In this episode of Talking Buildings, we’re joined by Darian Macey, a leading expert in Australia’s National Security Infrastructure sector and founder of DECnet.com.au. With extensive experience across defence, government, and construction, Darian shares his insights into the current priorities of Australia's Defence Department and the vital role …

Do you have the right tools to make your mark on the world? Join us in the latest episode of CIBSE ANZ’s Talking Buildings podcast, where we sit down with Mark Bray, a seasoned professional with over 35 years in property and construction. Mark currently serves as an Executive General Manager at The APP Group and is the founder of Make One's Mark, w…

In our most recent episode of Talking Buildings, we are joined by Nalin Nanayakkara, Senior Engineer – Building Performance at Cundall, based in Perth. Nalin and our host Paul Angus discuss the Building Brilliance: Navigating the Net Zero Transition. Nalin takes us on a deep dive into smart building, plus the transition of existing buildings toward…

We’re thrilled that Daniel Butterick (RPS), Laura Cockburn (Architectus Conrad Gargett) and Samantha Kuiper (Richard Crookes Constructions) who join us in this episode. Tune in to hear from Dan, Laura and Sam provide an insight into the Australian Framework for Design Services working group, and their mission “to drive a consistent approach to desi…

We are thrilled to be joined by Whitney McLaren, Director, Clients & Strategy at PDS Deloitte for this fabulous Masterclass in Business Development. The purpose of this masterclass is aimed to provide guidance on your personal brand, improve how you manage your client relationships and assists you in creating a focused approach to business developm…

Off the back of his tour down under, we’re joined by Kevin Mitchell, CIBSE President & Mott McDonald Divisional Director and Global Practise Leader in Building Services Engineering. Tune in to hear from Kevin, who discusses his passion for building services, his career journey to date and key influencers, plus his enthusiasm for inspiring the next …

In this exclusive episode, we’re joined by Roberts Co new CEO, Matt Bourne. Matt is excited by the vision to drive positive change in the Australian Construction Industry and to 'build a better way'. Tune in to hear Matt speak openly about his career journey to date and what influences and inspires him to succeed. See omnystudio.com/listener for pr…

In this action packed episode, we get in a huddle with Al Baxter! We make the conversion from Al’s vast playing experience on the pitch, playing for the Wallabies and Waratahs, before venturing off the field, in his dream role as Senior Principal Architect at Populous, where he is instrumental in designing world class sporting venues and stadiums, …

In this extended conversation with Andrew Pettifer, Built Environment Leader – Australia at Mott McDonald, we do a deep dive into the impact of technology, design and leadership has on the way we work. Andrew also takes us on his back to the basics journey, based upon his recent learning experiences of ‘going walkabout’, which really has influenced…

Check out the trailer for the latest CIBSE Talking Buildings podcast with industry legend, Andrew Pettifer. Find out if he smashes the ball into the back of the net or misses an open goal, when Andrew is in the hot seat, answering questions on his chosen subject…..Tottenham Hotspur! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

Now, more than ever, we all need to consider the future of work, the workplace and where that actually is or will be in a not-so-distant tomorrow’s world. In this podcast with Richard Morrison, AECOM’s Information and Communications Technology Practice Lead - we do a deep dive to discuss the key ingredients for a great workplace digital strategy an…

Check out the trailer for the latest CIBSE Talking Buildings podcast…..we challenge you not to smile! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.CIBSE ANZ

COVID-19 imposed a novel way of work in the past few months, changing the way we collaborate with our colleagues. Everyone has faced unique challenges, with young professionals in particular seem to miss the guidance and encouragement of their seniors. Others grew weary without the buzz around once the novelty wore off. But we couldn’t let that sto…

3 contestants go head to head in a battle of building wits in the CIBSE challenge... See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.CIBSE ANZ

