Rebuild Confidence

Construction Cost Consultants

Taking the guesswork (and boredom) out of construction costs, rebuild valuations, and insurance risks. Hosted by Andy, a Chartered Quantity Surveyor with 35+ years experience, and Brett, a master stonemason and engineer. Together, they built tech platform C3IQ to help the insurance industry get it right. Each episode breaks down construction and insurance trends - rising costs, regulations, industry blind spots - in plain English, with a few laughs along the way. No jargon. No fluff. Just straight-talking insight. For insurers, brokers, builders, or anyone wanting the truth behind the numbers.

  1. Residential Rebuild Valuations Deep Dive

    1D AGO

    Residential Rebuild Valuations Deep Dive

    Brett and Andy discuss what happens during a Residential Rebuild Valuation - from the initial exterior inspection to the detailed Q&A session with customers that uncovers those unique details that impact the rebuild cost, and the incredible feedback our team receives.

    11 min
  2. Residential Rebuild Valuations Deep Dive

    JAN 29

    Residential Rebuild Valuations Deep Dive

    Brett and Andy discuss what happens during a Residential Rebuild Valuation - from the initial exterior inspection to the detailed Q&A session with customers that uncovers those unique details that impact the rebuild cost, and the incredible feedback our team receives.

    20 min
  3. 2025 Christmas Wrap-up

    12/11/2025

    2025 Christmas Wrap-up

    What a year 2025 was! Starting off with a football vs. rugby debate (Scotland made the FIFA World Cup!), Andy and Brett recap their highlights, learnings and big moments from the last year. From being a part of the first BEYOND THE BUILD series to bringing on new team members, it's been a year of growth and transformation for Construction Cost Consultants.

    13 min
  4. Construction Market Trends & Inflation vs. Escalation

    12/09/2025

    Construction Market Trends & Inflation vs. Escalation

    Are we seeing signs of recovery in the construction market? Alex Harris, our Lead Quantity Surveyor, joins Andy and Brett to discuss Construction Market Trends and two terms that are often confused when it comes to estimating construction costs - inflation and escalation.

    15 min
  5. What is a Soft Insurance Market?

    10/22/2025

    What is a Soft Insurance Market?

    After hearing the term "soft market" bandied around, Brett and Andy decided to have a chat about what this is, what it means for the insurance industry, and why it doesn't seem like a good thing.

    20 min
  6. 1948 Valuers Act & The Difference Between Valuers and Quantity Surveyors for Rebuild Valuations

    08/27/2025

    1948 Valuers Act & The Difference Between Valuers and Quantity Surveyors for Rebuild Valuations

    This month, Andy and Brett sit down to discuss why the 1948 Valuers Act, which is currently being reviewed, needs to be updated, and the crucial difference between Valuers and Quantity Surveyors when it comes to estimating construction costs and performing Rebuild Valuations.

    10 min
  7. Why Is Underinsurance an Issue with Residential Properties in New Zealand?

    07/31/2025

    Why Is Underinsurance an Issue with Residential Properties in New Zealand?

    Travis from Insurance Advisernet New Zealand joined Andy to discuss a massive issue that not enough people are aware of - the underinsurance of residential properties in New Zealand.

    19 min
  8. Looking Forward to BEYOND THE BUILD

    07/18/2025

    Looking Forward to BEYOND THE BUILD

    What can you expect at the BEYOND THE BUILD Events around the country? In amongst their usual banter, Brett and Andy discuss what they are most excited about for this interactive series, which will tour five cities - Dunedin, Christchurch, Wellington, Hamilton, and Auckland - offering a unique blend of real-world insights, expert panels, and invaluable networking opportunities. Find out more and register here: https://www.beyondthebuild.co.nz/

    9 min
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Taking the guesswork (and boredom) out of construction costs, rebuild valuations, and insurance risks. Hosted by Andy, a Chartered Quantity Surveyor with 35+ years experience, and Brett, a master stonemason and engineer. Together, they built tech platform C3IQ to help the insurance industry get it right. Each episode breaks down construction and insurance trends - rising costs, regulations, industry blind spots - in plain English, with a few laughs along the way. No jargon. No fluff. Just straight-talking insight. For insurers, brokers, builders, or anyone wanting the truth behind the numbers.

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  • Creator
    Construction Cost Consultants
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    16
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Construction Cost Consultants
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