NZCB InHouse magazine April/May 2021

The official magazine of New Zealand Certified Builders Association

Is your building project over/under $30K? Pg 10

Tendering – the good the bad and the ugly Pg 21

NZCB AGM, Conference and Expo 2021 Sustainability – helping NZCB members to grow, thrive and succeed Pages 24 – 30

Low-level scaffolds – busting the myth Pg 33

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Contents

TECH TIPS

FROM NZCB Message from the NZCB Board Message from the Chief Executive Notice of Annual General Meeting Message from the Group Technical Manager Are you using the correct NZCB logo?

REVERE Volume Four – out now Footwear by Scruffs and John Bull Is your building project over/under $30K? Risk management tips Putting our partners in the spotlight Halo 10-Year Residential Guarantee process NZCB AGM, Conference and Expo 2021 NZCB Affinity Partners NZCB National Partners

Are you ready for Smart technology?

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IN THE KNOW Why you and your customer’s bank don’t always see eye to eye Get keen on lean Have your say on making our buildings more energy efficient Tendering – the good, the bad and the ugly Minimum wage increase and triangular employment arrangements

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HEALTH AND SAFETY Low-level scaffolds – busting the myth Safe sites are better sites – get there with Project Plus

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HEALTH AND WELLBEING You really do need great sleep

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AROUND THE REGIONS Message from South Island BDM, Nick Matthews Events Calendar

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NEXT GENERATION 16 18

ITAB Apprentice Completions Message from the AST Trust

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IN THE MEDIA

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Trade shortage in building boom

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OUR PEOPLE Thanks to our NZCB Strategic Partners

Moving on up

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NEWS BITES

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Contact: 10 Marsh Street, Tauranga 3110 PO Box 13405, Tauranga Central, Tauranga 3141 Phone: 07 927 7720 Freephone: 0800 CERTIFIED Fax: 07 927 7721 www.nzcb.nz Print ISSN 2463-3305 Online ISSN 2703-2418

InHouse is the official bi-monthly magazine of New Zealand Certified Builders Association. We’re always on the lookout for interesting stories or build projects that NZCB members have been a part of! To share your story with us please contact Linda. Alternatively, if you are interested in advertising in the InHouse magazine, we have a range of opportunities available to suit every budget.

Linda Moody INHOUSE EDITOR linda@nzcb.nz | 07 557 9214

FROM NZCB —

Lockdown lessons and the importance of wellbeing As I write this, New Zealand has been moving in and out of COVID-19 alert levels. Again, creating uncertain times for us all.

I understand things are hard for a lot of people right now.

Going forward, there is uncertainty. How is COVID-19 going to impact us in 2021? What long-term effects will this have on our regions, our industry, our economy, and our country?

Can we contain the spread of COVID-19 in New Zealand?

I would like to take this time to reflect on the positives that occurred during lockdown in my life, last year. While 2020 was a year like no other and I acknowledge that not everyone had the same experiences, I’m sure some of you will relate to my account.

Looking back to lockdown – March 2020 Initially, when we heard the country was going into lockdown on 25 March 2020, I was concerned. I had two new builds on the go, three more in the pipeline, and one renovation that thankfully, had just been closed in. I wasn’t sure how long this was going to go on. News from around the world was disturbing. Would my new build clients still get finance from the bank? Would the months of planning, quoting, and getting consent be wasted? Would they go ahead in uncertain times?

Would we get materials? Would my staff be ok? We scrambled around, spoke with staff, contacted clients, contained the sites as best as we could, and parked up the vans. We heard about places like Bunnings having record sales the day before lockdown. Supermarket shopping was frantic – lines of people waiting to get their goods trailed out into car parks. Shelves emptied as people prepared to bunker down.

I experienced the following: • Time. For the first time in years, I had time. I can’t remember when I’ve ever switched off like this before. Possibly when I was a teenager? Before I was self-employed? I didn’t have the same level of phone calls or texts from clients, staff calls, sub trades ringing to say they couldn’t get to site, council issues, suppliers telling me they couldn’t get materials... I enjoyed not having my phone with me all day.

It was reassuring to know everyone was in the same situation, it wasn’t just me having a break. I could properly relax. I got to rest, watch a movie, hang out with my children, eat baking, and go for a walk. I got to be at home.

• A flu. All those weeks of working long hours and as my wife would say ‘burning both ends of the candle’ meant I got sick.

But I could rest, sleep in, and recover.

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While 2020 was a year like no other and I acknowledge that not everyone had the same experiences, I’m sure some of you will relate to my account.

• I also got to build. It never really ends does it?! My wife had me building garden beds (we weren’t sure how long this lockdown was going to go on, and she wanted vegetable gardens – she had for a few years now, so that was sorted).

• I also built a basketball backboard for my son. He got a hoop for Christmas two years ago and it sat in our shed as I hadn’t put it up. I also made a tennis wall for hitting the ball against. These would provide many hours of family fun over the coming weeks. (In case you are wondering, I had some supplies in the shed to make all this.)

• I caught up with friends on the phone, some I hadn’t spoken to for ages.

• I made Zoom calls to family, friends, and other builders to see how they were getting on.

• I ate better (by not visiting any bakeries). Without always being on the go, I actually had proper meals, needed less coffee, and felt better for it.

• Walked more. Each day we would walk around the block in our family ‘bubble.’

• We got back to basics: – We caught up with the neighbours regularly over the back fence (at a safe distance).

– We cleaned everything that came into the home.

Spray and wiped every grocery item – you never know.

– We used up a lot of food we had in the cupboards/ freezer at home.

– We decluttered. We made a start and got rid of a few items that we didn’t need anymore. There was nowhere to take them, but we had made a start.

• I did some business planning and worked on some overdue items. I looked at how we were running our business, what our goals were for the next two, five and 10 years. Are we heading in the right direction? Am I happy with what I’m doing? What needs to change? Do we have

Mike Hayward NZCB Board Member

Realising I can’t do everything – I’m only one person. I work as hard as I can, but I’ve come to realise that I can’t do it all, and that’s okay.

a good team working with us? Do we need to modify this in any way? What can we do to further invest in our team? These are things I’d wanted to deal with for a long time. It gave me the opportunity to work on my business, not in it. It felt good.

Planning ahead – Prioritising what is important and planning ahead are two aspects that must happen to stay organised. Usually, at the start of the week (or a Sunday) it’s good to sit down for 30-minutes and try to plan your week or fortnight. I know things don’t always go to plan, but it does help.

• We all felt grateful we lived in New Zealand and not overseas where COVID-19 was wreaking havoc.

Lockdown forced me to take a much-needed break, which I felt able to do because there were no demands on me during that time.

Lockdown forced me to take a much-needed break, which I felt able to do because there were no demands on me during that time.

What I will carry on with: Taking a mental break – I really needed this time, even though I didn’t realise it back then. We all know that we should do it, but life is busy. The sheer amount of detail we as builders/employers have to cope with on a daily basis is huge. We have to be on our game, mistakes can cost us significantly. I’m not perfect, but I know I need to do something regularly to switch off my brain. For me it’s a motorbike trail ride on a weekend with mates, cycle at the local bike park, or a weekend away once every couple of months with my wife. What do you do to switch off?

Eating well – All too often we don’t eat well when we are stressed.

We grab the wrong things and we don’t plan ahead. I had good meals and felt better for it.

While we don’t know what the coming months or years will look like, we do need to look after ourselves. The industry is running red hot at the moment, it feels like we are making up for lost time from last year. We’re busier now than we were before COVID. There are also extra pressures in the industry now, such as lack of housing supply, material supply, sub trade availability, engineer resourcing. This all applies another layer of stress.

Many builders I’ve talked to recently have mentioned that it would be beneficial to have another lockdown to have another rest.

I agreed and had been thinking the same way. Isn’t it a shame that it took a pandemic for us builders to have a rest?

Sleeping – Making sure you get a decent sleep.

Communicating – Talking to the neighbours, phoning friends, Zoom calling – all made us feel connected.

Being present with my kids and not bringing work into my kids’ day – I really enjoyed spending time with my three children. I also decided to try to reduce the amount of ‘work talk’ I shared in front of them.

Shouldn’t we be incorporating some of these habits into our daily lives? We need to work in a way that is sustainable – not only for our business, but ourselves too.

Blocking out time – I have tried to use this more since we’ve gone back to Level 1 and back at work again. Blocking out time to do certain things helps me achieve the things I want to. It doesn’t always happen, but 80% of the time it’s effective. For example, blocking out office time instead of being on-site, blocking out time to go for a bike ride.

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Hopefully, there is something on the list above you could start doing to look after yourself more. Just pick one thing. Then another.

Small changes lead to big changes.

All the best.

FROM NZCB —

Grant Florence Chief Executive

Goodbye and thanks to a key member of staff It was with sadness that I recently had to announce our Group Technical Manager, Jason McClintock, is leaving New Zealand Certified Builders (NZCB) for a slight switch in career. He is moving to a role as Carpentry Tutor at Toi Ohomai Institute of Technology, Tauranga.

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Sporting mullet wigs and blue ray glasses, the NZCB National Support Office team say farewell to Group Technical Manager Jason McClintock (centre).

Jason’s first engagement with the Association was when he joined as a member back in October 1998, while operating his own building business. Over the coming years, Jason was active with the NZCB Tauranga Districts committee, holding the position of President for some time. Jason then joined the staff of NZCB in May 2010 to lead our Technical and Education team.

Since May 2010, Jason has been a key member of the Management Team and staff at National Support Office. He has been instrumental in the significant positive development of our value offering to our members, particularly in our member education programme, technical and regulatory changes, and the builder/homeowner dispute process.

In these roles Jason has become a legend, with his deep knowledge of residential building and the continuing complex regulatory environment builders face in going about their daily business. Right from the get-go, Jason was key in guiding our members through introduction of the Licensed Building Practitioner scheme. This work was an introduction to the high level of support and service Jason has continued to provide over the last 12 years.

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am sure there are many members (both current and past) who, when working through a ‘tricky situation’, have benefited after a telephone discussion or meeting with Jason. I know I have received many, many complimentary comments from members on the quality and knowledgeable advice they had received from Jason.

He is well regarded by a wide range of external stakeholders and NZCB’s loss will be Toi Ohomai Institute of Technology’s gain. I am pleased Jason will retain his Individual NZCB membership, continuing our connection that began in 1998.

I was honoured to host a small function for Jason to celebrate his time with NZCB recently, where I took the opportunity to pass on ‘best wishes for the future’ from all members of NZCB.

Future work loads We continue to see the bulk of our members with full, confirmed work for the rest for 2021 and I am getting increasing reports of members who are now booking jobs to start in 2022. Phew – long may it continue!

‘Till next time...

FROM NZCB —

Mike Craig NZCB Board Chairperson

Notice of Annual General Meeting

General Meeting of New Zealand Notice is hereby given that the Annual rated will be held on Friday Certified Builders Association Incorpo in Room 1, TSB Auditorium 11th June 2021, commencing at 8:00am (Shed 6), Queens Wharf, Wellington.

Agenda 1 Welcome and Apologies eting, 22nd June 2020 2 Minutes from last Annual General Me 3 Chairperson’s Report 4 Chief Executive’s Report l Report for the year 2020 5 Presentation of the Annual Financia B Board 6 Announcement of Directors of the NZC 7 General Business (see below)

the Board requests that all items which Following the format of previous years, ng the General Business Section of the members may wish to be discussed duri prior to the Annual General Meeting.

Annual General Meeting, be submitted these questions, thus making sure that This will allow suff icient time to research cs raised, are provided in a full and the responses from the Board to the topi efficient manner. uld logies and advice of any proxy votes sho Any items for discussion, meeting apo to: 1 202 e Jun 3rd pm on Thursday be submitted by email no later than 5:00 Mike Craig – Chairperson mike.craig@nzcb.nz

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FROM NZCB —

Jason McClintock Group Technical Manager

Let’s talk about goodwill During my 10+ years at New Zealand Certified Builders, I’ve talked to a lot about good sorts. You know who you are – you go to extra lengths for your clients, throwing in those extras without expecting payment for them. To sum it up; you put a heap of goodwill into your client’s homes. I’ve heard it all, from pouring paths for free to picking up the client’s kids for soccer each Saturday.

No more freebies I’m going to ask you to cut it out, stop the goodwill, especially if it’s your time and at your cost. Tell your homeowner you can do it as a variation, after all, that’s what they signed up for when they penned their signature on the building contract.

Five years ago, I wouldn’t have given such a harsh recommendation, however, times have changed and your clients are now a different beast. I frequently talk to builders who have been kicked in the guts on this and they discover it when their client has already beaten them up by not making payment, is fabricating issues, or simply not accepting quality that is within industry-accepted tolerances.

