The Developers Forum 2022

Join the discussion addressing the challenges, regulations and innovations in the building and construction industry.

We all play an integral role in the success of the development industry. We encourage you to participate in the discussion focusing on the direction of building regulation in NSW and uncover Australian innovative ideas supporting our industry.

This is a free event, designed with you in mind. Together we can plan for the future and mitigate the new obstacles we are all facing today.

We are welcoming all professionals in the industry to network, discuss and learn.

What to expect
Drinks and Canapes upon arrival.
Opportunities to network and visit hand-selected exhibitors.
Engage with The Office of the NSW Building Commissioner, Equifax and the Western Sydney University
+ Panel discussion on Managing the Rising Cost of Construction.
+ Our MC for the evening will be Sam McCool
+ Post Event Drink with NetStrata 

Guest Speakers
Matt Press
Executive Director of Compliance and Dispute Resolution for SafeWork and NSW Fair Trading 
Matt leads the operational teams across NSW that ensure safety in workplaces and buildings. Matt has spent his career working in regulation for both regulators and regulated businesses across a range of sectors. Matt’s focus for the last 10 years has been building and construction, with his most recent role leading the Office of the NSW Building Commissioner.

Professor Mike Kagioglou
Dean, School of Engineering Design and Built Environment at Western Sydney University
Mike's career spans Engineering, Manufacturing, Design, Architecture and the Built Environment, engaged in inter and multidisciplinary research at a global level. Mike has taught in product design and development, manufacturing and production systems, lean construction and management, among other subject areas. He has been involved in more than £25m of research across many funding agencies in the UK and Europe.

Brad Walters
Head of Product & Rating Services at Equifax 
For the last 25 years Brad has advised banking institutions, insurance organizations, large corporations and Government Departments on the due diligence of building and construction industry participants and supply chain risk management. This has included thousands of due diligence reviews, rating engagements, verification audits and insurance eligibility risk assessments. Brad leads Equifax's ratings business and is the chair of the iCIRT Industry Group, which comprises representatives across the public and private sector, working together to restore confidence in construction.

Matthew Whitton
Director, Building & Construction Compliance at NSW Fair Trading
Matt Whitton is a passionate and committed Director, Building & Construction Compliance within the Better Regulation Division and is responsible for coordinating NSW Fair Trading’s response to compliance issues within the building sector. Matt’s expertise is broad encompassing customer service, compliance and investigation functions throughout his career in both the private and public sector. Matt has extensive experience as a government regulator, particularly in the property and building sector. In 2018 Matt took carriage of the building sector to bring about awareness and increase compliance in the building industry.

Exhibitors:

Assetline Captial 
Arc Energy Group
Lefand
Alspec
James Hardie
NetStrata
Goldfish & Bay 
Harvey Norman Commercial 
SDSS
Rheem
Western Sydney University
Equifax Australia
NSW Fair Trading / Better Regulation Division
Archistar.ai
Coposit