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OFFICIAL MAGAZINE OF THE CIVIL CONTRACTORS FEDERATION (SOUTH AUSTRALIA) ISSUE 2 2020
CEO REPORT TO MEMBERS THE ENEMY IS AT THE GATE SPECIALIST TEAM INVESTIGATES ANTICOMPETITIVE BEHAVIOUR SOUTH AUSTRALIAN ECONOMIC ACTIVITY SET TO BOUNCE BACK DRONES HAVE BECOME THE NEW EYE IN THE SKY THE CONSTRUCTION SHOW MUST GO ON
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South Australian economic activity set to bounce back
Adelaide’s North gets an epic new welcome mat
26 MEMBER PROFILES – ASSOCIATE Hilco Global APAC
58 CCF SA EVENTS CCF SA Industy Awareness Workshops
59 MEET THE TEAM Megan Greenwood Operations Support WorkZone Traffic Control
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CEO REPORT TO MEMBERS
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THE ENEMY IS AT THE GATE!
7 SPECIALIST TEAM INVESTIGATES ANTICOMPETITIVE BEHAVIOUR 8 OPINION South Australian economic activity set to bounce back 10 FEATURE – PROJECTS Drones have become the new eye in the sky
Zancott Recruitment
30 MEMBER PROFILES – CONTRACTOR Load 28
Premier Constructions Australia Pty Ltd
34 MEMBERSHIP CCF SA Welcomes Our New Members 38 MEMBERS OFFERS CCF SA Exclusive Members Only Offers
12 FEATURE – PROJECTS Adelaide’s north gets an epic new welcome mat
40 WELLBEING Looking out for your workers in stressful times
14 INFORMATION Finding jobs for mum and dad contractors
42 TRAINING 2020 Civil Apprentices Trade School has completed Mining Train 2020 in the Northern Territory – halfway there! Women in Civil Forward Gears
16 INFORMATION Important changes to Civil Train 18 OPINION Leadership Response to Living in a COVID-19 World 19 CCF SA COMMITTEES CCFSA Next Generation Civil Committee update 20 FEATURE – PROJECTS Trials tracking ways of keeping Adelaide cool 22 MEET THE BOSS Richard Smith Owner and Manager, C & S Wear Parts Pty Ltd Matthew Wright General Manager SA/ NT, Makesafe Traffic Management (SA)
CCF SA Magazine Readership CCF SA Branch Magazine is circulated widely to CCF SA Members, CCF NT Members, Local Councils, Federal and State Government Departments and Members of Parliament. Graphic Design Substation Design Contributing Photographers Trim Photography Joel Roosa Photography Sandra Paterson Photography Printing Bowden Group Disclaimer The material contained in this magazine is by nature, general comment only. The CCF SA expressly disclaims all and any liability to any person in respect of anything and the consequences of anything done or omitted to be done by any person in whole or partial reliance on all or in part of this magazine.
60 PAST CCF SA EVENTS CCF SA is proud to have presented a variety of webinars 62 CCF SA COMMITTEES The Construction Show Must Go On 64 WOMEN IN CIVIL 66 RETIRED MEMBERS GROUP 68 SUPPLIERS AND SERVICE PROVIDERS
KEY CONTACTS Phillip Sutherland Chief Executive Officer P: 8111 8019 psutherland@ccfsa.com.au Victoria Griffith Director – Global Learning and Future Directions P: 8111 8021 M: 0417 022 947 vgriffith@ccfsa.com.au Rebecca Pickering Director – Apprenticeships, Group Training & Industry Employment P: 8111 8028 M: 0417 767 688 rpickering@ccfsa.com.au Ming Lau Director – Finance P: 8111 8043 M: 0437 660 793 mlau@ccfsa.com.au
Melissa Ekberg Associate Director – Industry & Government Relations P: 8111 8022 M: 0455 206 528 mekberg@ccfsa.com.au Amber Barber Manager – Marketing, Publications & Events / EA to CEO P: 8111 8047 M: 0408 544 155 abarber@ccfsa.com.au Simon Crowden Manager – Member Experience P: 8111 8046 M: 0405 584 742 scrowden@ccfsa.com.au TRAINING Matthew Blackborough Training Operations Manager M: 0427 003 920 mblackborough@ccfsa.com.au
Vanessa Powell RTO Manager P: 8111 8025 M: 0436 191 464 vpowell@ccfsa.com.au Brodie Telford-Webb Business Development Manager – Civil Train P: 8111 8040 M: 0429 307 346 btelfordwebb@ccfsa.com.au ALICE SPRINGS AND DARWIN Mark Hopkins Operations Manager – Civil Train NT P: 08 8953 3515 M: 0427 003 913 mhopkins@ccfsa.com.au WESTERN AUSTRALIA Karyn Grant Operations Manager – Civil Train WA M: 0400 223 470 kgrant@ccfsa.com.au
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CEO REPORT TO MEMBERS
PHIL SUTHERLAND, CEO
In respect to the pandemic, it is business as usual for the CCF SA. Regardless of how tough it gets, the CCF SA will be there for our Members. The year 2020 continues to be one without exception. As the bush fires raging across our country were extinguished, the pandemic flared up and continues. Although, compared with many other parts of Australia, SA is relatively safe, there is no escaping the fact that six months since the onset of the virus COVID-19 we all live and work in a high state of uncertainty. In SA, restrictions have come and gone. It could be much worse. Five million Victorians are living with a virus in their midst proving difficult to control, and consequently suffering very strict restrictions. The CCF SA has remained a strong advocate for our sector providing whatever information and assistance necessary to support our Members during this extraordinary time. Given the limits on personal interaction, Zoom meetings have prevailed. Webinars on a range of subjects have also been held regularly. We think it is important for a number of reasons that as much normality as possible exists, and therefore, we are bringing back ‘physical’ events, within the limits of the prevailing restrictions.
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These include Civil Industry Breakfast Briefings, the President’s Breakfast and Annual General Meeting, Earth Awards to celebrate excellence in civil construction, and a Gala Dinner to acknowledge the achievements of people in our Industry. It is well recognised that public and private investment in transport and other infrastructure is necessary to keep people in jobs and sustain the economy during this challenging time. The CCF SA has been pressuring the Federal and State Government to create a pipeline of construction projects of all sizes, and in all locations, and accelerate these to the market. We have welcomed the appointment of Mr Corey Wingard as SA’s new Transport and Infrastructure Minister. We see this appointment as the opportunity for a refresh and review of the approach taken to transport and infrastructure projects in South Australia. As the peak body representing the companies and other businesses involved in most public and private construction projects in South Australia, the new Minister can be assured of our support and availability to him to provide high level industry guidance best able to inform his decision making. As the State’s civil engineering expertise lies within the membership of the Civil Contractors Federation, civil contractors of all sizes are ready, willing and available to work with Minister Wingard in building
South Australia and supporting the pandemic recovery through public investment in infrastructure. The CCF SA calls on the Minister to ensure industry has visibility on the pipeline of government projects so that companies can gear up to bring the Government’s vision for South Australia to reality. The CCF SA has continued to advocate for government support for Small to Medium Size businesses. The financial support available has been welcomed. It is equally important that SMEs have access to work on fair and reasonable terms wherever they are in the supply chain. The local Industry Participation policies of the State Government carry the support of the CCF SA. We also advocate for more flexibility in employment laws. The movement of wide loads has been the subject of CCF SA advocacy for some time. We were pleased to see the recent reduction in the red tape required in this area. The changes will save time and money for many contractors. The CCF SA has been committed to ensuring the skilled development of the industry’s current and future workforce since its inception over 50 years ago. Through its Registered Training Organisation (RTO), Civil Train, the CCF SA trains around 10,000 individuals per year. The CCF SA successfully established the civil construction apprenticeship in South Australia in 2019. This is a fundamental step
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in the evolution of civil construction being considered a desirable career option for young people. The CCF SA is continuing to work collaboratively to deliver innovative solutions to increase civil construction careers education within schools through its ‘Roads2Civil’ initiative, including pilot training programs with Henley High School and St Patrick’s Technical College. Following extensive consultation with members, in 2019 the CCF SA established a new Group Training Organisation (GTO) solely dedicated to supporting the workforce needs of the civil construction industry. As an employer of apprentices, Civil Apprenticeships and Careers Ltd will support civil contractors to host an apprentice as and when their business requires it. The GTO is providing opportunity for many new businesses to build their workforce without the worries of directly employing an apprentice. Specifically, we have seen Civil Train and the GTO work together with CCF’s traffic management members to establish the first cohort of traffic management apprentices in SA. This year has seen Civil Train commence two Skilling South Australia preapprenticeship projects to support the supply of new apprentices to the industry: Civil Connexions – with a new
apprenticeship and limited exposure in the school sector, Civil Train created a pathway for recent school leavers to enter the new civil construction apprenticeship. Based around the concept of a ‘summer school’, in early 2020, ‘Civil Connexions’ provided school leavers with an intensive two week introduction to civil construction with ten participants progressing on to a civil construction apprenticeship. Women in Civil – as a measure to increase the number of women undertaking civil construction apprenticeships, in March, 16 ladies (50% identifying as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander), commenced a 12-week Certificate II program. Despite the disruption of COVID-19, these ladies have shown outstanding resilience and determination to complete their training. Already, the ladies are being snapped up for employment in civil and traffic management positions, as a step towards a contract of training and a career in civil construction. In respect to the pandemic, it is business as usual for the CCF SA. Regardless of how tough it gets, the CCF SA will be there for our Members. PHIL SUTHERLAND, Chief Executive Officer
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THE ENEMY IS AT THE GATE! It is a proven fact that public and private investment in transport and other forms of infrastructure creates employment and stimulates the economy, particularly in regional and remote areas that historically attract less major project attention. Compared with many of the other states of Australia, South Australia has a regional economy, which at the best of times, due to a large land mass, low population, and small tax base, creates specific challenges. The pandemic health emergency is compounding these challenges, resulting in growing unemployment and a slowing economy in South Australia. The war against the virus is far from over. The experience across our borders may very well spill over into South Australia. On all metrics, South Australia potentially faces an economic crisis on a scale not seen here for more than one hundred years. The growing cries for additional Federal and State Government financial intervention in our economy, are well founded. The timeliness of this intervention, and the execution of the projects, the subject of the intervention, are equally as critical. While the public money made available thus far is at historically high levels, accelerating construction projects into the economy has been slow to the point of almost stalling. This must be remedied by bold, strong, and decisive leadership at the political level and senior levels of our bureaucracies. Our country and State are in the midst of a national emergency. A business-asusual approach is completely and utterly unacceptable. Fortunately, experience in other places in other times has shown we can build our way out of our current circumstances, but those at the levers of power must act, and act now to prevent an economic precipice in South Australia. While all forms of public investment in transport and other infrastructure will make a difference, large scale projects governed by local industry participation requirements, will deliver the shot in the arm our economy so desperately requires. Standout examples
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include completing the North-South Corridor (South Road) without delay, duplicating the Augusta Highway between Port Wakefield and Whyalla, and the Dukes Highway between Tailem Bend and the Victorian border, and sealing the Strzelecki Track. These benchmark projects can generate hundreds of jobs, provide high levels of economic stimulus, and give our most strategic freight and transport corridors the upgrade they deserve and require. These major projects could be supplemented by bringing South Eastern Freeway traffic to the North-South Motorway by upgrading Cross Road and including a designated freight lane. Grade separating the State’s 350 road and rail crossings would also go a long way to reducing casualties and congestion. Now is the time to seize the moment, to sustain our economy, to support the recovery processes, turn the pandemic into a positive and give South Australians the
transport and other public infrastructure they deserve. Now is the time for our political leaders to show Churchillian leadership and for our very senior public servants to move with a high sense of urgency, because the pandemic enemy is now at our gate! PHIL SUTHERLAND, Chief Executive Officer
Now is the time to seize the moment, to sustain our economy, to support the recovery processes, turn the pandemic into a positive and give South Australians the transport and other public infrastructure they deserve.
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Specialist team investigates anticompetitive behaviour Australia’s consumer watchdog has the commercial construction sector in its sights. As a priority for 2020, it has a specialist team looking at anticompetitive conduct impacting small businesses, and large public and private projects. Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) chair Rod Sims said the Commercial Construction Unit (CCU) was investigating the behaviour of participants in the sector that may raise competition concerns under Australian Consumer Law (ACL). The CCU was set up in 2017 with a focus on investigating unfair and anticompetitive practices that may impact on competition in construction markets. The unit has 17 staff with a range of investigative and legal qualifications and experience. The CCU page on the ACCC website has a link to an anonymous reporting tool that allows people in the construction industry to provide a tip-off, make a complaint or engage in a two-way online conversation directly with a Commercial Construction Unit investigator. “The form will require you to provide some information about who the report relates to and a brief description of the conduct,” Mr Sims said. “Not all fields are required, but the more information you give us, the more likely it is that we will be able to act on your complaint. “You will be prompted to create an anonymous login (password only) so that you can communicate with CCU staff about your report anonymously and in confidence, and we can ask you further questions if required.”
is, employs fewer than 20 people) and the upfront price payable under the contract is no more than $300,000 or $1 million if the contract is for more than 12 months. Australian Consumer Law provides that a person must not use physical force, undue harassment or coercion in connection with the supply of goods and services. Coercion involves force or compulsion, or threats of force or compulsion negating choice or freedom to act. Mr Sims said cooperation provided to the ACCC by cartel participants would be recognised. “If you believe you may be involved in a cartel, the first thing is applying for immunity from prosecution in exchange for helping us with our investigation by contacting cartelimmunity@accc.gov.au,” he said. The CCU can be contacted at CCU@accc.gov.au. The ACCC can bring action under both competition and consumer laws which can result in fines up $10 million for a company and $500,000 for an individual. The ACCC has taken on and beaten airlines, large supermarket chains, and energy and petrol suppliers among others. They are not to be trifled with.
ROD SIMS
“You can communicate anonymously.”
Written by John Satterley
The ACC’s role in the commercial building and construction industry is to detect, investigate and stop anticompetitive behaviour including serious cartel conduct such as bid rigging, market sharing and price fixing; secondary boycotts; exclusive dealing; agreements or concerted practices which substantially lessen competition; and misuse of market power, including predatory pricing. The ACCC also has a role in protecting individuals and businesses from unfair, unconscionable or coercive behaviour. Small businesses are protected from unfair contract terms in standard form contracts. Australian Consumer Law applies if at least one of the parties is a small business (that 7
OPINION
South Australian economic activity set to bounce back South Australia continues to be one of Australia’s steadiest economies despite COVID-19 challenges, with one senior economist predicting the state’s history for manufacturing might even provide longer-term growth opportunities. Shane Oliver, head of investment strategy and chief economist, AMP Capital, says South Australia has been less affected by Coronavirus than other states and territories, which will help the economy bounce back from restrictions faster. “Generally, those states that have controlled the virus with less severe lockdowns will come out of this better,” reasoned Oliver. At the end of the first week of June, South Australia had recorded just 440 cases of COVID-19 and four tragic deaths1. By comparison, neighbouring Victoria, had recorded 1,685 cases and 19 deaths. In early June, South Australian pubs, gyms, cinemas, places of worship, beauty salons and other sites were allowed up to 80 people on their premises as long as they could comply with appropriate safeguards2. SA Premier Stephen Marshall said, “Thousands of jobs throughout our state will now potentially be reactivated earlier and in greater numbers, fasttracking our economic road to recovery in a safe and responsible way.”
just yet,” said James Trimble, General Manager, Raine & Horne. “Enquiry for industrial property led the way and didn’t drop off during the period of restrictions. “There is improving enquiry for office and retail but there is not enough stock.” On the residential property front, valuation firm, Herron Todd White reports the SA markets are holding up reasonably well with days on the market for metropolitan Adelaide homes currently at 54 compared to 45 in May 20193. Interestingly, dwelling values have been resilient too, recording a 0.4% increase over the month of May4. By comparison, Melbourne values were down 0.9% in May and Sydney’s housing values dropped by 0.4%.
