MECLA is a collaboration of organisations whose aim is to drive reductions in embodied carbon in the building and construction industry. MECLA seeks to align with the Paris Agreement targets and principles of the circular economy and recognise that the building and construction sector is a complex ecosystem.

We created Presync expressly to help improve the sustainability of the Australian built environment. In particular we focus on the intersection of technology, innovation and sustainability where it applies to the energy and property sectors. We are small and nimble with deep professional experience in energy, innovation, property development and sustainability. We are dot connectors and systems integrators. We pride ourselves on our good relationships within industry and the sustainability movement.Presync’s relationships and ability to quickly pull together the right people, skills and technologies allow us to help deliver measurable sustainability benefits. As a B-Corporation, Presync is excited to be supporting the uptake of innovative renewable energy solutions and contributing to the energy transition, now well underway. Part consultancy, part service delivery, Presync has the skills and professional experience to deliver a well-managed project enriched with deep analysis and commercial acumen. Our network gives us access to a breadth of expertise and range of perspectives and ensures a holistic view of a deeply-interconnected future optimised to meet multiple constraints.We are strategic thinkers, taking a business-case-led approach to achieve commercial, community and environmental outcomes. We help clients navigate the financial, technology, engineering and regulatory components of local infrastructure planning, delivery and operations. We use our expertise and connections to deliver uniquely-customised and integrated solutions which work today and will grow and operate sustainably over the decades to come.http://presync.com.au/

Project manager developing and writing the Climate Change Adaptation Plan for the City of Sydney, involving risk and vulnerability assessment and identifying the current adaptive capacity through extensive stakeholder consultation. A key feature of the process was the risk interdependency analysis which helped identify the relationship and knock-on impacts of various climate hazards. And running a deliberative community engagement process, the Citizen's Jury, allowed us to refine and validate the City's plans having worked with residents to seek their input. These inputs led to the preparation of the adaptation pathways, set out over three time frames, 2015-2030, 2030-2050 and 2050-2070. This will ensure the city and other levels of government are coordinated and prepared for the changing climate. This incorporated the social, economic, environmental, legal, essential infrastructure, and long-term planning dimensions of the likely impact and opportunities of the necessary changes. Project manager developing the foundation stages of the City's energy efficiency master plan, working with specialist consultants to develop the energy demand baseline and to identify efficiency opportunities through policy, technology, innovation and collaboration with government, the community and the private sector. http://www.cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0020/241436/Energy-Efficiency-Master-Plan-low-res.pdf

Whilst working at Stockland I was amazed that despite all the clever building materials, systems and designs available, the thermal efficiency and quality of the as-built housing product built across Australia performed so poorly and are so dependent on energy intensive cooling and heating. This research project is a continuation of that thought process and seeks to identify the barriers to better housing (as built, not just rated as designed!) and then to propose the actions needed to see more energy efficient, thermally comfortable, climate resilient housing that costs less to live in.Is it a question of builder education, market awareness, innovation, regulation, information flow or other factors? Watch this space to find out!

Led the sustainability strategy development, cultural change and project implementation of major sustainability initiatives in Stockland’s residential business with a strong emphasis on partnerships to bring innovation into the business.

Developed sustainability management strategies and frameworks for major infrastructure and residential developments, including evidence based policy development in energy, water, materials management and procurement, sustainability reporting, with a thorough working knowledge of the environmental planning and approvals process.

Successful implementation of a new financial management system, on time and under budget, managing a team of 15, training over 200 staff in 40 sites across the UK.

Manager in the Corporate Risk and Audit Group and Environment Group, preparation of risk management program, developing the EMS, site audits.

Project planning and management, business process analysis and re-design, systems thinking, oral and written communication, change enablement, solution oriented in the energy, commercial real estate and travel sectors.