{"mode":"normal","dialogs":[{"text":"

Economic growth<\/strong><\/p>\n","answer":"

\nThe construction sector generates employment and investment.<\/p>\n\n

The work we do drives infrastructure development and residential and commercial building projects, which all stimulate economic growth.<\/p>\n","tips":{},"image":{"path":"images\/image-666284d08776e.jpg","mime":"image\/jpeg","copyright":{"license":"U"},"width":6533,"height":4356}},{"text":"

Infrastructure development<\/strong><\/p>\n","answer":"

Construction contributes to the development of essential infrastructure, including roads, bridges, utilities, and transportation networks. This is how Kiwis stay connected to each other, manufacturing, distributing, and transporting goods and people. <\/p>\n","tips":{},"image":{"path":"images\/image-666285dcd42b3.jpg","mime":"image\/jpeg","copyright":{"license":"U"},"width":4240,"height":2832},"imageAltText":"Infrastructure shown in roads and rail outside of Auckland."},{"text":"

Housing<\/strong><\/p>\n","answer":"

The most relevant to this course, housing is a huge benefit to New Zealanders, as is supporting residential needs, addressing housing shortages, and contributing to community development and the dignity of its residents.<\/p>\n","tips":{},"image":{"path":"images\/image-666286ab5605a.jpg","mime":"image\/jpeg","copyright":{"license":"U"},"width":5913,"height":3482},"imageAltText":"A couple moving into their new home."},{"text":"

Innovation and technology<\/strong><\/p>\n","answer":"

Our sector promotes innovative technologies and building methods that promote sustainability, efficiency, and safety. These windows are triple-glazed for insulation.
\nimage source: https:\/\/www.tripleglazing.co.nz\/timber-triple-glazing\/<\/em><\/p>\n","tips":{},"image":{"path":"images\/image-666287b1a55d3.jpg","mime":"image\/jpeg","copyright":{"license":"U"},"width":1600,"height":1060},"imageAltText":"Triple glazed windows from tripleglazing.co.nz"},{"text":"

Community development<\/strong><\/p>\n","answer":"

The urban landscape is improved by new construction, providing amenities, and supporting the growth of businesses, industries, and public services.<\/p>\n","tips":{},"image":{"path":"images\/image-6662884fbb96e.jpg","mime":"image\/jpeg","copyright":{"license":"U"},"width":1034,"height":634},"imageAltText":"2 workers having a chat while on a break."}],"behaviour":{"enableRetry":true,"disableBackwardsNavigation":false,"scaleTextNotCard":false,"randomCards":false,"maxProficiency":5,"quickProgression":false},"answer":"Turn","next":"Next","prev":"Previous","retry":"Retry","correctAnswer":"I got it right!","incorrectAnswer":"I got it wrong","round":"Round @round","cardsLeft":"Cards left: @number","nextRound":"Proceed to round @round","startOver":"Start over","showSummary":"Next","summary":"Summary","summaryCardsRight":"Cards you got right:","summaryCardsWrong":"Cards you got wrong:","summaryCardsNotShown":"Cards in pool not shown:","summaryOverallScore":"Overall Score","summaryCardsCompleted":"Cards you have completed learning:","summaryCompletedRounds":"Completed rounds:","summaryAllDone":"Well done! You have mastered all @cards cards by getting them correct @max times!","progressText":"Card @card of @total","cardFrontLabel":"Card front","cardBackLabel":"Card back","tipButtonLabel":"Show tip","audioNotSupported":"Your browser does not support this audio","confirmStartingOver":{"header":"Start over?","body":"All progress will be lost. Are you sure you want to start over?","cancelLabel":"Cancel","confirmLabel":"Start over"},"title":"","description":"

Each of these cards showcases a specific way the construction industry contributes to New Zealand. Before turning the card over, see if you remember what the name on the front is describing. Then flip the card to see our definition. This is a great way to consolidate your learning and test yourself on these concepts.<\/p>\n"}

node-13125_Activity-Benefits