The new Green Star Buildings tool aims to tackle inclusivity on construction sites by introducing ratings that are designed to drive diversity, safety and wellbeing. However, while large companies are making policies to address these issues, it can be difficult to actually implement these changes on site and get buy-in from the wider workforce.
This webinar takes a closer look at the guidelines, examining why inclusivity is important, how it can be achieved and – importantly – how we can have these discussions on site.
Join our experts who share their experience in implementing inclusive construction process and procedures.
In this session you’ll learn:
- Why inclusive construction is important
- Different areas of inclusivity to consider
- Practical examples of how inclusive construction can be achieved
- How to overcome cost barriers to implement change
- What is “good enough” when it comes to Green Star and inclusive construction
Hear from speakers:
- Joanne Farrell, General Manager (ACT), Kane Constructions & Founder, Build Like A Girl
- Deejan Ferraro, Manager Future Focus Rating Tools, GBCA
The notion of placemaking has shifted considerably in the last decade, shifting from a largely artistic-based plan to one that encompasses all levels of precinct and community design. This breakout will explore what placemaking means today through lenses including equitable design, First Nations-led placemaking and circular economy.
- Chair’s introduction
Nick Alsop, Senior Manager – Buildings, Precincts and Homes, Green Building Council of Australia - Placemaking for precincts, the evolution
Professor Dan Hill, Director, Melbourne School of Design, University of Melbourne - Scaling co-design – creating precincts on Country
Michael Hromek, Technical Executive – Indigenous (Architecture), Design and Knowledge, WSP - Panel: The path to a net-zero precinct – electrification, circularity and embodied carbon
Nick Alsop, Senior Manager – Buildings, Precincts and Homes, Green Building Council of Australia
Monica Richter, Project Director, MECLA Materials & Embodied Carbon Leaders’ Alliance
David Clark, Director, Positive Zero - Case study: Addressing sustainability in sporting precincts.
This recording took place during Transform 2024
This session examines the opportunities for transport as well as the momentum for EV takeup and looks at impacts and patterns of future mobility and the considerations needed to support the drivers for change.
- Chair’s introduction
Jamie Wallis, Senior Manager – Buildings, Fitouts and Performance, Green Building Council of Australia - The outlook for EVs – exploring the risks, challenges and opportunities
Aimee Dretvic, Future Energies Consultant, Sustainability Focus Leader, ACOR Consultants - Masterplanning for resilient, healthy transport
Hannah Morton, Associate Director, Sustainability, Cundall -
Panel: Exploring the future of transport infrastructure and mobility
Dr. Alexa Delbosc, Associate Professor, Monash Institute of Transport StudiesEd Steane, Director, Urban Policy, Cities and Active Transport Division, Transport for NSW
Leigh Penney, Senior Manager – Sustainability and Innovation, Laing o’Rourke
Jamie Wallis, Senior Manager – Buildings, Fitouts and Performance, Green Building Council of Australia
This recording took place during Transform 2024
The case for sustainable healthcare has never been stronger and the triple bottom line benefits of green certified facilities are clear. From improved patient outcomes, better productivity and reduced energy costs, demand for sustainability is increasing from both internal and external stakeholders. But how do we rise to the challenges of designing and buildings green hospitals and healthcare facilities? With unique needs and high demands on energy and water consumption, how do we learn from those already at the forefront of this sector and continue to improve future projects?
Social value is more important than ever and the built environment has an imperative part to play. From examining our supply chains, to measuring building outcomes, it’s essential that we deeply consider the people, places and communities our buildings interact with in order to leave a positive impact on the world around them.
This webinar brings together leading minds in this space to explore what social value is and how it plays out within the context of Australia’s built environment. Gain a deeper understanding of your role within social value frameworks and how you can harness measurement to improve your social outcomes.
The emergence of the Delta strain of COVID-19 has changed the level of risk to the Australian community and increased the challenges in containing the spread of the virus. Until Australia reaches 70%+ vaccination rates extended lockdowns and other existing public health measures are likely to be a feature of Australian life. The evidence to date shows that these measures can have a significant impact on our mental health and wellbeing.
In this webinar Jono Nicholas will share insights into the likely trajectory of COVID-19, its psychological impact and possible consequences for staff wellbeing. He will provide tips and suggest evidence base strategies for how to sustain wellbeing during the challenging times and beyond.
