Stirring The Pot

In this episode of Stirring the Pot we’re having a kōrero with Sarah McLaren.

In this episode, we chat with Sarah McLaren, Professor in Life Cycle Management at Massey University, and Sustainable Future Project Lead for the HERA led and Endeavour Funded Construction 4.0 research, about the evolving world of dynamic Life Cycle Assessment (LCA).

Sarah breaks down the key differences between static and dynamic LCA, emphasising how assessing environmental impacts over time is crucial, especially as we face the climate crisis. They delve into how future technologies and practices could reshape LCA for long-lived products like buildings.

Sarah also shares insights from her collaboration with BRANZ on electricity supply modeling and explores how integrating cultural perspectives, such as Māturanga Māori, can make LCA more holistic—incorporating social, cultural, and environmental impacts for better decision-making.

Connect with Sarah

LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarah-mclaren-1ba880b/

Connect with Massey University

LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/school/massey-university/

Website - https://www.massey.ac.nz/

Tactics to achieve low carbon design (steel & steel hybrid commercial buildings) – Seminar

Join us this September for a series of essential workshops on low carbon design for low-rise buildings using steel and steel-hybrid construction!

Perfect for architects, engineers, builders, and sustainability professionals, this series offers practical, actionable guidance to help you design more sustainable projects. Learn from real-world case studies, explore evidence-based strategies, and discover how clever design can reduce carbon by up to 50%.

Don't miss this opportunity to deepen your knowledge and make a tangible impact on the built environment.

Register now! - https://www.hera.org.nz/event/low_carbon_design_2024-copy/

In this episode of Stirring the Pot we’re having a kōrero with Yvonne Chan Cashmore.

This podcast delves into the transformative concept of Interactive Healing Environments (IHEs) and their potential to enhance urban well-being. Dr. Yvonne Chan Cashmore, Associate Dean of Engagement for Auckland University of Technology (AUT), shares insights from her research on how IHEs not only improve individual health but also promote social cohesion, cultural integration, and the preservation of ancient knowledge.

Building on her multicultural background and passion for smart textiles, Dr. Chan Cashmore emphasises the importance of preserving cultural traditions while evolving them through technology. We also explore how IHEs can foster community well-being and create vibrant urban spaces by encouraging engagement and meaningful feedback.

Connect with Yvonne

LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/yvonnechan999/

Email - [email protected]

Connect with Auckland University of Technology

LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/school/autuni/

Website - https://www.aut.ac.nz/

In this episode of Stirring the Pot we’re having a kōrero with Robert Amor.

Robert Amor, Emerging Technologies Project Lead for HERA’s Construction 4.0 research, breaks down BIM as both a detailed model and a collaborative process. Discover how BIM’s data capabilities go beyond geometry to improve safety, heritage preservation, and cost management.

We explore the challenges of BIM implementation, such as data standardisation and ownership, with real-world insights from the University of Auckland. Finally, we look at BIM’s evolution and its integration with AI, VR, AR, and other emerging technologies, highlighting how these advancements can propel Construction 4.0 in New Zealand.

Connect with Robert

LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/robert-amor-4a5a17/

Find out more about the Ngākopa Construction 4.0 research:

Endeavour research: https://www.hera.org.nz/research-endeavour-fund/

Smart Construction: https://www.hera.org.nz/construction40-smart-construction/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/89558522/

Pre-order the ‘Ngākopa Construction 4.0’ book here!

We are close to releasing the first book publication “Ngākopa Construction 4.0” which explores why Construction 4.0 in Aotearoa makes sense. It will share insights and integrated connections across the core themes of the research – and will be a valuable resource for those interested in the future of construction or wanting to take the journey towards implementing Construction 4.0 in their business. 

Register interest here: https://www.hera.org.nz/wp-admin/admin-ajax.php?action=frm_forms_preview&form=ngakopa2024&theme=1

In this episode of Stirring the Pot we’re having a kōrero with Phil Alexander-Crawford.

As CEO at Hanga Aro Rau Workforce Development Council (WDC), Phil leads the discussion on transforming vocational education, forging strong industry partnerships, and embracing workforce diversity.

Phil breaks down the staggering need to fill over 157,000 jobs by 2029 in key sectors like manufacturing, engineering, and logistics and stresses the importance of teaming up with vocational education providers to ensure a steady pipeline of skilled workers.

This episode also delves into upcoming government proposals and the significant role of industry in shaping a future-ready vocational education system, as well as the mahi  of WDCs in aligning education with industry needs.

