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ISSUE ONE 2022

CONNECT OFFICIAL MAGAZINE OF THE CIVIL CONTRACTORS FEDERATION (SOUTH AUSTRALIA)

CHAMPIONING OUR COMMITTEES INCLUDING FEATURES ON:

ONE STOP TRAFFIC SOLUTIONS PINPOINT AND ALEXANDER SYMONDS

WOMEN IN CIVIL COMMITTEE PAGE 67

MCMAHON SERVICES BRYDAW CIVIL GRADERMATE CORESTAFF THE FORECAST FOR CIVIL 2022-2026 PLUS MUCH MORE!

FUTURE IN CIVIL COMMITTEE PAGE 38

RETIRED MEMBERS GROUP PAGE 76

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MESSAGE FROM THE CEO

MEET OUR APPRENTICES

THE DIGITAL REVIEW

FUTURE IN CIVIL COMMITTEE

TWO YEARS TOGETHER, CELEBRATING PINPOINT AND ALEXANDER SYMONDS

DANIEL RENSBURG-PHILLIPS – LEADING INTO THE FUTURE

MARKING AN IMPRESSIVE 32 YEARS OF MCMAHON SERVICES!

ABCC INDUSTRY UPDATE FEBRUARY 2022

MEET THE BOSS:

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THE KUSKOFF FAMILY GraderMate

CCF SA RETURN TO WORK COORDINATOR SERVICE

FLEURIEU PENINSULA DUPLICATION WORKS PUSH AHEAD

MEMBER PROFILE:

ONE STOP TRAFFIC SOLUTIONS

CCF SA MEMBERS ONLY EXCLUSIVE OFFERS

CIVIL TRAIN

REGIONAL TRAINING AND BEYOND

UPDATE FROM THE NT

UP FOR THE CHALLENGE

MEMBER PROFILE:

CORESTAFF MEET THE BOSS:

DYLAN HOFFMAN

THE $9.9 BILLION TORRENS TO DARLINGTON (T2D) PROJECT HITS A SIGNIFICANT MILESTONE

MING LAU

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ZAC SLADE

CRYSTAL MACKIE

Health, Injury and Wellness Manager p 8111 8015 m 0426 965 816 cmackie@ccfsa.com.au

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BRODIE TELFORD-WEBB

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TOM KOUTSANTONIS

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UNITING WITH INDUSTRY

THE FORECAST FOR CIVIL 2022-2026 WITH MP & SHADOW MINISTER FOR INFRASTRUCTURE & TRANSPORT

Group Business Development Manager p 8111 8020 m 0405 584 742 btelfordwebb@ccfsa.com.au

FIND US ONLINE:

NATIONAL TRAINING REQUIREMENTS FOR TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT

REBECCA PICKERING

Director of Industry Engagement p 8111 8022 m 0455 206 528 mekberg@ccfsa.com.au

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Chief Executive Officer & Executive Director Civil Apprenticeships & Careers Ltd p 8111 8028 m 0417 767 688 rpickering@ccfsa.com.au

MELISSA EKBERG

COREY WINGARD

MEET THE TEAM TRAINERS

Director, Brydaw Civil

WELCOME TO OUR NEW MEMBERS

Director – Finance p 8111 8043 m 0437 660 793 mlau@ccfsa.com.au

THE FORECAST FOR CIVIL 2022-2026 WITH INFRASTRUCTURE MINISTER

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TRAINING

WOMEN IN CIVIL

COMMITTEE UPDATE WOMEN IN CIVIL

MY ENGLISH JOURNEY WOMEN IN CIVIL

INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S DAY LUNCH + THE INSIDE SCOOP WOMEN IN CIVIL

A PICTORIAL JOURNEY THROUGH TIME RETIRED MEMBERS GROUP

UPDATE RETIRED MEMBERS GROUP

BOB'S ACHIEVEMENTS SUPPLIERS AND SERVICE PROVIDERS

WESTERN AUSTRALIA

MATTHEW BLACKBOROUGH

KARYN GRANT

Acting Director of Training Delivery p 8111 8021 m 0427 003 920 mblackborough@ccfsa.com.au

Operations Manager – Civil Train WA m 0400 223 470 kgrant@ccfsa.com.au

AMY REID

Business Development Manager p 8111 8040 m 0429 307 346 areid@ccfsa.com.au MARISA KEMP

Project Manager – Training p 8111 8042 m 0436 191 464 mkemp@ccfsa.com.au

ALICE SPRINGS AND DARWIN MARK HOPKINS

Regional Manager – Civil Train NT p 8953 3515 m 0427 003 913 mhopkins@ccfsa.com.au

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CCF SA MAGAZINE READERSHIP Civil Connect – CCF SA's magazine is circulated widely to CCF SA Members, Local Councils, Federal and State Government Departments and Members of Parliament ● GRAPHIC DESIGN Creative Pod ● CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHERS Andy Stevens Photography | Trim Photography | Joel Roosa Photography ● PRINTING Finsbury Green ● 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. ● CORRECTIONS Civil Connect Issue 3 2021 – In the Earth Awards table, Project $10M to $30M, the winner should be BMD and the Finalist Public Transport Project Alliance. In the New Members section, GraderMate address was incorrect; the contact details are now updated in this edition. ISSUE 1 – 2022

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FROM THE CEO WRITTEN BY REBECCA PICKERING chief executive officer & executive director civil apprenticeships & careers ltd The first quarter of 2022 has been eventful, if not challenging – fuel and cost escalation, contract terms, project pipeline, procurement practices, work force capacity and capability (to name a few), have all dominated our conversations with you, as had the 2022 State Election. As we move forward with our new State Government team, we will push on with matters impacting your business, so please keep us informed of what is working for you and what is not. Let’s keep the conversation going so we can build an industry that is strong with investments and relentless with growth, to meet the ever-increasing infrastructure needs of our state and community. This edition of Civil Connect is a diverse read as always, and I hope you will enjoy it.

Rebecca Pickering with the Hon Tom Koutsantonis MP of South Australian Labor Party, and Charles Hatcher, President of CCF SA. 04

2022 STATE ELECTION Before launching into this Civil Connect edition, we would like to take this opportunity to thank Steven Marshall and the Liberal Party of Australia (South Australian Division), particularly during these most unprecedented of times, for their commitment and service to the state. We would also like to congratulate Peter Malinauskas on being elected the 47th Premier of South Australia. At our Great Debate event in 2021, we invited the Honourable Tom Koutsantonis, MP of the South Australian Labor Party, to share his vision for our state’s infrastructure and civil industry. This kicked off our newly formed and positive relationship with the Labor Party and the momentum hasn’t stopped. Most recently, we again welcomed Tom Koutsantonis to participate in an open and frank discussion with civil industry leaders at CCF SA’s ‘The Forecast for Civil 2022-2026’ event on 10 March 2022. Koutsantonis’ presentation was delivered with the candour and passion clearly felt by those in the room. The Labor Government’s ‘Making the Public Dollar Work’ commitments were discussed, and the positive promises were further backed

by the media release ‘Labor to Back SA Businesses with Major New Reforms for Government Spending’. We are pleased to have come away with the understanding that Labor’s preelection commitments are in keeping with those of CCF SA’s ‘Digging Deep for South Australia Civil Infrastructure Priorities’ document developed with industry for industry mid-2021.

THE GOOD NEWS KEPT ROLLING DURING PRE-ELECTION – WE WERE RECENTLY ALSO INFORMED THAT CCF SA WOULD BE INVITED FOR REGULAR MONTHLY LABOR CABINET BRIEFINGS TO PRESENT IDEAS FOR ECONOMIC GROWTH AND REFORM. We’re pleased to be working with our new Premier, Peter Malinauskas, and his team, to continue reforming, building, and growing South Australia. We are also eagerly awaiting the news of the appointments of Ministers to various state government portfolios, including: Infrastructure and Transport, Industry and Higher Education, Industrial Affairs, Aboriginal Affairs, Education, and, Training and Skills.

OTHER CRITICAL MATTERS COSTS We are continuing our work both locally and nationally with regards to contract terms, particularly considering the ongoing and ever-growing cost escalation concerns related to materials and fuel. Our work will continue with state government agencies, local government, private clients, and suppliers, to support equitable and fair outcomes for all.

TAKE CARE During these times, CCF SA calls for all businesses to remain focused on sound business practices and contract management, to reduce risks. We are in the ‘perfect storm’ of increasing materials costs, COVID-19 induced delays, and disruptions to supply chains and labour markets, all of which are putting immense pressure on our civil industry. Sadly, we have already witnessed both ProBuild and Condev leave our broader building and construction industry. We respectfully encourage all civil contractors to be vigilant and watch for ‘early warning signs’ such as delayed payments and risk allocations.

AS ALWAYS, PLEASE READ YOUR CONTRACTS CAREFULLY, ENGAGE LEGAL ADVICE IF NECESSARY, AND NEGOTIATE TERMS ACCORDINGLY.

SKILLED MIGRATION CCF SA has successfully lobbied both the state and federal governments for significant changes to the Designated Area Migration Agreements (DAMA), and we are delighted to report both Civil Construction Supervisor and Civil Construction Tradesperson have now been recognised. This win supports our civil industry to build its work force with the support of skilled migration. Workers (up to 55 years of age) holding these two professions now have a pathway to permanent residency in South Australia. CCF SA will be holding workshops in the coming weeks to support the industry’s use of this critical opportunity.

RED TAPE The focus on ‘red tape reduction’ will remain, to ensure all businesses, no matter their size, can operate in optimal environments. Running a business is hard

enough and South Australia needs many more local civil businesses. We need those existing to continue operating with a growth mindset, and we need new businesses to commence. Issues relating to the current Construction Industry Long Service Leave Act 1987 (CILSL Act) continue to concern the industry, hamper growth, and stifle investment. We must address red tape to improve business operations. And maintain relentless focus in this area.

HERE FOR YOU As CCF SA members, we thank you for your unwavering support to your industry. Your CCF SA membership supports our industry and community, not just your business. The CCF SA team is dedicated to meeting your needs and keeping you informed. With several critical concerns confronting the industry, and more anticipated, we encourage you make your voice heard. Your feedback will help to guide us on what we can do to ensure your business and our industry have what they need to succeed. We look forward to hearing from you.

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The RDO's stated on this calander apply to Employees Covered by the Building and Construction General On-Site Award 2020 who work a 38hr week as per the Award. Employees covered by an Enterprise Agreement will need to refer to that Agreement for RDO Provisions.

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long-term client relationships through a collaborative approach to ensure we achieve the best possible results. Dennis was the first to join the team, an experienced and accredited Dial Before You Dig (DBYD) service locator. Soon, Johnny, a qualified surveyor and DBYD locator, came onboard; his skills and experience allowed us to expand our service offering to include full spectrum survey services. Since then, we’ve added two more trainee locators to the PinPoint team, ready to take on new challenges.

TWO YEARS TOGETHER, CELEBRATING PINPOINT AND ALEXANDER SYMONDS

From graduates to long-standing technical staff, every member of the PinPoint and Alexander Symonds team is encouraged to engage in continuous learning and improvement. With the resources of the Learning and Development Manager, we are able to develop qualified locators with the highest standards in services, to our clients. PinPoint has undertaken over 400 projects since we first started. Along our journey, we’ve worked on a number of notable projects with highlights including the full-service location for the Coopers Stadium upgrade in Hindmarsh, SA, and the underground service location for the New Women’s and Children’s Hospital in Adelaide, SA. We continue to develop strategic relationships with clients and the wider industry, underpinned by our integrity and our commitment to the organisation’s core values.

WRITTEN BY FRANCO REA, pinpoint director When the team at Alexander Symonds launched PinPoint Service Mapping (PinPoint) in 2020, no one could have predicted what the next two years would entail. Despite the uncertainty brought by the pandemic, PinPoint has celebrated many successes, undertaking projects big and small across Southern Australia. Our team has doubled in size, led by professionals and experts who continue to challenge what can be achieved.

Dennis lays the first paint mark for PinPoint in 2020.

Backed by Alexander Symonds, who has been delivering innovative land survey solutions for almost a century, PinPoint was founded to deliver excellent project planning for our clients from day one – pinpointing exactly what can be found under the surface. Led by Director Franco Rea, the PinPoint team brings the same work culture and commitment to client satisfaction as Alexander Symonds. Fostering strong,

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We know that knowledge, accuracy and reliability matter; our specialist team uses the latest technology to seamlessly integrate service mapping into the surveying and design process.

PinPoint provides precise service mapping solutions, tailored for our clients. We use the latest technology for accurate, high-quality results.

Using a range of innovative geophysical locating techniques including Electromagnetic Induction, Ground Penetrating Radar as well as Radio Sonde Location, we can search and identify known services, unknown services and various ground anomalies. Dial Before You Dig is accredited and fully compliant with Australian regulations.

WE ARE A LEADER IN PROVIDING UNDERGROUND UTILITY LOCATION AND MAPPING SOLUTIONS, WITH ZERO HARM TO UTILITIES, PEOPLE AND THE ENVIRONMENT. Today, PinPoint is an industry leader in underground service location and survey solutions. Aligned with a well-defined vision, our people are skilled, qualified and continue to embrace innovation and continuous improvement. In just two years, PinPoint has grown in experience, and capabilities, forming powerful collaborative partnerships across South Australia and Victoria. We look forward to another successful year to come which brings new challenges and opportunities to embrace.

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MARKING AN IMPRESSIVE 32 YEARS OF MCMAHON SERVICES! On 9 February 2022, South Australian born and bred McMahon Services celebrated an impressive 32 years in business! From just 12 people in 1990, they have grown to over 900 people with offices in most Australian States and Territories, together with an office in New Zealand. They are extremely proud of what they have achieved throughout their journey – and can humbly say that they are now the largest South Australia owned business in the construction and infrastructure space. Did you know that the business has origins dating back to 1970? In which David and Andrew’s father Glen McMahon, commenced a waste disposal, demolition and earthmoving company. This family business heritage is still with them today. They respect where they have come from and respect all of the people who have been involved in their ongoing journey, from clients to partners, subcontractors, suppliers, and their staff. They know their family business heritage sets them apart, enabling consistent, exceptional project delivery, and each day they continue to challenge themselves to innovate and provide better solutions for their clients. 10

Andrew McMahon and David McMahon, said of this exciting milestone: “What an incredible journey we have created. We have a team of some of the most skilled people in the construction services industry, and we have met some amazing people throughout the journey, who have developed into great friends.

“WE HAVE ALL LEARNT FROM EACH OTHER, AND WE WILL CONTINUE TO TEACH THE YOUNGER GENERATION TO UPSKILL THEIR CAREERS. IT’S BEEN QUITE A RIDE, AND LOTS OF HARD WORK, BUT A VERY ENJOYABLE ONE! THANKS TO EVERYONE FOR THEIR DEDICATION AND SUPPORT!” Whilst they couldn’t possibly include a picture of everyone who has been integral to their growth over the years, here are some of the memories from their time. They would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone in their team for their hard work and support. Cheers to another 32 years! CIVIL CONNECT

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ABCC INDUSTRY UPDATE

FEBRUARY 2022 WHAT IS RIGHT OF ENTRY? In certain circumstances, union officials who hold a federal permit have the right to enter worksites under the Fair Work Act and various other state and territory laws. This is commonly referred to as ‘right of entry’. The right of entry provisions provide very important rights and protections for all building industry participants and the laws must be respected by them, whether they are a permit holder, an employer or occupier.

HOW DO I FIND OUT IF A UNION OFFICIAL HAS A VALID FEDERAL ENTRY PERMIT? If requested to do so, upon entry to site, a union official must show you their valid federal entry permit. To assist site occupiers, our website contains an up to date list of officials whose permits are no longer valid. In addition, there is also a list of officials whose permits have had conditions applied. On Site is our free app for Apple and Android smartphones and tablets. It includes links to these two lists, and we recommend referring to them if you wish to confirm the validity of an official’s federal right of entry permit.

WHERE CAN I FIND MORE INFORMATION ABOUT RIGHT OF ENTRY? You can find out more about right of entry on our website. Alternatively, you can download the ABCC On Site app to your smart device and carry the information with you wherever you go. If you would like to talk to an ABC Inspector, call our hotline on 1800 003 338. ISSUE 1 – 2022

IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR UNION OFFICIALS UNION OFFICIALS’ RIGHTS UNDER RIGHT OF ENTRY If you are a union official, you do not have an automatic right to enter a workplace. In order to have a lawful right to enter a workplace, you must first obtain a right of entry permit from the Fair Work Commission (FWC). As a permit holder, you will be able to exercise your rights to enter construction sites under state and territory occupational health and safety laws. Permit holders may also enter sites to: 1 hold discussions with eligible employees 1 investigate suspected breaches of the Fair Work Act or a fair work instrument (which includes a modern award or enterprise agreement) that relates to, or affects, a member of the permit holder’s union that they are entitled to represent.

OHS law unless you are entering to inspect or access an employee record. When on site, you must: adhere to any reasonable request made by the occupier to comply with an OHS requirement that applies to the site and must not hinder or obstruct any person or act in an improper manner. Where you are entering a site or premises under a state or territory OHS law, you must: 1 hold a federal permit 1 comply with relevant provisions of the Fair Work Act 1 comply with any requirements of the relevant state or territory OHS law, which may include notice requirements. Importantly, you must not intentionally or recklessly give the impression that something you or others are doing is authorised by the right of entry provisions of the Fair Work Act in circumstances where it is not.

However, you must follow strict requirements when exercising your rights, including:

IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR SITE MANAGERS/ OCCUPIERS

1 presenting your permit when requested to do so

DO OCCUPIERS HAVE TO LET UNION OFFICIALS ENTER THEIR SITE?

