Mandatory climate disclosure reporting laws for large organisations currently exist in many jurisdictions and are about to be introduced into Australia. In this episode of Engineering Reimagined, Jeremy Cooper, Belinda Wade and Ryan Isaacs explore the challenges and opportunities of this mandatory reporting and the real potential for large companie…

In this episode, Olympic Gold Medalist Taryn Woods speaks with Christine McLoughlin AM, Chair and Co-Founder of the Minerva Network. Together they share the inspiration behind their career choices and why visibility of female role models is so important, the lessons they have learned from overcoming adversity, and the evolution of female representa…

Getting valuable career advice can be life changing. To kick of season 6 of Engineering Reimagined, hear from three Aurecon professionals, each at very different stages in their careers. Lucia Fernandez, Louise Adams and Luke Morcom share how and why they set their career paths in motion, tips for navigating the ups and downs, and what they’ve lear…

That’s a wrap for season five of Engineering Reimagined. It’s no coincidence that in 2023 a key recurring theme was climate change. Listen to highlights of some of our most popular episodes and explore how we can transition to a more sustainable future. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

Managing heat is becoming a major climate challenge across the globe. The relatively new role of Chief Heat Officer has therefore never been more important and is gaining traction in many cities. In this episode of Engineering Reimagined, City of Melbourne Chief Heat officers Krista Milne and Tiffany Crawford talk with Aurecon’s Michael Nolan about…

The circular economy can be a significant enabler of a sustainable future through shifting away from our traditional linear approach of ‘take, make, dispose’ to a circular one of ‘design out, retain, regenerate’. Aurecon’s Jodie Bricout, talks to the CEO of ReLondon, Wayne Hubbard, and the Co-Founder and Managing Director of XFrame, Carsten Dethlef…

If you could change one thing about the world right now, what would it be? In this episode of Engineering Reimagined, our recent podcast guests their diverse perspectives with Aurecon civil engineer Ben Marsh. They discuss their ideas for creating a more sustainable future, be it environmental sustainability or social sustainability. See omnystudio…

Transport infrastructure can empower communities economically, environmentally and socially, by creating opportunity, equity and access to employment, housing, services and connections. In this episode of Engineering Reimagined, Aurecon’s Allison Heller speaks with two chief transport planners – Simon Hunter from Transport for NSW and Paul Glucina …

Have you wondered if you could green your career? Tom Wainwright from Climateworks joins Aurecon’s Jenni Philippe to talk about how they have both transitioned to careers in sustainability and the role innovation plays in developing the circular economy. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

Join us for a candid conversation on Engineering Reimagined with Aurecon’s Nancy Francis and the Australian Department of Defence’s Mardi Jarvis talking about the importance of culture for shifting diversity, the challenges of single parenthood while juggling a busy career and everything in between. Inkling CEO and organisational psychologist Sophi…

Passivhaus is a voluntary standard for design and construction that provides a template for ultra–low energy buildings that support high levels of occupant comfort, energy efficiency and resilience to future climate changes. In this episode of Engineering Reimagined, Aurecon’s Pablo Sepulveda speaks with Architect and founder of the Passive House N…

What happens when you need to start thinking like an infrastructure company rather than a telecommunications service provider? Aurecon's Simon McFadden, speaks to Amplitel CEO Jon Lipton about creating a national specialist tower company following the partial sale of Telstra’s tower business. Find out how Amplitel is developing a digital twin netwo…

How can we get ready for Connected Automated Vehicles? In this episode of Engineering Reimagined, Aurecon's Terry Lee-Williams, spoke with Megan and Cathal Masterson about the challenges and strategies they’re considering as we adapt to the future of transport. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

7-year-old Ashley shares his hopes for the future with his Mum, Suneiah Cullen, who is a Principal Advisor – Transformation for Aurecon. Listen to their conversation to see what the future generation thinks can be done to help solve arguably the most wicked problem our world currently faces: climate change.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy…

Listen to some of our favourite moments from season 4 of Engineering Reimagined. We’ll explain antifragility and how a simple tool can reduce anxiety and release your potential, we’ll examine how some organisations are seeking to go beyond ‘net zero carbon’ to become ‘nature positive’ and we’ll look at the future of airports and how they can provid…

By 2030, 25% of the female population will be menopausal - the fastest growing demographic in the workplace. If you are female, a leader, colleague, family member or friend of a female, you need to understand what menopause means for you and those around you. Aurecon’s Penny Rush introduces bestselling author Niki Bezzant to share her research. See…

We will all experience accessibility issues at some point in our lives. Two Paralympians who share a passion for universal design – Nick Morris and James Millar – discuss how we can design for better accessibility and inclusion. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Aurecon