Save yourself the pain.

Claims made by clients When I talk to builders about the type of claims made by clients, the subject of goodwill comes up frequently. Goodwill means a lot to most of them and they see it as a part of their

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integrity. However, clients are very quick to dismiss any level of goodwill when they are looking for some sort of compensation or monetary discount. Instead, they will fall back on what’s in black and white when it comes to questions regarding roles and responsibilities. The Building Act, Consumer Regulations, and building contracts mention nothing about goodwill, even when it might be considered of some help to the builder’s position when a client is coming down heavy.

Know when to put on your business hat Many of our members have very good working relationships with their clients, with referral work a validation of this. The common thread with these builders is they know when to put their business hat on and when to put their ‘mates’ hat on.

By ensuring the extras are captured as variation, both parties now understand their boundaries. This stops clients’ expectations of freebies or thinking the builder was so generous they do not need to pay the last invoice.

Keep those string lines tight, bye for now.

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FROM NZCB —

Are you using the correct NZCB logo?

The New Zealand Certified Builders (NZCB) logo is a mark of quality. It represents our Association and our Members. At a glance, it shows members of the public (potential clients!) that you are trade qualified and belong to an association whose members are the country’s most qualified builders.

Can you believe it’s been more than four years since we launched the new NZCB brand?

It’s great to see so many members using the updated branding.

For those who haven’t please replace the old CBANZ logo with the new NZCB logo. The only way to build a strong brand and ensure homeowners recognise the value of engaging an NZCB member is by getting our brand out there!

How you can help spread the word of NZCB? • Use the stickers – these are now FREE and can be ordered from the Stationery section, under the Shop on the members’ only Toolshed

• Read the ‘Brand Guidelines’ – download the Brand Guidelines from the Branding section on the members’ only Toolshed and refer to them for file format usage, print colour specifications and rules to ensure the NZCB brand remains consistent. Remember to send them to anyone else using the logo such as signwriters, web designers, or printers • Refer to the association as NZCB or NZ Certified Builders not Certified Builders

• Use the logo – the logo can be found and download from the Branding section of the members’ only Toolshed • Add the NZCB logo to; your clothing, vehicle and site signage, stationery items such as letterhead, payment claims, business cards etc, your website, your email signature, all advertising material

Unsure or have any questions please contact the National Support Office on info@nzcb.nz or 0800 237 843.

REVERE Volume Four out now!

This latest volume of Revere showcases more nationwide outstanding build projects by some of the industry’s best NZCB Builder Members. It displays craftsmanship, worth ethic and quality and we thank all our members who choose to be involved.

The copy is varied, and the projects are amazing! Think radical renos, an island get-away, European inspired wine cellars, waterfront delights, mountainside havens and many more.

As with previous volumes, Revere will be distributed to all Architects and Designer offices, Lawyers and Accountants across New Zealand and will again be included with an edition of the ‘Homestyle’ magazine that is sent to their subscriber base, each of whom have an interest in housing.

Revere can also be viewed electronically on Houzz NZ, a website reaching over 200,000 people in New Zealand which is made up of an affluent educated audience who are either actively renovating or building. Our build projects can also be found on Issuu, another well-known website drawing our homeowner target audience.

For further information please contact Julie at the National Support Office julie@nzcb.nz

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FROM NZCB —

Georgia Courtney Membership Benefits Coordinator

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FROM NZCB —

Is your building project over/under $30k…?

By law you are now required to provide a building contract for projects over $30,000, you are not required to do so for projects under $30,000 but it is recommended.

When choosing and completing a building contract it’s important that you select the correct one for the project you are doing.

New Zealand Certified Builders (NZCB) have a full suite of Building Contacts available for all current Business members to complete online or order as a hard copy from the online shop on the members’ only Toolshed. To the right is a quick reference guide to help you work out, which contract to use when your project is over/under $30,000.

Why you shouldn’t use the Small Works contact for a job over $30,000 It’s a common misconception that small and simple is good.

Small and simple simply means less protection for the builder and less certainty when a difficult issue arises. The more words, the better. Below is a list of provisions that the full contracts cover, that the small works contract doesn’t cover (or at least doesn’t cover as comprehensively): • Cost fluctuations • Possession of the site • Ownership of the intellectual property in builder-supplied plans • Comprehensive cancellation clauses • Force majeure • Disputed sums to be paid into escrow • An agreement to mortgage allowing the builder to caveat the title • The fast-track super-cheap process for resolving disputes over alleged defects • Protection for the builder against the owner reducing the scope and then giving that work to a substitute builder More information on all NZCB Building Contracts, including samples can be found under the Building Contracts section on the members’ only Toolshed.

Need help with your building contracts?

For guidance on using NZCB Online Contracts, call Georgia at the National Support Office on 0800 237 843 ext 700.

Don’t forget your FREE NZCB Helplines. All current NZCB members have access to 20 minutes free advice with either of the below NZCB Helplines: • For contractual issues, payments, subcontractors and variations: Peter Degerholm, Calderglen Associates on 021 307 232 • For legal advice on any issue affecting your building business: Geoff Hardy, Martelli McKegg Lawyers on 09 379 0700

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Projects over $30,000 If your project is over $30,000 you should be using one of the following; standard Building Contract, Labour Only or Renovations.

Building Contract This contract should only be used when the overall management of the project (including the procurement of the materials, the hiring of the contractors, and the coordination of their activities on-site) is being performed by the builder.

Renovations Similar to the standard building contract except for three main differences: 1. First, the Builder only gets possession of that part of the building he is working on.

2. Secondly, the Owner always takes out the contract works insurance.

3. Thirdly, if you are charging on the basis of having reached defined stages of completion of the works, those stages have been left blank so that you can fill them out to fit the requirements of the project.

Labour Only This contract should only be used when the overall management of the project (including the procurement of the materials, the hiring of the contractors, and the coordination of their activities on-site) is being performed by the owner or a specialist project manager appointed by the owner such as an architect, engineer or another builder. The contract allows for the supply of incidentals (low value) and variation rates and margins are also agreed upon.

Note: all the above contacts can be used on either a Fixed Price+ or Cost and Mark-up basis.

Projects under $30,000 If your project is under $30,000 you should be using the Small Works and Alterations contract.

Small Works and Alterations This Contract is intended for use where the building work is expected to be of such short duration that the builder will only need to invoice the owner once. The builder has the option to select whether the works will be charge up or a fixed quote. Where multiple invoices and payments are contemplated a more comprehensive contract is recommended.

Note: this contact can be used on a either a Fixed Price+ or Cost and Mark-up basis.

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FROM NZCB —

Risk management tips Whilst purchasing insurance products help protect your business from financial loss there are steps you can take to help reduce risk and physical losses. The most common policies for the construction industry are shown below with some handy risk reducing tips.

Commercial Motor Vehicle Many of you will have commercial vehicles that are provided to staff. Steps you can take to reduce risk are:

If arranged by homeowner: • Ensure the building contract reflects that the homeowner has arranged the insurance.

• Always get a copy of the policy schedule and wording from the homeowner before commencing work. Ensure that you are noted as the contractor and that all other allowances are in line with the building contract.

• Ensure all drivers have a current licence – remember to check this every 6 to 12 months.

• Ask your employees about their driving history before allowing them to use company vehicles.

If arranged by the builder: • Arrange cover as soon as you know the estimated start date and before any work, including earthworks begin.

• Keep all vehicles well-maintained.

• Ensure all vehicles are kept secure, locked and parked off the road where possible.

• Notify the insurer or broker of the owners financial interested party at the time the contract works is arranged.

• When vehicles are on-site, have a designated parking area away from heavy machinery, supply deliveries and high hazard areas.

• Think about what the owners are supplying and make sure the standard policy allowance is adequate (usually 10% of the contract value but this can vary).

• Have an immobilizer or GPS locator if possible.

Tools of Trade Most builders we talk to have a preconceived idea that insurance for tools is cost prohibitive, even if they have never had this type of insurance before. However, the policy we offer is reasonably priced, based on your previous claims experiences and value of the tools you choose to insure.

Considering your tools are required to generate turnover this policy is one that should be first on the list. Tips for protecting your tools and reducing risk are: • Never leave tools unattended and unsecured on-site.

• When tools are in a vehicle always keep the vehicle locked and secure.

• Where possible, have tools in vehicles covered, windows tinted or in a lock box.

• If tools are kept in a trailer, keep the trailer locked and always use a wheel lock, hitch lock or other security device.

• Keep a record of your tools and receipts. If you do have to claim this will make the process go much faster.

Contract Works When building new or renovating an existing property either you as the builder or the homeowner would have arranged contract works insurance. Contract Works insurance has many areas of optional, automatic and percentage variations for levels of cover. Steps to take and tips to reduce risk are:

• Be realistic about the length of the build, taking into consideration delays in the supply of materials, weather and, of course, COVID-19 related issues.

Some tips for reducing risk: • Keep any materials on-site secure.

• Have site fencing where possible to help protect the structure from malicious damage or theft.

• Don’t leave tools unsecured or visible as this attracts unwanted attention to the site.

• Watch the weather and keep up-to-date with the forecast in order to plan and protect from weather losses.

• Restrict site access to staff, contractors and professional services.

• Use a lock box for keys if they are left on-site for subcontractors or staff.

Some other important facts about Contract Works insurance are: • For new builds the cover automatically cancels if the homeowner takes possession of the home.

• If the expiry date passes the policy automatically cancels.

If you need an extension you need to contact the insurer or broker at least a few days before expiry.

• Make sure the policy mirrors the contract requirements.

• Notify the broker or insurer of any damage or loss immediately.

• Policies have a clause for cessation of work, this means if work stops for a period of usually 60 days the policy automatically cancels.

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Liability This is such a broad area and there are many different types of cover available under the liability umbrella. Some general tips are as follows: • Always set your public liability limit at your maximum exposure or if you have entered a contract make sure the limit and cover is in line with this.

• Always ask contractors and companies you engage for a copy of their liability certificate.

• Do not accept liability if an event occurs, notify your broker or insurer immediately. Quite often you feel morally responsible however, the policy only responds for legal liability.

• Never delay the lodgement of a claim or incur any costs before discussing this with the insurer or broker.

Always ask contractors and companies you engage for a copy of their liability certificate.

• Take the time to get the right advice. Uninsured liability issues often see businesses not surviving.

• Check your policy schedule refers to defective workmanship, LBP cover and Statutory Liability.

For a review of your existing portfolio or more information on this topic, NZCB members can contact BrokerWeb Risk Services on 0800 644 444.

REDi Builders’ Insurance is administered by BrokerWeb Risk Services Limited and is exclusive to NZCB members. BrokerWeb Risk Services also operate the NZCB members’ only, Insurance helpline and can be contacted on redi@bwrs.co.nz or 0800 644 444.

FROM NZCB —

Putting our partners in the spotlight New Zealand Certified Builders (NZCB) is proud to partner with a wide range of companies with multiple branches nationwide. These companies have aligned with the Association to provide significant support to our members and have the option to engage with them across a wide range of opportunities. Known to the Association as “National Partners” we are delighted to tell you a little bit more about two of them.

Introducing Thermakraft Limited

Introducing Laminex New Zealand

A recognised leader in the industry, Thermakraft is the sole New Zealand manufacturer of synthetic wall and roofing underlays which have been designed and developed specifically to comply with the New Zealand building code and climatic conditions.

As a leading supplier of high-quality surfaces in New Zealand, our expansive product suite features a range of locally made and leading global materials.

Thermakraft has installed state of the art equipment in a modern built for purpose factory and warehouse located on 1.2 hectares of land in the industrial region of East Tamaki, Auckland. From this manufacturing base we produce the latest technology membranes to high quality standards which are distributed country wide and exported.

Our products are supported by a market leading technical back up service to ensure our customers and end users have easy access to technical information when making important decisions around products and applications.

Thermakraft continues to push the boundaries in developing new products so that we can meet the needs of the industry in a continuously evolving environment. Our large and varied range of products are available through all leading hardware stores, building suppliers, timber merchants and roll formers throughout New Zealand.

Laminex New Zealand® delivers expert knowledge on innovative building products such as Strandfloor®, Strandsarking® and Strandboard® and decorative surface solutions such as Seratone, Laminam, Melteca®, Caesarstone® and Formica®.

With several building products that are BRANZ appraised and Codemark approved, a national distribution network and a technical team, we go above and beyond to provide exceptional support to the people that use our products.

Laminex New Zealand® is a division of the Fletcher Building Group.

