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SUMMARY:FIG Ottawa Reception
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a networking reception with FIG members and the Ottawa infrastructure community. \nThis reception is kindly sponsored by ARUP.
URL:https://infrastructurelab.com/event/fig-ottawa-reception/
LOCATION:Beyond the Pale\, 21 George Street\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K1N 8W5\, Canada
CATEGORIES:FIG,Invite Only
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SUMMARY:Digital Twin Paper Launch - Toronto
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for the launch of our new Digital Twin report in Toronto on January 26. We are fortunate to be joined by the Honorable Todd McCarthy\, Ontario’s Acting Minister of Infrastructure who will provide remarks on the province’s ambitious infrastructure investments and efforts to drive innovation in the sector. \nWe will then have a presentation of the report and a panel discussion\, and wrap up with a reception. Our panelists include: \n\nAmar Singh\, from Infrastructure Ontario\nLindsay English\, from Arup\nYuri Bartzis\, from Pomerleau\nDwayne Torrey\, from the Canadian Standards Association\nJohn Allen\, from the Future of Infrastructure Group/Global Public Affairs\n\n\nDetails: \nDate: Monday\, January 26th \nTime: 5:00pm-7:00pm (doors open 4:30pm) \nLocation: Arup\, 121 Bloor St E Suite 900\, Toronto \n\nThank you to Arup for kindly hosting and chairing this initiative.
URL:https://infrastructurelab.com/event/digital-twin-paper-launch-toronto/
LOCATION:Ontario
CATEGORIES:FIG,Invite Only
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250327T083000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250327T170000
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SUMMARY:Unlocking Digital Twins in Canadian Infrastructure
DESCRIPTION:The Future of Infrastructure Group will be hosting a workshop on enabling greater use of digital twins to benefit infrastructure projects in Canada. This session is to produce recommendations from industry to address any barriers to adoption building on best practices and successes from specific projects in Canada and around the world. \nObjectives: \n\nIdentify barriers to adoption of digital twins in Canada\nGrow broad understanding and provide recommendations to support government adoption of digital twins across the project lifecycle\nSpotlight best practices around successful use of digital tools in project planning\, delivery\, and operations\n\nThe session will bring together a mixed group from industry and government in a workshop format for the day. \nArup have kindly offered to host the session at their Toronto office. \nThis event is invite only. 
URL:https://infrastructurelab.com/event/unlocking-digital-twins-in-canadian-infrastructure/
LOCATION:Arup\, 121 Bloor Street East\, Suite 900\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M4W 3M5\, Canada
CATEGORIES:FIG,Governance,Invite Only
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240306T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240306T121500
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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/
LOCATION:Ontario
CATEGORIES:Buy Clean,FIG,Infrastructure Lab,Invite Only,Net Zero
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231018T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231018T163000
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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:Future of Infrastructure Group – Ottawa Reception
DESCRIPTION:On October 19 to mark the Future of Infrastructure Group’s first delegation visit to Ottawa\, the group will be hosting a reception in Ottawa. Please join the members to discuss all things infrastructure. Thank you to Colliers Project Leaders for kindly hosting this event.
