This once-in-a-generation opportunity to change the machinery behind local government cannot ignore some significant challenges facing local democracy, Property Council of New Zealand chief executive Leonie Freeman says.
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Award-winning Auckland engineer bridges gap between science and industry
New Zealand researchers produce cutting-edge seismic engineering innovations, but often struggle to get new technology implemented in real-life building designs, says Dr Ashkan Hashemi, this year’s Ivan Skinner Award winner.
Big steel, flow control supplier turns 100
Asmuss, one of the country’s largest suppliers of steel and flow control products, celebrated 100 years in business.
Aotea Station work a feather in infrastructure focus
An official spade in the ground celebration last month marked the move underground to build City Rail Link’s Aotea Station. The project also heralds the re-opening of one major road in central Auckland and the temporary closure of another as construction shifts focus.
Growing the skills pipeline… BCITO’s new head targets building/constructions’ desperate needs
BCITO recently reached a new milestone, announcing 16,000 apprentices actively training. Here, BCITO chief executive Toby Beaglehole describes how it is determined to grow the skills pipeline New Zealand desperately needs and ensure supply meets demand for the building and construction sector.
Winning spirit inspires industrial supporter Hydraulink
Precision hydraulics help “best under pressure” Kiwis claim back-to-back America’s Cups.
Award-winning Konecranes app quickly records daily inspection findings
Described as a world crane service leader, Konecranes is introducing a new app to increase efficiency, optimise safety, and digitise Daily Inspections.
Unlocking value from forklift connectivity
Forklifts today can do more than just move stock from one end of the factory to the other – when integrated with the right technology, Crown Equipment says the machines can move your whole organisation forward.
Human-cobot collaboration on the rise
In an age where technology is at the heart of virtually everything the possibilities are infinite. Engineers and scientists are honing their skills to bring us inventions beyond our wildest imaginations, and the COVID-19 pandemic is further accelerating this mission.
Pivotal trends likely to impact process automation market
Recent trends in the global process automation market are characterised by various fund raising initiatives by prominent industry participants.