About this Episode:

In this episode of Infrastructure Matters, host David Jenkins speaks with Michael Kilgarriff, CEO of Cement, Concrete and Aggregates Australia, about the critical role of sustainability and innovation in the heavy construction materials industry.

Key Takeaways:

• Infrastructure is essential for economic and social wealth.
• Sustainability initiatives are crucial for the construction industry.
• Collaboration between industry and government is key to success.
• Skill shortages pose significant challenges for the industry.

About Michael Kilgariff:

Michael Kilgariff is the Chief Executive of Cement Concrete & Aggregates Australia. His expertise spans infrastructure, transport, logistics, and energy, with a strong focus on policy development and advocacy at both the federal and state levels

About CCAA:

Cement Concrete & Aggregates Australia is the peak body for the heavy construction materials industry in Australia. Their members operate cement manufacturing and distribution facilities, concrete batching plants, hard rock quarries and sand and gravel extraction operations throughout the nation.

CCAA represents members' interests through advocacy to government and the wider community; provides assistance to building and construction industry professionals; aids in the development of market applications; and is a source of technical and reference information.