2010 Steel Frame Innovation Conference
Presentations

COMPANY COMPANY PROFILE PRESENTATION TOPIC
Vertex Finnish based software company who offer fantastic Architectural based software solutions for Steel Framing Innovation and functionality of their software.
Opportunities for further in depth presentations and 1 on 1 time
TEKLA Tekla develops software solutions, products and services for customers in building and construction Advancements and demonstrations of their software products. Opportunities for further in depth discussions and 1 on 1 time
SFS Australian Based company who use their engineering strengths to take CAD based design to a new level Refinements and innovation of their software.
Opportunities for further in depth presentations
and 1 on 1 time
Howick Ltd Innovative Machine Manufacturers Presentation on Howick Framing machines.
Technology and innovation and how Howick have assisted customers who are now thriving in a recession
National Association of Steel framed Housing New Zealand Carl Davies - General Manager Presentation of the work NASHNZ has done in conjunction with NASHAU and SASFA around the Handbook and Standard. Testing completed (Brick Ties) and world delegations (UAE)
Professor Charles Clifton and UoA Students   University of Auckland are currently testing
Floor Joists with other composite materials to determine span capabilities. Professor Clifton has long been involved with Steel Framing and is supervising the project. His knowledge around Thermal breaks and fire performance is second to none
Speedfloor An innovative concrete and steel flooring system.
Residential mid floor sections through to multi-level car parks, this product can do it all
Use of Speedfloor as mid floor in structures using Steel Framing
New Zealand Steel New Zealand's own boutique Steel manufacturer.
NZ Steel continue to lead the way in solutions for Steel Framing
Axxis Steel for Framing. Why use of G550 Galv steel was chosen for the New Zealand market
Grabber Grabber screws are an innovator of screw design and have many and varied solutions for steel framing and floor joists Fastener innovation
Buildex Leading manufacturer and marketer of construction fastener solutions Fastener advancements
Pam Bell
60 minutes
Kiwi Prefab: Prefabricated Housing in New Zealand : an Historical and Contemporary Overview with Recommendations for the Future Pam Bell talking about the Result of her Thesis "Kiwi Prefab" and the setting up of an industry group in NZ around Prefabrication and its definition