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By blending technical and marketing disciplines, as well as balancing growth opportunities with support for existing markets, CCANZ aims to ensure that industry decision makers realise the full potential of concrete.

With over 250 corporate and individual members, those that seek to better understand concrete as key to a sustainable built environment include architects, designers, engineers, building contractors and students. 

 
  • A Village on the Hill
    Supported by CCANZ, Portrait of a House is a book by photographer Simon Devitt that explores Athfield House, an architectural experiment.
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  • Driveways and Paths
    IB 80 gives guidance on the planning, design, construction, maintenance and specification of a concrete paving project.
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  • The Bendometer is Back
    CCANZ and the Pacific Steel Group have reissued the Bendometer to assist best practice in the bending of steel reinforcing.
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  • Concrete for the Farm
    IB 55 explains how to design, mix and place concrete so that concrete structures on the farm last as long as intended.
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News

The Bendometer Is Back

CCANZ and Pacific Steel have reissued the Bendometer to assist with best practice in the bending of steel reinforcing.
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CCANZ Structural Engineer Begins

CCANZ appoints Dr Alistair Russell as Manager - Structural performance and engineering systems.
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A+ Home - Designed For Affordability & Comfort

Design efficiencies enable an affordable, comfortable and strong residential dwelling.
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NZRMCA Upgrades Website

This online repository of all things ready mixed concrete in NZ is key to the Association’s communications.
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Concrete Masonry Manual Being Revised

NZ Concrete Masonry Association and CCANZ are updating The Concrete Masonry Manual.
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Golden Bay Cement Wins EECA Award

Golden Bay Cement wins the Renewable Energy category in the 2012 EECA Awards by using biofuel to reduce CO2.
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Media

Contractor (March 13) Communication is Key to a Successful Outcome

Understanding responsibilities and expectations is key......
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Progressive Building (Feb/Mar 13) The Road Ahead

CCANZ looks at how a PPP for Transmission Gully makes concrete roads compelling.
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News Feed

  • FOUNDATION LAID FOR NEW POLICE STATION

     Source: Rotorua Daily Post 22/05/2013 Construction of Rotorua's new $18.5 million police station has reached another stage with the completion of the foundation work......

  • TUNNEL VISION

     Source: Stuff.co.nz 18/05/2013 Construction will start in about two months on a $1.5 million Lyttelton tunnel control building to replace the recently demolished original......

  • SOLUTIONS FOR CHCH RESIDENTIAL REBUILD

     Source: Stuff.co.nz 13/05/2013 As insurance companies start residential rebuilds, building firms and engineers are pushing site specific foundation solutions......

  • SOUTHERN PROJECTS STAND OUT IN INDUSTRY AWARDS

     Source: Stuff.co.nz 13/05/2013 Southern contractors and builders nailed it at a revamped construction industry awards in Auckland at the weekend......

  • LAST POUR ON BRIDGE

     Source: Sun Live 13/05/2013 The NZTA reports that the final concrete pour has taken place on the deck of the 150m Kaituna River Bridge on the new highway from Domain Road to Paengaroa......

  • IDEA TO HAVE SENSORS TRACK EVERYTHING IN CITY

     Source: Stuff.co.nz 29/04/2013 Sensors streaming real-time information on everything from traffic to weather and water systems, and even how many people are on the city's streets......

  • WELLINGTON EXPO SHOWCASES QUAKE-STRENGTHENING INDUSTRY

     Source: 3 News - National News 29/04/2013 Growing concerns over how earthquake-proof our homes and buildings are have led to the first expo for quake-proofing......

  • LIABILITY FEARS HINDER THE ASSESSMENT OF QUAKE-PRONE BUILDINGS

     Source: Radio New Zealand 29/04/2013 The Structural Engineers' Society says the earthquakes have made engineers too conservative in evaluations for fear of liability......

  • THE ROAD AHEAD

     Source: ArchitectureNow 19/04/2013 CCANZ chief executive, Rob Gaimster, says the benefits of concrete roading cannot be overlooked in the current climate......

  • REBUILD STARTING TO SHOW IN HOLCIM'S RESULT

     Source: Stuff.co.nz 18/04/2013 Concrete and cement supplier Holcim New Zealand has seen stimulating sales as signs of the Canterbury rebuild emerge......

  • CANTABS SUFFER COLD, DAMP HOUSES - REPORT

     Source: Stuff.co.nz 18/04/2013 More than a third of Cantabrians were fed up with their cold, damp and small houses even before the Feb 2011 earthquake......

  • QUAKES UNLEASH A 'TIGER' IN SOUTH

     Source: Stuff.co.nz 18/04/2013 The Christchurch rebuild will be the greatest economic development programme the country has ever seen......

  • REVISED STANDARD PUBLISHED FOR CONCRETE MASONRY BUILDINGS

     Source: Scoop.co.nz 18/04/2013 NZS 4229:2013 Concrete Masonry Buildings Not Requiring Specific Engineering Design has been revised......

  • IMPORTED WORKERS FILL REBUILD GAPS

     Source: NZ Herald 17/04/2013 Training body works to boost number of engineering and trade apprentices as construction industry takes off......

