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Ep. 124 | Artificial Intelligence – Skill up or sit out?

Listen in as Matt shares how AI is reshaping construction and engineering — and why embracing it is key to staying ahead of the curve.
Resource: How to specify low-carbon steel

Learn how to specify low-carbon structural steel with evidence-based benchmarks and practical guidance that help reduce embodied carbon in Aotearoa.
Groundbreaking low-carbon circular design guidance now here!

As sustainability demands rise, we’ve unveiled guidance on low-carbon circular design, equipping professionals with strategies for smarter, greener, resilient structures.
Embracing Industry 4.0 and digital transformation in manufacturing

Industry 4.0 is transforming manufacturing with automation, AI, IoT, and data-driven processes, enabling smarter, more efficient, and competitive production in a rapidly evolving digital landscape.
Beyond the blueprint – the power of digital

Holistic system analysis and digital twins improve design, reduce waste, predict maintenance, and enhance performance through real-time data and simulation.
Ep. 118 | From carbon-heavy to carbon-zero

Tune in as we chat with Jeremy Sole from the Sustainable Steel Council on their carbon zero roadmap and Green Star audit scheme.
Advancing automation in manufacturing

HERA was lucky enough to host Professor Ian Manchester’s visit to New Zealand to explore how automation can revolutionise manufacturing and construction here.
UoA HERA Prize 2024 – 3D printed sandcasting moulds

This year, we’re proud to recognise University of Auckland’s final-year display for Sara Renall and Sebastian Webb with our Final Year Project HERA prize.
Meet PhD Scholarship Recipient Abila Hena Anayet

We are excited to introduce our new PhD student, joining the research team working on HERA’s ACM CRC project program Circular Design 4.0.
Ep. 117 | Real-time insights for safer structures

We check in with Kaveh Andisheh on his mahi in the Ngākopa Construction 4.0 Monitoring 4.0 theme he leads.
Wlla Abbad – Winner of the Women in STEM HERA/ACM CRC Scholarship!

Congatulations to Wlla Abbad, a talented PhD student at The University of Sydney, who is the recipient of this award.
Understanding LCA – measuring environmental impact in design

LCA is the backbone of data-driven decision-making in our Construction 4.0 project to evaluate and optimise circular design.
2024 Nobel Prize for Physics and how our research relies upon this work

We are leading a number of projects involving AI and machine learning, all evolving out of the fundamental work of Hopfield, Hilton and others.
Ep. 116 | From shed to spotlight

We’ve got Jill and Grier Fuller in studio to chat about their recent ConstructSteel ‘Excellence in Sustainability’ award win.
Integrating mātauranga Māori into Construction 4.0

Imagine a construction sector guided not only by technology but knowledge uniquely connected to the rich heritage of Aotearoa.
Ep. 115 | Construction’s knowledge currency

Listen in as we chat with Kenneth Husted on his mahi in the Ngākopa Construction 4.0 Technology Transfer theme he leads.
Bridging the gap – how data is changing the future of building safety and resilience

Building and bridge safety is vital, making it crucial to understand their response to various forces.
The future of building – reusable frames that cut costs and carbon

As the pressure to build more sustainably grows, so too does the need for innovative solutions that are grounded in both theory and practice.
Unpacking decision support tools for smarter construction

Decision support tools could help streamline projects, reduce costs, and meet the growing demands for sustainability and resilience.
Ep. 114 | Wired for data success

Join us as we chat with Xun Xu on his mahi in the Ngākopa Construction 4.0 Data Connectivity and Standardisation theme he leads.
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.
Ep. 113 | A circular rethink for construction

We kōrero with the Circular Design roopu on their mahi in the Ngākopa Construction 4.0 theme for a more sustainable and resilient built environment.
Ep. 112 | Tactics to achieve low carbon design

Tune in as we chat with Associate Professor Helena Gervasio and Kaveh Andisheh on the crucial role of sustainability in construction.
Ep. 111 | Sustainability ‘beyond the build’

We delve into mahi in the Ngākopa Construction 4.0 research theme of Sustainable Futures with project lead Sarah McLaren.
Ep. 109 | The untold story of BIM

We kōrero with Robert Amor on his mahi in the Ngākopa Construction 4.0 Emerging Technologies theme he leads.
End of life carbon and beyond – transitioning to a circular economy

Transitioning the construction sector to a circular economy is about ensuring our buildings and materials are part of an ongoing cycle that benefits future generations.
Ep. 107 | ‘The smart shift’ in construction

We check in with the Smart Construction roopu on their mahi in the Ngākopa Construction 4.0 theme for technical shifts reshaping construction.
The Tohu App – how cultural mapping can boost industry growth!

The Tohu App is how we can unlock the potential of a diverse future workforce and all the benefits they bring to our mahi (work).
Got a yearning to understand machine learning & AI?

