Despite women making up over half of NSW’ population, their presence in the construction sector remains startlingly low at just 13%.
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Cross River Rail to transform Albert Street
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Cross River Rail’s Albert Street will be a game-changer for the Brisbane CBD creating a tree-lined, traffic-free public plaza.
Contractors shortlisted to deliver Logan and Gold Coast Faster Rail
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Logan and Gold Coast Faster Rail is one step closer after major contractors shortlisted to tender for three works packages.
Two short-listed Alliances invited to submit proposals for Tonkin Highway Extension and Thomas Road Upgrades
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Shortlisted contractors can now submit a Request for Proposal (RFP) for Stage One of the Tonkin Highway Extension and Thomas Road Upgrade in WA.
New Zealand
No ‘blank cheques’ for critical infrastructure projects, says Council
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Suggestions that Hamilton City Council is being ripped off by contractors on the city’s biggest construction projects are false said Chief Executive Lance Vervoort.
Auckland’s Eastern Busway to get a new flyover in Pakūranga
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Preparations are underway for a flyover in Pakūranga as part of Auckland’s Eastern Busway project in New Zealand.
New Zealand: Growing concerns over Three Waters funding
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Two thirds of respondents in a Three Waters survey have had contracts either paused, deferred or cancelled in the past six months.
New Zealand: Engineers earning more as average salaries increase
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According to Engineering New Zealand, Engineers in NZ are earning more with an average salary increases of 7.8% over the past year.
Surveying
Leica Geosystems launches Leica TerrainMapper-3 airborne LiDAR sensor
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The new Leica TerrainMapper-3 airborne LiDAR sensor launched by Leica Geosystems provides three scan patterns and planimetric accuracy.
Trimble and DroneDeploy collaborate for streamlined workflow for reality capture from drones
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The integration of Trimble’s Applanix POSPac Cloud and DroneDeploy’s CentrePoint drone mapping capabilities will streamline workflow.
National Highways trials an autonomous robot dog as part of geotechnical surveys
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National Highways, BAM Ritchies, and AECOM are testing an autonomous robot dog in geotechnical surveys across South West road networks.
ANZSCO proposed changes to better reflect geospatial and surveying occupations
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The Geospatial Council of Australia has proposed changes to ANZSCO to secure greater recognition for geospatial and surveying professions.
Projects
Project Spotlight: Cross River Rail
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Cross River Rail is a new 10.2-kilometre rail line which includes 5.9 kilometres of a tunnel under the Brisbane River and CBD.
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.
Companies
AECOM announces publication of a high-speed rail report
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AECOM’s ‘From Vision to Reality: A New high-speed Rail Playbook’ report explores pathways to success for fast and sustainable rail services.
John Holland appoints a new Chief Operating Officer
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With over 30 years of construction industry experience, David Lehmann has been announced as the new Chief Operating Officer for John Holland.
ACCIONA posts €541 million net profit in 2023
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ACCIONA closes 2023 with a net profit of €541m, reflecting the good performance in the company’s infrastructure division.
Abergeldie releases 2022-2023 Gender Pay Gap Employer Statement
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In line with the amendments to the Workplace Gender Equality Act, Abergeldie has released its 2022-2023 Gender Pay Gap Employer Statement.
UK News
HS2’s designers and engineers use an innovative method to cut carbon footprint
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HS2’s designers and engineers have succeeded in cutting their carbon footprint by adopting an innovative ‘double composite’ structure.
Designs released for HS2’s 99m-wide Turweston Green Bridge near Brackley
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Designed by HS2’s contractor EKFB, the 99m-wide Turweston Green Bridge is the high-speed railway project’s largest green bridge near Brackley, UK.
Design for HS2’s green tunnel in Burton Green approved
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In response to community feedback, the Solihull Council has approved the design for HS2’s green tunnel in Burton Green, UK.
HS2’s last tunnel boring machine starts digging towards Birmingham
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HS2 has launched the last tunnel boring machine (TBM), Elizabeth, to dig the second bore of Bromford Tunnel towards Birmingham.
Job Search Tips
6 timeless job search tips for Civil Engineers
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Our recruiters have compiled a list of timeless job search tips for civil engineers in Australia and New Zealand.
How to read job adverts? – A guide for Civil Engineers and Construction Professionals
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Many Civil Engineers and Construction Professionals overlook the critical step of thoroughly reading job advert before applying to a job.
Recruitment Insights: How to improve your chances of receiving a job offer?
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Our recruitment team shares top strategies that can help Engineers increase their chances of receiving a job offer.
New Zealand: An employer or a recruiter cannot charge you for a job offer
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Immigration New Zealand (INZ) is urging migrant workers in New Zealand to educate their family and friends overseas on how to spot potential immigration scams
Graduates
Graduate Programs for Civil Engineers in Australia and New Zealand
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Are you a recent Civil Engineering Graduate with little or no work experience? You might be interested in Graduate Programes.
$80m Institute of Applied Technology for Construction officially opens in Western Sydney
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The $80 million Institute of Applied Technology for Construction will offer trade education and industry-responsive training in NSW.
Victoria’s Big Build Internship Program perfect way to kickstart your career
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Victoria’s Big Build Internship Program is a structured 6-month program for students identifying with an underrepresented group.
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.
Skilled Migrants
More funding for supporting skilled migrants in WA
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The $4.25m Skilled Migrant Job Connect Program extends support for skilled migrants in regional WA to four new locations.
6 timeless job search tips for Civil Engineers
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Our recruiters have compiled a list of timeless job search tips for civil engineers in Australia and New Zealand.
Engineers Australia calling on the Government to support STEM qualified migrants and increase diversity
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Engineers Australia is calling on the Australian Government to support STEM qualified migrants and increase diversity in STEM.
New Zealand: An employer or a recruiter cannot charge you for a job offer
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Immigration New Zealand (INZ) is urging migrant workers in New Zealand to educate their family and friends overseas on how to spot potential immigration scams
Technology
Intelligent Compaction Innovation technology makes an impact on road building
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The new technology trialled by National Highways, Finning and Galliford Try will speed up road construction and improve safety.
Ecocem’s ACT low-carbon cement technology takes a major step forward
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Ecocem’s ACT low carbon cement technology has obtained an European Technical Assessment for a revolutionary, new eco-efficient cement.
$140m investment in digital twin technology to speed up the delivery of infrastructure projects in WA
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The $140m funding in digital twin technology will speed up development approvals and streamline the delivery of infrastructure projects in WA.
John Deere and Leica Geosystems partner to accelerate the heavy construction industry
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The partnership between John Deere and Leica Geosystems will help accelerate the digital transformation of the heavy construction industry.
Sustainability & Renewables
HS2’s designers and engineers use an innovative method to cut carbon footprint
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HS2’s designers and engineers have succeeded in cutting their carbon footprint by adopting an innovative ‘double composite’ structure.
Construction now underway for Synergy’s Collie battery energy storage system
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Construction has begun on Synergy’s Collie battery energy storage system, which will be one of Australia’s biggest batteries when completed.
Costain selected for a landmark £4bn carbon capture project in the UK
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Net Zero Teesside Power and Northern Endurance Partnership have selected Costain to manage the UK’s landmark £4bn carbon capture project.
‘Women in Networks’ award to recognise women in the renewable energy industry
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Energy Networks Australia has announced the ‘Women in Networks’ award to recognise the contributions of women to the renewable energy industry.
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Opinion
How ConsultANZ can help you find your next hire – Civil Engineering I Construction I Surveying
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If you are struggling to attract civil engineering or construction candidates for your Australian or New Zealand business, it’s time to reach out to ConsultANZ.
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!