IPWEA joins GFMAM
IPWEA has joined AMCouncil as a member of the GFMAM. Both Australian organisations are collaboratively working to enhance society by promoting the value of effective Asset Management within the Infrastructure Sector.
(more…)Auckland Asset Management Symposium: A Deep Dive into Resilience in Asset Management
Last Thursday, the Auckland Asset Management Symposium was held, a unique hybrid event that saw participants joining both in-person and online. The theme of the event was “Getting the balance right – Incorporating resilience in Asset Management.”
(more…)EA Feedback: The Zero Draft for UN Global Treaty to End Plastic Pollution
Engineers Australia is an accredited Observer of the United Nations Environment Assembly (UNEA), the United Nations Environment Program (UNEP) and the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC). This means EA can attend UN conferences like Conference of the Parties (COP), meetings and contribute to UN policy submissions, etc.
(more…)Pathway to Green Construction Procurement – Best Practice Guidelines
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.
(more…)ISO Net Zero Guidelines
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.
(more…)Registrations now open for Auckland Asset Management Symposium (online registration available)
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.