ICONIC AUSTRALIAN COMPANY ADBRI PARTNERS WITH CCF SA

from Civil Contractors Federation SA Magazine Issue 2 2023 - Civil Connect

GENERATION THRIVE

Adbri, which has a history dating back 140 years, is proud to become the first major partner for the Civil Contractors Federation SA’s Future In Civil (FIC) Program.

The FIC is designed to provide pathways for new entrants and up-and-comers into the civil construction industry.

On 20 April, Adbri welcomed CCF SA members on a tour of its iconic Adelaide Brighton Cement Birkenhead manufacturing facility, which has for nearly 20 years, led the way nationally in replacing fossil fuels with alternative fuel (refuse-derived fuel – RDF).

Throughout its 140-year history, Adbri has experimented, innovated, and grown into a well-known listed company which today is one of the country’s largest manufacturers of cement, lime, concrete, aggregates, masonry products and industrial minerals supplying to customers in the construction, infrastructure, and mining sectors.

Adbri is the largest producer of lime in Australia to the minerals processing sector, the second largest cement and clinker supplier to the construction sector, the largest supplier of Australian masonry products, and the fourth largest concrete and aggregates producer. The company directly employs more than 1,500 people across Australia at more than 200 locations.

In South Australia alone, Adbri’s brands, including Adelaide Brighton Cement, Adbri Masonry, Southern Quarries, Penrice Quarry and Mineral, and Direct Mix Concrete, make a total economic contribution of over $600 million per annum.

As a major economic contributor to Australia, and an environmental innovator, Adbri is proud that the recently released Environmental Product Declarations verify that it produces Australia’s lowest embodied carbon Type GP cement.

This is an important milestone on Adbri’s journey towards achieving its goal of net zero emissions by 2050, as outlined in its Net Zero Emissions Roadmap.

Using alternative fuels at the Birkenhead manufacturing facility has resulted in:

• the diversion of 2.6 million tonnes of refuse away from landfill and a reduction in greenhouse gas emission by 760,000 tonnes. This is roughly equivalent to 160,000 petrol-powered passenger vehicles driven in one year, and approximately the same number of motor vehicles registered in 2021 in the Northern Territory. Each year, Adbri’s Birkenhead plant provides a significant economic boost to the Port Adelaide community during its maintenance Shutdown. In 2023, up to 500 engineering and trade contractors were on site to undertake maintenance valued at $22.5 million.

There are very few companies that can trace their roots back to the early days of settlement in South Australia. Adbri is proud to be a leading South Australian company helping to build a better Australia through its many sponsorships, including now partnering with CCF SA.

How long has Adecco been in business?

The Adecco Group is the world’s leading talent advisory and solutions company, with over 38 years’ experience in the Australian market.

Where is Adecco located?

In Australia, our network comprises of 15 offices located throughout the country, which enables us to offer unwavering support to individuals irrespective of their location.

Which areas of Adelaide does Adecco service?

Adecco operates from our centrally located office in the Adelaide CBD and provides recruitment services to both metropolitan and regional areas of South Australia. Our wide-ranging services cater to clients located in diverse locations, from McLaren Vale to Price, and everywhere in between. With our comprehensive coverage of the Adelaide region, we are wellequipped to provide high-quality recruitment solutions to meet the needs of clients across the area.

How many staff does Adecco employ?

Over 800 FTE.

What are Adecco's core business services/ specialised services?

We provide our clients the certainty of scale, capacity, financial stability, governance, and compliance framework of a large corporation, along with the specialisation and subject matter expertise through our broader ecosystem of specialist brands and experienced consultants.

We partner with our clients to build and renew their existing workforce, and enable them to optimise their talent and organisational models, aligning to their business strategy to achieve their organisational goals. Working across a diverse range of industry sectors, we have expertise in:

Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO)

Master Vendor Services (MVS)

Onsite Workforce Management

Career Transition and Outplacement

HR Consulting

Permanent Staffing

Contingent/Temporary Labour Staffing

Fixed Term

Payroll

Executive Recruitment

How does Adecco service the civil construction industry?

Our consultants bridge the gap between workforce needs and candidate availability. We do this through a dedicated and consistent focus on skill sets relating to the specialised sectors in your company. Our local presence and individual approach enable us to collaborate with a broad range of industries such as construction, infrastructure, FMCG, rail, transport, manufacturing, defence, and aerospace. Our network of committed local and professional consultants have longstanding relationships with their clients and candidates which allows for specialised construction and infrastructure knowledge as we consistently deliver across multiple areas.

What are Adecco's future goals?

The future of work – every day, the world of work is being reshaped by megatrends, and companies are rethinking about how they can build and optimise their workforces. In parallel, employees want to work in ways that align with their skills, interests and personal goals. We are helping businesses and individuals embrace change and face the future with confidence.

Anything else to add?

We are the world's leading workforce solutions company, offering flexible placement, permanent placement, outsourcing and managed services across all sectors.

At Adecco, we believe in the potential of people. We deliver the right talent capabilities at the right time, enabling flexibility and agility for clients. Our global scale, local knowledge, and ‘always-on’ approach matches the best candidates across a wide range of office, industrial and service sector roles. As a career partner, we support the employability of our Associates and are committed to their success.