Integrated Infrastructure is a podcast dedicated to bringing news and views from industry leaders involved in the development, design, construction and management of the many built forms that make up Australia’s integrated infrastructure. Integrated infrastructure is powered by North Search, specialists in executive and technical search across engineering, design, construction, property and energy markets in Australia. www.north-search.com
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INTEGRATED INFRASTRUCTURE | S2E8 | Foundations & Frontiers 2024 (FF24) Conversations with Key Industry Voices Live from the ACA Event.
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Welcome to Integrated Infrastructure - a podcast that brings news and views from industry leaders across Australia. Hear directly from stakeholders across the development, design, construction, and management sectors. For this episode, we took Integrated Infrastructure on the road to the Australian Constructors Association event, Foundations & Fron…
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INTEGRATED INFRASTRUCTURE | S2E7 | Jon Davies - Foundations & Frontiers 2024 (FF24) discussion with Jon Davies, CEO of Australian Constructors Association (ACA)
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Welcome to Integrated Infrastructure - a podcast that brings news and views from industry leaders across Australia. Hear directly from stakeholders across the development, design, construction, and management sectors. My guest for this special-edition episode of the podcast is Jon Davies, CEO of the Australian Constructors Association, otherwise kn…
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INTEGRATED INFRASTRUCTURE | S2E6 | Ian Robinson & Carl Gough - The impact of the Metaverse on Infrastructure and the Connection of Vendors through Purposeful Conversations.
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Welcome to Integrated Infrastructure - a podcast that brings news and views from industry leaders across Australia. Hear directly from stakeholders across the development, design, construction, and management sectors. Today’s guests are Ian Robinson, CIO at WaterNSW and Carl Gough, founder and CEO at MeetMagic (https://www.meetmagic.org/). We talk …
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INTEGRATED INFRASTRUCTURE | S2E5 | Michael Silman - A Closer Look at Sydney’s Metro Martin Place and Advice for Useable Design
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Welcome to Integrated Infrastructure - a podcast that brings you news and views from industry leaders across Australia. Hear directly from stakeholders across the development, design, construction, and management sectors. Today’s guest is Michael Silman, Project Director for the Metro Martin Place Integrated Station Development with Macquarie Group…
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INTEGRATED INFRASTRUCTURE | S2E4 | Rob Stokes - How to achieve sustainable infrastructure & improve the quality of life across communities
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This is Integrated Infrastructure: the podcast that brings you news and views from industry leaders across Australia. Hear directly from stakeholders across the development, design, construction, and management sectors. Today’s guest is Rob Stokes, Minister for Infrastructure, Cities, and Active Transport at NSW Government. Rob talks about his move…
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INTEGRATED INFRASTRUCTURE | S2E3 | Tim Williams - The evolving role of logistics in cities, the decentralised workplace and post-pandemic investments in bricks and mortar.
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Our guest on Integrated Infrastructure is Tim Williams, Cities Advocacy Lead at Grimshaw Architecture + Planning. He talks us through the changing city landscape, how the decentralisation of the workplace impacts our lives, and the enduring issue of property inequality. Connect with Tim on LinkedIn. >> North Search Website.…
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INTEGRATED INFRASTRUCTURE | S2E2 | Tracey Dennis - How 1000 First Nations students were introduced to engineering and technology
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On our latest episode of Integrated Infrastructure, we’re talking to Tracey Dennis, CEO of Engineering Aid Australia. As a proud Biripi woman, Tracey understands there is a gap of knowledge and understanding among First Nations students when it comes to engineering education. Working with Engineering Aid Australia, Tracey has been able to make a re…
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INTEGRATED INFRASTRUCTURE | S2E1 | Sabine Schleicher - Flexible life at KPMG and the Energy Transition
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In this episode, we discuss decarbonisation goals, the 4 day work week, and renewable industry developments. Today’s guest is Sabine Schleicher, Partner on Energy Infrastructure and Energy Transition at KPMG Australia. Sabine shares her success stories in the industry, the main challenges facing the energy sector, and how she made it to Partner whi…
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INTEGRATED INFRASTRUCTURE | E28 | Michael Edwards – The Gascoyne Gateway
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In this episode I welcomed Michael Edwards to the podcast. Michael is the CEO at Gasgoyne Gateway, a single jetty Deepwater port being developed just outside of Exmouth in Western Australia’s Northwest Cape. This is such an interesting story; Mike is an ex-Royal Australian Navy Clearance Diver who has gone on to a successful career in Maritime and …
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INTEGRATED INFRASTRUCTURE | E27 | Mark Wright – The Safety Index
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In this episode I welcomed Mark Wright to the podcast. Mark has a stellar background in Heath and safety, working for Top Tier organisations like Rio Tinto, Lend Lease and Broadspectrum before starting his own business, Fefo Consulting. More recently he has developed the Safety Index, an Online tool that helps organisations understand and target sp…
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INTEGRATED INFRASTRUCTURE | E26 | Andrew Pettifer – RV trips, new horizons and delivery models
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In this week’s episode I welcome Andrew Pettifer to the podcast. Andrew is Australia Built Environment Sector Leader for Mott MacDonald. Andrew has recently joined the growing Mott Macdonald business and is excited to be part of a rapidly growing business. In this episode we talk about: · Why Andrew thinks that employee-owned engineering businesses…
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INTEGRATED INFRASTRUCTURE | E25 | Dr Natalie Galea – Human Rights in the Construction Industry.
