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Over 50% of the world’s population now lives in urban areas, with the World Bank forecasting that city populations will reach 6 billion by 2045 (World Bank, 2023). As cities grapple with the pressures of rapid urbanisation, innovative solutions are essential to addressing congestion and infrastructure demands. Future urban mobility planning will rely on advanced technologies, smart infrastructure, and sustainable transportation to meet the needs of growing cities. SMEC’s ITS experts, explore technology poised to transform how we manage and experience transportation in the future.
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Each year, World Water Week champions cooperation across sectors and boundaries to advance global water security and quality. This year’s theme, Bridging Borders: Water for a Peaceful and Sustainable Future, emphasises the need for collective efforts to address the world’s greatest water-related challenges.
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Karen Atkinson, COO ASEAN & Pacific, headed the SMEC delegation at the recent World Hydropower Congress in Bali, Indonesia, where she also led a panel discussion on “Powering the Clean Energy Transition in East Asia and the Pacific”.
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On this International Women in Engineering Day, we celebrate the incredible contributions of females in the engineering field who have enhanced our everyday lives and are helping to build a brighter future. This year’s theme, ‘Enhanced by Engineering,’ highlights the significant impact that women engineers have on innovation and sustainable development. We spoke with three accomplished engineers from the Surbana Jurong Group - Esther Wangari, Mobina Zafar, and Helen Baxter-Crawford - to gain their insights and experiences in the industry.