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Building Up Building Businesses

7 August 2025

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Increase your knowledge over winter by getting along to sessions run by the newly renamed Building Institute Aotearoa, formerly NZIOB.

A seasonal series of educational events gets underway next month, thanks to the newly named Building Institute Aotearoa, formerly NZIOB, and CARTERS. 

Following on from the success of the 2024 Building Legends workshops nationwide, the 2025 winter Building Legends programme is set to elevate your building business with industry experts sharing lessons and insights on a range of topics in a half day workshop. 

Join the upcoming workshop on optimising delivery models with a focus on Early Contractor Involvement (ECI). In it, we’ll explore key considerations, challenges, and best practices for successful project outcomes. Topics include understanding ECI, selecting the right delivery model, managing supply chain issues, and effective contractor engagement. 

Industry experts will share lessons learned and insights on design impact, subcontractor coordination, and tendering. Speakers include professionals from Naylor Love, RBL, and client-side representatives. 

Sessions will be held in Christchurch and Auckland, featuring expert discussions from contractors, project managers, and quantity surveyors.

Lock in the following upcoming events: 

Navigating Industry Guidance & Contract Updates 
Auckland: Wed, 10 September 2025 
Christchurch: Wed, 17 September 2025 
Audience: Construction Managers, Project Managers, QS professionals 
Topics: NZS 3910 updates, contractual risk management, design responsibility, legal insights  

Why attend?  

  • Stay ahead of industry changes and contract updates 

  • Learn from legal and construction experts about managing risk 

Managing Teams Through Uncertainty & Complexity  
Wellington: Thurs, 8 October 2025 
Auckland: Wed, 15 October 2025 
Audience: Site Managers, Project Leaders, Contractors, and Construction Professionals - anyone currently managing people or aspiring to in the future.   
Topics: Leadership and Management skills 

Why attend?  

  • Gain hands-on management techniques tailored for construction professionals 

  • Learn how to manage team dynamics and develop a resilient mindset 
  • Test and refine your management skills to help you stay calm under project pressure 

 

 

For more information and to secure tickets see: 

Mastering Early Contractor Involvement (ECI) & Delivery Model Auckland 4 June & Christchurch 11 June

Leadership & Culture in Construction – Auckland 9 July & Wellington 17 July

Navigating Industry Guidance & Contract Updates – Auckland 10 September & Christchurch 17 September

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