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…
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…
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…
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…
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…