Fast-growing communities in Regional Australia should harness their strengths and identify priority areas for future planning to shape their economic transformation, according to a landmark report released by Infrastructure Australia today. roadsonline.com.au/landmark-repor…

Communities in #RegionalAustralia should harness their strengths and identify priority areas for future planning to shape their economic transformation, according to the Regional Strengths and Infrastructure Gaps report out today. Read the media release - bit.ly/3KPuPCh

Anybody who has lived or worked in #regional Australia could tell you that #infrastructure service quality gaps are deeply pronounced and can define lives and livelihoods in our communities." Our Chairman Col Murray writes more - bit.ly/3CMmP24

The infrastructure sector is in need of #reform to address a decade of declining productivity, cost overruns (3 in every 4 transport projects globally), skills and resource gaps (105,000 roles to go unfilled over the next four years), as well as

declining profitability (2 of 3 tier 1’s had average negative profit margins in 2019) and growing insolvency (1000 organisations each year, 25% of Australian insolvencies) amp.theaustralian.com.au/nation/politic…

Infrastructure Australia has today published Delivering Outcomes, an industry #reform roadmap to address the long-term #challenges facing Australia’s #infrastructure sector. Read the report here - bit.ly/3IufUfg

Kate West, our Co-Chair Australasia Region, speaking today at CEDA 'Is Australia’s big #Infrastructure build delivering value? You can join the daylong conference virtually or in person in #Sydney. Find out more: bit.ly/3KWADdn

1/3 An exciting day with Infrastructure Australia Delivering Outcomes launched today providing a new roadmap to deliver transformational change for how plan and deliver infrastructure. bit.ly/3IufUfg

2/3 The challenges are well documented across an industry marred by declining #productivity, increasing #insolvencies, poor people outcomes, unsustainable business practices, capacity constraints and increasing #risk.

3/3 Across 7 focus areas of reform, Delivering Outcomes sets a new path: #outcomes #systems #digital #collaboration #commercial #innovation and #people to improve industry productivity and innovation. We welcome your views, and your commitment to #change. bit.ly/3IufUfg

Today @RomillyMadew and Peter Colacino launched #DeliveringOutcomes in discussion with CEDA's Chief Economist, Jarrod Ball at CEDA #BigInfra conference. With more than $52b expected to be spent on major projects next year, #collaboration is more important than ever.

Governments across the country have committed a record $225b in infrastructure spending over the next couple of years. But cost overruns, insolvency risk & project delays mean the sector urgently needs reform. Listen: omny.fm/shows/fear-and… Peter Colacino Infrastructure Australia

IA has engaged on 77% of the projects above our $250m threshold in #budget2022, including 61% that are on our Priority List - our pipeline of unfunded, nationally significant #infrastructure proposals – or have otherwise had a #BusinessCase assessed through our Framework

With the announcement of the Federal Election & activation of caretaker period, the Regional Strengths and Infrastructure Gaps research & Delivering Outcomes report submissions have been extended to 27 May 2022. Visit our website to make a submission - bit.ly/3KsHco9

The Australian Constructors Association believes that the industry already knows the problems that are hindering productivity and progression of our major pipeline of work, but now is the time to actually do something about it. bit.ly/3MfxCFr

Announcing I will be leaving Infrastructure Australia to start as CEO of Consult Australia from 12 Sep wrapping an incredible 2 years with Team IA. Looking forward to working with members, govt & industry stepping into the great #leadership of Nicola Grayson & team. lnkd.in/geXSWHFM

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Five of Australia and the UK’s most experienced infrastructure consultants are launching their own boutique advisory firm. bit.ly/3Te1JRU

Great to get the news out about Avista Strategy launching (formally) this week

Great industry insight and advice from Peter Colacino Josh Watkin @RomillyMadew @kieronhendicott into megaprojects to megaprograms – integration and adaption. #JGIPL #projectleadership #QandA