For more information visit www.laminex.co.nz

For more information visit www.thermakraft.co.nz

A full list of NZCB National Partners can be found on page 49 of this issue of InHouse or on the members’ only Toolshed under Our Partners.

FROM NZCB —

Halo 10-Year Residential Guarantee process The Halo 10-Year Residential Guarantee (Halo Guarantee) should be discussed with the homeowner from day one. It’s a great way to promote yourself when quoting a new job. Consider it a fundamental component to your premier service which cements the fact that you are a cut above the rest.

Presenting the Halo Guarantee to the homeowner During the initial meetings with the homeowner, you can hand over the Halo Assurance Guaranteed brochure.

These professionally printed brochures can be ordered free of charge, from the Shop on the members’ only Toolshed. There is also an electronic Halo Homeowner Handbook that can be downloaded and attached to emails, which includes a comprehensive overview of the Halo Guarantee.

Applying for the Halo Guarantee If you are using an NZCB online Building Contract, your Halo Guarantee application is automatically sent to Halo Guarantees Limited.

If you are using an NZCB hardcopy Building Contract or another type of Building Contract, then you will manually have to complete a Halo Guarantee Application form. Note: the homeowner will need to sign the form for authorisation to proceed. Unlike the old insurance policy, the new Halo Guarantee must be signed by the homeowner.

When you are applying for the Halo Guarantee please remember: • You don’t need to submit a Halo Guarantee Application form if you have completed an NZCB online Building Contract, via the NZCB members’ only Toolshed • If you are submitting a manual/hardcopy application, you MUST complete all the questions on the hard copy Halo Guarantee Application form • Make sure the owners email address is correct as this is where the policy documentation is sent • If you are using a Cost and Mark-up Contract, use the Estimate for the Original Contract Price • The same application form can be used for any type of contract (full, labour only, alterations etc) • Don’t forget to note down the Lot, DP and CT numbers • Make sure the Halo Guarantee Application form is completed when the contract is signed or before the work begins (whichever is earlier) • There is no restriction on how many dwelling units can be covered under the Halo Guarantee, but a

separate Halo Guarantee Application form needs to be completed and submitted for each unit. This will mean a separate fee charged for each • The Halo Guarantee is restricted to cover buildings of up to three stories or less (excluding any basements) • Please pay the invoice within 14 days

Payment of fees The best way to address the Halo Guarantee fee charge is if you (the builder) pay the fee to Halo Guarantees Limited yourself. We do, however, encourage you to ensure that the fee charge is incorporated into the contract price. Treat it as you would your fixed overheads or administration (P&G) costs.

Once the fee has been received, Halo Guarantees Limited will send out the following documentation: The homeowner will receive an email with the Letter of Offer of the Guarantee, Guarantee Schedule plus the Halo Guarantee Terms and Conditions. The homeowner has 10 working days to accept or decline the offer. After 10 days (if the homeowner has not declined the guarantee offer) the homeowner will then be sent another email with the Letter of Confirmation of Guarantee and the Completion Certificate. The homeowner is then given five working days of receiving this confirmation to cancel the guarantee.

When does cover start?

Cover for the Halo Guarantee will start when the contracted work is completed and the homeowner has sent in their signed Completion Certificate. If no Completion Certificate is received from the homeowner, then the Halo Guarantee will either automatically start 120 days after the expected completion date as supplied in the original building contract, or Halo Guarantees Limited will make a decision on when the completion date occurred.

You (the builder) will receive copies of all email correspondence sent to the homeowner for your records.

If you have any questions regarding the Halo 10-Year Residential Guarantee, please contact Rose-Anne or Gabby at Halo Guarantees Limited on 0800 141 490 or email applications@halo.nz

Your Halo 10-Year Residential Guarantee is administered by Halo Guarantees Limited, a company owned 100% by New Zealand Certified Builders Association. All Halo Guarantee documentation can be found on the NZCB members’ only Toolshed.

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Why you and your customer’s bank don’t always see eye to eye If you’re a builder, then the basic business model is pretty simple. You add up the cost of providing the building materials the project requires, the cost of hiring the specialist subtrades who do the work you’re not qualified to do, the cost of providing your and your employees’ labour, and the costs of simply being in business, which are known as your overheads. Then whatever that total comes to, you charge your customer more than that, and the difference is your profit – what you feed your family with.

That’s all going to work out fine if your customer pays you.

But that doesn’t always happen. Building projects cost a lot of money and take a long time. Homeowners often get caught by surprise when the project ends up costing way more than they thought, or they form the impression that the builder is ripping them off. Developers often overestimate the volume of sales they will be able to achieve off the plans and underestimate the project costs, or they finance their lavish lifestyles by not paying their creditors. Either way, those factors frequently result in the client not paying one or more of the builder’s invoices. Which means the builder can no longer pay his suppliers and subcontractors, let alone put food on the table.

To counter those risks there are a number of things the builder can do. He can refuse to do building work on credit and insist on being paid in advance. After all, there is no logical reason why the builder should provide the building work first and hope to

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be paid later. It is just as logical for the property owner to make a payment first and hope that the corresponding building work is done later. If the builder can’t negotiate that kind of arrangement, then at least he can protect himself in other ways. In his building contract he can reserve the right to suspend work if he isn’t paid, and he can get a second mortgage over the property in case the customer goes bust or is just blatantly dishonest. And he can use payment claims under the Construction Contracts Act to force customers to either pay up or explain in rational terms why they are not going to.

But just as importantly, the builder wants disputes resolved rapidly and fairly so that property owners don’t win them by unfair advantage – by taking the benefit of the building work and then simply withholding payment for it. For that reason, the builder wants the disputed funds paid into trust so that both parties are deprived on it and both have an equal

The lender has needs and expectations which are often in conflict with those of the builder. incentive to resolve the dispute. The builder also wants a fast and low-cost method of resolving disputes over defective workmanship or materials, by having one independent expert paid for by both parties do a site inspection, interview both parties and make a ruling that both parties comply with.

Finally, for disputes involving alleged delays or overcharging rather than defects, the builder can at least use the small claims courts or the adjudication system under the Construction Contracts Act so that he doesn’t have to spend a fortune and wait an eternity for the dispute to grind itself through mediation, arbitration or the Courts.

There are two other ways that a builder can protect himself against financial disaster. If he is required to do a project on a fixed price basis then he can add in a substantial contingency to cover unexpected complications and he can charge extra for customer-driven or Council-driven variations that are outside of the scope of work that he was asked to price in the first place. And where it is simply too difficult to accurately guess the cost of the building project at the outset, he can do it instead on a cost-reimbursement basis where customers end up paying the exact value of what they received, but they run the risk of the project costing far more than they anticipated.

If you are a builder doing complex residential building projects then you can generally build all of those safeguards into your building contract. But quite often you run into trouble when the homeowners go to a lender to borrow the bulk of the money required to fund the project. Because the lender has needs and expectations which are often in conflict with those of the builder.

So, for example, we frequently see situations where the lender insists on a ‘fixed price’ contract that cannot be adjusted by variations, provisional sums or cost fluctuations. We see lenders who want to delete many of the builder protections out of the building contract or use a different form of contract that is more weighted in favour of the owner. Some Banks insist on the builder being able to offer a third-party guarantee, which was a temporary problem for members of New Zealand (NZ) Certified Builders during the few months in 2020, when the Halo Guarantee was no longer available to them and is a permanent problem for builders who don’t belong to either NZ Certified Builders or Master Builders. And regardless of what the contract says, we frequently encounter situations where the lender will not advance more than what their valuer says is the value of the work done to date. Or the lender will not advance the final payment on practical completion but only on the issue of the code compliance certificate.

Why is it that the lenders want something different from what the builders want? Well, if you’re in the business of lending

money, then the proposition is simple. You lend it out at a greater rate than the rate you had to pay to get it. And you make sure that your borrowers not only pay you that rate, but they also pay your money back. Knowing that some of your borrowers won’t be able to do that, either because of bad luck or bad management, you protect yourself against that risk in various ways. Those include taking security over land or other assets, insisting on a personal guarantee, or if neither of those is available, then lending the money at a higher rate, gambling that the greater returns are going to compensate you for the inevitable defaults.

Of course, you don’t want to have to rely on any of those forms of protection if you can help it and you would much prefer that your borrowers didn’t default in the first place. So, you check their credit history before you lend to them and you don’t lend to them if they have a history of bad debt or if they have no track record of consistent earnings at all. You only lend them an amount that you are confident they will be able to repay, with interest, out of their proven earnings. You don’t let them borrow from another lender on second mortgage and overcommit themselves, without your consent. And you don’t let them borrow more than a certain percentage of the value of their property at any given time. Because in the worstcase scenario, if the lender has to sell the property under a mortgagee sale, the sale might actually realise less than the debt owed to the lender once you have taken into account the discounted price you achieve in forced sales, the arrears of interest owing and the costs of conducting the sale itself.

The builder may have little option but to go along with it, if the owner is totally reliant on borrowed funds.

All these factors lead the lender to adopt a conservative approach, which is often at odds with what the builder wants and needs and what the owner has agreed to under the building contract. The builder may have little option but to go along with it, if the owner is totally reliant on borrowed funds. Although the builder can force the owner to honour the terms of the building contract, it is usually quicker and cheaper just to bow to the lender’s demands. The better projects are those where the clients are contributing a significant proportion of the contract price out of their own savings, so that they can make payments in advance and pay invoices on time, irrespective of when the lender contributes its share. It would be nice if every job you got, was one of those.

Geoff Hardy is a partner in the Auckland law firm Martelli McKegg and is a construction law specialist. Geoff also operates the Business Related Legal helpline for NZCB members, contact Geoff on (09) 379 0700 or geoff@ martellimckegg.co.nz for 20 minutes of free advice.

This article is not intended to be relied upon as legal advice.

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Get keen on lean With the theme of this year’s New Zealand Certified Builders Conference and Expo being Sustainability, what’s the business angle to this and how can you benefit from it?

Sustainability often conjures up images of sandal wearing hippies sipping on their organic kombucha, not hardened business owners struggling to make a living. In my mind sustainability is as much about economic survival and profitability as it is about our concern for the natural environment. Also, the two aspects of sustainability are not mutually exclusive and can lead to a win-win outcome.

One aspect of sustainability that you could consider is the adoption of Lean Construction principles. Lean theory has come from the manufacturing sector, most notably the car manufacturer Toyota. The Toyota Way was a movement that led to the company becoming the most successful car manufacturer in the world and has been adopted and adapted by many companies in several industries since.

But building a car is not like building a house, I hear you say.

You’re right. Many of the principles of Lean Manufacture need adapting for construction due to the different environment you work in and the bespoke nature of many projects. That said, there are several fundamental principles that are used in Lean Construction which can help you improve both the environmental and economic sustainability of your business.

In essence, Lean is about the continuous minimization of waste, so value to the customer is maximised. These areas of waste include: • Defects – construction not initially completed to specifications • Overproduction – construction that is faster and more than required • Waiting – time lost when people, materials or equipment are unavailable

Not all of these areas of waste will be present on all your projects all the time (at least I hope they won’t!). I would also contend that you cannot put your hand-on-heart and say none of your projects have instances of these examples of waste.

There is always room for improvement in the efficiency of how you operate in the field. The advantage of improving your efficiency through the use of tools such as Lean Construction and its component parts will result in less resources being used to produce the finished project, less impact on the natural environment and likely an improvement to your bottom-line profit.

• Inventory – excess materials

If you are looking to improve the performance of your business and reduce your stress, it may well be better to focus on improving your business and administration operations FIRST before stepping on your marketing and sales accelerator.

Hitting the big revenue target may be good for the ego, but at what cost?

• Motion – movement of personnel and equipment that does not add value

For help on a more sustainable business email me at andy@tradescoach.co.nz and we can book in a session.

• Non-utilized talent – wasted potential when the people doing the work are not consulted for improvements • Transportation – poor handling of materials and equipment around a site

• Extra processing – doing more than the specified requirements to transform the raw materials into the finished product

Andy Burrows, Director of The Trades Coach and NZCB National Partner. I encourage you to take advantage of a free business strategy review session to see how we can improve your business performance. Call Andy today on 027 688 6721 or email andy@tradescoach.co.nz.

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Have your say on making our buildings more energy efficient The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) runs a programme to ensure the Building Code and its documents are up to date and keep pace with modern construction methods.

Once a year, MBIE consults on the Building Code and selected acceptable solution and verification method documents, which provide an opportunity for the public and the building and construction sector to have their say on the proposed changes.

vary based on where the building is located. This will allow New Zealanders to heat and cool their homes more easily and efficiently, making them more comfortable and healthier to live in.

