Hanson Australia

Hanson Australia is now Heidelberg Materials Australia Follow us on our new page: https://lnkd.in/g_uq4Jep

We’re getting ready to rebrand to Heidelberg Materials! We’re excited to combine our global strength with our local experience in Australia. As we transition to our new brand, you’ll start seeing our fresh new signage and trucks hitting the road across the country. This rebrand reflects our commitment to our customers. We are proud to be part of the Heidelberg Materials family, one of the world’s leading providers of building materials, and we look forward to continuing to support our communities, partners, and customers with the same dedication and local expertise. #HeidelbergMaterials #Rebrand #Innovation #Sustainability#We’llmakeithappen

We are excited to announce we will become Heidelberg Materials on Tuesday, 12 November. Stay tuned for more information!

We are thrilled to announce that Vern Newton, our National Property Manager, has received the prestigious Environment Action Award at the United Nations Association of Australia WA Inc Day Awards last weekend!  This recognition highlights Vern’s exceptional leadership and contribution in environmental restoration within Australia’s building and construction materials sector. Vern’s groundbreaking work in the South-West of Western Australia, one of the world’s 34 biodiversity hotspots, has set a global benchmark for collaborative environmental efforts. He has successfully transformed previously mined sites into thriving ecosystems and worked collaboratively with industry stakeholders to implement these effective strategies.   Well done Vern – we are very proud of you. #sustainability

Elvin Group is to become part of Hanson Australia. We’re thrilled to announce we have agreed to acquire Elvin Group, the largest concrete producer in the Canberra region. The group employs 85 employees and contractors and operates two concrete plants, a concrete laboratory, a sand processing plant and an equipment and accessories supply outlet. Elvin Group is known for its high-quality concrete, reliable service and focus on customer needs. Founded in 1970, it will bring a rich history of expertise and innovation to Hanson Australia. Completion of the transaction will take place in the coming weeks. We look forward to welcoming our new colleagues and working together to deliver even more value to customers and stakeholders. Read the media release here: https://bit.ly/3Abb1d6

We’re excited to announce our winners at the 64th annual The Institute of Quarrying Australia (IQA) Awards in Adelaide last week! Hosted at the Adelaide Convention Centre on the 15-17 October, The Institute of Quarrying Australia awards recognises outstanding achievements and contributions in the quarrying industry. This year’s theme - Innovate and Create - is designed to integrate the significant learnings the extractive and associated industries can take from new or improved concepts that help improve sustainability. This is an impressive feat for our winners as there was a large amount of submissions this year. Greg Dressler, Kulnura Quarry Manager – President's Medal: this medal recognises outstanding and ongoing service to the extractive industry and demonstrates leadership and the advancement of the industry as a whole. Caitlin Redding, Technical Operations Supervisor Bass Point - Gold Hard Hat Award: this award recognises a site’s contribution to the advancement of OH&S in the quarry industry. Vern Newton, National Property Manager - Gold Environment Award: this award recognises a site’s contribution toward the advancement of environmental management in the industry at a given site. Shane Pescud Clarence Quarry Manager - Quarry Manager of the Year <10 FTE: this award recognises an individual Quarry Manager at a site with less than 10 FTE who has demonstrated achievements within the quarrying industry. The winner has evidence of personal commitment and leadership in OH&S and demonstration of broad industry knowledge of areas such as safety, risk, environment and operations. Congratulations team – we are so proud of you!

Are you interested in conducting a research project that improves biodiversity in an operational quarry? Then you should apply for the 6th Quarry Life Award! The Quarry Life Awards is an educational and scientific competition taking place every 3 years at both national and international levels. Hanson Australia are seeking groups of university researchers or community scientists interested in conducting projects focused on improving biodiversity and community outcomes – with healthy cash prizes for winners of up to $7,000 nationally, and €35,000 internationally. Entries close Saturday 30 November. To find out more please visit our website: https://lnkd.in/gxX7GqfJ #sustainability

Today is World Mental Health Day, and this year’s theme from Mental Health Australia is all about the importance of meaningful connection – to yourself, your community, your colleagues, and your world.   Here are Hanson, we’re grateful for our people and know the importance of connecting with one another. Collaboration is one of our core values!   We asked our Leadership & Talent Development Manager and in-house psychologist, Charles Brent, his reflections on World Mental Health Day. Here’s what he said: "Being grateful for even the little things in our life triggers positive biological responses in our brains, such as the release of 'feel-good' chemicals like dopamine and serotonin, which lifts our mood, calms our nervous system and enhances our emotional resilience, making it easier to cope with stressors in our life. This simple gratitude practice enhances our sense of wellbeing and leads to a more satisfying and fulfilling life overall.   I think mental well-being at work isn't just about reducing stress—it's about building a culture where people feel valued, supported and empowered. I believe if we can show our colleagues how grateful we are for them, we all thrive.”

Last week we hosted a group of PHD and undergraduate students from Curtin University at our Gaskell Avenue Sand Quarry as part of our research collaboration on effective and sustainable mine closures. Located about 30 mins drive north of Perth, Gaskell Sand Quarry is a world leading quarry providing high grade construction and silica sand to Perth and many countries globally including throughout Asia. The students also visited the Botanic Gardens and Parks Authority (Kings Park) laboratories to see key science that underpins the on-ground restoration works at our sand quarry. For more than 30 years we’ve partnered with the Botanic Parks and Garden Authority (Kings Park) and universities to support over 30 Higher Degree Research student programs (including 13 PHDs) studying mine restoration. ‘It is always a pleasure to bring environmental restoration students to Gaskell and give them a chance to witness the real-life complexity of mine-site rehab in a biodiversity hotspot. It's very useful for the student to appreciate, the timescale, the passion, and the commitment needed to achieve world-class rehabilitation striving for full ecological recovery and net-gain. Environmental topics, such as habitat degradation, biodiversity loss and climate change are often gloomy, but interaction with passionate mine site operators and seeing meaningful environmental outcomes on the ground, is always an inspiration and provides a boost of optimism to emerging environmental professionals."  Simone Pedrini, Senior Lecturer, Environmental Restoration, Curtin University   "It was meaningful having truthful discussions with a mining company committed to positive environmental outcomes and understanding the ways rehabilitation is moving towards restoration." Zoe Webber, PhD candidate, ARC Training Centre for Healing Country, Curtin University Thank you to Jennie Hardy, Geoff Forster, Mark Hawkins and the team at Gaskell Sand Quarry for their great support with the university students on the day. We are so proud of our research partnerships and the programs we offer university students including our involvement with Curtin’s Centre for Mine Site Restoration and more recently the Indigenous Healing Country research collaboration.

Today, Thursday 12 September, is R U OK? day. This year’s theme - Ask R U OK? ANY DAY - is about having a conversation any day of the year and connecting and checking in with one another. We spoke to our R U OK? Community Ambassador Scott Tipping about why he believes having regular meaningful conversations is so important for mental health. Here’s what he had to say: