EP 86 – Chief's Chat: A new year, a new outlook for the building sector

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Master Builders Elevate: Building a Better Business

Ryan Castle

94 episodes

2 hours ago

Welcome to the Master Builders Elevate podcast, hosted by Ryan Castle, where we discuss topics and talk with experts, advocates and business owners in the New Zealand construction industry. We share knowledge, insights and experiences to help you build a better business and enjoy a better life. The podcast explores ideas and practices that help builders get the best from their businesses, teams and themselves. Every second week a new episode will be released. You can listen online or find and subscribe to the podcast on your favorite podcast platform, such as Spotify or Apple Podcasts. In addition to a podcast, Registered Master Builders Elevate is the online learning portal exclusively for Master Builders. Here you’ll find courses, microcourses and other learning resources – all free to you as part of your membership. Elevate offers the flexibility to learn what you need when you need it and at your own pace. The learning platform can be accessed anywhere, anytime and on any device and is available to all your staff. When members complete an Elevate course, they also earn LBP points.

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EP 86 – Chief's Chat: A new year, a new outlook for the building sector

Master Builders Elevate: Building a Better Business

24 minutes

8 months ago

EP 86 – Chief's Chat: A new year, a new outlook for the building sector

In this episode of the MB Elevate Podcast, Ankit Sharma joins the Chief’s Chat to discuss key industry insights and Master Builders NZ’s initiatives for 2025. With stabilising housing prices, lower building cost inflation, and expected interest rate reductions, optimism is returning to the sector. The conversation explores the growing shift towards multi-unit home developments, driven by affordability and changing lifestyle preferences, alongside government policies shaping the future of construction.

Ankit also highlights Master Builders’ commitment to financial resilience, including the launch of a voluntary financial rating program in partnership with Credit Works. The discussion covers upcoming government initiatives, such as consenting reforms, and Master Builders’ regional focus to better support members nationwide. As the industry moves from a downturn towards recovery, the focus remains on helping builders not just construct better homes but also build smarter businesses.

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