Other changes

The next consultation for the Building Code update opens on Tuesday, 6 April 2021. This year, the consultation will be on proposed changes related to the Building for Climate Change and higher density housing programmes.

We’re also proposing to introduce a new verification method to ensure heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems in commercial buildings are designed and installed to reduce the load on the national grid, make it easier to comply with the Building Code. This will also give building owners confidence their HVAC system is using energy efficiently.

Our proposed changes aim to make homes and buildings warmer, drier and healthier, with less impact on our environment, while also bringing New Zealand more in line with international standards.

Energy efficiency We’re proposing the biggest changes for complying with the Building Code’s energy efficiency clause (H1) in more than a decade. Our aim is to make sure homes and buildings are better suited to the climate where they’re being built. To do this, we’re proposing new climate zones to better reflect the specific weather different parts of New Zealand experience.

For example, we’re proposing that Queenstown no longer be in the same climate zone as Nelson, as clearly the weather these areas experience is very different.

The changes to climate zones will result in changes to insulation requirements. The amount of insulation that’s needed in homes and buildings across the country will now

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We’re also proposing changes to ensure apartment buildings have enough natural light. Currently, clause G7 of the Building Code focusses on natural light in single level buildings. The clause will be updated to reflect that buildings with more stories, such as apartment buildings, will have different needs for natural light, and need different lighting solutions.

To find out more about the proposed changes or to submit feedback, please visit mbie.govt.nz/ have-your-say/ Consultation closes on Friday, 28 May 2021.

Sign up to get the latest information and updates from us by visiting building.govt.nz

MBIE is the over-arching regulator of New Zealand’s building system.

Our Building System Performance (BSP) branch provides policy and technical advice on New Zealand’s building system, rules and standards, and implements building legislation and regulations to meet New Zealand’s current and future needs.

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Tendering – the good the bad and the ugly Tendering is a beast that needs some wrangling and a bit of sweet talking, but once you get your approach well under control you can make playing the game work in your favour.

Informal tender Informal tendering is generally found amongst homeowners who are renovating or building and are looking for one or more builders to price their project.

Generally based upon detailed design, sometimes with and sometimes without a specification, bids of this nature do not usually have a prescribed format for submission. Sometimes this is a good thing, but sometimes it is not, particularly if you are tendering against other builders who take a different level of detailed approach to the pricing exercise. No one wants to spend a lot of time and money pricing against someone else who just writes a number on the back of a chip packet!

I would encourage you to understand how your client is planning on analysing the tenders they receive prior to spending a lot of time on it…

Tender letter

Tendering can take a few different forms, but generally it is the definition of bidding for a construction project, either formally or informally. The bidding may be competitive or negotiated.

Formal tender A formal tender generally contains tendering documentation, such as the contractual requirements, full specification and plans that all outline how the pricing should be structured and submitted.

Formal tenders are frequently seen in commercial and government projects and can be run by architects or project managers. They are prescriptive, however, you need to make sure you read and understand the clauses in full as once your price is submitted, if accepted it can be binding.

Formal tendering is an art form. Once the nuts and bolts have been measured, how the tender is put together while responding to the requirements in the contract documentation depends on the competitive nature, the type of job, the type of client, to name a few. Your QS is very helpful here!

In both cases, I believe the best way to look out for your bottom line is by way of a tender letter. Generally, this is a requirement for formal tendering, however I definitely encourage its use in informal tendering situations too.

A tender letter is a professional, detailed, official way of presenting your bid for a job, while ensuring you are covering yourself. It should clearly outline your total price for completing the work and lay out your tags and clarifications. Items that should be included in your tags and clarifications should be items such as: • the plans including revisions and dates that have been reviewed • any other documentation, such as engineers drawings that have been reviewed • if a site visit was undertaken, and when • if there have been any product changes to the specification and why (such as cost saving, or inability to source) • any tags brought forward from subcontractor quotations • other items, such as no allowance for rock excavation, etc.

Your tender letter paves the way for a well-organised project, clarifying all the work that you are doing and ensuring that any variations to the work are easy to define. The list above is by no means full and complete and will vary depending on the job.

By Victoria Harrison, Director Red QS. Red QS are NZCB National Partners and provide bespoke quantity surveying services to builders and sub trades, large and small, all across New Zealand. The team has an exceptional level of skill across the board, and our services are available on an as when needed basis! See www.redgroup.nz for further information.

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IN THE KNOW —

Minimum wage increase and triangular employment arrangements An upcoming change to the minimum wage rate and recent amendments to the Employment Relations Act 2000 are explained below: Minimum wage increase From 1 April 2021, the minimum wages is increasing as follows:

> For adult employees, the minimum wage will increase from $18.90 to $20.00 (gross) per hour;

> For starting-out workers or trainees, the minimum wage will increase from $15.12 to $16.00 (gross) per hour.

For more information on the minimum wage increase and how to get prepared check out the Minimum wage is increasing on 1 April. Are you ready? article on the Employment New Zealand website https:// www.employment.govt.nz/about/news-and-updates/

Triangular employment arrangements On 28 June 2020, the Employment Relations (Triangular Employment) Amendment Act 2019 came into effect.

The Act amends the Employment Relations Act 2000.

A triangular employment arrangement involves three parties and is essentially a situation where an employee is employed by one employer but is working under the direction or control and for the benefit of another person or organisation (now called “the controlling third party”) for his or her day-to-day work. Common examples include temping, labour-for-hire situations, or secondments.

The Employment Relations Act now allows an employee in a triangular employment arrangement to give notice to a controlling third party and to apply to the Employment Relations Authority to join that controlling third party in a personal grievance he or she has with the employer, if the third party has caused or contributed to the employee’s grievance. This would include cases of bullying, harassment or discrimination by a controlling third party. In this situation, both the controlling third party and the employer could be responsible for providing remedies to the employee. There is a 90-day employee notification period in which notice must be given.

An employer who considers that the actions of a controlling third party caused or contributed to an employee’s personal grievance claim can also give notice to the controlling third party and apply to the Employment Relations Authority to

join that party to the proceedings to resolve the personal grievance. There is a 90-day employer notification period in which notice must be given.

The Employment Relations Authority or Employment Court may also join a controlling third party to the proceedings of their own accord.

These amendments mean that any business who uses temping, labour-for-hire or similar arrangements will now be at risk of an employment claim and will have to tread very carefully in relation to the management of the working relationship with the temp or labour-for-hire person. This may extend to having to act in good faith and fairly and reasonably before ending such a relationship. In some cases, it may be preferable to directly employ the person as a fixed term employee (if appropriate) or on a permanent basis with a 90-day trial period in place.

For further help on any employment related issues, NZCB members can call Danny Jacobson or Trudy Marshall at Employment Lawyers Tauranga, our NZCB Employment Helpline: 07 928 0529 for 10 minutes free advice.

Danny Jacobson and Trudy Marshall are Partners at Employment Lawyers Tauranga and they specialise exclusively in employment law.

(The above is by its nature general, and is not intended to be a substitute for legal advice.)

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NZCB AGM, Conference and Expo 2021 10–12 June 2021

Sustainability – helping NZCB members to grow, thrive and succeed

TSB Arena & Shed 6 Queens Wharf Wellington

The 2021 New Zealand Certified Builders (NZCB) Annual General Meeting, Conference and Expo will be held from 10 to 12 June, in the heart of New Zealand’s capital city at the TSB Arena and Auditorium (Shed 6).

Pricing

The theme for this year’s Conference and Expo is ’Sustainability’.

Our interpretation of this word has been split in two directions to give a broader appeal. First, we will focus on the environmental aspect relating to climate change and the increasing demand for building more sustainable homes. And second, this interpretation relates to the everyday operation and growth of our members businesses. Our strategic objective being to help our members to grow, thrive and succeed – with the end result being a more sustainable business.

Masterclass (full day) – Thursday

$249.00

Factory Tour (full day) – Thursday

$99.00

Sustainable Building Climate change can no longer be ignored. Since the COVID-19 lockdown, more builders are becoming aware of their social responsibility with the disposal of building waste. On top of this, homeowner interest in sustainable homes is growing and they are also choosing locally made products where possible.

Sustainable Business Our internal research shows us that very few of our members have the knowledge or skills to market themselves well. And what about an exit strategy? Even less are prepared for retirement or know how to prepare their business for sale.

Whether you are an Individual member, a Business member or work behind the scenes in the office, this year’s choc-a-block agenda full of education, motivation and tools has something for everyone!

All costs below are excluding GST and per person

NZCB member registration (two days) This is the main person registered to attend both the Friday and Saturday of our Conference and Expo

$195.00

Additional team member registration (two days) This is for any additional people you would like to attend both the Friday and Saturday of our Conference and Expo; your business partner, wife/partner, employee(s)

$99.00

Friday Night Te Papa Museum Mingler sponsored by PlaceMakers

$80.00

NZCB Apprentice Challenge Awards sponsored by ITM and Gala Dinner

$110.00

Don’t forget Conference is tax deductible!

Members only Annual General Meeting

Friday 11 June Shed 6 | 8:00 am to 10:00am The 23rd Members’ Only Annual General Meeting for New Zealand Certified Builders Association will start at 8:00am on Friday 11 June and run through to 10:00am, in Shed 6. This is your chance as a stake holder to have your say in what is happening in the Association.

Keynote Speakers Sian Taylor Director, Team Green Architects

Kirsten Patterson Chief Executive, Institute of Directors

Dr Kate Bryson Director/Principal Researcher, Axon Consulting

What is building sustainability?

Responsibility of a Director

The builder–client relationship

Friday 11 June | 10:40am

Friday 11 June | 11:40am

Friday 11 June | 2:30pm

Siân (pronounced Shaan) became one of the first architects in NZ to become Passive House certified. This completely changed her approach to construction and architecture and fuelled the passion that would become Team Green in 2012. This passion for sustainability continued to grow and in 2019 Sian became a co-founder of the New Zealand Architects Declare movement to encourage architects to come together and declare a climate emergency and acknowledge the part that the built environment is playing.

Siân has worked as an architect in Queenstown since 2005 for both John Blair Architects, and Warren and Mahoney. Before that, she was a project architect for one of the UK’s largest firms. She also worked on the Sustainable Education team, which nourished her passion for sustainable buildings.

Kirsten Patterson (known as KP) is a qualified lawyer and a Chartered Fellow of the Human Resources Institute of New Zealand, member of the Executive Committee of the Global Network of Directors Institutes (GNDI) and was previously Chair of the Wellington Homeless Women’s Trust. She is currently Chair of the Ethical Leadership Advisory Board. With extensive governance and leadership experience, she is also actively involved in community initiatives.

A strong advocate of diversity, KP was one of the founding members of Global Women’s ‘Champions for Change’, a group of senior executives and directors who commit to diversity in the workplace. She is also a founding member of WiSPA, an organisation promoting women in sport, and mentors a number of business leaders.

Dr Bryson is a Social Scientist with a PhD in psychology. She has been bringing social science to the construction industry for the past four years, with a focus on the mental health of the workforce. Kate firmly believes in the importance of applied research to inform evidence-based solutions to real world problems. She was the lead researcher on BRANZ’s Mental Health in Construction Scoping Study, and Site Safe and BRANZ’s Suicide in Construction research. Kate is also leading the Research and Evaluation group for MATES in Construction New Zealand, a suicide prevention programme for our construction industry workforce.

She is also a Postdoctoral Fellow at Victoria University where she coordinates the Youth Wellbeing Study’s investigation of adolescent suicide and non-suicidal self-injury.

Jamie Fitzgerald Conference MC & Professional Speaker

William Pike Professional Speaker

Resilience and Agility

Saturday 12 June | 2:00pm

Motivational Speaker

Friday 11 June | 4:00pm Record breaking adventurer, strategist and business consultant, Jamie Fitzgerald is one of New Zealand’s most sought-after keynote speakers and management consultants due to his ability to translate his inspiring and insightful stories and experiences into practical business messages for teams and organisations.

Jamie has walked unaided to the South Pole, holds the world record for rowing across the Atlantic Ocean, is a double New Zealand representative, fronts television documentaries (First Crossings & Intrepid NZ) that have aired around the world, and is CEO of consultancy business, Inspiring Performance.

Jamie’s professional career has included roles in marketing, financial, agricultural and education sectors. Whether using examples from growing his first business in the primary sector, or his various roles in financial services and strategy implementation, Jamie’s rich supply of theory and real-life examples proves his ability to translate theory into action is very hard to beat. Jamie is often asked to deliver keynote speeches or facilitated workshops around these themes; purpose and strategy – getting teams rowing in the same direction, resilience and agility – how to get through (and learn) during change and challenges, preparation and teamwork – making performance easier by focusing on what matters, inspirational leadership – building cultural momentum toward a shared goal.

