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07/08/2025 – Webinar: Greener by Design – Sustainable materials, innovations and supply chain

Building on the momentum of our previous session, Designing for Tomorrow, we are thrilled to welcome award-winning engineer Sam Chen, Technical Director of Materials and Durability at Mott Macdonald to delve deeper into the practical and strategic dimensions of sustainability in the construction industry.

Greener by Design brings together elements of design, engineering, and supply chain management to explore how sustainable materials and innovative practices are reshaping the built environment. Tailored specifically for design professionals, this session examines sustainable material selection, innovation in practice, supply chain strategies and real-world examples showcasing how firms across Australia are integrating sustainability into their design and procurement processes.

Participants will gain insights on strategies for sourcing and specifying materials that align with both environmental goals and project performance requirements. Whether you’re navigating regulatory shifts or seeking to future-proof your practice, this webinar offers valuable tools and insights to support a more sustainable future in design and construction.

  • Event Information:

    Date:

    Thursday 7 August 2025

    Time:

    1.00pm – 2.00pm (AEST)

    CPD:

    1 formal hour

    Cost:

    General Admission: $80

    (Special prices for Planned Cover clients and informed mailing list using your discount code. Email us for code: info@informedpc.com.au)

Learning Objectives:

Following completion of this webinar, you will:

  • Gain the ability to assess and select environmentally responsible materials based on lifecycle performance, embodied carbon, and compliance with national sustainability standards.
  • Understand how to integrate emerging technologies and design innovations into sustainable project delivery.
  • Develop strategies for sourcing and managing materials through transparent, ethical, and resilient supply chains that support long-term sustainability goals.
  • Learn from real-world examples to identify best practices and apply proven sustainability strategies to your own design processes and project workflows.

Units of Competency / Performance Criteria (as per the National Standard of Competency for Architects 2021):

PC 12, PC 26, PC 31, PC 35, PC 39