Oliver commented, “South Australia has done well on this front, where Victoria by contrast will experience a bit of a lag because it had more problems with [infection] clusters. South Australia should come out of this reasonably well.” In a sign of improving business optimism, commercial property group, Raine & Horne Commercial reveals that leasing enquiries for commercial property are collecting pace in Adelaide. “Enquiries from businesses are up but they are not back to the levels we saw before COVID-19
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LONG TERM CHALLENGES REMAIN Before the pandemic hit, the SA economy was expected to grow by 2.5% in 2019-20 and then slow to 2.25% p.a. in each of the three years to 2022-23. Employment was predicted to grow by 2.0% p.a. in 2019-20 and then slow to 2.25% p.a. in subsequent years. SA’s unemployment rate before COVID-19 was 5.8%5. It will be a case of wait and see how growth and employment are impacted by COVID-19. Although, in May, South Australian Treasurer Rob Lucas, reportedly said he was ‘horrified’ at the inevitable debt the state would accrue over coming years, largely due to spending on coronavirus measures6. To fight the economic impact of COVID-19, the SA Government hit hard and early with $1 billion in emergency funding including $650 million for the Jobs Rescue Package as well as the establishment of two new funds – the $300m Business and Jobs Support Fund, and the $250m Community and Jobs Support Fund. There was payroll tax relief, land tax relief and the waiver of liquor licence fees for 2020-21 for those hotels, restaurants, cafes and clubs forced to close as a result of social distancing restrictions. Since March, the Marshall Liberal Government has continued to inject money into the economy demonstrated by the announcement of $33 million for a desalination plant at Kangaroo Island7 which is expected to create an estimated 500 jobs and add over $200 million of economic value to Kangaroo Island in the next 15 years. The Marshall Government also committed $1.3 billion to an education
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https://www.health.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/2020/06/coronavirus-covid-19-at-a-glance-coronavirus-covid-19-at-a-glance-infographic_5.pdf
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https://www.premier.sa.gov.au/news/media-releases/news/fast-tracking-economic-recovery
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https://static.htw.com.au/HTW-month-in-review-June-2020-Residential.pdf
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https://www.corelogic.com.au/news/housing-values-edge-lower-may-while-transaction-activity-partially-recovers-sharp-drop-april
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https://cdn.aigroup.com.au/Economic_Indicators/Economic_Outlook/SA_State_Economy_Budget_2019-20.pdf
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https://www.abc.net.au/news/2020-05-07/why-sa-could-win-race-to-covid-19-recovery/12220644
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https://www.premier.sa.gov.au/news/media-releases/news/desal-plant-in-the-pipeline-for-kangaroo-island
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https://www.premier.sa.gov.au/our-plan/delivering-for-south-australia/better-freight-infrastructure
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https://www.premier.sa.gov.au/news/media-releases/news/fast-tracking-infrastructure-to-support-local-jobs
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capital works program8 In total, SA has a $12.9 billion pipeline of infrastructure projects over the next four years8. Trimble said COVID-19 has forced the SA Government’s hand with $120 million of new infrastructure projects also fast tracked to support 165 jobs, including $52 million for targeted regional road network repair and improvement. These road projects include the Stuart Highway, Yorke Highway, Dukes Highway and Riddoch Highway. There is also $35 million to rehabilitate and resurface the South Eastern Freeway between the Tollgate and Crafers. The upgrade of the Heysen Tunnel is getting $15 million, there is $12 million for a higher capacity NorthSouth Freight Route by-passing Adelaide and, $6 million to seal Adventure Way and Innamincka Airport Road9. Trimble commented, “Projects that were due in three years have been brought forward. “SA will flatline on population growth as there isn’t interstate or overseas immigration now. So, we must look at ways to attract people, and developing and building projects are ways to attract people to the state.” While these infrastructure investments will support South Australian jobs and the economy, Oliver says the state’s dependence on Government money continues to be an Achilles heel. “SA has been dependent on government support generally compared to the other states that have other things to keep them going.
equipment and supplies and possibly food processing. It’s hard to see car production ramping up again. But you wouldn’t rule it out.” Oliver continued, “The Australian Government doesn’t look like it’s going down a full-on protectionist path like the US Government would like to do. But I suspect some things will come back to Australia. “To the extent that South Australia has had a history of manufacturing then it may benefit from that, particularly as it has also performed reasonably well through the Coronavirus shutdown and is coming out of it faster.” In the short term, if state and international borders remain ramrod shut, these restrictions might play into the hands of SA tourism. Traffic to the South Australian Tourism Commission’s southaustralia.com website from intra-state visitors increased by nearly 82% to over 200,000 visits in the two weeks following the announcement of the easing of restrictions on 8 May, with direct leads to tourism operators increasing, up almost 30% on the same time last year to 42,00011. Oliver concluded, “Australians want to get out and have holidays. Apart from New Zealand, they can’t travel overseas, so South Australia might be able to capitalise on this as it’s reasonably safe.” Written by Anthony O’Brien
“This is why when you hear about any major project such as building submarines South Australia tends to get a look in. The other states are less desperate because they have other drivers of growth.”
ONSHORING COULD DRIVE ECONOMIC GROWTH FOR SA Oliver says in the past, SA has lacked the comparative advantages of other states, although there might be some COVID-19 inspired green shoots of economic hope. “(South Australia) doesn’t have the resources that Western Australia has,” stated Oliver. Where South Australia had a comparative advantage was in manufacturing, Oliver advised. “While, manufacturing is in relative decline, where SA could benefit is if the Coronavirus leads to a degree of ‘onshoring’. “That is if manufacturers bring production back to Australia in areas such as medical
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https://www.defencesa.com/projects/attack-class-submarines
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https://www.premier.sa.gov.au/news/media-releases/news/welcome-back-tourism-campaign-to-support-our-regions
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FEATURE - PROJECTS
Drones have become the new eye in the sky
BRIDGE INSTALLATION FOR THE $620 MILLION DARLINGTON UPGRADE PROJECT, DJI INSPIRE 2 IN FLIGHT.
Recent estimates suggest there are more than 100,000 drones in Australia alone, with 10 times that number in the United States. This growth has seen drone photography become incredibly effective as a marketing, reporting or media tool with strict rules on the use of these unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). You must fly the drone “within visual line of sight” (VLOS) with a limit of 122 metres/400 feet above ground level. You must also stay at least 30 metres clear of people, vehicles and structures that are not under your control and stay 5.5 kilometres/three nautical miles away from controlled airports unless Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) approval has been granted. Adelaide drone operator and photographer Rene Schroeder, 37, began trading as South Australian Drone Services in late 2016. He holds a Remote Pilot Licence (RePL) – gained after completing a Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA) course – and, by obtaining a Remote Operator Certificate (ReOC), has developed standards and procedures approved by CASA to safely operate Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems (RPAS). CASA currently lists 114 ReOC holders on its website for SA. However, this writer is unable to give the exact number of companies providing drone services in SA. Rene is the single operator of his business; if jobs require a ‘spotter’ he employs casual staff to assist with those roles. “I have always admired that special view from above,” he said, adding: “There are six professions that benefit from drone footage: real estate; construction and engineering, general media and film; insurance; farming and agriculture; and general aerial photos or videos. In three years working in the professional drone industry I have engaged with the engineering, construction, oil 10
and gas as well as the maritime sectors successfully delivering drone photos, videos as well as drone mapping data.” His first drone, a DJI Phantom 2, was purchased at the start of 2016. Others followed, mostly acquired via the Internet. They are the DJI Mavic 2 Pro, DJI Inspire 2 and DJI Matrice 210. They weigh from one kilogram (Mavic 2) up to six kilograms (Matrice 210). DJI stands for Dà-Jiãng Innovations. Rene is licensed to fly drones with up to 25 kilograms take-off weight. The DJI Inspire 2 is rated to fly in winds up to 36km/h. Clients are advised a couple of days in advance if strong winds and/or rain will prevent flying drones. The drones carry a variety of cameras such as a Hasselblad sensor on the Mavic 2; a one-inch micro four-third camera with detachable lenses on the Inspire 2; and large zoom (30x) and thermal cameras as well as micro four-third cameras, LED lights and gas sensors on the Matrice 210. They can capture high-resolution photos and video footage and produce footage that delivers vibrant, true colours. Drones can take stabilised video footage up to 5.2K, 20MP photos or create large maps several hundred megabytes in size. (Note: 5.2K is 5,280 x 2,970 pixels; 20MP is a photo of 20 million pixels.) In the picture showing DJI Matric 210 and DJI Inspire 2 on location at Port Augusta,
the Inspire 2 has a camera mounted below (Zenmuse X5S) and pilot camera in front. The Matrice 210 can mount two cameras, either two below or one below and one on top. In the picture it only has the Zenmuse X4S mounted on top. Both drones are powered by two LiPo batteries giving 20 to 25 minutes’ flying time. Filming starts only after job safety analyses, risk assessments and pre-flight safety checks, plus site inductions where required. Rene holds licences such as White Card (Construction), Rail Worker Safety Card, Maritime Safety Identification Card and media accreditations (CAMS/AASA – Motorsport). “After consultation with the client we create shot lists/video briefs to work out what is needed,” he said. “For mapping jobs, we work out the areas to be mapped and the results required such as resolution or export files for surface models, 3D modelling, or point clouds.” (Point clouds are a collection of points that represent a 3D shape or feature.)
A BUSY WORKBOOK Projects undertaken include the Oaklands Crossing Grade Separation (rail), Darlington Roadworks (road), Flinders Link (rail), Port Stanvac Oil Refinery Demolition (oil & gas), Modbury Hospital Upgrade (civil), Adelaide Casino Development (civil), Brighton Rugby Club refurbishment (civil), Lincoln Gap Wind Farm Battery Storage (civil), mapping
DJI MATRICE 210 (AT LEFT) AND DJI INSPIRE 2 ON LOCATION AT PORT AUGUSTA FOR INSPECTION OF THE BRIDGE IN BACKGROUND. THE MATRICE 210 IS APPROXIMATELY 70CM TALL DEPENDING ON PAYLOAD ON TOP; INSPIRE 2 IS 32CM TALL. TWO HOLDERS FOR GPS RECEIVERS ARE THE WHITE OBJECTS ON INSPIRE 2. (SEE ARTICLE FOR MORE DETAILS.)
IMAGE LEFT: SITE SET-UP AT PORT AUGUSTA BRIDGE INSPECTION WITH DJI INSPIRE 2 (AT LEFT) AND DJI MATRICE 210. DRONE OPERATOR AND PHOTOGRAPHER RENE SCHROEDER AND HIS WORK VEHICLE ARE IN THE BACKGROUND.
the 220MW Bungala Solar Farm near Port Augusta (civil), filming cargo ships off-shore and in ports in Adelaide, Bunbury, Port Headland and Karratha (maritime), 2019 Bridgestone World Solar Challenge – solar cars driving from Darwin to Adelaide, a 3,000 kilometre journey (events). Summing up, Rene said: “UAVs provide an opportunity to monitor workers and their environment to ensure everything is safe and up to regulation. It’s easier to routinely monitor a site via a UAV than it is to visit in person and their ability to constantly record whatever they see provides a valuable record of a construction site in the event of an accident or mishap. “Traditionally, balancing a complicated and time-consuming construction project with the needs of the clients has been less than simple. Not only is a construction site unsuitable for tours, often clients are located a significant distance from where a project is taking place.
“With 10 years’ experience working on large construction projects as well as working on a remote mine site, I understand the importance of safety first and the economic pressures companies can experience and the need to find new ways to become more efficient and cost effective.”
SUPERLATIVE AERIAL VIEW BY DRONE OF TONSLEY VILLAGE BEING DEVELOPED ON THE FORMER MITSUBISHI MOTORS SITE.
Written by John Satterley Images courtesy South Australian Drone Services.
DRONE OPERATOR CONTROLLER SCREEN PROJECTING CAMERA AND IN-FLIGHT DATA.
“UAVs can be used to bridge this gap by providing an unobtrusive way to feed clients and customers regular videos and images of a project without the need to don hard hats and steel-capped boots. What’s more, these ‘tours’ can be done in real time with the option of live video streaming in order to improve the dialogue between clients and contractors. “For example, architecture projects using drones to show clients how their building fits in with the wider environment can help them to decide which external façade best suits the surroundings. Successful contractors often aren’t able to stay on-site 24/7 and must rely on others to relay progress back to them.
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Adelaide’s north gets an epic new welcome mat South Australia’s first concrete major road, the 6-lane 110km/h Northern Connector, officially opened in March 2020. It is 15.5 kilometres long, has 4 major interchanges, a complex and modern intelligent transport system, wetlands, landscaping and architecture – everything you’d expect in a modern motorway project. The $867 million spend might be slightly higher than what you’d pay for bitumen, but the benefit is in the lifetime cost of maintenance that will be around 40 per cent cheaper. The motorway will serve as a new national road link between the CBD, the Port of Adelaide and beyond to the Mid North, Barossa Valley and the Riverland. It connects the Northern Expressway, Port Wakefield Road, South Road Superway, Port River Expressway and the Salisbury Highway. Motorists will have an unimpeded run from Gawler to Regency Park (a total of 43 kilometres, via the Northern Expressway and South Road Superway), or from Gawler to Port Adelaide (a total of 40 kilometres, via the Northern Expressway and Port River Expressway). About 55,000 motorists a day are expected to use the new amenity, cutting about 10 minutes off their travel times. The project includes a new 16-kilometre shared-use pedestrian and bike path that runs along the full length of the Northern Connector. Early site works began in the last quarter of 2016 with Lendlease the head contractor. The project exceeded its target of 480 jobs each year of construction, including more than 620 individuals contributing to onsite labour hours during February 2019. Lendlease used some of its own fleet but mostly relied on equipment hire through local businesses. It helped transfer skills in the technology of concrete roads construction to SA workers. 12
FAST FACTS: 930,000 native shrubs and trees are being planted across the project; 175,000 cubic metres of concrete was used for the pavement; cement and granulated blast furnace slag was sourced from Adelaide Brighton; reinforcing steel and billet from Liberty Steel; and quarry products from Southern Quarries and Clinton Sands; 6,750 tonnes of Whyalla steel was used.
WHY IT WAS ‘SPECIAL’ It’s the biggest road project Lendlease has constructed in SA. “We did the Adelaide desalination plant in joint venture a few years ago that was a higher cost project but I guess it depends on how you measure ‘big’,” said Danny Parkinson, Lendlease Operations Manager in SA. “For me, the Northern Connector is a special project for a number of reasons. Firstly, it’s the first time anyone has done a concrete road pavement in the state of South Australia and this was a challenge technically. We did a lot of work to get the concrete mix designs right and we engaged a large proportion of the quarry industry in crushing and carting aggregates to the site. “Secondly, we set out to employ very high numbers of long-term unemployed, Aboriginal people and disadvantaged people and we were able to exceed the targets set by quite a lot. For example, 11 per cent of the total workforce were Aboriginal people while 32 per cent was from one target group
or another under the state government policy. “I don’t believe that there is another project like it anywhere across the world in our company and it means that the project has had a really positive impact in many people’s lives. Thirdly, local tier 2 contractors CATCON and LR&M Constructions completed key elements of the infrastructure, which was of great assistance to us as the head contractor and a positive legacy for them.” Much of the project has been constructed over salt fields that were once a mangrove, leaving a thin crust of salty soil over black mud. The project had to remove ‘a good proportion’’ of the mud in order to build the road embankments. Once the embankments were at design height, another two to four metres of fill was added to accelerate the rates of settlement of the embankments. This process, called surcharging, ensures the road embankments are stable over the long term, and is important for maintaining ride quality and minimising road repairs. However, sections of the embankments subject to surcharge were still settling after nine months because soil deep below was taking longer to consolidate, so more surcharge was put on top. “When you are building a motorway and you have deadlines, there is a lot of pressure to get on with the job, but in this case, we took
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BACKGROUND IMAGE: SOUTHERN INTERCHANGE BRIDGE IN WETLANDS.
IMAGE ABOVE: THE $867 MILLION NORTHERN CONNECTOR, A VITAL NEW COMMUTER LINK BETWEEN THE NORTHERN EXPRESSWAY, SOUTH ROAD SUPERWAY AND PORT RIVER EXPRESSWAY. SHOWN IS THE NORTH-SOUTH CORRIDOR SOUTHERN INTERCHANGE WITH PORT RIVER EXPRESSWAY.
the time to make sure that the embankments settled,” Parkinson said. He added: “Innovations were brought about because we wanted to make the project as safe as possible. We bought a brand new 30-tonne roller for proof rolling of the earthworks and we fitted it with proximity alarms which stopped the roller when people came too close. “This was a success and the technology was expanded on by Boral who fitted proximity alarms to their asphalt paving team when working around paving equipment and rollers. This sort of technology solution is advancing all the time and work to make sure that people don’t get run over when they are on foot around heavy plant. “I encourage our projects to adopt technology solutions when they can because when industry shows that it will invest in a new device to make projects safer, then that will encourage people to develop the technology that we need.”
