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 […]
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 […]
The problem with coatings is they protect the exposed steel only for 25 years at the most. Obviously for a building with a design life of 50 years, this poses an issue for the remaining 25 years. In 2018, NZS 3404.1 2009 was superseded by SNZ TS 3404:2018, which provides calculations in section 2.5 around […]
Have you ever marvelled at how tall a building is or even how structurally innovative art is designed? Modern engineering has done a good job, leaving people in a state of awe. Some engineering projects are so impressive that they stretch the imagination of what is actually possible. From bridges and railways that connect cities […]
Former Reserve Bank Governor Dr Alan Bollard has been appointed Chair of the new independent Crown entity, which is tasked with providing expert advice, planning and strategy, and supporting the delivery of major infrastructure projects across the country. The Minister says he expects the Commission to develop a long-term infrastructure strategy by working with central […]
Work in the construction sector can sometimes be unsafe. In comparison to other sectors, construction professionals are the most exposed to work-related accidents, with two times more work injuries than the national average in New Zealand. The fall from a height is the most common accident and is responsible for one fatal accident over four. […]
“The Council is excited by the work Mr Peters is doing to build political support in the US for a free trade agreement and we will increase our efforts to support him,” NZ US Council chair Leon Grice said.
