Stop watching the AI revolution from the sidelines and start leading it. Move beyond the hype with practical, low-risk adoption pathways designed for the New Zealand infrastructure sector, transforming AI into your ultimate project co-pilot. In an era of rapid technological shifts, the challenge for project managers isn't just understanding AI, it’s turning that potential into measurable action. This presentation provides a hands-on roadmap for professionals ready to move from curiosity to implementation. Stripping away the complexity of AI to focus on practical, "human-in-the-loop" augmentation, ensuring that technology serves as a tool for better decision-making rather than a replacement for professional judgment. ​Explore New Zealand-specific case studies from Auckland Transport’s predictive maintenance models to Air New Zealand’s enterprise GPT integration demonstrating how local leaders are already scaling productivity. The session features demonstrations of deep-research tools, meeting-transcript analysis, and citation-backed platforms like NotebookLM that eliminate "hallucinations" and protect data integrity. ​Designed specifically for project teams looking for affordability and security, the webinar explores how to launch impactful pilots for under NZ$5,000. Whether the goal is risk extraction, automated summarization, or drafting robust AI governance policies, attendees will walk away with the frameworks needed to deliver smarter, faster, and more secure project outcomes in the local market.

Gain clarity on contract management in New Zealand’s infrastructure sector. From key standards to practical delivery, learn how principals, contractors, and suppliers collaborate on building, civil, and transport projects across private and public sectors. This presentation provides a practical guide to contract management in New Zealand’s infrastructure industry. Exploring common contract forms, including NZS 3910 and other variations, outline the responsibilities of principals, contractors, and suppliers, and share insights for managing projects across building, civil, and transport sectors.

This webinar is presented by the Special Interest Group for Immigrant Engineers (SIGIE). Moving from overseas? Discover the six essential insights every project manager needs to succeed in Aotearoa — from Māori engagement to Kiwi work culture, work-life balance, planning and environmental responsibilities, and the power of networking. Marisol Vega shares real stories from her journey across oil & gas, public infrastructure, and land development projects, and learn how to thrive in New Zealand’s collaborative, relationship-driven market.

This webinar is brought to you by Special Interest Group for Immigrant Engineers (SIGIE). Certified Health & Safety Consultant Jenny Heng (NZISM | IOSH) demystifies New Zealand’s Health & Safety at Work Act (HSWA). This session goes beyond legal jargon to show how safety is embedded in engineering decisions—from concept to completion. Whether you're working under a design-build, consultancy, or subcontractor model, you'll gain clarity on your legal duties and learn how to apply them in real-world projects.

This webinar is brought to you by the Special Interest Group for Immigrant Engineers (SIGIE). It explores the current processes in place as a project jumps through various hoops over its lifetime. The session provides valuable insights into understanding the ‘WHY’, especially an overview of various regulations that play a vital role in shaping the outcomes. Gain practical understanding of the value that various multidisciplinary teams contribute to the success of a project.