QLD Concrete Batching Code of Practice

Posted on 7/03/2023
CCAA and its members have worked closely with the QLD Department of Environment and Science in the development of this Code. It will provide valuable information for the concrete batching industry.
  

2022 Innovation Awards Wrap Up

Posted on 11/11/2022
The final pieces in this year's CCAA Innovation Awards jigsaw have fallen into place with presentations to NSW and WA winners at separate gala dinner in Sydney and Perth on Friday (28/10) night.
  

NVHR PBS UPDATE

Posted on 10/11/2022
Recently the NHVR have announced two changes, that will reduce complexity around PBS VAs & transition common truck & dog trailer combinations out of the scheme.
  

New SA Government Cabinet Members

Posted on 24/03/2022
South Australia's New Cabinet
  

CCAA's SmartCrete CRC Partnership Ramps Up as New Projects Announced

Posted on 22/03/2022
CCAA welcomes the latest round of project announcements from the SmartCrete CRC to develop low carbon cement and concrete solutions. Eight new projects have been initiated by the CRC that will support a more efficient and sustainable cement and con
  

Nominees named for CCAA 2021 Innovation Awards in Victoria

Posted on 7/03/2022
Wastewater treating, wearable SMART technology, dust mitigation, 50 year celebrations, returning land to Traditional Owners, women driving programs and workplace learning are among the entries in the 2021 CCAA Innovation Awards in VIC.
  

Renewed notice allows short work breaks for concrete agitator drivers

Posted on 20/12/2021
Eligible concrete agitator drives can continue to record idle time spent in a stationary vehicle while the engine is running as a 'short work break', under the National Heavy Vehicle Concrete Agitator Work and Rest Hours Exemption Notice 2022 (No 1)
  

2021 CCAA Innovation Awards in NSW attracts strong field of great ideas

Posted on 7/10/2021
Revegetation projects, an indigenous workplace participation program and a suite of engineering innovations are among the entries in this year’s CCAA Innovation Awards in NSW.
  

Victorian Quarrying Sector providing the pillars to the State’s Sustainability

Posted on 16/02/2021
The Victorian Quarrying Sector is making important contributions to Victoria’s environment by sustainably developing resources and providing recycled products for used in construction.
  

Supporting Queensland in Uncertain Times

Posted on 2/10/2020
In its pre-election policy agenda Supporting Queensland in Uncertain Times, CCAA, has outlined a series of policy priorities to ensure materials such as sand, gravel, premixed concrete and cement can be provided cost-effectively into the future.
  

Safe Concrete Pump Operations On Site

Posted on 18/06/2020
CCAA has written to concrete pump operators in QLD to seek their support in improving safety concerns and responsibilities for operators under the WHSQ Concrete Pumping Code of Practice 2019.
  

TAS - 2019 Safety Seminar

Posted on 28/10/2019
2019 TAS Safety Seminar - CCAA Tasmania was proud to convene on Wednesday 23 October at the Hanson Australia Flagstaff Gully Quarry.
  

VIC - Road Safety Messages Hits Home

Posted on 18/10/2019
2019 VIC Safety Seminar - The importance of road safety was highlighted at the Road Safety is Everyone's Business seminar held in October 2019.
  

Australia By Design names Ultimate Architectural Statement for 2019

Posted on 18/09/2019
Lung De Sang has taken out top honours in ABD 3, proudly sponsored by CCAA. Concrete’s sustainability, flexibility and beauty was once again showcased through the episodes.
  

90th Year

Posted on 28/08/2019
As part of the association's 90th year celebrations, CCAA announced Australia's 10 Most Outstanding Concrete Public Architectural Works at a media event, on Monday 26 August 2019 at the Sydney Opera House.
  

2019 State Innovation Award Winners Announced

Posted on 23/08/2019
Congratulations to all the state winners of the 2019 CCAA Innovation Awards, who now go on as finalists for the biennial National Awards in 2020.
  

