
Standards Australia has announced the release of the updated Subsurface Utility Standard AS5488. The standard is now released in two parts and in future will be known as AS5488.1 and AS5488.2.
To find out more, SSSI will run the workshop event AS5488 ‘The Nuts and Bolts’. Over the course of the day we will review the content of the newly released standard and discuss ways in which the standard ought to be used.
Programme:
Niall Brady on Improving the Utility Coordination Process
Bryce Hoffman and Huon Wilson on SUI Survey in Construction Work Flow – Issues and Solutions
Jeffrey Ramos on Best Practise Sub-Surface Utilities Locating Equipment
Ian Lambert on Locating methods and their relationship to the Quality Levels of AS5488
Gaby Van Wyk An Overview of the Data Model and the practical implications for both Surveyors and Spatial Data Administrators
Rob Sainsbury An Overview of the Engineering Design Models
James Black General Overview of AS5488, focus on Quality Levels and discussion on reasons why proposed changes to Quality Levels were thrown out
Leigh Gregory on The AS5488 implementation under 12D
Gaby van Wyk on Using QGIS for AS5488 data validation
Panel session – Practical Issues with relevance to the new AS5488.1 and AS5488.2
Book your tickets now!
Bookings via:https://sssi.org.au/events-awards/events/sssi-essg-colloquium-2019

Develop and enhance your professional development across personal strategy, communication and engagement skills with this interactive workshop on Saturday, 18 May, registration from 8:30am. See speakers’ information and topic below.
Speakers:
Mark Hodgson, thought leadership expert and change management innovator will speak on the modern workforce, careers and how to influence your own footprint.
Mary-Ellen Feeney, renowned STEM advocate, Homeward Bound leader and global geospatial scientist will provide insights into personal strategy mapping and the influencers-sponsors-obstructers dynamic.
Warwick Hehir, speaking on recent experiences with stakeholder engagement planning to support direction of the NSW RFS spatial strategy in communications with stakeholders.
Nikolaas Kostraby, SSSI Young Professional of the Year NSW, will share how to develop personal strategy and
Raelene Forbes, project management and spatial data problem solver, will present on ‘visibility and you’.
Venue
Level 7, 177 Pacific Highway, (Vodafone building), North Sydney
Cost
SSSI Member $175 | SSSI Student $115 | Non-member $225
Contact
rom.nsw@sssi.org.au

GEO Business 2019
21 – 22 May 2019
Business Design Centre, London, UK
GEO Business is the largest geospatial event in the UK attracting over 2500 visitors from more than 50 countries. Incorporating an international trade exhibition, a strategic conference, cutting edge seminars, a programme of live commercial workshops and a popular programme of social events, GEO Business is designed for everyone involved in the gathering, storing, processing and delivery of geospatial information.
Organised in collaboration with the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS), the Chartered Institution of Civil Engineering Surveyors (ICES), The Survey Association (TSA), the Association for Geographic Information (AGI) and the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE).
For more information visit www.GeoBusinessShow.com, email info@GeoBusinessShow.com or call +44(0)1453 836363.
Follow us on twitter: @GEOBusinessShow #geobiz, LinkedIn: GEO Business, Facebook: GEOBusinessShow or Instagram: GEOBusinessShow

BILT is an annual event, designed to cater to the needs of those who design, build, operate and maintain our built environment. As a community of professionals, it is dedicated to improving the way industry works together.
No other event brings so many opportunities and benefits together in a single location. As a ‘by users, for users’ event, BILT is the best place to get unvarnished advice from the people who really know their stuff, yet continue to learn themselves. Business leaders, thought leaders, innovators and implementers; they are all part of our community and ready to share their secrets (okay, some of their secrets…) to aid in the quest for a better, smarter industry, and a stronger, more sustainable built environment.
WHY ATTEND:
- Choose from over 100 classes, labs and discussions from over 70 speakers over 3 days on topics relevant to architects, engineers, quantity surveyors, builders, facility managers and owners, taught by international experts coming from around the world.
- Best practices for Virtual Reality, Digital Engineering, Reality Capture, Drones, DfMA, VDC, BIM and IDD
- Dedicated exhibition featuring the latest cutting edge technology and solutions for the industry.
- The only event with something for everyone. This is an event that actively promotes collaboration practice between industry professionals.
- Proven project delivery methods for Architecture, Engineering, Construction and Facilities Management.
- Learn how to leverage digital information and technology to support your business objectives
- Learn how to improve the value of your profession within the industry

