Meet SmartCrete CRC's First Female CEO

Posted 28-04-2022
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In a recent announcement to the public, SmartCrete CRC (SmartCrete) announced their 'delight' in welcoming the centre’s newest CEO. 

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SmartCrete CRC 'Up For The Challenge'- How It's Decarbonising The Cement And Concrete Sector

Posted 07-04-2022
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How do you decarbonise the most carbon-central industry in Australia? Ask SmartCrete CRC.

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ASMS Seeks Ideas From Year 8 Students To Find New Applications For Slag

Posted 07-04-2022
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Are you smarter than an 8th grader? See why the Australian Steel MIll Services is using local, highschool kids to generate new ideas and applications for slag.

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What BlueScope Is Doing With Their New $55 Million MMI Grant From The Federal Government

Posted 18-03-2022
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A new grant from The Federal Government has been awarded to BlueScope and its partners that will 'enhance Australia’s manufacturing capability and accelerate the transition to clean energy'. 

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FEhS Slag Research Report 2021- Available To Download For Free!

Posted 11-03-2022
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One of the ASA's contacts in Germany has just provided a copy of a recent Slag research report that has only just been translated to English!

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Certified Success at BlueScope Steelworks

Posted 23-02-2022
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Bluescope Steelworks in Port Kembla (PKSW) has received ResponsibleSteel (RS) certification, creating a valuable point of difference for the site.

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The Circular Lifecycle Of Slag In The UK

Posted 08-02-2022
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SteelPhalt is a Harsco company that has been recycling and using the slag since 1963. SteelPhalt uses the product to produce asphalt at its plant, roughly 11 km northeast of Sheffield in Rotherham. 

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This Unique Slag Mixture Is Improving Sydney Airport

Posted 18-01-2022
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ASA Member, ASMS has recently provided slag to help upgrade Sydney's iconic Airport. Learn more about the unique mix here!

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How The $5.1 Billion Snowy Hydro 2.0 Project Is Using Slag

Posted 21-10-2021
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The 5.1 billion dollar Snowy 2.0 project is one of the largest renewable energy projects in Australia that supports the transition to a low-carbon future... and it's using slag to do so!

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UOW And Australian Steel Innovation

Posted 06-10-2021
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Three of ASA's members are taking part in a new project led by the University of Wollongong 

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Boral's Plans For The Future

Posted 30-09-2021
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In the 2022 financial year, Boral has some big changes coming. From expanding its low-carbon concrete range to new grants and slag projects, Boral will have its plate full.

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InfraBuild And The Development of Sydney Metro

Posted 16-09-2021
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In efforts to keep ‘on track’ with the tight construction schedule, ASA member InfraBuild was approached to assist with meeting project demands through innovative reinforcing. 

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Last Chance To Register: Ecologiq Seminar

Posted 15-09-2021
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Ecologiq- a Victorian Government program is holding an online seminar next Thursday, September 23 2021, at 10:30 AM (Sydney, Melbourne, Canberra time) to support the implementation of the new Recycled First Policy- put in place to promote 'greener infrastructure'. 

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Local Project Uses Slag As A Road Base

Posted 04-08-2021
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ASA Member, ASMS (Australian Steel Mill Services), has provided a substantial amount of slag to be used as road base for the Nowra Bridge project. Find out more about the development here.

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Holcim's New Project That Aims To Make A Difference

Posted 30-07-2021
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The Circular Explorer Catamaran project, developed by One Earth One Ocean and made possible by Holcim promotes the circular economy in ocean conservation. It aims to further research and action towards ocean conservation efforts whilst using new, environmentally friendly technology to clean coastal areas from plastic waste. 

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SmartCrete CRC Welcomes New Partnership With Paintback Limited

Posted 09-07-2021
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SmartCrete CRC’s CEO, Dr Warren South announced to the public on Thursday last week that he and his team are “pleased to welcome Paintback Limited as a core partner organisation,” as both companies work together to find new ways to repurpose leftover product and incoorporate it into concrete.

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Holcim Worldwide To Rebrand And Align With Goals For The Future

Posted 09-07-2021
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On Thursday, Holcim released a statement to the public stating that all market brands are uniting to form a collective front that will actively build progress for people and the planet.

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MCi Wins $14.6M Grant From Commonwealth

Posted 18-06-2021
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MCi has recently been awarded a large sum from the Australian Government to further develop processes that reduce carbon emissions. 

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A Bridge To The Future

Posted 10-06-2021
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The future meets the construction industry in a newly announced project that combines 3D printing and concrete to support the circular economy.

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InfraBuild Announces New CEO

Posted 03-06-2021
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As of the 1st of July 2021, ASA member InfraBuild will commence operations under a new CEO, Mr Vik Bansal

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The New Low Carbon Concrete Range that Could Change The Face Of The Construction Industry

Posted 06-05-2021
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Holcim Australia releases a new low carbon concrete range that allows for carbon neutral projects.

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MECLA: Reducing Carbon Emissions In Australia

Posted 28-04-2021
Category News

Two Australasian (iron & steel) Slag Association members; BlueScope and Holcim, have joined forces with the NSW Government and WWF-Australia in a new coalition to reduce carbon emissions in Australia’s building and construction industry.

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Advances In Boral Low-Carbon Concrete Makes Way For An Exciting Opportunity.

Posted 15-04-2021
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If successful in passing trial phases, Boral has announced they will supply their decarbonised concrete to be used in Perth’s new Roe Highway Logistics Park development.

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Scholarship To Provide Stability for Aspiring Students

Posted 09-04-2021
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Dr George Wang- a dedicated educator and scholar who has contributed to slag research in Australia, received a scholarship in 1989 to study his doctorate at the University of Wollongong (UOW) and is now returning the favour to the next generation of students who wish to study civil engineering by establishing an ongoing scholarship.

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SmartCrete Fast track project given the ‘green light’ and esteemed recognition.

Posted 01-04-2021
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Earlier this year, The Australasian (iron & steel) Slag Association wrote a blog post expressing our support for the SmartCrete CRC fast track projects. We are pleased to continue this support as Project 2 receives deserved recognition and progresses into the next stage of execution.

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