FREE MEMBERSHIP | DIGICOMM25 | EVENTS | RESOURCES | NEXT GEN AWARDS | MENTORMIX | INDUSTRY OPPORTUNITIES
Next Gen membership is for all those in training in the construction industry - students, cadets and apprentices. Kickstart your career journey with the best industry connections across the construction sector.
Not a member yet? Sign up now! You’ll need to show proof of current enrolment/training.
Next Gen members get the same benefits as full members for free and discounted Institute events – check out what’s coming up.
DigiComm25 was one-day conference on Thursday 20 March 2025 at Aotea Centre in Tāmaki | Auckland.
Thanks to the Institute’s Charitable Education Trust we were able to provide the funds for 24 of our Next Gen members to come along for free. Assisting our Next Gen in attending our major events is something we always aim to do so keep an eye out for opportunities in the future.
Details on DigiComm27 coming soon!
We have a bunch of resources you could find very helpful in your learning and career journey. Check out our Industry Insights seminars (45 minutes each), Light Lunch webinars (15 minutes each), and our Tall Stories podcast where you can hear about the varied and interesting career paths people in this industry have been down.
Our Next Gen Awards gives you the chance to be recognised for your passion and potential with prize money and industry recognition.
Important dates:
Entries open - 14th April 2026
Entries close - 5th June 2026
Regional Finalists announced - 1st July 2026
Awards Ceremony in Tāmaki | Auckland - 14th August 2026
About the programme:
The Institute of Building is a pan-industry organisation which means our members come from a range of backgrounds and roles. With the MentorMIX programme, our mentees (Next Gen members who sign up for the programme) will be able to meet a range of mentors through online and in person (location dependent) sessions. It will be nationwide and will give mentees a taste of different roles across the sector i.e. Project Managers, Architects, Design Managers, Site Managers.
Why join MentorMIX?
MentorMix 2026 is currently underway
This year, we are running the MentorMix programme for the third time. At the midway point in the programme, here’s what our mentors and mentees have to say about their experiences.
Further Study Scholarships
A new program that has been launched by BCTF providing financial support to individuals who are completing further study in courses aligned to the construction sector. The scholarships are provided to individuals to have successfully completed study up to Level 4 (NZQA) and are currently or wish to complete further study helping them and the industry improve and lift standards.
Find out more and apply at BCTF
Check out other scholarships currently open through BCITO. Applications close soon so be in to be considered – apprentices and employers.
ArchEngBuild
Are you a final year student studying either architecture, engineering or construction management in New Zealand and interested in being part of the ArchEngBuild Challenge? ArchEngBuild offers a fantastic opportunity for students where they can expect an intense 3 days of hard but hugely rewarding hands-on work.
Nominations are open for 2025.
Find out more about being involved.
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