DECEMBER 2019

SCNZ DISTRIBUTOR CHARTER - NOW IN PLACESCNZ is pleased to announce the following SCNZ Distributor members have been independently audited to satisfy the requirements of the SCNZ Structural Distributor Charter:

o Alrite Steel & Services NZ Ltdo Fletcher Easysteelo H.J. Asmuss & Co Ltdo Steel & Tubeo United Steelo Vulcan Steel Ltd

Well done to all!Darren O’Riley, SCNZ General Manager, presented these distributors with their Charter certificate.The Charter ensures that structural steels supplied to the local steel construction sector are sourced using best-practice procurement; it represents a mark of excellence for structural steel distributors in New Zealand.For more information on the SCNZ Distributor Charter please click here.

Alrite Steel & Services Steel & Tube Vulcan Steel United Steel Fletcher EasysteelH.J. Asmuss & Co

ADVANCED NOTICE OF ENGINEERING SEMINARS & COURSESPlanning is well underway for two new professional engineering seminar courses. The courses will be of particular interest to all practicing structural engineers who’s role include design, construction review and the management of compliance for steel frame construction. Courses are scheduled to be held in May 2020. Further information will be available on the SCNZ website early next year.

EXCELLENCE IN STEEL AWARDS 2020Entries are open for the next round of SCNZ awards for 2020!The project categories are:- Stand-alone residential home- Under $500K*- Over $500K to $1.5m*- Over $1.5m to $3m*- Over $3m**based on total value of structural steelwork.

Please click here for full information and an entry form. Entries close 3 July 2020.

APPRENTICE OF THE YEAR & YOUNG ACHIEVER OF THE YEARDo you have an Apprentice or Young Achiever that is due recognition for their skills and drive within our industry? Entries for the AotY and YAotY are now open. Check out the details and entry form here.

Strengthening Kiwi, Steeling the Future

SITE SAFE MEMBERSHIP DISCOUNTOne of the benefits of belonging to Steel Construction NZ is you get 10% off your annual membership of Site Safe.

Site Safe membership has a number of benefits.

These include:• Access to a range of services including training

courses which can be booked and paid for online.• Receive greater discounts on the cost of Site Safe

training services with each passing year of loyalty. You’ll receive 10% discount in your first year and up to 30% in your fifth year of membership. To recognise continued commitment to Site Safe, members are automatically moved to the next level of membership until the maximum loyalty status is reached.

• Receive quarterly newsletters and exclusive resources including Membership logos and yearly membership certificates, ‘Proud to be Safe’

member stickers for promotional use.• Access to our exclusive resources including our

library of toolbox safety talks, guidelines and research

• Members receive networking and knowledge sharing opportunities at member event hosted around the country

• Inclusion in our online Site Safe Member Directory.• Receive free posters to help spread important

construction health and safety messages to all on site and throughout the workplace.

• Be able to purchase discounted products online as well as view past transactions.

• Cheaper prices for Consulting and Auditing• The Site Safe Health and Safety kit is available at

member prices.

For more information or to join, please see www.sitesafe.org.nz.

Steel Construction New Zealand staff and Executive Committee wish you all a safe & happy festive season, and a prosperous New Year!

The SCNZ office will be closed from Monday 23rd December and reopens 13th January 2020.

UPCOMING EVENTS 2020March6 Procurement Forum13 SFC For Beginners Workshop (AKLD)17-27 Fabricator Forums - joint with NZIQSTBC High Strength Bolt Courses

MayTBC Engineering Seminars

June11 Northern Fabricators Forum 18 Central Fabricators Forum25 Southern Fabricators Forum

September24 Members Activities (QTN)25 AGM & SCNZ Gala Awards Dinner26 Members Activities (QTN)

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