Concrete Pipe Association of Australasia

Factory cast Precast Concrete Box Culverts are not only great solutions for low cover applications and adaptable to a myriad of site configurations, they offer Environmental Benefits of Precast Concrete Box Culverts over site poured culverts 1.     Water Conservation ·      Industrialized production method requires less water compared to traditional on-site construction 2.     Waste Management ·      Better control over waste generation ·      Efficient handling and reuse of excess materials 3.     Resource Optimization ·      Precision in a controlled environment minimizes cement usage ·      Optimizes the use of other raw materials in the concrete mix ·      Controls in factory production provide for more efficient designs 4.     Reduced Greenhouse Gas Emissions ·      The combination of these factors leads to lower emissions compared to traditional in-situ construction methods. #cpaa #precastboxculverts #resourceoptimization #precastevironmentallybest

Pre pipe installation training sessions are invaluable to site teams to ensure there is a common knowledge on how to ensure a great installed outcome and preserve the durability of the pipe. The Joint Venture of CPB and Acciona constructing a project in Western Sydney earlier this week had CPAA Management Committee member Paul Adams from Holcim Humes present the CPAA a short version of the CPAA Installer Training.  To arrange a session on your site contact admin@cpaa.asn.au.  The sessions are FREE yet valuable to asset owners and civil contractors alike. 

PIPECLASS3 now available! The latest release of our design app has launched - more than 20 years since the original version was first developed and 25,000+ users later. Find out what’s changed and get access here: https://lnkd.in/gCZTXbNA

Great turnout today at our seminar: Resilient and Sustainable Pipelines, held in Brisbane. A big thank you to our speakers and attendees ... and our sponsor, BMD. The CPAA offers a broad range of training and information sharing opportunities. A range of standard presentations and seminars can be provided however bespoke content tailored to your design, specification and installation training requirements are also available. Contact admin@cpaa.asn.au for more info. You can also check out the resources on our website: https://cpaa.asn.au/.

Karen Thompson, CPAA’s Executive Director is presenting at the ALDE 2024 conference in Lorne Victoria today. Her presentation focuses on installed pipe design, designing with sustainability front and centre and in particular the use of the industry produced design tool PIPECLASS3 which is being released next month. Obtaining peace of mind that a design satisfies a myriad of specifications and is the most sustainable solution is paramount. PIPECLASS3 simplifies what can be complex calculations and enables quick comparison of results from a range of design assumptions. https://lnkd.in/gR5bheiT

Brisbane Seminar: Resilient and Sustainable Pipelines 5 Sept For those interested in understanding how to create resilient and sustainable pipelines, plus a preview of our new PIPECLASS3 design software ... Book tickets here: https://lnkd.in/gg9K27wp

Did you know that concrete pipe provides the opportunity to minimise the quantity of imported bedding material. For a 600mm diameter pipe the potential savings are $145 per lineal metre* Find out more https://lnkd.in/gUnwZMkd * assumptions detailed in full document

NZ CPAA Roadshows connect the industry The CPAA’s NZ Roadshow has concluded this week with sessions held in Christchurch, Wellington, Tauranga and Auckland. The Roadshow is a valuable opportunity to engage with the broader New Zealand concrete pipe and civil precast industry and is focused on sharing current information on design, installation, sustainability and post installation inspection. The content has proven valuable to attendees with positive interaction and feedback from consultants, government agencies and installers across the country.  If you missed out on attending or are keen for a targeted small group awareness session on how to design, install and inspect concrete pipe and associated civil precast with sustainability front of mind, contact the CPAA or the NZ member companies - Humes or Hynds.  

If you’re serious about your role in, and the sustainability of, the concrete pipe industry in NZ, make sure you secure your place at this year’s CPAA Roadshow - from 4 - 7 March in Christchurch, Wellington, Tauranga and Auckland. Sessions are 2 hours and booking fee is $50. BONUS: Attendees will be the first to preview and get early access to PIPECLASS3, our new and improved installed pipe design software. More info re programme and speakers: https://lnkd.in/giJGsFh2 Register at: https://lnkd.in/gBcwsQwF