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In this episode I welcomed Dr Natalie Galea to the podcast. Natalie is Australia’s leading researcher of Human Rights in the Construction Industry. Natalie is equally informative and entertaining and generously shares a wealth of experience, facts, figures and anecdotes from the industry. In this episode we talk about: · Natalie’s three careers; Ol…
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INTEGRATED INFRASTRUCTURE | E24 | Tim Williams – The future of our Cities and the Housing Ponzi Scheme
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In our first episode of 2021 I am very pleased to welcome the brilliant Tim Williams to the Podcast. In addition to being a historian, political advisor, academic and barrister he is Chair of Open Cities and Strategic Advisor on Cities to Arup Australasia. Tim illuminates in his Welsh dulcet tones and drops in a few anecdotes on the way. In this ep…
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INTEGRATED INFRASTRUCTURE | E23 | Adrian Dwyer – A 2020 Infrastructure review and the outlook for 2021!
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In this episode, the last of 2020, I welcome Adrian Dwyer to the Podcast. Adrian is CEO of Infrastructure Partnerships Australia, the country’s leading infrastructure think tank and who represent users and taxpayers through advocacy, education and policy work. In this episode we talk about: · The role of IPA and great work it does in representing a…
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INTEGRATED INFRASTRUCTURE | E22 | Alistair Coulstock – Sustainable buildings and a sustainable life.
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In this week’s episode I welcome Alistair Coulstock to the podcast. Alistair is Director at KPMG and passionate about sustainability, not just in our buildings and infrastructure but throughout the economy and wider society. In this episode we talk about: · A busy year for Alistair, not just COVID but selling his business and joining the team at KP…
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INTEGRATED INFRASTRUCTURE | E21 | Alison Mirams – The 5 Day Construction Week.
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In this week’s episode I welcome Alison Mirams to the podcast. Alison is CEO of Roberts Pizzaritto, the newest top tier building contractor in Australia, and a major advocate for improved working conditions in the industry. In this episode we talk about: · Starting Roberts Pizzarotti with a blank piece of paper and the achievements they have had in…
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INTEGRATED INFRASTRUCTURE | E20 | Richard Stewart – Contracting to Consulting and Complex Rail Projects.
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In this week’s episode I welcome Richard Stewart to the podcast. Richard is CEO of Infrastructure Nation, specialists in Project Management, Transport Advisory and much more. In this episode we talk about: - Richards career, from contractor to client in the UK, to John Holland in Australia and working on city shaping projects. - Richards experience…
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INTEGRATED INFRASTRUCTURE | E19 | Jon Davies – A Framework for a Sustainable Construction Industry.
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In this episode I welcome Jon Davies, CEO of the Australian Contractors Association, back to the Podcast to talk about the ACA’s recently launched Framework for a Sustainable Construction Industry. In this episode we talk about: - Why Jon believes COVID could be constructions Uber moment. - The incredible figures for the industry, including up to a…
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INTEGRATED INFRASTRUCTURE | E18 | Elinor Moshe - The Construction Career Coach.
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In this episode I am joined by the invigorating Elinor Moshe. Elinor is the Founder of The Construction Coach where she guides, inspires and directs future leaders and industry professionals to propel their careers, achieve higher compensation, faster promotion and more recognition. In this episode we talk about: - Elinor’s own journey in mentoring…
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INTEGRATED INFRASTRUCTURE | E17 | John Basilisco on European work adventures and working with his hero’s.