BUILDING THE BRIDGES Parkinson is proud of the diverse workforce responsible for the 10 bridges that span the roadworks, and particularly enjoys the drive under bridge 03 which has a gold aerofoil. “Bridge 03 was designed by a female design engineer from consultant Arup, and both the Lendlease design manager and site manager for that bridge are women. “There is another major bridge that you would hardly notice now as you drive on the motorway which takes motorists across North Arm Creek,” Parkinson added. “That bridge has the largest area of any bridge I’ve ever built and it was constructed in a sensitive environment. It is also supported on about 1,000 concrete piles which were
CONCRETE PAVEMENT THROUGH SALTPANS.
manufactured on site in a precast yard that was almost entirely staffed by local Aboriginal people. “That was another great social legacy from the project because normally precast piles would be manufactured in Victoria and shipped across by truck, but on this project, everyone got on board with the local content initiative and we created some very valuable jobs for South Australians.” Local firm Bianco Precast provided a total of 628 beams for the project’s 10 bridgeworks. Parkinson said in the first year of construction, 14 graduate engineers – 7 women and 7 men – were recruited. “Most new graduate engineers want to build a bridge straight out of uni and quite a few of them got their chance on this project,” he said. Parkinson said his working day was enjoyable “because the people I was working with were enthusiastic and engaged”. “The client relationship was always really positive and DPTI were always working to help the project along and make it a success. The project was also strongly supported by stakeholders and local councils that could see the benefits it would bring the area.
the Department of Defence. “We need more work though. After all, we are a construction business and we need clients with things they need built.” Summing up, Parkinson said: “I think SA has done a lot for Lendlease. South Australia is a great place to work, the clients are good, the stakeholders are good and the people in the industry are genuine and hardworking.” Written by John Satterley Images courtesy Lendlease.
“These projects create a lot of direct employment and the money spent flows deeper into the economy than people realise. There is a steady pipeline of projects which means that our industry is more sustainable than it has ever been in the past.”
“Safety was always a very strong focus. It was a large job with a lot of people and a lot of risks. I’m grateful to everyone’s hard work and thankful that no-one was badly injured on the project and everyone went home safely each night. Safe projects are the ones that you like to remember.” Many of the Lendlease team have rolled on to the Gawler Rail Electrification Project or out to RAAF base Edinburgh where significant airfield work is being done for
BRIDGE CONSTRUCTION (BEAM LIFT) OVER PORT RIVER EXPRESSWAY WITH 400-TONNE CRANE.
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Finding jobs for mum and dad contractors Lendlease established an employment and skills exchange called Northhub – a portal and office where people could access job opportunities on the project. “Every new job on the project was advertised through the Northhub portal and we had full-time staff putting people into roles,” Danny Parkinson said. “There was also an ability to support small and medium-sized contractors to get their business systems and prequalification documentation up to speed so that they could get onto the project. The Northern Connector employed a lot of mum and dad contractors, if I can call them that, who are small business people who might own a truck or another piece of plant that they hire out. “Providing the opportunity to support these SA businesses means they can get involved and quickly get up to speed, but if you make it hard, they can get excluded. The Northhub team worked a lot with the Office of the Industry Advocate to ensure that South Australian businesses got a full and fair opportunity to work on the project; 91 per cent of every dollar spent on the job was put back into the South Australian economy.” Parkinson said a big promise at the start of the project was to employ people from disadvantaged backgrounds. “We had some experience because when we did the Southern Expressway Duplication, we also had high numbers of target group people employed in accordance with the state government’s workforce participation policy. “Where we really excelled was in the employment of Aboriginal people and in the engagement of businesses that are majority owned by Aboriginal people. We had a lot of support from the Kaurna community and Jeffrey Newchurch (Kaurna elder), and we set some early stretch targets of 50 Aboriginal people being employed. “With Jeffrey’s support, I’ve learnt a lot over the past few years about the importance of Aboriginal culture, heritage, and the importance of connection to the land. I really acknowledge the work of the Department of Planning, Transport and Infrastructure, especially of what George Panagopoulos (DPTI, Delivery Manager – Projects) and Jon Whelan (Executive Director, Transport Project Delivery) had done in setting the 14
project up with the right relationships with the Kaurna community. “We also managed to protect a number of significant sites along the alignment. In fact, most of the curves in the alignment of the road were made that way to avoid culturally heritage sites.” Noting that SA companies provided 91 per cent of materials and services on the project, Parkinson said: “We know that because we developed a tool that we used to evaluate tenders on the project which measured the local content. That is to say, we asked tenderers to tell us about the local content in their tenders, and then we used the information to give local content scores as part of the non-price criteria for making decisions about who won a tender and who didn’t. “The market adapts pretty quickly to the idea and you soon get interstate specialist businesses coming up with ways to maximise the local content.
For example, that is how the piling contractor Wagstaff Piling got the precast piling job, by promising to cast the piles on site. “What we noticed is that local content does not cost any more, and while we were asking for details of the local content with each tender, there wasn’t a cost penalty. This makes sense really when you think about it, but so often in the construction industry in Adelaide, people want to bring in interstate contractors because of their specialist skills or for whatever reasons. We did it differently.” Written by John Satterley
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WHAT DOES THIS MEAN FOR YOU? IF YOU ARE BOOKED ON A SHORT COURSE: Nothing will change. You will formally enrol when you come in for your first day of training, so you will enrol with the old RTO if your course is before 31 August, and you will enrol with the new RTO if your course is after 1 September.
IF YOU ARE ENROLLED IN A QUALIFICATION: Your Civil Train Training Co-ordinator will guide you through the process of transitioning to the new RTO and ensure this is not disruptive to you: • If you are part way through a qualification, we will issue a Statement of Attainment for the units already completed. We will require you to sign an enrolment form for the new RTO and we will credit your completed units into the new enrolment, ready to continue training. • If you are an apprentice or trainee under a Contract of Training, there will also be a requirement to notify Traineeship and Apprenticeship Services SA of the change of RTO. We have conferred with Traineeship and Apprenticeship Services SA, and Civil Train will be able to manage this part of the process for you. • If you are currently enrolled in RII30915 Certificate III in Civil Construction, you will be enrolled in the upgraded version of that qualification, RII30919 Certificate III in Civil Construction, at the same time. You have the right to not transfer your enrolment to the new Civil Train RTO. If this is your preference, you should discuss with your employer and AASN provider to find a new RTO, as the old Civil Train RTO will not exist as of 31 August 2020.
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Leadership Response to Living in a COVID-19 World COVID-19 is affecting the operations of businesses across the world. As business owners and leaders, our first response should be the defence of our home and family unit first. History however demonstrates that battles using cell strategy is effective in protection against enemies. A range of cells can operate within business and society to protect our homes, essential services and businesses. When we put these actions in place we collectively DIET and DEFEAT COVID-19. OUR CONDUCT MUST BECOME THE FIRST VACCINE
ROMAN SQUARE
The Infantry Square or the Family Cell – in Principle Until elimination of COVID-19.
THE FAMILY CELL • Leadership
If you can’t defeat the bear – use the bear’s strength to defeat itself.
• Responsibility
If we act with many cells as if we are one, we take on the life of a vaccine to defeat COVID-19.
• Discipline • Resolve
Detecting – Isolating - Elimiating – Treating DIET Discipline – Effort – Family – Energise - Action – Transform DEFEAT
• Support
We have seen success through communication, isolation, social distancing and sanitation. This has involved Leadership, Responsibility, Traceability and Restriction at all levels.
ENGLISH SQUARE BATTLE OF WATERLOO
We now need to extend the lessons learned to all walks of life. » Protection Home and Family Unit First (Family Cell) » Protection of Essential Services (Services Cells) » Protection of Work and Income (Business Cells – If many small work cells can be created, if one becomes infected, traceability can be enacted, isolation and treatment can occur and there are still many other cells to take its place to complete the service until total healing is achieved) » Protection Zones to allow interaction between » Various individual cells » Limited entertainment – cafes – restaurants » Sports in isolation » Restricted travel protocols » Isolation and protection of vulnerable sections of community » Isolation and treatment of detected cells
• Leadership • Communication • Responsibility • Discipline • Resolve • Support • Action
EACH CELL WILL HAVE ITS OWN SET OF CIRCUMSTANCES AND CONTROLS (Example)
With a multitude of ‘cells’ we can responsibly isolate, defeat and eliminate. It needs the resourcefulness, imagination, leadership and responsibility at all levels of the community to be able to reopen any service under cell restricted conditions. Our efforts to date ‘Family Cell Conduct’ is supported by history and shows a way forward to defeat and eliminate COVID-19 until better vaccination can be found. As a business owner, I am proud of our team and the safety protocols we have implemented on-site. Our small business cells ensure personnel are well when they arrive to site while maintaining appropriate social distancing.
THIS IS A COVID-19 AWARENESS SITE.
Effective use of the DIET and DEFEAT strategies is one way to keep businesses operating in South Australia and provides avenues for both the imagination and resourcefulness of all South Australians to keep each other safe and prosperous during this time.
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NO ENTRY TO THIS SITE UNLESS 1. TEMPERATURE FIRST RECORDED 3. HANDS HAVE BEEN SANITISED 4. MASKS MAY BE REQUESTED TO BE WORN 5. DELIVERY OPERATORS CONFINED TO TRUCK
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CCFSA NEXT GENERATION CIVIL COMMITTEE UPDATE What a year we’ve experienced so far! COVID-19 has created significant changes for the entire world, so unprecedented it seems like a movie script. It has affected everyone in different ways, changing our home life, work life and social life. Our committee member Stewart Edwards of AR Contracting has written a fantastic article regarding the current and future impact of Coronavirus on the construction industry and our economy. I encourage you to read this insightful and informative piece.
The Next Gen Committee has continued to hold virtual meetings throughout this time. Whilst we cannot launch our next ‘in person’ events until restrictions ease further, we are still working together in the background and look forward to seeing you all very soon. Our Chairperson of the past two years, Tim Bishop, has recently resigned to focus on his position on the CCF SA Board. We thank Tim for his invaluable contribution to the committee and wish him all the best as he continues to play a vital role with the CCF SA.
Following Tim’s resignation, I have taken on the role of Chairperson as we see out the pandemic. If you would like to make contact with the committee regarding any suggestions, questions or issues, please feel free to reach out. Carly Zanini – Carly Zanini Consulting Chairperson, Next Generation Committee
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FEATURE - PROJECTS
THE 100-METRE-LONG SURFACE OF BOWEN STREET WEST IN ADELAIDE NOW COLOURED GREY AND CREAM FROM ALTERNATIVE APPLICATIONS OF SEALANTS COOLSEAL, JETCOOL AND JETBLOC. SUPPLIED BY FULTON HOG AND SUPER SEALING, THE PRODUCTS WERE APPLIED BY ROLLER AND SQUEEGEE. PICTURE: CATHERINE LEO.
Trials tracking ways of keeping Adelaide cool Innovative road seal products to keep roads cooler during the warm weather are being trialled at various locations across Greater Adelaide. It has been identified that during warm weather traditional dark pavement holds a significant amount of residual heat that can heat up surrounding neighbourhoods. The City of Charles Sturt in the western suburbs currently has a trial in progress from December 2018 to December 2020. Four streets, a tennis court, basketball court and a (redundant) car park have been painted with CoolSeal, a water-based asphalt emulsion seal coat that colours the surface light grey to reflect the sun’s UV rays. Thermal cameras and thermometers are monitoring differences in heat experienced during the trial. The City of Salisbury also has a trial of CoolSeal underway. Meanwhile, the Cool Road Adelaide project is being carried out in the CBD where three treatments have been applied to a 100-metre section of Bowen Street West. The products, all seal coats, are CoolSeal by Super Sealing, and JetCool and JetBloc by Fulton Hogan. It is a Climate KIC Australia project delivered in partnership with the City of Adelaide ($35,000), the SA Department
for Environment and Water ($50,000), and made possible with in-kind support from Fulton Hogan. The treated pilot road is being monitored to see how the different products reduce surface and ambient air temperature, as well as the experiences of local residents, road users, pedestrians and businesses. At the time of writing, the results are expected by 30 June 2020 and will be shared with local councils to inform future cooling programs across SA. There are also road bitumen suppliers who are currently researching heat reflective bitumen products which may be a product option in years to come. Climate KIC Chief Executive Officer Christopher Lee said new innovations in heat reflective products are being used across the globe, with cool roads and cool roofs taking off in America, Europe and in other countries.
“Given South Australia’s climate and relatively high temperatures, these innovations are another way to cool Adelaide’s urban environment and create a more liveable city,” he said. At Adelaide Airport, Fulton Hogan has applied JetBloc on several bays to understand the benefits of lighter coloured pavement applications which absorb less heat and reduce the surface temperatures TO P C O A T A S P HThis A LT –work L O G O adds V A R I A Tto IONS of runways and aprons. the airside irrigation trial being undertaken in partnership with SA Water to demonstrate the ability to cool the local environment through the smart use of water and crops. Written by John Satterley A heat mapping tool which assesses how all suburbs are affected on hot days and nights is publicly available online. For more information – Your Say Adelaide.
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MEET THE BOSS
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RICHARD SMITH Owner and Manager, C & S Wear Parts Pty Ltd
“We have a customer base that knows we build quality products that will last and are repairable, unlike the cheap imported rubbish on the market.”
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THIS TRUCK TRAY FROM THE CARRAPATEENA COPPER MINE 100KM SOUTHEAST OF OLYMPIC DAM WAS FULLY REFURBISHED IN C & S WORKSHOP.
Five years ago, the old C & S Wear Parts in Regency Park went into liquidation due to cheap imports and some bad debts. Longship Enterprises purchased the business from the liquidator and amalgamated it with Northern Conveyors. Both businesses are located now in the old C & S Wear facility – a factory and office with a footprint of 1,500 square metres – and trade under that name. The company specialises in design and engineering, and manufacture of buckets and attachments, and is a distributor of a wide range of ground engaging tools. “Diversifying has been the key to the survival of both businesses,” said Richard Smith, who has 15 staff in total on the workshop floor. They are boilermakers with a range of skill sets, a fitter and two local lads as apprentice boilermakers. “We have Jamie Carney from the old C & S who specialises in ground engaging tools and buckets, and we have Rob Joyner who is our conveyor rep,” Richard added. “I look after sales from both sides of the business. I spend most of my days quoting in the office and do travel to several locations regularly. Mainly I spend my time quoting and looking for new opportunities.” C & S provides the following services: • fabrication of buckets and attachments; • ground engaging tools and cutting edges; • refurbishment of buckets and truck trays; • site shutdown labour; • house line boring and machining; • general fabrication; 22
A BUCKET MANUFACTURED IN ADELAIDE FOR A PC1250 EXCAVATOR.
• wear liner manufacture; • auger and attachments; • 3D modelling and design; •S anki conveyors and conveyor components; • conveyor design and manufacture; • onsite welding repairs. Richard said the largest project undertaken in the last five years was the rebuild of a 350-tonne Liebherr excavator bucket ‘which was in the order of $200K’. He added: “We have a customer base that knows we build quality products that will last and are repairable, unlike the cheap imported rubbish on the market.
“My philosophy is and always has been to buy Australian – where you can these days. We use Australian steel where possible and as many local services that we can. We have not travelled down the path of importing buckets at this stage and have no future plans to do so. We produce a quality product at what we know is a reasonable price and we look to provide solutions to our clients’ problems.”
