The Future of Engineering: An Integrated Approach

Australia has a committed forward pipeline of more than $200 billion, aiming to build for a population projected to grow by 24 per cent to 31.4 million by 2034.

Alongside infrastructure, state governments are rapidly responding to population growth by creating masterplanned precincts.

In order to meet supply more companies are looking for an integrated engineering approach when it comes to tackling these large-scale projects.

Multi-disciplinary company ADG has worked on more than 10,000 projects across multiple sectors including AMP's Quay Quarter tower, build-to-rent development Smith Collective, West Village and Howard Smith Wharves.

They have also completed a number of infrastructure and mining projects including Sydney’s Central Station redevelopment, West Gate Tunnel in Melbourne, Sydney Metro Public Transportation Project.

ADG managing director Marco Ficca said these projects required the collaboration of different engineers and consultants on the one task.

“This gave us a unique perspective and approach to design,” Ficca said.

“We were able to confer with experts across our structural, construction services, civil and infrastructure and digital disciplines to deliver a project.

“In turn we could foresee risks, overcome potential issues and create efficiencies in design.”

ADG structural team leader James O’Brien said that technology is the future of any project.

“By leveraging technology and thinking to solve problems across all aspects of architecture, engineering and construction,” O’Brien said.

We also ensured the latest construction methods, materials and procedures are at the forefront of our decision-making.”

The engineering company established in south-east Queensland has grown to 180 staff in eight offices throughout Australia since 2002 with projects that have grown in scale and complexity across the globe.

Ficca said ADG has also undertaken projects in the UAE, UK and south-east Asia with a focus on providing engineering solutions to complex problems in the AEC sector.

“We work closely with contractors and regulatory bodies to manage risk and construction related issues across building, infrastructure and civil sectors.

“As the company has grown we have developed disciplined corporate governance through a board led by external industry experts from the construction and finance sectors and we have been continually developing and improving our internal quality assurance and risk management platforms.

“We now also work in defence, health, infrastructure, development, education and local government sectors,” Ficca said.

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