Building Industry End of Year Catch-Up.

One last catch-up for 2026 — good people, real conversations, a few laughs and a chance to celebrate the year together. Building Industry Christmas Meetup 🎄 It’s been a big year. There have been projects won and lost, jobs that ran beautifully, jobs that tested everyone’s patience, lessons learned, people supported, businesses stretched and plenty of moments where we’ve all wondered what on earth happened to the year. So before 2026 disappears completely, we’re bringing everyone together for one final Building Industry Meetup to celebrate the year that was. This is our chance to finish the year with good people, good conversations and a little breathing space before Christmas arrives. No presentations. No formal pitching. No awkward networking. Simply a relaxed afternoon with builders, tradies, suppliers, designers, business owners and the people behind the businesses that keep our industry moving. Come along to: • Catch up with people you’ve met through Building Connections during the year • Meet a few new faces before we head into 2027 • Celebrate the wins, the lessons and the moments that made up 2026 • Strengthen the relationships that make business a little easier • Relax, have a drink and enjoy some time away from the day-to-day Whether you’ve joined us many times this year or this will be your first event, you’ll be very welcome. You don’t need to know anyone before you arrive. We’ll help with introductions and make sure you don’t spend the afternoon standing awkwardly beside the snack table pretending to check your phone. Who is it for? Our Building Industry Meetups are for people working in and around the building industry, including: • Builders • Tradies and subcontractors • Building designers and architects • Suppliers and manufacturers • Small business owners • Couples and families running trade and building businesses together • Industry professionals who genuinely support building businesses A note for service providers One of the things we work hard to protect is the balance of the room. We want builders, tradies and people actively working within the industry to remain at the heart of these events. If you’re a professional service provider, we’d love you to bring along a builder, tradie, client or industry contact with you. It helps keep the conversations genuine, relevant and valuable for everyone. A celebration of the people behind the businesses Building Connections has never been about collecting business cards or chasing referrals. It’s about knowing the right people. The people you can call when you need advice. The person you trust enough to recommend. The connection that leads to an opportunity. The conversation that reminds you someone else understands what running a business in this industry can actually feel like. Our Christmas meetup is simply a chance to celebrate those connections and the people who have been part of the journey this year. Event details Light refreshments will be provided, with additional food and drinks available to purchase from the venue. When you arrive, look for the Building Connections banner. We’ll be there to welcome you, check you in and help with introductions. Partners are welcome and, because many of our businesses are family businesses, kids are welcome too. Building Connections members Members receive member pricing and ongoing opportunities to connect throughout the year. Remember to use your member promo code at checkout or book through the member portal. A few things we ask Come ready to have a conversation rather than deliver a sales pitch. Be curious. Introduce people. Share what you know. And please treat attendee contact details respectfully — no mass emails, unsolicited marketing or adding people to mailing lists without permission. A personal “great to meet you” will always beat a sales pitch. Photography and video We may capture photos or short video during the event to share the Building Connections community and promote future events. If you would prefer not to appear in photos or video, please let us know when you arrive. Building Connections Good people. Real conversations. Stronger businesses. Let’s raise a glass to 2026, celebrate the people who helped us through it and head into 2027 with a few more good people in our corner.