Malcolm Fleming: NZ Certified Builders CEO says the issues in the building industry are due to a skill issue in entry-level builders

There’s a belief the problems in the building industry are due to an insufficient number of pre-requisites.  The Government's looking at changes to registration and licensing regimes, with a focus on lifting competence and accountability requirements.  Larger fines could also be on the cards for individuals and companies for hiding non-compliant work during inspections.  New Zealand Certified Builders chief executive Malcolm Fleming told Mike Hosking it's more of a skills issue.  He says the bar for entry-level builders is far too low, and needs to be tightened up.  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.