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Steel Futures Dec 2011

In this issue:
- Christchurch: The Road Ahead
- Good turn out for technical seminar series
- SCNZ Free Design Service
- 2011 Conference and AGM a Resounding Success
- New Design Guide available Free to Members
- Steel Advisor latest issue
- Achieving seismic performance in Steel Connections
- Design of Steel-Concrete Composite Bridge seminar
- Updated Technical Design Resources
- Concrete outcomes from [...]

Forsyth Barr Stadium by the Fabricators

Now that we’ve read all of the superlatives written about the Forsyth Barr Stadium,  it’s time to hear from the SCNZ fabricators who between them put 3,887 tonnes of steelwork, bracing and purlins into the now world famous icon.

Cost-effective, Handsome, Durable Car Parks

Following a preliminary design by Opus, the Auckland City Hospital Car Park was put out to design/build tender. Mainzeal, as one of New Zealand’s largest and most experienced commercial construction companies,

Steel Futures August 2011

In this issue:
-        An update on the Christchurch rebuild
-        Upcoming SCNZ Steel Structures Seminars           
-        SCNZ Free Design Support Service 
-        SCNZ AGM and Members Event     
-        SCNZ Elections          
-        Steel Advisor Latest Issue    
-        Steel Construction Qualification Strand is for Industry, by Industry      
-        Help spread the word about Steel 
-        Material Requirements for Seismic Applications  
-        NZIOB Awards 2011  
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Eden Park Redevelopment

A major component of the multi-million dollar redevelopment of Eden Park is the new 22,000 seat, three-tier southern stand, which has 50 corporate boxes.

Innovative structure called for super accurate fabrication

Once the idea of developing a permanent terminal for Queens Wharf had been firmly placed on the back burner, the concept of an innovative, temporary RWC 2011 Festival Fanzone and Showcase began to gain currency.

Steel Futures June 2011

In this issue:

Rebuilding Christchurch: The role of the steel construction industry
SCNZ Regional get-together
The SCNZ Excellence in Steel Construction Awards
Steel Industry forms Sustainability Council
Steel Focus about to Launch
SCNZ Manager speaks at 2011 NASCC
Introducing SCNZ newest Councillor
Steel Advisor latest issue
SCNZ host ISCG event
Preliminary steel bridge estimating tool now on SCNZ website
SCNZ free support service – Christchurch rebuild

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Sandstone slopes present engineers with bridge design opportunity

Between Napier and Wairoa, State Highway 2 used to wind and twist its way through the Matahorua Gorge.

College Project Finished in Record Time

A consortium specialising in new projects for the Ministry of Education has completed Papamoa College in record time.

Steel Futures February 2011

In this issue:
- Upcoming SCNZ Steel Structures Seminars
- The Positively SCNZ Regional Dinner  
- Good Reasons to Attend Conference 
- Steel Focus is on Track   
- Steel Construction in Building Today Magazine 
- 2011 SCNZ Awards for Excellence in Steel Construction   
- Steel Advisor Latest Issue
- Updated material Supply Standards Target Product Compliance
- Metals NZ Launch at Industry Event 
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