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SUMMARY:BuyClean Implementation Paper Launch Webinar
DESCRIPTION:We are thrilled to invite you to the webinar launch of our new report\, Building Success: Implementing Effective Buy Clean Policies\, taking place on March 6th at 11:00am ET. \nThis landmark report\, based on feedback from the Buy Clean Workshop in October 2023\, provides practical guidance and policy recommendations for governments looking to implement successful Buy Clean policies. \nJoin us for an insightful fireside chat with the President of the Treasury Board\, Minister Anita Anand\, where she will discuss the importance of Buy Clean policies in driving sustainable procurement and greening our economy. The fireside chat will be followed by a presentation of the report and an expert panel. \nThe workshop and report launch are hosted by the Buy Clean Industry Alliance\, a coalition of industry associations\, think tanks\, labour and environmental groups with a common goal of advocating for a national Buy Clean strategy\, and the Future of Infrastructure Group\, which brings together leading infrastructure companies. \nFeatured Speaker: \nHon. Anita Anand\, President of the Treasury Board of Canada \nPanelists: \nOllie Sheldrick\, Clean Energy Canada \nJolene MacLaughlin\, Ellis Don \nMatt Humphries\, Arup \nSarah Petrevan\, Cement Association \nRob Cooney\, Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat
URL:https://infrastructurelab.com/event/buyclean-implementation-paper-launch-webinar/
CATEGORIES:Buy Clean,FIG,Infrastructure Lab,Invite Only,Net Zero
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SUMMARY:Launch of Future of Infrastructure Group Report - Reducing Risk in Transit Projects
DESCRIPTION:Thursday February 29\, 2024 \nTime: 7:30-9:30 am \nLocation: Lennox Hall (old Toronto Board of Trade venue)\, First Canadian Place\, Toronto\, ON M5H 4A6 \nJoint event: Future of Infrastructure Group and Canadian Council for Public Private Partnerships \nCanada is investing record amounts into transit projects with most major cities across the country having at least one rail line in planning or construction. Transit projects are large and complex with many uncertainties and unknowns\, and large networks of interrelated responsibilities all relying on each other to be successful. This adds up to significant project risk. Unclear\, unmanaged\, or misallocated risk can add significant costs and delay project completion. \nAs risks are realized and add costs and delays to projects\, it reduces the capacity to build future infrastructure by eroding government budgets and reducing political and public appetite to build major projects in future. By focusing on anticipating and proactively addressing risks it helps ensure more projects are delivered on time and on budget. There are many examples of how projects across Canada are using different processes and tools to understand and tackle risk at every stage. This event hosted in partnership with the Canadian Council for Public Private Partnerships will launch a new report from the Future of Infrastructure Group on Reducing Risk in Transit Projects\, that includes a series of recommendations based on these experiences to support better project outcomes \n  \nKey Themes \n\nPlanning around the risks that are common across most projects\nBuilding the right environment before the project starts\nGetting a good start to stop issues snowballing\nWorking together to identify and solve issues in a timely way\nFocusing on the end goal and integrating all project elements\n\nSpeakers \n\nCorina Moore\, Executive Vice President\, Transportation & Infrastructure\, WSP\nChris Phillips\, Senior Vice President\, Project Delivery (LRTs)\, Infrastructure Ontario\nTim Shepherd\, Alliance Director\, Union Statement Enhancement Project\, Kiewit\n\nModerated by Lisa Mitchell\, President and CEO\, Canadian Council for Public-Private Partnerships. \nRegister Here \n 
URL:https://infrastructurelab.com/event/launch-of-future-of-infrastructure-group-report-reducing-risk-in-transit-projects/
LOCATION:Lennox Hall (old Toronto Board of Trade venue)\, First Canadian Place\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M5H 4A6\, Canada
CATEGORIES:FIG,Infrastructure Lab,Risk
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SUMMARY:Joint Event - Buy Clean Industry Alliance and Future of Infrastructure Group
DESCRIPTION:With unprecedented levels of investment in infrastructure across Canada and a federal commitment to reach net zero emissions by 2050\, the infrastructure sector is facing a transformative period. Governments at the federal and subnational levels are implementing Buy Clean policies to mandate lower-carbon construction. Adopting these standards within project budgets and timelines will require the infrastructure supply chain to adapt. \nTo turn this challenge into an opportunity\, the Buy Clean Industry Alliance and the Future of Infrastructure Group have come together to host a workshop with a select group of industry leaders and experts from across the sector. The aim is to map out a workable path to implementing Buy Clean requirements and adopting low-carbon building materials and practices. \nThis event is by invite only.
URL:https://infrastructurelab.com/event/joint-event-buy-clean-industry-alliance-and-future-of-infrastructure-group/
LOCATION:Toronto
CATEGORIES:Buy Clean,FIG,Infrastructure Lab,Invite Only,Net Zero
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SUMMARY:Canadian Infrastructure Market Cost Outlook
DESCRIPTION:The last few years have massive price rises across materials and labour in the infrastructure sector driving up project costs and putting some projects at risk. Although some prices of key materials have stabilized the demand for labour remains high\, with certain skills in particular demand. Price volatility\, an ambitious pipeline\, increased investment in the United States\, and busy residential and commercial construction sector are all contributing to unpredictable market.
