Archived News for Engineering Professionals
Global recruitment specialist Hays has released its quarterly report into recruitment trends for the April – June 2012 quarter.
Mechanical Designers with a good knowledge of Inventor software are in demand particularily resources and mining projects.
The building services market is gaining momentum and reflects a growing need for candidates with a background in Mechanical Engineering. Candidates with a focus on Green Star and Environmentally Sustainability are well regarded.
Melbourne skyscraper gets approval
The Victorian Government has granted construction approval for Australia’s third-tallest building, with a permit with conditions given for the $275 million tower to be construction at the former Queensbridge Hotel site.
Perth Waterfront design guide released
The Western Australian Government has released design guidelines for the new Prth Waterfront project.
Wongai project declared significant
The Queensland Government has announced a proposed $500 million coking coal mine has been declared a ‘Significant Project’ by the state’s Coordinator-General.
Government announces Pacific Highway contracts
The Federal Government has announced the Parsons Brinkerhoff and ARUP joint venture as the winning bidder for the work to upgrade the duplication of the Pacific Highway between Woolgoolga and Glenugie.
$10 million more for PM's Science and Engineering Innovation Council
The Federal Government has announced a $10 million funding grant for Australia’s four Learned Academies so they can undertake new research projects under the direction of the Prime Minister’s Science Engineering and Innovation (PMSEIC) and Chief Scientist.
Holden wins China contract
GM Holden has announced it has secured an agreement that will see it design and engineer two new vehicles for the Chinese market
Public consultation begins for Gladstone EIS
The Queensland Government has opened the environmental impact statement (EIS) for the proposed multi-billion dollar Arrow liquefied natural gas (LNG) plant in Gladstone.
Queensland expedites major projects
Queensland has announced it will expedite the development of three major projects with significant economic benefits for the state.
SAIC to open centre in Victoria
Science Applications International Corporation (SAIC) has announced it will establish a regional cyber security centre in Victoria, generating 50 new highly skilled jobs over the next three years.
Work starts on Greenough PV project
The Greenough River Solar Farm is a 10-megawatt facility 50km south of Geraldton, with construction of the above ground electrical works starting four months ago to support the 150,000 solar panels across an area of 80 hectares.
Australia signs infrastructure MoU with China
The Australian and Chinese governments have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at strengthening cooperation on delivering infrastructure projects.
BAF to see off red tape
The Business Advisory Forum (BAF) has agreed to reform that will expedite environmental approvals and assessments at its inaugural meeting.
Leighton wins $420 million Indonesia contract
Leighton Asia has announced it has won a seven-year, $420 million contract to provide mining services to PT Marunda Grahamineral in Central Kalimantan, Indonesia.
Logan wins Livable Cities projects
The Federal Government has announced Logan will host two innovative projects that will showcase best practice in urban design, planning and renewal.
Qantas to undertake biofuel study
Qantas has announced it will conduct a feasibility study into the potential of an Australian sustainable aviation fuel industry, backed by funding from the Federal Government after the company conducted a successful test flight of an Airbus A330 fueled by a 50-50 blend of biofuel and regulat jet fuel.
Victoria announces new construction guidelines
The Victorian Government has released enhanced Implementation Guidelines for the Victorian Code of Practice for the building construction industry.
Baulderstone wins Swinburne contract
Swinburne University of Technology has awarded Baulderstone the $70 million contract for the construction of the university’s Advanced Manufacturing Centre.
Chevron starts Wheatstone recruitment drive
Chevron has launched its first major recruitment drive to find operations personnel for the company’s $29 billion Wheatstone liquefied natural gas project.
Government announces $60 million in disability accommodation
The Federal Government has announced 21 companies to share in $60 million to help construct community-based accommodation for adults with severe or profound disabilities.
M80 work begins
The Federal and Victorian governments have announced work has begun on the next section of the $2.25 billion M80 upgrade, marking the commencement of the state’s largest road infrastructure project.