Connect with Phil

LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/philip-alexander-crawford-03b12136/

Connect with Hanga-Aro-Rau WDC

LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/hanga-aro-rau-wdc/

Website - https://hangaarorau.nz/

Find out more about vocational education focuses at HERA

Sparking your career – the role of vocational education in welding  - https://www.hera.org.nz/vocational-education-in-welding/

We need your voice – please ensure you keep an eye out for the plan of action for vocational education being released by Minister Simmonds and have your say in the consultation process - https://www.tiktok.com/@hera.nz/video/7396811190686534913?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc&web_id=7360481645503677960

In this episode of Stirring the Pot we’re talking with Dr Alice Chang-Richards, Dr Yuqian Lu and Dr Yang Zou.

All based out of the University of Auckland, together they make up the research team focused on Smart Construction in the HERA led and Endeavour Funded Construction 4.0 research via MBIE: “Developing a Construction 4.0 transformation of Aotearoa New Zealand’s construction sector,”

Join us as we explore the technological shifts reshaping the global construction sector, focusing on Building Information Modeling (BIM) and Construction 4.0 technologies like virtual reality, AI, and robotics. Discover how these tools revolutionise Aotearoa New Zealand's construction landscape, especially for SMEs. We also discuss preliminary research findings, case studies, and the challenges of data acquisition and change management, as well as the importance of global collaboration, integrating academic research with industry practices, and incorporating indigenous knowledge and sustainability metrics. Special thanks to Alice, Yuchen, and Yang for their invaluable contributions to this important conversation on the future of construction.

Connect with the Smart Construction team 

Smart Construction Lead - Associate Professor, Alice Chang-Richards:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/alice-chang-richards-29204921/

Construction Process Automation Expert, Yuqian Lu:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/yuqian-lu/ 

Construction Informatics and Digitisation Expert, Yang Zou:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/yangzou89/


Pre-order the 'Ngākopa Construction 4.0' book here!

We are close to releaseing the first book publication “Ngākopa Construction 4.0” which explores why Construction 4.0 in Aotearoa makes sense. It will share insights and integrated connections across the core themes of the research.

 https://www.hera.org.nz/wp-admin/admin-ajax.php action=frm_forms_preview&form=ngakopa2024&theme=1

In this episode of Stirring the Pot we’re talking with Naomi Manu.

Join us in this enlightening episode with Naomi Manu, founder of Pūhoro STEMM Academy and co-founder of Auraki Group, as we discuss the Tohu app. This innovative tool integrates traditional Māori practices for culturally grounded career mapping for Māori youth. Naomi explains how the app educates users about Māori values and community contributions, bridging gaps in access to traditional knowledge.

We also address equity in science education for Māori and Pacific students, highlighting the impact of systemic streaming and the Pūhoro program’s success. Finally, we explore the future of work and the importance of aligning careers with personal values. Tune in for an inspiring conversation on culturally relevant career guidance.

Connect with Naomi 

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/naomi-manu/ 

Website: https://aurakigroup.com/equitable-ecosystems/ 

Connect with Auraki Group 

Website: https://aurakigroup.com/ 

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/auraki-group-limited/ 

Connect with Troy 

Website: Troy Coyle 

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/troy-coyle-she-her/ 

Register to attend our launch ceremony ‘Ka rongo te pō! Ka rongo te ao!

When: 18 June 2024 from 10am. 

Where: HERA House, 17-19 Gladding Place, Manukau 

We anticipate this will be a very exciting event with attendance by a large cross-section of the education and research sectors, construction, engineering and manufacturing sectors, iwi and tauira (students).  

Our two kaupapa we will be launching are:

The Tohu App – this is a career pathway app for rangatahi. Statistics show there is a slow uptake of Māori into STEMM careers but tracking forward they will make up around 20% of our future workforce, so we have particularly targeted this app toward Māori students as we are keen to stimulate interest in and understanding of the possibilities in our sectors amongst younger generations through channels that they connect with.  

HERA partnered with Auraki Group to develop the app which consists of interactive questionnaires that allow students to discover their alignment to ngā atua, identify their strengths, skills, and interests, and match these core values to STEMM-related jobs that align with kaupapa Māori values.  

Ngākopa Construction 4.0 hub – as discussed in our podcast, our Endeavour supported research on Construction 4.0 “Developing a Construction 4.0 transformation of the Aotearoa New Zealand construction sector” has a dedicated focus on incorporating mātauranga Māori. As part of this mahi, the Ngākopa karakia and a branding entity developed from it has been gifted to represent our Construction 4.0 digital hub which will share research from across Aotearoa with links to this kaupapa. We are excited to publicly launch the Ngākopa branding and the digital hub as part of this ceremony.  

HERA partnered with Maui Studio’s to deliver this mahi based on the whakaaro and guidance of the Mātauranga Māori roopu. 

In this episode of Stirring the Pot we’re talking with Saul Roberts, Fleur Palmer, and Patricia Te Whatu.

