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Foundations of Sustainability Auckland – ACENZ

This one-day workshop will introduce some of the foundational aspects of sustainability in the built environment. It is targeted to engineers who are in the initial stages of their career or for those who have recognised they need to have a broader and more up to date understanding of sustainability within their professional practice. Although this workshop is oriented towards engineers it is also relevant for planners, urban designers, architects and other built environment practitioners.

Sustainability has become a critical consideration for any built environment project and one that is the responsibility for all practitioners to interpret and incorporate effectively into their work. This workshop will support built environment professionals to understand what role sustainability plays in their particular context.
Drawing from the updated Engineering NZ Sustainability Practice Guidance also being launched in 2018, this workshop will include sessions on:
What is sustainability?

Exploring sustainability and what it means in the built environment context.

Critical sustainability issues:

Global sustainability issues impacting the NZ built environment (such as climate change, carbon, waste, resource depletion, degradation of the natural environment, poverty and inequality).   

Responses and tools:

Global and local sustainability responses that influence the current and future dynamics of our built environment.
Tools, frameworks and ways of working that enable the integration of sustainability considerations into built environment projects

Application examples:

How sustainability is being embedded into different contexts (such as water, transport, waste, buildings and asset management and energy).

 
This workshop will provide a broad overview of the key sustainability drivers and issues and some practical ways in which the built environment community is integrating sustainability into their work.
Presenter information
This workshop will be delivered by members of The Sustainability Society who are working at the leading edge of sustainability in different parts of the built environment sector. Collectively they bring vast experience of the practical application of sustainability from both here and overseas.   
Find more information and register online here. 

CCCS Roadshow Christchurch – ACENZ

ACENZ wants to invite you to attend one of three upcoming CCCS/SFA Roadshow events, including Graham Chapman of AECOM (Chair of the CCCS Review Committee) and Ross Meijer (of Aon Insurance) to comment on some of the changes and highlights as well as be available to answer any questions.
Space is limited, so please RSVP for this FREE event to confirm your spot. These roadshow events will be co-hosted by the Institute of Public Works Engineering Australasia – New Zealand (IPWEA NZ), so that ACENZ Members have the opportunity to network with client and council users of CCCS and SFA as well.
These documents have been prepared through a collaborative effort by numerous client organisations, Member Firm representatives, and has undergone extensive legal review to ensure compliance with recent changes to legislation. We also want to thank Graham Chapman of AECOM for his efforts as CCCS Review Committee Chair. ACENZ, on behalf of the industry, appreciates the volunteer effort and commitment to this project and giving back to the benefit of the industry. Thank you to all who contributed to this process.
Upon arrival, please sign-in at Jacobs Reception. You will be directed to the event room from there.

ACENZ Professional Services Contracts Event – ACE New Zealand

 
Join us on 2nd April from 4:30 to 6:00pm at Beca offices, Level 2, ANZ Centre 267 High St, Christchurch Central, for this free event, to hear about Professional Services contracts.
You will learn how a contract is formed, the different ACENZ Agreements, what to look out for in Client contracts and how you can manage risk.
Whilst the presentation will be targeted to young professionals with little experience or knowledge of contracts, it will also be of interest to the seasoned professionals who would like a refresher.
This will also be a great opportunity for you to share particular trends with conditions that you are seeing.
The presentation will be given by Graham Chapman who chaired the recent review of Conditions of Contract for Consultancy Services (CCCS) and led the review of the Short Form Agreement.
Representatives of CEAS  (Insurers and risk advisors) will be attendance to assist.

IPWEA NZ’s Engineer and Contractors Representative Workshop Wellington – ACENZ

The two day IPWEA NZ “Engineer’s Representative and Contractor’s Representative” workshop is targeted at those new to involvement on construction contracts,  developing sound understanding of these two key roles in construction contract management. Workshop content covers the project life cycle, including project definition, legal, documentation and procurement issues, communications and the various functions needing to be performed by the appointed representatives, such as programming, resourcing, inspections and testing, quality management, extensions of time entitlements, ordering or claiming of variations, payment assessment and claims, contract completion, all from the perspective of NZS 3910:2013 contracts. Trainees work together on solving practical problems in simulated situations and receive detailed guidance in takeaway manuals  and from role playing experiences, to improve their effectiveness in real world situations. More than 1,000 trainees have attended this workshop during the last decade.  
Please click here to view the brochure and registration form
Note: this is not an ACENZ event. Please contact the event organiser directly to attend.

