CONFERENCE REPORTS - WHAT WE HEARD

Kaj Mller, Chief Reporter

Report from Key Note Speech

Chairman Young, Korean Presidential Committee on Green Growth Sustainable green development, next 60 years the engine for

Korean future prosperity; Starting off with a top-down governmental approach e.g. inter-

ministerial coordination, 4 % of GDP to stimulate green growth, green growth mentor program between Large Corporations and SMEs, to mention a few examples of the ambition.

Confirmed need for continued focus for success. Upcoming change of Government.

Report from Plenary Session I

The Green Challenge in the MarketplaceChair: G. French, Panel: Prof. P. Guthrie, Ph.D H. S. Woo, Ph.D J. Boyd

Professor P. Guthrie, State of the World Report, Infra. Early involvement of sustainability-knowledgably engineers in

order to identify challenges, complexity, and to manage possible trade-offs and priorities;

Sustainability decision-making throughout the projects life-span, Conceptual Inherent Strategic Tactical Operational End of life;

Risk, Resilience and Opportunities are three dimensions on sustainability applied on projects, which may jeopardize decision makers willingness to take on a more brave sustainable project approach;

A browse through, and review of, available tools, Rating & Certification Tools, Calculators and Decision Support Tools.

Report from Plenary Session 1

The Green Challenge in the MarketplaceChair: G. French, Panel: Prof. P. Guthrie, Ph.D H. S. Woo, Ph.D J. Boyd

Ph.D S.Woo, Korea Inst. Of Construction Techn. Looking for Post-implementation sustainability monitoring I SoWR Infra.; Some gaps in the approach and recommendations in between PSM (1994) to

SoWR (2009) and SoWR (2012); Include the Korean Water Green Growth Index in SoWR.

Ph.D J Boyd, Goolder Associates Consulting Engineers must:

Regain the position as the Originator of knowledge. E.g Sustainability; Understand our advantage of being in the centre of sustainability

knowledge between Clients Regulators Society; Be more visible with our knowledge and solutions on sustainability e.g.

towards public, financing society, politicians. Employers expect more than Cost-Time-Quality accuracy. Sustainability

innovation to meet needs of todays society whilst protecting tomorrow society.

Report from Seminar 1

Global Challenges and Industry ResponsesChair: G. Thomopulos, Panel: R. Korman, Ph.D Y.H Hong

R. Korman, Senior Editor ENR.com If Sustainability is so risky, then where are all the law suites

from green engineering liabilities? Employers, Contractors and Engineer solve disputes in

negotiations as requirements and objectives are still loosely defined;

Unwillingness to firm requirements and objectives in order not to expose risk from both sides;

Innovation and marketing were mentioned missed-out efforts by Consulting Engineers.

Report from Seminar 1

Global Challenges and Industry ResponsesChair: G. Thomopulos, Panel: R. Korman, Ph.D Y.H Hong

Ph.D Y.H Hong, SK Engineering & Construction, Korea Excellent Case study of a 200 ksqm office building LEED

Platinum project, where construction & operational performance well exceeded expected sustainability parameters;

Achieved by careful FEED; Design with life-time focus; Continues sustainability focus all through the project

implementation.

Report from Seminar 2

Green Growth InitiativesChair: B. Jardaneh, Panel: M. Ziani, Prof. R. Cochrane, Prof. H. Park

Efforts for Sustainability are different for developed and developing countries. What is sound sustainability innovation in the developed countries may be far from sustainable, or difficult to implement, in developing countries;

Simplified and fit for its purposes technologies to be promoted in developing countries;

A Green Growth platform to be established, adaptable on developed as well as developing countries;

A south-south sustainability experience cooperation is sought for, rather than the existing north south.

Report from Seminar 3

Regional and Local Dimensions of Green EconomyChair: Prof. E. M Kim, Panel: K. Miura (JICA), C.H Jung (ExIm Korea), Y Wottor (AfDB)

MDBs and other donors need better specified green requirements and criterias for their Green Procurement. A gap to be closed by the Consulting Engineering industry;

Green implementation can be more accurate and ambitious by further extending the scope and responsibility for The Engineer. Ref. FIDIC RB and YB;

Local Green Growth in developing countries is initially much about reinforcing local institutions and their framework;

Is Greener more expensive? With what time perspective? To overcome the possible longer pay-off time from sustainability projects, financial injection is initially a government matter, who needs knowledge supervision by the CE industry.

