Tim Klier, Concrete NZ sustainability policy director. Concrete NZ, an industry organisation with more than 500 New Zealand members, has hired its first sustainability and policy director. Tim Klier, who hails from Germany and has a background in critical infrastructure sustainability, says: “Globally the cement and concrete industry has recognised its responsibility and is movingContinue reading “Klier joins Concrete NZ as sustainability, policy director”
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SiteSmart: Making health and safety management simple
Agriculture is one of New Zealand’s highest-risk industries. For those looking for a way to communicate and manage health and safety in the vines or on the paddock, SiteSmart makes managing health and safety simple. SiteSmart is an app, by Site Safe NZ, designed to manage health and safety on the go from a smartphone,Continue reading “SiteSmart: Making health and safety management simple”
‘Badass’ engineer inspires…
From fictional muse to real-world apprentice – Patsy Gadsby is making her mark, inspired by an animated character in a fantasy television series. Once a jack of all trades and now an aspiring engineer, Gadsby attributes Avatar The Legend of Korra to propelling her into the trade. “I worked as a cleaner and in aContinue reading “‘Badass’ engineer inspires…”
Infrastructure needs…
‘Long-term thinking, not papering over cracks’ Maintaining and managing infrastructure assets throughout their entire life is a critical component of addressing the literal cracks, leaks, and other failings now being felt around the country, says Āpōpō. They company says it is “adding its voice to the growing calls for sound asset management practices to be appliedContinue reading “Infrastructure needs…”
The smart and tough concrete…
Innovative research in concrete helping to cut down emissions Concrete researchers are innovating with the widely-used material to increase its lifespan, help the natural environment it lives on and cut down on emissions made during its production. Around 70% of the world’s population lives in a structure built with concrete – the composite is secondContinue reading “The smart and tough concrete…”
Everything safety all in one place
Kiwi contracting giant Hawkins has chosen HammerTech to optimise onsite safety Strengthening and streamlining safety practices are helping lead New Zealand construction company, Hawkins, to build better quality buildings. Hawkins has partnered with HammerTech, described as “the world’s leading safety software provider for the construction industry”, to access quality real time health and safety dataContinue reading “Everything safety all in one place”
Free timber design software launch
Timber Unlimited has partnered with CLT Toolbox to offer parts of their advanced timber design software free to New Zealand industry. “With the release of the new Timber Structures Standard (NZS AS 1720.1:2022), it’s essential that we provide the industry with the resources to implement these new standards effectively,” says Bjørn Stankowitz technical manager atContinue reading “Free timber design software launch”
Flying high…
Girls in infrastructure’ get inspiration from Auckland Airport construction sites Auckland Airport hosted 80 female high school students across three of its major development sites, for Infrastructure New Zealand’s ‘Girls in Infrastructure’ programme. The event highlights the significant contributions of women in the infrastructure sector and aims to inspire the next generation of female leadersContinue reading “Flying high…”
RISE IN WORKPLACE ALCOHOL DETECTIONS RAISES SAFETY CONCERNS
Since 2022, The Drug Detection Agency (TDDA) has seen alcohol detections rise significantly, with the detection rate nearly doubling during the 2022 and 2023 holiday periods. Traditionally, positive detections reduce after December and January,says TDDA, but initial testing results show a worrying trend. The increase in detection has yet to subside, holding steady with aContinue reading “RISE IN WORKPLACE ALCOHOL DETECTIONS RAISES SAFETY CONCERNS”
SHINING STAR…
Goodman awarded the first NZ Industrial 6 Green Star Built rating A multi-warehouse project in Highbook Business Park has earned New Zealand’s first-ever industrial 6 Green Star rating (6-star Green Star Design and As-Built NZ v1.0 certified Built rating). Developed by Goodman Property Trust, Tāwharau Lane was awarded the rating by the New Zealand Green BuildingContinue reading “SHINING STAR…”
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