Often the terms “machine learning” and “artificial intelligence” (AI) are used interchangeably – we break down why they are quite different principles!
Pioneering change – HERA launches two new kaupapa Māori initiatives

In a vibrant celebration of culture, innovation, and community, HERA proudly launched two kaupapa Māori projects – the Tohu App and Ngākopa.
Ep. 106 | From old school to next gen

We kōrero with Naomi Manu of Auraki Group about the Tohu app – an innovative culturally grounded career mapping tool.
Ep. 105 | Bridging tech and tikanga

Join our kōrero with Ngākopa Construction 4.0 Mātauranga Māori team – Fleur Palmer, Saul Roberts & Patricia Te Whatu.
Which matters more? Excellence or impact?

Does Aotearoa New Zealand’s Research, Science, and Innovation (RSI) systems prioritise excellence over impact?
Meet Hao Chang – ACM CRC PhD Scholar

Hao Chang, A.K.A ‘Dex’ joins our ACM CRC research team to focus on connection design with Circular Design 4.0 technologies.
Meet Dr. Vladislav Yakubov

Dr. Vladislav Yakubov joins our ACM CRC research team to support our innovative metal composite research focus.
Notice: Laser welding safety

Notice advising of potential safety concerns relating to the use of hand-held laser welding devices.
Embracing the future of advanced manufacturing

HERA visits Australia with Manufacturing Minister Hon Andrew Bayly to see how Australia embraces Industry 4.0.
AI powered quality control in manufacturing

Van Thu HUYNH joins our ACM CRC team to develop an AI-based monitoring system for composite products.
Empowering circular design with AI – meet Parsa Yazdi

As the newest member of our Construction 4.0 project, Parsa is focused on research around AI in circular design.
Early insights into reusable EBF in Construction 4.0

Insights into research to develop a reusable EBF to revolutionise earthquake resilience and reduce environmental impact.
Steel Stars – University of Waikato ‘top student’ prize award

Top student prize awarded to ‘steel stars’ to celebrate excellence in structural design at the University of Waikato.
HERA and Massey University team up to revolutionise construction

Together through circular design and construction 4.0 approaches we’re transforming sustainable construction in Aotearoa.
The sustainable promise of EBF’s in Construction 4.0

Innovation to reuse steel structures through development of a seismic Eccentrically Braced Frame with bolted connections.
Research: FEA to evaluate composite slabs performance in severe fire

New commercial research to evaluate the structural performance of composite slabs under severe fire.
Meet one of our 2023 Whanake Scholarship recipients, Patricia Te Whatu

Patricia’s research is focused on how mātauranga Māori can be incorporated into circular design using Construction 4.0.
Ep. 103 | Fix it at the beginning – design low carbon!

Tune in as we chat with our Low Carbon Design research team focused on circular design for a changing environment.
Ep. 101 | Reuse the past – the quest for net zero construction

Join us as we kōrero with Neil Horsfield from Beca on the potential for adaptive reuse of our building stock.
HERA & ACM CRC join forces to advance circular design in manufacturing

This major international collaboration will lead the way for composites manufacturing and metals innovation.
AUT showcase highlights innovation & creativity

Holger Heinzel attends the Bachelor of Computer & Information Sciences poster showcase event.
Meet HERA Foundation Scholarship Recipient, Ahmad Sayadi

Ahmad Sayadi, a dedicated and enthusiastic PhD student from the University of Waikato doing research to optimise welding.
Call for insight: Survey to inform the future of low carbon design in construction

If you have an interest in the construction sector, we need your insights for our low carbon design project!
Meet our IAG members for our low carbon design research project

This IAG reviews design frameworks to cut construction waste, carbon, and boost the circular economy.
Ep. 96 | The connection between steel + timber (pardon the pun)

We sit down with Robert Finch from Timber Unlimited and explore how steel and timber can work together.
Call for interest: PhD Scholarship now available in Ōtautahi Christchurch!

Come join our team to help research mātauranga Māori led approaches to circular design in construction!
Enhancing structural monitoring for comprehensive building assessment

The importance of Monitoring 4.0 to assess the performance of buildings in the field of structural engineering.
Update: Endeavour research in Construction 4.0

The Construction 4.0 team wānanga and inaugural meeting of the Industry Advisory Group report.
Resource: Public governance in the context of Construction 4.0

HERA R5-95:2023 is the second white paper arising from the Endeavour Construction 4.0 research.
Resource: Construction 4.0 through a narrow & broad perspective

HERA R5-94:2023 is the first white paper arising from the Endeavour Construction 4.0 research.
Meet our Construction 4.0 IAG Members

We’re excited to introduce our newly elected Construction 4.0 Industry Advisory Group.
HERA receives $150k of funding from BRANZ

Funded by the building research levy, it will support the $772K HERA led project for a low carbon design framework.
Rethinking mass timber -is it a sustainable building solution?

Challenging the mainstream narrative – mass timber’s viability as a sustainable building material
Call for participation: multi storey buildings in Christchurch or Wellington wanted!

