Engineers Australia

Large environmental harms come from tyre use, and the need for cleaning them up is only getting more vital. https://brnw.ch/21wLbCN

Calling all UK members — our CEO Romilly Madew AO FTSE HonFIEAust EngExec is heading to London next week! Join her on Thursday 18 July for this exclusive member-only listening session to raise your engineering priorities and help shape the future direction of our profession, both locally and internationally. Register now!

Some companies are adopting low-carbon concrete in major projects – and reaping the sustainability benefits.

“We get zero emissions straight off the bat.” Founded in 2021, Electric Power Conversions Australia (EPCA) is leading the mining industry in the quest for net zero emissions. The 100 per cent Aboriginal-owned company is pioneering fully electric battery conversions of diesel trucks – with clear efficiency gains. A typical 1000 hp engine from a diesel truck is replaced with a 1120 hp electric engine. EPCA says its clients could expect savings of approximately $703,000 each year in maintenance costs per vehicle.

Last week we had a ball! 💃 We celebrated with the Young Engineers Australia Queensland (YEAQ) division at their winter ball. It was fantastic to see so many young engineers networking while being exposed to new ideas and technologies. A big thank you to our speaker, Aaron Broughton, for providing valuable insights on the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games Infrastructure Program.

The Edmonton to Gordonvale highway upgrade aimed to enhance flood resilience and engage local talent where possible.

Hurry, time is running out to enjoy savings of up to $150 off your ticket to the Climate Smart Engineering Conference on 22 August. Early bird rates must close at 11.59 pm AEST tonight, so get in quick! Register now. #CSE24 https://brnw.ch/21wL8d0

These sensors allow farmers to identify crops in need of irrigation, fertilisation and pest control, vastly reducing costs.

Get an inside look at our CEO Romilly Madew, Group Executive of Policy and Public Affairs Damian Ogden, and National President Raj Aseervatham presenting our research at Parliament House earlier this week. We were excited to reveal our initial findings as part of our research into Transferability Of Engineering Skills For The Clean Energy Transition we are doing with Mott MacDonald.

Want to drive activities for engineers and make meaningful contributions to your profession? Division Committee nominations close next week. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to demonstrate your commitment and create significant change through collective efforts. Apply now: https://brnw.ch/21wL61I