Why timbrel vaults disappeared from construction
They’re fast to build and use low-carbon materials, so why isn’t the age-old technology in greater use?
“Doctors save people, engineers save communities”
Humanitarian engineering is in crisis as increasing demand is met with deep cuts to international aid budgets.
Overcoming roadblocks for digital infrastructure delivery
More than 30 of Australia’s leading infrastructure engineers share what needs to be done to unlock the full potential of digital technology.
How to build a house four times faster
With no end to Australia’s housing crisis in sight, could a new 3D-printed housing project open a path to more affordable construction techniques?
3D-printed houses increasingly viable with engineering automation
As Australia struggles with a national housing crisis, 3D-printed homes have the potential to address the critical demand for affordable and sustainable dwellings, especially in regional Australia and remote communities.
The ability to construct a home using 3D printing is fast going from a novel frontier of engineering to lived reality, where speed, environmental friendliness and cost effectiveness intersect.
“Technically, we have proven that it’s feasible,” said Professor Jay Sanjayan, Research Centre Director, Sustainable Infrastructure at Swinburne University’s School of Engineering. “We’re now at the stage where we are working on the certification process. Swinburne is currently working with SmartCrete CRC and Standards Australia to produce guidelines, and is testing full-scale 3D-printed walls by Oasis Building Group as part of this process.”
The spectacle of a construction site using large-scale robotic construction – essentially a high-tech crane “printing” the walls of a home, layer by layer, within a matter of days – is becoming a reality in the US, where a number of start-up companies are commercialising the technology.
Ground-up rethink for stronger concrete
Adding coffee biochar to concrete can yield major performance boosts.
Meet Australia’s first female astronaut
Katherine Bennell-Pegg’s achievements highlight the country’s expanding presence in space exploration.
Pilbara desalination project no small feat
The $6 billion Ngarluma plant will enhance water security and support WA’s growing renewable energy industries.
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What is a Certifier New South Wales ?
In New South Wales (NSW) certifiers play a crucial role in ensuring building compliance under NSW law. From issuing development certificates to carrying out mandatory building