ComCom study sets sights on Fletcher’s

The Commerce Commission reverts to ‘playbook’, is looking at building costs. (Image: file)

Sat, 02 Apr 2022

Fletcher Building and Carter Holt Harvey will be firmly in the crosshairs of the Commerce Commission after the regulator said its building study will closely examine concrete and cement, plasterboard and timber.Manufacturers of cladding, windows, insulation and steel products are also captured in the study, whereas electrical and plumbing build elements weren’t included from the outset.In its latest progress report, published this week, ComCom said the study will also rely on “particular examples” to make their cases and infor...

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