CPAA Blog

Save Hundreds on Ticket Prices - Claim your Free Tickets to Bauma 2025 in Munich

Fri, 28 Feb 2025 02:02:00 +1100

The CPAA has been fortunate enough to obtain a limited run of free tickets to give away to you. Save hundreds in ticket prices, with this chance to gain access to the World’s Leading Trade Fair for construction machinery in Munich.

American Concrete Institute Announces 2025 Middle East Concrete Conference

Wed, 13 Nov 2024 01:40:00 +1100

The American Concrete Institute (ACI) along with the ACI UAE Chapter will co-host the ACI Concrete Conference - From Gray to Green in Dubai, UAE, on February 12-13, 2025. The 2-day conference will be held at Kempinski Central Avenue, Dubai, UAE, and will explore the cutting-edge practices and innovations driving the concrete industry toward a carbon-neutral future.

CIA Seminar and Forum - A world of Sustainable Concrete

Fri, 25 Oct 2024 01:28:00 +1100

We are excited to share an incredible opportunity with The Concrete Institute of Australia! Who have organised a seminar featuring internationally renowned speakers. We are also privileged to share their forum of world-leading experts in sustainable concrete, through the International Federation of Structural Concrete (fib), to host a Q&A session that fosters engaging dialogue on sustainability in our field.

American Concrete Institute Announces The Michel Bahjoum International Collaboration Award

Wed, 23 Oct 2024 23:16:00 +1100

The Michel Bakhoum International Collaboration Award, founded in 2024, honors the memory of Prof. Michel Bakhoum, ACI Member, and internationally known structural engineer, researcher, and educator. The award is given for outstanding contribution to international collaborations for the progress of knowledge on reinforced and prestressed concrete and development/application of ACI Codes, Specifications, and Guides worldwide for innovations in design and construction practices of concrete structures.

Conference: Concrete 2025

Tue, 09 Jul 2024 01:37:00 +1000

Concrete Institute of Australia is back with its Biennial National Conference in September 2025, and YOU are invited to participate in Concrete 2025 by submitting an abstract to form part of the program for the conference.

NSW Decarbonising Infrastructure Delivery Policy

Tue, 09 Apr 2024 01:18:00 +1000

With the release of its Decarbonising Infrastructure Delivery Policy and Measurement Guidance, Infrastructure NSW (INSW) has set expectations for Government delivery agencies on managing ‘upfront carbon’ – carbon emissions generated in the production of materials and asset construction – in infrastructure delivery across NSW.

Important Message from The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator Regarding Special Purpose Vehicles

Tue, 02 Apr 2024 04:17:00 +1100

As you may be aware, currently SPV motor vehicles must demonstrate compliance with Federal Australian Design Rules (ADRs) applicable to brakes, lights and mirrors. While SPV trailers must demonstrate compliance with ADRs applicable to brakes, lights and mechanical connections. This graduated transition pathway will be accessible for SPVs until 30 June 2024.

2024 Shotcrete Certification Course

Wed, 20 Mar 2024 00:08:00 +1100

The latest CPAA Shotcrete Certification Course was held down at Mitchcon Pty Ltyd in Braeside, Victoria. The Course was an overwhelming success with attendees from 5 different companies!

Case Study: Electric Concrete Pumping Vs Diesel Pumping

Tue, 12 Mar 2024 22:50:00 +1100

During the construction of the third and final tower at One Sydney Harbour, Lendlease piloted the use of electric machinery and equipment where options were available to understand the implications of switching from traditional diesel-powered machinery to electric equivalents on our projects.

A National First For The Industry - National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR)

Fri, 08 Dec 2023 00:25:00 +1100

The heavy vehicle industry and road managers will now be able to see national road network information all in one central location.

Upcoming Sydney Line Pump Training Course

Wed, 13 Sep 2023 00:37:00 +1000

Our next Line Pump training course will be held on Wednesday 1st November, 2023 in Sydney NSW.

Safework NSW Stakeholder Communications - August 2023

Mon, 28 Aug 2023 01:24:00 +1000

Safework NSW construction stakeholder communication for August 2023

Safework NSW Provide the Building and Construction Work Health and Safety Blueprint to 2026

Mon, 10 Jul 2023 03:16:00 +1000

Safework NSW are pleased to share the Safework NSW Building and construction work health and safety blueprint to 2026. The blueprint is a three year plan to reduce fatalities, injury and illness rates in the NSW building and construction industry by focusing on major WHS concerns aligned to Safework's Regulatory Priorities 2023.

NHVR: Moving forward with the Next Generation Route Planner

Mon, 10 Jul 2023 01:48:00 +1000

CPAA members and non-members alike are encouraged to view the below update from the National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) regarding the Next Generation Route planner:

Upcoming Courses / News Within the CPAA

Fri, 23 Jun 2023 01:44:00 +1000

Upcoming events and news within the Concete Pumping Association of Australia

Renew Your Plant Item's Registration Online Now

Fri, 12 May 2023 00:46:00 +1000

RENEW YOUR PLANT ITEM'S REGISTRATION ONLINE VIA THE SERVICE NSW WEBSITE

Self-Healing Concrete with Waste Materials Developed by Australian Researchers to Mitigate Corrosion

Thu, 13 Apr 2023 04:59:00 +1000

Self-Healing Concrete with Waste Materials Developed by Australian Researchers to Mitigate Corrosion

International Concrete Pump Market to be Worth US $5.6 Billion by 2030

Thu, 02 Mar 2023 04:31:00 +1100

International Concrete Pump Market to be Worth US $5.6 Billion by 2030

Top 5 Changes to the Australian Standard

Wed, 01 Feb 2023 01:53:00 +1100

It's been almost 4 years since the new Australian Standard was published!

JOB: BOOM PUMP OPERATOR (Artistic Concrete)

Mon, 30 Jan 2023 23:20:00 +1100

Position available in Queanbeyan, ACT.

Concrete Pumpers Expo - 2022

Mon, 28 Nov 2022 06:14:00 +1100

We wrap up the 2022 CPAA Concrete Pumpers Expo.

Have Your Say: Improving Plant Item Renewals with Safework NSW

Thu, 03 Nov 2022 05:00:00 +1100

Safework NSW will be shortly changing the way customers renew their Plant Item Registrations through an enhanced online, digitally integrated form.

CPAA Line Pump Training Course: 14th October

Mon, 17 Oct 2022 22:35:00 +1100

Line Pump Course Summary

SafeWork NSW: Be Scaff Safe

Tue, 13 Sep 2022 02:52:00 +1000

Shortcuts cut life short – Be Scaff Safe

SafeWork Announces SafetyCast Program

Wed, 07 Sep 2022 00:06:00 +1000

SafeWork NSW announces season 2, episode 6 of the SafetyCast program to discuss the recent changes to the SafeWork Small Business Rebate available to eligible businesses in the construction industry.