URL:https://infrastructurelab.com/event/canadian-infrastructure-market-cost-outlook/
LOCATION:Arup\, 121 Bloor Street East\, Suite 900\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M4W 3M5\, Canada
CATEGORIES:FIG,Infrastructure Lab,United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:The Road to Transit Electrification
DESCRIPTION:Utilities play a key role in planning for future transportation electrification and supporting private sector investment. The shift to transportation electrification will have major impacts on the daily operations and functions of utility providers and rate regulators\, and capacity of existing systems. The way in which customers will consume electricity will change which provides challenges and opportunities for utilities\, along with the impacts on the grid and how utilities manage peak demand. \nThis webinar will look at examining which jurisdictions and utilities have done well in planning for electrification and what can be learned from those areas. The conversation will also investigate what enables transportation electrification planning. Finally\, it will delve into how this can be adopted in the Canadian context in different jurisdictions. \nParticipants: \nModerator: Cara Clairman\, President & CEO\, Plug’n Drive \nSpeakers: \n\nTed Wigdor\, VP Policy\, Government and Corporate Affairs\, Electricity Distributors Association\nDaniel Carr\, Head of Smart Cities\, Alectra Utilities\nRaegan Bond\, Partner\, Dunsky Energy + Climate Advisors\nMaria Bocanegra\, Commissioner\, Illinois Commerce Commission
URL:https://infrastructurelab.com/event/the-road-to-transit-electrification/
LOCATION:Virtual Roundtable
CATEGORIES:Electrification,Infrastructure Lab
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SUMMARY:Moving from Cost to Value and Net Zero
DESCRIPTION:As towns and cities in the UK and Canada continue to grow\, transit will play an increasingly important role in connecting people to jobs\, supporting economic growth\, reducing environmental impact\, and as the anchor for Transit Oriented Development/Communities (TOD/TOC). Transit systems are expanding in both countries with major investments in infrastructure and vehicles\, but to encourage more people to ride transit there are many factors to consider. These include: the design of transit stations and integration with surrounding communities; getting the right service levels and timetables; and making travel simple and more convenient for riders. \nBoth the UK and Canada are focused on the role transit and infrastructure will play in economic recovery\, and both have committed to reaching net zero emissions by 2050. The transport sector is responsible for around a third of emissions in both Canada and the UK\, and congestion costs billions of dollars and pounds each year. Well-functioning transit systems can help to address both these issues and deliver wider economic\, social\, and environmental benefits. This roundtable will provide an opportunity to discuss how to boost transit ridership\, and support both countries on the journey to net zero.
URL:https://infrastructurelab.com/event/moving-from-cost-to-value-and-net-zero-2/
LOCATION:Virtual Roundtable
CATEGORIES:Infrastructure Lab,Invite Only,Net Zero,United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:Moving from Cost to Value and Net Zero
DESCRIPTION:Environmental performance and economic value go hand-in-hand when assessed over the lifetime of infrastructure. When projects are planned and procured it is often only the upfront costs for design and construction considered. More innovative designs and building materials may cost more initially\, but can reduce lifecycle costs and substantially reduce greenhouse gas emissions over the years a piece of infrastructure is in use. By capturing that lifetime value it becomes easier to fairly compare proposals and deliver long-term cost savings and environmental benefits. \nBoth the UK and Canada are focused on the role infrastructure will play in economic recovery\, and both have also committed to producing net zero emissions by 2050. This roundtable will provide an opportunity to share best practices on how infrastructure investment can deliver better environmental and economic outcomes\, and support both countries on the journey to net zero.
URL:https://infrastructurelab.com/event/moving-from-cost-to-value-and-net-zero/
LOCATION:Virtual Roundtable
CATEGORIES:Infrastructure Lab,Invite Only,Net Zero,United Kingdom
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220211
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SUMMARY:The Road to Transit Electrification
DESCRIPTION:Across North America transit agencies are updating their fleets with lower emission vehicles. As well as providing environmental benefits that help meet national and local environmental goals\, electric vehicles also come with lower operating costs. \nLocal governments and transit agencies have often been at the forefront of tackling climate change and the shift from diesel buses to electric is a shift many transit agencies are making. Although there are benefits including reduced fuel costs\, less vehicle noise\, improved air quality\, and reduced emissions\, as with any transition there are challenges to overcome. \nThis discussion will draw on the experience of transit agencies from Canada and the U.S. and leading companies in the sector to explore those challenges\, and identify the most effective approaches to overcoming them\, and lessons learned through the process.
URL:https://infrastructurelab.com/event/the-road-to-transit-electrification-2/
LOCATION:Virtual Roundtable
CATEGORIES:Electrification,Infrastructure Lab
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