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Enhancing Engineering Workflows in New Zealand with MIDAS
   
🗓️Thursday, 14 May 2026 | 2:00–4:30 PM (NZST)
📍2 Wakefield Street, Auckland CBD
💻 Online: Live streaming via Microsoft Teams
💲Free to attend
✨Overview


Join us for an in-person seminar in collaboration with Engineering New Zealand, bringing together industry experts to explore practical approaches to infrastructure engineering in the New Zealand context.

 

This session covers a broad range of real-world topics, including bridge design methodologies, asset management and maintenance strategies, slope stability assessment in line with NZGS guidelines, and efficient engineering workflows from load analysis to seismic design.

 

Through technical presentations and case studies from leading organisations such as Auckland Transport and Holmes, attendees will gain valuable insights into current challenges, best practices, and practical solutions applied across infrastructure projects in New Zealand.


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🎯 Key Focus Areas

 🛣️ Bridge Engineering 

   -  Explore practical bridge design approaches through real-world case studies in New Zealand 

   -  Understand key design considerations and methodologies applied in infrastructure projects 

 

 🏗️ Structural & Seismic Design  

  -  Examine wind loading (AS/NZS 1170.2) and New Zealand response spectra applications 

  -  Apply pushover analysis for practical seismic performance assessment 

 

⚙️Engineering Workflows with MIDAS 

  -  Discover efficient workflows for moving load analysis aligned with NZ Bridge Manual (NZBM) 

  -  Leverage advanced solvers and tools to enhance day-to-day engineering productivity 


 ⛰️ Geotechnical & Slope Stability 

  -  Understand the ‘model-first’ approach introduced in the new NZGS guidelines 

  -  Compare LEM and FEM methods for slope stability assessment 

  -  Apply calibration techniques using real monitoring data for improved reliability 

👤 Who Should Attend

-  Structural and bridge engineers involved in infrastructure design 

-  Engineers working in asset management and maintenance 

-  Geotechnical engineers interested in slope stability assessment 

-  Professionals working with NZ standards 

- Engineering consultants, contractors, and asset owners 

📌Sessions & Topics
  • 02:00 - 02:10

    Opening Remarks

  • 02:10 - 02:30

    Managing Auckland’s Bridge Network 👤 Presented by Gang Yu, Principal Asset Engineer, Auckland Transport

  • 02:30 - 03:00

    Case Study: Challenges, Methodologies & Approaches in Bridge Design 👤 Presented by Willem Stolk, Senior Project Engineer, Holmes

  • 03:00 - 03:30

    Enhancing Engineering Workflows in New Zealand with MIDAS: From Loads to Seismic Design 👤 Presented by Pranav Vaishampayam, Structural Engineer, MIDAS IT

  • 03:30 - 03:45

    Tea Break

  • 03:45 - 04:15

    Slope Stability Assessment in Line with NZGS Guidelines 👤 Presented by Harsha Tadavarthi, Technical Manager, MIDAS IT

  • 04:15 - 04:30

    Q&A and Closing Remarks

📍Location

 Event Space, Mosaic, 2 Wakefield Street, Auckland CBD, Auckland 1010

🎙️Featuring Industry Experts
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Gang Yu
Principal Asset Engineer – Transport Structures | Auckland Transport

Gang Yu is Principal Asset Engineer of Transport Structures at Auckland Transport, with over 20 years’ experience in civil infrastructure project management, design, delivery, and asset management across the public and private sectors. Gang leads and supports initiatives that help maintain the safe, reliable performance of structural assets across Auckland’s transport network, partnering with multidisciplinary teams and stakeholders to strengthen system resilience and sustainability.
In 2025, Gang was appointed a Fellow of Engineering New Zealand in recognition of outstanding leadership and significant contributions to the engineering profession in Aotearoa New Zealand.
Gang is also committed to supporting the engineering community, serving on the Engineering New Zealand Auckland Branch Committee and contributing as a Chartership Practice Area Assessor, mentoring engineers through their professional development.

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Willem Stolk
Senior Project Engineer | Holmes

Willem is a Chartered Professional Bridge Engineer with 10 years of experience in analysis, design, design management, and construction monitoring of bridge structures. He has worked on pedestrian, road, and rail bridges across South Africa, Australia, New Zealand, and the Philippines.
Currently based in New Zealand, Willem manages both design and design management for bridge infrastructure projects. His notable New Zealand projects include the Kaitoke Flume Bridge, Takutimu North Link, Highgate Bridge, Auckland Transport Modular Bridge, Tauranga City Council rail underpass, and pedestrian boardwalk, Muriwai Downs Golf Course Pedestrian Bridge.
Willem's international experience and proven track record on major infrastructure projects make him a key contributor to Holmes Group's structural engineering capabilities.

Harsha
Harsha Tadavarthi
Technical Manager | MIDAS IT
Harsha is the Technical Manager for the Oceania region at MIDAS IT, with over 8 years of experience in geotechnical engineering. He specialises in advanced numerical modelling and provides expert support for geotechnical and structural analysis across dams, hydropower, underground, mining, and other critical infrastructure projects. Harsha's expertise also includes thermal and seismic simulation of complex geotechnical systems. He leads the seamless delivery of solutions in dam engineering, ensuring industry-leading support and innovation in geotechnical modelling. Through consultancy, training, and international workshops, he empowers professionals with both practical insights and theoretical foundations in geotechnical and structural modelling, fostering excellence across the engineering community. 
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Pranav Vaishampayan
Structural Engineer l MIDAS IT
Pranav Vaishampayan is the Structural Lead at MIDAS IT Australia, specialising in advanced structural analysis and engineering innovation. With experience across Europe, India, and Southeast Asia, he has provided technical guidance, delivered training programs, and led webinars for engineering professionals. Currently based in Sydney, Pranav has been supporting the Australian, New Zealand, and Pacific Island markets for the past two years, working closely with local engineers to address region-specific challenges. He plays a key role in contributing to the development and enhancement of MIDAS solutions, while also fostering engineering growth at the grassroot level.