In this episode Mana Ashford, NZ Institute National Board member speaks with Jane Jujnovich and Darren Knight. Jane is a Project Director at Kāinga Ora and has been with the organisation in a number of roles for over 20 years.  In 2023 Jane won the Innovation Award at the Institute’s NZ Building People Awards for her work leading the transformative Te Mātāwai project in Tāmaki | Auckland. Darren is the Auckland Commercial Area Sales Manager for Winstone Wallboards (GIB) and has built a career...

In this episode Mana Ashford, NZ Institute National Board member and Capability Development Manager at MBIE speaks with Natasha Possenniskie and Olly Steele. Natasha is also a member of the Institute’s National Board and is Director of Urban Outcomes Limited. Olly is the Projects Control Lead at The Building Intelligence Group. They discuss: The challenges of being a woman in the construction industry, Practical ways to encourage diversity, The growing role of technology and data in the...

Guy Marriage, academic, architect and author, hosts this episode with guests Julianne Manuguid and George Russell. Julianne is completing her Master’s at Te Herenga Waka – Victoria University of Wellington’s School of Architecture. She is a member of both the Institute’s Central Region Committee and the Young Professional Advisors, plus she’s done some excellent contract work for the Institute. George is a Project Manager at Wilson Building and Commercial, he was the 2023 Supreme winner at...

In this episode academic, architect and author, Guy Marriage talks with Matamoana Nuku and Simoné Wright about their life and career journeys. Simoné and Matamoana both work at Designgroup Stapleton Elliott in their Pōneke office, Simoné as Business Support Manager and Matamoana as a Senior Associate. They discuss: the challenges they’ve experiences in the industry of ‘fitting in’ and the importance of being true to yourself, changing tack in your career and making a change if you’re not...

In this episode academic, architect and author, Guy Marriage talks to Brittany Irvine and Matt Pattinson about their careers to date. Matt is a project manager at LT McGuinness and Brittany is a Senior Architectural Graduate at First Light Studio who recently won an award for book design. In their conversation we hear about how both Brittany and Matt have managed to weave multiple interests and talents into their work. They discuss how they each use technology and BIM in their work and the...

This episode of Tall Stories is hosted by Architect, author, lecturer, and natural raconteur Guy Marriage. Join Guy as he speaks with Architect, former NZ Institute of Building President (and first woman president), and NAWIC co-founder, Gina Jones. They discuss Gina’s her career in architecture and the construction industry; the importance of getting involved with organisations; the significant difference one person can make; and often, being the only woman in the room.

Join host, Adam Baxter, as he delves into the career journeys of both Donna Howell Project Director - UOC Campus Redevelopment, University of Otago and Tirth Patel, Construction and Digital Twin Enthusiast (Post Doctoral Fellow at UOC). Listen in to get some great tidbits for joining an ever-evolving industry. 

Join host, Adam Baxter, as he delves into the career journeys of both Bridget White, Senior Architect/BIM Director - Nordic Office of Architecture, and Keri Niven, Digital Practice Leader, Aurecon NZ. Two inspiring women who reflect on where they started their careers and how their interests have paved their way to where they are today. Listen in to get some great advice from two very powerful women in the industry! 

Join host, Daiman Otto, as he delves into the career journeys of both Angela Ashworth, Head of Commercial Services at Auckland Airport, and Caitlin Sanford, Commercial Manager at Measureup Flooring Ltd. Two inspiring women who are making their mark on the construction industry. 

Join host, Daiman Otto, as he delves into the career journeys of both Dave Strachan, Director at Strachan Group Architects, and Joanna Jack, Registered Architect at Stratchan Group Architects.

Join host, Daiman Otto, as he delves into the career journeys of both Jo Duggan, CEO at Facilities Management Association, and Nicholas Botha, Project Manager at Kalmar Construction.

Join host, Tommy Honey, as he delves into the career journeys of both Pamela Bell, NZIOB CEO, and Ged Finch, Entrepeneur and Founder of X-frame. Both studied Architecture but have found their own journeys to be anything but linear.  

Join host, Tommy Honey, as he delves into the career journeys of both Pamela Bell, NZIOB CEO, and Ged Finch, Entrepeneur and Founder of X-frame. Both studied Architecture but have found their own journeys to be anything but linear.  

Join host Ralph Titmuss, as he talks with Nick and Ben about their study, careers and time spent at LT McGuiness - Ben and Nick were the GIB Supreme Award Winners at the 2019 NZ Building Industry Awards.

Join host Ralph Titmuss, as he talks with Nick and Ben about their study, careers and time spent at LT McGuiness - Ben and Nick were the GIB Supreme Award Winners at the 2019 NZ Building Industry Awards.

Tommy Honey chats with Bella Franks and Louise Wotton about how they approach big life and career decisions, the changing work and office environment and how they have both found success and plenty of room for growth in working for large companies.   Louise talks about her work in the digital space and with design automation and closer to home her renovation of a 1960’s house in Wellington.   Bella goes into the highs and lows of her time working and living in New York and highlights the...

Tommy Honey chats with Bella Franks and Louise Wotton about how they approach big life and career decisions, the changing work and office environment and how they have both found success and plenty of room for growth in working for large companies.   Louise talks about her work in the digital space and with design automation and closer to home her renovation of a 1960’s house in Wellington.   Bella goes into the highs and lows of her time working and living in New York and highlights the...

This podcast explores the story of how First Light Studio was formed, and the ins and outs of creating a lasting business within the NZ Construction Industry. 

This episode explores the career journeys Stacey and Gazelle. Stacey is a QS and Gazelle is a Project Manager. Both women have overcome obstacles within the industry, and they speak about how they have got to where they are today. 

This episode explores the career journeys Stacey and Gazelle. Stacey is a QS and Gazelle is a Project Manager. Both women have overcome obstacles within the industry, and they speak about how they have got to where they are today.