The Jobs and Skills Summit held last month, brought Australians together to work constructively on the challenges and opportunities facing the Australian labour market and economy. Jon Davies, the CEO of the Australian Constructors Association represented the construction industry and businesses at the summit and had the opportunity to raise topics at the forum. 

In addressing the participants, Jon highlighted challenges facing the industry and solutions that with the support of the government, make the construction industry more sustainable. 

In this podcast, Jon provides us with an update from the Job and Skills Summit and also shares his thoughts on the challenges. 

Can we look to the future with optimism? Listen to find out.

Jon Davies was appointed as the first Chief Executive Officer of the Australian Constructors Association on 1 July 2020, after leading the Queensland Major Contractors Association for two years. He has over 30 years of construction industry experience supporting the successful commercial delivery of projects in Australia, the Middle East, the UK and Asia.

Jon is a passionate advocate for change. He is driven by a desire to ensure that every level of the industry is sustainable, resilient to boom and bust cycles and able to deliver the infrastructure society needs in a collaborative and efficient manner.

Useful Links:

Outcomes of the Jobs and Skills Summit: https://treasury.gov.au/sites/default/files/inline-files/Jobs-and-Skills-Summit-Outcomes-Document.pdf

Address by Jon at the Summit: https://youtu.be/yrYCPgAJxKs

Follow Jon Davies: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ceoofaca/

More about ACA: https://www.constructors.com.au/

About Shivendra & Co: www.shivendra.com