Engineering Reimagined
Episodes
Technology for people, planet and progress: 2025 season insights
10 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the 2025 season finale of Aurecon’s Engineering Reimagined podcast. Let’s look back on some of our favourite epi...
Innovation in operations: balancing risk, quality and efficiency
12 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
How can we match the right technologies to the right problems, while balancing speed with quality, and prioritising huma...
Rigour, creativity and systems thinking: a Silicon Valley veteran’s insights
27 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Aurecon’s chief engineer Tanya de Hoog sits down with Silicon Valley pioneer Chandrakant Patel. They explore how imagination fuels innovation an...
Driving change in STEM: Insights from CAETS
23 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Aurecon’s Director for Eminence and Sustainability, Evelyn Storey, speaks with Kylie Walker, CEO of the Australian Academy of Technological Scie...
Making better decisions in the age of distraction and AI
21 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
How can we make better decisions in an era defined by distraction, cognitive bias, and the increasing use of artificial intelligence? In the second in...
Our distracted minds: why we can’t focus and how to fix it
24 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Explore how digital distractions are draining our energy and fragmenting our attention, making it harder to engage in the deep, focused work that lead...
From cautious to curious: the future of AI in water
25 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Explore the opportunities and considerations of AI in the water sector in this special episode of Engineering Reimagined, recorded at the Ozwater'25 c...
Data centres in the AI age: Power, Place and Cooling
28 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Aurecon’s Simon McFadden joins Bree Miechel from Ashurst to explore the vital role of data centres. They discuss the growing demands they place ...
Energy infrastructure: trends shaping a surge in investment and development
15 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Discover the trends impacting the biggest capital deployment we have ever seen for energy infrastructure. Aurecon’s Paul Gleeson and Ashurst&rsq...
John Hilton on 50 years of engineering and building eminence
25 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In our first episode in this Engineering Reimagined series on ‘Engineering change’ in which we talk to engineers who are changing our worl...
Safeguarding the environment by enhancing biodiversity
26 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jessica Holz speaks with Hugh Possingham and Paul Leader about the erosion of biodiversity and its effect on wildlife. They also discuss how cities an...
2024 wrap up: Navigating transitions in leadership, renewable energy and AI
04 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
To be human is to live in a state of constant transition. In our final episode of season 6 of Engineering Reimagined we revisit a few conversations th...
Exploring alternative funding tools for Aotearoa New Zealand’s infrastructure
19 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Globally, and specifically in Aotearoa New Zealand, there is a long-standing infrastructure deficit that many governments are trying to address within...
In conversation with Dr Mike Cook: building confidence in a changing landscape
30 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Tanya de Hoog, Aurecon Chief Engineering, Eminence and Innovation Officer and 2024 President of IStructE interviews celebrated struct...
Resilient infrastructure: protecting the future of our communities
24 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In 2009 the United Nations Climate Change Conference, better known as COP15, was held in Copenhagen with public interest swelling behind the climate d...
AI anxiety: managing the unknown for better business decisions
20 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
While AI undoubtedly has many benefits, the technology’s potential to change the way we work forever can feel unnerving. This episode of Engineering...
AI: transforming the unknown into an asset
09 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Find out why AI technologies should be considered an asset, not a threat. In this episode of Engineering Reimagined, Aurecon’s Dave Mackenzie speaks...
Water security– what role can purified recycled water play?
11 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
What role does purified recycled water (PRW) play in addressing water security? Andrew Salveson from Carollo Engineers speaks with Aurecon’s Ryan Si...
Economics of the energy transition
07 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Engineering Reimagined, Tony Wood, Energy and Climate Change Program Director, at the Grattan Institute, spoke to Aurecon professio...
Mandatory climate disclosure: will it really combat climate change?
09 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Mandatory climate disclosure reporting laws for large organisations currently exist in many jurisdictions and are about to be introduced into Australi...
An Olympian and Minerva Network Chair discuss female inclusion
05 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Olympic Gold Medalist Taryn Woods speaks with Christine McLoughlin AM, Chair and Co-Founder of the Minerva Network. Together they sha...
Navigating your career from grad to c-suite
13 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Getting valuable career advice can be life changing. To kick of season 6 of Engineering Reimagined, hear from three Aurecon professionals, each at ver...
2023 Wrapped: Designing a greener tomorrow
12 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 high...
Cooling our cities: the role of Chief Heat Officers
28 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Managing heat is becoming a major climate challenge across the globe. The relatively new role of Chief Heat Officer has therefore never been more impo...
