Episode 28 Can New Zealand Build Better? Beyond The Guesstimate Podcast

Can New Zealand Build Better, Episode 28 Podcast with Shamubeel Eaqub From Simplicity and Nick Clements New Zealand needs more homes, better infrastructure and a more productive construction industry. Yet the sector continues to struggle with volatile economic cycles, labour shortages, rising costs and inefficient ways of working. In this episode of Beyond The Guesstimate With Nick Clements, Nick sits down with Shamubeel Eaqub from Simplicity to examine why these problems persist and what businesses can do differently. They discuss the limitations of using interest rates as the primary tool for controlling inflation, the widening divide between those doing well and those struggling, and the social consequences of housing shortages and poor infrastructure investment. The discussion then turns to productivity. Shamubeel argues that improvement does not always require a revolutionary new technology. It can begin with better staff retention, clearer processes, stronger supplier relationships and small, continuous improvements across the business. The episode also provides an inside look at Simplicity Living’s build-to-rent model and how its long-term approach to investment, planning and collaboration is helping reduce cost, waste and uncertainty. It is an important conversation for anyone interested in the future of construction, housing and business in New Zealand. Connect with Nick Clements & YourQS Website:⁠⁠https://yourqs.co.nz⁠⁠ LinkedIn YourQS: ⁠⁠  / yourqs   ⁠⁠LinkedIn: ⁠⁠  / ⁠⁠   Facebook: ⁠⁠  / yourqsnz⁠⁠   TikTok: ⁠⁠  / yourqsnz⁠⁠   Connect with Shamubeel Website: ⁠⁠https://simplicity.kiwi/about-us/our-... LinkedIn: ⁠⁠  / eaqub