Integrated Infrastructure

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 Garth on the back of the WMRR’s fantastic webinar series in place of their annual conference at Coffs Harbour. In this episode we talk about: - The changing face of Waste and Resources in Australia. - How this $15bn industry is attracting more and more investment, becoming increasingly sophisticated and creating new jobs and opportunities for people. - Why the industry is so vital to society and how it was key to helping with the recovery from the devastating bush fires earlier this year. - The intrinsic value in waste and the opportunity to harness that value through recovery and either recycle or reuse to generate energy and other by-products. - Why there is a need to create a social license with communities to create new plants and facilities to process this waste in the same way they do in Europe, particularly in waste to energy. - Why Garth is excited by the global restructure of his industry and the social momentum putting waste and resources in the spotlight for years to come. Paul can be found here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/garth-lamb-2729b9a/ You can find the video version of the Podcast on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/kPD1fLsy4xI INTEGRATED INFRASTRUCTURE: 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. About North Search: North Search is a provider of executive and technical search services and partner of choice for leading organisations when identifying and appointing top performers in the Asia Pacific region. Established in 2015 North Search has developed a reputation for delivering technically complex and challenging roles in skill-short markets. We understand that the success of your business is driven by acquiring the best teams and leaders. That’s why North Search is dedicated to identifying and attracting outstanding talent to your organisation. Our Services: Executive Search - Identifying and attracting leading executives to your organisation through a forensic and structured search process. Professional and Technical Search - Agile and accurate identification of senior management and technical experts utilising our full search capabilities. Tailored Solutions - A flexible approach to your talent needs, wherever your organisation may be in the talent lifecycle: • Talent Mapping • Competitor Analysis • Salary benchmarking • New Market Research & Growth Planning • Succession Planning • Executive Benchmarking Industries: • Built Environment • Engineering • Property • Energy & Resources • Investment & Advisory • Public Sector • Not-For-Profit • Professional Services https://www.north-search.com https://www.linkedin.com/company/north-search For more information or if you are interested in being on the Podcast please contact Paddy Delany on paddy@north-search.com or via LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paddydelany

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 known as ACA.  With over 30 years of experience in the construction industry, Jon is a passionate advocate for change, driven by a desire to ensure that every level of the industry is sustainable, resilient, and capable of effective delivery. We discuss the current state of the infrastructure industry and how Jon’s upcoming event, Foundations and Frontiers 2024 is set to create a movement for change in the industry.   Jon provides a clear breakdown of the event itself and insights into the guest speakers and live sessions on offer. Jon’s belief in the ability to transform the industry by leveraging data and holding ourselves accountable is refreshing to hear. If you have any involvement in infrastructure or real assets, this episode will be of interest to you.  You can find further information and tickets to FF24 here: Tickets To find out more about Jon, connect with him on LinkedIn: ⁠Jon Davies If you have any questions or want to discuss any of these topics in more detail, don’t hesitate to reach out. ⁠www.north-search.com⁠

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 about the impact of the metaverse on the future of Infrastructure and the exciting way Meet Magic connects executives with vendors through purpose-driven conversations. To find out more about Ian or Carl, connect with them on LinkedIn here: Ian Robinson and Carl Gough. If you have any questions or want to discuss any of these topics in more detail, don’t hesitate to reach out. www.north-search.com  

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. Michael talks about how he got his start in the industry, what drove the design of this landmark project, and why urban integration remains a key priority. To find out more about Michael, visit his LinkedIn here

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 into politics, what he hopes to leave behind as a legacy, and the myriad challenges and opportunities facing infrastructure and urban planning. To find out more about Rob, visit his LinkedIn here

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.

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 while working a 4-day work week.

