NZCB InHouse Magazine August/September 2022

The official magazine of New Zealand Certified Builders Association

Great deals for NZCB members with Noel Leeming! Pg 20

Managing finances through tough times Pg 42

Your business’ health starts with its people Pg 48

August/September 2022

Gemma the Scooter embarks on a journey ... and raises a record sum for Cancer Society Pages 36–39

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Contents FROM NZCB Message from the NZCB Board Message from Past NZCB Board Chairperson Board Bites Message from our Chief Executive On-the-job learning LBP workshops Message from our Education and Technical Manager Want to improve your business performance? NZCB Building Contracts NZCB Conference and Expo 2022 Don’t get caught short with your insurance cover South Island gets a new office! Putting our partners in the spotlight Walking the talk at Auckland’s Asian Construction Expo NZCB and Noel Leeming Commercial NZCB Strategic Partners and Affinity Partners NZCB National Partners

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IN THE KNOW A real look into the 2022 employment market Busy? Now’s the time to market your business Can councils transfer some or all of their liability to the builder? You must pass the ball to win the game Make tech a powerful, everyday tool in your business Understanding provisional tax Leadership and management Immigration NZ’s employer accreditation Managing finances through tough times

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OUR PEOPLE Gemma the scooter raises a record $9,300 for Cancer Society Impressive effort leads to awesome achievement

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Correction to NZCB Apprentice Challenge Regional Challenge Finalists New Zealand Certified Builder (NZCB) would like to acknowledge an error printed in the previous June/July 2022 issue of InHouse magazine. NZCB Apprentice Challenge Sponsored by ITM Wellington Regional finalist, Petros Vrahasotakis is employed by RD Builders Limited and not Castle Built as previously indicated. We apologise for any harm this has caused. Cover image: Gemma Lindley testing out, ‘Gemma’ the scooter before it begins the journey over the Southern Alps to raise money for the Cancer Society of New Zealand, in the 2022 Scooter Safari.

HEALTH, SAFETY AND WELLNESS The more you do, the more you’ll achieve ... Not so!

The Tortoise beats the Hare

Your business’ health starts with its people

Keeping your worksite safe this flu season

AROUND THE REGIONS Meet our 2022 NZCB Presidents

A close finish in the Waikato/Coromandel

Apprentice Challenge bench seat finds special home

NZCB and Industry Events Calendar

NEXT GENERATION RoVE update #3

ITAB Apprentice Completions

NEWS BITES

TECH TIPS Air seals around windows – getting it right matters!

Introducing the new GIB® System Selector

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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.

Print ISSN 2463-3305 Online ISSN 2703-2418

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

Contact: 10 Marsh Street, Tauranga 3110 PO Box 13405, Tauranga Central, Tauranga 3141

FROM NZCB —

NZCB Board changes 2022 It’s been a busy start to the year for the New Zealand Certified Builders (NZCB) Board, with one of the Member Director positions coming up for renewal. This position has been held by Ian Chamberlain of Chamberlain Carpentry & Joinery in Taupō for the past three years.

2022 NZCB Board Members, top row from left to right: Chairperson Nick Farrelly, Vice Chairperson Mike Hayward, Member Director Mike Craig. Bottom row from left to right: Member Director Garry Nott, Independent Director Katrina Bach and Independent Director Andrée Atkinson.

Ian chose to stand for re-election and a Call for Nominations went out to members in April, with one person being nominated. The nominee was Garry Nott of Tasman Homes (Nelson) Limited, in Nelson. In May, we went out to members to vote on who they would like to represent them on the NZCB Board for the one Member Director position – we received 210 votes. At this year’s NZCB Annual General Meeting, held via Zoom on 16 June, it was announced Garry Nott had been the successful candidate and elected onto the NZCB Board.

demonstrated an extraordinarily high level of commitment and passion during his time on the NZCB Board. I look forward to a continued relationship with Ian as he continues to advocate for NZCB through his involvement on external boards and groups, including the Building Officials Institute of New Zealand (BOINZ). Ian is passionate about youth development through his roles on the Boards of Lake Taupō Rotary and Taupō Pathways, so I’m sure there are many great things to come!

Welcome Garry I would like to welcome our new Member Director, Garry, to the NZCB Board.

Thank you, Ian Ian has been a member of the Association since 2005 and was elected onto the NZCB Board as a Member Director in 2019. During his time, Ian has held the role of Chairperson for the past year after previously holding the role of Vice Chairperson from 2020 to 2021. Prior to being on the NZCB Board, Ian held the position of NZCB Taupō President from 2010 to 2014 and Vice President from 2017 to 2019.

Garry has over 30 years’ experience in the industry, including 10 years teaching carpentry at the Nelson Marlborough Institute of Technology (NMIT). Garry believes being a tutor and manager of trades has given him the opportunity to look at the industry from a different perspective.

I would like to acknowledge and thank Ian for his contributions to the NZCB Board. He has helped develop the Association’s processes and future over the last three years. Ian has

In 2007, Garry and his wife Paulette started their own construction company, Tasman Homes (Nelson) Limited, and currently employ 15 staff, seven of which are apprentices in various stages of training.

Nick Farrelly NZCB Board Chairperson

Garry joined NZCB in 2007 and has been on the Nelson Bays Committee since. For six of these years, he held the role of NZCB Nelson Bays President and established good relationships with our members and a solid understanding of the Association. Garry sits on the local Habitat for Humanity Board and has been involved in local projects for many years. With a strong passion for housing and training, Garry seeks to support our members across New Zealand to grow successful, sustainable businesses.

New Chairperson and Vice Chairperson Following the above changes, the NZCB Board has elected myself, Nick Farrelly as the new NZCB Board Chairperson – the Association’s 12th Chairperson. I have been a member of the Association since 1998. I was elected onto the NZCB Board last year and have held the role of Vice Chairperson since. Prior to this I was involved with the NZCB Auckland Committee for many years, holding various roles, including NZCB Auckland President for three years. My wife Sharon and I run Edgecity Builders Limited in Auckland and currently employ 10 staff. I sit on the Auckland Council Advisory Committee and the Unitec Building & Construction Advisory Committee. We are also members of the North Harbour Club,

which aims to promote excellence by encouraging and providing financial assistance to the young people of the region who are achieving excellence in their chosen field. As NZCB Board Chairperson, I’m committed to supporting builders in their businesses, helping them advance their careers, and preparing and protecting them for unexpected events. I understand the importance of upskilling our membership and raising the bar on technical training. I promise to be a very visible Chairperson and look forward to meeting members across the country during my tenure. Mike Hayward will take up the position of Vice Chairperson on the NZCB Board. Mike has been a member of the Association since 2010 and was elected onto the NZCB Board in 2020. Prior to his role on the NZCB Board, Mike was involved in the Waikato Committee for eight years – four of which he was NZCB Waikato President. Mike and his wife Janine own Hayward Builders Limited and Hauraki Transportable Homes Limited in Hamilton and currently employ five staff. Mike is passionate about the building industry and the continued growth of our Association. His interests in the industry are policy, the health and role of the regions, improving supplier/NZCB member partnerships, and finding new ways to streamline our businesses.

FROM NZCB —

A busy few years Three years ago, I was honoured to be voted onto the New Zealand Certified Builders (NZCB) Board as a Member Director. It’s been a busy few years for the NZCB Board, the Association, and our members. During my first year on the NZCB Board, we were initially informed by BrokerWeb Risk Services Limited (who administered our Halo 10-Year Residential Guarantee) that the underwriters of the guarantee insurance, Lloyd’s of London, were going to remove aspects of our guarantee. Shortly afterward, they informed us we were going to lose the entire guarantee. This was due to Lloyd’s of London pulling out of the housing guarantees market worldwide. It was an interesting time trying to find an alternative, but we did. My second year on the NZCB Board saw the start of COVID-19. This was, and still is, an uncertain time for the Association and our members. The Association has had to become more nimble to address the many challenges being presented. The fallout from COVID-19 is ongoing and the restrictions are creating daily knock-on effects throughout our industry. During my third year on the NZCB Board, we had a change of Chief Executive (CE). It was a long search and recruitment

process to find the right person. We’re happy to have Malcolm Fleming on board to take the Association into the future. I have enjoyed representing our members on the NZCB Board as a Member Director, then as the Vice Chairperson, and finally as Chairperson. I always believe that the more you put into something, the more you will get out of it. I will always encourage people to be involved in their regional committees or take on the role of Regional President. This is your opportunity to communicate from a grassroots level through to the National Support Office and the NZCB Board. Having been an NZCB member for 17 years, serving on my regional (Taupō) committee, stepping up to the role of president, and joining the NZCB Board, has been a privilege. I look forward to meeting many of you in the future and hope to see you at the NZCB Conference and Expo in Hamilton later this year.

Board Bites Here is an update on the advocacy work the New Zealand Certified Builders (NZCB) Board has been doing lately.

Building for Climate Change Legislative Discussion Group Five meetings between May and July | Online via Microsoft Teams New Zealand Certified Builders (NZCB) was invited to join the Building for Climate Change Legislative Discussion (BCCLD) Group, by John Snead from the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE). The group has been put together to explore potential legislative changes that could reduce the building and construction sector’s carbon emissions. The working-level group will help MBIE develop ideas raised in previous forums, such as the Climate Change Commission’s advice and consultation to inform the Emissions Reduction Plan. MBIE’s Building for Climate Change team is exploring how legislative proposals could support initiatives such as construction waste minimisation or improved energy

performance in buildings. Feedback and perspective from participants in the BCCLD group will help MBIE understand the potential benefits and costs of different actions. The five meetings we’ve attended have proven how complex building for climate change will be. Examples of what we will be dealing with include the embodied carbon, whole of life, and waste management of the products we use in the building industry. To learn more, visit: https://www.building.govt.nz/gettingstarted/building-for-climate-change/ Mike Craig NZCB Board Member Director

Keeping your business moving with quality products and reliable supply

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FROM NZCB —

Malcolm Fleming Chief Executive

2022: A time of considerable activity and opportunity

At the time of writing, I have been in the Chief Executive (CE) role for just over a month and have seen, heard, and learnt a lot. I recently spent two days in Wellington attending my first New Zealand Certified Builders (NZCB) Board and Presidents Zone meeting. Active in advocacy

It was a great opportunity to meet members and hear how industry issues (supply chain constraints, cost escalation, labour shortages, rising interest rates) are affecting them. I also gained a sense of what our members are looking to us for in these times of great uncertainty, disruption, and risk. What I’m hearing is that members have a significant appetite for educational material that addresses non-technical competencies. Providing structured non-technical training to a membership base was an area of focus at my former role (CE, New Zealand Institute of Building) and is an area where I believe membership associations can provide significant benefit to their membership bases. Later this year, NZCB members can expect to receive information on a range of topics, including:

Advocacy with the government has featured strongly in my first few weeks in the role, with NZCB lodging two submissions with the government. One opposes the Fair Pay Agreement (at Bill stage) and the second supports the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment’s (MBIE) proposal that the implementation date for H1 changes be pushed out six months. The MBIE’s proposal is a direct result of NZCB’s advocacy on this issue, as led by NZCB Board Independent Director Katrina Bach during her Acting Chief Executive tenure. Later this year, the government will likely seek feedback from our industry on the following topics: • Building for Climate Control • Review of the 1991 Resource Management Act

• Cash-flow forecasting

• Building Code update.

• Contract work extensions

Submission writing is something NZCB should be involved in. Over the coming months, we will invite members to express an interest in being involved in submission writing, on topics that align with their area of expertise.

• Staff retention policies • Mental wellbeing • Job planning/management

Changes on the cards

• Winding down/restructuring options to reflect changing market conditions. • Contract and client management. A programme of work to understand what younger members require of their association will also be undertaken.

In-person events on the horizon Regional Committees have felt constrained in their event management and general membership engagement roles during the pandemic, but with COVID-19 restrictions behind us, this is set to change. While NZCB will continue to provide education offerings online, you can expect to see a fresh range of in-person events that will address current industry needs and invigorate both the regions and the membership.

Several industry association colleagues have asked NZCB to be involved in a range of initiatives that will connect our membership with beneficial programmes and initiatives. In my view, positioning NZCB as an engaged and influential industry stakeholder amongst our peers, is important. While it’s early days as the Association’s CE, it has become clear that the NZCB membership proposition is a strong one – but many members aren’t maximising it. You can expect to see communications and strategies designed to lift awareness of the full suite of benefits NZCB members have access to. Congratulations to NZCB Board Member Director Nick Farrelly on his appointment as NZCB Board Chairperson following the June Annual General Meeting. We both step into our respective Chairperson and CE roles during a period of significant activity and change within the construction industry. It is a time of great opportunity for NZCB – exciting times lie ahead.

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Maintaining consistent procedures is key Kia ora everyone. I recently attended a workshop with economist Tony Alexander where he confirmed that while our industry has a lot of future work, he predicts this will slow up in the next 12–18 months because increasing interest rates have raised the bar for bank lending. Contracts require effort and attention to detail because they set out the client expectations of the building project so you and your client are on the same page. Explaining in detail how the contract will perform within the current industry constraints (supply, price increases, labour) and what business processes you have in place to manage these situations, will reduce the number of enquiries from your client. Communication is also key here, especially when it’s bad news, such as “my team will not be on-site for a week because we are waiting for materials to arrive”. Keeping the client in the loop shows them you’re not absent from site or ignoring their job.

While there is an abundance of work, the supply challenges continue to impact businesses and our members. It is imperative to maintain our processes and procedures to reduce the risk of an upset client. I know I sound like a broken record, but it’s important to cross the t’s and dot the i’s when it comes to: • Contract selection • Contract management • Managing client expectations Mastering these will help ensure a smooth job and a happy client regardless of delays and/or price increases.

Contract management

With price increases, provisional sums, expected start and completion dates, and variations, it’s key to capture any additional costs in a Variation Notice and get client approval to reduce questioning down the track when you present it in a payment claim.

Contract selection Make sure you select the right contract for the work you are undertaking. The main New Zealand Certified Builders (NZCB) contracts are the Fixed Price+ contract and the Cost and Mark-up, which is for new builds, renovations, alterations, and additions. Some members are still using the NZCB Small Works contract for jobs that aren’t “small work”, meaning they are $60k+ and last three months or more. I know the Small Works contract may be easier to complete but if you want strong protection then I recommend using the NZCB Fixed Price+ or NZCB Cost and Mark-up contracts because they offer full protection measures in their contract conditions. For more information on the different types of NZCB Building Contracts available, view page 10 of this issue of InHouse or call NZCB National Support Office on 0800 237 843.

With price increases and bank lending as it is, clients will be going through every invoice or payment claim to ensure they reflect what’s happening on-site or what they have agreed to. If you can comply with ALL nine criteria that make a payment claim valid, use it instead of an invoice. A payment claim is more likely to get paid on time because it acknowledges the Construction Contracts Act 2002. It also has a formal document attached, the Important Notice (Form One), which informs the client of the seriousness of the payment claim and outlines the correct process for challenging it. The nine things to remember when producing a payment claim can be found under the ‘During the Build’ tab under the ‘Compliance’ section of the NZCB members’ only Toolshed www.nzcb.nz/members/compliance/.

