Last year, a landmark British study found that half of the building sector identified themselves as neurodivergent. Awareness of unique brains has been on the rise for a long time, and it’s shaping the way we build and do business for the better. By breaking down barriers and promoting accessible learning, all apprentices and employers […]
A pilot that gives high school students manufacturing industry experience will expand to new regions. Launched in Waikato in February, the ‘Earn as You Learn’ initiative gives students paid, real-world experience while they study. “We know that meaningful, well-paid employment is one of the most powerful ways to change a person’s life and open doors […]
Just 3% of New Zealand’s tradespeople are women. That figure has long been seen as a symptom of the cultural and practical barriers that make the sector feel inaccessible, from a lack of visible role models to workplaces designed with men in mind. Turning intent into action In response, BCITO’s new Actions Speak Louder initiative […]
New Zealand’s tradespeople are being encouraged to put their long-term wellbeing at the forefront of their work through the Construction Health and Safety New Zealand (CHASNZ) ‘Work Should Not Hurt’ programme. The initiative, supported by ACC, aims to reduce the incidence of soft-tissue injuries across the construction industry and ensure workers can enjoy longer, pain-free […]
BCITO has launched a campaign to highlight the achievements of Māori tradespeople. “We’ve seen the percentage of Māori workers in building and construction grow from 12 per cent in 2018 to 17 per cent. However, we also want to see a corresponding rise in Māori students completing their apprenticeships and qualifications,” said BCITO Director, Greg […]
Associate Professor in the Department of Civil and Natural Resources Engineering at the University of Canterbury, Dr Brian Guo lists three adjectives that will shape the future of engineering: digital, sustainable, and resilient. “It’s a pretty awesome time to be in the field!” he exclaims. “In a nutshell, the future of engineering is all about […]
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