2006-07 - Construction Innovation

3. Governance and Management
The CRC for Construction Innovation is an unincorporated joint venture
governed by a Board comprising nine nominees from participants (five research
users and four research) and an independent industry Chair.
Icon.Net Pty Ltd
Construction Innovation
Governing Board
Chair
John McCarthy
Research Commitee
Remuneration Committee
Board Performance Committee
Audit and Compliance Committee
Administration Support
Officer
Administration Officer
CEO
Keith Hampson
Special Projects Officer
Louise Adams
COO — Business
Carole Green
COO — Research &
Commercialisation
Peter Scuderi
Research Leadership
Team
Finance
Officer
Shally Ho
Communication
Officers
Colleen Foelz
Margaret Puls
Administration
Officer —
Research
Lauren Gubbin
Education
Officer
Lyn Pearson
Administration
Officer —
Projects
Brad Warner
Program A Business and Industry Development
Program B Sustainable Built Assets
Program C Delivery and Management of Built Assets
Information and Communication Technology Platform
Communication
Support
Officer
Rosie Meaton
In 2006–07, movement of staff within our participant organisations
has resulted in some changes to the role of Program Director and
Deputy Program Director. A number of these positions are now
vacant, though there is a reduced requirement for these roles as
the majority of projects complete.
In May 2007, a variation of the Commonwealth Agreement was
commenced to extend Construction Innovation until 30 June 2009,
engage six new industry participants – Leighton Contractors Pty Ltd,
Mirvac Ltd, Nexus Point Solutions Pty Ltd, Thiess Pty Ltd, Transfield
Services (Australia) Pty Ltd, and Sydney Opera House – and to
undertake three new research programs with a duration of two years
commencing 1 July 2007 to 30 June 2009. This is still in progress.
Icon.Net Pty Ltd has been established to hold all Construction
Innovation intellectual property on trust for our participants. The Chair
of the Governing Board also chairs meetings of the directors of Icon.
Net Pty Ltd. The Directors of Icon.Net met six times during the year.
In 2006–07, Construction Innovation’s regular research project review
and research committee meetings continued. Four new research
project agreements were signed and 25 six-monthly project reviews
meetings involving industry, government and research participants
were held.
Four committees facilitate decision-making by Construction
Innovation’s Governing Board.
• The Research Committee directs Construction Innovation’s
research program and makes recommendations to the Board.
The Committee membership comprises representatives from
Construction Innovation participants. The Research Committee
met five times during 2006–07.
• The Remuneration Committee meets in conjunction with the
Board meetings and provides advice regarding the employment
conditions for the Senior Management Team. The Committee
members are John McCarthy (Chair); Allen Kearns, CSIRO;
John Oliver, Rider Levett Bucknall (formally Rider Hunt); David
Golightly, John Holland Group; and Arun Sharma, Queensland
University of Technology (QUT).
• The Board Performance Committee reviews the performance of
the Board. The members are Don Allan, Queensland Department
of Public Works (Chair); John Oliver, Rider Levett Bucknall;
and Carole Green, Chief Operating Officer — Business for
Construction Innovation.
• The Audit and Compliance Committee assists the Board in
fulfilling its responsibilities relating to accounting and reporting
practices; improving the credibility and objectivity of Construction
Innovation’s financial and other reports; and strengthen the
systems of internal controls, risk management and compliance
with the Centre Agreement, and applicable laws and regulations.
Members of the Audit and Compliance Committee are John
Oliver, Rider Levett Bucknall (Chair); Rod Wissler, QUT; Dennis
Wogan, Queensland Department of Main Roads; and Carole
Green, Chief Operating Officer — Business for Construction
Innovation. The committee met five times during 2006–07.
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