Governor General Of Victoria presents awards at MEFvic Scholarship Luncheon

MEFvic held the annual Scholarships Awards Luncheon on Friday 25th July at teh Pullman Albert Park.  The Patron of the Foundation, His Excellency the Honourable Alex Chernov AC QC, Governor of Victoria made a short speech and presented the awardees with their Awards.   The Chairman of the Trustees, Warren Roberts, was thrilled to announce the […]

MEFvic Scholarships to Attend National Works & Engineering Conference in September

MEFvic are making two scholarships available for engineers from rural councils to attend the National Works and Engineering Conference to be held on 25th and 26th September 2014 in Bendigo. The scholarships cover the cost of conference registration, travel and accommodation are not included. If you would like to take up this opportunity please apply […]

Call for Expressions of Interest for ARR Methodology Testing

ARR are calling for expressions of interest for ARR methodolgy testing.  If you would liek to particpate you can find details at http://www.arr.org.au/?utm_medium=email&utm_source=ExactTarget&utm_campaign=SYD_Construction_Seminar_050314SYD_ARRExpofInterest_230714   Bookmark to:

NAT SPEC Winter 2014 Update

HERE is the NATSPEC Winer Update.  Take a look at the standards that have recently been updated including: AS/NZS 2891 Methods of sampling and testing asphalt. AS 4685 Playground equipment and surfacing AS/NZS 1012 Methods to testing concrete. AS/NZS 1141 Methods for sampling and testing aggregates. AS 1172 Water closets (WCs). Bookmark to:

Tech-Note Specifying R-Values

NATSPEC has developed a Tech-Note on specifying R-Values.  Take a look at the document HERE Bookmark to:

TAC Grants for Local Government

The Transport Accident Commission is seeking proposals from Councils for funding for small-scale infrastructure treatments to address pedestrian and cyclist safety under the Local Government Grants Program.  Information on how to apply is available from the TAC website at this url http://www.tac.vic.gov.au/about-the-tac/grants-and-partnerships/local-goverment-grants   Bookmark to:

Working with a Changing Climate – Infrastructure Sector Workshop

Working with a Changing Climate-Infrastructure Sector Workshop Presented by: Northern Alliance for Greenhouse Action When: Thursday 7 August 9.00am – 12.00pm Where: Arup, Level 17, 1 Nicholson Street, Melbourne Purpose: A Climate Vulnerability Workshop –  To inform the preparation of the Regional Climate Change Action Plan. The workshop will present the existing regional climate risks […]

Ladies of IPWEAvic Newsletter

Read all about the Ladies of IPWEAvic Leadership Event held 20th June at Geelong HERE IPWEAvicHighTea Event Newsletter Thankyou to Dial Before You Dig for sponsorship of this event. If you missed this event another is currently being planned. Bookmark to:

2014 Victorian Flood Forum – Call for Abstracts

DEPI are holding the 2014 Victorian Flood Forum on 13th and 14th November 2014 in Mildura. The theme of the 2014 forum is Expanding Stakeholder Engagement, which recognises floodplain management and flood response requires cooperation from multiple agencies and the community. Consultants, researchers, and all others with an interest in floods and floodplain management are […]

Permeable Paving Workshop – 13th August 2014

          IPWEA in conjunction with the Concrete and Masonry Association of Australia present a Permealbe Paving Workshop to be held on 13th August 2014 Time: 2pm till 4pm followed by drinks and networking Venue: Level 2 Engineering House, 21 Bedford Street North Melbourne Cost: $100 members and $120 non-members Program: Application […]

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