Unravelling heritage challenges: three case studies

Dr Miljenka Perovic is a Research Fellow and Lecturer in the Construction and Project Management Discipline within the School of Civil Engineering and Built Environment at Queensland University of Technology, Australia. She is a member of Australia ICOMOS, Panel member by invitation of Engineering Heritage Australia – QLD, National Trust Australia and member of Southern Management Association – USA. Miljenka is an Architect with experience across a diverse range of projects while working in private and government sectors before she started her PhD in Project Management. Miljenka is devoted to preserve and protect Australian cultural heritage, buildings and places with strong interest to make an innovative contribution in the area of heritage project management to allow future heritage projects to run efficiently.

Dr Vaughan Coffey is a Lecturer and Deputy Discipline Leader (Construction and Project Management) in the School of Civil Engineering and Built Environment at Queensland University of Technology, Australia. He is a member of the Project Management Academy and his main research interests are in construction and project management including strategic total quality management, and heritage and post-disaster refurbishment and reconstruction. He has a Doctor of Business Administration, an MSc (Quality Management) and a Diploma in Architecture. Vaughan holds memberships of Project Management Institute (MPMI) and Chartered Quality Institute (MCQI) and has conducted research and training with various global engineering, government and project-based organisations. Since 2012, he has delivered global learning events to Royal Dutch Shell which focus on strategic procurement and flawless delivery, front-end project development and assurance of project quality and safety. He also instructs on applying quality management systems, effective project contracting and project scope and risk management.

Professor Stephen Kajewski is the Head of the School of Civil Engineering and Built Environment at the Science and Engineering Faculty, Queensland University of Technology (QUT). He is also the Director of the QUT Project Management Academy – an initiative delivering international executive education programs and research in the field of project management. Professor Kajewski is an Engineer and Project Manager with experience in the disciplines of structural engineering design and construction project management having worked across a diverse range of projects in private practise prior to joining the Queensland University of Technology. He teaches at the university and to national and international clients in the areas of project management, project control, and commercial construction management across a range of industrial sectors including construction, civil infrastructure, mining/minerals, processing and oil and gas.

Ashok Madan has more than 30 years of experience in the construction and infrastructure industry. He is currently Program Director for the Civic and Buildings Section, Brisbane City Council managing capital works program for civic, building and infrastructure projects. The Section provides program, project, contract, and procurement management services to various program areas within the Council. Prior to this role, Ashok was the Associate Director, Major Projects, Queensland University of Technology (QUT). His responsibilities included management and delivery of major/complex projects and programs through a team of externally engaged teams of consultants. Some of the key projects he managed while in this position included: redevelopment of the Science and Technology precinct at the Gardens Point Campus (2008 – $220 million; role – Project Director); Medical Engineering Research Facility ($12 million; role – Project Director); and restoration and adaptation of old government house (heritage property) ($14.2million; role – Project Director). Ashok has basic qualifications in architecture with post-graduate qualifications in Project Management. He is a Certified Practicing Project Director (CPPD) and has been a member of AIPM since 1992.