About Us

The peak association for infrastructure asset managers and professionals who deliver public works and engineering services.

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About Us

The peak association for infrastructure asset managers and professionals who deliver public works and engineering services.

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The Institute of Public Works Engineering Australasia (IPWEA) is the peak professional association for people involved in public works and infrastructure across Australia, New Zealand and beyond. It supports professionals who plan, deliver, manage and operate essential community infrastructure such as roads, water systems, parks, buildings and more.

In recent times, the organisation has expanded its traditional local government engineering focus to broader public works, covering all tiers of government as well as the private sector, which comprises 40% of IPWEA membership. Almost all of Australia and New Zealand’s professional consultancy firms that specialise in public sector infrastructure – including roads, water, power, rail, ports and airports – have managers and staff who are members of IPWEA.

Mission

Our Mission

To be the peak professional association that leads public works and services, asset management planning, delivery and operations.

Vision

Our Vision

To enhance the quality of life of our communities through public works and services.

Our Values

IPWEA people share a set of core values that define our accepted standards and behaviours. They define us as an organisation, the way we work together and with our members, communities and stakeholders.

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Our Objectives

Engage with and inspire members and the greater public works community.
Grow professional networks to inform, connect and transfer knowledge.
Engage with strategic partners and industry.
Provide leadership and advocacy to influence policy and industry direction.
Research, develop and deliver programs, products and services that build professional capacity.
Govern and operate effectively, efficiently and sustainably.

Who We Reach

Through strong community building and a strategic approach, we provide outstanding engagement opportunities for our members.

Events

We organise a range of international public works events such as International Asset Management Summit, Australasian Fleet Conference and International Public Works Conference (IPWC)