Archived News for Engineering Professionals

Researchers have developed the world’s lightest material - with a density of 0.9 mg/cc - about one hundred times lighter than Styrofoam.

The new material redefines the limits of lightweight materials because of its unique “micro-lattice” cellular architecture.

The researchers were able to make a material that consists of 99.99 percent air by designing the 0.01 percent solid at the nanometer, micron and millimeter scales.

SA infrastructure development receives federal cash advance

In light of the rapid progress being made on a number of South Australian infrastructure projects, including the electrification of the Gawler Line and construction of the South Road Superway, the Federal Government has announced it will bring forward $196.5 million to maintain the momentum.

Victoria announces priority infrastructure

The Victorian Government has released its 2011 Infrastructure Australia priority list, outlining a platform to begin addressing Victoria's infrastructure backlog.

Deakin unveils Universal Motion Simulator

Federal Minister for Innovation Senator Kim Carr and Deakin University have unveiled a new Universal Motion Simulator (UMS) that will take trainee pilots and drivers through their paces in a safer, cheaper and more realistic training environment than currently available elsewhere in the world.

Master Builders award winners announced

Master Builders Australia has recognized the ‘highest achievers’ in the building and construction industry after hosting the Master Builders National Excellence in Building and Construction Awards for 2011.

ASBEC releases final zero emission building report

The Australian Sustainable Build Environment Council (ASBEC) has released its final Defining Zero Emission Buildings report, urging the adoption of a common language and definitions for the use in the discussion of low energy residential development.

Mirvac wins $1.5 billion Karratha contract

The Western Australian Government has announced Mirvac as the preferred proponent to develop the $1.5 billion Karratha City of North Project.

NBN Co announces $635 million in contracts

The National Broadband Network Co (NBN Co) has announced $635 million in contracts to be delivered over the next five years by six separate companies.

Melbourne Uni announces new IT department

The University of Melbourne’s School Of Engineering will open the new Department of Computing and Information Systems (CIS) at the start of 2012.

Future AICPs to be made public

The Federal Government has announced that future Australian Industry Capability Plans (AICPs) will for all major Defence acquisition projects will be made public.

Transfield wins Surat Basin contract

QGC has awarded Transfield Services a $19.5 million contract for gas field work in Queensland’s Surat Basin.

Southern Expressway Duplication project contractor announced

An Abigroup joint venture has been selected by the South Australian Department of Planning, Transport and Infrastructure to be the preferred contractor for the design and construction of the Southern Expressway Duplication project in Adelaide.

SMART Infrastructure Facility launched

The University of Wollongong will produce world-class research and teaching in infrastructure development with the opening of its new $62 million SMART Infrastructure Facility.

Ausenco wins Kazakhstan project

Engineering specialist Ausenco has been awarded the $45 million create phase engineering services contract for the US $1.8 billion Bozashakol copper project in Kazakhstan.

NBN finalises SA and NT construction agreement

The Federal Government has announced that the National Broadband Network Co (NBN Co) has reached a final agreement for the volume rollout of fibre in South Australia and the Northern Territory.

DPI searches for Victorian CCS potential

The Department of Primary Industries has conducted an airborne gravity survey along the Victorian Gippsland coast as part of ongoing research into the viability of a large-scale carbon capture and storage facility in Victoria.

Ertech wins Gorgon Project contract

Western Australian construction company Ertech has won the $50 million general services contract for the Chevron operated Gorgon LNG Project.

Professor Andrew Downing awarded the Peter Nicol Russell Memorial Medal for 2011

Professor Andrew Downing HonFIEAust CPEng has been awarded the Peter Nicol Russell Memorial Medal in 2011 based on his leading role within the profession and the community, particularly in the area of providing assistive devices for persons with disabilities.