Asked what he thought could be done to help economic recovery, Richard responded: “My comments on this subject are quite simple. It is OK to give a high priority to infrastructure development but local-content contractor and service providers must be included in this mix. “It is no good spending taxpayers’ dollars on infrastructure if huge foreign-owned companies own a majority of this work and spend my taxes on cheap imported products. The recovery of our economy needs to travel right down the line and its goal needs to provide as much stimulus to local suppliers and contractors as possible.” Written by John Satterley
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Traffic MATTHEW WRIGHT General Manager SA/NT Makesafe Management (SA)
“Our commitment to safety, technology and community service makes us an ideal business partner for our clients into the future.” MATTHEW WRIGHT
The business Matthew Wright runs started in 2011 as All Points Traffic Management. It was rebranded to Makesafe Traffic Management (SA) in 2014. In 2018, the year Matthew joined as General Manager, the Directors established a management team (headed by Matthew) dedicated to maintaining the position of MTM (SA) as one of the largest, most compliant and innovative traffic control providers in the state. As a result, the business portfolio has grown – there is a larger spread of clients and a much stronger focus on the relationship MTM (SA) has with them. In July 2019, MTM (SA) and Advanced Traffic Management in Victoria joined forces in a partnership between the two companies. Matthew said: “The Directors of both businesses made this decision due to the changes currently facing the industry in safety, legislation and technology. There is also a real lack of service in regional South Australia and Victoria, and this partnership will allow us to open smaller depots between Adelaide and Melbourne. “We now have a depot located in Mount Gambier and are looking at other opportunities. This positive customer service environment combined with a refresh of our traffic control teams, and our commitment to safety, technology and customer service, makes us an ideal business partner for our clients into the future.”
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The MTM (SA) depot in Wingfield in Adelaide’s north houses more than 40 Department of Planning, Transport and Infrastructure (DPTI) compliant traffic control vehicles from utes to larger scale trucks for bigger jobs. The fleet is equipped with roof and vehicle-mounted arrow boards, reverse alarms, UHF radios and reverse cameras.
The Management Team is working with the Traffic Management Association of Australia, industry partners and Austroads on the national harmonisation of the various state Manuals of Traffic Control Devices with a launch date this year. Matthew’s first role in construction was running a landscape buusiness for 12 years. He then joined GLG Greenlife Group as Construction Manager, following which he held management roles with Fulton Hogan and Downer. MTM (SA) works with local councils, DPTI, civil contractors, landscapers, paving gangs, telecommunication works, utilities (planned and emergency callouts) and events (small and large).
MTM (SA) employs over 90 staff. Its services are available all-year 24/7 (emergency calls can be received any time of the day or night). The office support staff comprises Planners, Project Managers, HSEQ (Health, Safety and Environment and Quality) Manager, Accounts Receivable Manager and Matthew himself.
With any project, client liaison is key. “Understanding the works our clients are going to undertake is very important to ensure that our proposed Traffic Management Plan (TMP), permits, community and stakeholder notification are in place to ensure the works run smoothly,” Matthew said. MTM (SA) has an in-house Planning Department responsible for assessing incoming jobs; drawing the appropriate Traffic Guidance Scheme (TGS); as well as managing permit applications and their lodgement with council, police and DPTI.
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It assists clients in the provision of TMPs to aid with tender submissions if required. Team members will attend site, assess what level of planning is required in discussion with clients and plan the job accordingly. For more complex construction sites or staged works, MTM (SA) will provide highly detailed staged traffic management plans.
ONE TO REMEMBER A memorable project was the Tanami mine site in the Northern Territory. Due to its remoteness, MTM (SA) sent three vehicles, two pallets of additional signage and eight Traffic Controllers there in 2018 and 2019. The site requirements were extensive – full medical, police clearance, and drug and alcohol tests prior to authorisation to attend site. “All our vehicles had to be ‘mine site spec’,” Matthew said. “To get to site our vehicles had to be floated in as the roads in were not in a good condition. Our crews had to fly to WA and then to site. The conditions were very hot at times (up to 45 degrees), and ensuring everyone had plenty of fluid and shade was a priority. “The crews would be D&A tested each morning prior to works starting. The roster would be three weeks on one week off. If anything did go wrong/break on the site it wasn’t like we were around the corner to
get it fixed. The crews from MTM (SA) and our client did a fantastic job on this project, hence why after 2018 we were both awarded more works in 2019.” Matthew said that managing a Traffic Management business is consistently challenging. “Our clients often make changes to their programs that require additional resources, last-minute permit changes and/or late jobs and reactive or emergency works. Ensuring that we have enough Traffic Controllers and vehicles to meet our clients’ demands and that our clients receive service 24/7 requires a positive teamwork environment. “Our Team is what makes our company great. We are so proud that we employ 90 South Aussies. Our Team come from such varied backgrounds and range in age from 18 to 70. Leading, training and educating the Team is a challenge but is also extremely rewarding.” Summing up, Matthew said: “The Traffic Management industry is a vital cog in the provision of workplace safety. Our purpose is to ensure that worksites on or near the roadway have the required levels of safety to ensure the protection of workers, road users, pedestrians and the vulnerable.
However, there are still many days when motorists refuse to drive at the worksite speed limits, refuse to stop when legally required and get angry at Traffic Controllers for delaying their travels – not understanding that our role is to protect everyone from road hazards that are sometimes not obvious.” Written by John Satterley
“Many of the road users appreciate and understand why our people are on the roadway and are polite and positive.
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HILCO GLOBAL APAC
How long have you been in business? Hilco Global is global services company that has been around more than 40 years. The Australian venture (Hilco Global APAC) commenced in 2019 and specialises in industrial and commercial asset valuations and online auctions. We provide a smarter and easier way to value, and sell or buy plant and equipment with a suite of strategic solutions. We have a capital structure that facilitates bespoke solutions for clients. This typically includes either an outright purchase of assets or/and fleets surplus to requirements.
Where are you located? We operate throughout Australia across all states and territories. The Adelaide operations are located at Churchill Road North, Dry Creek. We are headquartered in Melbourne, with offices located across Australia with a national reach. We have opened additional offices in both Indonesia and the Philippines.
What are the origins of Hilco? Hilco Global APAC is the local business unit of Hilco Global and is backed by Macquarie Bank. We aim to be a leading industrial valuation and disposal company that specialises in multichannel ecommerce solutions within Australia and South East Asia. Adam Scharer (CEO) led a major online auction and appraisal business for nearly 20 years along with many of our management team. The team is entrepreneurial with
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similar values and philosophies to the parent company, which is made up of twenty integrated business units delivering expert solutions. We are a privately held organisation willing to put forward capital to facilitate deals, whilst guaranteeing results in connection with transactions.
What are your core business activities/specialties? Hilco is a valued partner and provides trusted advice across a range of asset classes. We provide asset advisory and valuation services, leveraging our local expertise, global perspectives and handson experience trading assets across all industrial sectors. We primarily provide a smarter and easier way to value, sell or buy plant and equipment with a suite of strategic solutions to help clients identify value in business assets, monetise those assets either through acquisition or disposition so they may leverage the assets to obtain debt of equity capital. Our strength is our capital structure and the capacity to purchase large parcels, shortening the time frame to monetise surplus assets. We provide clients with bespoke solutions including outright purchase options as well as consignment and guaranteed sale options. We have already seen significant disruption to many industries as a result of C19 and we expect that experience and expert advice will be more valuable than ever.
Completed project/products or services you have worked on or have that you are most proud of? Hilco specialises in the civil construction and mining equipment industries and has a sharp focus on assisting civil contractors, construction and mining companies to buy and sell equipment. We pride ourselves on creating solutions across multidisciplinary teams and delivering bespoke solutions. We have recently acquired the surplus assets incorporating well maintained hire construction machinery and earthmoving equipment for a major hire company in South Australia. This multimillion-dollar asset acquisition serves as an example of our expertise, agility and skill in managing complex asset deals. A collaborative team within Hilco included our Valuations, Advisory & Monetisation teams that were able to present a range of solutions that demonstrated the power of our integrated platform as a leading market maker. It was great to be able to provide a range of solutions especially when working closely with a team that has a depth of industry knowledge and the capital resources when it comes to understanding and maximising the value of assets.
What asset classes do you specialise in? We have experience across a wide array of industries including civil, earthmoving and transport. We leverage an expansive asset value and recovery database, and
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deliver insights and support, helping clients confidently assess risk and create value. There is a range of asset classes that we are constantly assessing including agriculture, automotive, marine & aviation, building materials, engineering, industrial equipment, mining, manufacturing, transport, and wholesale & distribution.
How many staff do you employ? We have expanded our team across Australia to incorporate more than 40 professionals across valuation, advisory and monetisation. Our Adelaide team includes Adrian Paley, Greg Hardiman and Mark Tonkin – over 50 years of combined auction and financial services experience.
Hilco Global APAC Contact: Adrian Paley M: 0449 642 614 E: apaley@hilcoglobal.com www.hilcoapac.com
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ZANCOTT RECRUITMENT
How long have you been in business? Zancott Recruitment was established in 2006 and has branches across Australia. We are one of South Australia's leaders in Temporary and Permanent Recruitment, specialising in Civil, Construction & Rail, Trades, Manufacturing & Production, Government & Defence, Telecommunications, and Administration & IT.
Where are you located? Zancott Recruitment’s Head Office is located at 21a Nelson Street in Stepney and our Regional Office, which services the Upper Spencer Gulf Region, is located at 29 Patterson Street, Whyalla. Today, we have offices nationally, but we were homegrown here and we are South Australian proud.
What are your core business activities/specialties? Zancott Recruitment’s core activities are to supply Labour Hire and Executive Recruitment services to companies of all shapes and sizes. We specialise in sourcing, recruiting, training and placing Indigenous and non-Indigenous candidates into employment, within both projects and skilled industry positions. We leverage our experience of supplying skilled Labour Hire to companies over many years, to be able to offer tailored recruitment packages and workforce participation solutions to businesses. Zancott Recruitment is proudly Supply Nation certified and in 2018 we were recognised for our outstanding efforts as 28
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Completed project/products or services you have worked on or have that you are most proud of? National Broadband Network, Victoria, South Australia, Northern Territory Client: Fulton Hogan Project Value: $42 billion Zancott Recruitment supplied skilled and unskilled Labour Hire to Fulton Hogan for the NBN National Rollout across three states. Gateway South Darlington Upgrade & Flinders Link Project, South Australia Client: Fulton Hogan/Laing O'Rourke Joint Venture Project Value: $620 million Zancott Recruitment is a selected supplier to the Fulton Hogan/Laing O'Rourke JV, supplying Labour Hire to the project. Air7000 Project, South Australia Client: Lendlease Project Value: $500 million Zancott Recruitment supplied Labour Hire to Lendlease for the $500 million upgrade of the Air7000 Phase B project at the RAAF Edinburgh Airbase.
Westgate Tunnel Project, Victoria Client: CPB Contractors John Holland Joint Venture Project Value: $5.5 billion Zancott Recruitment supplies skilled white and blue collar Labour Hire to this major road project in Melbourne. O-Bahn City Access Project, South Client: McConnell Dowell Project Value: $160 million Zancott Recruitment was a Labour Hire supplier for this project, and supported McConnell Dowell to successfully meet their Indigenous workforce participation targets. Torrens To Torrens Project, South Australia Client: CPB Contractors Project Value: $801 million Zancott Recruitment provided skilled and unskilled Labour Hire to this major road project in South Australia.
How many staff do you employ? Zancott currently employs over 500 FTE (Full Time Equivalents) of which 18% identify as Indigenous and 8% as Females, reflecting diversity in the workplace. The direct Zancott Team consists of 16 Staff Members nationally, including, State Branch Managers, Business Development Managers, National Bid Manager, Recruitment Consultants, Account Managers, Finance Manager, Payroll Department, National Compliance Officer and WHS Officer.
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Zancott Recruitment Contacts: Brynne Barker Business Development Manager M: 0439 265 056 brynne@zancott.com Laura Ciccozzi Office Manager M: 0417 874 000 laura@zancott.com Ben Birrell Branch Manager - Whyalla M: 0429 315 285 ben@zancott.com www.zancott.com
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Every time you go anywhere by road, rail, plane or boat, you use infrastructure built by the civil construction industry. Bridges, ports, roads, demolition, concreting, traffic control, earthmoving, pipe laying are all examples of the role civil construction plays in building our world.
WHAT QUALIFICATIONS DO I NEED TO GET INTO THE INDUSTRY? Many roles in civil construction do not need a university degree and you can enter the industry straight from school. A good work ethic and a positive attitude towards safety are by far the best start.
WHAT WOULD IT INVOLVE? As a GENERAL CIVIL CONSTRUCTION WORKER, your role will be varied and may include pipe-laying, bituminous surfacing or traffic management.
In most circumstances, operators working in civil construction undertake a Contract of Training to complete their Certificate III in Civil Construction whilst they are working full time, with a registered training provider, such as Civil Train. If you wish to become a supervisor you can also do on the job study at Certificate IV level.
As a PLANT OPERATOR you may operate one or more machines. The skill of operating large machines such as excavators, bulldozers or graders should not be underestimated and it takes years of experience to be an efficient and precise operator.
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LOAD 28
How long have you been in business? Load 28 has been in the game since 2010; yet we still treat each job as a new opportunity to learn.
Where are you located? 1196-1200 Old Port Road, Royal Park, South Australia 5013.
How did you start your business? Load 28 crane hire, a firm started by two brothers in Adelaide, is a crane hire rental company based on 10 mobile crane, 6 mini crawler cranes, 3 tower cranes, access equipment and transport. Founder and Operations Director Marcus Rigney explains: In 2000, I had a dream to start a small service based business as an owner operator. After looking at transport and similar industries, I settled on a crane hire based company. After some lengthy research, I found a small 10t city crane available to purchase interstate; after some inspections I purchased the unit. I nervously recall the crane arriving in the workshop, thinking ‘what have I done?’ I had a long road ahead to sort out licences, learn to operate the machine, find some clients and get underway. I knew I needed help to get this underway, so I called my brother Tom (who was living interstate), who promptly agreed to come to Adelaide, and together we would work hard to build a solid business for our future.
We always knew that, if we focussed hard on safe, quality, customer focussed service delivery, we couldn’t go wrong.
Completed project/products or services you have worked on or have that you are most proud of?
Over the past 8 years, we have never stopped keeping this in the forefront of our mind and steadily we have grown, with very limited funding, to a company that operates 19 cranes and a staff level of 73 people.
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About four years into crane hire, I knew we needed to find a project business, to bolt onto the crane division; a business that would provide us stability and engage our diverse strengths. We saw a niche to lift glass, and after purchasing lots of technical vacuum lifting equipment, it wasn’t long before we were lifting that much glass, we started to also install it! It was at this point that we commenced Australian Glass Install. Today, this division successfully installs over 50,000m2 of unitised curtain wall glass panels per year on a number of tier 1 projects both here in Adelaide and Melbourne. During our growth phase, we have pushed the boundaries in the business, to continue its growth trend line.
What are your core business activities/specialties? The Load 28 team and equipment is well recognised within the industry as specialists in limited access crane hire, structural installations, Deltacore installation, facade elements and commercial glass and glazing installation.
Installation of Curtain Wall Façade/General Crane Hire CBD School – Lendlease Installation of Curtain Wall Façade/General Crane Hire United Communities (UCITY) – Built Pty Ltd Installation of Curtain Wall Façade/General Crane Hire GPO Tower Franklin Street – Built Pty Ltd Installation of Curtain Wall Façade/General Crane Hire
Current Projects SkyCity Casino Project – Hansen Yuncken Installation of Curtain Wall Façade/General Crane Hire Indigo Hotel – Hindmarsh Installation of Curtain Wall Façade/General Crane Hire Scape 99 (Melbourne) – Built Pty Ltd Installation of Curtain Wall Façade/General Crane Hire
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Melbourne Conservatorium of Music VUE Apartments Shepparton Law Courts Flinders University Student Hub Bendigo Regional Hospital
How many machines do you have in your fleet and what types? Load 28 has invested in cutting edge technologies, and equipment specifically designed for these applications. Load 28 is always looking to expand its fleet to ensure we can meet our client’s requests and remain known as the innovators in the crane hire industry in Adelaide. Load 28 currently consists of 19 machines: 2.9 Ton Mini Crawler Cranes – equipped with a fixed head remote glass Glass Handler
Load 28 Contact: Marcus Rigney / Tom Rigney M: 0439 264 101 / 0421 183 216 Load 28-brand.pdf
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How many staff do you employ? We currently employ 72 employees within our group, and just like our innovative equipment, our team members are also specialists in their field.
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PREMIER CONSTRUCTIONS AUSTRALIA PTY LTD
How long have you been in business? Established in 2013 by the Company Director, Seamus McHugh.
