SCNZ engineers will be accompanied in this series by Arun Syam, Tubular Development Manager for OneSteel Market Mills and Raed El Sarraf, HERA Structural Engineer.

The full day seminar for structural engineers will feature:

• Design of Braced Frame Connections
  - light cleat connections for low rise projects
  - heavy connections for multistory braced frames
• STEELMEP Software for Designing Columns for Moment Resisting Connections
  - A complimentary copy of this time saving design tool will be given to all seminar attendees
• Standards Update—AS/NZS 1163: 2009
  - An overview of the major changes to this recently revised joint Australian/New Zealand material supply standard for cold formed steel  hollow sections used for structural purposes.
• Durability of Galvanized Coil Products in External Applications
  - Assessment of the durability performance of metal decking and purlins in external applications such as car parking and canopy structures
• The Benefits of Using the Local Supply Chain

The seminar will follow a lecture/workshop format to allow attendees to apply the material to practical problems.

Seminar dates and venues are as follows:

Christchurch – 12 October, Crowne Plaza
Wellington – 13 October, Copthorne Oriental Bay
Auckland – 14 October, Novotel Hotel, Ellerslie
Nelson – 28 October, Fairfield House
Taupo – 2 November, Millennium Hotel
Northshore – 3 November, Aristotles North Shore

Please click here for a copy of the seminar brochure and registration form.

• the opportunity to network with other influential steel construction industry people
• a presentation that will help you run your business
• an opportunity to catch up on important issues affecting the steel construction industry
• an entertaining after dinner speaker
• good food in a well appointed venue

Note this date in your diary and watch this space for more details of this not to be missed event.

Manukau-based

Steel Construction New Zealand Inc (SCNZ) is an active industry association promoting the use of structural steel in construction. 

SCNZ represents the interests of its members to key stakeholders and provides its members with design support services, marketing support, education and development and regular information through its member publications.

We are seeking applications for the position of Manager which reports to the SCNZ Executive Council and has overall responsibility for the association,  including a small team. Market development will be your primary focus to increase awareness and grow market share of structural steel in construction.  This is an opportunity to make your mark as the face of the organisation promoting structural steel into traditional and new market applications. The role also includes responsibility for developing and implementing business plans, budget management and reporting.

You will have a building industry background and a good understanding of the building specification and regulatory process, combined with strong marketing, relationship management and communication skills as you will be liaising with industry, government, territorial authorities, specifiers and related associations to further promote and increase the profile of structural steel in New Zealand.

Applications close on 23 July 2010.

Confidential applications can be e-mailed to Chris Kay — Chairman, SCNZ

Email: christopher.kay@bluescopesteel.com Mob: 021 594 298

www.scnz.org

For more details, please visit the PSSC conference website at  www.pssc2010.com