4th Annual
Future of Construction Summit

14-15 May, 2024 | Royal International Convention Centre, Brisbane

The annual gathering for the people and companies redefining Australia’s construction industry

CONFERENCE | EXHIBITION | NETWORKING EVENTS

FUTURE OF CONSTRUCTION SUMMIT

The Future of Construction Summit (FCON) is the construction industry’s premier national event focused on creating a more progressive, productive and sustainable construction industry.

Launched in 2021, FCON has been held in Sydney and Melbourne. In 2024 FCON moves to Brisbane which is undergoing a “once in a generation” infrastructure boom and where billions of dollars of major Infrastructure Projects are either underway or well into the planning stages.  

What better place to bring construction leaders together to discuss all the key issues.

FCON24 will feature:

  • 2 day conference featuring over 80 senior leaders from contractors, owners, financiers and tech companies
  • 600+ attendees
  • Exhibition with 60+ booths
  • High profile networking functions
  • Shark Tank (ConTech Pitching competition)
  • Welcome party at Madame Hedges – Cloudland

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The Program

FCON24 will bring together senior leaders to discuss the following topics:

Day 1

  • Construction market outlook

  • Forces of change – key trends shaping construction

  • Strategy & business model evolution: embracing new ways of doing business

  • Rethinking workforce strategies

  • Decarbonising construction

Day 2

  • Embracing Innovation: Combining digital and design with modern construction methods to improve efficiency

  • The connected construction site of the future

  • Emerging technologies for a more resilient, efficient, and sustainable construction sector

  • Prefabrication and modular construction

  • Green tech: Technologies for enhancing sustainability within construction
FCON24 Future of Construction Summit Speakers

Meet Our Speakers

Sally Stannard

Director General, Department of Transport and Main Roads

Leah Kelly

Department of State Development, Infrastructure, Local Government and Planning, Deputy Director-General

Priscilla Radice

Deputy Director-General, Health Capital Division, Queensland Health

Debbie McNamara

General Manager, Economic Development Queensland

Graeme Newton

Chief Executive Officer, Cross River Rail Delivery Authority

Jason Spears

Managing Director, CPB Contractors

Grant Sainsbery

Head of Environment and Sustainability, Bouygues Construction Australia

Scott Power

Chief Executive Officer, BMD Group

Darren Chrichton

Chief Executive Officer, DT Infrastructure

Louise Adams

Group Chief Operating Officer, Aurecon
FCON24 Future of Construction Summit

Conference Schedule

Day 1 | Tuesday 14th May, 2024

08:00

Main conference registration & morning coffee

09:00

Summit opening remarks

Leon Kantor, Co-Founder, FuturePlace
09:05

FCON Chair - Welcome remarks

James Cameron, Executive Director, Australian Construction Industry Forum (ACIF)

CONSTRUCTION TRENDS AND OPPORTUNITIES

09:10

GOVERNMENT ADDRESS

The construction industry is experiencing major headwinds that are expected to persist well into the future. With the industry already accounting for a quarter of all business insolvencies, it’s time to disrupt or die.

Leah Kelly, Department of State Development, Infrastructure, Local Government and Planning, Deputy Director-General
09:25

KEYNOTE ADDRESS: An update on one of Queensland’s most transformational projects – the Cross River Rail

In this Keynote Address we look at the innovation and digital transformation driving one of the largest infrastructure projects in Queensland. Spanning a remarkable 17 construction sites and employing thousands of workers, the Cross River Rail project comprises 10.2KM of track, 5.9KM of tunnelling, several new stations and the redevelopment of 3 others between Brisbane and the Gold Coast. In this session we uncover the vision, strategy and the technology required to deliver such a monumental project.

Graeme Newton, Chief Executive Officer, Cross River Rail Delivery Authority
09:50

CONSTRUCTION LEADERS PANEL: The macro trends driving new opportunities across the construction sector

Strong headwinds continue to impact the construction sector. These include lack of productivity – heightened by labour and skills shortages, further compounded by inflation across energy, materials and the prolonged disruptions across global supply chains that are driving costs higher. Finding solutions to these issues has been a priority for industry leaders. In this discussion our panellists will discuss what the industry can do to address these challenges and realise the significant opportunities ahead.   

