167 results found for ‘bridge’
Tauranga harbour and port development
The Port of Tauranga, located in the Bay of Plenty on the North Island’s East Coast, is a natural harbour and the only deep water port between Auckland and Wellington providing a safe berthage in all weather.
John William Built (1927–2013)
John Built was born in the small Welsh town of Mountain Ash. He did well at school and was awarded a scholarship to the prestigious Judd School in Tonbridge, Kent. But because of the World War Two bombing of London, in 1940 John and his sister Joyce, along with 120 other children aged between 4 and 14 years old, were evacuated to the United States of America. John spent four years there thanks to the generous sponsorship of Noel and Marion Morss of Needham, Massachusetts.
John Turnbull Thomson (1821–1884)
John Turnbull Thomson was a surveyor and civil engineer, born in Northumberland in 1821. He was educated in Berwickshire, Scotland and completed a mathematics degree in Aberdeen. Thomson then studied engineering in the same office as Sir William Armstrong.
Harry Pasley Higginson (1838–1900)
Harry Higginson was born in England and educated in Leicester.
Charles Walkden (1824–1908)
Charles Walkden was a surveyor and engineer. He was born in London, England. His early engineering work was on railway construction in England.
AI in May
AI is rapidly advancing and transforming the engineering landscape across all disciplines. Find out how it's being used to maximise efficiency, safety and has a range of other benefits, and stay on the beat with this rapidly changing industry. Here are some of the latest developments in AI including those with a New Zealand and engineering focus.
Engineers' Stories – Simon McLoughlin
Tropical Cyclone Gabrielle was an historic event, causing widespread damage and the tragic loss of 11 lives. Kiwis from all walks of life have been affected, including our members, and engineering professionals will be closely involved in the recovery at all levels – from rebuilding damaged infrastructure to simply picking up a shovel and mucking in with their neighbours.
The business of survival
Engineers have played an important role designing and building New Zealand’s towns, roads, bridges and railways since colonial times. This year, Dunedin's Farra Engineering turns 160 and its history spans the gold rush, two World Wars, the Depression and two global pandemics. Other firms celebrating big birthdays in 2023 include Beca (103), Fulton Hogan (90) and Fraser Engineering (70).
Andersons
From a modest blacksmithing practice, Andersons grew to become a diverse company manufacturing all manner of metal machinery and structures, from steam boilers to rail bridges. Established in the 1850s, Andersons has made a significant contribution to the development of New Zealand Industrial manufacture over more than 100 years of operation.
Big Picture Power
The ability to create complex 3D construction models in his head has proven an asset for a Christchurch hydraulic engineer who uses his dyslexia to his advantage.
