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Tunnelling powers ahead for the Sydney Metro – Western Sydney Airport project
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Tunnelling powers ahead to construct the 23km Western Sydney Airport metro alignment in Greater Western Sydney.
Mental health in construction – Australia and New Zealand
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The male-dominated construction industry in Australia and New Zealand has high rates of mental health issues and suicide.
Tunnelling begins for Western Harbour Tunnel Stage 2
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Western Harbour Tunnel Stage 2 is underway, as a 100-tonne roadheader began its excavation journey from Cammeray to Waverton in NSW.
New Zealand
Record numbers of migrants arrive in NZ while Kiwis are moving across the ditch
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With the latest announcement of a simpler pathway to Australian citizenship, record numbers of Kiwis are moving across the ditch.
Waka Kotahi and CPBHEB JV in legal dispute over Transmission Gully project
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CPB and HEB Joint Venture (CPBHEB JV) have lodged legal proceedings against Waka Kotahi over the Transmission Gully project in New Zealand.
Cambridge Road Overbridge nears completion as part of the Takitimu North Link project
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The Cambridge Road Overbridge is the first of three bridges nearing completion as part of the Takitimu North Link project in New Zealand.
Demolition of old Waikare Gorge bridge commences in New Zealand
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The demolition of old Waikare Gorge bridge in NZ has now commenced after the concrete structure collapsed during Cyclone Gabrielle.
Surveying
Inland Rail surveying contractors win major industry awards
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Two Inland Rail surveying contractors have won three major awards at the 2023 Excellence in Surveying and Spatial Innovation (EISSI) awards.
Trimble introduces new GNSS
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The new Trimble Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) Receiver will deliver survey precision and productivity in the field.
Sunbury Road Upgrade welcomes new high-tech surveying robot
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The new high-tech surveying robot, ‘Lionel’, will assist surveyors with line-marking for Major Road Projects Victoria’s Sunbury Road Upgrade.
2023 Geospatial Excellence Award winners announced for NSW
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The NSW winners of the 2023 Geospatial Excellence Awards will now go into the running for the prestigious Oceanic awards.
Projects
Suburban Rail Loop (SRL) – Melbourne’s biggest infrastructure investment
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The Suburban Rail Loop (SRL) is a 90-kilometre rail loop of the Melbourne metropolitan area and Victoria’s biggest infrastructure investment.
Project Spotlight: M12 Motorway
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The M12 Motorway is a major road infrastructure project that will provide direct access to the Western Sydney International Airport.
Project Spotlight: Parramatta Light Rail
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The Parramatta Light Rail transportation project in Sydney consists of 30 stops and 22km of track, aimed to improve connectivity and growth.
Project Spotlight: Coffs Harbour Bypass
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The $2.2b Coffs Harbour Bypass project will provide a 14km four-lane divided highway from Englands Road to Sapphire in NSW.
Companies
Jonathan Willcock appointed as Costain’s new Transportation Managing Director
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Costain announces the appointment of Jonathan Willcock as the new Managing Director for Transportation as of April 2024.
Sally Cox appointed as new managing director for EKFB Joint Venture
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Newly appointed managing director Sally Cox will take over EKFB Joint Venture in December 2023, following the retirement of Mark Pengelly.
Georgiou in a strong financial position as FY23 results released
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Georgiou Group has released its financial results for the 2023 financial year, with the company announcing a strong financial position.
Turner and Townsend’s annual turnover soars to £1.2b for the first time
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Turner and Townsend have reached exceptional financial growth, as the annual turnover hit £1.2b and net revenue hit £1.1b for the first time.
UK News
Construction ramps up on HS2’s Curzon Viaduct in Birmingham
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Construction on HS2’s Curzon Viaduct in Birmingham ramps up with the completion of 26 piers and the pouring of concrete for deck spans.
HS2: Half of Chiltern tunnel cross-passage mining complete
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HS2 finishes mining 19 out of 38 underground cross-passages between the northbound and southbound Chiltern tunnels.
HS2: the last section of earthworks for East West Rail in Calvert completed
HS2 has completed the construction of two bridges, one underpass and 3.4km of earthworks for East West Rail in Calvert, Buckinghamshire.
Project Spotlight: A30 Chiverton to Carland Cross
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A30 Chiverton to Carland Cross is a road upgrade infrastructure project focused on transforming a single-carriageway into a dual-carriageway.
