Workshops
TEFMA hosts an annual program of workshops, with content tailored to the specific needs of members working in higher education property and facilities management.
TEFMA Projects Workshop
Blueprint to Breakthroughs | Projects with Purpose
Join us in Sydney for the TEFMA Projects Workshop, a two-day immersive experience taking place in February 2025. This workshop is tailored for professionals in the tertiary education, property, facilities, and project management sectors, offering in-depth insights into the key aspects of Project Design, Project Delivery, Project Construction, and Project Management.
Engage with industry experts, participate in hands-on activities, and network with peers to enhance your skills in leading projects from conception to completion. Whether you're involved in campus planning, infrastructure development, or asset renewal, this workshop will provide the tools and knowledge needed to grow in your role.
Don't miss out on this opportunity to elevate your expertise in an interactive and collaborative environment.
Location - The Mercure Sydney
Dates- Wednesday 19 February 2025 Projects Workshop Day 1
Thursday 20 February 2025 Projects Workshop Day 2
| Location | Mercure Sydney |
|---|---|
| Register your place | Registration link |
| Submit your abstract | Link to abstracts |
| Sponsorship opportunities | Sponsorship prospectus |
| Any questions | events@tefma.com or on 02 9431 8600 |
Register your place HERE!
Program information: Please see a draft program attached HERE! Note this is subject to change.
TEFMA 2025 Workshop Call For Abstracts
Come and present at the TEFMA Projects Workshop, a two-day immersive experience taking place in Sydney on Wednesday 19 and Thursday 20 February 2025. This workshop is tailored for professionals in the tertiary education, property, facilities and project management sectors, offerin in-depth insights into the key aspects of Project Design, Project Delivery, Project Construction, and Project Management.
We’re looking for presentations related to:
- Project Procurement includes the selection of key stakeholders to deliver the project – selection criteria, value for money considerations, models (EOIs, RFP, ECI, single select, select tender, open tender, etc).
- Design Management focuses on the planning and conceptualisation phase of a project, where the goals, functions, and visual aspects of a project are defined. This includes everything from architectural blueprints to engineering specifications, BIM and strategic asset management.
- Capital Planning refers to the methods and processes through which a project design is carried out, often involving coordination between multiple stakeholders (such as clients, contractors, and suppliers).
- Project Construction is the actual building or execution phase, where the designs and plans are realised. It involves construction techniques, safety protocols, and onsite project management.
- Project Management is the practice of overseeing all aspects of a project to ensure it meets objectives in terms of scope, time, cost, and quality. It involves planning, executing, and monitoring project activities.
Presentation topics may include themes like the following suggestions
- The Power of Integrated Design: Aligning Vision with Execution
- Co-design with stakeholders: Bringing everyone along
- Future-Proofing Projects: Sustainability and Resilience in Design and Construction
- Leadership and Communication in Project Management: Building Effective Teams
- Innovating the Project Lifecycle: From Blueprint to Built Environment
- Collaboration in Motion: Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Best Practices
- Data-Driven Project Management: Enhancing Efficiency and Predictability
- Modular Construction and Prefabrication: The Future of Efficient Building
- Risk Management in Construction Projects: Strategies for Minimising Setbacks
- Human-Centered Design and the User Experience in Modern Infrastructure
- Construction Technology Trends: Leveraging Robotics, AI, and 3D Printing
- Contract type: Deciding the best contract model for your project - D&C, Head Contract Managing Contractor
- Transition from construction to operations: ensuring there is effective collaboration between project management staff (delivering the project) and facilities management staff (inheriting the project)
Don't miss out on this opportunity to elevate your expertise in an interactive and collaborative environment. Submit your abstract HERE!
Abstracts will close on Wednesday 8th January 2025.
Sponsorship Opportunities
We have some excellent opportunities for you to align your brand with the TEFMA Workshop. This is your chance to promote your organisation and build connections with leading industry professionals and key decision makers in the tertiary sector.
For more information on some of the opportunities available, please CLICK HERE.
To discuss these further, please contact Andrea Diaz on 02 9431 8626.
| Location | Mercure Sydney |
|---|---|
| Register your place | Registration link |
| Submit your abstract | Link to abstracts |
| Sponsorship opportunities | Sponsorship prospectus |
| Any questions | events@tefma.com or on 02 9431 8600 |
We look forward to seeing you at the next Projects Workshop!
If you have any questions at all, please reach out to Jessica Nappo & Kayleigh Loughlin at The Association Specialists at events@tefma.com or on 02 9431 8600.
