Stirring The Pot

In this episode of Stirring the Pot we’re talking with Shahab Ramhormozian. Shahab is a Senior Lecturer in Structural and Earthquake Engineering at Auckland University of Technology. Join us as we chat about him being awarded the #INN0V8 impact industry award at the 2023 HERA Future Forum Industry Awards. Connect with Shahab: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shahab-ramhormozian-b58b7583/ Connect with AUT: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/school/autuni/ Website: https://www.aut.ac.nz/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/autuni/ Find out more about HERA’s Industry Awards: https://www.hera.org.nz/our-industry-awards/ We also wish to express our sincere appreciation to New Zealand Steel for their invaluable sponsorship of our Future Forum and Nation Dinner events!

In this episode of Stirring the Pot we’re talking with Troy Coyle, Kaveh Andisheh, and Craig Stevenson. We’ve brought together the team involved in HERA’s $772K project titled “Circular design for a changing environment – a design framework to reduce construction waste, lifecycle embodied carbon, and to enhance the circular economy for construction materials with a pilot for low-rise buildings." Connect with the team on LinkedIn: Troy: https://www.linkedin.com/in/troy-coyle-she-her// Kaveh: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kaveh-andisheh-phd-4139ab36/ Craig: https://www.linkedin.com/in/craigstevensonaurecon/ Raed: https://www.linkedin.com/in/raed-el-sarraf-2ab0a713/ Connect with Beca: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/beca/ Website: https://www.beca.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/becagroup/ Connect with WSP New Zealand: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/wspnz/ Website: https://www.wsp.com/en-nz/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wsp_in_nz/ IAG members: https://www.hera.org.nz/iag-branz/ Funding of $150K from BRANZ: https://www.hera.org.nz/announcement-of-funding/

In this episode of Stirring the Pot we’re talking with our CEO Troy Coyle and the technical lead team Michail Karpenko and Kaveh Andisheh. Together, they reflect on an amazing year of mahi to support the heavy engineering industry of Aotearoa, New Zealand in construction and manufacturing. Connect with Troy, Michail, and Kaveh: Troy: https://www.linkedin.com/in/troy-coyle-she-her/ Michail: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michail-karpenko-4ab13730/ Kaveh: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kaveh-andisheh-phd-4139ab36/

In this episode of Stirring the Pot we’re talking with Neil Horsfield. Neil is Beca’s General Manager Global Building Structures. Join us as we chat about the potential for adaptive reuse of our building stock. Connect with Neil: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/neil-horsfield-41b22622/ Connect with Beca: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/beca/ Website: https://www.beca.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/becagroup/ Find out more about our materials passport project: Materials passport for steel re-use: https://www.hera.org.nz/sustainability/material-passport/ You might also be interested in our other sustainability focuses: Zero carbon steel: https://www.hera.org.nz/sustainability/steel-circular-economy/ Circular economy: https://www.hera.org.nz/sustainability/steel-circular-economy/ Steel recycling: https://www.hera.org.nz/sustainability/steel-recycling/ Find out more about HERA’s Industry Awards: https://www.hera.org.nz/our-industry-awards/ We also wish to express our sincere appreciation to New Zealand Steel for their invaluable sponsorship of our Future Forum and Nation Dinner events!

In this episode of Stirring the Pot we’re talking with Raed El Sarraf.Raed is Technical Principal at WSP New Zealand. He has extensive experience in corrosion engineering and asset integrity management of structural steel and other metal structures. Connect with Raed:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/raed-el-sarraf-2ab0a713/ Connect with WSP New Zealand:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/wspnz/ Website: https://www.wsp.com/en-nz/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wsp_in_nz/ Find out more about HERA’s Industry Awards:https://www.hera.org.nz/our-industry-awards/ Find out more about HERA’s resilience and durability research and tools: Design for low carbon: https://www.hera.org.nz/announcement-of-funding/ Corrosion map : https://www.hera.org.nz/resource-corrosion-map/ HERA Report R4-133: NZ steelwork corrosion and coatings guide: https://www.hera.org.nz/product/hera-report-r4-133/ We also wish to express our sincere appreciation to New Zealand Steel for their invaluable sponsorship of our Future Forum and Nation Dinner events!