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William Pike is an inspirational kiwi who is on one hell of a journey – from losing his leg in a volcanic eruption, to starting a nationwide youth development programme, to recently mountaineering in Antarctica, William has an unfair advantage when it comes to talking about the necessity of stepping outside of your comfort zone to overcome challenge, change and achieve extraordinary things. It’s easy to see that William has an infectious enthusiasm for adventure, life and fun.

His character and outlook on life are nicely summed up by the title of his popular autobiography, Every Day’s A Good Day. Speaking as a young, passionate explorer, William has spent countless days and nights off the beaten track in New Zealand’s backcountry and in far off places such as Antarctica and deep in the South Pacific Ocean.

William motivates, shocks and inspires audiences by retelling his captivating tale of survival on Mount Ruapehu where doctors noted his survival as a miracle. Engaging, real and down to earth, William weaves relatable messages into his stories that challenge audiences to step outside of their comfort zone – to achieve their goals and experience the extraordinary. Awards – As well as inspiring adults, William is the inspiration behind the William Pike Challenge Award, a youth development programme with a vision to grow a world of explorers.

Since 2013 the programme has made a positive impact on thousands of youth and over 100 communities across the country. 2019 University of Auckland Young Distinguished Alumni Award Winner 2017 Blake Leader Award recipient 2015 Young New Zealander of the year finalist 2014 KiwiBank Local Hero medal recipient.

Educational Extras Thursday 10 June OPTION ONE

The day before the AGM, Conference and Expo we have two additional, exciting and educational options to choose from.

EXECUTIVE LEVEL MASTERCLASS Shed 6 | 9:00am to 4:00pm Jason Dinan – Executive Coaching & Consulting Strategic Sales Architecture Workshop

As Founder and Principal of Executive Coaching and Consulting, Jason works with clients across New Zealand, Australia, South East Asia, Europe and the USA. He was the project head for a leading home builder in New Zealand, Australia and North America helping them to grow their annual sales from between 47% and 311%.

Jason has worked with other leading business to consumer (high price point sales) clients in New Zealand and Australia including, Hot Spring Spas, Audi, VW, Nissan, Mercedes Benz Finance, Telstra and Traillight Motor Homes and Caravans which have resulted in many case studies from this work.

Recently, Jason has also worked with former All Blacks Coaches and Leaders in the New Zealand Special Forces.

If you are a business owner that is concerned with the uncertainty that the 2021 economy will bring, this is a must attend training workshop.

Key Outcomes: • What the 10 most important components are to ensure your business and team thrive in this new environment.

• Leadership and management strategies to help build your business culture and your team keep developing as your business grows.

• Understand how important it is to have a vision, purpose and values to help you grow your people and your client base.

• If you are in a sales or service role, you will learn about the strongest sales process (that has been proven for over five years in your market) and some mindsets may be holding you back from achieving greater success.

• How to differentiate yourself in a competitive market and leverage this to continue to grow your business.

Specialisation Areas Leadership, recruitment, motivation, accountability, coaching, strategy keynote speaking, sales planning and operations, sales process and sales team management, pipeline management, relationship/account management, and strategic messaging.

Sector Experience

About Jason

Construction, Retail, Leisure, E-commerce, Information Technology, Banking and Finance, Agriculture, Government, Defence, Horticulture, FMCG, Telecommunications, Mining, Oil and Gas, Automotive, Transportation, Logistics, HR, Recruitment and Consulting.

OPTION TWO

With 27 years of leadership experience working in 23 countries, Jason specialises in growing organisations through developing high-performance leaders and teams.

FACTORY TOUR 8:30am to 4:15pm The popular Factory Tour returns with four exciting stops along the way. Join us for an educational tour with little fun along the way.

We will leave at 8:30am sharp from the TSB Arena and will be taking attendees on an educational full day tour visiting: • NZ Parliament • Mojo Coffee training pod • BRANZ tour • Garage Project Brewery NOTE: Locations are subject to change due to availability.

You will be dropped off at the TSB Arena around 4:15pm.

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Events and Functions Mitre 10 Great Apprentice Race and Happy Hour

Friday 11 June TSB Arena | 5:00pm to 6:00pm Don’t miss this action-packed happy hour where the Apprentice Challenge regional finalists will go head-to-head in the Mitre 10 Great Apprentice Race. Watch the thrills and spills, support your local (or favourite) apprentice while enjoying nibbles and a beverage.

Friday Night Mingler sponsored by PlaceMakers

Friday 11 June Te Papa Museum | 7:30pm to 10:30pm Our most popular evening function will be held at the Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa – known as Te Papa, or ‘Our Place’.

Te Papa is New Zealand’s most bold and innovative national museum and a recognised world leader in interactive and visitorfocused museum experiences.

As part of the evening (from 7:00pm – 8:30pm) we will experience a private tour of Gallipoli: The Scale of Our War. This ground-breaking exhibition tells the story of the Gallipoli campaign in World War 1, through the eyes and words of eight ordinary New Zealanders who found themselves in extraordinary circumstances.

There will be lots to see and plenty of people to meet!

Dress code: smart casual

NZCB Apprentice Challenge Awards sponsored by ITM and Gala Dinner

Saturday 12 June Shed 6 | 7:00pm to midnight We will be celebrating in style in Shed 6, with plenty of room to host the grand finale of the 23rd Annual NZCB AGM, Conference and Expo. This will be a fanciful affair of celebration, and where the winner of the 2021 NZCB Apprentice Challenge sponsored by ITM, will be announced.

As part of the entertainment, we will also be holding an electronic Silent Auction to raise funds for the Apprenticeship Scholarship Trust (AST).

Join us for a three course meal and let your hair down for the evening with one of Wellington’s busiest professional cover bands, The Noodles. Their repertoire ranges from classic rock through to contemporary – from the 1960s to today!

Dress code: formal

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Educational Workshops Saturday 12 June

– Shed 6

The second day of Conference is all about up skilling and education, with ALL NEW speakers in three different educational workshop streams to choose from, there is something for everyone!

12:00pm – 1:00pm

11:00am – 12:00pm

9:30am – 10:30am

8:30am – 9:30am

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LEADERSHIP WORKSHOPS Executive level workshops to help you grow your business

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TRADIE WORKSHOPS

NEW

Designed for your staff to help them grow towards supervisor roles

Cashflow Management Tips and Tricks

What is Leadership? (in layman’s terms and language)

James Stuart, Tax Management NZ

Sally Duxfield, Makahika Outdoor Pursuit Centre and Contact NZ Consultancy

James will show you how to identify whether you have a cashflow issue, take you through some common cashflow mistakes that businesses make and suggest some tips and tricks on things you can do to improve your cashflow.

This includes how to do a cashflow forecast, receive payments from customers faster and simple ways you can keep more cash in your business.

• Inspiring and motivating teams in tough environmental conditions • The neuro-science behind leadership – the why you do things, not the how or when (management vs. leadership) • Understanding diverse teams – personality, learning styles, Gen Y & Z + • Growing legacy cultures

Succession planning and business exit

Time and priority management

Darcy Everest, EndVision A lifetime of hard work goes into your business, the price you sell for can dictate the quality of your retirement.

Every business should be sale-ready because you never know when you may need to exit in a hurry, or when someone is going to knock on your door asking to buy – it’s too late to get ready once it has happened.

This workshop is for Business owners who do not have a detailed, executable plan ready to go if they become injured, ill or deceased or

Josie Adlam, IceHouse just want to sell up in the next 6-24 months.

What will be covered?

• Understand the seven key steps to building a plan that’s right for you • Why timing is mission critical • How business valuations work and how to get the best price • Explore the numerous strategic exit options available to business owners • See why you must involve your family, lawyer and accountant

Being able to balance a heavy workload and time constraints while managing and delegating.

NEW

Dedicated Tradie Workshop Steam JUST FOR YOUR STAFF

Building a Strong Sales Architecture

Communication

Jason Dinan, Executive Coaching & Consulting

Josie Adlam, IceHouse

Jason will take you through a Strategic Sales Architecture Audit, of the most important things your business needs in place, to start growing your local market share today.

• Get clarity on the most important things to grow sales effectiveness in your business • Learn how to grow your leadership skills

Develop communication skills that you will be able to use, such as listening techniques and non-verbal strategies to improve conversations.

• Hear how to put together a strong sales growth plan and process • Find out how to target better clients and differentiate your team from the rest of the market • Learn how to handle stalls, put offs, roadblocks and objections and more!

Learn about NZCB Building Contracts and why you should use them

Suicide prevention

Geoff Hardy, Commercial and Construction Lawyer, Martelli McKegg Lawyers

Kevin Everett, MATES In Construction NZ

There is a variety of different building contracts available in New Zealand, find out why you should be using our tailor-made NZCB online Building Contracts. Come along with a list of your most pressing issues and get the

The Construction Industry has the highest number of suicides across all industries in New Zealand. MATES in Construction focus on improving mental wellness and reducing suicide in the construction industry. Come along to hear how your MATES can help.

THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS

benefit of a wide-ranging interactive discussion with anecdotes from your colleagues throughout the country.

Think of it as the free legal helpline service, on steroids.

Exhibitors

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Workshops subject to change.

SUSTAINABILE BUILDING Lean about design and construction methods that have a lower environmental impact

The Passive House standard Elrond Burrell, Passive House Institute NZ Elrond will give an overview of the Passive House standard, share international and local examples of completed projects and discuss what it takes for designers and builders in Aotearoa NZ to deliver projects that are exceptionally comfortable and energy efficient.

He will show how Passive House is an important foundation for low

energy and low carbon projects, including those targeting “net-zero”.

He will also present the HighPerformance Construction Details Handbook, a project by PHINZ and BRANZ to make available over 100 high-performance details already used on Passive House and other energy efficient projects in Aotearoa NZ.

Misconceptions about Blower Door testing Denise Martin, Oculus Engineering Ltd You will learn about: • A building will never meet a target permeability without having it designed • A membrane system might not be the best approach for the project and other solutions could save time and money

• How to deal with services (ducts, electric, fireplace) and structure?

• What is the target permeability?

• To what degree does it matter?

• Different permeabilities for different types of building envelopes and systems

5Merchants

Marshall Innovations Ltd

Abodo Wood Ltd

Metro Performance Glass

Allied Concrete Ltd

Milwaukee Tools

Altus NZ Ltd

MiTek New Zealand Ltd

APL Window Solutions

Mitre 10

Aztec Fencing

Noel Leeming

BCITO

NZ Brick Distributors LP

BrokerWeb Risk Services Ltd

NZCB

Builda Price

Open2View

Bunnings Trade

Pacific Steel (NZ) Ltd

Carters

Paslode New Zealand

CSR Building Products (NZ) Ltd

Pink Batts

Firth Industries

Premier Insulation

FMI Building Innovation

Proven Systems Ltd (DVS)

Formance

Red Stag Timber

Free Up

Resene Construction Systems

GTEE Halo Guarantees Ltd HazardCo

Zero carbon buildings Sam Archer, NZ Green Building Council Our buildings are responsible for significant climate-changing pollution. Emissions from the construction sector have leaped 66% in a decade. The built environment is responsible for approximately 20% of our country’s carbon footprint. Constructing and renovating New Zealand buildings pumps out climate-

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changing pollution equivalent to the emissions from one million cars on the road every year. Learn about NZGBC’s Net Zero Carbon Roadmap for Aotearoa, MBIE’s Building for Climate Change programme and the interaction of these with Homestar and the Green Building Council’s other certification schemes.

Home and vehicle automation Warren Willmot, Renault New Zealand Renault is at the forefront of electric mobility. It is also leading the way in the development of a complete electric ecosystem, along with a wide range of partners. The Group is co-building innovative solutions through which

electricity stored in the batteries of its electric vehicles can be used as part of a demand response system on building grids. Learn about how electric vehicle batteries can store the energy generated by roof-top solar panels.

