Welcoming Graeme Pooley Back to Coffey Testing as Newly Appointed Service Delivery Manager
Coffey Testing would like to announce the return of Graeme Pooley, as our new Service Delivery Manager!
This year, Coffey Testing is going through many changes that will contribute to our expansion throughout Australia, and hiring Graeme in this new and improved role will make all the difference.
Graeme has a myriad of experience within the construction materials testing industry and has worked with a variety of clients across the country on a wide range of projects, such as See Civil, Laing O’Rourke, CPB, Aurecon, WSP, LS Precast and Boral.
With over 30 years’ experience, a range of management certifications, and signatories for AS1289, AS1141, AS1012, WA, RMS and QDOT, Graeme brings a wealth of knowledge when it comes to setup, running and implementation of major project labs, safety controls and procedures, quality, and innovative testing methodologies.
Projects Graeme has completed include:
- Geotechnical Manager – Pacific Highway Upgrade Woolgoolga to Ballina (W2B) Project.
- Technical manager – INPEX Darwin LNG Project and Curtis Island LNG Project.
- Project Manager – Kempsey Bypass.
- Technical Manager – Tarcutta Bypass and Woomargama Bypass .
Graeme’s knowledge and experience in Geotechnical Testing has seen him achieve amazing results for clients including new foundation treatments, new specification development to tackle unforeseen site conditions, and LEAN lab development. The results were increased productivity and lowering total project cost by millions of dollars.
One of the most important things to Coffey Testing is ensuring that our clients feel that they are a priority when it comes to the large scope of projects that we work on. Having Graeme back with Coffey will ensure that we continue to provide our clients with the level of service they deserve.
Improve Your Pavement Design with Coffey Testing’s backing of AustStab
Coffey Testing has an ongoing affiliation with AustStab, the Australian Pavement Recycling and Stablisation Association.
This affiliation allows us to, alongside our pavement rehabilitation and drilling practices in Coffey Testing, to build further industry knowledge on the recycling of pavements and the importance of pavement longevity for major projects such as roads and airports.
About AustStab
AustStab, the Pavement Recycling and Stabilisation Association, was established in 1995 by specialist stabilising contractors, who wanted to further promote the importance of recycling pavements.
Since establishment, the experience of the road authorities and contractors involved has allowed the association to formulate the best practices and specifications when it comes to maintaining Australian roads.
With supporting resources, such as education, close collaborations with industry partners and a wide range of research available, AustStab is the only member driven industry association in the world for pavement recycling and stabilisation – creating roads for future generations.
The Roads to Recovery (RTR) Program
The RTR Program supports the construction and maintenance of Australia’s local roads, focusing solely on greater accessibility in a cost-efficient method.
According to the Australian Local Government Association (ALGA), local roads are a critical part of our national road network, and ongoing funding will allow for safer roads and also help with reducing the unacceptably high national road toll, especially in rural and regional areas.
The RTR program is an ongoing program that works to actively fix these through a stable and predictable source of funding.
The Investment and Infrastructure Program (IIP) states, “In the current funding period, from 2019-20 to 2023-24, $2.6 billion is available nationally under the RTR program. Since the start of this funding period, recipients have delivered repairs and upgrades to almost 12,000 road sites [within the country].”
Benefits of Pavement Recycling and Road Rehabilitation
When it comes to keeping our communities safe on the roads, ensuring that our roads are maintained regularly is a priority.
Not only are roads the main link between other communities, but inhabiting pavement recycling into the road rehabilitation hosts the following benefits:
● We can identify the suitability to see if the insitu-materials can be stabilised, re-used and modified, meaning marginal materials destined to be disposed of can be re-used to last another lifecycle of the pavement,
● Significantly reduces the waste of materials that would otherwise be discarded,
● Decreases the environmental impacts on the environment through utilising pre-existing materials, and
● Also minimises the cost associated with local taxpayers that would often go to fixing LGA roads.
