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SUMMARY:ESE - Wellbeing and Diversity in Engineering
DESCRIPTION:Upcoming event\nWellbeing and Diversity in Engineering \nSESOC Emerging Structural Engineers are excited to host a webinar on Wellbeing and Diversity in Engineering. These are two big themes that impact everyone in different ways as part of their day-to-day life as an engineer. \nWellbeing has been at the forefront in recent times with the added pressures that Covid 19 has introduced. But wellbeing is not a new idea in a deadline focused industry like engineering. Gloria Wang and Michael Geddes will share their experiences as graduate engineers\, and some of the challenges they each faced with different aspects of their wellbeing. \nDiversity has also been a big focal point of the engineering industry as a whole\, with initiatives like the Diversity Agenda engaging with companies to commit to accountability and action in this space. Hear from lecturers Charlotte Toma and Max Stephens about why this is so important\, through the lens of gender disparity. \nWhen: Thursday 2nd June\, 1 – 2pm\nWhere: Online Via Zoom\nRegister here\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\nGloria Wang\nOne word to describe how I felt as a graduate engineer: incompetent. Not loud enough\, not productive enough\, not staying late enough\, not contributing enough. I was inexperienced\, I lacked confidence\, and I doubted my ability to fit in and be accepted in the workplace. It took me two years to realise the problem wasn’t me\, I just didn’t know how to deal with the environment I was in. We’ve all had times when we just wanted to fit it\, and in the process we lose sight of authenticity. Come and listen to how my experience as a graduate influenced my sense of belonging in the workplace.\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\nHi everyone! I’m Gloria\, a Systems Engineer at Beca. I graduated from The University of Auckland in Chemical and Materials Engineering and started my career as a Process engineer but now work in the National Defence and Security sector. What I enjoy most about work is that we are always solving new and complex problems with people from all different backgrounds. In my spare time\, I love baking for friends\, playing tennis and binging crime dramas on Netflix.\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\nMichael Geddes\nOur profession\, I think you will agree\, is a meaningful and rewarding one. It is also at times challenging and demands accountability. Naturally then\, we could expect our mental health/wellbeing to be tested at various times during our careers. Graduate engineers may be  especially vulnerable to stresses as they begin to navigate the world of consulting: project deadlines\, staffing shortfalls\, challenging team dynamics and the like.\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\nIt is heartening to see growing awareness of mental health/ wellbeing in our industry. The aim of this paper is to stimulate further conversation in this area. Michael is a structural engineer at WSP New Zealand with 7 years of experience. Michael first presented on “mental health in the engineering profession” at the 2021 SESOC Conference. This latest presentation will cover observations on health and wellbeing in the engineering sector\, his personal experiences in a consultancy and some tips and tricks to manage wellbeing.\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n \nCharlotte Toma and Max Stephens\nWomen continue to be underrepresented in the engineering industry; however\, in New Zealand\, the key factors contributing to this disparity have not been analysed. This study investigated the factors that affect gender imbalance in the New Zealand engineering workforce. Barriers inhibiting and initiatives positively influencing the career progression of men and women were identified. Analysis of the results identify women are often subject to serious discrimination and stereotyping. The researchers also determined factors which would help improve gender diversity within the engineering industry in New Zealand.Charlotte Toma and Max Stephens are lecturers of Structural Engineering at the University of Auckland. This research was completed by Hannah Davidson and Lucy Devonshire in 2020. The presentation will discuss some key findings and also introduce the work underway to enact change in the Industry.
URL:https://www.sesoc.org.nz/event/ese-wellbeing-and-diversity-in-engineering
CATEGORIES:Emerging Structural Engineer
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20211028T173000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20211028T190000
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SUMMARY:Sustainable Design for Structural Engineers Webinar
DESCRIPTION:  \n\n\n\n\nSustainable Design for Structural Engineers\nSESOC is excited to host their first webinar on Sustainable Design for Structural Engineers. \nNew Zealand’s net-zero-carbon legislation requires all industries to contribute to the carbon reduction journey and this is no different for the Construction and Structural Design industries.  The Building and Construction sector currently accounts for around 15% of New Zealand’s annual carbon emissions (MBIE\, 2021)\, and around half of this is through the materials used in buildings and infrastructure. \nSESOC is committed to supporting the shift towards net zero carbon construction\, and to that end\, are looking for ways we can support our members to engage\, understand\, and undertake embodied carbon assessments for their projects\, increasing the ‘carbon literacy’ of the industry (and clients) ahead of the expected mandatory reporting requirements from Central Government. \nWhen: Thursday 28th October at 5.30pm\nWhere: Online Via Zoom\nCost: Free | Register here \nTo Kick start our conversations on Sustainable design\, we welcome Will Arnold\, head of Climate Action for the Institution of Structural Engineers in the UK to share the journey that the UK has been on over the past few years. \nFrom within our own SESOC Sustainable Design Task Force\, Jared Keen and Nick Carmen will then share their presentations from the SESOC 2021 Conference focussing on how we as structural engineers can make a positive contribution through our projects. \nQ and A for the speakers will run after the presentations. \n\n\n\n\nWill Arnold\, Head of Climate Action\, the Institution of Structural Engineers \nWill leads the IStructE’s response to the climate emergency\, bringing sustainability action into all aspects of its work. He is responsible for driving change within the profession\, setting the minimum sustainability standards for institution members\, producing sustainability publications and training to support this\, and collaborating across the wider industry as it moves towards zero emissions. Previous to his work with the institution\, Will was a practising structural engineer at Arup for 10 years where he was responsible for key aspects of ambitious architectural projects across the world. \n  \nWill is chair of the Construction Industry Council’s 2050 Group\, and an active member of The Edge thinktank\, the UK Built Environment Advisory Group\, and the Engineering Advisory Group for The Structural Engineer magazine. He also sits on the judging panel for The Structural Awards. In 2021\, Will was presented with the President’s Award by the Institution\, in recognition of his work instigating change in the field of structural sustainability.\n\n\n\nEmbodied Carbon in Structural Design   \nNick Carman – Mott MacDonald NZ \n Based on some recent experiences and projects quantifying embodied carbon for buildings in Aotearoa-New Zealand\, the purpose of this presentation is to discuss the motivation behind studying embodied carbon\, fundamentals of LCA for buildings and typical results from recent studies\, from the viewpoint of an engineer entering into the world of LCA. \nA few key areas of uncertainty are discussed\, such as appropriate steelwork embodied carbon factors (ECFs)\, comparison between as-designed and as-constructed measures\, and whether the use of timber to decarbonise a project is a silver bullet. \n  \nNick Carman is a Technical Director within the Built Environment sector at Mott MacDonald\, with a strong focus on sustainability and  low-carbon design brought about by collaboration.  He has worked on projects throughout Australasia\, the UK\, the Middle-East and Canada\, but his favourite work remains that in his home of New Zealand.\n\n\n\nChallenges and Possible Solutions for Structural Engineers Seeking to Make a Positive Contributions to the Climate Emergency \nJared Keen – BECA \nAs the construction industry\, and the society within which we operate\, seeks mitigations to our present climate emergency\, structural engineers are seeking ways to transform from part of the problem\, to part of the solution.  In this presentation\, Jared examines the barriers that face practicing engineers in the meaningful implementation of low-carbon structures\, and how those barriers might be hurdled\, either by individual design teams\, or by the industry at large. \n  \nJared Keen is a Technical Director at Beca.  As a practicing structural engineer he has delivered major projects throughout New Zealand\, the United Kingdom and Europe.  He is the current IStructE New Zealand branch chair\, and an industry affiliate for QuakeCore.  He has a particular interest in sustainability and low damaged design and has delivered multiple timber projects in New Zealand\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://www.sesoc.org.nz/event/sustainable-design-for-structural-engineers-webinar
CATEGORIES:Auckland,Christchurch,Dunedin,Emerging Structural Engineer,Hamilton,Nelson,Queenstown,Sustainable Design,Tauranga,Wellington
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20210826T130000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20210826T173000
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SUMMARY:SESOC Seminar Series 2021 - Auckland
