Road Maintenance & Engineering Forum Optimising the lifecycle of assets through design and construction best practice

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1 Road Maintenance & Engineering Forum Optimising the lifecycle of assets through design and construction best practice The Adina Harbourside Hotel Sydney: 23rd-24th November 2016 KEY BENEFITS OF ATTENDING: Secure investment in road projects Prolong the lifespan of your road assets Fast-track road approvals Use contract models that drive productivity Select the right materials for your projects Deliver quality road outcomes within your budget HEAR FROM THE FOLLOWING:

2 Dear Road Professionals, Two out of three Australians drive to work. 100% of those drivers did so on roads. Effective road maintenance and engineering is vital to a productive township, city and economy. But maintenance budgets rarely increase. Local and state government must ensure high quality, durable road outcomes to meet budgetary restrictions. Road Maintenance & Engineering Forum will bring together key experts from local and state government to discuss best practice in road engineering and how to get the most out of your assets. John Rubsov, Engineering Services Manager, Western Region, Roads & Maritime Services Oliver Lin, Team Leader Asset Management, VicRoads Chris Nagel, Program Manager, Department of Transport and Main Roads Kevin Smith, Manager Infrastructure, Liverpool City Council Param Rajah, Principal Engineer Roads & Structural Assets, City of Sydney Duncan Clarke, Group Manager Transport & Stormwater Network, Port Macquarie-Hastings Council Matthew Ferreira, Engineering and Technical Services Manager, Transurban Nagitha Jayasinghe, Team Leader Asset Management, Shellharbour City Centre Alan Davis, Manager Operational Services, Campbelltown City Council Shiree Daum, Project Manager Assets & Programming, City of Whyalla Ashish Shah, Asset and Systems Manager, Logan City Council Ryan Butler, Environmental Planner, Transurban Tim Clarke, Sustainability, Lend Lease & Bouygues We don t believe there s a better forum to hear from experts in road maintenance. We challenge you to find a higher quality, better value conference anywhere. TAKE THE CHALLENGE, DARE TO KNOW. Dana Lightbody, Director KONNECT LEARNING

3 8:30 Registration, morning coffee and tea 8:50 Welcome to Country 8:55 Opening remarks from chair AUSTRALIA S ROAD OUTLOOK 9:05 Overarching session outlook on roads in Australia Understanding the productivity Commission s findings How do prospective funding models effect our roads? What would be the consequences of inaction? Invited Pending Election: Minister for Infrastructure and Transport OPENING KEYNOTE FUNDING AUSTRALIA S ROADS 9:55 Fast-tracking road project approvals through a compelling business case Road project formulation confirming regional expectations and future challenges Assessing different funding models and applying it to your project Delivering value for money within the confines of your budget Liaising with various stakeholders to gain buy-in Local, state and federal government Private infrastructure and engineering organisations The public 10:45 Morning tea 11:00 Delivering quality road project outcomes within your budget Balancing cost effectiveness with road longevity Implementing strategies that extend the life of assets Working within budgetary constraints Maximising cost effectiveness by recycling materials Duncan Clarke, Group Manager Transport & Stormwater Network, Port Macquarie-Hastings Council OPTIMISING ROAD ASSETS 11:50 Best practice road design and construction Implementing longevity into the design of your roads Sourcing the most appropriate materials within the context of your project Using data publishing to prolong the life of your asset Reducing maintenance costs by understanding present and future road and infrastructure requirements Chris Nagel, Program Manager, Department of Transport and Main Roads Lunch 12:40 1:40 Climate change impacts to Australian road networks Identifying regional challenges of climate change on the road network and understanding possible way forward Impact of extreme weather events and management of future traffic, economic and demographic conditions DAY ONE: 23RD NOVEMBER 2016 Appropriate seal age life assessment and optimized programmed maintenance under the usual constrained funding regime Identifying appropriate sustainability indicators for local conditions to deliver a more sustainable road network Carbon footprint management in road works by environmental life cycle assessment of road projects Application of sustainability rating schemes for sustainable delivery of road projects. Ryan Butler, Environmental Planner, Transurban, Tim Clarke, Sustainability Manager, Lend Lease & Bouygues 2:30 Driving longevity in road assets through effective approaches to renewal forecasting Balancing cost effectiveness with road longevity Implementing strategies that extend the life of assets Analysing data and using auditing to drive effective use of resources Implementing short and long term solutions to asset management Shiree Daum, Project Manager Assets & Programming, City of Whyalla 3:20 Afternoon Tea 3:40 Accurate and cost effective renewal forecasting Data-driven analytics strategy and modelling Planning road maintenance projects with long-term solutions and strategies Applying accurate forecasting to deliver effective maintenance Ashish Shah, Asset and Systems Manager, Logan City Council 4:30 Delivering roads on time and budget with effective relationships between asset owners, state and local government Alignment of resources and scheduling Dialogue between asset owners, state and local governments Maximise maintenance efficiency with minimal disruption to traffic Save costs on future maintenance by mitigating damage to smaller roads due to worksite traffic management Kevin Smith, Manager Infrastructure, Liverpool City Council 5:20 Close of day one

