Michael Bealing

Housing quality defects cost
By
Michael Bealing
Eliminating quality defects in residential construction would boost productivity. In recent research, the New Zealand Institute of Economic Research (NZIER) quantified the benefit to our economy and households.
Housing quality defects cost

Building the economic case for resilient, affordable homes
By
Michael Bealing
New research shows resilient, adaptable homes can boost affordability, cut climate risks, and add la
Building the economic case for resilient, affordable homes
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Research Report

ER24 Falling from heights: Cost-benefit analysis of scaffolding for single-storey houses

Following the introduction of stricter working at heights guidance and changes in industry practice, BRANZ commissioned research to assess the benefits and costs of using scaffolding on single-storey new-build houses.The...
  • Health and safety
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Research Report

ER49 The economic cost of quality defects

The aim of this report was to estimate the costs of quality defects in residential construction in New Zealand and the benefits of eliminating them.
  • Industry economics & risk
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Research Report

ER48 Building beyond minimum requirements: A literature review

The purpose of this study was to complete a literature review of the economic assessment of the costs, benefits and methods for the construction of houses that are designed and...
  • Innovation
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Affordability

Building beyond minimum requirements (literature review)
Our research aims are to summarise the known costs and benefits of building beyond minimum in New Zealand and overseas. LIA 2020 TEXT FOLLOWS: NZ Institute of Economic Research (NZIER)...
Start date:  7 Jun 2019
Completed on  30 Sep 2019
Affordability

The economic cost of quality defects
Estimates the costs of quality defects in NZ, and the benefits of eliminating them. The research will consider the direct costs to the construction industry and the indirect effects on...
Start date:  1 Nov 2018
Completed on  31 Jan 2020
Sector Resources

Costs and benefits of residential safety systems aimed at reducing falls
This project analysed the costs and benefits of stricter working at heights safety regulations for one-storey residential home building, alterations and maintenance. Moreover, it also studied if there were any...
Start date:  1 Jun 2015
Completed on  31 May 2017