When the global financial crisis hit, Kent Hazlehurst was a new business owner who had no choice but to put down his hammer after 20 years in the building and construction industry. However, it wasn’t long before he found his feet again. Kent was introduced to a local building surveyor who happened to
This year’s winner of the New Zealand Institute of Building Surveyors (NZIBS) Excellence in Building Surveying Award is not only a jack of all trades, but a mentor for those getting started in the construction industry. Sean Cavan is currently a registered building surveyor at Prendos NZ Ltd in Auckland. He specialises in
Winning the New Zealand Institute of Building Surveyors (NZIBS) Best in Class 2017 Award is something that Robin Miller doesn’t take lightly. The experienced building surveyor puts his success down to his long career. “I’m absolutely delighted and very pleased to receive this award. I’ve been in the profession for 30 years and
Licensed building practitioner of BuySmart Home Inspections Ltd, Steve Fertich, says the training he has received at the New Zealand Institute of Building Surveyors (NZIBS) has boosted his confidence and his professionalism. Steve became aware of NZIBS through online research and began training at the Institute 18 months ago as a transitional member.
Not only is Warren Nevill a registered building surveyor, he also helps decide who else becomes one. With a background in consultancy and teaching, Warren got involved in construction and became an accredited trainer for the New Zealand Institute of Building Surveyors (NZIBS) in 2010. Warren primarily teaches the forensic and cladding modules
As confirmed at the AGM in Queenstown, Trevor Jones steps down from the Presidency after 3 years of service, and the New Zealand Institute of Building Surveyors Inc. (NZIBS) welcome Darin Devanny as the new President for the next two years. Darin comes on board with a wealth of industry and professional knowledge,
Everyday, 200,000 people around the world move from rural areas to live in our urban centers. The 2006 New Zealand census recorded a New Zealand population of 4 million. In 2015 this number was 4.65 million. Over this nine-year period the New Zealand property industry has overtaken manufacturing to become the country’s largest
With 37 years in the building industry under his belt, managing director of Wizebuy Building Inspections Ltd, Ed Morris, knows the importance of professional ethics. He has acknowledged this by gaining a recent membership to the New Zealand Institute of Building Surveyors (NZIBS). “I’ve had a passion for the building industry all my life, along
New Zealand Institute of Building Surveyors (NZIBS) transitional member, Brett Whiteley, has benefited considerably from having access to the NZIBS network. Now a small business owner, Brett entered the industry as a labourer, completed a carpentry apprenticeship and eventually got into building and project management. It was five years doing earthquake assessments and
As in any industry, professional development plays a vital role. As a New Zealand Institute of Building Surveyors (NZIBS) accredited trainer, Michael Gray, says the quality professional development the Institute provides is key to helping building surveyors stay relevant in a constantly evolving industry. He sees first-hand the benefits of training and professional