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Infrastructure | Planning & Design | Social Policy
Preventing cruelty in Prisons – how to meet your OPCAT obligations
In December 2017, Australia ratified the Optional Protocol to the Convention Against Torture (OPCAT) – a protocol to prevent torture and other forms of mistreatment in prisons. As part of the initiative, institutions will be required to undergo a series of thorough inspections; and will face greater accountability for the mismanagement of antisocial behavior. In…
15 May 2018, by Amy SarcevicInfrastructure | Legal | Planning & Design
Raising Australian building standards – what needs to change?
Jurisdictions need a common language, more rigorous regulation and better oversight if they are to truly raise building standards in Australia, according to a Federal Government report by Bronwyn Weir and Peter Shergold. At present the lack of cohesion in how construction is regulated throughout the country makes for a frustrating system, in which practitioners…
10 May 2018, by Amy SarcevicEducation | Infrastructure | Planning & Design
Urban planning and the university masterplan
Planning university campuses in the 21st century is an intensive exercise in innovation and Curtin University’s Greater Curtin Plan, which attracted the largest ever Smart Cities grant from federal government, is a high-definition example. Located in Perth’s middle suburbia, Curtin aims to serve not only its students, but the region in general, by acting as…
27 Apr 2018, by Informa InsightsEducation | Planning & Design
An Insight into School Planning with David Asteraki
Examining how to build adaptable learning environments that effectively serve Australia and it’s growing population as well as meeting the needs of students and teachers, the fourth annual School Planning, Design & Construction Conference is fast approaching. In the lead up to this not–to-be missed Conference, we spoke to David Asteraki, Director, Infrastructure Finance, ACT…
14 Mar 2018, by Informa InsightsEducation | Planning & Design
An Insight into School Planning with John Neish
The fourth annual School Planning, Design & Construction Conference will examine how to build adaptable learning environments that effectively serve the country, it’s growing population and the needs of students and teachers. Held in May at the Rendezvous Hotel, Melbourne, this event is fast approaching. In the lead up to this unmissable conference, we spoke to…
5 Mar 2018, by Informa InsightsEnergy & Utilities | Infrastructure | Planning & Design | Social Policy | Technology | Transport & Logistics
Ethical innovation and sustainable entrepreneurship – how Tia Kansara is paving the way for a new economy
The word ‘innovation’ means different things to different people. To many it is synonymous with artificial intelligence, quantum computing, or the automation of roles previously carried out by humans. But for ecosystem designer and founder of Replenish.Earth Ltd, Dr Tia Kansara, the word innovation is more about ethical rather than digital advancement. Dr Kansara…
20 Jul 2017, by Informa InsightsEducation | Infrastructure | Planning & Design
Risks that universities should consider when structuring a PBSA transaction
In a bid to become more competitive and attract and retain those all-important international students, many universities are now accelerating the development of their on-campus accommodation. And with the current attractiveness of the debt and equity market, there has never been a better time to monetize existing accommodation assets or gain assistance from the private sector to develop…
28 Oct 2016, by Informa InsightsPlanning & Design
The link between pedagogy and the physical environment
Without doubt the key contribution an Architect or Designer can make to the classrooms of today and tomorrow is to form a link between pedagogy and the physical environment. Designing for the 21st Century is critical to student success and teacher well-being. Imagine a small group of students tasked with discussing and building a cardboard…
11 Oct 2016, by Informa InsightsMining & Resources | Planning & Design | Technology
Dust explosions in Europe: A preview of new trends and legislation for improving safety
While the scientific properties and risks of dust explosions are global, Europe remains a leader in standardising regulations for industrial hazards. Given that Europe is also the manufacturing origin of many design parts used in Australasian processing facilities and storage plants, we were delighted to have Gerard van Laar, Senior Consulting Scientist at Inburex (Germany) join…
31 Aug 2016, by Informa InsightsPlanning & Design
The Role of the Architect in Reducing Reoffending
View event agenda herePrisoner reoffending rates in Australia are at a critical level. Nearly half of Australia’s 36,000 inmates will return to jail within two years of release; costing the Government billions. Premier Mike Baird recently turned his attention to the issue, declaring in a recent report his intent to decrease recidivism by five…
21 Jun 2016, by Informa InsightsInforma Connect Australia is the nation's leading event organiser. Our events comprise of large scale exhibitions, industry conferences and highly specialised corporate training.