How can we influence biodiverse and climate positive decision-making for infrastructure design and development? Aurecon’s Nicolas Price talks with Kate Newman from the World Wildlife Fund about the Sustainable Infrastructure Strategic Framework and the greener future it will help create. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

Jessica Holz, speaks with Dr Adrian Ward about Accounting for Nature’s methodology for measuring environmental health, understanding that accounting for our impact on nature is an opportunity to go one step further in caring for our planet. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Aurecon

Olympic bronze medallist Jane Waldburger speaks with Dr Sarah Kelly OAM about the revolution in women’s sport and the positive social change this new wave of female role models can inspire within business and communities. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Aurecon

Explore the future of travel and how airports are being reimagined to help us to fly seamlessly and sustainably into the future with Brisbane Airport’s Ryan Both and Aurecon’s Erik Kriel. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Aurecon

As communities and countries set net zero carbon goals and rethink the use of resources, can we achieve a circular economy? Aurecon’s John Poon talks with Sarah Thomson from Goulburn Valley Water about how a collaborative approach is making the ‘step-change’ required to achieve a circular future. Find us online at aurecongroup.com/podcast or email …

How do you plan for the future of a city? With so many contributing factors like demographics, housing demand, transport infrastructure, economic and social challenges, sustainability targets and the impacts of climate change, it’s becoming increasingly important to look beyond our own borders and incorporate lessons from around the world. Hear fro…

The pandemic has presented the University of Queensland with an opportunity to consider its future. Hear Professor Terry’s thoughts on the future of online learning and how campus facilities will change to enable better engagement with students, academics, researchers, industry and the community. Find us online at aurecongroup.com/podcast or email …

Explore the concept of anti-fragility, the important link between mindset and performance, the CIRCA methodology to reduce anxiety and even how scheduled napping can improve your focus. Find us online at aurecongroup.com/podcast or email us at engineeringreimagined@aurecongroup.com.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

In this Season 3 recap, we feature highlights of our most popular interviews, where we discussed the relationship between sleep, consciousness and creativity, Australia's energy transition and what’s ahead for the global space industry. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Aurecon

How knowledgeable are we when it comes to safeguarding our data and information in the cyber world? In this episode of Engineering Reimagined, Professor Matthew Warren from RMIT speaks with Eric Louw, Managing Principal for Data and Analytics at Aurecon, about how to humanise cyber security, the relationship between safety and security online and t…

Infrastructure opportunities in outer space are endless. Join Lynn McDonald from Microsoft's Azure Space Team and Aurecon's Chief Operating Officer, Lousie Adams, as they talk about exciting business opportunities in the emerging space industry, the importance of diversity and inclusion for engineering and why mentoring is the most important influe…

With reliance on the internet and cloud storage growing exponentially, how can the demand for green date centres be met? Carolyn and Nick Stavroulakis and join Colin Eddison, Technical Director, Buildings at Aurecon in Singapore to discuss the challenges in establishing much needed data centres in Asia, one of the world’s fastest growing markets. F…

“I want to be in the arena, I want to get in and get involved and work out for myself, how can you make a difference here?" How a former telco executive feared missing out on the energy transition. A self-titled “newbie” to the energy transition, AGL’s Executive General Manager, Future Business and Technology, John Chambers, talks to Aurecon’s Capa…

What can we learn from Asia and the region’s response to climate change? Aurecon's Coastal & Climate Change Director for Asia, Stéphanie Groen together with Renat Heuberger, founding partner and CEO of South Pole, talk about the actions the region has been taking to mitigate the effects of this global threat. Find us online at aurecongroup.com/podc…

Aurecon’s Managing Director Energy, Resources & Water, Paul Gleeson, talks to Atlassian’s Head of Sustainability, Jessica Hyman, about the role of corporate sustainability, the importance of science-based targets and why progress matters more than perfection when it comes to climate action. Find us online at aurecongroup.com/podcast or email us at …

Aurecon Chief People Office, Liam Hayes, and Learning & Leadership Leader, Sam Fernando, talk to Duke Corporate Education CEO, author and speaker, Michael Chavez, about his views on rehumanising leadership – engaging people around a purpose, shared meaning and empathy, to create a foundation for greater sustainability in a world that is more comple…

Will a post-pandemic roaring 20s happen in the 21st century? Lucinda Hartley, co-founder of global urban tech company Neighbourlytics, and Aurecon Futures Research Leader, Noriko Wynn, discuss using digital data to inform decision-making to create better places for people. Find us online at aurecongroup.com/podcast or email us at engineeringreimagi…

