AFPA - Australian Flexible Pavement Association

23/01/2025

AfPA is excited to host its International Women’s Day Industry Event Series 2025 across SA, VIC, QLD, NSW, and WA!

is committed to inspire, acknowledge and engage women from across the flexible pavement industry, the broader building and construction sector and beyond. Our event celebrates the achievements of women from our industry and to promote gender diversity, increase awareness and positive action to address barriers facing women in our industry.

A special thank you to our event sponsors: Just Careers Training / Licences 4 work (VIC State Event Sponsor), Puma Bitumen (QLD State Event Sponsor), Colas Australia(NSW State Event Sponsor)

Don’t miss out – register today: https://www.afpa.asn.au/events-2/

Interested in Sponsorship?https://www.afpa.asn.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/AfPA-IWD-State-Partnership-Proposal.pdf

22/01/2025

🚧 Understanding Bituminous Binders & Emulsions is Critical for Success 🚧

Choosing the right materials is critical for road construction and maintenance. A deep understanding of bituminous binders and emulsions helps you make informed decisions, reduce rework, and save costs. This Intermediate-level course covers key specifications, material properties, and selection criteria to ensure the best results for every project.

Course Highlights:
• Master Polymer Modified Binders (PMBs) & emulsions.
• Learn best practices for handling, storage, and application.
• Gain insights into Austroads specifications and material selection.

Who Should Attend?
Engineers, Technical Officers, Consultants, Asset Managers.

👉Enrol today to enhance your expertise! https://www.afpa.asn.au/registrations/

21/01/2025

🚧 Join Your Industry Partners for the First Forum of the Series in Bendigo – 11–12 March 2025 🚧

Transform your approach to rural and regional road management and maximise maintenance outcomes at the first forum of the series!
and AustStab are proud to co-host a two-day forum dedicated to enhancing maintenance and rehabilitation strategies for local and regional roads.

This must-attend forum is designed for professionals eager to explore innovative, sustainable, and evidence-based solutions to tackle road infrastructure challenges and build resilient networks.

💡 Why Attend?
This forum brings together state and local government professionals, contractors, and consultants to address the unique demands of rural and regional road networks. It provides a collaborative platform to share best practices, sustainability-focused strategies, and actionable insights from road asset owners, as well as private sector leaders.

Take away innovative approaches to maintain and improve critical roadways that connect rural communities to urban centres.

Thank you to our forum sponsor Bild Group
📅 Register now: https://lnkd.in/gJS5ngq3

15/01/2025

AfPA has welcomed the opportunity to make a submission for consideration in the formulation of the 2025-26 NSW Government . The submission identifies key issues that the NSW Government should address in formulating the next Budget.

View more on https://www.afpa.asn.au/submission/

15/01/2025

The final report for the 2023/24 AfPA Proficiency round is now available. AfPA and its members have been organising proficiency testing rounds since 2004. The 2023/24 AfPA Proficiency round was a national undertaking, providing all members and stakeholders the opportunity to be part of the drive to continually improve consistency and confidence in test results in our industry.

2025 Proficiency Testing Program registrations will be opening shortly. If you have any questions regarding the program, please email [email protected]

View report on https://aapa2.my.site.com/myafpa/s/technology?vtui__catalogId=a1m2w000000DgGBAA0,a1m2w000000DgGaAAK,a1m2w000000DgGuAAK&vtui__mediaId=a1tOn000006Vf6fIAC

13/01/2025

🌟 National Workers on Foot (NWoF) Awareness Course 🌟

Calling all construction professionals! This essential training equips you with practical strategies to enhance safety and reduce risks near mobile plant and vehicles.

Who is it for?
✅ Construction workers
✅ Plant operators
✅ Supervisors
✅ Traffic controllers

Why join?
Gain tools to mitigate risks, enhance safety, and protect your team.

📢 Enrol today and take the first step toward a safer workplace!

👉 Visit https://lnkd.in/gvaGAyc3 to get started.

18/12/2024

At AfPA, we’d like to extend our warmest Christmas greetings to everyone we’ve had the privilege of connecting with this year—our members, stakeholders, friends, and colleagues, including the many who generously volunteer their time, effort, and expertise to support the industry. Your contributions are invaluable, and we are deeply grateful for all that you do.

As we close out the year, we wish you and your loved ones a joyous, safe, and peaceful festive season. May 2025 bring new opportunities, prosperity, and success for all!

12/12/2024

🚨 Sponsorship Alert: Regional Road Forum 2025 - Beyond the Pavement: Responding to Today’s Challenges 🚨

AfPA and AustStab are thrilled to co-host this two-day Forum, focused on innovative maintenance and rehabilitation strategies for local and regional roads.

🎯 Why Sponsor?
• Connect with key decision-makers and industry leaders.
• Showcase your commitment to advancing road infrastructure.
• Align your brand with cutting-edge solutions for today’s road challenges.

💡 Secure your spot now! Sponsorship opportunities are limited—don’t miss your chance to make an impact.

👉 View more on the event: https://www.afpa.asn.au/regional-road-forum-2025/

👉 Explore sponsorship opportunitieshttps://www.afpa.asn.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Sponsorship-Kit-Regional-Road-Forums-2025.pdf

📢 Watch this space for more information!

