Anton Fourie
About Anton Fourie
Anton Fourie is the Bridges and Civil Structures Automation Lead at Arup in Sydney, with over 15 years of experience in bridge design and construction, particularly in South Africa.
Company
Anton Fourie currently serves as the Bridges and Civil Structures Automation Lead at Arup in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. He began this role in 2023. Prior to this, he accumulated experience at several other companies such as GIBB, AECOM, and BKS Group, enhancing his expertise in bridge design and construction.
Title
Anton Fourie holds the title of Bridges and Civil Structures Automation Lead. In this role, he oversees the automation processes for bridge and civil structure projects, ensuring efficiency and compliance with industry standards.
Education and Expertise
Anton Fourie earned his BSc Hons in Civil Engineering (Structural) from the University of Pretoria in 2011. He holds a B-tech in Civil Engineering (Structural) and an N.Dip in Civil Engineering from Tshwane University of Technology. His expertise extends to creating multi-span road and rail bridges using both insitu and precast methods, and developing new workflows to enhance departmental efficiency in bridge design and construction.
Background
Anton Fourie has a diverse background in civil engineering, particularly in structural and bridge engineering. His career began at Civilconsult in 2006 and progressed through various roles at BKS Group and AECOM before joining GIBB and then Arup. His roles have included Structural Technologist, Principal Structural Technologist, and Professional Bridge Technologist.
Specializations
Anton Fourie specializes in the design and construction of bridges, with extensive experience in SANRAL projects in South Africa. He is accredited as a SANRAL Bridge Inspector and focuses on bridge inspection standards. He leads teams in achieving BIM Level 2 compliance and utilizes software tools like Revit, Infraworks, and Civil 3D for bridge modeling and design.