The 1 Day Plant & Vehicle Management Workshops commence on the 29 of March 2011.
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These workshop have been designed to provide further professional development and networking in plant & vehicle management best practice, building on the material in the IPWEA Plant & Vehicle Management Manual.
Workshop Objectives:
– Improve plant & vehicle management practice
– Update on the latest technology in various fields of plant & vehicle mgt
– Provide professional development and networking
Key Topics Explored:
– IPWEA Update and Open Forum
– Procurement of Plant & Vehicles
– Business Case Analysis
– From the Manufacturers Perspective
– Fleet Management Software
– Market Update
Who should attend
Plant & Fleet Managers, Fleet Officers, Works & Parks Supervisors, Workshop Supervisors, Works Engineers, Asset Managers, and Procurement Officers – anyone working with plant or fleet within their organisation.
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February 17, 2011
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The Safety Drive Day & Demonstration Expo run by the Victorian Transport Association will be held at Sandown Racetrack on 3rd and 4th March 2011. This is an opporuntity for to drive/travel in the new Heavy vehicles and new cars ( Volvo’s and Mercedes Benz ) or just view the latest trucks and cars. VTA have offered a special deal for Council Executives who belong to IPWEA. The ticket price is $350 inc gst but is reduced for IPWEAvic members to $275 inc gst(20% discount)
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February 16, 2011
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The January 2011 edition of the VicRoads Worksite Safety Update can be viewed here and incorporates
• Construction Safety Challenge 2011 – To Eliminate Plant Incidents
• Outdoor Work in Hot Weather
• UV Protection on Construction Sites
• Fire Prevention on Construction Sites
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The first IPWEAvic Business Breakfast in the Leadership Series was held on Thursday 10 February 2011. Participants sipped an orange juice on the terrace overlooking the grass tennis courts and chatted upon arrival. They then were treated to a yummy cooked breakfast whilst listening to two public works leaders share their thoughts on good leadership.
David Morse who is the General Manager Capital Delivery at Melbourne Water gave a talk cumulating in these take home messages
- Leadership is a complex dynamic
- Good leaders require a flexible approach
- Leadership is important at all levels
- Not the exclusive reserve of senior management
- Capitalise on your strengths
- Be aware of your weaknesses
- Be considerate – you are dealing with people
- Be yourself
- We can all be better leaders – better Project Managers
- Actions speak louder than words
There was great interest from the attendees around David’s methods on delivery of his huge capital works program.
Kerry Thompson, CEO Wyndham City Council, told her leadership story to the gathering. Many of her points reinforced David’s presentation and she captivated the audience with her story.
Congratulations to Maurice Stabb who won a bottle of wine for sitting in the “lucky chair”
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The Stormwater Industry Association ( Stormwater Victoria) is running a half day seminar on Wednesday 9th March 2011 8:30am to 1pm at Flemington Racecourse committee room.
The mini-conference will be opened by the Mininster for Water followed by a series of short presentations from key stormwater stakeholders, aimed at explaining their positions in the scheme of Integrated Water Management and in particular, their relationships with and responsibilities for stormwater.
Download the brochure and registration form here SV Mini-seminar. RSVP by Wed 23rd Feb
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Basic Geometric Road Design workshop will run in Hobart 22-24 February 2011. This workshop will nto be held in Melbourne this year.
Good road design will achieve operational efficiency, be safe and cost-effective, be aesthetically pleasing, and minimise the environmental impact. The role of the road designer is to produce the most appropriate design that achieves the specified functionality using the design inputs from all relevant disciplines. The design must take into account all inputs from stakeholders and road users. This workshop will cover these principles so that delegates will obtain a clear understanding of the key geometric design requirements for road design. The course will be based on the recent Austroads Guide to Road Design, in particular, Part 3: Geometric Design.
Delegates will be given the opportunity to apply the knowledge gained with various design exercises and syndicate participation in a re-design of an actual three kilometre rural road.
For further information about this course or to register, please click the link below, or email angela.juhasz@arrb.com.au
Hobart http://www.arrb.com.au/admin/file/content111/c5/TT-Basic%20Geometric%20Road%20Design%20Hobart%202011.pdf
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The Geelong Regional Group plan to meet on Wednesday 23 February 2011 in conjunction with CCF at Grovedale Hotel (236-258 Surfcoast Highway, Grovedale) 6:30pm for 7:00pm start.
Cost is $35 per person. RSVP to Vicki Shelton by Wednesday 16th Feb
Worksafe will speak to the group presenting information that will assist Victorian employers to understand the changes accompanying the uniform legislation
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The IPWEAvic Gippsland Regional Group plan to meet on Friday 18th February 2011 11am – 12:30pm in Trafalgar Council Chambers, Baw Baw Technology Centre, 107 Princes Highway, Trafalgar.
Citywide Services Solutions will present to the group and Raj Manihar from Baw Baw Shire Council will give a presentation on climate change mitigation and adaptaiton for Council’s infrastructure/property services and building resilient communities.
If you would like to attend please contact Kurt Pitts, Baw Baw Shire kurt.pitts@bawbawshire.vic.gov.au ph 03 5624 2485 by 17th February 2011
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