FROM NZCB —
Andrew Macdonald Business Development Manager Auckland
Walking the talk at Auckland’s Asian Construction Expo On Saturday 22 September, I joined New Zealand Certified Builders (NZCB) General Manager – Marketing and Services Karla Farrar and NZCB Education and Technical Manager Shane Ririnui as stand-holders at the Asian Construction Expo, in Auckland.
The Asian Construction Expo is a conference and expo that brings together; leading industry suppliers, peak industry bodies, local government, builders, architects, designers, developers and other industry participants, to share information that is vital to the success of the Asian construction industry. The event is attended by not only builders but also electricians, plumbers, architects, designers, project managers, developers, tradespeople and other industry professionals. The Expo provides the opportunity to gain Licensed Building Practitioner points at educational workshops, ‘ask an expert’ sessions, and new product information with over 50 leading brands on show. Suppliers showcase their product ranges, share recent developments, and provide information on compliance requirements and product selection for the New Zealand environment. Having a stand at this event is a great opportunity for NZCB to increase its membership, network with suppliers, and
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promote the Association. Attendees walk away with a better understanding of NZCB, its products and services, and we always gain new members from the face-to-face networking opportunity. From 11am to 4pm we had a consistent stream of people enquiring about membership. Interpreter services were made available to support attendees, but the majority of attendees were English speaking. Karla visited key industry partners, educating them on, and inviting them to exhibit at the NZCB Annual Conference and Expo, scheduled for November 2022 in Hamilton. While we were shattered at the end of the day, it was a worthwhile opportunity to educate more people about the Association and we expect a few new applications as a result. If you are a supplier, it would be really beneficial having a stand at this fast-growing event – just remember to take plenty of free giveaways! All in all, a great day for suppliers, tradies, and NZCB.
