Many builders are underprepared to manage the challenges of running a businesses and need to be taught more skills, according to some in the sector, who are calling for change.
Research shows that suicide rates in the industry are 25 percent higher than other sectors, with Māori, Pasifika, women, migrant workers, apprentices and labourers among those most at risk. Master Builders and the mentoring service The Professional Builder, say there are many builders coming through who are technically competent, but struggle with financial literacy, pricing, contracts, cash flow and IT.
They say this is contributing to poor mental health in the sector. Kathryn speaks with Marti Amos, founder of The Professional Builder, Master Builders Chief Executive Ankit Sharma and Greg Durkin, Director of the Building and Construction Industry Training Organisation.
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