1 providing at least 24 hours’ written notice of entry (unless the entry is to exercise a right conferred by a state or territory law (OHS law)). Information on your rights and responsibilities is available through the ABCC On Site app, on the ABCC website or by calling our hotline on 1800 003 338.

ENTERING UNDER STATE OR TERRITORY OHS LAW

Right of entry laws must be respected by everyone, regardless of whether you are a union official, an employer or a site occupier. If a union official is lawfully seeking to exercise a right to enter your construction site, representatives of the site occupier must ensure they do not: 1 refuse or unduly delay their entry 1 intentionally hinder or obstruct them

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A SITE OCCUPIER CASE STUDY WHAT HAPPENED? On 30 January 2019, South Australian CFMMEU officials, Clarence Fellowes and Anthony Stott, attended a Kyren Pty Ltd construction site in Frome Street, Adelaide to investigate suspected safety concerns. Kyren’s site manager, Donald McCondichie, commenced the conversation by asking (in a demanding way) “What are you doing here?”. The officials informed Mr McCondichie they wished to enter to investigate suspected contraventions of the Work Health and Safety Act 2012 (SA) (WHS Act) relating to falls from heights and inadequate edge protection. An antagonistic exchange from both sides took place, with Mr McCondichie admitting to: a.

saying he would not let them on site, they had no right to be there, and they were interstate union thugs

telling them to “f**k off” and “he did not give a f**k about their section 117’s”

ripping their notices of entry in half and placing them in his pocket.

Mr McCondichie did not permit either Mr Fellowes or Mr Stott to enter the site and thereby contravened section 501 of the Fair Work Act. Mr Fellowes then called SafeWork SA and sought the assistance of inspectors to assist with the entry. The following morning the officials attended the site again to investigate safety concerns. Mr McCondichie told the pair that the details on the WHS

entry notice were insufficient and that, as he was about to commence a site meeting, they should come back later. After already being delayed 15 minutes, Mr Fellowes and Mr Stott did not persist with their entry but contacted SafeWork SA and requested an inspector attend to assist with the dispute about their right of entry. Mr McCondichie was told by SafeWork SA that he should facilitate the entry if the formal requirements for entry had been met. After 30 minutes, the officials were allowed access on site.

WHAT DID THE COURT FIND? The Federal Court imposed penalties of $15,000 on Kyren for contravening section 501 of the Fair Work Act. The Court also penalised Mr McCondichie $5,600 for contravening sections 501 and 502(1) of the Fair Work Act by refusing and delaying entry and intentionally hindering and obstructing the officials from exercising their right of entry. In handing down the judgment, Justice White said: Mr Fellowes and Mr Stott had observed matters which gave rise reasonably to concerns about the safety of some practices adopted on the Site. They wished to investigate those matters and to do so in the manner authorised by the law. Their attempts to do so were frustrated by Mr McCondichie’s conduct. Not only did he deliberately refuse their respective entries on 30 January 2019, he did so in a manner which was dismissive of the very regime

A UNION OFFICIAL CASE STUDY WHAT HAPPENED? In April and May of 2017, CFMMEU official, James Simpson, attended the site of the $220 million Monash Freeway Upgrade in Victoria. The first entry occurred during an overnight crane lift over the Eumemmerring Creek, in which Mr Simpson did not comply with requests from site employees to be escorted while on site and wear personal protective equipment. Mr Simpson also refused to leave the site despite multiple requests and diverted the attention of several managers. Several days later, Mr Simpson was found to have deliberately pushed a site employee, who lost his balance and fell, after attempting to stop him from proceeding to another area of the worksite.

WHAT DID THE COURT FIND? The Federal Court described the unlawful conduct of Mr Simpson in the following terms: 14

established under the WHS Act and the FW Act for the lawful entry of union officials in circumstances like those pertaining in 30 January 2019. It is my view that Mr McCondichie did so because he was not going to allow himself to be “bettered” by the CFMMEU officials and without regard to the entitlements and obligations under the WHS Act and the FW Act.

WHAT ARE THE LESSONS FOR THE INDUSTRY? Representatives of site occupiers must not: 1 refuse or unduly delay entry to a permit holder who has a right to enter the site 1 refuse or fail to comply with a permit holder’s lawful request to produce or provide access to records or documents 1 intentionally hinder or obstruct a permit holder who is exercising their right of to enter a site or premises 1 intentionally or recklessly give the impression that something they or others are doing is authorised by the right of entry provisions of the Fair Work Act in circumstances where it is not. The ABCC On Site app has a range of scenarios to help site managers navigate their right of entry responsibilities. Site occupiers can also call the ABCC hotline on 1800 003 338 for advice and assistance. Source: Construction, Forestry, Maritime, Mining and Energy Union v Kyren Pty Ltd [2020] FCA 1356

[Simpson] made no attempt to even pretend to comply with his obligation not to wander unescorted from where he was. Instead, he made a conscious decision to strut around the site like he owned it. ... He arrogantly assumed for himself a right to determine with which of Fulton Hogan’s occupational health and safety requirements he would comply. He knowingly contravened occupational health and safety protocols that were in place. Despite professing to be there to ensure that work was carried out safely, he put himself and others at risk. His conduct was reckless and conceited. … Simpson appears to have felt entitled to take it upon himself to venture as he pleased and to make outlandish accusations under the guise of safety. He did not have any such entitlement. That he acted as he did whilst in knowing breach of applicable safety protocols beggars belief. In relation to the physical altercation, the Court said: On any view, Simpson’s conduct—involving, as it did, the use of physical force—was particularly serious. CIVIL CONNECT

... permit holders cannot take the law into their own hands. If [permit holders] resort to the use of physical force, they should expect that a court will look dimly upon them.

HOW WELL DO YOU KNOW THE RIGHT OF ENTRY RULES?

Simpson’s conduct was deliberate. He intended to proceed beyond [the site employee’s] position and applied physical contact to force his way to that end. It was “more than incidental or unintended”.

Determining your rights and obligation in respect of right of entry can be difficult when you are under pressure on site. That is why we have a dedicated section in our app, ABCC On Site, to help site managers and union officials navigate these situations. ABCC On Site is available on Apple and Android smartphones and tablets.

In relation to the CFMMEU, the Court said: ... the Union’s history is deeply unflattering. That history bespeaks an attitude of defiance or indifference toward industrial laws that, in turn, makes the conduct that is in focus in this case objectively more serious than it would otherwise have been ...

COMMISSIONER’S COMMENTS A recurring feature of the unlawful conduct evident in Court findings against the CFMMEU and its officials is a disregard for safety protocols. The actions of Mr Simpson in this case involved the use of force and engaging in a physical altercation. Such behaviour has been denounced in the judgment delivered today by the Federal Court. The Court has addressed the issue of corrective action taken by the Union. It noted the attitude of belligerence demonstrated by its history of statutory non-compliance. The penalties imposed in this case add to a significant tally incurred by the CFMMEU and its representatives. This is an indictment on the CFMMEU and its leadership.

WHAT ARE THE LESSONS FOR THE INDUSTRY? Despite having a legal entitlement to enter a site, a federal right of entry permit must comply with any reasonable request made by the occupier of premises to comply with OHS requirements while on site and must not hinder or obstruct any person or otherwise act in an improper manner. Note: This decision is currently under appeal.

LET’S START AND SEE THE APP IN ACTION.

We have created the following scenarios to help you test your knowledge and get familiar with ABCC On Site.

WHAT YOU NEED Just download ABCC On Site to your smart phone or tablet. It is free to download and will only take a couple of minutes to get started. Visit the ABCC website to download the app now.

GETTING STARTED WITH THE SCENARIO In the first scenario, you are a site manager on a multi-million-dollar commercial high-rise development. You have been advised that a union official is at the front gate requesting access to talk to a group of workers. You have to quickly determine whether the official is allowed on site or not. You also know that unduly delaying an official access to the site may be a breach of the Fair Work Act. By clicking on these step by step prompts, you will get the information you need, when and where you need it. In the second scenario, you will see the app from a union official’s perspective.

MEET THE BOSS: THE KUSKOFF FAMILY GRADERMATE

GraderMate, launched in July 2021, and is a new automatic hydraulic grade control system developed and manufactured for excavators by the enterprising Kuskoff family company based in Hindmarsh Island, South Australia. The family previously ran NCMotion, a robotics and automation company led by their father, Illya Kuskoff. NCMotion was involved in factory automation, installation, manufacture and repairs of factory CNC machines and sold and set up automated moulding machines for over 20 years. Apart from Illya, the GraderMate family team includes his wife Suzanne and sons Peter and Paul with the family’s Border Collie, Umi, always ready to lend a paw. Peter has been programming since he was in primary school, while Paul has a background in computer science at the University of Adelaide. Suzanne oversees the operational and marketing aspects of the business, including the firm’s website gradermate.com and involves herself in GraderMate testing. 16

THE GENESIS OF GRADERMATE Peter Kuskoff explains, “Before GraderMate, we were in factory automation where we worked primarily with plastics. We had robots pulling wheelie bins out of big injection moulding machines and creating interfaces for the robotics. It was general programming work.” For a change of pace, the Kuskoffs also owned a farm and purchased an excavator to support their agrarian endeavours. Peter recalls, “We soon discovered excavators are pretty hard to use when you’re trying to do accurate surfaces because of the way the boom, arm and bucket move in arcs.” He continued, “We then started observing automation was rare in the construction industry, especially with smaller contracting firms. Thus, we saw an opportunity to use our automation experience to develop a system specifically for excavators.” The result was GraderMate. Designed to fit excavators and control the hydraulics, GraderMate enables

these machines to easily create flat surfaces, slopes, trenches, and profiles with the press of a footswitch. The driver selects a type of surface using a touchscreen tablet, moves the bucket to the desired position, and then presses the footswitch. Peter said, “We tried to make GraderMate simple to use so that any operator can jump onto an excavator and use their existing skills. GraderMate augments all levels of operator expertise.” GraderMate is hands-free and uses a simple tablet interface designed for minimal interaction. It allows operators to maintain awareness of distances and depths on screen during operations, and they can always keep track of their machine and bucket level without leaving the cab.

GYRATING POINT OF DIFFERENCE The jewel in the GraderMate crown is its gyroscopes, which Peter Kuskoff explains can measure the angle of the excavator’s arm and each joint on the arm. “The gyroscopes will monitor the angles a thousand times a second and then output to the hydraulics to move

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the excavator,” says Peter Kuskoff. “It just makes corrections the whole way along and so fast that it helps produce a smooth surface.” The use of high-quality componentry to ensure endurance and reliability of GraderMate was central to the system’s unique design. The experience of the Kuskoff family in the use of robotics enabled them to design and manufacture all circuitry and software in-house. Moreover, the hydraulic manifold, gyros and motion controller are encased in anodised billet aluminium, while the touchscreen tablet is held in a billet aluminium holder. Peter Kuskoff confirms the componentry was all manufactured by a local engineering company in Victor Harbor, South Australia. “We have an engineer locally that makes the casing used in GraderMate. We designed the circuit boards ourselves, positioned the components, and wrote the software. That’s all done by us.”

TESTING THE GRADERMATE The Kuskoffs encourage potential customers to demo GraderMate using their excavator. Peter states, “We invite them to come down and try it out. That’s probably the best way because it’s hard to see how good GraderMate works from a video online. Until you try it yourself, you won’t know. We’ve got a lot of confidence in GraderMate, and we want people to try it.”

TOP GRADE RESPONSE TO ROBOTICS DISRUPTION The reaction from the GraderMate trialists has been highly positive. Peter Kuskoff confirms, "Everyone who's tried GraderMate tends to like it. Even the people who are a little bit suspicious of it tend to be smiling by the end of testing.

“ IT'S PRETTY SURPRISING HOW MUCH OF AN EMOTIONAL REACTION YOU GET FROM PEOPLE USING GRADERMATE.” ISSUE 1– 2022

As for concerns about GraderMate taking jobs, Peter Kuskoff said this isn’t the point of the innovation. “Unlike other new automation technologies, the GraderMate won't replace headcounts,” affirms Peter Kuskoff. "Rather, GraderMate will allow newer people to use excavators. “Also, the main thing is that GraderMate makes it easier for an experienced operator, while also enabling someone new to excavators to use them efficiently. This wouldn't have been possible before. Newer operators wouldn't be able to do a flat surface." In addition to local civil construction contractors, interstate and overseas firms have asked about GraderMate. Illya Kuskoff said, “Once we started advertising in July 2021, we had a lot of inquiries including 90 plus people from interstate who wanted to look at the system. “However, because of COVID-19, no one could really travel for product demonstrations.”

PLANS FOR THE FUTURE With GraderMate still in its infancy, the Kuskoffs have chosen to share the workload between themselves rather than take on employees just yet. Peter Kuskoff chuckles, "While Umi the Border Collie thinks she's the boss, GraderMate is a four-way partnership.” He continues, "A sales team is probably in the future. Now we're trying to automate things. We're setting up a lot of automation for production processes as well." While the Kuskoffs have plans to take GraderMate international, Peter Kuskoff says, "We're trying to stay pretty local for now. We want to make sure everything's working extremely smoothly before we branch out too far. "We're still at pretty early stages for GraderMate, so it's mainly just small operators in Adelaide that are using our system at the moment. Many of our bigger competitors are working in the mining industry. It's like hundreds of thousands of dollars for their systems.

He adds, “We want to bring technology to the smaller and larger operators in an affordable way, and make a tool that makes excavators able to do more things for more people.” Apart from its affordability, GraderMate can save a contractor a lot of time in rework. "Because you get it right the first time, and also just getting the depth right can save a contractor money later and they won't have to overuse material such as concrete." Also, with the State Government committing to invest billions of dollars, the timing for the launch of GraderMate could not be better, Peter Kuskoff acknowledges. "South Australia is a good place to be launching GraderMate because you see excavators everywhere."

WORKING WITH FAMILY The Kuskoffs are a remarkable example of how a family that works together stays together. “We have different specialisations, so we’re able to do what we do well and hand off work to the other person who can do the other thing well,” Peter Kuskoff confirms. “There’s a bit of overlap and just enough that we can understand what the other team member is doing. “However, we don’t get in each other’s hair much because we do our own thing, but it all links together in the end and becomes something greater.” On the formula for operating a successful family business, Peter Kuskoff says, “Everyone has to be passionate about it. We want to see the end-product and people enjoying it and making people’s lives better.

“THERE ARE SO MANY JOBS WHERE YOU DON’T CHANGE PEOPLE’S LIVES, AND IT’S ENJOYABLE WHEN YOU GET THE OPPORTUNITY TO DO IT. EVERYONE WANTS TO BE A PART OF IT.”

"By comparison, the cost of GraderMate is in the tens of thousands of dollars, so it's easier for a small operator to justify this expenditure and get their money back quicker.”

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shoulder injury at work. She lacked confidence and was nervous to attend CCFs work hardening program at Findon. After a few phone calls to Alex from one of our supervisors, she began to attend the program. She was very withdrawn and quiet, but slowly begun participating in activities and wanting to increase her hours. With her new found confidence and increased capacity Alex gained employment as a truck driver and still drops in to the Findon site to say hi.

workplace bullying. Initially she was very withdrawn and kept to herself. Within a few weeks her confidence grew and she advised she began to feel like herself again. She began applying for alternate employment and undertaking training. Whilst training to get her truck licence with a trainer, the trainer was so impressed with Ashlee, she was offered employment as a full time trainer. Ashlee is still working as a trainer and keeps in touch with the CCF SA team regularly.

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SHANE attended the Findon program with a back injury. He slowly increased his capacity and built up his confidence with encouragement and guidance from the team. Shane still keeps in touch with the CCF SA team and has now started his own succsesful business which employs many others.

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FLEURIEU PENINSULA DUPLICATION WORKS PUSH AHEAD Early works for the Main South Road and Victor Harbor Road duplication projects expected to be completed by 2024 i are underway as part of the highly anticipated $560 million Fleurieu Connections Package .ii The Australian and South Australian governments are funding the duplication projects delivered by the Fleurieu Connections Alliance. The Alliance is a partnership between the Department for Infrastructure and Transport, CPB Contractors, Aurecon and GHD, together with Sub-Alliance partners McMahon Services Australia and Tonkin. These projects will result in safer and faster journeys for motorists and provide a vital boost for local tourism and communities and support hundreds of jobs each year during construction. Surveying, service location and geotechnical investigations have begun along Main South Road between Seaford and Aldinga, and Victor Harbor Road between Main South Road and McLaren Vale.

WHAT IS INVOLVED IN THE DUPLICATIONS? The Fleurieu Connections package includes duplication of Main South Road from Seaford to Aldinga, a ‘2+1’ lane road layout from Aldinga to Sellicks Beach and duplication of Victor Harbor Road between Main South Road and the start of the left turn into McLaren Vale, and the Victor Harbor Safety Package. Moreover, additional safety treatments along Victor Harbor Road, including an overtaking lane at Hindmarsh

Valley, also form part of the works. Also, a detailed design is now underway for the Main South Road Stage 1 and Victor Harbor Road duplications. A concept design is being developed for Main South Road Stage 2 (between Aldinga and Sellicks Beach). Information will be provided to the community in the coming months with an opportunity to provide feedback. Meanwhile, major construction works will start on the Seaford to Aldinga section of Main South Road in mid-2022.iii

MAIN SOUTH ROAD TO BE COMPLETED IN TWO STAGES Stage 1 will involve the duplication of Main South Road from Seaford to Aldinga, including a grade separation (overpass) at the intersection of Tatachilla Road and Maslin Beach Road, a grade separation at the intersection of Port Road and a dual lane roundabout at the Main South Road and Aldinga Road junction. Meanwhile, Stage 2 involves the upgrade of Main South Road from Aldinga to Sellicks Beach, with a ‘2+1’ lane road layout and associated road treatments that address Main South Road’s safety issues and future capacity. A ‘2+1’ lane road layout consists of two lanes in one direction and one lane in the other, alternating every few kilometres. Further design work will occur over the coming months to develop the design for Stage 2. The community will have an opportunity to provide input once the design is developed.

