Stirring The Pot
by HERA
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Estimated from 3 chart positions in 3 markets.
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- 🇸🇪SE · Non-Profit#1891K to 10K
- 🇹🇭TH · Non-Profit#4110K to 30K
- 🇳🇿NZ · Non-Profit#813K to 10K
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7K to 25K🎙 Weekly cadence·128 episodes·Last published 3d ago - Monthly Reach
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14K to 50K🇹🇭60%🇸🇪20%🇳🇿20% - Active Followers
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4.2K to 15K
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Is steel the hardest material to design?
Aug 30, 2026
46m 24s
Steel Circularity in NZ; The Pathway to Net Zero
Jul 22, 2026
24m 16s
NZS 3404 Seismic Weld Design; What the Research Shows
May 29, 2026
23m 12s
It's all about the people!
Apr 29, 2026
36m 10s
Ai sustainability and the state of engineering
Dec 17, 2025
33m 13s
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| Date | Episode | Topics | Guests | Brands | Places | Keywords | Sponsor | Length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/30/26 |  Is steel the hardest material to design? | In this episode of Stirring the Pot, Humans of Steel edition, we're having a kōrero (conversation) with Dr Charles Clifton, the civil engineer who started HERA's structural steel division in 1983 and has spent more than four decades reshaping how New Zealand builds with steel. Charles grew up on a farm in southern Hawke's Bay, the son of an army engineer, before studying civil engineering at the University of Canterbury and designing buildings in England. He came home to take on HERA's newly ... | 46m 24s | ||||||
| 7/22/26 | steel industrydecarbonisation+4 | Michael Allison | Cambridge UniversityHERA | New ZealandAotearoa | steel circularitynet zero+5 | — | 24m 16s | ||
| 5/29/26 | seismic designweld performance+3 | Hafez Taheri | HERANZS 3404 | Aotearoa New Zealand | seismic activityweld design+4 | — | 23m 12s | ||
| 4/29/26 | business leadershipengineering+3 | Noel Davies | Hydro LinkHERA+1 | Aotearoa New Zealand | Noel DaviesHydro Link+3 | — | 36m 10s | ||
| 12/17/25 | AIsustainability+4 | HERA’s leadership team | AIHERA+1 | — | AIsustainability+5 | — | 33m 13s | ||
| 11/26/25 | engineering fundinglevy on steel producers+3 | Richard Templer | Engineering New Zealand | Te Ao RangahauHERA | Aotearoa | engineeringfunding+5 | — | 21m 58s | ||
| 10/29/25 | sustainabilityplanetary boundaries+4 | Dr Kate Meyer | Planetary Accounting | — | sustainabilitycarbon+7 | — | 23m 54s | ||
| 9/10/25 | digital product passportsconstruction+4 | Osama MughrabiMick Fritschy+1 | Rosala Street | — | digital steel passportconstruction sustainability+3 | — | 35m 04s | ||
| 5/13/25 | structural engineeringseismic resilience+3 | Professor Charles Clifton | HERARoyal Society Te Apārangi | Aotearoa | engineeringseismic design+3 | — | 41m 21s | ||
| 4/16/25 | Artificial Intelligenceconstruction industry+3 | Matt Ensor | Stirring the PotHERA | construction sector | Artificial Intelligenceconstruction+5 | — | 13m 11s | ||
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| 4/1/25 | software developmentstructural engineering+3 | Maryam Hasanali | CompWebPenHERA | — | CompWebPenstructural research+4 | — | 18m 48s | ||
| 3/18/25 | structural fire engineeringinternship experience+3 | Lydia Frater | HERAUC | — | structural fireengineering+3 | — | 32m 48s | ||
| 3/6/25 |  Busting through constructed barriers | In this episode of Stirring the Pot we’re having a kōrero with Louise Jordaan. Workplace safety is more than compliance, it’s about fostering a culture where employees feel responsible and empowered to speak up. In this episode, we discuss shifting from a “tick-box” approach to real conversations that drive change. Louise from Site Safe NZ shares insights on helping businesses see safety as an investment rather than an expense. Open dialogue is key to addressing deeper workplace issues, from ... | 14m 41s | ||||||
| 3/4/25 |  Welding hazards and how to stay safe | In this episode of Stirring the Pot we’re having a kōrero with Patrick Fenemor. Ensuring safety in welding is crucial for protecting workers, minimising long-term health risks, and keeping industries running smoothly. In this episode, we explore the hidden dangers welders face, from toxic fumes and radiation to electrocution hazards and hearing damage. Advancements in technology, such as voltage reduction devices (VRD) and improved ventilation systems, are helping to reduce these risks. Howev... | 26m 50s | ||||||
| 2/18/25 |  Fireproofing the future with HIT | In this episode of Stirring the Pot we’re having a kōrero with Mayank Shrivastava. Fire protection is about more than just buildings—it is about saving lives, ensuring resilience, and keeping businesses running. In this episode, we explore the challenges of modern fire safety in steel and hybrid construction. With new materials and building techniques emerging, engineers must find ways to balance cost, sustainability, and safety while moving beyond basic compliance. Sustainability is key in f... | 18m 26s | ||||||
