Defence

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Defence budgets and spending programmes are under pressure. Defence sector clients are more than ever seeking advisors with extensive sector experience and a deep understanding of how it functions, who can deliver real value for money and bottom line benefits.

Hardened Networked Army Facilities Australia

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The diversity and global nature of the Defence sector means the full impact of recent global economic uncertainty is only now starting to be felt. Globally, government spending on Defence is expected to slow over the next few years as countries pursue budget efficiency programmes in the wake of the financial crisis. This creates challenges for governments, national Defence agencies and sector prime contractors and suppliers as they seek to balance capability requirements with constrained funding opportunities and pursue improved value for money.

With 50 years of experience in delivering technical, advisory and support services to Defence client agencies and industry, Aurecon has an impressive track record in planning, managing and delivering complex Defence projects around the globe, from inception, through to design and on to delivery. Offering multidisciplinary capabilities and deep sector knowledge across key areas of Defence, we have worked on some of the largest and most complex Defence projects in the world.

Aurecon is a preferred supplier and member of a diverse range of panels and supplier arrangements with a large number of Defence agencies and companies throughout the world.

We do not compromise on Health & Safety. It comes first in everything we do and is a core value for Aurecon. We foster this by appointing experienced teams who combine a deep understanding of the management of workplace Health & Safety with that of our clients.

The flexibility and multidisciplinary skills of our people means we do not merely just patch a team together – we integrate and align our teams with our clients to deliver best practice project outcomes across

safety, risk, quality, budget and schedule. We take responsibility for the outcomes of the projects on which we work, whether it is as part of the client team or in managing or leading integrated project teams across the full scope of Defence projects.

Waterkloof Air Force Base South Africa

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InfrastructureAurecon has been a market leader in the design, development, delivery and ongoing management of sustainable, affordable Defence infrastructure for more than 50 years. This encompasses airfields, bases, port facilities, data and telecommunications facilities, live firing ranges, training areas and specialist energy and water infrastructure.

Asset managementAurecon offers whole of life asset management expertise tailored to reduce operational and maintenance costs, extend asset and equipment life, increase asset reliability and performance, and achieve and demonstrate statutory and regulatory compliance. Our experience ranges from the implementation of holistic asset management frameworks to hands on technical engineering and project management.

Project and programme managementOur focus is on providing Defence clients with pragmatic, independent project and programme management and delivery advice, together with certainty of outcomes across the whole life cycle of a project or programme. With decades of global experience in public and private Defence capital investment programmes and projects, Aurecon understands that the key to programme and project success lies in fostering strong relationships with our clients and having an intuitive understanding of their activities, drivers, influences and objectives. Our expertise spans programme and project management, and engineering, procurement and construction management (EPCM), giving our clients access to an extensive network of knowledge across all types and sizes of projects, as well as more complex programmes.

ProcurementWe offer a wide range of specialist procurement advisory services including business case development, procurement strategies and planning, evaluation and negotiation, preparation of procurement contracts as well as transition planning and contract performance evaluation and monitoring. We pride ourselves on the quality of our procurement solutions and our ability to manage complex procurements that deliver the highest levels of value for money and quality of outcomes for our clients.

Business advisoryAt Aurecon, we understand that our clients are seeking more than just engineering solutions. We provide advisory support to them across key issues such as finance, strategic planning, corporate governance, risk assessment and management, procurement advice, strategic asset management and general business advice. Our business advisory experts work alongside our technical teams and our clients, adding value at every step from a project’s initial vision through to commissioning and whole of life asset management. Aurecon’s advisory capability encompasses infrastructure projects, corporate strategies and organisational change, and is underpinned by our detailed knowledge and understanding of the nature of the Defence sector.

Environmental servicesThe environmental impact of projects is a crucial consideration for Defence clients. Aurecon offers environmental expertise across the design, delivery and operational phases of Defence projects, including strategic positioning and construction, and balancing Defence capability outcomes with protection of the environment. Sustainability principles are fundamental to our environmental and community services across all Defence infrastructure projects, either as a stand alone service or fully integrated as part of our programme and project management services.

Areas of expertiseAurecon offers global experience in partnering with Defence clients locally to deliver outcomes that are based on our integrated, multidisciplinary areas of expertise.