URL:https://infrastructurelab.com/event/future-of-infrastructure-group-ottawa-reception/
LOCATION:Colliers Project Leaders\, 150 Isabella St\, Suite 700\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, Canada
CATEGORIES:FIG,Invite Only
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220706T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220706T130000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20221012T200323Z
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SUMMARY:FIG-Institution of Civil Engineers on Managing Risk in Major Transit Projects
DESCRIPTION:With a rise in the number of large complex projects worldwide\, valuable experiences and lessons from these projects can be applied to better tackle project risk. Risk management is a shared responsibility for the public and private sectors. It must be embedded as a focus from early-stage planning to delivery and operations to prevent these risks from materializing and impacting projects. Policymakers have a role to play in putting in place robust frameworks for risk management. \nCanada is currently seeing unprecedented investments in transit across the country. Transit projects have a higher risk profile due to their size\, the areas they impact\, and the fact they often run through more heavily populated areas. A more robust approach to risk is needed to ensure these projects deliver on time\, budget\, and promise. \nThe UK has recent experience delivering the largest transit project in Europe through Crossrail and is starting the development of HS2. This event will bring together representatives from industry and government from the two countries to discuss how to identify and put in place tangible steps\, including policy action\, to address and mitigate project risk at all stages – from planning to procurement\, contracting\, delivery\, and handover. \nThis discussion will encourage attendees to share their own experiences\, lessons and ways to embed best practice in managing risk when working on major transit projects. \n 
URL:https://infrastructurelab.com/event/fig-institution-of-civil-engineers-on-managing-risk-in-major-transit-projects/
LOCATION:Virtual Roundtable FIG Members Only
CATEGORIES:FIG,Invite Only
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220614T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220614T100000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20220704T193904Z
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SUMMARY:Learning from the UK’s Infrastructure Assessment
DESCRIPTION:The first National Infrastructure Assessment was published by the National Infrastructure Commission in 2018. Work on the second assessment is already underway and is due to be published in 2023. As well as looking at specific areas such as digital infrastructure\, renewable energy\, transportation\, cities\, and water\, it also examined how best to choose and design\, and fund and finance infrastructure. The Assessment was used as a basis to develop the UK’s first National Infrastructure Strategy. \nThis discussion aims to draw lessons from the UK’s experience to ensure investments in infrastructure deliver better value and better outcomes.
URL:https://infrastructurelab.com/event/learning-from-the-uks-infrastructure-assessment/
LOCATION:Virtual Roundtable FIG Members Only
CATEGORIES:FIG,Invite Only
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220610T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220610T193000
DTSTAMP:20260427T162225
CREATED:20220707T154613Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220707T154613Z
UID:565-1654884000-1654889400@infrastructurelab.com
SUMMARY:Learning from Australia’s Infrastructure Audit
DESCRIPTION:The Australian Infrastructure Audit was first conducted by the independent body Infrastructure Australia in 2015 and is now updated every five years. As well as looking at future trends\, and cross-sectoral challenges\, the Audit examined ways to improve industry efficiency\, capacity\, and capability in the sector across Australia. The Audit is also used as the basis to develop the Australian Infrastructure Plan. \nThis discussion aims to draw lessons from Australia’s experience to ensure investments in infrastructure deliver better value and better outcomes.
URL:https://infrastructurelab.com/event/learning-from-australias-infrastructure-audit/
LOCATION:Microsoft Teams\, Invite Only
CATEGORIES:FIG,Invite Only
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220311
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220312
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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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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220216
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220217
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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;TZID=America/Toronto:20211122T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20211122T173000
DTSTAMP:20260427T162225
CREATED:20220707T154902Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220707T154902Z
UID:568-1637596800-1637602200@infrastructurelab.com
SUMMARY:Learning from New South Wales 10 Point Commitment to the Construction Sector
DESCRIPTION:The New South Wales Government established the NSW Government Action Plan: A ten‑point commitment to the construction sector in 2018 as a foundation to strengthen the relationship between the government and private sector to drive better project outcomes. The Action Plan was developed through the Construction Leadership Group\, a group of leading public sector capital entities\, working together to address challenges across government in the development\, procurement\, and delivery of infrastructure and building projects. Infrastructure NSW leads the implementation of the Action Plan\, tracking data on performance against commitments across projects with a capital value of over $50 million. This data is used to draw lessons on improvements and drive further improvement. \nIn Canada there is a similarly ambitious program of infrastructure investment. Across projects of all types there are common challenges\, and innovative approaches to solving those challenges. Most of those challenges are experienced every day around the world and progress has been stymied by the often a system that nurtures a transactional\, project-to-project approach within the sector. NSW provides a template to help transform the fundamentals of the relationship into more of a partnership across government with the private sector.
URL:https://infrastructurelab.com/event/learning-from-new-south-wales-10-point-commitment-to-the-construction-sector/
LOCATION:Microsoft Teams\, Invite Only
CATEGORIES:FIG,Invite Only
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