Benefits to building and manufacturing businesses
We work with government agencies, product manufacturers and industry groups to understand:
- how building industry trends affect small and big businesses
- how changes in government policy impact the building industry
- the size of the market and demand for a new or existing products
- how designers, manufacturers and retailers can work together to support better-quality building
- the value of particular products in improving building quality
- how to monitor the performance of your building industry business
- expected demand for new construction projects
- the impact of factors such as affordability and greater urban density.
Research areas
We help businesses and government agencies understand and adapt to trends affecting the building and construction industry.
Materials market share and sizing
We analyse market share and sizing for different building materials. BRANZ sends out a quarterly materials survey to builders and designers to understand materials usage and trends, as well as questions designers commonly ask about using those materials.
Product demand forecasts
We forecast demand for products that businesses produce, sell or use in construction.
Whole-of-life and cost-benefit analysis
We carry out whole-of-life analysis to help businesses understand the costs and benefits of different building systems and products.
Workload forecasts and demand factors
We carry out workload forecasts and demand impact assessments. Our studies consider demand drivers including demographics, economic factors and government policy changes.
Client satisfaction surveys
We provide benchmarking information from our New House Owners' Satisfaction Survey to help builders understand client satisfaction at each stage of the build process.
Impacts of policy changes
We can help organisations and government agencies to understand and measure how policy changes affect demand for construction services.
Performance benchmarking and measurement tools
We can provide performance benchmarking and measurement tools to help businesses record performance and create processes to improve it.
Enquire about economics research
For further details on any of the research areas listed above:
- email Matthew Curtis
- call +64 4 237 1341.
Reports
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National Construction Pipeline Report 2023
This yearly report, based on building and construction forecasting by BRANZ, provides a forward view of building and construction activity over a 6-year period.
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New House Owners' Satisfaction Survey 2021
This report presents the results of the eleventh New House Owners Satisfaction Survey. The data was obtained through surveying new house owners on the performance of their builder.
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Effect of the loan-to-value limits on new housing
BRANZ was approached by builders concerned about the effect of the measure on new housing starts. This report aimed to assist the Reserve Bank to survey builders and new home owners to ascertain the likely effect of the LVR measures on new starts.
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Updated: 15 February 2024