Thinking by market - Transport

Charter cities: What if we could start from scratch?

With the world’s urban population predicted to surpass six billion by 2045 many are asking how cities can cope.

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Getting the best out of bridge management technology in Middle East

David Moore discusses how transport authorities can take advantage of the latest technology to plan the construction, operation and maintenance of bridges.

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Welcome to the future of transportation - Underground roads!

Aurecon Tunnelling Expert Tom Ireland weighs in on whether Elon Musk’s futuristic vision of transportation really is as impossible as it sounds.

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The living digital jigsaw

Aurecon’s Will Hackney says that the process of developing and harnessing ‘Information Models’ is the key to unlocking substantial value.

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Smart transport modelling essential to Dubai’s future liveability

As a key part of its awe-inspiring vision to be a world leading smart and sustainable city, Dubai is developing a seamless and efficient transport network.

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Collaboration is a clear winner with early contractor involvement

In the third of four Aurecon thinking papers on project transformation in UK, Steve Rowsell and John Mason discuss the early contractor involvement (ECI).

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Autonomous vehicles: How can we get ready?

In this Q&A with Blair Monk we discuss how the introduction of autonomous vehicles will impact road users, road authorities and a range of industries.

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How 3D technology can enhance safety awareness

Aurecon Senior Transport Engineer, Antony Johnstone, discusses how a 3D visualisation tool developed by Aurecon has contributed to increasing safety in design practice and workplace training.

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Improving roadworks' safety & traffic management

Kim Thomas, Aurecon’s Intelligent Transport Systems Leader for ANZ, discusses a recent research study on potential technologies and applications that can be implemented to help achieve zero harm at roadworks sites.

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How safe is the bridge you’re standing on?

John Hilton, Aurecon’s Bridges Expertise Leader, discusses how the safety of temporary bridge works can be improved.

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New road tunnel design delivers whole of life benefits

A new road tunnel design approach that provides owners with significant advantages during the operational phase.

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Electric vehicles present opportunities for industry

Technologies in transport are changing rapidly, with electric vehicles set to sweep through the industry over the next five to ten years.

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Rail boom: how to maximise supply chain efficiency

Rail is becoming bigger, longer, faster and more costly as complex mining provinces are developed in remote locations. Mike Foley spoke to Aurecon’s Ken Devencorn who said supply chain integration and automation are key to facilitating development.

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The Bayhead Road upgrade – an exceptional example of safety achievement ‘against all odds’

Bayhead Road is one of the highest volume heavy vehicle traffic routes in the world. Against all odds, the project team managed to achieve an incredible Zero Lost Time Injuries (LTIs) on completion of the project, and over 1 000 000 Lost Time-free man-hours.

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Safety drives design of mine roads

Richard Jois of Aurecon discusses maximising road safety on mine sites.

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Mining infrastructure: from pit to port

Andrew Keith, Aurecon’s Mining Infrastructure Leader spoke with Australian Mining on the economics of pit to port transportation alternatives.

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Port infrastructure: Build and they will come?

In late 2014, Indonesian President Joko Widodo presented a plan to transform the country into a maritime power and develop 24 ports around the archipelago, generating much excitement in the shipping and port industries.

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A full circle view of tunnels

Tunnels can unlock congestion, create efficiency, make cities more functional and liveable. Harry Asche and Anthony Bennett, two of Aurecon’s tunneling experts, explore how we are delivering better solutions through smarter tunnels.

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Hands-on approach drives operational cost efficiencies for train positioner replacement

A hands-on collaborative approach to D&C equipment supply drove the best end result for reliability, operability, maintainability and safety.

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Sustainable roads initiative

In order to keep up with the developing need of our clients to produce sustainable outcomes, Aurecon is beginning to include sustainability initiatives in our own road design processes.

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Constructability considerations in long span bridge design

One of the critical considerations in the design of long span bridges is structural adequacy and stability in the temporary conditions that exist during construction. Mike Tapley, Aurecon's Bridges and Civil Structures Leader, Asia, explains why.

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Peninsula Link: Australia’s first road availability public private partnership

The 27 kilometre Peninsula Link was the Mornington Peninsula’s biggest infrastructure project and has completed a missing link in Melbourne’s freeway network.

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Get real! Trialling transport interchange and terminal design

Transport planning experts Brian Smith and Mohammed Islam discuss how undertaking effective field trials of transport interchange or terminal layouts and incorporating the results into designs can help to resolve operational or design issues.

