On Thursday 5 March, Master Builders CEO Ankit Sharma signed a renewed Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Site Safe Chief Executive Brett Murray, reaffirming a shared commitment to improving health and safety outcomes across New Zealand’s building and construction sector.
The MoU was signed in the lead up to Site Safe’s Evening of Celebration in Auckland, which Mr Sharma attended and which recognised scholarship recipients and graduates from Site Safe’s Health and Safety in Construction Certificate Programme. The event highlighted the professionalism, commitment, and leadership being demonstrated across the industry in lifting health and safety standards.
Reflecting on the evening, Mr Sharma said it was both humbling and a privilege to see individuals recognised for investing in safer practices and stronger capability within the sector.
The renewed MoU extends and refreshes the existing agreement between Master Builders and Site Safe, ensuring the partnership remains relevant, practical, and responsive to current and emerging industry challenges.
At a high level, the MoU provides a clear framework for collaboration focused on:
- Improving health and safety practice through shared insight, education, and industry leadership
- An annual joint work programme to guide priority initiatives, engagement with regulators, and emerging site management and compliance issues
- Practical support for members, including exclusive education opportunities, health and safety resources, and preferential access to Site Safe services
- Regular senior level engagement to review progress and strengthen coordination across the sector
The partnership reinforces a shared commitment to industry led solutions that support Master Builders members to meet their obligations, strengthen capability, and contribute to safer, more resilient worksites.
By renewing the MoU, Master Builders and Site Safe continue to work together to ensure health and safety remains central to sector leadership, continuous improvement, and positive outcomes for members and their workforce.