Circular construction in New Zealand

With construction responsible for more than 60% of national waste, a critical challenge for the sector is to reduce the vast amount of waste generated during building projects. BRANZ is central to driving change to support action on construction waste. Part of the solution is to make a big leap towards a circular approach to construction. Building capability for action on circular construction aims to make the construction industry more sustainable by reusing materials and reducing waste. It will help create practical strategies for a circular economy, where materials are repurposed instead of discarded. The project will also provide tools and training to support these changes, benefiting both the environment and the economy in New Zealand. BRANZ has been instrumental in reducing construction waste, collaborating with government bodies like Ministry of Education and Ministry for the Environment. BRANZ will continue to coordinate efforts in the sector and build capabilities, representing the industry's perspectives to stakeholders, especially as the Construction Sector Accord is scaled back.