Blog | Category: News Briefs (Page 8)
Sir John Monash Centre will honour the ANZACs who fought on the Western Front
23-04-2017
The Sir John Monash Centre will educate a new audience about Australia’s early role in international affairs, reshape patterns of visitation of the battlefields and in so doing, provide a lasting legacy from the Centenary of ANZAC. Last week the 1,000 square metre cantilevered concrete roof of the Centre was poured. The pour began at 3:00am and took 62 trucks and 10.5 hours to complete.
How are Aussie Concrete Pumpers Trained?
07-04-2017
We need you to tell us how concrete pumpers across Australia get trained. Complete this quick 30-second survey.
Sydney 10 Years From Now
21-11-2016
The Sydney Morning Herald recently produced an article about the future of Sydney ten years from now.
Don't miss your FREE Magazine!
11-10-2016
If a free copy of the 2015 Concrete Pumper's Annual Magazine didn't appear on your doorstep last year it may be because we don't have your current/correct address. So that you don't miss out on the upcoming edition and future editions, please fill in the required fields.
Join the EquipConversation!
15-09-2016
When it comes to safety, Equipcon is always looking for ways to reduce potential hazards to customers and operators. They aim to guarantee the safety of all machinery operators, without reducing machinery practicality.
Toolbox Talks at the 2016 Expo
29-06-2016
At the 2016 Concrete Pumper's Expo, Neville Barnes will be giving a 'Toolbox Talk.' Some of the topics Nev will be discussing are shown in the article. Further details of Toolbox Talks will be published soon.
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.
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.
