At Building Institute Aotearoa we are all about people. Our awards celebrate people in the building and construction industry doing great things. We recognise people at all stages, places and scales – from our inspiring Next Gen already making a difference to those working in major projects on site and behind the scenes.
The 2026 Building People Awards will take place on Friday 14th August at the New Zealand International Convention Centre (NZICC) in Auckland.
We are pleased to announce the finalists for the 2026 Building People Awards and Next Gen Awards, showcasing the outstanding individuals and teams across New Zealand’s building and construction sector.
View the list of finalists here.
View photos from the 2025 Building People Awards celebration (password: 2025).
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