  • What are the activities and opportunities being put forward by the National Construction Industry Forum (NCIF) and how can the industry capitalise on them? 
  • Lack of Productivity is still a major challenge and with more projects coming online and not enough workers to carry them out – what can the industry do to attract more employees and upskill them faster? 
  • With supply chain constraints continuing along with increases in energy and material costs, can the current pricing model continue with such tight margins or what can be done to address this? 
  • While significant population growth is occurring, state and federal governments are placing a number of crucial infrastructure projects on hold – is this sustainable and what is required to increase government budgets on critical infrastructure? 
  • What role will greater innovation and cultural Change play in realising the opportunities across construction?
Panellists include:
Jason Spears, Managing Director, CPB Contractors
Louise Adams, Group Chief Operating Officer, Aurecon
Graeme Newton, Chief Executive Officer, Cross River Rail Delivery Authority
Trevor Cooke, Commercial & General, Chief Executive Officer
Camilla Drover, Deputy Secretary Infrastructure and Place, Transport for NSW
Facilitated by:
Cameron Kahler, Director, Workato
10:30

Building tomorrow: Maximising growth with a productivity mindset

One of the biggest barriers to change is the lack of trust that exists between all stakeholders in the industry. How do we learn to trust again so that we only need a 2-page contract to deliver a $1Bn project?

Cameron Kahler, Director, Workato
10:50

Networking break & exhibition viewing

ACIF CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY FORECAST

11:30

ACIF Construction Forecast – Setting the scene

What does a disrupted industry look like? How do we become a more flexible and attractive workplace? What skills will be needed? Can a site engineer work from home?

Nerida Conisbee, Chair, Construction Forecasting Council
11:35

PRESENTATION: Examining the scale of projects and construction over the coming decade

The ACIF forecast is the industry’s compass which points to the future of the industry and construction projects across Australia. They provide rolling ten-year forecast of construction and major infrastructure project activity. These forecasts are a primary source of market information for the building and construction industries in Australia, providing decision makers with comprehensive information and insight about the direction in which building, and construction activity is heading.

Peter Downes, Director, Outlook Economics and, Lead, ACIF Forecasts
11:55

PANEL DISCUSSION: ACIF Construction Forecast – Where’s the industry heading?

In this session ACIF’s Construction Forecasting Council of economists and industry leaders unpack the forecast data in more detail.

Construction Forecasting Council speakers includes:
Colin Mitchell, National General Manager – Strategy, BMD Group
Sarah Slattery, CEO, Slattery
Peter Downes, Director, Outlook Economics and, Lead, ACIF Forecasts
Facilitated by:
Nerida Conisbee, Chair, Construction Forecasting Council
12:40

Reserved for Partner

The construction industry faces more problems than other industries: workforce shortages, supply chain delays, safety concerns; it’s not a short list. The tools needed to transform the industry and mitigate the growing challenges already exist today. See how technology can bring the productivity that’s needed for business to prosper, all while also delivering predictable outcomes and attracting a new generation to get excited about construction.

13:00

Lunch & networking break

14:00

INTERACTIVE ROUNDTABLE DISCUSSIONS

In this session we bring together delegates in a series of 40 minute facilitated round table discussions with leading industry experts. Join a table that most interests you and discuss the latest in policy, technology and industry trends with likeminded individuals.


Round Table 1:
Maintaining effective cost controls across large scale projects
Moderated by: Guilain Chevreul, Senior Finance Manager, Acciona


Round Table 2: Exploring procurement and how contractors can win more tenders
Moderated by: Brent Crockford, Chief Executive Officer, Australian Owned Contractors 


Round Table 3: Encouraging more women and indigenous Australians into the industry
Moderated by: Lucinda Shilcock, Electrician, Konecranes


Round Table 4: Transforming engineering & construction businesses by fostering greater leadership & resilience
Moderated by: Peter Wilkinson, Founder & Director, SamWilko Advisory


Round Table 5: Having conversations that foster better mental health and suicide prevention across construction
Moderated by: Chris Lockwood, National CEO, MATES in Construction 


Round Table 6:
Rebuilding trust across the construction industry
Moderated by: Tanya Taggart-Hodge, Senior Business Development Manager, AW Edwards

Round Table 7: Building tomorrow: Maximising growth with a productivity mindset
Moderated by: Cameron Kahler, Director, Workato

