Cut your carbon in half with clever design!
HERA’s latest study indicates that with the right design choices, carbon emissions can be cut by more than 50% – starting today. A HERA-led study indicates that readily achieving…
We need you to make sure that industry voice is the foundation of vocational education!
The future of vocational education in Aotearoa is at a critical juncture, and your input could make all the difference. The Minister for Tertiary Education and Skills, Hon Penny…
The Tohu App – how cultural mapping can boost industry growth!
Our engineering, construction and manufacturing sectors are struggling to find talent. We need to be far more inclusive so we can unlock the potential of a diverse future workforce and…
Resource – Calibration of devices and equipment used in steel construction
HERA is pleased to advise that our Fabrication 4.0/Welding team has released a new technical guide on calibration protocols to support quality steel construction. The intent of this technical…
HERA Report R4-161 now released! A diaphragm design guide for steel framed structures
HERA is very excited to release HERA Report R4-161: Diaphragm design guidelines in steel frame structures. A design guide offering users a comprehensive understanding of in-plane diaphragm design principles applicable…
From concept to reality – HERA’s innovative software for design available soon!
HERA has launched a practical design tool for engineers, academia, and practitioners to help provide intuitive insight into the design of steel-concrete composite beams with web openings. It is…
Update: latest edition of HERA Report R4-156 now available!
HERA is excited to unveil the release of the second edition of HERA Report R4-156, focusing on the seismic design of steel moment resisting frames. This report has been…
Breaking ground – early insights into reusable Eccentrically Braced Frame (EBF) in Construction 4.0
As part of HERA’s pioneering rangahau (research) focused on advancing sustainable construction through circular design within our Construction 4.0 Endeavour Project, a cutting-edge reusable EBF is being developed to revolutionise…
HERA and Massey University team up to revolutionise sustainable construction through circular design and construction 4.0
HERA is proud to be partnering with Massey University, to pioneer rangahau (research) focused on circular design principles to transform the construction industry’s approach to sustainability. The goal? To…
The sustainable promise of Eccentric Braced Frame (EBF) in Construction 4.0
In today’s construction landscape, the concepts of “Circular Design” (CD) and “Construction 4.0” (C4.0) are gaining traction, offering promising solutions to minimise waste and enhance sustainability. These approaches, whilst…
Advanced simulations to evaluate composite slabs performance in severe fire
Composite slabs with profiled steel decking are widely used in the construction for their outstanding performance. Based on HERA’s many years-experience in analysing several structures in fire, one of our…
Navigating welding positions in fusion welding
In the complex world of welding, understanding the nuances of different welding positions cannot be overlooked. From the meticulous planning of welding procedures to the on-the-spot adjustments, welding is an…