After extensive community and stakeholder consultation on the initial designs, feedback is also being sought on safety improvements for Victor Harbor Road between Main Road, McLaren Vale and Tatachilla Road, and Willunga Hill. South Australians will also benefit from the economic boost the duplication projects are set to provide, supporting 770 jobs each year during construction. 22

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VICTOR HARBOR ROAD DUPLICATION IN MORE DETAIL Victor Harbor Road, between Main South Road and the McLaren Vale turn off, will be duplicated with additional safety treatments along Victor Harbor Road (including an overtaking lane at Hindmarsh Valley). A planning study is also underway to investigate the preferred solution for Victor Harbor Road between Main Road, McLaren Vale and Tatachilla Road and to Willunga Hill.

Stakeholder and community engagement forms an integral part of this Planning Study. The Department for Infrastructure and Transport (the Department) is seeking input from the community to help it better understand: 1 how people use and access Victor Harbor Road now and how this might change in the future; 1 where and how people cross from one side of Victor Harbor Road to the other; and 1 potential safety issues and improvements that are important to the community.

THE TEAM BEHIND THE DUPLICATION CIMIC Group’s CPB Contractors has been selected by the South Australian Government, as part of the Fleurieu Connections Alliance with the Department, Aurecon and GHD, to deliver duplication works on the Main South Road and the Victor Harbor Road in South Australia.iv The duplication works are funded by the Federal and South Australian Governments and will reduce traffic congestion, improve road safety and connectivity, and support economic

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growth in the Southern Fleurieu region. CIMIC Group Executive Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Juan Santamaria said: “We are pleased to have the opportunity to deliver these important projects in South Australia aimed at reducing travel times and increasing safety for the local community and visitors to the Southern Fleurieu region. CPB Contractors will deliver the works with a strong focus on safety, quality, the environment and on minimising impacts on the local community.” CPB Contractors Managing Director Jason Spears said: “We are currently delivering the Port Wakefield to Port Augusta Alliance in

collaboration with the Department for Infrastructure and Transport, including works on the Copper Coast, Augusta and Port Wakefield Highways and the Joy Baluch AM Bridge. We’ll apply this experience to efficiently deliver these duplication works and maximise economic opportunities for South Australian people and businesses.”

COMMUNITY FEEDBACK Around 130 people attended the Community Information Sessions held in late April 2021, and nearly 900 survey responses were received.v The Department also met individually with several stakeholders and received direct feedback to the Department.vi Common feedback raised during the consultation about the concept designs between March and May 2021 included: 1 a strong level of support for duplication of Main South Road, between Seaford and Aldinga, and for a grade separation at the intersection with Tatachilla Road; 1 considerable feedback about the functioning of the current single lane

roundabout at Port Road and Main South Road and requests for it to be replaced with a grade separation; 1 mixed views on the duplication between Aldinga and Sellicks Beach. Common feedback at the Community Information Sessions was that duplication south of Aldinga wasn’t critical and may negatively impact the character of the area. Other treatments to improve the safety of the area were however important. The undulating nature of Main South Road, particularly north of Norman Road, was also consistently raised; 1 the importance of minimising the impact to vegetation;

1 the importance of east-west connections being maintained, particularly for emergency services, agriculture machinery, pedestrians and cyclists; and 1 the importance of minimising disruption during construction.

LOCAL BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES As mentioned earlier, Fleurieu Connections will support around 770 full time jobs each year during construction, while the Alliance is committed to providing opportunities for local workers and businesses. To enable the community to find out more about the project and for businesses to learn more about the work packages coming up for tender please visit: www.fcalliance.com.au/ If you are a local South Australian business seeking to tender for work on the project or a local worker looking for employment, please get in touch with the Alliance on 1300 896 826 or by email to info@fcalliance.com.au to register your interest.

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It pays to be an apprentice. Now more than ever. CITB has just launched 3 incentives to help apprentices start and complete their qualification.

Career Driven It’s simple – tradies need transport. And without a driver’s license, travelling from site to site or carrying that ute-load of tools can be challenging. CITB is changing that. Our Career Driven initiative provides doorways2construction

students with an offer of employment and first-year apprentices with free driving lessons.

Work Equipment Allowance Our $500 work equipment allowance helps apprentices to purchase personal protective equipment, workwear, tools, or other work items for their trade.

Incentive Payments Completing the first year of an apprenticeship gives you skills. Gives you confidence. And with CITB, it also gives you cash. All new apprentices receive a $500 incentive payment which is paid once when you have completed your probationary period. You will also receive a further $1000 payment when you complete the first year of your training contract.

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MEMBER PROFILE:

ONE STOP TRAFFIC SOLUTIONS

HOW LONG HAS ONE STOP TRAFFIC SOLUTIONS BEEN IN BUSINESS? We commenced operations in July 2021.

WHERE IS ONE STOP TRAFFIC SOLUTIONS LOCATED? Albert Park.

WHICH AREAS OF ADELAIDE DO ONE STOP TRAFFIC SOLUTIONS SERVICE? All of South Australia, metro and regional SA.

HOW MANY STAFF DOES ONE STOP TRAFFIC SOLUTIONS EMPLOY? Between 11 – 13 staff members.

WHAT ARE ONE STOP TRAFFIC SOLUTIONS’ CORE BUSINESS SERVICES/SPECIALISED SERVICES? Providing Traffic Control to civil contractors and stakeholders.

Although One Stop Traffic Solutions is relatively new, we pride ourselves on the delivery of our work and our professionalism. I believe this is why we have been successful with our current client base. We’re available 24 hours, 7 days a week. Please do not hesitate to contact us for all your traffic management requirements.

HOW DOES ONE STOP TRAFFIC SOLUTIONS SERVICE THE CIVIL CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY? By providing safe and efficient solutions for traffic control around worksites.

WHAT ARE ONE STOP TRAFFIC SOLUTIONS’ GOALS? Increase client base to CCF SA Members and allied industries.

CONTACT

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Ash Talwar

0431 187 213

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m 0417 085 233

IRPIPELINES@OUTLOOK.COM PO BOX 256 MOUNT GAMBIER SA 5290

I R Pipelines PTY LTD provides contract work to SA Water, and other earthmoving companies specialising in the civil industry for the installation of sewer and water main and storm water construction.

KSJ CONSULTING SERVICE PTY LTD KIARA JOHNSON m 0401 819 448 KSJCONSULT.COM.AU KIARA@KSJCONSULT.COM 16 LUGARNO STREET REDWOOD PARK SA 5097

KSJ Consulting Service Pty Ltd (KSJ) is a 100% Aboriginalowned business. KSJ is an Aboriginal engagement and economic participation specialist consulting service, providing expert advice across the Public and Private sectors. KSJ aims to empower government, non-profit and commercial entities to develop partnerships with Aboriginal communities, driving outcomes aligned with socially and ethically responsible practices.

WELSH CONTRACTING RAY PARKER m 0400 667 236

RAY@WELSHE.COM.AU

PO BOX 433 SURREY DOWNS SA 5126

Welsh has been delivering excellence to its customers since 2010. Our company has skills, and capabilities built over years of performing varied tasks on local, state and government infrastructure projects. We enjoy working and supporting other trades to supply basic needs for ordinary people. There have been many partnerships on many projects; NBN, Telstra, Downer, Programmed Knox, Fulton Hogan, SA Power network, and many small companies, community organisations, and clubs. When you combine our skilled empowered staff with a uniquely innovative approach to solving problems, good results are inevitable. Our capabilities include Horizontal Drilling, Civil Construction, Vacuum Excavation, Landscaping, Asbestos Removal, and various technical and infrastructure installations. We care for the planet, our customers, our people, and we are proudly South Australian. We embrace challenges and have built a reputation for simply ‘Getting Stuff Done’.

KSJ is a Supply Nation Certified business and helps organisations to advance their strategic commitment to inclusion and diversity. KSJ has proven expertise in the development and codification of economic engagement and social empowerment initiatives.

ASSIGNAR ADRIANA ANGELESKA m 0422 782 445 ASSIGNAR.COM ADRIANA@ASSIGNAR.COM PYRMONT NSW 2009

Assignar’s all-in-one platform allows contractors to get more productive with efficient drag and drop scheduling. Allocate the best crews and equipment for the job to be done more efficiently with the Assignar platform and mobile app.

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NEW MEMBERS · WELCOME NEW ME MBERS · WELCOME TO OUR NEW MEMB O OUR NEW MEMBERS · WELCOME TO O STEALTH TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT PATSY SMITH m 0430 041 045 STEALTHTRAFFICMANAGEMENT.COM.AU OPERATIONS@STEALTHTRAFFICMANAGEMENT.COM.AU PO BOX 8014 PARAFIELD GARDENS SA 5107

Stealth Traffic Management is 100% Australian family owned and an Australian made company based in South Australia who are committed to delivering high quality Traffic Management solutions. We pride ourselves in excellence and exceeding the expectations of our clients.

TQCS INTERNATIONAL CHRISTINE MACDONALD m 0413 177 559 TQCSI.COM CHRISTINE.MACDONALD@TQCSI.COM 117A TAPLEYS HILL ROAD HENDON SA 5015

TQCS International (TQCSI) is a fully accredited, thirdparty certification body providing auditing and certification of international management system standards, including AS9100 Aerospace series and 27001.

Our company was established in 2017 with a vision to be Strategists in Safety and Compliance. Stealth Traffic Management are pre-qualified in South Australia by DPTI for Workzone Traffic Management. We can supply a diverse range of industries including Local Government, Utilities and Commercial. As part of our commitment to a high standard of service, we only hire fully qualified employees for our Traffic Management Services. In doing so, we keep records of their qualifications and ongoing professional training and development.

ONE STOP TRAFFIC SOLUTIONS ASH TALWAR m 0477 707 838 ONESTOPTRAFFICSOLUTIONS@OUTLOOK.COM ALBERT PARK SA 5014

One Stop Traffic Solutions commenced operations in July 2021. We pride ourselves on the delivery of our work and our professionalism. We are available 24/7, 7 days a week.

FAST LANE TRAFFIC STEFAN WEBB

Please do not hesitate to contact us for all your traffic management requirements.

m 0401 868 142 FASTLANETRAFFIC.COM.AU

STEFAN.WEBB@FASTLANETRAFFIC.COM.AU PO BOX 55 WOODCROFT SA 5162

Fast Lane Traffic Pty Ltd was established in 2021 and is a proud South Australian owned and operated Traffic Management provider for various Clients working over many sectors. Our Team comprises of experienced personnel who continually deliver innovative solutions to traffic management challenges, ensuring safe delivery, quality completion and value for money outcomes. Fast Lane Traffic supply traffic control crews, planning services and equipment hire to many sectors including utilities, telecommunications, road maintenance, civil infrastructure and community events. No job is too big or too small.

ERP EARTHWORKS MANNY PAPAGEORGIOU

m 0420 225 900

ERP.EARTHWORKS@GMAIL.COM PO BOX 3125 RENMARK SA 5341

Site preparation, house/shed pads, landscaping, driveways, general earthworks, quarry supplies.

If you require any advice regarding your traffic management challenges, please contact us and we would be happy to assist you through the process.

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UR NEW MEMBERS · WELCOME TO OUR N EMBERS · WELCOME TO OUR NEW MEM GRADERMATE

BRYDAW CIVIL

ILLYA KUSKOFF m 0413 447 444 ILLYA@GRADERMATE.COM

DYLAN HOFFMAN m 0408 841 613

GRADERMATE.COM

DYLAN@BRYDAWCIVIL.COM.AU

18 CAPTAIN STURT ROAD, HINDMARSH ISLAND SA 5214

GraderMate is a hydraulic grading assistant that fits to your excavator. It allows easy creation of perfectly flat surfaces, slopes and trenches. Simply select your choice of surface using the tablet, move to the start position and activate the foot pedal. No additional person is required to assist with levels. Designed and made in Australia.

WATERLOO CORNER SA 5110

Brydaw Civil has a long history in civil construction, dating back to 1999 when the company primarily focused on laying and maintaining underground communication cables and pipes for Telstra. Fast forward to today, Brydaw Civil offers earthmoving and civil construction services in South Australia and the Northern Territory, and employs an experienced team of civil construction specialists. Our foci are primarily on earthmoving and subcontracts to larger civil firms such as AR Contracting Services, BMD, and similar Tier 2 construction businesses in the civil contracting space.

ADELAIDE TRAFFIC CONTROL JAMES FRANCIS m 0478 109 810

Brydaw Civil’s recent work resume includes the $98 million Portrush and Magill Road Intersection Upgrade, and diggers for the $13 million Nairne Intersection Upgrade. Apart from diggers, Brydaw Civil can provide tip trucks, water trucks, bobcats, and vac trucks for any civil construction project.

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Adelaide Traffic Control is a South Australian owned and operated Traffic Management provider. We are committed to providing excellent service, a high-performance standard, and a maximum level of safety on every project. Customer Focus is very important to us. By utilising our expertise, we can provide you a service from start to finish that keeps everyone safe. Our method is simple. Implement our structured approach to ensure the safety of workers on the road and members of the public. The objective is to Build Trust with our clients by Keeping the Promises We Make. Adelaide Traffic Control offers: → Trained Traffic Controllers → Pedestrian Control → Work Zone Traffic Management → Community Event Traffic Management → Traffic Guidance Schemes → Permits to Work We are always willing to go above and beyond for our clients.

SITEPODIUM KELLIE CHADWICK m 0457 026 905 KELLIE@SITEPODIUM.COM SEACLIFF PARK SA 5049

We’re SitePodium! We offer the #1 stakeholder engagement app, fostering meaningful two-way communication to keep the community and stakeholders engaged on construction and infrastructure projects. The SitePodium app is a cost-effective and efficient way to manage communication in real time and reach the people you need to in a timely manner, providing a genuine alternative when face-to-face engagement is not possible. SitePodium allows you to share project developments by enabling you to publish updates. You can share pictures, videos and documents via a timeline that allows your followers a view beyond the construction fences. Offering the community a better sense of involvement that encourages closer support for your project. Training and ongoing support is provided to ensure you benefit from your investment and keep your followers engaged. Contact your local consultant for more information and to arrange a demonstration.

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NEW MEMBERS · WELCOME NEW ME MBERS · WELCOME TO OUR NEW MEMB AGT MARSH

AUSTRALIAN GEOTECHNICAL TESTING LACHLAN MAYNARD m 0425 443 018

AUSGEOTEST.COM.AU

SIMON BLIGHT p (08) 8418 0214

MARSH.COM

SIMON.BLIGHT@MARSH.COM

LOKYM@AUSGEOTEST.COM.AU

148 FROME STREET ADELAIDE SA 5000

37 NICHOLSON ROAD EVANSTON SOUTH SA 5116

Australian Geotechnical Testing (AGT) provides Geotechnical Testing and Geotechnical Engineering Services to the Housing Industry, Civil Construction Contractors, Design and Consulting Engineers and Service Installations Providers. AGT has a NATA accredited Construction Materials Testing (CMT) laboratory in the Northern Suburbs. AGT has experience on major projects and can provide onsite NATA accredited Annex Laboratories. AGT has Geotechnical Engineering Capabilities and can provide Allowable Bearing Capacity Assessments and Site Investigation.

Marsh is one of the world’s leading providers of insurance, reinsurance and employee benefits related advice, brokerage and associated services. We offer a distinctive choice to our clients and partners through our combination of specialism, innovation and geographical reach.

Let’s Do Lunch Let us do the work for you!

As the lunch partner, all you need to do is select 10-15 companies that you would like to invite and what business unit within that organisation you would like to attend (e.g. Project Management, Human Resources, Procurement, WHSE, etc). Then we do the rest! You can expect a total of 15 guests, which includes 2 people from your business, and 2 from CCF SA. During lunch, you will be able to present your business to the intimate group. Post event, you will be provided with the contact details of those who attended and also post-print acknowledgement in the CCF SA Magazine. Lunches are held at Enzo’s Ristorante, Jarmer’s Kitchen, Louca’s Seafood Restaurant, Coccobello. ‘Let’s do lunch’ opportunity is provided once per calendar month and are subject to availability. COVID19 restrictions must be complied with at all times. Contact the Members Services team via ccfsa@ccfsa.com.au or 8111 8000 for more information.

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10% OFFER Wambeti Legal is a law firm that specialiSes in construction law, initial contract negotiations, contract management, risk management and commercial advice. We provide smart strategies and creative solutions for businesses involved in the engineering and construction industries. We work with clients in a range of industries including: oil and gas, energy, technology, engineering, and construction. Our services are tailored to protect you before, during and after your projects. We offer expertise, experience and project management services to help you with: 1 legal issues that may arise during your project, including any potential for litigation; 2 contract management in construction law; 3 risk management in construction projects.

BOWDEN PRINT GROUP

PETER MURPHY p (08) 8261 1111 265 NORTH EAST ROAD HAMPSTED GARDENS SA 5086

BRENTNALLS SA CHRISTINA GULLIVER – PARTNER m 0437 719 723 p (08) 8241 8444 255 PORT ROAD HINDMARSH SA

Christina is offering a free initial meeting to discuss your business accounting and tax affairs.

