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SUMMARY:Networking Breakfast 25 March 2021
DESCRIPTION:Going for Gold\nWith the announcement that SEQ is the preferred candidate to host the 2032 Olympic Games\, QMCA is hosting a special breakfast where we look at the infrastructure needs and challenges for hosting the 2032 Olympics. Representing a generational opportunity to invest in long term infrastructure across South East Queensland\, the Games can see the region benefit from efficient solutions required during the Olympics that will also support growth for the next 50 years and beyond. \n  \nAt the breakfast you will hear from: \n\nScott Smith (CEO SEQ Council of Mayors) who has led the development of much of the work behind Brisbane’s bid for the 2032 Olympics\nJason van Paassen from SMEC\, who has led the development of the infrastructure plans to support the Games.\n\n  \nBook your place today to ensure you do not miss out on hearing from key experts discussing how South East Queensland can go for gold.
URL:https://qmca.com.au/event/networking-breakfast-25-march-2021/
LOCATION:Hilton Hotel Brisbane (Ballroom)\, 190 Elizabeth Street\, Brisbane\, Qld\, 4000
ORGANIZER;CN="Queensland Major Contractors Association":MAILTO:admin@qmca.com.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20210226T120000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20210226T160000
DTSTAMP:20260419T063159
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SUMMARY:QMCA Innovation Awards Event
DESCRIPTION:The 2020 QMCA Innovation and Excellence Awards are back to celebrate the outstanding work that our members\, partners and suppliers undertake in Queensland. With 400 industry leaders and innovators in attendance\, the long-lunch will be a celebration of our industry\, as we take the afternoon to recognise the people\, projects and achievements that lead our sector.  \nThe event is a fantastic opportunity to network with colleagues\, friends\, peers and industry as we enjoy a memorable Friday afternoon celebrating the very best of the construction industry. The event includes: \n\nAnnouncement of the QMCA Innovation and Excellence Award winners across seven categories\nA three-course meal and drinks from 12.00noon through to 4.00pm\nEntertainment\nNetworking and connection opportunities\n\nGet in fast and book your table – this is one you don’t want to miss as it will sell-out! \nHave you considered becoming a financial member of QMCA? With benefits like exclusive member-price tickets to the Awards lunch and other events\, there’s no better time to join. \nContact admin@qmca.com.au to enquire or join online at www.qmca.com.au
URL:https://qmca.com.au/event/qmca-innovation-awards-event/
LOCATION:Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre (Plaza Terrace Room)\, Cnr Glenelg & Merrivale Street\, South Bank\, Queensland\, 4101\, Australia
ORGANIZER;CN="Queensland Major Contractors Association":MAILTO:admin@qmca.com.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20210211T070000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20210211T090000
DTSTAMP:20260419T063159
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SUMMARY:Networking Breakfast 11 February 2021
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URL:https://qmca.com.au/event/networking-breakfast-11-february-2021/
LOCATION:Hilton Hotel Brisbane (Ballroom)\, 190 Elizabeth Street\, Brisbane\, Qld\, 4000
ORGANIZER;CN="Queensland Major Contractors Association":MAILTO:admin@qmca.com.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20210211T070000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20210211T090000
DTSTAMP:20260419T063159
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SUMMARY:QMCA Networking Breakfast - 11 February 2021
DESCRIPTION:Being Procurement Ready – Deciphering your clients needs\nAs the 2020 Major Project Infrastructure Pipeline outlined there is significant increase in potential workload in Queensland across the engineering and construction sector. The construction sector has been highlighted as the key industry to help the Queensland economy recover from the economic impacts of 2020. As a result there is an increase in projects being brought to market by public and private clients alike; however with changing demands and conditions on projects clients are looking for construction organisations and consortia to take on more and more responsibility. \nUnderstanding these client objectives is important in responding to tenders. Being tender ready for 2021 is important for the industry. \nThe QMCA will be kicking off its 2021 industry breakfast series on February 11 with a panel discussion on being tender ready- deciphering your clients needs. Come along and hear from a panel of industry experts and get in shape for what will be a big year.
URL:https://qmca.com.au/event/qmca-networking-breakfast-11-february-2021/
LOCATION:Hilton Hotel Brisbane (Ballroom)\, 190 Elizabeth Street\, Brisbane\, Qld\, 4000
ORGANIZER;CN="Queensland Major Contractors Association":MAILTO:admin@qmca.com.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20201210T173000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20201210T193000
DTSTAMP:20260419T063159
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SUMMARY:QMCA Xmas Networking Event - 10 December 2020
DESCRIPTION:Join us as we farewell 2020 at the Hilton Brisbane on Thursday 10 December at 5.30pm.\nWell\, wasn’t 2020 fun? If there is ever a year that needed a Christmas party\, it is this year\, so we are delighted to invite you to QMCA’s Christmas Drinks in partnership with McConnell Dowell. \nIt has been a huge year for our industry\, and we would like to take the opportunity to catch up with the friends and colleagues who have helped QMCA on our journey over the last 12 months. It will also be a chance to meet new and returning QMCA Board members. Please\, join us at the Hilton on Thursday 10 December for an evening of networking\, catching up with friends and colleagues as we head towards the finish line of another year\, ready to rest and recharge before we take on 2021. \nSo\, register now and join your friends and colleagues as we farewell 2020 and catch up before we head off for much deserved end of year breaks. \nThis event is in partnership with McConnell Dowell. \nSince 1961\, we have built thousands of quality assets and facilities for customers and communities. Our expertise has grown steadily to span building\, civil\, electrical\, fabrication\, marine\, mechanical\, pipelines\, rail\, tunnel and underground construction. Our culture is founded on expertise\, creativity and progressive thinking. We constantly challenge ourselves and our partners to find the best solution for every project. This attitude\, along with our safe\, high-quality\, systematic and structured approach\, has earned us the trust and loyalty of our clients. \nhttps://www.mcconnelldowell.com/
URL:https://qmca.com.au/event/qmca-xmas-networking-event-10-december-2020/
LOCATION:Hilton Hotel Brisbane (Ballroom)\, 190 Elizabeth Street\, Brisbane\, Qld\, 4000
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20201126T070000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20201126T090000
DTSTAMP:20260419T063159
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SUMMARY:QMCA Networking Breakfast - 26 November 2020
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our first post-COVID face-to-face breakfast at the Victoria Park Function Centre on Thursday 26 November at 7.00am. \n  \nAs well as hearing the industry latest news and having the opportunity to network with your peers from across the sector\, QMCA Associate Member\, E7\, will present the findings from the Digital Innovation & Collaboration in Infrastructure Survey. \n  \nThe construction and infrastructure industry is often criticised for lagging behind in the adoption of digital technologies and platforms\, but as we have seen throughout the COVID-19 pandemic\, our industry has embraced technology across all areas. From digital site sign-in to rapid remote mobilisation of back offices\, change has been adopted in our sector like never before. \n  \nAt this month’s breakfast\, Dr Adrian Smith\, Chief Technology Officer\, E7\, will outline the results of the survey and provide insights into the successes\, challenges and opportunities for our industry as we build for the future. \n  \nProductivity has not changed substantially in the construction sector since 1990\, when measured on an output for total dollar spent. Digital technology offers opportunities to achieve some productivity enhancements that can provide benefits throughout the entire life cycle of projects and from engineers through the supply chain into construction and onto operations and maintenance. \n  \nFollowing Adrian’s presentation\, there will be a panel discussion featuring prominent leaders from a cross-section from the engineering and construction community to discuss the challenges and opportunities for digital and technology improvements and adoption within the engineering construction sector. \n  \nAdrian is a co-founder of E7 and leads its ongoing development to ensure E7 stays at the forefront of construction industry technology advancements. He is a sought-after specialist in the application of Agile and Lean principles and practices in software engineering and business technology\, and is recognised as a leader in Lean Construction nationally.