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In this episode I am joined by John Basilisco, NSW State Manager with ADCO Constructions. I’ve known John for quite some time and anyone who knows him, knows was a great guy he is. He is a true gentleman and infectiously positive. John spent his early career dedicated to the pursuit of the biggest and best projects, a purist that lead to some fanta…
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INTEGRATED INFRASTRUCTURE | E16 | Paddy and Mathew Mackey break down the 2020 budget.
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In this episode I welcome Mathew Mackey from Arcadis back to the podcast to join me in breaking down the 2020 Federal budget handed down by Josh Frydenberg on the 6th of October. Whilst neither of us are economists we are passionate about Infrastructure the role it will play in Australia’s COVID-19 recovery. In this episode we talk about: · The opt…
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INTEGRATED INFRASTRUCTURE | E15 | Jeremy Blackwell on leadership, diversity and partnering contracting models.
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In this episode I am joined by Jeremy Blackwell, General Manager of Building, Airports & Defence at Laing O’Rourke. Jeremy is a highly energetic and inquisitive leader and offers us advice, experience and ideas from a career that spans a diversity of roles, sectors and locations. In this episode we talk about: - How Jeremy went from being a Metropo…
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INTEGRATED INFRASTRUCTURE | E14 | Kirsty Edwards on delivering 6* Hotels as a young female Project Manager.
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In this episode I am joined by Kirsty Edwards, Project Manager with Probuild Constructions in Sydney. I’m a big fan of Kirsty, what she has achieved so far in her career and her outlook life, leadership and the industry as a whole. In this episode we talk about: - The crazy year 2020 has turned out to be and the changes and opportunities that have …
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INTEGRATED INFRASTRUCTURE | E13 | Rob Ioffrida on The Past, The Present and The Future of Australian Infrastructure.
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In this episode I am joined by Rob Ioffrida, General Manager – Construction Support Services at Fulton Hogan. Rob is an industry veteran and still as passionate about infrastructure as he was starting out in the early 90’s. In this episode we talk about: - Robs early career starting out in the ‘recession we had to have. - How Rob came to lead what …
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INTEGRATED INFRASTRUCTURE | E12 | Ish Ahuja on Infrastructure Investment, Project Controls and some wise words.
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In this episode I am joined by Ish Ahuja, Planning and Project Controls Manager NSW & ACT, National Infrastructure Team at John Holland. Ish is passionate about infrastructure and a trailblazer in the Project Controls space. In this episode we talk about: - How Ish came to Australia with Laing O’Rourke in 2010 when Project Controls was in its infan…
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INTEGRATED INFRASTRUCTURE | E11 | Jason Pugh on his 10-year journey to Waste to Energy success.
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In this episode I am joined by Jason Pugh, General Manager of East Rockingham Waste to Energy and John Laing Group. East Rockingham is the second commercial Waste to Energy Plant being built in Australia and is a springboard for what is and will be an exciting and growing industry. In this episode we talk about: - Jason’s 10 year labour of love to …
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INTEGRATED INFRASTRUCTURE | E10 | Chris Tidswell on inspirational mentors and the parks places and spaces so important to us during COVID.
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In this episode I am joined by Chris Tidswell, Principal at Arcadia Landscape Architecture and Director at the Australian Institute of Landscape Architects. Chris is incredibly busy working in and on behalf of the Australian Landscape Architecture industry, he has a real passion for spaces and places and we had a great conversation. In this episode…
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INTEGRATED INFRASTRUCTURE | E9 | Matthew Mackey on career moves, tender prices & a double dip recession for Queensland?
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In this episode I am joined by Matthew Mackey, National Director – Cost and Commercial at Arcadis and Chair & Founder of Property Leaders Brisbane. Matthew is a leader in the cost and commercial space and passionate about the industry. He is a keen networker and founded the Property Leaders Brisbane Group. He has recently released a “Great Expectat…
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INTEGRATED INFRASTRUCTURE | E8 | Garth Lamb on exciting times for waste, resource recovery and waste to energy.
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In this episode I am joined by Garth Lamb, Chief Development Officer for Re.Group and National President and Chair for the Waste Management and Resource Recovery Association of Australia. Garth is a leader in the waste and resources space, he is passionate about the industry, its growth and its development in the years to come. We connected with Ga…
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INTEGRATED INFRASTRUCTURE | E7 | Emily & Jack from North Projects on COVID challenges and much more.
