Masterclass: Giving old buildings new life - Part 1 - removing gas

Date: 
Thursday, 16 October 2025

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16 October 2025  |  10am - 4pm  |  BNZ, Level 17, 80 Queens Street, Auckland
A one-day in-person masterclass exploring the business case and practical delivery of fossil fuel-free existing buildings.

Key messages

These points shape the tone and intent of the entire day:  

  • Gas replacement projects do not happen in isolation 
  • A range of drivers (such as seismic upgrades, regulatory shifts, or tenant dissatisfaction can) can trigger action 
  • Building owners face paralysis when dealing with aging or stranded assets with no clear path forward; this session explores strategies to break through 
  • A range of technical and financial solutions exists to future-proof existing buildings and give them new life 
  • Integrated thinking across stakeholders (owners, engineers, financiers, asset managers) is key to unlocking progress  

The masterclass will be in two parts:  

  • the first half aimed at decision makers/funders within building owners talking about the business case and financial framing of these projects 
  • the second half of the day a practical technical session for the people doing the ‘doing’. 

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