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PANEL: Building in Melbourne Today: Navigating Rising Costs & Project Efficiency

25 Nov 2026
FUTURE MELBOURNE SUMMIT

As Melbourne’s construction sector continues to contend with rising costs, supply chain pressures and growing project complexity, delivering successful projects requires greater efficiency, innovation and collaboration than ever before. Developers, contractors and project teams are being challenged to do more with less while maintaining quality, sustainability and commercial viability in an increasingly competitive market. From procurement and delivery models to digital technologies and workforce productivity, organisations are rethinking how projects are planned and executed to achieve better outcomes. The session will examine how the industry is adapting to these pressures and what strategies can help improve efficiency, manage costs and support the successful delivery of Melbourne’s growing pipeline of construction and infrastructure projects.

 

Chairperson
Scott Carne, Engineering Executive - SMEC
Speakers
Rebecca Hearn, Principal Cost Planner, Construction - Lendlease
Benni Aroni, Chair - Mirrastone Group
Bridget Rusling, Senior Director Civic Infrastructure - Development Victoria
Simon Greenfield, Senior Director - JLL
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