Coffey Testing can assist with Pavement Recycling and Roads Rehabilitation
Coffey Testing, backed not only by the resources provided by AustStab and its NATA accredited testing, are able to assist with a wide range of road rehabilitation projects and pavement recycling initiatives across Australia.
This is done through investigating and identifying the subsurface conditions, by advancing boreholes within pre-existing, damaged pavements. From here, the drilling team can identify the pavement materials’ defects and will take the various strata and layers to our Coffey Testing laboratories for testing, which will further identify the suitability to see if the insitu-materials can be stabilised, re-used, and then further modified to increase the longevity of the pavement design.
The Coffey Testing team can also conduct testing trials in our laboratories, located across Australia. These trials allow us to check for material suitability, and then we are able to confirm designs for cementitious stabilisation, foam bitumen, flexible pavements and stabilised upgrades.
Do you need Pavement Recycling and Roads Rehabilitation for your next project?
Get in touch with Coffey Testing today to find out how we can best suit your roads rehabilitation needs.
Furthermore, if you are after more resources for when it comes to project design for pavement stablisation and recycling, visit the AustStab website for more information.
Create Safer Motorways and Highways with the Coffey Testing – Adelaide Team
The Coffey Testing – Adelaide Team has the skills and expertise to assist with any roads and tunnelling projects in South Australia.
Discover the testing capabilities that our South Australian team can offer when it comes to prioritising the longevity, structural integrity and safety of our roads and tunnels.
The Importance of Efficient Roads and Tunnels in South Australia
When it comes to sustaining economic growth through Infrastructure Programs, Australian Governments are investing large sums of money into creating and rehabilitating roads and tunnels to improve transportation systems.
Working on these major roads and tunnelling projects can improve the following:
• Allows drivers to bypass copious traffic lights, cutting down the time of the everyday commute,
• The improvement of productivity and accessibility for small and large freight vehicle movements,
• Additional connectivity between communities,
• Improving the efficiency and reliability of all modes of travel,
• Creating additionally connected communities, that will lead to improved land use opportunities,
• Job creation, which will create a skills legacy for South Australia in particular,
• Improving the public transport services by providing more efficient transportation routes and journeys,
• Increase the safety of all roads, and
• The continued preservation of important cultural and heritage sites.
Coffey Testing – Adelaide’s Soil Testing Capabilities
Coffey Testing – Adelaide boasts a comprehensive network of remote and stationary laboratories, where our skilled geo-technicians are located. With over 60 years of expertise and experience, we are well equipped to assess the integrity of the soil, because after all – all successful projects start with the groundworks.
The types of soil testing that Coffey Testing – Adelaide can facilitate include:
• Standard and Modified Compaction Testing,
• Moisture Content Testing,
• Maximum Dry Density Testing,
• Dry Density Ratio Testing,
• Emerson Class Testing,
• Particle Size Distribution,
• PI/ Atterberg Limits, and
• Shrink Swell Testing.
For more information on the soil testing that the Coffey Testing – Adelaide team can facilitate, get in touch with our team here.
Concrete Tests Available at Coffey Testing – Adelaide
Due to Coffey Testing’s affiliation with AustStab, our clients can feel at ease and a sense of reassurance to know that when it comes to concrete testing for your next project, that all the following are considered:
• Costs needed to rehabilitate any materials used are reduced,
• Impact on the environment is minimised,
• Building safer roads for drivers are at the forefront of our priorities, and
• Our rates are competitive.
We are committed to making a positive difference when it comes to concrete testing for your next project. Reach out to us today, and we can further discuss your requirements.
Unlock more insights with Coffey Testing – Adelaide’s Aggregate Testing Services
Coffey Testing – Adelaide can also provide aggregate testing services that allows project managers to make more informed decisions for successful roads and tunnel projects.
Whether you are looking for results on the following materials:
• Concrete aggregates,
• Road base aggregates,
• Drainage aggregates, or
• Asphalt aggregates,
Our team are here to help you.
With in-depth aggregate testing, backed by NATA requirements and Australian standards, Coffey Testing are the construction materials testing industry that you can trust. Contact us today for more information.
