Posted on Friday 09 April, 2021
The construction industry’s high injury rate is a key reason why ACC has entered a new partnership with CHASNZ. The $3.5 million investment over two years, is the first stage of a five-year partnership, which will allow CHASNZ to ramp up health promotion and protection initiatives that will reduce the harm caused by occupational illness and injury in the construction sector.
Posted on Friday 09 April, 2021
Every year, MBIE consults on the Building Code and selected acceptable solution and verification method documents, to provide an opportunity for the public and the building and construction sector to have their say on the proposed changes. Consultation for the 2021 Building Code is now open with submissions due on 28 May.
Posted on Friday 09 April, 2021
Expressions of Interest are now being sought for Construction and Infrastructure WDC Council members. Industry leaders with significant governance experience who want to play a part in leading the industry led Workforce Development Councils are encouraged to apply.
Posted on Friday 09 April, 2021
Through 2020, COVID-19 accelerated the much-needed changes in construction, but what is the long-term impact, and what does a connected construction workplace of the future look like? According to The Urban Developer, the construction ecosystem of the future will be highly standardised, consolidated (both vertically and horizontally), and it will be integrated.
Posted on Friday 09 April, 2021
New Zealand’s economy has done better than expected during COVID-19. Construction contributes just over 6 percent to New Zealand’s gross domestic product. Here are five pieces of advice for businesses operating in the construction and building sectors, as compiled by Stuff’s business journalist, Melanie Carroll.
Posted on Friday 26 March, 2021
Congratulations to our five new Young Professional Advisors (YPAs), who are joining the NZIOB YPA Committee and their respective Regional Committees for 2021: Ashkat Malhotra (Auckland), Kat Richards (Auckland), Parke Englebretsen (Wellington), Shannon Lenihan (Wellington), and Tom Evans (Christchurch).
Posted on Friday 26 March, 2021
Now that New Zealand is (hopefully) moving further away from the threat of COVID-19 Lockdowns and Alert Level changes, the NZIOB is excited to start filling our events calendar back up with some of our signature social events. Both the Southern and Central Regional Quiz Nights are long-standing annual events, enjoyed by local construction practitioners from across the full spectrum of the industry.
Posted on Friday 26 March, 2021
Our National Events Manager, Kristin De Sousa, has recently moved to a new role with the Royal New Zealand College of General Practitioners. Kristin’s role has been shared between the existing staff at National Office. Hannah Keir-Smith has moved from three-days a week to full-time to become the NZIOB Events Manager, while Niki Tyler has also increased her hours and has the new title of Membership & Events Coordinator.
Posted on Friday 26 March, 2021
A date has been set for the 39th Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the NZIOB. The Central Region Committee will host this year’s AGM and accompanying CPD event in Wellington on Tuesday 13 July 2021. Also coming up is the 2021 NZIOB Election, for which nominations will open on 13 April.
Posted on Friday 26 March, 2021
Entries for the 2021 NZ Building Industry Awards are now open, closing on 7 May. The Awards are open to anyone in the building industry, not just NZIOB Members. However, the great news for NZIOB Members is that they can enter for free! We encourage your company to nominate your high performers for this year’s Awards.
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