Round Table 8: Examining the Productivity Roadmap and the implications for the development for infrastructure related to the 2032 Olympic Games
Moderated by:
Louise Van Ristell, Chief Executive Officer, Infrastructure Association of Queensland (IAQ)

Round Table 9: Achieving productivity through dispute avoidances
Moderated by: Kiri Parr, Director, Dispute Resolution Board Foundation

Round Table 10: Leading digital acceleration by leveragingdata to contextualise competitive construction
Moderated by: Marcus Haynes, Senior Manager, Digital Strategy Acceleration, Hexagon Asset Lifecycle Intelligence Division

Guilain Chevreul, Senior Finance Manager, Acciona
Brent Crockford, Chief Executive Officer, Australian Owned Contractors
Lucinda Shilcock, Electrician, Konecranes
Peter Wilkinson, Founder & Director, SamWilko Advisory
Chris Lockwood, Chief Executive Officer (National), MATES in Construction
Tanya Taggart-Hodge, Senior Business Development Manager, AW Edwards
Louise Van Ristell, Chief Executive Officer, Infrastructure Association of Queensland (IAQ)
Kiri Parr, Director, Dispute Resolution Board Foundation
Marcus Haynes, Senior Manager, Digital Strategy Acceleration, Hexagon

QLD MAJOR PROJECTS IN THE SPOTLIGHT

14:35

PANEL DISCUSSION - Boomtime: The infrastructure projects supporting the growth of SEQ and enabling the delivery of the 2032 Olympics

In this session we hear from leading Queensland Departments on their Infrastructure Projects as the state readies for population growth and the Olympics in 2032. We’ll learn about the progress of projects being undertaken, the labour required to deliver them, and what the impact will be both for the construction industry and for Queensland. 

Panellists include:
Sally Stannard, Director General, Department of Transport and Main Roads
Leah Kelly, Department of State Development, Infrastructure, Local Government and Planning, Deputy Director-General
Priscilla Radice, Deputy Director-General, Health Capital Division, Queensland Health
Debbie McNamara, General Manager, Economic Development Queensland
Scott Power, Chief Executive Officer, BMD Group
Facilitated by:
Andrew Chapman, Chief Executive Officer, Queensland Major Contractors Association (QMCA)
15:10

Reserved for Partner

15:30

Networking break & exhibition viewing

PEOPLE & PLANET

16:00

PANEL DISCUSSION - Fostering Cultural Change: Encouraging more Women, Gen Z’s and Indigenous Australians into construction

Achieving a more diverse and inclusive workforce has been the goal of construction companies for some time. Attracting more women of all ages, indigenous Australians and young people is not always straight forward and in this session, we hear what leading individuals, educators and the industry are doing to make a more inclusive workplace that is more attractive for workers from across Australia. 

Panellists include:
Sarah O’Neill, Executive General Manager, People and Culture, CPB Contractors
Jennifer Gillett, Chair of the Board of Directors, National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC)
Tanya Taggart-Hodge, Senior Business Development Manager, AW Edwards
Jennifer Perkins, Director Skills Excellence Network - Construction & Energy, TAFE NSW
Lucinda Shilcock, Electrician, Konecranes
Facilitated by:
Teresa Scott, Executive Director, Australasian Procurement and Construction Council (APCC)
16:35

CASE STUDY - Dealing with the Scope 3 data challenge in construction

As an industry we are on the front lines of a national challenge: confronting the complexity of Scope 3 emissions tracking and measurement. Globally and nationally, there’s a growing emphasis on disclosing these emissions, yet the intricacies involved are substantial. Scope 3 emissions data is scattered across various organisations, with multiple data sources and varying levels of transparency, completeness, and assurance. Compounding this challenge are the inconsistent methods and standards for calculation, along with the absence of standardised data exchange mechanisms across technology solutions.  

In this case study we hear how in certifying Fulton Hogan’s baseline and committing to the Toitū Envirocare Carbon Reduce certification, we embarked on a 2 year project to streamline our approach to Scope 3 data collation – with a special focus on purchased goods and services, requiring over 10,000 companies to report to us across Australia in a consistent manner. 

