MBE EP 30 David Kelly, CEO, on building New Zealand's economic recovery

Ryan talks with David Kelly, Chief Executive of Registered Master Builders on building New Zealand’s economic recovery. They discuss how vital the building and construction sector is to New Zealand's economy and how it will be crucial to our post-COVID-19 economic recovery. They also touch on how the construction sector coped during lockdown and that despite the tough times and uncertainty at the different levels, there were some good things that they will keep going, particularly around health and productivity.David talks about the role the building and construction sector plays in our economy. Master Builders in taking a leading role with government to advocate maintaining investment in construction to limit the loss of jobs and investment in training and development. Residential building forms the backbone of the sector, accounting for 60% of its revenue.  It is also dominated by small local businesses who contribute greatly to the employment of more than 540,000 people last year and feed the skills pipeline by employing 80% of all building and construction apprentices. “While it is the large commercial projects that usually gain the most attention, it is our residential sector that will make the biggest impact to our economic recovery,” says Master Builders Chief Executive, David Kelly. “We need New Zealanders to continue to invest in their properties.    David shares three factors that reinforce why now is a good time to invest in property, to build or renovate a home. Master Builders urges those who are considering building or renovating to do their research and make sure they have the protection of a building guarantee.  Find out more about the building or renovating with a Master Builder and the Master Build GuaranteeWhere else you can find usWebsite: https://www.masterbuilder.org.nz/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/masterbuildernz/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/registeredmasterbuildersYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmh_9vl0pFf0zSB6N7RrVegTwitter: https://twitter.com/MasterBuilderNZ