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Defence Material Organisation (DMO) Strategic Reform Programme Australia

Waterkloof Air Force Base South Africa

Common User Facility – Techport Australia

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Joint Project 2048 Australia

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Infrastructure and asset management

Project managementRisk services and

management Procurement Business and management advisory

Engineering and technical support

Training and training support

Environmentalservices

Infrastructure and Base master planning

Infrastructure project management

Schedule risk assessmentAsset and fleet management planning

Acquisition strategy advice and development

Investment evaluation

Fire engineering Analysis Air and noise monitoring

Infrastructure planning and delivery

Contract management and administration

Cost risk assessmentProcurement and contract management

Business case analysis and development

Organisational restructuring

Buildings Training design Bushfire management

Airfield designFunctional performance requirements analysis

Performance risk assessment Prime vendor contractingAcquisition planning and reporting

Baseline activity costing

Survey geographic information systems

Training developmentClimate change and adaptation

Infrastructure asset management

Work estimates Technical risk assessment Commercial managementBusiness procedure planning and management

Scenario analysis Geotechnical services Training conductContaminated land management

Aviation planning Life cycle costing Stakeholder risk management Cost estimation and validationCommercial management advice

Financial modelling Blast structures Training evaluationEnvironmental auditing and monitoring

Contract management and administration

Project review and auditing Workshop facilitation Earned value managementBudgets and estimates

System development and integration

Materials science and corrosion

Course administration Environmental impact assessment and management

Statutory planning Cost estimation and validation Risk mitigation strategies Integrated baseline reviewsProblem analysis and definition

Performance measurement

Traffic and transportation

Training support Environmental management systems

Environmental planning Integration management Risk assessment reportsTender management and evaluation

Strategic and business planning

Benchmarking Airfields and aviationRecruitment agency services

Environmental risk assessment

Security design services Scope managementCapability procurement support

Strategic asset management planning

Change management

Coastal and marine engineering

Sustainability assessments

Fire protection services and design

Project implementation adviceAdvanced computer analysis

Waste management

Project management Software estimationWater quality assessment

Maintaining a client-centric approach, we tailor our multidisciplinary service mix to offer smart solutions that address the unique needs of each client.

Smart solutions

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Infrastructure and asset management

Project managementRisk services and

management Procurement Business and management advisory

Engineering and technical support

Training and training support

Environmentalservices

Infrastructure and Base master planning

Infrastructure project management

Schedule risk assessmentAsset and fleet management planning

Acquisition strategy advice and development

Investment evaluation

Fire engineering Analysis Air and noise monitoring

Infrastructure planning and delivery

Contract management and administration

Cost risk assessmentProcurement and contract management

Business case analysis and development

Organisational restructuring

Buildings Training design Bushfire management

Airfield designFunctional performance requirements analysis

Performance risk assessment Prime vendor contractingAcquisition planning and reporting

Baseline activity costing

Survey geographic information systems

Training developmentClimate change and adaptation

Infrastructure asset management

Work estimates Technical risk assessment Commercial managementBusiness procedure planning and management

Scenario analysis Geotechnical services Training conductContaminated land management

Aviation planning Life cycle costing Stakeholder risk management Cost estimation and validationCommercial management advice

Financial modelling Blast structures Training evaluationEnvironmental auditing and monitoring

Contract management and administration

Project review and auditing Workshop facilitation Earned value managementBudgets and estimates

System development and integration

Materials science and corrosion

Course administration Environmental impact assessment and management

Statutory planning Cost estimation and validation Risk mitigation strategies Integrated baseline reviewsProblem analysis and definition

Performance measurement

Traffic and transportation

Training support Environmental management systems

Environmental planning Integration management Risk assessment reportsTender management and evaluation

Strategic and business planning

Benchmarking Airfields and aviationRecruitment agency services

Environmental risk assessment

Security design services Scope managementCapability procurement support

Strategic asset management planning

Change management

Coastal and marine engineering

Sustainability assessments

Fire protection services and design

Project implementation adviceAdvanced computer analysis

Waste management

Project management Software estimationWater quality assessment

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Global success stories

Joint Project 2077 (JP 2077) Military Integrated Logistics Information System (MILIS)Australia

MILIS is designed to provide standardised logistics processes across the Defence supply chain via a single system and improved decision-making support through reliable, accurate and timely data. In addition, MILIS has become the financial system for managing General Stores Inventory and Repairable Items.

