ISC Partners with Waste Expo Australia 2026
The Infrastructure Sustainability Council is proud to be a supporting partner of Waste Expo Australia 2026, Australia’s premier event for waste management, recycling and resource recovery. Taking place at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre on 28–29 October 2026, Waste Expo Australia brings together government, infrastructure leaders, engineers, innovators, sustainability professionals and solution providers to
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Update from our CEO, Toby Kent: Focus on Policy & Budget Actions
Focus on Policy & Budget Actions Fresh from ISC Connect 2026, it is clear that much of Australia and New Zealand’s infrastructure has moved decisively from ambition to delivery – but it is equally clear that the task ahead remains substantial. This year’s record number of award submissions and the calibre of those recognised, reflects a sector that is increasingly embedding sustainability and resilience into how
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International Women in Engineering Day 2026
Today, on International Women in Engineering Day, we celebrate the women who are helping shape the future of infrastructure, sustainability and engineering across Australia, New Zealand and around the world. Established in 2014 by the Women’s Engineering Society in the UK, International Women in Engineering Day shines a spotlight on the achievements of women in
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Continuous Improvement Program
Thank you to everyone who contributed to our recent survey and early engagement activities. Your input is helping shape the next phase of our continuous improvement efforts across IS Ratings and broader offerings. We are now moving into the analysis and roadmap development phase, building on survey results and stakeholder engagement over the past month.
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ISC appoints Emma Drummond as its Executive Director of Stakeholder Services
The Infrastructure Sustainability Council (ISC) is pleased to announce the appointment of Emma Drummond as Executive Director, Stakeholder Services. Emma is an experienced executive leader with a particular focus on membership, stakeholder engagement and advisory portfolios in complex and highly regulated environments. Throughout her career, she has built trusted relationships with members, industry leaders, government,
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AURIN and Infrastructure Sustainability Council partner to strengthen sustainable infrastructure research impact
We are proud to announce our new partnership with AURIN – to strengthen the connection between sustainable infrastructure practice, academic research and real-world impact. The collaboration brings together two organisations working at the intersection of evidence, infrastructure and public value. The ISC works across industry and government to accelerate sustainability outcomes in infrastructure as it is planned, designed, built, and
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ISC x GoodCompany Partnership
The Infrastructure Sustainability Council is proud to partner with GoodCompany. The Infrastructure Sustainability Council has partnered with GoodCompany to support ISC members in advancing meaningful social and environmental outcomes. Built on a shared commitment to positive impact, this collaboration will help organisations engage all their employees with community contribution. ISC Members who participate will gain
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ISC Member Update from the CEO
Dear Members, I write during a period of global disruption — yet ISC has entered 2026 with good momentum. Our V2.2 Design and As Built rating tool has been met with strong market response, our updated training is receiving excellent feedback, and NZ Connect in early March was a great success. We have continued to strengthen partnerships that
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ISC ConnectNZ Wellington 2026
What an energising two days at ISC Connect NZ 2026 in hashtag#Wellington! Our gathering truly showcased how Aotearoa New Zealand is reshaping the future of infrastructure through responsibility, resilience, and regeneration. Over 4–5 March, the Infrastructure Sustainability Council (ISC) brought industry and government together with a shared purpose: to accelerate infrastructure that delivers value today while safeguarding tomorrow.
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IS Council x RMIT University Partnership
The Infrastructure Sustainability Council is proud to partner with RMIT University, School of Property, Construction and Project Management. RMIT University has embedded ISC’s Infrastructure Sustainability Accredited Program (ISAP) training into its Master of Project Management, equipping students with the skills and knowledge to deliver sustainable, future-ready infrastructure projects. This partnership directly supports ISC’s Strategy 2030
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Build Real-World Sustainability Expertise with the IS Pathway
In Australia and New Zealand, the infrastructure sector is evolving at extraordinary speed. Projects are expected not only to deliver value for money and performance outcomes but also to respond to climate risk, nature impacts, supply-chain integrity, and community expectations in a deeply interconnected way. As the sustainability agenda expands, so does the demand on
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End of year CEO review: Sustainability and Productivity in Infrastructure
Dear members, As 2025 draws to a close, it is timely to reflect on the progress and the strains shaping infrastructure across Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand. This has been a year of sustained delivery pressure across the sector. While investment remained strong across housing, transport, energy, water and social infrastructure, projects continued to face
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