The latest version of the Concrete Structures code, AS 3600, was published in 2018. It contains new sections as well as substantial reviews of existing sections.

The Concrete Institute of Australia is hosting a seminar which will include a comprehensive review of the wide-ranging changes in the new code, and opportunities to discuss how these changes will be applied in practice. The seminar is recommended to all involved in the design of concrete structures or supply of concrete products.

The Following Standards Australia Draft Public Comment Periods are Closing on 31 August 2018, 23:59 AEST. 

The World of Iron & Steel Slag 'network' (WoISS) aims to advance the international management and use of metallurgical slags in ways that are technically sound, economically beneficial and in an environmentally responsible manner.

Dear Readers, please note that the following draft’s public comment period is due to close in three days.

Please be aware that the following standards are now out for public comment and close on 3rd August at 23:59.

AS/NZS 3582.1, AS 3582.2 and AS/NZS 3582.3 were published and are now available for purchase through SAI Global from Friday, 12 February 2016.   

After switching off their lights for Earth Hour, Dubai took another step to reducing their environmental impact. The day after the event, Dubai announced its decision to switch to Green Concrete that uses a minimum of 66% by-product, such as Ground Granulated Blast Furnace Slag (GGBFS).