THE NEWSLETTER OF THE SYDNEY DIVISION OF ENGINEERS AUSTRALIA
MARCH 2013
PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE
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I recently spent an enjoyable day north of the Hawkesbury River retracing the path of the original Sydney to Newcastle road, originally called The Great North Road. For those interested in Engineering Heritage, walking and the Australian bush, it’s a fascinating and beautiful discovery. The first road to Newcastle was built between 1826 and 1836 by convict labour and there’s a ten kilometre abandoned and well preserved relict located north of the Hawkesbury River at Wisemans Ferry. It contains the oldest mainland bridge in Australia at Devines Hill, built in 1830 (beating the three Lennox Bridges: Glenbrook 1833, Lansvale 1836 and Parramatta 1839). The 1820s was a turbulent time in engineering with revolutionary changes created from the work in England of Thomas Telford on pavement construction and drainage, and John McAdam in Scotland on pavement matrix, and both these avant-garde theories were put into practice on this site for the first time in Australia. Leading the design was Major Thomas Mitchell with his assistant Lieutenant Percy Simpson as construction engineer, along with their construction force of 350 recalcitrant convicts (who didn’t want to be there). In the pecking order of convicts the bad were sent to the road gangs with the worst in iron chains. They cut a precipitous mountain goat track from the sheer cliffs of Hawkesbury sandstone, hewn with their bare hands. There is still much evidence of the convict construction with numerous hand quarried stone retaining walls, culverts, drains, kerbs and gutters. Many of the individual stone blocks weigh 600kg were shaped by hand drill, sledge hammer and gunpowder blast, trimmed by hand hammer and chisel, and then moved to position by human hand and back.
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Closer inspection of the numerous relict drill holes left in the rock faces reveal a very interesting aspect which you don’t see in modern blast drill holes: they’re a triangular shape in plan. This comes from hand drilling, with the convict on the bottom holding the hand drill and then rotating the bit 60 degrees after each sledge hammer impact. Sarcastically, the convict on the bottom holding the drill was called the “bottom dog”, while the convict with the sledge hammer on the top was called the “top dog” which is still a linguistic relict in our language today, meaning to be the “best in the trade”. There’s still an open forest gum clearing remaining which was the camp site for the construction crew, excavated stone safes for the storage of gunpowder, abandoned stone quarry source sites and a curious stone formation which is still called Hangman’s Rock. Worthy of mention is that the site is identified by a National Engineering Landmark brass plaque placed by Engineers Australia’s Heritage Group. The Great North Road is one of many fascinating Engineering Heritage sites marked and conserved by our Heritage Committee, and each one tells a unique and heart wrenching story of the triumph and failure of the engineering mind and hand. John Nichols BE (Civil), CPEng, FIEAust President, Engineers Australia Sydney Division
Deputy President’s Corner
Key Division Staff Executive Director – Steve Finlay Executive Operations Manager – Richard Hanna Events Manager – Aimee Najdovski Events Coordinator – Jenny Ha Communications and IT Coordinator – Nimali Herath Membership Services Officer – Julia Bresolin Membership Services Officer – Danielle Tuazon Membership Services Officer – Anna Thom Account Manager – Rimma Kolodizner Industry Relationship Manager – Elana Huthnance Chartered Assessors – Roland De Broglio, Amal Hanna Neil Wyles and Guy Beaubois National Stage 1 Assessor – Guy Beaubois and Maurice Allen National Manager Careers – Jennifer O’Donovan Auditorium Operator – David Zhao
Your Division Committee for 2013 President – John Nichols Deputy President – Alexandra Meldrum Immediate Past President – Brendyn Williams National Councillors – Bruce Howard, Marlene Kanga and Alex Baitch National Congress – Kevin Dixon, Ted Tooher and Michael Myers
Elected Members:
I recently saw the movie “Lincoln”. Set in 1865, it follows the final four months of the 16th president of the United States. We see Lincoln’s battle (finally successful) to end the Civil War, preserve the Union and to abolish slavery. It was a historical time … There was much to talk about after the movie. I loved the scenes in the courtroom. I marvelled at how Lincoln held his enemies close and the range of tactics employed. I am also interested in how the actors prepared for these roles – their meticulous preparations, the attention paid to understanding the historical context, and how the actors stayed “in character” by inhabiting their roles off the set as well as on it. The movie made me think about the approach we take as engineers. Engineering is a discipline that requires meticulous preparation and continual renewal of skills and knowledge. In addition to technical specialisations, we need