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…
Engineering student and HERA Whanake Scholarship 2020 recipient Lily Sanson is moving forward in leaps and bounds! Recipient of the HERA Whanake Scholarship 2020, Lily Sanson is proving to be an astute and skilled engineer in her third year of study (Bachelor of Civil Engineering (Honours)), at Massey University. Over the summer she has been…
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…
Our next “Sixty seconds of steel’ feature is with our very own Innovation & Transformation Architect, Greg Buckley. Greg is responsible for leading conversations and programs for HERA in the innovation space which help our members and the wider industry to create sustainable solutions and achieve digital transformation in their work processes and systems. Late…
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…
Mar232022 IIW Fellow, Chis Smallbone. Listen on iTunes Listen on Spotify Listen on PodBean 23 March 2022 | Ep.64 – SDG’s – a blueprint to a sustainable future? In this episode of Stirring the Pot we’re talking with IIW Fellow, Chris Smallbone. Chris is a qualified Mechanical and International Welding Engineer and a retired Professional…
Significant updates to HERA report R4-131 Design of Composite Steel Floor Systems for Severe Fires (slab panel method (SPM) design guide) HERA is pleased to announce the re-publication of updated HERA Report R4-131:2022 – Design of Composite Steel floor Systems for Severe Fires. This updated report has been authored by Associate Professor Charles Clifton…
Our next “Sixty seconds of steel’ feature is with Mike Hendry, Chief Officer of Steel & Tube. Mike is responsible for leading the development of digital platforms to underpin key initiatives underway in Steel & Tube’s Strive for Excellence programme. This supports Steel & Tube’s core pillar of their customer led strategy which is focused…
International Woman’s Day – a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women! Our final wahine to celebrate, who also contributes to the leadership & governance at HERA, is Jane Warren. Jane is on our HERA Executive Board and another wahine toa (strong woman) to admire having overcome prejudice and defending…