URL:https://qmca.com.au/event/qmca-networking-breakfast-26-november-2020/
LOCATION:Victoria Park Function Centre\, 309 Herston Road\, Herston\, Queensland\, 4006\, Australia
ORGANIZER;CN="Queensland Major Contractors Association":MAILTO:admin@qmca.com.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20201029T070000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20201029T091500
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SUMMARY:2020 Queensland Major Projects Pipeline Report (Toowoomba)
DESCRIPTION:2020 Queensland Major Projects Pipeline Report – Toowoomba \nOn 29 October\, the Queensland Major Contractors Association (QMCA) and the Infrastructure Association of Queensland (IAQ) with assistance from the Toowoomba and Surat Basin Enterprise (TSBE) and Regional Development Australia (RDA) will present the 2020 Queensland Major Projects Pipeline Report; the definitive guide to the major projects that will shape our State across the next five years. \nAuthored by BIS Oxford Economics\, QMCA and IAQ\, the report is a mainstay of government policy\, media commentary and influence\, as we actively pursue and deliver the transformational projects that employ our people\, connect our communities and drive the long term economic and social wellbeing of the State. \nA keynote address will be provided by Toowoomba Regional Council Mayor\, Paul Antonio and a panel discussion will follow. \nBooking is essential\, and we would encourage you to book your place as soon as possible to ensure attendance. \nPlease note that member and non-member pricing applies.
URL:https://qmca.com.au/event/2020-queensland-major-projects-pipeline-report-toowoomba/
LOCATION:Picnic Point Function Centre (Grand Vista Room)\, 164 Tourist Drive\, Toowoomba\, Queensland\, 4350\, Australia
ORGANIZER;CN="Queensland Major Contractors Association":MAILTO:admin@qmca.com.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20201016T070000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20201016T090000
DTSTAMP:20260419T063159
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SUMMARY:2020 Queensland Major Projects Pipeline Report Event
DESCRIPTION:As a result of venue capacity limitations due to COVID-19\, this event is now at full capacity for face-to-face attendance. No further bookings can be taken. \nBookings are sill avaiable for online participation. Bookings can be made via Eventbrite using the link below. Once booked and paid\, your automatic confirmation email will contain your exclusive login details.
URL:https://qmca.com.au/event/2020-queensland-major-projects-pipeline-report-event/
LOCATION:Hilton Hotel Brisbane (Ballroom)\, 190 Elizabeth Street\, Brisbane\, Qld\, 4000
ORGANIZER;CN="Queensland Major Contractors Association":MAILTO:admin@qmca.com.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20200924T080000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20200924T093000
DTSTAMP:20260419T063159
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SUMMARY:QMCA Virtual Breakfast
DESCRIPTION:Join QMCA for our September Virtual breakfast where we will update you on all the latest news from QMCA as we re-energise our events program\, commence our state election campaign and much more. \nWe will also have an in-depth session where we look at local content and the role it plays in procurement on major infrastructure projects in Queensland. Featuring a panel of experts from consulting\, local economic development agencies\, technology providers and Brisbane City Council\, this session should not be missed. \nWhen: 24 September 2020 at 8:00am\nWhere: Via Zoom\nPlease click the link below to join the webinar:\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/87210141466\nWebinar ID: 872 1014 1466 \nAdd this event to your calendar: \nAdd event to calendar \nApple   Google   Office 365   Outlook   Outlook.com   Yahoo \nLocal Content Keynotes and Q&A\nLocal content is a key part of the procurement strategy for any project in Queensland. QMCA has gathered together experts in local content and procurement to provide advice and expertise to the industry on a key issue to our members\, particularly those delivering projects in regional Queensland. Heading into an election and with infrastructure spend a critical part of any future government’s strategy\, local content will be a key part of the next election cycle as it will support the delivery of regional projects that will be funded to support the state’s economic recovery.
URL:https://qmca.com.au/event/qmca-virtual-breakfast/
LOCATION:Queensland
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20200228T070000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20200228T090000
DTSTAMP:20260419T063159
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SUMMARY:QMCA Networking Breakfast Event - Healthy Breakfast
DESCRIPTION:Health is the topic of our first breakfast of the year as we look at what health means across the whole of our industry. \nAnd it is a topic that is relevant for all of us\, with issues that touch on every part of our sector and people. From PFAs preventing work on a $6.7bn project to managing teams in high-pressure environments\, the health of our industry is complex and encompasses the environment\, the market and the people. \nFeaturing keynote addresses and a discussion on industry health\, environmental management\, ground breaking staff programmes and mental health this session will kick start the year in a way that will inform and inspire us all.
URL:https://qmca.com.au/event/qmca-networking-breakfast-event/
LOCATION:Victoria Park Function Centre\, 309 Herston Road\, Herston\, Queensland\, 4006\, Australia
ORGANIZER;CN="Queensland Major Contractors Association":MAILTO:admin@qmca.com.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20191128T173000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20191128T210000
DTSTAMP:20260419T063159
CREATED:20191105T001122Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191105T001425Z
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SUMMARY:QMCA Christmas Networking Event
DESCRIPTION:Join us at Soapbox Beer for our Christmas Networking Drinks! \nIt’s time to celebrate the end of the year at QMCA’s Christmas Networking event! It has been a huge year for our industry and we would like to take the opportunity to catch up with the friends and colleagues who have helped QMCA on our journey over the last 12 months. It will also be a chance to meet new and returning QMCA Board members. \nBrought to you by Hawthorne Civil and Decmil\, this event is the not-to-be-missed occasion of the social season and we look forward to you joining us at Soapbox for drinks\, food and festive fun! \nRegister now and join your friends and colleagues as we farewell 2019 and catch up before we head off for much deserved end of year breaks. \nProudly sponsored by \n \n 
URL:https://qmca.com.au/event/qmca-christmas-networking-event/
LOCATION:Soapbox Beer\, 89-101 Gipps Street\, Fortitude Valley\, Queensland\, 4006\, Australia
ORGANIZER;CN="Queensland Major Contractors Association":MAILTO:admin@qmca.com.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20191115T070000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20191115T090000
DTSTAMP:20260419T063159
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SUMMARY:QMCA Networking Breakfast 15 November 2019: Behind Closed Doors: Insights from Queensland infrastructure sector evaluation panels
DESCRIPTION:Behind Closed Doors: Insights from Queensland infrastructure sector evaluation panels \nCome and join us at the last breakfast for the year where we will delve behind the probity curtain and get genuine insights from Queensland’s leading infrastructure clients.  Together with Aurora Marketing\, QMCA has been undertaking a research project aimed at providing Queensland’s construction sector with valuable feedback on what buyers are looking for in their tenders and some helpful guidance for your future bids. \nBehind closed doors\, what is it that Queensland infrastructure client evaluation panels discuss? \nWhat particular processes do they follow and just how do they score a major project submission to make the ultimate decision? \nWhat are major contractors doing well and what could be done better? \nFor people who work with panels\, it is imperative to understand the structure\, processes\, responsibilities and nuances of how they work\, and how the panel makes their decision. The end result is ultimately a better pitch and a winning score. \nWorking on major projects concurrently\, one of the things Leann does as part of her research is to formally interview evaluation panel representatives. Recently having undertaken a joint research project with QMCA on behalf of members\, Leann will share the key insights uncovered during the research from more than a dozen of Queensland’s major infrastructure clients. This joint research project has been compiled for all members and is entitled \nBehind Closed Doors: Insights from Queensland infrastructure sector evaluation panels. The findings aim to provide Queensland’s construction sector with valuable feedback on what buyers are looking for in their tenders and some key takeaways for bidder in their future submissions.   \nGuest Speaker: \n \nLeann Webb\nManaging Director\, Aurora Marketing \nLeann started Aurora Marketing in 2001\, creating a niche in tender and submission management. Since then\, she has worked with the who’s who of Australian companies on an array of tenders and proposals that has spanned every state of Australia\, and several other countries. Her project experience covers everything from rolling stock and rail\, to tunnels\, toll roads\, bridges\, water\, schools\, hospitals\, prisons\, defence bases\, ports\, airports and virtually every type of infrastructure you can imagine. \nHer team supports all kinds of organisations from top tier contractors and defence primes\, through to not-for-profits and even government agencies\, and they work on tenders of all sizes from small scale procurement of a few hundred thousand dollars of revenue up to contracts valued in the tens of billions. \nIn a nutshell\, Aurora Marketing works with project teams to help translate their solution into a persuasive and compelling submission. They help teams keep their focus on the client and hone their messaging to resonate with the evaluators\, and manage the production of the submission including writing\, formatting and design. They have an astonishing track record of 98.5%\, which they credit to their own comprehensive tender system of tools\, processes and precedents\, along with their formidable competitiveness. \nLeann has spent several years interviewing experts on the client-side of bids so she can understand how evaluation panels work in theory and in practice. Following on from this\, Aurora Marketing has continued this research on behalf of QMCA members to delve behind the probity curtain to obtain genuine insights from Queensland’s leading infrastructure clients.  \nA panel discussion will follow Leann’s presentation.  The panellists including Leann are: \nPaul Coughlan\nProject Director\nBrisbane Airport’s New Parallel Runway \nPaul is the Project Director for Brisbane Airport’s New Parallel Runway (NPR) and has overall responsibility for the successful delivery of this $1.3 billion project. He heads up a Client Team of in excess of 50 staff.  Paul has guided the project since its inception in December 2004 and has been responsible for overseeing the planning\, feasibility studies\, gaining all regulatory approvals\, developing the procurement strategy\, tendering and contracts award and the construction delivery.  Phase 1 works (Dredging & site reclamation) was successfully completed in June 2015 on schedule and under budget. The phase 2 design and construction which addresses 3 contracts (Seawall & site access; Dryandra Road Underpass; Airfield) has been ongoing since January 2015. The Dryandra Road Underpass was opened to traffic on 2 October 2018. The new runway construction will be predominantly complete by Christmas 2019 with operations beginning in mid-2020. \nReese Deaves\nDirector\, Civil Infrastructure\nPensar \nAs Director – Civil Infrastructure at Pensar\, Reese manages highly complex and large-scale infrastructure projects taking ownership and responsibility for successful client delivery. Working within the public and private sector Reese has become an experienced manager delivering highly prestigious projects for a wide range of engineering clients that has involved his input from initial conception through to the end of maintenance periods.  With over twenty-five years of experience in the engineering\, construction and management of major projects\, he has a thorough knowledge of all construction processes and the requirements for managing all facets of a thriving business. Reese is a Chartered Professional Civil Engineer with extensive experience in design and construction of civil and structural engineering projects in both Australia and the United Kingdom. \nAmanda Yeates\nDeputy Director-General\, Infrastructure Management & Delivery\nDepartment of Transport and Main Roads \nAs Deputy Director-General\, Infrastructure Management and Delivery\, Amanda oversees the delivery of the integrated program of infrastructure projects and the maintenance and operation of the state controlled road network. This includes delivery of Transport and Main Roads’ (TMR) record $23 billion program of works over four years. Amanda was appointed to the Deputy Director-General role and the Executive Leadership Team in July 2018. Prior to this appointment\, Amanda held the positions of General Manager (Program Delivery and Operations) and Regional Director (North Coast and Wide Bay Burnett).  As Deputy Director-General\, Infrastructure Management and Delivery\, Amanda provides leadership and direction to the four branches – Engineering and Technology\, Program Delivery and Operations\, RoadTek and New Generation Rollingstock.  Amanda is a passionate advocate and supporter of workforce diversity and is committed to fostering an environment and culture that supports a vibrant\, diverse\, collaborative\, safe\, rewarding and high-performing workplace. As Chair of the TMR Safety\, Health and Wellbeing Governance Committee\, Amanda is dedicated to the physical\, mental and emotional wellbeing of all staff across the department. \nREGISTER NOW AS THIS EVENT WILL SELL OUT!
URL:https://qmca.com.au/event/qmca-breakfast-event-16/
LOCATION:Victoria Park Function Centre\, 309 Herston Road\, Herston\, Queensland\, 4006\, Australia
ORGANIZER;CN="Queensland Major Contractors Association":MAILTO:admin@qmca.com.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20191018T070000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20191018T090000
DTSTAMP:20260419T063159
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SUMMARY:Future Brisbane Breakfast Event
DESCRIPTION:Brisbane is on the cusp of significant growth\, and more than ever it is important that we correctly plan and deliver growth sustainability\, retaining the cities uniqueness\, character and liveability we all enjoy.  Join QMCA\, Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner and a host of industry experts as we look at the key opportunities and challenges that face the River City as it grows and matures into a truly global city.  Including a keynote address from the Lord Mayor\, who will be discussing\, amongst other things\, his plans for green bridges\, changes to Victoria Park\, the proposed SEQ City Deal and the Olympics. Following his speech\, The Lord Mayor will take part in a panel discussion along with industry experts in the planning\, urban development and community engagement arenas with discussion focused on the infrastructure that Brisbane will require to grow into a truly new world city. \nSponsored by: \n \n \nCr Adrian Schrinner\nLord Mayor of Brisbane \nAdrian Schrinner became Lord Mayor in April 2019 following the retirement of Graham Quirk. As well as being one of Brisbane’s youngest ever Lord Mayors he came to the role with significant on-the-job experience\, having previously served as Deputy Mayor for eight years\, and as a Councillor since 2005.  Before becoming Lord Mayor\, Cr Schrinner was the Chair of Council’s Public and Active Transport Committee. In this role\, he had special responsibility for managing the Brisbane Metro project and ensured that the project was fully funded and shovel ready.  Prior to this\, he was the Chair of the Infrastructure Committee\, where he was responsible for the successful delivery of many major projects including the $1.5 billion Legacy Way Tunnel and the New Farm Riverwalk. Cr Schrinner lives in the suburb of Carindale with his wife Nina and their four young children.  Both as Lord Mayor and as a dad\, his goal is to ensure the Brisbane of tomorrow is better than the Brisbane of today.  A big part of his agenda is building the infrastructure our city needs as it grows and protecting our fantastic lifestyle and green space. \nPanel Members\n \nMatthew Mackey\nNational Director – Cost & Commercial\nArcadis \nMatthew is the National Director of Arcadis’ Cost & Commercial team and the founder of industry networking group – Property Leaders Brisbane.  He is a recognised commercial leader with extensive local and international cost management expertise\, developed over 20-years in the construction industry.  Matthew has lived in Brisbane for almost 10 years and has worked on a diverse number of projects across Australia\, including the Brisbane International Cruise Terminal\, Auckland Airport Second Runway Expansion\, and Sydney Metro.  He is genuinely passionate about the built environment – particularly in terms of improving collaboration and productivity within the industry and how data and digital technology can provide a positive impact on the construction industry. \n \nRebecca Michael\nHead\, Public Policy\nRACQ \nThe RACQ is the peak advocacy body for Queensland road users and represents over 1.7 million members covering 50% of Queensland household.  In her role\, Rebecca oversees research and develops and advocates for policy to promote safe\, affordable and sustainable mobility\, both now and into the future.  Rebecca has worked in the transport and infrastructure policy sector for several years and has delivered a diverse range of research\, transport\, infrastructure and economics projects and policies that focus on improving transport system outcomes to benefit Queensland. \n \nJulie Castle\nManaging Director/Founder\nStruber \nJulie established an energised engagement\, communications and creative consultancy in 2014. Working exclusively for the infrastructure sector\, Struber supports the planning and delivery of projects in the areas of transport\, health\, education and property development.  She offers a unique insight and understanding of the opportunities that development provides cities\, looking through the lens of stakeholder interfaces\, community connectivity\, behavioural change\, and the future of transport.  Julie ensures communities are part of the decision-making process and drives a culture of thinking that puts the customer at the centre of every solution. \nREGISTER NOW AS THIS EVENT WILL SELL OUT!
