Bridging the Gap: Addressing Gender Pay Disparities in Engineering – REGISTER NOW!
Online and in person at: Level 9, 340 Adelaide Street, BrisbaneREGISTER NOW! Panellists consisting of industry leaders, academia experts, and engineering professionals will have an open discussion on the current state of the gender pay gap, the policies driving change, and the initiatives aimed at closing the gap in the engineering sector. The forum aims to foster dialogues on multiple perspectives from existing policies [...]
Geological challenges of Brisbane’s Cross River Rail Project
Jacobs Office Level 7, 32 Cordelia Street, South Brisbane, QLDEvent overview The Cross River Rail project is a new 10.2 km rail line in Brisbane comprising 5.9 km of twin running tunnels and four new underground stations at Boggo Road, Woolloongabba, Albert Street and Roma Street. This presentation describes the wide range of ground conditions encountered, and how they required the consideration of [...]
The International Engineers’ Experience Joining the Australian Workforce
Hybrid - webinar and in person at the EA Sydney Office. Mezzanine Floor, 44 Market Street, Sydney, NSWOverview Join the Diversity in Tunnelling Subgroup as we delve into the challenges faced by international engineers entering the Australian workforce. Our panel discussion will highlight the key obstacles encountered by our speakers and their teams, share valuable lessons learned, and discuss strategies for overcoming cultural barriers. Together, we will explore solutions to make the [...]
New Developments in Mechanised Tunnelling and Shaft Sinking in Mining
Level 10, Allendale Square 77 St Georges Street, Perth, WAOverview Recent advancements in mechanized tunnelling and shaft sinking have revolutionized underground construction by enhancing efficiency, safety, and scalability. Innovations such as advanced tunnel boring machines (TBMs) equipped with real-time monitoring and control systems have significantly accelerated excavation rates while minimizing human intervention. Additionally, the integration of robotic systems and automated processes has improved [...]