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NHVR - Heavy Vehicle Charge Changes
19-06-2016
Some heavy vehicle operators will start to receive 2016-17 registration renewal notices which show changes to national heavy vehicle charges.
Sponsor The Pump Line
26-05-2016
In 2016 the CPAA is opening its doors for members to ‘sponsor’ The Pump Line… Our newsletter has coverage of over 95% of the concrete pumping industry in Australia with open and read though rates that are quadruple the current industry average.
National Heavy Vehicle Regulator
06-05-2016
All State Heavy Vehicle Laws are now under one roof thanks to The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR). The NHVR looks after a single rule-book for heavy vehicles over 4.5 tonnes gross vehicle mass, making it easier for concrete pumps and special-purpose vehicles to operate under a new National Class 1 Special Purpose Vehicle Notice.
WorkSafe WA Issues Safety Alert
28-04-2016
After a recent accident that involved a pumper’s legs being caught in a hopper between the agitators, WorkSafe WA issued a safety alert to builders and pumpers. The alert urges construction workers to be aware of the need to manage risks if they operate or contract the operation of a concrete pump on a construction site.
Concrete Pumper's Expo 2016!
31-03-2016
The Concrete Pumping Association of Australia would like to invite everyone to the 2016 Concrete Pumper's Expo. The day will be packed to the rafters with industry talks, workshops, meetings (including the National Technical Committee AGM) as well as competitions and more.
CPAA Members lead Shotcrete Event
17-03-2016
On March 16, the Concrete Institute of Australia’s (CIA) shotcrete technical evening in Melbourne was well attended by consulting engineers, product manufacturers, materials suppliers and academics.
Panorama Tower - Longest concrete pour in America
09-03-2016
The 252 metre tower is set to be the tallest skyscarper on the East Coast of USA located outside NYC. The project is due for completion in 2017. The buildings foundation was completed with a huge concrete pumping operation which lasted 23 hours, utilised more than 170 trucks and used more than 11,200 cubic metres of ready-mix concrete.
Annual General Meeting - New blood in the ranks!
29-02-2016
The Concrete Pumping Association of Australia, Annual General Meeting was held at the Stamford Plaza Hotel, Sydney Airport, Sydney on Tuesday 17th November 2015. The meeting resulted in changes to all areas of the Association, including the constitution, board member positions and other consequential amendments.
The Good and the Uninsured!
26-02-2016
In this article we feature one of our newest 'Service Provider Members', Insuregroup. This case study hightlights risks associated with concrete pumping equipment and the need to ensure that your business investment is protected. At Insuregroup, understanding your business and focusing on providing you with specialist plant and equipment insurance is their business.
Shotcrete Challenges
26-02-2016
Shotcreting plays an essential part in today's civil construction industry. It is an extremely versatile material that can be easily and rapidly applied to provide a cost-effective means of construction. The Concrete Institute of Australia - Victoria will be hosting a Technicla evening Tuesday 15th March 2016 -- 5.30pm - 8pm at VicRoads Theatrette, 60 Denmark Street, Kew VIC 3101. A highlight of this event will demonstrate how sprayed concrete shear walls facilitated fast track of 44 level modularised building constructions.