URL:https://qmca.com.au/event/qmca-breakfast-event-15/
LOCATION:Brisbane City Hall (Ithaca Auditorium)\, King George Square Entrance\, Brisbane\, Queensland\, 4000\, Australia
ORGANIZER;CN="Queensland Major Contractors Association":MAILTO:admin@qmca.com.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20190913T120000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20190913T153000
DTSTAMP:20260419T063159
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SUMMARY:Innovation & Excellence Awards Lunch
DESCRIPTION:The 2019 QMCA Innovation and Excellence Awards recognise the outstanding contributions of Queensland’s major contractors\, designers\, subcontractors and suppliers. \nWith 500 industry leaders and innovators in attendance\, the long lunch will be a celebration of our industry\, as we take the afternoon to recognise the people\, projects and achievements that lead our sector. \nThe awards will be hosted by construction lawyer and comedian Petrina Macpherson\, with a keynote address from neuroleadership expert and internationally acclaimed executive coach\, Josie Thomson. \nThe event is a fantastic opportunity to network with friends\, peers and industry as we enjoy a memorable Friday afternoon celebrating the very best of the construction industry. \nThe event includes: \n\nAnnouncement of the QMCA Innovation and Excellence Award winners\nA three-course meal and drinks\nKeynote address from award-winning coach\, speaker and trainer Josie Thomson\nMC Petrina Macpherson\, Senior Associate at Minter Ellison and part time comedian\nNetworking and connection opportunities\n\nWe’ll have further details about the event in the weeks leading up to the lunch on Friday\, 13 September 2019. \nGet in fast and book your table – this is one you don’t want to miss! \n \nMC Petrina Macpherson \n \nKeynote Speaker Josie Thomson
URL:https://qmca.com.au/event/innovation-excellence-awards-lunch/
LOCATION:Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre (Plaza Terrace Room)\, Cnr Glenelg & Merrivale Street\, South Bank\, Queensland\, 4101\, Australia
ORGANIZER;CN="Queensland Major Contractors Association":MAILTO:admin@qmca.com.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20190829T070000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20190829T090000
DTSTAMP:20260419T063159
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LAST-MODIFIED:20190811T003008Z
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SUMMARY:QMCA Networking Event - Genex Power: Kidston Renewable Energy Hub
DESCRIPTION:Genex Power: Kidston Renewable Energy Hub \nGenex Power Limited is an Australian publicly listed company on the ASX (under the code ‘GNX’)\, focused on generation and storage of renewable energy. Genex is developing a clean energy hub in north Queensland\, integrating large-scale solar with pumped storage hydro. The Genex Kidston Clean Energy Hub is a world first\, innovative integration of intermittent solar energy with low cost energy storage creating “Renewable Energy On Tap”. The Company is also developing the 50MW Jemalong Solar Project (JSP)\, located near Forbes in NSW. \n  \nSponsors: \n  \n\n\n\n \nBy finding solutions to complex challenges and opportunities\, John Holland transforms communities to make them easier to move around\, more connected and better to live in. We work in Australia\, New Zealand and South East Asia\, offering services from infrastructure and property development to rail and building. Some examples of projects currently being undertaken by John Holland in Queensland include the Sunshine Coast Airport Expansion Project and the Gold Coast Seaway project.\n \nMcConnell Dowell is the Creative Construction Company for clients who want to build better communities through safe\, smart\, efficient infrastructure. Since 1961\, we have built thousands of quality assets and facilities for clients and communities. Our expertise has grown steadily to span civil\, electrical\, fabrication\, marine\, mechanical\, pipelines\, rail\, tunnel and underground construction. Our culture is founded on expertise\, creativity and progressive thinking.\n\n\n\nGuest Speakers: \n \nSimon Kidston\nCo-Founder & Executive Director\nGenex Power \nSimon has an investment banking background with more than 25 years global experience with groups such as Macquarie Bank\, HSBC and Helmsec Global Capital.  Simon is a co-founder and Executive Director of Genex Power\, and has responsibility for project finance and business development.  Simon was involved in the funding arrangements for Stage 1 of the Kidston Renewable Energy Hub (50MW Kidston Solar Project)\, and is now engaged with banks and potential equity partners for Stage 2 (Integrated 250 MW Pumped Storage Hydro and 270MW Solar Project). He has a Bachelor of Commerce degree from Griffith University\, a Graduate Diploma in Applied Finance and Investment from the Securities Institute of Australia and is a Member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors. \n \nMike Westerman\nSenior Technical Director Hydropower\nGHD \nMike Westerman has 40 years’ experience in delivering renewable energy projects\, with a focus on hydro. Mike has worked across the full range of delivery from project identification\, development and feasibility studies through to documentation\, procurement\, construction supervision and commissioning. Mike has a comprehensive technical and commercial understanding of renewable projects\, including due diligence\, risk management and contract packaging. He has successfully delivered projects in 19 countries across Africa\, the Middle East\, and the broader Asia-Pacific region from Pakistan to Fiji. \nHydro project development is a complex and continually evolving multi-disciplinary activity involving projects that span large areas and timeframes. Conventional and pumped hydro schemes alike rely on large quantities of data. This data encompasses a wide range of revenue\, network\, geotechnical\, hydrological\, spatial\, geographical\, and human stakeholder information that must be collected and analysed to guide optimum project performance. \nThe digital revolution has made greater quantities of better quality data more readily available\, and has made it easier to identify and use the most appropriate data for each project. While this has led to improved productivity of hydro development operations\, it has also highlighted inconsistencies both in the data generated by different organisations and in data collection methods. \nAs a leader in the application of digital engineering to hydro projects\, GHD is constantly improving the collection and application of digital information to benefit stakeholders across all project levels and phases. In this presentation\, Mike will provide an overview of best practices and emerging trends across the full lifecycle of a variety of hydro projects. \n 
URL:https://qmca.com.au/event/qmca-breakfast-event-14/
LOCATION:Victoria Park Function Centre\, 309 Herston Road\, Herston\, Queensland\, 4006\, Australia
ORGANIZER;CN="Queensland Major Contractors Association":MAILTO:admin@qmca.com.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20190806T070000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20190806T091500
DTSTAMP:20260419T063159
CREATED:20190122T232803Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190507T090307Z
UID:2277-1565074800-1565082900@qmca.com.au
SUMMARY:Queensland Major Projects Pipeline Breakfast Event (Townsville)