In this bonus 8th episode, we interview Chris Brose, Author of 'The Kill Chain', Chief Strategic Officer at Anduril Industries and formerly the youngest ever Staff Director of the Senate Armed Services Committee.In the episode we talk to Chris about military's getting their asses handed to them, hunger games for loitering munitions and how Special …

Aurecon’s Chief Experience Officer Maureen Thurston and Jeanne Liedtka, an author and professor of design thinking at the University of Virginia’s Dearden School of Business, discuss design thinking as a social technology, why creativity isn’t just for artists and how to democratise the process of innovation. Find us online at aurecongroup.com/podc…

It’s no secret that sleep – or the lack of it – can affect us personally and professionally, but just how big a role does it play in determining our ability to be creative, engage with others and contribute to our organisations and society as a whole? And what if a humble insect could help us unlock the mysteries of human sleep? For this Engineerin…

After the year that was 2020, it can be argued that innovation and creativity are needed more than ever to help solve the increasingly wicked problems our world faces. For the first episode of Engineering Reimagined’s third season, we feature Aurecon’s Chief Digital Officer Andrew Maher and Silicon Valley-based consultant, Ian Wright. From growing …

2020 has certainly been a year of unprecedented events. Everyone – at home and work – has had to change the way things are done, and it’s been no different at Engineering Reimagined. When the COVID-19 pandemic hit in March, we had to forgo the luxury of a ready pipeline of episodes and in-studio interviews. The team quickly adapted to home-based re…

Just Imagine: what lies at the heart of a sustainable future? is an anthology of blogs about climate change and sustainability, viewed through the lens of L Frank Baum’s classic The Wonderful Wizard of Oz. Like Dorothy and her friends, the Tin Man, the Cowardly Lion and the Scarecrow, we are on a journey – in our case to a sustainable future where …

During the COVID-19 pandemic, we have witnessed how science, technology, engineering, research and industry have come together to innovate in ways we could never have imagined. The CSIRO – Australia’s national science research agency – is a leading example of how, when great minds, diverse skills and real-life challenges merge, innovative solutions…

More than 50,000 people from across the world are set to visit Sydney in 2023, as the city becomes the first destination in the Southern Hemisphere to host WorldPride, the marquee international LGBTQI pride event. Aside from all the glitter, floats and dancing, the festival will also host a Human Rights Conference, providing a platform for discussi…

Design has a powerful impact on our lives, from the smartphone we use to stay connected with friends and family to the bicycles that enables us to get from A to B. The COVID-19 pandemic, while being extraordinarily challenging, has inspired many designers to innovate and repurpose their production processes to meet demand for hand sanitisers, PPE a…

The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has shown us how much we rely on essential workers. Whether working in a hospital or supermarket, they have been providing services non-stop while putting their own health at risk. It’s become apparent how vital public transport is in enabling our modern-day heroes to travel to and from work, but means operators also f…

So many sectors around the world, including aviation, tourism, hospitality and retail have been hit extremely hard by COVID-19, leaving millions of people jobless. Fortunately, many engineers have quickly adapted to digital ways of working despite delayed or cancelled projects. Given their skills in finding solutions to complex problems, will engin…

Welcome to the 7th Episode of Reimagining Defence, brought to you by Flt Lt James Kuht & Lt Col Henry Willi.In this episode, James outlines how quantum computing will pour fuel onto the fire of information age Defence, and may help us to achieve accurate multi-domain simulation.By J Kuht & H Willi

Welcome to the 6th episode of the Reimagining Defence podcast, brought to you by Flt Lt James Kuht & Lt Col Henry Willi.In this episode, James explore how IoT is breaking down the final barriers between the physical and digital worlds, how this has revolutionised farming, and how it might allow us to reimagine perimeter security.…

Welcome to the 5th episode of the Reimagining Defence Podcast, brought to you by Flt Lt James Kuht & Lt Col Henry Willi.In this episode, James delves into how if data is the fuel, AI is the engine that turns this fuel into power. In this episode, we’ll explore how AI already affects our everyday lives through the humble google search, what happened…

Welcome to the 4th episode of the Reimagining Defence Podcast, brought to you by Flt Lt James Kuht & Lt Col Henry Willi.In this episode, James compares military stores to Amazon, documenting what we might learn from their clockwork-like automation, and looking forward to what an era of cognitive automation might hold for the military, too.…

As COVID-19 restrictions start to ease in many parts of the world, economic recovery plans are taking shape to stimulate jobs and growth. A recent Clean Energy Council report demonstrated how renewable energy could create an estimated 50,000 new jobs and inject approximately AUD 50 billion worth of investment in Australia, particularly in regional …