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Waka Kotahi professional service index updated
Posted by · May 30, 2023 1:57 PM
The professional services index has now been updated to reflect current labour and overhead costs when working for Waka Kotahi and local authorities in New Zealand. Find out more about the index and the updates.
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Six Green Star rating for Auckland University building – with Beca
Posted by · May 30, 2023 9:30 AM
Waipapa Taumata Rau University of Auckland's recent achievement of a world-leading six Green Star design rating for the redevelopment of its Social Sciences building is an inspirational example of team innovation and collaboration led by an aspirational client vision towards net zero carbon.
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Progressive procurement looks beyond economic benefits
Posted by · May 23, 2023 3:07 PM
We all know that diversity of thought, goods and services has a huge impact on not only the economic success of a project but also on the social, cultural and environmental outcomes. We recently caught up with Height CEO Warner Cowin on how they're working with Māori businesses under the introduction of the Progressive Procurement Policy
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How to navigate the impending recession
Posted by · May 04, 2023 2:20 PM
As we face into an impending recession, everyone is feeling the pinch of high-interest rates and inflation not to mention the effects of the recent extreme weather events on our economy. We know a lot of our ACE members own small to medium businesses. Here are our top seven tips for navigating the current financial climate.
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ACE industry-accepted competency framework
Posted by · April 18, 2023 10:48 AM
Do you want to be a part of developing the future of consulting skills in Aotearoa? Do you have expertise in Te Ao Māori, operational and business management, delivery, contracts and risk, technology and digitisation and environment and sustainability? We're embarking on a Competency Framework for our industry and need your help.
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Winning feels pretty good - with Louisa Bloomer
Posted by · April 13, 2023 3:28 PM
Winning the ACE New Zealand Emerging Leader Award feels pretty darn good. Just ask Louisa Bloomer, regional digital practice lead at Stantec who won in 2022 for her leadership quality and potential.
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We need to know more than just the graduate story
Posted by · April 13, 2023 12:33 PM
There was a real lack of empirical evidence about changes in engineering practice before 2020 until Edna Crossin, Associate Professor at the University of Canterbury initiated a 20-year-long study. His premise? Looking beyond just the graduate story.
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We're looking for a Team Administrator
Posted by · April 07, 2023 1:46 PM
Due to the volume of applicants we've received, we've brought forward the deadline for applications to Tuesday 18 April - we want to acknowledge and thank everyone who's shown interest and we will be in touch later this week or early next week with next steps and outcomes for all applicants.
We're looking for an administrative superstar to join our team for 10 to 15 hours a week.
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How AECOM embedded environmental, social and governance (ESG)
Posted by · March 29, 2023 5:21 PM
On 4 April, AECOM and their client Waka Kotahi are holding a free webinar for ACE members on ESG (environmental, social, and governance). We spoke with AECOM Associate Director - Practice Lead Sustainability and Resilience, Anthony Hume, about how AECOM embedded ESG into the business to deliver meaningful and impactful solutions.
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What Ramadan means to me - with Mo Chalabi
Posted by · March 23, 2023 1:43 PM
Senior digital consultant at Beca, Mo Chalabi begins his month-long fast today for Ramadan. As an Egyptian growing up in Aotearoa, Mo was introduced to Ramadan by his mother as a child and fell in love with the meaning behind the holy month.