CCANZ The Cement & Concrete Association of New Zealand is the recognised focus for cement and concrete technology, promotion and training, for the best use of concrete in the NZ marketplace. Mission The Cement & Concrete Association of New Zealand is a profit-free organisation whose mission is to develop, promote and encourage, the competitive, safe and innovative use of cement and concrete products, and to improve public product-awareness through information systems and education.

Objectives

Principal Object

The principal object of the association is the promotion of the competitive, safe, innovative and sustainable use of cement, concrete and concrete products in a professional and ethical manner. 

Market Promotion

To promote the increased use per capita in New Zealand of cement and concrete products through expansion of existing markets and development of new market opportunities.


Market Defense

To defend existing markets against competitor products and against threats from current and proposed legislation, regulations, building codes or practices or any other proposals which might constrain the use of cement or concrete products.


Environmental Responsibility

To support New Zealand’s international obligations to the Framework Convention on Climate Change in respect of Voluntary Agreements to mitigate emissions of carbon dioxide through best practices, and to promote compliance with the Resource Management Act wherever practically possible.


Industry Education

To promote and co-ordinate industry education needs in the use of cement and concrete in co-operation with relevant/interested sector groups.


Publications

In pursuit of its objectives, the Association publishes technical manuals and bulletins, conducts seminars and courses, and provides a technical advisory service which is freely available to the construction industry and other users of cement and concrete.


Research

In all its undertakings the Association bases the integrity of its work on soundly-based research, (both local and overseas), the expertise and practical experience of its staff and its reputation for technical excellence.