The 2023 EBOSS Construction Supply Chain Q1 Update (Q1 2023 Update) shows that price increases to building products have halved over the past six months and are set to stabilise even further as global pressures lessen and inventories continue to be well stocked.

Lawrie Saegers of Rawlinsons talks to us about how the industry has fared over the past few years and the challenges and opportunities we face as we look ahead. 

Ewan Brown of Tennent Brown talks to us about the challenges the industry is facing as we step towards including carbon data in all projects.

For those of you involved in assisting with repairs to flood damaged property from North Island flooding, MBIE have published four pieces of information on flood remediation, and also share details on the new claims resolution service.

The latest research into product substitution reflects elevated levels of substitution dominated by short-term factors, and a long-term need to improve on quality of information and consistency of substitution processes.

With new product information regulations being implemented at the end of 2023, suppliers should now be conducting an initial audit of the information they provide to support compliance of their products. 

Suppliers predict that building product prices will increase a further 9% over the next 6 months, according to the latest Construction Supply Chain Update from EBOSS.

Building sector confidence plummets to new lows — 91% of builders say there is not enough qualified staff to meet demand. 

MBIE would like your feedback on whether the transition period for the proposed insulation changes to new residential housing should be extended.

Following a 34% increase over the last 12 months, building product suppliers are estimating a further 11% increase in the price of their products over the next 6 months, according to the latest EBOSS Construction Supply Chain Update.