DESCRIPTION:SESOC would like to present its second seminar series for 2021. In the month of August\, the seminar series will be in four different cities.  The series is called ‘Engineering for buildability – Designing structures for efficiency in the New Zealand construction industry’. \nAugust 4 – Hamilton\nAugust 11 – Christchurch\nAugust 12 – Wellington\nAugust 26 – Auckland \nJoin our presenters Andrew Blackford\, Greg McFetridge\, Cameron Belliss\, Sigi Kerbers\, Kelvin Oh\, Tomonori Kaneko and Nick Bamford share their knowledge on designing structures for efficiency in the New Zealand construction industry. \nThis seminar aims to: \nProvide insight into how structures get built\, what’s required in terms of temporary works and logistics. \nUnderstand the importance of construction tolerance and how to provide for it in design. \nWorked examples of real-life projects and how the designs could be altered to better suit construction practices and ultimately the ease and cost of building. \nProvide an opportunity for designers to discuss their designs with peers working for main contractors and work through problems or issues they’ve encountered. \nDiscuss the consequences of designs that aren’t inherently stable until construction is complete. \nDiscuss examples of real Safety in Design that would make buildings safer to construct and thereby provide other tangible benefits. \nGain an understanding of “preliminaries and generals” and how they can have a significant influence on construction cost. \nRegistration fees: SESOC Member at $360.00 + GST; Non-member at $440.00 + GST \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://www.sesoc.org.nz/event/sesoc-seminar-series-2021-auckland
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20210812T130000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20210812T173000
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SUMMARY:SESOC Seminar Series 2021 - Wellington
DESCRIPTION:SESOC would like to present its second seminar series for 2021. In the month of August\, the seminar series will be in four different cities.  The series is called ‘Engineering for buildability – Designing structures for efficiency in the New Zealand construction industry’. \nAugust 4 – Hamilton\nAugust 11 – Christchurch\nAugust 12 – Wellington\nAugust 26 – Auckland \nJoin our presenters Andrew Blackford\, Greg McFetridge\, Cameron Belliss\, Sigi Kerbers\, Kelvin Oh\, Tomonori Kaneko and Nick Bamford share their knowledge on designing structures for efficiency in the New Zealand construction industry. \nThis seminar aims to: \nProvide insight into how structures get built\, what’s required in terms of temporary works and logistics. \nUnderstand the importance of construction tolerance and how to provide for it in design. \nWorked examples of real-life projects and how the designs could be altered to better suit construction practices and ultimately the ease and cost of building. \nProvide an opportunity for designers to discuss their designs with peers working for main contractors and work through problems or issues they’ve encountered. \nDiscuss the consequences of designs that aren’t inherently stable until construction is complete. \nDiscuss examples of real Safety in Design that would make buildings safer to construct and thereby provide other tangible benefits. \nGain an understanding of “preliminaries and generals” and how they can have a significant influence on construction cost. \nRegistration fees: SESOC Member at $360.00 + GST; Non-member at $440.00 + GST \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://www.sesoc.org.nz/event/sesoc-seminar-series-2021-wellington
LOCATION:Wellington
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20210811T130000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20210811T173000
DTSTAMP:20210720T015801Z
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SUMMARY:SESOC Seminar Series 2021 - Christchurch
DESCRIPTION:SESOC would like to present its second seminar series for 2021. In the month of August\, the seminar series will be in four different cities.  The series is called ‘Engineering for buildability – Designing structures for efficiency in the New Zealand construction industry’. \nAugust 4 – Hamilton\nAugust 11 – Christchurch\nAugust 12 – Wellington\nAugust 26 – Auckland \nJoin our presenters Andrew Blackford\, Greg McFetridge\, Cameron Belliss\, Sigi Kerbers\, Kelvin Oh\, Tomonori Kaneko and Nick Bamford share their knowledge on designing structures for efficiency in the New Zealand construction industry. \nThis seminar aims to: \nProvide insight into how structures get built\, what’s required in terms of temporary works and logistics. \nUnderstand the importance of construction tolerance and how to provide for it in design. \nWorked examples of real-life projects and how the designs could be altered to better suit construction practices and ultimately the ease and cost of building. \nProvide an opportunity for designers to discuss their designs with peers working for main contractors and work through problems or issues they’ve encountered. \nDiscuss the consequences of designs that aren’t inherently stable until construction is complete. \nDiscuss examples of real Safety in Design that would make buildings safer to construct and thereby provide other tangible benefits. \nGain an understanding of “preliminaries and generals” and how they can have a significant influence on construction cost. \nRegistration fees: SESOC Member at $360.00 + GST; Non-member at $440.00 + GST \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://www.sesoc.org.nz/event/sesoc-seminar-series-2021-christchurch
LOCATION:Christchurch
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20210804T130000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20210804T173000
DTSTAMP:20210720T015811Z
CREATED:20210708T034347Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210720T015811Z
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SUMMARY:SESOC Seminar Series 2021 - Hamilton
DESCRIPTION:SESOC would like to present its second seminar series for 2021. In the month of August\, the seminar series will be in four different cities.  The series is called ‘Engineering for buildability – Designing structures for efficiency in the New Zealand construction industry’. \nAugust 4 – Hamilton\nAugust 11 – Christchurch\nAugust 12 – Wellington\nAugust 26 – Auckland \nJoin our presenters Andrew Blackford\, Greg McFetridge\, Cameron Belliss\, Sigi Kerbers\, Kelvin Oh\, Tomonori Kaneko and Nick Bamford share their knowledge on designing structures for efficiency in the New Zealand construction industry. \nThis seminar aims to: \nProvide insight into how structures get built\, what’s required in terms of temporary works and logistics. \nUnderstand the importance of construction tolerance and how to provide for it in design. \nWorked examples of real-life projects and how the designs could be altered to better suit construction practices and ultimately the ease and cost of building. \nProvide an opportunity for designers to discuss their designs with peers working for main contractors and work through problems or issues they’ve encountered. \nDiscuss the consequences of designs that aren’t inherently stable until construction is complete. \nDiscuss examples of real Safety in Design that would make buildings safer to construct and thereby provide other tangible benefits. \nGain an understanding of “preliminaries and generals” and how they can have a significant influence on construction cost. \nRegistration fees: SESOC Member at $360.00 + GST; Non-member at $440.00 + GST \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://www.sesoc.org.nz/event/sesoc-seminar-series-2021
LOCATION:Hamilton
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20210601T180000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20210601T200000
DTSTAMP:20210512T024753Z
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SUMMARY:The Aftermath of Disaster in Christchurch - Christchurch Presentation
DESCRIPTION:SESOC is pleased to invite you to attend Helen Trappitt’s presentation\, The Aftermath of Disaster in Christchurch – Repairing\, strengthening and creating new hope. \nTuesday 1st June 6pm: Beca Christchurch \nRegister HERE \nHelen originally shared this presentation as keynote speaker at the virtual ASEC conference last year\, and to an audience in Christchurch in March this year as part of the Engineering New Zealand Ten Years On Commemorations. \nHer abstract poses the argument that the most sustainable building is one that is able to be restored and repaired following a disaster. After the Canterbury earthquake sequence of 2010-11 many buildings in the Christchurch CBD were demolished\, often unnecessarily. The presentation will focus on the reinstatement of five buildings in Christchurch CBD (complete or ongoing) which cover a broad range of structural forms and construction. Ultimately almost 80% of the built environment in the city centre was lost. But there were many other ways that structural engineers brought life back to the city. Helen will also share her experience in the development of several large scale public artworks\, which helped to draw people back into the city centre once again. \nSESOC member Helen Trappitt is a structural engineer\, director and shareholder at Lewis Bradford Consulting Engineers based in Christchurch. She is on the Industry Advisory Board for the University of Canterbury Civil and Natural Resources Engineering department\, where she graduated with First Class Honours in 2000. Helen is a Director of Christ Church Cathedral Reinstatement Limited\, the joint venture company tasked with reinstating the city’s most significant icon. \nHelen specialises in the seismic strengthening of heritage buildings and has experience in this sector both before and after the Canterbury Earthquake Sequence.  She is also well respected for her expertise in helping to resolve complex residential insurance claims. \nHelen was awarded the Engineering New Zealand Canterbury Branch Award for Excellence in Service to the Community in 2018 for her pro bono work helping Gap Filler\, CoCA\, FESTA and SCAPE Public Art; and for her efforts in promoting engineering as a career at girls’ schools.  In 2019 Lewis Bradford was awarded two inaugural Engineering New Zealand ENVI awards for projects Helen steered. \nLewis Bradford has been responsible for the successful structural repair and strengthening of numerous important buildings in Christchurch. They were internationally recognised in 2019 with the IStructE award for structures in extreme conditions for the design of the new central library Turanga. \nIn a year when we remember the events in Christchurch ten years ago\, Helen’s presentation provides technical information on the strengthening and repair of heritage buildings\, the design of new buildings and large-scale public artworks\, mixed with the reality of experiencing the violence of the earthquakes and the extraordinary circumstances of working as an engineer in a devastated city as it continued to be subject to aftershocks.