Coffey Testing – Adelaide can also undertake Pavement Investigation
Coffey Testing possesses a strong grounding in pavement rehabilitation, specialising in the realm of stabilised and foamed bitumen pavements.
We prioritise incorporating design measures to retain in-situ materials where we can, as this not only contributes to cost savings but also results in effective project delivery and minimised material waste. This becomes especially critical in rural areas, where transportation costs for materials can surpass the actual cost of pavement materials.
Coffey Testing utilise Pavement Investigations for many local councils, civil contractors, and regional road programs. Find out more on how we can utilise Pavement Investigation for your next project.
Reach out to Coffey Testing – Adelaide for Level 1 Supervision
Our Coffey Testing – Adelaide team can perform Level 1 Site Supervision and Testing in accordance with ‘AS3798-2007 Guidelines on Earthworks for Commercial and Residential Developments.’
Coffey Testing’s longstanding relationships with our clients, combined with our skilled staff ensures that we have the appropriate experts on-hand to ensure that your projects are completed in a timely and effective manner whilst reducing your construction risk exposure. Get in touch for our rates or speak to a Coffey Testing member about this today.
Coffey Testing – Adelaide’s Specialty Testing Laboratory Facility
At Coffey Testing, we understand that not all projects are the same. Our technical experts can conduct specialist tests and produce data tailored to suit any differing project requirements.
Our specialty testing at our Adelaide branch includes but are not limited to:
• Soil Permeability Testing,
• Hydrometer/ Sedimentation Testing, and
• Soil Suction Testing.
Find out more about other specialty testing services Coffey Testing – Adelaide can provide.
Coffey Testing – Melbourne’s Airport Project Team
Airport pavement maintenance is a crucial aspect of ensuring safe and efficient operations at airports. Pavements, including runways, are subjected to stress from heavy aircraft, equipment and changing weather conditions. For these pavements to maintain their longevity and strength, regular maintenance is critical in keeping these surfaces in optimal condition, ensuring the safety of passengers, crew, and cargo.
Coffey Testing – Melbourne have their own Airport Project Team, that focuses primarily on providing quality results to some of Australia’s biggest airports.
Compaction Testing at Coffey Testing – Melbourne
Coffey Testing – Melbourne’s Airport Project Team recognises the importance of compaction testing, as this ensures the integrity and stability of the Airport’s foundations.
By determining the Maximum Dry Density (MDD) alongside nuclear density of existing materials, we can provide valuable insights for project managers when it comes to creating solutions for their projects. This approach not only assures the success of the project, but also allows for crisis management to be made if any challenges were to arise further down the road.
Dynamic Cone Penetrometer (DCP) Testing
Dynamic Cone Penetrometer (DCP) Testing is one of the processes that Coffey Testing – Melbourne’s Airport Projects team utilises to truly understand the properties of soil and its bearing capacity.
DCP is usually conducted at a maximum of a 1.5m depth from the foundations, and this process serves as an integral tool for the Airports Project Team to define the soil’s properties and bearing capacity accurately.
The DCP testing methodology not only aids in determining the soil’s strength and compactivity, but it also provides important data that supports the project’s infrastructure.
In the dynamic landscape of construction and projects that are heavily based around infrastructure, stability of structure relies heavily on the characteristics of its soil foundations. Coffey Testing – Melbourne’s commitment to employing DCP testing underscores their dedication to delivering reliable and resilient solutions for Melbourne’s Airport projects.
Compressive Strength Testing and Flexural Strength Testing
Compressive Strength and Flexural Strength testing form the backbone of Coffey Testing – Melbourne’s commitment to ensuring the structural integrity of concrete in all Airport projects.
Meanwhile, flexural strength is our focus, as the operational hours of the airport are solely dependent on the reflection of the work that we get done in this short period of time and ensuring that the job is done right.
The commitment to standard procedures for larger beams, coupled with close communication with the airport and other clients, ensures a consistent and reliable testing process. Coffey Testing- Melbourne’s approach to this is further implemented through specialised transportation with heaters that are mirroring tank temperatures, exemplifying their dedication to precision and excellence.
