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How to read, interpret and understand a civil engineering report

From preparing and assessing applications to drafting planning documents, planners are required to understand various engineering concepts, without necessarily having any formal training in this area.

During this seminar, our expert presenter will discuss civil engineering essentials, terminology and concepts, including:

• the relevant terminology
• civil engineering assessment methodology
• the structure of a civil engineering report
• who is qualified to do the work
• how to brief a consultant
• what to look for in a completed civil engineering report
• what engineers wished planners knew

Speaker

Dan Collins
State Director - Queensland, Colliers

Dan has over 15 years’ experience partnering with clients and working with teams on a variety of projects across Southeast Queensland including the delivery of master planned communities, land development subdivisions, infrastructure projects, infill sites, commercial developments, and industrial projects.

Dan has experience in project delivery from inception through to completion including client engagement, project planning, briefing and scoping, design management, development negotiation of Infrastructure Agreements and Development Approvals, Operational Works Approvals, plan sealing, liaising and coordinating with relevant authorities, construction and contract administration.

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About the Series

An exciting new PD lunchtime series is here for 2024 - The HOW TO seminar series brings together a wide range of topics covering many of the planning adjacent disciplines that planners need to know about.

The topics will be of interest to planners and also to those involved in the development industry, including development managers, property consultants, lawyers, architects and surveyors.

The seminars will be presented by recognised experts with a wealth of experience in their topic areas.

The seminars will inform and educate the audience through an in-depth analysis of the topics, delivered with a practical focus using case studies and real life examples, and referring to case law, where relevant.

The presentations will occupy 45 minutes, followed by questions and answers from the audience.

The chair for the seminar series will be:
Catherine Andrews R海角社区
Principal Planner, Olearia Town Planning

Catherine is a R海角社区 town planner who’s worked in the industry for more than 12 years, primarily in the development assessment sphere.She has a keen passion for planning and education of planners and communities to break down the common barriers so that great outcomes can be achieved for all.

Note: Payment is by credit card only. If you require another method of payment please contact qld@planning.org.au

A link to view this seminar recording will be sent to you with your registration confirmation.