Our Talking Buildings guest this month is Davina Rooney, CEO of the Green Building Council of Australia (GBCA). In this episode, we discuss perspectives on how COVID-19 changes sustainability, how that links into the global sustainability mega-trends, advocacy for net zero buildings to the new normal, the case for zero carbon pledge, views around c…

Did you know that on any given night in Australia there are in excess of 28,000 young people (aged 12-14) who are homeless, this equates to 24% of the homeless population in Australia. So what exactly is being done to combat this? And how can we help rebuild the lives of vulnerable young people, who don’t have a secure and safe place to live? Our T…

Look out for the full interview next Tuesday! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.CIBSE ANZ

We are now well into the fourth industrial revolution with the fifth just around the corner. As engineers we have always been at the forefront of these changes, however the rules are changing. Now more than ever we need to focus on outcomes, the benefits we provide and the environments that we set. The human centred approach is a common theme. We h…

Over the last 20 years sustainability has been a massive driver for developments in building services engineering, in Australia this has been, at least in part, driven by the Green Building Council of Australia (GBCA) and their Green Star tools. As we move towards a zero carbon future we will increasingly rely on how to assess building sustainabili…

The Grenfell Tower disaster triggered a wide-ranging review of building and fire engineering safety around the world. How could such a devastating blaze happen? Could it happen again and what are the lessons learnt from this disaster? Join us in conversation with Hywel Davies, Technical Director of CIBSE, who has been closely involved in the indust…

The tables are turned in our latest podcast, where the journalist is well and truly in the hot seat and she is on fire! Our special guest is the Founder, Publisher and Managing Editor of The Fifth Estate, yes, you guessed it, we're joined by Tina Perinotto who continues to play a precious role in finding, interrogating and disseminating information…

What makes a city a great place to live? How do we manage the pressures of rapid growth? James Rosenwax, the host of Talking Cities podcast and AECOM's newly appointed Building Services leader, shares his tales behind the microphone, his views on what makes a good thought leader and his most recent work on the publication 'Making Sydney Brilliant, …

There is much discussion on green buildings and the impact of construction and operation on the envirnoment but what about the social impacts of the production processes of the final products and services we consume? Can there be a rating a simple rating system that can evaluate the complexities of both enviromental and social impact? Enter the GEC…

Job loss or change of job ranks highly on the top 20 life-stressors list. To help alleviate some of our anxiety. Steve shares with us the employers perspective, offers some tips for how an engineer can stay competitive and offers some hints for compiling a CV and interviewing for an engineering role. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informat…

Speaking to Candice Lim CSIRO Project Officer for STEM Professionals is Schools and Desilee Tait, Teacher at Loreto Kirribilli and Churchill Fellow we get down to grass root with an initiative that focuses on children and teenagers - the engineers of the future. Hear more about their experiences and find out more about the different opportunities t…

A strong advocate for making standards more accessable, Brett opens the conversation, asking if there is a better way. We also take a behind the scenes look at developing standards and the processes involved before looking at gaps in industry training and knowledge and how best to fill them. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

Save energy, save assets of the future with /National Manager of Sustainability, WT Consulting Given the reality of climate change, there has never been a more critical time for building owners and managers to implement realistic and achievable sustainability strategies. Director at AHA Engineering Services and National Manager of Sustainability at…

With vast experience working on innovative global building construction projects in the Middle East, Europe and Korea, our guest Angus McFarlane now heads up the Engineering Excellence Group at Laing O'Rourke, responsible for devising engineering strategies that effect positive change in engineering methods. With his sound knowledge and experience …

Heavily involved with various professional associations, institutes and industry bodies and having been an office bearer for Engineers Australia, President of AIRAH, a building services consultant and lecturing in building services at Sydney University, our guest, Alan Obrart has witnessed and presented on a fair share of ethically challenging sena…

Frankie Muskovic made a deliberate decision early on in her career to play a strategic role to have an impact on the way buildings are designed and how policy is shaped. In this interview with Talking Buildings find out how that has played out and the advise she has for young engineers, her suggestions for driving diversity within the built environ…