Coffey Testing – Melbourne’s Focus on Quality Assurance
Coffey Testing – Melbourne’s Airport Projects team is committed to quality assurance, underpinned by their NATA accredited testing processes.
Due to the tight timeframes that are associated with Airport projects, the team ensures that each slab meets the stringent requirements that come with the Airport’s operational hours.
The focus on achieving the required flexural strength from 2, 3 and 4-hour beams highlights Coffey Testing Melbourne’s precision and commitment to the attention-to-detail that is necessary for a project of this nature.
Get in touch with Coffey Testing – Melbourne for all your Airport Project Needs
For a high-quality result backed by the efficient operations of the Airport Project team, look no further than Coffey Testing – Melbourne. Contact our sales team for more information today.
Coffey Testing Can Service Remote and Rural Australia
Coffey Testing is committed to providing solutions for all projects, no matter the scope and location.
With our additional resources, knowledge and experienced staff available throughout regional and remote Australia, the Coffey Testing team can assist with our client’s projects through our Site Labs and Remote Testing facilities.
Coffey Testing Site Labs and Remote Testing
With Coffey Testing’s proven delivery of accurate and timely results for a range of remote mining and civil infrastructure, we are a construction materials testing company that our clients can trust.
Coffey Testing has access to one of the large NATA accreditations in Australia, meaning that our teams can keep their testing requirements in-house.
When it comes to site labs and remote testing, Coffey Testing can facilitate on-site testing that:
- Will deliver client’s results on time, and
- Won’t break the budget, on even the most challenging and remote of projects.
Soil Testing
Coffey Testing can facilitate the following soil testing services in their remote annexes:
- Soil classification,
- Material quality and conformance,
- Compaction testing,
- Consolidation testing,
- Density testing, through to advance specialised testing.
To find out information, see here.
Concrete Testing
When it comes to testing concrete in the construction industry, ensuring that your concrete and other materials are being tested accurately, and having a team of qualified technicians that you can rely on is imperative.
Our nationwide Coffey Testing team specialise in an extensive range of concrete testing, from general field, and QA testing, through to specialty concrete testing.
Our ongoing affiliation with AustStab, also gives our clients additional reassurance that all factors such as cost, time, and the environment are covered.
Find out more about our concrete testing capabilities here.
Aggregate Testing
Coffey Testing’s aggregate testing services offer not only reliable results, but also equip our clients with the knowledge and solutions required for their projects.
Our in-depth aggregate testing services offer reliable results that provide you with all the data you need.
You can find out more about our aggregate testing capabilities here.
Coffey Testing Remote Annex Locations Across Australia
Coffey Testing across Australia have had the following remote annex locations available for a wide range of projects, including:
- Carrapteena Western Access Road Annex Facility – Adelaide, SA
- C2SIW – Bruce Highway Upgrade Annex Facility – Brisbane, QLD
- Carmichael Rail Network Annex Facility – Brisbane, QLD
- Saltwater Creek Bridge Upgrade Annex Facility – Brisbane, QLD
- Eurobodalla Southern Storage Annex Facility – Canberra, ACT
- Bradshaw Field Training Area Annex Facility – Darwin, NT
- Nhulunbuy Annex Facility – Darwin, NT
- Bathurst Annex Facility – Newcastle, NSW
- Lobs Hole Annex Facility – Newcastle, NSW
- Mangoola Mine Operation Annex Facility – Newcastle, NSW
- Mount Pleasant Operations Annex Facility – Newcastle, NSW
- Polo Flat Annex Facility – Newcastle, NSW
- Ravensworth Open Cut Mine Annex Facility – Newcastle, NSW
- Bridge 5413 Annex Facility – Perth, WA
- Corunna Downs Annex Facility – Perth, WA
- Exmouth Road Widening and Upgrade Annex Facility – Perth, WA
- Gorgon Project Annex Facility – Perth, WA
- Iron Bridge Annex Facilities #1, #2, #4 – Perth, WA
- Koodaideri Annex Facility – Perth, WA
- Minilya – Exmouth Road Upgrade Annex Facility – Perth, WA
- RAAF Base Pearce Annex Facility – Perth, WA
- Robe Valley Annex Facility – Perth, WA
- Sandfire Road Annex Facility – Perth, WA
- Western Turner Annex Facility #2 – Perth, WA
- White Quartz Road Annex Facility – Perth, WA
- Yanchep Rail Extension Annex Facility – Perth, WA
- Barrow Island Annex Facility – Port Hedland, WA
- Christmas Creek Hub Development Project – Port Hedland, WA
- Iron Bridge Annex Facility – Port Hedland, WA
- Kumarina Roadhouse Annex Facility – Port Hedland, WA
- Pilbara Ports Authority Annex Facility – Port Hedland, WA
- Archer River Annex Facility – Rockhampton, QLD
- Blackwater Annex Facility – Rockhampton, QLD
- Clarke Week Wind Farm Annex Facility – Rockhampton, QLD
- Mt Isa Annex Facility – Rockhampton, QLD
- Mona Vale Annex Facility – Sydney, NSW
Do you need remote testing for your next project?
