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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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Steel Futures December 2010

In this issue:

The benefits of using the Local Supply Chain
NZ Metals Industry Conference 2011
SteelMep Software
SCNZ Engineers complete Seminar Series
Steel-Concrete composite bridge design seminar series
SCNZ recognises achievements for steel design students
Pacific Steel Structures Conference 2010
Concerns over seismic performance of proprietary brace
2011 SCNZ Awards in Excellence in Steel Construction
Steel Advisor latest issue

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Wellington’s Indoor Community Sports Centre

In 2006 Wellington City Council called for expressions of interest in a12-court multi-purpose Indoor Community Sports Centre for the people of Wellington. It was to meet the current and future needs of sporting codes such as Netball, Basketball and Volleyball while supporting emerging indoor sports, schools and the wider community.

Truly Remarkable People — Nga Iwi Tumeke

That’s the Mission Statement of the Remarkables Primary School, but it could just as easily be an apt description of the Kiwis who designed and built it.

Steel Structures perform well during Darfield earthquake

In the aftermarth of the 4th of September Darfield earthquake, SCNZ were approached by Associate Professor Charles Clifton, a member of the Auckland University earthquake reconaissance team that visited the Canterbury region the day after the event,

Steel Futures September 2010

In this issue:
-        SCNZ Members Enjoy Auckland AGM and Members Event
-        Steel Construction in Building Today         
-        Upcoming SCNZ Seminars   
-        Steel Structures Perform Well During Darfield Earthquake        
-        Steel Estimating—be into win $500 cash!  
-        GST Increase  
-        Steel Advisor Latest Issue    
-        Pacific Structural Steel Conference
-        Steel Structures Licensing
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Radical Design Departure ‘entirely deliberate’

“Our radical departure from traditional airport design worldwide is entirely deliberate,” says Wellington Airport CEO Steven Fitzgerald. “What is set to become New Zealand’s newest iconic building, The Rock combines functionality and capacity with what will be a memorable visitor experience.”

Steel Futures July 2010

In this issue:
- Market Development Focus for SCNZ in 2010-11
- Steel Construction in Building Today
- Steel Estimating Rates Update – be in to win $500 cash!
- Steel Construction Industry Events 2011
- SCNZ AGM and Members Event 16th September
- Upcoming SCNZ Steel Structures Seminar: Connections, Codes & Coatings
- Congratulations D&H Steel Construction: Opening of new steel [...]

Novotel Hotel rockets up at speed thanks to Steel Innovation

Due for completion in time for the Rugby World Cup next year, the new $65 million Novotel hotel, that is being developed by a consortia including Tainui Group Holdings, Auckland Airport and Accor and designed by Warren and Mahoney Architects, is a bracing example of kiwi innovation with steel.

Steel fabrication collaboration achieves exacting export delivery!

Last year, as part of the environmental emissions upgrade of the Société le Nickel (SLN) smelter in Nouméa – the structures and mechanical air ducting for two projects (the Shaking and Bessemer Projects)