MPA has an active programme of events planned for 2019. To
find out what's planned and receive further information from an MPA contact, just see below.
EVENT
DATE
VENUE
CONTACT
Mortar Industry Association (MIA) Annual Meeting & Lunch The MIA Lunch provides an excellent opportunity to get the lowdown on key mortar issues and network with colleagues and stakeholders.
MPA Wales Annual Seminar, Planning Workshop & Lunch A major event in the MPA Wales calendar, the MPA Wales Seminar will showcase how our industry provides vital raw materials for key sectors of industry and supports the aspirations of Welsh Government.
PRECAST2019 PRECAST is the UK's largest precast concrete industry conference & exhibition, and this year will take place on 16 May 2019 at the infamous King Power Stadium, Leicester. The day offers an opportunity to view the latest products, services and network with industry professionals.
Construction Industry Golf Day, Hosted by British Precast – in aid of CRASH Open to all within the construction industry, this event offers a great opportunity to entertain and network with customers. Playing 18 Holes on the PGA course with entertainment and prizes. Charitable sponsorship opportunities available.
MPA National Conference 'Mineral Products 2019' The MPA National Conference is a major member event with a different theme each year. The event features interactive business panel sessions with several high profile expert speakers. High level delegates from many MPA producer and associate companies attend.
British Precast Awards & Annual Dinner The British Precast Annual Dinner will be held on 27 June 2019 at the Leicester Marriott Hotel, where we will also be presenting the prestigious Best Practice Awards. Submissions are now open for Award entries, please visit the British Precast website to find out more. The evening promises to be a fantastic opportunity for members to network, relax and celebrate the success of the industry.
Asphalt Materials and Pavements Now in its 46th consecutive year, the MPA/Newcastle University Course clearly demonstrates that it remains at the forefront of training and education in the sector. The course provides an extensive overview of the subject.
MPA Quarries & Nature Event 2019 The mineral products industry is uniquely placed to help halt biodiversity decline. The event attracts a very wide range of NGO and environmental organisations, looks at progress and challenges and celebrates best practice through the long running MPA Restoration Awards and the Biodiversity Awards.
MPA Health & Safety Conference and Awards The premier event for health and safety within the mineral products industry showcases the steps industry is taking to move closer to the ultimate target of Zero Harm.
MPA Environment & Mineral Planning Conference The annual MPA Members Environment and Mineral Planning Conference helps members to understand and shape MPA future environment and mineral planning policy. The conference provides the opportunity to put your views across on the major environment and mineral planning issues currently facing the industry and to find out how the committee is working for you.
The BLA and Britpave held a joint stand at the recent Plantworx exhibition, 2- 4 June.
The biennial construction equipment exhibition at Bruntingthorpe, near Leicester, attracted hundreds of exhibitors and thousands of visitors to the event. BLA Members were on hand to discuss soil stabilisation techniques and there were also well-received seminar presentations on the ‘Dark Art of Soil Stabilisation’.
Click on the links below to access the speaker presentations.
The BLA held its ‘Lime in Construction’ seminar on Thursday 24 October 2013 at Arsenal’s Emirates Stadium in London.
The programme for the morning covered soil remediation and stabilisation and presentations were given by the National House-Building Council, Britpave and relevant contractors. The afternoon session covered the use of lime in hydraulic road binders and asphalt and speakers from WRAP, URS and Nottingham University presented. A representative from the European Lime Association also attended and gave a valuable European perspective.
Click on the links below to access the speaker presentations.
Presentation PDFs
Size
Date issued
Welcome
John Carlill - Chairman of the British Lime Association
Lime in construction
Applications and benefits of lime in road and pavement construction
Paul Edwards – Pavements Commercial Manager URS Infrastructure & Environment UK Limited
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