to develop and employ knowledge and skills in related areas, leadership, management, business and risk. Continuing Professional Development (CPD) is the means by which people maintain their knowledge and skills related to their professional lives. This gives the community confidence that we are well prepared and competent for the task. As professional engineers we need to maintain our competence. The Engineers Australia CPD requirements over a 3 year period include your practice area as well as risk management (10 hours) and business and management skills (15 hours). How can we meet those requirements? This may be through formal studies, workshops, or learning activities in the workplace. You can attend seminars and meetings at Engineers Australia. Members can login to the Engineers Australia website to view seminar videos. Events for all EA members are run by the Centre for Engineering Leadership and Management and the Risk Engineering Society. You can also provide services to the profession (volunteer on a committee, volunteer to lead a seminar). For more information about CPD, search for “Engineers Australia CPD”. So, what can members do? I recommend looking and planning ahead with your CPD, ensuring this includes risk management and business and management skills. If you manage or mentor other engineers, you can assist them incorporate this into future plans. As we continue to deepen and broaden our skills and knowledge, our teams and organisations shall benefit. The community we serve shall also benefit. Alexandra Meldrum, MIChemE, FIEAust, CPEng Deputy President, Engineers Australia Sydney Division
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Aircraft Maintenance in the Australian Defence Force As our Navy implements the recommendations of the Rizzo Report, it is therefore important that the defence community, ie the ADF and defence industry, are reminded of the development and hallmarks of this system which has made it so successful worldwide. ASDE has therefore arranged this presentation by a vastly experienced RAAF officer whose career has been steeped in the aircraft maintenance system of the ADF. Date:
Monday 6 May 2013, 5:30pm for 6:00pm start.
Presenter: Wing Commander Ross Magno AFIEAust CEngA MBA. Location: Engineers Australia, Auditorium Ground Floor, 8 Thomas Street, Chatswood. Contact: Doug Roser, Chair of NSW Chapter of Australian Society for Defence Engineering at: dougroser@bigpond.com or mobile: 0412 624 887.
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Engineers Australia and the Hong Kong Institution of Engineers meeting Engineers Australia Sydney Division hosted a meeting with representatives from the Hong Kong Institution of Engineers (HKIE) on Wednesday 6 February to discuss areas of mutual interests and to strengthen professional relations between the two organisations. Engineers Australia and the HKIE have a Mutual Recognition Agreement (MRA) and a programme of annual visits to the respective institutions. Under Hong Kong legislation, engineers working in Hong Kong must be corporate members of HKIE or a body recognised by HKIE. Ninety nine percent of engineers working in Hong Kong are members of HKIE. The remaining one percent is members of recognised bodies such as Engineers Australia. Engineers Australia is recognised via the MRA which thus enables Australian engineers to work in Hong Kong. It is one of the valuable member benefits available from Engineers Australia. Engineers Australia was represented at the meeting by Dr Marlene Kanga – National President, Prof Alex Baitch – National Deputy President, John Nichols – Sydney Division President and Richard Hanna – Acting Executive Director of Sydney Division. (l-r): John Nichols – EA Sydney Division President, Monica Yuen – Chief Executive and Secretary The representatives from the Hong Kong Institution of HKIE, Ir Prof Choy Kin Kuen – President of HKIE, Dr Marlene Kanga – National President of EA, Engineers were President Ir Prof Choy Kin Kuen, and Prof Alex Baitch – Deputy National President of EA and Richard Hanna – EA Sydney Division Acting Chief Executive and Secretary, Ms Monica Yuen. Executive Director. The structure and governance of HKIE is very similar to Engineers Australia, which has 30,000 members. HKIE is also a “learned society” and sets and maintains education The meeting explored areas of mutual interest especially where additional standards for engineering for all universities in Hong Kong, a function that benefits could be provided to members, including joint technical events and Engineers Australia performs in Australia. Both organisations are signatories conferences. to international Accords that provide international recognition of engineering Overall, the meeting between Engineers Australia and the Hong Kong qualifications. They also work together to monitor engineering standards Institution of Engineers was very successful and strengthened the ongoing in other signatory countries and to mentor other countries in achieving the relationships between the two professional associations, which is for the requirements of the Accords. benefit of members in both organisations.
