Construction, major projects and supply chains

• Creating a champion profile having a complete, accurate, and optimised business profile is essential to being considered for procurement opportunities on the ICN Gateway. Guest speakers include Rob McRuvie, Director of Procurement: Brisbane 2032 Team, who will provide inside knowledge on both the Brisbane 2032 project and an overview on how to position your business for success. Suitable for new business registrations to the ICN Gateway or existing subscribers. Online event 11 November 2025.
• Gateway by ICN - Brisbane 2032 Games Procurement Platform provides information for suppliers to register for procurement opportunities for the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games.
• Brisbane 2032 Games industry opportunities provides information on infrastructure procurement opportunities related to the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games.
• An introduction to Australian Government procurement for suppliers workshop provides tips and advice to better understand how to sell to the Australian Government. Free webinars on 25 November 2025 and 5 March 2026.
• Building your best tender response (supplier workshop) will provide businesses with practical steps for developing stronger tender responses and build their understanding of the process for lodging a tender submission to the Australian Government. Free webinars on 2 December 2025 and 12 March 2026. 
• Major Project Status enables strategically significant projects facing complex regulatory challenges to get extra support and coordinated approvals.
• Regional Precincts and Partnerships Program offers funding of up to $50 million to deliver infrastructure projects within regional precincts in partnership with local stakeholders to benefit regional communities. Updated guidelines have extended the program to 30 June 2027.
• Key Apprenticeship Program offers up to $10,000 in financial support to apprentices commencing or recommencing their careers in the clean energy or housing construction sectors.
• Small Business Apprenticeship Pilot Program provides wage subsidies for first and second year construction apprentices.
• QLD Environmental Approvals & Nature Impact Forum will provide an overview of the pathways to streamline approvals that strengthen environmental protections, providing greater certainty for industry and preparing projects for the anticipated federal reforms. Event in Brisbane on 12 November 2025.
• Supply chain development workshops assist businesses within regional supply chains to be more competitive in positioning for work opportunities. Topics include preparing effective capability statements, tendering for business including responding to nonprice criteria, contract management, and major project briefing events.