ACA videos
Our videos highlight some of the key challenges facing the construction industry as well as the solutions. More can be found on our YouTube channel.
FAIR
Removing productivity roadblocks in construction
The record spend in the construction of new infrastructure presents an opportunity to reimagine the construction industry. Current contracting practices for major projects are based on lowest cost which promote an adversarial approach, holding the industry back from realising a $15 billion opportunity.
Construction – a complex system
To address the construction industry’s challenges we need to shift our thinking of how the construction industry works from an industry made up of defined sectors, tiers and linear supply chains to a highly connected, complex network of suppliers, trades, designers, contractors and clients.
Build more with less
The record investment in infrastructure has been a consistent response to the pandemic by governments right across the globe. Why? It is economics 101. Every dollar invested in the construction of new infrastructure has a $3 kick on to the wider economy. The nation’s infrastructure advisor recently released a report on Australia’s capacity to deliver the record investment. The report indicated that major public infrastructure activity will double over the next three years, peaking at $52 billion in 2023. For the construction industry, this is a privilege—one that many industries don’t have. But it also comes with a huge responsibility if the nation is to build back stronger.
Future Of Construction Summit 2022
The Australian Constructors Association was proud to partner with FuturePlace in presenting the Future of Construction Summit (FCON22) held in Sydney from 4-5 May 2022. Here are some reflections from several of our speakers.
Who is setting the direction for the industry
Featuring Joe Barr, Chief Executive Officer, John Holland and Larry McGrath, Committee for Sydney
Implementing ESG to achieve a net zero future for construction
Featuring: Ainsley Simpson, Chief Executive Officer, Infrastructure Sustainability Council; Samantha Johnson, Executive General manager HSEQ, McConnell Dowell; Sumit Oberoi, Industry Stakeholder Manager, Autodesk; Craig McGrory, Executive General Manager Transformation, Acciona.
Digital Engineering and construction innovation
Featuring: Georgina North, Head of Technology and Innovation, Laing O’Rourke; Craig Laslett, Managing Director, Leed Engineering and Construction, David Murphy, Director Research and Innovation, Level Crossing Removal Project; Amalia Athanassopoulos, Executive Director, Resolve Insight; Dr James Glastonbury, Executive General Manager, Engineering, Technology and Innovation, McConnell Dowell.
Growing the construction workforce with inbuild capability
Featuring: Brett Mason, Chief Executive Officer & Managing Director, Built; Paul Farris, Regional Manager NSW, Clough; Steve Porter, Head of Sustainability, Innovation & Trade, Infrabuild.
Examining the technology and trends driving change across modern construction
Featuring: Rob Bryant, Executive Vice President, APAC InEight; Pia Hansen, Head of Project Services – Infrastructure Projects, Downer; Lidia Ribarovska, Head of Technology and Engagement, Multiplex; Heinrich Kukkuk, Chief Information Officer, McConnell Dowell; Douglas Zuzic, Chief Information Officer, ADCO Constructions; Bastian Uber, Chief Digital & Information Officer, John Holland.
Realising the $15B productivity opportunity
Featuring: Corey Hannett, Director General, Major Transport Infrastructure Authority; Sonya Campbell, Executive Director, Head of Infrastructure and Finance, NSW Treasury; Bede Noonan, Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director, Acciona; Louise Adams, Group Chief Operating Officer, Aurecon; Meg Redwin, Executive Director General Counsel, Multiplex.
A productive debate about productivity
The paradox of low productivity in the face of rapid technological innovation featuring: Scott Cummins, Chief Executive officer, McConnell Dowell.
Recap of day 1 #FCON22
Featuring Duncan Gibb, President, Australian Constructors Association.