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WOMBAT HEAVY TOWING Wombats Heavy Towing are offering $20/ hour off of their standard hourly rate and for longer jobs (12+ hours) $0.20/km off of their standard rate to all CCFSA Members. DONNA NORTON – MANAGING DIRECTOR m 0438 757 388

SITEPODIUM KELLIE CHADWICK m 0457 026 905 KELLIE@SITEPODIUM.COM

We are offering CCF SA Members 50% off their first project.

50% DISCOUNT

For something out of the ordinary, give Andrew a call and he will be able to provide a quote. Please mention that you are CCF SA Members at the time of booking.

DISCOUNT RATE MEH HIRE An extensive range of Plant & Equipment for Dry Hire.

WIRELESS COMMUNICATIONS Do you respond to Government and Enterprise Tenders? Your Cybersecurity posture is now a part of the assessment criteria. Wireless Communications offers CCF Members 40% off an Essential Eight Cyber Assessment. Valid until end of May 2022. DGOULTER@ WIRELESSCOMMUNICATIONS.COM.AU

ANDREW LINSCOTT 0401 147 288 RICK MARTINO 0499 111 598 DYLAN COPE 0411 310 845 ST MARY (08) 8177 0246 POORAKA (08) 7231 5950

We offer a competitive discount hire and rental rate for all CCF SA Members. Mention you are a member at the time of booking.

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FENWICK ELLIOT GRACE CCF SA is pleased to announce a great new initiative for Members requiring legal assistance with construction issues. Construction law specialist, Fenwick Elliott Grace (FEG) has entered into an agreement with the CCF SA to provide no obligation, free legal advice to CCF SA Members. FEG is a law firm that provides legal support to businesses working in the construction and engineering fields. FEG’s lawyers have many years of experience in the construction law field with some holding qualifications in both law and engineering. FEG has advised on many civil construction projects, including roads, bridges, harbours, quarries and mines. phone ccf sa to request a consultation (08) 8111 8000 FEG.COM.AU

Members wanting legal advice should initially call CCF SA who will then forward the member’s enquiry to a dedicated FEG enquiry line. One of FEG’s specialist construction lawyers will return the member’s call that day and provide the advice. The consultation will generally be limited to a 20-minute duration. FEG also offers discounted rates to CCF SA Members who require more extensive advice or assistance.

10% DISCOUNT

DAVID GOULTER m (08) 8274 0000

Wireless Communications offers CCF Members 40% off an Essential Eight Cyber Assessment. Valid until end of May 2022.

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SMS GEOTECHNICAL U9/21 BEAFIELD ROAD PARA HILLS WEST SA 5096 MICHAEL SHEPPARD m 0499 993 777

25% discount off the normal price for the SMS Geotechnical educational seminars.

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CUSTOM WORKPLACE SOLUTIONS Custom Workplace Solutions are offering 10% discount on drug & alcohol testing/ reduce cancellation fee if individuals fail to show for CCF SA Members. BENN COTTE m 0413 221 178 WWW.CWSGROUP.NET.AU

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CIVIL APPRENTICESHIPS AND CAREERS LTD

SEEKING 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 mentoring our future work force, then consider becoming a Civil Apprenticeships and Careers Ltd (CACL) Host today. WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU AS A HOST: • Publicity, promotion and marketing opportunities for your business as an industry and community supporter • 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, sick leave, 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

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AS A HOST YOU WILL BENEFIT FROM: • Supporting IPP targets, delivering stronger tender submissions • Flexible engagement options • Reduced employment costs and risks • Access to Host funding • Work Health and Safety support WE WILL MANAGE: • Apprentice matching to suit your business • Recruitment • On boarding • Medicals • Human resource and industrial relations management • Payroll • Trade school • RTO coordination • Employee assistance (welfare) • Mentoring/Support WHAT DOES THE CHARGE OUT RATE COVER? • Apprentice welfare and support • Training – off the Job • Registered Training Organisation (RTO) Fees • Employee welfare support • Annual Leave Days • Sick Days • Public Holidays • Superannuation • Workers Compensation • Medicals including drugs and alcohol • Uniform and PPE • Payroll • Administration • All the paperwork and red tape compliance

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THINKING OF A CAREER IN

CIVIL CONSTRUCTION? Civil Apprenticeships and Careers Ltd (CACL) is now recruiting apprentices in the following streams: • •

RII30820 Certificate III in Civil Construction Plant Operations RII30919 RII30920 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! Zac Slade GTO Operations Manager P: (08) 8111 8011 M: 0429 620 965 E: zslade@ccfsa.com.au

Why work for Civil Apprenticeships and Careers Ltd? • • • • •

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 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

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MEET OUR APPRENTICES ALL APPRENTICES HAVE ACHIEVED COMPETENCY IN THE FOLLOWING: UNITS OF COMPETENCY COMPLETED DURING PRE-APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAM RIICCM205E

Carry out manual excavation

RIICCM207D

Spread and compact materials manually

RIIWHS201D

Work safely and follow WHS policies and procedures

RIISAM203D

Use hand and power tools

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CPCCWHS1001 Prepare to work safely in the construction industry LICENCE: P2

SUBURB: STRATHALBYN

ABOUT ME Hey, my name is Josh and I am 20 years old. Some of my interests are movies, soccer, and video games. I’ve been in the workforce since I was 17 at a 10-cent recycling depo. I like hanging out with friends and having fun.

WHY I WANT A CIVIL CONSTRUCTION CAREER I want to work in the civil industry because I love working outdoors and getting my hands dirty. I also love working in a team.

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SUBURB:

PENNINGTON

ABOUT ME My name is CJ and I am 25 years old. I finished school in year 11 and play soccer for the Metro Stars. I am easy going, strong and reliable.

WHY I WANT A CIVIL CONSTRUCTION CAREER I enjoy working outdoors and learning new skills. I like to build things with my hands and have an interest in learning how to build a road. STREAMS / TRADES I AM INTERESTED IN Cert III in Civil Construction Stream 9 – Civil Construction General 36

WHAT MAKES ME THE BEST APPRENTICE FOR YOUR ORGANISATION

I am a hard worker, and keen to get stuck in to work and get my hands dirty.

LOOKING TO THE FUTURE, MY CAREER IN CONSTRUCTION LOOKS LIKE I want to help other kids like me in the future and bring them in to the industry.

CIVIL CONSTRUCTION EXPERIENCE/QUALIFICATION I HAVE A 2-week pre apprenticeship program with Civil Train. I have also had some experience as a concrete labourer and hold a Cert I.

WHAT MAKES ME THE BEST APPRENTICE FOR YOUR ORGANISATION I am a hard worker as I don’t like just standing around doing nothing. I want to get my hands dirty and learn as much as I can on site.

LOOKING TO THE FUTURE, MY CAREER IN CONSTRUCTION LOOKS LIKE In my future, I’m looking for a career in management or in a supervisor role to lead the future civil apprentices.

CIVIL CONSTRUCTION EXPERIENCE/ QUALIFICATION I HAVE Cert 2 in Electrical. Civil Connexions pre apprenticeship program. White Card. STREAMS / TRADES I AM INTERESTED IN Cert III in Civil Construction Stream 4 – Road Construction and Maintenance Stream 5 – Road Marking Stream 9 – Civil Construction General Cert III in Civil Construction – Plant Operations CIVIL CONNECT

LICENCE: P2

SUBURB: MODBURY NORTH

ABOUT ME Hi, my name is James, I am 19. My mates call me Gozzy. My hobbies are sports, exploring, adventure and gaming. The sports I play are softball, baseball and footy, I have represented SA in softball and was the captain for my U 17 state team. I was born and raised as a Port Adelaide supporter due to my great grandfather and my great uncle playing for Port Adelaide in the past.

ES JAGOM SLETT

WHY I WANT A CIVIL CONSTRUCTION CAREER I want a career in civil because there are more avenues that I can take compared to other trades.

WHAT MAKES ME THE BEST APPRENTICE FOR YOUR ORGANISATION I work well in a team environment. I like to work efficiently and effectively to get the job done. As they say, quality over quantity, but at the end of the day, time is money.

LOOKING TO THE FUTURE, MY CAREER IN CONSTRUCTION LOOKS LIKE Currently, I’m looking to do plant operating work. After my apprenticeship, I look to continue with my host employer for a few years before I decide to travel the world. In around 10 years, I want to be a plant operator in the mines. My dad has been working up in Moomba since 2006, and also, I have mates starting to go off to work in the mines.

CIVIL CONSTRUCTION EXPERIENCE/QUALIFICATION I HAVE I have completed the Civil Connections pre-apprenticeship program, working at heights, Doorways 2 Construction program, which gave me my Cert 1 in Construction and Cert 2 in Carpentry.

E L L E B A N AN PISCOPO LICENCE: P1

SUBURB: HACKHAM WEST

ABOUT ME I am a 17-year-old with a passion for construction. I am keen and eager to learn new skills and bring my positive attitude to the industry. I have an eye for detail as I have welded air ducting systems during my work experience which had to be to certain standards.

WHY I WANT A CIVIL CONSTRUCTION CAREER I want a career in civil construction because I like being hands on with my work and enjoying new experiences every day.

WHAT MAKES ME THE BEST APPRENTICE FOR YOUR ORGANISATION I will work to the best of my ability. I am enthusiastic about learning new skills and new opportunities. I am a good listener and can follow instructions.

STREAMS / TRADES I AM INTERESTED IN Stream 8 – Traffic Management

STREAMS / TRADES I AM INTERESTED IN

Stream 9 – Civil Construction General

Cert III in Civil Construction

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LOOKING TO THE FUTURE, MY CAREER IN CONSTRUCTION LOOKS LIKE When I look to my future, my career in construction will be to grow within a traffic management company and learn lots of new skills and pass onto future workers.

CIVIL CONSTRUCTION EXPERIENCE/QUALIFICATION I HAVE Partial Cert 3 in Carpentry, White Card, Certificate 1 in Construction, Senior First Aid, Erect and Dismantle Scaffolding, Asbestos Awareness. Work experience: Metal Fabrication (Sheet Metal Australia), Fencing and Retaining Walls (Bens Fencing). 37

FUTURE IN CIVIL COMMITTEE UPDATE The Future in Civil Committee have met once in 2022 and are very excited for what will be a fantastic year! We have finalised our Sponsorship Prospectus which will be shared in the coming weeks. We are also close to being able to produce the first of our Podcast series which is a very exciting step for the FIC committee and CCF SA!

Thanks to the hard work our committee, we have also been able to lock in the first of our FIC Site Tours at Bianco Precast. After working on redefining the Future in Civil committee in 2021, it is extremely pleasing for us to now be able to start delivering some exciting outcomes and events on behalf of the CCF SA!

If you would like to know more about the Future in Civil Committee, or are interested in supporting our work, please contact: MELISSA EKBERG

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DANIEL RENSBURGPHILLIPS – LEADING INTO THE FUTURE Daniel Rensburg-Phillips who took on the role of Chairperson of Future in Civil Committee in the shadow of the pandemic, may not yet be a household name. But his illustrious career in the industry (Topcoat Asphalt – Business Development Manager; Hanson Construction Materials – Territory Sales Manager; Newtons Building and Landscape Supplies – Business Manager) and his unbridled passion to change things for the better, have put him in good stead to champion FIC’s cause. Let’s get to know Daniel a bit better.

CAREER After spending his primary school years at Christian Brothers College in Adelaide, Daniel pursued a Diploma in Management through the Royal Society for the Blind’s Young Business Leaders program while working at Newtons Building and Landscape Supplies in his final year of school. “I thought it would be worth getting a job before competing with all the other school leavers. I got a casual job with Newtons Building and Landscape Supplies before I worked out if Uni was an option,” said Daniel. “During my school years, I only ever wanted to be a paramedic. After starting with Newtons, I had various promotions through the Purchasing Department to Sales Manager, finishing some 12 years later as the Business Manager. After Newtons I had two years working as a Territory Sales Manager with Hanson Construction Materials.” As fate would lead him, his ex-colleague at Hanson became the General Manager at Topcoat Asphalt, and the opportunity to join the company presented itself. 38

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improvements in safety and technological innovation.

Now its Business Development Manager, Daniel thoroughly enjoys building relationships with other civil contractors to deliver amazing projects as partners. When asked about the challenges he has faced and those that will continue to stymie his progress, he was honest about his own experiences. “Coming into a new industry obviously had its challenges. My technical knowledge was limited but I understood the principles of road construction. My current role has me working across all facets of the Topcoat Asphalt business and more broadly, our parent business VSA Roads. My biggest challenge has been finding the balance of a high paced and diverse role with a growing family. “I set myself realistic goals and am fortunate to have a fantastic workplace in terms of our leadership team and my colleagues. It’s a very supportive workplace culture for work-life balance.” Daniel is also proud of his achievements. “There has been a number of highlights across the last two years with Topcoat Asphalt. I have been fortunate to work on the Augusta Highway Upgrade with McMahon Services, did an amazing animated video detailing our latest spray seal innovation the OB-Vario in our Victorian businesses, and developed a full service and highly functional ‘works program’ for the management of our forward works.” What are his thoughts on the future of South Australia’s civil construction industry? “The civil industry has changed dramatically over the years I have been involved in. Infrastructure spending has increased which has enabled wonderful ISSUE 1 – 2022

“I have found, particularly over recent years, that the relationships between contractors and suppliers have shifted from a transactional approach to a highly transparent partnership type approach.” For Daniel, that is one of the industry’s positives. “The friendships and relationships formed by this approach are what have most changed me as a person!”

COMMUNITY SERVICE/ VOLUNTARY WORK Daniel is a volunteer firefighter with the SA Country Fire Service in the Adelaide Hills, and a Governing Council member at his daughter’s childcare centre. “I have enjoyed volunteering and giving back to the community. The skills I have learnt, friendships I have made, and experiences I have had over the 15 years of volunteering have greatly contributed to who I am today. My role with the CFS has provided me with some amazing experiences with the most recent being nominated for a National Emergency Medal for my contribution during the 2019-2020 bushfire season. “My time with the CFS has also enabled me to manage and control my emotions, and has contributed to me becoming a very resilient person. It’s not often I take the pressures of work and life too far.”

FUTURE IN CIVIL COMMITTEE All these in addition to sacrificing his personal time to chair FIC.

“My vision for FIC is to see our industry as a genuine career of choice and not just a ‘job’,” says Daniel. “We have the opportunity to continue to promote the diversity of the industry. The varied roles across our industry can provide long-term rewarding careers which need to be promoted. I see FIC playing a key role in this. “I like to think I add value to the committee. I like to be an engaging and supportive leader who enables others to want to contribute.”

PERSONAL LIFE Daniel is married to his incredible and unbelievably supportive wife Leah, with whom he has a four-year-old daughter who has started Reception, and an eight-month-old daughter (who keeps him awake at night!). While the pace of the daily grind could be manic, they feel supported by a wonderful team of family, friends and colleagues who help to keep their family life balanced. Whenever he can wrangle a bit of time from his busy schedule, Daniel goes for a ride, maybe a couple of times a week, and sometimes for as short as 20 minutes… but he will still return and say, “It’s something!” What is success? “To me, success directly relates to happiness. If you are happy and content with life, both personal and work, then you have success. With all of life’s various challenges, happiness is the key!” As a member, you can get to know Daniel through future FIC activities and CCF SA events. And find out how he can help you accrue the trappings of happiness and success. See you at the next event!

DO YOU HAVE TEAMS WORKING INTERSTATE?

TOUCH BASE WITH OUR REGIONAL OFFICES TO ENSURE YOUR TEAM HAS LOCAL ACCREDITATION FOR ANY CIVIL JOB! WESTERN AUSTRALIA DO YOU NEED TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT TRAINING FOR YOUR WA STAFF? Civil Train WA (RTO 45621) is now offering Main Roads WA accredited Basic Worksite Traffic Management and Traffic Controller courses. Combined — Basic Worksite Traffic Management and Traffic Controller RIICOM201E Communicate in the workplace RIIWHS201E Work safely and follow WHS policies and procedures RIIWHS205E Control traffic with stop-slow bat RIIWHS302E Implement traffic management plans Basic Worksite Traffic Management RIICOM201E Communicate in the workplace RIIWHS201E Work safely and follow WHS policies and procedures RIIWHS302E Implement traffic management plans 1 Day Refresher Course — Basic Worksite Traffic Management and Traffic Controller Contact Civil Train WA today for more information or a quote to deliver on your site 08 9417 1980 or courseswa@ccfsa.com.au or book on our website www.civiltrain.com.au Construction Training Fund (CTF) subsidy may be available for this course for eligible participants.

NORTHERN TERRITORY DO YOU NEED WZ2 AND/OR WZ3 ACCREDITATION FOR YOUR NT STAFF? Civil Train NT (RTO 45621) is endorsed by the Department of Infrastructure, Planning and Logistics to deliver Work Zone Management Training in the Northern Territory. Courses regularly scheduled in Darwin and Alice Springs. RIIWHS205E Control traffic with stop-slow bat (WZ2) RIIWHS302E Implement traffic management plans (WZ3) Contact Civil Train NT today for more information coursesnt@ccfsa.com.au or phone 08 8953 3515

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MEET THE TEAM TRAINERS WHAT DOES A NORMAL DAY AT CCF SA LOOK LIKE FOR YOU AND WHAT DO YOU LOVE MOST ABOUT YOUR JOB?

WHAT DOES A NORMAL DAY AT CCF SA LOOK LIKE FOR YOU AND WHAT DO YOU LOVE MOST ABOUT YOUR JOB? A normal day at CCF SA is an opportunity to make a meaningful contribution towards helping learners achieve their goals. At times, training can be equally challenging and rewarding, but the thing I love most about my job is the appreciation and respect I get from learners when they successfully complete their training.

