News
An important part of the Association’s role is ensuring that Association members are kept abreast of wider industry developments, environmental issues and legislation changes affecting our industry. To further enhance our current bi-annual ‘Connections’ industry newsletter, we have introduced a bi-monthly ‘Connections Selections’ (e-Blast) to keep our members abreast of current news and issues from around Australia and the Globe. To subscribe, click below!
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The latest announcements, headlines and news briefs from within the industry.
SmartCrete CRC Welcomes New Partnership With Paintback Limited
09-07-2021
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.
Holcim Worldwide To Rebrand And Align With Goals For The Future
09-07-2021
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.
Transport for NSW: Test Method Publications
06-07-2021
There have been a number of Transport for NSW test methods updated via their Activity Report.
MCi Wins $14.6M Grant From Commonwealth
18-06-2021
MCi has recently been awarded a large sum from the Australian Government to further develop processes that reduce carbon emissions.
A Bridge To The Future
10-06-2021
The future meets the construction industry in a newly announced project that combines 3D printing and concrete to support the circular economy.
InfraBuild Announces New CEO
03-06-2021
As of the 1st of July 2021, ASA member InfraBuild will commence operations under a new CEO, Mr Vik Bansal
The New Low Carbon Concrete Range that Could Change The Face Of The Construction Industry
06-05-2021
Holcim Australia releases a new low carbon concrete range that allows for carbon neutral projects.
MECLA: Reducing Carbon Emissions In Australia
28-04-2021
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.
Advances In Boral Low-Carbon Concrete Makes Way For An Exciting Opportunity.
15-04-2021
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.
Scholarship To Provide Stability for Aspiring Students
09-04-2021
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.
SmartCrete Fast track project given the ‘green light’ and esteemed recognition.
01-04-2021
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.
Opportunity for a new slag processing plant by WA based company.
26-03-2021
WA-based company, Neometals is on track to deliver a Pre-Feasibility Study (PFS) to recover vanadium from slag in a new processing plant.
$1.5M grant to explore integrated reuse of steel industry by-products
18-02-2021
A new research project led by Cornell University (New York, US) will seek an integrated approach to turning by-products including flue dusts, sludge and slag into valuable materials using a $1.5 million grant from the U.S. Department of Energy.
ASA Supports SmartCrete CRC Fast Track Projects
18-02-2021
The Australasian (iron & steel) Slag Association is pleased to be a part of the recently announced SmartCrete CRC Fast Track program. Three new projects have received funding ranging from $500,000 to $1 million each and are spread across two of the three SmartCrete CRC research program streams, involving collaboration with partner organisations including the Australasian (iron & steel) Slag Association.
ASCP2021 Concrete Pavements (e)Conference
06-10-2020
The conference will still feature international and local keynote presentations and we will ensure that interraction with the speakers and your colleagues is maxmised.
2nd Virtual Global Slag Seminar
06-10-2020
Due to the postponement of the real-world Global Slag Conference into 2021, the organisers will stage the 2nd Virtual Global Slag Seminar on Tuesday 10 November 2020.
CIA Abstract Submissions are now OPEN!
15-09-2020
The Technical Committee for Concrete 2021 is now welcoming abstract submissions.
SmartCrete Festival of Ideas
21-08-2020
Join us at the Venture Cafe to hear four of our industry members present the challenges they would like SmartCrete CRC to address, and what makes for a winning project proposal.
The event will include opportunities for networking with the presenters and road-testing your research ideas.
FBICRC & Climate Launchpad Green Business Ideas Comp Finals!
20-08-2020
As part of the Future Battery Industry CRCs partnership with ClimateLaunchpad, we’re pleased to invite you to the ClimateLaunchpad Australian National Final, to be held online via Zoom on Wednesday the 26th of August at 5.00-6.30pm AEST.
