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What is design-led thinking and how can it shape the outcome of a project, ultimately saving time and money? We talk to MBIE Senior Commercial Leader Gary Choromanski ahead of our three Design-Led Thinking workshops in Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch.

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A lot of our members are geotechnical and seismic engineers. Chances are you've heard of Helen Ferner, the president of the New Zealand Society of Earthquake Engineering (NZSEE) and, until recently, technical director at Beca. With more than 35 years of experience in structural engineering, we caught up with Helen to learn about the future of earthquake engineering.

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Complex, multi-party construction projects breed complex, multi-party disputes, often involving cross-claims and claims for contribution. For the last 15 years, the High Court has generally held that contribution claims, like other civil proceedings involving building work, must be brought within ten years of the act or omission on which the claim is based. Recently, the High Court departed from this practice and held that the ten year limitation period does not apply to contribution claims, opening up consultants to liability beyond the ten years. Madison Dobie, an Associate in the Construction and Major Projects team at Dentons Kensington Swan, discusses the potential consequences of this recent decision on consultants' liability.

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The latest Deltek Clarity A&E Industry Report found a small number of architectural and engineering projects are on track and technology adoption was low. We caught up with product director, Megan Miller about the report and how the past 12 months has impacted businesses in our sector. 

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We've all been there. A project that's not clearly defined, a lot of unknowns, and a lack of data. Messy, complex problems and a group of stakeholders who don't fully grasp all the issues. At Aurecon, Claire Lyons works as the Design To Innovate Partner, where she applies a new, innovative approach to these types of projects. We found out more about the design-to-innovate process and its benefits.

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Richard Cuthbert is a director of Management Response Ltd (MRL), specialising in supporting SMEs as they strive to enhance their business operation. Richard explores how SMEs can improve their performance, business outcomes, strategic development and looks at "what's next".

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Finance Minister Grant Robertson has delivered his Wellbeing Budget 2021: Securing our Recovery. The focus of spending was on improving the well-being of the lowest income New Zealanders and the Government’s priorities, including accelerating the recovery and rebuild from the impacts of COVID-19, laying the foundations for the future, and addressing climate change.

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Managing director for Aurecon, Infrastructure NZ board member and chair of the FIDIC sustainability committee, Tracey Ryan, believes innovation should be at the heart of what we do as consultants and engineers. Last year, Aurecon was named The Australian Financial Review Most Innovative Company in Australia and New Zealand, and recently won The Australian Financial Review Best Places to Work in New Zealand and Australia.

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James Koudounis is AECOM Client Account Manager to Waka Kotahi and is part of the Asia New Zealand Foundation's Leadership Network. The Foundation provides experience and resources to help Kiwis build their knowledge, skills and confidence to thrive in Asia. They also support New Zealand companies develop connections and better understand Asia. James is an advocate for leveraging Asian expertise to address concerns that the New Zealand engineering industry is light on experience when tackling significant projects.

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