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Construction works progress for Cross River Rail’s new Roma Street station
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Cross River Rail’s Roma Street station makes incredible progress, with six of eight escalators along the underground platform now installed.
EOI opens for the Henry Lawson Drive upgrade in Western Sydney
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Expressions of interest (EOI) is open for the design and upgrade of the Henry Lawson Drive Upgrade project in Sydney, New South Wales.
Final two Sydney Metro West tunnel boring machines arrive
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The final TBMs will carve out 2.3km twin tunnels from The Bays to Sydney CBD as part of the Sydney Metro West – Eastern Tunnelling Package.
New Zealand
Just like Australia, New Zealand is desperate for Surveyors
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Surveyors are currently in huge demand in New Zealand due to unprecedented spending on major infrastructure projects.
New Zealand – Major Infrastructure Projects 2024
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A comprehensive overview of New Zealand’s major civil infrastructure projects in 2024 which are currently underway.
Planning for the delivery of New Zealand’s 15 Roads of National Significance (RoNS) now underway
NZTA has released the State Highway Investment Proposal (SHIP) as a proposed delivery approach for the 15 Roads of National Significance (RoNS).
New Zealand announces an expert advisory group to help fast-track infrastructure projects
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The new expert advisory group will provide independent recommendations on projects to be included in the Fast Track Approvals Bill.
Surveying
Just like Australia, New Zealand is desperate for Surveyors
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Surveyors are currently in huge demand in New Zealand due to unprecedented spending on major infrastructure projects.
Nominations now open for The Survey and Spatial New Zealand Awards 2024
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Nominations are now open for The Survey and Spatial New Zealand 2024 Awards to honour the achievements of survey and spatial professionals.
What you need to know if you are a Surveyor who wants to move to Australia
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How to get your surveying qualifications recognized if you are a Surveyor who would like to move to Australia.
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.
Projects
A Complete List of Major Infrastructure Projects in Australia
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We have compiled a comprehensive list of Australia’s top major civil infrastructure projects currently underway.
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.
Companies
Lendlease receives formal approval for $1.7b Melbourne’s Queen Victoria Market
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The Victorian Department of Transport and Planning has approved Lendlease’s plan to transform the southern site of Queen Victoria Market.
Andrew English appointed as Skanska’s new Managing Director
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Skanska announces the appointment of Andrew English as the new Managing Director of its infrastructure business as of 18 March 2024.
Jim Giannopoulos appointed as GHD’s new global CEO
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Newly appointed global Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Jim Giannopoulos will take over GHD as of April 2024.
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.
UK News
HS2 launches the final TBM to build Northolt Tunnel
TBM Anne is the fourth and last machine being used to build HS2’s Northolt Tunnel from Victoria Road in Ealing to West Ruislip in Hillingdon.
HS2 begins engagement for elevated mass transit system infrastructure contract
Suppliers interested in bidding for the APM Infrastructure contract are invited to take part in HS2’s market engagement exercise.
Planning approval granted for HS2’s final two West Midlands structures
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Planning has been approved and granted for HS2’s Saltley Viaduct and River Blythe Viaduct in Birmingham, UK.
HS2’s Colne Valley Viaduct crosses UK’s Grand Union Canal
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HS2’s Colne Valle Viaduct and UK’s Grand Union Canal meet near Denham, connecting Britain’s two largest cities.
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
Just like Australia, New Zealand is desperate for Surveyors
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Surveyors are currently in huge demand in New Zealand due to unprecedented spending on major infrastructure projects.
New Zealand tightens work visa rules, effective immediately
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The New Zealand Government has announced immediate changes to the Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV) scheme.
How to become a Civil Engineer in Australia
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An accredited engineering degree and a registration with Engineers Australia is required to become a Civil Engineer in Australia.
What you need to know if you are a Surveyor who wants to move to Australia
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How to get your surveying qualifications recognized if you are a Surveyor who would like to move to Australia.
Technology
Costain successfully trials concrete sensor technology
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Costain has successfully trialled Maturix concrete sensor technology to monitor the strength and temperature of concrete for projects.
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.
Sustainability & Renewables
Queensland to set up an Australia-first code of conduct for renewable projects
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Queensland will set up a mandatory renewables code of conduct for renewable energy developers to ensure they engage with landholders.
Snowy 2.0: Webuild reveals secrets of the hydroelectric plant in a new video
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Webuild and Geopop reveal secrets of how Snowy Hydro’s hydroelectric plant can produce clean, sustainable electricity in a new video.
Construction to begin on one of Queensland’s biggest Battery Energy Storage Systems
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Quinbrook will soon begin construction on one of Queensland’s biggest Battery Energy Storage System, after the ‘Supernode’ project reached financial completion.
Construction now underway on the $500m Aldoga Solar Farm near Gladstone in Queensland
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Queensland powers towards a sustainable future as ACCIONA Energía begins construction on the $500m Aldoga Solar Farm project in Central QLD.
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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!