The Warren Centre currently has six activities (details below) in various stages of development that would be improved through the engagement of more people with relevant knowledge and skills. Is that you?

So, if the subject matter interests you or is of commercial interest to you, please contact Robert Mitchell on +61 2 9351 4048 or r.mitchell@eng.usyd.edu.au. Or if you think they will interest someone you know, copy this to them and encourage them to contact Robert Mitchell.

Steel: Framing the Future is investigating why steel is so little used as the basic framing material for large buildings in Australia by comparison with other countries, and addressing those issues. The project has identified 5 root causes and is developing solutions in 3 Critical areas: Collaboration, Communication and Capability! It will deliver value to the nation and to all players in the steel, building and construction industry chain. Follow the link from www.warren.usyd.edu.au/projects.htm for more information or contact Robert Mitchell at r.mitchell@eng.usyd.edu.au or on +61 2 9351 4048.

Low Energy High Rise will overcome the roadblocks to improving the poor energy performance of large Australian buildings by comparison with the Kyoto targets. The problem is not a shortage of technology, but the difficulty aligning risk and reward when it is implemented. This project will deliver value to the nation, to the energy industry, to owners and tenants in large buildings and to suppliers of energy saving technology. We particularly encourage building owners and tenants to become involved. Follow the link from www.warren.usyd.edu.au/projects.htm for more information or contact Robert Mitchell at r.mitchell@eng.usyd.edu.au or on +61 2 9351 4048.

Professional Performance Innovation and Risk is asking fundamental questions about the liability and risk climate in which engineers operate, about the complexities of law and liability that govern everyday engineering, about engineering risk and responsible risk-taking, and particularly about the relationships between professional performance, innovation and risk. The project aims to change the liability and legal frameworks that govern everyday engineering, so that there is a formal recognition of engineering professionalism in the law, there are fewer professional liability issues, and professional liability outcomes are more predictable. For more information contact Peter North on (02) 9909 3266 or pnorth@streetonconsulting.com.au.

ReEngineering Australia is a not-for-profit activity dedicated to influencing more High School students to pursue technical/engineering careers through practical involvement in exciting activities. The Warren Centre is keen to support this activity and would like to hear from anyone who could make some time available. Contact: Peter Gregg ph: 0408 602 998 or ptrgrgg@aol.com.

Metropolitan Water Options: The Centre currently has a small team developing a project that will deliver value to all stakeholders in the complex area of metropolitan water. We would like to hear from anyone who would like to be part of those discussions. Please contact Robert Mitchell at r.mitchell@eng.usyd.edu.au or on +61 2 9351 4048 for more information.

10,000 Friends of Greater Sydney is now a stand alone organisation external to The Warren Centre that promotes and protects a sustainable Vision for the Greater Sydney region. It plans to achieve this Vision through the provision of information and education and the carrying on of research on issues affecting the environment such as air and water quality, waste minimisation and biodiversity and the promotion of ecologically sustainable development and including aspects of environmental impact, social consequences and economic viability within the region of Greater Sydney. For more information please go to www.10000friends.org.au or contact Richard Walker at r.walker@eng.usyd.edu.au or (02) 9351 7199.

Only a little altruism is required to feel appropriately rewarded by participating in Warren Centre projects. Significant corporate and personal benefit can be derived from the work through the knowledge acquired, through the relationships you build and through an enhanced public profile. In its 22 years, the Centre has had a major impact in the nation through 17 major projects and a multitude of other activities. Our publication, Pushing the Engineering Envelope, illustrates these accomplishments; visit the “past projects” section of our website www.warren.usyd.edu.au/projects.htm.

A note on sponsorship: Typically sponsors are motivated by the potential for Warren Centre projects to contribute to their own commercial success. Sponsorship of Warren Centre projects is generally tax deductible as a legitimate business expense on the basis of the deliverables provided in return; in addition, payments can be scheduled to meet your specific requirements. On the other hand, unencumbered contributions to The Warren Centre's capital fund rely on the University's status as a tax deductible gift recipient.

Disclaimer: The Warren Centre publishes articles relating to new technology and innovation that are often based on information supplied by third parties. While an editorial process is applied, we make no exhaustive investigation into the accuracy of the information, thus no liability will be accepted for its accuracy. Please note that in providing this information, The Warren Centre is not supporting or promoting any technology or company, merely seeking to inform. Interested readers should take their own steps to verify the information prior to relying on it in any way.

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