Report from Plenary Session II

Green Growth New PerspectivesChair: S.Y.Hang, Panel: Dr. S.M Hong, N. Saab, G. Ismakova

Best environmental impact on energy efficiency and CO2 emission go for the transport sector. Public transportation with renewable energy. Requires long term commitments and investments (90 min);

Arab countries in ecological bankruptcy. Qatarians need 6.6 globes;

Arab world needs to shift from oil-driven Virtual economy to Green Growth driven Real economy;

Slowly addressed by government through Education & Research, trade regions and integration of economies;

Sustainability is a pre-requisite for economic growth and poverty reduction in Asia and the Pacific;

Green Growth drives development of economies; Green Procurement of engineering services is soon here.

Report from Seminar 4

Climate Change and Sustainability: New and

Emerging Challenges, and SolutionsChair: Dr. J. Boyd, Panel: S. Elsharif, D.M Han, Dr. I vd Putte

New role for engineers. New evolving engineering project cycle; Sustainability new barrier or opportunity. Cup Half-full of half-

empty? Exchange experiences through cross cultural/geographical

networks. Reference to lunch seminar by M. Kujawski; Climate Change & Sustainable Development is a Global

Challenge. Thus, it requires global exchange of experience and global solutions. Ref. to World Green Building Council

Water and Energy are the most crucial areas for improvement; It is going to get worse before it gets better; Innovative thinking is highly sought for.

Report from Seminar 5

Sustainable Solutions and Eco-InnovationsChair: Prof. J.S Lee, Panel: J. Lee, K. Leverger, Dr. W. Hongmei

Outline of current Korean State Green Certification System in Domestic and Foreign Regions;

Presentation of the Korean evaluation of Indicators for Green Roads Certification System;

Innovations and solutions for a sustainable future is the most important and daunting challenge that the world has to face.

Adaptation of innovative solutions goes hand in hand with environment protection and growth of economies;

Development of low carbon economy and optimization of industrial sector; Eco Revolution of lifestyles - educating of public on how to reduce carbon-

footprint, recycling; Introduction of policy for low carbon targets - and in this regard

engaging/co-operating/communicating at international level in support of global policies

Report from Seminar 6

Green Growth New Business ParadigmChair: B. Becq, Panel: F. Swart, S. Fryxell, P. Oortwijn

A green economy takes into account People-Planet-Profit; RETHINK CITIES. Integrated planning and design for cities is

crucial to reach our goals. Optimize both ingoing and outgoing resources, i.e water, waste and energy. Ref to Swedish Symbio City.

Global exchange of experiences; Employers need objective and quantitative criteria to implement

sustainable development in their procurement procedures; Benchmark with Netherlands procurement tools DuboCalc (project

oriented) and the CO2 Performance Ladder (Suppliers operations oriented);

Green Procurement is here. WB next Procurement Guidelines and General Conditions will have green parameters as core;

Report from Young Professionells Forum

The Future of Sustainability, a Young Professionals PerspectiveChair: S. Wilson, Panel: C. Chan, J. Scanlon, A.V Tisher

Impact assessment tool "The Protocol aims to prioritize Canadian infrastructure based on the "Triple Bottom Line social, economic, and environmental impacts;

Case study on sustainable Spanish rail technology including practical examples such as regenerative breaking, and sag alignments to reduce overall energy consumption;

YPF survey conducted on opinions within the consulting industry on green engineering. Observation made that young professionals are not well trained in the area of sustainability, and identified a need to improve sustainable training in the industry.

Report from Asia Forum

Natural Hazard MitigationChair: Prof. K.S Chon, Panel: Y. Aiguo, K. Kariya, H.S Kim

Applications of disaster prevention and mitigation from China and Japan (earthquakes), Australia and Korea (flooding) were presented;

As per definition, magnitude of natural disasters will always exceed expectations. Thus always need for more disaster pre-detection research;

Preparedness, soft technologies, and prevention, hard technologies, was presented and discussed;

Natural disasters often lead to introduction or, revitalization, of legislations and national acts;

Need for global exchange of experiences;

Report from Plenary Session III

How to go beyond green: A shifting paradigmChair: C. Newcomb, Panel: C. Busquets, K.J Kim, R. Madew

Private industry is becoming a more and more important player. B20 is established and will soon be leading the G20 in sustainability. More attention NGOs ;

Holistic view (3P) by Korean Train Network through green transportation contributing to a green homeland;

World Green Building Council. A Best practise of global cooperation. Created common language through integrated thinking and sharing of knowledge;

Green implementation is local. Think Global Act Local. Cultivate local network and governments;

Thus, sustainability and its implementation does differ between developed/developing countries, but the latter could be guided/assisted by the former.