URL:https://www.sesoc.org.nz/event/the-aftermath-of-disaster-in-christchurch-christchurch-presentation
LOCATION:Beca\, Christchurch\, 267 High Street\, Christchurch\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Christchurch,Emerging Structural Engineer
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20210519T173000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20210519T200000
DTSTAMP:20210512T024400Z
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SUMMARY:The Aftermath of Disaster in Christchurch - Queenstown Presentation
DESCRIPTION:The Aftermath of Disaster in Christchurch \nSESOC is pleased to invite you to attend Helen Trappitt’s presentation\, The Aftermath of Disaster in Christchurch – Repairing\, strengthening and creating new hope. \nWednesday 19th May 5.30pm: WSP Queenstown \nRegister HERE \nHelen originally shared this presentation as keynote speaker at the virtual ASEC conference last year\, and to an audience in Christchurch in March this year as part of the Engineering New Zealand Ten Years On Commemorations. \nHer abstract poses the argument that the most sustainable building is one that is able to be restored and repaired following a disaster. After the Canterbury earthquake sequence of 2010-11 many buildings in the Christchurch CBD were demolished\, often unnecessarily. The presentation will focus on the reinstatement of five buildings in Christchurch CBD (complete or ongoing) which cover a broad range of structural forms and construction. Ultimately almost 80% of the built environment in the city centre was lost. But there were many other ways that structural engineers brought life back to the city. Helen will also share her experience in the development of several large scale public artworks\, which helped to draw people back into the city centre once again. \nSESOC member Helen Trappitt is a structural engineer\, director and shareholder at Lewis Bradford Consulting Engineers based in Christchurch. She is on the Industry Advisory Board for the University of Canterbury Civil and Natural Resources Engineering department\, where she graduated with First Class Honours in 2000. Helen is a Director of Christ Church Cathedral Reinstatement Limited\, the joint venture company tasked with reinstating the city’s most significant icon. \nHelen specialises in the seismic strengthening of heritage buildings and has experience in this sector both before and after the Canterbury Earthquake Sequence.  She is also well respected for her expertise in helping to resolve complex residential insurance claims. \nHelen was awarded the Engineering New Zealand Canterbury Branch Award for Excellence in Service to the Community in 2018 for her pro bono work helping Gap Filler\, CoCA\, FESTA and SCAPE Public Art; and for her efforts in promoting engineering as a career at girls’ schools.  In 2019 Lewis Bradford was awarded two inaugural Engineering New Zealand ENVI awards for projects Helen steered. \nLewis Bradford has been responsible for the successful structural repair and strengthening of numerous important buildings in Christchurch. They were internationally recognised in 2019 with the IStructE award for structures in extreme conditions for the design of the new central library Turanga. \nIn a year when we remember the events in Christchurch ten years ago\, Helen’s presentation provides technical information on the strengthening and repair of heritage buildings\, the design of new buildings and large-scale public artworks\, mixed with the reality of experiencing the violence of the earthquakes and the extraordinary circumstances of working as an engineer in a devastated city as it continued to be subject to aftershocks. \n 
URL:https://www.sesoc.org.nz/event/the-aftermath-of-disaster-in-christchurch-queenstown-presentation
LOCATION:WSP Opus Queenstown\, 1/34 Grant Road
CATEGORIES:Emerging Structural Engineer,Queenstown
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20210518T180000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20210518T200000
DTSTAMP:20210512T023727Z
CREATED:20210510T085134Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210512T023727Z
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SUMMARY:The Aftermath of Disaster in Christchurch - Auckland Presentation
DESCRIPTION:SESOC is pleased to invite you to attend Helen Trappitt’s presentation\, The Aftermath of Disaster in Christchurch – Repairing\, strengthening and creating new hope. \nTuesday 18th May 6pm: University of Auckland – Faculty of Engineering\, 1.401 \n  \nHelen originally shared this presentation as keynote speaker at the virtual ASEC conference last year\, and to an audience in Christchurch in March this year as part of the Engineering New Zealand Ten Years On Commemorations. \nHer abstract poses the argument that the most sustainable building is one that is able to be restored and repaired following a disaster. After the Canterbury earthquake sequence of 2010-11 many buildings in the Christchurch CBD were demolished\, often unnecessarily. The presentation will focus on the reinstatement of five buildings in Christchurch CBD (complete or ongoing) which cover a broad range of structural forms and construction. Ultimately almost 80% of the built environment in the city centre was lost. But there were many other ways that structural engineers brought life back to the city. Helen will also share her experience in the development of several large scale public artworks\, which helped to draw people back into the city centre once again. \nSESOC member Helen Trappitt is a structural engineer\, director and shareholder at Lewis Bradford Consulting Engineers based in Christchurch. She is on the Industry Advisory Board for the University of Canterbury Civil and Natural Resources Engineering department\, where she graduated with First Class Honours in 2000. Helen is a Director of Christ Church Cathedral Reinstatement Limited\, the joint venture company tasked with reinstating the city’s most significant icon. \nHelen specialises in the seismic strengthening of heritage buildings and has experience in this sector both before and after the Canterbury Earthquake Sequence.  She is also well respected for her expertise in helping to resolve complex residential insurance claims. \nHelen was awarded the Engineering New Zealand Canterbury Branch Award for Excellence in Service to the Community in 2018 for her pro bono work helping Gap Filler\, CoCA\, FESTA and SCAPE Public Art; and for her efforts in promoting engineering as a career at girls’ schools.  In 2019 Lewis Bradford was awarded two inaugural Engineering New Zealand ENVI awards for projects Helen steered. \nLewis Bradford has been responsible for the successful structural repair and strengthening of numerous important buildings in Christchurch. They were internationally recognised in 2019 with the IStructE award for structures in extreme conditions for the design of the new central library Turanga. \nIn a year when we remember the events in Christchurch ten years ago\, Helen’s presentation provides technical information on the strengthening and repair of heritage buildings\, the design of new buildings and large-scale public artworks\, mixed with the reality of experiencing the violence of the earthquakes and the extraordinary circumstances of working as an engineer in a devastated city as it continued to be subject to aftershocks.
URL:https://www.sesoc.org.nz/event/the-aftermath-of-disaster-in-christchurch-auckland-presentation
LOCATION:1.401 Faulty of Engineering\, University of Auckland\, 20 Symonds Street\, Auckland\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Auckland,Christchurch,Emerging Structural Engineer,Queenstown,Wellington
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20210513T173000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20210513T200000
DTSTAMP:20210510T084505Z
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UID:3989-1620927000-1620936000@www.sesoc.org.nz
SUMMARY:Emerging Structural Engineers Network – Lightning Talks
DESCRIPTION:Emerging Structural Engineers Network – Lightning Talks \nSESOC ESE are kicking off a new series of events – Lightning Talks. These events will be a chance for our emerging engineers to share the projects they are working on\, and open some discussion around challenges and lessons learned. \nThursday 13 May\nAurecon\, Level 1 Iwikau Building\, 93 Cambridge Terrace\, Christchurch\n5.30pm networking and drinks for 6pm start \nThe Christchurch launch will be held on the 13th May and features five of our emerging structural engineers. Each engineer will have 5-10 minutes to give a brief insight into a project they are working on – whether that be a technical challenge\, design overview\, construction monitoring\, or project management. \nOur presenters for this kick-off event will include: \nJoshua Cornish – Construction Monitoring at Linwood College\nJoshua is a structural engineer who has worked at Aurecon since graduating in 2017. His recent project experience with the redevelopment of Linwood College\, in particular the Construction Monitoring phase of 4 new classroom blocks\, will be the basis for his presentation. He will share some of the challenges and lessons learned as part of this process. \nSophie Woodhams – CDHB Energy Centre\nSophie is a graduate engineer with Holmes Consulting\, and has worked on a wide range of commercial structures. She is going to share her project experience on the CDHB Energy Centre\, looking at the coordination challenges the design team faced\, and the benefits and pitfalls of BIM. \nEdbert Livia – Designing a sculpture? How?\nEdbert is a structural engineer with Lewis Bradford Consulting Engineers. Born in Indonesia\, he moved to New Zealand in 2015 to study Civil Engineering. Edbert will share some of the unique design challenges when it comes to sculptural design. \nBen Exton – Temporary Works Lessons\nBen is a structural engineer who has worked for both Structex and Building Revolutions in Christchurch since graduating in 2016. He has continued study in Earthquake Engineering since\, and has a keen interest in innovation in this field. Temporary works design and construction requires a combination of clear communication and risk awareness. Ben will cover some key lessons learnt in some recent temporary works projects\, including the repair of the New Brighton Pier. \nWilliam Southby – Managing a Portfolio\nWilliam has worked at Calibre Consulting since graduating in 2016. His latest project\, managing the Totalspan Portfolio\, involves managing a team of 15 engineers across the country to provide design services to the Totalspan Franchises across the country. He will share some of the challenges of coordinating people across different offices\, as well as managing quality\, timeframes\, and finances. \n  \nAfter the presentations there will be time for questions and discussion\, followed by food and drink. \nThese events will be held regularly throughout the year to give all of our ESE members the chance to share what they are working on. If you are interested in sharing your experience\, please send us an email at: ese-chair@sesoc.org.nz \nFollow the link below to RSVP to the event: \nhttps://forms.gle/x2GQkjfeei7Zh4x7A
