EP 92 – Chief's Chat: Real progress, practical steps and more to come
From Master Builders Elevate: Building a Better Business by Ryan Castle
September 2, 2025 · 20 min · Episode 92
About this episode
Ankit Sharma discusses key reforms in the construction sector aimed at improving efficiency and sustainability.
In this Chief’s Chat, Ankit Sharma outlines key reforms transforming the construction sector, from streamlining consents and easing liability rules to opening pathways for overseas building products. These changes are designed to cut delays, reduce costs, and boost supply chain resilience, while protecting homeowners and lifting industry standards. He also shares insights on the sector’s recovery, with regions rebounding ahead of urban centres, and stresses the need for sustainable growth, workforce planning, and adopting productivity tools like generative AI. Ankit previews the upcoming Constructive conference, where members can gain practical tools and insights to prepare for the next cycle of growth. Useful links www.constructive.org.nz Regional Constructive Summits Constructive 2025 Registration Form Where else you can find us Website: https://www.masterbuilder.org.nz/ Elevate Platform: http://elevate.masterbuilder.org.nz Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/masterbuildernz/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/registeredmasterbuilders YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmh_9vl0pFf0zSB6N7RrVeg
People in this episode
Host: Ryan Castle
Guest: Ankit Sharma
Topics covered
- construction sector reforms
- supply chain resilience
- sustainable growth
- workforce planning
- productivity tools
- industry standards
Keywords
- construction
- reforms
- supply chain
- sustainability
- workforce
- generative AI
- industry standards
- Constructive conference
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Constructive, Master Builders, Elevate, Constructive 2025
Places: New Zealand
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