Job Search Tips
Recruitment Insights: The Reality Of Sponsorship In Australia for Civil Engineers
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Finding an Australian employer to sponsor you can be very difficult so we recommend obtaining a visa that gives you full working rights.
Mental health in construction – Australia and New Zealand
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The male-dominated construction industry in Australia and New Zealand has high rates of mental health issues and suicide.
Engineers Australia: Queensland migrant work placement program now open
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The Engineers Australia Migrant Work Placement program will help overseas-born engineers find renewable energy roles in Queensland.
Working Holiday Visa: Young Brits aged 18-35 can now work in New Zealand for up to 3 years
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From July 2023, the age limit for UK applicants coming to New Zealand on a Working Holiday Visa will go up from 30 to 35 years old.
Graduates
Working Holiday Visa 417 for Civil Engineers and Surveyors
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The 417 visa is a Working Holiday Visa. It is a temporary visa allowing you to work and holiday in Australia for up to 12 months.
Top Ten Interview Questions for Civil Engineers
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Preparing for an interview can be daunting. To help you out, we have put together the top ten interview questions for Civil Engineers.
How LinkedIn can help Engineers with their job search
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Use LinkedIn to make yourself visible to recruiters, hiring managers or other decision makers within companies you would like to work for!
Good leadership required to solve professional civil engineer shortage
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QUT: Early-career civil engineers more likely to stay in the field if given roles with autonomy, responsibility, and workplace flexibility.
Skilled Migrants
Recruitment Insights: The Reality Of Sponsorship In Australia for Civil Engineers
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Finding an Australian employer to sponsor you can be very difficult so we recommend obtaining a visa that gives you full working rights.
Record numbers of migrants arrive in NZ while Kiwis are moving across the ditch
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With the latest announcement of a simpler pathway to Australian citizenship, record numbers of Kiwis are moving across the ditch.
It is now easier for Temporary Skill Shortage (TSS) visa holders to become permanent residents in Australia
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The Australian Government is making it easier for the Temporary Skill Shortage (TSS) visa holders to become permanent residents in Australia.
Engineers Australia: Queensland migrant work placement program now open
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The Engineers Australia Migrant Work Placement program will help overseas-born engineers find renewable energy roles in Queensland.
Technology
HS2 adopts hi-tech digital concrete testing to cut carbon
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HS2 has successfully adopted VERIFI, a digital concrete testing technology that will cut down carbon across multiple construction sites.
An Engineer’s guide to SketchUp
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SketchUp is a 3D modelling software program that Civil Engineers use to create 3D models and visual designs for infrastructure projects.
An Engineer’s guide to Digital Twin Technology
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Digital twin technology is a virtual replica of systems or infrastructure that uses real-time data to monitor, analyse, and optimise projects.
Trimble and Mincon offer new drilling and piling solution for solar construction
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Integrating Trimble’s groundworks technology with Mincon’s solar drilling equipment will provide positioning accuracy for solar construction.
Sustainability & Renewables
Feedback sought for NSW’s renewable energy transition
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All renewable energy stakeholders and residents have until the 18th of Dec 2023 to provide feedback on NSW’s renewable energy transition.
Expression of Interest (EOI) for $14.2b Borumba pumped hydro energy project opens
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EOI process opens for the Underground Works package as part of the $14.2b Borumba pumped hydro energy project in Sunshine Coast Hinterland.
$1.3b investment to progress CopperString 2032 project in North Queensland
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The QLD Government invests $1.3b to progress work on the CopperString 2032 project in North QLD, with construction works to start in mid-2024.
Australia ready to accelerate renewable energy projects with record funding
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A record funding of $3.5b for 60 renewable energy projects has been approved by ARENA to accelerate Australia’s clean energy transition.
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Opinion
Could you be a Recruiter? ConsultANZ is hiring!
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If you are interested in giving recruitment a go, ConsultANZ is on the lookout for people who are driven, hard-working and team-players.
10 Reasons why Australia is a great place for Civil Engineers
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Thinking of moving to Australia to live and work? Here are ten reasons we think it’s worth moving Down Under.
Good thing, bad thing…who knows
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Australia’s Skills Crisis: Good thing, bad thing…who knows!
TradeMutt – tackling men’s mental health, one shirt at a time
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Q&A with Edward Ross and Daniel Allen of TradeMutt – how feel-good workwear can help you start a conversation around mental health.
