FROM THE CEO

Losing talent when we need it most

Here’s a statistic to stop you in your tracks. Around 90% of engineers, architects and scientists are already working on activities that cut emissions across the asset lifecycle. On one hand, this is exciting. The professions Consult Australia represents are at the heart of the net zero transformation. On the other hand, it’s a wake-up call.

Jonathan Cartledge, CEO, Consult Australia

Jonathan Cartledge | CEO, Consult Australia

ADVOCATING FOR YOUR BUSINESS SUCCESS

Tasos Katopodis

Two challenges in the frame

Consult Australia President reflects

“If the frame is broken, why keep hanging our future on it?” As he hands over the Consult Australia presidency, Tasos Katopodis sees two “wicked problems” that demand a reframe.

Standards in Sight

Standards in sight

New national access model

Three months to award a tender. Six months to negotiate a contract. These are just two of the systemic inefficiencies Consult Australia raised with the Queensland Productivity Commission. And the message has been heard.

Queensland infrastructure industry event

Clearing the roadblocks

Advocacy wins pave the way for reform

Three months to award a tender. Six months to negotiate a contract. These are just two of the systemic inefficiencies Consult Australia raised with the Queensland Productivity Commission. And the message has been heard.

William Tieppo is V/Line’s new CEO

With more than two decades of transport sector experience, William Tieppo takes on the role of Chief Executive Officer of V/Line on 25 August, leading a team of more than 2,700 employees delivering nearly 3,700 train and coach services to Victorians each week.

AECOM appoints new transport leader

Julian Smalls has joined AECOM as Regional Business Line Director for its Transport business line in Australia and New Zealand.

Leadership transitions in housing and planning

Jennifer Cunich has concluded her four-year term as Independent Chairperson of the Australian Housing and Urban Research Institute (AHURI).

HDR unveils integrated Melbourne workplace

HDR continues to expand its operations with a new Melbourne CBD workplace that brings together HDR's architecture, engineering and transportation teams.

Queensland Rail Board new appointments

The Crisafulli Government has announced four new appointments to the Queensland Rail Board. Andrew Wellington will serve as Chair, joined by Lisa Hewitt, Julian Haber and Wendy McMillan alongside continuing member Loretta Lynch.

WSP’s Greg Kane, incoming Chair of the Consult Australia Champions of Change Group

Building a fairer industry

“Overt, deliberate and vocal leadership” will build a fairer, more gender equal construction industry, says WSP’s Greg Kane, incoming Chair of the Consult Australia Champions of Change Group.

Foundations and Frontiers 2025

Foundations and Frontiers 2025: From Me to We

It’s half-time. Construction is three–nil down. How do we turn this game around? Enter Ted Lasso – in this case, Australian Constructors CEO Jon Davies with an inspirational locker-room address.

SMEC’s Troy Miles

Making every conversation count

R U OK? Day falls on 11 September this year, but as the campaign itself reminds us: life happens every day. For SMEC’s Troy Miles, meaningful conversations about mental health start with chocolate.

Tracey Spicer, MC Consult Australia Awards for Excellence

Ready to be recognised?

Entries are now open for the 2025–26 Consult Australia Awards for Excellence. Here’s your opportunity to showcase the ideas, impact and individuals transforming our built and natural environments.

IN CASE YOU MISSED IT ...

National Sustainable Procurement in Infrastructure

Download new guidelines to help governments and industry cut embodied emissions through more consistent, efficient procurement practices.

UN Sustainable Development Goals

The United Nations has created an interactive map displaying progress (or lack of) against the UN SDGs.

From disruption to discipline

Australia’s construction market is entering a new phase marked by cost discipline, delivery scrutiny and deeper due diligence, according to Slattery’s latest National Market Update.

Fossil fuel free construction

The Australian Constructors Association has published practical guidance to support the net zero transition.

Five pillars of productivity

The Productivity Commission is conducting five inquiries to identify priority reforms.

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