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Health of the Australian Construction Industry Research Report

The Australian Construction Industry Forum (ACIF) and the Australasian Procurement and Construction Council (APCC) together representing the interface between government and the building and construction industry welcomes the publication of this report and is honoured to be able to support its research and findings. It is a most important document, especially coming at a time of great disruption in the building and construction industry.

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APCC and OECD

APCC and OECD have been working together to share procurement learnings and experiences between countries. Click here to view the videos from the latest webinars:

• Public Procurement responses to the COVID-19: Lessons and Experiences from countries

• Management of Ongoing Infrastructure Contracts

Also see the OECD International Stocktaking Report and Country Factsheets which focuses on the first phase, when governments have to purchase urgently vital products and services needed in the immediate response to the COVID-19 crisis.

APCC and Public Sector Network:

Adapting to New Ways of Procurement Virtual Event

The Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak has caused a lot of uncertainty for public sector organisations and the role that procurement can play in assisting with the challenge is great.  In the light of the global outbreak of Covid-19, contracting authorities will need to procure goods, services and works in truly exceptional circumstances. 

To hear from your peers and experts regarding how the procurement function is central to the recovery phase as well as implementation of the various stimulus packages, please watch the recording of the Public Sector Procurement Virtual Event 2020. The presentations and panel session addressed current challenges and offered ideas and solutions for how to address them within your organisations.

Keep up to date on upcoming events from PSN on the Public Sector Network Website.