Annual Report 2001-02 - Construction Innovation

Structure and ManagementThe CRC CI has brought together 19 leading players within theAustralian property and construction industry spanning privateindustry, government and research organisations: Arup Australasia,Australian Building Codes Board, Bovis Lend Lease, BuildingCommission, CSIRO, DEM, John Holland, Kennards Hire,Queensland Department of Main Roads, Queensland Departmentof Public Works, Queensland Department of State Development,Queensland University of Technology, Rider Hunt, Royal MelbourneInstitute of Technology, Springfield Land Corporation, University ofNewcastle, University of Sydney, University of Western Sydneyand Woods Bagot.Organisation and ManagementThe CRC CI is an unincorporated collaborative joint venture with aGoverning Board comprising 10 representatives from the 19 partnerorganisations and an independent Chair. Representation on theBoard carries with it the responsibility of taking on the interests ofthe CRC CI rather than that of the participant organisations.Leading the CRC CI is Keith Hampson who was appointed CEO asthe Centre formally came into existance in October 2001. Keithplayed an integral role in preparing the bid for the establishment ofthe Centre. Keith is a registered civil engineer and project managerwith extensive industry experience in managing water supply andsewerage, road, port development and marine construction projects.Prior to joining the CRC CI Keith held senior positions in teaching,research, and business development in construction management atQUT. Keith has completed a Bachelor of Civil Engineering and anMBA at QUT, and a PhD in Construction Engineering andManagement at Stanford University.The management structure of the CRC CI is outlined below in Table 1.The Governing BoardThe Governing Board met formally four times in 2001-02 with futuremeetings planned every quarter. The location of meetings is rotatedbetween Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne. The Governing Board isresponsible for determining CRC CI policy on all matters relating toits objectives and activities and for ensuring these objectives andactivities are carried out in accordance with the provisions of theCommonwealth Agreement and Centre Agreement.Jim Service, who worked closely with the CRC CI through thedevelopment of its bid and initial establishment phase stepped downfrom his role as Chair of the Governing Board at its December 2001meeting. John McCarthy took over as Chair at the March 2002meeting. John’s joint chairmanship of the CRC CI and the AustralianConstruction Industry Forum (ACIF), the peak body representing theAustralian construction industry associations, makes the nationallink between industry associations identifying industry needs, andthe CRC CI providing applied industry solutions closer than ever.John also serves on the Board of the Australian Building CodesBoard (ABCB) which ensures the community’s expectations of safety,health and amenity in design, construction and use of buildings areenforced through nationally consistent regulatory systems.The ABCB is a core partner of the CRC CI.John Oliver joined the Governing Board at its March 2002 meeting.The three Queensland State Government representatives rotate onthe Board so that at any one Board meeting there are only twoin attendance.Table 1: Management Structure of the CRC CICommunication & LiasonAuthorityI-Con.Net Pty LtdBoard ChairJohn McCarthyExternal Advisory GroupAssociate NetworkPlanning GroupCEOKeith HampsonResearch CommitteeBusiness ManagerDevelopment ManagerAdmin SupportResearch ProgramsEducation & Training4