Young Engineers Sandcastles, sundowners and expanding networks, February was a big month for Sydney’s Young Engineers. The Inaugural Sandcastle Competition, co-hosted with DARCH Sydney’s emerging architects, brought our young engineers resourceful side to the surface. Young engineers came in second with a design the judges felt demonstrated a strong relationship with the client due to their strong focus on the brief. In the meantime the public at Tamarama beach took a closer look as the sculptural structures grew taller. The event wrapped up with a chance to get to know the other teams over a BBQ at Tamarama park and drinks at the local pub. The 2013 Young Engineers Networking Sundowner was a success with over 170 Young Engineers enjoying a sundowner at the Helm Bar in Darling Harbour on Thursday 21st February. Sydney’s Young Professional Engineer of the Year Trudy Myers shared her networking tips and tricks, highlighting the importance of preparation and following up with the contacts you make. As MC, I followed with some ice breakers and questions to get the conversation started. With a broad range of engineering firms and universities represented at the event, new contacts were made and old contacts reunited. Young Engineers Australia Sydney (YEAS) continues to build a sense of community among Sydney’s Young Engineers through events like the Young Engineers Networking Sundowner. Don’t miss next year’s Sundowner! Have you registered for a Professional Development Program (PDP) but just haven’t found the time to write a Competency Claim yet? Are you interested in learning more about CPEng before you sign up to a PDP? You might also be confused about the recent changes to attaining your CPEng? If you fall into any of these categories keep an eye on our website http:// www.engineersaustralia.org.au/young-engineers-sydney for details on our upcoming Young Engineers CPEng Seminar.
Young Engineers Australia Sydney is making the big move! This Autumn we will be moving from a Facebook group to a Facebook page. Search for “Young Engineers Australia Sydney” on Facebook and like our new page to stay in touch! Hannah Mahony-Hayes, YEAS Chair If you have transitioning tips to share or are interested in getting involved in YEAS, please email our secretary Derek Cheung at yeasyd@ engineersaustralia.org.au.
Young Engineers and Emerging Architects at the YEAS/DARCH Inaugural Sandcastle Competition, Tamarama Beach. engineers sydney MARCH 2013 3
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Winning engineers take centre stage for award launch at Powerhouse Museum Powerhouse Museum Director, Dr Dawn Casey launched the award program and exhibition in front of 160 representatives of the many and diverse fields of engineering. Dr Casey acknowledged the contribution engineers make to society and highlighted the interesting career paths that existed for them. “This exhibition [showcasing the 2012 EEAS winners] is a great sample of the way in which we can communicate our message about the invaluable nature of the engineers’ role to a wider public,” said Dr Casey. Professor Mary O’Kane, NSW Chief Scientist & Engineer, applauded Sydney Division’s Engineering Excellence Award program for promoting the profession, whilst getting more of the community interested in the work of engineers. “Australia needs more engineers, and even though we’ve had success, the universities tell me we need more applications. The awards are very good at helping get kids interested in doing engineering. “The awards are also very important in helping the public understand the incredible, pivotal importance of engineers and engineering, in making our society work and our economy stronger. It helps flush out those really great stories that we can share with the community,” said Professor O’Kane. Now in its 18th Professor Mary O’Kane, NSW Chief Scientist & year of partnership Engineer applauded the Engineering Excellence Awards as a way of recognising the contribution of with Engineers Australia, the engineers to our community. Powerhouse Museum’s exhibition of the 2012 Engineering Excellence Award winning projects includes a scale model of the QANTAS Blast Fence Project by Woolacotts Consulting Engineers. Woolacotts were contracted to provide a unique, highly specialised design for a brand new blast reflector fence at the Mascot Jetbase, the home of the new Airbus A380. Scott Clemmett, Structural Engineer, Woolacotts, said winning the award and being part of the exhibition was a terrific boost for the company’s
l-r: Bruce Howard – Chairman, Engineering Excellence Awards Sydney 2013, Dr Dawn Casey – Director, Powerhouse Museum, John Nichols – Sydney Division President and Steve Finlay – Executive Director, Sydney Division. reputation and structural engineering in general. “Winning this award brought about an increase of enthusiasm for everyone on the team. It was great to see our project receive wider recognition, but also for the profession of structural engineering to be recognised throughout the industry and the wider community in this way.
