From nothing,
movement begins.
A place of
purpose and
action.
Forging future
possibilities with
ancient wisdom.
A place of
ingenuity
and drive.
Where insights
rise from the
depths.
Building a
future shaped
by all.
Technology and
whakapapa
intertwined.
Ngākopa Construction 4.0 – an industry
in motion.
Nau mai, haere mai. Welcome to Aotearoa New Zealand’s hub for Construction 4.0.
This is where innovation is always moving, ideas take shape, and technology drives transformation.
Whether you're here to learn, collaborate, or create, Ngākopa is where industry stays in motion – building the future, together.
OUR SPACE
A curated
builders &
developers
Ngākopa fuels research and partnerships, advancing Construction 4.0 for industry, people, and the planet.
Cutting-edge tools, real-time insights, smarter decisions – unlock Construction 4.0 to build better, faster, and more sustainably in Aotearoa.
Our scholarship programme offers hands-on experience in research shaping the future of construction in New Zealand.
Rangahau
Research
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BIM for Construction 4.0
Project funder: TBCFunding amount: TBCProject start date: TBC -
Low carbon design
Project funder: HERA + BRANZFunding amount: $772K ($150K from BRANZ)Project start date: 2023 -
Ngākopa Construction 4.0
Project funder: Endeavour FundFunding amount: $10.3MProject start date: 2023
Rauemi
Resources
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HERA Report R4-164: Low carbon circular design guidance framework
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HERA Report R4-165: Research gaps in low-carbon circular design guidance framework
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HERA Report R4-166: Low-carbon design guide for steel and hybrid low-rise buildings
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Takarangi: A framework to embed mātauranga Māori in Construction 4.0
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HERA Report R5-95: Public governance in the context of Construction 4.0
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HERA R5-94: Understanding Construction 4.0
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HERA Report R5-92: Modelling the potential economic impacts of Construction 4.0 in Aotearoa NZ
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HERA Report R5-91: The potential business and economic benefits of Construction 4.0 in Aotearoa NZ
Rongo
News + insights
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Ep. 124 | Artificial Intelligence – Skill up or sit out?
Listen in as Matt shares how AI is reshaping construction and engineering — and why embracing it is key to…
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Resource: How to specify low-carbon steel
Learn how to specify low-carbon structural steel with evidence-based benchmarks and practical guidance that help reduce embodied carbon in Aotearoa.
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Groundbreaking low-carbon circular design guidance now here!
As sustainability demands rise, we’ve unveiled guidance on low-carbon circular design, equipping professionals with strategies for smarter, greener, resilient structures.
BUILDING THE FUTURE
Advancing Construction 4.0 in Aotearoa
Your essential guide to the future of building in Aotearoa. Packed with insights across key themes like Data Connectivity, Smart Construction, Circular Design, Mātauranga Māori, and more – this is your deep dive into how Construction 4.0 can transform the way we design and build.
Want to lead the change?
Ō mātou hoa
Our partners
It takes many hands to move meaningful rangahau forward. We’re proud to collaborate with universities, associations, industry partners and businesses who share our vision for transformation.
