Learning from Innovation

Articles, UC QuakeStudies

An article published in the August/September 2015 issue of BRANZ Build magazine. It summarises SCIRT's approach to innovation management and suggests some areas for improvement.

The SCIRT Innovation Project

Articles, UC QuakeStudies

A report created by the University of Canterbury Quake Centre and the University of Auckland, funded by the Building Research Levy. It shows how an innovation process was initiated and managed throughout the rebuilding of the horizontal infrastructure after the Canterbury earthquakes.

Christchurch Innovations: Recover Canterbury

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The Canterbury earthquakes destroyed the Christchurch CBD and caused massive disruption to business across the region. There was an urgent need to support business survival and foster economic recovery. Recover Canterbury is a hub providing seamless support for businesses affected by the earthquakes, giving them easy access to government and commercial expertise in a one-stop shop.

Christchurch Press Infographic: 23 November 2012 (2)

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A page banner promoting an article titled, "Epic achievement: hi-tech innovation centre opens".

Elizabeth Ackermann Photograph 365

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A photograph of the EPIC Innovation Centre under construction on the corner of St Asaph Street and Manchester Street.

Elizabeth Ackermann Photograph 362

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A photograph of the EPIC Innovation Centre under construction on the corner of St Asaph Street and Manchester Street.

Elizabeth Ackermann Photograph 363

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A photograph of the EPIC Innovation Centre under construction on the corner of St Asaph Street and Manchester Street.

Elizabeth Ackermann Photograph 364

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A photograph of the EPIC Innovation Centre under construction on the corner of St Asaph Street and Manchester Street.

Elizabeth Ackermann Photograph 366

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A photograph of the EPIC Innovation Centre under construction on the corner of St Asaph Street and Manchester Street.

TechTimes Newsletters

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A document containing examples of the technical update newsletter which detailed SCIRT innovations. The newsletters in the document were produced between 1 July 2013 and 1 May 2014.

Christchurch Press Infographic: 3 April 2012 (4)

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A graphic showing plans for the proposed EPIC Innovation Centre.

Empowered Christchurch: MBIE Meeting Minutes

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A copy of the minutes from a meeting between the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE), and several Christchurch residents' groups, held on 20 June 2013.

Empowered Christchurch: MBIE Meeting Transcript

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A copy of the transcript of a meeting between the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE), and several Christchurch residents' groups, held on 20 June 2013.

Empowered Christchurch: MBIE Meeting Audio

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An audio recording of a meeting between the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE), and several Christchurch residents' groups, held on 20 June 2013.

Driving Innovative Thinking in the New Zealand Construction Industry

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A paper delivered at Building a Better New Zealand (BBNZ 2014) Conference. The paper examines the relationship between innovation and productivity improvement in the construction industry.

Christchurch Press Infographic: 8 March 2012 (2)

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An incomplete graphic showing plans for the proposed EPIC Innovation Centre.

Driving Innovative Thinking in the New Zealand Construction Industry - pre…

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A pdf copy of a presentation delivered at Building a Better New Zealand (BBNZ 2014) Conference. The presentation examines the relationship between innovation and productivity improvement in the construction industry.

Creativity and Innovation - Address by Russell Stanners

Videos, UC QuakeStudies

A video of an address by Russell Stanners, CEO of Vodafone, at the 2015 Seismics and the City forum. This talk focuses on smart buildings and new ways of working.

Creativity and Innovation - Address by Corinne Haines

Videos, UC QuakeStudies

A video of an address by Corrine Haines, Managing Director of Trimble, at the 2015 Seismics and the City forum. This talk focuses on smart buildings and new ways of working.

Creativity and Innovation - Address by Kevin Lynn

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A video of an address by Kevin Lynn, General Manager of Commercial Operations at Schneider Electric NZ, at the 2015 Seismics and the City forum. This talk focuses on smart buildings and new ways of working.

Photo by Jennifer Middendorf 204

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The new EPIC Innovation Centre on the corner of Tuam and Manchester Streets.

Collaborative and Innovative Initiatives Relevant to the Rebuild of Greate…

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A video of an address by Andre Lovatt, CEO of the Arts Centre, at the 2014 Seismics and the City forum. This talk was part of the Building Innovation section.

Collaborative and Innovative Initiatives Relevant to the Rebuild of Greate…

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A video of an address by Mike Underhill, Chief Executive of Energy Efficiency Conservation Authority (EECA), at the 2014 Seismics and the City forum. This talk was part of the Building Innovation section.

Collaborative and Innovative Initiatives Relevant to the Rebuild of Greate…

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A video of an address by Dr. Rod Carr, Vice Chancellor of the University of Canterbury, at the 2014 Seismics and the City forum. This talk was part of the Building Innovation section.

Collaborative and Innovative Initiatives Relevant to the Rebuild of Greate…

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A video of an address by David Freeman-Greene, General Manager for Commercial at Orion, at the 2014 Seismics and the City forum. This talk was part of the Building Innovation section.

Collaborative and Innovative Initiatives Relevant to the Rebuild of Greate…

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A video of an address by Dr. Andrew West, Vice Chancellor of Lincoln University, at the 2014 Seismics and the City forum. This talk was part of the Building Innovation section.

Photograph number UC 11-0327-02

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Jessica Peterson, from Research and Innovation and has now taken on the role as the Earthquake Research Coordinator.

Brunel lecture locations

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A pdf copy of a PowerPoint presentation which illustrates the locations where Duncan Gibb presented his Brunel lecture.

Collectively we are stronger: Engineers generating collaborative solutions…

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A document made available to people attending Duncan Gibb's Brunel lecture.

Collectively we are stronger: Engineers generating collaborative solutions…

Articles, UC QuakeStudies

A pdf copy of a PowerPoint presentation used by Duncan Gibb when presenting his Brunel lecture.