The biggest challenge I am likely to face in the next 12 months is adapting to the new training model for Work Zone Traffic Management (WZTM) when it is announced by the Department for Infrastructure and Transport (DIT).

I like to get in at least 30 minutes early on the days I am training to ensure the training room I am using is clean, set up and make sure the computer/projector is working correctly. From that point, I deliver the content of my course contextualised to the learners’ requirements if possible, in both verbal and practical applications. On the days I am not training, I am organising the schedule to ensure utilisation of the trainer group, answering questions the administration team have about courses, possible courses, training requirements, trainer availability, etc. and managing the 200-250 Certificate 3 apprentices. I have also been spearheading the curriculum development of the new assessment resources. The part of my job I love the most would have to be the satisfaction from seeing a student learn new skills and apprentices grow into young leaders.

WHO DO YOU LOOK UP TO?

WHAT DO YOU THINK IS THE BIGGEST CHALLENGE THAT YOU WILL BE FACING IN THE NEXT 12 MONTHS?

I look up to all the Trainers in our group, for the support that they give both me and each other, their collective knowledge and experience, and their high standards in training delivery and curriculum development.

Growing into my role and expanding my skill set. Also, I became a dad recently for the first time so am learning to do that.

WHAT DO YOU THINK IS THE BIGGEST CHALLENGE THAT YOU WILL BE FACING IN THE NEXT 12 MONTHS?

DANIELE CARDELLINI

MATT HISKEY

WHAT DID YOUR 8-YEAR-OLD SELF LOVE DOING? Honestly, I loved watching traffic, especially trucks. I also liked driving matchbox cars and building Lego.

WHAT DO YOU DO TO UNWIND? I love camping, primarily in national parks, four-wheel driving, and spending time with my family. ISSUE 1 – 2022

The part of my job I love the most would have to be the satisfaction from seeing a student learn new skills and apprentices grow into young leaders. DANIELE CARDELLINI

WHO DO YOU LOOK UP TO? As a young fella, I always looked up to sporting stars for the way in which they applied themselves in that sport ie Francesco Totti in soccer, Brett Lee and Glenn McGrath in cricket, and Marat Safin and Pete Sampras in tennis. As of now, I don’t think I look up to anyone in particular. I try to look at what I consider as the best qualities from all the people close to me, and try to emulate them for myself.

WHAT DID YOUR 8-YEAR-OLD SELF LOVE DOING? At that time, it was likely playing soccer or probably any sport really. This continues and has mainly progressed into playing soccer (winter), tennis (all year) and cricket (summer). My poor mother.

WHAT DO YOU DO TO UNWIND? These days, it’s a combination of playing golf, sitting on the couch and watching TV (mainly sport), or playing board games and the like with mates. 41

WHAT DOES A NORMAL DAY AT CCF SA LOOK LIKE FOR YOU AND WHAT DO YOU LOVE MOST ABOUT YOUR JOB?

I guess even what we would call a ‘normal day’ can sometimes be somewhat challenging at times.

I train a combination of Cert IV and short courses so it depends on the day, but the most enjoyable part of the job is getting to meet and work with people from different sectors of civil construction. It is a great opportunity to learn about all aspects of civil and get an insight into different parts of the industry.

Mostly, I enjoy the interaction from the learners of all levels, exchanging information and ideas on innovations, developments in industry, tech and equipment areas.

STEVE YOUNG

I think it is so important to share information as much as possible for general knowledge, (for everyone). As the world and requirements change, it’s so hard for all of us to keep up with Industry standards and expectations. When we have the opportunity to all ‘get together’ in training, it allows us to exchange this information with everyone so all involved can benefit! This is so important for our industry!

JACK JUNIPER

WHAT DO YOU THINK IS THE BIGGEST CHALLENGE THAT YOU WILL BE FACING IN THE NEXT 12 MONTHS? I am commencing my diploma at the end of March so combining study with work and two kids is something I haven’t done before and so that will be the most challenging aspect of the next year or so for me.

WHO DO YOU LOOK UP TO?

To see some learners start from first level certs to being some of the industry leading supervisors in the past 10 years to me, the results speak for themselves.

I do not have anyone in particular but I look up to people who like to put themselves outside of their comfort zone and can have a positive outlook on life.

WHAT DO YOU THINK IS THE BIGGEST CHALLENGE THAT YOU WILL BE FACING IN THE NEXT 12 MONTHS?

WHAT DID YOUR 8-YEAR-OLD SELF LOVE DOING?

The biggest challenge I think I may find in the next 6–12 months is completing Cert IV WHS. This will be the beginning for the start of a WHS Diploma. As most of us work full-time and have kids, we’re pressed for time, so this will be challenging to say the least.

WHO DO YOU LOOK UP TO? I don’t know if I can say I look up to an individual on their own… I look to many people in my life for different reasons, for information, advise or help, a lot of the time. Depending on the advice and/or help I need, will decide who I turn to or who to ask help from. I guess I’m extremely lucky and thankful to know so many people, not only personally but also at a professional level in my life, some of whom I work with every day. I guess the more I think about it, being able to speak to just about anyone, from any walk of life, I probably need to thank my parents in the end for setting up those fundamental skills within me and helping me develop those skills from such a young age as a country kid.

WHAT DID YOUR 8-YEAR-OLD SELF LOVE DOING? My 8-yr-old self! Swim! Water pistols! Basketball and footy. Not forgetting the old BMX! Old school Mongoose was my choice! Everything my lad does now at that same age... And I still love it all too! Just cause I’m getting old… Doesn’t mean I have to grow up!

WHAT DO YOU DO TO UNWIND? I unwind by playing a bit of basketball or footy with the lads, quietly having a relaxing beer, and spending time with the family and good people. Holidays will be good to get away again… miss that! 42

Picturing myself being married to Jennifer Love-Hewitt or at least in a long-term committed relationship.

WHAT DO YOU DO TO UNWIND? Cooking, spending time with friends and family – pretty boring really.

WHAT DOES A NORMAL DAY AT CCF SA LOOK LIKE FOR YOU AND WHAT DO YOU LOVE MOST ABOUT YOUR JOB? Plant training, playing in the mud and dust, teaching learners to be the best operators they can be.

WHAT DO YOU THINK IS THE BIGGEST CHALLENGE THAT YOU WILL BE FACING IN THE NEXT 12 MONTHS? COVID-19.

WHO DO YOU LOOK UP TO?

DANIEL CONLAY

Not many people – I’m 6 foot tall!

WHAT DID YOUR 8-YEAR-OLD SELF LOVE DOING? Riding my push bike or go down the creek with my brothers.

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ANDREW HARRISON

WHAT DOES A NORMAL DAY AT CCF SA LOOK LIKE FOR YOU AND WHAT DO YOU LOVE MOST ABOUT YOUR JOB?

I arrive at CCF around 07.15am and do any final preparation needed for the day’s class. I then conduct the day’s training and then pack away the things in the classroom and do the results for the assessments. The variety of the job is there and each day is different.

There is no normal in my job; it is very different every day. As a travelling trainer, there is definitely no room for a ground hog type day. That is what I love about the job – the diverse schedule and challenges.

WHAT DO YOU THINK IS THE BIGGEST CHALLENGE THAT YOU WILL BE FACING IN THE NEXT 12 MONTHS?

NEIL LIDDLELOW

WHAT DO YOU THINK IS THE BIGGEST CHALLENGE THAT YOU WILL BE FACING IN THE NEXT 12 MONTHS?

I will let you know after 12 months.

Keeping my sanity and sense of humour whilst transferring to the electronic Axcelerate assessment system.

WHO DO YOU LOOK UP TO?

Bear Grylls.

My father: he has and continues to be a constant support and role model for me in all aspects of my life.

WHAT DID YOUR 8-YEAR-OLD SELF LOVE DOING? Riding BMX, fishing, camping.

WHAT DO YOU DO TO UNWIND? Any form of exercise eg, mountain bike-riding, going to the gym.

WHAT DID YOUR 8-YEAR-OLD SELF LOVE DOING? Fishing and behaving like an all-round feral wild child.

WHAT DO YOU DO TO UNWIND? Still fishing, still feral, still wild, but not so much of a child anymore.

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NATIONAL TRAINING REQUIREMENTS FOR TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT Austroads members and agencies created a project for the National Harmonisation of Temporary Traffic Management Practices. During the first half of 2021, a dedicated Task Force of senior representatives from all Austroads member agencies was established. Furthermore, the national harmonisation of temporary traffic management practice was mapped across a three-stage implementation plan, with progression from one stage to the next being dependent on Austroads Board approval.

STAGE 1 (2021/22): 1 Deliver a cost-benefit analysis and revenue-generating options for consideration mapped, as practicable across the different stages. 1 Provide consistent temporary traffic management training packages for their delivery, and a framework to oversight approved RTOs and their mutual recognition and qualified persons across participating agencies. 1 Develop a national assessment scheme for traffic control devices to harmonise practice and reduce the burden associated with individual jurisdictional assessments. The process is aimed to be operational by mid-2022 and expected to be funded by an assessment fee. 1 Update the business process to ensure the AGTTM continues to represent best practice for Australia and New Zealand.

Some of the anticipated key areas of change in stage 1 is to address the current delivery of traffic management training in all States and Territories, as they require different units of competency and associated skill sets. Consequently, different levels of faceto-face training and practical training are required across jurisdictions. Practical training for traffic controller and traffic management implementer can be in a simulated environment in some cases. The task force intends to align each training course to a linked skill set. Each skill set contains one or more Units of Competency (UoC). The required number of UoCs will be harmonised across participating agencies. Following the face-to-face training session, individuals will be required to obtain real world training. This change aims to harmonise the training requirements across all States/ Territories, making it easier and consistent for training organisations and the industry. The change also aims to ensure that people who are new to the industry have an opportunity to gain sufficient practical training before working independently. REFERENCE: www.austroads.com.au/network-operations/ temporary-traffic-management

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One of the National Recognised Training skills sets for placing traffic management devices is the RIISS00060 – Traffic Management Implementer Skill Set for Urban Streets and Low Volume Rural Roads. This skill set addresses the skills and knowledge required for those responsible for traffic management on a site and road workers under their direction in a temporary traffic management environment on roads that include the following characteristics: 1 any speed limit with less than 3,000 vehicles per day (Average Annual Daily Traffic (AADT); or 1 a speed limit of less than 60 km/h and traffic volumes between 3,000 and 10,000 vehicles per day (AADT).

enable us to deliver a traffic management skill set that supports industry – our first pilot program to be held in South Australia commencing April 2022. Currently, Civil Train works closely with each State and Territory’s road authority and continues to deliver training in accordance with approved traffic management courses:

SOUTH AUSTRALIA: 1 Work zone traffic management refresher course 1 Work zone traffic management →

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RIIWHS302E implement traffic management plans

The RIISS00060 – Traffic Management Implementer Skill Set for Urban Streets and Low Volume Rural Roads, skill set requires successful completion of the following five units of competency or equivalent:

NORTHERN TERRITORY:

1 RIIWHS201E work safely and follow WHS policies and procedures

1 Work zone traffic management refresher course

1 RIICOM201E communicate in the workplace 1 RIIRIS301E apply risk management processes 1 RIIWHS302E implement traffic management plans 1 RIIWHS303 position, set up and program portable traffic control devices Although the national recognised skill sets are not currently mandated by all states and territories, Civil Train recognises the clustering and alignment of units and have advanced in preparing a traffic management program that will enable industry and or new workers to begin alignment and broaden their knowledge in traffic management duties. We are currently engaging with industry members and agencies to design a program that will

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1 RIIWHS205E control traffic with stop-slow bat (wz2) 1 RIIWHS302E implement traffic management plans (wz3)

WESTERN AUSTRALIA 1 Basic Worksite Traffic Management (BWTM) & Traffic Controller (TC) refresher 1 Basic Worksite Traffic Management (BWTM) & Traffic Controller (TC) →

RIIWHS302E implement traffic management plans

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RIIWHS205E control traffic with stop-slow bat

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RIICOM201E communicate in the workplace

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RIIWHS201E work safely and follow WHS policies and procedures

A CAREER IN CIVIL CONSTRUCTION TO BE SKILLED AND SAFE INDUSTRY ENDORSED CIVIL TRAIN

• Mobile plant and earthworks • Pre-employment training • High risk licensing • Civil construction apprenticeships • Traffic management

• Civil construction supervisor training • Safety training • Regional training • Skills for life • Career focus

LIVE CIVIL CONSTRUCTION TRAINING SITE! STATE OF THE ART TRAINING FACILITIES INCLUDING CAT AND VOLVO SIMULATORS! BOOK ONLINE! Civil Train is South Australia’s leading provider of civil construction skills training. All face to face training is conducted in accordance with COVID-19 safety guidelines. eLearning options available.

08 8111 8001 or courses@ccfsa.com.au

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YOUR TRAINING SOLUTIONS IN ONE CLICK! Civil Train will now be utilising an online portal which will allow you to have access to: • register your employees into training • current employee enrolment details

Contact Civil Train if you would like to be set up with access to the website and/or client portal, or if you would like more information!

including locations, dates, and times

• important information • certificates and results (when they become available).

We look forward to working with you to provide you with greater visibility of your employees training as we move to more efficient and accessible training services and client management system.

You can still register for training online via the Civil Train website: 1. Browse and find your course. 2. Scroll down and through course 3. 4. 5. 6.

information. Identify a date that is suitable. Select the ‘Employer Register’ button. Enter your username and password. Complete the registration and pay directly!

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BOOK ONLINE

www.civiltrain.com.au

You only need to enter your employee’s first name, last name, and email address to register. Your employees will then receive a ‘Student Portal’ invitation where their booking is confirmed, and they can enter additional information to support the registration.

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UNITING WITH INDUSTRY Civil Train is the training arm of the CCF SA and provides both accredited and non-accredited training and certification services. It continues to work closely with industry to support their training needs. As our team grows internally, we can provide new opportunities and services like new course offerings. But what happens when your team continues to grow and move into new emerging skills and technical knowledge unique to your business needs? We have recently had an increase in the request for training and certification of skills that do not appear on our everyday catalogue of course offerings. Civil Train has built up a team of appropriately qualified Senior Trainers/Assessors who can work with an industry expert to conduct co-assessments. In accordance with Australian Skills Quality Authority guidelines, under such a co-assessment arrangement, an industry expert who has relevant vocational competency and has current industry skills directly relevant to the training and assessment being provided, but who is not a Trainer/Assessor, can be involved in the assessment judgement. The judgement of competency is made by both parties in conjunction and the final award of

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the competency is made by our Trainer/ Assessor using the evidence collected during the assessment/judgment of the activity. What this enables Civil Train to deliver is training products (units of competency) on our registered scope under a coassessment or partnership arrangement – with emerging technical units we don’t always have a trainer available with the unit of competency and three to five years of industry experience to independently train and assess. This is where industry and Civil Train can unite and facilitate a co-assessment or partnership arrangement, which must exist between our qualified Assessor and your industry subject matter expert. This arrangement will ensure we are able to fulfil the requirements in assessing your staff for the national unit of competency.

To qualify as an industry subject matter expert (SME), the individual must: 1 hold the national unit of competency or collate enough evidence to address the unit requirements and 1 be able to demonstrate three (3) to five (5) years of industry skills and knowledge. What we would require to be able to facilitate training and or assessment: 1 Copy of Industry subject matter expert’s evidence of currency/ expertise (we are required to keep on file) 1 Statement of attainment 1 CV – identifying three (3) to five (5) years of industry skills and knowledge associated with competency being sort.

What is required from industry to facilitate a co-assessment process for you and your team?

If training or courses are not advertised, don’t let this hold you back with seeking support for your training needs.

Your organisation is required to provide industry expert/s who will be involved in the assessment judgement, working alongside a Civil Train Assessor, to conduct the assessment.

For more information regarding coassessment arrangements please email courses@ccfsa.com.au or call (08) 8111 8001 to arrange a phone consultation or visit.

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REGIONAL TRAINING AND BEYOND... DARWIN

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Civil Train has always had a strong focal point of providing training services for regional civil construction members operating outside the metropolitan area. This can be difficult at times due to Trainer availability to send metro-based Trainers at short notice; however, our team continues to make improvements on our scheduling processes to ensure members can capitalise on our Trainers’ movements. We have dedicated Training Administrators and Training Coordinators who have extensive experience in our training products and can determine your training needs. Our Administrators and Coordinators work closely alongside our Trainers/Assessors to ensure qualification training and ISSUE 1 – 2022

opportunities for short courses are communicated and made available. For instance, if our team is in Mount Gambier, Port Lincoln or on Kangaroo Island delivering training, it ensures time is allocated to provide any additional service whilst we are in the region. The efficiency of the team has definitely increased as it’s no longer the state or territory that defines what training can be obtained by organisations seeking training and recognition of skills. Our staff have recently ventured into Western Australia, Northern Territory and Victoria to deliver training. As we see COVID-19 restrictions starting to relax, it will also open up opportunities for our team to move more freely and enable us to not only move Trainers but transfer their technical skills and knowledge to any location. As our training team continues to grow, and with the WA, NT and SA Civil Train team members continuing to work cooperatively together, there is more opportunity to provide more training products. So, if you are operating across borders or find yourself looking at courses/training products on our interstate/territory webpage, be mindful we may be able to bring it to you. 49

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UP FOR THE CHALLENGE AN UPDATE FROM THE NORTHERN TERRITORY WRITTEN BY MARK HOPKINS, regional manager – civil train nt

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To say it’s been an interesting start to 2022 in the NT, especially in Central Australia, is an understatement. With extreme heat, local and remote flooding, major road closures, food, supplies and equipment shortages, and numerous COVID-19 outbreaks, 2022 (to date) definitely has had its challenges. As with all the States and Territories of Australia, the issues that underpin a return to some kind of normal are unique and complex within the Northern Territory. All at Civil Train NT firmly believe we are playing a significant role in this recovery and restructure.

