Prioritising quality: Literature review of residential housing defects

Quality issues can range from relatively minor problems to those that are likely to have serious long-term impacts. This project identified the quality issues that cause the most concern, both from the point of view of owners, and in terms of a building’s long-term durability and usability.
Lead organisation
BRANZ Limited
Focus area
Quality
Start date
Status
Complete
Last updated 23 Apr 2026
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Quality issues can range from relatively minor problems to those that are likely to have serious long-term impacts. This project identified the quality issues that cause the most concern, both from the point of view of owners, and in terms of a building’s long-term durability and usability.