The American Coal Ash Association (ACAA) Winter Meeting is quickly approaching. The meeting will be held in Houston, Texas from January 30 - 31, 2019.

The following Standards Australia publications have been published on 21 December 2018. 

Eight million tonnes of CO2 are produced in Australia each year, as well as 14 million tonnes of fly ash and three million tonnes of slag. By substituting Portland cement with slag and fly ash to make Geoploymer Concrete (GPC), significant CO2 reduction and economic benefit can be achieved

The first international conference on Innovation in Low-Carbon Cement and Concrete technology (ILCCC) aims to exchange the latest global scientific and technical achievements on low-carbon cement and concrete technology in order to promote their wide industrial applications.

The ASCP 5th Concrete Pavements Conference will be hosted at Crowne Plaza Hunter Valley NSW from Monday 21st to Tuesday 22nd July 2019.

Hosted by Materials Australia and The Australian Ceramic Society, CAMS 2018 is Australia's largest interdisciplinary technical meeting on the latest advances in materials science, engineering and technology.

EuroCoalAsh 2019 is an international conference concerned with the use of Coal Combustion Products (CCPs) in the construction industry in Europe.

American Coal Ash Association has commenced celebrating the organization’s 50th anniversary!

Attendees at the recnt ACAA Fall Meeting in New Orleans enjoyed presentations reviewing the association’s history during the Women’s Leadership Forum and a commemorative group luncheon. Now that history can also be enjoyed in a five-minute video available on-line.

RMIT University, Melbourne  are  hosting an invitation-only workshop focusing on engineered construction materials from recycled waste. The Ash Development Association of Australia's CEO, Craig Heidrich, has been invited to speak at this exclusive workshop about ash development in Australia.

The World of Coal Ash committee is now accepting abstract submissions for WOCA 2019. The application deadline is November 9, 2018. 

Entries are now open for the 2019 Awards for Excellence in Concrete Program.  

The following Standards Australia Publication has been published. 

AS 1141.24: 2018 - Methods for sampling and testing aggregates - Aggregate soundness - Evaluation by exposure to sodium sulphate solution

Multiple Standards Australia Drafts are open for comment, closing on 31 August 2018.  

The Concrete 2019 Scientific Committee  are  welcoming abstract submissions for the 29th Biennial National Conference of the Concrete Institute of Australia.

​Utility Solid Waste Activities Group (USWAG) is the peak body responsible for addressing waste issues on behalf of the stationary power (utility) industry. USWAG formed in 1978 is a trade association of over 110 utility operating companies, energy companies and industry associations, including the Edison Electric Institute (EEI), the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association (NRECA), the American Public Power Association (APPA), and the American Gas Association (AGA).

The Ash Development Association of Australia are honoured to announce our upcoming technical and education workshop focusing on Coal Combustion Products: International Perspectives on Utilisation Opportunities and Threats. 

The Australian Industrial Ecology Network is now inviting submissions for presentations for the 7th Australian Industrial Ecology Conference. 

Join over 700 industry leaders, to explore innovation in research and technology, as well as industry and markets trends over 3 days of conferences, seminars, exhibitions and business collaboration.

Registrations are now open for the biennial Construction Materials Industry Conference, held from 19th - 21st September at the International Convention Centre (ICC), Sydney. 

The following Standards Australia publication has been published: Methods of test for supplementary cementitious materials.

The Concrete Institute of Australia has brought together a power line up of expert speakers in the design and construction of prefabricated modular buildings, keen to demonstrate the benefits of this construction type, the pitfalls to watch and the best use of hybrid modular and in-situ concrete options implemented successfully nationwide and overseas.

Maintaining the condition of a concrete structure is integral to ensuring long-term durability and service life. Expert staff at this seminar will share technical knowledge and experience surrounding concrete durability, optimum mix design and specification to ensure your goals are achieved.

The following projects have been approved and a project working space has been created. To get involved, visit the Australian Standards website or contact A.S via email: mail@standards.org.au

Sustainability Advantage (SA) is a proud supporter of the International Stewardship Forum in Sydney 4-5 April. Note, SA Partners are eligible for $200 reduction in the registration fee.

​Thirty-Fifth Annual International Pittsburg Coal Conference October 15-18, 2018
Call for Papers Abstracts Deadline: March 31, 2018

Clean coal based Energy/ Fuels and the Environment.