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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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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:20260409T142849
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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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DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220614T100000
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CREATED:20220704T193759Z
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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DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220610T193000
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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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DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220322T133000
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CREATED:20220707T153513Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220707T153513Z
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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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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;VALUE=DATE:20220211
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220212
DTSTAMP:20260409T142849
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20211122T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20211122T173000
DTSTAMP:20260409T142849
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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