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Chief Executive Officer
The Sustainable Built Environment National Research Centre (SBEnrc) is the successor to the CRC for Construction Innovation. Established on
1 January 2010, the SBEnrc is a key research broker between industry, government and research organisations servicing the built environment industry. The three research streams focus on environmental, social and economic sustainability, areas identified by national industry stakeholders as the key areas that will drive productivity and industry development in the built environment industry.
to be an enduring world-class research and knowledge broker in sustainable infrastructure and building design, construction and management to enhance the performance of Australia’s built environment industry.
The SBEnrc is directed by a Governing Board with one sub committee, the Research and Utilisation Committee.
The SBEnrc Governing Board meets quarterly and determines Centre policy, strategic direction, budget allocation and monitoring of accountability on all matters relating to the Objective and the Activities of the Centre. The Board is chaired by John V. McCarthy AO.
The Research and Utilisation Committee meets quarterly and its primary objectives are to assist the Board in discharging its responsibilities relating to:
The Research and Utilisation Committee is chaired by Louis Bettini, Main Roads WA.
The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) reports to the Governing Board and has overall responsibility for the Centre’s strategic direction and its research and outreach programs.
Dean - School of Property, Construction and Project Management & Deputy PVC International - Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology (RMIT)
Principal Advisor Sustainability, Strategy & Communications - Main Roads Western Australia
Principal Architect, Building Technical Services, Buildings and Contracts, Operations Group - WA Dept of Finance, Strategic Projects