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We must think long term

By Graham Burke 1 October 2020, Build 180

A black swan event like COVID-19 and the rhythms of the political cycle may control when major projects go ahead. This just-in-time mentality needs to change, says Graham Burke, Chair of the New Zealand Construction Industry Council, and the government needs shovel-ready work for whenever the economy demands it.

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Resilience requires capacity

By Chelydra Percy 1 October 2020, Build 180

Business has espoused the lean and mean mantra in recent years, but does that suit the current uncertain times? BRANZ CE Chelydra Percy says we need resilience, and that requires capacity to build trust, to invest and to have strong finances and open transparent leadership.

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