Concrete Institute of Australia

Upcoming CIA VIC Event - Join us on Wednesday, 19th February at Melbourne City Bowls Club for a "Precast Concrete - Breakfast" event, featuring a fantastic networking opportunity! This is your chance to expand your knowledge and connect with industry professionals! 🌟 📅 Date: Wednesday, 19th February 🕔 Time: 7:30 AM - 10:30 AM 📍 Location: Melbourne City Bowls Club, Melbourne 🔗 Don't miss out – secure your spot now!- https://lnkd.in/gt_qKntN Our breakfast seminar, supported by National Precast, will take a closer look at the important aspects of safety and compliance in concrete construction, and provide an opportunity for delegates to ask questions and network with our presenters. 👷♂️Presenters: Martin Stirling, Head of Sustainability, Hilti James Webster, Senior Construction Adviser, WorkSafe VIC Geoff Fletcher, Euro Precast and National Precast Concrete Association of Australia 🤝Sponsor: National Precast Concrete Association Australia #concreteinaustralia #concrete #inthemix #concreteconstruction #excellenceinconcrete #Concreteengineering #Networking #CIAEvents

Upcoming CIA NSW Seminar - Please join us on Wednesday, 19th February, at Ryde-Eastwood Leagues Club in Sydney for a valuable session on "Concrete Waterproofing Strategies: Ensuring Longevity and Durability". Take this opportunity to broaden your expertise and stay at the forefront of concrete waterproofing innovations. 📅 Date: Wednesday, 19th February 🕔 Time: 1:30 PM - 5:00 PM 📍 Location: Ryde-Eastwood Leagues Club, Sydney Don't wait—register now to secure your spot: https://lnkd.in/ggaPYYsm This seminar will cover essential methods and technologies that enhance concrete longevity, as well as recent updates on significant reforms in NSW related to waterproof and watertight concrete structures. Presenters: Michael van Koeverden, Director, CQT Services Ross Taylor, Managing Director, Ross Taylor and Associates Gary Rake, CEO, Australian Building Codes Board Sponsors: Sika, RLA Polymers, and Penetron Australia #concreteinaustralia #concrete #inthemix #concreteconstruction #excellenceinconcrete #Concreteengineering #ConcreteDurability #Concretewaterproofing #CIAEvents

✨CIA National Roadshow - Low Carbon Concrete Design, Specification and Construction.✨ We’re thrilled to announce our first Roadshow of the year, kicking off in March! Don’t wait until the last minute - secure your spot early and be part of the action. 🔗Click the link to register and get all the details! - https://lnkd.in/gDatdPPS Concrete is essential for infrastructure and economic growth but contributes significantly to carbon emissions. This seminar will explore how the industry is addressing these challenges, the steps we can take to reduce emissions, and how to implement sustainable concrete solutions for the future. 👷♂️Presenters: • Clare Tubolets, CEO, SmartCrete (Situational Analysis) • Dr Warren South, Principal, Valkokivi (Materials and Specification) • David Law, Integrated Sustainability Practice Leader, Aurecon (Design) 📆Cities and Dates: Sydney: Tuesday 11th March 2025 Brisbane: Wednesday 12th March 2025 Melbourne: Monday 24th March 2025 Adelaide: Tuesday 25th March 2025 Perth: Thursday 27th March 2025 🤝Sponsor: SmartCrete CRC #concreteinaustralia #concrete #inthemix #concreteconstruction #excellenceinconcrete #concreteengineering #ConcreteProfessionals #ConcreteCarbon #CIARoadshow2025

A new consortium has been launched to facilitate the adoption and expansion of seawater concrete applications reinforced with glass fibre reinforced polymer rebars. Read more at: https://lnkd.in/g2fEHSVX #NovusCrete #SaudiArabia #GFRP #Sika #ClimateCrete #NEOM #PIF #SIRC #technology #seawaterconcrete #planning #precast #concrete #cement #construction #infrastructure  #engineering #structuralengineering #civilengineering #design #Australia #projects #materials #building #sustainability #CIA #concreteresearch #bridges #dams #rebars 

