BUILT ENVIRONMENT INNOVATION SPEAKING

Helping asset-heavy industries cut through hype and deliver results

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Where engineering excellence meets strategic innovation

I’ve worked with some of Australia’s largest infrastructure and construction programmes, identifying opportunities with returns of up to 170x and uncovering ways to save billions. As an innovation adviser on mega-projects and within corporations employing over 10,000 people, I’ve shown that the built environment doesn’t have to be the last sector to embrace change.

From AI adoption to culture transformation, I help leaders innovate without putting critical operations at risk — sharing real examples, measurable outcomes, and practical steps forward.

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Where engineering excellence meets strategic innovation

I've helped Australia's largest infrastructure programme save $60m through strategic innovation. Working with 11,000 engineers and construction professionals, I've proven that the built environment doesn't have to be the last sector to embrace change.

From AI adoption to culture transformation, I show infrastructure leaders how to innovate without disrupting critical operations. Real examples. Measurable outcomes. Zero fluff.

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WHY BOOK ME FOR YOUR
INFRASTRUCTURE EVENT

WHY BOOK ME FOR YOUR INFRASTRUCTURE EVENT

Proven infrastructure credentials
I’ve been a Senior Strategic Innovation Adviser on one of Australia’s largest construction programmes and a Technical Director at GHD, working across transport, water and energy.

Innovation that scales
I’ve advised on initiatives that delivered returns of up to 170x, uncovered more than $1bn in potential savings and helped drive culture change across organisations of 10,000+ people.

Language that lands
I translate innovation into terms that make sense to engineers and project teams. Audiences leave with tools they can apply on the ground, not buzzwords they’ll forget.

TOPICS THAT TRANSFORM
INFRASTRUCTURE

Every session is tailored to your needs and audience. These are starting points. Together, we'll craft the perfect angle for your event.

Signals over headlines - the non-obvious PESTLE for infrastructure

Under-the-radar shifts likely to move capex, opex and service levels in the next 6–24 months. Evidence-led with one clear ‘do next’ per signal.

Copy, adapt, benchmark - what the world’s best operators do

A global scan of smart, innovative practices across rail, roads, water and public space. Replicable examples and five moves you can adapt next quarter.

Small bets, big payoffs - the $100m decision

A practical way to prioritise a handful of needle-moving initiatives across capex and operations. Learn a simple scoring method to shift ROI, safety and service.

Beyond the pilot - AI that pays its way

From trials to repeatable value in quarter-length cycles. The minimum viable data, on-site delivery patterns that work, and recent examples you can copy or adapt.

Net zero that pays back

Sequence decarbonisation so the early steps fund the next. Use whole-of-life costing and public benchmarks to justify bigger moves.

TOPICS THAT TRANSFORM
INFRASTRUCTURE

Every session is tailored to your needs and audience. These are starting points. Together, we'll craft the perfect angle for your event.

Signals over headlines - the non-obvious PESTLE for infrastructure

Under-the-radar shifts likely to move capex, opex and service levels in the next 6–24 months. Evidence-led with one clear ‘do next’ per signal.

Copy, adapt, benchmark - what the world’s best operators do

A global scan of smart, innovative practices across rail, roads, water and public space. Replicable examples and five moves you can adapt next quarter.

Small bets, big payoffs - the $100m decision

A practical way to prioritise a handful of needle-moving initiatives across capex and operations. Learn a simple scoring method to shift ROI, safety and service.

Beyond the pilot - AI that pays its way

From trials to repeatable value in quarter-length cycles. The minimum viable data, on-site delivery patterns that work, and recent examples you can copy or adapt.

Net zero that pays back

Sequence decarbonisation so the early steps fund the next. Use whole-of-life costing and public benchmarks to justify bigger moves.

TOPICS THAT TRANSFORM
INFRASTRUCTURE

Every session is tailored to your needs and audience. These are starting points. Together, we'll craft the perfect angle for your event.

Signals over headlines - the non-obvious PESTLE for infrastructure

Under-the-radar shifts likely to move capex, opex and service levels in the next 6–24 months. Evidence-led with one clear ‘do next’ per signal.

Copy, adapt, benchmark - what the world’s best operators do

A global scan of smart, innovative practices across rail, roads, water and public space. Replicable examples and five moves you can adapt next quarter.

Small bets, big payoffs - the $100m decision

A practical way to prioritise a handful of needle-moving initiatives across capex and operations. Learn a simple scoring method to shift ROI, safety and service.

Beyond the pilot - AI that pays its way

From trials to repeatable value in quarter-length cycles. The minimum viable data, on-site delivery patterns that work, and recent examples you can copy or adapt.

Net zero that pays back

Sequence decarbonisation so the early steps fund the next. Use whole-of-life costing and public benchmarks to justify bigger moves.

FORMATS

  • Keynote: 30–60 minutes

  • Interactive masterclass: 90–120 minutes

  • Leadership briefings & offsites: 20–40 minute evidence download plus Q&A

  • In person or virtual. Slides provided. Content tailored with your data where possible.

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Let’s discuss how I can help your audience tackle the future of infrastructure with confidence and clarity.


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