Engineering

New data shows small but worrying spike in women aged 35 to 44 leaving engineering 

Data on the engineering and technology workforce that analysed by EngineeringUK annually has revealed the proportion of women working in engineering and technology roles has declined in the past year from 16.5% to 15.7% and is concentrated among women aged...

Autodesk report finds growing confidence in resilience and optimism toward AI 

Leaders from industries that design and make places, objects and experiences are far more confident about their companies’ resilience than last year and have a surprisingly high level of trust in AI, according to the 2024 State of Design & Make report r...

Esri’s ArcGIS basemaps integrated into Autodesk Civil 3D and AutoCAD 

Industry leaders in the architecture, engineering and construction (AEC) sectors are increasingly relying on the interoperability of geographic information systems (GIS) and building information modelling (BIM) to reduce costs and boost efficiency across...

Concerns for future workforce as girls turn off from engineering and science 

A stark gender gap in young people’s interest in engineering and science and a sharp decline in practical science have been identified through a new survey by the Royal Society in partnership with EngineeringUK, with support from Wellcome.  The third S...

Globant announces the fifth edition of Women That Build Awards 

A digitally native company focused on reinventing businesses through innovative technology solutions has announced the launch of the fifth edition of the Women that Build Awards, an annual recognition that promotes global visibility (Latin America, Europe,...

The impact of the BIM mandate in Dubai 

As BIM (Building Information Modelling) becomes mandatory in Dubai for certain buildings, BSI is highlighting the benefits of adopting Building Information Management (BIM) using internationally recognised best practices, such as the ISO 19650 standard, and...

Study finds that engineering and technology offers graduates strong employment prospects 

EngineeringUK has previewed the findings of a new report which reveals nearly three-quarters of graduates who studied engineering and technology (72.5%) were in paid work for an employer 15 months after graduation. This is higher than that for graduates...

AECOM to spearhead innovative design and supervision for Hong Kong’s San Tin Technopole I&T hub 

AECOM, the world’s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, has announced that a joint venture between AECOM and Halcrow China Limited, a Jacobs-owned company, has been selected by the Civil Engineering and Development Department of the HKSAR...

Symetri launches Naviate Zero, advancing sustainable building design with innovative, green technology 

Symetri, part of Addnode Group, and a leading global provider of design and engineering technology solutions and consultancy services, has announced the launch of Naviate Zero, a specialised solution to enhance sustainability and energy efficiency for the...

Content Catalogue for Autodesk Docs subscribers coming soon 

Autodesk is set to launch the Content Catalogue for Autodesk Docs subscribers, a pivotal step in addressing data management challenges within architecture, engineering, construction and operations (AECO). The industry grapples with the complexities of...

New review published on STEM clubs shows increasing aspirations for engineering and tech careers 

EngineeringUK has released a new report which brings together the available evidence on STEM (science, technology, engineering and maths) clubs and their ability to increase students’ aspirations for engineering and technology careers.  This rapid e...

Amrax and Autodesk Construction Cloud partner to bring enhanced spatial design to construction 

Amrax, a pioneer in 3D modelling and spatial data capture, announced that Metaroom by Amrax has been integrated with Autodesk Construction Cloud, a portfolio of software and services that combines advanced technology, a builders’ network and...