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.
COVID-19 ASSOCIATION RESPONSE
24-03-2020
As COVID-19 continues to evolve, the Australasian (iron and steel) Slag Association would like to reassure our members that we are actively monitoring and responding accordingly to Government updates.
SmartCrete CRC Funding Confirmed
18-03-2020
The Cooperative Research Centre for SmartCrete has been given funding.
Steel Furnace Slag Being Used at University of California
02-03-2020
Interesting work is being done with carbon-reducing processes in California and beyond.
Improved Performance for Geopolymer Concrete
04-02-2020
India’s leading companies involved in the construction, infrastructure, and ready-mix concrete sectors have been given the green light to trial EdenCrete (a carbon nanotube enriched liquid) with geopolymer cement. By exploring the potential of the carbon-strengthened additive, India aims to combine EdenCrete with high pozzolan (fly ash, silica fume, slag) concrete mixes to optimise performance and increase cement efficiency.
Innovation and Sustainability - Earth Friendly Concrete
27-01-2020
The rising need for more housing, buildings and developments to shape our growing population is simultaneously sparking concerns of carbon emissions and its impact on future generations.
CRC for Low Carbon Living - 7 Year Review
19-12-2019
We take a look back at all the wonderful achievements of the CRC for Low Carbon Living.
Talking Geopolymers with Sydney Metro
04-12-2019
The Australasian (iron & steel) Slag Association and University of NSW recently met with Sydney Metro to discuss all things Geopolymers. Our Executive Director, Craig Heidrich and UNSW Professor, Stephen Foster, were given the opportunity to meet with sustainability personnel to share "what we have learned from our seven (7) year research journey into low carbon 'geopolymer' concrete”.
Bis Industries 60th Anniversary
25-11-2019
Current and former employees, community leaders and customers of leading specialised production services company Bis have gathered together in Whyalla to celebrate the company’s 60th year of operating in the important South Australian town.
CRC for Low Carbon Living Wraps Up
08-11-2019
ASCP News Updates - November 2019
01-11-2019
The Australian Society for Concrete Pavements has released details about upcoming events.
ASCP News Updates - October 2019
21-10-2019
Catch up on all things happening in the world of the Australian Society for Concrete Pavements!
Bis Industries take over GFG contract
09-10-2019
Bis, a leading provider of specialised production services to mining and industrial customers, has been awarded the contract to become the single materials handling contractor for GFG Alliance in Whyalla.
Concrete Pavement Events
20-09-2019
ASCP Brisbane Forum & CPEE Concrete Pavement Design and Construction Course
CONCRETE 2019
17-09-2019
The 29th Biennial National Conference of the Concrete Institute of Australia was held at the International Convention Centre in Sydney, NSW. Taking place from 8th of September to 11th of September 2019. The focused theme for Concrete 2019 was: 'Concrete in Practice –Progress through Knowledge'.
Changes To Australian Standards
28-08-2019
A number of Australian Standards in accordance with Methods for the Sampling & Testing of Aggregates have been amended recently. The purpose of the Standard is to provide general information on the requirements of standard pieces of equipment used throughout the AS 1141 series for the testing of aggregate and rock for engineering purposes.
European Slag Conference 2019
19-08-2019
The 10th EUROPEAN SLAG CONFERENCE will take place in the at the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki in Thessaloniki, Greece, from October 8th to 11th 2019, organized by the Laboratory of Building Materials of the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki.
