Constructive 2021: Restructuring New Zealand
By RMBA chief executive David Kelly
New Zealand has a problem. As a sector, how do we step up to the huge challenge of delivering...
The great housing debate
It’s fair to say many of us were glad to see the back of 2020. But as we look to the year ahead, our...
NZ’s building industry: ‘It has never been more crucial for our sector to be...
By RMBA chief executive David Kelly
This year has certainly not been the year we expected it to be, and many of us will be...
Post-Covid’s been a busy time — the big question is, what comes next?
By RMBA chief executive David Kelly
It has been a busy time for many of us as we get back up and running in a...
RMBA CEO: Biggest concerns are cashflow and weathertightness
Registered Master Builders Association residential members say their two biggest issues are cashflow and weathertightness of sites, while commercial members are concerned about the...
Year in review
This year has been significant for our sector. Before we take a well-deserved break, we should take a moment to reflect on what we’ve...
Constructive the driver for major industry change
By RMBA chief executive David Kelly
This month we held our fourth Constructive Forum. We started Constructive to encourage and facilitate greater collaboration across the...
New awards to celebrate innovation in the sector
By RMBA CEO David Kelly
I think, unfairly, the perception of the construction sector is often of it being reluctant to innovate, and dragging its...
RMBA welcomes the Construction Sector Accord
By RMBA chief executive David Kelly
A successful construction sector is vital to ensuring a growing
economy and, ultimately, better well-being for all New Zealanders.
Our...
The risks of vocational education reform. Can we get it right?
By RMBA CEO David Kelly
MBIE forecasts show sustained construction sector growth for the next six years, with between $35 billion to $40 billion dollars...