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News Release from: Australian Institute of Building
Edited by the Buildingtalk Editorial
Team on 29 May 2008
Built Environment Industry Innovation
Council
Ustralian Institute of Building has welcomed moves to establish a Built Environment Industry Innovation Council.
The Australian Institute of Building (AIB) has been an advocate for the establishment of such a Council and the Institute has been invited by the Minister to participate in high-level consultations to consider the matter "These consultations are an important first-step towards the establishment of a Built Environment Industry Innovation Council and are viewed in a most positive light by AIB," said Troy Williams, AIB Chief Executive
This article was originally published on Buildingtalk on 25 Apr 2008 at 8.00am (UK)
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"There is a clear need for industry-driven research within the building and construction industry".
"We need to promote innovation to lift productivity levels which will be one part of a coordinated approach to addressing the current skills shortage," Mr Williams said.
AIB's focus on industry-driven research reflects the intent of the Minister for Innovation, Industry, Science and Research, Senator Kim Carr.
"I want the Councils to help bridge the divide between business and research, to assist Australian industry transform itself and to collaboration with other players in the innovation system," the Minister said in the media release announcing the consultations.
AIB has a long history of promoting research within the building and construction industry.
This year marks the fortieth anniversary of the establishment of the AIB Building Research and Education Foundation which was founded with significant financial grants by Sir Manuel Hornibrook and Sir Albert Jennings, respectively of Baulderstone Hornibrook and AV Jennings fame and both former AIB National Presidents.
"AIB believes there is a need for a whole of industry approach to foster research within the building and construction industry".
"The establishment of the proposed Built Environment Industry Innovation Council will provide a coordinated framework to promote innovation within Australia's construction industry," Mr Williams said.
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