DESCRIPTION:2019 Queensland Major Projects Pipeline Report\nThe Queensland Major Projects Pipeline Report is the definitive guide to the state of play in the contracting and infrastructure industry in Queensland. The report is a mainstay of government policy\, media commentary and influence\, as we actively pursue and deliver the transformational projects that employ our people\, connect our communities and drive the long term economic and social wellbeing of the state. Developed using leading economic data from BIS-Oxford Economics and project data from QMCA and IAQ members and their supply chain\, the 2019 Queensland Major Projects Pipeline Report is a true representation of the major engineering projects being considered for approval\, funding and delivery in Queensland. \nJoin us at our gala breakfast in Townsville where we will officially launch the report and outline the key initiatives that will shape our industry for the coming years. Date And Time Tuesday\, 6 August 2019 7:00 am – 9:15 am AEST Location The Ville Resort Sir Leslie Thiess Dr\, Townsville QLD 4810 \nPartners and Supporters\nQMCA and IAQ are thankful to following partners. Without the support of Accura Consulting\, Cbus\, Construction Skills Queensland\, Dial Before You Dig\, Pumps United\, BMD Group\, EconomX\, PlanGrid and Regional Development Australia Townsville and North West Queensland production of the 2019 QMPPR Report would simply not have been possible. \n \n \n 
URL:https://qmca.com.au/event/queensland-major-projects-pipeline-breakfast-event-townsville/
LOCATION:The Ville Resort\, Sir Leslie Thiess Drive\, Townsville\, 4810\, Australia
ORGANIZER;CN="Queensland Major Contractors Association":MAILTO:admin@qmca.com.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20190731T070000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20190731T090000
DTSTAMP:20260419T063159
CREATED:20181116T232814Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190707T233056Z
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SUMMARY:QMCA Networking Event
DESCRIPTION:Mega Projects – A Global Perspective\nOn 31 July\, you have a rare opportunity to listen to Dr Alex Budzier address the challenges of major infrastructure project overrun\, current performance trends\, the importance of project leadership and how technology can support improvement in the management of major projects. \nSponsor: \n \nEndeavour Programme is an transformational technology company aimed at improving cost and time outcomes for stakeholders by the applied use of its world first artificial intelligence technology Octant AI.  Recognising that the construction industry must start doing things differently\, the team at Endeavour Programme have built on the highly commended research undertaken by Associate Scholar at Oxford University and Technical Director\, Cuong Quang\, and continue to develop solutions that provide early insights into cost and time overruns on major projects\, measurably improving commercial outcomes for the benefit of all key project stakeholders including contractors\, governments\, agencies\, engineers and financiers. \nGuest Speakers: \n \nDr Alex Budzier\nCEO and Co-Founder\, Oxford Global Projects\nand one of the world’s leading authorities on mega project management \nAlex is a collaborator of the Brisbane-based Endeavour Programme and has recently worked with his colleague\, Professor Bent Flyvbjerg\, on a commission using Endeavour’s AI system to assist treasury cash flow forecasting for a major Asian government client. He is in Australia to present a course to the Victorian Major Projects Leadership Academy on delivering complex infrastructure projects.  Alex and Bent have consulted to many major projects with regards to applying their methodologies for Reference Class Forecasting\, Contingency Safeguard\, Black Swan projects\, Smart Scaling\, Early Warning Systems and Project Turnaround.  Examples of projects include Crossrail 2 (Tunnel Benchmarking)\, European Tunnel ($10B) risk assessment\, M+ (Supersized museum building) risk assessment\, Swiss Nuclear Waste Storage risk assessment\, Edinburgh Tram project post-mortem\, MTR (HK Metro) improved reporting and project turnaround.  In addition to his teaching and research commitments at the University of Oxford Said Business School\, he regularly presents a leadership development programme for the top project managers in the UK civil service. \nDr Adrian Smith\nCo-Founder & Head of Engineering\nEnvision \n \nDr Adrian Smith is an industry leader in adapting and applying Agile and Lean methods within software engineering and business technology. As a sought-after consultant\, he has led and coached engineering and software development teams for major brands including Airbus\, GKN Aerospace\, BBC Worldwide\, Suncorp\, Nokia and Data#3.  Adrian is Co-Founder and Head of Engineering for Envision\, an Australian software product development company. Envision is delivering technology advances for the construction industry\, in particular\, leveraging Lean and Agile methods to develop practical and innovative engineering solutions.  Adrian is regularly called on for his specialist experience\, which spans industries including aerospace\, banking\, construction\, digital media\, engineering\, insurance\, mining and public infrastructure. He is also an Agile coach and regular contributor at Australian and international conferences. \nREGISTER NOW AS THIS EVENT WILL SELL OUT!
URL:https://qmca.com.au/event/qmca-breakfast-event-13/
LOCATION:Victoria Park Function Centre\, 309 Herston Road\, Herston\, Queensland\, 4006\, Australia
ORGANIZER;CN="Queensland Major Contractors Association":MAILTO:admin@qmca.com.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20190627T180000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20190627T220000
DTSTAMP:20260419T063159
CREATED:20190613T185233Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190619T024553Z
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SUMMARY:QMCA EOFY Networking Event - 27 June 2019
DESCRIPTION:It’s the end of the financial year\, let’s celebrate!\nIt has been a huge year for our industry\, so let’s celebrate! Join QMCA at Newstead Brewing in Milton and grab a cold beer and a slice of pizza and spend a couple of hours unwinding as you catch up with friends and colleagues from across our industry. \nTickets are free for a limit of two per QMCA member company and additional tickets can be purchased for $55 per person. \nWe look forward to seeing you for an evening of amazing craft beer and pizza (other drinks are available). \nProud Sponsors
URL:https://qmca.com.au/event/qmca-eofy-networking-event-27-june-2019/
LOCATION:Newstead Brewing Co\, 67 Castlemaine Street\, MIlton\, Qld\, 4064\, Australia
ORGANIZER;CN="Queensland Major Contractors Association":MAILTO:admin@qmca.com.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20190614T070000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20190614T090000
DTSTAMP:20260419T063159
CREATED:20181116T232724Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190612T025702Z
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SUMMARY:QMCA Networking Event - Queensland State Budget Breakfast SOLD OUT
DESCRIPTION:This event is sold out \nThe 2019-2020 Queensland Budget will be tabled in State Parliament on Tuesday 11 June 2019 and\, as in every year\, will have far reaching impacts for the construction sector in Queensland. \nJoin QMCA on 14 June as we dissect the numbers\, hear from key stakeholders and brief you on what the future fiscal outlook for Queensland means for the delivery of major projects in the Sunshine State. \nThis not to be missed breakfast event will feature keynote addresses and a panel discussion with guests including: \n\nThe Honourable Mark Bailey MP\, Minister for Transport and Main Roads\nNick Behrens\, Director\, Queensland Economic Advocacy Solutions\nJon Davies\, CEO of QMCA\n\nRegister today and make sure you and your team are across the implications of the State Budget and the future funding of essential works across Queensland. \nSponsored by: \n \n \nThe Hon Mark Bailey\, MP\nMinister for Transport and Main Roads \nMark Bailey is the State Member for Miller and a former Councillor for Moorooka Ward on the Brisbane City Council. He was elected to the seat of Yeerongpilly in February 2015 and sworn in as the Minister for Main Roads\, Road Safety and Ports and Minister for Energy and Water Supply on 16 February 2015.  And in December 2015\, the portfolio of Biofuels was formally added to his responsibilities. In December 2017\, Mark was re-elected in the new seat of Miller and was sworn in as the Minister for Transport and Main Roads. The Minister recognises the significance of his portfolio as a key facilitator for economic development across Queensland.  