The Institute of Quarrying has enabled a new statue that tips its hat to female quarry workers to be built near the centre of the United Kingdom.
Effective leaders and empathetic relationships
In chapter six of a seven-part series on the characteristics of effective leadership, Hy-tec Northern Territory’s Ryan Low highlights the importance of empathy in management roles.
National Safe Work Month: think safe. work safe. be safe.
National Safe Work Month is fast approaching and Safe Work Australia has announced the campaign theme for October.
Komatsu facility to double investment in training
Komatsu has revealed plans to build a $6 million training facility in Perth, with completion scheduled for mid-2022 to help alleviate Western Australia’s skills shortage.
IQA National Conference moves to March 2022
The Institute of Quarrying Australia has announced the rescheduling of its 63rd National Conference in Newcastle, New South Wales.
Why should you have your scales calibrated regularly?
Having your industrial scales calibrated regularly helps maintain their accuracy, complies with trade measurement law, and has cost benefits. Read more
IQA Young Members enjoy rare visit to construction materials sites
Members of the IQA’s South Australian Young Members Network have recently had a rare opportunity to view two key businesses at work: Penrice Quarry and the Adelaide Brighton Cement manufacturing plant.
IQA2021: Re-Think, Re-Source, Re-Engage
The premier conference for the extractive and associated industries, the 62nd Institute of Quarrying Australia National Conference – to be hosted from 5 to 7 October, 2021 – will showcase the city of Newcastle, and provide opportunities to re-connect through an innovative and engaging program.
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No obvious secret to success for IQA award winner
People person first, quarry manager second is how Steve Butcher sees himself. Even after winning the IQA’s Quarry Manager of the Year Award, Hanson’s Bass Point head of operations says there’s never a dull moment on the job when working with a diverse range of people and tasks.
Careers Expo constructs the pathway for Sydney students
Boral has hosted a Careers Expo for students in Sydney with multinational contractor John Holland, revealing pathways to employment in the construction sector and what students might find once they get there.