If you come across a challenging client pushing the boundaries, remember you are not alone. Call the NZCB National Support Office on 0800 237 843 for support.

Shane Ririnui Education and Technical Manager

Here you will also find a webinar with Construction Contracts Act expert, Peter Dergerholm from Calderglen Associates, that will help you turn a tax invoice into a payment claim using Xero or MYOB. There is also a webinar with Construction Law Specialist and Lawyer, Geoff Hardy from Martelli McKegg Lawyers. Alternatively, call NZCB National Support Office on 0800 237 843.

Managing client expectations When it comes to client expectations, these need to be identified and confirmed at the beginning. Don’t over-promise, be realistic and honest from the outset, and go through the contract and its conditions in detail, including: • Supply – explain the pressure the industry is under • Cost fluctuations – how these will be handled • Variations – how these will be managed

• Labour and supply constraints – indicate there may be a period where you move your team to another job while you await supplies • Payment claims – when you will be serving them and when they need to be paid or responded to • Communication – what is the best way to liaise with your client? Set a weekly or fortnightly opportunity for the client to come on-site for a walk around and discuss issues, instead of contacting you daily with concerns. I hope you find this information helpful or a reinforcement of what you’re already doing. If you come across a challenging client pushing the boundaries, remember you are not alone. Please call us at the NZCB National Support Office on 0800 237 843, so we can assist or connect you with someone who can help. Stay resilient, Ngā mihi.

Want to improve your business performance? Find out how NZCB’s online tools can help you! The last Wednesday of every month | 10:30am or 6:30pm Live webinar via Zoom On the last Wednesday of every month New Zealand Certified Builders (NZCB) Education and Technical Manager, Shane Ririnui hosts a one-hour live webinar, in which he will answer any questions you may have, and run through some practical, easy to follow steps to help you navigate your way around the NZCB members’ only Toolshed website. With morning and afternoon sessions available you will learn how the NZCB Building Contracts, Employment Agreements, Free Helplines, Halo 10-Year Residential Guarantee and Training videos and templates, are key tools to assist members with business management. Check out the Events Calendar on the NZCB members’ only Toolshed website www.nzcb.nz for the link to join the webinar.

FROM NZCB —

NZCB Building Contracts New Zealand Certified Builders (NZCB) have several Building Contracts available, depending on the type of project being undertaken, for Business members to complete online or order in hardcopy form. Below is a breakdown of the different contracts available. Preliminary Services

Fixed Price+

This contract is used where the builder has been asked to do some preliminary work in connection with a proposed building project, either prior to the project commencing, or as part of a feasibility study to determine if the project will go ahead.

This contract is used when an aspect [or all] of a project has a quoted element to it. Should there be variations to the quote then this contract allows for flexibility while still maintaining payment security. The deposit is held by the builder during construction and balanced at the time of final invoice.

Small Works and Alterations – for projects $30,000 and under

Cost & Mark-Up

This contract is used 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.

This contract is used when the total price payable for the building work is not fixed, specified, or known at the time of entering into the contract. Instead, the progress payments and the final contract price are to be calculated by reference to the actual costs incurred by the builder in carrying out the building work, plus a margin for the builder’s administration, overhead and profit.

Spec Build (hard copy only)

Renovations (Fixed Price + or Cost & Mark-up)

This contract is used when the builder is building a spec home and when the builder: • owns the land on which he is building something; and • sells the land to someone before he is finished building.

This contract is 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.

These terms should NOT be used when: • the builder intends to sell the land and commence building work after settlement; or • the builder has completed the building work. It doesn’t matter whether the builder hasn’t even started building yet e.g. he has sold off the plans, or whether he only has a few weeks to completion.

Labour Only (Fixed Price + or Cost & Mark-up)

Portable Building/Prefabricated Building Component (hard copy only) This contract is used 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.

This contract is 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. Samples of the above contracts can be downloaded for free from the Sample Building Contracts tab under the Building Contracts section of the NZCB members’ only Toolshed www.nzcb.nz/members/building-contracts/ Unsure of which contract to use? Contact the NZCB National Support Office on 0800 237 843.

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NZCB Conference and Expo 2022 Resilience and Recovery

17th to 19th November Claudelands Events Centre Hamilton

Never been to the New Zealand Certified Builders (NZCB) Annual Conference and Expo? Unsure it’s worth the price of registration, travel, and missed days off work? If you’re on the fence, here are five great reasons you and your team should sign up. #1 Upskill, educate, earn points

#4 Fun, fun, fun

To remain resilient and successful in business, it is important to stay up to date on regulations impacting the building industry. NZCB strives to keep members and their staff informed in a range of ways, including the Conference and Expo. The event is packed with industry leaders and educational opportunities including the Factory Tour, keynote and motivational speakers, and engaging workshops. There is also the added bonus of earning up to 10 LBP Elective Points.

When you’re working hard, it’s important to take time out to enjoy yourself. Attending the NZCB Conference and Expo is a chance to combine learning with fun. Why not take an extra day before or after the event and visit friends or explore the Waikato?

#2 Networking in spades Whether you’re after a new supplier or someone to collaborate with, or you’re keen to talk to new and old friends, networking with industry professionals and like-minded business owners is a key part of the Conference and Expo. Networking opportunities include the morning and afternoon tea/lunch breaks, dedicated Expo Area time, Friday’s Mitre 10 Great Apprentice Race and Happy Hour, PlaceMakers Friday Night Mingler at the SkyCity Hamilton Casino, and the ITM Awards Dinner on Saturday Night.

#3 Huge Expo to explore With over 100 trade industry partners packed into the Expo area, you and your team will discover new trends and the latest products and services for your business, ensuring you are well informed and remain competitive.

#5 It’s affordable! Thanks to sponsorship money we can keep registration fees down. The entry cost for another Trade Conference and Expo held over two days earlier this year was more than $1,000. The NZCB Conference and Expo is just $145 – and it’s tax deductible! Because you are increasing your knowledge and upskilling to generate more revenue for your business, you can claim your registration fees, travel costs and accommodation as business related expenses. Win-win!

What are you waiting for? To learn, get inspired, have fun, meet new people, make lifelong friends, and stay up to date and ahead of the competition, register today!

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Friday Spouse/Partner High Tea Includes high tea, drinks and bus to and from Claudelands Events Centre

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Saturday 19th November

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7:30am

Registration Desk Opens

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9:30am – 10:30am

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ACTIVITY

10:30am – 11:00am

Morning Tea

7:00am

Registration Desk Opens

11:00am – 12:00pm

Educational Workshops, stream two

8:00am – 10:00am

To be confirmed

12:00pm – 1:00pm

Educational Workshops, stream three

1:00pm – 2:00pm

Lunch

10:00am – 10:30am Morning Tea 10:30am – 11:30am

New members networking session NEW

2:00pm – 3:00pm

Educational Workshops, stream four

10:30am – 11:30am

One hour dedicated Expo Area time NEW

3:00pm – 3:30pm

Final Act

3:30pm – 4:00pm

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10:30am – 2:45pm

Spouse/partners High Tea excursion: Zealong Tea Estate NEW

7:00pm – midnight

ITM Awards Dinner

11:30am – 11:40am

Official Conference opening: NZCB Chairperson, Nick Farrelly

11:40am – 12:00pm

Official Conference opening: MP

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1:00pm – 2:00pm

Lunch

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4:00pm – 5:00pm

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5:00pm – 6:00pm

Mitre 10 Great Apprentice Race and Happy Hour

7:00pm – 10:00pm

PlaceMakers Friday Night Mingler at SkyCity Hamilton Casino

This agenda is subject to change without notice.

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Don’t get caught short with your insurance cover Deciding to build or renovate a property can be complex. Construction projects big or small have always required careful planning, complex decision-making, and other considerations like costs, contracts, consents and insurance cover. The current economic environment, both in New Zealand and overseas has had a major impact on the construction industry. This is something that every construction project should be factoring in, and whilst most of us are likely aware of labour and material cost increases, it is also very important to make sure that you have the correct insurance coverage, not just at the start of a construction project, but for the duration. against accidental damage prior to completion, up to the practical completion date and often during the defects period. As with all insurance, it is very important to check you have the correct insurance coverage. It’s just as important to set the right sum insured value for contract works insurance as it is for completed residential or commercial buildings, particularly in the current economic environment. Almost all construction risks policies have allowances for variation to the contract price due to increases in the cost of labour and materials during construction and during re-construction, however, these are standard limits and may not be adequate in today’s environment.

Ever-increasing construction costs According to Property research firm Core Logic’s Construction Cost Index (CCCI), which measures the rate of change in construction costs, building costs have increased at their fastest rate on record in the first quarter of 2022). The annual growth rate also hit an all-time high of 7.3 percent, eclipsing the previous record of 6.9 percent in 2017. According to Corelogic’s report, these sharp increases can be attributed to a surge in new building consents, along with the demand for materials outstripping the supply. These record increases are occurring due to rising prices of materials, including timber, metal and other structural products, coupled with growing wage costs within building firms. Despite some optimism on labour shortages decreasing as borders re-open and new construction demand tails off due to increased costs and rising interest rates, construction costs are expected to remain elevated throughout 2022 and the trend will likely continue into 2023 as well.

Construction costs and delays can impact your insurance cover When undertaking a construction project, you will arrange a contract works insurance policy. This will cover the work in progress at the site, material transported to the site and material stored away from the site. The cover will also protect

For instance, a 5 percent inflationary increase may not be adequate for a construction contract starting today and scheduled to finish in 12 months’ time. Insurers are usually open to negotiating higher limits – you just need to ask your broker to assist you. It will do no good to find out you are inadequately insured at claim time. Many construction projects are suffering delays due to labour and materials shortages and in some cases construction may stop altogether. Construction policies will not continue to provide cover should there be a total or partial stoppage of work for a specified period. You need to talk to your broker to ensure cover continues.

Making sure you are covered now and, in the future We would always recommend that an independent “valuation” is obtained at the end of the building contract to determine the correct sum insured for the completed structure. Using the final construction cost figure to inform the property’s value relies on the past rather than setting a sum insured for the future. Making sure that you have the correct sum insured values for your insurance can be complex. Speak with your local BrokerWeb Risk Services broker (0800 644 444) to ensure you have the right protection for your construction project, home or any other property you own.

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.

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South Island gets a new office! For nearly seven years, New Zealand Certified Builders (NZCB) Industry Pathways and Apprenticeship Manager, Nick Matthews, has been working from his tiny home office in Christchurch, in conjunction with the National Support Office.

Due to significant growth, and in recognition of NZCB’s leading position within the building and construction industry, new premises were necessary. Not only would this help to raise the Association’s profile, but it would also give the Canterbury based members a physical location to call upon. Nick put his thinking cap on, did the market research, and narrowed the list down to three options. Settling on B-18 Studios in Addington, Christchurch, NZCB secured the lease on these premises for two years with the option to extend in the future.

Located in the heart of Addington, and close to Hagley Park, B-18 Studios is a unique, intimate, and professional workplace. With a high stud gallery atrium, separate boardroom, on-site café ‘Little Merchants’ and kitchen, this 256m2 working space is shared by 12 businesses. NZCB’s South Island office occupies one of the 11 private studios, and the balance is made up of architects, graphic designers, lawyers, and various other professionals, including start-up companies. If you are based in Christchurch or just visiting, give Nick a call on 021 906 483 and pop in to check out the new NZCB office. Nick may even shout you a coffee!

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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 HomePlus

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HomePlus is a nationwide network of 26 home improvement stores, that for 50 years has provided customers with a range of specialised custom-made aluminium building solutions for the home. HomePlus facilitates the project from the initial quote through to fabricating and installing the product. Security is a particular area of expertise, with a selection of impenetrable screen door and window systems and stylish fencing and gates. Our glass and aluminium balustrades provide a protective barrier to keep property safe and secure. Our range of innovative lifestyle and home improvement products is extensive and includes wardrobe organisers, doors and glass showers, flyscreens and the Outdoor Living range, with options for opening louvre roofs and retractable/ drop-down awnings. The HomePlus brand is owned by Kiwi business Juralco Aluminium Building Products Ltd, which design and tests products for the HomePlus Stores, and also provides national support in areas such as purchasing, manufacturing, warehousing, marketing, and sales. For more information, visit www.homeplus.co.nz

Sika has been in New Zealand, supplying Kiwis in the trades for over 60 years. Globally, Sika has been around for over 110 years – so that’s serious knowledge and expertise ‘on tap’. We’re even building a new website www.nzl.knowledge.sika.com to share this knowledge with you. Whether you need a product to waterproof, repair, seal, bond, or protect, you can rely on Sika’s trusted products to get the job done. Sika offers high-performance sealants, expanding foams and adhesives for the building envelope, interior finishing and for infrastructure construction. Solutions for below and above ground waterproofing include liquid-applied membranes, waterproofing admixtures, joint sealants, and damp-proof coatings. Sika also provides repair mortars, protective coatings and grouts, including products for interior finishing, such as levelling compounds, tile adhesives and tile grouts. Building Trust. It’s the line under our logo, but it is much more than that to us. It is what we strive to deliver to every one of our customers, every day. For more information, visit www.sika.co.nz

A full list of NZCB National Partners can be found on page 73 of this issue of InHouse or on the members’ only Toolshed under Our Partners.

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Andrew Macdonald Business Development Manager Auckland

Walking the talk at Auckland’s Asian Construction Expo On Saturday 22 September, I joined New Zealand Certified Builders (NZCB) General Manager – Marketing and Services Karla Farrar and NZCB Education and Technical Manager Shane Ririnui as stand-holders at the Asian Construction Expo, in Auckland.

The Asian Construction Expo is a conference and expo that brings together; leading industry suppliers, peak industry bodies, local government, builders, architects, designers, developers and other industry participants, to share information that is vital to the success of the Asian construction industry. The event is attended by not only builders but also electricians, plumbers, architects, designers, project managers, developers, tradespeople and other industry professionals. The Expo provides the opportunity to gain Licensed Building Practitioner points at educational workshops, ‘ask an expert’ sessions, and new product information with over 50 leading brands on show. Suppliers showcase their product ranges, share recent developments, and provide information on compliance requirements and product selection for the New Zealand environment. Having a stand at this event is a great opportunity for NZCB to increase its membership, network with suppliers, and

promote the Association. Attendees walk away with a better understanding of NZCB, its products and services, and we always gain new members from the face-to-face networking opportunity. From 11am to 4pm we had a consistent stream of people enquiring about membership. Interpreter services were made available to support attendees, but the majority of attendees were English speaking. Karla visited key industry partners, educating them on, and inviting them to exhibit at the NZCB Annual Conference and Expo, scheduled for November 2022 in Hamilton. While we were shattered at the end of the day, it was a worthwhile opportunity to educate more people about the Association and we expect a few new applications as a result. If you are a supplier, it would be really beneficial having a stand at this fast-growing event – just remember to take plenty of free giveaways! All in all, a great day for suppliers, tradies, and NZCB.

