Olly Sundstrum: GJ Gardner General Manager on the Government's proposed building consents scheme

The Government’s proposed building consents scheme is being hailed as a ‘common sense’ approach by one construction company.   Qualified tradespeople will also be able to forego inspections for low risk builds through the opt in 'self-certification scheme'.  Businesses with a track record of delivering bigger projects will be able to access streamlined consenting.  GJ Gardner General Manager Olly Sundstrum told Mike Hosking with this scheme, they could deliver homes 50% more quickly.  He says they could easily return to this because product, material, and labour supply are not an issue.  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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