  • The nature of the problem as it stands in the AU construction sector 
  • The approach Fulton Hogan has undertaken, from; contracts and legal considerations, leveraging digital tools, awareness and education and activating key stakeholders to help guide our approach 
  •  Aligning our approach with all relevant stakeholders to deliver better outcomes for all 
Cameron Ginn, Environment & Quality Manager – Northern & Central Construction, Fulton Hogan
16:55

CLOSING PANEL DISCUSSION - Moving towards Net Zero and more sustainable construction practices

The move towards more sustainable construction practices has never been more pressing and the need to reach net-zero embodied carbon goals by 2030 are fast approaching. As we head into the hottest summer on record in Australia and El Nino threatens unprecedented natural disasters, its clear the time to act is now. This panel of industry bodies and leading environmental construction professionals will discuss what progress has been made against benchmark targets, and what other actions needs to be prioritised to meet net-zero goals. 

  • What is the sustainability state of play across the industry today – what has been achieved and importantly, what else needs to be achieved to realise 2030 and 2050 climate and net-zero construction goals? 
  • Examining the role supply chains and scope 3 play in achieving sustainability goals 
  • Looking across the full spectrum of consideration from electrification, water efficiency, energy and waste reduction and material choice to achieve greater sustainability. Examining what else still needs to be done? 
  • Shifting the culture of an organisation from the design, to build and the ongoing management of an asset to realise ambitious ESG principles in construction 
  • The implications of renewable diesel and net zero fuels  
Panellists include:
Grant Sainsbery, Head of Environment and Sustainability, Bouygues Construction Australia
Ann Austin, Head of Sustainability, Australia, Lendlease
Patrick Hastings, Acting Chief Executive Officer, Infrastructure Sustainability Council (ISC)
Natasha Roy, General Manager, John Holland Group
Evelyn Storey, Managing Director, Queensland & Director, Sustainability, Aurecon
Facilitated by:
Alison Scotland, Executive Director, Australian Sustainable Built Environment Council (ASBEC)
17:30

Drinks welcome remarks

Australian projects adopting innovative solutions and investing in the knowledge they will be reimbursed and share in the upside of new processes.

Jack Shelley, Queensland State Director, WT Partnership
17:30

Cocktails & networking

  • Highly connectable platform
  • Cyber security (Customer example showcased)
  • Cool hardware Trimble offers – SPOT, Hololens
  • Emerging tech – the possibilities with Trimble Viewpoint
  • Evolution of the common data environment (access to data at any point in time?)
18:30

Close of Summit Day 1

Day 2 | Wednesday 15th May, 2024

08:00

Registration & morning tea

There has been some positive change to prevailing procurement models for major energy and infrastructure projects in an attempt to redistribute risk allocation. At a time of unprecedented demand for infrastructure, these changes can’t come soon enough and more needs to be done, including to ensure that history doesn’t repeat itself and that these gains are not eroded. In this session, we examine the current and emerging risks, how the industry has responded and, most importantly, the answers and tools available to contractors to ensure fairer sharing of risk and reward in delivering major projects.

09:00

Organiser opening remarks

Government, industry and unions all agree on the opportunity and, more importantly, the need for change. Incremental change and 10-year horizons are out. To keep the industry alive it must transform, and it must transform now.

Leon Kantor, Co-Founder, FuturePlace

COLLABORATION & PRODUCTIVITY

09:05

INTERNATIONAL KEYNOTE - How to innovate in a challenging and fragmented industry with tight margins?

In this session we hear from Atul Khanzode who is Head of Technology and Innovation for DPR Construction in the USA. With more than 10,000 staff in 32 offices across the US, Europe and Asia, DPR are leaders in technically challenging construction. In this keynote we hear about how Atul and his team work to develop new and cutting-edge tools to achieve superior outcomes for their clients. We hear how innovation and technology plays a fundamental role in developing unique solutions for the complex construction projects they undertake globally.  

  • Engaging senior management to drive a culture of innovation within your business 
  • Working with your clients to better understand their needs in order to achieve a collaborative approach to complex construction challenges 
  • Assessing the full suite of technology solutions that can best work to deliver high quality projects – on time and on budget 
  • What has worked, what has not and what lessons have been learnt along the way in developing innovative solutions for DPR and its clients? 

