Jul272022 Listen on iTunes Listen on Spotify Listen on PodBean 27 July 2022 | Ep.73 – a missed body of knowledge: the case for Mātauranga Māori in business In this episode of Stirring the Pot we’re talking with our General Manager Comms 4.0, and CEO, Troy Coyle. Their discussion focuses on the work HERA has…
We’re excited to announce that Lydia is our new recipient of the HERA Whanake Scholarship! Ko Lydia Tōku Ingoa Nō Ōtautahi ahau Ko Ngā Puhi Tōko Iwi Ko Ngaitu Te Auru Tōku Hapu Ko whakaruruhuau Tōku Waka Ko Pukerata (Ōtaua) Tōku Marae Ko Pūhanga Tohorā Tōku Maunga Ko Tuhua Mohi Ingoa Whānua Lydia is…
Jul132022 Listen on iTunes Listen on Spotify Listen on PodBean 13 July 2022 | Ep.72 – Industry 4.0: SIRI-ously a no-brainer! In this episode of Stirring the Pot we’re talking with our Automation and Welding 4.0 Engineer, Holger Heinzel. Holger’s role is to focus on the development of tools and methodologies to help manufacturing organisations…
HERA is pleased to announce the publication of HERA Report R4-159 – Common language in Structures as Steel Banks The HERA “Structures as Steel Banks (SASB)” project has identified the need to define the “common language” used in steel construction. There is a risk of misunderstanding key concepts and impeding clear communication in an interdisciplinary…
Our next “Sixty seconds of steel’ feature is with David Moore of Grayson Engineering. HERA member Grayson Engineering is a recognised market leader with over 50 years in the steel fabrication industry. From large-scale stadiums to sculptures, bridges, towers, industrial sheds and everything in between, the organisation has completed a wide range of projects while…
HERA’s AGM was held last week which celebrated the achievements of our mahi across FY22. Auspiciously, it was held the day before Matariki which acknowledges and celebrates those gone before us, brings together people to reflect on the past year, and heralds plans for the future – all things that underpinned the AGM. Attended by…
Jun292022 Listen on iTunes Listen on Spotify Listen on PodBean 29 June 2022 | Ep.71 – a lifetime in welding In this episode of Stirring the Pot our General Manager Welding Centre, Michail Karpenko chats with our Senior Welding Engineer, Alan McClintock. Alan is a well respected person in our industry and has made many…
We’d like to introduce you to one of our student members – Dean Mehlhopt from Open Polytechnic. We’re pleased to introduce our student member Dean Mehlhopt. Dean is a student at Open Polytechnic studying a diploma in Mechanical Engineering while also working full time in engineering design for Hose Supplies. Dean is passionate…
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…
We’d like to introduce you to one of our student members – Yu Zhou from the Auckland University of Technology. Yu is studying a Bachelor of Engineering (Hons) with a major in Architectural Engineering at AUT. Yu is very enthusiastic about engineering whilst remaining conscious of its environmental impact. He is on the path…
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…