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• 2025 CCF QLD State Conference

  • When
    15 May 2025
  •  
    07:30 - 14:00
  • Location
    Royal International Convention Centre (Royal ICC), 600 Gregory Tce, Bowen Hills QLD 4006

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  Join CCF QLD for the annual State Conference thanks to naming sponsor Hastings Deering! This event will once again be held in conjunction with the Heavy Equipment & Machinery Show in 2025 with all conference attendees receiving a free ticket to the show^.

  We are honoured to have Kevie Walters as our lunch keynote speaker at this years' event!

  

  The 2025 State Conference official program is now available!

  View the 2025 State Conference Program Here

  DATE: Thursday 15th May 2025
  TIME: Full-Day Delegate 7:30AM - 2:00PM | Lunch Only 12:00PM - 2:00PM

  RSVP: EXTENDED: Midday Wednesday 7th May 2025
  LOCATION: Royal International Convention Centre (Royal ICC), 600 Gregory Terrace, Bowen Hills QLD 4006
  INCLUDES: Full-Day Delegate tickets include access to all sessions, plated breakfast, morning tea, pre-lunch drinks + canapes, and a 2 course plated lunch with 2-hour beverage package.

  Lunch Only tickets include pre-lunch drinks + canapes, a 2 course plated lunch + 2-hour beverage package, and access to lunch keynote speaker.

  DRESS CODE: Business
  PARKING: Visit this link for venue parking information
  COSTS INCLUDING GST: 
  

  • Full-Day Delegate (Member Rate) $500pp
  • Full-Day Delegate (Non-Member Rate) $650pp
    
    
  • Table of 8* Full-Day Delegates (Member Rate) $3,800 
  • Table of 8* Full-Day Delegates (Non-Members) $4,940

  • Lunch Only (Member Rate) $170pp
  • Lunch Only (Non-Members) $220pp

  Thanks to our sponsors

  
  Interested in sponsoring this event? Enquire today via qldevents@ccfqld.com

  ^2025 CCF QLD State Conference ticketholders will receive one free single day pass to attend the 2025 Heavy Equipment & Machinery Show per person closer to the event.
  *Groups of 8 tickets purchased under the "Table of 8 Full Day Delegates" ticket type will be sat together at a table of 8 cabaret style for the Breakfast, Session 1 and Lunch only. Morning tea & pre-lunch networking is stand-up.

  Need help booking tickets on our portal? CLICK HERE to access the instruction manual!

  Refunds are not possible after the RSVP date.

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• 2025 Heavy Equipment & Machinery Show

  • Start
    15 May 2025
  •  
    08:00
  • End
    17 May 2025
  •  
    16:00
  • Location
    Brisbane Showgrounds, Entry Via Gate 5, 61-59 O’Connell Tce, Bowen Hills QLD 4006

  The Heavy Equipment & Machinery Show (HEMS) returns to Brisbane Showgrounds in 2025 for its fourth year. This event was launched in 2019 by Civil Contractors Federation Queensland Limited (CCF QLD) [previously known as the Civil Construction Field Days] and has now grown from 900 attendees to over 5,500 at the most recent show in 2023.

  HEMS is Queensland’s largest civil construction exhibition and is a one stop destination for all things civil – from heavy equipment sales and rentals through to auxiliary services including insurance and training.

  HEMS is proud to partner with the Brisbane Truck Show, offering fully reciprocal tickets between both shows and free shuttle buses for ticket holders between the events.

  This event is proudly supported by naming sponsor Pickles.

  
  

  Sponsorship opportunities still remain for this event - enquire today via qldevents@ccfqld.com or 1300 CCF QLD.

  
  

  DATE: Thursday 15th May 2025 - Saturday 17th May 2025
  TIME: 8:00am - 4:00pm daily
  LOCATION: Brisbane Showgrounds, Entry Via Gate 5, 61-59 O’Connell Terrace, Bowen Hills QLD 4006
  DRESS CODE: Smart Casual
  PARKING: Full day car park rates are $34 per day on weekdays and $20 per day on weekends

  TICKETS: 
  

  SINGLE DAY
  The Single Day ticket type allows you access to the show on a day of your choosing. You can enter the Heavy Equipment and Machinery Show as many times as you would like, limited to the day you first enter.

  MULTI-DAY
  The Multi Day ticket type allows you access to every day of the show (Thursday-Saturday) or just the days you choose to go. Remember this also gives you access to the Brisbane Truck Show for its entire duration! This ticket type is ideal for those wanting to spend ample time at both shows.

  Attendees under the age of 18 do not require a ticket. Please collect a wristband for each under 18 upon arrival at the Heavy Equipment & Machinery Show.

  All 2025 Heavy Equipment & Machinery Show tickets also include complimentary admission to the 2025 Brisbane Truck Show held at the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Center*.

  *Complimentary admission for single day tickets must be on the same day.

  Click here to purchase tickets
  

  Refunds after the time of sale are not possible unless agreed in writing by the Event Organiser at their discretion.

