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The Australian Green Infrastructure Council (AGIC) is a member based, not for profit, industry association committed to the delivery of more sustainable performance in the design, construction and operation of Australia's infrastructure. To do this AGIC has developed a national sustainability rating scheme for infrastructure which will be tested on projects beginning in July this year. This workshop will explain the AGIC assessment methodologies including the themes, categories, criteria and benchmarks and discuss some of the results of the project trials.

To meet the challenges we need clear answers to some big questions. This session explores the mechanics of creating the changes defined during the conference. The challenge of creating a sustainable future is so large and the nature of the problems so fundamental, it is critical that we break out of our current thinking to design new solutions.

'Escaping Silos' will showcase pragmatic examples of actions that have overcome change resistance and the elements that contributed to the breakthroughs; engaging business leaders, scientists, politicians and educators that are influencing sustainability within engineering. Local and global integrated solutions across professions, industry sectors and communities will be highlighted, addressing the impact of economic policy and social directions.

Sydney SEng is pleased to invite you to come along, tour GPT’s new offices and hear all about the new “Clubs of the 21stCentury” Hot desking was yesterday’s concept. Today it’s all about “Activity Based Work” centres where we eat, meet and work. When GPT moved into their refurbished offices, there were only 272 desks for 320 people. Benefits go to the environment, socially, and commercially in cost savings and higher productivity Sydney SEng is pleased to invite you to come along, tour GPT’s new offices and hear all about the new “Clubs of the 21stCentury” Hot desking was yesterday’s concept. Today it’s all about “Activity Based Work” centres where we eat, meet and work. When GPT moved into their refurbished offices, there were only 272 desks for 320 people. Benefits go to the environment, socially, and commercially in cost savings and higher productivity Hear about GPT’s experiences, tour the facilities, and socialise with other professionals interested in sustainability.