The construction industry future is looking bright but crying out for innovation and investment, according to the National Construction Pipeline Report just out.
It forecasts over a quarter of a million new houses will be consented over the next six years and says growth in construction will be long term - driven largely by residential developments.
But where are the workers, and the building materials, to stack it up?
The report comes from the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment.
Construction Sector Accord transformation director Dean Kimpton spoke to Corin Dann.
