2023 Agenda

The top tech trends in the built environment As an industry how can we better prepare for and adopt new technology? What are the latest technologies for 2023? Technological disruption

Learn what is happening in Sydney and NSW, including the latest government news & announcements, upcoming projects and sustainability initiatives. 

What are the key barriers to lower embodied carbon infrastructure in Australia and what needs to be done to remove them? What are the most interesting emerging technologies to enable a more sustainabl ...

Every year, the design industry undergoes change. While some of these changes are relatively minor, others caused by shifts in the socioeconomic, environmental, or economic conditions have a long-term ...

Diversity and equal opportunities within workplaces in all industries is a crucial topic and equally so for women in construction. With an impending skills shortage within the construction sector, it ...

The future outlook for commercial property in NSW and Australia. Development, strategies and opportunities for the commercial property market.

Ensuring creativity and access throughout NSW with a strategic, coordinated approach to planning cultural infrastructure. Delivering funding through partnerships between the NSW government, local coun ...

Who / what is are TAFE NSW Industry Innovation Specialist What is the benefit to the industry in collaboration with TAFE NSW How can the industry be involved Industry bodies that we have collaborated ...

Raising standards throughout the building safety sector. Improving expertise and making buildings safer. The blueprint to increase the competency of people working in high-risk buildings and promoting ...

Sydneys Circular Quay is about to undergo significant overhaul, drawing attention from the biggest developers and infrastructure groups in Australia. Dalian Wanda Group, Chinas biggest commercial prop ...

Why is the construction industry so slow to adopt new technologies?  Understanding the benefits of digital transformation in the building and construction industry.  What are the latest opportunities ...

One particular area in which ESG and architecture overlap is in using sustainable design concepts and sustainable materials in building projects. However, ESG criteria are not just pertinent to buildi ...

Designing and implementing complex buildings involve a multitude of industry professionals, from architects, and engineers to contractor teams. It involves input from all the moving parts of the proje ...

Promoting equality in the workplace by asking for feedback about your management. Embedding inclusivity in your organizations values to drive behaviour and designating senior leaders who exemplify inc ...

All around Sydney, major health precincts are growing. Billions of dollars has and will be invested into our public hospitals, from metropolitan, to regional to remote. In fact, $11.9 billion is curre ...

Discussion Questions: Neutral Host and its opportunities and benefits Private networks for buildings and venues Connectivity considerations for buildings and venues

New recruits and existing employees alike must have a sense that the safety culture is embedded in the organization. Creating a culture of safety, therefore, means every member of a team is accountabl ...

Discussion Questions: Women may hear this statement once or twice and internalise it, leading to over working, anxiety and burn out I will be talking about how to get this out of your head and start d ...

The panel discussion will address the latest market changes and tendencies in Australia's real estate market.  Property prices in Australia are expected to register a 5 per cent decline in value by th ...

This research shows how digital implementation has increased awareness and provided a framework for digital transformation in architecture. Although construction has been slow in its transition toward ...

While our current work-from-home trend of focuses on me, future work place designs will be focused on us. Rather than just following trends or making educated guesses, the future of workplace design w ...

Renewables have the potential to help with energy security and affordability and to serve unserved communities because of their decentralized nature. Some communities may want to focus on larger proje ...

This Innovate Reconciliation Action Plan formalises the commitment to building strong, respectful, mutually-beneficial relationships with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and for Aborigin ...

Construction companies are increasingly using Modern Methods of Construction (MMC) techniques, as the industry begins its pursuit of greater sustainability. A vast array of methods and products of mod ...

The last year has seen a major shift in the risk management landscape. Industry leaders are reviewing their actions leading up to and following the incident to identify ways to better anticipate and m ...

• Learn to overcome stress and emotional upset 
• Learn to understand how we choose to upset ourselves and be empowered to make  better choices
• Learn to accept yourself unconditionally, come back from setbacks and grow through adversity

 

These days, the technology has made huge strides toward the design of the future building industry, greatly decreasing the amount of work required in creating accurate, consistent BIM models. Virtual ...

Net-Zero ambitious advance in building design and construction, and will be critical for a sustainable world economy. Innovations in materials can help the industry become more sustainable, in additio ...

Panellists will discuss a so-called 15-minute city design that would enable residents to get to jobs, schools, and amenities all within a quarter-hours drive from home.  Even if this concept is not al ...

We are hearing more conversations about what companies can do to create diverse and inclusive environments and workplaces. Research in every sector has shown that inclusive workplaces and diverse lead ...

