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|headquarters = McPherson House, 8a Regan Way, Chetwynd Business Park, Chilwell, Nottingham NG9 6RZ |
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|membership = Over 6,000 |
|membership = Over 6,000 members in some 50 countries of the world |
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==History== |
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With a history dating back to 19 October 1917, the Institute was founded from a meeting of “The Association of Quarry Managers”, held in Caernarfon, north Wales. Gradually expanding over the years, IQ now embraces affiliate organisations in Australia, New Zealand, Malaysia, Southern Africa and Hong Kong. |
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The Association of Quarry Managers had its first meeting on 19 October 1917. It was founded by Simon McPherson. The Quarry Managers' Journal was published in 1918, now called ''Quarry Management''. In 1920, it became The Institution of Quarry Managers. |
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In September 2012 the Institute moved to its new premises at McPherson House, named after our founder Simon McPherson. |
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In 1927, it became The Institute of Quarrying, being based on [[Fleet Street]] in London. In 1958, it became a company limited by guarantee. The headquarters moved from London to Nottingham in 1974. |
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==Structure== |
==Structure== |
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The largest membership group remains in the UK, where the Institute was founded in 1917. Australia constitutes the largest group in the Pacific region and close ties are maintained with their neighbours in New Zealand and Malaysia. To the north, members are based in Hong Kong, operating both in the territory and the adjacent area of the People's Republic of China. The Institute's activities in southern Africa are centred on South Africa which provides support for members in other countries of the region. |
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It has over 6,000 members, but over 3,000 of these are in the UK. Australia has over 1,300 members. It has members throughout the English-speaking (anglophone) corners of the world. |
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==See also== |
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* [[Mineral Products Association]] |
* [[Mineral Products Association]] |
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==References== |
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{{reflist}} |
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==External links== |
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Revision as of 14:46, 22 January 2015
| Abbreviation | IQ |
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| Formation | 1917 |
| Type | Professional body |
| Legal status | Company limited by guarantee |
| Purpose | Quarrying international professional association |
| Headquarters | McPherson House, 8a Regan Way, Chetwynd Business Park, Chilwell, Nottingham NG9 6RZ |
Region served | Worldwide |
| Membership | Over 6,000 members in some 50 countries of the world |
Executive Director | Phil James |
| Website | Institute of Quarrying |
The Institute of Quarrying is the international professional body for quarrying, construction materials and the related extractive and processing industries. The Institute's long-term objective is to promote progressive improvements in all aspects of operational performance of the extractives industry through the medium of education and training. The Institute has been supporting the extractives industry and associated sectors since 1917.
History
With a history dating back to 19 October 1917, the Institute was founded from a meeting of “The Association of Quarry Managers”, held in Caernarfon, north Wales. Gradually expanding over the years, IQ now embraces affiliate organisations in Australia, New Zealand, Malaysia, Southern Africa and Hong Kong.
In September 2012 the Institute moved to its new premises at McPherson House, named after our founder Simon McPherson.
Structure
The largest membership group remains in the UK, where the Institute was founded in 1917. Australia constitutes the largest group in the Pacific region and close ties are maintained with their neighbours in New Zealand and Malaysia. To the north, members are based in Hong Kong, operating both in the territory and the adjacent area of the People's Republic of China. The Institute's activities in southern Africa are centred on South Africa which provides support for members in other countries of the region.
UK
It has thirteen regional branches in the UK.
International
- The Institute of Quarrying Australia
- The Institute of Quarrying New Zealand
- The Institute of Quarrying Hong Kong
- The Institute of Quarrying Southern Africa
- The Institute of Quarrying Malaysia
Function
It regulates the quarrying industry, providing training and consultation for standards in the industry, similar to other engineering professional bodies.