Circular economy: a future by design not disaster
10 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The circular economy can be a significant enabler of a sustainable future through shifting away from our traditional linear approach of ‘take, make,...
Dear World: Perspectives for a better future
05 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Empowering communities through transport infrastructure
08 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Transport infrastructure can empower communities economically, environmentally and socially, by creating opportunity, equity and access to employment,...
How to green your career
04 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 t...
Australian Defence Force: Shifting workplace diversity
06 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Join us for a candid conversation on Engineering Reimagined with Aurecon’s Nancy Francis and the Australian Department of Defence’s Mardi Jarvis t...
Passivhaus for warmer climates – can it work?
02 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Passivhaus is a voluntary standard for design and construction that provides a template for ultra–low energy buildings that support high levels of o...
Transforming telecommunications infrastructure with Amplitel
04 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
What happens when you need to start thinking like an infrastructure company rather than a telecommunications service provider? Aurecon's Simon McFadde...
Driving towards better mobility through autonomous transport
28 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
How can we get ready for Connected Automated Vehicles? In this episode of Engineering Reimagined, Aurecon's Terry Lee-Williams, spoke with Megan and C...
Dear World: a child’s perspective on climate change
31 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 t...
Season 4 recap: becoming antifragile, measuring nature and planning the future airport
29 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Listen to some of our favourite moments from season 4 of Engineering Reimagined. We’ll explain antifragility and how a simple tool can reduce anxiet...
The fastest growing workplace demographic: menopausal women
15 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
By 2030, 25% of the female population will be menopausal - the fastest growing demographic in the workplace. If you are female, a leader, colleague, f...
Universal design: two Paralympians championing accessibility for all
04 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We will all experience accessibility issues at some point in our lives. Two Paralympians who share a passion for universal design – Nick Morris and ...
Sustainable infrastructure with World Wildlife Fund
06 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
How can we influence biodiverse and climate positive decision-making for infrastructure design and development? Aurecon’s Nicolas Price talks with K...
Is 'nature positive' the new 'net zero'?
09 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Jessica Holz, speaks with Dr Adrian Ward about Accounting for Nature’s methodology for measuring environmental health, understanding that accounting...
Women’s sport - inspiring positive change in business and life
12 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Olympic bronze medallist Jane Waldburger speaks with Dr Sarah Kelly OAM about the revolution in women’s sport and the positive social change this ne...
Flying into the future by reimagining airports
14 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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&...
Designing a circular future through collaboration
17 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Creating sustainable communities by future-proofing infrastructure
18 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
How do you plan for the future of a city? With so many contributing factors like demographics, housing demand, transport infrastructure, economic and ...
Education in the new normal
22 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The pandemic has presented the University of Queensland with an opportunity to consider its future. Hear Professor Terry’s thoughts on the futur...
Antifragility: changing your mindset for a better life
22 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Explore the concept of anti-fragility, the important link between mindset and performance, the CIRCA methodology to reduce anxiety and even how schedu...
Season 3 Recap: The science of sleep, our energy transition and a booming space industry
01 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this Season 3 recap, we feature highlights of our most popular interviews, where we discussed the relationship between sleep, consci...
Humanising cyber security with RMIT
28 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
How knowledgeable are we when it comes to safeguarding our data and information in the cyber world? In this episode of Engineering Reimagined, Profess...
Microsoft and the next frontier in space
05 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Infrastructure opportunities in outer space are endless. Join Lynn McDonald from Microsoft's Azure Space Team and Aurecon's Chief Operating Offic...
Green Data Centres with SpaceDC
20 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
With reliance on the internet and cloud storage growing exponentially, how can the demand for green date centres be met? Carolyn and Nick Stavroulakis...
Getting into the energy transition arena with AGL
10 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
“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 e...
Climate change in Asia with South Pole
13 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
What can we learn from Asia and the region’s response to climate change? Aurecon's Coastal & Climate Change Director for Asia, Stépha...
Sustainability strategy with Atlassian
16 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Aurecon’s Managing Director Energy, Resources & Water, Paul Gleeson, talks to Atlassian’s Head of Sustainability, Jessica Hyman, about...
Taking purpose off the lobby wall and rehumanising leadership
18 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Aurecon Chief People Office, Liam Hayes, and Learning & Leadership Leader, Sam Fernando, talk to Duke Corporate Education CEO, author and speaker,...
The roaring 2020s: the rise of 20-minute neighbourhoods
20 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Will a post-pandemic roaring 20s happen in the 21st century? Lucinda Hartley, co-founder of global urban tech company Neighbourlytics, and Aurecon Fut...
Can design thinking democratise innovation?
