Ep.26 Ian Wright: Unpacking innovation, building Tesla and the future of Silicon Valley
Wrightspeed's Ian Wright talks about how innovation can bring success to startups and whether Silicon Valley will remain the hotspot for innovation.
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Global economic pressures, New Zealand’s long standing infrastructure deficit and increasing extreme weather events mean we need to be able to do more with less. As a sector, we need to deliver infrastructure faster and more efficiently.
We’ve looked at projects from across New Zealand and around the world, to help us understand the kind of processes and behaviours that unlock speed. Some features are specific to certain project phases, while others are universally relevant across the project lifecycle.
In every case, what’s clear, is that strong and trusting relationships between client and delivery partners, and a singular objective to deliver fast are essential. Below are some unifying factors that remove roadblocks and unlock speed at each phase:
Everyone stands to benefit from a focus on faster delivery – we can create better outcomes for our communities and be more agile and responsive to the rapidly changing environment we operate in.
Find out how Aurecon’s fast-tracked approach has enabled clients and communities to realise benefits sooner on major infrastructure projects.
Aurecon leaders share the key considerations when accelerating the delivery of major projects. Hear how strong social licence, delivering project phases in parallel, and realising early benefits can unlock better outcomes for clients and communities
Ros and Andrew share how building strong relationships with affected property owners can help major projects get to construction faster.
Aurecon leaders share the tools and systems that can accelerate projects and unlock greater value for clients and communities.
Mark explains how locking in early wins can deliver real benefits for clients and communities, while working towards long term solutions.
As our cities evolve and the demand for infrastructure grows, we need to find ways to deliver projects faster.
This means regulatory settings that establish an environment where faster delivery is possible, and contractual structures that support and enable that outcome. It means strong relationships at all levels – with our clients, with our contractor delivery partners and with the supply chain, where we work together to identify and realise opportunities to accelerated.
Aurecon’s experience delivering fast-track projects across various phases and stages has shown us what the critical success factors are to deliver projects faster. From delivering some project phases in parallel to using smart design to expedite construction, our team knows where those opportunities are to go faster, and which hold points are crucial.
Having the confidence to innovate is crucial, but what’s clear above all else is the need for strong project cultures – where challenge is encouraged, to unlock those opportunities to accelerate.

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