There have been a string of failures in Australian construction companies. It’s one sign of more systemic problems in Australia’s approach to infrastructure provision. Previous attempts to resolve these problems have been largely ineffective. Action must be taken to remove impediments to productivity, innovation and public value creation. Without it,...
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To mark the new year, Innergise is delighted to release an e-book version of Insight Trading – Collaborating to transform the infrastructure that shapes society. When first published in 2013, it was hailed as “compelling, convincing and practical”. The insights and practices it promotes are even more relevant today, fueling...
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There’s a question on the lips of infrastructure developers: “How can we get our projects approved and avoid costly delays?” It’s a perpetual question that has gained extra gravity as infrastructure becomes a centre piece of COVID-19 recovery efforts. But rather than fight regulations, there’s a smarter and more profitable...
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Infrastructure owners and developers are needlessly wasting billions of dollars each year. Why? Because the secret to high value, low risk infrastructure is hiding in plain sight. Intentional design offers a cheap, quick path to profitable innovation in the sector. Only a shift in mindset stands between investors and vastly...
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In Australia and other nations, governments and industry partners are investing heavily in vital infrastructure. Such investment is, in part, to restore confidence and growth into economies battered by COVID-19. Restoring the economy and reducing debt also demands that every dollar is spent wisely. But many infrastructure proponents are fanning...
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For decades, people have known the dominant approach to building cities, industries and economies is ultimately unsustainable. Today, people in developed and emerging markets are experiencing the consequences of our failure to adequately address the foreseeable issues. The risks and consequences of inaction are mounting, demanding urgent and collaborative action....
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Is infrastructure spending creating sustainable public value? How can we tell? Perhaps public value accounts are a timely and valuable lever to enhance the calibre of public debate, project investment decisions and support for better public sector practices. “Do we need ribbon-cutting infrastructure for jobs and growth?” It’s the question...
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Australia’s energy prices are soaring, in part due to the limited domestic supply of gas. While most states ban coal seam gas development the federal government counters with regulatory and fiscal threats to reduce gas exports and lift the bans. While some limited short-term benefits might accrue, the gas companies...
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Australia is facing into some big challenges – and opportunities – in modernising its public infrastructure and education systems. Features of ‘smart cities’ sit in the solution set to both issues. Yet the realisation of sustainable and smart cities has been painfully slow. What can be done to accelerate change?...
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The focus on making better infrastructure investment choices begs the question: who’s offering great investment options? While customers and markets have a role to play in achieving better infrastructure performance, they’re not the whole solution. Governments must also be more specific about public infrastructure outcomes they want to buy. It’s...
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