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 world today.   In this episode we we talk about:  - The need to be forward looking and adaptable in a crisis.  - How Joyanne and her family worked through the GFC in Ireland and moulded an opportunity to come to Australia. - The advantages of working with great people and the need to be authentic.   - The current challenges facing up and coming leaders and technical experts and how to seek out help.  - And finally why she is excited about the opportunities to re-set the global economy post COVID-19. Joyanne can be found on linkedin here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joyanne-manning-97529b17/ THE  Integrated infrastructure is powered by North Search, specialists in executive and technical search across engineering, design, construction, property and energy markets in Australia.  About North Search: North Search is a provider of executive and technical search services and partner of choice for leading organisations when identifying and appointing top performers in the Asia Pacific region.  Established in 2015 North Search has developed a reputation for delivering technically complex and challenging roles in skill-short markets. We understand that the success of your business is driven by acquiring the best teams and leaders. That’s why North Search is dedicated to identifying and attracting outstanding talent to your organisation.  Our Services:  Executive Search - Identifying and attracting leading executives to your organisation through a forensic and structured search process.  Professional and Technical Search - Agile and accurate identification of senior management and technical experts utilising our full search capabilities.  Tailored Solutions - A flexible approach to your talent needs, wherever your organisation may be in the talent lifecycle:  • Talent Mapping • Competitor Analysis • Salary benchmarking • New Market Research & Growth Planning • Succession Planning • Executive Benchmarking Industries: • Built Environment • Engineering • Property • Energy & Resources • Investment & Advisory • Public Sector • Not-For-Profit • Professional Services  https://www.north-search.com/  https://www.linkedin.com/company/north-search  For more information or if you are interested in being on the Podcast please contact Paddy Delany on paddy@north-search.com or via Linkedin here:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/paddydelany

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 & Frontiers 2024 (FF24).   The event's purpose was to bring together representatives from across the construction industry, unions and state and federal governments to develop solutions that could fix the industry.   In this episode, we spoke to a variety of influential guests including: 
 ⁠Jon Davies⁠, CEO – Australian Constructors Association. ⁠Romilly Madew⁠, CEO – Engineers Australia. ⁠Chris Lockwood⁠, CEO – MATES in Construction. ⁠Michael Wright⁠, Secretary – Electrical Trades Union. ⁠Skye Mason⁠, Director of Operations – Lendlease. ⁠Matthew Mackey⁠, Service Leader – Arcadis. ⁠Mark Tait⁠, Group Executive & Head of Development – Investa. ⁠Dan Woolcott⁠, Executive Director – Lewis Woolcott. ⁠Pilar Gómez Fabra⁠, HR Director – Acciona.   With a wide range of experience among this group, the insights gathered are key to understanding what steps must be taken to access the ‘movement for change’ required to positively impact the construction industry.   If you have any involvement in infrastructure or real assets, this episode will be of interest to you.    You can find further information about the impact of the FF24 event ⁠here,⁠ on the LinkedIn account for the Australian Constructors Association.   If you have any questions or want to discuss any of these topics in more detail, don’t hesitate to reach out. ⁠⁠⁠www.north-search.com⁠⁠

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 real difference with an organisation that boasts 1,000 alumni since its launch in 1998. Listen to the full episode to find out more about Engineering Aid Australia and Tracey’s fascinating journey. You can connect with Tracey on LinkedIn here.

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 Port Services. Mike and his associates have a strong affinity with the North West of Australia and the people who live there. The Gascoyne Gateway is a passion project and a labour of love. In this podcast we talk about: · Mike's career in the Navy, the relationships he has developed along the way and why he still works with some of those people now. · The Gascoyne Region and the town of Exmouth, their strengths, challenges and need to be sustainable communities. · How the project will support the town in creating jobs, not just in the delivery of the project but in the operations and subsequent business that will be generated as a result. · The incredibly positive environmental and sustainability impacts the project will have, not just on the marine environment but also on the regeneration of bore holes through the development of a desalination plant to service the region. There is so much more to this podcast, jump in and learn about unique project under development in one of Australia’s most remote regions. Michael can be found here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-edwards-407a4931/ Audio Podcast on Apple, Google and Spotify can be found here: https://anchor.fm/integrated-infrastructure

