The Australian Society for Concrete Pavements (ASCP)
turned 10 years old in October!
ASCP was incorporated as an Association on October 2, 2007. During its first year of operation, the National Executive considered a Memorandum of Understanding with the International Society for Concrete Pavements (ISCP); had established work groups on RTA Specifications, and on Training; held four forums—one of which was about Industrial Pavements; and had its first annual general meeting (AGM) on March 31, 2008. By June of 2008, the ASCP website was established. ASCP has grown and widened its range of activities. In 2011, ASCP introduced biennial conferences. In its busy decade, the association has held 44 forums, and has presented 98 Grey Card courses to nearly 1,800 participants.
The members of ASCP’s FIRST National Executive were: Geoff Ayton, Tracy Edwards, Mark Hoskins, Michael Kartsounis, David Slingsby, and Avo Tinni. For more ASCP background and development, please download the PDF: http://www.concretepavements.com.au/Documents/ASCP%20Background%20and%20Development.pdf
The ASCP is an Australian not-for-profit organization which aims to facilitate improvements in the design, construction and quality of concrete pavements in Australia through education, technology transfer and research. ASCP supports the requirements for education of concrete pavement practitioners from professionals to the workforce.
ASCP’s MISSION STATEMENT:
The mission of the society is to facilitate the advancement of knowledge and technology related to concrete pavements through education, technology transfer and research in Australia. The Society will gather and disseminate information for the concrete pavement community. The Society’s efforts will promote technological advancements and competence of its members leading to improved concrete pavement design, construction and performance.
ASCP Steering Committee’s initial objects were agreed as –
• Provide regular forums for practitioners to share learning’s and experiences
• Assist in development and implementation of the required training packages being provided to the industry
• Regular and timely communication with members, such as a newsletter and website
• Provide a mechanism to review road authority specifications and test methods, and give consensus views from contractors and suppliers
ASCP operates branches in New South Wales, Queensland, and Victoria. Branches are established where there is an expressed interest from the industry to conduct forums and such events and to exchange knowledge, technical information and relevant experiences. For Branch contacts and all branch executives and information, please download the PDF: http://www.concretepavements.com.au/Documents/ASCP%20Committees.pdf
The ASCP provides an Honorary Membership to people whom it considers should be recognized in such manner. The award is granted to people who have given outstanding contributions to the concrete pavement industry in Australia—demonstrated by contributions to design, construction, research, leadership, advocacy, and other such fields. Awards are presented at suitable ASCP events. The award consists of a medallion, a framed certificate, and complimentary Life Membership of ASCP. For more Honorary Membership information, please download the PDF: http://www.concretepavements.com.au/Documents/Honorary%20Membership%20Nominations%202014_opt.pdf
Coincidently, EUPAVE also celebrates its 10th anniversary on 11 December 2017 and the ASCP extends them their congratulations.
For all information about ASCP, including the Constitution, Education Opportunities, Events, Management, Members, Mission and Objectives, Sponsors, and more, please go to the “About Us” section of the ASCP website: http://www.concretepavements.com.au/AboutUs.aspx