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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
DTSTAMP:20260409T123333
CREATED:20250312T150041Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250312T150041Z
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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=America/Toronto:20241003T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20241003T163000
DTSTAMP:20260409T123333
CREATED:20240919T181620Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240919T181620Z
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SUMMARY:Transforming Infrastructure Performance Summit Toronto 2024
DESCRIPTION:As Canada embarks on a major infrastructure investment across the country\, the need for innovation and reform in project delivery has never been more critical. Inspired by the U.K.’s Transforming Infrastructure Performance (TIP): Roadmap to 2030\, the TIP Toronto Summit will explore how Canada can overcome its unique challenges by integrating cutting-edge digital technologies and methods. \nFrom refining the P3 model to achieving net-zero carbon goals\, Canada’s infrastructure sector faces significant hurdles. With capacity constraints and mounting government financial pressures\, there’s an urgent need to boost productivity and efficiency across all stages of infrastructure from planning\, design\, manufacturing\, construction\, and operation. \nCentral to this transformation will be stronger leadership and the adoption of data-driven solutions like digital twins. These innovations will be pivotal in enhancing efficiency\, resilience\, and sustainability. \nThe TIP Toronto Summit will assess Canada’s digital readiness\, spotlighting opportunities to make these technologies standard practice. By accelerating their adoption\, we can not only improve project delivery\, but also generate substantial social and economic benefits for all Canadians. \nJoin leading experts from government\, industry\, and academia as we delve into how Canada can harness digital technology to meet its infrastructure challenges now and into the future. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nConfirmed Speakers\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Hon. Kinga Surma\, Ontario Minister for Infrastructure\nCouncillor Jennifer McKelvie\, Deputy Mayor\, City of Toronto\nBaxter Hunt\, U.S. Consul General in Toronto\nLisa Mitchell\, CEO\, Canadian Council for Public Private Partnerships\nDave Morley\, Co-chair Future of Infrastructure Group and Vice President\, National Strategy and Government Relations with Pomerleau\nKirsten Watson\, Co-chair Future of Infrastructure Group and Vice President of Government Relations/Transit Market Sector Leader at AECOM\nMichael Lindsay\, President and CEO Infrastructure Ontario\nAnd more…
URL:https://infrastructurelab.com/event/transforming-infrastructure-performance-summit-toronto-2024/
LOCATION:IBM Office\, 16 York Street\, Toronto\, Canada
CATEGORIES:FIG
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240618T110000
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CREATED:20240613T154107Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240613T154107Z
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SUMMARY:TRACCS Rail Day 2024: Risk in Transit Projects Panel
DESCRIPTION:The Future of Infrastructure Group will be at the 2024 TRACCS Rail Day. The group is looking forward to joining hundreds of rail professionals to share its latest report on risk in transit projects. \nPresenter: John Allen\, Executive Director\, Future of Infrastructure Group (Global Public Affairs) \nModerator: Kirsten Watson\, Co-Chair\, Future of Infrastructure Group (Aecom) \nPanel:  \n\nCorina Moore\, Executive Vice President\, Transportation & Infrastructure\, WSP\nChris Phillips\, Senior Vice President\, Project Delivery (LRTs)\, Infrastructure Ontario\nTim Shepherd\, Alliance Director\, Union Station Enhancement Project\, Kiewit
URL:https://infrastructurelab.com/event/traccs-rail-day-2024-risk-in-transit-projects-panel/
LOCATION:International Centre\, 6900 Airport Rd\, Mississauga\, Ontario\, L4V 1E8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:FIG
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240606T160000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240606T190000
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CREATED:20240611T195938Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240612T153005Z
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SUMMARY:Vancouver Launch of Future of Infrastructure Group Report – Reducing Risk in Transit Projects
DESCRIPTION:BCCR’s Annual General Meeting will be held on June 6th at the Terminal City Club. It will be followed by the Future of Infrastructure Group presentation\, panel discussion\, and informal networking. \nThe Reducing Risk in Transit Projects report by the Future of Infrastructure Group includes a series of recommendations based on experiences from projects across Canada using different processes and tools to understand and tackle risk at every stage to support better project outcomes. \nThe panel discussion will focus on how risk is tackled on major transit projects across Canada and beyond. Canada is investing record amounts into transit projects\, with most major cities nationwide 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 considerable costs and delay project completion. \nPresenter: John Allen – Executive Director of the Future of Infrastructure Group. \nPanelists: \n\nCorina Moore – Executive Vice President of Transportation & Infrastructure at WSP.\nJames Harvey – General Counsel and VP of infrastructure at Transportation Investment Corporation.\nPaul Hughes – Senior Director of Cost and Project Management at Altus.\nChris Phillips – Senior Vice President Project Delivery and Project Director for Eglinton Crosstown West Extension at Infrastructure Ontario.\n\nModerator: Darren Sokoloski – Vice President Advisory at AECOM.
