“There’s a common misconception that steel is steel. And it’s not: there are various different grades. You need to make sure you are getting the right grade, because the codes are fairly explicit: if you don’t get the right grade, you’ve got to design it for half the strength.... More

Steel is the most important structural material in many projects, and used across New Zealand to make buildings earthquake safe. But while all steel looks the same, it isn’t. Most steel used in NZ is imported, via long supply chains, and processed separately after fabrica... More

I am delighted to announce that the ACRS Board has appointed a new Director, Diana Zagora, Director Civil Engineering Infrastructure in the Asset Management Branch in Transport for NSW, onto the ACRS Board.Diana, Chartered Engineer, Roads Australia Fellow, Engineers Australia ... More