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NZCB and Noel Leeming Commercial As a New Zealand Certified Builders (NZCB) member there are so many ways to get a great deal with Noel Leeming. From Trade Pricing through the Commercial Team to Preferential Pricing for members and vouchers for your homeowners to use in store. Commercial trade pricing – for big ticket items Trade pricing provides competitive commercial rates for volume procurement on Noel Leeming products and services. To access trade pricing, all you need to do is get in touch with your local Trade Manager and create a Trade account with Noel Leeming Commercial. Your Trade Manager can help provide guidance and options on products and services that are available, as well as access to an online purchasing portal, so you can shop online 24/7.

Preferential pricing – for day-to-day in store purchases By using your NZCB Preferential pricing card, you have access to discounted pricing every day in 70+ Noel Leeming stores nationwide. Simply show your card prior to making a purchase to access these discounts*. *The NZCB Retail Commercial Discount is a cost +% offer so pricing will be either the NZCB agreed rate OR the best price on the day. This pricing is only available in store. If you cannot find your Preferential pricing card, please contact the National Support Office on 0800 237 843 or kirsty@nzcb.nz and we can post you a new one.

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A real look into the 2022 employment market The current employment market continues to show signs of candidate shortages. However, there seems to be more interest now (mid-year) than earlier in 2022 with people slightly more willing to take a peek at a new job opportunity. There’s usually a trigger in their current workplace that stirs an interest, as well as traditional reasons such as wanting a change or a new challenge. The traditional 40-hour per week salary isn’t cutting it anymore. The increasing popularity of health and wellbeing sees many candidates requesting a four-day working week with flexible hours. In many cases, businesses can’t make that work because of industry demands but it’s definitely a question we are being asked by candidates from entry to executive levels. Social justice plays an important part in why candidates may or may not choose a new employer. Applicants are looking for diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives and will often ask in the interview process how a company can demonstrate this. It makes good business sense to implement social justice initiatives into the workplace because an equitable and inclusive environment will attract and retain a more diverse workforce. Candidates are also now looking for companies that match their morals and values. One of the key questions we are asked by candidates is around company culture, which is something that can be shown through job adverts and mission statements. We know candidates won’t stay if companies just pay lip service – businesses need to deliver on their promise because employees are looking for action rather than words.

Feedback during the interview process consistently tells us applicants want to feel valued, be paid what they are worth, and seek a hybrid working model between home and the office, and usually in that order of priority. Surprisingly, car parking is near the top of the wishlist, especially for new job seekers negotiating their remuneration package. Feeling valued means different things to different people. It can come down to being acknowledged, being offered benefits such as medical coverage, gym memberships, one-off bonuses, or hotel and travel packages, or receiving an improved approach to parental leave. Candidates continue to be interested in what employers are offering in the way of mental health support. Employers who gain a greater understanding of their staff and take an interest in their people at a deeper level appear more likely to retain their staff. We are seeing a rise in the need for employers to be more diverse with the type of arrangement offered to potential employees. This includes contracts, project work, temporary assignments, part-time hours, and one-off commissions.

It’s no secret job applicants are in the hot seat, and they know they’re in a position of power. As we move through 2022, the job opportunities keep growing as companies try to expand and build back from the pandemic but make no mistake – the candidates still hold all the cards. Applicants now realise their worth in the job market, and that trend is likely to continue throughout 2022. Candidates tell us they will no longer put up with poor working conditions, a low salary, or feeling undervalued – they don’t have to. The increased cost of living also plays a part in the demand for higher pay packages. With a pulsating candidate market, employers need to move quickly through the recruitment process. Applicants will be considering multiple job opportunities – not just yours. There is no time to delay, the old saying “you snooze, you lose” couldn’t be more accurate. The real question is: when will the pendulum swing back?

Jill Cachemaille, Director, The Staffroom Ltd. Jill has 25+ years’ experience offering an authentic recruitment experience with clients and candidates resulting in quality outcomes. Transparency, honesty and sincerity – you can be promised of these values when working with any one of The Staffroom team. For more information visit www.staffroom.co.nz.

Your Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) is here to help with any work or life issues and to improve your health and general wellbeing EAP Services is completely confidential and fully funded by NZCB. All members and their staff get access to 3x free sessions per year. To request an in-person, phone, video or e-counselling appointment, phone Karla on 021 906 234 or email karla@nzcb.nz.

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Busy? Now’s the time to market your business So, where do I start if I have never done any marketing? There are some simple things you can do to give the perception your business is bigger than it is. I recommend you start with firming up your company brand. 1. Make sure your trading name is consistent on everything – stationery, uniforms, signage, online. 2. Think about brand colours and stick with them because it is easier to recognise a brand if the colours are consistent. 3. Ensure you register the website domain name to match your brand. E.g. the New Zealand Certified Builders (NZCB) brand has the website www.nzcb.nz. 4. Use brand name email addresses. They don’t cost much, and they’re more professional than gonefishing@gmail.com.

With so many building companies flat out with work, is marketing necessary? Experience has taught me that the best time to market your business is when you’re busy. The key is not to stop. If you don’t pay your clients attention, someone else will eventually come along and dangle a carrot. In smaller towns where there’s not much competition, you may be able to rely on word of mouth for repeat business, but in the bigger towns and cities, you need to work much harder to get your company name out into the market.

When it comes to your website, find a developer that understands search engine optimisation (SEO). Google search is about having the right words and phrases on your website.

What are the essentials in your first marketing budget? Ensure you get a good logo that is easy to reproduce and a company name that is easy to pronounce. Get a functional website that tells your story and explains what services you have to offer. Google AdWords would be the most cost-effective form of advertising. Where possible, ask your clients to leave you a Google review. From the analysis I have done, it is usually the first place many people go when doing research about a company online.

How much does it all cost? You don’t have to spend a lot, but it does pay to get professional advice. A professional graphic designer will ensure you have a logo you can trademark and reproduce on a variety of mediums. Always make sure your logo can be reproduced in a single colour.

What exactly is marketing? Marketing includes advertising, branding, and sales techniques to deliver the key messages to your clients. Marketing refers to any actions your business does to attract a sale. It connects to almost every aspect including your company name, brand design, how you deliver your quotes, through to how you answer your telephone and emails.

When it comes to your website, find a developer that understands search engine optimisation (SEO). Google search is about having the right words and phrases on your website. You can imagine how many ‘About Us’ pages are on the internet! There are also a few ongoing costs. You will need to allow for annual website domain name hosting and website hosting, usually charged on a monthly basis.

Why bother with marketing when you’re busy?

One of the benefits of marketing when you’re busy is you usually have more to say to engage your audience.

One of the benefits of marketing when you’re busy is you usually have more to say to engage your audience. It is also a perfect time to invest in marketing as you are likely to have the money to pay for professional help.

If you want to grow your business, there are three key things you need to consider:

Here are examples of content you could include on your website or social media to connect with your audience: 1. Your company culture and values

2. Get connected – make sure you are contactable and respond promptly. There’s no point putting your mobile number on your advertising if you don’t return calls

2. Document how you like to work with your clients and explain how you communicate with your clients to build a trusting relationship

3. Nurture relationships – being responsive to an enquiry leaves a good first impression. Always deliver the first quote to a new client in person and follow up a week or two later.

3. Figure out what type of client you want and post images that will appeal to this market

While it’s tempting to put your marketing on hold while work is busy, it’s often the best time to invest in professional marketing advice and get your name out there.

4. Get testimonials from past clients 5. Sponsor something in your community that is important to you.

1. Get noticed – have a nice visual brand that appeals to your clients

Karla Farrar, NZCB General Manager – Marketing and Services. With 20+ years’ experience in marketing and communications, Karla has a breadth of knowledge across large and small New Zealand organisations, including owning and managing her own boutique advertising and communication agency. She specialises in acquisition, digital development, branding, communications and marketing.

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Can councils transfer some or all of their liability to the builder? Building Consent Authorities and Territorial Authorities (for simplicity I’ll call them Councils) are coming under increasing pressure these days. The volume of residential building activity is unprecedented. People are hell-bent on doing their renovation or their new build, seemingly oblivious to the fact that there’s a lack of available building expertise, a lack of building materials, and prices going through the roof. Add to that the fact that Councils struggle to attract and retain the right expertise too. Many of their overseas-sourced staff have had to return home because of tightened New Zealand immigration rules. The rest of their workforce has been decimated by COVID-19 and that must have created a massive backlog for the Councils to work through. And they are now having to operate in an era where flexible working hours and working from home has become the norm.

In recent years, Council liability increased substantially due to the leaky building crisis. It’s not as if the burden on Councils has been eased to compensate for these added pressures. Their basic responsibilities under the Building Act remain unchanged. They are the gatekeepers that ensure buildings in New Zealand do not harm anyone or damage property. They are responsible for checking that an application for a building consent complies with the building code and that building work has been carried out in accordance with the building consent for that work. They are subject to statutory time limits for the issue of building consents and code compliance certificates. Section 391 of the Building Act makes it clear that the Council can be sued for negligence it if gets it wrong. And under section 393 they are potentially liable for 10 years. In recent years, Council liability increased substantially due to the leaky building crisis. Although Councils were typically held to be 20% responsible on average, they frequently had to pick up the tab for everyone else who had gone AWOL or gone bust. And they are still picking up that tab to this day. After their insurance cover ran out early this century, they had to pass the cost on to their disgruntled ratepayers, so they became very risk-averse and very cautious. In 2012, the then-Government responded to their concerns by introducing a concept known as risk-based consenting – which basically proposed to transfer more risk off the Councils and onto the builders – but those laws ended up in the too-hard basket. More recently there have been some new building consent exemptions introduced into Schedule 1 of the Building Act (eg. single-storey detached buildings of between 10-30 m²) which effectively pass responsibility onto Licensed

Building Practitioners (LBP) and Chartered Professional Engineers, but that hasn’t eased the load much. So, what can Councils do? They can’t exactly escape their responsibilities, because under section 49 of the Building Act they must grant a building consent if they are satisfied on reasonable grounds that the provisions of the building code would be met if the building work were properly completed in accordance with the plans and specifications that accompanied the application. And under section 94, a Council must issue a Code Compliance Certificate if it is satisfied, on reasonable grounds that the building work complies with the building consent. To absolutely guarantee that consented building work complies with the building code, and therefore avoid all liability, they would have to have a building inspector on every site 24/7. But the cost of that would be astronomical, so it’s not going to happen. Instead, Councils manage the risk in two ways. They conduct inspections at critical stages of the build so that they focus on the high-risk areas and minimise what can be hidden from them. And they insist on certificates from third parties known as Producer Statements so that they can pass on their liability to those third parties if they supply goods or services that are not code-compliant. Recently, members of New Zealand Certified Builders have noticed an increase in the number and frequency of producer statements being requested by Auckland Council, and it is likely to be a phenomenon happening throughout the country. If the Councils are doing that – perhaps because their building inspectors can’t cope with the current workload – then that is an unfair burden on builders, because it is allowing Councils to avoid their statutory responsibilities and instead foist them on builders. Although to be fair to Councils, they don’t have many other options right now, given the unprecedented volume of inspection work and the toll that COVID-19 has taken on their workforce. A producer statement is fundamentally different to the record of work (ROW) that you have to submit to the Council if you are an LBP. ROWs do not create any liability, whereas producer statements do. ROWs simply identify who did the relevant restricted building work, they don’t make that person any more liable for that work than they already were. By contrast, producer statements do create liability – and it is liability to a party (the Council) that the builder wasn’t already liable to.

Producer statements are simply a device that Councils have invented long ago. They have no statutory basis and aren’t even mentioned in the Building Act. Councils insist on producer statements from anyone who is providing some critical component of the building work. The statement is a contractual promise from the person who signs it, to the Council, that their work is codecompliant. Armed with that assurance, the Council feels more confident in issuing the Code Compliance Certificate (CCC).

above in accordance with the consented plans and specifications. I understand that Council will rely upon this producer statement, for the purposes of establishing compliance with the above building consent.” By signing this you are making several promises to the Council (mainly that your work complies with the consented plans and specifications – which means it must comply with the Building Code) and if that promise turns out not to be true, they can sue you for whatever losses they suffer as a result (which would be the damages they have to pay out to a disgruntled property owner). Note that the PS3 says “I” have undertaken the building work … in accordance with the consented plans and specifications. That is a pretty clear suggestion to me that the person signing the PS3 is giving a personal undertaking and assuming personal liability.

(Councils) are the gatekeepers that ensure buildings in New Zealand do not harm anyone or damage property.

So, at the very least, the builder should ensure that the PS3 is stated to be given on behalf of the building company, not him/her personally. I would go further and add a paragraph saying that it is the function of the University-trained architects, engineers and other professional consultants to design structures that are codecompliant, and the function of the Building Consent Authority to verify that. The builder’s role is to faithfully reproduce those designs in tangible form, in reliance on the professional consultants’ and the Building Consent Authorities implied assurance that the resulting product will be code-compliant. Whether the Council accepts a producer statement in that form remains to be seen.

But builders should be rightly concerned about signing another document that might come back to bite them at some point. Even more so, because the Council isn’t even the builder’s client, and the Council gives nothing in return back to the builder. So why do builders voluntarily expose themselves to the risk of liability to a third party – the Council? Only because the Council insists on producer statements as a condition of issuing the building consent or the CCC, and builders do it as part of their responsibilities to their clients the property owners. It’s important to remember that producer statements aren’t uniform throughout the country. They all say slightly different things, depending on which Council issues them. The Auckland Council’s PS3, for example, says this: “I have sighted the above building consent and read the attached conditions of consent and confirm that I have undertaken the building work described

Geoff Hardy is a partner in the Auckland law firm Martelli McKegg Lawyers 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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You must pass the ball to win the game Ever watched a game of junior rugby where a greedy kid hogs the ball and refuses to pass? He fancies himself as being much better than he is and wants to score all the tries but often shirks his share of defence. Often, he dies with the ball and frustrates his teammates, not to mention most of the parents on the sideline!

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Does the same scenario play out in your business? If you are the owner, do you resist delegating key tasks to team members because, “If you want something done right, you have to do it yourself”? It’s a common situation I see in business. It may have come about due to failures or mistakes in the past, which then reduces the trust the owner has in his team members. Then rather than risking it again, the owner keeps way too much on his/her plate and works more hours to get it done. The danger here is that the business is stalled in its growth, frustrated key team members leave, and the owner risks a heart attack, marriage problems, or both.

Record which tasks you take care of for a few weeks, then review the list choosing which tasks could POSSIBLY be delegated to others. Rank those tasks and aim to steadily delegate them away over a specified time. There are likely to be tasks on the list that are mission-critical and should be retained by yourself and additional focus put on them. Delegating tasks on your list will free you up to spend time where you really should, or where you choose to.

Systemised

So, what should you do? There is no quick fix for the problem, but a commitment to put a programme of systemised delegation in place is a good place to start. That can be easier said than done in some cases, but let’s pick apart that sentence and identify the key components.

To make delegation successful, it needs to be systemised. Otherwise, it tends to be more of an “abdication” process and mistakes will be much more common. Setting clear outcome goals, clearly explaining the process, providing written guides or checklists and reporting back are all important steps in the process.

