This coming Friday will be Aotearoa New Zealand’s first ever Matariki celebrated nationwide. Although I am totally here for it, for many in our industry Matariki probably just means another ‘day off’ from work. If that is you, l’d like to challenge that thinking, because in my opinion, what Matariki should represent to you is…
Jun152022 Listen on iTunes Listen on Spotify Listen on PodBean 15 June 2022 | Ep.70 – BRANZ, independent and impartial? In this episode of Stirring the Pot we’re talking with BRANZ General Manager of Research, Chris Litten. Tasked with challenging Aotearoa New Zealand to create a building system that delivers better outcomes for all, Chris…
We are pleased to announce the launch of our online corrosivity map to enable our members to search by address to quickly and precisely determine a recommended corrosion classification for their project. Developed in collaboration with NIWA, these corrosion maps were first published in SNZ TS3404:2018 based on our past research projects. These paper-based maps…
Jun12022 Listen on iTunes Listen on Spotify Listen on PodBean 1 June 2022 | Ep.69 – Cracking the steel standard! In this episode of Stirring the Pot we’re talking with New Zealand Steel Quality Assurance Manager, Sahar Hosseini. As a qualified Quality Management System ( ISO 9001) developer, lead auditor and risk management expert with…
May182022 Listen on iTunes Listen on Spotify Listen on PodBean 18 May 2022 | Ep.68 – Decarbonise or die! In this episode of Stirring the Pot we’re talking with Donovan Group CEO, Matt Woodley. He leads a team focused on solving construction challenges by transforming the global construction industry with fresh ideas to age-old problems.…
HERA is pleased to announce the publication of HERA Report R4-156 – Seismic Design of Moment Resisting Frames This report has been authored by A/Prof G. Charles Clifton of the University of Auckland, Dr Kaveh Andisheh of HERA and Zahid Hamid of SCNZ. The report is the result of significant edits to the Moment Resisting…
HERA is beyond excited to advise that our new Zero Carbon Steel Program – Hōtaka Whakakore Puhanga Waro has launched! This is a great leap forward for the construction sector, who will now be able to offer a zero carbon steel option for most steel products used in New Zealand. As part of the offsetting…
May42022 Listen on iTunes Listen on Spotify Listen on PodBean 4 May 2022 | Ep.67 – Diversity should be the norm! In this episode of Stirring the Pot we’re talking with Helen Davidson and Ceinwen McNeil Helen is ACE New Zealand Chief Executive, and one of the drivers behind the Diversity Agenda, and Ceinwen is…
Apr202022 Tūtira Mai Māori Engagement and Cultural Advice Specialist, Wairangi Jones. Listen on iTunes Listen on Spotify Listen on PodBean 20 April 2022 | Ep.66 – Cultural Cringe and Colonisation in the workplace In this episode of Stirring the Pot we’re talking with Wairangi Jones Wairangi is a specialist in Māori engagement and cultural advice…
Apr62022 Advanced Materials Technologies Materials and Transition Engineer, Jill Cooper. Listen on iTunes Listen on Spotify Listen on PodBean 6 April 2022 | Ep.65 – Is steel really sustainable? In this episode of Stirring the Pot we’re talking with Advanced Materials Director & Materials and Transition Engineer, Jill Cooper. Jill has over 35 year’s experience…
Despite the distance Aotearoa New Zealand has from Europe, there are still business impacts to consider when it comes to the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Undoubtedly, the last few years has seen the world experience disruptions that could not have been anticipated. Covid-19 is a clear example of this, and now, the Russian invasion of…
We’d like to introduce you to one of our student members – Rodney Stringer from Otago Polytechnic. Rodney is studying construction management and his engineering goal is to successfully deliver major projects from proposal to handover. He is also currently employed with a HERA Platinum member. “What I like best about engineering is the variety…