October 16, 2010 | No Comments | Events
The 2010 IPWEAvic Annual Dinner was held on 14th October 2010 at Darebin Arts Centre. Those that attended heard a presentation from Andrew McInness giving views on IT in procurement. A great ending to the Procurement Excellence Conference held earlier during the day. Here are some photos of the event
October 16, 2010 | No Comments | Events
The joint FinPro and IPWEAvic Procurement Excellence Conference was held on 14th October 2010 at Darebin Arts Centre. Attended by some 86 delegates who listened to advice from the Auditor General’s Department, Municipal Inspectors Office, Local Government Victoria, Probity Advisors, learnt from case studies, and contemplated social procurement guidelines and sustainabiltiy in procurement.
The event was sponsored by RSM Bird Cameron, MAV Procurement and Open Windows and supported by DPCD (Local Government Victoria).
At bit about the sponsors:
Gold sponsor RSM Bird Cameron is a full service accounting firm delivering expert corporate financial and advisory accounting services to a wide range of clients from diverse industry sectors from 28 offices throughout Australia. They offer clients a no-nonsense approach to resolving business problems. You will enjoy the full attention of senior practitioners with a track record of achieving results. ‘
Silver Sponsor MAV Procurement is part of the Municipal Association of Victoria, the peak representative body for local government. Not-for-profit, MAV Procurement works with councils to achieve better procurement outcomes through reduced administration, improved legal compliance, volume discounts, enhanced supplier security, professional, sector and policy development, as well as advocacy work lobbying the State Government.
Dinner sponsor Open Windows provides contract lifecycle management, procurement, and fleet management software to over 150 Government and commercial clients across Australia and New Zealand. They have this year been awarded the Microsoft Innovation Partner of the Year award.
Mark Daniels speaking on Social Procurement guidelines
RSM Bird Cameron - Gold sponsors of the event
Speaker panel facilitated by Dominique La Fontaine
Ron Mak from Auditor Generals Office with delegates udring morning tea break
Dan from MAV Procurement (silver sponsors of hte event) speaking iwth delegates
Open Windows - Dinner sponsor were kept busy answering delegate questions all day!
delegates
Delegates
John Taylor, deputy ombudsman victoria
chris newman deom CPCD speaking with delegates during a break
August 22, 2010 | No Comments | Events
All IPWEA members are invited!
BEST Point invites you to their showroom on Bridge Road, Richmond.
For the IPWEAvic 2010 footy tipping wind up sponsored by Best Point.
Weekly and major prizes will be awarded. You must be there to collect your prize, no rain check.
Canapés and refreshments will be available
Time: Thursday 9th September 2010 3:00pm – 5:00pm
Location: 514 Bridge Road, Richmond Vic 3121, ph: 03 9426 9330
RSVP john@bestpoint.com.au by Friday 3rd September 2010
Download your invitation here.
July 23, 2010 | No Comments | Events, Meetings
Engineers Australia is holding a breakfast on Monday 2 August 2010 7am – 9am at Zinc, Federation Square. You are invited to come along and hear about the innovative solutions developed that will improve safety on Victorian roads, including:
Download the flyer here
June 25, 2010 | No Comments | Events, News
A Green Roads and Footpath Forum is to be held on Thursday 22 July 2010 between 9:30am and 12:30pm at 60L “The Green Building” 60 Leicester St Carlton. Organised by ECO-BUY the forum presents a panel of experts:-
The cost is $50 for IPWEAvic members.
Download program and registration details here. Green Roads and Footpaths Forum – Program
June 23, 2010 | No Comments | Events
Engineers Australia, Civil Branch, is hosting a Free Seminar on Tuesday 29th June 2010 at 6pm at AECOM offices.
The seminar entitled “The Secrect Art of Design Office Management” will provide speakers from four organisations to present their different perspectives on
managing a design office, followed by a facilitated discussion. Speakers include David Richardson from City of Casey.
Download registration details and program here
The Chairman and Trustees of the Municipal Engineering Foundation Victoria extend an invitation to all members of IPWEA Vic to attend an Awards Recognition Luncheon to be held at the Green Acres Golf Club, 51 Elm Grove, East Kew, 3102, from 12:00pm to 2:30pm on Friday 9th July 2010. The luncheon hosted by the MEF (Vic) will provide a networking opportunity and acknowledge those members who have been granted Scholarship awards by the Foundation in 2010.
Dress code for the Green Acres Golf Club is smart casual.
Please forward your RSVP to Merv Paton, the Foundation Secretary by Wednesday 30th June 2010 at one of the following contacts:
May 2, 2010 | No Comments | Events
AITPM and IPWEAvic have joined together to deliver a one day Transport Skills Development Seminar to update traffic and transport professionals. Some topics covered include:
When: Thursday 20 May 2010
Time: 8:30am to 4:10pm
Where: VicRoads Theatrette 60 Denmark Street Kew
Cost: $90 for IPWEAvic members and $130 for non members
Download flyer and registration here.
February 5, 2010 | No Comments | Events
The IPWEAvic Event Calendar for 2010 is now available.
The Board has designed events throughout 2010 to promote professional development and networking for public works practitioners. The events encompass conferences, seminars, technical tours, training programs, technical presentations providing opportunities for upgrading of technical skills, furthering knowledge on topical issues, and networking with industry peers.
January 29, 2010 | No Comments | Events, News
IPWEAvic is supporting the 2010 Civil Works Expo to be held at Lardner Park, Warragul on 19, 20 & 21st February 2010. Three weeks to go until the event – read update here.
On 19 February 2010 a Civil Works Luncheon will be held at Lardner Park between 12:30pm and 2pm and IPWEAvic Members are welcome to attend at a cost of $60 per person – registration details here.
Also on 19 February 2010 at Lardner Park, Pre- Function Centre the IPWEAvic Gippsland Regional Group will meet between 11am and 12:30pm.
A panel of experts from VicTrack will be available to answer any questions you may have regarding public works on railway land.
General Manager Asset Management VicTrack, Geoff Walker will present to the meeting. Peter Mills will be available to advise on cost estimation of works within railway land. Robyn Evans will attend the meeting as the Local Government Co-ordinator for VicTrack. A VicRoads representative will also be in attendance to advise on conflicts in the Road Management Act and Rail Safety Acts.