HomePlus/Juralco Independent Building Supplies ITM Jacobsen Creative Surfaces Ltd

Omega Windows + Doors

PlaceMakers

Resene Paints Ltd Rosenfeld Kidson & Co. Ltd SIKA New Zealand Simx Ltd Site Safe Tax Management New Zealand The Trades Coach Thermakraft Ltd

James Hardie New Zealand

USG Boral New Zealand

JSC Timber

Viking Roofspec

Laminex New Zealand

Winstone Wallboards

Laser Group Services

Workdek

Marley New Zealand Ltd

YourQS Ltd

Utecture

Accommodation Rydges Wellington

IBIS Wellington InterContinental

TSB Arena

The James Cook Grand Chancellor

Quest Atrium

Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa West Plaza Hotel

QT Wellington

Rydges Wellington Hotel HHHH+

QT Hotel Wellington HHHH

8 minute walk to TSB Arena

11 minute walk to TSB Arena and 1 minute walk to Te Papa Museum

Superior King or Twin $229.00 per room per night (inclusive of breakfast for 1 adult)

Superior King or Twin from $229.00 per room per night room only

Superior King or Twin $249.00 per room per night (inclusive of breakfast for 2 adults)

Guest must use the ‘Corporate ID’ Code: NZCBINT Buffet breakfast $25.00

Novotel Wellington HHHHH

InterContinental HHHHH

11 minute walk to TSB Arena

3 minute walk to TSB Arena

Superior King or Twin 17% off per room per night – this percentage is off their best rate at the time of booking, over three hotels: Ibis is 5 minute walk, Grand Mercure is 20 minute walk.

$269.00 Standard per room per night room only $339.00 Deluxe per room per night room only $439.00 King Club per room per night room only

Buffet breakfast $32.00 for Novotel, $28.00 for Ibis, $35.00 for Grand Mercure

Buffet breakfast $27.00

The James Cook Grand Chancellor HHHH

West Plaza Hotel HHHH

8 minute walk to TSB Arena

8 minute walk to TSB Arena and a 3 minute walk to Te Papa Museum

Superior King or Twin 15% off for NZCB members Buffet breakfast $32.00

Superior King or Twin $186.00 per room per night Guest must quote: NZCBA Buffet breakfast included

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S E M O H Y H T HEAL FROM THE GROUND UP

TECH TIPS —

Are you ready for Smart technology?

Did you know that in 2023 it’s expected that the average home will have over 21 connected smart devices, compared to just one in 2018? This means that Smart home consultations are going to be part and parcel of new home builds and renovations but how do you upskill to help your clients make the key decisions at the right time in their build? Why not leave it to the experts?

Noel Leeming have a team of specialists that can help our Members by providing a smart tech consultation service to their clients, or even for their own home and office spaces.

So, what are some key considerations for you, or your clients, when it comes to setting up smart technology in new homes?

1. If possible, discuss before the build, how you, or your client, intends to use the home from a smart perspective. The opportunity to include internet connection requirements such as bandwidth at preline, are key to scope.

2. It’s entirely possible to implement smart home upgrades post-build, or to renovations, by maximising the existing home wi-fi network. We often suggest upgrading the router or using a mesh network (multiple access points throughout the home). This can allow for a consistent wi-fi strength throughout the home at all levels using only one network.

3. Establish priorities around how you, or your client, intends to live in the home. Our most common queries revolve around whole home solutions from keyless entry to wireless entertaining options. Voice assistants and smartphones enable ease when it comes to controlling security, audio and video right through to lighting – the options are vast and smart eco-systems that enable devices to talk to each other versus one off stand-alone devices are all part of the conversation.

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Get support for your clients Smarthome journey If you need help supporting your client to understand and choose the best technology for their home then Noel Leeming offer a FREE in-home consultation service that is perfect.

It’s so easy and the trained experts can meet in person or complete the consultation over the phone or online.

An in-home consultation is ideal for clients who: • Want to upgrade their entertainment technology or create the ultimate home theatre • Would like a ‘smarter’ home but don’t know where to start • Want to make their house more secure and automated and want to understand the options.

If you need a hand navigating through smart living options for you or your clients, then we can help. We offer a free in-home consultation in Auckland, Tauranga, Wellington and Christchurch, and can make a no-obligation customised recommendation for how you can incorporate smart technology into your home or business.

Find out more at nlgcommercial.nz This Tech Tip was supplied by NZCB Affinity Partner Noel Leeming Commercial.

Whatever you choose if you want some help getting your tech set up and running we’re here to help. Call Noel Leeming’s friendly Tech Solutions team on 0800 555 989 to find out more.

HEALTH AND SAFETY —

Low-level scaffolds – busting the myth Don’t want to fall short when working with scaffolding? Site Safe has put together some tips based on a commonly-asked question.

Myth: I don’t need any training to set up a low-level scaffold, do I? Fact: Everyone involved in the scaffolding process must have the knowledge and skills to perform the work safely, regardless of the height of the scaffold. You will also need the right certification, depending on the situation.

• Thorough knowledge of the assembly methods and design requirements associated with scaffolding equipment • Ability to identify the common hazards of scaffolding work and take effective precautions to control the risks resulting from the hazards

To set up a scaffold under five metres, you must be what is called a ‘competent person’.

• Competency to visually inspect scaffolding equipment for faults

Being competent means you have the knowledge and skills to carry out a particular task. This experience could be gained through training, qualification, or experience, or a combination of these.

• The physical skills needed for scaffolding construction

Tip: Be aware that the five metres is measured from highest part of the scaffold to the ground. The highest part of the scaffold is the uppermost functional component (usually the top guardrail) and does not include any redundant tube above this point.

Anyone involved in setting up, dismantling or changing any scaffold should have: • The ability to make simple calculations (for example working out a load) • Ability to read and understand suppliers’ information, general site plans, design drawings and specifications for scaffolds • Thorough knowledge of the scaffolding equipment being used

• Competency in manual lifting techniques • Ability to work safely and confidently at heights • Ability to use scaffolding tools and equipment correctly • Ability to erect and dismantle scaffolding in the correct sequence • Knowledge of the prevention of falling objects

Scaffolds above five metres For putting up scaffold above five metres, you will need the appropriate class of Certificate of Competence for the type of scaffold you’re working on. Certificates of Competence are issued by SARNZ (Scaffolding, Access and Rigging Association of New Zealand) and are valid for four years.

For free advice and guides, go to www.sitesafe.org.nz Jeff Strampel, Health and Safety Lead, Site Safe NZ. Site Safe is a not-for-profit membership organisation established by industry for industry and is New Zealand’s leading health and safety solutions provider.

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HEALTH AND SAFETY —

Safe sites are better sites – get there with Project Plus With an injury rate 71% higher than any other industry, and one in every five workplace fatalities being a construction worker, it’s no secret that construction sites are incredibly risky. Because the construction industry is one of the most dangerous jobs in New Zealand, having a health and safety system for your business really helps to reduce the risk of hazards and keep you and your team safe.

Practising good health and safety goes beyond just compliance, and when workers are engaged in work health and safety, everyone benefits. Your business is a healthier and safer place for everyone, performance and productivity increases, and a more engaged workforce means better builds, a stronger and more well-regarded brand in the market, more work, higher margins, and ultimately more money!

Project Plus gives everyone on-site the power to proactively engage with your on-site health and safety plan by putting the tools in their hands with the HazardCo App.

With HazardCo’s latest innovation, as the main builder, you can unlock the HazardCo App for all subcontractors by upgrading to Project Plus and see even more Health and Safety activity on your sites.

and real-time visibility of all on-site activity stored securely in your Hub – and what’s more? you’ll be stoked that your workers are supporting your Health and Safety efforts.

Project Plus gives everyone on-site the power to proactively engage with your on-site health and safety plan by putting the tools in their hands with the HazardCo App.

Where health and safety is concerned, it’s the doing that counts. Plans on paper won’t eliminate the risk, but giving your crew access to a system that keeps health and safety a proactive and engaging part of their day? That’ll do it.

When you upgrade to Project Plus for your site, anybody that scans onto your site with your QR code will gain access to completing Inductions, Site Reviews, Risk Assessments, and ToolBox Talks for that site, and all reports will be instantly shared with you. As the Main Contractor, you will have full

Bottom line? Safe sites are better sites. So, if you’re interested in unlocking the magic of Project Plus and empowering your workforce to do health and safety, give us a call on 0800 555 339.

The HazardCo Team. HazardCo is a NZCB National Partner and, as your trusted safety partner, we provide you with the tools and support you need to #SortYourSafety.

To find out how HazardCo can benefit your site, call us on 0800 555 339 or visit hazardco.com

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HEALTH AND WELLBEING —

You really do need great sleep You’re busy every day and some days there’s too much going on. Plus, you’re struggling to get to sleep, wake during the night with your brain in a state of overdrive, or you feel sluggish in the morning. It’s wearying and can have you feeling ‘out of control’.

• Take in most of your liquids/fluids in the morning and early afternoon, restrict the intake after 3pm • Avoid all caffeinated drinks after 3pm – caffeine takes 6–8 hours to work through your system. For many, caffeine gives a temporary lift in energy but it’s a stimulant which messes with your body clock and delays sleep.

“When I prayed for success, I forgot to ask for sound sleep and good digestion.”

Mason Coole

2. Stop lying awake – it’s futile One of the keys to staying in control of your thinking, your emotions and your actions is the quality of your sleep.

Evidence for the health benefits of adequate, restful sleep is overwhelming. So why aren’t you heeding the advice surrounding sleep?

Decades of research has shown that sleeping between 7–9 hours per night can relieve stress and anxiety, increase your ability to focus, improve memory and all your thinking functions, reduce the risk of many chronic diseases, and more...

Sleep problems increase the intensity of stress and anxiety, not so good considering you need all your faculties to operate at full speed.

Let’s look at the first two steps towards achieving great sleep:

1. Start preparing for a decent sleep during the daytime Here are some general guidelines on how to begin the process of obtaining restful sleep: • Get up regularly half an hour earlier than your usual getting up time • Exercise in the morning is best as you benefit from the increased endorphins. Late exercise is to be avoided • At least three times a week, take 20–30 minutes exercise maybe at the gym or walking around the block • Make a real effort to leave your workplace during the day for a 10-minute break to clear your mind, breathe in some fresh air, and receive the sun’s energy. Leave your phone at work/ turn it on silent so you can enjoy uninterrupted quiet time

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Here are some simple guidelines to follow if you’re finding it difficult to get to sleep: • Listen to relaxing music, or an app to get the mind and body into a state of calm • Use ear plugs if there are loud, disturbing or distracting noises outside • Sleep can be difficult if your body is overheated so get up, cool off and return to bed • Have a warm, comfortable bed in a room that’s not too hot • If you are lying awake in bed for more than 20 minutes, get up and do something boring, something non-sensory that doesn’t excite the brain, like fold the washing, empty the dishwasher • This relaxation technique slows down the breathing which will help slow down your overactive mind: Breathe in through the nose to the count of three, hold for five and breathe out through the mouth for six • Remember, if you have young children in the household your sleep patterns may well be disturbed!

Next time I’ll cover two more steps towards achieving great sleep.

For helpful, practical strategies, communication tools and techniques Linda has written the Award Winning book Transforming Your Stress Into Business Success. This is available at: www.transformingyourstressintobusinesssuccess.com Linda Wells – The Business Stress Specialist. Linda is a speaker, trainer and consultant. Over the past 14 years, she has inspired and educated men and women to lead, communicate and respond more effectively to avoid overwhelm, reduce stress and increase productivity, success and enjoyment.

AROUND THE REGIONS —

Getting back to basics

Nick Matthews NZCB & ITAB Business Development Manager – South Island

SOUTH

I read an article at the start of summer warning tradies to be extra vigilant about causing scrub fires due to the hotter than normal weather conditions. It reminded me of something that happened to my team and I some time ago.

A strong wind caught the sparks from an engineer’s angle grinder on-site, setting the empty neighbouring section on fire.

We were lucky and managed to contain it. We had the basics covered by having an extinguisher and water hose handy, however, it could have gone so bad, so fast... We thought we had taken all practicable steps. Clearly, we had not.

I suspect we will see a similar result for 2021, as applicants advise they are seeking membership to:

Safety is no accident

• make the most of our proven support networks and business templates.

My point is, most reputable builders will do due diligence to health and safety because we must; it’s the law. Site inductions, toolbox meetings, identifying hazards, and eliminating them. This is all great stuff but let’s not forget about the basics. Having compliant equipment on-site, such as a fire extinguisher, a well-maintained First Aid kit, sunscreen, and appropriate PPE are basic items that can help prevent harm or limit the impact caused by unexpected incidents. When was the last time you checked yours?

• raise their business professionalism • gain access to NZCB’s industry-leading contracts • use our highly recognisable brand

These reasons for joining might seem obvious to you as an experienced campaigner and NZCB member. However, just like health and safety or the building process, getting the ‘basics’ right will ensure everything else is easier, safer, and forms the foundation for success.

NZCB events in 2021 In keeping with my article’s theme ‘Getting Back to Basics’ let’s hope 2021 sees the return of our annual New Zealand Certified Builders (NZCB) national events. At the National Support Office, we are all very much looking forward to the return of the NZCB Apprentice Challenge sponsored by ITM schedule for 10 April and our National Conference and Expo, scheduled for 11-12 June. This year’s conference theme is Sustainability – helping members to grow, thrive and succeed.

