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Building Officials Institute of New Zealand conference

The Building Officials Institute of New Zealand expo and conference is a key annual event where building professionals can develop a better understanding of their responsibilities and duties under the law. It is also a chance for BOINZ members to meet and share knowledge and ideas about the science of building. Delegates will include building control professionals, surveyors, architects, builders, developers and others interested in this industry.

The conference is on 20-23 April 2008 at the Aotea Centre in Auckland. More information at: http://www.boinz.org.nz

Registered Master Builders Conference 2008

This year's conference, themed Keeping it Real, happens in Wellington from 24-27 April. Key industry leaders and decision makers will join members to discuss trends, strategies, policy and options that face the industry. The conference is an opportunity to meet and network with influential figures in the construction arena, including suppliers, customers, service providers, educational bodies and government regulators.

More information at: http://www.masterbuilder.org.nz

Conference on effective post-disaster reconstruction

If New Zealand is struck by a major disaster, there will be a need to rapidly rebuild and repair critical infrastructure, housing and commercial premises.

i-Rec is the International Group for Research and Information on Post-Disaster Reconstruction. The 4th International i-Rec Conference 2008 is on in Christchurch from 30 April to 2 May.

This conference will bring together leading international experts in post-disaster reconstruction and is a valuable opportunity for those in the construction industry, NGOs, emergency managers, insurers and planners to come together to learn, debate and work together to develop solutions.

The conference will focus on several key areas:

• Project management and stakeholder participation in reconstruction
• Legal and policy frameworks for reconstruction
• Finance and resources for reconstruction
• Urban planning and design for post-disaster reconstruction
• Education and training for reconstruction.

More information at: http://www.resorgs.org.nz/irec2008/

More BOINZ events

BOINZ encourages its members to develop a better understanding of the responsibilities and duties imposed by Acts and regulations. It has a calendar of events on its website here: http://www.boinz.org.nz

Date	Event	Area
31 March-2 April	Building Controls - Getting Started in Building ControlsUnderstand the 'big picture' in the building environment, local government and private sector.	Hamilton
3-4 April	Plan Processing - Getting Started in Building Controls For new building control officials (less than one year's experience)	Hamilton
8 April	E2 WeathertightnessThis course adopts a focus on excellence in processing and inspecting building work in relation to Clause E2 (External Moisture)	Christchurch
8-9 April	Barrier Free SeminarTwo-day Seminar - Modules 1-4 Book direct with Barrier Free New Zealand Trustwww.barrierfreenz.org.nz	Napier
5-7 May	Building Controls - Getting Started in Building ControlsUnderstand the 'big picture' in the building environment, local government and private sector.	Wellington
13 May	Building Consent VettingIdentify that the right information has been submitted using Form 2 Building Consent Applications	New Plymouth
19-23 May	Water Supply and Sanitary Plumbing - Getting Started in Plumbing Inspection Understanding and knowledge of water supply and sanitary plumbing up to Category 3	Christchurch