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African Transport Corridors – the key to unlocking Africa’s potential

African Transport Corridors – the key to unlocking Africa’s potential was the title of a panel discussion hosted by Aurecon at the Southern African Road Federation (SARF)conference in September 2014.

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Consultants provide fresh perspective on transshipment

Before mining companies embark on detailed discussions with transshipment operators, consultants can provide some useful guidance and information. Andrew Keith and Paulo Cardoso de Campos of Aurecon spoke with AJM's Mike Foley.

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Mobility in urban environments

Finding an optimal balance between community needs and economic benefits of the urban expressway.

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Transport infrastructure on the African continent is on the move

As Africa prepares itself for the 21st century, transport infrastructure will be playing a major role in transforming the continent into a vibrant, economic powerhouse.

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Transport Corridor Roads – Who should ultimately pay?

Abbas Jamie's May 2014 column for Transport World Africa focuses on who should pay for corridor infrastructure and considers the pay for use principle as the most fair and equitable route to follow.

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Enhanced transportation to usher in Africa’s economic revival

Abbas Jamie's May 2014 column for Transport World Africa focuses on how cross-border infrastructure development in Africa has been identified as a key driver for economic development on the continent.

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Creating more compact bus terminals and interchanges

Brian Smith, Aurecon’s Technical Leader, Transport, explains how more compact bus facilities can better fit within constrained city centre locations and make for improved integration of transport and land use.

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Ready for takeoff: Airports to play a key role in unlocking Africa’s potential

Abbas Jamie's March 2014 column for Transport World Africa focuses on the boom of air travel in Africa and its ability to leapfrog the physical challenges to progress and help open up the economies of the numerous landlocked countries among the continent’s 54 states.

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Transport: the key to Africa’s growth

Abbas Jamie's column for Transport World Africa (May 2014) focuses on the major opportunities to grow trade between African countries through integrated transport corridors.

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Impact of freight transportation on our cities

Aurecon's transport leader discusses the potential impact of poor population growth planning on Australian capital cities and suggests major rail freight tunnels could be the answer to freight logistics problems.

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Rail signalling: Q&A

In this roundtable, four of our leading rail signalling experts in both passenger and heavy haul rail networks, talk about the issues facing the industry.

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A new era of crucial focus on achieving increased sustainability

In this article, Jeff Robinson highlights a few of the emerging trends he believes have the potential to driver greener ways of going about our everyday lives.

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Engineering Meteorology: Making informed decisions to deliver project solutions

Michael Green, Engineering Meteorologist, Aurecon, discusses how engineering meteorology can assist in project challenges and help improve the resilience of operational and infrastructure design.

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Tunnelling - delivering modern solutions with proven approaches

Aurecon's Design Director - Tunnels, Dr Harry Asche, talks about delivering modern tunnel solutions with proven approaches.

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Case study: Virtual signal sighting walkover

Aurecon's Troy Burton, Mass Transit Expertise Leader, and Michael Gardiner, 3D Visualisation Leader, discuss in this technical paper originally presented at the 2012 Conference of Railway Engineering (CORE2012).

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Airports that work

Aurecon shares our people’s latest insights on creating safe, profitable and passenger-friendly airports. From urban planning and land survey to structural and behavioural modelling and airside and landside infrastructure, there are new approaches and creative solutions that can make airports work.

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On programme: Driving the best outcomes in airport development

Airport redevelopment projects have the potential to significantly affect operations and profits. John Mason and James Bennett outline why a programme management approach will ensure optimal outcomes for airport owners and stakeholders.

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All things considered: Delivering the international airport

George Reid, Technical Director - Buildings, talks about how engineering can support profitable and sustainable business models.

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Overcoming environmental challenges to maximise profit

Dr Neil Mackenzie, Aurecon’s Acoustics & Vibrations Leader, discusses the solutions his team has utilised to address some common design issues at airports.

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Is traditional community and media engagement dead?

With Badgerys Creek again being touted as the location of Sydney’s second airport, Kylie Cochrane reflects on the consultation effort that will be required for this potential infrastructure project.

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People profile: Kylie Cochrane

Kylie is a senior communication professional at Aurecon with more than 20 years of experience in community and stakeholder engagement, strategic communication and issues management.

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Hanoi International Airport

Aurecon was engaged to provide structural and geotechnical engineering to Terminal 2.