Entries are now open for the Engineering Excellence Awards Sydney 2013! All entries from this year will have the chance to be featured in the 2014 Engineering Exhibition at the Powerhouse Museum.
www.engineersaustralia.org.au/sydeea Key Dates: Level 1 entries close: Level 2 (finalists) information evening: Level 2 (finalists) entries close: Awards Evening:
5 April 15 May 14 June 20 September
Sponsorship opportunities for the EEAS 2013 are available, contact Aimee Najdovski on 02 9410 5613 or email anajdovski@ engineersaustralia.com.au
Projects on display at the Powerhouse Museum:
Guests were intrigued by the Bridge Deck Structural Health Monitoring System by the NSW Roads & Maritime Services and National ICT Australia at the Engineering Exhibition at the Powerhouse Museum. 4 engineers sydney MARCH 2013
• Halo, a wind activated kinetic sculpture by Partridge • Microrapid Integrated Rapid Blood Test Device by Atomo diagnostics and IDE group • 1 Bligh St Sydney by Arup, Enstruct Group and Cundall • Bridge Deck Structural Health Monitoring System by the NSW Roads & Maritime Services and National ICT Australia • Qantas Blast Fence Project by Woolacotts Consulting Engineers http://www.powerhousemuseum.com/engineeringexcellence/2012
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Western Sydney Regional Group The Western Sydney Regional Group is starting off the year with a number of interesting events for EA members through March and April. First up will be our technical tour of the ANSTO Reactor at Lucas Heights on 21 March. Hot on its heels will be a technical tour to the Rouse Hill housing development on 11 April, to see how they have embraced sustainable and environmentally sensitive design and construction. On 18 April we will be holding a presentation titled “Developing for Health” where speaker from the Premiers Council for Active Living and Urban Growth NSW will talk to us about why designing and constructing around healthy lifestyles makes good sense. We look forward to seeing you there. Jonathan Barnes, Chair of WSRG
CPEng Workshop
Why wait to become a CPEng? Upgrade your professional status to CPEng, College Membership and NPER by attending one half-day workshop and by subsequently submitting your application.
Julie Mikhail and Trudy Myers interacting with the Halo-wind activated Kinetic sculpture exhibition.
The purpose of these workshops is to de-mystify the process of applying for Chartered status: the mark of a competent practicing engineer. The workshop also explains the requirements for College Membership and NPER. Each workshop is conducted by Richard Hanna, Executive Operations Manager. Date: Friday 26 OR Saturday 27 April 2013 Register: www.engineersaustralia.org.au/sydney/events Contact: jbresolin@engineersaustralia.org.au
Guests interacting with Qantas Blast Fence Project exhibition.
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Is it your goal to get Chartered in 2013? There have been over 2000 enrolments since eChartered launched in November 2012. This month we also saw the first candidate to become Chartered entirely through the new online application system. Carey Ashby completed his Chartered assessment on a Professional Development Program, as a selfsponsored participant – pictured with Stephen Durkin, CEO of Engineers Australia and Marlene Kanga, Engineers Australia National President. eChartered represents an innovation attaining Chartered. The system was built based on feedback and the revised Australian Competency Standards has made the process of attaining Chartered more userfriendly with the same high standards of assessment. Start your journey and enrol now … Chartered is: • Being recognised by your peers in Australia and internationally as a competent, current and ethical member of the engineering profession • Your way to satisfy the competency requirements for professional engineers registration in Queensland RPEQ and for all National Engineering Registers … don’t restrict what projects you may work on! • Your ticket to international mobility through mutual recognition Stephen Durkin, CEO Engineers Australia, first eChartered candidate Carey Ashby and National • In demand by many notable industry clients President Marlene Kanga. requiring proof of competency from engineers working on their contracted projects • A risk mitigation tool in the form of being credentialed by Engineers Australia as being a competent and current For more information and to enrol please visit www.engineersaustralia.org. engineer working within your discipline au/echartered • An excellent gap analysis tool and framework to take charge of your own development as an engineer and demonstrate that you are a wellrounded professional • Done quickly and easily via the online eChartered portal.
