Understanding road drainage
When the rain hits the road, effective road drainage keeps traffic moving safely, protects pavements and reduces impacts on surrounding communities. Often hidden from view, road drainage is one of the most complex elements of road infrastructure. Here, we break down the key components of road drainage — from general design considerations and aquaplaning to […]
Engineering Explained: Temporary Traffic Management
Upgrading an existing road has its challenges. Managing the risks associated with providing the optimal level of safety for people working in or near traffic, combined with the need to provide a safe road environment for all road users are important factors. Here we will discuss effective Temporary Traffic Management (TTM). What is Temporary Traffic […]
Engineering explained: Park n Rides
Park ‘n’ rides are a vital part of South East Queensland’s (SEQ) public transport network. As our communities grow and travel behaviours evolve, the need for accessible, efficient, and well-integrated transport options becomes more important than ever. With the introduction of 50 cent fares and a strong pipeline of public transport projects, we’re seeing a […]
Engineering and drainage design options
Marvel Engineers carried out engineering investigations to address immediate drainage impacts on the Redcliffe Golf Course, n a joint venture with Earth & Sea Consulting. The goal was to develop practical drainage solutions that could be implemented immediately to: reduce the time the course is closed and improve playability of the course following storm events […]
Austroads Guide to Digital Engineering
In 2021, Marvel Engineers was engaged by Cohesive to provide input into the development of the Austroads Guide to Digital Engineering. Providing the input was Director James Gleeson. He was called upon given his expertise in digital delivery, stakeholder engagement and project management of major infrastructure projects. Working closely with Arcadis, James helped define the […]
Optimising infrastructure productivity
Productivity is a trending news story when it comes to the engineering and construction industry lately. But what does it mean? Productivity is the amount of output of goods and services produced per unit of input, such as labour, capital and raw materials, used to produce those goods and services. Productivity growth is the primary […]
Building a lasting Olympic legacy
August 2, 2024 It’s no secret that Olympic Games of the past have created a huge impact on the cities hosting – from budget blowouts (an average of 179% overrun since 1960!) to white elephant venues to disused athlete villages to whole country economies struggling to pay off the two-week event (think Athens 2004). And […]
Pavement Rehabilitation and Line Marking
The Brisbane Airport Corporation (BAC) engaged Ventia to upgrade several access roads surrounding the Brisbane airport: The Boulevard / Airport Drive Nancy Bird Way International Arrivals and Departures Roads Airport Drive The works included upgrading of the existing pavement, reviewing the existing line marking and determining if any changes were required for compliance with the […]
BIM Implementation Project
Marvel Engineers engaged with key stakeholders to build a greater awareness of TMR’s BIM Implementation project, assess the impact of implementing a CDE and seek feedback to improve the draft functional requirements, impact statements and process maps before finalisation. Selecting which stakeholders to engage with was our key challenge. Having delivered infrastructure solutions for […]
M1 Upgrade North – Sports Drive to Gateway Motorway
James was the Design Manager during the preliminary and detailed design phase for the M1 Upgrade North – Sports Drive to Gateway Motorway. James led the design development to improve 2.6 km’s of the Pacific Motorway northbound carriageway between Sports Drive and the Gateway Motorway. A key feature of the design included an off road […]