Commitment

Follow these basic steps over time and you are far more likely to have a successful and growing business, not to mention a more satisfied team and lower blood pressure. For help in building a solid delegation process and basic management structure in your business, contact me at andy@tradescoach.co.nz

The first commitment required is that of the owner. Accept you are not a superhero and that others can do what you do. Make a commitment to accept the fact people may only have 80% of your ability and skill level at best – and that’s okay. Make up the balance by improving your training and support of lesser skilled team members and develop good systems for people to follow. Commit to developing trust in others (but have processes in place to check!).

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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Make tech a powerful, everyday tool in your business Software for builders and tradies is called many things – job management apps, project management software, construction management tech and more. Improve your communication For many people, face-to-face meetings are impractical, for instance, if your client is not based in the same location as you. Having an online client and subcontractor portal, where you can share key info and updates, could be incredibly valuable. They can log-on to communicate with you, sign variations, review what’s happening and when, and more. This visibility is vital to building trust and having a transparent relationship with clients.

They all do the same thing – help you to run your business and your projects more efficiently and profitably. It’s easy to think that tech is used only for certain project tasks. But they offer so much more than that. You’ll quickly find that software will become your most powerful tool, giving you control at every stage of a project or job.

How can construction software help your business? Quote faster and more accurately Doing your calculations and take-offs from PDFs of the plans means you can save time by doing measurements more quickly. Your quotes and estimates can be more accurate because supplier price lists are stored in your job management system. Up to date pricing means no nasty surprises for you, or your client.

Plan ahead With the right software, creating your construction programme or booking jobs is simplified. Having a central project plan will make sure your team and subtrades are ready to go when you need them to be. Your subbies can also be automatically notified when they’re needed or when changes occur. Visibility of financials Delays can cause project budgets to haemorrhage and get out of control. By using software, you can easily make sure your job costs and customer invoicing is always up to date, so you can always stay on top of your financial position.

Five steps for choosing the RIGHT software for your business Step 1 – understand where you are now Start by listing your business problems. What are the key issues you’re struggling with at the moment and over the last few months?

Work smarter and faster Even little changes to the way you work can have a big impact on your workload. For instance: • Manage your team by planning your jobs over the next few days to a few months in advance • Cut down on the amount of admin paperwork you have to manage by using a timesheet app • Easily share info with your support team (such as your bookkeeper), who may not be on-site with you. Be better than the competition When the market starts to tighten as expected, you’ll need to outperform against your competitors. Technology can help you to do this by: • Providing fast, accurate and professional quotes and estimates to your potential customers • Give clients visibility of their job, which gives them confidence that your projects are well organised and that you’re professional • Helping your customers to manage their costs by tracking their project budget.

Work through the challenges you are having in these areas in your business as a starting point. • Quoting takes too much time and you miss including items in your quotes, over and over again • You’re not capturing variations to jobs • You struggle to track costs on a job or know if you’ve been charged the correct amount by your supplier • Keeping the client updated is difficult and time consuming. Step 2 – what do you want to achieve? Next, you need to be clear about the goals you want to achieve. Start by listing the goals you want to achieve. Keep it realistic and focus on what you would like to achieve immediately and in the next year. For example, I want to: • Have my team enter their timesheets electronically • Spend more time growing the business, rather than being on the tools • Reduce the time I spent on admin and paperwork each week • Improve budget communication with clients • Capture variations to jobs more accurately.

Step 3 – what is most important to you? It’s important to realise that no software will do 100% of what you need. There will be compromises that you have to make along the way. In Step 3, you need to think about what your ‘Must Haves’ and ‘Nice to Haves’ are. A ‘Must Have’ is a requirement that is critical whereas, if you can compromise on it, it’s a ‘Nice to Have’. Try to be specific if you can, such as: • I need to have easy visibility of my Gross Profit for each job (Must Have) • I want to be able to send SMS messages and emails to my clients (Nice to Have). Step 4 – identify what is holding you back Before you implement any new software in your business, there may be other changes that you need to make. Here, you have an opportunity to delve into the changes or support you need to make this change a reality. • Employ an Office Administrator to help with job admin • Set my business goals for the next 6-12 months • Get help to implement the new software with my team. Step 5 – putting it into practice to find the right software In Step 5, you put everything together to find the right solution: • Research and short-list a few apps • Ask for reviews from other builders (the New Zealand Certified Builders Facebook group is a good starting point) • Get a demo of the App

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• Sign up for free trials, so you can play around with the software and sample jobs • Score each App against your ‘Must Haves’ and ‘Nice to Haves’ • Get your team on side by explaining how the software is a solution to the problems they face daily • Create a plan of attack by writing a checklist to cover the critical rollout tasks, assigning responsibilities, and set a realistic completion date for each one.

It sounds great, but I don’t have time! Tech can revolutionise your business – but sometimes it’s tough to go it alone. With so many construction software options available, it’s important to choose the one that will benefit your business the most. Getting it wrong could cost you money and time. We know from experience that it takes about 6 hours of research for each app that you want to review. Seeking independent and expert advice can save you this trouble, and help to give you that competitive edge quicker. To help you on this journey, download our free guide “5 Steps for choosing the right software for your business” at www.freeup.co.nz. Anna Brooks, Free Up. Free Up is an NZCB National Partner and tech advisor for builders – making the process quick and easy, from selecting the right software to setting up the system to training staff. Anna also operates our Technology and Software helpline for members. For more information visit www.freeup.co.nz

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Understanding provisional tax What is provisional tax? How is it calculated? When is it paid? What happens if I don’t pay? Here we provide you with answers to commonly asked questions about provisional tax. We also discuss the opportunities for getting more flexibility, as well as avoiding penalties and interest.

A brief overview Provisional tax breaks up the income tax you pay Inland Revenue (IR) so that it is paid throughout the year as opposed to one giant sum at the end of the year. If you earn income where tax hasn’t been deducted before you receive it, you may have to pay provisional tax. You’ll become a provisional taxpayer if your residual income tax (RIT) for the previous year was more than $5000. RIT is the amount of tax on the income for that year, minus any tax credits such as PAYE to which you are entitled.

Four options to calculate provisional tax:

Special IR interest rules for standard uplift taxpayers If your RIT for the year is less than $60,000 you will not be subject to UOMI until after your Terminal Tax date. However, if you have not paid on time and in full you may be subject to Late Payment Penalties (LPP) of 1% after one day, and a further 4% after five days. The penalties are cumulative, so the total penalty after five days is 5.04%. Any final balance to settle the actual liability will be due by your terminal tax date. This will be either 7 February (or 7 April if you’re linked to an accountant with an extension of time arrangement) the following year. Interest will apply from your terminal tax date if this amount isn’t paid by then. The rules work slightly differently if the actual RIT is $60,000 or more.

1 The first, and default choice, is the standard uplift method. Under this method, the amount of provisional tax payable is based on your previous year’s RIT. 2 If you are expecting a significant drop in income, the estimation method allows you to pay provisional tax based on an estimate of your profitability for the year. A taxpayer using this option will be liable to pay or receive IR interest on any difference between their actual RIT and what they estimated for the year. 3 The GST ratio method – available for monthly or twomonthly GST registered taxpayers whose prior year RIT was less than $150,000 – bases your provisional tax on a percentage of your taxable supplies. 4 Finally, the accounting income method (AIM) is available to those using approved accounting software with turnover of less than $5 million. Under this method, you pay provisional tax based on your accounting profit. No accounting profit for the period, no provisional tax payable for that period.

In that situation, you will incur IR interest from the date of your final provisional tax instalment for that year if any remaining balance to satisfy your RIT is not paid by then.

Each option suits different businesses, so it pays to do your homework first.

There’s some interest payable, but it’s considerably cheaper than what IR charges if tax is not paid.

Number of payments

Tax pooling can also be used to wipe late payment penalties and reduce your interest cost if you have underpaid your provisional tax.

Apart from the GST ratio method (six payments) and AIM (up to six or 12 payments depending on your GST filing frequency), provisional tax is generally paid three times a year. You will only make two payments if you pay GST every six months. For example, if you have a 31 March balance date, your three provisional tax instalments are due on 28 August, 15 January, and 7 May. The payment dates will be 28 October and 7 May if you’re only liable for two instalments.

What happens if I don’t pay on time? As well as incurring IR interest from the date payment was due, late payment penalties will be charged as follows: • One percent the day after the payment was due. • An additional four percent if the tax amount (including late payment penalties) is not paid after seven days.

Pay provisional tax when it suits you An IR-approved tax pooling provider such as Tax Management New Zealand (TMNZ) can provide payment flexibility if you wish to manage your cashflow. It lets you pay provisional tax when it suits you – without facing IR interest and late payment penalties. You can defer the entire payment to a future date of your choosing or pay what you owe in instalments.

As always, we recommend you speak to your accountant if you have any questions.

TMNZ is an NZCB National Partner and New Zealand’s leading tax pooling pioneer. Get in touch with TMNZ on 0800 829 888 or support@tmnz.co.nz if you have any questions about tax pooling.

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Leadership and management: What’s the difference between the two and why should you care? Imagine if you’ve only ever experienced and driven brand new flashy sports cars with leather seats. That’s what your parents had, and you’ve continued the tradition. It would be a bit of a shock to suddenly catch a ride with a mate who’s got a beaten up old ute, as it’s so different to what you’re used to. It’s easy to get used to the best of the best

Poor leadership has become a cycle in New Zealand: hardly anyone’s worked with an excellent leader, they’ve only had bad examples that they end up copying, but thought that was the way to do it. And this cycle repeats over and over.

That was certainly my experience. I spent over two decades overseas working with the best global leaders, in high-performing corporations. Working shoulder to shoulder with the senior leaders at Amazon, BP, 3M, FedEx, Coca Cola, and many more.

Sure, the new manager might be a better version than the previous manager – you certainly can’t get away with treating people like you used to be able to – but they’re executing management strategies, and not planning any leadership strategies.

It’s a bit of a shock being back in New Zealand: In the 19 years I’ve been back, I’ve only met a few good leaders in that time, and, though I haven’t met Rob Fyfe, he seems pretty decent.

What does good leadership look like then?

So what’s the problem with leadership in New Zealand?

A good leader’s really curious about the people in their business, and does what they can to grow them, and engage with them to develop a vision of the future together. And at the same time, developing the people under them, so if anyone ends up leaving, there’s someone ready to take over. But that kind of planning is just a foreign concept in New Zealand.

Kiwis think that because they’re employing half a dozen people and are turning over a couple of million dollars, they’re a leader, but that’s not the case at all. All your staff could hate you, but you’re paying just enough for them to hang around. You don’t really have a direction for the business, and you’re communicating the bare minimum in your business to keep it operational.

A leader is focused on the future, while managers concentrate on the present challenges. Leaders think ahead strategically, and they’re great at communicating with their team in a way that motivates and inspires them. This creates a real sense of purpose in the team. The really great thing about leadership is that it can be taught. Sure, you get some natural leaders, but there’s nothing stopping anyone from being a great leader with a bit of training and direction.

Why is leadership important in the construction industry? People are the number one key asset in a construction business – and if your people are motivated and excited to work for you for the next five years, you’ve got a huge advantage over everyone else.

Leadership versus Management Leaders

Managers

Create the vision

Think of ideas

Inspire people

Look to the future

Shape the culture

Implement the vision

Focus on implementation

Drive people’s success

Concentrate on the present

Endorse the culture

Plus everyone will enjoy their work more – including you! And the more you care about being a good leader, and your people, the more benefits will happen for you, your family, and your business.

Summary Breaking the cycle of poor leadership can make the difference between a business surviving, and a business thriving. Remember, good leadership is a skill that can be

earned. And if you master it, you’ll probably even be able to upgrade your old ute to that flashy car you’ve always dreamed of. Need help? Contact us on 09 215 3378 or visit www.excc.co.nz, for a free consultation to see how we can help you with leadership training. Jason Dinan, Executive Coaching & Consulting. With 28 years of leadership experience working in 23 countries, Jason specialises in growing organisations through developing peak performance leaders, teams, sales effectiveness and strategy. He was the project head for a leading home builder, helping grow annual sales from between 47% to 311%.

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Gemma the scooter raises a record $9,300 for Cancer Society Late last year, I decided I’d like to do some fundraising – possibly a ‘scooter run’. My initial reasons were to have a good time with some mates and maybe gather up a few dollars for a worthwhile cause. Along came the Canterbury-West Coast Cancer Society Scooter Safari, and I thought “this is perfect!” The next task was to gather a small team. I put the word out and we finished up with New Zealand Certified Builders (NZCB) Industry Pathways and Apprenticeship Manager Nick Matthews, Past NZCB Southland President Paul Young, NZCB Otago President Sacha Gray, and myself – NZCB West Coast President and Past NZCB Canterbury President. With a limited number of entry spaces available, it was touch and go to gain a spot but we got there in the end.

The Scooter Safari, held on Saturday 21 May 2022, is the ultimate endurance ride on a motorised scooter. More than 400 participants travel 250km from coast to coast, over the Southern Alps from Christchurch to Hokitika, to raise funds for the Cancer Society of New Zealand. One of the coldest, longest, hardest, and most gruelling tests of endurance on a city scooter, the event is designed to give participants an insight into hardship. While the Scooter Safari pales in comparison to the challenges people face on their cancer journey, it calls upon shared values of grit and determination.

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The event raises awareness and funds for the Cancer Society of New Zealand, with each competitor committing to raise at least $250 upon entry. My initial task was to find a scooter capable of making the journey from Christchurch to Hokitika. I managed to buy one from a friend’s daughter who owns the New Zealand Post franchise in Alexandra. Perfect – an old postie bike. As can be seen from the photos, it is still in excellent condition, and polished up really well.

I jumped at the opportunity to be involved in this fundraiser. In the past year, I have lost an aunty, uncle, and a really good builder mate to cancer, all too young to go! The two family members died five weeks after being diagnosed.

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Sacha Gray, NZCB Otago President

Richard Poff NZCB West Coast President

Left: The NZCB team from left to right: NZCB West Coast President Richard Poff, Past NZCB Southland President Paul Young, NZCB Otago President Sacha Gray and NZCB Industry Pathways and Apprenticeship Manager Nick Matthews, with 'Gemma' ready to begin the journey. Below, from left: NZCB Industry Pathways and Apprenticeship Manager Nick Matthews leading the charge to the Sheffield Pie Shop; middle, Past NZCB Southland President Paul Young, racing up Porters Pass; and right, Lake Lyndon, Porters Pass Rest Area – the second stop of the Journey.

It seemed like the perfect name, so I mentioned it to the guys, and we all agreed – the NZCB Scooter was to be named ‘Gemma’. With ‘Gemma’ the scooter ready to roll, we excitedly embarked on our adventure on a chilly Saturday morning. It was a sunny but cold start for Nick who tackled stage one of the journey from the Vintage Car Club in Christchurch along the Old West Coast Road to the famous Sheffield Pie Shop.

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Nick Matthews, NZCB Industry Pathways and Apprenticeship Manager

The guys and I had been looking for a name for the scooter because it’s always nice to personalise a motorcycle. I recalled a recent conversation with NZCB Canterbury President Tony Lindley, who shared how his eight-year-old daughter Gemma had been diagnosed with cancer early in 2022.

