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.
Posted on Friday 20 August, 2021
With all of New Zealand in COVID-19 Alert Level 4, and with the possibility that lockdowns may be extended, the NZIOB has had to reschedule some of its August CPD events. If you have any queries about these or other NZIOB events, please email nziob@nziob.org.nz.
Posted on Friday 20 August, 2021
Diversity Works and the Construction Sector Accord have created an industry-wide survey with the intention of understanding the current state of play and crafting a roadmap leading to a stronger, higher-performing construction sector. This is important research, and your voice is crucial to shaping the future of the industry.
Posted on Friday 20 August, 2021
On 10 August, NZIOB members from the Southern Region attended a site visit to Parakiore Recreation and Sports Centre in Christchurch, hosted by Ōtākaro and CPB. Members got to see inside this exciting key anchor project, and some of the spaces that will be available when it’s all complete – this included the 50-metre competition pool, diving pool, aquatic leisure area, and multi-purpose indoor courts.
Posted on Friday 20 August, 2021
The team at the Construction Sector Accord has been busy and has compiled the following resources for the Building and Construction sector. These include a procurement guide to reducing carbon emissions, Women in Trades, changes to Essential Skills Work Visas, and how to find out if your building work requires a consent.
Posted on Friday 20 August, 2021
New Zealand has been dropped off the global supply chain by many construction material suppliers in the wake of COVID-19, threatening to stall the building sector here, a report has warned. Rider Levett Bucknall’s (RLB) 2nd Quarter 2021 International Report says that labour shortages coupled with global supply chain disruptions continue to put pressure on construction costs.
Posted on Friday 30 July, 2021
Following the NZIOB’s recent election, the NZIOB is delighted to formally introduce John Hemi, the new Chair of the NZIOB National Board. Starting as a Graduate Engineer, John has held Regional and General Management roles in the industry and is currently employed at Te Waihanga (Infracom) as an Advisor on Major Projects and the Construction Sector Accord.
Posted on Friday 30 July, 2021
The NZIOB National Office is delighted to announce a new partnership with Autodesk Construction Cloud. From 1 August, Autodesk Construction Cloud is officially on board as one of the NZIOB’s four National Sponsors, joining Hays, Resene Construction Systems, and Pink® Batts®. They, along with our National Partner GIB®, form the NZIOB’s family of core supporters.
Posted on Friday 30 July, 2021
Under the CARTERS-sponsored Building Legends programme, experts from BDO have prepared a six-hour programme that will be delivered over two half-day sessions in Wellington. The course is aimed at business owners, senior team members, and sub-contractors who would like to upskill their financial literacy within the construction industry.
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