In this episode of Stirring the Pot we’re talking with Fanqin Meng.Fanqin, who is no stranger to HERA, is a Structural Fire Research Engineer within our team! We are shining the spotlight on him as the recipient of the Student of the Year Award which he received at this years Future Forum Industry Awards in Ōtautahi Christchurch. Connect with Fanqin:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/fanqin-meng-a759b1204/ HERA profile: https://www.hera.org.nz/team-member/fanqin-meng/ Find out more about HERA’s Industry Awards:https://www.hera.org.nz/our-industry-awards/ Find out more about HERA’s student membership:https://www.hera.org.nz/become-a-student-member/ We also wish to express our sincere appreciation to New Zealand Steel for their invaluable sponsorship of our Future Forum and Nation Dinner events!

In this episode of Stirring the Pot we’re talking with Byron Konia.Byron is a Senior Mechanical Engineer and Māori Advisor at Stantec in Wellington. We last spoke to him back in 2019 when he was just starting off his career as a young Graduate Hydraulic Engineer. Join us as we reconnect and find out what he has been up to and how he thinks the engineering environment has changed to better attract and retain a diverse workforce. Connect with Byron Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/byronkonia/ You may also want to check out his kemu (game) he developed in his own journey to improve his reo Māori! Website: https://kupurorirori.co.nz/pages/maua-korero-our-story Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kupurorirori Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kupu.rorirori TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@kupurorirori Connect with Stantec Website: https://www.stantec.com/en/offices/new-zealand-locations-hub LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/stantec/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/StantecInc Twitter: https://twitter.com/Stantec Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stantec/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/StantecInc Find out more about HERA’s mātauranga Māori mahi:Website: https://www.hera.org.nz/matauranga-maori/ Research on the intersection between mātauranga Māori and Construction 4.0: https://www.hera.org.nz/construction40-matauranga-maori/ Whanake Scholarship: https://www.hera.org.nz/hera-whanake-scholarship/

In this episode of Stirring the Pot we’re talking with Geoff Bird.Geoff Bird was this years recipient of the HERA Foundation Keith Smith Memorial Award, for distinguished service to Aotearoa New Zealand’s metals industry. Join us as he chats with our Executive Board Chair Craig Stevenson on his career pathway towards this acknowledgement and everything in between! Connect with Geoff & CraigGeoff: https://www.linkedin.com/in/geoff-bird-176b89a/ Craig: https://www.linkedin.com/in/craigstevensonaurecon/ Connect with BecaWebsite: https://www.beca.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/beca/ Find out more about HERA’s Industry Awardshttps://www.hera.org.nz/our-industry-awards/

In this episode of Stirring the Pot we’re talking with Robert Finch.Robert is Director of Timber Unlimited and is also a member of HERA’s Industry Advisory Group for the "Low Carbon Design Framework for Low Rise Buildings” project. He has a background in Mechanical Engineering and Materials Engineering, has managed research and product development, and set research directions for the past 23 years. Connect with RobertLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/robert-finch-508086a1/ Connect with Timber UnlimitedWebsite: https://timberunlimited.co.nz/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/timber-unlimited/ Materials passport for steel re-use:https://www.hera.org.nz/sustainability/material-passport/ Steel and the circular economy:https://www.hera.org.nz/sustainability/steel-circular-economy/ - Hybrid Building Seminar DetailsAre you attending the Gala Awards Dinner and want to maximise your travel and add some learning? Then book your place now! Come and hear our speakers present on Hybrid Buildings.Hosted by Timber Unlimited and NZ Timber Design Society.Programme (Coming soon!)Where: Crystal Room at Cordis Hotel, AucklandTime: 9am - 3pmCost: $150+GST (click here to register and pay)TDS Member rate: $130+GST

In this episode of Stirring the Pot we’re talking with Cliff Ellery.Cliff Ellery is General Manager - Innovex at Tīra. From grassroot beginnings in the Taranaki, to receiving the 2023 #INN0V8 change industry award for exporting spiral welding innovations – in this episode we talk about the innovation that led Tīra to the win, its business expansion plans, and what others could learn from their experience with technology innovation. Connect with CliffLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cliff-ellery-70611162/ Connect with TīraWebsite: https://www.tira.co.nz/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/tira-nda/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tiragroupnz/ Find out more about HERA’s Industry Awards:https://www.hera.org.nz/our-industry-awards/

