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Our impact-led research programs help lead heavy engineering’s manufacturing and construction sectors in Aotearoa.
At HERA, research and development is at the core of everything we do. It’s what fuels innovation in New Zealand’s heavy engineering industry and drives us toward a future we can all be proud of.
This is why we work hard to create clear pathways of opportunity for our members. It is in the efforts of our small team of kairangahau (researchers) who collaborate with universities and associations to deliver smarter solutions.
We undertake research programmes in structural steel, light gauge steel, composite materials, welding, industry capability and business acumen. We test product and process, ensuring our members can confidently adopt new technologies, follow global best practice, and continue to evolve and succeed.
Ensuring steel structures stand the test of time.
Explore our research focused on designing and constructing infrastructure resilient to New Zealand’s environment and the impacts of climate change, natural disasters and fire.
Creating an efficient, productive and responsive industry.
Tap into our research focused on unlocking the potential of innovative processes and technology in heavy engineering across construction, manufacturing and welding.
Positioning steel as the rockstar of our economy.
Delve into our research focused on steel’s contribution to the circular economy by reducing, reusing, recycling and remanufacturing; as well as the living standards framework.
Embracing te ao Māori in heavy engineering.
Discover the mahi we’ve been doing to help businesses value mātauranga Māori in the workplace, better attract the Māori workforce and gain the practical tools and skills to do so!