Archived News for Engineering Professionals
Australian engineers rate “work which requires imagination” as the most important factor when considering a new job, according to a survey by engineering and technical recruitment firm, Australia Wide Personnel.
Interestingly, salary and benefits ranked as the fourth most important factor for engineers when considering a new job, behind “challenge of the role” and “work environment”.
Stephen Noble, Managing Director of Australia Wide Personnel said that “in this talent-short environment, if employers want to attract and retain engineers, they should be incorporating creative elements into their roles where possible. Employers who can demonstrate that they’re pushing the boundaries of engineering are the ones which will attract the best talent. Don’t stifle their imagination – let them ask why, give them challenges and give them latitude to run with projects.
Program guidelines for Regional Development Australia Fund released
The Federal Government has released program guidelines for the Regional Development Australia Fund.
UTS construction project to assess use of building information modelling
Researchers at the University of Technology Sydney and partners from industry will use the new Dr Chau Chak Wing Building, designed by Canadian architect Frank Ghery, as a case study on the use of advanced building information modelling (BIM) technologies in Australia.
ATSE approves Gender Equity Policy
The Australian Academy of Technological Sciences and Engineering (ATSE) has taken steps to promote women's roles in technological sciences and engineering – both within the Academy and nationally.
Lhere Artepe takes over CDE
An Aboriginal organisation, the Lhere Artepe Group, has bought a controlling interest in civil engineering company, CDE.
Marand secures major defence manufacturing contract
Victorian company Marand has secured a major international contract with two of the world’s leading aerospace and defence firms.
Built Environment Industry Innovation Council report released
Partnerships between Government, industry, academia, unions and small business have been demonstrated in a new report from the Built Environment Industry Innovation Council.
Inaugural chair of Tasmanian Infrastructure Advisory Council announced
Mr Philip Clark AM announced as the first Chairman of the Tasmanian Infrastructure Advisory Council.
Engineers Australia launches sustainability publication
Engineers Media, the publishing company of Engineers Australia, has launched Sustainable Engineering Australia, an electronic publication containing news and other information about one of the most important challenges for the engineering profession - sustainability.
Life cycle inventory data for building products finalised
The Building Products Innovation Council is Australia’s peak body representing the building materials sector. It aims to provide a unified and coordinated approach to the rapid pace and expanding scope of regulatory change in the Australian building industry and the need for better environmental outcomes.
The Building Products Life Cycle Inventory will assist life cycle assessment practitioners, architects, designers, engineers, builders, developers and regulators to more accurately assess the impact building products and buildings have on the environment.
It is freely available to all industry stakeholders from BPIC.
For further information go to www.bpic.asn.au
ASBEC calls for coordinated approach to urban management policy
Australia needs a federal Minister and Department for Cities and Urban Development to ensure the nation meets its urban challenges, according to the Australian Sustainable Built Environment Council (ASBEC).
Romily Madew appointed as new World Green Building Council standards committee chair
“Our immediate priority is to provide guidance on the Common Carbon Metric project, which is working towards a globally-accepted and consistent methodology for measuring the carbon performance of our building stock,” Ms Madew says.
“With Australia moving towards a price on carbon, robust carbon accounting within the built environment will become increasingly critical.
“We will also be complementing the work commenced by the South African Green Building Council on socio-economic criteria for green building rating systems.”
“I’m delighted to take on the role of Chair of this new committee. Australia’s property and construction industry should take this as further evidence of our leadership role in the formation and delivery of green building rating tools,” Ms Madew says.
“Being part of this new committee enables us to continue to play an active role in the evolution of the global green building movement,”
Draft strategy on national freight network released
The Federal Minister for Transport, Anthony Albanese, has released a draft strategy on developing a national freight network to integrate road, rail, ports and airports.
Aerospace centres to be established
Melbourne aerospace researchers at RMIT are working with leaders of the Russian space industry to build two space centres in Australia.
Perth Waterfront redevelopment set for 2012
The WA Government has released design plans for the redevelopment of Perth Waterfront, together with a commitment for project funding in this year’s State Budget and confirmation that earthworks will start in early 2012.
Built Environment Supplier Advocate appointed
The Australian government has appointed a Built Environment Supplier Advocate, Mr John Gaskin, who will help Australian companies identify opportunities and promote their interests in making major building projects and procurements more sustainable.
Review to examine Victorian flood warnings and response
The Victorian Government has announced a review of flood warnings and emergency response efforts to be undertaken in the wake of this month’s floods. The review will be led by Mr Neil Comrie, former Chief Commissioner of Victoria Police and current Bushfires Royal Commission Interim Report Implementation Monitor.
The 2010-11 Flood Warnings and Response review will examine:
Flood recovery oversight plans announced
The Prime Minister Julia Gillard has announced oversight and accountability measures to oversee delivery of flood recovery programs.
High-Speed Railway study commences
A feasibility study has commenced to determine the economic benefits and financial viability of a high speed rail network along Australia's east coast.
Funds ‘reprofiled’ to assist with flood recovery
The Federal, Victorian and NSW Governments have agreed to ‘re-profile’ three major infrastructure projects to free up funds for rebuilding after the floods in those states.
Projects pushes ahead planning on North Qld roads
The Federal and State governments have confirmed the devastating floods would not stop vital planning and design work on a number of north Queensland road projects from pushing ahead.