ULI Brisbane: Construction Capacity and Delivery Risk – 2025 and Beyond

When

2025-02-27
2025-02-27T16:00:00 - 2025-02-27T19:00:00
Australia/Brisbane

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    Where

    Ellivo Architects Level 2, 293 Queen Street Brisbane, QLD 4000 AUSTRALIA
    Event Fees:
    ULI Members: Complimentary
    Non-members: $55 AUD incl. GST ($50 AUD + GST)

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    You're invited to ULI Australia Brisbane's event: Construction Capacity and Delivery Risk: 2025 and Beyond!

    Join a thought-provoking discussion with industry leaders from Hutchinson Builders, Arcadis, McNab, and the Queensland Major Contractors Association as they delve into the critical challenges facing the construction sector. Topics will include labor shortages, the expanding pipeline of public and private projects, and the looming deadline for the 2032 Brisbane Games.

    Moderated by Debbie McNamara, Chief Executive Officer of Economic Development Queensland, this panel will share strategies to address construction capacity and delivery risks while tackling housing affordability in the region. The discussion will bring global case studies and experiences relevant to Brisbane's construction landscape, providing insights on navigating multifaceted pressures, particularly with the fast-approaching Olympic Games.

    Don’t miss the opportunity to connect with industry leaders and help shape the future of construction.

    Register now and secure your spot to be part of the conversation that will shape the future of the construction industry!


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    Speakers

    Speaker

    Russell Fryer

    Managing Director, Hutchinson Builders

    Russell joined Hutchies in 1998 as a Building Cadet and spent his initial years learning on site construction skills whilst completing university studies. He has progressed through a broad spectrum of industry roles gaining experience across all aspects of construction, business, and people management. He was a Construction Team Leader at Hutchies for more than 15 years and oversaw the successful completion of more than 400 projects, with experience gained across cost planning, contract administration, programming, and site management. Recognising his significant contribution to Hutchies and his capabilities, Russell was appointed a Director on Hutchies’ Board in 2017. As Managing Director, he will continue to diversify and improve capability whilst protecting the fundamentals of Hutchies’ proud history, unique structure, diverse culture, excellent reputation, and strong financial position. These competitive differentiators and more continue to make Hutchies the reliable builder of choice for financiers, institutions, government, private developers and subcontractors, suppliers and our own people throughout Australia.

    Speaker

    Matthew Mackey

    Executive Director - Cost and Commercial Management, Arcadis

    Matthew is an advocate for change – not only within my profession but also within the wider construction industry. Matthew is the Founder of Property Leaders Brisbane, Executive Director and Head of Costs and Commercial management of Arcadis and most importantly a father of 2. There is so much that this wonderful industry has to offer, but there is also so much that can be improved. Our industry needs to become more resilient and sustainable and move away from the adversarial and confrontational approach that has hindered it for decades. Our future is what we make it and COVID-19 has given us the opportunity to rethink, replan, and create a sustainable vision of what this can look like. This is our moment, and it is incumbent upon us to make the future that we want a reality.

    Speaker

    Andrew Chapman

    Chief Executive Officer, Queensland Major Contractors Association

    Mr Chapman has an impressive track record of achievement in the engineering and construction sector, having gained more than 20 years’ experience working for major contractors and consultants; and as Engineers Australia, QLD past-President and Infrastructure Association of Queensland Inc (IAQ) Board Member.

    Speaker

    Kunjan Ganatra

    Chief Executive Officer, McNab

    Kunj is CEO of McNab, one of Australia’s largest and most trusted privately-owned construction, development, and property groups, generating around $1 billion in turnover each year. Their vertically integrated model allows them to maintain full control over all aspects of our projects, ensuring certainty and quality in an ever-changing environment. With nearly 600 employees across four regions in South-East Queensland, the Philippines, and Vietnam, their integrated and diverse portfolio of businesses includes award-winning construction, property developments, building revitalisation services, building materials, and skilled trades and labour to augment industry demand. With over a decade of experience in the commercial environment at a global ASX-listed travel company, Flight Centre Travel Group, Kunj honed his expertise in financial control, commercial evaluation and execution, leadership, and strategy development. His proven ability to execute transformative programs at both local and global scales underscores his capacity to lead and deliver meaningful change. At McNab, Kunj’s strategic vision and collaborative approach drive the Group to deliver outstanding outcomes for clients, empower its people, and uphold McNab’s commitment to building better together.

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