PrefabNZ CoLab 2016

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The 2016 CoLab will take place at AUT, Auckland from 6–8 April.

The 2016 CoLab will take place at AUT, Auckland from 6–8 April.

This year’s annual PrefabNZ CoLab will take place at AUT in Auckland from 6–8 April. This design and construction event will be an opportunity to collaborate and connect with individuals and organisations – both from New Zealand and overseas – in an interactive, hands-on event. 

CoLab is a pivotal event to highlight innovative construction methods, focusing on offsite/prefab projects. There will be the opportunity to visit local sites, look behind the scenes at manufacturing operations and hear from local and international experts, whilst having plenty of opportunities to find co-collaborators towards better prebuilt design and construction. 

CoLab 2016 confirmed speakers include:

  • Frances Valintine, The Mind Lab, New Zealand 
  • Julian Watt, Jasmax architect, New Zealand/United Kingdom
  • Daiman Otto, PrefabNZ Board Chair, New Zealand
  • Pat Shepherd, One Percent Collective, New Zealand/various
  • Shamubeel Eaqub, Economist, New Zealand
  • Tuan Duc Ngo, University of Melbourne, Australia
  • Warren McGregor, PrefabAUS Chief Executive, Australia
  • Yusef Patel, University of Auckland, New Zealand

There will also be case studies from Concision, James Hardie, PlaceMakers, Resene and Stanley, and guest speakers from the United Kingdom, United States and Sweden. 

Outcomes of attending the 2016 CoLab include exposure to international prefabrication/offsite technologies, systems and uptake; information and education about topical regulation, issues and opportunities for the sector; and of course networking and relationship-building opportunities.

For more information on the event and to register, see here. CPD points available.


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