Brian Hauser GAICD’s Post

Cement Concrete & Aggregates Australia has been in Brisbane this week for the QLD CCAA State Committee meeting, catching up with members and policy discussions with key government officials. The QLD state election will be held on 26 October and CCAA has been preparing our 2024 State Election Policy Agenda - focussed on the sustainable supply of heavy construction materials. The QLD Government's Big Build and housing program combined with the Olympic Games and renewable energy infrastructure investment will drive unprecedented demand for construction materials. Regulatory reform of the approvals process and greater planning certainty across State and Local Governments are urgently needed to increase supply and avoid affordability risks. Infrastructure Australia has identified that “In South East Queensland, increased infrastructure demand fueled by population growth and the Brisbane 2032 Olympics will exert pressure on local quarry reserves for the next decade.” Great meetings held with Heavy Vehicle Industry Australia, UDIA Queensland Cement Concrete & Aggregates Australia. Department of Transport and Main Roads, Hastings Deering, Department of Housing, Local Government, Planning and Public Works, Department of Resources (Queensland), Department of Environment, Science and Innovation, Queensland Transport Association and Stantec. The QLD State Committee, lead by Charlie Stoneman, Regional GM Hanson Australia, convened at Neilsens for a site tour prior to the meeting. Michael Kilgariff Roger Buckley #advocacy #infrastructure #sustainability

The Victorian Government has released a series of new planning controls that are directly focused on the state’s quarrying sector for public submissions. Lily D'Ambrosio and Colin Brooks spoke about the proposal for new Strategic Extractive Resource Areas and why they could be important for Victoria. Victorian Government | #quarry | #planning | #regulation | #constructionmaterials | #planningcontrols | #langlang | #sand | #hardrock | #victoria | #australia

Mass timber in the construction industry is proving to be a major player in today's market. According to the 2023 SLB report, Mass timber in construction grew from 26% of market share in 2022, to 34% in 2023. This industry is still in its infancy and I look forward to the years ahead to watch how this sector grows. Read the SLB report here: https://lnkd.in/gtkK9AuJ

The industry to lead the way with the Timber in Construction (TiC) Roadmap 🎉 It has recently been announced that Structural Timber Association Ltd (STA), Timber Development UK (TDUK) and the Confor: Confederation of Forest Industries (UK) have been appointed joint Secretariat of the Government’s Timber in Construction (TiC) Policy Roadmap working group. It is fantastic to know that key bodies in the industry will be driving the way forward to deliver each of the seven key priorities identified within the roadmap. #timberframe #ofptimberframe #ticroadmap #STA #Confor #timberinconstructionroadmap #timberdevelopmentuk

Watch the best high reach in the business munch this concrete silo. #whsammis power plant is coming down. Keeping focused on critical path. #production #volvoconstructionequipment #demolition

A market on the fast track to major Growth The Global Asphalt Market is set to hit $389.9 million by 2032 at an annual growth rate of 5.1% according to the latest SNS insider report. Increased demand for road construction, urbanisation and major infrastructure investments are driving the expansion. As Governments invest heavily in modernizing highways and supporting EV infrastructure, the future for construction materials companies operating in this realm looks very bright. https://lnkd.in/gWAnmuTh

Alberta, Ontario, Quebec, and now British Columbia too! The Low Carbon Concrete Guide has been updated with a new case study from British Columbia. Read examples on how specific projects used low carbon concrete to reduce their footprint, and more, in the updated edition of Concrete Carbon. https://lnkd.in/eQFat84j

The Benefits of Using All-Weather Cement in Outdoor Construction https://lnkd.in/eNqhDz7D

A useful read on asbestos cement spacers and insulation blocks in reinforced concrete, page 50.

We've analysed the government's Timber in Construction Roadmap that outlines its long-term goals for the industry. This includes... 1 - Improving data on timber and whole life carbon 2 - Promoting the safe, sustainable use of timber as a construction material 3 - Increasing skills, capacity, and competency across the supply chain 4 - Increasing the sustainable supply of timber 5 - Addressing fire safety and durability concerns to safely expand the use of engineered mass timber 6 - Increasing collaboration with insurers, lenders, and warranty providers 7 - Promoting innovation and high-performing timber construction systems Read all the details on the Timber in Construction Roadmap here: https://ow.ly/yrkA50RoMhp #Timber #ConstructionIndustry #BuildingMaterials #UKConstruction #TimberConstruction #TGEscapes #SustainableConstruction