New Zealand is prone to natural hazards. Past experience in New Zealand has demonstrated an ability to cope with small-scale natural disasters; but the recent September 4, 2010 and February 22, 2011 earthquakes in Christchurch test our ability to tackle a large-scale event. Given the amount of damage to residential property, commercial buildings and infrastructure, the repair and reconstruction in the quake affected areas will challenge New Zealand construction sector in terms of resources and capacity. Resource pressures including shortages of materials, components, specialised skills, and professionals are likely to play out in pricing, quality and timeliness.
The University of Auckland is undertaking a research project entitled 'Disaster Reconstruction Resourcing' (referred to as Disaster RecRes with RecRes signifying Reconstruction Resourcing). The project aims to understand the availability of resources that are required for repair and rebuilding of the damaged built environment. The project will monitor and evaluate resource availability as the repair and reconstruction proceeds on an on-going basis, and will inform the construction industry and recovery planning for the greater Christchurch.
RecRes project is collaboration between the University of Auckland, The Building Research Association of New Zealand (BRANZ), Resilient Organisations Programme (Resorgs) and key industry players. RecRes is funded by the University of Auckland and BRANZ. RecRes website is designed to provide recovery participants access to a resourcing survey and regular reports on the resource situation over the recovery period in Christchurch.
The University of Auckland is undertaking a research project entitled 'Disaster Reconstruction Resourcing' (referred to as Disaster RecRes with RecRes signifying Reconstruction Resourcing). The project aims to understand the availability of resources that are required for repair and rebuilding of the damaged built environment. The project will monitor and evaluate resource availability as the repair and reconstruction proceeds on an on-going basis, and will inform the construction industry and recovery planning for the greater Christchurch.
RecRes project is collaboration between the University of Auckland, The Building Research Association of New Zealand (BRANZ), Resilient Organisations Programme (Resorgs) and key industry players. RecRes is funded by the University of Auckland and BRANZ. RecRes website is designed to provide recovery participants access to a resourcing survey and regular reports on the resource situation over the recovery period in Christchurch.