Where are you located? Adelaide | Melbourne Main Office: 2/20 Gawler Avenue, Welland, SA 5007.
How did you start your business? I used to run my own business in Ireland, and when I moved to Australia in 2010, I always knew I wanted to work for myself. After a few years on the ground across different construction projects all around Australia, I decided to take the big risk. I quit my job as a Crane Operator at the time and used my savings to start sub-contracting labourers into regional construction projects. Our first gig was on the first ever Next Tracker Solar Farm in Australia. It was the first time I had ever seen a solar farm, which involved the installation of approximately 226,000 solar module units. I was a one-man band, so accounts, payroll, invoicing, HR was completed in-house to get it up and running. My wife has been very supportive since the beginning, which meant I could take these risks and focus on building my business from the ground up. Now with offices in both South Australia and Victoria, I’m grateful for my team who are the foundation of the company’s growth over the last seven years. From this experience, I’ve been fortunate to work alongside people like Patrick Foley, the Construction Manager in South Australia, who has poured his heart and soul into the company, as if it’s his own. This can be a hard quality to find in people, particularly when you’re starting your own business in a competitive environment.
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What are your core business activities/specialties? PCA is one of Australia’s fast-growing construction service providers, specialising in formwork, steel fixing, concrete, labour hire and fleet services. We have completed works in all aspects of construction: highrise residential and general residential construction, defence, bridges, roads, solar farms, wind farms, and marine construction.
Completed project/products or services you have worked on or have that you are most proud of? Premier Constructions Australia Pty Ltd has delivered FRP (Form-Reo-Pour) packages for the following projects: Meyer Road Bridge Replacement Project – McConnell Dowell (SA) Penny Place Apartments, 26 storey building – Maxcon & Oracle (SA) REALM Adelaide, a 39 storey apartment block and Adelaide’s tallest building in the heart of Adelaide – Maxcon & Oracle (SA) Darlington Upgrade Project – Gateway South JV (Laing O’Rourke & Fulton Hogan) (SA) Mildura Substation Upgrade – Civil Infrastructure Group (SA)
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date. The team was working 5m below sea level at all times, and the work environment had its own challenges being close to a smelter. It was the first full FRP package we were awarded, and we met all program milestones 1 week ahead of schedule.
How many machines do you have in your fleet and what types? PCA provides a range of fleet vehicles, including 6 trucks, 3T, 6T and 7T telehandlers, commuter bus and 16 fully equipped Utes, all with the standard site and safety specifications.
How many staff do you employ? PCA currently employs up to 40 employees and 4 office staff. However, we also have the capability to sub-contract 50 – 100 skilled tradespeople at any given time, for short or long term contract work.
Any other information: Our Mission – Build with purpose. Leave a legacy. We strive for a safer and healthier construction industry for the next generation. Our Values – Safety and People first / Excellence / Agile / Teamwork / Honesty / Respect / Innovate.
Port Pirie Smelter Upgrade – Cofferdam – Geotech (SA) Mobil Yarraville Oil Terminal Upgrade – Ballestrin (VIC) However, the project I’m most proud of is the Port Pirie Smelter Upgrade – Cofferdam Project completed in 2017. I was on the ground with the team, and it was the most complex project we’ve worked on to
Premier Constructions Australia Pty Ltd Contact: Seamus McHugh M: 0420 270 515 E: smchugh@premierconstructau.com www.premierconstructionsaustralia.com
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CCFSA Welcomes Our New Members ADELAIDE DIRECT STATIONERS (ADS) 29 O.G Road Klemzig SA 5087 James Moore P: 08 8369 2555 M: 0438 805 904 E: jmoore@adelaidedirectstationers.com.au www.adelaidedirectstationers.com.au Adelaide Direct Stationers (ADS) is recognised as an Australian market leader in the supply of Office Products. From humble beginnings in Stepney, the Whittaker family have developed a strong and loyal footprint within SA. Our national buying power ensures our prices are amongst the lowest in the country. ADS provides the widest range of office products possible, to become a ‘one-stop-shop’ for all business needs including but not limited to; copy paper, stationery, printers, ink & toners, office furniture, janitorial & washroom supplies, educational resources, AV, whiteboards, smart boards and kitchen & canteen supplies. Reflected in over 17,000 product lines. We pride ourselves on the ability to match our national competitors while offering that family business feels where customer satisfaction is our number one priority. That is why we will Guarantee when you partner with ADS that we won’t be beaten on Price and Service.
ADELAIDE HYDRAULIC PTD LTD John Di Fabio P: 8447 7866 E: john@adelaidehydraulics.com.au www.adelaidehydraulics.com.au Manufacturers of hydraulic cylinders and front end loader and excavator attachments. We also offer a repair services for these items.
CARLY ZANINI CONSULTING 14 Hub Drive, Aberfoyle Park 5159 M: 0405 931 297 E: carlyzanini@hotmail.com Carly Zanini Consulting was established in 2020 to meet the needs of Australian construction companies requiring a reliable and experienced resource to assist with critical aspects of their project tender or business. Carly Zanini has worked for some of the best in their fields, from T1 civil infrastructure to surveying, to residential footings and earthworks. Her experience across tender submissions, estimating, business development and award submissions means that she can provide various services to suit your business. Carly is also widely recognised for her advocacy for women in the broader construction industry, as well as encouraging all young people to consider careers in construction.
CONSTRUCTION SCIENCES U6, 7-9 Streiff Rd Wingfield Sam Hardy P: 8164 3932 Direct: 8164 3929 M: 0488 278 704 E: samuel.hardy@constructionsciences.net www.constructionsciences.net Construction Sciences is a 900 strong team across Australia and New Zealand. Our dynamic team provides construction material testing. Geotechnical Engineering, Subsurface Utility Engineering and Environmental Services, in Australia and internationally. Our strength is proving prompt turnarounds of large volumes of the test, accurately. We are Major project Specialists.
DISCOVERY PARKS Rachel Banyard P: 08 8219 3000 M: 0429 865 154 E: rbanyard@discoveryparks.com.au Discovery Parks is a market leading provider of customised and fully integrated accommodation solutions, wherever business takes you. The services we provide define us as a company. We offer more than accommodation – our primary commitment is to support your people, so they can perform to targeted standards. We understand the unique needs of remote workforce teams. Discovery Parks’ diverse network of properties are ideally located in a range of unique destinations, ready to cater for workforce groups from 5-70 or large teams of up to 300+ people. Our WorkStay team has a strong commitment to offering personal service specifically tailored to the needs of people working away from home. At the end of a long day, we know your team needs a comfortable, relaxed environment to return for rest and recovery.
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EASY SKILL Donatien Bruggeman M: +61 (0) 452 616 147 E: donatien.bruggeman@easy-skill.com www.easy-skill.com Easy Skill is an Australian-European Engineering Consulting specialising in a range of technical services across project assistance on all stages and turn-key expatriate sourcing through our global network spanning EMEA,PNG, New Caledonia and Australia. We work closely with you to ensure your goals and objectives are met. Our capabilities range widely from LNG Tang construction in Siberia, providing assistance here in entire Australia to building entire project teams in New Caledonia.
ESO SURVEYORS 238 Waymouth Street, Adelaide Chris Staak P: 8212 6155 E: c.staak@esosurveyors.com.au ESO Surveyors provides specialist surveying solutions to the South Australian construction industry. We deliver our services with highly qualified and experienced surveyors using the latest technology available. In an industry that presents many challenges, ESO Surveyors has a proven track record of delivering quality and value outcomes for all its clients. Recent major SA projects include, Torrens to Torrens, Torrens Rail Junction, Darlington Upgrade, Flinders Link and Regency to Pym St.
FITZGERALD QUARRIES PTY LTD 117A Fitzgerald Road, Wattle Flat SA 5203 Charlie Pocock P: 08 8558 3295 E: admin@fitzgeraldquarries.com.au Fitzgerald Quarries is a diversified materials provider. Based on the Fleurieu Coast, we specialise in quarry operations and process extracted quartzite rock to produce a diverse range of quality quarry products. Our durable quartzite rock has a distinctive colour providing a sought-after decorative finish. Only 70km south of Adelaide, our quarry products can be quickly deployed to customers and projects throughout South Australia.
HALLETT RESOURCES 126 Churchill Road, Dry Creek, SA, 5094 Steve Seal M: 0419 306 634 E: steve.seal@hallettresources.com.au www.hallettresources.com.au Hallett Resources is a member of the MSP Group of companies. The MSP Group is proudly South Australian owned and offers a broad range of products and services within the construction materials, building products, contract mining and civil construction sectors and agricultural sector. Hallett Resources have sites strategically located across South Australia, to best serve the needs of their customers.
HEALTH SAFETY ENVIRONMENT AUSTRALIA (HSE AUSTRALIA) 193 Henley Beach Rd, Mile End 5031 Keith Wilmot M: 0400 177 565 E: kwilmot@hseaustralia.com.au www.hseaustralia.com.au Health Safety Environment Australia Pty Ltd (HSE Australia) provide Occupational, Industrial, & Environmental Monitoring Services and can draw on fully-qualified Occupational/industrial Hygienists, OH Technicians, a NATA lab for asbestos ID and counting. HSE Australia can also provide on- site respiratory-mask fit testing, earplug fit testing and audiometric testing using their fully mobile equipment.
HILCO GLOBAL 10-16 Churchill Road North Dry Creek 5094 Adrian Paley P: 1300 044 526 E: apaley@hilcoglobal.com www.hilcoapac.com Hilco Global APAC (Asia Pacific) is a leading industrial & commercial asset valuation & disposal company that specialises in online auctions & negotiated sales within Australia & South East Asia. We provide a smarter & easier way to value, sell or buy plant & equipment with a suite of strategic solutions to help companies, advisors & individuals identify the value in business assets, monetise those assets either through acquisition or disposition & leverage the assets to obtain debt or equity capital. We help companies identify & achieve maximum value for their tangible & intangible assets. We also provide capital to help facilitate transactions, showing our willingness to share risk and reward.
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CCFSA Welcomes Our New Members INDIGENOUS TRAINING AND RECRUITMENT PTY LTD (ITR) 265A North East Rd Hampstead Gardens David Meyers P: 8261 1111 E: pmurphy@itandr.com Peter Murphy P: 8261 1111 E: dmeyers@itandr.com ITR is an indigenous owned labour-hire company specialises in the Civil and Construction industry here in South Australia, supplying indigenous and non-indigenous Supervisors, Trades People, Operators and Labourers to the civil industry. ITR is also a GTO and can formulate traineeships for indigenous candidates.
KUMA KAARU CULTURAL SERVICES PTY LTD Claire Fleckner M: 0450 050 150 E: kumakaaru@outlook.com Cultural services and consultancy including: Welcome to Country • Didgeridoo Performances • Dance and smoking ceremonies • Cultural Awareness Training • Language and cultural skills workshops • Cultural and language consultation
LOAD 28 1200 Old Port Road, Royal Park, SA 5015 Marcus Rigney P: 8240 5692 E: accounts@load28.com.au www.load28.com.au Load 28 is a crane company which supports an extensive range of crane equipment to handle any project. With mobile crane equipment randing from 1ton to 200ton, mini cranes, trucks and specialised lifting gear we are set up to handle any project.
MC LABOUR Mark O’Grady P: 8211 6666 M: 0439 835 385 E: mark.o@mclabour.com.au With a mission to continuously set the highest possible standards for the supply of quality labour hire personnel, through the offer of exceptional and superior value service in the industry sectors serviced – Labour Services (construction, building, civil & rail), Traffic Management and Security Solutions. MC believes its success is in its people. Here to support candidates on hire and provide skilled staff to clients.
MEH PLANT & EQUIPMENT HIRE 1299 South Road, St Marys Andrew Linscott P: 8177 0246 www.mehhire.com.au MEH Plant & Equipment Hire provides a huge selection of plant, tools, and equipment for the civil and construction industries. Whether it is a multimillion dollar civil engineering project, or tools & equipment required by the local trade, we are sure to have the right advise and product for you.
MS SAFETY CONSULTING Megan Smith M: 0423 494 593 E: megan@mssafetyconsulting.com.au MS Safety consulting is a health & safety consulting agency with over 10 years’ experience in both workplace health, safety and injury management. Practitioners with the expertise and practical skills to review and analyse system gaps, provide action plans on minimising the risk to any business. MS Safety Consulting is about partnering with businesses to implement systems that are ‘User friendly. No one needs or wants a system they can’t understand and or use. MS Safety Consultants is all about minimising workplace risk and direct costs associated with workplace safety. It’s that simple.
PETER KITTLE MOTOR COMPANY 1459 Main North Road, Para Hills West 5108 Tom Kelly P: 8256 1212 E: tomk@peterkittle.com.au www.peterkittle.com.au Indigenous-owned business. New Car dealership Group. New Toyota, Mitsubishi, Mazda, and BMW vehicles. Only SA approved Toyota and Holden collisions repair centre. Award-winning service departments. Located in Adelaide, Port Lincoln, Mildura and Alice Springs.
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POCOCK CONTRACTING PTY LTD 117A Fitzgerald Road, Wattle Flat SA 5203 Charlie Pocock P: 08 8558 3295 E: admin@pocockcontracting.com.au Pocock Contracting specialises in the provision of high-capacity mobile crushing and screening services. Based on the Fleurieu Coast, our modern mobile plant can be quickly deployed to customers and projects throughout South Australia and beyond. With capability across both recycled and raw materials, we can produce a range of high-quality graded end products. In addition, our diverse fleet can support an extensive range of ancillary services.
PREMIER CONSTRUCTIONS AUSTRALIA 2/20 Gawler Avenue, Welland, SA, 5007 Seamus McHugh M: 0497 492 195 E: admin@premierconstructionsaustralia.com.au www.premierconstructionsaustralia.com.au Premier Constructions Australia is an FRP company (Formwork, Reo and Concrete Placement). We also provide a full range of equipment for hire, i.e. trucks, manitou, utes and with a range of tools. Labour hire is another aspect of the company. PCA works on a range of Civil Construction Projects across South Australia from highrises in the city to bridge upgrades in regional areas.
PRIORITY PLUMBING Damien Thomas P: 08 8374 0132 E: damien@priorityplumbing.com.au At Priority Plumbing we develop and utilise leading edge technologies to support our services and work practices. We learn from our experience and aim to consistently deliver the very best service and solutions for our clients. We are a Specialist leak detection company. We work with our industry partners, suppliers, regulators and competitors to continually raise the standards of workmanship and service within our industry. We promise only what we can deliver and make only those commitments we intend to keep. We never knowingly mislead others nor do we participate in unethical or unacceptable business practices.
ROBAR CIVIL Unit D4/5 Grevillea Place, Brisbane Airport, QLD 4008 Barry Egan / Arthur Krupinski M: 0417 186 852 E: info@robarcivl.com.au www.robarcivil.com.au Robar Civil are a civil contractor with expertise and experience across a broad range of civil infrastructure works including: Concrete FRP (Bridge, tunnel, etc) • Drainage and utility installation • Earthworks
SA TRADE LICENCING PO Box 330 Rundle Mall, SA 5000 Sam Cottell M: 0430 206 032 E: sam@tradesa.com.au www.tradesa.com.au Complete and submit your civil construction builders licence application, plus provide detailed interview preparation at a fixed price. This includes all templates required for your application.
SNY MAINTENANCE & LOGISTICS PTY LTD 42 Kakuna Crescent, Craigmore, SA 5114 Steve Young M: 0457 766 660 E: snymaintenancegroup@gmail.com www.snygroup.com.au With well over a decade experience and based in the northern suburbs we are the number one choice for many domestic and commercial clients across Adelaide, South Australia for all landscaping and building works requirements. Fully qualified and insured, we can offer clients our expertise from concept to completion, our team are available to offer help and guidance at all stages of your project
VIADUX Steve Degenhardt P: 08 8340 3411 E: steve.degenhardt@viadux.com.au Our specialised products and services are proven performers in a number of vital construction applications including: fire protection systems; HVAC systems; sprinkler systems; in-line pressure boosting; pre-insulated fluid conveyance; service connections and pipework. Our range of engineered solutions for the construction industry includes: steel, ductile iron, PCV, PE and ABS pipers and pipeline fittings; stainless steel repair clamps and couplings; pumps; valves and actuators; brassware.