No matter the size of your remote project, Coffey Testing can provide you with quality testing services, regardless of where you are. To find out more about our site labs and remote testing services, do not hesitate to get in touch today.
Explore the Possibilities of Pavement Longevity with Coffey Testing – Central Coast
Our Coffey Testing – Central Coast team are specialists in pavement rehabilitation and longevity.
We invite you to explore the possibilities and testing capabilities that we can provide when it comes to ensuring that the longevity, structural integrity, and safety of Australian roads are our priorities.
Coffey Testing – Central Coast’s Drilling Team
The Coffey Testing – Central Coast drilling team are experienced in helping local councils, civil contractors, and regional road programs to restore their LGA’s pavements. We aim to help provide safer roads for their communities and by doing so Coffey Testing is:
- Significantly reducing the waste of otherwise discarded materials
- Decreasing the impact on the environment, and
- Minimising the cost associated with local taxpayers.
Our drilling team have strong backgrounds in construction materials testing and will be able to utilise this knowledge to undertake thorough pavement investigations for our client’s projects.
Coffey Testing’s approach to Quality Assurance
Coffey Testing is an Australian Owned organisation that has been paving the way for construction materials testing for over 60 years.
When it comes to pavement investigation, stablisation trial mix design and conformance testing, deflection monitoring, material quality testing and compaction testing across all scales of pavement projects, Coffey Testing used its NATA accredited testing methods to give our clients the results they need rather than the results that they want.
Coffey Testing and Pavement Longevity for Road Rehabilitation
Our Coffey Testing – Central Coast drilling team aims to repurpose and recycle any materials used to increase the lifespan of Australia’s roads.
Materials such as:
- Recycled crushed concretes, suitable for road bases, and
- Selected material zones (SMZs) and crushed glass,
Are ideal for the road rehabilitation as they are already available, cutting supplier costs and turnaround time needed for materials to be shipped.
Coffey Testing is also the only private testing laboratory network in Australia that has the WLB10S Foaming Trial Machine for bitumen modulus testing under our belts, making us the ideal company when it comes to councils wanting high quality results for their roads without dipping too far into their allocated budgets.
Striving for continued improvement in the Pavement Investigation Process
Coffey Testing is a member of AustStab, which is Australia’s #1 pavement recycling and stabilisation association. Having access to this group allows for additional knowledge on the pavement investigation industry.
From the latest breakthroughs, guideline changes, and any troubleshooting within the industry, our Coffey Testing drilling team are always looking for ways to improve their processes, cut the costs and increase the quality of testing and outcome procedures for our clients.
DO YOU NEED A PAVEMENT INVESTIGATION DONE FOR YOUR NEXT PROJECT?
Get in touch with our Coffey Testing – Central Coast team here.
Alternatively, you can also request a quote here.
View our range of projects here.
