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Lockdown influenced building themes that are set to stick

Posted on Friday 19 February, 2021

COVID-19 lockdowns tested all sectors of the economy, demanding reimagination from businesses so that they could continue to operate. NZIOB Chief Executive, Malcolm Fleming, has written a piece for ArchiPro’s Commercial Edit magazine, outlining his picks of the COVID-19 lockdown outcomes that will likely stick for the construction sector.

Thank you for your feedback

Posted on Friday 19 February, 2021

Thank you to those members who took our 2021 Membership Survey. We appreciate your time and value your input. We received 93 responses in total, and in addition to feedback on existing NZIOB workstreams, many useful observations and suggestions were made.

Building Legends workshop dates change due to COVID-19 restrictions

Posted on Friday 19 February, 2021

The Building Legends Financial Management workshops in Auckland and Christchurch have been rescheduled to accommodate COVID-19 restrictions on travel and group gatherings. See confirmed new dates for all workshops below.

NZIOB PlaceMakers Northern Region Golf Day update

Posted on Friday 19 February, 2021

Following Wednesday night’s announcement by the Prime Minister that Auckland’s COVID-19 alert levels were downgraded to Level 2, the NZIOB is expecting to hold its Northern Region Golf Day as scheduled on Thursday 25 February. If it is announced on Monday that Auckland is not moving to Level 1, the NZIOB Golf Day will be rescheduled to Friday 23 April.

NZIOB Kalmar Fishing Competition places still available

Posted on Friday 19 February, 2021

There are still a few places available at the upcoming NZIOB Kalmar Fishing Competition 2021. Prize Categories include: Snapper, Kingfish, Trevally, John Dory, Kahawai + spot prizes!

Welcome to our new Members

Posted on Friday 19 February, 2021

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

NZIOB Membership Survey (Be in to win!)

Posted on Friday 05 February, 2021

As a membership organisation, the NZIOB is committed to continually bolstering what we can offer our members. We value your feedback and therefore encourage all members to please take our three-minute survey and be in to win one of two $100 Prezzy Cards!

NZ Building Industry Awards entries open next week

Posted on Friday 05 February, 2021

Entries for the 2021 NZ Building Industry Awards open on Wednesday, 10 February. The Awards are open to anyone who participates in the design and delivery of New Zealand’s built environment. For employers of finalists, it is an opportunity for them to showcase their company’s capability and the talent that their culture and systems produce.

NZIOB Kalmar Fishing Competition

Posted on Friday 05 February, 2021

Registrations are now open for the upcoming NZIOB Kalmar Fishing Competition 2021. Prize Categories include: Snapper, Kingfish, Trevally, John Dory, Kahawai + spot prizes! Numbers are limited so tickets will be sold on a first-in, first-served basis.

Building Legends: Second Auckland Workshop added

Posted on Friday 05 February, 2021

The Carters-sponsored Building Legends workshops are developed specifically for construction practitioners. The third topic in the series focuses on Financial Management. Due to high demand, a second Auckland workshop has been scheduled for June. There are still a few spaces available for the Christchurch workshop, which starts later this month.

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