Lessons Learnt the Hard Way | Perth Seminar

The Lessons Learnt the Hard Way Seminar is designed to promote practical, technical knowledge-sharing across the building services industry—focused on insights gained from real project experience.

This seminar offers valuable lessons for the entire project ecosystem, whether you are an:

• Architect or developer
• Consultant or contractor
• Asset owner or occupier

Expect honest reflections, practical takeaways, and insights you can apply immediately.

Event Format

This is a hybrid, multi-location seminar delivered simultaneously across: Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide, Perth, Auckland, Christchurch and Wellington.

Each location will feature:

• A combination of live and streamed presentations
• Local panel discussions and workshops
• Opportunities to connect with peers across the ANZ region

This event is delivered with thanks to our venue partner, Aurecon.

Note: This page is for registation at the Perth venue only.

To register for another venue please click here

Program Overview

This seminar features:

• 2 keynote presentations
• 3 technical sessions
• local panel discussions and Q&A

Keynote Presentations:

1. Soft Landings - The Application of Common Sense
2. Keynote 2 TBC

Techncial Sessions:

1. Complex Systems
   Cultural Buildings / Landmark Offices
   Lessons from delivering complex, architecturally significant projects.
2. Critical Systems
   Healthcare / Datacentres
   Real-world insights into reliability, commissioning, and operational performance.
3. Independent Perspective - Lessons Learnt the Hardway
   Insights from independent comissioning agents and design reviewers
   Common pitfalls, recurring challenges, and opportunities to improve outcomes.

Each session combines:

• Short, focused presentations
• Local panel discussions
• Interactive audience Q&A

Speakers will share:

• Lessons learnt
• Challenges faced
• What they would do differently

With a focus on improving outcomes across design, delivery, or operation.

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Networking

The programme includes two scheduled breaks, providing time to connect and reflect on key insights.

The day concludes with networking drinks, offering a relaxed opportunity to continue conversations with peers and speakers.

Continued Professional Development

• Up to 7 hours of structured CIBSE CPD
• Learn from experts across Australia and New Zealand
• Gain practical insights to support your professional development

View Program, Speakers, Presnetations

Visit the CIBSE webiste for confirmed speakers and presentations

Why Attend

• Learn from real projects—not just theory
• Gain practical, applicable insights
• Connect with professionals across the ANZ region
• Be part of an open, honest industry conversation

CIBSE ANZ's mission

The mission of CIBSE in Australia and New Zealand is to provide our members and the greater building industry with progressive leadership, knowledge, and promote competence that forges new standards of excellence in design, science and engineering of the built environment.

Our vision is to be the predominant Professional Association for building services engineers in Australia and New Zealand.

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