NAVIGATING INDUSTRY SHIFTS WITH INTEGRITY The construction industry has seen dramatic shifts in recent years from pandemic disruptions to surging material and labor costs. Price notes that many current projects face a budget shortfall, particularly those that were planned years ago. “What we’re seeing now is a shift toward designfinalization tenders. We’ll get partial drawings and be asked to help bring a project within budget,” he explains. While it’s challenging, Westbury’s collaborative and transparent approach has positioned them as a trusted partner in this evolving environment. As affordability decreases and expectations rise, Darren Price advocates for a stronger focus on value over lowest price.“It’s frustrating when we lose a bid to a builder with lesser capacity and then get asked to fix their mistakes. We pride ourselves on doing it right the first time.” 63 BUSINESS VIEW OCEANIA VOLUME 07, ISSUE 08 WESTBURY CONSTRUCTIONS
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