URL:https://infrastructurelab.com/event/vancouver-launch-of-future-of-infrastructure-group-report-reducing-risk-in-transit-projects/
LOCATION:Terminal City Club\, 837 West Hastings St.\, Terminal City Club\, 837 West Hastings St.\, Vancouver\, British Columbia\, V6C 1B6\, Canada
CATEGORIES:FIG
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CREATED:20240610T192331Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240611T182404Z
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SUMMARY:Conflict Avoidance Process Webinar
DESCRIPTION:The financial cost of disputes in the construction industry is measured in billions of dollars. Conflict can cause immeasurable harm to business relationships and brand reputations. An increasing number of major infrastructure bodies are driving a sea-change and embedding conflict avoidance mechanisms to avoid and manage conflicts. Learn more about this fresh approach by joining Martin Burns and Sue Barrett speak about their experiences with using the RICS Conflict Avoidance Process on Transport for London projects. \nSPEAKERS: \n\nModerator: Paul Hughes\, Senior Director\, Cost & Project Management\, Altus Group\nMartin Burns\, Head of ADR Research and Development\, Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors\nSue Barrett\, Head of Contracts and Procurement\, Houses of Parliament Renewal and Restoration\n\nVirtual Ticket Price:\nThe ticket is Complimentary to all guests.
URL:https://infrastructurelab.com/event/conflict-avoidance-process-webinar/
LOCATION:Virtual Roundtable
CATEGORIES:FIG
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240306T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240306T121500
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CREATED:20240314T180852Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240314T180852Z
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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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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240229T093000
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CREATED:20240215T215251Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240216T170745Z
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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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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230516T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230516T193000
DTSTAMP:20260409T123333
CREATED:20230504T220316Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230830T202606Z
UID:1319-1684256400-1684265400@infrastructurelab.com
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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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230405T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230405T130000
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CREATED:20230331T203830Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230420T152457Z
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SUMMARY:Free Webinar ULI Toronto: 15-minute Communities for the Next 100 Years: Seizing the Opportunity to Create Transit-Oriented Community Legacies
DESCRIPTION:The Ontario government is taking a Transit-Oriented Communities (TOC) approach as it invests $62 billion in transit projects across the Greater Golden Horseshoe – leveraging public dollars to create walkable neighbourhoods with most amenities a short distance from transit stations while adding accessible and affordable housing\, connections between residents and jobs and meeting climate goals – all amidst burgeoning population growth.\nWith jurisdictions across the world watching as we apply this approach to 10+ communities across the region\, how can these TOCs create a legacy for 100 years from now? How can we ensure the decisions made now foster community-level transformation and address the social\, health\, economic\, and environmental outcomes we need now and in the future? \n\nJoin ULI Toronto\, the Future of Infrastructure Group and leaders in infrastructure and development as they draw from their experience and share emerging best practices from a real time TOC in progress – the redevelopment of the Shoppers World Mall in Brampton\, Ontario instigated by the Hurontario LRT coming north from Mississauga. \nYear 2 report supported by the Urban Land Institute Curtis Infrastructure Grant. \n\n\nOverview: \nJohn Allen\, VP and National Infrastructure Practice Lead\, Global Public Affairs\nModerator: \n\nMatti Siemiatycki\, Director\, Infrastructure Institute\, School of Cities\, University of Toronto \nPanelists:\nYvonne Yeung\, CEO\, SDG Strategies\, ULI Curtis Infrastructure Fellow \n\nSamantha Bajc\, Manager\, Development\, RioCan REIT\nRowan Mills\, Senior Vice President\, National Transit Lead\nDalia Bahy\, Acting Manager of Urban Design\, City of Brampton