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WELLBEING
Looking out for your workers in stressful times COVID-19 has had an unprecedented impact on people all over the world causing stress, anxiety, and uncertainty. It’s always important to look out for your workers, but especially so during times like these. There are a number of things you can do to help. » Take the time to check in on others and have a conversation. It’s important for people to know they are not alone and that they still have a social network. » If any of your people work remotely, keep in touch regularly and communicate with video to help bridge the gap. » Share useful and accurate information only. Avoid speculation and gossip as this may add to the anxiety levels of others. » Look for signs that others may be acting differently – it’s an indication they may be struggling and need some help. » If you think someone isn’t travelling well and are not sure what to do, phone the MATES in Construction 24/7 helpline on 1300 642 111. MATES in Construction is a suicide awareness and prevention program that is designed specifically for the Australian construction industry and is the only one of its kind in South Australia. They offer an integrated program of training and ongoing support that creates a workplace community of ‘mates looking out for mates’. Their program is based on the fact that suicide is everyone’s business and it provides ways for the industry to take an active role in improving the mental health and wellbeing of workers. Bipartisan in nature, MATES in Construction has strong support from both employers and unions – ensuring everyone is working together to save lives. The Master Builders Association of SA has had an active seat on the MATES SA Board of Directors since its inception in 2012.
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MATES SA is based locally so the team is available to help whenever you need them, even at short notice. If you experience an incident on site, such as a near miss or fatality, an incident that involves members of the public, or even the loss of a workmate outside of work, the MATES team will be on site to support your team. When greater support is needed, MATES Case Managers work directly with people at risk and help them to develop an individually-tailored support plan, specific to their situation.
“The grief that follows the loss of a workmate, or any incident, can be very deep and complex. This requires support to be available at very short notice and we can do that,” says Bob Clifford, MATES SA Operations Manager. “We are often the first – and sometimes the only – help to arrive and offer support to those affected. And we find many of the people we speak with end up accessing our case management support service.”
Through the training they provide and their ongoing local presence, MATES is able to identify and capture people at risk early, before incidents occur. Early intervention can have an extremely positive impact on a person’s mental health as it aims to prevent the progression of issues and reduce any impact they may have. Having delivered suicide awareness training to over 23,000 people in South Australia since 2012, MATES in Construction has made an extremely positive impact on the construction and allied industries. As training numbers grow each year, so does the demand for their services and the number of people who turn to them for support. They also offer most of their training and all their support services free of charge. During the COVID-19 pandemic, MATES SA has continued to operate and be available in person to people in need. While many EAPs and other services ceased face-to-face support, MATES was still there supporting our industry and even expanded their services to include video toolbox meetings to let your workforce know they were there if needed.
MATES in Construction would like to thank CCF SA for publishing this article at no charge and for their ongoing support.
If you’ve not engaged MATES in Construction yet, give them a call. One of their team will make a time to come out and talk you through their program, and tell you what we can offer to you and your team. Contact MATES SA on 08 8373 0122 or enquiries@micsa.org.au
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CIVIL APPRENTICES SEEKING EMPLOYER HOSTS STRENGTHEN YOUR BUSINESS WITH CIVIL APPRENTICES If your business is at the top of its game, and looking to support our brilliant civil industry by training and nurturing our future work force, then consider becoming a Civil Apprenticeships and Careers Ltd (CACL) Host today. WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU AS HOST: • Publicity and marketing opportunities for your business • Freedom to support apprentices without a 3 year commitment • Relief from administrative burden with CACL managing - performance and human resource matters - wages and allowances - RDOs, annual leave and sick leaves, and public holidays - superannuation - trade school facilities - PPE etc • Easing of cash flow pressure • Set charge out rates with no hidden costs • Choice of quality, motivated apprentices for various year levels • Choice of long or short term placements • Flexibility with off-site training schedules for the apprentice • On site visits and support from experienced industry field coordinators.
Contact Civil Apprenticeships and Careers Ltd to register your interest. Rebecca Pickering Director Apprenticeships, Group Training and Industry Employment. 1 South Road, Thebarton, SA 5031 P: 08 8111 8028 M: 0417 767 688 E: rpickering@ccfsa.com.au www.civilapprenticeshipsandcareers.com.au
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CIVIL CONSTRUCTION APPRENTICES
THINKING OF A CAREER IN CIVIL CONSTRUCTION? Civil Apprenticeships and Careers Ltd (CACL) is now recruiting apprentices in the following streams: » RII30815 Certificate III in Civil Construction Plant Operations » RII30915 Certificate III in Civil Construction • bituminous surfacing • civil construction general • pipe laying • road construction and maintenance • road marking • traffic management WHY WORK FOR CIVIL APPRENTICESHIPS AND CAREERS LTD » Civil Apprenticeships and Careers Ltd: • is the only GTO formed by civil industry for the civil industry. • has direct access to the majority of civil construction businesses operating in South Australia. • is supported by Civil Contractors Federation SA. » You will be matched with your ideal Host based on your chosen profession and personal attributes. » You will be paid weekly and on time. » You will have access to a supportive team and broader support network. » You will have the opportunity to use mobile plant simulator technology throughout your apprenticeship.
Contact Civil Apprenticeships and Careers Ltd to register your interest. Rebecca Pickering Director Apprenticeships, Group Training and Industry Employment. 1 South Road, Thebarton, SA 5031 P: 08 8111 8028 M: 0417 767 688 E: rpickering@ccfsa.com.au www.civilapprenticeshipsandcareers.com.au
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CAN YOU HOST AN APPRENTICE? If your business is at the top of its game, and looking to support our brilliant civil industry by training and nurturing our future work force, then consider becoming a Civil Apprenticeships and Careers Ltd (CACL) Host today. Strengthen your business with Civil Apprentices and Careers Ltd (CACL).
WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU AS HOST: » Publicity and marketing opportunities for your business » Relief from administrative burden with CACL managing • performance and human resource matters • wages and allowances • RDOs, annual leave and sick leaves, and public holidays • superannuation • trade school facilities • PPE etc » Easing of cash flow pressure » Set charge out rates with no hidden costs » Freedom from being potentially locked into a three year Contract of Training » Choice of quality, motivated apprentices for various year levels » Choice of long or short term placements » Flexibility with off-site training schedules for the apprentice » On site visits and support from experienced industry field coordinators. Apprentices in the following streams are supported: » RII30815 Certificate III in Civil Construction Plant Operations » RII30915 Certificate III in Civil Construction • bituminous surfacing • civil construction general • pipe laying • road construction and maintenance • road marking • traffic management
Contact Civil Apprenticeships and Careers Ltd to register your interest. Rebecca Pickering Director Apprenticeships, Group Training and Industry Employment. 1 South Road, Thebarton, SA 5031 P: 08 8111 8028 M: 0417 767 688 E: rpickering@ccfsa.com.au www.civilapprenticeshipsandcareers.com.au
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2020 Civil Apprentice Trade School has completed Civil Apprenticeships and Careers Ltd, as South Australia’s only dedicated Civil Trade focused Group Training Organisation (GTO), is proud to announce 2020 Trade School – Intensive, has been successfully completed. The intensive 2020 trade school program was designed to prepare our apprentices meet site and Host needs. To ensure our Civil Apprenticeships are strong, robust and completed to the highest standard, our apprentices were required to implement their trade school learnings with their Hosts – industry leaders committed to supporting apprentices further resolve their new skills via expert supervision. Our apprentices have also completed First Aid Training and are supported further by life skill education throughout their apprenticeships in the areas of: personal finance, welfare, nutrition, self-awareness and other essential learnings to support their lives and careers.
UNITS COMPLETED UNIT CODE
UNIT NAME
HLTAID003
Provide First Aid
BSBFLM312
Contribute to team effectiveness
FBPOPR1010
Carry out manual handling tasks
RIIBEF201D
Plan and organise work
RIICCM201D
Carry out measurements and calculations
RIICCM202D
Identify, locate and protect underground services
RIICCM203D
Read and interpret plans and job specifications
RIICCM207D
Spread and compact materials manually
RIICCM208D
Carry out basic levelling
RIICOM201D
Communicate in the workplace
» 16 Apprentices undertook the 2020 Program
RIICRC302D
Place and form concrete kerb, channel and fixtures
» 2 cohorts
RIICRC303D
Lay pavers
RIICRC306D
Conduct earthworks
RIICRC307D
Conduct road pavement construction
RIIIMG301D
Maintain site records
RIIRTM203D
Work as a safety observer/spotter
RIISAM203D
Use hand and power tools
HERE ARE THE FACTS:
» 12-week intensive trade school program » 3 days a week » Based at Live Works Site – Burton » Completed mid-August
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RIISAM204D
Operate small plant and equipment
RIIWHS201D
Work safely and follow WHS policies and procedures
RIIWHS205D
Control traffic with stop-slow bat
RIIWHS302D
Implement traffic management plan
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Meet our apprentices: TOM
HARRY Name
HARRY GUNN
Name
TOM SNELL
Suburb
Henley Beach South
Suburb
Littlehampton
Licence
Class C
Licence
Class C
Streams / Trade I am interested in
Cert III in Civil Construction Stream 1 – Bituminous Surfacing
Streams / Trade I am interested in
Cert III in Civil Construction Stream 1 – Bituminous Surfacing
Stream 3 – Pipe Laying
Stream 3 – Pipe Laying
Stream 4 – Road Construction and Maintenance
Stream 4 – Road Construction and Maintenance
Stream 5 – Road Marking
Stream 5 – Road Marking
Stream 8 – Traffic Management
Stream 8 – Traffic Management
Stream 9 – Civil Construction General
Stream 9 – Civil Construction General
Cert III in Civil Construction – Plant Operations
Cert III in Civil Construction – Plant Operations
ABOUT ME
ABOUT ME
I am an 18 year old, currently seeking an apprenticeship placement in civil construction. I am an applied individual who is eager to learn and ready to take on the challenges an apprenticeship will ring. My interests outside of work include cricket and fishing.
I am hard working, punctual and a fast learner. I won’t shy away from anything and I believe nothing is too hard or can’t be done there is always a way. I have lived in the Adelaide hills my whole life. My passion is motocross, but I also enjoy playing footy, riding BMX, going fishing and water skiing.
Why I want a career in Civil Construction
Why I want a career in Civil Construction
I want a career in civil construction because it is something that genuinely interests me and I would love to learn about more. From my previous experience working in commercial construction environments I have grown to really enjoy working outside in a construction environment more than any other setting.
The reason I want a career in civil is because I have always been interested in machinery and trucks. I love being around heavy machinery and want to have a career revolving around machinery. As a child my dream was to be an earthmover or miner.
What makes me the best apprentice for your organisation
What makes me the best apprentice for your organisation
I will be the best apprentice for your organisation because I intend to learn as much as I can during my placement, not just turn up and get paid each day.
I am hard working, I am never late, I am a leader, I always want to learn and better myself, I work well in a team, I always look out for the safety of my work colleagues and I will do everything I can to help and grow the company.
How I see myself progress in my construction career
How I see myself progressing in my construction career
Looking to the future, my career in construction will see me trying to gain as many qualifications in the industry as I can so I can progress my career further and eventually aim for a higher role within a company.
After my apprenticeship, I would love to stay with company that hired me to learn everything I possibly can from them, and repay them for giving me the opportunity as an apprentice. After a couple years of being qualified, I would love to own my own earthmoving business or go to the mines. I am also interested in doing a Cert 4 in Civil Construction — Supervision. Civil Construction Experience/Qualification I have I worked on a vineyard for a year as a machine operator, so I have 100s of hours on front loaders and tractors. For the last six months, I worked as a labourer for Earthworx and have been loving it. I have a white card and my Working at Heights & Confined Space tickets. I also have my Chainsaw and Hazardous Chemical tickets.
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NAPHTALI Name
NAPHTALI AMOAH
Name
CAELUM TOMNEY
Suburb
Elizabeth South
Suburb
Para Hills West
Licence
Class C
Licence
P1’s Class C
Streams / Trade I am interested in
Cert III in Civil Construction Stream 1 – Bituminous Surfacing Stream 3 – Pipe Laying
Streams / Trade I am interested in
Cert III in Civil Construction Stream 1 – Bituminous Surfacing Stream 3 – Pipe Laying
Stream 4 – Road Construction and Maintenance
Stream 4 – Road Construction and Maintenance
Stream 5 – Road Marking
Stream 5 – Road Marking
Stream 8 – Traffic Management
Stream 8 – Traffic Management
Stream 9 – Civil Construction General
Stream 9 – Civil Construction General
Cert III in Civil Construction – Plant Operations
Cert III in Civil Construction – Plant Operations
ABOUT ME
ABOUT ME
Hi! I’m Naphtali Amoah from Ghana, aged 17. I’m a really hands-on person who loves working outdoors with people of different races and culture. In 2019, I completed Certificate 1 in Construction, then I got two awards. Also, for work experience, I did painting with Dobbin Painters. I have also done Summer School Program with Civil Contractor Federations. During the program also able to learn a lot of things such using the correct techniques, learning WHS, ACTS- LAWS and also learning to use the correct PPE for different types of work. I completed certificate 1, job experience and Summer School Program with Civil Contractors Federation. It helped me understand that the construction industry is going to be the one where I have the opportunity to get an apprenticeship.
I learn best practically and enjoy doing hands-on work. I became interested in civil construction after starting to look through the heavy diesel mechanics industry. Manual labour and basic operation of small plant was a previous experience due to where I grew up. Operating machinery and maintaining worksites on a farm.
I want a career in civil construction to give me some life experiences and some good working habits, as well as some different experiences in a different work industry. I have thought about civil construction as a career for some time and enjoyed working with my hands when I was younger.
Why I want a career in Civil Construction
What makes me the best apprentice for your organisation
As young man, I have always loved working outside with dirt, learning how to build things by hand and also building things from ground down to ground up. I also believe that civil construction is the best industry in the construction industry because you will be able to meet new and different people from all the around the world. The work is endless and you learn as you progress to the top.
I feel I will be the best apprentice for your organisation because: I am a hard worker and enjoy working with my hands; I work well in teams and solo and am ready to take criticism; I am quick to learn and apply the things I have learnt; I am a very hands-on learner and don’t need too much time to adjust to new environments; I have good communication skills and grasp a quick understanding on what happens in or around my given work site.
What makes me the best apprentice for your organisation
How I see myself progress in my construction career
I believe I would be the best the best for your organisation for many reasons. This because I’m a very punctual person who is always half an hour early before the work starts. Being on time helps me know what is coming. I also have the ability of working for long periods of time. I also like doing night shifts. I’m a very hard worker who never gives up. Throughout this apprenticeship, I’m willing to gain lots of skills so that I would be able to get Certificate 3 to get into mining.
My career in construction will consistent of travelling for work or possibly working in the mining industry as a plant operator. I am not 100% certain as to where my career in civil construction will go but I am excited for what is ahead.
How I see myself progressing in my construction career Looking to the future, I’m hoping my work commitment pays off with achieving a highly prized Civil Apprenticeship so that I will be able to work full-time and long periods of time in a mining company. This would be an amazing opportunity for my life in future.
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Why I want a career in Civil Construction:
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KIARA
CALIN
Name
CALIN MAY
Name
KIARA ELLIS
Suburb
Modbury heights
Suburb
Vista
Licence
Driver’s licence - Provisional
Licence
P2’s
Streams / Trade I am interested in
Cert III in Civil Construction Stream 1 – Bituminous Surfacing Stream 3 – Pipe Laying
Streams / Trade I am interested in
Cert III in Civil Construction Stream 1 – Bituminous Surfacing Stream 3 – Pipe Laying
Stream 4 – Road Construction and Maintenance
Stream 4 – Road Construction and Maintenance
Stream 5 – Road Marking
Stream 5 – Road Marking
Stream 8 – Traffic Management
Stream 8 – Traffic Management
Stream 9 – Civil Construction General
Stream 9 – Civil Construction General
Cert III in Civil Construction – Plant Operations
Cert III in Civil Construction – Plant Operations
ABOUT ME
ABOUT ME
I am an easy-going person who can either lead a group or be led by someone. I enjoy working outside and like to stay as busy as possible. I prefer to learn hands-on and learn on the job compared to learning with pen and paper.
