News & Events

SRIA aims to be the contact point for specialist reinforcement knowledge, technical enquiries, addressing the needs of the construction industry and provide a hub of sound technical data.


Our aim is to educate industry and disseminate steel reinforcement knowledge via regular publications, lectures, seminars, research programs and tours.

Awarding Excellence

The SRIA presents annual Undergraduate Awards for Excellence in Reinforced Concrete Design. This includes a cash prize for the student who gains the highest mark in the subject in which the SRIA lecture is delivered.

Our sincere congratulations go to the recipients of the 2022 academic year SRIA Award for Excellence (announced during 2023) for their outstanding academic achievement:


Hugo Araujo Neves, University of the Sunshine Coast

Giang Minh Nahac HO, University of South Australia

Ba Huy Nguyen, Deakin University

Weixi Li, University of Melbourne

Thomas Hewitt, Southern Cross University

Nikola Najdovski, University of Sydney

Riley Bender, Griffith University

Ammie Jade Stephenson, James Cook University

Saunda De Silva, Western Sydney University 

Alexis Williams, CQ University



SRIA events & activities include

Office Seminars:
SRIA staff regularly visit consulting engineers, specifiers and builders to discuss industry issues, projects and to further develop knowledge on the use of steel reinforcement and construction methods. Free in-house lectures are available on request (currently restricted during COVID-19)

Special research:
SRIA research projects include reinforcement bond tests and an extensive testing program for Class L mesh slabs. This important research is bringing the latest information and design requirements to practitioners

Professional development:
As part of its commitment to the future of Australia’s building industry, the SRIA lectures at universities providing up-to-date design and specification materials free of charge to over 3,000 students every year.

Industry leadership:
SRIA staff present technical papers at major national and international conferences on the latest advances in the use of steel-reinforced concrete. Copies of SRIA papers are available free of charge from this website under Publications.

For participation in our events, contributions to this section or to enquire about further details on our activities please contact us on (02) 9144 2602 or info@sria.com.au