Archived News for Engineering Professionals
Civil and mining engineering company Briety has been awarded a $15 million contract to deliver an access road project for Atlas Mining’s Abydos Mine Project in Western Australia’s Pilbara region.
CSR sheds 150 jobs from Viridian operations
Building materials company CSR has announced it will shed 150 jobs as it urgently seeks to stop the profit hemorrhaging from its Viridian glass manufacturing subsidy.
Ferra scoops up Boeing project
Queensland based Ferra Engineering has secured a $60 million export contract with aerospace and defence giant Boeing.
Great Eastern widening project completed early
The Federal Government has announced the Great Eastern Highway widening project has been completed nine months ahead of schedule.
John Holland wins Holsworthy work
Construction contractor John Holland has announced it ahs been awarded a $148 million sub-contract as part of the $870 million Moorebank Units Relocation (MUR) at the Australian Defence Force’s Holsworthy Army Barracks.
Leighton wins ETTT project
Transport for NSW (TfNSW) has announced it has awarded a Leighton Contractors/Abigroup alliance the $265 million Epping to Thornleigh Third Track (ETTT) contract.
New deal to unlock Galilee potential
Rail logistics giant Aurizon and GVK Hancock have announced the signing of a new agreement to deliver a multi-million joint rail and port infrastructure project to unlock the massive coal reserves of Queensland’s Galilee Basin.
Queensland moves to clarify flood levee regulation
The Queensland Government has introduced legislation before State Parliament that aims to provide clearer definitions and regulations surrounding the construction of flood levees.
Theiss wins Gorgon contract
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.