In this year's annual review we share stories that reflect the work we’ve done, what we’ve learned and shared with the industry and the value of connecting in myriad ways:
• Through learning
As a science-led organisation, learning is in our DNA. T his core capability served us well over the past year as we developed new ways of connecting and working with and serving the industry while continuing to meet the needs of our clients and partners.
• Through working together
We have always understood that achieving a better building system in Aotearoa New Zealand is a team effort, requiring all building system players to work together. Our relationships within and beyond the industry are treasured as they are the lifeblood of our mission.
• Through finding solutions
Finding the connections between complex problems and evidence-based solutions is BRANZ’s raison d’être. Each year, our research continues to make a difference to the lives of New Zealanders.
• Through investing
One of the key strengths of BRANZ is our ability to invest in thinking, research and action that will improve the built environment. We have a dual focus on both the here and now and what’s coming down the track so we can share our insights and help prepare the industry for change.
Here are some of the stories from 20/21 we want to share with you.
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Investigating drivers of poor mental health
We explored what steps firms could take to become more resilient. We also looked at why the relationship between builders and clients often caused stress and came up with ideas that would help both parties.
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Building strong relationships
Transformation to a high performing building and construction sector is a challenging long-term goal. This year the Construction Sector Accord's Covid-19 response plan showed how effective working together can be.
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Changing the focus in the pursuit of quality
This year our research programme Eliminating quality issues took a new approach and dug deeper into the root causes of poor quality in new builds. We looked at creating better tools to equip clients with more knowledge so they could demand quality.
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Transitioning to a zero-carbon future
With two decades of climate change research experience, BRANZ is well equipped to play a key role in enabling New Zealand’s transition to a zero-carbon built environment.
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Redeveloping our research facilities
Modern, fit-for-purpose facilities are key to BRANZ delivering our worldclass research and testing expertise. New laboratories and workspaces will allow us to better meet the present and future needs of urban development in Aotearoa New Zealand.
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Annual Review 20/21
We invite you to share, in our 2021 Annual Review, stories of our work that not only capture what we achieved this year but reflect how connecting illuminates everything we do.
Download BRANZ's Annual Review 20/21