NZ Institute of Building

We are excited to see all 260+ people who have registered for #DigiComm25 next week! We're also looking forward to see and hear from our fantastic DigiComm25 supporters. We are so grateful to all the partners who have come on board to help make DigiComm25 happen. Thank you to: Our platinum partners: The NZIOB Charitable Education Trust + BCTF - Building and Construction Training Fund Our gold partners: Autodesk, Atlas Industries Ltd., AI New Zealand + GIB® (Winstone Wallboards Ltd) Our silver partners: APL Window Solutions, Preformance Building Technologies + Procore Technologies Our Bronze partners: CARTERS + Belcanto Group Ltd We will see you all at DigiComm25 - Thursday 20 March, Tāmaki | Auckland https://lnkd.in/gkYH-nJn Pamela Bell, John Hemi

Next week we'll be hearing from global and local experts at #DigiComm25 in Tāmaki | Auckland. One of those experts is Dr Shaolei Ren who will talk about what a digital first approach could mean for our environment. As a warmup to DigiComm25 take a look at Shaolei's recent Ted Talk where he talks about AI's massive “water footprint,” advocating for greater transparency, smarter resource management and more sustainable practices to reduce AI’s environmental impact, before it’s too late. Visit nziob.org.nz/digicomm25 to secure a last-minute registration. DigiComm25 - 20 March, Tāmaki | Auckland https://lnkd.in/dvWQEkGS

Emily Hall was one of our Next Gen Award Winners in 2024, she made the most of her win by making connections and building her network. Following the Awards, Emily was offered a summer internship with Designgroup Stapleton Elliott which has now turned into a part-time role as an Architectural Assistant with the company. She's now building her real-world experience while studying towards her Master's in Architecture at Victoria University of Wellington. We asked Emily a few questions to get to know her better - read more about her in our Member Spotlight. https://lnkd.in/gwxt3Qpa

Register for this week's Industry Insights where we'll hear from Marcel van Oosterom, AEC Industry Manager from Cadpro and Nick Clements from YourQS. We will hear how Autodesk solutions transform the whole project lifecycle, and we will learn about the “light touch” BIM philosophy at YourQS that aims at delivering a BIM workflow on smaller projects like residential construction. They will cover: - How data quality impacts project success and client expectations - Navigating IP ownership in a world of digital collaboration - The evolution from 2D to 3D and what still needs to change - The role of clients in maintaining and operating 3D models in the future - Challenges and opportunities they see coming up Register now - it's FREE for Institute members, $50+GST for non-members. 12 - 12.45pm, Wednesday 12 March, ONLINE https://lnkd.in/dqrDuc7D

Get to know Paul Fairbrother, Projects Director at Summerset Retirement Villages, and Alex James, Senior Associate - Structural Engineering at Beca, in our latest Light Lunch video podcast. Alongside their day jobs they are also the two newest members of the Institute's Central Region Committee. They discussed their backgrounds, what excites them about their work, and shared lessons on maintaining work-life balance and finding good mentors - as we see Paul talk about in this clip. They talk about the importance of taking a thoughtful approach to advancing your career, being present with family, and drawing wisdom from supportive influences. Watch the full 19-minute episode on the resources page of our website. https://lnkd.in/ghNJWNNT

With International Women's Day 2025 tomorrow - 8 March - we wanted to celebrate some of the fantastic wahine toa who will be speaking at DigiComm25. Petra Bagust will be our host extraordinaire for the day. Professor Jennifer Whyte (白珍) will present a keynote on the holistic digital first systems approach. Kaye Maree Dunn will be in conversation with Petra Bagust about Indigenous data considerations and building partnerships. Melissa Thompson and Georgia Robinson will be part of a panel discussion about the Archives NZ project. Kaye Maree Dunn, Keri Niven, Amelia B., Troy Coyle (Wahine/She/Her), Melanie Tristram & Kathryn Davies will all be part of leading our roundtable sessions. DigiComm25 is just two weeks away. Find out more about the programme and make sure you're in the room to hear from our fantastic line up of speakers! DigiComm25 is taking place Thursday 20 March in TĀMAKI | AUCKLAND. https://lnkd.in/gkYH-nJn #DigiComm25 Pamela Bell

In our latest Tall Stories podcast we hear from Christina de Boer Herad of Design Delivery at Summerset Retirement Villages and the Chair of the Institute’s Central Region Committee. Born and raised in rural Scotland, Christina always new she wanted a career where she could do something practical. Starting in Engineering, Christina’s natural leadership qualities quickly led her into management roles and then onto Design Management. Meeting and marrying a Kiwi led her to a life here in Aotearoa. Listen to the full podcast episode to hear about Christina's career journey, her advice for the next generation entering the industry and opportunities she sees for growth. https://lnkd.in/dFtc3Se4

Institiute members - here's a useful FREE webinar for you to understand Good Practice Guides for Skill Standards. 12.10-1pm, Tuesday 1 April, ONLINE Pamela Bell

Join the Institute for Site Visit to the Old Choral Hall modernisation project at The University of Auckland. The schedule 1 heritage building was designed by Edward Mahoney and built in 1872. It survives as one of the largest buildings from 19th century Auckland. Auckland University as the client, Aspec Construction Limited as the Contractor and Architectus and Beca as the designers will host the Institute on the visit. They will provide a behind the scenes look at the technical details, joys and challenges in the modernisation and restoration of a significant part of Auckland’s built environment history. 4.30-7pm, Thursday 27 March, TĀMAKI | AUCKLAND FREE for Institute Members | $50 + GST for Non-Members Register now. https://lnkd.in/gAaAPrsg Aarron Cunningham, Craig Hopkins

If you're Wellington based, you will have noticed the work being done to create a safer walking and cycling link between Wellington and Lower Hutt. Get a closer look and learn more about the project - Te Ara Tupua - with an Institute Site Visit. Come along to hear from Te Ara Tupua Alliance to find out more about the unique challenges of this project and the innovative solutions that are being put in place. 4-5.30pm, Thursday 27 March, PŌNEKE | WELLINGTON Free for Institute Members | $50 +GST for Non-Members Register today. https://lnkd.in/gmTru-Au Christina de Boer, Sean Irion, Dennise Austin, Stewart Peck, Pamela Bell