01/07/2013 - New Zealand Institute of Highway Technology - NZIHT

The aim of this conference is to explore the issue of quality design and construction of road infrastructure projectsand are they delivering the desired performance outcomes. Are Clients getting what they are paying for? Over thepast 20 years there appears to have been a decline in quality and hence the useful life of projects and we wish toexplore if this is dependent on the lack of attention to issues such as drainage systems, aggregate selection, binderselection, construction techniques, design criteria, appropriate specifications, quality systems etc.We are pleased to announce that the 15th Annual NZTA/NZIHT conference will be held from3-5 November 2013 at the Holiday Inn, Manukau.The theme of this year’s conference is:“Did we get what we wanted?” – A Review of “value formoney” and quality in today’s infrastructure world? Theaim of this conference is to explore the issue of quality designand construction of road infrastructure projects and are theydelivering the desired performance outcomes. Are Clientsgetting what they are paying for? Over the past 20 years thereappears to have been a decline in quality and hence the usefullife of projects and we wish to explore if this is dependent onthe lack of attention to issues such as drainage systems,aggregate selection, binder selection, construction techniques,design criteria, appropriate specifications, quality systems etc.THIS IS A CALL FOR TECHNICAL AND POLICYPAPERS AND REGISTRATIONS OF INTEREST.If you would like to present a paper please submitan abstract of 200 to 450 words by 31st July 2013.Also include a brief biography and full contact details.COST. $750.00 + gstPRESENTER FEE. $375.00 + gstTOPICS» Do performance-based contracts and » Are clients really clear on what theyspecifications always deliver the right want, and have they worked out howincome?to convey it? Knowledgeable clients!!!!» Why do we frequently find new-build » How mature is the industry’s graspprojects do not meet expectations of of risk?performance?» Does the quality assurance system» How do we make ‘design-build’really deliver? What is needed tofit-for-purpose rather than lowestmake it work better?cost for greatest risk?» What is the best way to agree» What part do skills and knowledge ‘best-practice’ industry-wide?play in the quality of the industry’s » Are we too slow to adopt goodoutputs?ideas for improving quality and» How important is the process forvalue for money?selectionIf you wouldof supplierslike toinpresentdetermininga paper please » Howsubmitdo weangetabstractthe right treatmentof 200 to 450thewordsultimateby 31stoutput?July 2012. Also include a briefat thebiographyappropriateand fullqualitycontactanddetails.costCOST. $750.00 + gst PRESENTER FEE. $375.00 + gstwhen the Contractor/Consultant/Clientcan have different drivers/motivators.Should it not always be what isbest for the Network (infrastructure)Customers/Stakeholders etc.» Why don’t we use past performanceof our pavements/surfacing todetermine what has been successfuland lasted the design life and whathas not?» What innovations are there out thereto help the client/customer getbetter “value for money” and life forinvestment in road infrastructure,particularly pavements and surfacing?FOR INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT.Jill Warner, Conference Co-ordinatorNZ Institute of Highway Technology LtdP. 06 759 7065 ext. 709 E. jill@nziht.co.nzwww.nziht.co.nz12 |TRAINING TALK JULY 2013