 

Atul Khanzode, Member of the Management Committee & Head of Technology & Innovation, DPR Construction (USA)
09:30

PANEL DISCUSSION - CO-OPETITION: Fostering greater industry collaboration across construction IP and technology

In this session we hear how competitors can become your strategic joint venture partners and why collaboration may just be the real key to solving the productivity crisis. We’ll also discuss how to break down internal silos that hinder the impact of technology and compromise projects. 

  • Examining how coopetition and collaboration can lead to greater innovation 
  • Breaking down the challenges created by using different technologies by different contractors across various projects 
  • Connecting and integrating construction operational models and insights through Data Analytics 
  • Fostering capability uplift by implementing the full digital toolbox across different organisations and projects 
Panellists include:
Claudelle Taylor, Chief Technical Officer, IDD Tech and, ICT GM, Innovation Integration, CIMIC
Alan Dunn, Chief Information Officer, Richard Crookes
Daniel Smith, National Digital Technologies and Development Manager, Hansen Yuncken
Facilitated by:
Janelle Kerrisk, Chief Executive Officer, Helix Legal
10:10

Achieving more with less: New AI-powered approaches to productivity tools

In this session we explore how new AI functionality is increasing productivity through improved accuracy and automation of repetitive tasks for organisations of all sizes. 

  • Drawing overlay alignment 
  • Stitching large project drawings 
  • PDF to 3D visualisation
Shanoc Halliday, Customer Success Manager APAC, Bluebeam
10:30

Networking break & exhibition viewing

11:00

ROUNDTABLE DISCUSSIONS

In this session we bring together delegates in a series of 40 minute facilitated round table discussions with leading industry experts. Join a table that most interests you and discuss the latest in policy, technology and industry trends with likeminded individuals.  

 

Round Table 1: Embracing Digital Twins across construction and for the ongoing management of infrastructure assets
Moderated by: John Dyer, Director of Engineering, Moree Plains Shire Council


Round Table 2: Getting maximum ROI on your tech Investment 
Moderated by: Shivendra Kumar, Managing Director, Shivendra & Co

Round Table 3: Examining the latest innovations in Pre-Fab Modular Construction
Moderated by: Damien Crough, Executive Chairman, prefabAUS


Round Table 4: Improving worksite safety across construction
Moderated by: Rae Bonney, Workplace Mental Health, Safety & Wellbeing Specialist 


Round Table 5: Harnessing location intelligence to achieve sustainability goals
Moderated by: Dan Paull, Executive Vice President and General Manager (ANZ), Nearmap


Round Table 6: Pricing, estimating and contracting best practices
Moderated by: Charlotte Nichols, Engineering Services National Lead, Cost Planning and Estimating, John Holland


Round Table 7:
New AI-powered approaches to productivity tools
Moderated by: Shanoc
Halliday, Customer Success Manager APAC, Bluebeam

 

Round Table 8: A VC’s perspective on the latest innovations transforming the construction industry 
Moderated by: Michael McNamara, Partner, Potentia Capital
 

Round Table 9: Contracting Best Practice
Moderated by: Kevin Pascoe, Director & Secretary, SoCLA 

 
Round Table 10: Ensuring a seamless digital workflow to keep information up to date across the whole project team across your supply chain

John Dyer, Director of Engineering, Moree Plains Shire Council
Shivendra Kumar, Managing Director, Shivendra & Co
Damien Crough, Executive Chairman, prefabAUS
Rae Bonney, Workplace Mental Health, Safety & Wellbeing Specialist,
Dan Paull, Executive Vice President and General Manager (ANZ), Nearmap
Natasha Roy, General Manager, John Holland Group
Shanoc Halliday, Customer Success Manager APAC, Bluebeam
Michael McNamara, Partner, Potentia Capital
Kevin Pascoe, Director & Secretary, Society of Construction Law Australia (SoCLA)

TECHNOLOGY INVESTMENT & IMPLEMENTATION

11:40

PANEL DISCUSSION - Developing strategies to achieve greater ROI on your tech investments

In this important session we look at all the considerations when making a tech investment and the secrets to securing an ROI across multiple projects and stakeholders. 