We’re looking for buildings in Christchurch and Wellington as part of our Construction 4.0 research project.
Industry 4.0 – Industry Advisory Group (IAG)

We have had great interest for people to join our Construction 4.0 IAG and are close to announcing them.
Construction 4.0 – meet our Co-Chair of our IAG, Nicky Luis

Nicky Luis is a strategic marketing professional with 15 years of international experience in B2B and B2C communications
Ep. 86 | Engaging in sustainability

Marie-Salomé Duval-Chanéac speaks with us on sustainable resources recovery and the circular economy.
Construction 4.0 wānanga – imbedding the research themes

This Wānanga was an opportunity for the research team to get together with the Co-Chairs of the IAG.
Ep. 84 | Deconstructing bias: Te Tiriti or The Treaty?

We have a kōrero with Tīmoti Harris of Empowering Change about the role of Te Tiriti in the workplace.
Building a sustainable future with Construction 4.0 transformation

In the sustainable future research theme, we’re ensuring that our transformation is environmentally sustainable.
Ep. 83 | Closing the loop

Join us as we kōrero with Kelly McClean on her specialty topic of the circular economy and Aurecon’s focus on it.
Construction 4.0 research – emerging technologies

In the emerging technologies theme we’re investigating and developing the underlying technologies supporting the research programs.
Construction 4.0 research – knowledge transfer

In the knowledge transfer theme we’re creating an alternative to traditional linear knowledge or technology required to create transformation.
Meet student member, Aqueel Hafeez

We’d like to introduce student member Aqueel Hafeez at the University of Waikato studying a Bachelors in Civil Engineering.
Ep. 82 | Building better. Building Less. Building Different.

Join us as we chat with Ken Webster on the intersection between the circular economy, construction and building better.
Construction 4.0 research – mātauranga Māori

In the mātauranga Māori theme we’re building a transformational and new paradigm around Construction 4.0 in Aotearoa.
Construction 4.0 research – monitoring 4.0 & digital twinning

In the monitoring 4.0 theme we’re developing a framework for digital twinning of steel and RC buildings.
Construction 4.0 research – smart construction

In the smart construction theme we’re investigating the intrinsic properties of ‘file to factory’ workflows.
Construction 4.0 research – developing circular design

In the circular design theme we’re developing data collection protocols for structural optimisation.
Construction 4.0 research – data connectivity standardisation

In the data connectivity standardisation theme we’re working to develop protocols for data management.
Construction 4.0 research – integrated and holistic

Get an overview of the research themes for our Construction 4.0 research program delivered by our researchers.
Steel to form basis of planned 6 star greenstar build

Our planned HERA Innovation Centre has been registered for assessment with the NZ Green Building Council for certification.
Construction 4.0 research – we have kick off!

Just recently we had our kick-off meeting with the Construction 4.0 team at HERA House – joined by many of our team.
Making construction efficient with Construction 4.0

Major international collaboration led by HERA to position NZ’s construction sector in Construction 4.0.
Ep. 77 | A $10.3m injection for research!

Join the HERA team as we unpack the latest on our recent success for Endeavour Funded research on Construction 4.0.
Endeavour Fund injects $10.3m into HERA’s research program

HERA has been successful in the 2022 round of funding for a four-year Construction 4.0 research project.
Notice: HERA Industry 4.0 assessment for steel fabricators now available!

HERA now offers industry 4.0 assessments – including SIRI, automation and bottleneck analysis.
Ep. 74 | Extractables from steel bi-products

Join us as we chat with Megan Girdwood on extracting vanadium – a co-product of the NZ steel making process.
Ep. 73 | A missed body of knowledge, the case for Mātauranga Māori

Join our CEO Troy Coyle and GM Comms 4.0 Kim Nugent as they talk about our mātauranga Māori focused mahi.
Ep. 72 | Industry 4.0 – SIRIously a no-brainer!

We’re in studio with our team member Holger Heinzel to discuss our new capability in Industry 4.0 assessments.
Resource: HERA R4-159, understanding structures as steel banks

This report unpacks key material passport concepts into common terminology so that it is more widely understood.
Ep. 68 | Decarbonise or die!

We talk with Matt Woodley on solving construction challenges by transforming the sector with innovation.
The moment we have been waiting for! Our Carbon Offsetting Program is now live!

HERA is beyond excited to advise that our new Zero Carbon Steel Program – Hōtaka Whakakore Puhanga Waro has launched!
Steel has a strong sustainable story – #sustainablesteel

Recent media has really increased the need for the sustainability credentials of steel to be shared more widely.
John Cole investigates the interface between Mātauranga Māori and Construction 4.0.

We’re excited to have Student Intern John Cole join us on a project we’ve partnered with Pūhoro STEM Academy on. The project is looking to…
HERA’s operations go carbon zero…

We’re happy to report that we’ve offset our calculated emissions, to be certified Zero Carbon Business Operations via certified carbon credits with Ekos.
Ep. 34 | The value of life cycle assessment

Join us as we kōrero with Emily Townsend from LCANZ around life cycle assessment and management and why it matters.
The metals take on the circular economy

The biggest single indusry in Aotearoa for waste is building and construction. The solution is adopting circular economy thinking.
HERA offering welding productivity and automation assessments

Last month, our Welding team assessed welding productivity and automation capability for seven of our members.