URL:https://www.sesoc.org.nz/event/emerging-structural-engineers-network-lightning-talks
LOCATION:Aurecon\, Level 1 Iwikau Building\, 93 Cambridge Terrace\, Christchurch\, 93 cambridge terrace\, Christchurch\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Christchurch,Emerging Structural Engineer
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20210225T130000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20210225T173000
DTSTAMP:20210210T010755Z
CREATED:20210120T221701Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210210T010755Z
UID:3923-1614258000-1614274200@www.sesoc.org.nz
SUMMARY:Design for Durability & Demonstrating Compliance to the Clause B2 Seminar
DESCRIPTION: SESOC Seminar Series \nDesign for Durability & Demonstrating Compliance to the Clause B2 – Durability of the Building Code \n Over the years durability design guidance and standards have been published which assist designers with the material selection and durability design of common construction materials. For timber and concrete\, and more recently structural steel\, the Clause B2 – Durability of the NZ Building Code now covers the majority of materials used in structures in the New Zealand environment. \nHowever\, it appears that there are misunderstandings and confusion on how designers can demonstrate compliance with the Durability clause\, which ranges from the selection of corrosion protection systems to ensuring its application within the built environment. This protection needs to be undertaken to the appropriate level of quality to meet the Building Code durability requirements. \nThis seminar will first highlight the requirements of the Clause B2 – Durability\, followed by an overview of the steel durability technical specification SNZ TS 3404\, durability of some other metals used in structural design\, the durability part of the concrete and masonry standards and durability requirements for the timber standard NZS 3604. This includes a discussion on achieving the required durability during construction\, based on the relevant standards\, including the steel fabrication and erection standard AS/NZS 5131\, the concrete construction standard NZS 3109\, the masonry Standard NZS 4230 and associated timber standards and good practice. \nExamples of acceptable solutions\, as well as case studies of when things go wrong will be given together with remedies and good practice and the seminar will conclude with the current status of the relationship between Producer Statements and the B2 Clause\, what to do in that situation and a possible pathway moving forward. \nSeminar Dates \n Christchurch\, Thursday 18 February 2021 \nAuckland\, Tuesday 23 February 2021 \nWellington\, Thursday 25 February 2021 \n To register or for more information click here to download the seminar brochure or contact us on 09 536 5410 or email us info@bluepacificevents.com
URL:https://www.sesoc.org.nz/event/design-for-durability-demonstrating-compliance-to-the-clause-b2-seminar-3
CATEGORIES:Seminar,Wellington
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20210223T130000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20210223T173000
DTSTAMP:20210210T010916Z
CREATED:20210120T221548Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210210T010916Z
UID:3921-1614085200-1614101400@www.sesoc.org.nz
SUMMARY:Design for Durability & Demonstrating Compliance to the Clause B2 Seminar
DESCRIPTION: SESOC Seminar Series \nDesign for Durability & Demonstrating Compliance to the Clause B2 – Durability of the Building Code \n Over the years durability design guidance and standards have been published which assist designers with the material selection and durability design of common construction materials. For timber and concrete\, and more recently structural steel\, the Clause B2 – Durability of the NZ Building Code now covers the majority of materials used in structures in the New Zealand environment. \nHowever\, it appears that there are misunderstandings and confusion on how designers can demonstrate compliance with the Durability clause\, which ranges from the selection of corrosion protection systems to ensuring its application within the built environment. This protection needs to be undertaken to the appropriate level of quality to meet the Building Code durability requirements. \nThis seminar will first highlight the requirements of the Clause B2 – Durability\, followed by an overview of the steel durability technical specification SNZ TS 3404\, durability of some other metals used in structural design\, the durability part of the concrete and masonry standards and durability requirements for the timber standard NZS 3604. This includes a discussion on achieving the required durability during construction\, based on the relevant standards\, including the steel fabrication and erection standard AS/NZS 5131\, the concrete construction standard NZS 3109\, the masonry Standard NZS 4230 and associated timber standards and good practice. \nExamples of acceptable solutions\, as well as case studies of when things go wrong will be given together with remedies and good practice and the seminar will conclude with the current status of the relationship between Producer Statements and the B2 Clause\, what to do in that situation and a possible pathway moving forward. \nSeminar Dates \n Christchurch\, Thursday 18 February 2021 \nAuckland\, Tuesday 23 February 2021 \nWellington\, Thursday 25 February 2021 \n To register or for more information click here to download the seminar brochure or contact us on 09 536 5410 or email us info@bluepacificevents.com
URL:https://www.sesoc.org.nz/event/design-for-durability-demonstrating-compliance-to-the-clause-b2-seminar-2
CATEGORIES:Auckland,Seminar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20210218T130000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20210218T173000
DTSTAMP:20210210T011000Z
CREATED:20210120T221348Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210210T011000Z
UID:3918-1613653200-1613669400@www.sesoc.org.nz
SUMMARY:Design for Durability & Demonstrating Compliance to the Clause B2 Seminar
DESCRIPTION: SESOC Seminar Series \nDesign for Durability & Demonstrating Compliance to the Clause B2 – Durability of the Building Code \n Over the years durability design guidance and standards have been published which assist designers with the material selection and durability design of common construction materials. For timber and concrete\, and more recently structural steel\, the Clause B2 – Durability of the NZ Building Code now covers the majority of materials used in structures in the New Zealand environment. \nHowever\, it appears that there are misunderstandings and confusion on how designers can demonstrate compliance with the Durability clause\, which ranges from the selection of corrosion protection systems to ensuring its application within the built environment. This protection needs to be undertaken to the appropriate level of quality to meet the Building Code durability requirements. \nThis seminar will first highlight the requirements of the Clause B2 – Durability\, followed by an overview of the steel durability technical specification SNZ TS 3404\, durability of some other metals used in structural design\, the durability part of the concrete and masonry standards and durability requirements for the timber standard NZS 3604. This includes a discussion on achieving the required durability during construction\, based on the relevant standards\, including the steel fabrication and erection standard AS/NZS 5131\, the concrete construction standard NZS 3109\, the masonry Standard NZS 4230 and associated timber standards and good practice. \nExamples of acceptable solutions\, as well as case studies of when things go wrong will be given together with remedies and good practice and the seminar will conclude with the current status of the relationship between Producer Statements and the B2 Clause\, what to do in that situation and a possible pathway moving forward. \nSeminar Dates \n Christchurch\, Thursday 18 February 2021 \nAuckland\, Tuesday 23 February 2021 \nWellington\, Thursday 25 February 2021 \n To register or for more information click here to download the seminar brochure or contact us on 09 536 5410 or email us info@bluepacificevents.com
URL:https://www.sesoc.org.nz/event/design-for-durability-demonstrating-compliance-to-the-clause-b2-seminar
CATEGORIES:Christchurch,Seminar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20201027T160000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20201027T173000
DTSTAMP:20201019T050154Z
CREATED:20201019T050154Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201019T050154Z
UID:3762-1603814400-1603819800@www.sesoc.org.nz
SUMMARY:President Road Show 4
DESCRIPTION:This year the annual Sesoc President’s Roadshow will be provided via a series of four webinars at the following times \n\nMonday 19th October\, 12:30 – 2pm\nTuesday 20th October\, 4 – 5:30pm\nThursday 22nd October\, 12:30 – 2pm\nTuesday 27th October\, 4 – 5:30pm\n\n  \nHamish McKenzie\, SESOC President will be providing an update of SESOC initiatives and activity – with an opportunity for online Q&A to Hamish and other members of the SESOC Management Committee as part of the event. The event provides an opportunity to understand the significant range of activity that SESOC are involved with as well as an opportunity to debate some of the topical issues within our profession. \n  \nThe four events will be identical – with the options intended to provide a flexible timeslot that suits all members.  We welcome your attendance to one of these events and ask that you pre-register via the Engineering NZ website: \n  \nhttps://www.engineeringnz.org/courses-events/event/sesoc-presidents-roadshow/
URL:https://www.sesoc.org.nz/event/president-road-show-4
CATEGORIES:Auckland,Christchurch,Conference,Dunedin,Hamilton,Meeting,Nelson,Seminar,Tauranga,Wellington,Workshop
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20201022T123000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20201022T140000
DTSTAMP:20201019T050056Z
CREATED:20201019T050056Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201019T050056Z
UID:3760-1603369800-1603375200@www.sesoc.org.nz
SUMMARY:President Road Show 3