Professional Development Program in focus Engineers Australia welcomes our new Professional Development Program partners: JK Geotechnics, Keller Australia and Toshiba Power Systems and Services. The Professional Development Program (PDP) provides a supported pathway to the Chartered standard expected by industry and the profession. It is delivered through a partnership between Engineers Australia and
Fernando Vega and his team at JK Geotechnics being presented their PDP Program certificate by Elana Huthnance, Industry Relationship Manager Sydney. 6 engineers sydney MARCH 2013
engineering organisations that are committed to the development of their engineering workforce. “JK Geotechnics joining the PDP supplements its in-house structured mentoring and training program for young engineering professionals,” said Fernando Vega, Senior Associate at the company. The Program is underpinned by the internationally recognised 2012 Stage 2 Australian Engineering Competency Standards required to practise at the level of a Chartered practitioner. The PDP provides the opportunity for participants from PDP partner organisations to provide evidence of their competency attained through on-the-job experience in a staged manner. This evidence is submitted and assessed via a world class online system, eChartered. Individual participants of the Program can chart their own career journey and attainment of competence, and PDP partners are kept up to date in real time with progress of all their participants towards the outcome of the credential of Chartered. Currently there are a number of drivers for engineers to become Chartered. These include legislative requirements in Queensland for practising engineers to be registered, a system that looks like having national take-up; as well as major clients in the industry requiring evidence of attainment of this qualification (or equivalent). There are nearly 400 companies Australia wide running Professional Development Programs. They include Rio Tinto, SKM, GHD, WorleyParsons, Clough, Parsons Brinkerhoff, Arup and the Australian Defence Force. For further information on becoming a PDP partner, contact your local Industry Relationship Manager, Elana Huthnance by email at EHuthnance@ engineersaustralia.org.au Website: www.engineersaustralia.org.au/eChartered
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ENGINEERS AUSTRALIA NEEDS YOUR HELP WOULD YOU LIKE TO BE PART OF A CHARTERED INTERVIEW PANEL?
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Do you … • Have at least five years Professional work experience? • Have current financial membership at the level of CPEng • Have registration on the NPER or NETR or NEAR. You are invited to register as an Interviewer for those candidates seeking to become Chartered.
We are inviting engineers from:
Mechanical with NPER in Aerospace Mechanical with expertise in Marine Engineering Naval Architecture – Electrical – Chemical Civil – Structural – ITEE However, if you feel you would like to participate in any discipline of engineering you would be most welcome to join and please contact us.
If you require further information or wish to register, please contact:
David Zhao 02 9410 5615 or email dzhao@engineersaustralia.org.au
Please note that this activity would count towards your Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
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YOUR PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT – DIARY DATES Most events are held at EA Harricks Auditorium, Ground Floor, 8 Thomas Street, Chatswood with refreshments provided prior to the session. Events are subject to change or cancel at short notice. Please check our website www.engineersaustralia.org.au/sydney/events for up-to-date information.
