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Central Region Quiz Night update

Posted on Thursday 30 September, 2021

COVID-19 Alert Level 4 and building material supply-chain issues have delayed the seismic restrengthening of the NZIOB Central Region Quiz Night’s traditional venue, Harbourside Function Centre. For this reason, the 2021 Quiz Night has been cancelled but we are delighted to be able to confirm a date for the 2022 Quiz Night, Thursday 8 July.

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.

Webinar at 12pm today: Next generation timber framing technology

Posted on Friday 03 September, 2021

XFrame is a construction technology company creating wall framing systems that can be easily adapted, deconstructed, and reused as a building’s needs change over time. XFrame is a commercial spin-out company from Victoria University of Wellington, which is led by Ged Finch, who developed the XFrame concept as his research project for a Master of Building Science degree.

Webinar recording: Getting site-ready for Alert Level 3

Posted on Friday 03 September, 2021

If you missed Tuesday’s webinar on Getting site-ready for Alert Level 3, you can watch a recording of it via the NZIOB Membership Portal. The webinar provides critical guidance to the construction industry as we move down COVID-19 Alert Levels and return to construction sites.

NZIOB webinars to return if Lockdown is extended

Posted on Friday 20 August, 2021

Should COVID-19 Lockdown settings extending beyond 7 days for Auckland/Coromandel and 3 days for the rest of New Zealand, the NZIOB will be reintroducing our webinar series. Dates and speakers are to be confirmed once the COVID-19 Alert Level outlook for the coming week is known. Stay tuned for updates!

Pushing the Envelope: An NZIOB Podcast – coming soon!

Posted on Friday 20 August, 2021

The NZIOB’s Young Professional Advisor (YPA) Committee serves the role of providing strategic guidance to the NZIOB National Board from the perspective of millennials. One of their recent proposals was for the NZIOB to produce a construction-related podcast, and we are pleased to announce that this project is well underway.

Welcome to our new Members

Posted on Friday 20 August, 2021

The NZIOB welcomes its newest members, who had their memberships ratified by the NZIOB Board on 13 August. A warm welcome to you all and we look forward to connecting with you at an upcoming NZIOB event. 

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