#1 Bestseller on Amazon in Engineering and Design
The Future of Engineering: Legacy by Design
For over a century, engineering has been driven by efficiency, control, and optimisation. These values helped build the modern world, but they are no longer enough. As communities fracture, trust erodes, and the consequences of short-term thinking become impossible to ignore, engineers are being asked to do more than deliver projects.
The Future of Engineering: Legacy by Design is a call to rethink what it means to be an engineer in the 21st century. Drawing on real projects, lived experience, and hard-won lessons from the front lines of infrastructure, leadership, and community engagement, Felicity Furey challenges the idea that engineering is neutral, purely technical, or value-free.
Through practical frameworks, powerful storytelling, and evidence-based insight, The Future of Engineering: Legacy by Design offers engineers, leaders, and decision-makers a new way forward - one that places human wellbeing, care for Country, and long-term legacy at the heart of engineering practice.
This is a book for anyone who has ever delivered a project “to standard” and still felt something was missing. For those who believe engineering can be a regenerative force for good, and for the future engineers who will inherit the world we are designing today.
The future is not shaped by one big decision. Instead, it is shaped by thousands of small ones, made with intention.
Praise for the book
“The Future of Engineering: Legacy by Design is not simply a reflection on the profession it is an invitation, a challenge, and a roadmap. Felicity Furey brings to this work what few can: the rare combination of technical expertise, leadership across complex systems, deep human insight, and lived experience at every level of engineering—from design and delivery to strategy, policy, and education. Felicity has long been a voice pushing the profession forward, championing inclusive, community-centred engineering and empowering thousands of young people through initiatives such as Power of Engineering and WeAspire. She has always understood that the true power of engineering lies not just in what we create, but in why and for whom we create it.”
Peter Bailey, Former Engineer, Principal and Group Board Director, Arup Group
“This is not just a book for engineers, it’s a book for leaders, decision makers, anyone who wants to make a difference”
"I am feeling pumped about your book, continuing to do what I do by showing empathy, care and kindness to those around me. Thank you for adding to my motivation both at home and in the workplace. I’m excited to see what the future brings"
“What stood out most is her clear alignment of two values that don’t always get spoken about together: adventure and kindness. The courage to push boundaries, challenge thinking and explore what’s next balanced with the humility to bring others along, lift voices, and lead with empathy. In an industry that is constantly evolving, it’s leaders like Felicity who remind us that how we build the future matters just as much as what we build”
“Looking for your next compelling read? With Brisbane preparing for the Olympics and Paralympics, “Legacy by Design” should be a guiding vision. But you don’t have to be an engineer to love this". Felicity is a truly authentic, transformational leader and her book will change the way we view engineering.”
“Felicity continues to inspire, leading with purpose and using her voice to empower the next generation“
“The book reinforces the power of bringing curiosity, compassion, and creativity to design and of course we all have the opportunity to apply this to all aspects of leadership - from strategic thinking to process form, to human centered design“
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