Archived media releases

We’re proud to congratulate Coralie Chapman, National Logistics Manager at Humes, on her appointment as Chair of Transport Women Australia Limited (TWAL).

In Far North Queensland, road projects don’t just connect people, they have to make space for nature too. That’s especially true in areas home to endangered species like the southern cassowary, where safe crossings are essential for protecting local wildlife.

Installed by a Victorian local council, the HumeFilter universal pollutant trap (UPT3000) shows how innovative precast stormwater systems can meet performance goals on tight urban sites.

Holcim Australia has released a Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) that outlines the next phase of its commitment to supporting reconciliation with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples through practical action and long-term partnership.

Holcim Australia and New Zealand has been certified as a Top Employer 2025, recognising our commitment to people, culture, and workplace excellence. This global certification reflects how we support our people to grow through leadership, inclusion, and wellbeing initiatives.

Holcim Australia is proud to announce that Esta Kocsis, Project Supervisor based in Melbourne and Baron Law, Sustainability Coordinator, based in Brisbane, will represent our business at the One Young World Summit 2025, held in Munich, Germany in November.

Meet Conor Duffy, Environmental Coordinator for Holcim Australia in Queensland, whose passion for sustainability is helping shape a more circular, low-carbon construction industry. From quarry rehabilitation to integrating innovative environmental systems, Conor’s work supports Holcim’s mission to reinvent building for people and the planet.

Holcim Australia has commenced construction on a new high-capacity plant at Badgerys Creek to produce its low-carbon ECOPact concrete. The strategically located facility is designed to support the fast-moving development of Western Sydney’s Aerotropolis and the future Bradfield City Centre.

Meet Ben Morton-O’Brien, Area Operations Manager for Holcim on the Gold Coast — and the first feature in our Builders of Progress video series, spotlighting the people shaping the future of construction in Australia and New Zealand.

This Modern Slavery Statement outlines Holcim’s sustained support of Australia’s Modern Slavery Act objectives.

Ten emerging leaders from across Australia gathered in South Australia to complete the second module of the Humes Future Leaders Program, with a strong focus on building operational and technical excellence.

Holcim Australia is proud to announce the renewal of our strategic partnership with Habitat for Humanity Australia for the 2025–2026 period—marking our third consecutive term of support. This ongoing collaboration continues to focus on creating tangible outcomes for communities through sustainable housing solutions and inclusive employment opportunities for disadvantaged women.

Holcim Australia is proud to be contributing to the delivery of the Western Harbour Tunnel — a major infrastructure project set to reshape Sydney’s transport network.

The Lane Cove House is a striking example of how structural performance and architectural elegance can work seamlessly together—thanks in part to Geostone, Holcim’s premium decorative concrete.

Holcim’s new concrete plant in Oaklands Junction, just north of Melbourne Airport is now officially open. Located near key arterial roads in Melbourne’s fast-growing northern corridor, the state-of-the-art facility is purpose-built with safety, quality, and sustainability at its core.

As part of our commitment to sustainability and reducing carbon emissions our Byron Bay Concrete Plant officially switched to 100% renewable energy at the start of the year—a major milestone in our ongoing efforts to reduce carbon emissions and build progress for both people and the planet.

Holcim Australia and New Zealand Senior Leaders’ Conference focuses on becoming the leading partner for sustainable construction and embedding a performance culture across the company.

In response to the expected impact of Cyclone Alfred, we are taking proactive measures to ensure the safety of our people, customers, and the broader community. As a result, several of our sites in the forecast affected areas will temporarily close. 

The Holcim Spirit—Purpose, People, and Performance—guides us in everything we do. Our success is built on the strength of our people, and fostering a diverse and inclusive workforce helps us grow, innovate, and thrive. Embracing different perspectives and experiences enables us to drive positive change—both within our business and in the communities we serve.

The Annual Excellence Awards for Holcim Australia & New Zealand brought together outstanding teams and individuals to celebrate achievements from 2024, in financial growth, innovation, sustainability, safety, diversity, and collaboration. The ceremony, held on the Gold Coast as part of Holcim’s Senior Leaders Conference - New Era of Growth - highlighted the exceptional efforts that have driven continued success in...

Choose Holcim for low-carbon concrete at Oaklands Junction. Modern, efficient batching to meet your environmental goals.

As part of the Holcim’s Health, Safety, and Environmental Improvement Plan (HSE-IP), Holcim Australia undertook three projects aimed at significantly reducing environmental impact across selected sites. The Brisbane City concrete plant in the suburb of Eagle Farm was chosen for the zero-waste disposal initiative, aiming to ensure that no waste generated on-site was sent to landfill.

As the world’s premier competition celebrating sustainable design and a total prize pool of USD 1 million ⸺  this is a unique opportunity to have your work recognised on a global stage and to join an industry-changing case of Awards winners.