  • Looking at and involving the right decision makers across various stakeholders 
  • Assessing software functionality across multiple projects and within your existing technology frameworks 
  • How best to implement a new technology once a decision to invest has been made 
  • Developing metrics to measure your ROI and what are the most common mistakes to avoid when adopting a new tech? 
  • Investing in technology on a Budget: Tips and tricks on technology investments to receive maximum bang for buck 
Panellists include:
Heinrich Kukkuk, Executive General Manager - Information Technology, McConnell Dowell
Natasha Roy, General Manager, John Holland Group
Andy Colalillo, Chief Financial Officer, Resource Services Group (RSGx)
Michelle Pretorius, Senior Construction Analyst, Mirvac
Shivendra Kumar, Managing Director, Shivendra & Co
Facilitated by:
Charbel Torbey, Director of Sales ANZ, Revizto
12:20

Reserved for Partner

Digital design plays a pivotal role in the realm of construction automation, serving as the foundation upon which efficiency, precision, and better sustainability are built. By harnessing cutting-edge technologies, digital design allows architects, engineers, and construction professionals to create intricate and detailed blueprints that can be seamlessly translated into automated construction processes. This not only speeds up project timelines but also minimises errors, reducing costly rework and material waste. In this case study we hear how digital design automation practices are crucial for meeting the demands of our rapidly evolving urban landscapes. 

  • What are the considerations to make when developing a design led automation process? 
  • Removing human error in the digital design and automation process 
  • Examining how automation speeds up project timelines as well as minimising errors which in turn reduce costly rework and material waste 
  • What challenges need to be overcome and what lessons were learnt along the way? 
12:40

CASE STUDY: CONSTRUCTION AUTOMATION - Exploring the role digital design is having upon the automation of construction processes

Digital design plays a pivotal role in the realm of construction automation, serving as the foundation upon which efficiency, precision, and better sustainability are built. By harnessing cutting-edge technologies, digital design allows architects, engineers, and construction professionals to create intricate and detailed blueprints that can be seamlessly translated into automated construction processes. This not only speeds up project timelines but also minimises errors, reducing costly rework and material waste. In this case study we hear how digital design automation practices are crucial for meeting the demands of our rapidly evolving urban landscapes. 

  • What are the considerations to make when developing a design led automation process? 
  • Removing human error in the digital design and automation process 
  • Examining how automation speeds up project timelines as well as minimising errors which in turn reduce costly rework and material waste 
  • What challenges need to be overcome and what lessons were learnt along the way? 
Dean James, Digital Design Manager, Richard Crookes Constructions
13:00

Lunch & networking break

DIGITAL INNOVATION IN ACTION

14:20

PANEL DISCUSSION - Creating a future ready, agile business that can fully leverage the benefits of digital technology through organisational change management

Significant cultural shifts are needed to accelerate digital transformation and drive productivity outcomes across the industry. From data collection and analytics, through to BIM, Digital Twins and more; in this session we examine how the digital toolbox enhances not only how we build, but how we maintain the assets post construction and deliver benefits to all stakeholders.   

  • What needs to change in order to unlock the full potential of digital technologies?  
  • Looking at operational technologies, their use and how data is collected and managed post construction for the ongoing management of client assets 
  • Which technologies promise to deliver the biggest impact within construction and what needs to happen to fast-track their use? 
Panellists include:
Jenny Tseng, Technical Director & AUS Digital Delivery Practice Lead, Mott Macdonald
John Dyer, Director of Engineering, Moree Plains Shire Council
Luke Belfield, Former Victorian Chief Engineer, Office of Projects Victoria, Department of Treasury and Finance, Victoria State Government
Facilitated by:
Andrew Curthoys, Chair, Australasian BIM Advisory Board
15:00

CASE STUDY: DATA INSIGHTS - Exploring the important role of data analytics within Mirvac’s construction and the industries data maturity path

  • Examining the evolution of construction innovation through the collection and analysis of data in order to future proof Mirvac 
  • Looking at how data is used to drive Mirvac’s organisation wide activities from procurement, construction and the ongoing management of their assets post build 
  • How has Mirvac overcome the integration piece by working together more effectively – across multiple projects, with multiple stakeholders to make better data driven decisions? 
  • Discussing the ongoing investment, staffing, and partnering implications that need to be considered as we navigate the maturity path of data adoption within construction 
Clive Parsons, Director - Digital Construction, Mirvac 
15:20

Networking break & exhibition viewing

15:50

CASE STUDY: CONTECH APPLICATION - Custom-building our ConTech application - Our journey, the benefits and the lessons learnt

Last year McMahon Services commissioned the development of a custom application which now manages more than $3 billion of pipeline work they price each year.  

