19 Jul Uniting a growing industry
Roads & Infrastructure spoke with our CEO Sarah Bachmann about her experience working with the precast concrete industry in Australia. Read more...
19 Jul Do you know a precast expert in WA, VIC, or SA?
We are looking for state coordinators to help spread the National Precast word, be our eyes and ears on the ground, and help coordinate local meetings. So if you or perhaps someone you know is looking for the opportunity to use your precast industry experience...
27 Feb National Precast announces new services, membership fees and Board of Directors
National Precast’s Precaster membership offers Australian precast manufacturers valuable resources, support and exposure to take their business to new heights and in November 2018 the organisation announced the details of a major overhaul. This includes revised membership fees, new services, and a new Board of...
05 Jan Western Australian precaster takes the lead with industry training review
In 2017, Innovation & Business Skills Australia (IBSA) was appointed to conduct a review of the Manufactured Minerals Products Training Package on behalf of the Australian Government. In consultation with IBSA, a Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) was formed to ensure that the training package met the needs of the...
20 Dec National Precast supports safety initiative
With a dedicated approach to workplace safety, National Precast has banded with Australian First Aid Awards (AFA) as an Industry Partner for 2019. Founder of AFA, John Haines, says this early partnership signals the importance of the Association’s initiative to the industry. “National Precast Concrete Association is...
16 Nov Tasmanian precaster a force for change to boost digital literacy
As Australia’s economy continues to evolve towards the digital age, the demand for more sophisticated literacy and numeracy skills within the workforce is increasing. The most recent international survey on these skills – the Programme for the International Assessment of Adult Competencies (PIAAC) – paints a bleak picture for...
29 Aug Latest magazines out!
Roads & Infrastructure Australia Click here to access the online edition. Mitigating construction risk using precast (click here) Bridging the elements: new infrastructure for Mackay's future (click here) Build Australia Click here to access the online edition. The precaster's role in building design (p.138) Built Offsite Click here to access the online edition. Precast leveraged in elite sports...
22 Aug Factory visits a highlight of membership
With a focus on empowering its members, common features of National Precast’s member events are visits to members’ factories and project sites. According to National Precast’s Chief Executive Officer, Sarah Bachmann, connecting members and helping them in their efforts of continuous improvement has never been so...
15 Aug Song School continues to soar
In 2017, the Cadogan Song School at St George’s Cathedral in Perth was celebrated for its ‘outstanding contribution to the quality of concrete in Australia’ at the biennial Concrete Institute of Australia’s Awards for Excellence. In recognition of its splendour, the project won the prestigious...
29 Jul New Standards’ service for leading precasters
A new service available to full Precaster Members of National Precast will empower them to access information they need to boost productivity, remain compliant, and gain a competitive edge. The Association’s Chief Executive Officer, Sarah Bachmann, says she is excited to have finalised an arrangement with...