Resilient. Motivated. Kinesthetic and visual learner. Friendly. Driven. Mechanically minded.
Why I want a career in Civil Construction I want a career in civil construction because I feel like this is a good industry to get into. Once working in civil construction, I would like to start up my own construction business when I finish my apprenticeship or progress into a supervisory role. What makes me the best apprentice for your organisation I will be the best apprentice for your organisation because I am a quick learner and enjoy working with groups of people. I also enjoy working in busy environments so I’m never left not doing something. How I see myself progress in my construction career In future I would like to see myself leading groups of construction workers or owning my own business, having a stable job to keep myself busy and successful to secure comfort in life for years to come.
Why I want a career in Civil Construction I’ve lived in South Australia all my life, with my parents in the construction and civil construction industries. Being able to go around the city and areas all over the state and having my parents be able to say they’ve taken part in building particular structures has always been inspiring to me and made me want to be able to say the same. I love living in Adelaide and am passionate about the development of my city, and could only hope to be a part of it. What makes me the best apprentice for your organisation I’m hardworking, and I work efficiently and consistently throughout each task that I’m given. I believe as a female aspiring to enter a male dominated industry, I have more to prove, even if it is showing that I’m not currently the most skilled in the field but I’m willing to learn and push myself to be an apprentice that my employer will be proud to have. I’m a fast learner and will ask questions until I fully understand what it is that I’m supposed to be doing. How I see myself progressing in my construction career Throughout and after completing my civil construction apprenticeship, I hope to be a part of some of the bigger developments in Adelaide and South Australia. I am aware that I might not be placed onto big jobs until later in my apprenticeship or possibly until I’m qualified, but I would love to be able to drive past something as big as the South Road project and be able to say, “I was a part of that!” However, in the future I would love for the opportunity to travel, and apply my knowledge and skill base in another country and see how another side of the world operates in the civil construction industry.
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LEFT TO RIGHT: FABIAN BROWN, ADRIAN HAYES, MICHAEL HARVEY (SUPERVISOR / MENTOR), JEREMY WILLIAMS, CAMERON STIRLING, DAVID WILLIAMS, SHANE STIRLING, TRAINER MATT SCHAFTENAAR (ORANGE SHIRT).
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2020 in the Northern Territory – halfway there! The calendar year started as usual in the NT with plans underway in relation to scheduling fee for service training, liaising with clients and working on proposals relating to various NT Government programs. Obviously, things changed dramatically in March. March As in most parts of the country, in early March 2020, the Northern Territory experienced restrictions related to personal movement and travel, closure of various medical services, community facilities, government departments and the closure of numerous businesses.
commenced in Alice Springs, supported by the NT Department of Trade, Business and Innovation. But the uncertainty of the future was always a concern…
From the outset of the crisis, Civil Train’s priorities were clear: » Ensure our staff and their families were safe.
» Ensure we were capable of providing our training services in a compliant, safe and controlled manner.
A training program was collaboratively developed taking into account the participants involved, resources available, and the control measures required to mitigate the COVID-19 threat.
» Ensure we could continue to provide upto-date training related information to all clients and the public where possible.
THE PROGRAM
In the midst of the crisis, April 2020 brought about a positive story from the Red Centre.
The client, Akeylerre Inc., is a community service developed by Aboriginal people to recognise and promote Indigenous knowledge, practices and expertise, which is now widely accepted as being integral to the wellbeing of the Arrernte indigenous community as a whole.
Whilst the fee for service training sector was slowly picking up in the NT with community transmissions being nil, an indigenous, civil construction training program
The people and families that Akeyulerre Inc. work with reside in a number of locations throughout the Central region, including Alcoota (Alkwerte), Harts Range
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Artwekenhe-Warrke (Men’s Team) is an initiative born out of the Akeylerre philosophy with a strong focus on the physical and mental wellbeing of the local Arrernte people. The Men’s Team program runs over twenty-six weeks and involves six male participants ranging in age from late teens to early forties. As part of the Men’s Team program, Artwekenhe-Warrke was keen to incorporate some nationally accredited training relevant to local employment opportunities.
» Ensure we could provide a safe working environment for our staff.
Following CCF protocols, we implemented the necessary risk management measures without delay and proceeded to get on with business as best as we could.
(Arteyerre), Bonya (Uthipe Atherre), Santa Teresa (Ltyentye Apurte), Amoonguna (Imengkwerne) and Alice Springs, (Mparntwe).
The program involved units related to WHS and civil works, including the operation of heavy machinery (front end loader, excavator and backhoe). The practical training took place at various locations in and around Alice Springs, including the Alice Springs Cattle Yards (Grant Heaslip Training Facility), the Olive Pink Botanic Garden, and St Mary’s complex.
CENTRE IMAGE: THEORETICAL ASPECTS OF THE PROGRAM WERE COMPLETED DAILY.
TRAINER ARI POLYCHRONOPULOS FACILITATING LOADER OPERATIONS TRAINING WHILST DEALING WITH FLIES.
OUTCOMES All participants successfully completed the program gaining various nationally accredited units of competency. The individuals involved were extremely committed and motivated throughout the program, training over weekends and public holidays, as a measure to counteract the risk of uncertainty around future restrictions. Witnessing the determination of this group of men in this situation was inspiring, as they were all now dealing with numerous additional issues that could have easily been a distraction to the program schedule. All individuals involved supported each other and maintained a constructive and positive mindset throughout the program.
Civil Train NT facilitated two programs, aimed at assisting those Alice Springs residents whose employment was affected by the pandemic. This introductory course was specifically designed to assist individuals wishing to transition into the civil construction industry, incorporating practical units such as manual excavation, pothole repairs and skid steer operations. All participants successfully completed the program, with most going on to employment within the civil industry – some participants even secured employment prior to the program finalising!
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS We would like to thank the following stakeholders: » Business & Workforce | Department of Trade, Business and Innovation | Northern Territory Government » Olive Pink Botanic Garden » Saltbush Employment Services » Max Employment » Alice Hire » Northern Territory Cattlemen’s Association (Grant Heaslip Training Facility) » Akeyulerre Inc » Civil Train NT staff
The Civil Train NT team would like to pass on our congratulations to the participants and our thanks to all involved in making sure this program was successful in such challenging circumstances.
May and June During the latter part of May there was a slow return to some normality, with June bringing about some support in the way of a specialist NT Gov fund to support workers displaced by COVID-19. Pubs also re-opened!
CAMERON STIRLING – YOUNGEST MEMBER OF THE GROUP.
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Women in Civil Earlier this year CCF SA was awarded another Skilling South Australia project by the Department of Innovation and Skills to encourage more female apprentices into the civil construction industry. Civil Train’s ‘Women in Civil’ program provided opportunity for eligible participants to gain RII20715 Certificate II in Civil Construction. The cohort was female only and participants were recruited from metropolitan Adelaide, with 50% of participants identifying as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander. The program ran for 12 weeks and the ladies received a range of skills and knowledge that will help them kick start their careers within the civil construction industry. The ladies overcame the biggest challenge to date, COVID-19, which hit about four weeks into their training. Civil Train had to put in revised procedures and structures in place, including rostering attendance, to limit the possibility of contamination and to increase our health and hygiene practices. Unfortunately, the restrictions meant the ladies missed out on the exciting extras we would normally include in our Certificate II programs such as site tours and face to face employer discussions. Despite the virus, our ladies continued to show up every day, were always eager for training and to learn as much as they could, even opting to come back for a further week of practical training once the program had officially finished.
The course wrapped up in May and now our ladies are looking to start their careers within the civil construction industry. Two have been snapped up straightaway by LR&M Constructions. We don’t usually put our necks on the line to say this, but on this occasion, we are confident to recommend all of the participants for apprenticeship positions. They are a group of determined and capable women, for sure.
If you have the scope to employ one of our graduates, offer a work trial or would like more information about apprenticeships in general, please contact: Brodie Telford-Webb, Business Development Manager – Civil Train btelfordwebb@ccfsa.com.au or 0429 307 346 54
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PLANT MAINTENANCE RIISAM207D Apply operational maintenance skills
Working in regional and remote Australia? Need operators to be able to troubleshoot mechanical problems on site? Civil Train is offering a NEW course designed to enable operators in regional and remote areas to identify and respond to basic mechanical and electrical faults in heavy plant and machinery. This course will train participants to safely identify, rectify and/or report on faults by applying basic diagnostic processes and techniques to a level that exceeds pre start and shutdown procedures. Learn about:
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Mechanical systems Electrical systems Hydraulic systems Pneumatic systems Lubrication systems Types, uses, grades and limitations of fasteners Types and uses of oils, greases, hydraulic fluids, brake fluid and other commonly used servicing materials Environmental constraints and requirements Inspect and prepare tools for use Site isolation procedures Diagnosing and responding to faults in mechanical and electrical systems
2) Read our pre-enolment brochure which provides important information about our policies, procedures and terms and conditions 3) Contact the SA office on the details below to request a quote.
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PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM CCF SA aims to help Members improve their business performance, to assist them to be more agile and prepared for changing business needs.
For all these and other programs call 08 8111 8003 or visit www.forwardgears.com.au
FORWARD GEARS PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM TRAIN SA has developed a series of world class experiential workshops to meet the needs of Members and Associates. These include: STARTING A NEW BUSINESS?
Business Fundamentals
DEFINE THE DIRECTION OF YOUR BUSINESS?
Strategic Planning
NEED A BUSINESS PLAN?
Business Planning
MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS AND WORK PROCESSES ARE NOT WORKING?
Systems Thinking
PEOPLE DO NOT SEEM TO BE COMMITTED?
Culture Development
WORRIED ABOUT GETTING THE RIGHT PEOPLE?
Recruitment
FRUSTRATED ABOUT YOUR BUSINESS GROWTH?
Business Development
CONCERNED ABOUT HOW WELL YOUR PEOPLE SUPPORT EACH OTHER AND WORK TOGETHER?
Team Development
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TRAIN SA is an initiative of the CCF SA and is a partner organisation to Civil Train SA.
NEED A SYSTEM TO MANAGE PEOPLE’S PERFORMANCE?
The training courses and programs offered by TRAIN SA are targeted at managers, supervisors and Senior Technical Staff.
Performance Conversations
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Leading Self
NEED TO IMPROVE YOUR LEADERSHIP SKILLS?
Leading People
DECISIONS ARE NOT AS EFFECTIVE AS THEY HAVE TO BE?
Decision Making
PROJECTS ARE NOT DELIVERING ON TIME, ON BUDGET AND ON QUALITY OUTCOMES?
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Loadex Hire has a 38-year background in construction & drainage, successfully undertaking and completing major projects in the Civil Construction Industry. Some of the more recent and current projects being Gateway, T2T, Darlington, Urban Super way, Northern Connector, Air7000, Adelaide Oval Redevelopment, Blake's Crossing, Royal Adelaide Hospital Redevelopment and the Oakland's Rail Upgrade. We have a good range of late model Excavators, Graders, Loaders, Compaction Rollers, Skid steer, Posi Tracks, Tipper Trucks and Water Trucks available to partner with you on your project. Our chief focus always is working with our clients helping to complete the job more efficiently thereby making them more competitive. Whether you are a DIY, tradie, home renovator or large company, and would like to know more about what Loadex have to offer, feel free to give our friendly office staff a call on 08 8346 8700. They will be happy to steer you in the right direction for your next project.
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CCF SA Industy Awareness Workshops CCF SA is committed to increasing industry awareness regarding Aboriginal Engagement. We recommend that all CCF SA members participate in Cultural Awareness Workshops, which are being held frequently at CCF House, or alternatively, we can arrange a workshop to be held on your premises. Contact Melissa Ekberg via mekberg@ccfsa.com.au for more information, or to book your place in the next workshop, go to our website ccfsa.com.au
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CULTURAL AWARENESS WORKSHOP FACILITATED BY JACK BUCKSKIN Jack Buckskin is a Kaurna, Narungga and Wirangu man, born in the Adelaide Plains region, who has dedicated himself to learning and sharing the Kaurna language and culture. He has been heavily involved in the Kaurna revitalisation movement for more than ten years and continues to contribute to the development and teaching of the Kaurna language. Jack also shares his culture and stories through dance and other cultural workshops through his cultural services and dance group, Kuma Kaaru, which translates to ‘one blood’. Jack and Kuma Kaaru have also been given the opportunity to showcase dance, language and culture internationally, having been invited to perform and speak in a number of countries, including India, Nauru, Canada and Austria.’ Jack has also recently been named one of SA’s top 50 Most Influential People by The Advertiser (14/02/2020).
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MEET THE TEAM
MEGAN GREENWOOD Operations Support WorkZone Traffic Control
My name is Megan. I am 31 years old and a single mother. I work for WorkZone Traffic Control. I started off as a Traffic Controller and quite recently was promoted to a position within the office as Operations Support. I decided to get into Traffic Management because I wanted to try a line of work that was completely different to anything else I had previously tried. I undertook my work zone training with Civil Train, which I thoroughly enjoyed. The trainer was very easy going and answered all of my questions without judgement. The practical element of the training gave me a better understanding of what to expect out in the field. I feel very grateful to have gained employment with WorkZone; they have given me the opportunity to further my skills which has given me a different outlook on life. It is a great feeling to be a part of a company which wants to be at the forefront of innovation for its industry. It is something that makes work interesting and challenging every day.
I believe since starting my employment I have picked tasks up quickly. I have found I have been quite adaptable coming into this industry with my unflappable demeanour and work ethic. I can see a long-term future within WorkZone and look forward to expanding on my knowledge both on and off the road. My only advice to other people thinking about getting into the industry is... just do it! Never underestimate yourself and what you can achieve. “Since completing her Traffic Management training at CCF and joining us a little over a year ago as an inexperienced Traffic Controller, Megan has ticked every box. She quickly progressed to become a very reliable Traffic Controller and I had no hesitation in allocating her a Traffic Control vehicle when one became available. It was apparent that Megan was keen to further herself within the business and so I asked her if she would like to spend a few weeks in our Operations department in a support role to the Operations Manager. Once again, Megan grabbed the opportunity and has now become an important part of the Operations team in a full-time role.” Carl Pease Operations Manager – WorkZone Traffic Control
Frequent DPTI accredited Work Zone Traffic Management courses (including refreshers) are scheduled at Thebarton. Book online at www.civiltrain.com.au Work Zone Traffic Management training includes the nationally accredited units: » RIIWHS205D Control traffic with stop-slow bat and » RIIWHS302D Implement traffic management plan.
If you would like to showcase a staff member who has undertaken training through Civil Train, in CCF SA’s magazine, please do not hesitate to contact: Brodie Telford-Webb Business Development Manager – Civil Train 0429 307 346 or btelfordwebb@ccfsa.com.au
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CCF SA is proud to have presented a variety of recent webinars Thank you to our speakers for presenting: Martha Coro, CBUS Super Angie Hart, CCF SA Tom Earls, Fairwork Lawyers Christina Gulliver & Bradley Barnes, Brentnalls Construction Ted Paluszek, Paluszek Enterprises & JAS-ANZ Scott McLoughlin, Serina Wright, Dianne Adamo, Centre for People & Culture Sam Cottell, SA Trade Licensing
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CCF SA WEBINAR
CCF SA & CBUS WEBINAR Martha Coro, Business Development Manager, Cbus, will discuss market volatility, the impacts of switching and the questions to ask before applying for early access to your super. A list of resources and contacts will also be provided to support you and your employees. This webinar will touch on: • Early Access • Job Keeper • Market Volatility • Steve Bracks’ Road to Recovery Name: Martha Coro Title: Business Development Manager
When: Thursday 18 June at 11:00 AM (duration 40 minutes) Where: Held electronically via Zoom
As a Business Development Manager at Cbus, Martha is responsible for nurturing relationships and driving new business opportunities across South Australia. With over 23 years’ experience in the financial services industry, Martha provides quality service and support to Industry Fund members and employers, with the goal of assisting employers to meet their super obligations as well as improve the retirement outcomes of employees. Martha also provides members and employers with the latest information on emerging trends, legislative and industry changes, as well as the provision of general advice. Martha has completed a Diploma of Financial Planning and is currently completing an MBA.