2025 ACE Awards Gala – ACE New Zealand

The ACE Awards celebrate Aotearoa New Zealand’s best consultants working in the built and natural environment and the exceptional mahi being done for communities here and overseas.  
The awards recognise the consultants who go above and beyond ‘business as usual’ to deliver projects and initiatives. Our award entrants are often up against really complex challenges, like tight timeframes, small budgets or remote locations, so the results we’ve seen from this year’s entrants are truly remarkable.   
It’s the rigorous judging criteria that makes the ACE Awards stand out, and the calibre of entries this year was especially high. Our judges are consultants at the top of their game, handpicked each year from the industry. As well as outstanding consulting services, they focus on technical expertise, sustainable value and client satisfaction.  
Projects are awarded gold, silver or merit based on the level of achievement, how much the project has exceeded expectations and whether it sets a new industry standard. Judges may also present special awards where there is a unique contribution to the industry or community. 
2025 ACE Awards finalists 
Major infrastructure projects, vital water assets, an avalanche shelter and a treetop walkway are among the finalists in the 2025 ACE Awards. Read more  
Tickets
A ticket to the ACE Awards Gala is included in any full registration for the Futurespace conference. 
Individual tickets are $240 plus GST and tables of ten are $2,400 plus GST. 
To get tickets, visit the Futurespace registration page and select ‘Guest ticket to ACE Awards Gala’. 
Venue 
Under the Dome, Auckland MuseumAuckland DomainParnellAuckland 1010
Contact
If you have any questions about the ACE Awards, email ACE Awards Operations Co-ordinator Yasmin Rudman-Cruse at yasmin@acenz.org.nz.
If you have any questions about the Emerging Leader Award, Fururespace Award, or Diversity and Inclusion Award, email ACE General Manager of Engagement Hannah Bryce at hannah@acenz.org.nz.

ACENZ Professional Services Contracts Webinar – ACE New Zealand

 
Tune in to this free webinar on April 2nd from 4:30 to 6:00pm to hear about Professional Services contracts.
 
You will learn how a contract is formed, the different ACENZ Agreements, what to look out for in Client contracts and how you can manage risk.
 
Whilst the presentation will be targeted to young professionals with little experience or knowledge of contracts, it will also be of interest to the seasoned professionals who would like a refresher.
 
This will also be a great opportunity for you to share particular trends with conditions that you are seeing.
 
The presentation will be given by Graham Chapman who chaired the recent review of Conditions of Contract for Consultancy Services (CCCS) and led the review of the Short Form Agreement.
 
Representatives of CEAS  (Insurers and risk advisors) will be attendance to assist.

Auckland Members Breakfast with Hon Steven Joyce – ACENZ

Please join us for the 2018 March 8th Auckland Members Breakfast! Hear from confirmed speaker, Hon Steven Joyce. Held at the Grand Millennium Auckland Hotel (located at 71 Mayoral Drive, Auckland) from 7:30-9:00am on Thursday, 8th March.
Use this form to order tickets for a single individual or multiple people. All tickets ($38 pp) include a hot buffet breakfast with tea and coffee, and are in New Zealand Dollars and exclude GST.

Futurespace 2025 – ACE New Zealand

Effective leadership is critical for driving sustainable growth and fostering innovation in the engineering and consulting industry so we can deliver excellence for our communities.We’re at a pivotal point in Aotearoa as we navigate economic turbulence, an uncertain pipeline of work, an exodus of talent, rapid growth of AI, the impact of global politics and other complex challenges. What keeps you up at night?Nau mai, haere mai and welcome to Futurespace 2025 where we will explore the future of leadership and consulting in New Zealand’s built and natural environment.This two-day conference is an opportunity for executives, up-and-coming leaders, innovators, designers and consultants to delve into the unique challenges and opportunities in the New Zealand market and from our place in the global arena.This year’s theme is Leadership of the future – the evolving landscape of consulting where we’ll aim to shape, change and grow your leadership capability.Join us to discover effective strategies, visionary insights and innovative methods to power your business and grow consulting excellence.Kia kaha, kia māia, kia manawanui – be strong, be brave, be steadfast.
Date 
Wednesday 22 and Thursday 23 October
Venue
Markovina Vineyard Estate, Kumeu, Auckland
Register
Register here
More information
For the latest news and information about Futurespace 2025, visit futurespaceconference.nz

Diamond Jubilee and Farewell for Kieran Shaw – ACENZ

Please join us for the Diamond Jubilee and Farewell to CEO Kieran Shaw, on the 19th of March, from 4:30-7:00pm at Dockside Restaurant & Bar in Wellington, with special guest, Hon Phil Twyford MP. Please note the minister will speak beginning at 5pm.
Attendees will receive a limited edition complimentary publication that marks ACENZ’s 60th Anniversary.
By invitation only, RSVP compulsory.

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