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📢 Exciting Times for Queensland Infrastructure! The Queensland Major Contractors Association (QMCA) has unveiled its 13th annual Queensland Major Projects Pipeline Report (published by Infrastructure Magazine), showing a massive $103.9 billion in infrastructure projects over the next five years - up from $92 billion last year! According to QMCA CEO Andrew Chapman, Queensland is entering a "golden decade" of investment in critical sectors like hospitals, housing, energy, transport, water projects, and Brisbane 2032 Olympics infrastructure. However, challenges like labour shortages, rising costs, and supply chain constraints must be tackled. As Mr. Chapman highlights, collaboration, innovation, and private sector investment will be key to delivering these projects efficiently and sustainably. 💡 With $71 billion of work slated for 2025–2028, the opportunity is immense. Let’s gear up for a transformative era of growth for Queensland! (Read the full report for insights and opportunities: QMCA Report). Karan & Co Lauren Karan Elise Hoppe #infrasructuremagazine #QueenslandInfrastructure #Construction #QMCA #Innovation #Collaboration

👷♀️👷♂️Work is underway now to develop the 30-year National Infrastructure Plan which will outline New Zealand’s infrastructure needs over the next 30 years. The plan will consist of four components: ✅ An Infrastructure Needs Assessment which provides analysis of New Zealand’s long-term needs – and what NZ can afford – across the next 5-30 years. ✅ A strengthened National Infrastructure Pipeline which will provide a national view of upcoming projects in the next ten years. ✅ The Infrastructure Priorities Programme (IPP) which will involve a structured independent review of unfunded projects and initiatives, and ✅ Priority reforms, which will improve the way NZ selects, invest in, deliver and maintains infrastructure. From 1 December, Crown Infrastructure Partners (CIP) will be repurposed to be the new National Infrastructure Agency (NIA). Read more on our website: https://lnkd.in/g6R6zszn #newzealand #newzealandinfrastructure #newzealandjobs #civilengineering #engineeringjobs #consultanz

👷♀️👷♂️The Australian Government is committing $1.9 billion towards 14 new #infrastructure projects and additional funding for existing projects in #WesternSydney, #NSW. The new investments include #construction projects, as well as #planning projects, including: - Mamre Road Stage 2 Upgrade - Elizabeth Drive – Priority Sections Upgrade - Garfield Road East Upgrade - Memorial Avenue Upgrade - Appin Road – St Johns Road Intersection Upgrade 💡The Government will invest $147.5 million for planning for roads and rail across greater Western Sydney to ensure that road infrastructure can keep pace with a growing population. 💲$20 million will be invested to partner with the NSW Government to expand the scope of the South West Sydney Rail Planning – Business Case to include consideration of extending the line to the Macarthur region. Read more on our website: https://lnkd.in/eTTUVJh3 #consultanz #civilengineering #construction #engineeringjobs #constructionjobs #australia

Our Chief Commissioner, Tim Reardon, sat down with UDIA NSW CEO Stuart Ayres for an engaging conversation about Infrastructure Australia’s role in driving economic growth and addressing housing supply challenges. Tim discussed Infrastructure Australia’s significantly expanded remit, with the agency now playing a role advising the Australian Government right across the project lifecycle – from feeding directly into the Australian Government’s budget process providing advice on proposals, right through to Post-Completion Reviews. IA’s scope has also been widened to include major transport, energy, water, communications, and social infrastructure projects. Drawing on his previous experience as the head of Transport for NSW, Tim emphasised the importance of collaboration between governments and agencies to deliver transformative projects. He stressed that this same collaborative spirit is essential to addressing the nation’s housing supply issues, with strategic infrastructure investments unlocking opportunities for new housing and enhancing community liveability. #Infrastructure #Housing #Collaboration #Leadership

The Infrastructure Lab organized by Global Public Affairs was in Vancouver to advance new ideas to #build #infrastructure in British Columbia. One of the highlights was the expert session with the British Columbia Construction Roundtable. Like other major infrastructure markets in Ontario and Quebec, there are new trends impacting how #projects are planned, procured and delivered. Here are my take-aways: New level of market interaction -- Pre-procurement market engagement, smart staging and sequencing of projects, competitive tension with flexibility for innovation in the process, visibility to projects coming to market is essential. Culture of collaboration from start to end -- Practices to sustain culture of collaboration between client owner and project consortium from procurement to project delivery, which puts project success and performance at the centre and can de-escalate conflict. Prices will stabilize but not decrease -- Outdated project budgets set-up expectations that are not grounded in reality, public sector capital budgets are being stretched, value engineering and scope reductions are often required to keep projects going (and avoid project cancellations), and mechanisms to deal with inflation-induced cost escalation have been used selectively. Utilities, early works, specialized scopes -- Segmenting very specific project components can allow companies with distinct expertise to more successfully win and execute projects directly related to their core expertise, incentives related explicitly to performance on mission critical milestones can drive projects especially when it is so important to get them off to a good start on-budget and on-schedule. Old-school governance and modern tech -- One of the most underestimated causes of delays in projects is governance -- internal delays caused by slow approvals and resubmittals have a huge impact on the ability to deliver on-time and on-budget. Good information sharing and open communication is critical here and can be better enabled through technology –- analysis using AI is making sure data is informing faster and better human decisions. Policy shapes project outcomes -- Public clients have injected multiple goals and requirements into projects, and in the future there may be trade-offs or reprioritization or recalibration of the added ancillary objectives from projects that take extra time and cost for relatively marginal benefits.