DESCRIPTION:This year the annual Sesoc President’s Roadshow will be provided via a series of four webinars at the following times \n\nMonday 19th October\, 12:30 – 2pm\nTuesday 20th October\, 4 – 5:30pm\nThursday 22nd October\, 12:30 – 2pm\nTuesday 27th October\, 4 – 5:30pm\n\n  \nHamish McKenzie\, SESOC President will be providing an update of SESOC initiatives and activity – with an opportunity for online Q&A to Hamish and other members of the SESOC Management Committee as part of the event. The event provides an opportunity to understand the significant range of activity that SESOC are involved with as well as an opportunity to debate some of the topical issues within our profession. \n  \nThe four events will be identical – with the options intended to provide a flexible timeslot that suits all members.  We welcome your attendance to one of these events and ask that you pre-register via the Engineering NZ website: \n  \nhttps://www.engineeringnz.org/courses-events/event/sesoc-presidents-roadshow/
URL:https://www.sesoc.org.nz/event/president-road-show-3
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20201020T160000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20201020T173000
DTSTAMP:20201019T045956Z
CREATED:20201019T045956Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201019T045956Z
UID:3758-1603209600-1603215000@www.sesoc.org.nz
SUMMARY:President Road Show 2
DESCRIPTION:This year the annual Sesoc President’s Roadshow will be provided via a series of four webinars at the following times \n\nMonday 19th October\, 12:30 – 2pm\nTuesday 20th October\, 4 – 5:30pm\nThursday 22nd October\, 12:30 – 2pm\nTuesday 27th October\, 4 – 5:30pm\n\nHamish McKenzie\, SESOC President will be providing an update of SESOC initiatives and activity – with an opportunity for online Q&A to Hamish and other members of the SESOC Management Committee as part of the event. The event provides an opportunity to understand the significant range of activity that SESOC are involved with as well as an opportunity to debate some of the topical issues within our profession. \nThe four events will be identical – with the options intended to provide a flexible timeslot that suits all members.  We welcome your attendance to one of these events and ask that you pre-register via the Engineering NZ website: \nhttps://www.engineeringnz.org/courses-events/event/sesoc-presidents-roadshow/
URL:https://www.sesoc.org.nz/event/president-road-show-2
CATEGORIES:Auckland,Christchurch,Dunedin,Hamilton,Meeting,Nelson,Seminar,Tauranga,Wellington,Workshop
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20201019T123000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20201019T140000
DTSTAMP:20201019T045758Z
CREATED:20201019T045758Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201019T045758Z
UID:3756-1603110600-1603116000@www.sesoc.org.nz
SUMMARY:President Road show
DESCRIPTION:This year the annual Sesoc President’s Roadshow will be provided via a series of four webinars at the following times \n\nMonday 19th October\, 12:30 – 2pm\nTuesday 20th October\, 4 – 5:30pm\nThursday 22nd October\, 12:30 – 2pm\nTuesday 27th October\, 4 – 5:30pm\n\nHamish McKenzie\, SESOC President will be providing an update of SESOC initiatives and activity – with an opportunity for online Q&A to Hamish and other members of the SESOC Management Committee as part of the event. The event provides an opportunity to understand the significant range of activity that SESOC are involved with as well as an opportunity to debate some of the topical issues within our profession. \nThe four events will be identical – with the options intended to provide a flexible timeslot that suits all members.  We welcome your attendance to one of these events and ask that you pre-register via the Engineering NZ website: \nhttps://www.engineeringnz.org/courses-events/event/sesoc-presidents-roadshow/
URL:https://www.sesoc.org.nz/event/president-road-show
CATEGORIES:Auckland,Christchurch,Dunedin,Emerging Structural Engineer,Hamilton,Meeting,Nelson,Seminar,Tauranga,Wellington
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20191114T173000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20191114T193000
DTSTAMP:20191111T000603Z
CREATED:20191111T000603Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191111T000603Z
UID:3332-1573752600-1573759800@www.sesoc.org.nz
SUMMARY:SESOC Emerging Structural Engineers Presents: The relationship between the Architect and the Engineer
DESCRIPTION:SESOC Emerging Structural Engineers – Auckland presentation\nThe relationship between the Architect and the Engineer\nThursday 14th November\, networking from 5:30pm\, Presentation at 6pm \nBECA Auditorium\, 21 Pitt Street\, Auckland \nRSVP HERE \n  \nThe SESOC Emerging Structural Engineers network is excited to advertise The Integrated Design Series\, a series of presentations from disciplines that structural engineers regularly collaborate with in the design process. The second of these presentations in Auckland will be by Bruce Curtain\, Head of Architecture at WSP on ‘the relationship between the architect and the engineer’. \nIn this presentation Bruce will present a case study – City Hall\, the iconic headquarters for the Mayor of London and Greater London Authority. Designed by Foster + Partners and Arup the combined team utilised leading edge design and construction techniques that integrate architecture\, structure and services to create a truly unique building. Bruce was an architect on this project and will explore his relationship with the structural engineers and wider project team to realise this geometrically complex hall into built form. \nThere will be an opportunity for networking from 5:30pm\, the presentation will start at 6:00pm\, followed by drinks and pizza. \nBruce Curtain: Head of Architecture & Principal Architect at WSP in NZ\n \nBBSc\, BArch (Hons)\, NZIA\, RIBA \nBruce has 27 years’ experience leading a range of complex architectural projects in both NZ and the UK across market sectors of education\, commercial – including London’s iconic ‘City Hall’ building\, and large scale airport redevelopments at Heathrow and Stansted. \nHis recent experience in major structural projects includes the 5 year programme for seismic strengthening of the 28 Storey Majestic Centre tower in Wellington\, and strengthening to a Category 1 heritage building at Wellington East Girls College. \nHe also acts as an advisor to government agencies such as MBIE representing professional and technical societies focusing on topics such as the future of the Building Code\, low-damage/ resilient design guidance development\, non-structural element performance\, passive fire protection and ACP cladding.  He is also the WSP representative on the NZIA major practice group\, and as a committee member of the NZ Society of Earthquake Engineers supporting cross discipline collaboration. \nPlease RSVP with the link below: \nhttps://forms.gle/JKhoAnZ5aeT7Rpdi9
URL:https://www.sesoc.org.nz/event/sesoc-emerging-structural-engineers-presents-the-relationship-between-the-architect-and-the-engineer
LOCATION:Beca office\, 21 Pitt Street\, 21 Pitt Street\, Auckland\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Auckland,Emerging Structural Engineer
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20191023T173000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20191023T193000
DTSTAMP:20191016T212020Z
CREATED:20191016T212020Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191016T212020Z
UID:3324-1571851800-1571859000@www.sesoc.org.nz
SUMMARY:ESE - SESOC Conference Roadshow
DESCRIPTION:SESOC Emerging Structural Engineers – Conference Roadshow \nWhen: Wednesday 23rd October  5.30pm for a 6pm start \nWhere: Beca\, ANZ Centre\, 267 High Street\, Christchurch \nRSVP: HERE \nFollowing the SESOC Conference in August\, the Emerging Structural Engineers Network in Christchurch is bringing you a Conference Roadshow. This event is a chance to hear some of the key issues that were raised throughout the conference proceedings\, and learn more from some of the ESE presenters on what was involved. \nThe theme of the conference was “Challenging the Profession”\, and many of the speakers did just that! The roadshow will feature some presentations from the ESE conference stream\, a summary of some of the key themes shared throughout the conference\, and a presentation from keynote speaker John Hare. \nAs usual\, there will be food and drinks after the presentations. This will also be a great chance to pick the brains of those who have presented and get some inspiration for the next conference in 2021. \n  \nOur three ESE presenters are: \nMichael Simcock – Michael is a structural engineer with three years of formal experience working for Calibre Consulting in Christchurch. His prior experience includes many weekends spent working in the Christchurch Red Zone\, undertaking post-earthquake damage inspection\, site pre-pours\, and nine years of shallow-soils geotechnical testing experience.\nMichael’s paper is on the topic of Proactive Decision Making as a Graduate Engineer \nCharlotte Corston – Charlotte has worked as a structural engineer at BMC since graduating in 2016. During her time at BMC she has undertaken many earthquake assessments and new builds\, and is particularly passionate about heritage engineering.\nCharlotte’s paper uses the case study of the strengthening of the former Chief Post Office Building in Christchurch’s Cathedral Square to look at the workings of a project team. \nBen Westeneng – Ben is a structural engineer with three years of experience in structural design and seismic assessment in New Zealand. He also has a Master of Earthquake Engineering which investigated the buckling of gusset plates in BRB frames. His paper looked at the automation of seismic assessment of unreinforced masonry buildings. Ben won the SESOC ESE scholarship with this paper\, and attended the SEAOC Conference in California to present the paper there. \n  \n  \n \nKeynote presenter John Hare \nJohn Hare is a structural engineer and Chief Executive of Holmes Group\, with experience working in NZ\, the UK and the US. He is a Fellow of Engineering New Zealand and NZSEE\, and a life member and past president of SESOC. John sits on a number of advisory groups\, including the steering group for the Assessment Guidelines. \nThroughout his career\, John has had extensive experience in both the design of new structures and in the assessment and strengthening of existing buildings. Following the 2011 Christchurch earthquake\, he was seconded as Principal Engineering Adviser\, firstly to Civil Defence and subsequently to the Canterbury Earthquakes Recovery Authority. \n  \nJohn’s keynote address was on the theme of Challenging our views of Seismic Risk\, and whether our established practices are still fit for purpose. \nAt the SESOC Conference this year he was awarded the SESOC President’s Award for his outstanding contribution to the New Zealand Structural Engineering profession.
