Our Principal Corporate Members Include

  • Arcadis
  • JK Williams
  • Transport for NSW
  • JK Williams Contracting Pty Ltd
  • Aurecon

ONLINE 22nd MARCH 2024 – TfNSW R82/R83 Grey Card: Concrete Pavement Crew Training

ASCP - GC ASCP Training TfNSW Training
Fri 22 Mar, 2024

This course is presented by the Australian Society for Concrete Pavements under agreement with Transport for NSW (TfNSW).

Date: FRIDAY 22nd March 2024

Class Size and Format

The course is intended for individuals or organisations requiring training. This course date is presented online.

For organisations with a minimum of 15 participants, the ASCP can conduct the course face-to-face at the organisations preferred location. Please submit your EOI here.

Target Audience

Course attendance is mandatory (under TfNSW Major Roadworks specifications) for concrete paving crews and their immediate supervisors. Participation is also recommended for associated staff such as engineers, project managers, testing operators, audit & surveillance staff, quality managers and materials suppliers. Participants on successful completion of the course are issued with a Grey Card (Valid for 5 years) from TfNSW. The  course is suitable for maintenance crews but does not specifically cover maintenance issues.

Course components

  • Session 01 - Pavement elements
  • Session 02a - Basics of making good concrete
  • Session 02b - Control of slump and water
  • Session 03 - Forms, reinforcement, dowels and tiebars
  • Session 04 - Compaction
  • Session 05 - Placing and paving
  • Session 06 - Finishing and texturing
  • Session 07 - Curing , protection & joints
  • Session 08 – Questionnaire 

Delivery and evaluation

  • Online via MS Teams
  • Six hours plus Assessment Questionnaire
  • TfNSW Grey Card issued
  • Required by TfNSW (and similar DoT's)
  • Contact training@concretepavements.com.au

ASCP Forum Series (F2F) – Tuesday, 26th March 2024

ASCP Forums
117 Ryedale Road
Sydney (West Ryde)
New South Wales
Australia
2114
Tue 26 Mar, 2024

For the first F2F Forum of the year , we will kick off this Forum with a presentation delivered by Dr Anna - Carin Brink (BG&E) as she reports on the  ‘EU Pave 14th International Symposium on Concrete Roads’ and gives insight into the European concrete paving Industry. Dr Hamidreza Sahebzamani (SAMI Bitumen Tech) will present on on recent laboratory studies comparing bond strength of SAMIBond to other materials, followed by the ASCP 2024 Annual General Meeting at 11:30am conducted by Jamie Egan (Acciona) and Craig Heidrich (ASCP) followed by Craig Heidrich (ADAA) with a presentation on 'Low Carbon Concrete'.

We then move into John Hodgkinson (ASCP) presenting on 'The basic model of concrete behavior that has led to contemporary practice for jointed pavements and the ensuing options, plain or reinforced, open to designers.' and Geoff Ayton (ASCP) exploring the ' Observations on world infrastructure condition'. To finish the day we move into Adam O'Callaghan (Acciona) discussing the 'Importance of quarry material selection' and Tim Buckingham-Jones (Aurecon) giving an overview of  'The German Concrete Pavement Experience'.

Jamie Egan will facilitate the Q&A session before wrapping up the Forum with information regarding ASCP updates and the Gunlake Quarry Tour Promotion.

The line-up of presentations :

  • Dr Anna - Carin Brink (BG&E)
  • Dr Hamidreza Sahebzamani (SAMI Bitumen Tech)
  • AGM (by Craig Heidrich & Jamie Egan)
  • Craig Heidrich (ADAA)
  • John Hodgkinson (ASCP AM)
  • Geoff Ayton (ASCP)
  • Adam O'Callaghan (Acciona)
  • Tim Buckingham-Jones (Aurecon)

The forum program is listed below.

The full agenda for the AGM is located below. Registrations for the event are now open.

  • 17th AGM for the ASCP (Notice)

 

ASCP: Gunlake Quarry Site Tour

ASCP Site Tour
715 Brayton Road
Marulan
New South Wales
2579
Australia
Fri 12 Apr, 2024

ASCP Gunlake Quarry Tour

The ASCP in conjunction with Gunlake Quarries are holding a Quarry Tour of their Gunlake site in Marulan, NSW. The tour will be led by Quarry Manager, Vince Matthews.

This special one-off event has been curated for young engineers who are interested in expanding their knowledge surrounding quarries and quarry materials.

Tour Details:

  • Safety induction
  • Presentation on quarry operations
  • Lunch
  • Tour
  • Mini-blast witness
  • Q & A

Date:

  • Friday - 12th April 2024

Time:

  • 11:00am - 3:00pm

This tour will be capped at a 20 person maximum. ASCP MEMBERS ONLY!

Normal PPE must be worn. There will also be free on-site parking for attendees.

We would like to thank Vince and the team at Gunlake Quarry for allowing us the opportunity to tour their facilities and learn more about the quarry operations.

ONLINE 19th April 2024 – TfNSW R82/R83 Grey Card: Concrete Pavement Crew Training

ASCP - GC ASCP Training TfNSW Training
Fri 19 Apr, 2024

This course is presented by the Australian Society for Concrete Pavements under agreement with Transport for NSW (TfNSW).

Date: FRIDAY 19th April 2024

Class Size and Format

The course is intended for individuals or organisations requiring training. This course date is presented online.

For organisations with a minimum of 15 participants, the ASCP can conduct the course face-to-face at the organisations preferred location. Please submit your EOI here.

Target Audience

Course attendance is mandatory (under TfNSW Major Roadworks specifications) for concrete paving crews and their immediate supervisors. Participation is also recommended for associated staff such as engineers, project managers, testing operators, audit & surveillance staff, quality managers and materials suppliers. Participants on successful completion of the course are issued with a Grey Card (Valid for 5 years) from TfNSW. The  course is suitable for maintenance crews but does not specifically cover maintenance issues.

Course components

  • Session 01 - Pavement elements
  • Session 02a - Basics of making good concrete
  • Session 02b - Control of slump and water
  • Session 03 - Forms, reinforcement, dowels and tiebars
  • Session 04 - Compaction
  • Session 05 - Placing and paving
  • Session 06 - Finishing and texturing
  • Session 07 - Curing , protection & joints
  • Session 08 – Questionnaire 

Delivery and evaluation

  • Online via MS Teams
  • Six hours plus Assessment Questionnaire
  • TfNSW Grey Card issued
  • Required by TfNSW (and similar DoT's)
  • Contact training@concretepavements.com.au

ASCP Forum Series (F2F) – Tuesday, 11th June 2024

ASCP Forums
Tue 11 Jun, 2024

ASCP Forum Series - F2F Event, Tuesday, 11th June 2024, Newcastle. Exact details of location will be released closer to the event.

The line-up of presentations is being prepared by our Forums Working Group and will be released upon confirmation:

The full agenda will be made available below in April/May 2024.

Registrations for the event will open at the conclusion of the Forum on 26th March 2024.

 

ASCP Forum Series (F2F) – Tuesday, 17th September 2024

ASCP Forums
117 Ryedale Road
Sydney (West Ryde)
New South Wales
Australia
2114
Tue 17 Sep, 2024

ASCP Forum Series - F2F Event, Tuesday, 17th September 2024, Ryde Eastwood Leagues Club, North Ryde.

The line-up of presentations is being prepared by our Forums Working Group and will be released upon confirmation:

The full agenda will be made available below in July/August 2024.

Registrations for the event will open at the conclusion of the Forum held on 11th June.

 

ASCP – NOTICE OF 17th ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

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