Vision

A high performing construction sector for a better New Zealand.

Shared goals

• Increase productivity
• Raise capability
• Improve resilience
• Restore confidence, pride and reputation

Outcomes for New Zealanders

Safe healthy and durable homes, buildings and infrastructure that support the wellbeing of our communities

• Workforce - safe, secure, rewarding careers
• Industry customers - functioning competitive market
• Industry - sustainable, resilient, successful businesses
• Government - a construction sector that supports the wellbeing of all New Zealanders

Guiding principles

• Build trusting relationships
• Be bold
• Value our people
• Act with collective responsibility

Priority work areas

Industry-led:

• Enhanced industry leadership, collaboration and organisation
• Better business performance
• Improved culture and reputation

Shared:

• Grow workforce capability and capacity
• Better risk management and fairer risk allocation
• Improved health and safety at work
• More houses and better durability

Government-led:

• Better procurement practices and improved pipeline management
• Improved building regulatory systems and consenting processes

The pledge

• Hold ourselves and each other accountable to this Accord and challenge contrary behaviour
• Work together to develop a plan for change that has collective intent
• Work differently to build a stronger partnership between government and industry
• Promote the Accord and encourage others to commit to it
• Engage regularly to discuss and report on progress