Since then we've seen the introduction of a Plasterboard Taskforce and Winston Wallboard's stranglehold over the use of plasterboard for structural bracing was broken. Charteris says the positive out of the plasterboard shortage is an openness to new or substitute products like his. While substitute products already ordered and delivered are being installed, plasterboard orders were now matching delivery timeframes, he says. He’s not picking a plasterboard glut, yet, but substitute products already ordered should help to keep a lid on potential supply crunches. That’s a big ask for smaller consenting authorities with more limited resources, but Auckland is sharing its knowledge where it can.

Source: Stuff August 30, 2022 09:44 UTC