Seminar Overview
Designing durable and sustainable steel structures is essential for creating structures that perform reliably over time while meeting modern environmental and economic goals. This seminar brings together leading experts and industry professionals to
explore the latest thinking, technologies, and strategies that enhance the longevity and sustainability of steel structures.
The event will focus on practical guidance, innovative research, and design
approaches that help practitioners address durability challenges and reduce the
carbon footprint relating to construction. Attendees will gain insights into the latest industry standards and best practice in corrosion protection and sustainability
frameworks shaping the future of steel construction.
In addition to technical sessions, the seminar offers networking opportunities and an exhibition area, enabling participants to connect with peers, suppliers, and
industry leaders to discover products, services, and solutions supporting sustainable design
and construction.
Event Details
Date: 25 September 2025
Time: 8.30am – 5.30pm
Location: Waipuna Hotel and Conference Centre, Auckland NZ
Who Should Attend
Structural and Civil Engineers
Architects and Designers
Sustainability and Carbon Experts
Coating and Fire Protection Specialists
Construction and Product Suppliers
Policy Makers and Regulators
Schedule of activities
| Time | Proposed Topic | Speaker | |
| 08:30am | Registration | ||
| 08:50am | Welcome | Mayank Shrivastava | |
| 09:00am | Updating HERA Report R4-133 and SNZ TS 3404 | Raed El Sarraf | |
| 09:30am | Corrosion and Durability Research at BRANZ | Zhengwei Li | |
| 10:00am | Morning Tea | ||
| 10:30am | SESOC Sustainable Design Task Force – Supporting low carbon design | Charlotte Toma | |
| 11:00am | A case study of Microclimates | Stewart Hobbs | |
| 11:30am | The new IZS | Garth Moran | |
| 12:00pm | Lunch | ||
| 1:00pm | Product specifications, carbon data and other MBIE updates | Katie Symons | |
| 1:30pm | Improving thermal efficiency and durability: an overview of Structural Thermal Breaks | Anne Husband | |
| 2:00pm | HERA’s Low Carbon Circular Building Design | Kaveh Andisheh | |
| 2:30pm | Afternoon tea | ||
| 3:00pm | The impact of structural element on operational carbon | Glenn Ellis | |
| 3:30pm | Fire Protection Optimisation for steel structure | Mayank Shrivastava | |
| 4:00pm | Open forum | ||
| 4:30pm | Exhibition and Networking | ||
| 5:30pm | Finish | ||
Speakers
- Katie Symons | Principal Advisor, Eng in MBIE’s Building System Performance Branch
- Dr Zhengwei Li | Senior Scientist, BRANZ Ltd
- Stewart Hobbs | Chartered Engineer, ProConsult Engineering and Architecture
- Raed El Sarraf | Director, Structural Integrity Consultants
- Kaveh Andisheh | GM Structural Systems, HERA
- Dr. Charlotte Toma Senior Lecturer, University of Auckland
- Mayank Shrivastava | Senior Fire Structural Engineer, HERA
- Anne Husband | Associate, RCP
- Glenn Ellis | Technical Director Building Services, WSP
- Garth Moran | Technical Services Manager Australasia, Altex Coating LTD
