In this live webinar with our customers NGNU and Red Fox Advisory on Mega Projects & The Road Ahead for Australia's Engineers we brought together the directors of engineering and consulting firms to unpack what's changing, what isn't, and what their firms are doing to maximise chances of success going into 2026. Below, we share key insights from the webinar.
Discover 5 key takeaways from Projectworks CEO Mark Orttung on how AI and automation can accelerate engineering consultancy growth during the UK’s £725 billion infrastructure boom.
Together with our industry partners, ACE New Zealand, we had over 90 engineering leaders from across Aotearoa register to attend a conversation about the commercial and operational calls leaders are making to steer their firms through 2025 and position for work expected in 2026.
Demand is surging, but people are stretched to breaking point. Retention is shaky, hiring is hard, and gaps in training are widening. For many Australian firms, the biggest risk is no longer the pipeline, it’s the talent needed to deliver it.
The biggest obstacle to growth in New Zealand’s engineering industry is not investment, it’s talent. After years of layoffs and stalled projects, the workforce is thin. Young graduates aren’t entering fast enough, and experienced engineers are harder than ever to retain.
The UK’s engineering industry is brimming with opportunity, but firms are running headfirst into a structural challenge: the skills shortage. Skilled professionals are thin on the ground, and rising costs make hiring even tougher. The result? Many consultancies are trying to do more with less, often at the expense of margins and client trust.
Australia’s engineering moment has arrived. But opportunity without control is a recipe for missed deadlines, shrinking margins, and reputational risk. The firms that win will be the ones that lead with structure, not scramble with spreadsheets.
New Zealand’s engineering sector stands on the edge of both extraordinary potential and significant risk. The consultancies that invest now, in clarity, control, and operational maturity, will be tomorrow’s leaders.
For small and mid-sized engineering consultancies in the UK, the difference between leading the next decade and being left behind comes down to readiness, operational discipline, and the ability to deliver under unprecedented pressure.
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Explore the latest trends and insights shaping the future of engineering services in 2025, from economic challenges to tech-driven growth opportunities.
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Engineering projects can be challenging to manage, especially when it comes to tracking time and resources.
Overcome the unique challenges that can hinder engineering growth and efficiency.