Date: |
12 Aug 2026, 5.30PM – 7.30PM |
duration: |
2 hrs |
Venue: |
Holmes |
Address: |
Level 2 254 Montreal Street Christchurch |
Cost: |
Free event |
The Canterbury Museum redevelopment presents a rare temporary works challenge in the heart of Christchurch: protecting and working around significant heritage fabric while enabling a major new museum to be built within a constrained city-centre site.
This presentation will uncover the significant temporary works going on behind the scenes to deliver this iconic project, including support, restraint, access, sequencing and constructability considerations required to safely progress demolition, excavation, structural alterations and new construction around retained heritage buildings.
Nick Wharmby of March Construction and Mark Patterson of Viden Group Consulting Engineers will share practical insights from the design and construction interface, highlighting the coordination, risk management and problem-solving needed when temporary works become central to delivering a complex heritage redevelopment.
The Temporary Works Forum New Zealand (TWf) is pleased to announce its 22nd public meeting and seminar event to be held in Christchurch on Wednesday 12 August 2026. The event will be a chance to catch up with peers, network and listen to a thought-provoking presentation on the Canterbury Museum temporary works.
The Canterbury Museum redevelopment presents a rare temporary works challenge in the heart of Christchurch: protecting and working around significant heritage fabric while enabling a major new museum to be built within a constrained city-centre site.
This presentation will uncover the significant temporary works going on behind the scenes to deliver this iconic project, including support, restraint, access, sequencing and constructability considerations required to safely progress demolition, excavation, structural alterations and new construction around retained heritage buildings.
Nick Wharmby of March Construction and Mark Patterson of Viden Group Consulting Engineers will share practical insights from the design and construction interface, highlighting the coordination, risk management and problem-solving needed when temporary works become central to delivering a complex heritage redevelopment.