NEWS: The first concrete pour has been completed on a new regional hospital with more work planned for the coming months. Read more at: https://lnkd.in/g3Cbgy2h #NSWHealth #hospitals #concretepour #Eurobodalla #NSW #planning #developments #precast #concrete #cement #construction #infrastructure #architecture #engineering #structuralengineering #civilengineering #design #Australia #projects #materials #building #contractors #sustainability #CIA #concreteresearch #roads #bridges #dams 

Upcoming CIA QLD Seminar - Join us next Tuesday, 18th February, at TAFE South Bank in Brisbane for the informative session on "Future-Proof Your Asset – Industrial Concrete Floors and Pavements". Don't miss the opportunity to enhance your knowledge and stay ahead of the curve in concrete flooring solutions. 📅 Date: Tuesday, 18th February 🕔 Time: 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM 📍 Location: TAFE South Bank, Brisbane Secure your spot today by registering here: https://lnkd.in/g2RfS-9y Join us for an exclusive face-to-face seminar on Industrial Concrete Floors and Pavements, designed to equip asset owners, suppliers, and industry professionals with strategies to future-proof their investments. Dive into insightful case studies and best-practice methodologies that address real-world challenges in the concrete industry. Key Highlights: Asset Owner Case Studies: Real-world insights from heavy-duty port concrete pavements Supplier Best-Practice Joint Management: Learn how to ensure longevity and resilience for your concrete assets Best-in-Class Design Practices & Challenges: Discover advanced design approaches and tackle common challenges #concreteinaustralia #concrete #inthemix #concreteconstruction #excellenceinconcrete #Concreteengineering #ConcreteFlooring #Pavements #CIAEvents

This Week's Webinar - Please join us on this Thursday, 6 February at 2 PM for an exclusive session on "Punching Shear Design." 📅 Limited spots available - register now to secure your place: https://lnkd.in/g3qt6JFg In this webinar, experts Peter Statton and Peter Burnton will guide you through the latest Structural Design process for Punching Shear in Slabs, based on the new amendments to the Australian Standard AS 5100.5 for Bridge Design – Concrete. They’ll dive deep into the development of this new approach to slab punching shear design, from the initial need for change to its promotion in Amendment 2 of AS5100.5. Don’t miss out on this unique opportunity to learn from the pros! #concreteinaustralia #concrete #inthemix #concreteconstruction #excellenceinconcrete #construction #concretestructures #Bridges #Concretereinforcement #CIAwebinar

NEWS: Construction is about to begin on a new pedestrian bridge over the North Maroochy River in Queensland. Read more at: https://lnkd.in/gRbHTUKK #SunshineCoastCouncil #Maroochy #bridges #TMR #planning #sunshinestate #developments #precast #concrete #cement #construction #infrastructure #architecture #engineering #structuralengineering #civilengineering #design #Australia #projects #materials #building #contractors #sustainability #CIA #concreteresearch #roads #dams 

NEWS: The next stage of Canberra’s light rail project is ramping up and establishing sites ready for construction to begin shortly. Read more at: https://lnkd.in/ghcg6-pQ #lightrail #CanberraMetro #railways #ACT #planning #developments #precast #concrete #cement #construction #infrastructure #architecture #engineering #structuralengineering #civilengineering #design #Australia #projects #materials #building #contractors #sustainability #CIA #concreteresearch #roads #bridges #dams 

Wow - into the back end of January and we have already had two podcast episodes hit the airwaves in 2025! Jump in today to hear from the Diana Geaboc, Project Manager with the Port of Brisbane Pty Ltd and Rebecca Gravina, Professor and TMR Chair of Structural Engineering at The University of Queensland and then go straight into the next episode with CIA CEO David Millar along with UTS PhD research student Indira Vasikova. Both episodes cover all four of their unique journeys and pathways that has led them to where they are, and also how they are linked together by their common love for the "grey stuff". You can find our podcast on any good streaming service just by searching "Said in Concrete" our heading to Buzzsprout https://lnkd.in/guxKqMVz With thanks to our host Estelle Clapham and SmartCrete CRC to all our CIA NEXGen members. #saidinconcrete #nexgen #ciacommunity #concreterocks #concretejourney #concretepathways #excellenceinconcrete