Seminar Series
2024 Seminar Series
We are committed to consistently showcasing thought leadership in the build, construction, and design industries. We're excited about this year's outstanding lineup, which includes three unmissable panels. Look forward to insightful sessions led by industry experts from across sectors as they address the most pressing challenges and opportunities ahead.
Day 1 Schedule | 25th June 2024
Mandating the approval of overseas building products and systems
The Government is committed to improving competition for building product supply to make sure Kiwis can leverage the global building product market to use the products they want and pay a fair price for them.
Digging into New Zealand’s Waste: Sustainable Solutions for Construction Waste
The C&D sector accounts for about half of all waste going to landfills. Our presentation will address the whole waste hierarchy by discussing building out waste ("Refuse") at the design stage, working with suppliers and manufacturers to "Reduce" waste, and sorting and separating waste for "Reuse" and/or "Recycling".
Day 2 Schedule | 26th June 2024
Elevating Performance: Rethinking Procurement and Facilities Management for Maximum Value
In this presentation, Kara and Jack will delve into the symbiotic relationship between Procurement and Facilities Management (FM), emphasizing the critical role of FM within the Procurement Cycle. They will explore essential tools and strategies aimed at shifting the focus from mere cost reduction to maximizing value.
Security and Facilities Management – “Best of Friends or Siloed Competitors”
John Braithwaite from Prisma Facilities Management and Chris Proctor from Beca Applied Technologies will deliver a fascinating insight into the relationship between the FM and security functions – “Best of Friends or Siloed Competitors”.
Building Intelligence: Leveraging data to cut cost and carbon out of buildings
Join Brandon Van Blerk, CEO of Tether, for a compelling exploration into the transformative power of data in building management.
Risk Management – Basic compliance or a tool for opportunity?
Health, safety and risk continues to dominate mainstream media, with some commentators still arguing that New Zealand is failing to move the dial on workplace deaths, injury and long term health issues.
Empowering Occupants: Enhancing User Comfort and Energy Efficiency in Centralised Air-Conditioned Spaces
The link between indoor air quality and organisational expenses is undeniable. Issues such as decreased productivity and heightened absenteeism due to health concerns and diminished occupant well-being all contribute to significant financial strains for businesses.
Business excellence and quality management in the Facilities Management Profession
The presentation will cover the ISO 41000 series of standards for facility management that will help facilities managers improve what they do. The discussion is intended to lift the FM profession in Aotearoa to be on par with other OECD countries (excluding New Zealand) that came together to develop these standards in 2018.