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ER486 Communities under construction

The report highlights the need for careful policy implementation and industry adaptation to ensure the successful integration of medium-density housing into Auckland’s and Aotearoa New Zealand’s urban landscape.

May 5, 2026, 3:30 PM

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Research Report

SR459 The mental health and wellbeing of small and medium-sized construction firms in NZ

Through exploring the impact of COVID-19 on the mental health and wellbeing of small and medium-sized enterprise (SME) builders in New Zealand, this research finds itself at the nexus of...

May 5, 2026, 2:16 PM

Research Report

SR445 Procuring for quality

This report explores industry perspectives on procurement and how procurement methods impact on the construction quality of a building. It discusses how client knowledge levels, the adversarial relationship caused by...

May 5, 2026, 1:01 PM

Sector Resources

How do we get a healthier building and construction industry: Small and Medium Sized Enterprises (SME)

Recent BRANZ research has shown there is reason to be concerned about the well-being of those working in the New Zealand construction industry (SR411, 2018). This work showed there is...

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Eliminating Quality Issues (EQI): Procurement and quality

EQI Procurement: This project builds on earlier BRANZ work which covered the effect of procurement changes on cost control, looking more broadly at how changing procurement practices can lead to...