http://www.scnz.org/magazine SCNZ Online Magazine Thu, 26 Jan 2012 23:02:14 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en 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 ... http://www.scnz.org/magazine/2011/12/steel-futures-dec-2011/ 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. It was fitting that one, Christchurch-based Pegasus Engineering, represented the ... http://www.scnz.org/magazine/2011/10/forsyth-barr-stadium-by-the-fabricators/ 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, combined its role as lead contractor with the skills of D&H Steel, DHC Consulting and Ignite Architects to come ... http://www.scnz.org/magazine/2011/09/cost-effective-handsome-durable-car-parks/ 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   -        ... http://www.scnz.org/magazine/2011/09/steel-futures-august-2011/ 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. The new roof covers the upper two tiers of seating and cantilevers inwards from the outer rim of the stadium. Fletcher Construction, the lead contractor, subcontracted ... http://www.scnz.org/magazine/2011/07/eden-park-redevelopment/ 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.When put out to tender it attracted a winning bid from Fabric Structure Systems Ltd (FSS), ... http://www.scnz.org/magazine/2011/06/innovative-structure-called-for-super-accurate-fabrication/ 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 ... http://www.scnz.org/magazine/2011/06/steel-futures-june-2011/ Between Napier and Wairoa, State Highway 2 used to wind and twist its way through the Matahorua Gorge. On average about 4,000 vehicles a day ran the narrow gauntlet of sharp bends, among them logging and farming trucks on their way to and from the port of Napier. During winter, ... http://www.scnz.org/magazine/2011/04/sandstone-slopes-present-engineers-with-bridge-design-opportunity/ A consortium specialising in new projects for the Ministry of Education has completed Papamoa College in record time. Comprised of Hawkins Construction Ltd as the main contractor, ASC Architects as the architects and lead consultants, Buller George Turkington as the consulting engineers, and GHD Limited as the services engineers, the ... http://www.scnz.org/magazine/2011/04/college-project-finished-in-record-time/ 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 ... http://www.scnz.org/magazine/2011/02/steel-futures-february-2011/