Together, they delve into the steps taken to blend Māori knowledge systems and tikanga to represent modern construction practices through the lens of the Endeavour Funded Construction 4.0 project, Ngākopa. They discuss the integration of Māori perspectives into contemporary construction methodologies, highlighting the significance of a specially composed karakia by Saul which forms the genesis story of the branding for this project.

This episode also touches on the importance of embedding Māori cultural practices to create a more inclusive and diverse learning environmentand the transformative impacts of acknowledging Māori values in sustainable construction, and digital platforms to leave a lasting legacy for the future of Aotearoa New Zealand’s built environment. 

Connect with Fleur - LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/fleur-palmer-04042b3/ 

Connect with Saul - https://toa.net.nz/people/saul-roberts/ 

Connect with Patricia - LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/patricia-te-whatu-56a85118a/

Find out more about the Endeavour Fund research project

News release: https://www.hera.org.nz/research-endeavour-fund/ 

Mātauranga Māori: https://www.hera.org.nz/construction40-matauranga-maori/ 

Register to attend our launch ceremony ‘Ka rongo te pō! Ka rongo te ao!

When: 18 June 2024 from 10am. 

Where: HERA House, 17-19 Gladding Place, Manukau 

We anticipate this will be a very exciting event with attendance by a large cross-section of the education and research sectors, construction, engineering and manufacturing sectors, iwi and tauira (students).  

Our two kaupapa we will be launching are:

Ngākopa Construction 4.0 hub – as discussed in our podcast, our Endeavour supported research on Construction 4.0 “Developing a Construction 4.0 transformation of the Aotearoa New Zealand construction sector” has a dedicated focus on incorporating mātauranga Māori. As part of this mahi, the Ngākopa karakia and a branding entity developed from it has been gifted to represent our Construction 4.0 digital hub which will share research from across Aotearoa with links to this kaupapa. We are excited to publicly launch the Ngākopa branding and the digital hub as part of this ceremony.  

HERA partnered with Maui Studio’s to deliver this mahi based on the whakaaro and guidance of the Mātauranga Māori roopu. 

The Tohu App – this is a career pathway app for rangatahi. Statistics show there is a slow uptake of Māori into STEMM careers but tracking forward they will make up around 20% of our future workforce, so we have particularly targeted this app toward Māori students as we are keen to stimulate interest in and understanding of the possibilities in our sectors amongst younger generations through channels that they connect with.  

HERA partnered with Auraki Group to develop the app which consists of interactive questionnaires that allow students to discover their alignment to ngā atua, identify their strengths, skills, and interests, and match these core values to STEMM-related jobs that align with kaupapa Māori values.  

In this episode of Stirring the Pot we’re talking with Shahab Ramhormozian.

Shahab is a Senior Lecturer in Structural and Earthquake Engineering at Auckland University of Technology. Join us as we chat about him being awarded the #INN0V8 impact industry award at the 2023 HERA Future Forum Industry Awards. 

Connect with Shahab:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shahab-ramhormozian-b58b7583/ 

Connect with AUT:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/school/autuni/
Website: https://www.aut.ac.nz/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/autuni/

Find out more about HERA’s Industry Awards:

https://www.hera.org.nz/our-industry-awards/

We also wish to express our sincere appreciation to New Zealand Steel for their invaluable sponsorship of our Future Forum and Nation Dinner events!

In this episode of Stirring the Pot we’re talking with Troy Coyle, Kaveh Andisheh, and Craig Stevenson.

We’ve brought together the team involved in HERA’s $772K project titled “Circular design for a changing environment – a design framework to reduce construction waste, lifecycle embodied carbon, and to enhance the circular economy for construction materials with a pilot for low-rise buildings."

Connect with the team on LinkedIn:
Troy: https://www.linkedin.com/in/troy-coyle-she-her// 
Kaveh: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kaveh-andisheh-phd-4139ab36/
Craig: https://www.linkedin.com/in/craigstevensonaurecon/
Raed: https://www.linkedin.com/in/raed-el-sarraf-2ab0a713/

Connect with Beca:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/beca/
Website: https://www.beca.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/becagroup/

Connect with WSP New Zealand:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/wspnz/
Website: https://www.wsp.com/en-nz/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wsp_in_nz/ 

IAG members: https://www.hera.org.nz/iag-branz/ 

Funding of $150K from BRANZ: https://www.hera.org.nz/announcement-of-funding/ 

In this episode of Stirring the Pot we’re talking with our CEO Troy Coyle and the technical lead team Michail Karpenko and Kaveh Andisheh.

Together, they reflect on an amazing year of mahi to support the heavy engineering industry of Aotearoa, New Zealand in construction and manufacturing.

Connect with Troy, Michail, and Kaveh:

Troy: https://www.linkedin.com/in/troy-coyle-she-her/

Michail: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michail-karpenko-4ab13730/ 

Kaveh: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kaveh-andisheh-phd-4139ab36/