URL:https://www.sesoc.org.nz/event/ese-sesoc-conference-roadshow
LOCATION:Beca Office\, Christchurch\, ANZ Centre - 267 High Street\, Christchurch\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Christchurch,Emerging Structural Engineer
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20191014T173000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20191014T200000
DTSTAMP:20190829T090245Z
CREATED:20190710T011306Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190829T090245Z
UID:3208-1571074200-1571083200@www.sesoc.org.nz
SUMMARY:SESOC Emerging Structural Engineers Auckland
DESCRIPTION:SESOC ESE Presents:\nDuctility demands for concrete members and detailing required to accommodate them\nIn contrast to earlier editions\, New Zealand Standards since the mid-2000s have required ductility demands and consequently required detailing to be checked based on local deformations of individual elements rather than on overall displacements of a complete structure. \nThis presentation will: \n·         Overview why it is important to consider deformation demands at a member\, rather than structure\, level\, \n·         Review the reasons detailing is required in order for reinforced concrete elements to sustain large plastic deformations\, \n·         Explain the basis of the method used by the New Zealand Concrete Structures Standard\, NZS 3101 for quantifying member ductility demands\, and \n·         Demonstrate the application of this method to determine ductility demands for typical elements. \nNicholas Brooke\nPhD\, BE (Hons)\, CPEng\, CMEng \nNic is a consulting engineer and Principal at Compusoft Engineering\, having previously lectured in the Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering at the University of Auckland. He has a broad experience in analysis\, design and research related to reinforced concrete\, including having had extensive involvement in the assessment of earthquake-damaged structures in Christchurch and Wellington.  \nNic is widely involved in the structural engineering community\, being a member of the SESOC Management Committee\, Vice President of the Concrete New Zealand Learned Society\, a member of a number of ongoing research projects including the ReCast Floors collaboration\, and a frequent presenter of industry seminars. Nicholas was also technical editor and chair of the committee responsible for producing the revision for Part C5 of the assessment guidelines that was released in late 2018.
URL:https://www.sesoc.org.nz/event/sesoc-emerging-structural-engineers-auckland
LOCATION:1.401 Faulty of Engineering\, University of Auckland\, 20 Symonds Street\, Auckland\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Auckland,Emerging Structural Engineer
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20191010T173000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20191010T193000
DTSTAMP:20190930T023725Z
CREATED:20190930T023725Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190930T023725Z
UID:3313-1570728600-1570735800@www.sesoc.org.nz
SUMMARY:ESE - Waikato Launch “Things I Learnt the Hard Way”
DESCRIPTION:SESOC Emerging Structural Engineers Network – Waikato Launch – “Things I Learnt the Hard Way” \nThursday 10th of October \n5.30pm Tea/Coffee  \n6.00pm Presentation Start \n7:00pm Nibbles/Drinks \n  \nAECOM\, 121 Rostrevor St\, Hamilton  \n  \nSESOC is excited to announce the launch of the Emerging Structural Engineers Network. The Waikato launch will be held on the 10th of October and features a panel of speakers who are each undoubtedly leaders in the structural engineering industry. Whether it be technical challenges in design or construction projects\, building relationships with clients and colleagues or the development of professional skills\, the transition from university student to professional engineer can be tough – come and learn from the experiences of those that have been there as our panellists share their “things I learnt the hard way”.  \n  \nThe event is held in partnership with Young Engineers Waikato and AECOM. \n  \nOur panellists are: \n  \nAlex Vindel – Alex Vindel is Hamilton Structures Team Leader for AECOM NZ and has 16 years of experience working as a consulting structural engineer. Alex obtained a BEng Hons degree in Aerospace Engineering but transitioned into Structures with his first ‘proper’ job for a small structural civil consultancy in the UK. After five years Alex moved to AECOM UK and quickly gained experience in a diverse range of projects\, sectors and contractual arrangements. During his time in the UK\, Alex had significant roles in delivering projects in both traditional and modular forms of construction for the Ministry of Defence\, refurbishment of grade listed historical buildings\, design optioneering for Clapham Junction train station upgrade and design of airside ancillary buildings at Heathrow airport to name a few select projects. In 2016 Alex moved to Hamilton and as team lead has been responsible for both the management and technical delivery of projects in the Waikato and Bay of Plenty region. \n  \nDaniel Moore – Daniel joined Holmes Consulting in 2011\, making the move south to Hamilton from Auckland to become the Hamilton office Business Manager. Daniel has 10 years of design experience and 15 years in the industry. His project experience has included bulk retail\, industrial developments and retail complexes. Daniel enjoys building lasting relationships with clients and members of the design team during a project and sharing in the reward of a successful project. On many of his projects\, Daniel and his team have been the Lead Consultant responsible for developing the overall building and site layout and developing the architectural\, structural and civil components. Through his role as Lead Consultant (and Engineer to Contract) he has developed an extensive understanding of how buildings go together and the significant ongoing influence they can have on the businesses and communities they support. \n  \nJohn Warrington – John is a Principal Geotechnical Engineer with WSP Opus\, based in their Hamilton Office\, and holds both CPEng and CEng registrations with Engineering New Zealand and the Institution of Civil Engineers in the UK. John has experience across a broad range of Civil Engineering disciplines having been involved in the design of cooling water systems for power stations\, geotechnical feasibility studies for nuclear and gas fired power stations\, design of small-scale hydro-electric schemes and the management of geotechnical input to light rail projects amongst others. John has worked for both consultancies and client organisations and as a result has developed a good understanding of the requirement for strong and open relationships between all parties involved in order to ensure the successful delivery of projects. Since moving to NZ in 2011\, the differing engineering challenges presented in the country has demonstrated that one is never too old to learn and broaden ones’ experience.  \n  \nRSVP link: \nhttps://forms.gle/ASj6m8hsA1fKspKY7
URL:https://www.sesoc.org.nz/event/ese-waikato-launch-things-i-learnt-the-hard-way
LOCATION:AECOM\, Hamilton\, 121 Rostrevor Street\, Hamilton\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Emerging Structural Engineer,Hamilton
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20190912T173000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20190912T200000
DTSTAMP:20190827T002851Z
CREATED:20190827T002233Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190827T002851Z
UID:3283-1568309400-1568318400@www.sesoc.org.nz
SUMMARY:ESE Kick off event in Nelson
DESCRIPTION:A Structural Engineer\, a Civil Engineer\, and a Geotechnical Engineer walked into a bar… \n  \nNo\, it’s not a joke!  Nelson’s Emerging Structural Engineers SESOC kick-off event is finally here\, and\, in collaboration with Engineering New Zealand and NZ Geotechnical Society\, we present “Things I learnt the hard way”.   \n  \nThree speakers will be sharing their experiences\, whether it bad or good\, since they joined the engineering profession.  Come along\, bring your colleagues\, enjoy some drinks and nibbles\, and maybe learn from someone else’s mistakes (or successes).   \n Please RSVP at \nhttps://forms.gle/MDZAtMDF2yq6Kbo1A
URL:https://www.sesoc.org.nz/event/ese-kick-off-event-in-nelson
LOCATION:Beca Office\, Nelson\, 191 Trafalgar Street\, Nelson\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Emerging Structural Engineer,Nelson
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20190911T173000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20190911T200000
DTSTAMP:20190902T061349Z
CREATED:20190902T061349Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190902T061349Z
UID:3300-1568223000-1568232000@www.sesoc.org.nz
SUMMARY:ESE Auckland - Fire Engineering for Structural Engineers
DESCRIPTION:SESOC Emerging Structural Engineers Network Auckland – \n“Fire Engineering for Structural Engineers” \n  \nWednesday 11th September \nNetworking from 5.30pm \nPresentation Starts at 6pm followed by food and drinks \n  \nUniversity of Auckland\, Faculty of Science Building\, Room 302-G20 \nSESOC Emerging Structural Engineers (ESE) Network are proud to present the first presentation as part of our new initiative; The Integrated Design Series. This will provide a series of presentations from different consultants that structural engineers regularly collaborate with throughout the design process. The first of these presentations in Auckland will be led by Martin Feeney of Holmes Fire on ‘Fire Engineering for Structural Engineers’. Keep an eye out for similar presentations being rolled out throughout New Zealand in the near future. \n  \nIn this presentation Martin will describe the key effects of fire on steel\, concrete and timber structures and how structural engineers can effectively work together with fire engineers to ensure economical solutions. With structural steel and heavy timber becoming more widely used\, it’s increasingly important to understand the impact of fire on structures and how this integrates with structural design to provide effective and coordinated solutions to maintain structural stability during a fire. \n  \nIf you are planning on attending\, please RSVP using the link below: \nRSVP Link \n  \nMartin Feeney BE(Civil)\, MEFireE \nPrincipal\, Holmes Fire \nMartin Feeney practised as a structural engineer with Holmes Consulting Group for more than 20 years. After two years on secondment to HERA\, specialising in analysis and design of steel structures in earthquake and fire he started the Auckland office of the international consulting fire engineering firm Holmes Fire where he is a Principal and Senior Fire Engineer. \nHe is passionate about performance-based design generally and has developed expertise in performance-based fire safety design for a wide range of building types. His special interest is assessing performance of structures when exposed to fire. He has carried out designs on projects in New Zealand\, Australia\, Spain\, California and New York to establish appropriate performance-based solutions for the fire performance of steel structures.
