FROM THE CEO
THE ENGINEER WITHIN
I’ve just returned from the FIDIC’s Global Infrastructure Conference in New Delhi. One of the people who made me think hardest about the future of engineering was a man who walked away from the profession more than four decades ago.
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Jonathan Cartledge | CEO, Consult Australia
ADVOCATING FOR YOUR BUSINESS SUCCESS
Construction code modernisation
What members need to know
The National Construction Code is being modernised. Consult Australia supports making it simpler and more consistent, without reducing the flexibility that allows designers to exercise professional judgement and innovate.
Engineering humanity
FIDIC Global Infrastructure Conference 2026
What happens when an engineer wins the Nobel Peace Prize? At FIDIC’s Global Infrastructure Conference 2026 in New Delhi, Kailash Satyarthi returned to his first profession with a challenge.
25 years of reinforcing confidence
Strength in certification
Steel supply chains have changed dramatically since Consult Australia helped establish independent steel certification 25 years ago. Confidence in the steel used in Australian buildings and infrastructure matters even more today.
PEOPLE & MOVEMENTS
Egis has welcomed an experienced signalling team to its Brisbane office following its appointment to deliver signalling works on Cross River Rail.
Chris Kline has succeeded Will Wright as Managing Director of geotechnical and environmental engineering consultancy Douglas Partners.
Kres Mali has joined Steensen Varming as Associate Director, bringing more than 20 years’ experience in hydraulic and building services engineering.
Former senior British Army leader Sir David Eastman has joined Mott MacDonald as Global Defence Capability Director, based in Brisbane.
Architectus has strengthened its Brisbane and Melbourne studios with the appointment of Nicole Milne, Cameron Donald and Adrianne Fisher.
Five insights with RMA Engineers
What do clients underestimate? What’s changing inside our industry? And what would you change about consulting? In this new series, Five insights, we ask Consult Australia members five questions you won’t find on a corporate website.
Defence disposals: Putting the pieces together
From contamination below ground to heritage above it, former Defence sites are puzzles no single discipline can solve. Stantec’s Leigh McDonald and Nick Glasson reveal what it takes to put the pieces together.
How to write an award-winning entry
Entries for Consult Australia’s Awards for Excellence are now open. Head of Engagement Linda Gaunt shares her tips for making your submission stand out and the judges’ job easier.
The decision before the decisions
Good projects bring technical expertise to the table before the big decisions are made. Engagement Institute CEO Marion Short argues the first decision should be to bring communities there too, so their knowledge can help shape what follows.
IN CASE YOU MISSED IT ...
Looking back to plan ahead
The new Post Completion Evaluation Framework sets out how Infrastructure Australia will review completed projects to improve assessment and selection of future infrastructure.
Changes proposed for trust tax
The Australian Government has released draft legislation for proposed minimum tax on discretionary trusts, with some concessions and new exclusions.
Engineering demand surges 12.3%
Engineering job ads recorded the strongest growth of any industry over the year, while 35% of respondents to an Engineers Australia poll ranked workplace culture as the top priority for improving diversity.
Labour hire rules expand in SA
Changes to South Australia’s labour hire licensing scheme have expanded its coverage across all industries, and new licensing requirements may apply to some Consult Australia members.
Draft Joint Construction Industry Charter
The draft Charter – outlining a shared pathway to improve safety, culture, productivity and sustainability – has been released for consultation.
Electrify now
A new national campaign is calling for policy and regulatory changes to accelerate electrification, arguing the shift could cut household energy bills by around $2,000 a year.
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