Constructive Gary Walker - Hawkins Construction What are the future dynamics that the industry should be preparing for now? Gary Walker - Hawkins Construction

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Efficiency in action Modern manufacturing methods, sustainability goals and recognized productivity gains are rejuvenating traditional construction processes. Modularisation has moved beyond bathroom pods and is now a key component of the drive to improve construction industry productivity

Key Challenges for NZ Construction:

Demolishing the Wall of Work – one brick at a time !

Creating Flexible Learning Models To meet the projected skills demand new approaches are needed Upskilling existing workers is just as important as training new workers We needs to adopt a “whole of system” response, embedding new skills into people’s everyday tasks New models are being explored worldwide under names such as “stackable credentials” and “badging” An important considerations is the procurement of employment and training outcomes via major construction contracts

Dealing to Fragmentation Construction has no real effective forum where we all come together Our industry is fragmented, uncoordinated, inefficient and expensive. 20% increase in productivity by 2020? We still fight our individual corners for a piece of the pie. Integration Knowledge Diversity

Where's the Collaboration ? We need to have collective vision The whole needs to be greater than the sum of its parts. We must all come together to discuss the important issues we face It’s not going to happen if we continue to act in self interest

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