Nicole Neal

McConnell Dowell, General Manager HSES

General Manager HSES, McConnell Dowell

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Board Director and Lead of the Environmental Sustainability Committee, ACA

Nicole is a senior executive and HSES professional with over 20 years’ experience in leadership, business development, and team management across infrastructure consulting and construction. An expert in environmental management, sustainability, and approvals for major civil infrastructure, Nicole has worked on projects across the UK, Italy, Australia, and New Zealand. In 2017, she received the ISCA Individual Leadership in Infrastructure Sustainability Award. A respected industry leader, she has held key roles with Consult Australia, ISCA, the Australian Constructors Association, and EIANZ. She is also a mentor in the Roads Australia Fellowship programme, supporting the next generation of iindustry professionals.

Net Zero Construction Summit 2025

PANEL DISCUSSION: Fuelling Australia’s net zero transformation: Alternatives and opportunities

Zilch Forwarding is delivering real emissions reductions in construction logistics by addressing often-overlooked A4 emissions. While small individually, these emissions add up significantly across supply chains yet remain largely unattended. Zilch provides a turnkey global freight forwarding and decarbonisation solution that helps construction companies measure, report, and actively reduce logistics emissions. We integrate advanced data-driven insights to enable smarter, lower-carbon material movements—while ensuring deliveries remain on time and on budget. For suppliers and construction companies serious about sustainability beyond the site boundary, Zilch is turning intent into impact in logistics.

Procore is a leading provider of construction management software. Over 1 million projects and more than $1 trillion USD in construction volume have run on Procore’s platform. Our platform connects every project stakeholder to solutions we’ve built specifically for the construction industry — for developers, head contractors, and subcontractors. Procore’s Marketplace has a multitude of partner solutions that integrate seamlessly with our platform, giving construction professionals the freedom to connect with what works best for them. Headquartered in Carpinteria, California, Procore has offices in Australia and around the globe.

Qualisflow

Qflow is a leading construction data platform, enabling real-time capture and analysis of construction material supply-chain data. Materials make up 40% of a project’s budget and 90% of industry carbon emissions. Qflow tracks materials quantity and quality by photographing receipts and using AI to structure and analyse the data. This innovative solution helps construction teams reduce carbon emissions, minimize waste, and manage cost, quality and compliance. Qflow’s integration with tools like Building Transparency’s EC3 means providing comprehensive insights into the embodied carbon of construction projects is easy and efficient so we can transition for a more sustainable construction industry.

BraveGen

BraveGen is an award-winning software platform for carbon and utility emissions data collection, management, analysis and reporting. Our cloud-based software makes reporting simple, giving you the insights to better understand and drive sustainability goals forward. With a focus on the construction industry, our system captures both office and project based Scope 3 emissions, and provides a bespoke solution for subcontractors no matter their size or complexity.

ISC

The Infrastructure Sustainability Council is a not-for-profit certified social enterprise and peak body for infrastructure sustainability in Australia and New Zealand. Our mission is to accelerate sustainability in infrastructure through collaboration. Our IS Rating Tool allows projects and assets to measure and achieve a sustainability score, we offer education and training, and we create a community of practice by bring experts together at our events and conferences. We are a not-for-profit, member based organisation, with over 200 member organisations.

MECLA

Materials & Embodied Carbon Leaders’ Alliance (MECLA) brings together different sectors across the building and construction supply chain to reduce embodied carbon in the industry. Collectively, we can gain a better understanding of barriers to uptake and find the solutions that will be vital to moving ahead. MECLA recognises the growing demand for lower and zero-carbon materials worldwide and is determined to transform the building and construction sector to reach Net-Zero emissions. Together, we are keen to explore how we can work together to move Australia towards a zero-carbon economy and position Australia in the top five zero-carbon materials suppliers.

ASBEC

The Australian Sustainable Built Environment Council (ASBEC) is the peak body of key organisations committed to a sustainable built environment in Australia. ASBEC’s membership consists of industry and professional associations, non-government organisations and government observers who are involved in the planning, design, delivery and operation of our built environment, and are concerned with the social and environmental impacts of this sector. ASBEC provides a forum for diverse groups involved in the built environment to gather, find common ground and intelligently discuss contentious issues as well as advocate their own sustainability products, policies and initiatives. ASBEC is a non-profit volunteer organisation. Members commit their time, resources and energy to developing practical opportunities for a more sustainable built environment.

SMEC

For 75 years, SMEC has built a reputation as a trusted partner on major Transport, Water and Energy projects around the world. SMEC is committed to positively impact the people, the environment and the clients and communities we serve. Through our network of global specialists, our teams draw on deep expertise and systems thinking to simplify the complex and deliver integrated engineering solutions across a range of diverse environment – Engineering Positive Change.

Cowell Clarke

Cowell Clarke is a specialist commercial law firm in Australia. We act for clients across all industries and sectors of business in Australia and internationally. Two of our specialist practices are ESG and Construction. With over 150 staff, we pride ourselves in providing legally accurate and commercially astute advice that assists our clients to manage risk and achieve a competitive edge in their markets. Our vision is to harness our national expertise and people-centric approach, to consistently deliver exceptional outcomes for our clients.

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Airocle

Airocle is Australia’s leading provider of natural ventilation solutions. With over 100 years of industry experience, we specialise in designing, manufacturing, and installing innovative systems that harness the power of natural forces to create healthier, more sustainable industrial and commercial buildings. Our solutions offer a wealth of benefits, including significantly improved indoor air quality, substantial reduction in energy consumption, and a noticeable enhancement in occupant comfort. Whether building a new structure or retrofitting an existing one, Airocle can help you create a healthier, more sustainable space.

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Capral Aluminum

www.capral.com.au

NextTimber by Timberlink

Diamond Partner – Autodesk

Autodesk is changing how the world is designed and made. Our technology spans architecture, engineering, construction, manufacturing, media and entertainment, empowering innovators everywhere to solve challenges big and small. From greener buildings to smarter products, Autodesk software helps to design and make a better world for all.

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Diamond Partner – BlueScope

Our commitment to sustainability is a fundamental theme in Our Purpose, and central to Our Bond, and Our Strategy, which define the way BlueScope develops, manufactures and sells steel products and solutions.

This commitment to sustainability extends beyond our own operations and includes the way we source materials, engage with all those we do business with and support our local communities. At BlueScope, we see a strong future for steel, providing a critical foundation for sustainable economic development and the transition to a low carbon society.

BlueScope embraces circular economy principles in product development, including designing products for durability and resilience. Steel is strong, durable, and versatile and its inherent properties allow it to be recycled without loss of quality over and over again. In some cases, it can be reused without reprocessing, saving on energy and resource use.

We strive to reduce the embodied carbon of our products, which is supported by our climate strategy and plans, including our goal of net zero emissions across our operations by 20501. We transparently report the environmental impact of a number of our key products, including greenhouse gas emissions, via Environmental Product Declarations which are published in line with European Standard EN15804 and registered with EPD Australasia. A number of our products are also certified to the internationally recognised ecolabel Global GreenTagCertTM GreenRateTM.

To learn more about BlueScope, visit steel.com.au/sustainability

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