URL:https://infrastructurelab.com/event/free-webinar-uli-toronto-15-minute-communities-for-the-next-100-years-seizing-the-opportunity-to-create-transit-oriented-community-legacies/
LOCATION:Ontario
CATEGORIES:FIG
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230120T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230120T123000
DTSTAMP:20260409T123333
CREATED:20230120T154352Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230124T164434Z
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SUMMARY:Canada-UK Roundtable: Dispute Resolution and Conflict Avoidance
DESCRIPTION:Canada invested $90 billion on infrastructure in 2021\, over two thirds of that came from the public sector. With the scale\, geographic spread\, and mix of investments there will inevitably be issues arising that can lead to claims and disputes that can ultimately end up in court. \nBased on research by HKA covering almost 100 Canadian projects\, claims bumped up project costs by an average of 22 per cent\, and extended timeframes by 9.5 months. KPMG also estimated claims on urban transit projects could amount to between 10-20% of the contract value. \nThis roundtable provides an overview of how the UK introduced a new process of conflict avoidance spearheaded by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors and Transport for London. The Conflict Avoidance Process has helped slash the number of issues reaching dispute\, cut the direct cost of resolving issues\, and reduced contract cost increases markedly. \nThis session will explore the success of the Conflict Avoidance Process at Transport for London\, its use across the infrastructure sector in the UK\, its evolution into an industry-wide pledge\, and its incorporation within UK government policy. \nParticipants: \nCo-Chairs: \n\nBarbara Capes\, Assistant General Counsel\, Kiewit\nPaul Hughes\, Senior Director Cost Consulting and Project Management\, Altus\n\nPanelists: \n\nFergus Harradence\, Deputy Director\, Infrastructure and Construction\, UK Department for Business\, Energy and Industry Strategy\nSusan Barrett\, Head of Renewals and Renovations\, UK Houses of Parliament\nMartin Burns\, Head of ADR Research and Development\, RICS\nJohn Fletcher\, Director Alternative Dispute Resolution\, RICS
URL:https://infrastructurelab.com/event/fig-rics-canada-uk-roundtable-dispute-resolution-and-conflict-avoidance/
LOCATION:Virtual Roundtable
CATEGORIES:FIG,United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20221019T173000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20221019T190000
DTSTAMP:20260409T123333
CREATED:20221012T200814Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221012T200814Z
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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
DTSTAMP:20260409T123333
CREATED:20220704T190239Z
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
DTSTAMP:20260409T123333
CREATED:20220704T193759Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220704T193904Z
UID:365-1655195400-1655200800@infrastructurelab.com
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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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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DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220322T133000
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CREATED:20220707T153513Z
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UID:548-1647950400-1647955800@infrastructurelab.com
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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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220311
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220312
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UID:563-1646956800-1647043199@infrastructurelab.com
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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CREATED:20220707T153905Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220707T153905Z
UID:561-1644969600-1645055999@infrastructurelab.com
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
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220212
DTSTAMP:20260409T123333
CREATED:20220707T153702Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220707T153702Z
UID:559-1644537600-1644623999@infrastructurelab.com
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20211122T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20211122T173000
DTSTAMP:20260409T123333
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
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://infrastructurelab.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/Learning-from-NSW-1.png
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