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American Concrete Institute Announces 2025 Middle East Concrete Conference

13-11-2024

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. 

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CIA Seminar and Forum - A world of Sustainable Concrete

25-10-2024

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.

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American Concrete Institute Announces The Michel Bahjoum International Collaboration Award

23-10-2024

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.

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Conference: Concrete 2025

09-07-2024

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.

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NSW Decarbonising Infrastructure Delivery Policy

09-04-2024

With the release of its Decarbonising Infrastructure Delivery Policy and Measurement GuidanceInfrastructure 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.

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

02-04-2024

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.

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2024 Shotcrete Certification Course

20-03-2024

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!

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Case Study: Electric Concrete Pumping Vs Diesel Pumping

12-03-2024

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. 

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

08-12-2023

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

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Upcoming Sydney Line Pump Training Course

13-09-2023

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

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