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In the latest episode of our Social City Series, Andrew McDougall joins Janelle and Morgan for an insightful conversation about driving real impact across pre‑contracts, delivery and every other stage of a construction project. Andrew unpacks the uniqueness of his role, the career journey that led him to it and how he is championing social value as the Social Impact Manager (QLD/NT) at John Holland.

At Helix, our mission is to help businesses and major projects achieve inclusive, socially responsible and commercially successful outcomes. By empowering people, projects and organisations, we are helping create thriving communities and lasting positive change. The Social City Series interviews passionate leaders across the infrastructure and construction industry who are challenging the status quo and redefining what impact looks like.

Andrew is recognised as a seasoned professional with extensive experience across local industry participation, inclusion, social procurement and workforce development, specialising in the building and construction industry. His second stint at John Holland - this time since May 2021 - Andrew previously held significant roles in organisations including the Cross River Rail Delivery Authority; Australian Defence Force; CSIRO; and Construction Skills Queensland. His strategic insight, collaborative approach, and solution‑driven focus have established him as a leader in delivering major project outcomes and advancing organisational success.

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The Deconstruction Podcast (Podcast) is hosted by Morgan Rooney and Janelle Kerrisk of Helix (us, we or our).

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Alysha Woodland joins Janelle and Morgan on the latest episode of the Social City Series on the Deconstructions Podcast. In this episode, the team dives into the role of social and environmental impact in the construction industry, and exploring how thoughtful collaboration and responsible practices can create lasting value for communities and projects alike.

At Helix, we help businesses and projects to achieve inclusive and socially responsible outcomes. By delivering both community and commercial success, we leave behind a lasting positive impact. We empower people, projects and businesses to thrive. In the new podcast series, our team engages with passionate individuals across the property and construction industry, each ready to challenge the status quo and offer their innovative perspectives on making an Impact.

Alysha Woodland (B. Env Eng, M. Eng, CEnvP) is the Founder, Director and Principal Environmental Engineer at Woodland Environmental which she established in 2014 after a decade long consulting career across local and state government and private industry. Alysha is passionate about collaboration and empowering clients to navigate complex regulatory landscapes while achieving practical and positive environmental outcomes for their projects from planning to post-construction. Alysha specialises in environmental training, assessments, approvals, management plans and construction auditing.

To learn more about Woodland Environmental, visit: https://woodlandenviro.com.au/home

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The Deconstruction Podcast (Podcast) is hosted by Morgan Rooney and Janelle Kerrisk of Helix (us, we or our).

The primary purpose of this Podcast is to educate and inform. It does not constitute professional advice or services.

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Sascha Kurz, long time friend of Helix, joins Janelle and Morgan on the second episode of new look Deconstructions Podcast. We hope you enjoy the Social City Series discussing all things social impact in the construction industry.

At Helix, we help businesses and projects to achieve inclusive and socially responsible outcomes. By delivering both community and commercial success, we leave behind a lasting positive impact. We empower people, projects and businesses to thrive. In the new podcast series, our team engages with passionate individuals across the property and construction industry, each ready to challenge the status quo and offer their innovative perspectives on making an Impact.

Sascha Kurz (EngExec FIEAust CPEng NER APEC Eng IntPE RPEQ GAICD) is a project management and engineering leader with more than 25 years’ experience delivering complex national and international projects. Recognised as Queensland’s Professional Engineer of the Year for 2024, she is a Fellow and Chartered Professional Engineer with Engineers Australia, a Registered Professional Engineer of Queensland, and the first female Chair of Engineers Australia’s College of Leadership and Management (QLD).

What sets Sascha apart isn’t just the depth of her technical credentials, it’s the way she leads. She combines strategic clarity, high standards and genuine care for people, creating an environment where teams do their best work. Across more than $1B in delivered projects for both construction partners and government clients, she’s built a reputation for being steady, practical, values-driven and deeply invested in outcomes that stand up to scrutiny.

Today Sascha leads IPS (Infrastructure Project Solutions), the consulting firm she founded with a clear vision: to raise the bar for engineering and project delivery in the infrastructure sector. She brings a rare mix of technical insight, commercial understanding and human centred leadership. These are qualities that continue to shape IPS’ culture, client relationships and growing reputation in the market

Find out more about IPS here: https://www.ipsorg.com.au/

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The Deconstruction Podcast (Podcast) is hosted by Morgan Rooney and Janelle Kerrisk of Helix (us, we or our).

The primary purpose of this Podcast is to educate and inform. It does not constitute professional advice or services.

We invite guests on the Podcast from time to time (Guests). In listening to this Podcast you acknowledge and agree that the views expressed in this podcast are:

• information only and do not constitute professional advice from us or our Guests;
• personal to us and our Guests and do not necessarily reflect any other agency, organisation, employer or company and may not be verified for accuracy; and
• general in nature and do not refer to any unique situation. If you take action on the basis of any Podcast episode, you should obtain professional advice – whether legal, financial, accounting, medical or otherwise – before proceeding.

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