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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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In short supply

By James MacQueen 1 April 2021, Build 183

James MacQueen, Partner and Head of Construction and Real Estate at business and advisory services company BDO, says that, with supply lines under pressure, dealing with the consequent problems requires planning, flexibility and perhaps some change in attitude.

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The supply chain and recovery

By Julien Leys 1 June 2020, Build 178

Julien Leys, Chief Executive, Building Industry Federation of New Zealand, says that among the lessons to be learned from COVID-19 is the importance of not relying on one source for the building supply chain. Cheapest is not always best.

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Site safety and the new normal

By Alisa Yong 1 August 2020, Build 179

From creative locations for hand sanitisers to remote inductions, the COVID-19 pandemic sparked ingenious ideas as sites adapted to the new normal. Site Safe looks at some measures businesses introduced to keep up with the COVID-19 protocols.

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Building business resilience

By David Kelly 22 April 2020, Build 178, Feature article

David Kelly, Chief Executive Officer of Registered Master Builders, says that resilience is what will get the building industry through the challenge it faces dealing with the impact of COVID-19.

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