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I did the Scooter Safari to help raise funds for the Cancer Society as cancer affects us all in different ways throughout our lives, and I also believe that getting out there and doing something is a great way to raise money. Paul Young, Past NZCB Southland President

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Cancer can affect us all. It doesn’t discriminate and we all know family and friends who have been taken from us too soon. I rode to help raise funds to support the Cancer Society and to remember family and friends who have suffered from this awful disease.

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Gemma the scooter raises a record $9,300 for Cancer Society

NZCB West Coast President Richard Poff, following the Support Vehicle (driven by NZCB Industry Pathways and Apprenticeship Manager Nick Matthews, wife Anna Matthews), into Hokitika.

NZCB Otago President Sacha Gray chasing the Support Vehicle on stage three.

A steep climb up Porters Pass into the snow faced Paul, as he took on stage two from Sheffield to Lake Lyndon. Sacha experienced a long icy ride from Lake Lyndon though Castle Hill Basin to Arthur’s Pass to complete stage three.

of friends and the support of many NZCB regions around New Zealand, we raised over $9,300 and were crowned the top fundraising team. The event raised a total of $370,000 – an incredible outcome.

We regrouped for lunch, then ‘Gemma’ and I hit the road. I rode through strong winds, rain, and a bit of sunshine on the final stage from Arthur’s Pass to Hokitika. The best part was the thrill of flying down the Otira Viaduct at full speed – 80kph. Yahoo!

Would we do it all again? Too right! It was a lot of fun, we had plenty of laughs, and we raised a good amount of money. The scooter is now parked in my garage but I have already found a few similar (but smaller) events being held later this year, which we hope to enter with ‘Gemma’.

When I arrived at the end point, I was told to grab a hot drink from the catering team. Thinking I would be given tea or coffee, I was grateful to be handed a mug of the best hot chocolate I have had in years! It quickly warmed me up again. Overall, the run was quite a challenge with the weather chucking everything at us, but we survived!

Cheers

Richard Poff

We found the generosity of Hokitika locals outstanding, including our stay with Kay and Rodney Archer (Past NZCB West Coast President). Kay whipped up a large platter of whitebait fritters (heavy on the whitebait), a large tureen of soup, a big plateful of roast chicken pieces, and loaves of fresh-baked bread. A very happy and well-fed crew, thanks Kay! The Scooter Safari was a fantastic opportunity to raise money for the Cancer Society of New Zealand and have fun along the way. Thanks to the generosity

The happy NZCB team from left: NZCB Industry Pathways and Apprenticeship Manager Nick Matthews, Past NZCB Southland President Paul Young, NZCB Otago President Sacha Gray, and NZCB West Coast President Richard Poff, at the finish line – journey complete!

Gemma Lindley testing out, ‘Gemma’ the scooter before it begins the journey from Christchurch to Hokitika.

Gemma’s story “Several months ago, Gemma alerted us to what she thought was a bruise on her leg. Unfortunately, this quickly grew to be a large lump on her hip. Months of investigations eventually proved it to be a fastgrowing tumour. A further biopsy found it to be a Sarcoma (a form of cancer in the soft tissue). The pain of the Sarcoma, which had wrapped itself around nerves in her upper leg, soon confined her to a wheelchair. As she is generally a chirpy sort of kid,

Gemma did her best to carry on with life, and not let the wheelchair stop her from doing stuff. She's recently had an operation to remove the cancerous lump, and is excited to be getting her mobility back. There will likely be quite a bit more to her journey through this, and we are all hopeful it will have a happy outcome.” – Tony and Victoria Lindley

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Immigration NZ’s employer accreditation With borders opening, many employers are waiting for the stream of migrant workers to address dire resourcing problems. But, the way employers taken on migrant workers is changing. Step 2: Job Check

From 4 July 2022, employers taking on new employees on work visas will have to be accredited with Immigration New Zealand (INZ). The Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV) will replace Essential Skills work visas and other employerspecific visa categories.

Employers are also responsible for applying for a Job Check for each role, and: • All jobs must pay at least the median wage • Roles must be advertised according to specific immigration requirements, unless paid twice the median wage (in which case there will be a pathway to residency).

What does this mean for you? Before you hire a migrant worker, you will have to apply for accreditation with INZ. We set out the steps that apply below.

Applications for a Job Check are now open to accredited employers, paying the INZ fee of $610.

If you have employees with existing visas, you do not need to be accredited at this stage, but INZ has indicated it intends to make accreditation compulsory for everyone in 2023.

Step 3: AEWV Application From 4 July 2022, employees can apply for an AEWV to be granted for up to three years. Their employer must hold Employer Accreditation and have an approved Job Check. Employees will need to demonstrate they meet health and character requirements. They may also need to provide evidence of suitable qualifications/experience for the role.

Step 1: Employer Accreditation To hire employees on an AEWV, employers will need to firstly obtain accreditation. The type of accreditation will depend on the business model and number of migrant workers on AEWVs at any one time. INZ has advised that most applications will be assessed based on declarations and automated checks against publicly available information or information held by the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment.

Exemptions to the median wage INZ has also announced the new median wage of $27.76 per hour, with some exceptions for construction workers at $25 per hour.

To get accreditation, all employers must: • Be a genuinely operating business in a sound financial position • Have no recent history of regulatory non-compliance • Complete specified activities to support the settlement of migrant employees.

An AEWV holder who has obtained this visa and is paid below the median wage can hold this visa for a period of two years. After the expiration of this visa, the migrant worker is required to complete a 12-month stand-down period outside New Zealand, before they can renew their AEWV and be paid below the median wage.

There are different standards of Accreditation: • Standard (up to five AEWV at any one time – doesn’t include other types of visa holders) • High Volume (six or more AEWV at any one time) • Franchisee – Need to have been operating for at least 12 months as a franchisee – 15% of workforce are New Zealanders • Controlling third parties – Place AEWV holder with a compliant business – Have good monitoring systems in place – History of employing New Zealand staff – 15% of workforce are New Zealanders. At this stage there is no difference in the accreditation requirements between standard and high-volume accreditation, except fees. If an employer has standard accreditation and has used their five job quota spaces, they can apply and pay a fee to upgrade to high-volume accreditation.

The AEWV holder does not have to complete the stand-down period requirement if they can obtain another AEWV for a job paid above the median wage.

How can we help? We can assist employers with planning, preparation and applications for accreditation and to secure AEWV. Contact us to purchase our “AEWV Made Simple Guide” for $250.00 (plus GST), to help get you started. For further advice, give us a call on 0800 354 821 for a free 15-minute consultation. Or visit our website at www.coplandashcroft.co.nz for articles on legal updates and e-resources covering a range of workplace law topics. Kate Ashcroft, Partner, of Copeland Ashcroft Workplace Lawyers. Copeland Ashcroft Workplace Lawyers operate the NZCB Employment helpline and providing specialist advice, representation and support across employment, immigration and health and safety law, to businesses throughout New Zealand. Why us? We know what works, and partner with you to achieve the results you want. www.copelandashcroft.co.nz

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Managing finances through tough times The stars are aligning, and not in the way we want them to from a Trade business perspective. There are well documented economic and industry factors that are placing severe scrutiny on what it means to be a tradie in business. Stories of severe product shortages, staff absenteeism and cost inflation are endless. For some businesses this will be the first time they have had to navigate particularly challenging financial times. A number of respected economists are now talking about the ‘near certainty’ of recessionary type conditions for the near term. If nothing else, remember this: “Cash is King”. As we see several high-profile construction and trade Companies in Australia report liquidation, almost all point to the lack of cash when required as the key reason for collapse. So, whether this is your first time facing these conditions or you have been through it before, there are some practical things that you can be doing now to ensure you are best placed to ride through the next period:

1. Get close to your numbers Firstly, if you are not close to your figures you need to be. And quickly. Depending on your scale, this could mean knowing the detail of every staff member or it could mean a higher view of staff and projects. No matter what your scale, there are things you need to know on a daily, weekly and monthly basis to ensure you are on track. As a starting point, here is the bare minimum of what you need to make decisions based on: • Daily: staff movements and project progress • Weekly: productivity, project status and spend with major suppliers • Monthly: actual vs budget performance and cashflow. The important thing is then what you do with this information. It needs to inform decision making and gives you a chance to see challenges coming before it is too late.

2. Ask yourself “What does good look like?” This starts with understanding the ‘capacity’ of the business. Almost all trade businesses are selling labour and materials. You need to know what the capacity of the business is if things are going well. All too often we see businesses who don’t know the answer to this question, which makes it almost impossible to make informed decisions about performance.

3. Manage margins Never forget the orchardist who saw others selling apples for $0.90c and decided to sell his for $0.80c. He found it so easy to sell them that he decided to sell his whole crop for this price. He then worked out that it cost him $1.00 to grow each apple. In times of inflationary pressure and project risk uncertainty,

any small errors or omissions in pricing can quickly blow out to large issues. Old ‘rules of thumb’ risk being out of date, and cost inflation in both direct costs (labour and materials) and delays is where a number can come unstuck. Some tips to avoid these traps: • Communicate with your clients early so they understand the landscape, and the risk of increases as the project progresses • Ensure any prices you are relying on are valid and locked down • Ensure your quote timeframes are realistic and match to your inputs • Review any ‘rules of thumb’ or previous pricing techniques as they risk being out of date • Back cost jobs regularly to ensure your assumptions hold true.

4. Protect for inflation The cost of building materials today is likely around 15–20% higher than what it was 12 months ago. If you priced a job in June 2021 and are still working on this for the same price now, then it is likely you are making little or no profit. As project delays to both get projects consented and progressed continue, the risks of inflationary pressure come on all jobs. As always, ensure your quotes/margin allow for this factor and communicate with your clients early if you see variations or costly delays coming. Likewise ensure your supply of product is locked in at ‘today’s prices’ as much as you can through your supplier relationships.

5. Squeeze the cash cycle As mentioned up front, Cash really is King. Accordingly, the longer period it is in your bank account and not tied up with stock, suppliers, or customers the better. Of course, be careful with this as sometimes a shortened cash cycle can paper over bigger profitability issues. However, we would encourage you to look at your entire cycle and ensure it works for the current conditions. In particular: • Take deposits. Not only is this good practice, but it ‘weeds out’ potential issues before you start bigger jobs • Make payment easy. If you are completing high volume of residential jobs then ensure that you can accept payment immediately, or as soon as possible. Also look at 7-day terms, particularly for residential clients

• Look at your supplier relationships and understand the options. There is no better time than now to ensure you have a good payment structure and discount/rebate deal • Consider your stock management carefully. Although supply issues make this a challenge, there are several ways to ensure you are not the one funding redundant stock.

7. Check your safety net

6. Be risk adverse

No matter how good you are in business, there will be ‘unexpected’ events and times you may get caught out. What you don’t want is for one of these to occur at a tough time and the safety net you thought was available is not there as you thought.

The failure of a particular project or collapse of a customer unable to pay their bills is the number one cause quoted by Construction Companies when they fail. Consider carefully who you are exposed to most and what your relationship is like. Deposits, terms of trade, customer relationship management and communication are all key. If you see any signs of concern act swiftly and directly. If someone is not paying you money and you don’t know why, you need to get straight to the source and quickly. Don’t accept being brushed off or barriers being put in your way. If you can’t ‘sit down’ with the bill payer and understand their circumstances in a way that you are comfortable with, then be very cautious. The other textbook risk aversion technique of ‘spreading your risk’ also holds true. Consider your client/work mix – are you exposed to one customer, sector, or group? If so, consider what you can do to spread this risk over time.

How often do you hear about the computer back-up that was in place, but wasn’t backing anything up? The same applies for finance. Consider the ‘what ifs’ and ensure your safety net is there. This maybe in the form of temporary overdraft, loan or cash injection from elsewhere through equity or asset sale.

8. Get support in your corner The final thing you need to ask yourself is ‘who do you have in your corner’. There may be parts of the summary above that you are unsure about or need help. The best business owners identify these weaknesses and find the best people to help them through. As we all know, businesses operate in cycles, and this one will also pass. Get people around you that you trust and share the load. Take care out there. Shaun McNamara, Partner – Accounting & Business Advisory, Findex. Findex is one of Australasia’s leading provider of integrated financial advisory and accounting services. Providing services that include Business Advisory, Accounting, Tax, Insurance and Payroll, the Findex team have the local knowledge and global expertise to help you meet your personal and professional goals. To find out more visit www.findex.co.nz.

OUR PEOPLE —

Barbara MacGregor NZCB Auckland President

Impressive effort leads to awesome achievement New Zealand Certified Builders (NZCB) member Dave Redmond, from Construction Management Group (Building) Limited in Auckland, proves it is possible to have the adventure of a lifetime while running a successful construction company. NZCB Auckland President Barbara MacGregor caught up with him recently to hear his story. Over a beer and a handshake, I signed up to cycle the Tour of Aotearoa. A 3,000km bike ride from Cape Reinga to Bluff… in under 30 days.

From cycling 90 Mile Beach with a headwind, getting lost in the centre of New Zealand, and clocking the fastest downhill I’ve ever done (picking up my nickname “Dangerous Dave”), it was an incredible experience. I visited remote, almost untouched places, pushed myself to new limits, and met truly inspiring people along the way. Every night was like Groundhog Day – consisting of getting to my accommodation before dark and before the local pub/restaurant closed (so I could have a hot meal), buying food/drink for the next day, doing my washing (I only had two changes of clothes), repacking my bag ready for the morning, and getting as much sleep as I could before I had to get up the next day and start all over again. Unbelievably, my only “injury” was a bee sting, and my only mechanical malfunction was having to replace my brake pads. Other than that, the toughest challenge was mental. It helped having the support of friends and family – some even popped up along the way! This was my first major cycling event, and it won’t be my last. In fact, I’ve signed up to cycle the “Kōpiko” in January next year. A 1,000km ride that is equivalent to climbing Mount Everest twice. I’ve even managed to shake a few hands and get some friends to sign up too.

Dave sets off…

The route ties together many of the national cycle trails, connected by quiet backroads where possible. It’s a non-competitive, non-commercial event where entrants ride a set course, unsupported, in no less than 10 days and no more than 30. Taking a month away from the office, I envisioned checking emails nightly and sending off the occasional invoice. I even invested in a new compact “tuff book”. Needless to say, the new tuff book rarely got opened – there just wasn’t time. Dave in the Centre of the North Island.

Dave makes it to the Bluff.

Altogether better with

HEALTH, SAFETY AND WELLNESS —

The Tortoise beats the Hare The never-ending list of things to do is real. No matter how many tasks we cross off, countless more are added. Will we ever reach the finish line? Of course, we will. But it’s not how many things we can cross off in one day that matters. Rushing through our to-do list only leads to miscalculations, incorrect orders, and mistakes. Sometimes costly mistakes.

So, how do we achieve everything that is expected of us, with more efficiency and less stress? The answer lies in both our mindset and our pace. Just like the Tortoise, slowing down allows you to work more productively. By avoiding the rush and being more careful, we can complete tasks in less time and with higher quality.