23 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Aurecon’s Chief Experience Officer Maureen Thurston and Jeanne Liedtka, an author and professor of design thinking at the University of Virginia...
How sleep makes us more creative, healthier and better human beings
23 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Innovation unpacked: What does it take to build Tesla and survive Silicon Valley?
26 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Future skills, digital engineering and a green recovery
01 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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&rs...
Just Imagine: what lies at the heart of a sustainable future?
30 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Just Imagine: what lies at the heart of a sustainable future? is an anthology of blogs about climate change and sustainability, viewed through th...
CSIRO: Solving wicked problems by making science real
04 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
During the COVID-19 pandemic, we have witnessed how science, technology, engineering, research and industry have come together to innovate in ways we ...
WorldPride 2023: how to be more LGBTI inclusive
06 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Do we take good design for granted?
10 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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...
How do you run a train network during a pandemic?
11 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 providi...
Will engineers be the rock stars of the future?
14 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
So many sectors around the world, including aviation, tourism, hospitality and retail have been hit extremely hard by COVID-19, leaving millions of pe...
How can renewable energy boost economies?
16 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 Cle...
Caring for your mental health in a pandemic
19 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
When the COVID-19 pandemic peaked in Australia, Beyond Blue, an independent non-profit organisation working to address issues associated with dep...
Engineering during and beyond COVID-19 – lessons from Asia and Middle East
29 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this special episode of Engineering Reimagined, Maria Rampa talks to Stephane Asselin, Aurecon’s Chief Executive for Asia, about his insights...
Engineering during and beyond COVID-19 – an ANZ perspective
21 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this special episode of Engineering Reimagined, Maria Rampa talks to Louise Adams, Aurecon’s Chief Executive of Australia and New Zealand, on...
Some excellent reasons for women to become engineers
24 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this Engineering Reimagined episode, Aurecon’s Kylie Cochrane talks to engineer and award-winning speaker and entrepreneur Felicity Furey abo...
BIM for infrastructure: why it's better for everyone
25 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this Engineering Reimagined episode, Aurecon’s John Hilton talks to Office of Projects Victoria’s Tim Mumford about the role of digital...
Engineers bring different energy to the boardroom
28 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Engineering is often seen as synonym for disruption. Numerous disruptive forces in the global economy right now owe their existence to engineerin...
Conversations from the World Engineers Convention
03 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Last month more than 3000 engineers from around the world descended on Melbourne for the World Engineers Convention. Engineering Reimagined establishe...
Reimagining the future through passion, collaboration and innovation
08 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Engineers create a positive legacy for humanity. The work they do makes a difference in the lives of current and future generations. What does it take...
The Good, the Bad and the AI of It All
10 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
With the rise of artificial intelligence or AI, technology will play an even greater role in our lives. AI will significantly change not only the type...
Do our universities need to change?
13 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Universities are ancient institutions and have long been considered the melting pot of society’s ideas, culture, and change. But against the bac...
Redesigning STEM education for diversity and inclusivity
16 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Across the globe, private and public education policies are changing to increase the diversity of students in higher education. Unfortunately, in some...
How can art and engineering create meaning in our lives?
18 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Throughout history, public art has played a vital role in communicating our culture and heritage. It creates a conversation and adds a deeper meaning ...
Breaking the mould: how can design achieve equality for all?
28 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Many communities today are full of people of different shapes, ages, races and access needs. Yet do our spaces reflect that diversity so that everyone...
Moving to Mars: my childhood dream to live on the red planet
23 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The expansion of our society beyond this planet is within reach according to NASA, which plans to send humans to Mars by the 2030s. Dr Adriana Marais,...
Innovation versus risk: how do visual contracts stack up?
26 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
How are lawyers and engineers joining forces to innovate and disrupt at the same time? The answer is in visual contracts. Aurecon’s Managing Dir...
Engineers and earthquakes: the first 24 hours and beyond
26 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
What’s the role of the engineer in emergency response and disaster recovery? Carl Devereux, Aurecon’s New Zealand Regional Director and on...
Waste not, want not: how innovation is saving Mother Nature
29 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
How can we repurpose waste into valuable assets? Aurecon’s Kourosh Kayvani chats with materials engineer and inventor Veena Sahajwalla about new...
Leadership lessons from the kitchen table to the board room
29 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
How can lessons learnt in the kitchen be applied to leadership in business? Australia’s top French Chef, Guillaume Brahimi shares leadership ins...
Trailer: Engineering Reimagined
21 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Introducing Engineering Reimagined, a podcast series exploring how, like engineers, people from all walks of life are reimagining the future. Join us ...