  To view a list of exhibitors and find out more about HEMS, visit: https://www.heavyequipmentshow.com.au/ 

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• Professional Short Course: An Introduction to Unions and Right of Entry

  • When
    29 May 2025
  •  
    07:00 - 11:00
  • Location
    CCF QLD - Brisbane Office, 11 Hi-Tech Court, Eight Mile Plains QLD 4113
  • Spaces left
    14

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  Join CCF QLD for this half-day training course, facilitated by Ryan Murphy of OneIRC, which has has been designed to provide you with a foundational understanding of unions, the role they can play and union right of entry processes in the workplace.

  This course is perfect for new frontline managers, and anyone looking to build their knowledge on this important aspect of workplace relations.

  CLICK HERE to view the course flyer.

  DATE: Thursday 29 May 2025
  TIME: 7:00am-11:00am
  LEARNING METHOD: Face to face interactive workshop
  RSVP: Thursday 22 May 2025
  LOCATION: CCF QLD - Brisbane Office, 11 Hi-Tech Court, Eight Mile Plains QLD 4113
  COST: CCF QLD Member: $376* | Non-Member: $470

  *All current members of the CCF QLD receive a 20% discount on registration.

  Need help booking tickets on our portal? CLICK HERE to access the instruction manual.

  Please note, refunds are not possible after the RSVP date.

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• CCF QLD Townsville Regional Engagement Meeting

  • When
    29 May 2025
  •  
    16:00 - 18:00
  • Location
    Civil Contractors Federation Queensland Ltd, 547 Woolcock Street, Townsville QLD 4814
  • Spaces left
    14

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  Join CCF QLD for the CCF QLD Townsville Regional Engagement Meeting thanks to SITECH Construction Systems. 

  This event is for contractor members and associate members of CCF QLD - as well as non-member contractors. Unfortunately, suppliers who are not current members cannot attend.

  DATE: Thursday 29th May 2025
  TIME: 4:00pm - 6:00pm, with optional drinks to follow at the Mercure Townsville (Celsius Bar & Restaurant - 166-194 Woolcock Street, Currajong QLD 4812)
  RSVP: Thursday 15th May 2025
  LOCATION: Civil Contractors Federation Queensland Ltd, 547 Woolcock Street, Townsville QLD 4814
  INCLUDES: Meeting and networking drinks to follow
  DRESS CODE: Business
  PARKING: Free on-site parking
  COST: Free

  

  Need help booking tickets on our portal? CLICK HERE to access the instruction manual!

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• CCF QLD Golf Day

  • When
    13 Jun 2025
  •  
    07:00 - 14:00
  • Location
    Gainsborough Greens Golf Course, 1 Halcyon Drive, Pimpama QLD 4209
  • Spaces left
    42

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  Join CCF Queensland for the annual CCF QLD Golf Day to compete for our golf day shield. More details to come. 
  

  DATE: Friday 13th June 2025
  TIME:  7am registrations & breakfast for an 8am shotgun start
  RSVP: Friday 30th May 2025
  LOCATION: Gainsborough Greens Golf Course, 1 Halcyon Drive, Pimpama QLD 4209
  INCLUDES: BBQ breakfast on arrival, 18 holes of golf with cart, drink tickets & lunch
  DRESS CODE:  Refer to the club's website for specific dress requirements
  PARKING:  Free on-site parking, no bookings required
  COST: Member individual tickets $160pp inc. GST | Member team of 4 for $600 inc. GST ($150pp)
  Non-member individual tickets $220pp inc. GST (no team rate available)

  THANK YOU TO THE SPONSORS OF THIS EVENT

  
  

  Need help booking tickets on our portal? CLICK HERE to access the instruction manual!

  Refunds are not possible after the RSVP date.

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• CCF QLD Cairns Regional Engagement Meeting

  • When
    17 Jun 2025
  •  
    16:00 - 18:00
  • Location
    Holding Redlich Cairns, Level 1/15 Lake Street, Cairns City Queensland 4870
  • Spaces left
    6

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  Join CCF Queensland for the CCF QLD Cairns Regional Engagement Meeting thanks to SITECH Construction Systems. This event is for contractor members and associate members of CCF QLD - as well as non-member contractors. Unfortunately, suppliers who are not current members cannot attend. If unsure if you are able to attend, please contact us on 1300 CCF QLD.

  DATE: Tuesday 17th June 2025
  TIME: 4:00pm - 6:00pm
  RSVP: Tuesday 10th June 2025
  LOCATION: Holding Redlich Cairns, Level 1/15 Lake Street, Cairns City Queensland 4870
  DRESS CODE: Business
  PARKING: Street parking

  
  

  Need help booking tickets on our portal? CLICK HERE to access the instruction manual!

  Should you have any questions or concerns, please contact our Marketing and Events Department on 1300 CCF QLD or qldevents@ccfqld.com

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• Pro Short Course - Stress Mastery: Creating Calm and Clarity

  • When
    23 Jul 2025
  •  
    07:30 - 09:00
  • Location
    Online

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  NEW DATE
  
  In this interactive session, Creating Calm & Clarity, we’ll explore practical strategies to manage stress, stay focused, and build resilience in the face of workplace challenges. You’ll walk away with actionable techniques to regulate your nervous system, create mental clarity, and improve decision-making under pressure—ultimately fostering better outcomes for both yourself and your team.