‘Positive Mindset + Positive Action = Great Results’ Why is this? Your brain is designed to work at its best when you’re feeling happy, focussed and calm – not rushed, stressed or busy multi-tasking. Your intelligence, your creativity and ability to solve problems, your memory, and your productivity are all significantly improved when you’re feeling positive, happy and calm, and significantly reduced when you are feeling rushed, worried or stressed. In other words, you make the best decisions, do your best work, have the best outcomes and are therefore most successful when you’re feeling good most of the time.

Slow down to measure twice to be sure you have it right. Slow down to double check you have everything you need before you head off to the job. Slow down to breathe, relax your body and lower your stress. Take an extra moment to smile at your teammates, share a joke, look after each other and appreciate each other. Don’t get me wrong – this is not the time for slacking! But it is the time for taking an extra moment to breathe, check and be sure. Here are a few easy ways to slow your pace and lower your stress to enable a more productive and happier version of yourself to emerge. • Instead of grabbing your coffee to-go, change things up and order it to ‘have here’. Sit down and allow the heat of the mug to warm your hands. Savour that first sip. Resist taking out your phone, and instead take a few minutes to look up and quietly notice the world around you. These few minutes of calm will allow your brain to de-stress and result in a calmer, more focused and more efficient you.

• Schedule time to do nothing, on purpose. Unless you carve out time and deliberately allow yourself to just be, your busy schedule will get even more hectic. Block out time in your calendar purely for you to relax without distractions to allow your body to unwind, and those great ideas and solutions to emerge. • You win every time you remain positive in a negative situation. It’s easy to fly off the handle when things go wrong. But what difference does it actually make? We are all in this together. We all have our challenges, and we are all still trying to get a positive bottom line while keeping our teams happy, healthy and working productively, and our clients satisfied. It’s a rollercoaster to navigate through for sure, but what will ensure the best outcome for you and your team is to keep your mind focussed on looking for a positive solution, instead of feeding into the stress of the moment. • Be compassionate towards each other – you just don’t know what level of stress the other person is facing right now.

Consider taking an extra minute to share some kindness or a smile or compliment. Consider paying for the coffee of the person standing in line behind you, giving Kudos to those who are doing great work, or taking an extra moment to really appreciate someone for their help. Slow down, take time to pause, and be compassionate towards others. And just like the Tortoise, we will all make it gloriously across the finish line. If you would like further information on how to bring more health and happiness back into your life, contact me on 027 6836 777 or rachelle@yourhappyplace.org.nz and we can make a time to discuss your needs. Rachelle Hawes is the Director of Your Happy Place Limited. She brings a wealth of knowledge and experience in improving Mindset, Happiness and Success to their flagship Mindset Programme, the Positive Mindset Challenge. She is also a Social Entrepreneur dedicated to Sharing Kindness, Touching Hearts and Changing Lives. www.positivemindsetchallenge.com

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Your business’ health starts with its people Health can often be overlooked in the construction industry, but it’s a big contributor to time off work. With 78% of workers having suffered a mental or physical injury at work and an average 32 days off work for ACC claim injuries. Injuries in your industry may seem like they are just part of the job, but they can significantly impact your output if not taken seriously.

The importance of looking after you and your worker’s physical health in the construction industry Strains and Sprains The construction industry has become the number one industry for ACC claims with strains and sprains, (also known as Musculoskeletal Disorders or MSDs), making up a whopping 57% of the problem. Common injuries for construction workers can range from sprains, strains, and contusions (bruising) which can be caused by heavy lifting, repetitive movement, poor body posture, forcefulness or muscle effort, or the vibrations from continuous use of hand tools. Symptoms of a workplace injury can range from any kind of pain and discomfort located in and around the neck, shoulders, wrists, back, and knees. It is well known that there are a range of factors that contribute to MSDs. It’s not just one single factor, such as the lifting technique (although for industries such as scaffolding and roofing handling techniques are an important factor). The research firmly points to four groups of factors we need to tackle when addressing MSDs in construction: Physical factors, such as: – Heavy loads – Lack of equipment – Challenging environments – Poor layout Individual factors such as: – Gender / Age – Fitness / Flexibility / Strength

It may not surprise you that physical factors often take most of the blame and focus as their connection is easy to understand, measure and observe. There are also proven strategies to overcome physical factors such as machinery, equipment, and task modifications. Combining the other factors into your approach is where the construction industry will get the most benefit. Understanding how these factors can combine and influence each other to cause problems will be crucial. The most common solutions to dealing with MSD are: – Micropauses and position – Stress management changes – Backcare – Task rotation – Communication – Stretch warm-up and – Work planning cool down – Early reporting – Cardio and strength fitness/flexibility

As a business owner have you thought about the hidden costs? Data shows that sprains and strains often become more problematic later in a construction worker’s career, with the largest claims in the housing construction sector. Between 2015 and 2019, 57% of ACC claims were MSD injuries, with the average cost being $3700, and a total of 1.9 million compensation days paid out, costing a total of $325m!

– Forces – Repetition – Awkward postures

There is a large range of costs that surface when someone has an injury on the job, especially when they can’t return to work the next day or sometimes for weeks or months. This has a huge impact on deadlines, bottom line, skills on-site, and team dynamics.

– Diet / Hydration – Weight – Attitude

Psychosocial factors such as: – – Communication – – Relationships – Stress and tension – Time pressure

Work Organisation factors such as: –●Poor work planning –●Work hours / Time pressure –●Training / Skill level –●Lack of help –●Peaks and troughs –●No breaks

What can I do to prevent injury?

Financial strain Management support and the amount of control workers have over their work tasks

Have you thought about other ways you could be working to alleviate the stress on your body? It could be as simple as: – Doing a few warm-ups – Taking a moment to stop at the start of the day and stretch throughout the task; or – Breaking up your tasks throughout the day – Choosing a different piece of equipment

It’s common practice when you work out, that you warm up and cool down, so why is working any different? Accepting the reality of MSDs helps us formulate an effective approach to combat MSDs in our industry. Prevention and early intervention are key to maintaining a healthy musculoskeletal system so you can carry out your day-today duties on-site and personal activities you love to do in your own time. Ensure you keep fit and healthy; regular exercise, a good diet, and sleep can assist in keeping your body ready to take on work and recover faster.

Health Monitoring Did you know businesses are legally required to monitor the health of their workers? On construction sites, workers can be exposed to many hazards that can cause them harm over time. Some common hazards are: – Airborne contaminants such as dust, fibres, fumes and chemicals

– Loud noises – Repetitive motions

Some common workplace hazards that can affect a worker’s mental health are: –●Workplace bullying or –●Financial Pressure harassment –●Lack of work –●Increasing costs of materials –●Too much work –●Projects not going to plan –●Long hours and fatigue Businesses should try to prevent mental health harm at its source. Identifying risks and controlling them should be done by communicating with workers about what workplace conditions are harming their mental health. Things like low job control, low support, poor environmental conditions, and exposure to injury or harassment can increase the likelihood of mental harm. Businesses should look to create workplaces that remove exposure to stressors, such as: – Make sure people understand – Take a long-term view of productivity their role – Focus on retaining staff – Increase workers’ ability to make their own decisions – Promoting work-life balance about their work – No tolerance for workplace – Offer a good balance bullying between effort and reward Start managing mental health at work today. Have a toolbox meeting to discuss the common issues that impact your worker’s mental health. Discuss ways to eliminate or minimise these risks. It’s good practice to keep records of your meetings, this can be done in the HazardCo App.

Continuous exposure to these hazards can cause progressively worse health issues for your workers. This is why it is important to monitor your worker’s health. Specifically, their lung function, hearing, vision, and work-related musculoskeletal conditions.

How HazardCo can help Wouldn’t it be great if your business could record fewer sick days and happier workers all while seeing a performance boost from your team? That’s the idea behind Health Pack – we’ve partnered with Habit Health to provide HazardCo members with everything you need to look after the health of your team, including EAP Counselling Services, RESOLVE Early Intervention Physiotherapy Program and Annual Health Monitoring. Because a healthy business starts with healthy people.

If your worksite exposes your workers to environments that will cause them harm, we recommend beginning the process of monitoring your worker’s health immediately. To further assist your health monitoring efforts, HazardCo has partnered with Habit Health, who provides nationwide medical checks. They’re experienced in health monitoring for the construction industry, and their efficient, cost-effective service is discounted for HazardCo members. They can offer: – Hearing assessment – Lung assessment

We all know that work can affect your physical health. There are risks and hazards on-site that can cause you harm like slips, trips, falls, hazardous substances, dust and so many more. Working can also impact your mental health in more ways than one.

We have negotiated special prices for HazardCo members and designed an exclusive Health Pack offering. It’s unique to small businesses in the residential construction industry, so you can improve worker well-being and optimise the health of your business.

– Vision assessment

The importance of looking after you and your workers’ mental health in the construction industry Did you know that nearly 1 in 4 Kiwi adults report experiencing poor mental wellbeing? This makes up a significant percentage of our workforce in New Zealand. This means that there is a good chance that you or someone you work with is struggling with or at some stage has struggled with their mental wellbeing.

Get the best from your team and work healthier. Get in touch with us today to find out more by emailing info@hazardco.com or phone 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.

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Keeping your worksite safe this flu season Health experts across New Zealand are warning Kiwis to prepare for what could be a severe flu season this year. The national lockdown in 2020 essentially stamped out what was already circulating in New Zealand, with flu rates plummeting 99 per cent that year, basically ridding the country of the influenza virus. Now with relaxing restrictions and New Zealand reopening to the world, health experts are concerned that two years of living in a flu-free environment may have left our immunity levels vulnerable to the virus. And there is reason to be concerned. The flu usually infects around one in four Kiwis annually – mainly between May and October. The influenza virus infects your nose, throat and lungs. It usually is worse than a cold and spreads quickly between people through touch and the air. Symptoms of influenza come on suddenly. The prospect of a severe flu season, adding to a construction industry already hampered by labour and supply shortages, stresses how it is more important than ever to safeguard yourself and others on-site. Site Safe training advisor Kyle O’Keefe, who has many years of experience and expertise in the health sector, said the best way those on-site can prepare for a severe flu season is to get vaccinated and stay fit and active.

Dr Child said last year’s Respiratory Syncytial Virus outbreak following the short opening of the border between New Zealand and Australia shows the pressure such immunity gaps can place on the health system.

“On average, those [who] get the flu are sick for five to 10 days, which could be two weeks off work. Often people report feeling fatigued for a few weeks after that, but it may take weeks to start feeling better if you’re unvaccinated and out of shape.”

Most people can receive the flu vaccine, but they should postpone their appointment if they feel unwell, Southern Cross Health said.

Kyle said it was important to be prepared as New Zealand’s isolation from the rest of the world will likely mean more people will get sick due to the lack of exposure. Promoting wellness, getting immunised and encouraging the workforce to “get off the couch and away from screens” while also encouraging them to stay away from work when they’re symptomatic was a “huge step in the right direction” for mitigating the risks of illnesses at work. Southern Cross Health Insurance chief medical officer, Dr Stephen Child, said getting as many New Zealanders as possible vaccinated against influenza will be critical this season. That’s why the health insurer offers its members a free flu jab. “New Zealand’s strict border controls for managing the spread of COVID-19 mean the influenza virus has largely been absent for a significant period of time, which creates an immunity gap. The most effective tool we have for closing this gap is the influenza vaccine.”

Meanwhile, the industry has proved it could adjust and prepare for COVID-19 with many forming controls and protocols to ensure all those on-site could continue to work safely. In collaboration with an industry working group of health and safety experts, Site Safe formed a COVID-19 protocols document to guide the industry. This guide was recently updated to reflect the realities of managing COVID-19 and other respiratory illnesses on-site. It highlights the importance of monitoring your symptoms and staying home when sick to help keep your workforce healthy. It also suggests that creating a greater focus on cleaning and hygiene processes and implementing business continuity planning could help limit the impact of respiratory illness on broader operations. You can find the complete industry protocols guide on the Site Safe website under guides and resources: www.sitesafe.org.nz/guides--resources/covid-19protection-framework-protocols/

Jonathan Guildford, Communications Advisor, Site Safe New Zealand. 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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Meet our 2022 NZCB Presidents The New Zealand Certified Builders Association (NZCB) is divided into 22 regions throughout New Zealand. Each region is led by a President and supported by a local committee. The regional Presidents role is voluntary and includes being a go-to person/voice on behalf of their region to communicate any industry concerns or business issues they may have. Presidents are available to speak on the regions’ behalf to NZCB management and the NZCB Board.

As you may or may not be aware who your President is, below is a list off our 22 Presidents and their contact details should you need to get in touch with them.

WHANGĀREI

BAY OF ISLANDS/FAR NORTH Matt Hatchard

Craig Cogan

Member since 2018 | President since 2021 021 0270 0365 | matt@hatchardbuilders.co.nz

Member since 2009 | President since 2021 021 226 4267 | craig@cogan.co.nz

AUCKLAND

WAIKATO

Barbara MacGregor

Alan Warburton

Member since 2017 | President since 2021 027 544 3921 | auckland.president@nzcb.nz

Member since 2013 | President since 2021 027 619 2749 | alan.warburton@wintec.ac.nz

TAURANGA DISTRICTS

WHAKATĀNE

Mike Way

Hamish Galloway

Member since 2000 | President since 2022 021 381 931 | mike@waybuilders.co.nz

Member since 2001 | President since 2015 027 203 9731 | office@gallowaybuilders.co.nz

ROTORUA

TAUPŌ

Erin Pope

Lachie Monteith

Member since 2004 | President since 2017 027 498 2101 | erin@popehomes.co.nz

Member since 2008 | President since 2022 021 845 992 | lachie_monteith@hotmail.com

HAWKE’S BAY

GISBORNE

Mark Roil

Brendan Fry

Member since 2015 | President since 2021 027 935 6369 | mark@hbhomes.nz

Member since 2008 | President since 2022 027 244 5585 | brendan@brendanfrybuilder.com

TARANAKI

MANAWATŪ

Chad Niwa

Craig Whitton

Member since 2017 | President since 2022 027 488 9475 | chad@cnbuilding.nz

Member since 2010 | President since 2019 027 222 4886 | craigsbuilding@gmail.com

WAIRARAPA

WELLINGTON

Paul Bashford

Niamh Short

Member since 2013 | President since 2015 027 270 5664 | bashfords@xtra.co.nz

Member since 2019 | President since 2022 021 142 9163 | niamhbarraud@gmail.com

NELSON BAYS

BLENHEIM/MARLBOROUGH

Dave Gunter

Nick Hill

Member since 2000 | President since 2018 021 529 418 | davidheather@xtra.co.nz

Member since 2013 | President since 2020 027 248 0552 | hillco_@hotmail.com

WEST COAST

CANTERBURY

Richard Poff

Tony Lindley

Member since 2008 | President since 2022 021 486 666 | rtpbuildersltd@gmail.com

Member since 2014 | President since 2022 027 231 4744 | tony@vertexconstruction.co.nz

OTAGO

MID & SOUTH CANTERBURY Jonny Rive

Sacha Gray

Member since 2017 | President since 2022 027 678 4222 | info@jriveconstruction.co.nz

Member since 2005 | President since 2016 021 126 4268 | justbuilditltd@gmail.com

CENTRAL OTAGO

SOUTHLAND

Mark Duffy

Will Kennedy

Member since 2009 | President since 2022 021 766 851 | markduffy@xtra.co.nz

Member since 2009 | President since 2022 027 275 4683 | will@kennedybuilding.nz

AROUND THE REGIONS —

Alan Warburton NZCB Waikato President

A close finish in the Waikato/Coromandel

WAIKATO

Eight apprentices from across the Waikato and Coromandel battled it out for their place on the podium at this year’s Regional New Zealand Certified Builders (NZCB) Apprentice Challenge Sponsored by ITM. The event, held on Saturday 10th April at the Waikato Institute of Technology (Wintec) Rotokauri Campus, went off without a hitch despite the challenging build-up to the day due to current supply shortages. Each apprentice put in 110% for the eight hours allocated to complete their bench seats. It was great to see our future builders put their skills and learning into action. As the day progressed, it was clear it was going to be a close finish. Each apprentice showed strong skills which made it tough for our judges to appoint a winner. Congratulations go to first place getter Ricky Plympton from Hayward Builders Limited, Daniel Pene from Recreate Homes Limited in second, and Renee Saunders from HiSpec Construction Limited in third. Ricky will compete at the finals held during the NZCB Annual Conference and Expo at Claudelands Events Centre, Hamilton, from 18th to 19th November. Ricky and the runners up took home ITM vouchers to the value of $500, $300, and $200 respectively. Plus, all eight competitors received an ITM goodie bag.