The scope of JP2077 includes future phases aimed at improving deployed logistics support and enhance engineering and maintenance activities. MILIS and its predecessor, the Standard Defence Supply System (SDSS), are based on software provided by Mincom (now Ventyx).

Aurecon was engaged by Mincom to conduct a review of the MILIS Training Needs Analysis in accordance with Defence training standards and stakeholder requirements.

Aurecon was then engaged to support the design, development and delivery of MILIS Training including the piloting of courseware. In preparation for ‘Go-Live’ Aurecon delivered user training to 15 000 Defence attendees. This required a team of 68 logistics information systems trainers who were certified and held appropriate Defence security clearances.

Waterkloof Air Force Base RunwaysSouth Africa

Waterkloof Air Force Base required upgrading to international military and commercial standards to accommodate the Airbus A400M and Boeing 747-400, as well as other large bodied heavy aircraft. Aurecon was appointed as the consultant for the electrical design and construction supervision services required for the upgrade of the runways, taxiways and hardstands for the base. As part of a joint venture, Aurecon was also responsible for the geometric design and pavement review.

The project scope included the construction of a compass swing bay and instrument calibration facilities, and associated civil services, as well as facilities for planned aircraft operations. This included lighting, fire fighting, communications, electrification, drainage and soil stabilisation activities. Other activities undertaken were runway and taxiway paint marking, dolomitic remedial actions required by risk management procedures, dynamic compaction of critical airside pavements and the construction of a runway end safety area.

Joint Project 2048: Amphibious Warfare Competencies ProjectAustralia

With the Navy introducing new amphibious assault ships, existing amphibious tactics, techniques, procedures and training needed to be upgraded. Aurecon was engaged to conduct a full Training Needs Analysis of the amphibious warfare competencies. Based on our findings Aurecon went on to design, develop and pilot, in accordance with the Defence Training Model (DTM), all courseware packages, including an e-learning package and lesson and assessment guides.

Aurecon provided a team of Defence training, communications, ship mission systems, aviation operations and amphibious training specialists to work with the client. Our team’s indepth understanding of the Defence Training Manual meant Aurecon was able to apply it flexibly and adapt it to meet complex Defence and stakeholder requirements.

Aurecon worked collaboratively throughout the project’s duration with Defence and key stakeholders to produce high quality training products and packages on time and under budget.

Aurecon’s global, specialist Defence expertise and knowledge have been developed on a broad range of projects of varying size and complexity.

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Defence Strategic Reform ProgrammeAustralia

Aurecon was engaged to identify current inputs, processes, cost drivers and emerging projects, and recommend support system improvements across the Australian Defence Force’s electronic systems. The purpose was to deliver long term, sustainable cost savings without reducing end user system operational availability, as well as determine the storage, maintenance and distribution facility requirements for a future transition to new equipment systems and contracting models.

Aurecon worked closely with stakeholders to develop a detailed review which identified that current systems and procedures were not sustainable, making the case for change inarguable and highlighting inefficiencies and priority areas. Phase 2 of the study required the development of a Future Support Model and Transition Plan that allows Senior Practitioners to analyse the actual performance of the support network and model the impact of network changes and new equipment systems. Aurecon also provided coaching and mentoring support to Defence staff.

Multi-role Tanker Transport Facilities Relocation ProjectAustralia

Aurecon was engaged as Project Manager to deliver new facilities and infrastructure to accommodate the relocation of multi-role tanker transport facilities at the Royal Australian Air Force’s Amberley base. Construction of new facilities, including a maintenance complex, aircraft parking apron and fuel hydrant system, as well as upgrades to the main runway, and portions of the parallel runway had to be undertaken without interfering with flight operations.

Focusing on quality and understanding the client’s and end user’s needs, Aurecon provided a project team and approach that promoted relationships and team building to achieve desired outcomes. Aurecon developed a design brief that was definitive enough to provide a cost plan with an acceptable level of certainty but still allowed flexibility in meeting the requirement. We also developed procedures for assisting the contractor with the programming and management of handover and commissioning activities for the various facilities including aircraft pavements, service infrastructure and structures.

Australian Super Hornet Facilities ProjectAustralia

The Royal Australian Air Force had to build new working, logistics and training facilities to accommodate the introduction of the new Super Hornet aircraft into service. Aurecon was appointed as the Project Manager, supervising the delivery of new and refurbished facilities through the use of the client’s managing contractor contract.

