INTEGRATED INFRASTRUCTURE | E19 | Jon Davies – A Framework for a Sustainable Construction Industry.
In this episode I welcome Jon Davies, CEO of the Australian Contractors Association, back to the Podcast to talk about the ACA’s recently launched Framework for a Sustainable Construction Industry. In this episode we talk about: - Why Jon believes COVID could be constructions Uber moment. - The incredible figures for the industry, including up to a $20bn loss absorbed by contractors in the past 10 years and only 12% of workers in the industry being female. - The need for change in contractual agreements and the need to move away from boom and bust pipeline cycle. - The Framework, the three key pillars of Culture, Contracts and Capacity, Capability & Skills, and the core foundations that they stand on to create change in the industry. - The fantastic opportunities for the industry to come together to create change and for change to be driven at a federal level. - An exciting intuitive to create a skills passport for continued professional development throughout the industry. Jon can be found here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ceoofaca/ Video Podcast on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/-RxuQjzyfuw INTEGRATED INFRASTRUCTURE: Integrated Infrastructure is a podcast dedicated to bringing news and views from industry leaders involved in the development, design, construction and management of the many built forms that make up Australia’s integrated infrastructure. Integrated infrastructure is powered by North Search, specialists in executive and technical search across engineering, design, construction, property and energy markets in Australia. About North Search: North Search is a provider of executive and technical search services and partner of choice for leading organisations when identifying and appointing top performers in the Asia Pacific region. Established in 2015 North Search has developed a reputation for delivering technically complex and challenging roles in skill-short markets. We understand that the success of your business is driven by acquiring the best teams and leaders. That’s why North Search is dedicated to identifying and attracting outstanding talent to your organisation. Our Services: Executive Search - Identifying and attracting leading executives to your organisation through a forensic and structured search process. Professional and Technical Search - Agile and accurate identification of senior management and technical experts utilising our full search capabilities. Tailored Solutions - A flexible approach to your talent needs, wherever your organisation may be in the talent lifecycle: • Talent Mapping • Competitor Analysis • Salary benchmarking • New Market Research & Growth Planning • Succession Planning • Executive Benchmarking Industries: • Built Environment • Engineering • Property • Energy & Resources • Investment & Advisory • Public Sector • Not-For-Profit • Professional Services https://www.north-search.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/north-search For more information or if you are interested in being on the Podcast please contact Paddy Delany on paddy@north-search.com or via LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paddydelany