The application is a Tender Management Platform with some innovative CRM capabilities. In this session, CIO and Project Director, Alistair Shimmin and IT Project Manager, Marcus Wallis will provide an overview of their journey to date, the lessons learnt and the benefits they’ve gained, as well as providing a tangible demonstration of the application in action. 

  • Understanding the various business challenges the app was built to address and why a custom application was the way to go to get the results they needed. 
  • The pros and cons of custom building your own application 
  • The business benefits and insights gained as a result of their new application  
  • Secrets to successfully working with a third-party app development team to achieve superior outcomes  
Alistair Shimmin, Chief Information Officer, McMahon Services
Marcus Wallis, IT Project Manager, McMahon Services
16:10

CONTECH SHARK TANK

In this session, we hear from 4 leading start-ups who are each delivering solutions to meet the ever-evolving challenges of the construction sector. At the end of the session the judges will select a winner.

ConTech 1: Pieter Rautenbach, Infrastructure & Construction Manager, Deswik

ConTech 2: Fionn Hurley, Sales Manager APAC, EVERCAM

ConTech 3: David Porter, Managing Director, Octant AI

ConTech 4: Claire Sertori, Growth Strategy, AutogenAI 

ConTech 5: Alan McNamara, CEO & Founder, XpedePay

ConTech 1:
Pieter Rautenbach, Infrastructure & Construction Manager, Deswik
ConTech 2:
Fionn Hurley, Sales Manager APAC, EVERCAM
ConTech 3:
David Porter, Managing Director, Octant AI
ConTech 4:
Claire Sertori, Growth Strategy, AutogenAI
ConTech 5:
Alan McNamara, CEO & Founder, XpedePay
Sharks include:
Michael McNamara, Partner, Potentia Capital
Natasha Mandie, Managing Director, EM Advisory
Clive Parsons, Director - Digital Construction, Mirvac 
17:00

Close of Summit

Masterclass | Thursday 16th May, 2024

09:00 - 13:00

Masterclass: Building and enabling high performance teams (Morning setting SOLD OUT)

What it’s about:

This Course is designed to address the challenges that show up time and again when managing team behaviour and performance in a high-stress environment. Engineering and Construction is a demanding industry, and a high-performance team is an absolute must-have to achieve outstanding project and business outcomes. Building a high-performance team is a fundamental role of Leadership, and this Course breaks down the team-building process into its key elements. Experienced Leaders will have the opportunity to reflect on their own style and share their learnings and experience with industry peers in a mutually enabling environment.   

Key topics covered in this short course include:

  • What truly great leadership looks and feels like 
  • The importance of self-awareness, excelling at the basics and leading by example 
  • Understanding team dynamics and the repeatable process by which teams develop and improve their performance  – getting ahead of the game 
  • Effective coaching tools that enable better conversations and create trust via transparency and integrity 
  • Diagnosing the root cause(s) of poor performance – working at cause rather than effect to defuse team drama and shifting dysfunctional behaviour as a barrier to getting things done  
  • Understanding team styles and adapting your leadership to achieve outstanding results  

 

What will you get out of attending?

  • This Masterclass will teach leaders and senior managers practical and effective skills and techniques in building high performing teams. Engineering and construction projects and businesses are increasingly complex enterprises as external pressures rise and expectations increase. Teams are looking to their leadership to provide guidance and direction. Leadership with skills in personal management and creating effective team culture deliver outstanding outcomes and increase the value of their enterprises.   

 

Who should attend the Masterclass?

  • This Masterclass will support Directors and Managers with Major Project responsibility as well as Senior Executives leading support functions including Finance, Pre-Contracts, People, Commercial and Governance & Compliance.   
Facilitator:
Peter Wilkinson, Founder & Director, SamWilko Advisory
13:00 - 13:30

Light lunch for attendees of the Morning and Afternoon Masterclass

13:30 - 17:30

Masterclass: Building and enabling high performance teams (Morning setting SOLD OUT)

What it’s about:

This Course is designed to address the challenges that show up time and again when managing team behaviour and performance in a high-stress environment. Engineering and Construction is a demanding industry, and a high-performance team is an absolute must-have to achieve outstanding project and business outcomes. Building a high-performance team is a fundamental role of Leadership, and this Course breaks down the team-building process into its key elements. Experienced Leaders will have the opportunity to reflect on their own style and share their learnings and experience with industry peers in a mutually enabling environment.   

