Aug 24, 2021 | Government Community of Practice News
On 19th August 2021, VAGO tabled their findings to their audit on Major Infrastructure Program Delivery Capability. Victoria’s major projects pipeline has expanded dramatically since 2016, particularly for transport projects. Coinciding with this, the infrastructure boom on Australia’s east coast has led to competition for workers and material resources. “To deliver projects cost-effectively and on time, public sector agencies need to identify resource gaps and strategically address any shortages.
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Aug 24, 2021 | Sustainability & Resilience News
The IPCC Climate Change 2021 summary for policy makers report can be accessed here. The full report is large and can be found on the IPCC website: https://www.ipcc.ch/report/ar6/wg1
Aug 24, 2021 | WiAM News
A report by RMIT exploring the barriers and supportive enablers of wellbeing in the workplace for Women in Construction. Download a copy of the report here.
Aug 22, 2021 | Defence News
Two Guardian Pass patrol boats were simultaneously launched at the Australian Marine Complex in Henderson, WA.
The Australian Marine Complex leads the world in the construction of high speed, lightweight vessels. The maritime precinct, where the two Guardian Pass patrol boats were launched, is approximately 35 hectares in area, and is home to five primary shipbuilders1. Austal, a global defence prime contractor, has designed and built the Patrol Class for the Commonwealth of Australia2.
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Aug 17, 2021 | Power News
Fifteen million dollars is being invested by the Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) to RayGen for the building of a new solar hydro power plant.
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Aug 17, 2021 | Sustainability & Resilience News
The Sustainability and Resilience in Asset Management (SRiAM) special interest group is writing a guidance document to support Asset Managers in assessing Climate Risks aligning to the Asset Management Capability Delivery Model and Asset Management System Model.
SRiAM is seeking expressions of interest from its membership to join an enthusiastic team to collect, review and synthesise Climate Risk approaches and methodologies across Australia and internationally. Here is a chance to provide guidance to the AMCouncil members on climate risk assessments to support the decision-making process.
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