Industry news and Institute of Building insights

Welcome to our newest Members

Posted on Friday 05 February, 2021

The following people joined the NZIOB recently, having their membership ratified by the NZIOB Board in December. A warm welcome to you all and we look forward to connecting with you at an upcoming NZIOB event.

Standards NZ Survey: NZ 3910

Posted on Friday 05 February, 2021

Standards New Zealand has been commissioned by the construction industry to undertake a review of NZS 3910 Conditions of contract for buildings and civil engineering construction. NZIOB members are asked to contribute by completing a survey, which will take approximately 15 minutes to complete.

Construction job gains make up for tourism and media losses

Posted on Friday 05 February, 2021

A ''remarkable'' drop in unemployment has been announced, being most unexpected given the impact of last year’s COVID-19 lockdowns. Statistics NZ data showed unemployment stood at 4.9 percent at the end of December, well below economists' expectations, while the accompanying household labour force survey found that many of the jobs lost were offset by construction. 

Building the case for digital transformation in construction

Posted on Friday 05 February, 2021

Surrounded by the waters of Auckland's Hauraki Gulf, Wynyard Quarter is being developed into one of the city's most exciting precincts. In keeping with this area's cutting-edge nature, the recently opened Wynyard 100 is a poster-child for digital transformation in construction.

Online modules to better understand the Building Code

Posted on Friday 05 February, 2021

New Zealand’s building regulatory system is built on the Building Act 2004 and anchored by the performance-based Building Code. MBIE’s Building Performance Team has made online learning modules available, which provide a great introductory overview of New Zealand’s building regulatory system.

Find out more and access the modules

NZIOB submission made on CIWDC Order in Council

Posted on Thursday 04 February, 2021

In February 2019, the Minister of Education launched a consultation to fundamentally reform vocational education in Aotearoa – the Reform of Vocational Education (RoVE). Six Workforce Development Councils (WDCs) have since been created, including the Construction & Infrastructure Workforce Development Council (CIWDC). The instrument used to establish these WDCs is called an Order in Council, and on 5 February the NZIOB made a submission on the draft CIWDC Order in Council.

Meri Kirihimete to all our Members

Posted on Friday 11 December, 2020

As this will be our last newsletter for 2020, the NZIOB would like to wish all our members and their families a very Merry Christmas. After an unusually tumultuous year, full of challenges and big changes, we hope you all get to enjoy a well-deserved break.

Registrations open for Central Region Golf Day

Posted on Friday 11 December, 2020

Proudly sponsored by Carters, the NZIOB Central Region Golf Day returns to Wellington for 2021. With participants including contractors, suppliers, design professionals, and specialist trades, the day is fully representative of the construction industry. A must-attend networking opportunity and a great day of fun.

Northern Region Golf Day all go for 2021

Posted on Friday 11 December, 2020

The ever-popular NZIOB PlaceMakers Northern Region Golf Day is being held on Thursday, 25 February 2021 at the North Shore Golf Club in Auckland. As usual, there will be a putting contest, spot prizes, pre-tournament BBQ, and a prize giving dinner to follow.

Places still available at Building Legends Financial Management workshops

Posted on Friday 11 December, 2020

Under the Carters-sponsored Building Legends programme, experts from accounting and financial services firm, BDO have prepared a six-hour Financial Management workshop that will be delivered over two half-day sessions. Places are still available at both the Auckland and Christchurch workshops.