How to develop standardised case studies of social procurement initiatives.
Case studies
One of the aims of this community of practice is to learn from each other and to promote best practice. To this end, we are aiming to establish a repository of standardised case studies of social procurement initiatives that demonstrate best practice.
This will help clients, policy-makers and social impact investors differentiate those who are genuinely making an impact and helping the beneficiaries which social procurement policies are meant to help.
Published case studies
Sydney Metro
This two-part case study published on The Fifth Estate explores how Carla Calkins and her team at Sydney Metro are working to ensure that this landmark project is having a positive impact on the many communities in which it is being built.
Special Report Part 2: Social procurement in construction – Sydney Metro case study
The story of Barpa and key lessons shared
This is the story and lessons learnt about how a majority Indigenous owned construction company called Barpa was formed through a unique collaboration between Icon and the Federation of Victorian Traditional Owner Corporations. Barpa represents a unique partnership between the oldest construction company in Australia and the oldest continuous living culture in the world. Since 2014 Barpa has grown to become an exemplar of Indigenous entrepreneurship and empowerment.
How to get published on The Fifth Estate
If of interest, we can work with you to publish these case studies on The Fifth Estate. The Fifth Estate is now Australia’s leading online newspaper for the sustainable built environment and is willing to help us publicise these case studies.
The Fifth Estate’s plan is to start with the case studies and then turn these into engaging stories, podcasts and eventually small live discussion events that can be broadcast and recorded to help industry, community members and other stakeholders learn from your first-hand experience.
The average readership for The Fifth Estate is 60,000 unique visitors each month, alongside a newsletter reaching 15,000 readers twice a week. The readership is influential and widespread in the built environment and within leadership in property and relevant government agencies.
Case study template
If you'd like to submit a case study to The Fifth Estate, please use the below template as a guide and then submit your completed case study to Martin.Loosemore@uts.edu.au for further guidance.