From left to right: Waikato/Coromandel Regional NZCB Apprentice Challenge Sponsored by ITM third place getter Daniel Pene, winner Ricky Plympton, and second place getter Renee Saunders.

The event drew a good crowd from our local committee members, Wintec staff, MPs, and friends and family of our competitors. There was even a visit from last year’s regional winner and national second place getter, Lucile Richardson. Thanks to all the amazing apprentices, judges, supporters, suppliers, and the NZCB Waikato/Coromandel committee, this day wouldn’t be a success without you! We look forward to supporting Ricky at the National Final in November.

Bench seat give back Following the NZCB Apprentice Challenge Sponsored by ITM, our Waikato/Coromandel winner Ricky Plympton and members of the local NZCB Waikato Committee presented two of the completed bench seats to the Waikato/ Bay of Plenty Cancer Society’s Lions Lodge in Hamilton.

From left to right: Waikato/Coromandel Regional NZCB Apprentice Challenge Sponsored by ITM judges David Reid Homes’ Russell Court, Waikato Institute of Technology Carpentry Tutor Russell Kirby and Hamilton City Councils Alan Raitt.

It was great to meet Operations Manager, Henny Swinkels, and give her the seats along with money raised from a sausage sizzle held during the challenge. The bench seats will be placed in the courtyard at the lodge. Proceeds from the remaining bench seats, sold on Trade Me by the NZCB National Support Office, will be presented to the Cancer Society of New Zealand at this year’s NZCB Annual Conference and Expo. From left to right: Cancer Society’s Lions Lodge Operations Manager, Henny Swinkels, NZCB Waikato President Alan Warburton, NZCB Waikato Coordinator Savana Maria, NZCB Waikato Committee member Wayne Firth and in front Waikato/Coromandel Regional NZCB Apprentice Challenge Sponsored by ITM winner Ricky Plympton.

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Barbara MacGregor NZCB Auckland President

Apprentice AUCKLAND Challenge bench seat finds special home Ever wonder where the creations from the New Zealand Certified Builders (NZCB) Apprentice Challenge Sponsored by ITM finish up? We’re here to shed some light on the location of one of them!

Six carpentry apprentices from across the Auckland region bravely entered the competition, challenging themselves to complete a bench seat, as per the plans, in the eight-hour allotted time.

The Auckland regional challenge was held at the Unitec Campus in Mount Albert as part of the nationwide event. Six carpentry apprentices from across the Auckland region bravely entered the competition, challenging themselves to complete a bench seat, as per the plans, in the eight-hour allotted time. After a few tricky cuts and joins, Cam Schache, from MyHome Renovations Limited, took the top prize. Reece Martin, employed by Clearwater Construction Limited and Jacob Lane, from MJC Construction Limited finished in second and third respectively. Cam will represent the Auckland region at the national finals during the NZCB National Conference and Expo in Hamilton in November. He will compete against 18 other apprentices for the Ken Read Memorial Trophy.

From left to right: MP Ricardo Menedez, MP Melissa Lee, NZCB Auckland Committee member and judge Murray Hickson, NZCB Auckland Committee member Clement Richer, NZCB Auckland Committee member and judge Peter Headland, NZCB Committee member and judge Grant Boylan, MP Brooke Van Velden, NZCB Auckland President Barbara MacGregor. In front on bench seat from left to right: third place getter Jacob Lane, winner Cam Schache and second place getter Reece Martin.

The Auckland Committee wishes him all the very best and would like to take the opportunity to salute all the apprentices and their dedicated employers! A special mention and thank you goes to Auckland Committee member, Clement Richer (2016 NZCB Apprentice Challenge winner) for his efforts and dedication in assisting NZCB Apprentice Challenge Manager Nick Matthews, with the smooth running of the Auckland event. The NZCB Auckland Committee found a special home for one of the bench seats built during this year’s Apprentice Challenge. Take a walk along the Burswood walking and cycling trail in East Auckland, part of the planned East to West trail, and you’ll find a new bench seat next to the stream. There have been many positive comments about its arrival and the locals very impressed with the quality of the bench. It’s great to know the bench seat will be used by the community for many years to come!

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Events Calendar NZCB REGIONAL AND NATIONAL EVENTS Aug 08

Sep 09

Oct 10

5 FRI Bay of Islands/Far North Region Event BBQ and Coffee 7:00AM Waipapa ITM BAY OF ISLANDS/FAR NORTH MEMBERS

6 TUE

12 WED

10 WED NZCB Education Newsletter ALL MEMBERS

11 THU Nelson Bays Regional Event On-site visit and presentation 5:30PM Habit Development NELSON BAYS MEMBERS 18 THU Auckland Regional Event Pub Quiz Night 5:00PM – 9:00PM Royal NZ Yacht Squadron AUCKLAND MEMBERS 25 THU NZCB Education – Live Webinar Topic: BrokerWeb on the full suite of Insurances and what they cover 6:30PM – 7:30PM ALL MEMBERS 25 THU Waikato Regional Event BBQ, Bowls and Beers Claudelands Bowling Club WAIKATO/ COROMANDEL MEMBERS 31 WED Learn how to navigate the Toolshed – Live Webinars 10:30AM – 11:30AM 6:30PM – 7:30PM ALL MEMBERS

ITM On-The-Job Learning Workshops WELLINGTON

14 WED NZCB Education Newsletter ALL MEMBERS

14 WED ITM On-The-Job Learning Workshops CHRISTCHURCH 16 FRI

ITM On-The-Job Learning Workshops QUEENSTOWN

18 SUN Waikato Regional Event Family Zoo Day WAIKATO/ COROMANDEL MEMBERS

NZCB Education Newsletter ALL MEMBERS

26 WED

Learn how to navigate the Toolshed – Live Webinars 10:30AM – 11:30AM 6:30PM – 7:30PM ALL MEMBERS

27 THU NZCB Education – Live Webinar Topic: MBIE new Code of Ethics – comes into effect on October 26th 6:30PM – 7:30PM ALL MEMBERS

Nov 11

Dec 12

4 FRI Nelson Bays Regional Event Charity Golf Day NELSON BAYS MEMBERS

14 WED NZCB Education Newsletter ALL MEMBERS

9 WED NZCB Education Newsletter ALL MEMBERS 17 THU Presidents Forum HAMILTON

18 FRI – 19 SAT

Conference and Expo HAMILTON Claudelands Arena

30 WED Learn how to navigate the Toolshed – Live Webinars 10:30AM – 11:30AM 6:30PM – 7:30PM ALL MEMBERS

20 TUE ITM On-The-Job Learning Workshops AUCKLAND 22 THU ITM On-The-Job Learning Workshops WHANGĀREI

UPCOMING PUBLIC HOLIDAYS Oct 24 | Labour Day Dec 26 | Boxing Day Dec 27 | Christmas Day (observed)

22 THU

Auckland Regional Event Charity Golf Day 10:00AM – 7:30PM Akarana Golf Club AUCKLAND MEMBERS

UPCOMING SCHOOL HOLIDAYS Oct 1 – Oct 16 | Term Three Dec 20 – 2023 | Term Four

28 WED Learn how to navigate the Toolshed – Live Webinars 10:30AM – 11:30AM 6:30PM – 7:30PM ALL MEMBERS

More information on NZCB Regional and National Events can be found on the Events Calendar on the NZCB members’ only Toolshed www.nzcb.nz/ members/

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INDUSTRY EVENTS

PROCLIMA ONLINE TRAINING

12:00pm – 1:00pm

Thu 18 Aug

Thu 15 Sep

Online via GoToWebinar

pro clima Knowledge Zone: Fundamentals of INTELLO® junctions Airtightness is an essential element to ensure the insulation is perfect, thus it’s the cheapest way to make our buildings energy efficient. Dive into the benefits of airtightness and how it can help you build warmer, healthier, more energy-efficient buildings for all New Zealanders.

pro clima Knowledge Zone: Above Sheathing Ventilation and Vapour Control Layers Find out why Above Sheathing Ventilation (ASV) is the superhero of roofs that work, understand what’s going on in our roofs, and gain knowledge on how we can design systems that keep our buildings energy-efficient, dry, healthy and durable.

FREE lunchtime webinar discussing: • How to achieve an efficient airtightness layer and what are the benefits of building for airtightness? • The continuity and construction details of the airtightness layer and more.

FREE lunchtime webinar talking about: • The details, specifications and benefits of the Above Sheathing Ventilation and Vapour Control Layers. • Designing and building for effectiveness and how to achieve effective ventilated roof spaces. LBP and CPD points

LBP and CPD points For more information and to register visit: www.proclima.co.nz/events

CONZTRUCT TRADE SHOW

Sep 4:00pm – 7:00pm LOCATION

DATE

VENUE

Christchurch

Mon 5 Sep

Christchurch Arena

Dunedin

Tue 6 Sep

Edgar Centre

Invercargill

Wed 7 Sep

Velodrome, ILT Stadium

CONZTRUCT is for builders, electricians, architects, designers, developers, and other specialist trades people to further their breadth of knowledge, education and gain a greater understanding of new product technologies. There’s LBP and CPD points available, lots of giveaways, complimentary food and beverages, and it’s FREE to attend!

Queenstown

Thu 8 Sep

Queenstown Events Centre

For more information visit: www.conztruct.co.nz

ASIAN CONSTRUCTION EXPO

Sat 24 Sep

11:00am – 4:00pm

Eventfinda Stadium | Auckland North The Asian Construction Expo brings together leading industry suppliers, peak industry bodies, local government, builders, electricians, architects, designers, developers and other industry participants to share information that’s vital to the success of the industry. FREE entry! For more information visit: www.asianconstructionexpo.co.nz

NEXT GENERATION —

RoVE update #3

Nick Matthews Industry Pathways and Apprenticeship Manager

The Review of Vocational Education (RoVE) is due to wrap up on 31 December 2022. So, what does this mean for builders who employ and train apprentices? We are beginning to have a clearer picture of how apprentices will train post-RoVE, and what the pathway will look like for an apprentice and their employer from 1 January 2023. By way of a recap, the nationwide merger of the Polytechnics and Institutes of Technology with Industry Training Organisations (ITOs) into one provider known as Te Pūkenga – New Zealand Institute of Skills and Technology (Te Pūkenga NZIST) has happened. Many of the ITOs, specifically the BCITO providing carpentry training, is now legally known as Te Pūkenga Work Based Learning (WBL) Limited. This transition occurred on 4 October 2021, although you wouldn’t have noticed any difference to branding or training delivery. This was a deliberate tactic to ensure stability and continuity in apprenticeship training during the RoVE roll out. The transition of ITOs into WBL allowed ITOs to separate out staff, learners, and training functions from the traditional ITO functions, ensuring an integration of on-job, on-campus, and online training. Essentially, WBL can function more like a Polytechnic, with a heavier emphasis on teaching and education, something BCITO wasn’t previously mandated to deliver. A key outcome of RoVE is to deliver a stronger focus and support to employers. Te Pūkenga NZIST aims to support employers, and subsequently their employees, by ensuring greater consistency in vocational education nationwide. The question builders and apprentice employers are starting to ask is “What does this look like come 2023?”. As an industry, we are still waiting for the detail. What is known is that from 1 January 2023, ITPs and WBL subsidiaries will operate under one identity: Te Pūkenga NZIST, and branding such as vehicles, shirts, and signage will reflect this change by 31 March 2023. While we have been given no clear indication as to what pathway must be undertaken for new apprentices post-RoVE, New Zealand Certified Builders (NZCB) has received clear direction from ITPs that they will continue to train and support existing apprentices until the end of their apprenticeship. Trainees enrolled with WBL will also complete their apprenticeships under the WBL training model. So, for the meantime, its business as usual.

programmes currently offered by ITPs and WBL into one nationwide resource for apprentices and employers. It is expected the new programme curriculum will integrate literacy and numeracy assistance, provide tutorial and targeted lessons underpinning on-site learning in an off-site classroom environment, and see increased pastoral care for all learners.

A key outcome of RoVE is to deliver a stronger focus and support to employers. Te Pūkenga NZIST aims to support employers, and subsequently their employees, by ensuring greater consistency in vocational education nationwide. Some good news is the Apprenticeship Boost Initiative (ABI) has been extended to the end of December 2023. This means employers can continue to access financial support from Work and Income for employing and training apprentices. However, the first-year rate is lower, now $500 per apprentice per month (previously $1k) from 5 August 2022. There is no change to the second-year rate, which remains at $500 per month until the initiative ends in December 2023. The Targeted Training and Apprenticeship Fund (TTAF), which is a subsidy for trainees, will end on 31 December 2022. Recently, members of Industry Training Association Building’s (ITAB) Incorporated Society met and discussed how ITAB can continue to operate post-RoVE given the changing landscape. Additionally, NZCB Board and Management has engaged with Te Pūkenga NZIST to explore ways we can support Te Pūkenga and NZCB members who employ apprentices, not just those who align with the ITAB Apprenticeship Programme. A paper, subject to approval and sign off from both the ITAB and NZCB Boards, has been drafted and explores options and targeted initiatives for NZCB members and apprentice employers. I hope to provide an update and an announcement on what this will look like in the next edition of InHouse.

Senior representatives from both the ITP and WBL subsidiaries are working together to consolidate the Carpentry Programme. They are aligning the best parts of the various

Until then...