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 specific areas to focus and enable health and safety improvements that matter. In this episode we talk about: - Marks background as an H&S regulator and how that experience that motivates him now. - The changes mark has seen over the past 5 years in the development of Australian standards. - The move towards health and wellbeing to complement physical H&S. - The utilisation of data, research and informed decisions to drive results in the industry, and a focus on quality of controls rather than quantity of initiatives. - Why companies need to challenge themselves to design H&S into their business processes and individual roles. - Why Mark Developed the safety index and how it’s benefiting their clients by combining H&S and employee engagement to drive change. Mark can be found here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/atmarkwright/ Audio Podcast on Apple, Google and Spotify can be found here: https://anchor.fm/integrated-infrastructure INTEGRATED INFRASTRUCTURE: 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. About North Search: North Search is a provider of executive and technical search services and partner of choice for leading organisations when identifying and appointing top performers in the Asia Pacific region. Established in 2015 North Search has developed a reputation for delivering technically complex and challenging roles in skill-short markets. We understand that the success of your business is driven by acquiring the best teams and leaders. That’s why North Search is dedicated to identifying and attracting outstanding talent to your organisation. Our Services: Executive Search - Identifying and attracting leading executives to your organisation through a forensic and structured search process. Professional and Technical Search - Agile and accurate identification of senior management and technical experts utilising our full search capabilities. Tailored Solutions - A flexible approach to your talent needs, wherever your organisation may be in the talent lifecycle: • Talent Mapping • Competitor Analysis • Salary benchmarking • New Market Research & Growth Planning • Succession Planning • Executive Benchmarking Industries: • Built Environment • Engineering • Property • Energy & Resources • Investment & Advisory • Public Sector • Not-For-Profit • Professional Services https://www.north-search.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/north-search For more information or if you are interested in being on the Podcast please contact Paddy Delany on paddy@north-search.com or via LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paddydelany

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 create the right culture for excellence in practice and in outcomes for clients. · How clients can get the very best out of their consultants, how to pick the right team and how to work with them. · Andrews own experience of being a client on the fit out of the Arup’s flagship Sydney office. · The emergence of new delivery models on major projects and why Andrew is so excited about the growth in large precinct developments. · We also talk about Andrews recent RC trip, up, around and down through the middle of Australia and what he learned on the way Andrew can be found here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrew-pettifer-b81810a/ Audio Podcast on Apple, Google and Spotify can be found here: https://anchor.fm/integrated-infrastructure INTEGRATED INFRASTRUCTURE: 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. About North Search: North Search is a provider of executive and technical search services and partner of choice for leading organisations when identifying and appointing top performers in the Asia Pacific region. Established in 2015 North Search has developed a reputation for delivering technically complex and challenging roles in skill-short markets. We understand that the success of your business is driven by acquiring the best teams and leaders. That’s why North Search is dedicated to identifying and attracting outstanding talent to your organisation. Our Services: Executive Search - Identifying and attracting leading executives to your organisation through a forensic and structured search process. Professional and Technical Search - Agile and accurate identification of senior management and technical experts utilising our full search capabilities. Tailored Solutions - A flexible approach to your talent needs, wherever your organisation may be in the talent lifecycle: • Talent Mapping • Competitor Analysis • Salary benchmarking • New Market Research & Growth Planning • Succession Planning • Executive Benchmarking Industries: • Built Environment • Engineering • Property • Energy & Resources • Investment & Advisory • Public Sector • Not-For-Profit • Professional Services https://www.north-search.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/north-search For more information or if you are interested in being on the Podcast please contact Paddy Delany on paddy@north-search.com or via LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paddydelany

