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Planning & Design
Driving innovation in Building Information Modelling
The UK government has embarked on a four year programme to reduce capital cost and the carbon burden in the construction and operation of the built environment. Central to these ambitions is the adoption of information rich Building Information Modelling (BIM) technologies that will unlock new more efficient ways of working at all stages of…
11 Jun 2013, by Informa InsightsHealthcare
Discharge planning: Better outcomes for patients and health services
On average, patients are spending less time in hospitals than ever before. With an ageing population and increasing pressures on the healthcare system this trend is expected to continue. We had the chance to speak to Glenda Kerridge, representing the Australian Association of Social Workers about effective elements in hospital discharge planning from a social…
11 Jun 2013, by Informa InsightsTransport & Logistics
Close-Up: Stephen (Shamus) Walsh
We are pleased to welcome to the speaker faculty of Heavy Haul Rail 2013 Stephen (Shamus) Walsh*, General Manager of Hardface Technology’s. After graduating in Electrical Engineering from the Institute of Technology, Cork City, Ireland, Shamus began his career working for Kentree Ltd. in Ireland, where he specialised in robotics and automation. In 1988 he…
11 Jun 2013, by Informa InsightsTransport & Logistics
Close-up: Colin Tutt
With almost 40 years' industry experience, Colin Tutt has an extraordinary knowledge and insight of grain supply chains, particularly in Western Australia. Commencing as a CBH Receival Point Operator, Mr Tutt was appointed General Manager Operations in 1995. His responsibilities include overseeing CBH's world-class storage and handling operations including grain receivals; road and rail transportation;…
10 Jun 2013, by Informa InsightsTransport & Logistics
Project update: Regional Rail Link
With a host of transport projects under construction in Victoria, we’ve put the spotlight on the Regional Rail Link to see what benefits it will bring. We spoke to Robert Macey, the Director for Commercial and Legal issues at Regional Rail Link Authority. Coined the landmark infrastructure project for Victoria, Regional Rail Link is due…
7 Jun 2013, by Informa InsightsTransport & Logistics
Insights: Driving the cost out of rail manufacturing
By Gary Stewart, Managing Director, Lean Design Australia, Email: Firstly, let’s start at the end point. Case study 1 – A $20m manufacturer reduced his P&L costs by 36% ($7m) and then spent 15% ($3m) of that on Innovation, R&D, Marketing, and Sales, and grew his business by more than 50%. Previously each $1 increase in revenue at…
7 Jun 2013, by Informa InsightsMining & Resources | Planning & Design
Is ‘Zero Harm’ achievable or theoretical?
Zero Harm is a much debated concept in the safety community and some argue that the term leads to confusion amongst professionals. We have asked industry groups on LinkedIn to participate in an opinion poll on Zero Harm in the workplace. A total of 139 people voted on the poll to date, resulting in 25.2%…
6 Jun 2013, by Informa InsightsMining & Resources | Planning & Design
Zero harm: A vision for a safer workplace
By Phillip Byard, Manager & Senior Engineering Consultant at InterSafe* I believe Zero Harm is a vision which inspires and calls people to acts of greatness. A good vision is always just outside of your reach. Does this mean it is achievable? – maybe not but I’m gonna have a good crack at trying!! Is Zero Harm theoretical…
5 Jun 2013, by Informa InsightsTransport & Logistics
Collaboration and communication key to continuous improvement in rail safety
Rail Safety 2013 brought together national decision-makers with the aim of delivering new ideas and developing innovative and progressive ways to meet customer expectations of safety. The customer, be they a passenger, a freight customer or a maintenance supplier, is at the centre of everything we do as an industry. We have summarised some of…
5 Jun 2013, by Informa InsightsBusiness
Press Release: Unleashing the power of multi-channel marketing!
The marketing landscape has evolved at a rapid pace. From the era of push marketing typified by mass messaging, broadcast across media platforms like TV, radio and print, we've entered a whole new world. A world where: One on one engagement with the customer is expected. Interaction between producer and consumer happens on multiple platforms.…
4 Jun 2013, 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.
