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Building Research Advisory Council


The Building Research Advisory Council (BRAC) plays a vital role in ensuring BRANZ’s accountability and responsiveness to the New Zealand building and construction industry. It meets twice a year to elect the BRANZ Board and advise on industry issues for BRANZ’s consideration.

Members

BRAC has 16 members representing 14 nominating bodies from the industry and trades, the business sector, consumers and the government. The present members of BRAC and their nominating bodies are:

  • Rick Osborne (Chair) - Business NZ
  • Jeff Fahrensohn (Deputy Chair) - Local Government New Zealand
  • Ankit Sharma - Registered Master Builders Association
  • Brian Berg - Kāinga Ora
  • Cameron Lornie - Civil Contractors NZ
  • Craig McGhie - Engineering NZ
  • David Hall - Ministry of Business Innovation and Employment
  • Gary Nott - New Zealand Certified Builders
  • Gavin Read - Property Council New Zealand
  • James le Page - Consumer NZ
  • John Tait - NZ Local Govt (small BCA)
  • Karl Wipatene - New Zealand Institute of Architects
  • Nathan Rooney - Architectural Designers NZ
  • Sanjesh Lal - Registered Master Builders Association
  • Stephen Walker - Building Industry Federation
  • Wayne Carson - New Zealand Specialist Trade Contractors Federation

Updated: 26 August 2025