Innovation
We want to be a trusted partner that supports industry to try new things that will improve the productivity of the sector
We know innovation is happening across our sites everyday. Whether it is trialling new materials, field testing digital platforms or improving workflows – we want to harness new ideas to shape the future of our industry for the better. This page details how we are working across our sector to promote innovation in our projects.
Gateway to Innovate
Gateway to Innovate has created a pathway for organisations to trial and test innovations on Transport for NSW projects.
Successful proposals have been announced, marking a significant step toward uplifting productivity across the sector.
The selected proposals will commence pilots on select Transport projects in 2025, paving the way for potential industry-wide adoption.
Working with industry
Digital engineering
Digital Engineering is revolutionising the construction industry. Our Digital Engineering Framework brings together various project disciplines from across the project lifecycle, to establish a consistent, structured and reusable approach to the way data is created and maintained.
End to end design
We have undertaken extensive engagement to understand and rectify the end-to-end design process. From this engagement we have developed a plan to action and optimise organisational practices by identifying 32 key initiatives and aligned with NSW Government Action Plan commitments.
Drone bridge inspection program
Transport is working to establish a new industry standard for the use of AI powered drones for bridge safety inspections. The program has lead to the training of 20 pilots across NSW. Drones make inspections safer by removing the risks of working at heights and are less disruptive for commuters.
Highlight: inside innovation interview series
Join us as we speak to Transport and Industry leaders to hear how they are innovating and what this means for our projects, our customers and the industry.
We caught up with Devon Middleditch, Executive Director, Digital Engineering Services, who talked us through a number of ways Transport are using technology to better service our projects and communities.
In this episode of Inside Innovation, we speak with Mark Smith, Executive Director Advanced Technical Services, as he discusses safety, productivity and the challenges we face to innovate on Transport projects.
We spoke with Steve Brogan, Chief of Policy and Research at Infrastructure Australia, on policy developments in NSW that affect innovation in construction and shares his insights how industry can continue to innovate, now and into the future.