Click Here To Register For further information, please contact Amber Barber E: abarber@ccfsa.com.au PH: 0408 544 155
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THE CONSTRUCTION SHOW MUST GO ON The construction industry is pivotal to the success of the Australian economy and it is imperative that our industry’s wheels continue to turn, during and after Covid-19. Before exploring the stimulus measures that will need to be implemented to achieve this, the importance of construction needs to be understood. Residential construction is a key driver of economic growth. When new houses are built, jobs are created for material suppliers, construction workers and professionals. The occupants of those new homes pay council rates and generate income tax from their jobs, resulting in increased revenue for the government. They earn a wage which is used to acquire goods and services, subsequently increasing demand and expenditure in their local and wider community. This brings greater income for existing businesses and encourages the establishment of new ones, which will in turn generate new employment, new income and tax, and so the cycle of economic growth continues. Another important component of construction is transportation infrastructure. Roads, railways and bridges improve the connectivity of a city which enables people to travel more efficiently for work and pleasure. Reducing travel time reduces fuel costs and vehicle depreciation, making commercial and residential properties in the community more attractive and valuable. This value in turn leads to greater foreign and local investment. Better transport infrastructure increases access for tourists who contribute to the economy’s tourism, hospitality and retail industries.
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Commercial real estate has a significant positive economic impact. This infrastructure (such as offices, retail, industrial and warehouse premises) is essential to the operation of other industries, adding value to their capital worth, and providing the platform to the nation’s productivity. It also encourages large companies to set up their operations in the city which in turn attracts skilled labour. Construction activities in Australia generated over $350 billion in revenue in 2019, translating to 8% of the country’s GDP, making it the country’s third largest sector. In 2015, the industry employed 1 million people and by 2019 this had risen to 1.2 million people. This expansion in construction projects has seen demand grow for skilled labour in planning, engineering and construction technology. Lastly, the industry is made up of 360,000 businesses, of which 90% are small businesses. It is clear that the construction industry is an important pillar to the health of Australia’s economy, so just what impact will Covid-19 have on the sector? Australia’s social distancing laws have allowed construction sites to operate more or less as usual, which has resulted in minimal short-term impacts to the industry. The fear lies in the medium and long-term,
as the impacts of a pending economic recession play out. The industries that have so far been hardest hit by Covid-19 and subsequent social distancing laws are retail, hospitality, tourism, air transport and, oil and gas. While restrictions are starting to relax at varying levels across the country, question marks exist around how quickly and to what extent these industries will recover. What appears certain is that the unemployment rate will increase, combined household income will reduce and demand for Australian goods and services will decline. This will impact all components of construction. The residential housing sector will decline due to a number of factors. Unemployment reduces the number of consumers in an economic position to be approved for a mortgage to purchase a house. In addition, consumers are uncertain about how much the value of residential property will fall and at what point it will ‘bottom out’. As a result, even consumers in secure employment will likely delay purchasing real estate until the economy is in a more stable position. Developers will be discouraged to invest in land parcels as the profitability of doing so is reliant upon selling blocks of land within a certain timeframe. The bank’s risk profiles will adjust accordingly, making funding harder to come by.
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To lessen the blow and provide support during Covid-19, the Government has implemented JobKeeper payments and a multitude of other temporary welfare support measures. These have reduced the pool of money available for Government expenditure on transport infrastructure and asset upgrades. As a result of social distancing laws requiring many employees to work from home, companies have realised that they can continue to operate efficiently under these arrangements on a permanent basis. Existing buildings that used to accommodate their employees will now be sold or leased. This, in addition to a decline in business spending and confidence, will see the demand for commercial infrastructure fall. While the above factors may appear to paint a bleak picture, the construction industry is too important to the economy to let it fall with Covid-19. Government policies and measures have now become crucial in providing a cushion to ensure the industry stays on its feet and is a contributor to the economic recovery. So, what tools will the Government implement to achieve this? The most recent global financial crisis (GFC) of 2008 provides a blueprint for what may be expected. A sum of $26 billion was invested in infrastructure projects, including school and transport infrastructure, as well as social and defence housing. The focus was to fast-track projects that could commence almost straightaway in order to maintain employment levels and the demand for local building supplies and materials. Projects that achieved social and economic objectives were prioritised. For example, new and more efficient school buildings cut maintenance costs and improved their sustainability. Social housing initiatives reduced homelessness and provided affordable housing to essential workers in health, emergency services, education and retail. Lastly, limited First Home Owner Grants were offered to
encourage youth to leave the family home or rental market. Similar to the GFC, new construction projects with long planning and procurement times that delay economic benefits will be avoided in response to Covid-19. Instead, smaller, less complex, labour intensive projects that can start sooner (shovel-ready) will be prioritised. These projects must provide immediate benefit to the community; benefits such as improvements to public open spaces that promote walking and cycling, and creating renewable energy infrastructure. With this in mind, the Marshall Government has (for now) already doubled the development fund in 2020 to $50 million which will assist in sustaining the pipeline of work for local businesses. Upgrading transport infrastructure and fast-tracking the maintenance and repair of underground services will provide employment and immediate benefit to the community. With less pressure on transport networks, now is the perfect time to commence these types of projects. The Property Council of Australia as well as the Urban Development Institute of Australia (UDIA) proposed a number of levers that could be pulled to stimulate new residential housing, generate jobs and boost consumer confidence. The UDIA recommended that the second tranche of the First Home Loan Deposit Scheme be geared toward new housing stock while The Property Council of Australia called for a $50,000 handout to newly built home buyers. The Federal Government responded by releasing the ‘HomeBuilder’ scheme, whereby a $25,000 grant will be given to those building or renovating their own home between now and the end of 2020 (means testing and restrictions will apply). Closed borders and global recession have, and will continue to see, foreign investment decline; this is a key issue that needs to be addressed. In recent years, the Government
has applied a number of taxes on foreign investors; the reduction and/or eradication of which, will ensure capital continues to flow. While the above proposed measures will result in reduction of tax and therefore government revenue, this will be offset by the aforementioned benefits and generation of economic activity created by new housing construction. Another means to boost the construction industry is via population growth, as more people means more demand for infrastructure. Policies to encourage immigration are vital in achieving this, however, this must be done in line with prevailing laws on crossing international borders. Lastly, it is imperative that the Reserve Bank of Australia keeps the cash rate as low as possible (currently 0.25%) and that financial institutions prudential requirements and capital buffers are eased to maintain the flow of credit until the economy recovers.
Like most industries, construction will not be immune to the economic downturn caused by Covid-19. However, it is a vital ingredient to the economy and carefully planned measures must be implemented to maximise its role in the recovery. Put simply, the construction show must go on. Stewart Edwards
Written on behalf of the NextGen committee on 4-6-2020.
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Paving the Way for Women in Civil and Construction
There is a lot of promotion nowadays of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) subjects for girls in school, college and university, so I set out to introduce myself to a few of the little known, yet inspirational and determined women of the past who opened up a world of opportunity and career paths for us in the 21st century. While there is little documented about the women who get down and dirty and do the hard laboring tasks of today, I found a few interesting women who worked hard, studied hard and pushed the boundaries in eras when women were expected to stay at home, marry, have children, maintain the family home and serve their families. Some of these ladies were ‘firsts’ in their fields and most excelled so far as to be the best in their chosen fields, gaining respect from their colleagues and accolades for their achievements.
in architecture in 1904. Florence overcame much opposition to her ambitions before being admitted as a full member to the NSW Institute of Architects. She is credited with contributing to commercial architectural design in Sydney and won prizes for some of her designs for kitchens, houses and cottages in the early 1900s.
3. DIANE LEMAIRE
2. DOROTHY HILL UQFL466, AL/P/12a Fryer Library, The University of Queensland
1. FLORENCE MARY TAYLOR Mitchell Library, State Library of NSW, PXA 218
In 1944, Melbourne woman Diane Lemaire completed her degree in mechanical engineering at the University of Melbourne as the first female engineering graduate. She saw herself as an equal and worked to that extent as well. She never saw her gender as an obstacle. Diane went on to have a successful career in aeronautical engineering.
Turning the clock back more than a hundred years, a lady called Florence Mary Taylor migrated from England to Sydney when she was a child and went on to become the first qualified female architect and the first women to train as an engineer in Australia. After seeing her draftspeople work colleagues earning more respect than her while employed as a clerk in an architectural practice, she enrolled in night classes at the Sydney Technical College to become the first women to complete final year studies
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Dorothy Hill was an active young lady living in Brisbane in the 1920s, when she decided to study science, in particular chemistry, with geology as an elective. She graduated in 1928 with a First Class Honours degree in Geology and the University of Queensland’s Gold Medal for Outstanding Merit. She was the first female graduate from the University of Queensland and continued on to get her PhD from the University of Cambridge. Dorothy made significant contributions to Australian earth science and was a pivotal role model in opening up a whole world of education to women.
Some of these ladies were ‘firsts’ in their fields and most excelled so far as to be the best in their chosen fields, gaining respect from their colleagues and accolades for their achievements.
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4. EDITH EMILY DORNWELL
5. LILLIAN MOLLER GILBRETH
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Closer to home, Edith Emily Dornwell was the first woman to graduate in Australia with a science degree, the first woman to graduate from the University of Adelaide and the first person, male or female, to graduate with a science degree at the University of Adelaide. She graduated in 1885 with first class honours in physics and physiology with high praise from the teaching staff and professors at the University.
Lillian Moller Gilbreth was an American psychologist, industrial engineer and educator born in 1878. She was an early pioneer in applying psychology to time-andmotion studies.
At her graduation, Chief Justice Sir Samuel Way said, “In your distinguished undergraduate career, and in the manner in which you have taken that degree, you have not merely done honour to the University, but you have vindicated the right of your sex to compete, and to compete on equal terms, with other undergraduates for the honours and distinctions of the University.”
It’s hard to imagine how difficult venturing into the word of academia would have been for these women over a hundred years ago, but thankfully, they have opened doors for us today to do whatever we are passionate about. Having worked underground in mining and tunnel projects, I found some very interesting and surprising news that I was completely unaware of. My first surveying job was underground mining in SA in 1992.
She graduated from the University of California in 1900, against her father’s initial reluctance for her to embark on college education. She continued her education and studies to become on of the first female engineers to earn a PhD. She and her husband were efficiency experts who contributed to the study of industrial engineering, especially in the areas of motion study and human factors. The 1948, movie ‘Cheaper by the Dozen’ was written by two of her children about their family life and how they put into practice education and efficiency studies with 12 children, continuing from after the early death of her husband.
State government jurisdictions lifted their legislative bars on female employment underground in the 1980s, a process assisted by the passing of the federal Sex Discrimination Act in 1984. Until 1986, West Australian mine owners were fined if women were caught working underground. New South Wales and Queensland changed their laws in 1989.
6. SAINT BARBARA
While doubts persist regarding the existence of Saint Barbara, many Christians believe the legendary martyr was born in the 3rd century in Lebanon. She is the patron saint of armourers, architects, artillerymen, firemen, mathematicians, miners, tunnellers, chemical engineers, prisoners and the Russian Strategic Missile Forces. Sounds like quite a motley crew to protect and assist. The hypocrisy of having a female patron to protect miners and tunnellers is not lost on me, with my experience in the mining and tunneling industries in the early 1990s. It was a long held superstition that having a women underground in a mine or in tunnel works was considered bad luck. I remember my first day surveying on the Adelaide to Crafers tunnel, in 1998, when the question was asked why I would be working onsite, since it was bad luck. Saint Barbara’s statue can often be seen at the entrance to tunnel worksites.
I believe we are in an exciting era now, when women are more readily accepted in the industry and in most cases, are employed according to their abilities, experience and what they can bring to the job, and gender is no longer a factor. We need to continue to spread the word and open the eyes of young females to what they can achieve in their careers, thanks to those brave, inspirational, trail blazers from the past. Michelle Grose Survey Manager McConnell Dowell R2P Alliance (Regency Road to Pym Street Upgrade) 65
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Civil Museum In February 2020, the CCF South Australian branch with the support of the Retired Members Group, decided not to proceed with the proposed Civil Museum project. The key reason for terminating the feasibility study undertaken by RMG was the matter of deploying more valued Federation resources towards industry issues and training priorities. Ironically, a month later the world changed overnight with the outbreak of the pandemic COVID-19 crisis which dramatically threatened our lives and way of living. In a way, it vindicated that decision. By June 2020, Australia had fared better than other nations but we are not out of the woods just yet, with winter now upon us along with the flu season. Before we went to print with the magazine, we had no information of when RMG activities will return to normal.
Monarto Zoo Tour Just before the COVID crisis struck, RMG were planning our last event for the 2019/20 financial year. Event notices were poised for release to members interested in going on a tour of the Monarto Safari Park, a 1,500-hectare open-range zoo 70 kilometres from Adelaide. A free hire bus was intended to transport attendees to and from the park. This tour is more than likely to go ahead once we get the green light. Written by Bob Osborne
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New Members We are very pleased to welcome two distinguished new members into our RMG division. Chris Reynolds and Tony Baulderstone are both long serving past presidents of the SA branch, with Tony also elected as national president in 2013.
All CCF SA Members are welcome at RMG events
Peter Jeffery Retires After a 50 year plus career, Peter recently decided to retire from his mainstream senior marketing role in the civil construction industry. Since 2015, Peter has also been a proactive member of RMG, heading the division’s event organising committee whilst still working part time in a key sales position with Win Attachments Pty Ltd. Peter or ‘Jumbo’ as he was earlier nicknamed playing the tall bullocking defender in the SANFL’s major footy league of the sixties, was ideal for taking on the voluntary position as Event Chairman for RMG three years ago. Since joining Industrial Sales and Service Pty Ltd back in the late 1960s as a young lad in the company’s spare parts department, he
worked his way up to be sales manager of the company until they closed in 1987. What followed was a distinguished career working for various dealer firms in SA and Victoria. His industry contribution eventually flowed over to the Civil Contractors Federation in the 1990s when associate members representation into Federation affairs had significantly increased, particularly into local major social events and national conferences hosted by the SA branch. Besides having more time for him and his wife Melissa to ‘smell the roses’, what has been industry’s loss is RMG’s gain, continuing his role as Event Chairman.
If you know of any retired or semi-retired Members interested in joining the Retired Members Group of CCF SA, contact Bob on 0402 016 942.
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RETIRED MEMBERS GROUP MEMBERSHIP Adrian Donald Adrian Langley Alan (Ross) Lewis Alwin (Dig) Traeger Antonio (Tony) Musolino Barry & Glenda Murray Brian Williams Catherine Truran Chris Reed Christopher John Marles Christopher Reynolds Claudette Renfrey Darryl Beall David Truran Dennis Lorenzin Glen Blackmore Graeme Bosley Gregory Rosser Ian Butterworth Joe Caudo Joe Tripodi OAM John Chamberlain John Davison John Lewis John Welsby Kenneth Bulmer Lindsay Joyce Malcolm Healey Michael Barnhurst Michael & Raelene Pridham Michael Rowe Mike Sherriff Shirley Humphries Peter Jeffery Peter Keane Peter Little Peter Todd Rex Herde Richard & Sue Tolmer Robert (Bob) Osborne Roger Rose Stanley Curyer Stirling Scherer Ted Paluszek Tony Baulderstone Valerie Staniford William (Bill) Lorenzin
Vale Graeme Lawler It is with great sadness that the CCF SA President, CEO and Board advise you of the unexpected passing of Graeme Lawler. Graeme enjoyed a successful Civil Engineering career spanning more than 40 years in the design and construction of civil infrastructure and building projects around Australia. He co-founded Leed Engineering in 2001. During his career, Graeme made a very significant contribution to the CCF SA, including as a board member from 1996 to 2007, as Vice President 1999–2000 and then President 2001–2004. He was also the SA Branch delegate to the CCF National Board from 2001 to 2007. Between 1998 to 2001, Graeme was also a board member of the Construction Industry Training Board (CITB). In recognition of his outstanding contribution to the Civil Construction Industry and the CCF SA, Graeme was inducted into the CCF SA Hall of Fame in 2017. We all offer our sincere condolences to Graeme’s family, friends and colleagues.
BOOKS AVAILABLE FOR SALE FIRE IN THE BELLY Biography of Don Stein AM from CCF NSW. Contact Bob Osborne on 0402 016 942 limited numbers available.
CIVIL ACHIEVEMENTS UNEARTHED The History of Earthmoving and Civil Contracting in South Australia. Phone 8111 8044 to order your copy.
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