A balanced and efficient transport network across rail\, roads\, public transport\, ports and active transport is crucial for jobs and a prosperous Queensland. \n\nNick Behrens\nDirector\, Queensland Economic Advocacy Solutions \nAcross his professional career Nick has realised many outstanding outcomes to complex challenges for the business community.  He possesses significant experience in gathering and presenting information\, and leveraging that information to achieve results across a range of economic areas including taxation\, regulatory environment\, employment legislation\, infrastructure and planning issues. Nick delivers services nationally to exemplary organisations including Suncorp\, Brisbane Airport Corporation\, the Property Council of Australia\, the Queensland Resources Council\, Master Builders Australia\, Waste Recycling Industry Queensland\, RACQ\, VTA\, the Commonwealth and State Governments and many others.Nick’s representations are based on extensive research and his preferred approach to advocacy is to achieve results rather than headlines by working with stakeholders behind the scenes. \nGuest Panelists \n\nPriscilla Radice \nPriscilla works in senior executive roles for both private and government clients in the fields of infrastructure\, ports\, cities\, major projects\, tourism and professional services sectors.  Priscilla is a leader with a proven track record in designing\, implementing and leading transformational change\, This has been demonstrated across the breadth of Priscilla’s corporate history\, where she has led significant transformational programmes\, shaped new operating models and approaches\, provided clear strategic direction and influenced the growth\, sustainability and delivery of exceptional results.  Most recently Priscilla was a Principal at Arup\, as Head of Strategy for Transport & Resources in Australasia responsible for setting the overall strategic business direction for the sector of more than 1000 staff. Prior to Arup\, Priscilla was head of Strategic Projects at the Port of Brisbane and has held various executive positions in city shaping roles in other capital and regional cities. Priscilla is the Immediate Past Chair of the Infrastructure Association of Queensland\, a CEDA Trustee and a Patron of Brisbane Development Association. Priscilla is passionate about and has a strong record of industry wide collaboration to make Brisbane and Queensland economically stronger. \n\nJohn Cotter\nCEO\, Initiative Capital \nJohn is the CEO of Initiative Capital\, a private equity infrastructure firm in Brisbane. Following 15 years of executive experience in infrastructure planning\, John has spent the last five years attracting private capital to the Queensland infrastructure market along with several non-executive roles in highly regulated infrastructure businesses including Deputy Chair of Queensland Urban Utilities. \n\nSinead Hourigan\nPresident RCSA \nSinead is the Queensland Director for Robert Walters and has been recruiting in the Brisbane market for more than 17 years. Sinead has an enviable network of senior clients in the Queensland market across both the public and private sector and is engaged by clients to provide innovative solutions to resourcing challenges in an ever changing employment market.  Sinead is also actively involved in the industry as a whole and in 2017\, was elected President of the RCSA\, the peak body for the employment sector in ANZ. Sinead has the experience\, energy\, passion and talent to help steer the recruitment industry on a course of continued success\, and is committed to developing the next generation of recruitment leaders. Sinead is also a CEDA (Committee for Economic Development in Australia) Trustee in Queensland and sits on the QUT Business School Business Advisory Council. Prior to entering the recruitment industry\, Sinead worked within the professional services sector in Sydney\, and previous to this\, worked in executive positions within the Irish Government. Sinead is a recruitment industry leader who actively advocates for and drives positive change and outcomes for the sector.
URL:https://qmca.com.au/event/qmca-breakfast-event-12/
LOCATION:Victoria Park Function Centre\, 309 Herston Road\, Herston\, Queensland\, 4006\, Australia
ORGANIZER;CN="Queensland Major Contractors Association":MAILTO:admin@qmca.com.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20190503T070000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20190503T090000
DTSTAMP:20260419T063159
CREATED:20181116T232629Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190428T180448Z
UID:2159-1556866800-1556874000@qmca.com.au
SUMMARY:QMCA Networking Breakfast Event
DESCRIPTION:Sunwater Major Projects Overview \nSunwater will be providing an overview on the Major Projects Program it will be looking to deliver in the next 5 years.  It will focus on our significant Dam Improvement Program that has an estimated total program value of circa. $1.4B and a number of other projects including Rookwood Weir. \nSponsored By \n \nMcConnell Dowell is the Creative Construction Company for clients who want to build better communities through safe\, smart\, efficient infrastructure. Since 1961\, we have built thousands of quality assets and facilities for clients and communities. Our expertise has grown steadily to span civil\, electrical\, fabrication\, marine\, mechanical\, pipelines\, rail\, tunnel and underground construction. Our culture is founded on expertise\, creativity and progressive thinking. We constantly challenge ourselves and our partners to find the best solution for every project. This attitude\, along with our safe\, high-quality\, systematic and structured approach\, has earned us the trust and loyalty of our clients. \nA selection of our successfully delivered projects in Queensland: \n\nNorthern Gas Pipeline – McConnell Dowell recently completed a ‘sole source’ ECI with Jemena which culminated in a contract award. The project has just been successfully delivered ahead of schedule.\nChith Amrun Export Facility – The project has just been successfully delivered and the McConnell Dowell-Bechtel team was awarded the “Best Contractor” in Rio Tinto’s 2018 Chief Executive Safety Awards for our performance.\nLake Manchester Dam Upgrade – Winner of the Queensland Civil Contractors Federation Excellence Award.\nSouthern Regional Water Pipeline – The project won 16 national and international industry awards\, including the 2007 Queensland Major Contractor’s Association Project Safety Excellence Award and the Contractor Excellence Award at the 2008 Australian National Infrastructure Awards.\nGold Coast Light Rail – Stage 1 – This is a city-changing infrastructure project that has integrated new and existing transport systems and stimulated urban regeneration.\n\nGuest Speakers: \nOlivia Newman – General Manager Major Projects & Technical Services. Sunwater \nOlivia brings more than 20 years’ management experience across high value\, complex infrastructure programs to Sunwater. Olivia is responsible for the delivery of new Sunwater infrastructure\, asset upgrades and renewals including the DIP. Olivia’s department also provides engineering guidance and support across the organisation. Her work across a diverse portfolio of industries included a role as Program Delivery Manager on the $12 billion Australian Rail Track Corporation’s Inland Rail Project. Previously\, Olivia has held senior project management roles with City of Gold Coast\, City of Ipswich and Queensland Urban Utilities. \nJeremy Christoforatos – Regional Sales Manager\, NSW & Qld\, PlanGrid \nThe paperless jobsites\, its not the future\, its here! And as we enter 2019\, the future of construction in Queensland looks bright. Output in the industry is set to grow by 7.1% in Australia alone. Importantly\, there are opportunities for businesses to realise significant performance improvements if they can adopt new technology and make full use of digital tools on the jobsite. PlanGrid will provide insights into some of Australia’s most iconic jobsites that are using digital technology in the field for better collaboration\, reducing expiralling constructions costs and less rework.
