Author: Glue Creative
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Embracing light steel frame as alternative to timber
With recent news reports on the uncertainty and increasing costs of timber supply there is no better time for the residential steel framing sector to be seen as a viable alternative.
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Six reasons why steel is a choice for the future
Some of our NASH members attended a workshop that was held by SSC to provide assistance on how to respond to questions on the sustainability credentials of steel, and proactively promoting its benefits.
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NZ Steel partners with Government to shrink carbon footprint of Glenbrook steel mill
For New Zealand and the local steel sector New Zealand Steel’s recent announcement that they are co-investing $160 million and will receive $140 mill from the Government Investment in Decarbonising Industry Fund (GIDI) which will support the installation of an electric arc furnace (EAF) at the Glenbrook plant within the next three years.
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Infinite recyclability is one key aspect
HERA commissioned a report that showed an impressive 72% of steel scrap in New Zealand is recycled, and that recycling steel scrap produced in Aotearoa New Zealand provides significant environmental benefits – despite the need for transport to overseas recycling facilities.
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BRANZ E-Learning Modules
This series of three modules provides a practical and comprehensive introduction to the design and construction of lightweight steel-framed buildings.
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Highlights: Chair Report May 2023
It has been another busy year for NASH and its members, while the NZ economy swings from boom to recession and residential permits decline. The years highlights are enclosed.
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NASH Annual Conference – May 2023
NASH held day two of their annual conference at University of Auckland’s Engineering School. The preceding day NASH members had the opportunity for a guided tour at New Zealand Steel’s Glenbrook site. With the recent announcement from NZ Steel and the Government on the co-investment on the EAF made the site tour all the more…
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Manufacturing Matters Report – Feb 2020
Manufacturing is a significant and diverse sector in New Zealand, making a major contribution to value added, employment, earnings, R&D and exports.