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Building the Future: Sustainable Infrastructure Across Continents

Hosted by: Phil Dillard

Infrastructure systems around the world are under strain — from roads and bridges to power and water networks. Host Angie Dickson, President of the Inogen Alliance and EVP of Antea Group USA, is joined by Chris Perks, Sector Director of Transportation at Tonkin + Taylor in New Zealand, and Thomas Noack, VP of International Business at HPC in Germany. Together, they explore new funding models, sustainable design, and the growing role of private-sector innovation in building infrastructure that lasts.
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Angelique Dickson

Angelique Dickson, President of Inogen Alliance

Angie has over 20 years of global management and consulting experience, focused on complex projects and services that promote business sustainability. She pursues her commitment to creating a safer, cleaner and more sustainable world through dual roles. She serves as a Executive Vice President of Antea Group USA, an international environmental consulting firm, where she works with name brand companies.

She also serves as the president of the Inogen Alliance, a tight-knit, global group of EHS and sustainability consultancies, bound by a common commitment to solve some of the greatest challenges that global organizations face today. Through this role, she has the opportunity to collaborate with 6,000 consultants in over 70 countries, giving her unique insight into the world of EHS, and into how we need to rethink our strategies to achieve global goals.

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thomas noack

Thomas Noack

HPC - Germany

Mr. Noack is branch office manager and Vice President International Business with HPC AG Germany, and Inogen Alliance board member. He has more than 30 years experience on complex environmental projects in Europe for private industrial clients and on natural resources projects globally, mainly for private investors, e.g. leading the environmental and technical aspects of a development program in Europe for a major client. 

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chris perks

Chris Perks

Tonkin + Taylor - New Zealand

Chris is committed to delivering resilient, sustainable infrastructure that supports outstanding community outcomes. Chris has exceptional strategic thinking, combined with commercial acumen and a strong financial skill set. This is demonstrated across the various delivery models he has worked in, ranging from Design and Construct to ECI, to Alliances, to PPPs.

Of particular benefit to his clients is Chris’s experience of implementing “new to country” project procurement models. His extensive experience working in both the public and private sectors – including managing contracts in Aotearoa New Zealand, Australia, Dubai, and the UK - has resulted in a very well-rounded knowledge of their specialised requirements and aspirations. Through his performance and experience, Chris has established himself as a leader in transport infrastructure in New Zealand.

Time Stamps 

02:40 Funding Models and the Role of Public-Private Partnerships
 06:10 Innovation and Whole-of-Life Thinking in Infrastructure
 07:45 Sustainability and Environmental Responsibility in New Zealand
 11:20 How Tonkin + Taylor Embeds Environmental Values in Practice
 14:00 Policy, Technology, and Mindset Shifts for the Future
 18:30 Infrastructure Challenges Across Europe
 22:50 EU Investment and Regional Development
 26:10 Environmental Permitting and Smart Planning
 30:15 Sustainability Certifications and Material Choices
 33:20 The Future of Infrastructure and Global Collaboration

 

Guest Quotes

“Everybody in the infrastructure sector in New Zealand feels a great responsibility and a privilege to maintain the beauty and the environmental benefit of the country while still improving our infrastructure.” – Chris

“Europe wants to be climate neutral in 2050. This means we have huge investments necessary for energy, roads, logistics, and digitalization.” – Thomas

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