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Wastewater infrastructure vulnerable to climate change
Sustainability

Wastewater infrastructure vulnerable to climate change

Health and sanitation in many communities could be put at risk as sea-level rise and heavier rain strain wastewater systems.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Mon, 14th Dec 2020
Why Digital Twins are taking the construction industry by storm
Smart Cities

Why Digital Twins are taking the construction industry by storm

Construction firms could cut costs and delays by using digital replicas to spot failures, test designs and improve sustainability before build-out.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Fri, 25th Sep 2020
Lockdowns highlight the need for water automation
Smart Cities

Lockdowns highlight the need for water automation

Lockdowns have exposed costly staffing risks in water and wastewater plants, strengthening the case for remote monitoring and automation.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Thu, 3rd Sep 2020
What is composite rebar and why it could be the future of lasting infrastructure
Construction

What is composite rebar and why it could be the future of lasting infrastructure

Corrosion-free reinforcement is gaining traction as engineers seek lower maintenance costs and longer-lasting bridges, seawalls and dams.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Fri, 7th Aug 2020
Water sector’s future in the hands of local councils
Local Government

Water sector’s future in the hands of local councils

Councils face pressure to back long-delayed water reforms as NZD $761 million in funding is tied to fixing ageing networks and service failures.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Wed, 8th Jul 2020
National assessment reveals critical state of health infrastructure
Ministry of Health

National assessment reveals critical state of health infrastructure

Hospitals need GBP £14 billion over the next decade to fix ageing assets and close major infrastructure gaps, the report says.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 10th Jun 2020
Infrastructure Futures scenario one: Conflicted Planet
Data centers

Infrastructure Futures scenario one: Conflicted Planet

Regional blocs and national champions could leave infrastructure slower to innovate, more monopolistic and less resilient as climate risks mount.

By Staff Writer • 8 min read • Fri, 5th Jun 2020
New robotics technology improves bridge inspections
Robotics

New robotics technology improves bridge inspections

Bridge checks could become cheaper and more consistent as Waterloo researchers use autonomous robots, cameras and lidar to spot defects.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 7th Apr 2020
The fundamental problem with New Zealand’s water regulation
Māori

The fundamental problem with New Zealand’s water regulation

Without user charges, the new drinking water regulator could still leave New Zealand councils struggling to fund overdue upgrades and growth.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 25th Oct 2019
Five trends in facilities management you should know about
Robotics

Five trends in facilities management you should know about

Sensors, drones and automation are reshaping building upkeep, with smarter systems promising lower costs and better occupant comfort.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Thu, 12th Sep 2019
New research reveals a critical problem for New Zealand’s construction industry
Human Capital Management

New research reveals a critical problem for New Zealand’s construction industry

Uncertainty over project timing is hampering hiring and investment, with 77% of contractors wanting a clearer pipeline of government work.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Wed, 21st Aug 2019
Is the Internet of Things overhyped?
Smart Cities

Is the Internet of Things overhyped?

The real gains will come from analytics and workflow software, not from simply adding more connected sensors to buildings.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 5th Aug 2019
Large-scale projects to be managed by robots
Robotics

Large-scale projects to be managed by robots

Clients on mega-projects could see fewer overruns as an alliance deploys AI to flag risks earlier and improve decision-making.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Thu, 18th Jul 2019
How the Australian water industry is transforming the world from down-under
Smart Cities

How the Australian water industry is transforming the world from down-under

With population growth and climate change mounting, utilities are rolling out new operations, reuse and safety measures to secure future supply.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Sun, 3rd Mar 2019
Pipeline innovations combat drought losses
Agricultural Technology

Pipeline innovations combat drought losses

Severe drought is accelerating demand for leak detection and pipe refurbishment as Australia tries to protect water supplies across vital networks.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Fri, 1st Feb 2019
UAV specialist completes first oil tanker survey
Robotics

UAV specialist completes first oil tanker survey

The survey cut inspection time to a day per tank and reduced scaffold-related risks, as the ship sat in Singapore for ABS checks.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Tue, 29th Jan 2019
Water review needs coherent leadership
Sustainability

Water review needs coherent leadership

Contractors say New Zealand’s ageing water networks need faster decisions, after ministers deferred reforms and left regulation unresolved until late 2019.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 27th Nov 2018
What is the purpose and role of local government?
Local Government

What is the purpose and role of local government?

Pressure is mounting for councils to focus on community wellbeing as water reform exposes funding and delivery gaps in local services.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Sun, 25th Nov 2018

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