Events - Building Institute Aotearoa

Connect

Institute events coming up online and around Aotearoa

UPCOMING EVENTS

2025 Building People Awards Ceremony & Gala Dinner

Friday 8th August 2025 at 6:00pm, Tākina Wellington Convention and Exhibition Centre, 50 Cable Street, Te Aro, Wellington

The Building People Awards Ceremony & Gala Dinner will be a night to acknowledge and celebrate the practitioners behind New Zealand’s most successful building projects.

The awards evening will take place on Friday 8 August at Tākina in Poneke | Wellington.

Find out more about the 2025 Building People Awards.

 

Join us at the Building People Awards - network with industry leaders and celebrate excellence in the construction industry. 

 

We have single tickets and table options (including our Premium Table Package) available to purchase to suit your budget and needs. 

 

 

Southern Region Legal Breakfast with Richard Johnstone

Tuesday 22nd July 2025 at 8:00am, Christchurch, Queenstown & Dunedin

Three Sessions – Christchurch Tuesday 22nd July, Dunedin Friday 25th July, & Queenstown Tuesday 29th July 
LEGAL | CHRISTCHURCH | QUEENSTOWN | DUNEDIN | CPD: 3

 

The Building Institute Aotearoa, in collaboration with Richard Johnstone of Left Bank Chambers, warmly invites you to a Legal Breakfast Session — with events being held in Christchurch, Queenstown, and Dunedin.


Join us for an engaging and informative morning as Richard explores a selection of recent, topical court cases. He’ll break down the key legal insights that matter most to professionals across all areas of the building and construction industry.


Each session will include time for Q&A, giving you the opportunity to ask questions and discuss how these issues might impact your work.
Don't miss this chance to stay sharp, connect with industry peers, and enjoy a quality breakfast.
 

Industry Insights – Getting Job Ready with Hays

Thursday 14th August 2025 at 12:00pm, Online

 WEBINAR | CPD 3 | MEMBERS - FREE | NON-MEMBERS $50+GST

 

 

Are you ready to take the first step into your construction career?

 

Join Loralei Saaga and Amy Scarfe from Hays for a practical and insightful session on how to prepare yourself for job hunting in today’s competitive graduate market. Whether you're a final-year student or a recent graduate, this session will help you build confidence and stand out to employers.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Northern Region Rockcote Quiz Night 2025

Wednesday 20th August 2025 at 5:30pm, Sweat Shop Brew Kitchen; 7 Sale Street, Freemans Bay, Auckland 1010

SOCIAL | NETWORKING | AUCKLAND 

We welcome you to come together for a night of networking, drinks and to see who can win the Building Institute Northern Region Quiz this year!

Pull together your team of six and join us for a fun night which has become one of the standout social fixtures in Auckland's construction sector calendar.

The event features welcome drinks and networking, platters, Believe it or Not Quiz with bonus challenge rounds as well as Brent Riggs from Hirepool as your quiz master!

Colleagues, clients, and family (over 18 years only) are all welcome!

 

 

 

 

 

Central Region Rockcote Quiz Night 2025

Thursday 28th August 2025 at 5:30pm, Shed 22; 4 Taranaki Street, Wellington Central, Wellington 6011

SOCIAL | NETWORKING | WELLINGTON 

We welcome you to come together for a night of networking, drinks and to see who can win the Building Institute Central Region Quiz this year!

Pull together your team of six and join us for a fun night which has become one of the standout social fixtures in Wellington's construction sector calendar.

The event features welcome drinks and networking, platters Believe it or Not Quiz with bonus challenge rounds as well as Brent Riggs from Hirepool as your quiz master!

Colleagues, clients, and family (over 18 years only) are all welcome!

 

 

 

 

 

Southern Region Rockcote Quiz Night 2025

Wednesday 3rd September 2025 at 5:30pm, Fat Eddie's Level 1/76 Hereford Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8011

SOCIAL | NETWORKING | CHRISTCHURCH

We welcome you to come together for a night of networking, drinks and to see who can win the Building Institute  Southern Region Quiz this year!

Pull together your team of six and join us for a fun night which has become one of the standout social fixtures in Christchurch’s construction sector calendar.

The event features welcome drinks and networking, platters Believe it or Not Quiz with bonus challenge rounds as well as Brent Riggs from Hirepool as your quiz master!

Colleagues, clients, and family (over 18 years only) are all welcome!

 

 

 

 

 

Building Legends - Navigating Industry Guidance & Contract Updates

Wednesday 10th September 2025 at 3:30pm, Auckland & Christchurch

Two Locations - Auckland September 10th / Christchurch September 17th - 3.30pm - 6.00pm

WORKSHOP | AUCKLAND | CHRISTCHURCH | CPD: 10

Join industry professionals at this workshop to explore key updates in construction contracts and risk management.

Legal experts, quantity surveyors, project managers, and more will discuss critical topics including contractual risk management, navigating special conditions, the NZS3910 update, design responsibility, and handling change orders.

Gain insights into NZCIC guidelines, client-side PM services, and alternative contract models.

Experts will also provide valuable perspectives on managing risk and change in construction projects.

Don’t miss this opportunity to stay ahead in the evolving construction landscape and ensure project success.

 

Building Legends - Managing Teams through Uncertainty & Complexity

Wednesday 8th October 2025 at 3:30pm, Auckland & Wellington

Two Locations - Wellington October 8 / Auckland October 15  - 3.30pm - 6.00pm

 WORKSHOP | AUCKLAND | WELLINGTON | CPD: 10

 

Explore your leadership skills to strengthen your management skills in this interactive workshop designed for site managers, project leaders, and construction professionals who manage people – whether on site or in the office.

Gain practical tools to manage teams through uncertain and complex conditions, to stay composed under project-based pressures, to manage difficult team dynamics, and to grow your skill base to transition into leadership roles.

Learn why management skills are based on communication, empathy, and resilience. Plus, learn better hands-on management tactics that enable teams to drive better project outcomes!