| 2/5/25 |  From carbon-heavy to carbon-zero | In this episode of Stirring the Pot we’re having a kōrero with Jeremy Sole. Jeremy, Executive Officer of the Sustainable Steel Council (SSC), shares the council’s key initiatives for 2025. SSC is launching a Green Star-related audit scheme to help the steel industry meet sustainability standards and has finalized its roadmap to carbon zero by 2050. These efforts aim to support industry members in adapting to evolving regulations and expectations. Jeremy discusses how the Green Star initiative... | 16m 09s | ||||||
| 12/4/24 |  Real-time insights for safer structures | In this episode of Stirring the Pot we’re having a kōrero with Kaveh Andisheh. Kaveh is the project led for the theme of Monitoring 4.0 in the Endeavour Funded and HERA led Ngākopa Construction 4.0 research project. We dive into Monitoring 4.0 and speak about how it is revolutionising structural health by using cutting-edge technology and real-time data to make construction smarter, safer, and more sustainable. From detecting early damage in buildings to informing better design practices, i... | 26m 35s | ||||||
| 11/20/24 |  From shed to spotlight | In this episode of Stirring the Pot we’re having a kōrero with Grier and Jill Fuller. We explore the award-winning Hinuera Sheds project with Steelworks NZ, a standout example of sustainable construction. The team shares how they transformed a demolished shed into a world-class structure, earning global recognition at the ConstructSteel Awards. Learn how they overcame challenges like compliance and quality assurance to successfully repurpose steel, significantly reducing carbon outputs and pr... | 31m 23s | ||||||
| 11/5/24 |  Construction’s knowledge currency | In this episode of Stirring the Pot we’re having a kōrero with Kenneth Husted. Unlock the secrets of successful tech transfer in the construction industry with our insightful discussion on the Endeavour Funded and HERA led Ngākopa Construction 4.0 research project! Kenneth, project lead for the theme of Knowledge Transfer, shares how this unique initiative prioritises not only developing new technologies but ensuring they’re effectively adopted across the construction industry. He highlight... | 16m 14s | ||||||
| 10/22/24 |  Wired for data success | In this episode of Stirring the Pot we’re having a kōrero with Professor Xun Xu. Is data connectivity the key to transforming the construction industry? In this episode, we talk with Xun, who is the project led for the theme of Data Connectivity and Standardisation in the Endeavour Funded and HERA led Ngākopa Construction 4.0 research project. We talk about the impact of data standardisation on real-time decision-making, productivity, and agility. Learn how effective data management can eli... | 21m 06s | ||||||
| 10/8/24 |  A circular rethink for construction | In this episode of Stirring the Pot we’re having a kōrero with Michail Karpenko, Kaveh Andisheh and Holger Heinzel. In this episode, Michail, Kaveh, and Holger discuss the transformative concept of circular design in the context of Construction 4.0. Circular design focuses on reusing materials to extend their lifespan, reducing waste, and promoting sustainability. Unlike traditional models, which often lead to material disposal, circular design emphasises modular structures and innovative des... | 33m 38s | ||||||
| 9/24/24 |  Tactics to achieve low carbon design | In this episode of Stirring the Pot we’re having a kōrero with Helena Gervasio. What if the key to a sustainable future lies with structural engineers? Join us as Associate Professor Helena Gervasio, from the University of Coimbra in Portugal, and HERA Structural Systems GM Kaveh Andisheh, delve into the crucial role of sustainability in construction. With Helenas background in structural engineering, she explains how Life Cycle Analysis (LCA) can transform our approach to sustainable buildin... | 30m 53s | ||||||
| 9/10/24 |  Sustainability 'beyond the build' | 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 ... | 16m 44s | ||||||
| 8/27/24 |  Designing for well-being: The role of interactive healing environments in modern cities | 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... | 21m 49s | ||||||
| 8/13/24 |  The untold story of BIM | 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 Auc... | 32m 27s | ||||||
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Chart history for Stirring The Pot
Peaked at #41 in TH, currently #41 in TH.
| Market | Genre | Peak | Current | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TH | — | #41 | #41 | — |
| New Zealand | — | #81 | #81 | — |
| Sweden | — | #189 | #189 | — |
Chart Positions
3 placements across 3 markets.
Chart Positions
3 placements across 3 markets.