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; Olympic Judoka, Construction Professional and PHD Researcher/Human Rights Advocate. · Why Natalie decided to leave the construction industry to study why women leave the construction industry at a higher rate and earlier than their male colleagues and her findings. · How her research evolved from Women’s rights to looking and the rights of all workers in Construction and the knock-on effect to families and lifestyle. · The work she is doing now with Roberts Co on Concord Hospital and active role she is playing in other industry forums. · The Sponsorship Program she has developed for young females in the industry that aims to create greater gender equality through their career development. Natalie can be found here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nataliegalea/ Youtube Podcast can be found here: https://youtu.be/aNm5iwDhyiA INTEGRATED INFRASTRUCTURE: 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. About North Search: North Search is a provider of executive and technical search services and partner of choice for leading organisations when identifying and appointing top performers in the Asia Pacific region. Established in 2015 North Search has developed a reputation for delivering technically complex and challenging roles in skill-short markets. We understand that the success of your business is driven by acquiring the best teams and leaders. That’s why North Search is dedicated to identifying and attracting outstanding talent to your organisation. Our Services: Executive Search - Identifying and attracting leading executives to your organisation through a forensic and structured search process. Professional and Technical Search - Agile and accurate identification of senior management and technical experts utilising our full search capabilities. Tailored Solutions - A flexible approach to your talent needs, wherever your organisation may be in the talent lifecycle: • Talent Mapping • Competitor Analysis • Salary benchmarking • New Market Research & Growth Planning • Succession Planning • Executive Benchmarking Industries: • Built Environment • Engineering • Property • Energy & Resources • Investment & Advisory • Public Sector • Not-For-Profit • Professional Services https://www.north-search.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/north-search For more information or if you are interested in being on the Podcast please contact Paddy Delany on paddy@north-search.com or via LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paddydelany

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 episode we talk about: · Tim’s background from his Welsh Coal Mining roots, to being voted the 17th most important person in London, to working for Tony Blair and being Chief Executive of Committee for Sydney. · The pivotal role that cities play in the creation of wealth, ideas and jobs, particularly in Australia. · Why we at an existential moment for our cities and general way of life in the face of lockdowns and the working from home culture. · The need to reclaim our cities and out freedoms or risk the cultural and societal benefits of urban life, there is no suburb with out with urban. · The incredible factors that have led to a project growth of 9% in our housing market in the face of global pandemic and the need for a radical overhaul of housing in general. Tim can be found here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tim-williams-a6220253/ The podcast can also be found on Youtube: https://youtu.be/hyKZj_x2TOc INTEGRATED INFRASTRUCTURE: 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. About North Search: North Search is a provider of executive and technical search services and partner of choice for leading organisations when identifying and appointing top performers in the Asia Pacific region. Established in 2015 North Search has developed a reputation for delivering technically complex and challenging roles in skill-short markets. We understand that the success of your business is driven by acquiring the best teams and leaders. That’s why North Search is dedicated to identifying and attracting outstanding talent to your organisation. Our Services: Executive Search - Identifying and attracting leading executives to your organisation through a forensic and structured search process. Professional and Technical Search - Agile and accurate identification of senior management and technical experts utilising our full search capabilities. Tailored Solutions - A flexible approach to your talent needs, wherever your organisation may be in the talent lifecycle: • Talent Mapping • Competitor Analysis • Salary benchmarking • New Market Research & Growth Planning • Succession Planning • Executive Benchmarking Industries: • Built Environment • Engineering • Property • Energy & Resources • Investment & Advisory • Public Sector • Not-For-Profit • Professional Services https://www.north-search.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/north-search For more information or if you are interested in being on the Podcast please contact Paddy Delany on paddy@north-search.com or via LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paddydelany

