Time and Date(s)

14/05/2025 at 4:00 PM ⇢ 14/05/2025 at 5:00 PM

Description

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

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

Overview: 

Explore the University of Otago Christchurch (UOC) Redevelopment, a transformative project that is reshaping the future of medical education and research in New Zealand. This major redevelopment is delivering state-of-the-art teaching, research, and clinical facilities, enhancing collaboration between academia and healthcare. 

Leighs Construction, the main contractor, will provide insights into the construction challenges and innovations driving this landmark project. 

Key Features: 

• New Health & Research Facilities: Cutting-edge laboratories, teaching spaces, and clinical research areas. 

• Seismic Resilience & Sustainability: Designed to meet modern earthquake standards with sustainable building solutions. 

• Integration with Christchurch Health Precinct: Strengthening connections between education, research, and healthcare delivery. 

• Construction & Design Challenges: Insights into delivering a major redevelopment in a live hospital environment. 

Why Attend? 

• Get a behind-the-scenes look at one of New Zealand’s most significant health and education infrastructure projects. 

• Learn about the design, engineering, and project management behind this complex redevelopment. 

• Understand the challenges of delivering a project within an active medical environment 

• Network with professionals across construction, healthcare, and education sectors. 

 Date:  Wednesday 14 May 
Time:    4.00-5.00pm Onsite 
Meeting point: 
Cost:     Free for NZ Institute of Building members. $50 + GST to Non-Members 
CPD:     3 credits
PPE:     Safety boots, High Vis, hard hat 

Location

Oxford Terrace, Christchurch Central

Restrictions

Public Event