Date recorded: Wednesday 6 August 2025

Award-winning engineer Sam Chen, Technical Director of Materials and Durability at Mott Macdonald delves deeper into the practical and strategic dimensions of sustainability in the construction industry.
Greener by Design webinar recording brings together elements of design, engineering, and supply chain management to explore how sustainable materials and innovative practices are reshaping the built environment. Tailored specifically for design professionals, this session examines sustainable material selection, innovation in practice, supply chain strategies and real-world examples showcasing how firms across Australia are integrating sustainability into their design and procurement processes.
You will also gain insights on strategies for sourcing and specifying materials that align with both environmental goals and project performance requirements.

CPD: 1 formal hour

Learning Objectives

Following the completion of this webinar, you will:

• Gain the ability to assess and select environmentally responsible materials based on lifecycle performance, embodied carbon, and compliance with national sustainability standards.
• Understand how to integrate emerging technologies and design innovations into sustainable project delivery.
• Develop strategies for sourcing and managing materials through transparent, ethical, and resilient supply chains that support long-term sustainability goals.
• Learn from real-world examples to identify best practices and apply proven sustainability strategies to your own design processes and project workflows.

Units of Competency / Performance Criteria (as per the National Standard of Competency for Architects 2021):

PC 12, PC 26, PC 31, PC 35, PC 39

Cost
Standard - $80

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