The panel will examine how climate adaptation can be integrated into the planning and design of infrastructure projects. Strong upfront planning, coupled with monitoring, can help decision-makers unde ...

To keep the exponentially growing number of new technologies from becoming a fire risk, improved requirements and standards for fire protection must be developed/updated, and consumers must be educate ...

Australian WHS Regulators have commenced significant work in providing information and tools for organisations to assist with managing Psychological Safety. Many Australian workplaces however are over ...

Construction is Australia's third largest industry by the number of employees and shares in the nation's GDP. After years of a shrinking market, engineering and construction jobs are poised to bounce ...

How Digital Twins could assist infrastructure industries in the delivery and operation of resilient, intelligent infrastructure assets. Digital twins are one of the most valuable tools that can assist ...

The panel discussion will focus on sustainable energy technologies for buildings, energy flexibility for buildings, heat storage, and renewables for buildings. The model of energy demand flexibility f ...

The panel discussion will focus on the latest achievements, the way they raise the standard of architecture and urban design, and, by extension, provide fresh ideas about how we might live and work in ...

When you welcome diversity into the construction workforce, you can transform your company into an institution people want to work at, and will love working for. For years, forward-thinking management ...

Reorienting housing policies and programs for affordability so that they include sustainable practices in their design, construction, use, and maintenance. A Future-Proofing for Building can help the ...

What you’ll learn: This session is ideal for leaders, subject matter experts, business owners and team managers.  Who steps up to represent your brand? Learn how to identify and encourage good media t ...

The State Environmental Planning Policy (Exempt and Complying Development Codes) 2008 is a key piece of legislation in the field of urban planning in New South Wales. The policy provides a framework f ...

Discussion Questions: ✓ How to add a net margin to your projects rather than a gross margin. ✓ How to calculate the true break-even point for every project before you quote a price. ✓ The 2 figures in ...

Discussion Questions: Tech tools for project marketing and closing the sale e.g. 360 degree walkthroughs, virtual reality, real-time inventory management and automated contract preparation and executi ...

Discussion Questions: - The design process is carefully informed by standards and regulations that ensure quality outcomes. How can new technology protect the rigour applied to infrastructure design w ...

Environmental construction utilizes renewable energy sources and building materials in their projects in an effort to limit the impact of a project on the environment that we all share. Waste-to-energ ...

By empathizing with diverse groups of users with inclusive design, designers are able to build products that are accessible for everyone. Where accessibility is concerned with usability and the effect ...

Understand how to extract value from a connected platform and multiple partners How can digital data help optimise workflows and processes How your digital transformation can be accelerated with an in ...

The purpose is to understand what todays LGBTQ+ workforce experiences are like, and how companies can build more inclusive workplaces. Creating more LGBTQ+-inclusive workplaces comes from constant com ...

Sydney airport has developed detailed plans to accommodate ever-increasing demand, while at the same time maximising the locational advantages of Sydney airport. On 17 February 2014, the Federal Gover ...

Movement of internal wall and ceiling systems in Australian apartment complexes have caused consternation in the industry in recent years. The “creaky tower” problem continues to frustrate tenants, co ...

Discussion Questions: Outlining the prevalence of mental health issues in the construction industry, in addition to key risk factors Describing a recent case study looking at these issues Exploring in ...

How great public spaces are created resulting from complex subterranean engineering works Normally unseen and unappreciated by the public

Recent studies and policy reports have highlighted synergies and benefits in a cross-section between intelligent and sustainable urban development. Other cities, such as Amsterdam, are using the digit ...

The panel discussion will address the specific aim of embedding sustainability into cities via data-driven modelling and cutting-edge design studies.  Some of the bad design outcomes are what created ...

Our speakers believe in socially responsible architecture, and understand the challenges in designing for a better world. Getting people to understand the language of architecture, its role in society ...

Age diversity may contribute to improved workplace culture, performance, and innovation. Increasing age diversity can make companies more productive, innovative, and responsive to consumers' needs. To ...

The world faces an enormous divide between the demand for digital skills and the supply of workers with those skills. The need to plan for planned, high-quality skill-development interventions, and cr ...

Increased investments in flood-protection infrastructure, as well as the combination of these approaches, will be needed because of the increasing risk of flooding from climate change, socioeconomic g ...

How to build brand value for your brand What does it take to build a powerful database from social media? What is real engagement in 2023? How to create sales, leads and enquiries from social media ma ...