Federal Investment in Civil Infrastructure - Is it Enough? At the end of June, the Federal Government, in partnership with State Governments, announced an additional $1.9 billion of investment in civil infrastructure. We have compiled a brief overview of where this investment is going and what projects are happening in each state, but is it enough? July 14, 2020By ICI Administrator Newsetter 0 0 Comment Read More »
Annual Performance Review Tips As a manager or as an employee, this time of year brings annual performance reviews. Often seen as a mundane “tick-the-box” exercise, we explore how to maximise this for the benefit of both the organisation and the employee. July 14, 2020By ICI Administrator Newsetter 0 0 Comment Read More »
The Institute of Civil Infrastructure begins partnership with Western Australia The Institute has continued to grow across the country with an exciting new partnership with the Civil Contractors Federation Western Australia. As the peak body for civil construction in WA, the opportunity for ICI to partner with CCF WA is a great way to support the men and women of the industry in their professional development. July 14, 2020By ICI Administrator General 0 0 Comment Read More »
How to build effective meaningful relationships in a virtual world? You have commenced building your professional network utilising the steps we have outlined in the above article, however, now you are asking yourself how do I make these relationships meaningful and effective and can I even do this in a virtual world? July 14, 2020By ICI Administrator General 0 0 Comment Read More »
The Institute of Civil Infrastructure expands into Queensland The Institute of Civil Infrastructure has partnered with CCF QLD to launch the industry’s own continual professional development program for civil managers. July 14, 2020By ICI Administrator General 0 0 Comment Read More »
Setting Goals for your Career Plan Have you ever wondered why one individual is more successful than another? It’s not because they are smarter, well, in some ways yes but it’s not brain smarts. It’s because they take the time to plan, they look at what it is that they are setting out to achieve and break it down into bite size chunks. They create a road map so they know exactly where they are starting, the steps that need to be taken to achieve the ultimate goal and they don’t stop there. They regularly review their progress and make deviations to the plan if it is to serve them. July 14, 2020By ICI Administrator General 0 0 Comment Read More »
The Institute to celebrate International Women's Day #EachforEqual is the theme for International Women's Day 2020, set for Sunday 8 March. The theme embraces the ideal that “an equal world is an enabled world.” July 13, 2020By ICI Administrator General 0 0 Comment Read More »
Invest In You In 2020 In the following opinion piece, David Castledine, CEO of CCF NSW and the Institute of Civil Infrastructure, shares his personal approach to professional development. In my view, everyone should invest some time in personal learning. It’s good for themselves and their career, and it’s good for the industry. Everyone knows this, but few do it, particularly in the civil industry. Here is the strategy I have honed over my 40-year working career; it has taken me from Apprentice to CEO. July 13, 2020By ICI Administrator General 0 0 Comment Read More »
What Makes an Employee Happy at Work Happiness - we all seek it. Yet, it eludes us where needed the most - at workplaces. It is no secret that we will spend majority of our time at our workplaces. Hence, staying happy is critical to our productivity, mental health and job satisfaction. July 13, 2020By ICI Administrator General 0 0 Comment Read More »