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Congratulations Jill Here are suggestions for consideration along the way. MiA & some others who attended the Australian Repair Network's Repair Roundtable are keen to see Victoria move from beyond recycling [refer Welsh Government's approach] Your appointment offers a fresh opportunity to move VIC beyond recycling to make more significant impact in the areas of reuse & repair. What was evident from the repair roundtable is that reuse & repair precincts will create jobs in repair, refurbishment, and related industries, as well as upskill workers in the manufacturing and repair sectors. These precincts could incubate and support small repair businesses and social enterprises, fostering local economies and community resilience. Existing, underutilized spaces (like old industrial sites or community centers) could be converted into repair and reuse hubs, maximizing resource efficiency. And there are collaboration opportunities with local councils, educational institutions, and community organizations to integrate these precincts with broader urban planning and community development efforts. Jonathan Spear Victorian Government Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action Sustainability Victoria Matt Genever Gayle Sloan Belinda Coates Marcel Mahfoud Samantha McIntosh George Osborne et al #voicesforrepair #australianrepairnetwork #repairroundtable #beyondrecycling #victoria #infrastructure https://lnkd.in/gRYhcV7W

Digital twins offer numerous benefits across industries. They enable real-time monitoring, predictive maintenance, and optimization of operations. In manufacturing, digital twins reduce downtime and enhance decision-making. In urban planning, they help simulate and optimize infrastructure. Overall, digital twins improve efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance innovation.

These past three months have marked the busiest start of the year in our entire history—and we couldn’t be more thrilled! Since January, we have successfully delivered 50 projects and have several more in progress. Thank you for being a part of our journey! #businesssuccess #gratitude #ruizconsultingservices #mepcostestimating #constructioncostconsulting #mepestimating #costconsulting #costestimating

Have you ever wondered what goes on “behind the scenes” at the National Park Service? The Oceans and Coastal Resources Program (housed in the Water Resources Division) just published our annual report for this year. In it, you can read through some of the projects we worked on over the past year, as well as some the team is hoping to take on next year. Note: most of the links are internal to the NPS, so you will need a DOI account to access them. However, the main report and the five StoryMaps embedded within it are fully public, so anyone can interact with those! Access the report at this link:

They represent a new chapter for the asset class, a forward-thinking approach to land use practices and the opportunity to reconceptualize transitional industrial parks. Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/gBz8qtn5

🌊 Innovations for a Sustainable Gold Coast 🏖️ The Gold Coast's coastline, once shaped by nature's forces, faced increasing challenges in the 20th century due to urban development. Severe swell events in the 1960s and 70s led to erosion, threatening the region's beauty and tourism industry. Traditional solutions like dredging and beach nourishment had to be updated to handle the rapidly growing interest in coastal living and access. In response, visionary coastal experts shifted towards proactive, sustainable strategies. We embraced nature-based solutions, such as artificial reefs, nearshore nourishment and dune vegetation, designed to combat erosion while enhancing recreational and ecological value. At International Coastal Management (ICM), we are proud to be a part of this innovative history that lives on today. In the early 80s, our founder, Angus Jackson, led the coastal engineering department for the Gold Coast City Council, and the strategies developed during that time continue to shape the practices here, today. As leaders in coastal management, we continue to work alongside the Gold Coast City Council in collaboration with Griffith University's Coastal and Marine Research Centre as well as other amazing consultants, contractors and institutions in the field. Together, we are shaping a resilient and beautiful coastline for the future of this iconic city. 🏄♂️🌴 #CoastalManagement #GoldCoast #coastalresilience #coastalerosion #coastalprotection See more on the Gold Coast coastal stabilisation history, here: https://lnkd.in/gy8xXVBr

Share your views! 💡 We’re working on the preparation of our next Local Development Plan, which is a statutory requirement for the Park Authority, and we want to hear your views on the landscape of the National Park, including what makes it special and what needs to change. Complete the survey now at https://lnkd.in/eWj2Rdtx to help ensure that our next plan reflects your priorities. 📸 Peter Cairns

We invite you to play an essential role in shaping the future management of the Southern Great Barrier Reef. Hear from Malachai from Darumbal Traditional Use of Marine Resources Agreement (TUMRA) talk about how Traditional Owners work within Plans of Management for the Great Barrier Reef. Collaboration is crucial for a successful Plan of Management. Traditional Owners, industry, government and of course the wider community all have an important role to play. Community input will help us understand the region's values and threats, and so that these values can be managed holistically. Consultation is now open for the new plan of management in the Southern Great Barrier Reef. We need your input and expertise to identify values that are under threat, consider unique and special places, and learn about what you value most in the Marine Park. Learn more now: https://lnkd.in/e2TyX8UF

Restoring the Louisiana coastline is critical – and complex. But thanks to planning, engineering, and people who care, the state has major efforts underway to do just that. Steve Mathies, our global practice leader for coastal restoration, is part of this conversation and shares some key insights in the latest episode of PBS New Orleans' "Challenges and Opportunities: Restoring the Louisiana Coast."

Attending the Land & Development conference today, some great insight to where the market is heading.