Sep112020 Listen on iTunes Listen on Spotify Listen on PodBean 11 September 2020 | Ep.36 – The case for structural bolting systems In this episode of Stirring the Pot, we talk with Steel Structures Technology Centre (or SSTC for short) President, Bob Shaw. Our special panel discussion has Bob and the panel dive into the…
Sep102020 Listen on iTunes Listen on Spotify Listen on PodBean 10 September 2020 | Ep.35 – The significance of intellectual capital In this episode of Stirring the Pot, we talk with Professor Göran Roos. Join us as we discuss the importance of intellectual capital, what our industry can do to protect it, and its significance…
We’re excited to bring to light a New Zealand case study on the use of 3D scanning as a new digital tool by one of our members. Those of you at HERA’s Future Forum: 2020 VISION in February would have heard Des Watkins from Watkins Steel promote the use of digital technologies, including 3D scanning,…
Aug192020 Listen on iTunes Listen on Spotify Listen on PodBean 19 August 2020 | Ep.34 – The value of lifecycle assessment In this episode of Stirring the Pot, we talk with Emily Townsend who is the President of the Life Cycle Association of New Zealand – or LCANZ for short. Their mission is to provide…
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…
Aug52020 Listen on iTunes Listen on Spotify Listen on PodBean 5 August 2020 | Ep.33 – Structures of steel & composite columns In this episode of Stirring the Pot, we talk with Won Hee Kang who is a Senior Lecturer in Structural Reliability at Western Sydney University. He has been part of team collaborating with HERA…
We have just recently held our Annual General Meeting for our members, and have some new announcements that we’d like to share as a result. We’re excited to announce that Dave Anderson, Technical Director at John Jones Steel, is the newly elected Chair of the HERA Board. Dave has served as a HERA Board member…
Jul222020 Listen on iTunes Listen on Spotify Listen on PodBean 22 July 2020 | Ep.32 – The threat of filling our future workforce needs In this episode of Stirring the Pot, we revisit a talk we had with The Human Resources Project’s Executive Director – Rowan Larsen. Join us as we discuss the skills gap…
Jul222020 Listen on iTunes Listen on Spotify Listen on PodBean 22 July 2020 | Ep.31 – He tangata, he tangata, he tangata! In this episode of Stirring the Pot, we talk with Jane Kennelly. Founder and current Business Director of recruiting powerhouse Frog Recruitment, as well as founder and trustee of the Fantail Network. For…
HERA has successfully provided Advanced FEA services to a range of projects both in Aotearoa and abroad. FEA is one of the most powerful numerical methods available to solve partial differential equations for complex structures. Providing a direct pathway to understand the feasibility of a new design or troubleshoot a problem. All without the need…
Jul72020 Listen on iTunes Listen on Spotify Listen on PodBean 8 July 2020 | Ep.30 – Calculating carbon footprint In this episode of Stirring the Pot, we talk about a subject that might be a bit unfamiliar to our industry – and that’s calculating carbon footprint. It’s a part of a journey toward SSC Certification that…
Jul72020 Listen on iTunes Listen on Spotify Listen on PodBean 8 July 2020 | Ep.29 – Leading metal head on a mission! In this episode of Stirring the Pot, we talk to recent runner up of HERA’s Leading Metalhead Award – Mikaela Keir. As a Casting Production Engineer at New Zealand Steel, she was acknowledged in…