Student intern, Hayley Ngo, joins HERA project HERA intern, Hayley Ngo, is investigating the state-of-the-art of Construction 4.0 globally and here in Aotearoa New Zealand. Construction 4.0 is the application of Industry 4.0 technologies and approaches in Construction. As part of the HERA research project, Hayley is completing a literature review on the state-of-the-art of…
Student intern, John Cole, joins HERA project HERA has partnered with Pūhoro STEM Academy to investigate the interface between Mātauranga Māori and Construction 4.0. Construction 4.0 is the application of Industry 4.0 technologies and approaches in Construction. Mātauranga Māori* included knowledge and wisdom understood and handed down from generation to generation. It existed from time…
Last Friday was a very sad day for HERA as we farewelled one of our longest term employees, Kam Subramani. At the age of 73, Kam decided it was time for retirement. We have profiled Kam previously. He has been the beloved Accountant, not just for HERA but for many other organisations over the years,…
This is the news we have been eagerly waiting to share… Rākau Nugent-Langslow arrived 7.03 pm on 28 July weighing 3.11 kg. Mother, Kim Nugent (Ngati Kahu and Ngati Kahungunu), HERA’s very own GM of Comms 4.0, is doing great and enjoying her time with Rākau (Ra for short) in the sun. The name Rākau…
We’d like to introduce you to one of our student members – Meilyka Amir. She’s in her third year studying in mechanical/mechatronics engineering and computer science at the University of Auckland. Her goal is to be a successful engineer who contributes in creating a more sustainable planet, utilising her passion of problem solving to help!…
We’d like to introduce you to one of our student members – Rajnil Lal. He graduated with a Bachelor’s in Civil Engineering from the Fiji National University in 2015, and is currently enrolled to complete his Masters at the University of Auckland. In his second semester, he’ll be finishing his studies in June, and will…
We’d like to introduce you to one of our students to join our newly created Student Membership category – Siavash Nourani. Helping you to get to know aspiring engineers like Siavash, is part of our works to better connect you with our future engineers and develop meaningful relationships with them. Together, we can make the…
We’re excited to let our members know that we now have a new Senior Structural Engineer on board with us – and lets just say… he’s no stranger to HERA! Andrew Pennington joins the HERA fold once again after a sabbatical away pursuing other roles. His history with us dates back to 2013 when he…
You’ll have seen lately that our Welding Centre has a lot of amazing projects on it’s horizon over the next three years. That’s why we’re excited to welcome Volkan Yakut to our team to help us deliver them! Volkan brings over 15 years’ global experience to the table as a Mechanical Engineer and International Welding…
Our next lady in the spot light is one we’re rather fond of. She’s been in our midst since 2011 and she definitely has some HERA blood pumping through her veins! Meet Audsley Jones, HERA Scholar and PhD candidate at the University of Canterbury, Department of Civil and Natural Resources. Since 2013 she’s been undertaking…
Nothing makes us feel more proud of the companies in our membership than this next profile. They’re a glowing example of truly celebrating the people within their team and letting their light shine. We’d like you to meet Structex Structural Engineer, Negar Gharahshir. She’s a fantastic testament to #WomenInEngineering – and one we only managed…
We’re so happy to share this Senior Mechanical and Piping Engineer thinking to the space of women in engineering today. She’s an amazing role model for up and coming engineers. Meet Jacob’s Karen Robertson. A lady who brings over 20 years’ experience to the table – including 15 years’ geothermal experience. She has worked on…