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CONSTRUCTIVE DAY 1
Sessions and times are subject to change
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| 8:30am |
Constructive Forum Welcome & Opening
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State of the Sector : The trends shaping how we build
Our annual read on the sector, straight from builders and homeowners. We look at what conditions are really like on the ground now, where the pressure points are, and the emerging trends set to shape how we build in the years ahead.
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Political Outlook: What’s ahead for construction
In an election year, the decisions made in Wellington will have a direct impact on confidence, investment, and the future pipeline of work across residential and commercial construction. Hear ministers and opposition views of the current conditions and what could be instore for the year ahead.
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Economic Outlook: Reading the recovery
ANZ Chief Economist Sharon Zollner will unpack where the New Zealand economy is heading, what recovery could look like for construction, and what builders should be watching as confidence, finance and pipelines begin to shift.
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Morning tea
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Breakout 1
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The digital shift in commercial construction
This session looks at how digital tools are becoming the new standard in commercial building, and what that means for project delivery, productivity and performance. With insights from Procore, we’ll explore what is working elsewhere and what New Zealand can learn from it.
COMMERCIAL FOCUS
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Smart marketing for builders: Social, AI and staying visible
Good marketing needs to be simple, practical and worth your time. In this follow-on from last year’s session, we’ll cover what is changing in digital marketing, how AI is influencing the way customers search for builders, and the steps you can take now to stay visible, credible and competitive.
RESIDENTIAL FOCUS
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Better pricing, better conversations
This is a practical session on how to price with confidence in a market where customers are watching every dollar. We’ll start with the common mistakes that cause confusion, disputes and margin blowouts, then hear from builders about how they create more certainty, have better conversations, and help clients understand what really matters when choosing a builder.
RESIDENTIAL FOCUS
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Lunch
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Breakout 2
More to come...
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Warning signs: What liquidators want you to know
High-profile collapses always grab attention, but the real value is in understanding what sits behind them. This commercial-focused session will hear from leading liquidators on the patterns they see when firms get into trouble, the mistakes that keep repeating, and the warning signs builders and contractors should never ignore.
COMMERCIAL FOCUS
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Consenting smarter: Using AI to cut complexity and lift quality
Consenting remains one of the biggest pressure points in the building process, but better tools can make it easier to get the fundamentals right. This practical session will show builders how AI can help streamline preparation, improve documentation, and support a smoother path through consent.
RESIDENTIAL FOCUS
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Breakout 3
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Special conditions and contract risk: What to watch for
Special conditions can have major implications if they are not properly understood from the start. We walk through the clauses that are most often adjusted, explain where builders can get exposed, and unpack the knock-on effects for variations and project risk. The panel will share practical steps to better manage risks before they become bigger problems.
COMMERCIAL FOCUS
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Succession starts earlier than you think
For many builders, the business depends heavily on the person who started it. But stepping back, bringing others through, or preparing for future change takes planning long before it becomes urgent. This session explores the steps to build a stronger, more resilient business, one that can keep performing as roles change, opportunities arise, or the next chapter comes into view.
RESIDENTIAL FOCUS
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Afternoon tea
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Priorities, Pipeline and Productivity: Building New Zealand’s infrastructure future
New Zealand’s infrastructure challenge is no longer just about what we need to build, but how we prioritise, fund and deliver it. We explore what a more disciplined, long-term approach to infrastructure could mean for construction, from pipeline certainty and project sequencing to the links between housing growth, productivity and a more resilient sector.
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Tim Groser: Building through global uncertainty
In a world marked by geopolitical tension, weaker certainty and shifting economic alliances, what should New Zealand’s building and construction sector be paying attention to now? Drawing on decades at the highest levels of trade, diplomacy and economic policy - including serving in Washington as New Zealand’s ambassador to the united states during the early trump years - Tim Groser will offer a clear-eyed take on the global forces reshaping the outlook for investment, supply chains, growth and resilience at home.
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| 5:30pm |
Day 1 close
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| 6:30pm |
Constructive Dinner
We're taking a fresh approach to the Constructive Dinner this year, transforming it into a relaxed and social evening focused on networking, connection, and great conversation.
Enjoy a generous selection of roaming canapés and interactive food stations, complemented by a wide range of beverages, from craft beers to signature cocktails. With entertainment throughout the evening, it's the perfect opportunity to reconnect with industry colleagues, meet new people, and build valuable relationships across the sector.
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