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 all of us in industry. · We talk about the great work it does in informing through its own podcast, website and papers which leads us into a conversation about Waste to Energy. · We talk about the year we were supposed to have the fantastic collaborations that pulled the industry through COVID. · We discuss the role Infrastructure will play in driving our economic recovery, why governments can borrow at rock bottom rates to fund it and the different roles going forward for funding models like asset recycling and PPP’s. · We talk about the outlook for 2021, skills, immigration and the need to make sure we invest in the right projects going forward. · Finally, we talk about some of the reforms that will come out of COVID and how everyone deserves a bloody good break! Adrian can be found here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adriandwyer/ Video Podcast on YouTube can be found here: https://youtu.be/VkSTvqUu1b0 INTEGRATED INFRASTRUCTURE: 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. About North Search: North Search is a provider of executive and technical search services and partner of choice for leading organisations when identifying and appointing top performers in the Asia Pacific region. Established in 2015 North Search has developed a reputation for delivering technically complex and challenging roles in skill-short markets. We understand that the success of your business is driven by acquiring the best teams and leaders. That’s why North Search is dedicated to identifying and attracting outstanding talent to your organisation. Our Services: Executive Search - Identifying and attracting leading executives to your organisation through a forensic and structured search process. Professional and Technical Search - Agile and accurate identification of senior management and technical experts utilising our full search capabilities. Tailored Solutions - A flexible approach to your talent needs, wherever your organisation may be in the talent lifecycle: • Talent Mapping • Competitor Analysis • Salary benchmarking • New Market Research & Growth Planning • Succession Planning • Executive Benchmarking Industries: • Built Environment • Engineering • Property • Energy & Resources • Investment & Advisory • Public Sector • Not-For-Profit • Professional Services https://www.north-search.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/north-search For more information or if you are interested in being on the Podcast please contact Paddy Delany on paddy@north-search.com or via LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paddydelany

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 KPMG, and his own sustainable building project. · How family holidays in the English countryside set Alistair on his path to a career in sustainability and how he now uses surfing to tap into the mediative qualities of nature. · We talk about the needs to value our natural capital more, the need to overhaul our planning systems and start putting a positive price on natural spaces in development. · Alistair’s book, “The Conscious Business – How to achieve purpose with profit.” And how it led him to interviewing Jay Samit. Alistair can be found here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alistaircoulstock/ Video Podcast on YouTube can be found here: https://youtu.be/lfVH_hvhyoM INTEGRATED INFRASTRUCTURE: 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. About North Search: North Search is a provider of executive and technical search services and partner of choice for leading organisations when identifying and appointing top performers in the Asia Pacific region. Established in 2015 North Search has developed a reputation for delivering technically complex and challenging roles in skill-short markets. We understand that the success of your business is driven by acquiring the best teams and leaders. That’s why North Search is dedicated to identifying and attracting outstanding talent to your organisation. Our Services: Executive Search - Identifying and attracting leading executives to your organisation through a forensic and structured search process. Professional and Technical Search - Agile and accurate identification of senior management and technical experts utilising our full search capabilities. Tailored Solutions - A flexible approach to your talent needs, wherever your organisation may be in the talent lifecycle: • Talent Mapping • Competitor Analysis • Salary benchmarking • New Market Research & Growth Planning • Succession Planning • Executive Benchmarking Industries: • Built Environment • Engineering • Property • Energy & Resources • Investment & Advisory • Public Sector • Not-For-Profit • Professional Services https://www.north-search.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/north-search For more information or if you are interested in being on the Podcast please contact Paddy Delany on paddy@north-search.com or via LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paddydelany

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 the first 4 years of business. · Why Alison is so passionate about the move to a 5-day working week for the construction industry. · The startling statistics that still plague the industry around working conditions in the industry. Including terrible numbers around suicides, why women leave the industry 39 times faster than men and why facilities for women in a construction environment have to change. · How Roberts Pizzarotti won Concord Hospital with a bid that included a 5 day week and the benefits they are seeing as a result. · How Green Star Buildings have put responsible building at the core of their rating system. · And why Alison is excited about the opportunity to bake in flexible working into the construction industry after COVID and much more. Alison can be found here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alison-mirams-0a656b19/  Podcast on Youtube can be found here: https://youtu.be/mcN51B9THk8 INTEGRATED INFRASTRUCTURE: 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. About North Search: North Search is a provider of executive and technical search services and partner of choice for leading organisations when identifying and appointing top performers in the Asia Pacific region. Established in 2015 North Search has developed a reputation for delivering technically complex and challenging roles in skill-short markets. We understand that the success of your business is driven by acquiring the best teams and leaders. That’s why North Search is dedicated to identifying and attracting outstanding talent to your organisation. Our Services: Executive Search - Identifying and attracting leading executives to your organisation through a forensic and structured search process. Professional and Technical Search - Agile and accurate identification of senior management and technical experts utilising our full search capabilities. Tailored Solutions - A flexible approach to your talent needs, wherever your organisation may be in the talent lifecycle: • Talent Mapping • Competitor Analysis • Salary benchmarking • New Market Research & Growth Planning • Succession Planning • Executive Benchmarking Industries: • Built Environment • Engineering • Property • Energy & Resources • Investment & Advisory • Public Sector • Not-For-Profit • Professional Services https://www.north-search.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/north-search For more information or if you are interested in being on the Podcast please contact Paddy Delany on paddy@north-search.com or via LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paddydelany