Coffey Testing – Rockhampton’s Commitment to the Wind Energy Sector
Wind energy is one of Australia’s main sources of renewable energy. It generates enough energy to meet 35.9% of the country’s electricity demands and 9.9% of Australia’s overall electricity supply. By 2030, wind energy is projected to share 50% of electricity generation in Australia. This is a massive opportunity for major players for those already involved or wanting to be involved in the renewable industry.
Coffey Testing- Rockhampton are eager to share their expertise and capabilities in the Wind Energy Sector. Through their commitment to delivering exceptional results, the Rockhampton team can assist with the following testing methods.
Geo-Investigations
A geo-investigation, also known as soil testing, can allow for further insight to be gained into the ground conditions and current soil composition of the ground. This allows Project Managers to site plan with confidence and cut out the risks from the very beginning of the construction process.
Concrete Testing and Assessments
When it comes to the integrity of the Wind Farm, ensuring that the foundations are suitable for being built on top of, will determine the success of the overarching project, and will cut costs of project maintenance and renewal in the future.
Wind farms are typically built on a mountain or somewhere in which they are elevated from the ground. This is so that when the wind hits the turbines, they will kinetically move. It is important that not only the foundations are stable, but that the overall structure of the tower is in stable condition.
Construction Support
Coffey Testing can provide expertise on ensuring that your Wind Farm is stable and erect throughout the construction stage, ensuring that crane pads meet the design strength and design parameters.
This is to ensure that, when cranes are erecting the different components of the Wind Farm such as the turbines, towers, gearboxes and blades are stable and kept in place, minimises risk that can be associated with unstable and dodgy construction practices.
Level 1 Supervision
Coffey Testing’s nationwide team of qualified technicians can perform Level 1 Site Supervision and Testing, which is in accordance with AS3798-2007 Guidelines on Earthworks for Commercial and Residential Developments.
Coffey Testing’s network of Australian-wider stakeholders ensure that we have the appropriate experts on-hand to have your certification completed in a timely manner whilst reducing your construction risk exposure. When it comes to safety, Coffey Testing prioritises this.
Our desire to expand in the wind energy sector is backed by a strong track record of successful projects.
Let Coffey Testing – Rockhampton be your partner in facilitating your next wind energy project – Get in touch today for a quote.
Coffey Testing is NATA Accredited
Coffey Testing is a proudly owned, Australian business that has NATA accredited laboratories located nation-wide.
NATA, which is abbreviated from National Association of Testing Authorities, is Australia’s only national accreditation body for laboratories. Put simply, an accreditation by NATA demonstrates an organisation meeting or exceeding minimum standards in the production and delivery of its conformity assessment activities.
Coffey Testing are the industry leaders in Geotechnical and Civil Construction Material Testing Industry in Australia, with over 60 years’ experience in soils, concrete, aggregates, and also providing our clients with specialty testing, which is required on soft soils, aggregates and rock.
The reasons as to why it is so important to highlight Coffey Testing’s NATA accreditation is due to:
- Quality assurance: Having a globally-recognised, peer-reviewed and government endorsed accreditation provides clients that have a relationship with Coffey Testing to have reassurance regarding the quality of work and a unique level of expertise and professionalism when it comes to getting the job done.
- Recognition: NATA is nationally and internationally recognised, providing Coffey Testing with a competitive advantage when compared to competitors that may not be accredited, and ensures our readiness to capitalise on trade opportunities.
- International: NATA is heavily involved with international groups, allowing Coffey Testing in turn to gain international recognition. This is important as it minimises the need for multiple assessments from different suppliers in order to receive an accreditation.
- Competence: Receiving a NATA accreditation demonstrates Coffey Testing’s commitment to quality, safety, and reliability of the services we provide to our clients.
- Education: NATA has been training individuals and teams alike for over 20 years, spreading more awareness around the importance of being accredited within the field of Geotechnical and Civil Construction Material Testing.
- Innovation: Due to NATA’s innovative and timely business solutions, Coffey Testing has unique advantages over competitors, that include but are not limited to, versatile and cost friendly tests that can provide accurate insights and allow project managers to create proactive solutions and plans for a range of different projects.
