We are the professional institute in New Zealand for persons engaged in building practice in a managerial, technical, or administrative capacity in construction, installation, designs or survey, and for those engaged in the teaching, science and practice of building and building research. Origins The New Zealand Institute of Building is an incorporated body whose members are drawn from the wider construction industry. It was established in 1983 on the initiative of members of the then New Zealand Chapter of the Australian Institute of Building which was founded in 1965. Representation The NZIOB is an organisation for all members of the building industry including: Architects & Designers Builders Building Managers & Officials Engineers Project Managers Quantity Surveyors Educational; Researchers & Teachers Site Managers Students / Graduates Our current members include a range of persons from the above sectors of the industry and other building related professions. The organisation consists of a National Council and three Chapter Boards; Northern, Central and Southern. These boards are based in Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch respectively, with branches also located in Northland and Waikato.
