedback on guidelines for the building and construction code of practice in a bid to prevent unnecessary time delays and cost blow-outs on major infrastructure projects.
Signs of life in Australian manufacturing
The Australian manufacturing sector has posted some ‘tentative signs of improvement’ according to the latest report released by the Australian Industry Group (Ai Group).
Government kickstarts Innovation precinct consultation
The Federal Government has announced the start of a new round of consultation on the Industry Innovation Precincts project, one of the key initiatives announced as part of the $1 billion Plan for Australian Jobs.
Maldon to Dombarton studies underway
The Federal Government has announced teams of specialist engineers and environmental advisers have begun work on identifying and investigating the design, safety and conversion issues associated with the proposed Maldon to Dombarton Rail Link.
Monash opens world-class manufacturing facility
Monash University has announced the opening of its new Monash Centre for Additive Manufacturing (M-CAM), which has been established to drive the establishment of a high-end, waste-free, tailored manufacturing for the aerospace industry.
Geelong Ring Road completed
Prime Minister Julia Gillard and the Victorian Minister for Transport, Terry Mulder, have officially opened section 4B of the Geelong Ring Road, marking the completion of the project.
Government grants floating facility major status
The Federal Government has announced it has granted Major Project Facilitation (MPF) status to the National Port Corporation’s Field Support Hub (FiSH).
Leighton wins more Gorgon projects
Leighton Holdings has been awarded a further $975 million in contracts to deliver civil and underground works for the Chevron-operated Gorgon Project.
Local talent preferred over migrants finds survey
Australian companies continue to prefer to source talent from local pools rather than 457 visa holders, according to the latest survey conducted by industry association Consult Australia.
New trades centre for Darwin
The Federal Government has announced it will provide $21.3 million to Charles Darwin University (CDU) to establish a new trades training facility at the Casurina Campus in Darwin.
Port of Brisbane motorway open to traffic
The Queensland Government has announced the multi-million Port of Brisbane Motorway is now open to traffic, eight months ahead of schedule.
Bell Bay Aluminium announces shipping deal
Tasmanian based Bell Bay Aluminium has announced it has struck an agreement with Swire Shipping for the provision of direct international ocean freight shipping between Asian ports and Bell Bay Port.