Building Officials Institute of NZ

REGISTRATIONS NOW OPEN BOINZ SYMPOSIUM & BCA LEADERSHIP FORUM 2025 We’re excited to announce that registrations are now open for our exciting new events programme! Join us in Christchurch for two major events over three transformative days in May 2025. Follow the link below to view the technical programme, pricing options and to secure your tickets! https://lnkd.in/giWuBUqh Venue: Te Pae, Christchurch Dates: 26 – 28 May 2025 Event Overview: Day 1: Knowledge Day 2: Innovation & Inspiration Day 3: Leadership We’ve secured special delegate rates at TWO hotels within walking distance of the venue, Te Pae Christchurch Convention Centre. To find out more about event accommodation, follow the link below. https://lnkd.in/gJPK5kpT

Welcome to the launch of HARD HAT TALK, the new BOINZ video channel. In our first video we dive into the world of GIB® systems helping you to ensure that systems are installed correctly. In this interview with Dan Reynolds from Winstone Wallboards we hear about the NEW FACTORY in Tauriko and the UPDATES to two key TECHNICAL MANUALS. - GIB® Rondo® Metal Batten Systems Update - GIB® Fire Rated Systems Manual Log into your My Boinz portal to access the video via the link below: https://lnkd.in/gxKhTqaE

We're thrilled to announce the launch of HARD HAT TALK, the new BOINZ video channel. Featuring short 10–15-minute insightful updates and technical information for our members. Watch out for the first video which will be coming out tomorrow! In this first episode we speak to Dan Reynolds from Winstone Wallboards and hear about the NEW FACTORY in Tauriko and the UPDATES to two key TECHNICAL MANUALS.

CODE TALK NEWSLETTER #190 – OUT NOW! BOINZ Members can now check out the last CODE TALK newsletter of 2024. This week's highlights include: - Call for Submissions on Insulation Requirements - Grand Opening of Victoria University's Living Pā Building - BOINZ Board Elections for 2025 - New District Planning Rules for Christchurch - and much more! Don’t forget - you can also view the latest Code Talk on the BOINZ Boost App!

HAVE YOUR SAY ON INSULATION REQUIREMENTS MBIE need your feedback on the proposed improvements to the Building Code's insulation settings which are covered under clause H1 Energy Efficiency. Use the link below to access the list of proposed changes, the consultation document and submission form: https://lnkd.in/gfrwvAAB Submissions are open now and will close 5:00pm on Friday 28 February 2025.

CANTERBURY / WESTLAND BRANCH AGM AND NETWORKING EVENT An afternoon of food, fun and networking enjoyed by the Canterbury / Westland Branch at their end of year meeting and AGM event! There were in-depth discussions over industry news, reflections on 2024 with special mention to the quality speakers and site visits enjoyed throughout the year, a sharing of thanks and congratulations for winning branch of the year! There was even time for a spot of lawn bowls to close out the day. A big thank you to the Canterbury / Westland Branch for hosting enjoyable events all year round and for sharing their photos with us. 

The latest issue of STRAIGHT UP Summer 2024 is now available!  Members can access this issue by logging into 'MY BOINZ'.   Some of the features in this month's issue: - Getting the inputs right - Karel Boakes - Remote Inspections Survey results - BOINZ - BWOF Audit Update - Jeff Fahrensohn - Factsheet for Building Code Review - MBIE - Providing Feedback for Engineers - CPEng - The "A" Word - Barrier Free

WELLINGTON BRANCH AND NETWORKING EVENT Huge thanks to all who attended the Wellington Branch AGM and Networking Event . Members were able to hear about the Building System Reforms process from Fox Swindells and Peter Rampage (MBIE) who will be working on the consultation and receiving feedback regarding the proposed changes. There was also a good discussion on Building Code Matters with regards to fire alarms, new technology and requirements with input from present members including James Firestone (Fire and Emergency NZ), a specialist in this area. BOINZ Loyalty Awards were presented to our longstanding Members, celebrated for their commitment to continued professional development and quality building outcomes. Congratulations team!

“Making it Easier to Build Granny Flats” - Summary of submissions Between June and August 2024, the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) and the Ministry for the Environment (MfE) undertook public consultation on a proposal which would allow property owners to build granny flats without consents. MBIE have now released the summary of this consultation, taking into account the feedback from nearly 2,000 submissions: BOINZ was commended on their submission and it was good to see that many of the concerns and recommendations raised in our August Submission on Granny Flats were featured in the summary document. We thank everyone who contributed feedback to this submission. It is through the collaborative work of our members that we are able to drive quality outcomes for the building sector in New Zealand. https://lnkd.in/g2QWXxqf

Kickstart the new year with Entry Level training! Enrolments are open for Entry Level - Building Controls in January 2025 (Online). https://lnkd.in/gz6f_JPx When: Thu and Fri, 30 and 31 January 2025 This course gives participants the ability to navigate the regulatory system for building and construction, including the Building Act 2004, the New Zealand Building Code and means of compliance with the Code.  The course provides an understanding of the roles and responsibilities of MBIE, BCAs, TAs and RAs, as well as the building control officer’s role in the building control process. Contact [email protected] or go to https://lnkd.in/gz6f_JPx for more details or to enrol.