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Hindmarsh are proud supporters of MATES in Construction!

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24 Oct 2024

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Hindmarsh are proud supporters of MATES in Construction!

Recently the Hindmarsh SA teams took part in MATES Connector Training in the Adelaide office.

This insightful 4-hour session on suicide identification and intervention equips workers to be Connectors – a MATE who can keep you safe while connecting you to the help you need.

With Safe TALK embedded in the training, an internationally recognised suicide prevention program, Connectors are empowered to step up and support those who need it. By becoming Connectors, the Hindmarsh South Australia team have reinforced their dedication to creating a safer, more supportive workplace for all. Well done, and thank you to everyone who took part!

Preventing suicide is everyone’s responsibility. If you or a mate need support, the MATES Helpline is available 24/7 at 1300 642 111

You can find more info on MATES in Construction here.

Sustainability: Green Star Concrete poured at Aunty Agnes Shea High School, ACT

News & Media, Project Update, Sustainability

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04 Oct 2024

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Agnes Shea High School (named after the late senior Ngunnawal Elder) in the ACT

We take our role as an industry leading builder seriously. We actively invest in initiatives with our clients to improve construction sustainability and associated waste management on our projects.

Most recently, we partnered with the Elvin Group to deliver a Green Star recognised Concrete Mix for the Aunty Agnes Shea High School (named after the late senior Ngunnawal Elder) in the ACT.

A total of 837 tonnes of CO2-e were eliminated in the binder formulation processes – with an overall reduction in cement consumption of 31%.

We caught up with Njoud Willans, Technical Engineer at The Elvin Group to find out more.

“Designing concrete for sustainability involves several parameters that reduce the environmental impact while maintaining performance.” said Njoud.

“The key design parameters used in our Green Star concrete mixes are, use of Supplementary Cementitious Materials (SCMs): Incorporate SCMs to replace a portion of Portland cement which reduces the carbon footprint associated with cement production, use of manufactured sand: Using manufactured sand in concrete offers several environmental benefits, such as protection of natural sand resources, minimising waste, and reduction in transportation emissions, and use of recycled water in concrete production.”

Jemma Butt, Hindmarsh Project Manager said, “The team have been fascinated by the process employed by the Elvin Group to improve the sustainability of a very historic building material. The use of ‘concrete’ in construction can arguably be dated back to a time before even the pyramids were built. It is amazing to witness its evolution as a construction material to provide a greener solution for future generations.”

Would you like to know more?

Check out the project profile here: Aunty Agnes Shea High School

Project Update: North Gungahlin High School receives official name

News & Media, Project Update

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31 May 2024

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Agnes Shea High School naming ceremony ACT

Recently, members of the Hindmarsh ACT project team joined key members of the ACT community to name Canberra’s 92nd public school.

The project name ‘North Gungahlin High School’ will be replaced, with the school now officially named ‘Agnes Shea High School’, after late senior Ngunnawal Elder Aunty Agnes Shea.

Representatives from the United Ngunnawal Elders Council, including Aunty Agnes’ granddaughter Selina Walker, attended the ceremony to mark the occasion.

Among her many achievements and contributions to Canberra and its various communities, Aunty Agnes Shea was a founding member of the United Ngunnawal Elders Council, a member of the advisory board to ACT Health, helped establish the Ngunnawal Bush Healing Farm and was a member of the ACT Heritage Council.

Once complete, the Agnes Shea High School will start by hosting Year 7 and 8 students, and then grow to cater for up to 800 students across years 7 to 10 over time.

Would you like to know more? Then, check out the ACT Government article: Canberra’s 92nd public school named – Our Canberra (act.gov.au)

Hindmarsh are proud supporters of MATES in Construction!

Recently the Hindmarsh SA teams took part in MATES Connector Training in the Adelaide office.

Check out what else is going on in SA

Sustainability: Green Star Concrete poured at Aunty Agnes Shea High School, ACT

We take our role as an industry leading builder seriously. We actively invest in initiatives with our clients to improve construction sustainability and associated waste management on our projects.

Check out what else we are up to in the ACT

Project Update: North Gungahlin High School receives official name

Recently, members of the Hindmarsh ACT project team joined key members of the ACT community to name Canberra’s 92nd public school.

Check out other ACT News