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Are Your Nozzleman Trained and Certified?
08-07-2015
The construction industry is moving towards a more regulated operation with an increased emphasis on operator certification. Don’t let your business fall behind, get your pumpers multi-skilled and certified now! The CPAA is hosting an official Shotcrete Education and Certification event in Melbourne from September 3 rd -4 th . Register now!
Concrete Pumper's Annual Magazine
29-06-2015
The Concrete Pumpers Annual Magazine is on schedule to be published in October 2015. This publication provides your company with the opportunity to gain increased exposure to our growing database of 1,300+ readers, Australia wide.
$580 Million Construction Project
25-06-2015
With the Gerringong Omega Bridge now complete, the $580 million construction of the Foxground/Berry Bypass has broken ground, with construction of the long awaited investment beginning in January this year. If you are lucky enough to reside on the South Coast of NSW, then you have most likely visited the beautiful, quaint town of Berry.
A Feat of Concrete
28-05-2015
Opening in 2019, The Kingdom Tower in Saudi Arabia will surpass Dubai’s Burj Khalifa in height and be erected sustainably with a lifespan of over 100 years.
The History of Portland Cement
13-05-2015
Everything we do here at the CPAA is about concrete! We love the stuff! So when we find the original document of the creation of Portland Cement, we go a little crazy. Patented by Joseph Aspdin in the year “One thousand eight hundred and twenty four” (1824) the two-page document outlines the key ingredients and processes needed to make “Artificial Stone”.
NSW - Work Health and Safety Legislation – The Basics
20-04-2015
Are you living in NSW and are unsure about Work Health and Safety legislation? If this sounds like you then do not worry! NSW Work Cover is holding a webinar which will look at the basics of the Work Health and Safety legislation and how it applies to businesses.
2015 ACPA Education Conference
14-04-2015
The ACPA Education Conference was held at the Hyatt Hill Country Resort in San Antonio, Texas from 10 to 11 April 2015. Opportunities for sharing ideas and collaborating with others was also abundant. The social events and lifelong memories created from events such as these will carry with you for a lifetime.
NSW CTP ‘Greenslip’ Insurance Discount
09-04-2015
The Concrete Pumping Association of Australia is continuously seeking out ways to advocate for the concrete pumping industry in Australia, with a strong focus on improving the benefits of membership for concrete pumping operators and others who have invested in membership. The Association has negotiated with 'Arthur J. Gallagher' (formally OAMPS Insurance Brokers), an exclusive discount only available to NSW based members for CTP 'Greenslip' insurance.
Standards Update Review - AS 2550.15 - Concrete placing equipment
19-03-2015
The Concrete Pumping Association of Australia plays an important role in representing the concrete pumping industry to Australian governments and other stakeholders to ensure the best outcomes for members in terms of the sustainability of the industry and safety of employees. One very important role is representation to Australian Standards for AS 2550.15 - Concrete placing equipment. Standards Australia has released the draft for confidential consideration during March 2015 for endorsement and approval before submitting to the main committee, prior to public distribution. Watch this space.
Omega Bridge, Gerringong, NSW
16-03-2015
The Omega Bridge on the south coast of NSW (Gerringong) opened to traffic on the 13th of February 2015. The Bridge is over 340 metres long and is the centrepiece for the $329 million Princess Highway upgrade between Gerringong and Gerroa. The Bridge is a 7-span concrete box girder bridge. Interestingly, the Bridge was constructed using the method known as incremental launching, in which segments are pushed and added to the Bridge so to connect with the previous segment.
