Date: 28 May 2026
Time: 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM NZDT
Location: SBN Event Space, Level 5, 48 Emily Place, Auckland
This session brings together builders, manufacturers and project teams to explore the practical realities of delivering lower-waste projects. From site coordination and material handling to emerging take-back systems and deconstruction, we’ll unpack what’s working, what’s challenging and what’s changing across the sector.
You’ll hear real-world insights from projects and practitioners at the forefront of waste reduction. Walk away with practical ideas you can apply to your next build.
What you’ll hear
Building out waste on The Living Pā
Ben Cannon, LT McGuinness
A real-world case study of delivering ambitious waste outcomes on a complex project, including trade coordination, site logistics and lessons learned.
From pilot to practice: GIB take-back on site
Anne Pezaro, Winstone Wallboards (GIB®)
What plasterboard recovery will look like in practice — and what builders and subcontractors need to do differently as take-back systems roll out.
Demolition to deconstruction: what happens to materials in reality
Alex Hawthorne, Levela Deconstruction
A practical look at what materials are recoverable, what limits reuse and how design and construction decisions affect material value at end of life.
Waste minimisation plans that work
Terri-Ann Berry, EIC
Moving beyond compliance to practical site tools — what makes a plan usable and what teams can implement immediately.
Who should attend
Builders, contractors, project managers, developers, architects, suppliers and councils.
Closing
Wrap-up and networking from 5.35pm.