Waugh Infrastructure Management Limited, Selwyn District Council and Infrastructure Decision Support NZ (IDS NZ) won the Leadership Award for the project "Waikirikiri Selwyn - Leadership in Wai Pipe Network Renewals" during the Āpōpō Congress on 21 – 23 May 2024. It was great working with Gemma Mathieson, Murray England, Jo Golden, …
A Summary of Waugh Infrastructure’s Thoughts on Wellness #ĀpōpōCongress
Wellness is such an important topic and a core value of Waugh Infrastructure Management Limited that we have sponsored the Hauora Wellness Stream at the Āpōpō Congress. Over the past month, we have made several posts on LinkedIn and our website highlighting wellness themes. If you missed them, we encourage you to go back …
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The Importance of Trust and Communication Related to Team Wellness
As a manager, do you understand the importance of trust and communication related to Team Wellness? Trust and good communication are important across all parts of a business, yet they are not easy to build or maintain. There is no uniform application or approach. Building strong relationships varies from person to person, team to …
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How Do You Catch Your Breath and Take the Needed Break Amid a High Workload?
How do you catch your breath and find that break when needed, particularly during times of high workload and/or high stress? Can you take 5 minutes to stop, breathe, and reset when things get a bit much? This could be as simple as having a novel on your desk and reading a few pages, going for a short walk, stopping for a hot drink, …
Team Wellness is an Essential Part of an Organisation’s Culture
Team wellness is an extension of individual wellness and an important part of an organisation's culture. We are not just talking about health and safety here, but what is important to your team. Do you know what helps your team get up and be happy to come to work in the morning? Some staff might value free coffee, while others …
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Waugh Infrastructure Management Sponsors Āpōpō Leadership Award
Waugh Infrastructure Management Limited has been a longstanding sponsor of the Āpōpō Excellence Awards 2024. With the new awards structure, we have taken the opportunity to sponsor the Leadership Award. We are very happy to sponsor this year's Leadership Award as it aligns with our own leadership roles in the industry and Ross …
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Waugh Infrastructure, IDS, and SDC’s Pipe Network Renewal Project Chosen as Āpōpō Leadership Awards Finalist
The Āpōpō Asset Management Awards—Leadership category has named the "Waikirikiri Selwyn—Leadership in Wai Pipe Network Renewals” one of the two finalists. With client and partner Selwyn District Council and Infrastructure Decision Support (IDS), Waugh Infrastructure Management Limited is involved in the wai pipe network renewals at …
Ross Waugh Reflects on Work-related Stress in the Infrastructure Sector
How are you handling the BIG issues impacting the infrastructure sector? Are you spending too much time in stress mode? The last few years have seen a lot of change in the New Zealand infrastructure sector. This has resulted from changes in government priorities, changes in housing and commercial sector construction, and the growing …
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Congratulations, Hugh Blake-Manson, for Completing your Master of Water Resource Management
Waugh Infrastructure proudly congratulates Hugh Blake-Manson on the significant accomplishment of his Master of Water Resource Management degree. This is a further testament to his hard work, dedication, and commitment to his profession. It complements his 25+ years of expertise and consulting in all water services management and …
Waugh Infrastructure Sponsors the Āpōpō Congress’s Wellness Stream
Wellbeing is a core value at Waugh Infrastructure Management Limited, and that is why we are pleased to be sponsoring the Āpōpō Congress Wellness Stream. The 10 April Āpōpō Weekly Newsletter mentions that the Wellness Stream will run across all three days of the Congress and includes self-care, team care and even an opportunity for a …
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Waugh Infrastructure Management Limited Attends RIMS 2024, Sponsors OPM Stream
The Waugh Infrastructure Management Limited team attended RIMS (Roading Infrastructure Management Support) 2024 in Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland from March 13 to 14.RIMS 2024 was a thoroughly enjoyable conference. The keynotes and stream sessions provided great insights and discussions about industry challenges and advancements. Keynote …
Are You ‘Fit for Purpose’ When Doing Your Asset Management Job?
As infrastructure managers, we often ask whether an asset, process, support system, etc., is 'fit for purpose' for the task or job it is intended for. As we have progressed in our careers, we have completed studies and specific training. We are employed in a team, supporting the work our community needs and supporting each other. …
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Ross Reflects on the Water Environment Federation Technical Exhibition and Conference in Chicago
Ross visited the Water Environment Federation's Technical Exhibition and Conference (WEFTEC) trade show in Chicago in September 2023. As we have shared in the previous posts, Ross attended the Buried Asset Management Conference in Chicago and presented an asset management lecture at Purdue University. Being in Chicago, Ross took …
