Chartered engineer in cost engineering, project management, civil engineering and leadership - Yazeed has contributed to the project controls industry over the past 17 years, achieving big successes in projects across Australia and internationally.
He specialises in the forensic planning discipline, and claims to be one of the few, if not the only, forensic planner to be a testified expert witness.
He has given back to the industry and is planning to pass on further knowledge about project controls and delay analysis.

The aim of this PMO was to use innovation in order to enhance the Mass Transit Railway’s (MTR) economic efficiency, improve their reporting accuracy, and positively impact program outcomes.
The team combined agile project management techniques, stakeholder engagement, and a commitment to continuous improvement.
They developed a portfolio management information hub that transformed MTR’s ways of working, and it is now the single source of truth for data-driven decisions across its portfolio.

One of the most complex infrastructure projects ever undertaken in Australia. It is part of an integrated transport plan to ease congestion, connect communities and revitalise the economy.
Despite its complexity, the project’s performance sits inside the top 8.5% globally. It has set the bar for the industry and shown that mega-projects can be delivered successfully if effective project controls are implemented.
It is delivered by two of Australia's leading Tier 1 contractors.

Lilanthi has built a track record of successful project control performance and is using her experience to develop and improve processes as well as manage, mentor, and grow more junior entrants into the field.
In a still a male-dominated industry, Lilanthi has fought for equality, while pushing herself to perform to the highest level. In doing so, she has earned widespread respect.

Hindmarsh is always looking for innovative ways to ensure their work positively impacts communities, so that they can provide safe, healthy, and livable spaces for future generations.
Washbox is a totally closed-loop tool wash solution for all construction trades, recycling the water and capturing the waste generated.
This Zero Liquid Discharge approach represents a massive change in Hindmarsh’s construction site processes. It offers significant environmental benefits, protecting the planet, and driving productivity enhancements.
Partnering with Washbox across their construction, development and retirement projects shows the importance of practical industry support for innovative ESG initiatives.

Sydney Water ensures quality water and wastewater services for more than five million people in Sydney. Due to a growing population, aging infrastructure, and a commitment to climate-resilience, Sydney Water’s capital portfolio has become larger and more complex.
Sydney Water appointed Turner & Townsend to lead the development of a new portfolio level Investment Management Office known as the IP-IMO. Aiming to transform governance and assurance across their significant investment portfolio, improving performance and monitoring of investments.

Prescience Technology is a proudly female-founded, Australian owned, medium-sized organisation. Their reputation for quality delivery helps them engage successfully with global organisations as well as rapidly growing Australian and Asian companies.
There is strong support from clients in their submission. This prestigious award recognises the entire Prescience Technology team and their clients for their dedication and commitment to creating confidence in capital project performance across the Asia-Pacific region.

Patrick started as a project engineer in the UK, working on construction projects in SE England and the Middle East before migrating to Australia in 1974.
For their first 10 years in Australia, he worked as a scheduling expert for major builders in Queensland, developing and maintaining schedules for high-rise buildings, utilities, and other construction projects.
In 1987, he became Managing Director of Micro Planning International, one of the pioneers of graphical PC scheduling software. In Australia MPI was responsible for the sales, support, and training of clients and their staff as well as providing consultancy services and input to the Micro Planner development process.
Some of the major projects he worked on in this period include: New Parliament House, Canberra, The Myer Centres in Brisbane and Adelaide, The Colins Class submarine project, RAAF aircraft maintenance for the F111 and Hercules fleets, and The Optus Y2K project.