VIC CCAA Innovation Award Winners Announced 2019

Posted on 22/08/2019
The 2019 CCAA Innovation Awards Dinner VIC was held at Zinc at Federation Square on Thursday 22 August 2019.
  

NSW CCAA Innovation Award Winners Announced 2019

Posted on 19/08/2019
The 2019 New South Wales CCAA Innovation Awards Dinner was held on 16 August 2019 at the Grand Pavilion - Rosehill Gardens Racecourse.
  

QLD CCAA Innovation Award Winners Announced 2019

Posted on 12/08/2019
The 2019 CCAA Innovation Awards Dinner QLD was held at W Hotel Brisbane on Friday 9 August 2019. These awards were conferred by The Hon. Leeanne Enoch and Kate du Preez.
  

WA CCAA Innovation Award Winners Announced 2019

Posted on 5/08/2019
The 2019 CCAA Innovation Awards Dinner WA was held at Crown Perth on Friday 2 August 2019. These awards were conferred by the Minister for Environment's representative Jessica Shaw MLA. Industry leaders, regulators and guests attended the gala event.
  

SA CCAA Innovation Award Winners Announced 2019

Posted on 26/07/2019
The CCAA Innovation Awards Dinner for South Australia was held on Thursday 25 August 2019. More than 150 members, government representatives, sponsors and guests enjoyed the rarefied atmosphere of the Panorama Ballrooms of the ACC.
  

QLD Ministerial Safety Forum - Joint Commitment for Action

Posted on 11/07/2019
A Ministerial Forum was held yesterday, 10 July, at Parliament House with senior representatives of the Queensland mining and quarrying industries, unions and the Queensland Government.
  

Tasmanian CCAA Innovation Award Winners Announced 2019

Posted on 27/05/2019
The CCAA Innovation Awards Dinner was held on Friday 24 May 2019. Around 70 members, government representatives, sponsors and, guests enjoyed a relaxed evening with fine Tasmanian cuisine and wine in the beautifully appointed Jones & Co Room.
  

CCAA welcomes Jason Kuchel and Andrew Jefferies

Posted on 20/03/2019
CCAA welcomed Jason Kuchel as its new State Director for NSW & SA on 25 February 2019 and Andrew Jefferies to the role of Industry Relations & National Policy Manager, NSW.
  

Western Sydney Airport officially named after aviation pioneer

Posted on 14/03/2019
At a ceremony on March 3, Prime Minister Scott Morrison announced the new facility at Badgerys Creek, scheduled to open in 2026, would be officially known as Western Sydney International Nancy-Bird Walton Airport.
  

CCAA Secures longer term flexibility for agitator drivers

Posted on 9/01/2019
CCAA is pleased to announce the National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) has agreed to a CCAA request to extend provisions of short work breaks for concrete agitator drivers.
  

CCAA Partners with Ground-Breaking Concrete Exhibition

Posted on 20/12/2018
CCAA is proud to be supporting JamFactory's CONCRETE: art design architecture exhibition. The exhibition commences on 1 March 2019 at JamFactory's Gallery One in Adelaide, before touring Australia through to 2021.
  

SA Premier’s Awards in Energy and Mining recognise Quarry Industry Innovations

Posted on 5/12/2018
CCAA applauds the South Australian Premier, Minister Van Holst Pellekaan, and the Department of Energy and Mines for their ongoing commitment to recognising excellence in industry through their Premier’s Awards in Energy and Mining.
  

Reward and recognition for QLD quarry operators

Posted on 2/11/2018
CCAA members in Queensland are encouraged to make an application to be recognised for their good quarry environmental management practices under a new voluntary environmental initiative with the Queensland Government, entitled the Environmental Perfo
  

Next Steps Along the Mental Health Journey - Victorian Health & Safety Seminar

Posted on 30/10/2018
CCAA held its annual Victorian Health & Safety Seminar on Tuesday 30 October on Next Steps Along the Mental Health Journey.