Diesel generators play a vital role when power is not available in a particular area. If you are on a new construction site or live in a rural area, sometimes generators are the only thing that you can rely on to get power to your property or business. The importance of generators is sometimes underestimated […]
There is no denying that we are living in an age of advanced technology. The greatest innovations and exciting changes in technology have altered our lives forever. From the smart devices used in homes and self-driving cars to the satellite systems that help direct us in the right path as we move from one place […]
In the first phase, MBIE asked Engineering New Zealand to commission a sample of seismic assessments of varying building typologies to understand how the Yellow chapter affects findings when compared with the Red Book.
The existing 15 Institutes of Technology (ITPs) will be replaced, over time by a single, national provider. There will be a number of Workplace Development Councils (WDCs) which will develop vocational qualifications and influence funding decisions. There will also be a number of Centres of Vocational Excellence (CoVES) which will be tasked to improve the […]
Engineering is a huge discipline and covers a multitude of areas. It doesn’t matter if your engineering firm deals in scaffolding hire, ear protection, commercial brackets or hearing protection, all of these aspects will need to be communicated across the globe so we have a universal understanding of engineering so that everyone understands that we […]
Batteries are yet to make a breakthrough. The progress of batteries is more slow-paced than in other fields, energy life and power output are two factors that limit how battery-run devices work. But its progress never stops, researchers are finding new ways to improve the energy density, the safety, the environmental effect, extend cell life […]
The Government have been consulting on a Green Paper entitled a Vision for Hydrogen. We asked members for feedback on the Green Paper in order to inform an Engineering New Zealand submission.
When on the job, if a worker is at the risk of falling within three meters and above, it will be of importance to incorporate a fall protection system into your occupational health and safety practices and procedures. Understanding how a fall protection system works and taking advantage of the benefits it provides can improve […]
Quite often, there are lots of benefits to warehouse safety that can be missed. Procedures linked to safety are often ignored in many workplaces and this is usually down to a lack of time, cutting corners, saving money, or inadequate resources. When safety procedures are in place and followed correctly, there are many benefits in […]
What’s more poetic than a rustic wedding? Just imagine how you could celebrate your love in the heart of a forest. Around you, a bucolic decor; wildflowers, lanterns and pennants. Your bridesmaids are wearing pastel-coloured dresses and wreaths of flowers in their hair. Would you like that? Here is the perfect guide to organise your […]