URL:https://qmca.com.au/event/qmca-breakfast-event-11/
LOCATION:Victoria Park Function Centre\, 309 Herston Road\, Herston\, Queensland\, 4006\, Australia
ORGANIZER;CN="Queensland Major Contractors Association":MAILTO:admin@qmca.com.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20190402T070000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20190402T090000
DTSTAMP:20260419T063159
CREATED:20190122T232918Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190225T010838Z
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SUMMARY:Queensland Major Projects Pipeline Breakfast Event (Toowoomba)
DESCRIPTION:On 2 April\, QMCA and IAQ will launch the definitive guide to the state of play in the contracting and infrastructure industry in Queensland at a special event in Toowoomba. The report is a mainstay of government policy\, media commentary and influence\, as we actively pursue and deliver the transformational projects that employ our people\, connect our communities and drive the long term economic and social wellbeing of the state. \nDeveloped using leading economic data from BIS-Oxford Economics and project data from QMCA and IAQ members and their supply chain\, the 2019 Queensland Major Projects Pipeline Report is a true representation of the major engineering projects being considered for approval\, funding and delivery in Queensland. \nJoin us at our gala breakfast in Toowoomba where we will officially launch the report and outline the key initiatives that will shape our industry for the coming years. \nBuy Tickets
URL:https://qmca.com.au/event/queensland-major-projects-pipeline-breakfast-event-toowoomba/
LOCATION:Toowoomba City Hall (The Annexe)\, 541 Ruthven Street\, Toowoomba\, Queensland\, 4350\, Australia
ORGANIZER;CN="Queensland Major Contractors Association":MAILTO:admin@qmca.com.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20190322T070000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20190322T090000
DTSTAMP:20260419T063159
CREATED:20181116T232540Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190305T203959Z
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SUMMARY:QMCA Breakfast Event
DESCRIPTION:QMCA City Deals Networking Breakfast – Special Event\nQMCA has long advocated for City Deals and\, in particular\, the one that is taking shape for South-East Queensland. \nA SEQ City Deal promises to be the glue that binds together overarching infrastructure and development strategies for one of Australia’s fastest growing and most interconnected regions. In essence\, a City Deal will provide improved visibility around the planning and delivery of a pipeline of major projects that will underpin the needs of the population that call our region home\, enabling all levels of Government to commit to a plan and funding for major projects. \nJoin QMCA and event partner\, Robert Walters \n  \n\, at our special City Deals breakfast event on Friday 22 March 2019 at 7.00am at the Victoria Park Function Centre where you will hear from our keynote speakers on the need for a City Deal and what investors look for when considering the financial opportunities for infrastructure investment.  From Queensland Treasury\, Matt Collins\, will discuss the need for a City Deal for South-East Queensland and from Cbus\, Alex Miller\, will talk about the role for super funds in major Queensland infrastructure projects. \nThis special event is not to be missed and will provide significant insight into the potential opportunities and benefits associated with securing a City Deal for the region and for businesses within the contracting\, construction and development sectors. \nSponsored by: \n \nRobert Walters is a global recruitment firm\, with 56 offices across 30 countries.  In Queensland\, Robert Walters has been partnering with major projects for 15 years across mining\, oil &gas\, civil infrastructure and utilities with specialist consultants in each sector.  Robert Walters has recently joined QMCA to strengthen its partnership with the industry and contribute to the continuing success of the Queensland market.  Robert Walters recognises the importance of a competitive\, collaborative infrastructure market and is proud to support many of QMCA’s members as they deliver the next generation of major projects in Queensland.  The recent City Deals announcement is an exciting development for SEQ and Robert Walters are pleased to sponsor this event with QMCA. \nSpeakers \nMatt Collins – General Manager\nCities Transformation Taskforce\nQueensland Treasury \nMatt Collins commenced as General Manager of Queensland Treasury’s Cities Transformation Taskforce in April 2018.   In this role\, he is leading the Queensland Government’s cities agenda\, with a particular focus on City Deals to boost prosperity\, liveability and sustainability.  City Deals bring together Federal\, State and Local Governments to align planning\, investment and governance to drive jobs\, economic reform and urban renewal.  Before commencing in this role\, Matt served as Chief-of-Staff to Queensland’s Deputy Premier\, where he worked across the Treasury\, Infrastructure\, Transport\, Planning and Local Government portfolios.  He has also worked in the private sector for Urbis and LandPartners\, where he consulted to a range of major firms on planning\, infrastructure and city-making.  He holds a Master of Urban and Regional Planning\, as well as a degree in journalism and public policy. \nAlex Miller\nDirector\, Infrastructure\nCbus \nAlex has extensive experience in infrastructure investment and finance\, gained through a career spanning superannuation\, advisory\, project finance and government. Alex is currently Director – Infrastructure at Cbus\, where his responsibilities include origination and execution of direct investments across various asset sub-classes\, including Public Private Partnerships (“PPPs”) and renewables.  He was previously a Project Director at KPMG’s Infrastructure and Projects Group and also worked as Director\, Infrastructure and Energy Finance at BOS International. Alex previously held senior roles with EnergyAustralia\, former US-based energy company Duke Energy International\, HM Treasury in London and Queensland Treasury. He holds undergraduate and postgraduate degrees in economics.
URL:https://qmca.com.au/event/qmca-breakfast-event-10/
LOCATION:Victoria Park Function Centre\, 309 Herston Road\, Herston\, Queensland\, 4006\, Australia
ORGANIZER;CN="Queensland Major Contractors Association":MAILTO:admin@qmca.com.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20190313T070000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20190313T090000
DTSTAMP:20260419T063159
CREATED:20181116T233258Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190225T010850Z
UID:2171-1552460400-1552467600@qmca.com.au
SUMMARY:Major Projects Pipeline Report Breakfast Launch (Brisbane)
DESCRIPTION:On 13 March\, QMCA and IAQ will launch the definitive guide to the state of play in the contracting and infrastructure industry in Queensland. The report is as a mainstay of government policy\, media commentary and influence\, as we actively pursue and deliver the transformational projects that employ our people\, connect our communities and drive the long term economic and social wellbeing of the state. \nDeveloped using leading economic data from BIS-Oxford Economics and project data from QMCA and IAQ members and their supply chain\, the 2019 Queensland Major Projects Pipeline Report is a true representation of the major engineering projects being considered for approval\, funding and delivery in Queensland. \nJoin us at our gala breakfast in Brisbane where we will officially launch the report and outline the key initiatives that will shape our industry for the coming years. \nThe event will be hosted by renowned economist Michael Pascoe and guest speakers include:\n– Adrian Hart\, Associate Director Construction & Maintenance BIS Oxford Economics\n– The Hon Jackie Trad MP\, Deputy Premier\, Treasurer and Minister for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Partnerships \nBuy tickets
URL:https://qmca.com.au/event/major-projects-pipeline-report/
LOCATION:Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre (Plaza Terrace Room)\, Cnr Glenelg & Merrivale Street\, South Bank\, Queensland\, 4101\, Australia
ORGANIZER;CN="Queensland Major Contractors Association":MAILTO:admin@qmca.com.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20190208T070000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20190208T090000
DTSTAMP:20260419T063159
CREATED:20181116T232404Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190112T222555Z
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SUMMARY:QMCA Breakfast Event
DESCRIPTION:Guest Speakers: \nGene Tunny\nDirector\, Adept Economics \nQueensland’s economic outlook in a time of high State debt\, President Trump and Brexit \nGene will discuss the economic outlook for Queensland and the rest of Australia\, homing in on expected infrastructure investment and what the upcoming federal election may bring. He will consider highly uncertain factors such as Brexit\, the Trump administration\, the US-China trade war\, and China’s economic slowdown. Gene will also discuss the changes to negative gearing and capital gains taxation proposed by the federal Opposition\, based on his own consulting and published research work. \nGene Tunny is the Director of Adept Economics\, a Brisbane-based consultancy which specialises in economic modelling and cost-benefit analysis\, and he was formerly an Australian Treasury official. He is Vice-President of the Economic Society of Australia (Queensland) and is a Director of Early Childhood Intervention Australia. Gene is the author of the blog Queensland Economy Watch\, and appears frequently in state and national media commenting on economic issues. In late 2018\, Gene’s book Beautiful One Day\, Broke the Next: Queensland’s Public Finances since Sir Joh and Sir Leo was published by Connor Court. \nPaul Newman\nGeneral Manager\, Dial Before you Dig Queensland \nIs Your Business Ahead of the Game? \nDial Before You Dig is a FREE national referral service designed to assist in preventing damage and disruption to Australia’s vast infrastructure networks which provide essential services we use every day. Over the past five years there have been a number of developments that have had an impact on damage prevention. As a result DBYD have introduced into our business measures to ensure all people carrying out excavation are provided with the knowledge and experience to avoid costly damages\, project downtimes and more importantly serious injuries or fatalities. These initiatives will be the focus of the presentation. \nPaul Newman is the General Manager of Dial Before You Dig Queensland\, a position he has held for the past ten years. Paul started his career as a carpenter followed by working for Australia’s largest telecommunications carrier (Telecom/Telstra) over a 23-year period. The last seven years in Telstra Paul’s role was investigating and reporting on all major damages in Queensland\, on Telstra’s optic fibre cable network. Paul was responsible for leading a team of field specialists in damage minimisation to ensure Telstra’s network was not being put at jeopardy by civil construction activities. Paul leads a dedicated team in Queensland who are driving the safe digging message across the state. Paul has been instrumental in the development and rollout in Australia with the Locator Certification Program which commenced in July 2015 and recognised as a national certification. Paul is a member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors.
