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Digging in for tunnel durability
Auckland Transport

Digging in for tunnel durability

Durable materials and careful route planning are becoming central to 100-year tunnel designs as cities push more infrastructure underground.

By Staff Writer • 7 min read • Thu, 30th Aug 2018
‘Year in Infrastructure 2018’ awards finalists announced
Smart Cities

‘Year in Infrastructure 2018’ awards finalists announced

Fifty seven projects from 340 user organisations worldwide have made Bentley’s annual awards shortlist, with winners due to be named in London in October.

By Staff Writer • 7 min read • Fri, 24th Aug 2018
Revolution Fibres gains aerospace certification
Engineering

Revolution Fibres gains aerospace certification

Auckland nanofibre maker Revolution Fibres is tripling output as renewed aerospace certification opens doors to wider international demand.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 29th Jun 2018
World’s longest sea bridge soon to open
Construction

World’s longest sea bridge soon to open

After nearly eight years of delays and cost overruns, the 55-kilometre crossing will cut travel times by 60 per cent for millions.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 26th Jun 2018
Labour-saving tools enable one person to safely do the job of two
Manufacturing

Labour-saving tools enable one person to safely do the job of two

New pullers and cordless pumps shown in Auckland could cut maintenance time and let one worker safely handle jobs once needing two.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Wed, 9th May 2018
Prestigious infrastructure competition calls for submissions
Smart Cities

Prestigious infrastructure competition calls for submissions

Entries close on 30 April for awards that give infrastructure projects global exposure and a chance to be showcased in London.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Mon, 19th Mar 2018
New skidding system moves heavy loads in tight spaces
Engineering

New skidding system moves heavy loads in tight spaces

The 92mm system lets operators position transformers and generators where cranes cannot reach, even in the tightest industrial sites.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Tue, 13th Mar 2018
Plan A Tender Specialists now a Major Associate for Civil Contractors NZ nationwide
Supply Chain

Plan A Tender Specialists now a Major Associate for Civil Contractors NZ nationwide

Civil contractors face tougher bids as procurement shifts towards quality, sustainability and whole-of-life value for ratepayers.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 1st Feb 2018
Drones in disaster zones could prove a lifesaver
Robotics

Drones in disaster zones could prove a lifesaver

The technology could help rescuers triage casualties remotely, after UniSA scientists showed drones can read heart and breathing rates from three metres away.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 9th Oct 2017
New fuel pipeline unlikely to provide solution
Digital twins

New fuel pipeline unlikely to provide solution

Fuel shortages could be eased by better storage and contingency planning after the Marsden to Wiri rupture, Infrastructure New Zealand says.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 18th Sep 2017
First freight train rolls through Kaikoura
Disaster Recovery

First freight train rolls through Kaikoura

Freight services are easing pressure on the alternate road, with up to 2000 trucks a month expected to be taken off it during the rebuild.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 18th Sep 2017
Local winners in infrastructure awards
Sustainability

Local winners in infrastructure awards

New Zealand projects claimed three prizes as the inaugural IPWEA Australasia awards recognised public works judged best across the region.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 12th Sep 2017
First post-quake freight services to start running
Disaster Recovery

First post-quake freight services to start running

Freight pressure on the inland route should ease, with up to 2,000 trucks a month set to shift back to rail after the Kaikoura quake.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 11th Sep 2017
Safe heavy lifting within economical footprints
Oil and Gas

Safe heavy lifting within economical footprints

Computerised controls are making strand-jack lifts safer and more economical for bridges, mines and rigs handling loads of up to 1,400 tons.

By Geoff • 4 min read • Mon, 4th Sep 2017
Concrete pours reflect healthy construction sector
Construction

Concrete pours reflect healthy construction sector

Construction activity remains strong nationwide, with ready-mix concrete output topping 1 million cubic metres in the June quarter.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 31st Aug 2017
Repairs to quake-damaged line continue apace
Disaster Recovery

Repairs to quake-damaged line continue apace

Freight services on the Main North Line remain months away, with only 10 kilometres left to repair after the 2016 earthquake.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 6th Jul 2017

Global Stories

Engineering stories

Taking a look at the growing trend of text analytics
Data Analytics

Taking a look at the growing trend of text analytics

Using text analytics, engineers can extract more value from raw text and combine it with sensor data and ML to improve a range of functions.

By Seth DeLand • 4 min read • Wed, 23rd May 2018
Aconex shareholders vote in favour of Oracle acquisition
Oracle

Aconex shareholders vote in favour of Oracle acquisition

Aconex shareholders have overwhelmingly approved Oracle's AUD $7.80 per share acquisition offer, valuing the deal at USD $1.2 billion.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Thu, 15th Mar 2018