EMM’s Transport Sector Lead Frank Butera recently attended the Roads Australia Industry event featuring the Minister for Transport Infrastructure Danny Pearson, where he discussed Victoria's infrastructure pipeline and priorities. Here are our insights from this discussion: 🏗 Labor Costs & Infrastructure: Despite the extensive increase in labour costs, Minister Pearson emphasized that “great cities” require great infrastructure. 🚆 Suburban Rail Loop (SRL): This transformative project will enhance connectivity, especially to Monash and Deakin Universities, and is a major priority for the Victorian Government – “Not one step back!” 🚧 Future Investments: While the Victorian pipeline is comparable to NSW and QLD, upcoming major project announcements may be limited. 🏗 Commitment to Big Build Projects: Victoria is steadfast in its commitment to the Big Build initiatives, including social procurement opportunities through the SRL. As we look ahead, it’s clear that strong investment in infrastructure is crucial for sustaining growth and enhancing connectivity within our communities. #Infrastructure #Victoria #SuburbanRailLoop #Melbourne #Transport #TransportSector 

"At the moment the infrastructure market is at a crossroads with the shift from mega transport projects to energy transition and housing. But I ask the question what have we learnt and how are we applying that knowledge." A good question Martin Locke. In terms of the #FF24 Discussion Paper "Defining good and how to achieve it" is information sharing a key component of this? What are your thoughts? Enter the conversation....join the movement for change! Find out how here: https://lnkd.in/gUPeE-bM

Engineering New Zealand Chief Executive Dr Richard Templer says the delay on #infrastructureprojects coming to market is impacting Kiwis. He says the Government must “urgently firm up the infrastructure pipeline and free up funds for delivery.” “We know funds are ringfenced for projects – like schools, hospitals, roads, energy and water – but we need them to come to market so New Zealanders get the services they need,” he says. Templer says the impact of the “stop works” on infrastructure projects really began to hit home in March when money earmarked for projects wasn’t released by the Government, with housing and transport projects most affected. High interest rates have also cut into client budgets, resulting in projects not being commissioned or scaled back. Read more: https://lnkd.in/gpAubTX2 #newzealand #nz #nzinfrastructure #nzjobs #nzengineering #consultanz #consultanznews

The CEDA - Committee for Economic Development of Australia recently hosted the Victorian Infrastructure Address by the Honourable Danny Pearson, State Minister for Transport Infrastructure, the Suburban Rail Loop, and WorkSafe and the TAC. The Address also included a Panel discussion of leading industry voices about a range of issues affecting infrastructure and construction in the State and how the industry is responding to a complex and evolving environment.   Key takeaway messages coming out of the address included the range of benefits of the significant and long term program of infrastructure projects that Victoria is undertaking (‘The Big Build’). Check out Associate Director Debra Butcher’s top three insights in terms of the massive benefits the Big Build program is generating below. #CEDA #Infrastructure #Construction #TransportInfrastructure #CreatingOpportunities

"It's an exciting time to be part of this industry in South Australia... we've got an industry that is willing, ready and able to operate with the South Australian Government."    That was the resounding message out of South Australia's construction sector industry briefing late last week, opened by the Hon Tom Koutsantonis MP and Jon Whelan from the Department for Infrastructure and Transport, and indicating an exciting time for all Roads Australia members involved in the state's pipeline.    SA's ambitious infrastructure agenda will see $25.4 billion allocated for projects across the state, with other key priorities, particularly operational considerations highlighted for attendees by the Department’s senior leadership – Andrew Excell, Simon Morony and Amanda Collins:   🔹 Increased Investment: The Government's commitment to infrastructure development presents exciting opportunities for Industry. 🔹 Focus on Sustainability: Decarbonisation and disaster resilience are key priorities, alongside initiatives to transition public transport to cleaner technologies. 🔹 Alliance Models: The state will look to partner with Industry on developing best-practice Alliance models, given their potential benefits to contractors and taxpayers alike.  🔹 Planning and Maintenance: Both pillars will be critical to the state’s plans in the short, medium, and long term in improving mobility across South Australia. If you missed the briefing, it is still available online: https://lnkd.in/gwfNwpqx   #SAInfrastructure #Construction #Transport #InfrastructureJobs #Sustainability