March seminar on residential concrete repair

Concrete repair projects on residential structures is the title of a March 10 seminar in North Sydneystaged by ACRA and ISTM (see Seminars)

Retiring executive officer will be missed

The retirement of Elaine Reeve from her position as ACRA's executive officer was marked by a presentation at a recent ceremony acknowledging the contribution she has made over her ten year tenure.

On behalf of all members, President Peter Johnsson wished her well in her future endeavours.

She will be missed by all who had the pleasure of working with her and all who were served by her in her typically friendly and efficient manner. Good luck, Elaine.

Life members honoured at Xmas function

The first of ACRA's life members were conferred at the recent Chistmas function held at the Harbour View Hotel, The Rocks on December 2.

They included ( L to R): Noel Godson (Transbond Pty Ltd), Ian Godson and David Mahaffey (Mahaffey Associates).

President Peter Johnsson made the presentations expressing regret that the fourth recipient, Detlef Sulzer, could not accept his honour personally.

For more, see the new newsletter, ACRA News.

Concrete Institute seminar to answer "What comes first: shrinkage, cracking and restrant?

The program for 2010 will seek to addresses the key concerns with shrinkage, cracking and restraint, an issue said to encompass the broader concrete industry.

This program will clarify many of the issues for those within the design, supply and construction fields. Each attendee will receive a comprehensive and detailed technical package on the day of the seminar. The seminar will include morning and afternoon tea, lunch and, after seminar, drinks and networking opportunities.

Developed to cover a broad range of industry sectors, the program is focused on imparting knowledge knowledge that can be readily applied in practice.

More details and registration here.