Building a Sustainable Future for Sydney

The University of Technology Sydney (UTS) and the National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC) present ’Building a Sustainable Future for Sydney’.

BY jesse

April 4th, 2011

This panel discussion will look at the big issues facing engineering and construction in Sydney.

As well as meeting the needs of stakeholders, projects such as Central Park, the UTS Campus Master Plan and Barangaroo also have a responsibility to the environment, and to future generations of Sydneysiders.

Taking part in this discussion on achieving leadership in sustainability when undertaking major projects will be Claire Cassidy, Engineer and Sustainable Design Consultant, Arup; Fiona Martin, Manager, Sustainability & Compliance, UTS; and Cate Collins, Head of Sustainability, Lend Lease.

Time: 6pm-8pm
Date: Wednesday 9 March 2011
Venue: Level 4 Foyer, UTS Tower, 15 Broadway, Ultimo NSW 2007
Cost: Free for NAWIC members and UTS Alumni
RSVP: Friday 25 February 2011 to alumni@uts.edu.au

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