Worsley Alumina Expansion Project
The Worsley Expansion Project has represented a significant step forward in new technology utilisation for the steel construction industry. Read the full article
The Australian Garden, RBG Cranbourne, Victoria
The RBGBV is responsible for the administration of two major gardens: 363 hectares of remnant bushland and wetland at Royal Botanic Gardens Cranbourne; and 38 hectares of heritage landscapes at Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne. Read the full article
Rebuilding a community: the importance of history to the future
History and the past: most would acknowledge their importance. The importance of the past is that what has been done previously can be seen and its success easily measured. It may seem obvious to look to the past before doing things now or planning for the future and the built environment is no different. Read the full article
The Gravity Discovery Visitor Centre
The GDC is a visually striking, architecturally-designed concept that combines high-tech materials with a highly efficient passive solar design, integrated closely into the environment. The intention was to minimise the impact of the Centre on the environment while providing a state-of-the-art learning experience. Read the full article
Sydney International Archery Park
Modern archery is a precise, high technology sport and the purpose built facilities for the Olympic and Paralympic competitions will become the permanent home for the sport in New South Wales. Read the full article
Sydney Desalination Plant
The population in most urban centres of Australia is increasing. Sydney is no different and its population is expected to increase by 30-40% over the next 30 years. The prolonged drought and the predicted changes to the global climate have resulted in diminished rainfall and a subsequent reduction in the level of water in our dams. Read the […]
Sorel Awards Winner 2011 – Hartway Galvanizers Naval Base
The winner of the Sorel Award 2011 for Industry Innovation was announced at the Galvanizers Association of Australia’s Annual Conference. The award was presented to: Hartway Galvanizers Naval Base for The Brockman 4 Project “Green with Envy”. Read the full article
Sorel Awards Special Commendation 2011 – Redlynch Futsal Stadium, Cairns Queensland
The $6m Redlynch Central Sports Stadium Cairns Queensland was opened in October 2010 and is a 3,000 square metre facility, primarily designed to accommodate the expansion of the fastest growing sport in Australia – indoor soccer, known as “Futsal”. The complex has also been configured to hold netball and handball fixtures. Read the full article
Sorel Awards Special Commendation 2011 – Korvest Galvanisers for ‘Manuele Engineers Steel Facade Building’
Manuele Engineers had previously used hot dip galvanizing with success on the steel facade of their Clovelly Park SA office and wanted to make a similar, but more prominent, statement about the business they are in by showcasing intricate steel fabrication, enhanced by contrasting hot dip galvanized in-fill panels against a painted RHS support frame. Read the full article
Salcey Treetop Walk, Northamptonshire
A spectacular walk on high towers through mature woodland has been created by Forestry Civil Engineering. The structural concept incorporates new innovative techniques, and uses sustainable materials, recycled steel and traceable timber, to provide an engineered environmental harmony. Read the full article
