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Airborne drones check aircraft on ground

Unmanned Aerial Vehicles are being trialled by Air New Zealand on external aircraft inspections during maintenance in Singapore and the potential is there for use in New Zealand.

Thought Leadership Forums in Asia

Engineers Australia has recently held three Thought Leadership Forums in Singapore and Hong Kong, this is part of a series which will cover a variety of topics in the Engineering space.

AI system zones in on structural cracks

A tiny crack in a bridge, dam or building can result in catastrophic consequences, however, a system being developed that uses artificial intelligence to detect these anomalies may soon be able to avert disasters.

Communication is key to safe designs

Communication is the key to success in ‘Safety in Design’ processes and reducing WHS risks through an asset’s lifecycle according to industry expert, John Giles.

Engineers Australia Statement regarding Mascot Towers

The Mascot Towers situation is further evidence that we need changes in the building and construction sector.

Net-zero Energy and age friendly housing seminar recap

Quality in Engineering Panel (QEP) hosted a seminar on the net-zero energy and age-friendly housing (the Team University of Wollongong Desert Rose Project) on 2nd May 2019 at Harricks Auditorium, Chatswood.

Engineering the future - totally oarsome!

Five budding young engineers from across Australia have won awards at the Intel International Science and Engineering Fair in the US, showing that dedication and tenacity definitely pay off.

Engineers linking Earth and sky

Space engineers in the US have been busy with the launch of 60 internet satellites as part of an orbiting broadband system that will cross the paths of many of Australia's ground stations 2-3 times a night.

Media Release | Engineers Australia welcomes Morrison Ministry

Engineers Australia congratulates the Coalition and Prime Minister the Hon Scott Morrison MP on their re-election and welcomes the Government’s new ministry.

Four Tasmanian students awarded Diversity Scholarships to support engineering studies

More than 30 local engineers and industry representatives recently gathered at Engineers Australia’s Tasmania office for the presentation of the 2019 Diversity Scholarships, which support young female students to embark on their engineering qualifications, and facilitate industry partnerships and work experience opportunities.

Rethinking the place of engineering in society

Environmental engineer Charlotte Wang believes we should consider the place of engineering in society, how technology affects culture and the environment, and the impact engineering advice and recommendations make in decision-making in large organisations and politics.