by Heidi | Aug 25, 2023 | General, Government Community of Practice News, Sustainability & Resilience News
Procurement professionals in the government sector understand that intentional procurement can lead to improved environmental sustainability. They are on the lookout for directions on how to apply government eco-friendly policies when acquiring infrastructure and overseeing construction. The “Pathway to Green Construction Procurement” published in August 2023 by APCC emphasizes five main pillars of environmental sustainability: energy, water, circular economy, biodiversity, and carbon emissions but does not delve into the social or financial aspects of capital ventures.
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by Heidi | Aug 22, 2023 | Sustainability & Resilience News
At COP27, a groundbreaking initiative was unveiled, aimed at bridging the gap in our collective approach towards achieving a net zero world. For those who are ardently working towards curbing greenhouse gas emissions, be it for an enterprise, community, or nation, the journey can often seem muddled. With multiple interpretations and strategies centred around “Net Zero” clarity becomes a luxury.
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by Heidi | Aug 21, 2023 | Events, Sustainability & Resilience News
This annual one-day New Zealand based technical symposium brings representatives from various industries together to share asset management experiences and challenges, and provides a forum for networking & information sharing.
This year’s theme is getting the balance right – incorporating resilience in asset management.
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by Heidi | Aug 17, 2023 | General
The Australian Parliament called for submissions to its inquiry into generative AI in the Australian education system. Details regarding the enquiry including its terms of reference are available here.
In response to the Terms of Reference, Engineers Australia prepared a submission in July 2023 which can be read here.
by Heidi | Aug 7, 2023 | General
Standards Australia now offers non-commercial access to Australian Standards for personal, domestic or household use. Reader room provides limited, no-fee access to the entire catalogue of Australian Standards for non-commercial purposes. Access at: Landing Page – ReaderRoom | Standards Australia
by Heidi | Aug 2, 2023 | Events, Maintenance & Reliability in Asset Management, MRiAM News
Safe and Smart – Use of Technology for Remote Monitoring of Assets, a 5-part weekly webinar series hosted by our Maintenance & Reliability in Asset Management SIG.
How do we remove people from dangerous conditions and situations and do our remote monitoring smarter? The Maintenance & Reliability in Asset Management special interest group presents this 5-part series where we look at different types of technologies that can be employed to reduce the risk to people and property.
Join us online and take the opportunity to look into techniques that are less familiar and can be adapted to your industry, or learn more about what others are doing within your own industry!
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