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People profile: Neil Mackenzie

Aurecon Acoustics & Vibrations Leader, Neil Mackenzie, has over 20 years of experience delivering expert, innovative, pragmatic design solutions for a diverse range of domestic and international projects.

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Wellington International Airport - New Execujet Hangar and Carpark Precinct Upgrade, New Zealand

The New Execujet Hangar and the Carpark Building Upgrade were a part of WIAL's NZD14.9 million capital works expenditure in 2011.

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People profile: Jason Wozniak

Jason leads our Advisory team in New Zealand. With more than 15 years of industry experience, his focus is on effectively linking client business objectives to project objectives.

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People people: Angus Leitch

Meet Angus Leitch, Aurecon's Buildings Leader for Western Australia. Over his 20-year career, Angus has delivered a diverse range of civil and defence airport projects.

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Airnodes and the high performing airport

Designed as a landside capacity model influenced by airside demands, the model we call Airnodes can assess airport infrastructure to benchmark airport performance and current capacity.

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Airport terminals - designing for profit

Great design has the potential to significantly alter the profit equation of an airport and should be a key consideration from the earliest planning stages onward. Stephen Logan shares insight on why is designing for profit so crucial in today’s operating environment.

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Adaptable airports: designing resilience

In the coming years, airports will be significantly challenged to plan for and adapt to climate change induced risks. Trinity Graham, discusses how climate change factors will affect airports and what airport operators might consider for future planning.

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Runways: perfecting pavements

In this article, Matt Glenn, Airports Leader - Airside, looks at the business decisions that airport operators must make around pavements, traffic and overload. He also looks at the effects of repeated overload, the best approach to pavement evaluation and maintenance.

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People profile: Stephen Logan

Meet Stephen Logan, our Building Services Leader and Airports Leader – Terminals. With over 25 years of experience in major project design, particularly airport terminals, he is passionate about understanding passenger behaviour and translating it into design that grows revenue.

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The Central Terminal Building at OR Tambo International Airport, South Africa

Aurecon was involved in the development of the Central Terminal Building at OR Tambo International Airport. The project included the implementation of a complex glass and aluminium facade system, pivotal to the CTB's visual appeal.

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People profile: Matt Glenn

Meet Matt Glenn who has 20 years of experience in airport pavements, planning, engineering and design. Matt is a strong advocate of client-focused outcomes and creating adaptable, cost-effective airport infrastructure.

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People profile: Trinity Graham

Meet Trinity Graham, a water expert with 20 years of experience in water management issues that impact airside and landside infrastructure.

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Hong Kong Airport Terminal Building, Hong Kong

Aurecon was part of the consortium that undertook the design management, full engineering and systems design for the new passenger terminal building.

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People profile: Simon Oakley

Simon Oakley has nearly 10 years of experience in civilian airports and defence airfields. He chats about communication and pragmatism in his projects and client relationships.

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Rehabilitation of Hosea Kutako International Airport, Namibia

Aurecon successfully rehabilitates this runway using innovative measures and ensuring continued flight operations throughout construction.

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Seismic resilience in the developing world

“Developing nations need to plan how they will recover from large natural disasters and consider how to make their economies more resilient,” comments Sean Gledhill, Aurecon Building Structures Service Leader, and multiple award winner for low-damage seismic solutions.

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Metros and Urban Rail: cities on track

This Metros and Urban Rail series from Aurecon highlights some of the technical, social and planning challenges thrown up when developing new or enhanced metro or rail systems and looks at some of the way we have addressed these.

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Traction Power Case Study: Integration of Static Frequency Converters into a metropolitan network

Aurecon's Queensland’s Moreton Bay Rail (MBR) project is the first metropolitan rail network project to adopt Static Frequency Converter technology in Australia.

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Building geospatial collaborative systems for transport infrastructure

Aurecon's Keri Niven, explains why collaborative technologies are increasingly influencing how transport/infrastructure will interact throughout the life of project design and delivery.

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A Q&A with Stephen Goh, Technical Director – Traction Power Systems

Stephen Goh has 28 years in-depth railway traction power expertise, here he shares a few of his thoughts on railway traction power systems technology and future developments.

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Smart solutions for the future billet high on the international tunnelling agenda

Aurecon’s tunnel experts recently shared a wealth of local and global project experiences and knowledge at the 15th Australasian Tunnelling Conference.

