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Thursday 28th May 2026 at 3:30pm, 25 Annex Road, Christchurch

SITE VISIT | CHRISTCHURCH | CPD 3 | MEMBERS FREE | NON-MEMBERS $50+GST

Take a closer look at modern methods of construction in action.

Join Building Institute Aotearoa for an exclusive site visit to the new Adult Acute Facility at Hillmorton Hospital in Christchurch.

The 9,850m² mental health facility is being delivered using predominantly timber construction, including Hyjoist floor cassettes, LVL roof trusses, pre-nail walls and shear walls across approximately two thirds of the building area.

Date:  Thursday 28 May 2026.

Time:  3.30pm - 5.30pm.
Meeting point: 25 Annex Road, Christchurch. 

Cost: Member Free, non-member $50+gst.
CPD: 3 points.
PPE: High-vis vest, hard hat. safety glasses and safety boots.

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Thursday 11th June 2026 at 5:00pm, LT1, School of Architecture, 139 Vivian Street, Te Aro, Wellington

This panel brings together leading voices from across the construction industry to explore when Modern Methods of Construction (MMC) deliver real value in practice. Drawing on contractor, client, digital, legal, and regulatory perspectives, the discussion will unpack the key barriers and enablers shaping MMC adoption in Aotearoa

 
Date: Thursday 11 June 2026.

Time: 5.00pm - 7.00pm

Location:  LT1, School of Architecture, 139 Vivian Street, Te Aro, Wellington

Cost: Free for Building Institute members & Victoria University of Wellington students & staff | $50 + GST to Non-Members 

CPD: 3 credits

Thursday 18th June 2026 at 4:00pm, Safari Group, site car park, Access via Crab Apple Lane (follow signs for site parking), Remarkables Park, Frankton

Take a closer look at a residential development designed for flexibility, efficiency and coordinated delivery.

Join us in Frankton for a hosted site visit to Mountain Oak Apartments, a stylish apartment complex by Safari Group in Remarkables Park.

The development includes traditional apartments, private-entry apartments and dual-key options, offering a useful look at how design, consent, procurement and construction come together across a multi-unit residential project.

Date: Thursday 18 June 2026.

Time: 4pm to 6pm.

Cost: Members free, non-members $50.

PPE: Hi-vis vest or jacket, closed-toe shoes as a minimum. Steel-toe boots are preferred. Hard hat required.

Thursday 9th July 2026 at 11:30am, Shed 5, Wellington

This premium event brings together people from across the building and construction sector for an afternoon of connection, conversation and rugby insight. 

We are pleased to welcome Mils Muliaina as guest speaker. A former All Black fullback and 100-Test centurion, Mils represented New Zealand from 2003 to 2011 and was part of the 2011 Rugby World Cup-winning team. He also had a distinguished Super Rugby career and is now well known as a Sky Sport commentator and rugby analyst.

Date: Thursday, 9 July 2026

Time: 11:30am – 3:30pm

Location: Shed 5, Wellington

Table sales only: $2750.00 + GST