Inertian Insight – April 2024

Our recent gathering was a discussion centred on our vision, purpose, and strides made across our pillars: Elevate, Flow, Connect, Fuel, Create, and Impact. We openly discussed the current challenges and opportunities of our industry, reflecting on lessons learned and paving the way for future growth. As we focus on key initiatives for the remainder of the financial year, and build towards Town Hall Round 2’ in July, where we’ll delve deeper into our progress and set the stage for even greater achievements. Stay tuned for updates!

On Friday 19^th April 2024, Inertia’s Emma Clements is hitting the road to embark on a trek in the Scenic Rim, to raise awareness and much needed funds for the 120,000 young Australians who are without a safe and secure place to sleep. As one of 20 inspirational leaders taking strides to make a difference, we caught up with Emma to hear her thoughts on this crucial cause:

Tell us about the initiative – The Hike for Homeless Youth, organised by the Property Industry Foundation in collaboration with Inspired Adventures, aims to raise funds in constructing homes for homeless youth and offering ongoing support, enabling young people to rebuild their lives.

Why does it matter to you? – Every year, I see more people without homes. The cost of living keeps going up, and it’s harder to find affordable places to live. This makes things even tougher for young people. Being a mother of three young boys, they will be embarking out into the big world themselves and I worry about what the future holds for them.

What kind of training and wellbeing checks will you do to prepare for the hike? – My fellow team members are hitting the trails of Mt Coot-Tha later this month and I hope we’ll make this a regular training session to prepare us for the big hike in late April.

How do you think your background in engineering uniquely positions you to contribute to social and affordable housing initiatives? – Given my background in civil engineering, I am driven to utilise my knowledge and skills to make a meaningful contribution to social and affordable housing initiatives. Instead of merely observing, I am motivated to take action and contribute to the design and construction of homes that are desperately needed.

For those inspired by your story and the Property Leaders Hike for Homeless Youth, what actions or support would you encourage them to take to contribute to the cause of affordable housing? – If you’re feeling disheartened by the growing number of homeless youths, I urge you to take action to support this essential human right. As these challenges intensify, it’s vital to lay the groundwork now, benefiting not just the current generation but also future ones. Click the link and donate to my team. Every penny counts, and remember, it’s going towards such a worthwhile cause.

• Shifting the mindset around social housing: Ensuring a safe place to live should be considered essential and accessible for all.
• Exploring avenues to unlock more suitable land for the development of social and affordable housing.
• Strategically devising better housing solutions for communities.
• Identifying changes or triggers that could be implemented to align supply with demand.

Earlier this month we celebrated International Women’s Day – Count Her In: Invest in Women. Accelerate Progress. We’re proud to have joined the various events on offer for IWD this year – ADCO’s diversity and inclusion function, PWIP 2024 wine night, Women of Wolters’ annual lunch;  showing our support for women in the industry.

At Inertia, we’re not just about engineering excellence; we’re about inclusivity and empowerment. With a solid 30% representation of women in our workforce, we’re proud of our progress and committed to further growth. Highlighting our dedication to investing in women across various professions and the community:

• We’re thrilled to partner with PIF through their Haven Project, where we’re not only fundraising but also providing pro bono work to ensure homes for women in need by Christmas.
• Proud of Emma Clements for her outstanding participation in the NAWIC mentoring program, exemplifying our commitment to mentorship and professional development.
• Offering work experience opportunities to high school and university students, providing them with a firsthand glimpse into life at a dynamic engineering company
• Inertia have implemented a leadership professional development program to support growth. And a graduate program in the pipeline.
• Providing the opportunity to work on a diverse range of projects throughout all stages of the project lifecycle.

Gratitude to all the amazing women in our lives – colleagues, friends, and family. Your presence and contributions enrich our lives in countless ways, and we’re deeply grateful for each and every one of you.

Inertians, Tyler Brown, Aaron Knight, Adam Iervese, and Nicolaus Whittle joined young property professionals at the QLD Future Directions Committee‘s annual Network-a-bration at Valley Hops Brewing. Hosted by the Property Council of Australia, the event was a vibrant hub for an evening of networking amongst budding industry leaders.

We believe in fostering professional growth, and events like these align perfectly with our commitment to our team’s development. Thanks to the QLD Future Directions Committee for organising such a fantastic opportunity to connect, learn, and kick-start a bigger and better year ahead!

Inertia’s Emma Clements is one of 20 inspiring leaders in the property and construction industry, taking strides to address the pressing issue of homelessness. The 2024 Hike for Homeless Youth is set to make a real difference, and their collective efforts are making a positive impact.

We can all contribute and show support for this important cause. Here are a few highlights of Emma’s journey in taking meaningful steps toward ending youth homelessness:

• PING PONG JAMBOREE – With paddles in hand, we rallied to raise crucial funds for those without a safe place to call home. In a spirit of friendly competition, Champions Kai and Dutch impressed all with winning serves.
• PIF WALK AND BREKKY – Emma joined Adam Di Marco, Scott Douglas, Brian Camilleri, Annabelle Aland, and Antoinette Rusby-Perera at Mount Coot-Tha for a relaxed walk and brekky as part of their training for the hike which will be on 19-20 April.
• EMMA’S TRAINING – Hervey Bay is the perfect setting for a training session, and Emma seized the moment at her recent visit for the Urban Development Industry of Australia – Queensland event, “From Land and Sea – Overcoming Water Challenges on the Fraser Coast.”

Let’s join forces and create awareness, working towards meeting the crucial need for social and affordable housing in South East Queensland.

Inertia Engineering is excited to acknowledge Nicolaus Whittle‘s elevation to the position of Senior Structural Engineer and Blake McCurdy, now a fully-fledged Senior Structural Drafter, as they both contribute to the success of our Buildings Group. We are also excited to recognise the elevation of  Joanna Gardiner, who has been promoted from Project Administrator to Office Manager in our Business Services Team.

Join us in celebrating the success of their Inertia journey, where their skills, capability, and unwavering determination, have propelled their careers and contributed to the success of our team and our clients.

Looking to work on interesting projects across diverse sectors with an outstanding team and great culture? You’re in the right place. We are currently recruiting for the following roles:

• Civil Engineer
• Civil Designer

If you are ready to take the next step in your career and want to learn more about the opportunities available, contact us.

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