Engineers Australia introduces construction AoP

Engineers Australia has introduced a new Construction Engineering Area of Practice (AoP). The new AoP will help maintain growth in the construction engineering industry to meet the demands of the nation’s construction sector.

Engineers Australia has been working with the Australian Constructors Association (ACA) since 2020 in a collaborative effort to produce the AoP.

Engineers Australia’s Chief Engineer Jane MacMaster says the AoP has brought together a lot of hard-working people, which has culminated in an Area of Practice that’s really well supported.

In November 2021, the two organisations published Construction engineer learning and development guide: guide to engineering competency in the construction sector to complement Engineers Australia’s Chartered credential competencies as guidance for engineering practitioners in construction.

MacMaster says one of the key elements to come out of the AoP is the Construction engineer learning and development guide.

Being a Chartered Engineer in construction engineering recognises an engineer as having the necessary skills and knowledge, based on international benchmarks for engineering competencies, to practice independently in construction engineering.

In an industry that generates more than $360 billion in revenue and produces 9 per cent of Australia’s gross domestic product, it is predicted the construction industry will help drive the post-COVID-19 recovery both in Australia and globally.

“The Construction Engineering AoP ensures Engineers Australia continues to lead the way in raising industry standards, regulation and the standing of our profession,” MacMaster says.

Professional engineers, engineering technologists and engineering associates can seek membership and Chartership in the new Construction Engineering AoP.

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