In this episode of Stirring the Pot we’re talking with Phil Gaby.Phil is Project Director at Holmes ANZ and a civil structures designer, with expertise in bridges, wharves and water retaining structures. Specialising in design and constructing projects and alternative designs where value engineering is needed to bring projects back on track, Phil’s passion is delivering efficient, elegant, quick and easy-to-construct affordable structures with the lowest practical environmental footprint. Join us as he chats with our Structural Sustainability Engineer Dr. Amir Shah Mohammadi about structural steel design for bridges in particular and how we can push the boundaries of these designs to be more innovative and courageous. Connect with PhilLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/phil-gaby-137114246/ Connect with HolmesWebsite: https://holmesanz.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/holmes-anz/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/holmes.anz/ Find out more about HERA’s works in steel bridge design:HERA Report R4-97: New Zealand Weathering Steel Guide for Bridges – rev 3: https://www.hera.org.nz/product/hera-report-r4-97/ Contact Kaveh: https://www.hera.org.nz/team-member/kaveh-andisheh/

In this episode of Stirring the Pot we’re talking with Nico Patchay.In this episode, we’re having a korero with Nico Patchay, Technical Manager of Niche Modular Construction. As the first company to use HERA’s zero carbon steel program, Hōtaka Whakakore Puhanga Waro, through offsetting – we thought we’d delve into how they’ve utilised the program for their steel modular building projects and what their experience has been in using it. Connect with NicoLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicopatchay/ Connect with Niche ModularWebsite: https://www.nichemodular.co.nz/ Find out more about HERA’s sustainability focuses:Zero carbon steel: https://www.hera.org.nz/sustainability/steel-circular-economy/ Circular economy: https://www.hera.org.nz/sustainability/steel-circular-economy/ Materials passport for steel re-use: https://www.hera.org.nz/sustainability/material-passport/ Steel recycling: https://www.hera.org.nz/sustainability/steel-recycling/

In this episode of Stirring the Pot we’re talking with Thomas Hörnfeldt.Thomas is the Vice President of the Sustainable Business at SSAB, coming from a background in the metals, construction and process automation industry. Join us as he chats with our Senior Structural Sustainability Engineer Dr. Amir Shah Mohammadi about SSAB's HYBRIT® technology which has resulted in the world's first fossil free steel production. Connect with ThomasLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomas-h%C3%B6rnfeldt-7715036/ Connect with SSABWebsite: https://www.ssab.com/en LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ssab/ Find out more about HERA’s sustainability focuses:Circular economy: https://www.hera.org.nz/sustainability/steel-circular-economy/ Materials passport for steel re-use: https://www.hera.org.nz/sustainability/material-passport/ Steel recycling: https://www.hera.org.nz/sustainability/steel-recycling/ Zero carbon steel:

In this episode of Stirring the Pot we’re talking with Enda Crossin.Enda Crossin is an Associate Professor and Director of Engineering Management Programmes at the University of Canterbury. Join us as we delve in to the BeLongEng project that he leads, which is the biggest ever longitudinal study of engineering practice. Connect with EndaLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/endacrossin/ Connect with BeLongEngWebsite: https://www.belongeng.org/https://www.autexacoustics.co.nz/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/belongeng

10 May 2023 | Ep.90 – Pacific leadership in businessIn this episode of Stirring the Pot we’re talking with Rob Woolner.Rob is the Managing Director of Autex Industries Limited. In episode 87, we spoke with Rob about alternative education pathways for youth through vocational education and business skill development. Join us as we kōrero about leadership and how crucial it is in creating an effective team. As leaders, we need to be wise enough to discover what our team value and what motivates them. If we do not, then we are the one failing – not them. Connect with RobLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-woolner-b2b73791/?originalSubdomain=nz Website: https://www.autexacoustics.co.nz/ Meet our HERA team hereHERA: https://www.hera.org.nz/people/

