Industry news and Institute of Building insights

DigiGuide update - What's new in the BIM Handbook?

Posted on Thursday 05 October, 2023

The New Zealand Institute of Building and the BIMinNZ Steering Group are working with subject matter experts on a Digital BIM Guidance Project (DigiGuide). One of the key outcomes of the project is to review and update the current Building Information Modelling (BIM) Handbook (2019) to ensure it is current with the relevant international standards, considers any industry led process changes and includes new terminology. This project is being funded by the Construction Sector Accord through its Innovation workstream. 

The NZ BIM Handbook has been the cornerstone of BIM adoption in the New Zealand construction sector since 2014. The current version was published in 2019 but as this is a fast-evolving environment, it’s in need of a refresh. 

So, why is this needed and what can you expect to see in the updated Handbook?

BIM Handbook - Consultation

Posted on Tuesday 03 October, 2023

The New Zealand Institute of Building and the BIMinNZ Steering Group are working with subject matter experts on a Digital BIM Guidance Project (DigiGuide). This project is being funded by the Construction Sector Accord through its Innovation workstream. 

One of the key outcomes of the project is to review and update the current BIM handbook to ensure it is current with the relevant international standards, considers any industry led process changes and includes new terminology. 

Over the past few months, work has gone into reviewing and updating the current BIM Handbook and we are now seeking your feedback. 

Have your say by Monday 23 October. 

Takeaways from Constructive 2023

Posted on Thursday 31 August, 2023

CE Pamela Bell of NZ Institute of Building attended the Constructive Forum 2023 on 30 & 31 August in Tāmaki | Auckland.

Read some of her takeaways from the event.

Scholarship recipient - Matthew Lloyd

Posted on Thursday 31 August, 2023

At the NZ Institute of Building we want to support the Next Generation of the Building Industry. We know it’s tough to be a student right now and that for many, money is tight. We want to help relieve a little of that stress for one of our Next Gen members. 

We are travelling the country to give students the chance to impress us with their passion and nab a $2,000 NZIOB scholarship. We have asked students studying in the built environment to prepare a ‘shark tank’ style pitch where they talk about their passion, a project, or even just themselves.

The main aim is to show our ‘sharks’ their potential and their passion for the industry. 

Matt Lloyd secured one of the $2,000 scholarships at our pitch event at Victoria University of Wellington in Poneke | Wellington on 11 August. 

We asked Matt a few questions to get to know him better. We look forward to keeping in touch and seeing what's next for Matt.

Read on to get to know Matt. 

Scholarship recipient - Maia Flint

Posted on Thursday 31 August, 2023

At the NZ Institute of Building we want to support the Next Generation of the Building Industry. We know it’s tough to be a student right now and that for many, money is tight. We want to help relieve a little of that stress for one of our Next Gen members. 

We are travelling the country to give students the chance to impress us with their passion and nab a $2,000 NZIOB scholarship. We have asked students studying in the built environment to prepare a ‘shark tank’ style pitch where they talk about their passion, a project, or even just themselves.

The main aim is to show our ‘sharks’ their potential and their passion for the industry. 

Maia secured one of the $2,000 scholarships at our pitch event at Victoria University of Wellington in Poneke | Wellington on 11 August. 

We asked Maia a few questions to get to know her better. We look forward to seeing what's next for her. 

Read on to get to know Maia. 

Scholarship recipient - Jackson McGarvie

Posted on Thursday 31 August, 2023

At the NZ Institute of Building we want to support the Next Generation of the Building Industry. We know it’s tough to be a student right now and that for many, money is tight. We want to help relieve a little of that stress for one of our Next Gen members. 

We are travelling the country to give students the chance to impress us with their passion and nab a $2,000 NZIOB scholarship. We have asked students studying in the built environment to prepare a ‘shark tank’ style pitch where they talk about their passion, a project, or even just themselves.

The main aim is to show our ‘sharks’ their potential and their passion for the industry. 

Jackson McGarvie presented with Leana Petrie, the pair securing one of the $2,000 scholarships between them at our pitch event at Victoria University of Wellington in Poneke | Wellington on 11 August. 

We asked Jackson a few questions to get to know him better. We look forward to keeping in touch with him and seeing what his future holds. 

Read on to get to know Jackson. 

Scholarship recipient - Leana Petrie

Posted on Thursday 31 August, 2023

At the NZ Institute of Building we want to support the Next Generation of the Building Industry. We know it’s tough to be a student right now and that for many, money is tight. We want to help relieve a little of that stress for one of our Next Gen members. 

We are travelling the country to give students the chance to impress us with their passion and nab a $2,000 NZIOB scholarship. We have asked students studying in the built environment to prepare a ‘shark tank’ style pitch where they talk about their passion, a project, or even just themselves.

The main aim is to show our ‘sharks’ their potential and their passion for the industry. 

Leana Petrie presented with Jackson McGarvie, the pair securing one of the $2,000 scholarships between them at our pitch event at Victoria University of Wellington in Poneke | Wellington on 11 August. 

We asked Leana a few questions to get to know her better. We look forward to keeping in touch with her and seeing what's next for her. 

Read on to get to know Leana. 

Three new Institute Fellows named

Posted on Monday 28 August, 2023

The NZ Building People Awards 2023 took place on Friday 18 August at a gala dinner at Te Pae in Ōtautahi | Christchurch.

Along with the winners of the awards being named the NZ Institute of Building also took the opportunity to honour three of our members by naming them as Fellows of the Institute.

The three Fellows named at the 2023 Awards were: Graeme Earl, Malcolm Fleming and Robyn Phipps.

2023 NZ Building People Awards - the winning people behind the projects

Posted on Tuesday 22 August, 2023

The NZ Building People Awards 2023 took place last Friday 18 August at a gala dinner at Te Pae in Ōtautahi | Christchurch.

On the night runners-up and winners were announced across nine categories along with a special commendation and a Supreme Winner. The Resene Next Gen Awards were also announced as part of the evening with three regional winners and one national winner named.

George Russell from Wilson Commercial Limited scooped the big prize on the night and was named the 2023 GIB Supreme Award winner. He was in the running for the Supreme award after winning the Xlam Projects under $10 Million Award earlier in the evening.

Along with the Supreme Award the judges also acknowledged Gracen Luka from Fletcher Living with an unprecedented Special Commendation.

Congratulations to George, Gracen and all the other winners on the night.

Scholarship recipient - Maggie (Shengyao) Hu

Posted on Friday 04 August, 2023

At the NZ Institute of Building we want to support the Next Generation of the Building Industry. We know it’s tough to be a student right now and that for many, money is tight. We want to help relieve a little of that stress for one of our Next Gen members.

We are travelling the country to give students the chance to impress us with their passion and nab a $2,000 NZIOB scholarship. We have asked students studying in the built environment to prepare a ‘shark tank’ style pitch where they talk about their passion, a project, or even just themselves.

The main aim is to show our ‘sharks’ their potential and their passion for the industry. 

Maggie (Shengyao) Hu impressed our ‘Sharks’ at the pitch event on 24 July at Massey in Tāmaki | Auckland with her bravery and her personal story. Her pitch secured her the $2,000 Institute scholarship. 

Maggie’s bravery to put herself out there and to take her life by the reins impressed us and we have no doubt she’ll go far in this industry. 

We’ve asked her a few questions to get to know her a little better. 

Read on to get to know Maggie.