COLLABORATION An example of this was an Introduction into Civil Construction program facilitated at Ti Tree NT late 2021. The two-week (industry exposure) course involved six indigenous men from regions within Central Australia and was initiated by the Central Desert Regional Council/ Community Development Program as a CDP activity. This program signified the first joint training contract involving both CTNT and CfAT, with CfAT providing access to required government funding and a highly respected indigenous mentor to assist participants and our trainer throughout the delivery and assessment process. This had amazing 50

Throughout the pandemic and numerous weather events, CTNT has continued to provide safe, compliant, engaging training programs, always maintaining an industry standard in relation to our training and assessment processes. Apart from providing our services to the public sector and regular clients throughout the NT, there has also (again) been a number of standouts regarding successful remote training programs conducted since the last update.

results. It is fair to say there was some apprehension in relation to this particular program’s rollout due to a number of factors, including: low vaccine rates (at the time), extreme weather conditions, daily travel (remote roads) for some participants, CDP activities not obligatory, challenging (pre-selected) units involving substantial theory components (including measurements and calculations), and December/January being culturally sensitive times of the year. Despite the above the resolve and determination of these individuals prevailed. This program was not about passing every formal written assessment (even though a large majority of competencies were achieved),

it was an opportunity for all involved to push themselves far beyond their comfort zone, progress with their personal development (including employment options), and enjoy the process of gaining new skills and knowledge. With plant Simulators and live plant (basic excavator operations) incorporated into the program, plans are now in place to facilitate nationally accredited plant operations training for the individuals involved. As usual our trainer Steve Scheyer excelled; his perseverance and patience seems to be endless. I do need to make a special mention about Frank Curtis (CfAT Mentor/trainer support) as it is CIVIL CONNECT

TRAINING YAPA X 2 Another successful civil construction skillset (pathway to RII Cert III plant operations) was conducted in early 2022 at Stuarts Well NT (fully funded by Newmont Mines). Managed by Green Glass Consultancy, there’s not much to say that hasn’t been said regarding the Yapa crew, except it just keeps getting bigger and better. Despite further experienced members recently leaving for fulltime employment with Newmont Mines, Yapa crew numbers are increasing (now two crews). This initiative continues to provide personal challenges, numerous opportunities, and tangible rewards for all involved. Six individuals have now achieved their Cert III Plant Operations with many others close to completion. Well done to all involved including our amazing trainers Steve Scheyer and a special thanks to Andrew Harrison – Harry (seconded from SA for the job), for his valuable training input and ongoing guidance. As always, it was much appreciated.

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the consensus amongst all concerned that the successful outcomes achieved throughout this particular program was largely due to his presence. At some stage, I would very much like to pen a detailed story about Frank as there is so much to tell, suffice to say he is one of the most insightful and caring individuals I have met in my time in the NT. All at CTNT are extremely pleased that he has decided to get involved in the Civil Construction training sector as Frank (traditional owner/custodian) sits on numerous boards and committees, he’s a very busy man.

ADDITIONAL ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS RE THE ABOVE Great work, Civil Train NT, Emily Brown. Administration/ Coordination/Logistics. Big thanks to Nerida Baker CfATs’ RTO Manager and the CfAT staff for their perseverance and determination in relation to ensuring the CTNT & CfAT partnership (MoU) was implemented and managed professionally and efficiently.

LOOKING FORWARD 1 At this stage CTNT has numerous (remote) government contracts approved. Just waiting for access to various locations. 1 Availability to Job trainer funding (CfAT) also remains open (remote and regional work). 1 A number of fee-for-service (private) contracts to facilitate (prebooked) Mining/Defence. 1 Our public fee-for-service enquiries are consistently increasing, including a number of interstate based organisations. 1 Estimate the Education & Corrections sectors to be accessible from April – May 2022. As the number of (Civil) RTOs cease operations within the Northern Territory, all at Civil Train NT are determined to see this period of uncertainty through, remaining productive and viable. We are up for the challenge!

We would also like to thank the on-ground Central Desert Regional Council/CDP staff at Ti Tree for their input and assistance throughout the program – much appreciated.

Finally, CTNT would like to again acknowledge the ongoing assistance we receive from our head office in SA, as none of the above would have been possible without their full support. Take care, Mark Hopkins

Special mention to Jacob Khumalo, General Manager CDRC – Commercial, for his resolve and his make-it-happen attitude. As this introduction course was supported through Job Trainer Funding, all concerned would also like to acknowledge the Northern Territory and Australian governments for this funding initiative.

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Dylan Hoffmann explains the name change was forced on the firm because there are many businesses in Adelaide using the surname ‘Hoffmann’ as part of their brand. “We were getting wrong invoices from suppliers, while invoices for us were also going missing. So, we changed the business name to Brydaw Civil which is an amalgam of mum and dad’s middle names – Bryan and Dawn.” In the civil contracting space, the now Waterloo Corner-based company focuses primarily on earthmoving and subcontracts to larger companies such as AR Contracting Services, BMD, and similar Tier 2 construction businesses in Adelaide. As part of its services, Brydaw Civil offers a broad range of diggers of various sizes, including a Hitachi ZX225 and tip trucks, water trucks, bobcats, and vac trucks.

GROWING ON THE BACK OF THE INFRASTRUCTURE BOOM IN SOUTH AUSTRALIA

MEET THE BOSS: DYLAN HOFFMANN

DIRECTOR, BRYDAW CIVIL As a former commercial cray fisherman operating a business at Beach Port on the South Australian southeast coast, Brydaw Civil’s Dylan Hoffman has come a long way in the civil construction industry since rigging his last pot back in 2011.

Brydaw Civil was originally launched in Beachport, South Australia as Hoffmann Trenching in 1999 by Dylan’s father and mother, Chris, and Pam Hoffmann. The new communication business focused on laying and maintaining underground communication cables and pipes for Telstra.

Now the owner of civil construction firm Brydaw Civil since 2018, Dylan oversees a business that provides maintenance services for the NBN in South Australia and the Northern Territory and earthmoving and civil construction services mostly in Adelaide. The business also employs a team of 12 civil construction specialists.

In 2004, Chris and Pam Hoffmann decided to shift Hoffmann Trenching to the Northern Territory where it operated between Darwin and Uluru and beyond. The family-owned and operated firm has since moved back to South Australia, changing its name to Brydaw Civil and expanding its civil construction services and into asbestos removal.

When Chris and Dylan Hoffmann shifted Brydaw Civil to Adelaide from Darwin, it was on the basis that demand for civil construction specialists was growing rapidly in the South Australian capital. Currently, there is a $12.9 billion pipeline of infrastructure projects creating thousands of jobs annuallyi. This investment includes congestionbusting road and public transport upgrades and school and hospital upgrades. Dylan Hoffman said, “We’re growing as Adelaide grows.” At the time of writing, Brydaw Civil is involved with the $98 million Portrush and Magill Road Intersection Upgradeii and the $13 million Nairne Intersection Upgrade iii. Brydaw is supplying diggers for Nairne project that involves the construction of a fourway, single-lane roundabout realigning the Woodside Road and Saleyard Road T-junctions with the Old Princes Highway at Nairne.

CRAYFISHING TO CIVIL CONSTRUCTION Dylan Hoffmann is under no illusions that commercial cray fishing taught him the value of hard work and set him up for his future endeavours in civil construction. Crayfishing is a seasonal enterprise running from October to May, but when the fishermen haul in the pots of gold, the work is seven days a week. “Every day you’re fishing whether it was raining or windy and whether the seas were big and rough. You’d still have to fish, CIVIL CONNECT

no matter what,” said Hoffmann, who started in his grandfather’s crayfishing business straight out of school.

“IT'S JUST PURE HARD WORK AND GRIT.” The crayfishing business operated in Beachport, a coastal village in the southeast of South Australia. To supplement his income, Dylan Hoffman bought a small earthworks company also in Beachport. Then in 2014, Dylan moved to Darwin to join Brydaw Civil. “It was a father-son thing. Dad just said to me, “Do you want to come and help me out and actually, you can have the reins at the end of the day.” So, the younger Hoffman packed up his business in Beachport and moved to Darwin with his machinery to begin a joint venture with his father.

RETURN TO SOUTH AUSTRALIA In 2016, the Hoffmanns decided to move Brydaw Civil to Adelaide as the bulk of the NBN work in the Northern Territory was concluding. “Work was picking up in Adelaide at the same time. Moreover, in South Australia firms in the civil construction industry were struggling to find crews of workers,” Dylan Hoffman said. “So, we brought the business to Adelaide.” To demonstrate the success of the interstate move, in 2014, when Dylan Hoffmann joined Brydaw Civil, it employed two personnel. Just over seven years later, the Adelaide firm now has a workforce of 12. “The growth of the business is due to the surge in infrastructure projects in Adelaide,” Hoffmann admits. “However, we’ve also made some good contacts, and we do a lot of work now for those contacts.” Dylan Hoffmann continued, “The machinery side of the business has only grown in the last 18 months to a year. Basically, we grew the business from NBN work, and then we started branching off into heavier equipment. Because the NBN wires and cables are now so good, it was just the quality and the efficiency of the work we were judged on. So, with better machinery, we could do big jobs quickly and efficiently, with no defects. We were known for our ‘right-the-first-time’ work.”

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KEEPING IT REAL IS THE KEY TO BEING A GOOD BOSS As a cray fisherman, Dylan Hoffmann worked mostly with his grandfather, so operating with 12 employees is a significant point of difference from his first commercial enterprise. That said, Hoffmann’s tips for maintaining a suitable working culture are refreshingly straightforward.

“ WE GO TO WORK, BUT WE CAN SIT DOWN AND HAVE A BEER AND A JOKE AND NOT TALK ABOUT WORK AT THE END OF THE DAY. SO, AT BRYDAW CIVIL, WE HAVE A WARM RELATIONSHIP.” On being a boss, Hoffmann admits that with the civil construction on turbocharge in Adelaide, “Things have been a bit hectic lately. However, as a business owner and boss, I like the friendships you make, and being able to drive around and generate work but also keeping my hand in on projects. “By keeping my hand in, if I run my eye over a job, I can tell my employees exactly how I want to get work done. “So, I stay on the tools to get the job done how I want it done efficiently. I like staying ahead of the game, which I can only do when I’ve got good workers behind me because I am confident, I can leave them to their own initiative go and start the other jobs.”

says his father still takes an active interest and has taught him the importance of managing expenditure over the years. Dad has taught me the value of being wise with how you spend money and what areas you spend it in. He was particularly big on not spending it in areas where you’re not generating cash flow.” Also, having taken over two businesses from family members, Hoffmann has learnt a thing or two about the importance of succession planning. In the early 2000s, Hoffmann took over the crayfishing business from his maternal grandfather and Brydaw Civil, more recently from his father. “Well, I guess the only reason you take over a business, whether it be a grandfather or a father, is they were running a successful business for many years.”

CRAYFISH OR CIVIL CONSTRUCTION Hoffmann admits it’s a slam dunk for the civil construction sector when choosing between operating a heavy excavator or trapping crayfish. “Yeah, the industry is good in Adelaide, especially because it’s smaller than Sydney and Melbourne,” says Hoffmann. “Some people call Adelaide a big city, but generally, with the construction industry here, you know most people, so you run into someone in the pub and have a beer with them or go to a function and win some work. You can catch up and have a chat with people because you generally know a lot of people in the business in Adelaide, because the infrastructure sector is very tightknit here.” i

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LEARNINGS FROM WORKING IN THE FAMILY BUSINESS While Chris Hoffmann has taken a backseat at Brydaw Civil in recent times, son Dylan Hoffmann

THE $9.9 BILLION TORRENS TO DARLINGTON (T2D) PROJECT HITS A SIGNIFICANT MILESTONE The highly anticipated, congestion-busting $9.9 billion Torrens to Darlington (T2D) Project, delivered by the Department for Infrastructure and Transport, has reached a significant milestone with the release of the Project’s Reference Design. The 10.5km Project is the final piece of the North-South Corridor, the most siginificant road infrastructure project undertaken in South Australia in more than a century i . Set to unlock Adelaide’s traffic network, the new motorway will stimulate economic activity, supporting more than 4,900 jobs during peak construction, and helping to ensure people and products arrive where they need to be safer and sooner. At its completion in 2030, the T2D will deliver a 78km traffic light-free drive from Gawler in the north to Old Noarlunga in the south.

MASSIVE DEMAND FOR MISSING PIECE IN ADELAIDE’S ROAD INFRASTRUCTURE PUZZLE Currently, 16 per cent of all trips across Greater Adelaide rely on a section of the T2D Project or its adjacent parallel alternatives, and 96 per cent of people live within 30 minutes of the North-South Corridor, highlighting how important it is to complete the missing piece ii .

Road knows that it desperately needs upgrading. “Travel time variability on South Road is up to six times higher than the Adelaide average, and five times worse than Sydney and Melbourne averages during peak. “Once finished, the T2D Project will address this problem by allowing

motorists to travel efficiently, reliably and safely between the completed Darlington Interchange and Torrens Road to River Torrens upgrades.”

UNVEILING THE T2D DESIGN The T2D Reference Design, which was released in full on 28 November 2021iv, shows the project in its entirety and how motorists will travel between the River Torrens and Anzac Highway. Features of the Reference Design include: 1 three motorway lanes in each direction, allowing for 80km/h travel; 1 a fully ‘managed motorway’ with electronic monitoring and variable signage to ensure safe operation; 1 almost 7km of twin 3-lane tunnels to avoid impacts at the surface, including land acquisition; 1 grade separation of the interchange with Anzac Highway to provide a direct traffic-light free movement for motorists travelling from the south onto Anzac Highway and towards the Adelaide CBD on a new elevated ramp; 1 upgraded interchanges with Richmond Road and James Congdon Drive; 1 improvements to other east-west connections across the corridor; 1 urban design and noise mitigation measures; and 1 new cycleways and pedestrian walkways.

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The Project will unlock Adelaide’s traffic network by delivering a non-stop, free-flowing motorway from the River Torrens to Darlington that will allow motorists to bypass 21 sets of traffic lights. The T2D motorway will improve travel times by about 20 minutes to deliver a 9-minute journey between the River Torrens and Darlington and significantly reduce daily traffic on South Road and enhance east-west connectivityiii . The Executive Director of the NorthSouth Corridor Program Delivery Office, Ms Susana Fueyo, said: “Anyone who travels along this section of South

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These areas will be used to build the new motorway, minimise land impact, and launch and support the ongoing operation of the TBMs. They also enable the removal of underground material obtained through tunnel-boring, the storage of equipment and materials, and the provision of facilities for construction workers. Opportunities for landscaping on land above the ‘cut-and-cover' section of the laydown areas are being developed as part of the Urban Design Strategy for the project.

T2D IS A GAME CHANGER FOR COMMUTERS AND SA CIVIL CONSTRUCTION JOBS NTSP JAMES CONDON ENTRY AND EXIT

VISION BECOMES REALITY The Project’s tunnels will take tens of thousands of vehicles off South Road every day. Significantly, the T2D tunnels will be the biggest in South Australia and make up about 60 per cent of the T2D motorway v. The use of tunnels has many benefits . For example, by delivering a project that includes tunnels, up to 480 fewer properties are required for compulsory acquisition and more than 50 important cultural sites are protected, while traffic is redirected away from homes, and truck and traffic noise is reduced on local streets. vi

Tunnels make for less disruption during construction, as much of the work occurs below ground, and protects properties and green spaces. The Director of Engineering on the North-South Corridor, Mr Malcolm Short, said the tunnels would enable the retention of significant sites, such as the Thebarton Theatre, Queen of Angels Church and Hindmarsh Cemetery. “The positioning of the northern portal of the Northern Tunnels means Thebarton Oval, the historic World War II air-raid shelter at Ashley Street, and the 1912 Hallett kiln and chimney next to the Brickworks Marketplace will also be retained,” Mr Short said. “This is a terrific outcome, and it again demonstrates that progress and preservation can co-exist in the design and delivery of nationally significant infrastructure. ISSUE 1 – 2022

“For the Southern Tunnels, the design avoids impacts on the Black Forest Primary School, and an important Telstra exchange, while also avoiding disruption to Adelaide Metro tram network operations where the motorway passes under the Glenelg tram overpass at South Road.”

TUNNELLING AND TUNNELBORING MACHINES The Southern and Northern tunnels will be constructed using massive tunnel-boring machines (TBMs)vii . A TBM excavates tunnels by boring through a variety of ground conditions, and this enables the community and businesses above ground to be relatively unaffected while construction continues below. The TBMs will operate continuously, progressing about 8–10 metres daily, which means the time taken to tunnel under most properties above will be only two or three days. During tunnelling, a series of conveyors move excavated dirt and rock from the front of the TBM to the rear and eventually out of the tunnel. The TBMs, which progressively line the tunnel with concrete segments as excavation occurs, are equipped with navigation systems to ensure the tunnels are constructed on the correct alignment. As part of the T2D Project, laydown areas will be established for each tunnel, primarily to support tunnelling operations.

