the late mailApril 17 2009 | Issue 12

Parsons Brinckerhoff | PERTH | Western Australia

PEOPLEPeter Devellerez five years of service with Parsons Brinckerhoff

PURSUITSReid Highway/Alexander Drive inter-change, CSIRO - ASKAP, Fremantle Traffic Bridge, Main Roads Integarted Services & more.

PGNProject progress updates and leasing agreements

SUBI TO THE CITYProject progress updates and leasing agreements

SOCIAL5th Annual PB Golf Classic

p2

p2

p3

p4

p5

Safety ROAD SAFETY

This is a continuing theme in our push for a safer PB. With the all the near miss and incident reports in for last period we can see the biggest risk to our people remains the humble automobile.

The Ford Falcon Ute has been removed from serviceDue to the current condition of the vehicle and the ongoing incidents related to it’s use.

We are continuing to get reports of near misses from staff crossing between the two building. Most of these relate to vehicles running red lights. The council has been formally approached regarding increasing safety at this intersection. We will keep you up to date on as more information comes through.

If you use a vehicle for site work please be aware that the log books have been updated. They now contain a separate log book for recording of mileage and a checklist for vehicle inspections. This change will bring us inline with the AP business and to ensure any warning signs of problems are caught early.

EnvironmentBECOME A PASSENGER!

Cars comprise up to 80% of traffic on Australian roads, with fewer than two in 10 Australians ever using public transport, and fewer than one in 10 regularly using public transport to travel to work or study (and only one in every 20 walking or cycling). Over a year, taking a bus instead of driving

a car for a typical 15km commute saves up to 1.9tonnes of carbon dioxide emissions and reduces air pollutants such as carbon monoxide, nitrogen oxide, particulate matter, volatile organic compounds and benzene. Using public transport leads to improved and more efficient services as well as quicker travel times due to lower traffic congestion.

BenefitsLower carbon emissions•Lower air pollutants•Save money•

PeopleCongratulations to Peter Devellerez on his five year anniversary at Parsons Brinckerhoff.

Chris Nind will be at PB all of next week (20 – 24th April) as a work experience student, sitting with the Transport & Civil team. Please make Chris feel welcome!

A reminder that PB’s Health & Wellbeing week is 11 – 15th May 2009. Activities include; Healthy breakfast IridologyHealth checks Healthy cooking classReiki Reflexology

Ergonomics presentation and more to be announced!

PursuitsREID HIGHWAY/ALEXANDER INTERCHANGE DESIGN AND CONSTRUCT TENDER

We have been notified that the Georgiou Group/PB team have been shortlisted for the Reid Highway/Alexander Drive Interchange Design and Construct Tender. This is a major undertaking and the first such project for PB with Main Roads in WA. Congratulations to Simon Turner and his team who worked very hard on the bid document.

FREMANTLE TRAFFIC BRIDGEWe have agreed to run in a large team for the Design and Construct bid for the Fremantle Traffic Bridge, a job likely to be bid in 2010.

ASKAP RADIO ASTRONOMY PROJECTWe are contemplating how PB can enhance its chances of working further with CSIRO on the ASKAP radio astronomy project in Geraldton. Paul Reed has met with CSIRO in Sydney and is working with Wayne Tobin on how we can provide an alternative and innovative bid to the client. PB is well regarded by the client through the efforts of Stephen Flux and his team as well as our environmental services team led out of Sydney.

MAIN ROADS INTEGRATED SERVICES We are about to commence preparartion of an EoI for two of the Integrated Services Agreement packages to be offered by Main Roads in conjunction with Thiess Services. This is the first step in a 12 month program to get appointed for at least 5 years to one or more of these packages.

PRESTRESSED CONCRETE WATER TANKWe are expecting to receive an invitation to bid for a prestressed concrete water tank at Harvey under our ongoing Design and Construct Panel appointment in conjunction with Georgiou Group. This follows on from our combined success on the Bullabulling tank where Jason Gray, Peter Statton in Adelaide and their teams have and continue to work hard on this challenging project.

327 1HABITS OF HIGHLY EFFECTIVE PEOPLESTEPHEN COVEY

Be Proactvie Begin with the end in mind

Put first things first

4 5 6 7PGNBON VOYAGE TUNG

Our Perth PGN Rep, Tung Nguyen, is off on annual leave next week for 10 weeks as he sees the world. In his absence, Stephen Hart will be the acting Perth PGN rep while Tung is away. Please support Stephen in this role and direct any queries regarding the PGN to him until Tung returns.

