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Please remind me why all of this Transport Infrastructure is good for us?

Please remind me why all of this Transport Infrastructure is good for us?

by Peter W | Jan 19, 2021 | Construction Industry, Management Consulting, technical consulting services, Transport Management

With the benefit of 5 years of hindsight regarding the “once in a generation” Transport Infrastructure investment program in progress across Australia since 2016, let’s revisit the assumption that infrastructure investment creates economic growth and is therefore...
Great “Man” versus Great Leader

Great “Man” versus Great Leader

by Peter W | Dec 16, 2020 | Business Coaching, Construction Industry, Industry Opinion, Management Consulting, Transport Management

I’ve been dwelling a lot lately on what needs to change in the Infrastructure Engineering & Construction industry. Three common themes keep showing up: Capability and experience gaps in delivering what’s coming up in terms of volume and project complexity;...
Complex Infrastructure Projects: Why is it so hard to get the Risks Right?

Complex Infrastructure Projects: Why is it so hard to get the Risks Right?

by Peter W | Oct 25, 2020 | Construction Industry, Industry Opinion, Infrastructure Construction, Management Consulting

As a long-term participant in the Infrastructure industry in Australia and a supporter of public transport as an enabler of urban regeneration, I’m really pleased to see the Sydney Light Rail CBD Extension up and running.   As a complex greenfield / brownfield...
International Perspectives – why are Spanish companies heavily invested in Australia?

International Perspectives – why are Spanish companies heavily invested in Australia?

by Peter W | Sep 28, 2020 | Construction Industry, Industry Opinion, Infrastructure Construction, Management Consulting

It is notable that with this month’s completion of Acciona’s acquisition of Lend Lease’s Engineering business, all Tier 1 engineering & construction contractors operating in Australia are now foreign owned.   This is unusual for developed countries, virtually...
Industry Consolidation in Engineering & Construction – revisiting the Risks

Industry Consolidation in Engineering & Construction – revisiting the Risks

by Peter W | Sep 8, 2020 | Infrastructure Construction, Management Consulting, Transport Management

Let’s revisit the chart above in light of the extensive feedback I’ve received in response to my original article. To recap, the chart – sourced from Deloitte Access Economics data – illustrates the share of major Transport Infrastructure project work across...
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