A major event of the year! This weekend's big occasion will light up your social feeds! Don't miss these must-see attractions!
This week, on 6–7 August, New Zealand's biggest annual construction industry event, the 2021 New Zealand International Building Expo, will open at Vodafone Events Centre. This year's expo brings together many well-known local and international brands. Established and emerging brands will feature side by side, with a wealth of new products offering visitors a fresh and exciting industry showcase!
What to see | Leading brands come together
Renowned international and local brands showcase their strengths
“Every product begins with an understanding of how users live.” Many global industry leaders will unveil their latest smart products at this year's expo, giving visitors a comprehensive exhibition experience. World-class design from renowned companies in New Zealand, China, Europe and the United States will be showcased throughout the event.
The Innovation Zone also brings together outstanding industry brands to present innovative design ideas to visitors. Lance James, founder of well-known New Zealand building materials supplier Metra Construction Panel System TM, which is exhibiting in this zone, said:
“This year, the products we are presenting at the expo are new, environmentally conscious building materials. Their biggest strengths are their low carbon footprint, environmental benefits and fast delivery. Builders can complete a 160-square-metre home in just six weeks.”
The themed zone will also feature globally renowned air-conditioning brand Midea, leading Chinese brand Hikvision and the familiar property research platform Relab. Famous German bathroom brand Bravat will bring its five cutting-edge innovations to the expo. By combining conference activities with exhibitions, this year's event aims to extend its reach and draw widespread public attention to the current state and future direction of green building.
Beyond the themed zone, exhibitors from architectural design, building materials, technology, finance and insurance, property management and many other fields will gather at the expo, bringing together a wealth of industry talent.
A particular highlight is that the expo's diamond sponsor and core partner——PlaceMakers will join numerous quality suppliers in the PlaceMakers Zone to meet visitors. Paintings by Zong Yuan, chair of the board of Auckland International Art Space, will also be exhibited. This collaboration between an industry exhibition and the arts will be another major highlight.
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Highlights | Industry leaders exchange ideas
Workshop seminars - More than ten free themed talks
More than ten themed talks will be open to the public free of charge during the expo. Auckland Council professionals will share the latest information on the much-discussed topic of building consents. Dr Linqing Xu (Jasmin) will explain earthquake rapid reporting and early warning systems, along with building vibration monitoring. Sponsor representatives and industry experts will also lead discussions on new opportunities for the construction industry, offering plenty of practical insights! For details, see the Workshop timetable.

“Ask the experts”- Industry leaders answer your questions in person
As the expo's host, the New Zealand Chinese Building Industry Association has arranged a special “Ask the experts” activity for visitors. NZCBIA president Frank Xu, secretary-general Dylan Huang and several association experts will be at the expo to meet attendees.
If you have tricky questions about land development, architectural design, project management or building materials, come along and speak face to face with these experienced industry experts! NZCBIA's stand at this expo will be at innovation zone – 53. We look forward to seeing you there!
Get involved | Win big prizes at the event!
Free gifts galore!
The expo is set to welcome a crowd of ten thousand visitors, with interactive prize draws taking the excitement to another level. Organisers said: “To thank the public for its longstanding support, we have arranged plenty of prize draws!” Sponsors will provide steam ovens, PS5 consoles, LCD televisions, iPad Pro devices, fine wines and many other prizes, giving you the chance to go home with an impressive haul. There will also be plenty of vouchers and free gifts on offer!
A grand occasion | The opening and ribbon-cutting ceremony:
you are warmly invited to witness it!
On 6 August at 9h in the morning, the expo's opening and ribbon-cutting ceremony will take place at Vodafone Events Centre. Several industry representatives will be invited to cut the ribbon and give speeches. We warmly invite you to join us in witnessing this major industry occasion!