  This course will be run online via Microsoft Teams with Lauren & Jason from the Workplace Performance & Wellbeing Institute (WPWI).

  
  

  DATE: Wednesday 23rd July 2025
  TIME: 7:30am - 9:00am
  RSVP: Monday 21st July 2025
  LOCATION: Online via Microsoft Teams
  COST: CCF QLD Member: $100 | Non-Member: $160

  Need help booking tickets on our portal? CLICK HERE to access the instruction manual.

  Please note, refunds are not possible after the RSVP date.

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• CCF QLD Gold Coast Breakfast Info Session

  • When
    25 Jul 2025
  •  
    07:30 - 09:30
  • Location
    Hilton Surfers Paradise, 6 Orchid Avenue, Surfers Paradise QLD 4217

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  Join CCF QLD for an information breakfast thanks to QLeave. Keynote speaker Ms Donna Heelan, Deputy Director-General, Office of Industrial Relations will provide an update on upcoming Gold Coast projects on behalf of the Department of State Development, Infrastructure and Planning.

  DATE: Friday 25th July 2025
  TIME: 7:30am - 9:30am
  LOCATION: Hilton Surfers Paradise, 6 Orchid Avenue, Surfers Paradise QLD 4217
  DRESS CODE: Business/Smart Casual
  PARKING: On-site paid parking
  COST: CCF QLD members $70pp inc. GST | Non Members $95pp inc. GST
  RSVP: Friday 18th July 2025

  
  

  
  

  Need help booking tickets on our portal? CLICK HERE to access the instruction manual!

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• Pro Short Course: Contract Management Part 2 of 3

  • When
    30 Jul 2025
  •  
    07:30 - 09:30
  • Location
    Online

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  Join Greg Richards, Partner at Mills Oakley, for this series of short courses on construction management. 

  This part 2 session will look at claims for variations and latent conditions under AS 4000, including agreed variations, disputed variations, valuation of variations. It will also discuss claims for latent conditions, including what is a latent condition, claiming for latent conditions and valuation of latent conditions. We will also look briefly at issues of waiver and estoppel which commonly arise in variation claims.

  This course will be run online via Microsoft Teams.

  DATE: Thursday 30 July 2025
  TIME: 7:30am - 9:30am
  RSVP: Thursday 23 July 2025
  LOCATION: Online
  COST: CCF QLD Member: $220 | Non-Member: $295

  Need help booking tickets on our portal? CLICK HERE to access the instruction manual.

  Please note, refunds are not possible after the RSVP date.

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• 2025 Excellence in Civil Construction Awards

  • When
    29 Aug 2025
  •  
    18:30 - 23:30
  • Location
    The Star Event Centre, 33 William Street, Brisbane City QLD 4000

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  Join CCF QLD in celebrating Queensland's best people and projects at the annual Excellence in Civil Construction Awards, where we recognise the finalists and winners of the Industry Training Awards, People's Awards and Earth Awards.

  DATE: Friday 29 August 2025
  TIME: 6:30pm - 11:30pm
  RSVP: Friday 15 August 2025
  LOCATION: The Star Event Centre, 33 William Street, Brisbane City QLD 4000
  INCLUDES: Three-course plated dinner and five hour beverage package
  DRESS CODE: Cocktail
  PARKING: Follow this link for information on access and parking at the venue
  COST: $225pp incl. GST (individual tickets <9) | $2,100 inc. GST per table ($210pp inc. GST)
  2025 Industry Training Awards finalists ONLY - please select the 'Industry Training Awards Finalist Free Ticket' type when registering. N.B. this does not apply to guests of the 2025 ITA finalist.

  ACCOMMODATION: The Star Brisbane are pleased to offer exclusive discounted accommodation for guests of our event. Make a direct booking online via the Star Website or contact the central reservations team.

  Promo Code: EVENTOFFER: 10% Special (1-night stay)
  Stay 1 night to receive 10% off room accommodation, rate inclusive of GST.OR
  OFFER: 20% Special (Minimum 2-night stay)Stay 2 nights to receive 20% off room accommodation, rate inclusive of GST.

  Terms & Conditions

  • 10% off Best Available Rate or
  • 20% off Best Available Rate & Minimum 2-night stay
  • Please note discount is calculated from “Best Available Rate”, not from lowest rate available.
  • Valid for all room types.
  • Rates are bookable 3 days pre and post event dates.
  • Rates are subject to availability & Blackout dates apply.
  • Bookable via Star Website & Central Reservations.
  • Hotel rates are only valid per 12 months, if the event is more than 12 months out hotel will not be open for bookings.

  
  

  Thanks to our event sponsors:

  
  

  Need help booking tickets? CLICK HERE to access the instruction manual.

  Refunds are not possible after the RSVP date.

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