20 May 2022

No gib no job: builds paused due to supply-chain shortage

From Nine To Noon, 9:40 am on 20 May 2022
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There are fears for the survival of building companies waiting for gib. 

The supply of this crucial lining and bracing material has slowed since the August 2021 lockdown, seeing some builds stop in their tracks, leaving partially built homes at a complete standstill, with some gib orders taking up to seven months to arrive. 

Some builders are moving to landscaping, or worse, losing out on work completely. 

Clients are faced with choosing alternative bracing materials like plywood, until supply-chain issues ease. 

One of the regions badly affected is Taranaki, from where Kathryn is joined by Director of Location Homes Campbell Mattson.