URL:https://qmca.com.au/event/qmca-breakfast-event-9/
LOCATION:Victoria Park Function Centre\, 309 Herston Road\, Herston\, Queensland\, 4006\, Australia
ORGANIZER;CN="Queensland Major Contractors Association":MAILTO:admin@qmca.com.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20181212T180000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20181212T220000
DTSTAMP:20260419T063159
CREATED:20181125T225431Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181125T225625Z
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SUMMARY:QMCA Members Christmas Networking Drinks
DESCRIPTION:tis the season to be jolly and to celebrate 2018 with QMCA at our member-only Christmas drinks and pizza night. \nIt has been a huge year for our industry and we would like to take the opportunity to catch up with the friends and colleagues who have helped QMCA on our journey over the last year. It will also be an chance to meet new and returning QMCA 2019 Board members \nPlease register via the “Buy Tickets” link.  Tickets are free and limited to two per member company\, but additional tickets can be purchased for $40 + GST per person.  We look forward to seeing  you for an evening of amazing craft beer\, pizza and nibbles (other drinks will be available).
URL:https://qmca.com.au/event/qmca-members-christmas-networking-drinks/
LOCATION:Range Brewing\, Byres Street\, Newstead\, Qld\, 4006\, Australia
ORGANIZER;CN="Queensland Major Contractors Association":MAILTO:admin@qmca.com.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20181130T070000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20181130T090000
DTSTAMP:20260419T063159
CREATED:20181003T234704Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181019T213543Z
UID:1821-1543561200-1543568400@qmca.com.au
SUMMARY:QMCA Breakfast Event
DESCRIPTION:Guest Speakers:\nKevin Porter\, The Really Useful Anthropologist\n“How to make friends and do business with unions” \nKurt Alexander\, CEO/Founder\, Quicksafety
URL:https://qmca.com.au/event/qmca-breakfast-event-8/
LOCATION:Victoria Park Function Centre\, 309 Herston Road\, Herston\, Queensland\, 4006\, Australia
ORGANIZER;CN="Queensland Major Contractors Association":MAILTO:admin@qmca.com.au
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20181019T070000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20181019T090000
DTSTAMP:20260419T063159
CREATED:20180805T231150Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181007T211615Z
UID:1545-1539932400-1539939600@qmca.com.au
SUMMARY:QMCA Breakfast Event
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://qmca.com.au/event/qmca-breakfast-event-7/
LOCATION:Victoria Park Function Centre\, 309 Herston Road\, Herston\, Queensland\, 4006\, Australia
ORGANIZER;CN="Queensland Major Contractors Association":MAILTO:admin@qmca.com.au
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20181012T070000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20181012T120000
DTSTAMP:20260419T063159
CREATED:20180122T210937Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181007T211249Z
UID:1138-1539327600-1539345600@qmca.com.au
SUMMARY:QMCA General Meeting
DESCRIPTION:7.00am – General Meeting
URL:https://qmca.com.au/event/qmca-breakfast-event-including-agm/
LOCATION:Lendlease\, 2 King Street\, Bowen Hills\, Queensland\, 4006\, Australia
ORGANIZER;CN="Queensland Major Contractors Association":MAILTO:admin@qmca.com.au
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20181005T120000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20181005T160000
DTSTAMP:20260419T063159
CREATED:20180806T231814Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180808T192545Z
UID:1550-1538740800-1538755200@qmca.com.au
SUMMARY:QMCA 2018 Innovation & Excellence Awards Lunch
DESCRIPTION:The Queensland Major Contractors Association is excited to announce that tickets are now on sale to its gala 2018 Innovation and Excellence Awards event. \nBOOK TICKETS NOW \nOn October 5 at the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre\, the QMCA’s long lunch will feature a full afternoon of entertainment while celebrating the best leaders and innovators in Queensland’s civil infrastructure. \nLast year’s QMCA awards event was a fantastic success and this year is going to be even bigger\, with more awards\, more entertainment and more high-value industry networking. \nAn audience of around 500 of the elite in contracting\, engineering\, consulting\, government and industry will toast the successes of the 2018 award winners and enjoy the opportunity to strengthen (and establish new) key industry contacts. \nThe event includes: \n\n3 course meal and beverages\nTop futurist and award-winning speaker Michael McQueen\nMC ‘Dr’ Karl Kruzelnicki\nChance to win a Tesla experience\n\nRepresent your company amongst the brightest stars and smartest operators of Queensland’s major construction contractors by booking your table today. \n 
URL:https://qmca.com.au/event/qmca-2018-innovation-excellence-awards-lunch/
LOCATION:Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre (Plaza Terrace Room)\, Cnr Glenelg & Merrivale Street\, South Bank\, Queensland\, 4101\, Australia
ORGANIZER;CN="Queensland Major Contractors Association":MAILTO:admin@qmca.com.au
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20180914T070000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20180914T090000
DTSTAMP:20260419T063159
CREATED:20180122T210804Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180830T014604Z
UID:1136-1536908400-1536915600@qmca.com.au
SUMMARY:QMCA Breakfast Event
DESCRIPTION:Guest Speakers: \nSteven Evans\, CMC Asia Pacific\nAustralia Needs the NEC Form of Contract \nLeann Webb\, Aurora Marketing\nBehind closed doors – a guide to winning over evaluation panels
URL:https://qmca.com.au/event/qmca-breakfast-event-4/
LOCATION:Victoria Park Function Centre\, 309 Herston Road\, Herston\, Queensland\, 4006\, Australia
ORGANIZER;CN="Queensland Major Contractors Association":MAILTO:admin@qmca.com.au
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