What is quality in buildings

The purpose of this project was to develop a definition of acceptable quality in different building types. This included both compliance and aesthetic quality.
Lead organisation
BRANZ Limited
Focus area
Quality
Start date
Status
Complete
Last updated 23 Apr 2026
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About this programme

The purpose of this project was to develop a definition of acceptable quality in different building types. This included both compliance and aesthetic quality. The project initially focused on generic quality problems, and then looked at quality problems specific to particular types of buildings. Base data came from a new survey on housing construction quality. The project also assembled a panel of experts to help decide how we identified and assessed quality.