Aurecon was also responsible for the preparation and administration of tender documents for a managing contractor contract and an environmental consultant, as well as facilitating and managing comprehensive and structured value and risk management reviews across the life of the project. To produce successful outcomes, Aurecon structured a team that was able to draw on our extensive experience in managing and administrating Defence projects and infrastructure contracts. Aurecon also resourced the team to meet the tight environmental, time, cost and quality requirements of the project.

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Defence Health Pharmaceuticals Prime VendorAustralia

The Health Pharmaceuticals Prime Vendor programme was established to consolidate the supply, warehousing and distribution of pharmaceuticals to the Australian Defence Force with the aim of improving demand satisfaction rates and reducing procurement and inventory management overheads. As Project Consultant, Aurecon’s role was to provide specialist technical advice and procurement and contract management services.

Our team provided a holistic view of the supply chain, identifying opportunities to maximise the use of electronic ordering, tracking and payment, while significantly reducing procurement and inventory management overheads.

Upon implementation, Aurecon’s recommendations delivered an electronic procurement and inventory management system that provided batch management and entire supply chain visibility, over AUD 1.1 million savings in the first three months of operation, reduced order lead time from an average 11 days to a maximum 48 hours and improved the demand satisfaction rate from less than 62 per cent to more than 98 per cent.

Garrison Health Services Procurement ProjectAustralia

Aurecon was engaged to project manage, develop and implement of a consolidated suite of contracts for the delivery of Garrison and Allied Health Services to Defence Entitled Personnel. Responsible for project management, sector engagement, procurement management and evaluation, contract negotiation and transition planning, Aurecon worked collaboratively with the client, fully integrating staff with the client’s legal and probity contractors.

A key feature of Aurecon’s approach was to maximise the opportunity for sector related companies to provide innovative management and service delivery solutions, by developing a procurement strategy that used output specifications that described rather than specified service outcomes. Work was packaged into regional and service packages, while the contract model was designed so sector related companies could offer service models that streamlined management and contract procedures and reduced overhead cost.

Our approach to the review of industry capabilities provided valuable data for other projects to be pursued over the next three to five years.

We strive for excellence in our client relationships and our project delivery, working in partnership with clients to deliver innovative solutions. While our results and client satisfaction speak for themselves, we are proud to receive international recognition of our achievements.

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Joint winnerEngineers Australia, Australian Engineering Excellence Awards 2011WinnerEngineers Australia, South Australia Engineering Excellence Awards 2011Category: Malcolm Kinnaird Engineering Excellence AwardTechport Australia Common User FacilityAustralia

The Common User Facility is a national strategic asset that is playing a key role in the building of the new Air Warfare Destroyers for the Royal Australian Navy.

Aurecon was the design consultant for this technically challenging and complex multidisciplinary project, which was delivered on time and constructed to the approved budget.

Work was performed on land, over water and under water, with much of it carried out on the edge of the Port River, requiring substantial preconstruction works. The Port River is a dolphin sanctuary and stringent environmental controls were enforced to ensure minimal impact on the river’s ecology.

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C17 in MRTT facilities at Amberley Australia Photo courtesy of Leighton Contractors

Contact us

Registered office, Singapore152 Beach Road #22-02 Gateway East Singapore 189721 T +65 6256 6188 E singapore@aurecongroup.com

Registered office, AustraliaMelbourneAurecon Centre Level 8, 850 Collins Street Docklands VIC 3008 Australia T +61 3 9975 3000 E melbourne@aurecongroup.com

Registered office, South Africa TshwaneAurecon Centre Lynnwood Bridge Office Park 4 Daventry Street Lynnwood Manor 0081 South Africa T +27 12 427 2000 E tshwane@aurecongroup.com

About AureconAurecon provides engineering, management and specialist technical services for public and private sector clients globally. The group, with an office network extending across 25 countries, has been involved in projects in over 80 countries across Africa, the Americas, Asia Pacific and the Middle East and employs around 7 500 people throughout 11 industry groups. We seek to foster human achievement in all aspects of our work.

Aurecon offices are located in:Angola, Australia, Botswana, China, Ethiopia, Ghana, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Lesotho, Libya, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, New Zealand, Nigeria, Philippines, Qatar, Singapore, South Africa, Swaziland, Tanzania, Thailand, Uganda, United Arab Emirates, Vietnam.

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