IPWEA Vic Blog

IPWEA Victoria has received a letter from AustStab, notifying of some significant reductions in membership fees for government contracting stabilisation groups.  This may be of interest to members who operate their own stabilistation plant.

Read a copy of the letter HERE

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IPWEAvic is undertaking an Operation and Maintenance of Stormwater Harvesting Devices Benchmarking project.  We are currently collecting benchmarking data relating to the operation and maintenance costs of certain stormwater harvesting devices.  The results of the benchmarking data will be made available on the IPWEAvic website.  If you would like to be part of this project please download a copy of the questionnaire here or contact Iouri for a copy of the questionnaire  iouriv@iourivwatersolutions.com.au.

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The Local Government Performance Reporting Framework (LGPRF) Indicator workbook version 4.0 has been updated and comments are now sought. Download a copy of the workbook HERE

Version 4.0 incorporates various changes to indicators and measures following results of data trial 2, submissions to the Regulatory Impact Statement and feedback from relevant State Departments. Changes in individual indicators and measures are outlined in Appendix B as well as marked up in track changes.

The workbook has been developed to support users in their understanding and use of the 71 quantitative (70 mandatory and 1 optional) and 24 qualitative indicators and measures which make up the LGPRF. It contains a description and rationale for each indicator and details of the measures including a definition, computation, permissible values, data sources for each element and explanation of key terms. This information is important to ensure the consistency, quality and accuracy of data provided by councils as part of reporting against the LGPRF.

Any comments or feedback in relation to version 4.0 should be directed to amelia.chapman@dtpli.vic.gov.au by 20 June 2014. A final designed and published version will be available in early July

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Representing IPWEAvic, Board member Kim Sedgwick attended the official opening of the Downer Bayswater Asphalt Manufacturing Facility on Wednesday 21 May 2014.

The facility is the second of its kind, there is the same model built in Adelaide.  It has a storage capacity of 400tonne.  Take a look at this article for more information. http://www.agg-net.com/resources/articles/new-asphalt-mixing-plants-from-ammann

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BIM CPD in June and July

Getting Started with BIM: Have you been seriously considering implementing BIM within your organisation and are now asking ‘What do we do next’? This seminar covers the preparation and planning required by architectural or engineering personnel who want to make implementation happen. It provides generic guidance on the topic and discusses some of the decisions to be made and issues which need to be considered.

The NATSPEC BIM Protocol: This seminar is directed at clients and lead consultants on projects using BIM who want to avoid the cost of delays and re-works caused by poor definition of BIM requirements prior to calling for expressions of interest from consultants.  It explains how the Protocol can be used to clarify and describe the level of BIM implementation at the project’s outset, and how NATSPEC BIM documents can assist.

More details CLICK HERE for brochure and registration form

Review of National BIM Guide

NATSPEC is updating the National BIM Guide. Please help!

Collaborate Working Group CWG‑002 has just released a report which focuses on reviewing the National BIM Guide and BIM Management Plan template. Its goal was to provide NATSPEC with industry feedback on its suite of documents based on “real world use”. NATSPEC thanks CWG-002 for the significant effort they put into their report.

Please CLICK HERE for more details

Advise us if you agree with their findings via bim@natspec.com.au.

All comments will be taken into consideration when preparing the next edition of our BIM documents.

For more about Collaborate ANZ, go tocollaborate-anz.com

What’s happening in Australia?

NATSPEC has compiled details of BIM research and development projects being undertaken by Australian Government and industry organisations. The project details provide a resource for everyone involved with, or interested in, BIM R & D. The aim is to facilitate collaboration and avoid duplication of effort. This work was completed on behalf of the Australasian Procurement and Construction Council (APCC) and Australian Construction Industry Forum (ACIF). Download the details of all the projects at http://bim.natspec.org/index.php/research-development/bim-r-d-projects

Case studies?

If you have used any NATSPEC BIM documents on one of your projects, we would be interested to hear of your experiences.  Please contact Neil Greenstreet at bim@natspec.com.au or on 02 9321 7200 to discuss the possibility of using it as a case study.

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Here are some interesting construction initiatives – building a hotel in Bendigo in 3 days!  And a 9 storey apartment block in Moonee Ponds in 5 days!

Take a look at the following links:

http://www.bendigoadvertiser.com.au/story/2033584/video-we-take-a-tour-of-bendigos-new-art-series-hotel/#slide=1

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CYZXNDKoGtA

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A topical debate at present is the use of art work on the road pavement.  Differing points of view are found from a variety of road safety engineers and artists.

Take a look at some of the art works and debate in this article http://www.citylab.com/design/2014/02/how-make-crosswalk-more-delightful/8487/

Does the art work detract from the safety aspect of the road markings or enhance the streetscape….

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As part of the detailed AR&R review being undertaken for an anticipated re-release in 2015, project 13 Rational Method developments has been released for comment.

ARR Project 13 – Rational Method developments can  be found at this url http://www.arr.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2013/Projects/ARR_Project_13_Stage3_report_DRAFT.pdf

If you wold like to comment on this document please email vic@ipwea.org.au with your comments.

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Look up UTube video has seen many hits.  Take a look at this url https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z7dLU6fk9QY

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John Merritt commenced at VicRoads as CEO on 5 May 2014.  He has been with EPA for the past 4 years and prior to EPA was Executive Director at WorkSafe and National Safety Council.

Read more at this url http://www.vicroads.vic.gov.au/Home/NewsRoom/News+Releases/NewChiefExecutiveForVicRoads.htm

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