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT WEEK IS NEXT WEEK

Yes, that’s right – next week is Community Involvement Week (CIW). CIW is a global PGN initiative which is aimed at raising awareness of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) – in simple terms, helping others or things that that are more needy than you! We are all extremely fortunate to have the things we have, so let’s take some time so think about others who need a bit of help. Throughout Australia-Pacific, CIW will be celebrated next week and is aligned with PB’s values ‘behaving ethically’ and ‘acting in a socially and environmentally responsible manner’.

So just some quick points about CIW next week:

There will be clothing bins placed in both the Alvan St and Miramar offices next week for you to deposit your old clothes. These clothes will be donated to the St Vincent de Paul Winter Appeal. So why not clear up some space in your wardrobe and help keep someone warm this winter!

Thank you for your overwhelming support for the Red Cross blood drive! All the spots have now been filled. Your generosity to share your blood will save the lives of others! Well done heroes.

It’s not too late to take part in the Synergy Gallipoli Fun Run on this Sunday morning starting at 9.00am at Kings Park. Join Olympic gold medallist, Steve Hooker, to pay tribute to our ANZAC spirit and raise money for Athletics WA and the RSL.

The Greening Australia presentation that was originally scheduled for Wednesday 22nd April is postponed. Keep an eye out for when it will be rescheduled to.

For the Princess Margaret Hospital Foundation Sausage Sizzle on Friday at 12.30 in Market Square, please invite anyone you wish to join in. It’s school holidays at the moment so why not bring your kids? Perhaps bring a client or family/friends? Please RVSP to Steve Hart before Thursday 23rd April for catering purposes. There’ll also be a collection tin at reception for all of next week to collect money for the PMH Foundation.

Looking forward to your participation, support and generosity throughout CIW next week. If you have any questions, please see Steve Hart.

EP Paper Competition Presentation

Just a reminder that there will be a lunch-time presentation today at 12.00pm in the Miramar Boardroom about the EP Paper Competition by the PGN and Ed Oldmeadow (past winner of the competition). If you want to know more about the competition or are interested in winning a free trip to New York, then attendance is a must. Lunch will be provided.

For more info on the competition, please visit http://corp.hub.pbworld.com/KN/AG/PGN/EP_PaperComp/default.aspx, have a look at the bright yellow posters around the offices or contact Lucy Gowdie (LGowdie@pb.com.au). Good Luck!

Professional Recognition Program RecipientsBRIAN MCMAHON has recenty been recognised as Professional Associate for Transportation & Land Use Planning.

During its April 1st meeting, the Board of Directors approved the Professional Recognition Program’s recommendations for the Professional Associates program, where four new Principal Professional Associates are among the 91 titles awarded.

This represents an impressive total of 126 of our PB colleagues being recognized for their ongoing development of their professional capabilities and achievements that enhances PB’s technical excellence.

Sharpen the saw

ThinkWin/Win

SynergizeSeek first to understand then be understood

the late mail | 3

Subi to the City503 MURRAY ST & PB

Parsons Brinckerhoff holds lease agreements to the top four floors (levels 3 - 6) of 503 Murray Street. PB will be occupying the top two floors (levels 5 and 6) and will be subleasing the other two floors on rolling agreements to allow for future expansion of our business. Our reception will be located on level 5.

As we are currently still in negotiations on a lot of contracts in relation to the office move, if you should receive any information or be speaking to anyone wanting information in relation to the new building then please encourage them to direct their enquiries through to Narelle Keys at nkeys@pb.com.au or Brad Brown bbrown@pb.com.au.

PROJECT PROGRESS UPDATES

Tenders have now closed for the Trade Sub Contractors and we are now working with ISIS to appoint the Sub Contractors. Procurement of a removalist is currently underway.

Tania Davey PB’s National IT Infrastructure Manager will be in Perth late next week to sign off on the IT requirements for the new fitout and our physical move. She has a wealth of knowledge from lessons learnt through her involvement in numerous PB office moves around the country, including Adelaide most recently.

the late mail | 4

the late mailApril 17 2009 | Issue 12

Social

SAVE THE DATE!

The PB’s first Social Committee event for this year is the 5th Annual PB Golf Classic on Saturday 30th May 2009!

This year’s golf day will be held at the Swan Valley Supa Golf venue (??). Partners are definitely welcome! Ticket price includes 9-holes of Supa Golf, return bus transfers from Subiaco, & gourmet lunch at Mash Brewery.

Look out for more details next week and get your team of 4 together now!

5TH ANNUAL PB GOLF CLASSIC ON SATURDAY 30TH MAY 2009

the late mail | 5