  • GOVERNMENT ACCEPTS QUAKE RECOMMENDATIONS

     Source: NZ Heald 15/04/2013 90% of the 189 recommendations made by the Royal Commission into the Canterbury Earthquakes have now been accepted by the Government......

  • STOPGAP ACCOUNTABILITY MEASURES DUE SOON

     Source: Radio NZ 15/04/2013 Building and Construction Minister is expecting answers from engineering organisations about how to improve the accountability of engineers......

  • RANK SEISMIC SAFETY OF BUILDINGS - ENGINEER

     Source: Stuff.co.nz 19/03/2013 A Kiwi engineer who pioneered earthquake-resistant building design in the United States is backing calls for seismic ratings on Christchurch buildings......

  • $600M FOR CITY'S HOSPITAL REBUILD

     Source: Stuff.co.nz 19/03/2013 Redevelopment of Christchurch's health sector to be the largest and most complex building project in the history of New Zealand's public health service......

  • BOOM-BUST NATURE SEES NEW LOW IN APPRENTICES

     Source: NewstalkZB 19/03/2013 The building industry is crying out for more apprentices as the numbers of those signing up hits a new post-recession low, with the number of apprentices having fallen 50%......

  • ENGINEERS SEEK UK ADVICE ON CONDUCT CODE

     Source: RadioNZ 19/03/2013 The Institute of Professional Engineers has invited a British expert to give advice as it looks to redraft its code of conduct......

  • SPECIALTY PAYS OFF FOR CONCRETE FIRM

     Source: Stuff.co.nz 18/03/2013 Concrete business Able Mason has grown rapidly since adding a sprayed concrete arm to its operations, which previously focused on block laying......

  • GLOBAL OUTLOOK FOR NEW UC QUAKE CENTRE

     Source: Voxy.co.nz 18/03/2013 The University of Canterbury will launch its new Quake Centre which will become a hub working with industry on earthquake engineering research projects......

  • YOUNG PEOPLE FLOCK TO SIGN UP FOR APPRENTICESHIP BONUS

     Source: NZ Herald 13/03/2013 More than 350 young people have signed on as building apprentices since a $2000 bonus became available......

  • BATTLE TO BUILD ECO-FRIENDLY HOME

     Source: Stuff.co.nz 13/03/2013 An eco-friendly home in Longhurst Terrace, Cashmere is described by its designer as "a big insulated concrete box......"

  • EARTHQUAKE ENGINEERING HEAD FIRST PUBLIC LECTURE 2013

     Source: Scoop.co.nz 04/03/2013 Associate Professor Stefano Pampanin will deliver the University of Canterbury’s first public lecture for 2013......

  • URBAN VILLAGE PROJECT FINALISTS CHOSEN

     Source: Stuff.co.nz 01/03/2013 Village greens, vege gardens and vibrant laneways are among the features being touted for a new residential development in Christchurch's city centre.......

  • TUNNELLING ABOUT TO BEGIN ON WATERVIEW

     Source: Stuff.co.nz 01/03/2013 It has been a year since work began on NZ's largest infrastructure project and progress is slowly but surely edging towards the moment when the tunnelling work can begin......

  • NEW-HOME CONSENTS HIT FIVE-YEAR HIGH

     Source: Stuff.co.nz 01/03/2013 Consents for new homes raced up almost 10 per cent in January, to the best levels in five years, with more new houses planned in the main centres.

  • CONCRETE POUR 'LARGEST WITHIN REBUILD ZONE'

    Source: Stuff.co.nz 27/02/2013 The largest concrete pour (almost 750m3) is being placed on the site of a new four-storey office building on the corner of High and Lichfield streets.

  • QUAKE TIMELINE OVER-REACTION

     Source: Radio NZ 27/02/2013 Building & Construction Minister Maurice Williamson says those objecting to proposed timeframe to strengthen earthquake-prone buildings are over-reacting.

  • SCHOLARSHIPS OFFERED FOR CHRISTCHURCH ENGINERING STUDENTS

     Source: Radio New Zealand 23/02/2013 A Christchurch polytechnic is offering 25 engineering scholarships to attract more students to the city.....

  • OPUS PLANS LONG-AWAITED MOVE TO PETONE ESPLANADE COMPLEX

    Source: Stuff.co.nz 23/02/2013 Engineering consultancy Opus is moving its laboratories from Gracefield to Petone......

  • LAST CHANCE FOR FEEDBACK ON FUTURE OF OLD KOPU BRIDGE

    Source: Voxy.co.nz 22/02/2013 The NZ Transport Agency (NZTA) is offering a final opportunity for people to have a say on what should be done with the old Kopu Bridge……

  • FOUNDATION SYSTEM PROTECTS FROM LIQUEFACTION

     Source: Stuff.co.nz 15/02/2013 Firth have launched their latest RibRaft technology which allows floor construction to sit on the ground, not in it......

  • REBUILD A CHANCE TO EMBRACE GREEN OPTIONS

     Source: Stuff.co.nz 13/02/2013 The rebuild offers Christchurch an opportunity to build energy-efficient, eco-friendly buildings for the future. So why aren't we?

  • CONTRACTORS OWED MILLIONS BY MAINZEAL

    Source: Stuff.co.nz 08/02/2013 South Island Shotcrete finished a job for construction giant Mainzeal just before Christmas. Since then, it has been chasing the money it is owed......
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