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When new meets old: buildings and tunnels

Aurecon looks at the drive of a new tunnel being the catalyst for owners of buildings and other structures in the vicinity to become concerned about consequences, such as cracking and vibration in their assets.

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High speed rail: one size doesn’t fit all

Increased urbanisation, environmental impact, passenger expectations and cost of system delivery all influence the shape of future rail networks.

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Looking for clues – geotechnical investigation

Antoinette Walshe, one of Aurecon's geotechnical engineers, asks the very important question: how much geotech is enough?

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Keep it moving: construction phase transport planning

Aurecon's Mark Stone, Senior Transport Planner discusses solving urbanisation and transport challenges which is critical for the future of governments, communities and economies.

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People profile: Steven Mok

Steven Mok is a Chartered Engineer with experience covering the design and commissioning of various passenger rolling stock types, including light rail vehicles, metro, driverless and high speed trains.

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People profile: Charlie Shackell

Charlie Shackell's 20-plus-year career spans major civil and geotechnical engineering projects involving investigation, design and construction in Australia, South Africa, West Africa, and the United Kingdom.

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People profile: Anthony Bennett

Anthony Bennett, a techincal director of transport based in Melbourne, Australia, has over 30 years of design experience in domestic and international civil engineering projects.

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Project profile: Mauritius Metro Express Project

Aurecon undertakes project management and transaction advisory role for developing the Mauritius light rail project.

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Alternative Traction Power Distribution Systems within the Urban Environment

In this article, Ralph Moulang, Aurecon's Principal Overhead Wiring Engineer, discusses how cities can integrate new and existing light rail systems into the urban environment, while meeting the requirement for continuous uninterrupted tractive power supply for electrified rail systems.

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People profile: Steve Liew

Steve is Country Leader Manager of Aurecon Singapore. He has considerable experience in directing major projects in the infrastructure sector, including design and construction support of transport projects throughout Asia and Europe.

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Rail control room integration: risk and reward

Railway Control room integration can be an emotive topic. John Cranley, Expertise Leader, Rail & Rail Systems at Aurecon, shares his experiences and lessons learned from these often complex projects over his 20-year career.

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Improving accessibility of light rail - CAMS in the Gold Coast Rapid Transit project

Ben Vardon, a senior transport planner, look at the process used during planning to improve accessibility to the 16 stations included in Phase 1 of the Gold Coast Rapid Transit (GCRT) project.

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Making connections – A Q&A on effective public transport links among cities and airports

Land use and patronage are core principles when evaluating and planning any additions to a public transport system. Here, we talk with Stuart Littlewood -- Aurecon’s Metros Leader, Asia -- about his experience of successful airport rail connections in the region.

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Admiralty Integrated Station and SCL Enabling Works

The South Island Line (East) (SIL(E)) is a 7-km, medium-capacity railway extension connecting the Southern District of Hong Kong to the existing MTR network at Admiralty Station (ADM).

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Breathing space: optimising ventilation in metro projects

Mikel Alonso looks at how balancing the key functions of a ventilation system maximises both safety and cost efficiencies for an underground metro or railway system.

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Project profile: Melbourne Metro Concept Design

Melbourne Metro is a critical city-shaping project that will overhaul Melbourne's rail network, resulting in major improvements in capacity, reliability and travel times across the bulk of the metropolitan rail lines.

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Going underground: saving surface buildings while tunneling

Anthony Bennett, Aurecon’s Tunnels Leader, looks at proven approaches to saving the building while developing underground rail infrastructure.

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Project profile: Gold Coast Rapid Transit

The Gold Coast Rapid Transit is completing the first phase of development in which 13 km of light rail will service the fast-growing commercial, retail and recreational centres between Southport and Broadbeach on the Gold Coast.

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Metro station construction in congested environments

Warren Dou talks about the effective risk management and innovative technical solutions that address the challenges of constructing underground stations in urban environments.

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Case study: improving constructability

The Hong Kong West Kowloon Terminus (WKT) is part of the large scale (US$8 billion) infrastructure project that aims to link Hong Kong with major Chinese cities via high speed rail.

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People profile: Mikel Alonso

A senior engineer based in Melbourne. He has over 10 years of international experience leading multidisciplinary design teams on mass transit projects, with expertise in tunnel ventilation and M&E design.

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People profile: Grant Daniel

With over 27 years of experience, Grant has provided programme and project management of large multi-disciplinary teams for mass rapid transit systems throughout Asia and the UK.

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