As Albert Einstein said, the definition of insanity is doing something over and over and expecting a different result. The Industry Transformation Agenda is a new approach to address challenges the New Zealand building and construction industry has been grappling with for some time.
The idea to develop the Industry Transformation Agenda was initiated by BRANZ Chief Executive Chelydra Percy in partnership with several other industry leaders in early 2017.
This group recognised our building and construction industry was fragmented and inflexible, and struggled with skills shortages, boom and bust cycles, procurement issues and uneven risk allocation. It also lagged behind other industries in using technological opportunities and digital innovations.
The goal was to develop a way for the building and construction industry to embrace quality, efficiency and technology to create a better future for everyone the industry touches.
New Zealand is far from unique in having a building and construction industry that is not fit for purpose in the 21st Century: it’s a global problem. In fact, the World Economic Forum is focusing on global reform of the entire construction industry and to this end developed a global industry agenda.
Drawing closely from this work, the team developed a New Zealand specific Agenda. After consulting widely with our industry to refine it, the team launched the Agenda in August 2017 at the industry forum Constructive 17. It received overwhelming support from conference attendees.
The various videos presented at Constructive 17 demonstrate the compelling case for transforming our industry.
Industry Transformation
Agenda Launch resources
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Global case for transformation
Watch: global industry transformation will address some major issues such as emission reduction.
Read time: 3 min
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New Zealand case for transformation
Watch: our industry has massive potential but transformation is needed to address major challenges.
Read time: 3 min
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How technology can transform
Watch how new app, Artisan, will revolutionise information sharing, productivity and risk management.
Read time: 3 min
ITA Background
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UK expert says BAU no longer an option
Mark Farmer, UK author and commentator, told industry leaders in March 2018 that there is a burning platform for industry transformation.
Read time: 3 min
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Core Design Team
Leaders who launched the Industry Transformation Agenda in 2017.
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Behind the Seen workshop 2015
An early ingredient into the Industry Transformation Agenda took place back in October 2015 when BRANZ brought together 25 thought leaders.
Read time: 4 min