Meinhardt Australia & New Zealand

December has welcomed in the festive period across our ANZ offices with the teams enjoying a range of end of year celebrations! The Christmas parties have been a great opportunity for the teams to come together to celebrate another fantastic year. It has been a great chance to reflect on the year that has been and to look forward towards 2025. As we head into the break, we wish everyone happy holidays that allow for rest and rejuvenation, and the very best wishes for the new year!

Virtual reality has opened up a whole new range of possibilities in engineering from testing designs to being able to interact with projects in a simulated environment before construction. Utilising these technologies helps to ensure informed decision making as well as heightened precision and detail. Our Brisbane team recently participated in a 3D Space Capture and visualisation micro credential course with QLD Tafe and Holovision. Hear more from Structural Director Damian Murphy below!!

Next year Meinhardt ANZ will mark seven decades of expertise in aviation projects and a rich track record of managing aviation projects. We are proud to have been there for many of the major aviation developments in Australia, from the construction of the TAA Aircraft Hangar at Essendon Airport in 1955 to redevelopments at Melbourne airport to prepare for the introduction of A380s into Australia. We cover a range of critical disciplines necessary for a successful aviation design. From feasibility studies and Master planning to project management and sustainability, our experience across a wide range of services ensures we have a holistic understanding of any aviation project. We’re proud to have worked on major Australian Airports in Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, Cairns and Hobart, with this experience giving us a deep understanding of the unique challenges that aviation projects entail. Our history in the field has given us important perspective on the rapid changes within the industry and has allowed us to ensure we serve not just the needs of today, but of the future. We are passionate about continuing to be a part of Australia’s aviation history by providing value to the projects of the future through innovative design solutions, seamless design integrations, cutting-edge digital delivery methods, a focus on energy efficiency and comprehensive whole-of-life optimisation solutions.

A huge congratulations to Kane Constructions Pty Ltd for winning the National Commercial/Industrial Construction Award $10M - $20M for the Queenscliff Ferry Terminal Building at the 2024 Master Builders Australia National Excellence in Building and Construction Awards. The project involved a complete transformation of the original terminal to create a new landmark on the Bellarine Peninsula. The precision and excellence of Kane has delivered a stunning structure that will ensure travellers have a safer and more enjoyable experience for generations to come. Meinhardt ANZ Associate Paul Luttick who worked on the project reflected on the process of executing the design, “Perfecting the large canopy overhangs at both ends of the building provided a unique challenge, but it was a rewarding experience to see the completed structure and what a centrepiece it has become.” 

It has been a monumental week for the Meinhardt Melbourne office, moving office locations after 20 years. We are retaining the iconic address of 501 Swanston Street, former home of iconic Aussie airline Ansett, but moving to floors 4 and 5. Whilst the move is only 30 metres vertically, it marks the exciting beginning of a new chapter for the Melbourne Team. It has also given us an important chance to reflect on the milestones that occurred in our previous office and the events that shaped the history of our business. We are looking forward to seeing the way our business continues to evolve at our new address. See some shots of our new space below, including some of our team enjoying the rooftop garden!

Congratulations to James Kral on a very successful participation in Movember this year! 2024 marked James’ 9th year raising money for this important charity dedicated to supporting men’s health. James not only rocked a moustache this November but embarked on a mission to run 160km to recognise the 60 men we lose each hour. He’s made a mammoth effort having reached 102km. “I love taking part in Movember each year and bringing attention to men's mental health and health issues,” James reflected. “It has been great to see a real shift in men over the past 20 years and we have made real progress in putting importance on our mental health and health issues.” James raised a huge $585 in November, but it is not too late to donate! Use the link below to show your support! https://lnkd.in/ds44VSkq

We're looking for a passionate and experienced payroll officer to join our Melbourne team. If you're interested in being part of a global business with a proud Australian history we would love to hear from you.   For more information and to apply, visit here: https://lnkd.in/gMx5H5Qq   #PayRoll #HiringNow #JoinOurTeam #CareerGrowth Leena Bhardwaj

Meinhardt Australia & New Zealand is now embarking on a period of growth and transformation. We want to redefine the role of engineering in society. We seek passionate people to join us on this journey. In return we will offer you the opportunity to work on large-scale game-changer projects, offering exciting opportunities to enhance your technical expertise and grow your capability whilst delivering sustainable healthcare and data centre infrastructure to the market. If you want to be part of a business that is forging an exciting future, and if you have the right experience, we want to hear from you. For more information and to apply, visit here: https://lnkd.in/g4ZeqVkk #ElectricalEngineering #MechanicalEngineering #HydraulicEngineering #BuildingServices #EngineeringJobs #PerthJobs #MelbourneJobs #EngineeringCareers #HiringNow #JoinOurTeam #CareerGrowth #InnovationInEngineering  #LeadershipInEngineering #ProjectManagement #EnergyEfficiency #JobOpportunity Leena Bhardwaj John McGuire 

As the demand for data centres is continuing to rise exponentially, the challenge of power accessibility grows with it, exacerbated by the surge in power hungry AI. The high-performance processors demanded by AI are calling for more power than ever before. The immense volume of data required in the training of AI models means that data centres are critical to support the growing AI network. The level of power demanded is leading to an increase in rack power densities adding to the difficulty of finding effective cooling solutions. Whilst traditionally there has been a reliance on air-cooling systems, these systems are limited in their ability to remove the heat. High rack densities then require liquid-cooling systems such as in-rack liquid cooling technologies and immersion systems. Reliability is security when it comes to data centres and ensuring power source dependability is paramount. Power accessibility challenges within Australia have the potential to impact development timelines. Meinhardt has a passion for sustainable solutions and are proud of our global involvement in the World’s largest solar-powered data centre. Across over 15 Data centre projects in Australia and more than 100 globally we’ve developed an understanding of the importance of being able to provide innovative, lasting solutions in a constantly evolving sector. Products, technology and business plans change rapidly. Today’s engineering solutions must be able to work in the future. #DataCentres #EngineeringForTheFuture #AI