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New Government Rules of Sourcing: Encouraging Words with Implementation Now the Focus

Previously, the need for a shift in Government attitudes to procurement to take account of balanced decision-making was highlighted strongly. The Government has now delivered on that and we need to assist them to get the implementation phase right...

Don’t Miss Out! Metals NZ Industry Conference in Tauranga - 9th to 10th May

Support your industry and register today! Your presence tells the Minister and the Government how significant we are to the country's economy. After all, our industry contributes $2.4 bn to the GDP, not an insignificant feat!Listen to Sir Graham Henry relate how his winning strategies can translate into business strategies for your company!

National Seminar Series on the Design of Composite Beams, Composite Slabs and Composite Columns

HERA is inviting specifiers and engineers to attend the New Zealand seminar series on the design of composite beams, composite slabs and composite columns for multi-storey steel-framed buildings...

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Events/Seminars/Courses

Design of Composite Beams, Slabs & Columns - Christchurch

This workshop will present both design solutions to the current Standard together with innovations and design guidance on the proposed new inclusions in AS/NZS 2327 reflecting international best practice...

Management Appreciation in Non-Destructive Testing - Auckland

This one-day course will embrace all the common methods of NDT and welding inspection...

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HERA Report R4-100 Update
The Structural Steelwork Connection Guide HERA Report R4-100 published in 1999 has been superseded by Steel Construction New Zealand (SCNZ) Report 14:2007 Steel Connect Structural Steel Connections Guide. The hard copy can be purchased from SCNZ, or online for a small annual fee. Please contact SCNZ.

Withdrawl of Design and Construction Bulletins
All Design and Construction Bulletins have been removed from the HERA web site. Care should be taken when using DCBs as many are superseded and/or out-of-date. Please contact the Structural Systems division with feedback or information in regards to specific design or use of DCBs.

HERA Geothermal Capability Register Now Available
The HERA produced document R5-35 Geothermal Capability Register showcases New Zealand companies with experience in the area of renewable geothermal energy production. You can download the document HERE or email to order a printed version.

Coating Industry Checklist Now Available

The New Zealand Coating Industry Checklist is available as a free download from the Steel Bridge Development Group. For more information and to download your free copy, click HERE.

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