Time and Date(s)

01/05/2025 at 4:00 PM ⇢ 01/05/2025 at 5:30 PM

Description

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

Overview:

Join us for an exclusive site visit to Air New Zealand Hangar 4, a state-of-the-art aircraft maintenance facility at Auckland Airport. Designed by Studio Pacific Architecture, this impressive structure is the largest single-span timber roof building in New Zealand, blending advanced engineering with sustainable design.

Hear from Graeme Fletcher of Air New Zealand and Jimmy Corric of NZ Strong as they share insights into the design, construction, and operational vision behind Hangar 4.

After this site visit we will meet at Szimpla (2 Leonard Isitt Drive, Auckland Airport, Auckland 2022) for drinks and Nibbles thanks to TSA Riley and NZ Strong 

Key Features:

• Innovative Timber Engineering: Features a massive 37,000m² clear-span timber roof, enhancing sustainability and aesthetics.
• Sustainability Focus: Incorporates energy-efficient design principles and sustainable materials.
• Advanced Functionality: Purpose-built to accommodate Air New Zealand’s wide-body fleet, including the Boeing 787 Dreamliner.
• Construction & Design Challenges: Insights into managing a large-scale aviation infrastructure project.

Why Attend?

• Gain insights into cutting-edge aviation infrastructure and timber engineering
• Learn about sustainable design principles in large-scale industrial projects
• Hear from industry professionals involved in the project
• Network with peers in construction, architecture, and engineering

Date:  Thursday 1^st May  
Time:    4.00 -5.30pm 
Meeting point: Air New Zealand Airport Campus; 5 Geoffrey Roberts Road, Auckland Airport, Auckland 2022
Cost:     Free for NZ Institute of Building members | $50 + GST for Non-Members 
CPD:     3 credits
PPE:  High-vis, Protective footwear, Hard Hat 

Location

Air New Zealand Airport Campus; 5 Geoffrey Roberts Road, Auckland Airport, Auckland 2022

Restrictions

Public Event

CPD Credits: 3