Key topics covered in this short course include:

  • What truly great leadership looks and feels like 
  • The importance of self-awareness, excelling at the basics and leading by example 
  • Understanding team dynamics and the repeatable process by which teams develop and improve their performance  – getting ahead of the game 
  • Effective coaching tools that enable better conversations and create trust via transparency and integrity 
  • Diagnosing the root cause(s) of poor performance – working at cause rather than effect to defuse team drama and shifting dysfunctional behaviour as a barrier to getting things done  
  • Understanding team styles and adapting your leadership to achieve outstanding results  

 

What will you get out of attending?

  • This Masterclass will teach leaders and senior managers practical and effective skills and techniques in building high performing teams. Engineering and construction projects and businesses are increasingly complex enterprises as external pressures rise and expectations increase. Teams are looking to their leadership to provide guidance and direction. Leadership with skills in personal management and creating effective team culture deliver outstanding outcomes and increase the value of their enterprises.   

 

Who should attend the Masterclass?

  • This Masterclass will support Directors and Managers with Major Project responsibility as well as Senior Executives leading support functions including Finance, Pre-Contracts, People, Commercial and Governance & Compliance.   
Peter Wilkinson, Founder & Director, SamWilko Advisory
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40%
People & Culture
20%
Real Estate/Property
20%
Executive Management
10%
Digital Technology
10%

INDUSTRY

Employers/tenants

Landlords - owners of office space, flex space operators

Agencies/ intermediaries

Office design & fit-out firms/consultants

Architects (building and space design)

Tech companies

Why Become A Partner?

FCON sponsorship plans provide you with a unique opportunity to build your brand and influence key power players.

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Thought Leadership Presentations

Establish pre-eminence amongst your peers

Branding And Signage

Multiple opportunities exist before, during and after the event

Roundtable Hosting

Lead a roundtable of industry professionals in this powerful, interactive format

Networking

Impress the world with your team and hospitality

Lead Generation

New business opportunities from a highly targeted audience

Showcase

The exhibition is the place to showcase and build new business connections

Who Should Partner?

Workplace strategy & experience

  • Tenant experience platforms
  • Workplace management solutions
  • Desk and meeting room booking
  • Workplace/resource scheduling
  • Space utilisation
  • Contactless
  • AR/VR

Architecture, design, planning & consulting

  • Design & build
  • Interior design
  • Reconfiguration
  • Fit out

Distributed workforce tools/technologies

  • Digital employee experience platforms
  • Collaboration & networking tools
  • File sharing tools
  • Messaging tools
  • CRM
  • Videoconferencing
  • Cybersecurity

Space & service providers

  • Landlords
  • Agencies/Brokers
  • Tenant reps
  • Consultants

BENEFITS OF ATTENDING

The REwork APAC Summit is a Hybrid event. This format combines the traditional face-to-face conference with virtual elements, allowing both in-person and virtual attendees to access the same content and networking opportunities simultaneously.

High quality curated content

With expert sessions and industry leading speakers, delve into expertly curated content that you won’t find anywhere else.

Live and on-demand

Wherever you are at the time of the event, you’ll be in control. You’ll have the ability to consume all the content being delivered at your leisure through either a live stream of the physical event or on-demand.

Time efficient

If you are based outside of Sydney and for whatever reason can’t make it to the event in-person, you can save on travel time and accommodation costs while still networking with global industry professionals.

Business matchmaking live

Take part in intelligently curated meetings with like-minded individuals that share similar interests and challenges from all over the world through our AI powered matchmaking delivered via our virtual platform.

Accessible from all your devices

Get insights and network at your fingertips – all content sessions and networking activities will be accessible from your laptop, tablets or mobile devices.

Engage, interact and influence

Make the most of your experience by being a truly active participant. Whether at the event or attending virtually, you’ll have the ability to ask questions, participate in polls, and share your experience with other attendees via break-out sessions.

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