Major news! A huge boost is on the way! A premier construction event is coming to the South Island, with exceptional opportunities awaiting you!
This is undoubtedly a major boost for the construction industry, with lower costs paving the way for more building projects to proceed. As market activity gradually recovers, are you ready to seize this exceptional opportunity?
The South Island’s annual construction industry showcase is about to open! The Christchurch edition of the 2024 New Zealand International Building Expo & Summit (NZIBES) is about to open in style. This premier industry platform is an event you simply cannot miss! Against a backdrop of global economic shifts, the construction industry faces unprecedented opportunities, and this exhibition will open the door to the future.
New economic trends, new industry opportunities: a construction showcase
Bringing together global perspectives and innovation
This year’s South Island edition of NZIBES is not only NZCBIA’s first major two-day building exhibition in Christchurch, but also the largest and most influential construction industry event held in the South Island to date. More than 40 leading industry brands will come together, showcasing cutting-edge building technologies and innovative products. Well-known New Zealand companies including PlaceMakers、James Hardie、Misco Joinery、Mike Greer Homes and BCITO will all be exhibiting at the event.
Exhibition dates and times: 1 November–2 (9:30 AM–16:00 PM)
Exhibition venue: Air Force Museum, Christchurch
Sharing industry expertise
Sparking your inspiration and innovation
The exhibition will also host a series of specialist seminars, with experts from organisations including Blackburn Management, Jinggong Steel, Parry Field Lawyer and Golden Solar BIPV sharing the latest industry insights. These seminars are completely free and open to the public. Whether you are a construction company decision-maker or new to the industry, you can gain valuable insights to help accelerate your business growth.
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Topic 1: Jinggong Steel’s key projects
Speaker: Sam Dai, Jinggong Steel
Jinggong Steel will share key lessons and success stories from major projects, demonstrating how to achieve engineering excellence and innovative design in large construction projects. Anyone interested in structural steel applications is welcome to attend!
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Topic 2: Debt recovery
Speaker: Joshua Taylor, Parry Field Lawyers
In construction, debt management is crucial to a company’s financial health. This seminar will explore effective debt recovery methods in depth, helping businesses reduce financial risk and maintain reliable cash flow.
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Topic 3: The current state of Canterbury’s construction market (Friday and Saturday)
Speaker: Mike Blackburn, Blackburn Management
Milke Blackborn will provide an in-depth analysis of Canterbury’s construction market, exploring the industry’s current challenges and opportunities. Attendees will also receive a condensed version of the September edition of the Canterbury Construction Market Report, helping them gain a comprehensive understanding of the latest industry developments.
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Topic 4: Sustainable building-integrated photovoltaic technology (BIPV)
Speaker: Shawn Huang, Golden Solar BIPV
Sustainability is the future of construction. Golden Solar will explain how photovoltaic technology can be seamlessly integrated into building design to achieve both energy savings and environmental protection. Ideal for professionals interested in green building!
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Topic 5: Construction of One NZ Stadium
Speaker: Geoffery Ren, Jinggong Steel
Jinggong Steel will take you through the construction journey of One NZ Stadium, from structural design to construction innovation, showing how to create a modern sporting venue of a high standard. Interested attendees are welcome to join.
Join the event and unlock limitless potential
The gala dinner on the evening of 1 November is another eagerly anticipated highlight. Renowned economist Shamubeel Eaqub will offer an in-depth interpretation of the NZCBIA Annual Construction Industry Report. The report sparked widespread discussion at the Auckland exhibition, and its insights will undoubtedly deepen your understanding of future industry trends. This year’s NZCBIA annual dinner in Christchurch will also welcome Olympic champion Hamish Kerr as a special guest, sharing his Olympic story and sporting spirit!
Dinner date and time: 1 November, evening (18:00 PM–22:00 PM)
Dinner venue: Air Force Museum, Christchurch
Join the 2024 NZIBES Christchurch building expo to engage in depth with industry professionals, learn about the latest market developments and showcase your brand’s strengths and capacity for innovation across the industry. Sponsoring or exhibiting will give you opportunities to speak directly with industry leaders from New Zealand’s North and South Islands, expand business partnerships and further strengthen your industry influence.
The opportunity is here now! This major industry event will open new doors and help you stay at the forefront of construction. We warmly invite construction-related businesses, brands and professionals to take part in this annual industry showcase, explore the industry’s future direction together, and advance innovation and collaboration!
The future is here. The South Island edition of the 2024 New Zealand International Building Expo & Summit looks forward to welcoming you!