Property & Build: Election 2023

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he partnership seeks to accelerate growth and innovation across construction businesse-s of every size and stage. As part of the agreement Callaghan Innovation will deliver several Accord initiatives through a new programme: Construction Activator. The Construction Activator will bring together and build on existing business services supported by MBIE and Callaghan Innovation, such as the Regional Business Partner Network, Digital Boost and Business Mentors NZ, and offer an expanded, end-to-end business capability development programme that is targeted at construction businesses. The Construction Activator will help to build collaborative construction business communities that drive connections, innovation, and business growth, as well as equipping business leaders with the skills and tools they need to improve business performance. The programme will be relevant for businesses at all stages, whether they are looking to accelerate their growth today, or make incremental improvements over time. Making up seven per cent of our national GDP and employing 10 per cent of the national workforce, the construction sector is a significant contributor to the New Zealand economy. The sector has been identified by the Government as one of eight industries with the potential to contribute to a future, high-productivity, high-wage, low-emissions economy. “We won’t see the real transformational shifts that the Construction Sector Accord is trying to achieve unless construction busi36 propertyandbuild.com

Construction partnership aims to accelerate growth sectorwide The Construction Sector Accord and Callaghan Innovation have agreed to partner to address systemic challenges and build resilience across the construction sector nesses are able to scale up,” says Accord Steering Group Co-Chair, Andrew Crisp. “Through this partnership with Callaghan Innovation, we will create a central hub where businesses can

“It’s hard for business leaders to think about longterm growth when forces beyond their control mean they need to focus solely on the day-to-day, and even business survival.

access tools and resources, learn from each other, and get support to innovate and grow. The opportunity to unlock the productivity challenges facing the sector is massive.” Callaghan Innovation Chief Executive Stefan Korn says he is delighted to support the construction industry to overcome these challenges and position itself for future success.

“We’re looking forward to collaborating with business leaders, researchers and industry organisations to help construction businesses overcome these big challenges, while also taking advantage of the opportunities innovation offers to support industry transformation.” Stefan Korn says the soon to be developed Construction Activator programme

will be central to Callaghan Innovation’s approach to driving transformation across the construction sector. “We want to make the biggest impact we can and make it easy for industry to work with us, and our partners, who are so vital to achieving our shared goals for the construction sector. “The Construction Activator programme will be a one-stop-shop for construction businesses looking to grow faster so they can reach their full potential. Over time the programme will also be pivotal to enabling an enduring, system-wide construction sector transformation. “The challenges are significant but so are the opportunities. We look forward to the journey, together,” says Stefan Korn. The partnership will get into action soon with live, in-person Connect Events in Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch from mid September. More details will be announced soon.


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The great unlearning

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Ensuring adequate respiratory protection

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NZ workplace fatality rate is double Australia’s

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Physical threats & abuse widespread in construction

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Was the Covid-19 wage subsidy successful?

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Are you maximising the benefits of your AEP?

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How BIM Will Impact Your Future Infrastructure Projects

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Construction partnership aims to accelerate growth sectorwide

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A collaborative way forward for infrastructure & construction

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How will new energy standards affect Australia’s building sector?

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Proven efficiency

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New Zealand cities losing their leaves

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National’s new housing strategy mixed bag’

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