Report from Seminar 7

Working greener and smarterChair: A. Bentjac, Panel: Ph.D Y.G Lee, K. Rudd, N. Bhojoram

Case study from new green business. Incheon Intl Airport Seoul are training 14 external airports in green operations;

Carbon Neutral Program internal sustainability program by a Canadian Consulting engineer. Exceptional positive internal and external brand and image effect. Everyone wants to work in the winning team;

From implementation of PSM I in RSA CE, introduction of the Env. Compliance Officer all through the project. Manage 5-10 % of total project budget for Sustainability contingency.

Report from Seminar 8

Enhancing capacity and raising standardsChair: H. Therkelsen, Panel: H. Aragoa, N. Chung, A. Thyge

Green Growth Initiative, with 4 % of Korean GDP, a success. LEED is standard in Korea.

Green Growth Initiative driven by the Government is essential. Still hesitance from the Employer;

Hydropower and Wind power is taking over fossil fueled energy in Brazil. Wind power located in social problem areas which generates jobs and revenue;

Still lack knowledge of energy efficiency, technology shifts, remote monitoring;

Brazil, extremely high market entry barriers. Partnership with local firms; Global operation. Same values, same procedures, same information.

Global business, from International CV beauty contest to best local-international partnership;

Report from Seminar 9

Green Integrity Raising StandardsChair: Ph.D J.D Padilla, Panel: Dr. B. Kordes, R. Stump, B. Becq

Digital footprint required. FIDIC could introduce a clear definition of Green Integrity;

Need for official certification of Green Consulting Engineers?; Green integrity is yet to make it to the board room without

jeopardizing the Board members dividend; A world without poverty includes to a great extent green growth; Immense need for improved Procurement, Award and Contracts

Management to reach a better Green integrity MDB financed projects;

Report from Seminar 10

Strengthening regional and international dialoguesChair: A. Hirotani, Panel: J.L Yges, Ph.D Y. Sung, B. Ogunde

Validate that the FIDIC network is working. Regional expansion, increased training activities, increased no. of members.

Case Study. Euromed transport program. Multi-modal transport initiative around the Mediterranean, Europe, Middle East and North Africa, with the objective to enhance economic, political and sustainable benefits to the region;

Understanding others culture, codes and standard, languages, Case based country guide books. Integration Codes & Standards e.g. Eurocodes;

Political instability, corruption, deficits in Nigeria requires more dialog. Local firms are excluded from MDB financed project. More dialog between international firms and Nigerian firms through FIDIC. With Nigerian as well as other firms from other African countries.

FIDIC to support partnership rather than business relationshipbetween firms from Developed/Developing countries.

Sustainability Engineering Business How?

Early engagement to identify early challenges and all other challenges early;

An All-Stakeholders-Involvement mission; Eng. Cons. should be the Employers Partner in Knowledge. We

cure Employers from their risk flue; An all-through-the-project continuous sustainability focus adapt

Prof. Guthries decision hierarchy theory; Government/MDB driven. Yes, but they need guidance!; Need for / Possibility to capitalise on - innovative thinking; High demand low competition some risk, but extraordinary

business potential; Global challenge - Global exchange of experiences. Case studies!; Public exposure of achievements. Let everyone know!;

Action list

Prepare a guidance note on how to include sustainable parameters into the bid evaluation process;

Take a stance about renewable energy and Nuclear Power; Put real effort in the advocacy for green growth and sustainable

procurement; Review if FIDIC Contract and Agreement forms are addressing the

expected new Green Procurement ambitions; Promote the integrated approach as formulated in the (draft) Project

Sustainability Logbook; Expand its training activities with a more extensive selection of

Sustainability for the Engineering modules; Become more visible as Sustainability Consulting Engineers

organization of the world.