11/12/2024

Presentations and recordings from the Forum on Low Carbon Innovations are now available! The forum showcased practical solutions aimed at inspiring actionable pathways toward achieving Net Zero. Engaging discussions and case studies offered valuable insights and fostered collaboration among participants to promote sustainable infrastructure solutions.

Check it out here: https://bit.ly/3BmLCO4

11/12/2024

AfPA NWoF Awareness Course is Now Live!

We’re thrilled to announce the launch of the National Workers on Foot (NWoF) Awareness Course! Designed for construction professionals, this essential training provides practical strategies to improve safety and reduce risks near mobile plant and vehicles.

Who is it for?
Construction workers, plant operators, supervisors, and traffic controllers.

Why join?
Gain tools to mitigate risks, enhance safety, and protect your team.

📢 Enrol today and take the first step toward a safer workplace!

👉 Visit https://www.afpa.asn.au/afpa-national-worker-on-foot-nwof-awareness/ to get started.

10/12/2024

🚧 Save the Date! 🚧

Join us in Adelaide, 28th - 30th October 2025, for the 20th AfPA International Conference

This is your opportunity to connect with global leaders in pavements, innovation, and low carbon roads. Let’s build the sustainable roads of tomorrow, today!

Mark your calendars! Registration opens soon!

Send an email with your details to [email protected] to join the list to hear the latest announcements first!

09/12/2024

Safety Alerts from the Government of South Australia

The Government of South Australia has issued two important safety alerts to highlight recent incidents and prevent future occurrences.

Truck Tipper Tray Rollover Risks: A quad trailer recently tipped over while unloading its second load. The driver noticed the trailer was uneven and attempted to lower it, but it tipped over. Fortunately, no injuries were reported. This incident emphasizes the need for ensuring even ground and careful handling during unloading to prevent rollovers.

Articulated Roller Rollover Risks: Operating articulated rollers on uneven terrain, near embankments, excavations, or water courses poses significant rollover dangers. Recent reports indicate that even small embankments can cause these machines to tip, endangering operators. It is crucial to assess ground conditions and exercise caution to mitigate these risks.

View more on https://aapa2.my.site.com/myafpa/s/health-and-safety?vtui__catalogId=a1m2w000000Dg8AAAS,a1m2w000000Dg8KAAS,a1m2w0000009gt2AAA

Stay safe and be vigilant!

05/12/2024

✋🛑Protect the health and safety of workers, reduce the risk of injury and be aware of your safety responsibilities.

This course provides essential instruction on safety for ALL personnel involved in storing, handling, working near, or supervising the use of, hot bituminous materials and asphalt.

The course consists of formal presentations, entertaining graphic demonstrations of hazards, and guidance on the selection and correct use of fire extinguishers.

It also covers risk minimisation strategies for common hazards present on bituminous surfacing sites including burns, boilovers, explosions, fire, inhalation of fumes and reversing plant.

Register now: afpa.asn.au/registrations

27/11/2024

🚧 Boost Your Skills in Asphalt Placement and Compaction!

This course is designed to introduce participants to the basic principles and field construction practices which need to be observed in order to achieve a satisfactory and consistent quality of asphalt and provide a smooth riding pavement surface.
This course includes detailed advice on the following:

Section 1: Types of Asphalt
Section 2: Asphalt Mix Components
Section 3: Austroads Technical Report AP-T65/06 – Asphalt Paving
Section 4: Work Tips

📅 Register now: https://www.afpa.asn.au/registrations/

25/11/2024

Across Australia 130,000 tonnes of OTR reach their end of life each year, with only 10 per cent being recovered and the rest mostly buried, stockpiled or sent to landfill (Tyre Stewardship Australia, 2023). This is below the Federal Government’s 2030 target of 80 per cent recovery rate for all waste streams.

Read more on https://roadsonline.com.au/afpa-creating-opportunity/

The management, recovery, and reuse of Off-the-Road (OTR) tyres has become an important topic. As the Australian Flexible Pavement Association writes, more work needs – and is – being done to counter the carbon impacts of this material.

21/11/2024

🚦 Essential Safety Training: Protecting Workers Near Mobile Plant and equipment

The National Worker on Foot Awareness Course by AfPA is more than just a training—it’s a critical step in making construction sites safer for everyone. With thousands of serious incidents each year involving mobile plant and vehicles, this course provides essential knowledge for anyone working around heavy machinery.

Why it matters:
• Reduces risks of accidents and injuries on busy sites
• Equips workers with effective communication skills to ensure visibility and awareness
• Teaches essential safety zones and emergency response techniques

Invest in safety. Enrol to protect your team and foster a safer work environment! More details coming soon!

21/11/2024

Yesterday, the Australian Flexible Pavement Association ( ) proudly hosted the 2024 Safety Forum. The Forum gathered industry leaders to address crucial concerns within the flexible pavement maintenance, road construction and broader construction sector. Recognising the pressing need for cross-industry collaboration, the Forum aimed to foster an exchange of insights and ideas among stakeholders. Key issues, such as the separation of worksites, workers, and public traffic, as well as people and plant, were central to discussions. Such priority areas align closely with AfPA’s National Health and Safety Committee Safety Priorities Strategy and Actions.

A Huge Thank You to Our Incredible Speakers and panelist!

View more on https://www.afpa.asn.au/in-the-media-2024/



Mark Piorkowski MBA GAICD