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In this episode I am joined by Emily Mudge and Jack Shelly, Directors at North Projects. Emily and Jack are based in Melbourne and offer some great insights into the changes, challenges and opportunities they are seeing for North Projects and the wider market. In this episode we talk about: - The challenges of the 22 hour Lockdown in Victoria. - Ho…
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INTEGRATED INFRASTRUCTURE | E6 | Paul Feris, UK Coal Mining to Aussie Rail & M&E General Manager
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In this episode I am joined by Paul Feris, General Manager M&E and Rail at Lendlease Engineering. Paul has a really interesting background with a career that started in the UK Coal Mining Industry and pivot to Rail that brought him to Australia. In this episode we talk about: - Paul's background in the UK Coal Mining Industry and how he built conve…
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INTEGRATED INFRASTRUCTURE | E5 | Ken Hawkins, labourer to General Manager, opportunity, risk, career pivots, hard work, sacrifice and success.
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In this episode I am joined by Ken Hawkins, General Manager in CBRE's Brisbane Business. Ken is a personal friend and his story really is why we started the podcast, its a story of opportunity, risk, sacrifice and hard work. For anyone currently in at a career crossroads it's well worth a listen. In this episode we talk about: - How Ken was encoura…
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INTEGRATED INFRASTRUCTURE | E4 | Jon Davies on creating a blueprint for change in the industry.
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In this episode I am joined by Jon Davies, CEO of Australian Constructors Association. Jon has recently been appointed to the role and has exciting plans to bring energy, advocacy, engagement and leadership to create a more sustainable industry for all. Prior to the ACA Jon spent two years as the CEO of the Queensland Major Contractors Association …
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Integrated Infrastructure | E3 Remastered | Brett Crockford on why mid-tier contractors should get a fair go at Australian Infrastructure projects.
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On this weeks Podcast we had a departure from our Leaders and Mentors theme as I had the opportunity to talk to Brent Crockford, CEO of Australian Owned Contractors. Australian Owned Contractors is made up of 15 local mid-tier construction companies across Australia who are looking to influence Federal and State Governments to have an “industry sus…
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Integrated Infrastructure | E2 Remastered | David Harding on Pink Elephants and how opportunity springs from stressful times.
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This is the second in our Leaders and Mentors Series of Integrated Infrastructure. This week I spoke to David Harding, NSW & ACT Business Leader @ ARUP. David is full of energy and has more than the odd pearl of wisdom to offer up and coming leaders and technical experts in the current market. We covered quite a bit of ground in a relatively short …
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Integrated Infrastructure | E1 Remastered - Joyanne Manning on how to thrive and survive through COVID-19.
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In this first Episode I am joined by Joyanne Manning, Principal at Arup and Resource and Waste Leader for APAC. Joyanne is passionate about people and supporting them through COVID-19. With seven decades of engineering excellence Arup is on of the worlds leading engineering and design firms tackling some of the most complex challenges facing the wo…
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Integrated Infrastructure | E3 | Brett Crockford on why mid-tier contractors should get a fair go at Australian Infrastructure projects.
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In this weeks Podcast we had a departure from our Leaders and Mentors theme as I had the opportunity to talk to Brent Crockford, CEO of Australian Owned Contractors. Australian Owned Contractors is made up of 15 local mid-tier construction companies across Australia who are looking to influence Federal and State Governments to have an “industry sus…
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Integrated Infrastructure | E2 | David Harding on Pink Elephants and how opportunity springs from stressful times.
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This is the second in our Leaders and Mentors Series of Integrated Ingrastructure. This week I spoke to David Harding, NSW & ACT Business Leader @ ARUP. David is full of energy and has more than the odd pearl of wisdom to offer up and coming leaders and technical experts in the current market. We covered quite a bit of ground in a relatively short …
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Integrated Infrastructure | EPISODE 1 - Joyanne Manning on how to thrive and survive through COVID-19.
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In this first Episode I am joined by Joyanne Manning, Principal at Arup and Resource and Waste Leader for APAC. Joyanne is passionate about people and supporting them through COVID-19. With seven decades of engineering excellence Arup is on of the worlds leading engineering and design firms tackling some of the most complex challenges facing the wo…
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