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 of stepping out the corporate space to set up Infrastructure Nation. The challenges, the opportunities and the surprises along the way. - The complexities of developing and delivering major rail projects, why some blow out and the key elements of a successful project. - Forms of contract in major rail projects, the role of PPP’s and lessons to learn from Richards recent experience working on a collaborative contract in Canada. - Why Richard is excited about the pace of change in technology and innovation, and in seeing Infrastructure Nation playing an important role in delivering the great pipeline of projects we have ahead of us in Australia. Richard can be found here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/richard-stewart-maicd-aa2b849a/ YouTube Video can be found here: https://youtu.be/2OYJ_rLBeBk INTEGRATED INFRASTRUCTURE: 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. About North Search: North Search is a provider of executive and technical search services and partner of choice for leading organisations when identifying and appointing top performers in the Asia Pacific region. Established in 2015 North Search has developed a reputation for delivering technically complex and challenging roles in skill-short markets. We understand that the success of your business is driven by acquiring the best teams and leaders. That’s why North Search is dedicated to identifying and attracting outstanding talent to your organisation. Our Services: Executive Search - Identifying and attracting leading executives to your organisation through a forensic and structured search process. Professional and Technical Search - Agile and accurate identification of senior management and technical experts utilising our full search capabilities. Tailored Solutions - A flexible approach to your talent needs, wherever your organisation may be in the talent lifecycle: • Talent Mapping • Competitor Analysis • Salary benchmarking • New Market Research & Growth Planning • Succession Planning • Executive Benchmarking Industries: • Built Environment • Engineering • Property • Energy & Resources • Investment & Advisory • Public Sector • Not-For-Profit • Professional Services https://www.north-search.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/north-search For more information or if you are interested in being on the Podcast please contact Paddy Delany on paddy@north-search.com or via LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paddydelany

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 $20bn loss absorbed by contractors in the past 10 years and only 12% of workers in the industry being female. - The need for change in contractual agreements and the need to move away from boom and bust pipeline cycle. - The Framework, the three key pillars of Culture, Contracts and Capacity, Capability & Skills, and the core foundations that they stand on to create change in the industry. - The fantastic opportunities for the industry to come together to create change and for change to be driven at a federal level. - An exciting intuitive to create a skills passport for continued professional development throughout the industry. Jon can be found here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ceoofaca/ Video Podcast on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/-RxuQjzyfuw INTEGRATED INFRASTRUCTURE: 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. About North Search: North Search is a provider of executive and technical search services and partner of choice for leading organisations when identifying and appointing top performers in the Asia Pacific region. Established in 2015 North Search has developed a reputation for delivering technically complex and challenging roles in skill-short markets. We understand that the success of your business is driven by acquiring the best teams and leaders. That’s why North Search is dedicated to identifying and attracting outstanding talent to your organisation. Our Services: Executive Search - Identifying and attracting leading executives to your organisation through a forensic and structured search process. Professional and Technical Search - Agile and accurate identification of senior management and technical experts utilising our full search capabilities. Tailored Solutions - A flexible approach to your talent needs, wherever your organisation may be in the talent lifecycle: • Talent Mapping • Competitor Analysis • Salary benchmarking • New Market Research & Growth Planning • Succession Planning • Executive Benchmarking Industries: • Built Environment • Engineering • Property • Energy & Resources • Investment & Advisory • Public Sector • Not-For-Profit • Professional Services https://www.north-search.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/north-search For more information or if you are interested in being on the Podcast please contact Paddy Delany on paddy@north-search.com or via LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paddydelany