URL:https://www.sesoc.org.nz/event/ese-auckland-fire-engineering-for-structural-engineers
LOCATION:302-G20\, Faculty of Science\, The University of Auckland\, 23 Symonds Street\, Auckland\, 1010\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Auckland,Emerging Structural Engineer
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20190911T173000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20190911T200000
DTSTAMP:20190827T002806Z
CREATED:20190827T002806Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190827T002806Z
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SUMMARY:ESE Dunedin Launch "Things I learnt the hard way"
DESCRIPTION:SESOC Emerging Structural Engineers Network – Dunedin Launch – “Things I learnt the hard way” \nWednesday 11th September \nFood and drinks from 5.30pm \nPresentations will begin at 6.15pm  \n  \nOpus House – 197 Rattray Street\, Dunedin \n  \nRSVP at  \nhttps://forms.gle/zKF4nkyr7peT3wz39 \n  \nSESOC is excited to announce the launch of the Emerging Structural Engineers Network in Dunedin. \n  \nThe launch will be held on the 11th of September and features a panel of speakers who each have a wealth of knowledge and experiences in the structural engineering industry. Whether it be technical challenges in design or construction projects\, building relationships with clients and colleagues or the development of professional skills\, the transition from university student to professional engineer can be tough – come and learn from the experiences of those that have been there as our panellists share “things I learnt the hard way”. \n  \nThis will be a fantastic opportunity to meet and network with fellow\, like-minded structural engineers working in Dunedin. \n  \nOur three panellists are: \n  \nAdam Moffat \nAdam is a structural engineer at Beca\, and has worked in Christchurch\, London and Dunedin over the last 13 years. He has worked primarily on commercial and institutional projects for clients such as Christchurch Airport\, University of Canterbury and University of Otago. He has spent a lot of time on construction sites\, which are fertile grounds for hard lessons. He also worked in Christchurch during and after the earthquakes\, which has shaped his approach to structural engineering \n  \nEvelyn Guiguet \nEvelyn is originally from Argentina where she completed her degree in Civil/Structural Engineering. Evelyn came to New Zealand in 2015 and worked in Canterbury until she joined Calibre in 2018. She particularly enjoys seismic engineering but likes to have a variety of projects on the go including bridge design. Evelyn recently had the chance to work on the Sea to Shore Tokelau wharf project. \n  \nIan Walsh \nIan has over 40 years of infrastructure sector experience with civil and hydraulic structures. His early MWD experience in bridge design then to irrigation development resulted in his first dam using concrete faced rockfill construction at Loganburn. Subsequent investigation roles for major Hydro Electric Development Proposals reinforced this interest and eventually led to further studies in Geotechnical and Dam Engineering in Australia and a short period getting up to speed with advances in constitutive modelling at Imperial College London. Ian’s design and peer review interests in recent years has focussed upon dam safety management and renewable energy developments involving Hydropower and Wind Energy. Ian is also active on major transportation projects promoting and advising on risk management and undertaking Engineer to Contract roles. \n  \n 
URL:https://www.sesoc.org.nz/event/ese-dunedin-launch-things-i-learnt-the-hard-way
LOCATION:Opus House\, Dunedin\, 197 Rattray Street\, Dunedin\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Dunedin,Emerging Structural Engineer
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20190904T173000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20190904T190000
DTSTAMP:20190827T003229Z
CREATED:20190827T003229Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190827T003229Z
UID:3293-1567618200-1567623600@www.sesoc.org.nz
SUMMARY:ESE Christchurch Technical Session
DESCRIPTION:Upcoming Christchurch ESE technical session: Ductility demands for concrete members and detailing required to accommodate them\, presented by Nic Brooke. \n  \nDate:                   Wednesday 4th September \nTime:                   Social and networking 5:30 – 6:00pm\nPresentation 6:00 – 7:00pm \nLocation:             Beca\nANZ Centre 267 High St \n                             Christchurch CBD \nRSVP:                    Click here \n  \nIn contrast to earlier editions\, New Zealand Standards since the mid-2000s have required ductility demands and consequently required detailing to be checked based on local deformations of individual elements rather than on overall displacements of a complete structure. \nThis presentation will: \n·         Overview why it is important to consider deformation demands at a member\, rather than structure\, level\, \n·         Review the reasons detailing is required in order for reinforced concrete elements to sustain large plastic deformations\, \n·         Explain the basis of the method used by the New Zealand Concrete Structures Standard\, NZS 3101 for quantifying member ductility demands\, and \n·         Demonstrate the application of this method to determine ductility demands for typical elements. \n\n Nicholas Brooke\nPhD\, BE (Hons)\, CPEng\, CMEng \nNic is a consulting engineer and Principal at Compusoft Engineering\, having previously lectured in the Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering at the University of Auckland. He has a broad experience in analysis\, design and research related to reinforced concrete\, including having had extensive involvement in the assessment of earthquake-damaged structures in Christchurch and Wellington.  \nNic is widely involved in the structural engineering community\, being a member of the SESOC Management Committee\, Vice President of the Concrete New Zealand Learned Society\, a member of a number of ongoing research projects including the ReCast Floors collaboration\, and a frequent presenter of industry seminars. Nicholas was also technical editor and chair of the committee responsible for producing the revision for Part C5 of the assessment guidelines that was released in late 2018.
URL:https://www.sesoc.org.nz/event/ese-christchurch-technical-session
LOCATION:Beca Office\, Christchurch\, ANZ Centre - 267 High Street\, Christchurch\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Christchurch,Emerging Structural Engineer
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20190826T173000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20190826T190000
DTSTAMP:20190710T010543Z
CREATED:20190710T010543Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190710T010543Z
UID:3205-1566840600-1566846000@www.sesoc.org.nz
SUMMARY:SESOC Emerging Structural Engineers Wellington
DESCRIPTION:SESOC ESE Presents:\nDuctility demands for concrete members and detailing required to accommodate them\nIn contrast to earlier editions\, New Zealand Standards since the mid-2000s have required ductility demands and consequently required detailing to be checked based on local deformations of individual elements rather than on overall displacements of a complete structure. \nThis presentation will: \n·         Overview why it is important to consider deformation demands at a member\, rather than structure\, level\, \n·         Review the reasons detailing is required in order for reinforced concrete elements to sustain large plastic deformations\, \n·         Explain the basis of the method used by the New Zealand Concrete Structures Standard\, NZS 3101 for quantifying member ductility demands\, and \n·         Demonstrate the application of this method to determine ductility demands for typical elements. \nNicholas Brooke\nPhD\, BE (Hons)\, CPEng\, CMEng \nNic is a consulting engineer and Principal at Compusoft Engineering\, having previously lectured in the Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering at the University of Auckland. He has a broad experience in analysis\, design and research related to reinforced concrete\, including having had extensive involvement in the assessment of earthquake-damaged structures in Christchurch and Wellington.  \nNic is widely involved in the structural engineering community\, being a member of the SESOC Management Committee\, Vice President of the Concrete New Zealand Learned Society\, a member of a number of ongoing research projects including the ReCast Floors collaboration\, and a frequent presenter of industry seminars. Nicholas was also technical editor and chair of the committee responsible for producing the revision for Part C5 of the assessment guidelines that was released in late 2018.