This is something we are all passionate about. If you’ve never supported the Apprentice Challenge or attended Conference, now is the time to register!

We’re growing!

Nationwide, membership with NZCB continues to grow.

Business Development Managers (BDMs) Andrew MacDonald, Shane Ririnui, and I are experiencing high levels of inquiry, often leading to completed membership applications submitted. While not all applicants are successful, data for the year ending 31 December 2020 showed a record total of new memberships, surpassing our projected target by 59%.

Not a bad result for a year that was affected by lockdowns, alert levels, on-site working protocols, and the temporary suspension of Halo Guarantee.

Jason McClintock at Slope Point (the South Island’s southernmost point), The Catlins – Southland, NZ.

A big thank you Sadly, on behalf of all his National Support Office (NSO) colleagues, it falls on me to farewell NZCB Group Technical Manager, Jason McClintock. For over 10 years, Jason has been in his role at NSO, but he’s been a loyal supporter of all things New Zealand Certified Builders since 1988, when he joined as a member. It’s now time for a change in direction and we wish him, his wife Margaret, and three grown-up kids, all the very best for the changes ahead. On a personal note, I thank him for his support, leadership, and camaraderie during my own time with NZCB. Jason will be missed for his industry knowledge and expertise.

Go well mate, keep your string lines tight.

Ngā mihi.

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AROUND THE REGIONS —

Events Calendar INDUSTRY EVENTS

NZCB NATIONAL EVENTS

CONZTRUCT TRADE SHOW

NZCB APPRENTICE CHALLENGE SPONSORED BY ITM – REGIONALS

Apr–May

Sat 10 Apr

CITY

DATE

VENUE

Christchurch

Mon 19 Apr

Air Force Museum

Dunedin

Tue 20 Apr

Edgar Centre

Invercargill

Wed 21 Apr

Velodrome, ILT Stadium

Queenstown

Thu 22 Apr

Queenstown Events Centre

Hamilton

Mon 3 May

Claudelands Events Centre

Auckland West

Tue 4 May

The Trusts Arena

Whangarei

Wed 5 May

McKay Stadium

Kerikeri

Thu 6 May

Turner Centre

On Saturday 10 April, carpentry apprentices nationwide will go head-to-head in an eight-hour challenge, where their skills will be put to the test on a unique building project at the NZCB Apprentice Challenge Sponsored by ITM. Get along and support your local apprentices as they battle it out for a spot in the National Final. The best time to attend is from 3:00 to 5:00pm – cheer on and support your regional competitors as the competition draws to a close.

Successful regional winners go on the National Final and compete for the Ken Read Memorial Trophy, held in conjunction with the NZCB Conference and Expo on the 11–12 June, in Wellington.

CONZTRUCT is for builders, electricians, architects, designers, See below for confirmed locations or www.apprenticechallenge.co.nz for latest updates! and other specialist trades people to further their breadth of knowledge, education and gain a greater understanding of new VENUE product technologies. LBP & CPD points available, lots of giveaways, REGION complimentary food and beverages, and it’s FREE to attend!

Whangarei Canopy Bridge, Whangarei Town Basin For more information and to register visit www.conztruct.co.nz

NZCB REGIONAL EVENTS NZCB REGIONAL AGMS

Apr–May REGION

DATE

Waikato/Coromandel

Tue 6 Apr

Nelson Bays

Thu 22 Apr

Southland

Wed 12 May

Central Otago

Thu 13 May

Auckland

Unitec Institute of Technology, Mount Albert Campus

Waikato/Coromandel

The Base, Te Rapa

Tauranga Districts

Toi Ohomai Institute of Technology, Tauranga Campus

Rotorua/Whakatane

Toi Ohomai Institute of Technology, Mokoia Campus, Rotorua

Taupo

Taupo ITM, Tauhara

East Coast

Versatile Buildings, Gisborne

Hawke’s Bay

Tumu ITM, Napier

Taranaki

Western Institute of Technology, New Plymouth Campus

Manawatu

Palmerston North – TBC

NZCB Regional Annual General Meetings are currently underway – keep an eye on your emails and the Events Calendar on the Wairarapa members’ only Toolshed for more information.

Wellington

WAIKATO SOCIAL EVENT

Fri 21 May 4:30pm SkyCity Ten Pin Bowling 346 Victoria Street | Hamilton Central Get a team together and join us for a social evening of bowling, laughs and pizza.

More information coming soon – keep an eye on your emails.

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Masterton – TBC Parapine ITM, Upper Hutt

Nelson Bays

Nelson Marlborough Institute of Technology, Nelson Campus

Canterbury

Hamptons ITM, Christchurch

Mid and South Canterbury

Timaru ITM, Timaru

Central Otago

Southland Lakes ITM, Cromwell

Otago

Otago Polytechnic, Dunedin Campus

Southland

E H Ball ITM, Invercargill

NEXT GENERATION —

ITAB Apprentice Completions Congratulations to all the ITAB Apprentices who have recently completed their National Certificates in Carpentry!

Ara Institute of Canterbury Hamish Kilgour

Stanton Builders (Chch) Limited

Tayla Eason

Tony Wilkins Builder Limited

Richard Gunther

Morel Construction Limited

Ruberawiri Peina

RBJ Limited

Jeremy Whall

Precision Build Limited

Zekiel Nathan-Tuake

DHS Construction

Nopera Stockford

Davie Construction Limited

Matthew Tibbitts

Baumann Limited

Matthew Highton

Vertex Construction Limited

Peter Rattray

Butterfield Home Renovations

Philippe Trippier

MBL Metzger Builders Limited

Sean Mitton

Zac Wilkinson Construction Limited

Maxwell Stevenson

Coughlan Construction Limited

Jared Konings who is employed by L and S Construction Limited and attended Northtec – Future Trades.

Nelson Marlborough Institute of Technology

Unitec New Zealand

Ethan Iorns

Inch Building Limited

Robert Cook

Lewis Gillard

Garden Builder Limited

UNITEC Apprenticeship Training Trust

Nicholas D'Arcy

JC Build Limited

Elliot Whittaker

Vista Homes Limited

Bryce Spittal

Talley's Group Limited

Gang Li

BCG Construction

Tyrone Kuipers

Scott Construction Limited

Campbell Griffin

Benjamin Slierendrecht

Foothold Developments Limited

J.R Hosking Carpenters and Co Limited

Visko Bryers

Bruyere Limited

Ashni Kumar

ABS Builders

Northtec – Future Trades Michael Keogh

RHJ Builders Limited

Manpreet Singh

ABS Builders

Jared Konings

L and S Construction Limited

Vincent Desvaux De Marigny

Livingstone Building Limited

Adrian Edhouse

Lifebuilt Construction Limited

Cook Brothers Construction Southern Lakes Limited

Ravikumar Jadhav

Renovation Builders

Charles Seneviratne

Hampstead Homes Limited

Connor O'Brien

O'Leary Construction Limited

John Chang

Ansell Builders 2009

Jesse Te Maiharoa

O'Leary Construction Limited

Andrew Feeney

Level Property Builders

Jordan Nairn

Cook Brothers Construction Southern Lakes Limited

Otago Polytechnic Joshua Wekking

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Are you up for the challenge?!

Applications for the 2021 NZCB Apprentice Challenge are now open!

Competitors will be tasked to complete a challenging project for a specific end user within the allotted 8.0 hours. Thanks to ITM’s sponsorship, every competitor will receive a prize pack for participating as well as major prizes up for grabs for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place getters!

REGIONAL CHALLENGES

SAT 10 APRIL 2021 WHERE: ITM STORES NATIONWIDE + selected venues

NATIONAL FINAL

The Challenge is open to apprentices employed by NZCB builders or enrolled with ITAB. *conditions apply

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facebook.com/itabnz *The fine print: Competitors can be at any stage of their apprenticeship, regardless of age or experience and if they are lucky enough to progress to the National Final in June 2020, they must still be a current apprentice. Competitors must be enrolled in a recognised apprenticeship programme and must be up to date with any associated apprenticeship fees or training related expenses.

NEXT GENERATION —

Brian Dillon AST Trust Chairman

Some positivity amongst the uncertainty Well, so much for a return to normal in 2021. Continued disruption with COVID-19 Alert Levels, earthquakes, and ongoing economic pressures keep challenging us. In the vocational sector we are closely watching the development of Review of Vocational Education (RoVE), and in particular how Te Pūkenga is shaping up.

Te Pūkenga is the new national polytechnic, which by 1 January 2023 is expected to have direct oversight of all 16 current polytechnics, as well as the training needs of those currently with the various Industry Training Organisations (ITOs) (now called TITOs, or Transitional ITOs).

Many Industry Training Providers (ITPs) are reporting significant growth in trades enrolments for the start of 2021. This could be attributed in general to the very strong economic activity, and is very much connected to the targeted funding put in place after the 2020 COVID-19 lockdown. Trades and Primary Industry were the key focus areas for the targeted funding, and ITPs across the country are reporting anywhere between 20 and 60% growth in enrolments.

The 2021 New Zealand Certified Builders Carpentry Apprentice Challenge sponsored by ITM is back on, after being cancelled last year. Apprentices will gather at 18 locations around the country on Saturday 10 April,

to test themselves against their peers. We are grateful yet again for the support ITM and their various manufacturers have provided - we all know that as well as the opportunity to compete, most apprentices love to add a tool or two to their kit.

The Apprenticeship Scholarship Trust (AST) continues to receive grant applications, and for a variety of reasons.

It’s pleasing to see employer support featuring in these requests, and confirmation from providers about their progress through the training. It’s also a timely reminder that despite the very buoyant economy, there are some who are struggling to make ends meet. The trustees appreciate the role they play in helping these apprentices out where they can.

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OUR PEOPLE —

Moving on up First published in BRANZ Build 182, 1 February 2021, www.buildmagazine.co.nz Clément Richer moved to a new country, took up a new career and won a top industry award for apprentice carpenters. Now, his plans include furthering his qualifications and setting up his own business.

What is your background? I understand you were born in France – what brought you to New Zealand and your work as a carpentry apprentice?

I was born in France and did all my schooling in the French public school system. I left school at 19 before completing the Baccalaureate (France’s national secondary school diploma) and joined the workforce.

After many unfulfilling jobs, I took over a small pizzeria and spent six years working hard and learning the ropes of running a small business.

When I turned 26, I decided to travel to learn about different cultures. After a few months, I ended up in New Zealand where I met my Canadian wife, and we decided to make this country our home. I continued working in hospitality around central Auckland but, after a few years, decided to learn a trade.

Choosing carpentry was easy as I was always interested in this trade, so I enrolled in the ITAB program at Unitec Institute of Technology. One of the regular customers at the restaurant where I worked was a carpenter, and he offered me work with him for a few months for which I am very grateful.

He gave me an opportunity to change careers, to learn a profession that he enjoyed and to impart that passion for building.

NZCB member, NZCB Apprentice Challenge 2016 winner and NZCB Auckland Committee Member Clément Richer

Choosing carpentry was easy as I was always interested in this trade, so I enrolled in the ITAB program at Unitec Institute of Technology.

What did winning the NZ Certified Builders Carpentry Apprentice challenge mean to you?

Beginning an apprenticeship at 32 years old was a challenge for me as my past schooling experience was not a success and English is my second language.

After my first year and with my Certificate of Applied Technology under my belt, I found an apprenticeship in a construction company specialising in residential renovations and alterations. I continued studying and obtained a Diploma in Applied Technology in Carpentry, and today, I am a qualified carpenter.

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When I entered the New Zealand Certified Builders Apprentice Challenge in 2016, I was in the third year of my apprenticeship and was feeling more confident on-site as I was working with a team of competent builders. However, I did not have the opportunity to compare my skills and knowledge so I signed up to test myself and to see how I would perform outside of my comfort zone.

After coming in a joint first in the Auckland region, I went on to participate in the national final alongside the other regional winners. I was just happy to reach that stage, so you can imagine my surprise – and joy – when I won the New Zealand Certified Builders Apprentice Challenge for 2016.

Winning the competition validated the decisions I made a few years earlier, and it made me feel a sense of belonging in my new profession.

What are the differences between the building industry in France and New Zealand?

As most of my working life in France was spent making pizzas, most of my building knowledge comes from my experience in New Zealand. However, living in both countries gives me some insight on differences regarding styles and methods.

In France, like many Western European countries, the use of stone and, more recently, concrete blocks is predominant in building.