Ms Fueyo said the once-in-a-generation T2D project would underpin SA’s construction industry for the next decade. “The Project is not only a generational game changer for South Australian motorists, but also a huge boost for local industry,” she said. “The benefits of our solution will be felt for generations, with this Project estimated to support more than 4,900 jobs during peak construction.” In addition to stimulating thousands of jobs, the Project will also inject more than $4.8 billion into the State’s economy and provide a clear pipeline of works for South Australian industry. The Project is committed to involving and supporting local industry and expertise, and to building a skills legacy in SA for the future. A dedicated T2D Project Directory for supplier registration has been established with the Industry Capability Network (ICN) via its ICN Gateway website portal, which allows companies to register as potential suppliers through an Expression of Interest process. Details of registered suppliers will be provided to the successful tenderers for the major construction package contracts. South Australian suppliers and those employing SA residents are strongly encouraged to register via www.t2d.icn.org.au

T2D NTNP BRICKWORKS TOWARDS PORT ROAD

THE T2D PROJECT TO DATE The T2D Project has already awarded contracts worth more than $100 million, supporting 287 jobs, in areas including design, planning and ground investigations. Enabling works are underway, with utility service relocations having commenced on 13 August 2021 and two phases of ground investigations completed with a third phase commenced in February 2022. These investigations help the T2D Project better understand conditions beneath the surface and plan the design of the tunnels. Construction of Stage 1 of the T2D Project (south of Anzac Highway) is expected to start in late 2023 and takes about 5 years to complete, while work on Stage 2 (north of Anzac Highway) is set to begin in 2026, subject to planning, approvals, and funding, with completion scheduled for 2030.

“ THE PROJECT WILL UNLOCK ADELAIDE’S TRAFFIC NETWORK BY DELIVERING A NON-STOP, FREE-FLOWING MOTORWAY FROM THE RIVER TORRENS TO DARLINGTON THAT WILL ALLOW MOTORISTS TO BYPASS 21 SETS OF TRAFFIC LIGHTS.”

The T2D Project’s City Shaping Strategy will engage with communities to identify opportunities to enhance those suburbs near the planned motorway by strengthening local cycling connections, upgrading parks and reserves, and improving community facilities and green spaces. The City Shaping fund will include an ‘Our Local Space’ community grants program and ‘Supporting Active Travel’ initiative. Mr Short said: “We want to make a really positive difference to neighbourhoods near the T2D Project, and we want to work with those communities on how best to do that.” Individual projects will be identified by those communities through an engagement platform to be revealed later in 2022ix .

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Funding of $5.422 billion has been jointly committed by the Australian and South Australian governments towards the T2D Project (delivery of the Anzac Highway to Darlington section and the pre-construction activities for the whole T2D). In November 2021, it was announced that communities near the alignment of the T2D Project will have an unparalleled chance to rejuvenate, redesign and further ‘green‘ their neighbourhoods through a dedicated $125 million fundviii . 58

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T2D – ARTIST IMPRESSION

COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT The T2D Reference Design was showcased in November–December 2021 at more than 20 displays and information kiosks at shopping centres, council libraries and community centres across the Adelaide metropolitan area, adding to previous engagement campaigns as the Reference Design was being developed. These campaigns included, in June 2021, a public

survey and pop-up roadshows. Upon completion, the survey responses indicated positive community sentiment towards the T2D Project was in excess of 75 per cent, with detailed feedback received for input into the Reference Design process. The project team engaged with more than 5,000 people during this 5-week engagement campaign and will continue to engage with the community as part of the Project Assessment process.

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THE FORECAST FOR CIVIL 2022-2026 WITH INFRASTRUCTURE MINISTER

COREY WINGARD DATE

TIME

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3 March 2022

4:30pm – 7:30pm

The Gallery, Waymouth Street

The late afternoon event saw an audience who had come in earnest to hear what the future could hold for the civil construction industry. “We’re here to see what incentives are on offer,” said Rebecca Pickering, CEO of CCF SA. “There are Board Members present and Event Sponsor, MEH Plant & Equipment Hire.” She went on to introduce our special guest, Hon Minister Corey Wingard MP (Minister for Infrastructure and Transport, Recreation, Sport and Racing). MEH’s Business Manager, Andrew Linscott, gave a short speech, adding he was looking forward to hear about the state government's plans for the next four years, before talking about MEH ‘s superior products and the sort of customer service that offers the best attention and advice.

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Having operated in the South Australian political arena and media jungle long enough, Corey Wingard is a familiar face, more so with the state election looming.* And since being promoted to the Infrastructure and Transport portfolio of the Liberal Government in mid-2020, his prominence has only grown, conversely to his receding hairline, which he is selfdeprecating of. Looking around and spotting familiar faces he has seen in industry settings, he thanked the people who have dived in to deliver infrastructure projects such as the Port Wakefield and Port Augusta Projects. We were reassured that he is talking to people in the industry about the projects they are working on, and told he reminds the treasurer every day about the $17.9 billion allocated to infrastructure investment (including better roads, hospitals, schools and community facilities over a 4-year period) that will open a pathway into the state’s future by building what matters. 62

The Minister touched on how the Liberal government has taken on initiatives and planned to build a better future for the state. With canapes and drinks flowing throughout the lively question time, it was clear many of the people present could not wait to be back on 10 March to hear what Tom Koutsantonis, MP (the Labor Shadow Minister for Infrastructure and Transport, Mining and Energy, Government Accountability and Leader of Opposition Business in the House of Assembly) would have to counteroffer. A big Thank You to MEH Plant & Equipment (Event Sponsor) for making the occasion a success!

According to the Minister: 1 The current SA Budget includes around $8 billion in road infrastructure, and public transport, over 4 years. 1 There’re 6 new projects being released to grow the network across the state. 1 The key for the Liberals is to work with the federal government on some of the projects eg The Greater Adelaide Bypass and The Stuart Highway. 1 The long-term problem – there’s a backlog on road maintenance – will include targetting areas across the state like the ring route, and metropolitan spots like Springbank, Magill, and around Portrush Road. In doing so, jobs will be created, and better services delivered close to home. What about the Election? Wingard is confident with the momentum going the way it is – the party is leading. So confident it will double down and move forward sans handbrake to spend $5.4 million to address the critical requirement of additional recyclables processing capacity in the Southern Adelaide region.

At the same time, the Liberal party is worried about the excess spending Labor tends to indulge in.

“WE WILL FIX THAT AND DO ALL THINGS FOR ALL PEOPLE,” promised the Minister. On COVID-19, Wingard pointed out there is a silver lining. Thanking South Aussies for the way they have worked through the pandemic, he expressed his pride with the way we have collaborated with industry and the health sector to respond and massage through the situation to leave the state in a good position. Confidence is high. The economy is fast growing. And there are opportunities for everyone. “We’re creating opportunities for people to thrive… and thrive. “So, we can’t risk going back! We’re getting projects going – there’s a pipeline of them! “Have a beer and a chat and thank you for coming. As far as infrastructure projects are concerned, there’s $9.9 billion in the kitty for the T2D project co-funded by the federal government. This puts us in the big league involving you so I’m very happy and very confident.” CIVIL CONNECT

WHAT TRANSPIRED AT QUESTION TIME On creating value out of infrastructure projects and the sort of approach the government takes to ensure contracts and the supply chain stay within the state, plus the granting of procurement rights to SA companies so profits stay in the state: Projects like the Port Wakefield Projects, and the Joy Baluch Bridge projects, have given local companies to step up to be involved, and the Tunnels project engage SA companies to do the job. And as for work done in Hahndorf and Truro, and other smaller projects, the government can help companies to grow to handle them by building an ecosystem for partnership between the government and the companies.

the government consider supporting businesses with some handout for advertising. On relying heavily on the private sector for and what the government can do to support the industry: The government has been clearing ‘stuff’ from the pipeline because it wants to help support businesses so that our pipelines can stay as smooth as possible. “As for the presence of inhibitors, Rebecca can be on the phone to us and we can work through the problem,” quipped the Minister. On whether the party believes it’s working well:

On how we can communicate about what’s happening in the pipeline more effectively:

“Yes, and we’re proud. Could things be done better? Yes, we want SA people to get the best outcome so please give us your feedback – you can also do that via CCF SA.”

The government has more real time communication now and increased the frequencies in communication between partners and the department to keep relationships nice and strong.

The government’s infrastructure committee meets weekly with the premier and operates a rating system for projects to see where things could be improved.

On what the government’s plan is to harmonise traffic training programs:

On how every time, with private development projects, in the other states, their government would chip in to get them over the line – we miss out:

Legislation is in place and talks are at the national level. In the regional areas where safety is top of mind, steps have been taken to do things that will not impact negatively on the community. On talent shortage and companies from interstate advertising to lure SA workers to other states: People are actually starting to move back and the premier wants to make Adelaide the most liveable city in the world. People have wanted to move back since COVID-19. The government is doubling down to increase schools, hospitals and road spend to do just that. And driving the growth of conferences and events by planning the city like creating new visitor experiences e.g. Friday night attractions to encourage people to come into the city – that will generate jobs and income. The people who do come here and have had the opportunity to look around are convinced!

Here the government would look at the ‘sweet spots’ eg in the areas of defence, space and cyber, partnering the federal government to undertake smart/right projects we can compete with other states on because we’re not in the same space as the bigger states. The Australian Open – whatever we do, we’re not going to get that type of event. *At the time of writing, the State Election had not taken place.

The government can also have conversations with relevant parties e.g. when Rebecca Pickering suggested that

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THE FORECAST FOR CIVIL 2022-2026 WITH MP & SHADOW MINISTER FOR INFRASTRUCTURE & TRANSPORT

TOM KOUTSANTONIS DATE

TIME

VENUE

10 March 2022

4:30pm – 7:30pm

The Gallery, Waymouth Street

The attendees at the second event were equally keen to hear what the future could hold for the civil construction industry.

reforming the procurement process. He also outlined strategies to address the ramping crisis.

Following the usual preliminary formalities of acknowledging the event sponsors, Tom Koutsantonis, the Shadow Minister, commented on the current Liberal government’s performance with regards to the civil industry. And what a Labor government could do better to improve the present situation – by creating and keeping jobs locally via

Unsurprisingly, at question time, most people wanted a clearer picture on how the opposition party could offer a better future for the state.

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Part II of The Forecast for Civil featured Tom Koutsantonis, MP & Shadow Minister for Infrastructure and Transport.

With discussions lingering long after the session, it would be fair to say people are now left with so much to ponder on before exercising their electoral rights on 19 March.

“ WE’LL GET REAL BENEFIT FOR YOU! WE’LL MAKE SURE IT GETS TO YOU,” said Koutsantonis.

The tragic Liverpool supporter said it was important, as the opposition, to gain access to decision makers on the $17.9 billion for civil and civil associated work, to “Get what we want from infrastructure.”

1 The biggest spender is the state government, then the local government and lastly, the private sector. We have a procurement of $8.5 billion. Labor would have a suite of reforms to redirect 5% of that in public tenders each year to boost procurement flow to South Australian companies – a big increase in gross state product!

1 Present government does things differently. Even with school uniforms, we are buying them from interstate – WHY? Uniforms should be SA made, where possible, for government agencies. 1 A Labor government will pay contractor invoices within 15 days or face the penalty, and require lead contractors delivering government projects to pay sub-contractor invoices within 15 days.

As Treasurer when Labor was in government, his frustration now is getting to do the projects that will allow state businesses to grow. Projects that are about capability. “We can buy eight submarines tomorrow or build them ourselves...” remarked Koutsantonis.

According to the Shadow Minister:

1 We must make sure that the major infrastructure projects that we sign off on will ensure they deliver 90% minimum of work provided for. And that technology transfers are in place to benefit South Aussies.

Once known as SA’s naughtiest MP, the former taxi driver-turned-treasurer and then MP, Turbo Tom has been in politics for 24 years and is still going. “Maybe…” he said with a wry smile.

According to him, the government has been spending $10 billion on building 9.9km of roads, with most of the work going to international contractors, while ongoing boardroom arguments are fuelling questions on who is raking in the profits.

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1 A Labor government would have departments undergo training to understand the processes of contracts and tenders.

At the time of writing, the State Election had not taken place.

1 Chief executives can sign off on tender outcomes that don’t go to SA companies. We must make them responsible. And accountable to the government. CIVIL CONNECT

The opposition is sick of people who have won contracts with no one knowing how or why they were successful. “We also want to know why we have been dealing with the middlemen. DPTI has lots of public servants. Why aren’t they carrying out capability assessment?” he asked. “Why when people have been unsuccessful with tenders… they should know.” With a more transparent process, and if he could find out why some people didn’t win their tenders, he could talk to them and help them move forward.

On regrets: The lack of consultation with the public. We can impose laws to do things our way, but in the past, we could have been gentler and talked more to the community. An example was not dealing well enough with the community feedbacks when the South Road project was underway during Labor’s term of government. “So, we haven’t done things right,” confessed the Shadow Minister. “We must learn to turn up and listen to people so we can do the right thing. Surely, we could have done better.” On where we can get workers from:

The Shadow Minister also wondered why we are buying materials like glass, tiles, windows etc from outside the state when we manufacture them in the state.

Admittedly, it is hard to get staff – there are skills gaps. One option would be to partner with the private sector and get kids to be in a trade by getting more involved in their lives.

The government needs to train people to apply for tenders. “Information, sunlight, daylight for tendering, are good!”

“We need to find our capabilities, partner with trade schools, and provide training.”

He noted that schools here are built by other states. A Labor government will only use local architects, surveyors etc on government projects. Decision makers would also be South Australians as “We understand South Australia better. I want that capability here! A state-based industry!” So, the priority would be to reform procurement policies. Labor would enforce 90% labour hours minimum by SA workers on major infrastructure projects.

On plans/advice to keep people in the state: We can keep people here by providing them with skills training, pathways, and careers. At present, inflation is rising but wages are not rising in proportion and people are chasing the dollar. We need to keep people right here with work. On the $17.9 billion infrastructure spend: With the $9.9 billion road spend, it seems the present government has no idea about the cost to benefit ratio. So much money has been spent and there is not enough left to do other things.

And apprentice commitments would mean 20% minimum of labour hours allocated for apprentices and trainees.

We must ensure we can get as many South Australians as possible for the projects. Labor has no problem with SA companies partnering with interstate companies so long as there is technology transfer.

WHAT TRANSPIRED AT QUESTION TIME

We must also explore what parts of these projects can be broken up to be carried out locally, and allow smaller companies to bid for them.

On where a Labor government would like to spend our money:

On procurement:

We want to show how we can invest our infrastructure money on road projects, and on health in the next 4 years, and not on building a basketball stadium costing $662 million. On ending ramping: We don’t promise ending ramping completely, but we will slow it by increasing the number of hospital beds, doctors, and nurses, boost mental health initiatives, and increase hospital facilities. Today, ambulances are rarely on time. There were cases of late ambulance arrivals, costing lives.

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An extra $425 million would be pumped into the state economy from government procurement changes, potentially increasing the chances for SA businesses to win lucrative work, create SA jobs and stimulate businesses. Whoever is doing the projects may not have all the skills, and Koutsantonis is open-minded and open to suggestions, with regards to achieving 90% of labour hours on infrastructure projects. On paying subcontractors: Labor would consider introducing a penalty clause into contracts. The party is open to other suggestions. “We’re all ears. The hard part is project management – that takes time and energy.”

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YOUR WOMEN IN CIVIL COMMITTEE – WHAT AND WHY! The year 2021 was another year of changes and curve balls, but resoundingly, the stories of resilience and success were witnessed across the Civil industry. As a committee, we, along with many of our members, went through times of change and have been trying to create new ways of working to get the job done. We have our members at the forefront of what we wanted to achieve and with that in mind, we refocused our committee and set ourselves up from what is already turning out to be a big year in 2022. So, we want to take this opportunity to share with you what we do, why we do it, and the different ways that you can get involved.

WHO ARE WE? The committee is made up of a group of volunteers from the CCF SA member base. We come from all walks of the civil industry from Engineers to Procurement, Surveying and Business Managers. The one thing we all have in common is a passion to create opportunities for females in our industry. As a team, we bring together different skill sets whether that’s through our day jobs or we have a skill or desire to add benefit in other ways through committing our time. It’s a great opportunity to share our experiences and grow our network.

WHY DO WE EXIST? The committee is to have a positive and aspirational focus on women in the civil construction industry, embodied by celebrating women in the industry, from workers on the ground to leadership and management. We want to celebrate their achievements and contributions to the industry, and also to encourage other women to join the industry. Activities designed to meet their obligations include support, mentoring, information and networking opportunities for women working across the civil construction industry. ISSUE 1 – 2022

WHAT DO WE DO? We have a Chairperson, Vice Chair, Treasurer and a CCF SA representative, along with subcommittees that all meet on a monthly basis. The subcommittees are made up of 4 main areas: Communications – Create A FEW OF THE WIC COM MITTEE or collate topics you see on MEM BERS AT THE INTERNATIONAL WOMEN LinkedIn, The Dirt and in Civil ’S DAY LUNCH Connect. Set up the social media As part of the partnership, the WIC calendars and create ways to engage with invites you to tune in to Coffee with the members and highlight our online pages Coach, Matthew Clarke at 3pm each and events. Friday for the remainder of the AFLW Events – Creating ideas for events Season. A chance to hear straight from that create learning and networking the coach about the weekend’s game opportunities for members. Planning and plan, along with key player appearances. investigating events with the support of Email us and we’ll send you the link. the CCF SA. Research – Investigate what is happening in the industry through research and surveys and provide updates to the committee for discussion and action. Education – Providing options to the CCF SA on how to help educate, as well as create and organise opportunities for women in civil to upskill.

WHAT’S COMING UP IN 2022 – A SNEAK PEAK We already had a sold-out event in March for International Women’s Day – be sure to get in quick for our events; they are growing! We have our old favourites such as the High Tea and Festive Lunch (we cannot wait to share who our MCs and speakers are). They are set to be the best yet! We’re also planning some additional smaller events to connect with you on a more regular basis.

