MICHAEL Steel, CEO of Bamstone, reports on the development of the family business as well as its positive future growth in the stone industry. A family owned and operated business. Bamstone started supplying Dimension Stone Bluestone to the world on a very signifi cant day in Australia’s history, 11 November, 1975. Founded by Don and…
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BRENDAN PYLE and GERARD VERMAZEN of DMM Engineering report on the growth of the business and its commitment to continuous improvement. DMM Engineering has been operating since 1987, providing the sand and quarrying industries with a range of capabilities including,…
IAN HANSEN, Director of Corporate Finance (Aust) Pty Ltd, outlines a practical way to address the funding of your insurance. All business owners have a legal obligation to insure employees against accidents and work related illness, but paying premiums in…
Member’s workshop and tour of William Adams, Clayton. GAVIN MOREIRA, Member Services Manager, CMPA reports on the successful workshop held at William Adams, Clayton. A Traffic Management Workshop was held on 7th May 2015 in Clayton at the site of…
The last twelve months have seen Worksafe Victoria develop a comprehensive Quarry Oversight Inspection Checklist. The purpose of the checklist is to develop an internal document to assist inspector’s and while it was provided to the industry for feedback it…
CRAIG HALIDAY, State Manager Victoria for Lab Tech Training (LTT) provides a report on current training available to CMPA members. LTT is a registered training organisation who has been in operation over nine years. They train nationally with offices in…
The elected State Government gave a commitment to review the native vegetation permitted clearing regulations. Below are the Terms of Reference for which the CMPA was not consulted. Terms of Reference Background The Victorian Government has committed to review the…
Recent Events Meeting with Andrew Radojkovic and Duncan Perdrigh, DEDJTR, Melbourne, Elizabeth Gibson. Meeting with Jamin Moon Senior Adviser, Aboriginal Heritage Legislation and Policy, DPC to discuss CMPA’s submission to the Aboriginal Heritage Act Amendment Bill Exposure Draft, Melbourne, Elizabeth…
NATA policy change and its adverse impact on smaller laboratories Dr Elizabeth Gibson and Mark Wagner (Conundrum Holdings) had a meeting with the National Association of Testing Authorities (NATA) in June 2015. The opportunity was taken to inform NATA of…
Meetings with VicRoads Dr Elizabeth Gibson attended the VicRoads/CCAA Strategic Liaison Committee in May 2015. It gives an opportunity for information exchange at a strategic level between the construction materials industry and VicRoads. Of particular note was the National Heavy…
Risk Based Work Plan Form and Guidelines Dr Elizabeth Gibson provides an update on the development of Risk Based Work Plans. The Economic Development and Infrastructure Committee (EDIC) Inquiry into Greenfi elds Mineral Exploration and Project Development in Victoria recommendation…