The Green Star Buildings rating tool is bringing a new social dimension to the design and construction of buildings, driving the creation of places with people as the focus. The People category introduces social procurement and workforce targets for disadvantaged and underrepresented groups including Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander businesses, social enterprises and/ or disability enterprises.
This Insights into social procurement and workforce webinar takes you through the credit outcomes and achievements and discuss several project examples and strategies. We unpack the two different pathways to achieve this credit, directly through workforce targets, or indirectly through social procurement.
Hear how the national landscape is changing and what the opportunities are for the built environment.
Key learnings:
- identifying social procurement and workforce objectives
- developing employment programs and training
- working with social enterprises
Speakers:
- Molly James, Social Procurement Lead, Social traders
- Claire Parry, Managing Director, Infrastructure Skills Advisory
- Anna Robson, Chief Executive Officer, Refugee Talent
- Angela Simons, National Manager, Renew Australia
- Greg Rafferty, Social Inclusion Manager – Infrastructure & Major Projects, John Holland
What is community development?
Community Development is never, ever ‘done’. It is a living, breathing, changing contextual space that is as varied as the community it embraces. It is acutely dependant on motivated leaders and participants acting in a way that matters to them for the betterment of their own social space. Discovering the bespoke opportunity in each locale can be challenging… but equally rewarding.
Inviting egalitarian conversation with community partners allows space for innovative programming and acknowledges the real and perceived barriers and solutions available.
In this webinar we will discuss some of the types of partnerships I have found to be most successful at different stages of the community lifecycle with ‘real-world’ examples. These stakeholders can include; Not for Profit, those in the education space, resident groups and different levels of government and more. I am equally interested in hearing your real experience examples as a learning for all of us.
Joining us in this session:
- Jessica Clark is a Community Development Manager at Frasers Property Australia. Jessica works on Shell Cove, a joint venture project between FPA and Shellharbour Council. It is the largest coastal tourist/residential development ever initiated by a Local Government Authority in Australia. The project includes over 3000 residences, a 300 berth marina, retail and recreational facilities, hotel and apartments, waterfront dining and community parks, playgrounds and cycle ways. Before working in property Jessica worked in the International Development sector on community development and environmental advocacy projects. She also consults with Strategic Development Group, based in Yass and Wollongong.
- Michelle Mrzyglocki is the WA Community Development Manager at Frasers Property Australia. Working across a wide variety of projects including land and built form/vertical communities Michelle has been involved with many initiatives including Community Centres, Community Gardens, Not-For Profit, Education and Government partnerships, events both large and local. The importance of multiple stakeholder engagement plays a big role in her work and marks the foundations for the meaningful legacy projects we strive for in CD. Michelle was previously a Community Development Consultant, MC and event organiser.
Nature-based offsets can be a useful tool for Australian property companies to help limit global warming. However, the offset market can be complex to navigate, and its integrity has been questioned. As an industry, how do we make informed decisions on when to use offsets? And if we decide to use nature-based offsets, how do we select credible offset programs?
The Property Council of Australia and Green Building Council of Australia have developed a framework for the environmental integrity of offsets in the property sector.
This webinar will launch the framework, which is called ‘’Carbon Offsets, last but not later: A framework for the environmental integrity of offsets in the property sector’’.
The framework takes a last, but not later approach, where offsets are applied last in the sequence of carbon mitigation, but not delayed because of the complexities in determining offset integrity.
Our speakers will guide you through the framework principles and will share the best methods to evaluate and verify the authenticity and effectiveness of carbon offsets.
This session will explore:
- The role of offsets in net zero
- How to develop an offset strategy
- How do conduct due diligence in offsets
- How to maintain offset quality
- The future of offsets
This webinar takes a closer look at the guidelines, examining why inclusivity is important, how it can be achieved and – importantly – how sites and managers can measure the success of their programs to ensure credits in the Green Star process.
Join our experts who share their experience in implementing inclusive construction process and procedures. In this session you’ll learn:
- How to define inclusive construction
- How to use needs based testing to introduce effective inclusive practices
- Different programs and practices that can be used to address inclusivity
- Ways to measure the success of inclusive programs implemented