WHAT CAN YOU DO TO GET INVOLVED? Well, that is up to you. There are many ways. We would love your support with attending our events, sharing your ideas and updates, and following and engaging with us on LinkedIn. We also have vacancies on our committee for people to join us. You don’t need to have been on a committee before and there is a lot of support and guidance. We’ll spend time to make sure you are focused on an area which works for you. You will be part of a group of women who are passionate about the civil industry and enjoy being able to make a difference and create opportunities. If you’d like some more details about how to join the committee, please email womenincivil@ccfsa.com.au or come and have a chat with us at our next event.

Our education team is also busy working on some programmes that are a first for us… more to come on that! Those who follow us on LinkedIn and read The Dirt would have seen that we are now Crows AFLW sponsors – look out on social media for updates on the networking events. 67

When I started my job as a graduate engineer, it was absolutely frustrating for me when I could not understand the conversations much. I had to listen carefully, write down some of the sentences, and translate them later to make sure I understood the message correctly. At times, I just wanted to give up and potentially lose this opportunity.

I FOUND OUT THE ONLY WAY TO COPE WITH THIS ISSUE WAS TO LEARN AND PRACTISE.

MY ENGLISH JOURNEY WRITTEN BY SABA JAZI, a committee member of wic. An Iranian, Saba arrived in Australia in 2019 after gaining her Master of Civil Engineering – Road and Transport qualification. She started her first job as a graduate engineer and was promoted to project engineer at McMahon Services Australia pty ltd after just one year. Here, in her own words, Saba shares her English learning experiences. For her, it is only the beginning of a long and exciting journey to overcome fear and achieve success in her adopted country.

When I was asked to write about my English learning experience, I was not confident enough that I could write a two-page story in English. But I thought it would be good to share my story with others to encourage the second language users and give the native speakers an idea of how they can help their non-native colleagues.

LIVING IN A COUNTRY OTHER THAN YOUR HOMETOWN IS EXCITING BUT CAN ALSO BE VERY CHALLENGING. Based on my personal experience, one of the most daunting steps is using a second language within the workplace. You have to make sure your message doesn't get lost in translation, and you need to be more professional in your writing and speaking while focusing on your duties.

I took a notepad everywhere, writing down all the new words and practising every night. I was listening to the conversations around me and trying to copy their accents, which helped me pronounce the words correctly so people could understand me better. I remember I was asked to make a phone call; I was so nervous that I couldn't understand most of the keywords, and at the end, I asked the person on the other end of the line to send me an email instead, which, as you can imagine, was an embarrassing moment for me. I thought I would never be able to live with my second language and could get fired very soon. But sometimes, it's not just about you being able to do something new; it's about getting out of your comfort zone. So, I have started making more phone calls which was so hard in the beginning, and it was pretty embarrassing to ask people to repeat themselves a couple of times and then give an unsure yes or no! I was lucky to work within a great company who understood my problem and helped me improve my English skills. We had a phone calls workshop with my manager, and he taught me how to ask questions, be more specific when required, and how to negotiate with the subcontractors. Writing in English was another overwhelming task for me. Incorrect spelling was my biggest issue (and still is). Fortunately, most people are switched on enough to understand me even if I missed a letter. However, it was embarrassing and sometimes hilarious if the meaning changed with the different spelling in my emails. I still ask my colleagues and manager to help me with writing, and seek advice on which word is more appropriate, and the correct grammar to use.

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SLANG WORDS AND IDIOMS WERE THE FUNNIEST PART, AND I UNDERSTOOD THAT I NEEDED TO LEARN MORE ABOUT THE CULTURE TO GET THE MEANING OF THE SLANG WORDS USED. I started to listen to the radio, talk more with people, and engage more in Australian culture. It was very hard at the beginning when I did not have any ideas about the movie they watched the previous night on TV, or a program featuring their childhood cartoon characters. But I never gave up, and tried to build more friendships in my workplace. I tried to talk more with my colleagues, even if I did not understand them entirely, and

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asked them to explain what I did not understand to me. Sometimes my team will push my interest in slang too much and we all have a bit of a laugh when I ring someone to ask for a quote for rubble at PortA-gutta (instead of Port Augusta)! Today, after about two years, talking on the phone is one of my daily routines, and even in my personal life, I prefer to make phone calls than send an email. I feel more confident with sending emails, and even my colleagues and managers have commented that I am more fluent in speaking and writing. My husband asks me to make calls when we are negotiating or calling about personal matters as he says I am much better at it. I am still halfway through my English learning journey and have a long and exciting road ahead. I realise now that my English is not a barrier to learning, it is my attitude and that of others that contribute to my success.

INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY LUNCH The first live lunch event of the year took place at The Sanctuary within the lush surroundings of the Adelaide Zoo on Friday, 4 March. With guests finally able to network in person with industry friends and associates to celebrate International Women’s Day, the excitement was palpable. A huge Thank You to Hon. David Pisoni MP, for gracing the event, and to special guest speaker, Jessica Adamson, for delivering an exceptional commentary on her work, and also about the inspiring women who are breaking the bias. A huge Thank You also to CCF SA event partners Zancott, McMahon Services, and Intract Australia, for making this event a rousing success! And everyone else who chipped in to make it happen.

THE INSIDE SCOOP Jess Adamson – award winning journalist, speaker, event host/facilitator, former 7 News presenter, South Australia.

Who doesn’t know her? What a treat it was to listen to Adamson at the Women’s Day Lunch. Dressed in a sleek cobalt blue outfit, the media wizard took to the microphone and transported her audience with her on a virtual trip of adventures and extraordinary stories. Effortlessly. Adamson studied journalism at the University of SA as she had been interested in the media from a young age. Azaria Chamberlain’s disappearance in 1980 captivated her. Starting her career at the Stock Journal, she worked there for five years before moving on to 7 News after ‘stalking’ Chris Willis (News Director of 7 News) on the phone for a year. She called him on the day Princess Diana died. That

fortuitous call landed her a job to support the team needing additional manpower to cover the news. For the next 24 years of her wild adventures, Adamson covered some of the world’s biggest news stories that roller-coastered her through incredible highs and devastating lows – she wanted to share some of those moments at the event. First, she wanted to acknowledge the women who have made us proud. “I’m also going to talk about the women who continue to inspire me and what I’ve learned about calling out the bias, as we celebrate International Women’s Day.” She expressed how privileged it was to be sharing the room with women who are breaking the bias every single day. Women who have actually chosen careers in the civil industry! “Television news showed me the best and the worst of the human spirit,” said Adamson whose journalism experiences are now forever tattoed in her mind. “I was lucky enough to be part of the 7 Team at the Beijing and Sydney Olympics, and was two rows back as Cathy Freeman won that gold medal in 2000…

“I flew to the Antarctica for the day, skydived, hot air ballooned, travelled by submarine, Australian and American Airforce plane, helicopter and police boat. And landed on America’s biggest aircraft carrier in the Indian Ocean. Sobbed as the Beaconsfield miners emerged from their underground hell – alive!” But the assignment that changed her life forever was the 2004 Boxing Day tsunami. Within hours of the news, her crew was in Bandar Aceh in Indonesia, witnessing a human tragedy unfolding on an unimaginable scale – the Sumatran coast was reduced to ground zero, there was no power, and animals were loitering the runway. Thousands upon thousands of bodies were strewn everywhere. The crew camped at the Governor’s residence for two and a half weeks as he was in jail for corruption. They survived on army rations and had no shower facilities. It was an intense time with so much information to process. At a local hospital, a little boy, Zulfhami, became the human face of the tragedy for the crew. He gave them hope and the strength to leave eventually.

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He was playing on the beach when the disaster struck. His father shouted for him to run up to the mountain while the rest of the family made a futile attempt to escape. They perished. When he found out later that his grandmother could be alive, the crew convinced the Americans to help them find her and take her to be reunited with her grandson. Adamson still keeps in touch with them. A teenager now, Zulfhami helps his grandmother sell cakes in the market. She hopes to see them again. She also added she had never been so proud to be an Australian than when Australian aid started arriving in Indonesia. Other equally memorable assignments included the Beaconsfield mine rescue where two of three trapped miners survived but the veteran 9 News reporter Richard Carlton dropped dead; and the Peter Falconio murder case where his fiancée Joanne Lees was abducted (but managed to escape). Once, Adamson even flew from Darwin on a chopper to El Questro in Mexico to cover Kylie’s wedding… only to find out upon arrival that it was the wedding of Kylie, the local hairdresser from Broome, not the nuptials of our famous singing budgie! ISSUE 1 – 2022

A woman Adamson paid tribute to was Jane Doyle who was a constant throughout her career at 7. Doyle shared that it wasn’t always fair, and generally, the men there got the better deal. But, while it was uncomfortable, it was important to call out the bias.

she would do next, thinking she knew nothing better than writing a story, reading an autocue, or drinking brandy with Bruce Abernethy at the end of every Sunday.

Now, she tries to teach her young daughter to be confidant as she feels it’s our responsibility to challenge the bias for the young women of the future.

She started hosting functions and delivered media training. That has since grown into the thriving business she absolutely loves, with a schedule she can work around her children.

She said while we’ve come a long way in gender disparity, women are still paid less than our male counterparts. She praised the Crows AFLW team led by Chelsea Randall and Erin Phillips as a brilliant example of a group of women constantly challenging the bias. They are whom the boys look to for lessons on how to succeed. “They celebrate diversity, inclusion and equality every single day – yet they face one of the biggest salary bias in the country – they still have to hold down full-time jobs and train in their spare time…” lamented Adamson when referring to the AFLW players. When Adamson was retrenched in mid-2020, she was at a loss with what

But she could not have been more wrong.

Adamson particularly loves meeting extraordinary people and hearing their stories. One of them is about Evonne Penrose who was introduced at a previous CCF SA event as part of the pre-release program run by the Adelaide Women’s prison in 2019. She is now a Trainee Safety Advisor. She credits Evonne as a shining light in the industry. In conclusion, she lauded WIC for its phenomenal growth from a group of 10 people 12 years ago to the packed room at The Sanctuary. “I can’t wait to come back in another 12 years and see how far you’ve come.” Thank You Jessica Adamson. We too can’t wait. We have your word in print now. 71

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The Women in Civil committee has grown, now able to hold their own international Women’s Day event, with over 200 people in attendance! Wait untill you see what they have in store for 2023’s IWD event!

Executive Lunch

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As the lunch partner, all you need to do is select 10-15 company executives that you would like to attend. You can expect a total of 15 guests, which includes 2 people from your business, and 3 from CCF SA (including CCF SA CEO). During lunch, you will be able to present your business to the industry executives. Post event, you will be provided with the contact details of those who attended and also post-print acknowledgement in CCF SA Magazine. Lunches are held at Chianti, Sean’s Kitchen, Georges on Waymouth. ‘Let’s do lunch’ opportunity is provided once per calendar month and are subject to availability. COVID19 restrictions must be complied with at all times. Contact the Members Services team via ccfsa@ccfsa.com.au or 8111 8000 for more information.

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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 MALCOLM HEALEY MICHAEL BARNHURST MICHAEL & RAELENE PRIDHAM MICHAEL ROWE MIKE SHERRIFF PETER JEFFERY PETER KEANE PETER TODD REX HERDE

Planning RMG activities in 2021/22 is obviously difficult when everyone’s attention is focused on complying with COVID-19 restrictions to stay safe by abiding with current activity restrictions. Plans to release our annual social program for 2022 are still in abeyance until the ‘coast is all clear’. However, we did get the last event successfully completed in November 2021 by holding our traditional Christmas gathering in the dining area on the first floor of the CCF SA building. We had a very good attendance of 35 members and partners. Prior to socialising, we arranged for a superannuation speaker to outline ‘Being Retirement Ready’. We trust it won’t be too long before everyone is vaccinated, and we can move on with our RMG social programs for 2022. The other major RMG announcements were the retirement of Glen Blackmore from the RMG Sub-committee, and David Truran as its Chairperson. The Sub-Committee appointed Peter Jeffery as interim Chairperson until elections in mid-2022. In closing, RMG also passes on its heartiest congratulations to John Chamberlain for his President’s Lifetime Achievement Award which was announced at our Industry and Training Gala Awards dinner last November.

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RICHARD & SUE TOLMER ROBERT (BOB) FARLEY ROBERT (BOB) OSBORNE ROGER ROSE STANLEY CURYER TED PALUSZEK TONY BAULDERSTONE VALERIE STANIFORD WILLIAM (BILL) LORENZIN

If you know of any retired or semi-retired Members interested in joining the Retired Members Group (RMG) of CCF SA, please contact Bob on 0402 016 942.

‘CIVIL AC H IEVEM E NTS UN EARTH ED’ – OR D E R YOUR COPY FR OM CCF SA!

HALL OF FAM E AWARD BOB OSBORN E RECEIVING HIS SIR ERIC NEAL AC CVO IN 2013 FROM RETIRED SA GOVERNOR, CIVIL CONNECT

BOB’S ACHIEVEMENTS Born in June 1940, retired South Australian CEO, Robert (Bob) Osborne is the Civil Contractors Federation’s longest serving Executive Director (1986 to 2005). It didn’t include another seven years as a project consultant. His involvement today is volunteering for the Retired Members Group. Bob’s working background after leaving high school was in the building industry where he secured a 5-year carpentry apprenticeship. The next 23 years were spent in sales, estimating and lower management type works.

A key example was the complex merger process involving the transfer of ownership and operations of our three smaller state associations into the respected national Civil Contractors Federation with branches in every state and territory. The process which began in 2000 was finally achieved in 2008. It especially created a much stronger voice nationally.

One of Bob’s most outstanding attributes that he excelled at was maintaining orderly and accurate record keeping of association minutes and other important business activities where factual and accurate information was paramount to the Board, thus giving them confidence In March 1985, he to proceed with the cause at joined the Chamber hand. Bob also had excellent of Commerce and support from his staff, Industry as an BOB SPEAKING AT A particularly Lidia Frangiskos association services BOOK LAUNCH IN 1990 (nee Stirn) who served as his officer, helping small office manager some months industry groups with their secretarial longer than Bob. needs. Bob was soon seconded by the “up and coming” Earthmoving Contractors Association (ECA). Soon afterwards, he went on to be directly employed as their Executive Officer. It’s interesting to note that the Chamber’s then General Manager also believed that ECA was ready to move on from there.

ACHIEVEMENTS When recently requested to pen his achievements, he said that his so-called deeds were really a very important part of his job description as he expected, but as for the great things achieved as a team, he accepted with pride. What first interested Bob was the association’s attitude towards setting goals and achieving targets. In other words, they didn’t believe in the phrase ‘it can’t be done’, which resonated with Bob’s approach in accomplishing things important to members and the industry. ISSUE 1 – 2022

Five months after retiring from his CEO position, Bob was lured back into association life on a part-time consultancy basis. His first project was successfully applying for a $785,000 Commonwealth funding grant for implementing and improving our live work training program on crown land at Dry Creek and Gillman under the registered name of Civil Construction Skills & Technology Centre Inc. Some examples of our achievements during Bob’s reign were as follows: 1 Guiding all three state organisations (ECA, CCFSA, and CCSTC) to merge under the one ownership umbrella of the national Civil Contractors Federation was a very complex operation. It was a major move towards finalising our national federation as a ‘one stop shop’ service.

1 Acquiring various training sites on contaminated hard waste crown land though the SA Lands Department in the 1990’s using supervised trainees enrolled in our live work training programs was a win-win situation for all parties concerned that lasted well into the turn of the century. 1 Another feature was the added value of forming alliances with State Government agencies and industry groups in restoring unusable land into valuable commercial sites at Gillman and Dry Creek. 1 Preparing members for retirement was considered an important issue to the association and was considered a viable venture by sponsoring our own superannuation scheme. Starting up the ECA Superannuation Fund in 1984 was aimed at preparing workers for retirement. It operated under the business name of ‘ECA Nominees Pty Ltd’. Sponsorship of this regulated public offer fund was eventually transferred to the CCF national office in 1996. 1 In 1993, ECA was at the forefront in supporting a formalised training regime for the building and civil construction industries with the introduction of a CITB compulsory levy to sustain and promote skill development in South Australia. It was the first industry to fund its own training needs. 1 CCF SA winning a $8.2 million Federal Education Grant, which along with a multi-million-dollar industry contribution by CCF SA helped the South Australian branch establish the state-of-the-art futuristic civil training facility at Thebarton.

CLOSURE (BY BOB OSBORNE) These examples are just a small handful of our branch achievements. As mentioned, I am very proud to be part of it. Nor does it do justice to the many people (members and staff) who contributed to the benefits and services in making things happen. Sometimes this included the impossible. As a firsthand witness and author to the wider story, my book, ‘Civil Achievements Unearthed’, published in 2013 (still available today from CCF SA) is a must-read record of the rich history of earthmoving and civil contracting in South Australia. 77

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VALVOLINE

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VIADUX pty ltd

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VINIDEX pty ltd

SLOANS SANDS pty ltd

PRINTING, PROMOTIONAL SERVICES & SIGNAGE

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ISSUE 1 – 2022

One of South Australia’s largest Heavy Earthmoving and Equipment Rental Suppliers Loadex has an extensive range of late model Excavators, Graders, Loaders, Compac�on Rollers, Skid steer, Posi Tracks, Tipper Trucks and Water Trucks available to partner with you on your project. Whether you are a DIY, tradie, home renovator or large company, and would like to know more about what Loadex has to offer, feel free to give our friendly office staff a call. They will be happy to steer you in the right direc�on for your next project. Loadex also builds steel plant trailers, these can customised to your specifica�ons.

Call One Of Our Friendly Staff On 8346 8700

www.loadex.com.au

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