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Workshop to combat ACA corrosion under insulation
Risk & Compliance

Workshop to combat ACA corrosion under insulation

Corrosion is costing New Zealand more than NZD $10 billion a year, prompting engineers to seek practical fixes at a New Plymouth workshop.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Mon, 25th Jun 2018
Energy management focus for 2018 Facilities Integrate Expo
Drones

Energy management focus for 2018 Facilities Integrate Expo

Delegates at the Auckland expo will hear how tighter energy management could cut costs as New Zealand faces looming climate targets.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Wed, 20th Jun 2018
Learning to manage pipeline corrosion
Risk & Compliance

Learning to manage pipeline corrosion

Corrosion control is emerging as a costly priority for utilities, as Brisbane hosts training on extending pipeline life and cutting maintenance spend.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 18th Jun 2018
A summit to promote diversity in senior leadership
Transpower

A summit to promote diversity in senior leadership

Women remain under-represented in senior roles, prompting the sector to back a summit aimed at widening the leadership pipeline.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 12th Jun 2018
Cleantech shows the way in New Zealand
Smart Cities

Cleantech shows the way in New Zealand

The conference aims to help New Zealand build a low-carbon economy and create jobs, as it eyes net zero by 2050.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 26th Apr 2018
Free webinar for fleet operators on distracted driving
Risk & Compliance

Free webinar for fleet operators on distracted driving

Fleet managers are being warned that phone use can make crash risk four times higher at Brake's free webinar in May.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Mon, 23rd Apr 2018
Out of sight must not be out of mind
Risk & Compliance

Out of sight must not be out of mind

Hidden corrosion under insulation is costing industry billions, with hundreds of failures each year and major risks to pressured pipes and vessels.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Thu, 19th Apr 2018
Ninth enforceable undertaking agreed
Risk & Compliance

Ninth enforceable undertaking agreed

A worker’s hand injuries have prompted safety changes, after WorkSafe accepted a ninth enforceable undertaking in lieu of prosecution.

By Michael Curreen • 4 min read • Fri, 13th Apr 2018
New Zealand’s biggest environmental challenges identified
Agricultural Technology

New Zealand’s biggest environmental challenges identified

Water shortages, climate pressure and rapid urban growth are forcing planners to rethink housing, infrastructure and environmental protection across New Zealand.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 6th Feb 2018
On-site crane training programmes launched
Education, Learning & Training

On-site crane training programmes launched

Technicians across Asia-Pacific will gain hands-on safety and maintenance skills, as older cranes are checked for faults and standards gaps.

By Geoff • 2 min read • Wed, 4th Oct 2017
CompTIA launches local mentoring initiative
CompTIA

CompTIA launches local mentoring initiative

CompTIA ANZ has launched a mentoring pilot for the Australian channel aimed at developing new talent and addressing skills gaps.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Wed, 20th Sep 2017
Your chance to celebrate site safety
Education, Learning & Training

Your chance to celebrate site safety

Construction firms and safety professionals will gather in Auckland on 8 November as Site Safe honours award winners and new graduates.

By Geoff • 2 min read • Sun, 10th Sep 2017
Big winners at risk management awards
Risk & Compliance

Big winners at risk management awards

National organisations were praised for embedding risk into strategy as NZ Police and NZ Cricket took top honours at RiskNZ’s awards.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 28th Aug 2017
Literacy help for company drivers
eLearning

Literacy help for company drivers

Audio training has been added to help company drivers understand road rules, after OECD data showed many New Zealand adults struggle with literacy.

By Geoff • 2 min read • Mon, 28th Aug 2017
Industry-leading corrosion training courses available
Physical Security

Industry-leading corrosion training courses available

Corrosion is estimated to cost New Zealand more than GBP £10 billion a year, prompting the ACA to run specialist courses in Auckland and New Plymouth.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 16th Aug 2017
Showcasing the future of smart spaces
Robotics

Showcasing the future of smart spaces

Industry professionals will hear how AI, robotics and the Internet of Things could reshape buildings, facilities and urban spaces at an Auckland expo.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 15th Aug 2017
Rural alliance fronting suicide prevention training
Education, Learning & Training

Rural alliance fronting suicide prevention training

Rural communities are set to get free suicide prevention training as officials move to equip health workers before crises deepen.

By Geoff • 3 min read • Tue, 8th Aug 2017
'And the civil construction Oscar goes to……'
Construction

'And the civil construction Oscar goes to……'

Dozens of projects from Whangarei to Southland are vying for national recognition at Civil Contractors New Zealand’s awards in Dunedin next week.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 26th Jul 2017
Safer cycling the focus of guidance report
Human Capital Management

Safer cycling the focus of guidance report

Employers are being urged to tighten cycle safety after a new Brake guide warns of risks to staff and fleets.

By Geoff • 2 min read • Sun, 23rd Jul 2017