4 DAY TWO: 24TH NOVEMBER, :30 Registration, morning coffee and tea 8:50 Opening remarks from chair COMMUNITY NEEDS AND PRIORITIES 9:00 Preventing cost blowouts through needs based approach to funding and resource allocation How to identify needs and priorities of road users Allocating maintenance funding according to those needs Delivering projects in a timely manner and value for money Ensuring effective use of resource through strategic approach Alan Davis, Manager Operational Services, Campbelltown City Council 9:45 Clamping down on road maintenance and associated costs The importance of materials selection How to ensure longevity is incorporated into road design and construction Prolonging the life of your assets Matthew Ferreira, Engineering and Technical Services Manager, Transurban 10:30 Morning tea SKILLS TRAINING & UPSKILLING 10:50 Innovating your maintenance projects by upskilling your workforce Ensuring the highest possible standard of maintenance workers Motivating your workforce to produce quality services Keeping your staff educated in new technology and techniques David Suder, Director Infrastructure, Wyndham City Council SUSTAINABLE & RECYCLABLE MATERIALS 11:35 Finding and obtaining the most cost effective and sustainable base materials Having the strongest base to ensure your road s longevity Ensuring cost effectiveness by understanding benefits of recyclable base materials Designing the right drainage system to extend the life of your base John Rubsov, Engineering Services Manager, Western Region, Roads & Maritime Services Lunch 12:20 1:00 Cost saving processes in asphalt sourcing and utilization Appreciating recent developments in asphalt innovation Understanding new and economical approaches to sourcing asphalt Applying new techniques and innovations to source the best possible materials for maintenance and new road ROAD MAINTENANCE IN REGIONAL AUSTRALIA 1:45 Providing effective and sustainable maintenance in regional areas Funding constraints and achieving optomised service outcomes Growing heavy vehicle usage Construction and maintenance challenges Performance-based contracts and service level agreements Adopting local knowledge into road maintenance practices Nagitha Jayasinghe, Team Leader Asset Management, Shellharbour City Centre ROAD MAINTENANCE IN THE CITIES 2:30 Effective approaches to road maintenance in metropolitan areas Making the case for road closures How asset owners can work in tandem with state government bodies Making the financial case for required maintenance works Meeting state government standards while delivering projects at manageable costs while meeting government codes and standards Oliver Lin, Team Leader Asset, VicRoads 3:35 Maximising the lifespan of your assets through proactive maintenance Understanding what the City Of Sydney has done to improve maintenance processes Developing long-term strategies to reduce future maintenance needs and costs Minimising economic and social costs of maintenance through manageable traffic management Incorporating appropriate materials selection into your maintenance plan Param Rajah, Head Road Engineer, City of Sydney 3:15 Afternoon Tea CONTRACTING MODELS 4:20 Best practice approaches to contract selection Appreciating the most appropriate contracts for your project Understanding impact of contracting models on contractor s mindset Minimizing project risk through your contract Closing Remarks from Chair: 5:15 Close of conference

5 DAY THREE: 25TH NOVEMBER, :30 Registration, morning coffee and tea Lunch: 12:30pm-1:30pm Workshop A: 9am-12.30pm Workshop B: 1:30pm 5.00pm Contract selection and management for road projects Poor selection of contracts and contractors lead to schedule delays, poor quality outcomes and worst of all, cost blowouts. Locking your organisation into the wrong contract can have disastrous consequences. This workshop will give you an understanding of best practice in contract selection and administration in the context of road projects. You will learn how to manage risk, use the contract to drive performance and prevent costs from escalating beyond your budget. This workshop will cover: Understanding the basics of the procurement within projects Reducing risks in contracting How to select the best contractors The different types of contracts and how to select the right one Understanding basic contract clauses Contract administration processes Materials selection for longevity in road projects Selecting and utilising the appropriate materials in road projects is essential for meeting budgetary requirements and delivering upon community expectations. To do this requires a detailed knowledge of pavement behavior throughout the pavement life-cycle. This workshop will cover: Optimum use of pavement materials Assessment of alternative materials Laboratory assessment of material performance Impact of heavy vehicles on pavement performance New materials test procedures and guidelines

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