Finding Purpose Through Tragedy Shraddha's path to engineering began with one of Nepal's most devastating natural disasters. "We had a big earthquake back in 2015," she recalls. "We just saw buildings ...
Project Overview Hurst Street Wombat Crossing | Hurst Street, Tasmania This project involved the design and construction of a wombat crossing (a raised zebra crossing) on Hurst Street, connecting a ...
When a city wins the right to host a major sporting event, the headlines often focus on economic boosts, global exposure and world-class competition. However, history shows that the real measure of success ...
From Carpenter to Project Engineer Darcie's path began at 16 when she left school after Year 10, originally wanting to become a diesel mechanic. Instead, she became the first female apprentice ...
Australia and New Zealand’s infrastructure plans are ambitious. Australia currently has $230 billion in planned, committed, or in-progress public infrastructure projects, and a similar pipeline is projected ...
By Tom Crozier, Chair of Young IPWEA Aotearoa As Chair of Young IPWEA Aotearoa, I had the privilege of attending the University of Canterbury STEM Careers Day alongside Steve Mooney, Country Head ...
For Aaron MacNish, the path to public works began with a desire for a practical, hands-on career. Growing up on a farm, he was interested in how things work and was naturally drawn to STEM subjects, and ...
Over the past 7 weeks, countries across the world have been grappling with a severe global fuel crisis. Following the effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz in early March this year, which typically ...
Globally, we are seeing an increase in extreme weather events. From torrential rain to catastrophic wildfires, what were once “unprecedented” events or statistical anomalies are now becoming a regular ...
The annual YIPWEA x Transport Professionals Association Lawn Bowls event was recently held at Torrensville Bowls Club, bringing together a diverse group of professionals from local government, state government, ...
Climate change isn't a distant threat. It's reshaping how we design, build, and maintain public infrastructure right now. From unprecedented flooding events to record-breaking heatwaves, Australian and ...
Local councils across Australia and New Zealand are increasingly facing the problem of coastal erosion and land instability from rising sea levels. What was once a rare event, has evolved into a persistent ...
Innovation knows no borders. Around the world, engineers are developing groundbreaking solutions to challenges that Australian and New Zealand communities face every day. From Copenhagen's revolutionary ...
When Armidale Regional Council was having difficulty recruiting for positions a few years ago there was one factor which stood out for Erin Smidt and her colleagues in the human resources area. ...
As public works rapidly evolves, digital fluency is no longer optional, it’s essential. From GIS platforms and IoT sensors to data analytics and cloud collaboration tools, the infrastructure sector is ...
Starting your career in public works engineering can feel overwhelming. One day you are completing your final university assignment, and the next you are responsible for infrastructure that serves thousands ...