Sarah Bachmann, National Precast’s CEO was invited by Azfar Subri and Malaysia’s Construction Industry Development Board to present at a Sarawak conference earlier this week to promote the use of precast concrete, commonly referred to as Integrated Building Systems in Malaysia. Australia should consider following suit...
For precast manufacturers and builders and engineers who are working with precast concrete, familiarity with Safe Work Australia’s Guide to managing risk in construction: Prefabricated Concrete is a must. Just published by the authority, the Guide is a much needed addition to the suite of documentation...
National Precast member Precast Concrete Products wins award for Excellence in Concrete for their outstanding work on the ANZAC Memorial in Hyde Park, Sydney. Read more....
Roads & Infrastructure spoke with our CEO Sarah Bachmann about her experience working with the precast concrete industry in Australia. Read more...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...