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MARCH Mon 25
Sustainable Engineering Society Joint Association Trivia Night Harricks Auditorium 17:30 to 19:30 Contact: Matthew Guy Email: matthew.guy@sita.com.au Cost: EA/SES Members Free, Non members $10 Wed 27 Nuclear Engineering Panel Liberalised Electricity Markets and Nuclear Power: The Case of Australia’s National Electricity Market Harricks Auditorium 17:30 to 20:00 Contact: Tony Irwin Email: tonyirwin@bigpond.com Payment: Free Thurs 28 Joint Electrical Branch – Engineers Australia, IET, IEEE Design of Lightning Protection Systems Harricks Auditorium 17:30 to 20:00 Contact: Upali Mahaliyana Email: umahaliyana@gmail.com Cost: Free
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Joint RINA and IMarEST Meeting Surveyors and New Regulations Auditorium 18:00 For 18:30 To 20:00 Contact: Jude Fernandes Phone: 9562 2983 or 0437) 967 202 Email: imarest.sydney@optusnet. com.au Cost: Free Women In Engineering Family Picnic Day Contact: Jade Gan Email: Jade.Gan@WorleyParsons. com
Tues 9 Systems Engineering Society of Australia What Can Go Wrong in Transport Projects Harricks Auditorium 17:30 to 20:00 Contact: Malaeka Nadeem Email: Malaeka.Nadeem@arup.com Cost: Free Wed 10 Australian Geomechanics Society, Sydney Chapter AGS Chairman’s Presentation Harricks Auditorium 17:30 to 20:00 Contact: Hossein Taiebat Email: h.taiebat@unsw.edu.au Cost: Free Thurs 11 Western Sydney Regional Group Rouse Hill Development Technical Tour Rouse Hill 1:45pm start Contact: Dominic Cancian Email: wsrg@engineersaustralia.org.au Cost: Free Wed 17 Western Sydney Regional Group Chartered Workshop UWS Penrith Contact: Olivia Mirza Email: wsrg@engineersaustralia.org.au Cost: Free Wed 17 Society of Fire Safety Building Usage After Occupancy Harricks Auditorium 15:30 for 16:0 to 18:00 Contact: Bruce Bailey / Stephen Grubits Email: Peter.Gardner@Exova.com Cost: EA/SFS Members $20, Non members $30 Thurs 18 Mechanical Branch Heavy Vehicle Dynamic Air Suspensions – An Australian Road Transport Industry Innovation Harricks Auditorium 18:00 to 20:00 Contact: Geoffrey Stone Email: blenray@yahoo.com.au Cost: Free
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Western Sydney Regional Group Developing for Health Presentation UWS Penrith 2:00pm start Contact: Jonathan Barnes Email: wsrg@engineersaustralia.org.au Cost: Free Mond 22 Engineering Heritage Committee The Technology of the New South Wales Shale Fields Harricks Auditorium 17:30 to 20:00 Contact: Ian Bowie Email: ian.bowie@sydney.edu.au Cost: Free Tues 23 Civil and Structural Engineering Panel Glenfield to Leppington Rail Link Zenith Theatre 5.30 to 7:30 Contact: Ken ONeill Email: Ken.ONeill@aurecongroup.com Cost: Free Fri 26 Engineers Australia Sydney Division Chartered Workshop Board Room 9:30 to 12:00 Contact: Julia Bresolin Email: jbresolin@engineersaustralia. org.au Cost Free Sat 27 Engineers Australia Sydney Division Chartered Workshop Board Room 9:30 to 12:00 Contact: Julia Bresolin Email: jbresolin@engineersaustralia. org.au Cost Free Sun 28 Western Sydney Regional Group Family Day – Society of Model Engineers Luddenham Contact: John Stornelli Email: wsrg@engineersaustralia.org.au Cost: To be advised
Online CPD Presentations slides and notes of following events now available online to download at: www.engineersaustralia.org.au/sydney/techpresentations • Specialist Systems Engineering in Transportation Projects • Introduction to INCOSE/SESA Transportation Working Group • Human Factors Integration • Systems Assurance within the Systems Engineering Life Cycle – Key lessons and benefits • Taming Complexity on Major Rail Projects with a Collaborative Systems Engineering Approach 8 engineers sydney MARCH 2013
View video streams of following Sydney events and over 500 more covering all areas of engineering at: http://www.engineersaustralia.org.au/webcasts/ mediavisionz • Effective Height & Impact on Fire Safety • The Christchurch Earthquate – Recommendations from the Royal Commission • Eminent Speaker Series: Future Submarines – Few Easy Choices • Communicating with Fire and Rescue NSW