In this episode of Stirring the Pot we're talking with Mumin Bhat.Mumin is the National Business Development Manager for Ecostruxure Power at Schneider Electric and is passionate about helping businesses who need guidance to become more sustainable and are unsure how to measure their impact. Join us as we korero about the development of their New Zealand Business Sustainability Research Index with Perceptive, which has benchmarked 300 New Zealand business decision-makers across multiple sectors including construction and manufacturing on their sustainability performance, how the construction and manufacturing industries faired, and what steps can be done to start the sustainability journey. Connect with Mumin LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/muminbhat/ Connect with Schneider Electric Website: https://www.se.com/nz/en/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/schneider-electric/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SchneiderElectricNZ Twitter: https://twitter.com/SchneiderNZ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/schneidercorporate Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/schneiderelectric/ Find out more about HERA's sustainability focuses:Circular economy: https://www.hera.org.nz/sustainability/steel-circular-economy/ Materials passport for steel re-use: https://www.hera.org.nz/sustainability/material-passport/ Steel recycling: https://www.hera.org.nz/sustainability/steel-recycling/ Zero carbon steel: https://www.hera.org.nz/sustainability/steel-circular-economy/

5 April 2023 | Ep.88 – House of ScienceIn this episode of Stirring the Pot we're talking with Andrea Lun.Andrea is the South Auckland House of Science Manager who is passionate about making science more accessible for rangatahi (youth). Join us as we gravitate towards Te Whare Pūtaiao - House of Science to see how they are creating opportunities for our next generation to understand sustainable practices. Connect with AndreaLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrea-lun-084b4bba/ Website: https://houseofscience.nz/ Givealittle page: https://givealittle.co.nz/org/house-of-science-nz Opportunities:For sponsorship opportunities please contact Business Manager, Sandra Kirikiri at sandra.kirikiri@houseofscience.nz There are also volunteer opportunities for corporates to get involved with at a House of Science branch. If you would like to volunteer, contact the House of Science branch directly via the website or alternatively email info@houseofscience.nz For information about HERA's sustainability focus on circular economy:Webpage: https://www.hera.org.nz/sustainability/steel-circular-economy/

In this episode of Stirring the Pot we're talking with Rob Woolner.Rob is the Managing Director of Autex Industries Limited. Like many, we all have that subject we enjoy talking about - join us as Rob chats about alternative education pathways for youth through vocational education and business skill development, which is his passion. Connect with RobLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-woolner-b2b73791/?originalSubdomain=nz Website: https://www.autexacoustics.co.nz/ Find out more about HERA's range of training and knowledge transfer opportunities:Events: https://www.hera.org.nz/events/

In this episode of Stirring the Pot we’re talking with Marie-Salome Duval-Chaneac.She is currently re-entering a Research Master in Engineering studies on Sustainable Resources Recovery at the University of Auckland on the circular economy. In particular, investigating new pathways for the circularity of metallic materials from scrap to powders for additive manufacturing. Today we give wider understanding of additive manufacturing and how it relates to and can be utlised meaningfully in the works our membership and industry does. Connect with Marie-SalomeLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marie-salome-duval-chaneac-2b8257b4/ Find out more about the Endeavour Fund research projectNews release: https://www.hera.org.nz/research-endeavour-fund/ Find out more about our works in Industry 4.0Website: https://www.hera.org.nz/industry40/

In this episode of Stirring the Pot we're talking with John Luxton.John is Founder of Regeneration HQ - a self-professed ‘anti-consultant’ hand crafting solutions for SME’s in Aotearoa with practical, hands-on support. Join us as we discuss a topic that we know is on many of our members mind as they look to foster their next generation leaders through succession planning. Connect with JohnWebsite: https://www.regenerationhq.co.nz/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-luxton-98ba497/ Keen to get support for your SME?We are currently calling out to profile our SME’s to help drive their business on our available communication platforms. We have also been thinking about developing some practical, hands on tool kit offerings to address key pain points you may be experiencing. It would be great to understand if workshops or consultation to assist in these areas would be something you would uptake. If you are an SME and either of these are of interest to you – please get in touch with our Manager of Customer Experience, Rebecca Symonds to discuss further. Email: rebecca.symonds@hera.org.nz