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About the Event
The effects of the global pandemic have created significant impact to the economy, with labour shortages, supply chain backlogs, rising inflation and material costs going up by as much as 40%. As a result, workplace delivery costs have increased globally, from previous benchmarks.
This 45-minute webinar will explore the key factors impacting these costs and what businesses can do to manage this increase. Our expert speakers come from a background in property, economy, technology, design, and project management. This webinar will provide attendees with key takeaways to help them manage rising costs.
Featured Panelists
Robert Sloan
Director, AKT Project Management
With a strong architectural background, Rob brings over 30 years’ experience in the property industry. He has successfully delivered commercially focused outcomes in a range of business sectors; and from architectural, project management, property and facility management perspectives.
Rob established Akt. Project Management in April 2019 after 4.5 successful years as a founding partner at Volo Projects. Rob holds a Bachelor of Architecture (Honors), a Graduate Certificate of Management (MBA), a Practicing Portfolio Executive Certification (AIPM) along with being a registered Domestic Builder (DB-U 43426).
Greg Phimister
Head of Sales & Solutions, POMT
With 18 years’ experience in workplace technology, Greg has a broad range of experience in across all aspects of workplace technology. His experience in technical design, consulting and strategy see’s him working on large scale projects within the commercial / enterprise & government vertical.
POMT take a holistic view towards workplace technology and provide an end-to-end project implementation comprising Consultancy, Delivery, Enablement & Adoption, and Support Services. This approach enables POMT to take complete responsibility for the design and delivery of the project, but also to support the client through the transition into the new office space and into a business-as-usual setting.
Cassandra Kirk
Head of Strategy & Design, Axiom Workplaces
A designer, strategic planner and researcher, with a focus on working environments. Using global workplace experience to facilitate workshops and stakeholder collaborations to determine a strategic path to a reimaged working environment that supports alignment and connection to organisational vision and values. Specialising in agile workstyles and creating “place” for connection and aligned purpose. Resulting in functional and inspiring environments where participants are engaged and thrive.
With over 20 years experience on a wide range of global workplace, commercial, industrial, retail, luxury residential and government projects.
Jeremy Thorpe
Chief Economist and Integrated Infrastructure Partner, PwC
Jeremy is a Partner in PwC Australia’s National Economics & Policy Consulting team and the firm’s Chief Economist. With close to three decades of experience in government and as a consultant, Jeremy’s experience spans a range of diverse areas including: cost-benefit analysis; economic impact analysis; the valuation of the economic contributions of companies, industries, not-for-profits and specific activities; and macroeconomic forecasting.
Panel Moderator
Amelia Hodge
CEO, Australian Property Institute
Amelia is the CEO of the Australian Property Institute and has enjoyed a senior executive career spanning some 30 years, with her depth of experience driving successful outcomes across a range of sectors (public and private), infrastructure projects and industries.
Amelia currently sits as an independent representative on the Council for the Order of Australia and has held Non-Executive Directorships and chaired board audit and risk committees following her legal career in the property sector.
Event Partner
Axiom Workplaces
At Axiom, we understand the challenges that businesses face when it comes to managing rising costs in the workplace.
Our team of expert consultants has been helping businesses create dynamic and inspiring spaces that foster productivity and collaboration for over 25 years. We believe in the power of strategic design and the importance of listening to our clients’ needs.
Our approach is holistic and data-driven, using evidence-based methodologies, including our unique wrkx™ tools, to measure the impact of workplace design on your organisation.
We begin by assessing your workplace and identifying what you need to support your culture, enhance collaboration, and create a future-proof environment. We talk to your team, measure, analyse, and learn, to deliver the ideal space for your people to reach their fullest potential while managing costs effectively.
Contact us today to learn more about how we can help your business succeed.
Supported Charity
Australian Property Research and Education Fund
The Australian Property Research and Education Fund (APREF) is a charitable arm of the Australian Property Institute Ltd (API), created to empower research, and advance education, in the property sector.
Launched in 2020, the APREF Education Scholarships and Research Grants secure the future of the valuation profession and provide a course of action for APREF to lead the industry into the future.
Donations propel the future of the property industry and property profession.