Industries

Building & Housing

In the Building and Construction Sector Trends Annual Report 2022 the sector is recognised as being a major contributor to New Zealand's economy. At $18.1 billion year ended March 2022 it accounts for 6.7% of New Zealand's total GDP. The sector has 295,300 employees in the same period, employing 10.5% country's workforce. Construction also contributes to activity in related sectors such as manufacturing, transport, property and business services.

The sector’s productivity and performance is vital to New Zealand’s economic performance and growth, to housing affordability and social wellbeing. There is huge pressure on industry and those who regulate it to improve productivity and performance.

Our expertise

MartinJenkins has expert knowledge and broad experience gained over a long period advising central and local government and industry in relation to the sector and its operation and regulation. Our expertise and experience in the sector has included:

  • reviewing and advising on the design, operation and impacts of building regulation, housing markets regulation and related occupational regulatory systems

  • leading and critiquing policy proposals relating to the building and housing sector

  • thought leadership and support for the development and implementation of policies and initiatives to improve housing affordability and the provision of social housing

  • research and analysis to give a more informed picture of productivity and performance in the sector

  • evaluation of policies and programmes.

Our clients

  • Social housing providers

  • Central government departments and agencies

  • Local councils

  • Industry associations

  • Private businesses and corporations.

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