Close to half of all businesses intend to increase their adoption of robotic process automation over the next year, with …
Why engineers must always consider human induced vibration
Human induced vibration, or more accurately vibrations caused by human footfall, often conjures images of Millennium Bridge-style swaying or collapsing buildings. But in reality, the ‘damage’ causedRead More
Using predictive AI to improve decision-making and reduce risk
Automation efforts have quickened by many engineering and construction (E&C) organisations as the pressures felt from growing risk, strained supply …
MATES in Construction invests into early intervention research
MATES in Construction is investing in research that aims to help determine who distressed construction workers first turn to and …
NSW launches research project into welding safety
The NSW Government’s Centre for Work Health and Safety is conducting new research to better understand workers’ exposure to welding …
RMIT launch study into construction waste
A new research project will investigate how the construction industry can transition to a circular economy – a system that …
New facility to develop construction robots
A new research initiative aims to use robots to improve the Australian construction industry’s productivity and quality. An interdisciplinary team …
How lobsters can improve concrete 3D printing
New research involving lobsters could potentially improve 3D printed concrete, allowing for more complex and creative architectural structures. In an …
Boral wins grant for AI research into concrete improvements
The Australian Research Council (ARC) has awarded Boral and the University of NSW (UNSW) a grant to use advanced analytics …
Monash launches infrastructure testing facility to save lives
An advanced impact testing facility designed to boost the structural safety of present and future high-risk infrastructure and save lives …