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Awards 2024

Nominations for our 2024 NZ Building People Awards and Next Gen Awards will be open 17 April - 29 May. 

The awards evening will take place on 30 August at the Viaduct Event Centre in Tāmaki | Auckland. 

Who will you nominate?

LATEST NEWS

COVID-19 update for the Building and Construction Sector

Posted on Thursday 30 September, 2021

With the construction landscape still in a state of flux due to COVID-19 Alert Level changes, it is wise to try and stay up to date with the latest resources and news. Read on to learn about targeted testing for construction workers; the 90% Project; and, the latest advice compiled by the NZ Construction Industry Council, CHASNZ, and Site Safe.

MBIE releases Building and Construction Sector Trends Annual Report 2021

Posted on Thursday 30 September, 2021

The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) has released the Building and Construction Sector Trends Annual Report 2021. The report provides an overview of the building system over the past 12 months to June 2021, outlines the context within which the sector is operating, and identifies emerging trends in building and construction.

Auckland fast approaching 100 active cranes

Posted on Thursday 30 September, 2021

Despite the lockdowns, delays in material supply, increased shipping costs and pressure on local labour resources due to the impacts of COVID-19, Auckland’s construction market has proved remarkedly resilient with the net addition of 18 construction cranes on projects over the past six months.

Big test awaits as Melbourne’s construction industry prepares to reopen

Posted on Thursday 30 September, 2021

Melbourne’s building industry is set to reopen on Tuesday after a two-week hiatus, despite a growing COVID-19 outbreak at the construction union headquarters. The cluster has infected four CFMEU officials and forced hundreds of people into self-isolation.

Climate change will challenge booming construction sector

Posted on Thursday 30 September, 2021

The construction industry is facing increasing challenges due to climate change and the effort to reach net-zero greenhouse gas emissions, according to a new report by Marsh and Guy Carpenter, both businesses of Marsh McLennan.

AI poised to transform the massive construction industry

Posted on Thursday 30 September, 2021

In May, Procore Technologies launched its IPO and the shares jumped by 31%. The company, which operates a leading cloud-based platform to manage construction projects, has over 800 customers and the ARR (Annual Recurring Revenue) is more than $400 million. But if you look closely, there are some interesting details about the construction industry.

NZIOB Webinar: Collaborative Working Arrangements

Posted on Friday 17 September, 2021

Collaborative Working Arrangements (CWA) is a contractual arrangement that sees parties enter construction project delivery arrangements based on the foundations of shared goals, integrated planning, active client participation, and parties sharing the benefits of collaborative working.

The NZIOB is recruiting for an Event Manager

Posted on Friday 17 September, 2021

Our National Office Event Manager, Hannah Keir-Smith, is due to go on parental leave in a few months, so we are recruiting to fill her role. If you know of a talented event professional who would be interested in joining our team, please let them know about this position.

NZIOB’s new Risk & Audit Committee

Posted on Friday 17 September, 2021

In line with the new NZIOB Board cycle, a new Risk & Audit Committee (RAC) has been appointed for the 2021–2023 board term. The new RAC includes NZIOB Chair, John Hemi as the board conduit, and Central Region Members, Natasha Possenniskie and Dave Morris.

NZIOB Events update

Posted on Friday 17 September, 2021

Our National Office events team and Regional Committees have been working hard to ensure our events programme remains strong during this changing COVID-19 environment. We are pleased to be able to provide an update on upcoming events for each region.

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