URL:https://www.sesoc.org.nz/event/sesoc-emerging-structural-engineers-wellington
LOCATION:Engineering NZ\, L6 NEC House\, 40 Taranaki Street\, Wellington\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Emerging Structural Engineer,Wellington
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20190818T080000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20190820T170000
DTSTAMP:20190321T094736Z
CREATED:20190321T094736Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190321T094736Z
UID:3069-1566115200-1566320400@www.sesoc.org.nz
SUMMARY:2019 SESOC Conference
DESCRIPTION:SESOC is excited to be hosting another high-quality conference for structural engineers and those with an interest in the built environment. \nThe theme of this year’s conference is “Challenging the Profession”\, and we have designed a programme to enable you to meet with fellow professionals and to engage in stimulating interactive debate on issues that matter to you. \nThe conference will bring together professionals from a broad range of disciplines\, including architecture\, business\, public policy\, emergency response planning\, regulation\, and the legal profession. \nORGANISING COMMITTEE \nConference Chair \nCarl Ashby \nPhone +64 4 471 7000 \nEmail carl.ashby@wsp-opus.co.nz \n  \nTechnical Programme \nNamir Amso \nPhone +64 9 442 5556 \nEmail namso@xtra.co.nz \n  \nJason Ingham \nPhone +64 9 923 7803 \nEmail j.ingham@auckland.ac.nz \n  \nHamish McKenzie \nPhone +64 4 471 2292 \nEmail HamishM@holmesgroup.com \n  \nJaden Whiunui \nPhone +64 3 548 8259 \nEmail Jaden@cgwl.co.nz \n  \nConference Coordinator & Logistics \nAllan Bluett of Blue Pacific Event Management Ltd \nPhone 09 536 5410 \nEmail allan@bluepacificevents.com
URL:https://www.sesoc.org.nz/event/2019-sesoc-conference
LOCATION:SkyCity Convention Centre\, 88 Federal Street\, Auckland\, 1010\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Auckland,Conference
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20190514T173000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20190514T193000
DTSTAMP:20190506T220054Z
CREATED:20190506T220036Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190506T220054Z
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SUMMARY:SESOC Emerging Structural Engineers Network – Wellington Launch “Things I learnt the hard way”
DESCRIPTION:SESOC is excited to announce the Wellington launch of the Emerging Structural Engineers Network. \nThis follows successful launch events held in Auckland and Christchurch. \nTuesday 14 May 2019\nOpus Presentation Room – Level 10\, Majestic Centre\, 100 Willis St\, Wellington \nThere will be an opportunity for networking with pizza and drinks from 5.30pm\, the presentations will start at 6pm.  \nWe’re fortunate to have four leaders in the structural engineering industry sharing on “things I learnt the hard way”. Whether it be technical challenges in design or construction projects\, building relationships with clients and colleagues or the development of professional skills\, the transition from university student to professional engineer can be tough – come and learn from the experiences of those that have been there. \nOur four panellists are: \nAnna Philpot \nAnna graduated from Canterbury University with a BE(Hons) in 2010 and started work at Holmes Consulting in Wellington two weeks before the February earthquake in Christchurch. While a large part of the New Zealand structural engineering sector focused on the Christchurch aftermath and rebuild\, Wellington building owners and tenants initiated a more urgent and focused review of the seismic performance of their properties. This lead to opportunities for Anna to work on several interesting and challenging projects including The Majestic Centre\, Wellington Railway Station\, Wellington Museum and Wellington Town Hall. The challenges presented by these projects often required unique approaches and solutions and were fantastic for developing Anna’s engineering fundamentals and problem solving skills. \nSteve Kemp\nSteve is a Technical Director with Beca\, focussing on buildings and more recently airport terminal buildings.  Steve spent his early career in the UK working in both private and public sectors.  In 2007\, he moved to New Zealand to take a position with Beca as a senior structural engineer.  Projects included a variety of sectors such as power generation\, schools and rail. Steve returned to the UK briefly to lead a structural engineering regional office and was responsible for finding and winning work as well as delivering it.  Returning to New Zealand in 2014\, Steve has led a number of projects\, most with an aviation focus\, such as the terminal south extension project at Wellington Airport. \nSusan Temple\nSusan graduated from Bradford University in the UK with MEng\, and worked for a small consultant Engineering firm before making the switch to main contracting. For the following 4 years\, she was the Structural Engineer for their in-house design department\, before coming to New Zealand in 2005. Susan is an integral part of the on-site and pre-construction team at Hawkins where she carries out all temporary works designs and reviews\, develops and manages construction programmes and methodologies\, carries out coordination reviews to pre-empt site problems\, and ensures structural and civil QA processes are implemented and controlled. Susan’s roles at Hawkins have included Temp Works Engineer for the Supreme Court\, (Construction) Project Manager in Vanuatu\, and now Senior Engineer. She has recently undertaken a series of nationwide presentations with SARNZ\, WorkSafe and the TWf regarding scaffold design and installation. \nPaul Campbell\nPaul is a Technical Leader for WSP Opus\, and a Past-President and life member of the Structural Engineering Society of New Zealand (SESOC). Paul is passionate about structural engineering and believes that we need strong advocacy and leadership in the profession. His focus is giving structural engineers the tools and support they need to practice their profession.  After the Canterbury Earthquake sequence of 2010 and 2011 Paul held various technical and leadership roles seconded within Christchurch City Council\, Civil Defence and the Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Authority (CERA). Subsequent to the earthquakes he has given evidence at the Canterbury Earthquake Royal Commission\, put submissions to the New Zealand Government on Earthquake legislative matters and spent time working on improving the resilience and preparedness of New Zealand to respond to the next big event.  \nThe event is free but registration is essential\, Please RSVP below by Friday 10 May. 
URL:https://www.sesoc.org.nz/event/sesoc-emerging-structural-engineers-network-wellington-launch-things-i-learnt-the-hard-way
LOCATION:WSP Opus Presentation Room\, Level 10\, 100 Willis Street\, Wellington\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Emerging Structural Engineer,Wellington
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20190502T173000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20190502T193000
DTSTAMP:20190410T104327Z
CREATED:20190410T104327Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190410T104327Z
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SUMMARY:Rail Tunnel Refurbishment Following the November 2016 Kaikoura Earthquake
DESCRIPTION:New Zealand Tunnelling Society (NZTS) are hosting the above presentation that may be of interest to you. \nPresented by Rafael Sierra Ballen\, KiwiRail. \nThursday\, 2 May 2019\nThe University of Auckland Engineering Campus\, Lecture Threatre 401.139 \nFrom a standing start\, following the largest ever recorded earthquake in New Zealand\, a highly committed collaborative team\, assessed the damage across twenty tunnels\, designed the repairs in view of future resilience\, and built a construction capability that delivered the works safely and on budget. Works trains were running again within 7 months\, and commercial services within 10 months. In doing so\, we reconnected communities at the top of New Zealand’s South Island. \nRafa will describe the logistical and technical challenges of refurbishing the rail tunnels in the context of the natural terrain hazards and landslides informed by his experiences of driving the quality and safety outcomes achieved. \nRafael Sierra Ballen has worked as a construction manager for over thirty years in South America\, the Middle East\, Asia\, Australia and New Zealand for major civil engineering projects as a tunnel design manager and a tunnel construction manager. \nThere will be an opportunity for refreshments and networking from 5.30pm\, with the presentation starting at 6pm. The event is free and will contribute to 1.5 hours of CPD. Registration is not required. \nPlease send any enquiries to Ross Roberts at ross.roberts@aucklandcouncil.govt.nz
URL:https://www.sesoc.org.nz/event/rail-tunnel-refurbishment-following-the-november-2016-kaikoura-earthquake
LOCATION:Eng Lect Theatre 401-439\, The University of Auckland\, Syomnds Street\, Auckland\, 20 Symonds Street\, Auckland\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Auckland,Seminar
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20190502T173000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20190502T190000
DTSTAMP:20190408T095413Z
CREATED:20190408T095413Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190408T095413Z
UID:3086-1556818200-1556823600@www.sesoc.org.nz
SUMMARY:TWF meeting #2
DESCRIPTION:Date:          02 May 2019\, 5:30-7:00pm\nWhere:       Fulton Hogan Offices\n15 Sir William Pickering Dr\nBurnside\nChristchurch\nAgenda:     Presentations from Holmes\, RMD and Worksafe (TBC)\, followed by a workshop and networking.\nSponsor:      RMD (www.rmdnewzealand.co.nz)\nPlease register your attendance through Eventbrite.
URL:https://www.sesoc.org.nz/event/twf-meeting-2
LOCATION:Fulton Hogan (Christchurch)\,  15 Sir William Pickering Dr\, Burnside\, Christchurch\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Christchurch,Temporary Works Forum
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