For most French people, the idea of timber-framed houses conjures up images of simple cottages in the forest.

A higher population density and the geographical situation of France has shaped its building industry. Apartment buildings are popular in metropolitan areas, and new subdivisions, like we see around the wider Auckland areas, are widespread in the suburbs of major cities.

However, with the desire to build more sustainably, timber is appearing as an alternative to concrete, and in the last 20 years, building companies specialising in timber-framed building have been nourishing.

What are your aspirations as a builder?

I became a qualified carpenter after a four-year apprenticeship and am currently working as an independent contractor doing mostly

partnering for performance

Winning the competition validated the decisions I made a few years earlier, and it made me feel a sense of belonging in my new profession. renovations and extensions. I find these kinds of projects interesting due to their complexity. I see myself following the same path for the next five years, continuing to learn along the way.

Also, I envisage going back to study, possibly a Bachelor of Construction, before, starting my own building company.

I am interested in innovations that make buildings more comfortable and energy efficient and believe that we could reduce material waste by thinking about appropriate building processes when designing our houses. When the time comes for me to run my own construction business, I want to be able to make a difference and to address these issues.

What do you most enjoy about your job?

I enjoy the fact that I can create something that will stand for years.

I also appreciate both the physical and mental aspects of this job.

Yes, I work with my hands, but I have to constantly think through every task before starting. Being well prepared, organised, efficient and collegial is important to the way I work.

News Bites

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UPDATE

New GIB® Wet Area Systems Technical literature GIB Aqualine® with its reinforced water resistant core and easy score and snap installation is New Zealand’s number one choice for internal wet area linings and has been trusted in over 1 million kiwi bathrooms over the last 25 years*.

GIB Aqualine® can now comfortably handle the vast majority of tiles commonly used in New Zealand up to 40kg/m2 tile weight. The recently updated GIB® Wet Area Specification and Installation Manual February 2021 includes:

• Enhanced tile weight performance. 10mm GIB Aqualine® can be used for tiles weighing up to 26kg/m².

13mm GIB Aqualine can be used for tiles weighing up to 40kg/m².

• Increased fastener space tolerances for tiling from 100mm to 150mm centres.

For more information and to request a hardcopy visit www.gib.co.nz or call the GIB® Helpline 0800 100 442.

NEWS

Record number of nominations for NAWIC awards The National Association of Women (NAWIC) are thrilled with the record number of award nominee entries received for our NAWIC excellence in construction awards, supported

by BCITO taking place on 7 May 2021. The industry has answered the call to highlight their superstars and celebrate successes across the board of categories, despite a tough year in 2020, and still uncertainty for many.

With 122 entries, up from 82 in 2019, it is clear that employers and individuals relished the opportunity to recognise and be recognised for various contributions to the sector at multiple levels. We are proud of them all.

The NAWIC awards discover and celebrate wonderful role models and rising stars for women in the industry to aspire to. The highlights and stories shared, paint a positive picture for women considering

construction as a career path and promotes the catch phrase ‘She has to see it to be it’.

The awards are just one way we encourage women to pursue, establish and sustain successful careers in the construction industry.

Finalists will be announced at the end of March.

Fixed Price+ Portable Building

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For more on the awards please visit our website https://www.nawic.org.nz/ nawic-excellenceawards

NEW PRODUCT

Yale Unity Entrance Lock Designed to suit the Australasian market, the Unity Entrance Lock achieves patented digital dead locking technology, locking both the internal and external handles of the lock.

Its key-free design means you won’t have to worry about lost keys and being battery powered it doesn’t require any hard-wiring.

Lock alert indications shows users the lock mode via a built

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in LED. The lock has three modes – Unlock (Green); Locked (Yellow); and Secure (Red).

Controllable by either the Yale Access App, key card or Yale Smart Keypad, the Unity Entrance Lock provides users with a range of options to control the lock. The Yale Access App allows the user to lock and unlock the door, grant access to others and keep track of visitor access, all via their smartphone.

For more information visit www.yalehome.co.nz/unity

NEWS

NZCB welcomes new Affinity Partners: Hyundai, Isuzu Utes and Renault

NEW PRODUCT

Introducing the new NZCB Portable Structures contract New Zealand Certified Builders have added a new Portable Structures contract to our suite of Building Contracts. Available as a hard copy only.

This Contract is intended for use where the building work carried out by the Builder will result in a portable building (whether temporary or permanent), or building component, that will be relocated from the construction site to another location, on the completion of such portable building/ building component.

This Contract is intended to be used whether the Builder is only responsible for

the construction of the portable building/ building component or is also responsible for any (or all) of the transportation, installation and site works associated with the relocation of the portable building/building component.

Copies can be purchased from the Hard Copy Contracts section of the Shop on the members’ only Toolshed.

NZCB has now partnered with these three well-known brands – Hyundai Motors New Zealand Limited (Hyundai), Isuzu Utes New Zealand Limited (Isuzu Utes) and Global Motors New Zealand Ltd T/A Renault New Zealand (Renault).

Your NZCB membership now gives you access to special pricing and finance on the entire range of Cars, SUVs, Utes, Vans and Trucks from Hyundai, Renault and Isuzu Utes New Zealand.

For fleet vehicle advice, quotes and options, contact Warren Willmot, Sales & Marketing Manager on 027 205 5535 or email wwillmot@renault.co.nz

NEW PRODUCT

Easy Install Solarglow LED Solar Skylight Introducing the next evolution in skylights – the Solarglow LED Solar Skylight.

Solarglow combines a 18V, 40W PV solar panel with a huge 400mm diameter LED light panel to create a highly effective alternative to traditional tubular skylights. Light up those dark, internal areas in the home such as kitchens, bathrooms, toilets, hallways and entrance ways with free, energy efficient light.

Features include: • Easy to install roof mounting accessory kits make installation quick and simple with only minor roof penetrations. No roofing or plumbing experience required.

• A 12m cable connects the PV solar panel to the LED light panel allowing for flexible, versatile installations. Mount the solar panel on the north side of the roof but run the cable to a south side room or downstairs to a dark rumpus room.

• Operates just like a skylight bringing clean, energy efficient light into the home. As the sun rises the LED light panel brightens. As the sun sets at the end of the day, the LED light panel dims for the evening.

For more information call Sellwood on 0800 288 427 or email sales@sellwood.co.nz

NEWS

NZCB welcomes new National Partner Schneider Electric Everyday innovative electrical solutions – With a presence in New Zealand since the 1930’s, PDL by Schneider Electric has a proud local history in designing, developing and manufacturing, and our PDL products can be found in most Kiwi homes.

In 2001 PDL became part of the Schneider Electric group, forming a formidable partnership. Today both brands work side by to provide our Kiwi customers with the latest advances and developments in electrical solutions.

The Global Company Behind the PDL brand – Schneider Electric is a global specialist in energy management with operations in

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more than 100 countries. Focused on making energy safe, reliable, and efficient, the company’s 100,000+ employees believe that access to energy is a basic human right.

In 2001, Schneider Electric acquired PDL Holdings recognising its strengths and desiring to build on them. Today, Schneider Electric’s commitment to New Zealand is a multi–billion dollar investment with staff and factories around the world, and research and development centres in 25 countries.

Design and Style – Add that perfect finishing touch to your project with our unique range of switches and sockets.

Smart Home – Creates a point of difference in your next project with our scalable smart home solutions.

Charge into the future – Reliable, fast and safe electric vehicle charging options to suit your next project.

Safety – Safety is our first priority.

Explore our range of electrical solutions designed to protect Kiwi homes.

For more information visit www.pdl.co.nz

FROM NZCB —

NZCB Affinity Partners New Zealand Certified Builders (NZCB) is proud to partner with the following companies who are aligned with the Association to bring our members discounted services and products.

UTES Exceptional vehicle deals with Renault, Hyundai and Isuzu

Cost + % discount on most Noel Leeming products

Exclusive Health Insurance packages with NIB (Business Members only)

Exclusive pricing on Fisher & Paykel and Haier products

Deals and discounts on your mobile and broadband plans

Discounted rate on AA Business Care

Fuel Card Programme – offering discounts

Fuel Card Programme – offering discounts

Appliances at commercial prices Did you know… NZCB members have access to Fisher & Paykel, and Haier appliances for very competitive prices?

We deal directly with Fisher & Paykel Head Office to get a better deal for you. Price lists are updated monthly and are confidential to NZCB members only – these are not to be discussed with any other retail outlet.

To view the full range of appliances available for Fisher & Paykel visit www.fisherpaykel.com/nz.html and Haier visit www.haier.co.nz Placing an order is simple – we just need the item codes, delivery address, contact person and phone number for delivery. An invoice will be emailed to you and payment is required in full before your order can be placed.

For more information, a copy of the latest price list, or to place an order email Georgia at the National Support Office – georgia@nzcb.nz

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FROM NZCB —

NZCB National Partners New Zealand Certified Builders (NZCB) is proud to partner with the following companies who align with our Association and give NZCB members access to a wealth of expertise and support throughout New Zealand.

COMPANY

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COMPANY

WEBSITE

Abodo Wood Ltd

www.abodo.co.nz

MiTek New Zealand Ltd

www.miteknz.co.nz

Altus NZ Ltd

www.altus.co.nz

New Zealand Visa Connections

www.nzvisaconnections.com

Anzor Fasteners Ltd

www.anzor.co.nz

NZ Foam Ltd

www.nzfoam.co.nz

APL Window Solutions

www.aplnz.co.nz

Open2view

www.open2view.co.nz

Assa Abloy New Zealand Ltd

www.assaabloy.co.nz

Pacific Steel (NZ) Ltd

www.pacificsteel.co.nz

Bahco

www.bahco.co.nz

Paslode New Zealand

www.paslode.co.nz

Bowers Brothers Concrete Ltd

www.bowersbrothers.co.nz

PlaceMakers

www.placemakers.co.nz

Brand Collective

www.elwdworkwear.com.au

Pro Clima New Zealand Ltd

www.proclima.co.nz

Bunnings Ltd

www.bunnings.co.nz

Productspec Ltd

www.productspec.net

CS For Doors Ltd

www.csfordoors.co.nz

Proven Systems Ltd (DVS)

www.dvs.co.nz

CSR Building Products (NZ) Ltd

www.csr.co.nz

Quotable Value Ltd

www.qv.co.nz

ECKO Fastening Systems

www.ecko.co.nz

Red LBP Ltd

www.redlbp.co.nz

FMI Building Innovation

www.aslnz.co.nz

Red Quantity Surveying 2017 Ltd

www.redgroup.nz

Franklin Plumbing and Builders Supplies Ltd

www.franklins.co.nz

Red Stag Timber

www.redstag.co.nz

Resene Construction Systems

www.reseneconstruction.co.nz

Free Up

www.freeup.kiwi

Resene Paints Ltd

www.resene.co.nz

Futurewood

www.futurewood.nz

Rosenfeld Kidson & Co. Ltd

www.rosenfeldkidson.co.nz

GTEE.co.nz

www.gtee.co.nz

Schneider Electric

www.pdl.co.nz

HazardCo

www.hazardco.com

Sellwood Products Ltd

www.sellwood.co.nz

Hilti (New Zealand) Ltd

www.hilti.com

Senco Brands (NZ) Ltd

www.senco.nz

HomePlus

www.homeplus.co.nz

SIKA New Zealand

www.nzl.sika.com

Independent Building Supplies

www.ibs.co.nz

Simx Ltd

www.simx.co.nz

INTAKS NZ Ltd

www.intaks.co.nz

Soudal Ltd

www.soudal.co.nz

Jacobsen Creative Surfaces Ltd

www.jacobsen.co.nz

Tax Management New Zealand

www.tmnz.co.nz

James Hardie New Zealand

www.jameshardie.co.nz

The New Zealand Building Economist

www.nzbe.co.nz

Jesani Distributions Ltd

www.jesani.co.nz

The Trades Coach

www.tradescoach.co.nz

JSC Timber

www.jsctimber.co.nz

Thermakraft Ltd

www.thermakraft.co.nz

KLC Ltd

www.klc.co.nz

Tile Space

www.tiles.co.nz

Kopine

www.kopine.co.nz

Tradeworx

www.tradeworx.co.nz

Laminex New Zealand

www.laminexnewzealand.co.nz

USG Boral New Zealand

www.usgboral.com/en_nz

LMA Timber Ltd

www.lmatimber.co.nz

Viking Roofspec

www.vikingroofspec.co.nz

Marley New Zealand Ltd

www.marley.co.nz

Warmup NZ Ltd

www.warmup.co.nz

Marshall Innovations Ltd

www.mwnz.com

YourQS Ltd

www.yourqs.co.nz

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