Surveying 2019 is your opportunity to join with consulting surveyors from around Australia to learn and discover changes happening in our states which may affect the profession as a whole.
This conference is designed for surveyors and facilitates discussion on key issues facing the profession including:
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Training of Survey Technicians in the VET sector
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Housing Market Conditions and Trends
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The latest from the Surveyors-General from different states
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Federal Infrastructure updates and progress
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Case studies from around the country on cadastral issues
Surveying 2019 will be held on 6 and 7 June 2019 at the Sofitel Brisbane Central in beautiful Brisbane.
About HxGN LIVE
Arrive curious. Leave inspired.
Most of us don’t like to think about limits, especially when it comes to technology. Yet, the gap continues to grow between what is possible technologically and what industries are actually doing with that technology.
Welcome to HxGN LIVE, Hexagon’s annual digital solutions conference, where the physical world converges with the digital. This four-day, annual event welcomes thousands of business leaders from around the world who join together to experience digital solutions that improve productivity and quality across manufacturing, infrastructure, safety, and mobility applications.
More than a conference, HxGN LIVE stimulates new thinking and motivates attendees to craft new stories about disrupting the status quo, fostering innovation, and driving growth across organisations, industries, and ultimately our world. At Hexagon, we call this Shaping Smart Change.
Engage first-hand with pioneering technologies, gain a unique perspective from the industry’s top thinkers in educational keynotes and sessions, enhance your skills with interactive training, and forge new connections that grow your professional network.
HxGN LIVE is built to transform your industry, your business, and your career. Somewhere deep down in every one of us is the determination to be a difference maker, and this event welcomes thousands of leaders from a wide array of backgrounds eager to learn about the latest solutions shaping smart change around the world.
If you change nothing, nothing will change.

The Fraser Coast Drones & Innovation Showcase 2019 will be held on Wednesday 19 June 2019 at the Brolga Theatre and Convention Centre located in Walker Street Maryborough, Queensland, Australia from 8:30am.
The Fraser Coast Drone & Innovation Showcase 2019 is the first of its type in regional Queensland and seeks to position the Fraser Coast at the forefront of developing and capitalising on drone technology and applications to deliver long term, sustainable economic and community benefits.
The Fraser Coast is recognised for its outstanding land and coastal environment and the event will showcase the region as an ideal location for drone technology, business innovation and recreational drone use, providing opportunities for UAV enthusiasts to view the area.
Guests can register for either half day theme, or both, for a small fee. The day will also see drone racing and demonstration activities.
The conference aims to attract over 300 delegates from the region and nationally – local and state government representatives, local businesses, students and other drone enthusiasts from the region to enhance their knowledge on the application of drones.
Venue:
Brolga Theatre and Convention Centre
5 Walker St, Maryborough QLD 4650

GDA2020 is coming in and so are the camels plus the APSEAs!
What do all these have in common?
A SSSI launch on July 24th of course! GDA2020 – Australia’s New Datum explored and explained in a workshop by Tom Bernstein of Spatial Services, APSEAs launch for Individual Awards with SSSI Young Professional of the Year from NSW Nikolaas Kostraby sharing his journey and camel racing where you can cheer on the SSSI camel plus enjoy an entertaining collegiate afternoon with morning tea & lunch included.
Note to bring a colleague with you or bring the team to sponsor a camel for the day and book now!
Venue
Bankstown Paceway 178 Eldridge Road, Bankstown, NSW 2200
Room
Phil Lopez OBE Stand
Contact
rom.nsw@sssi.org.au

This month in the second instalment of our BIM webinars, we will be hearing from Professor Sisi Zlatanova of UNSW Built Environment about 3D mapping of the real world, the growing number of applications that require 3D representations of buildings and their surroundings, and how by modelling what is happening indoors, in our public buildings, in our offices, hospitals and schools, we can work on myriad ways to make our environment more pleasant, more secure and more sustainable.
Professor Zlatanova will be looking at how BIM intersects with and impacts the built environment, urban planning and related fields.
Cost
As per registration information which follows below
Contact
Booking queries: rom.nsw@sssi.org.au
YP information: chair.yp@sssi.org.au