Meet Quỳnh Anh Vũ – our Membership Services & Support Intern
On 8 March the world celebrated International Women’s Day. So it seemed only right that for this months staff profile I introduce you to one of the lovely ladies in…
Romancing the steel – we’re on a mission to build a tribe by sharing our history and story!
History helps us understand change. The world around us is in a constant state of change, and understanding this in society plays a pivotal role in being able to interpret the world…
Call for information – Request for steel floor deck data for new composite beam design software
Our metals industry should be driven to make steel the material of choice for designers. A way we can achieve that, is by simplifying the design process through the use…
Russley Road SH1 Upgrade – Part of the Western Corridor | McConnell Dowell Downer JV
Delivering cost effective value engineering initiatives ahead of schedule. Client: New Zealand Transport Agency (NZTA) Duration: Apr 2015 – May 2018 Location: Christchurch, New Zealand Project value: NZD $112 million,…
The metals take on the circular economy
The biggest single industry in New Zealand for waste is building and construction. So with commercial construction at record levels, residential building consents peaking at 1970’s levels, massive housing shortages…
Your current employees are the key to helping our industry promote itself!
What do you ACTUALLY do? Your answer can help our industry better promote itself. There is no doubt that heavy engineering has an image problem. We’re consistently hearing how hard…
Meet Jing Cao – a Structural Engineer driven to solve problems from a young age
It’s amazing what you get to learn about someone when you take the time to sit down and really chat. My latest catch up with our Senior Structural Engineer Jing…
Introducing ‘Whanake’ – a HERA Scholarship and step towards addressing the skills gap
At HERA we have a real commitment to help our members address the challenges that are facing them. One we hear often is the skills gap which is hindering our…
New service available to HERA members interested in automation of welding fabrication
Last month our Welding Research Engineer Holger Heinzel spent two weeks at the University of Wollongong (UoW) Facility for Intelligent Fabrication (FIF) gaining hands on experience on the latest technology.…
What’s the future of our industry?
If you think you’re safe from disruption, then think again. Because by the time a disruptive change has overtaken us, we won’t have time to react. If recent history is…
Diversity dissonance – broaching a taboo topic
It’s not often you’d expect a heavy engineering research association to talk homelessness to their membership. But, having recently discovered that three homeless people were sleeping in the undercover area…
Stand up and move: is sitting the new smoking or bacon?
Sitting for long periods is thought to slow the metabolism, which affects the body’s ability to regulate blood sugar, blood pressure and break down body fat. This makes it a…