NEXT GENERATION —

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

Northtec – Future Trades

Ben Isherwood

Steve Brown Builders Limited

Baylie Malcolm

Jacob Pickles

Blue Summit Construction Limited

Otago Polytechnic

James McCulloch

MBL Metzger Builders Limited

Robert Fruean

Award Construction Limited

Lachlan Forbes

Van Wiggen Builders Limited

Jacob Craig Issac Sonntag Cory O'Regan Wayne Buswell

Noah Westwood

Vertex Construction Limited

Ashlee Sullivan

Select Builders 2005 Limited

Gregory Brand

Morel Construction Limited

Dillen Downes Liam Maniapoto

Cillian Donohue

Colville Hofman Builders

Unitec New Zealand

Blake Robertson

MA McKay Contractors Limited

Yang Kang

Douglas Robinson

Cook Brothers Construction J.J. Oskam Builders Limited Integrity Homes Integrity Homes

Toi Ohomai Institute of Technology Rotorua

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News Bites

NEWS BITES —

New slender profile glazed door for cavity sliders Create a New York loft aesthetic with the CS LoftDoor, a glazed sliding door essential for creating a strong industrial look. The CS LoftDoor system is manufactured from high quality aluminium extrusions with horizontal and vertical dividers. The elegant slender profiles create a minimalist glass door perfect for modern or industrial spaces.

Features: • Quality construction allows the doors to be manufactured to large sizes. • Suitable for cavity slider or surface sliding doors. • All aluminium components are screwed together for strength and reliability. • Can be fitted with a flush pull handle if required.

• Create the appearance of a steel door without the technical drawbacks. • Low maintenance. For more information visit https:// csfordoors.co.nz/products/doorleaves/loft-door

New 1.9L Isuzu D-Max coming to New Zealand Arriving in the New Zealand market soon, the new 1.9L D-Max LX Single Cab Chassis 4x2 is powered by the RZ4E-TC Isuzu engine, which has earned its stripes in overseas markets for its supreme fuel efficiency and quieter operation. Generating 110kW of power and 350Nm of torque, official fuel consumption figures return 8.1 litres/100km (WLTP3 combined cycle testing), with CO2 emissions of 213 g/km. Equipped with a 76-litre diesel fuel tank, this new D-Max variant is capable of travelling close to a 1,000kms between fuel-stops. This strong yet efficient 1.9 litre engine is paired exclusively with a 6-speed automatic transmission. Engineered for the worksite, carrying capacity remains a strong focus for the 1.9L LX, with heavyduty 3-leaf suspension, a payload capacity amounting to 1,380kg and a large

selection of alloy or steel rear tray options. Braked towing capacity is 3,000kg, whilst unbraked tow rating is 750kg. Coupled with the Isuzu’s Intelligent Driver Assistance System (IDAS) which makes the D-Max the safest ute in New Zealand, the new 1.9L D-Max LX Single Cab Chassis 4x2 is set to become one bloody tough, safe and economical ute for Kiwi tradies. Register interest at: www.isuzuutes.co.nz/ new-1.9-d-max

A solution for every job! Gorilla FixALL is the ultimate sealant and adhesive product range, with a solution for every job! No matter what surface, environment, or task there is a Gorilla FixALL product that is up to the job: • Available in cartridges and a NEW packaging format • No application gun required

• Convenient for those smaller jobs and the toolbox. Our newest edition to the FixALL range is Gorilla FixALL Flexi specially formulated for those tasks where flexibility is required. For more information, please contact our technical team on 0800 70 10 80 or visit our website to see our comprehensive product range and technical data www.soudal.co.nz/product

RigidRAP-XT® now tested on timber frames! It’s official: RigidRAP-XT® product can now be installed on timber frames as well as steel structures! RigidRAP-XT® is an 8mm OSB3 board, manufactured to EN300 European standards and then laminated with an approved building paper. The OSB board is rigid in construction and will not warp, crack, or delaminate making installation very easy with normal woodworking tools. A 10mm EPS foam is also attached to the inside of the board, giving the system an R-value of 0.41. RigidRAP-XT® can serve as a bracing element as well as

temporary weather protection during the construction process. The boards are also Codemark certified and approved to be out in the weather for 90 days. A versatile product loved by builders and architects alike and that has now been tested and approved by SCION in Rotorua for bracing for both timber and steel frames! Give your house triple protection from the weather throughout the building process with IBS RigidRAP-XT®. For more information visit www.ibs.co.nz

NZCB welcomes new National Partner GCH Aviation Aerial access solutions GCH Aviation is synonymous with aviation in New Zealand and has been providing helicopter services to a diverse range of clients for the last 30+ years. GCH Aviation is a leader in the provision of a wide range of safe, effective, and costefficient commercial applications using a helicopter. We can provide a unique aerial access solution to a wide variety of difficult-to-access sites. We can lift heavy items and construction materials up to 1,000kg*. Over many years we have carefully acquired a team of pilots with diverse experience, backgrounds, and impeccable safety records, giving our clients the assurance that specific tasks will be completed

with ease, precision, and the utmost safety. Where to find us: • GCH Aviation Coastwide – servicing the West Coast region of the South Island • Wellington Helicopters – servicing the Wellington region and the Lower North Island • Garden City Helicopters – servicing the Canterbury region • GCH Aviation Nelson – servicing the Nelson and Marlborough regions • Kaikoura Helicopters – servicing the North-East Coast of the South Island For more information visit https://wellingtonhelicopters.net.nz/ commercial/

Is your project compliant? The Acceptable Solution to the NZ Building Codes new G4 Ventilation is now fully active. The G4 clause of the Building Code covers the now mandatory extract ventilation requirements for bathrooms and kitchens. The Acceptable Solution provides the latest way of complying with the mandatory regulations for all internal wet area zone building work, requiring a building consent. In addition, the residential tenancies Healthy Homes Standard makes it a requirement to fit extract fans in rental properties.

Under these regulations rental units must have mechanical extract fans installed to remove moisture generated in bathrooms and kitchens. Extract fans (after the considerable slowing effect from ducting with bends, grilles, and cowls) must have an installed flowrate of not less than 25 l/s for bathrooms, and 50 l/s for all kitchens with a cooktop. Manrose has an extensive range of extract ventilation solutions available to help meet all of these home ventilation regulations. To make it simple, Manrose have developed and released a new selection guide, to supplement the helpful G4 and Healthy Homes packaging labels.

The new guideline publication clearly categorises which Manrose products are designed to comply with each of the 4 regulation levels defined by G4 and Healthy Homes. The comprehensive and easy to follow Manrose Guidelines for Extraction Fan Selection can be found under Resources on the Simx website or by scanning the QR code.

NEWS BITES —

News Bites

Need more freezer space? Fisher & Paykel and Haier have several options to choose from. An easy-to-use control panel in the chest freezer gives you the flexibility to set your desired temperature or speed up the freezing process for optimum flavour and nutrition.

As an NZCB member you have access to Fisher & Paykel and Haier appliances at commercial prices. We deal direct with Fisher & Paykel Head Office to get a better deal for you. For more information, to get a price on a Fisher & Paykel item or to place an order please contact Kirsty at the NZCB National Support Office on 0800 237 843 or kirsty@nzcb.nz.

NZCB welcomes new National Partner My Smart Office Choose the smart way to achieve your business goals with help from My Smart Office. My Smart Office offers practical solutions that give you more time to focus on other parts of your business or spend with your family. If you have admin and accounts that need your attention, but you’re needed on-site or you’d rather spend more time on the tools (or doing almost anything else!) get My Smart Office on the job. We’ll help you streamline and simplify processes in your business by using automation, software and apps. Amanda will review your business, identify pain points, set priorities and make a plan to get to work on. Whether it’s fine-tuning your systems or looking at your client journey, marketing or customer

communications, we can review each part of your business to look for ways you can save time and money, increase profits and be more competitive. Just need someone to do the accounts, admin and payroll for you? We can take care of that too! Meet Amanda Amanda is one of those organised people who manages to keep a lot of balls in the air. Before starting My Smart Office she juggled working a corporate job, running a successful residential building company with her husband, Bryce, and being a mum. Now you can have Amanda’s 20+ years experience in customer

communication, sales and marketing, bookkeeping and administration, working for your business. For more information visit www.mysmartoffice.co.nz or call Amanda on 021 886 120.

Yale 3109A digital lock now available Combining high security with cutting edge technology, the Yale 3109A Digital Door Lock is a highquality security solution for the contemporary home. The Lock can be opened with PIN code, proximity card or traditional key. And now with enhanced electronics and updated firmware you have the convenience of the Yale Access app. When you upgrade with a YDM Yale Access Kit (module and Wi-Fi bridge) the 3109A works with your Smart Home automation such as Google Home and Amazon Alexa.

The Yale Access app allows you to lock/unlock your door, grant access to others and keep track of visitor access, all via your smartphone. Grant users one time access, access for a set period or a date range, avoiding any lost keys. Using varying technologies including Bluetooth, Wi-Fi and GPS as well as the Yale Access app, the auto-unlock feature unlocks your door as you approach — like having your own personal doorman. The door position sensor checks the status of the door and tells you if your door is closed and locked.

This avoids inadvertently locking your door whilst the door is open.

Enjoy peace of mind, protected by a Yale Lock with 180 years of security expertise built in. For more info visit www.yalehome.com/nz/ yale-3109a

Architectural Designers New Zealand appoints Chief Executive Officer Architectural Designers New Zealand (ADNZ) has appointed Keryn Davis to the role of Chief Executive Officer. Keryn was previously the leader of Te Aho Waihanga | Design Solutions at CORE Education, Tātai Aho Rau and a member of the organisation’s leadership team. She has significant experience in professional learning, advocacy, thought leadership and design of innovative solutions. ADNZ Board Chair, Julie-Ann Ross said that Keryn’s wealth

of management experience and leadership at a senior level will be highly valuable to the organisation. “Keryn joins us at a time of change and growth in both the design and construction sector and more widely in our commercial environment. With that change comes associated challenges that will require thoughtful leadership and advocacy. In addition, the pressures of COVID-19 on the construction sector and supply chain are widely known and

our organisation has a role to play in assisting members to manage these challenges and position themselves well for the future. We look forward to the leadership that Keryn will bring at this time,” said Julie-Ann. Keryn commenced her role in the National Office on Monday 27 June. ADNZ are the professional body for architectural designers and architects in New Zealand, for more information visit www.adnz.org.nz.

Innovative systems for balancing light and shade requirements HomePlus has added a new product to their range of architectural aluminium products. The Louvrelite Solar Control System is an adjustable louvre

WIN a set of tyres!!! Send us photos of your completed projects… Carter’s Tyre Services are offering NZCB members the chance to WIN a set of tyres every month for the next 12 months. All you need to do is send in your photos of a completed new build or renovation project. The winning projects will be used as part of the NZCB social media advertising. To enter: • Submit high-resolution photos (professional photographs preferred) or video (max. duration 1 minute). Note: your images and video may be used as part of the NZCB social media advertising. Please ensure you have the homeowner’s approval for the images to be used on social media.

• A short description of the project (approx. 50–100 words) – where the home is situated, any special products used, features of the project, and bullet points on the client brief. Winners will be notified and announced during the 1st week of every month via email and Facebook.

system for areas that require shading. Typically used as a passive design feature on large windows in living areas to create a balance between natural light and minimising harsh direct sunlight and heat. Adjustable angles on the system along with designers using HomePlus sun charts can determine the optimum angle for the Louvrelite louvres in relation to the solar aspect a window is facing for ultimate light levels. The charts include seasonal sun positions and are specific to New Zealand.

Email your images to karla@nzcb.nz to enter.

Louvrelite combines a contemporary aluminium frame with adjustable angle and spacing for the aluminium elliptical shade louvres. Extremely versatile the system can be New Zealand custom-made to an array of configurations and be powder coated in a range of popular, contemporary colours, to match most architectural design requirements. Please contact HomePlus for more information at specify@homeplus.co.nz

TECH TIPS —

Air seals around windows – getting it right matters! Soudal Technical Manager, Steve Loveridge discusses the importance of making sure this is done to spec – without question! Air sealing around windows is such a fundamental task in the building and construction industry, you could imagine there was little left to be said on the topic. Unfortunately, that is not the case, as the multiple calls I receive from both contractors and architects confirms. Done correctly, air seals will work incredibly well. Done poorly they can be a curse to the homeowner, the installer, and, in the longer term, the architect. The purpose of air seals is to provide for the equalization of air-pressure between the external and internal environments without the passage of water-loaded air. In short, the air passes, but without the water. An air seal done correctly will only extend approximately 20-25mm deep between the reveal and the framing sill and will start by having a PEF Backing Rod applied to guarantee a constancy of depth. The brilliance of expanding foam is where the real magic comes into play. The foam is applied once the PEF Backing Rod is in place, and the unbroken nature of its outer skin will allow the passage of air but importantly not moisture. It is worth noting at this point that the expanding foam should never be installed to cross the sill tape to the outside of the structure as damage may occur to this “outer skin” which then gives rise to further potential for moisture uptake into the building. The best air-seals will be capable of moving with the building structure and this is what a correctly applied system of PEF Backing Rod and Expanding Foam will guarantee. In this regard Soudal Gorilla are proud to be the New Zealand market leader in bespoke foam products for these purposes with Gorilla Pro Expanding Foam and Gorilla Flexi Expanding Foam at the top of the specification list. For more information on air seals or technical advice on sealants, foams and adhesives, please contact our technical team on 0800 70 10 80 or visit our website to see our comprehensive product range and technical data www.soudal.co.nz/products/

This Tech Tip was supplied by NZCB National Partner Soudal. Soudal are a key supplier of sealants, foams and adhesives to tradies under our iconic Gorilla brand. For over 30 years Gorilla Grip, Foam, Glues and Silicones have proven their quality, reliability and technical performance in kiwi conditions. www.soudal.co.nz

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*This Hyundai Finance offer is available across the Hyundai Mighty Trucks range purchased before 31 August 2022 (while stocks last). This offer is based on no deposit, and a 7.90% p.a. fixed interest rate for terms up to 60 months. GST is repayable within the first 3 months of the loan term. Hyundai Finance is powered by UDC Finance Limited, and UDC Finance Limited lending criteria, fees, standard terms and conditions apply to any loan.

TECH TIPS —

Introducing the new GIB® System Selector Find what you’re looking for, faster. Deadline looming, short of time? Our System Selector helps you search, locate and compare the technical specifications you need to get the job done. We know that searching through System Books and PDFs is time consuming. That’s why we talked to architects, specifiers and technical experts to understand how we can make your workflow easier. Whether you’re checking the specs of a GIB Noise Control® System, or you’re comparing plasterboard linings for fire rated systems, feel confident that you’ll find accurate, up-to-date product information using the GIB® System Selector.

Requirements led search Looking for a two-way fire-rated system for a wall with a resistance rating of 60? No problem. Quickly find products that meet the exact requirements you’re after, using our interactive filters to refine your results.

Easily compare filtered results The filtered results are grouped together and colour coded by the GIB® System books – the listing displays their key performance ratings, making it easier to find the right products at a glance. Hover over the System Diagram to quickly view its configuration or click on a System to see the full details including all the CAD files for that System.

Save your favourites Do you need to find multiple files for a single job, or compare between two similar options? Save multiple system results using the ‘your favourites’ function.

Tailored to your way of working Additional performance requirements beyond the key selection criteria can also be included when finding suitable options. With the wide range of plasterboard types, there can be overlaps in functionality. Simply click on the “?” icon for further information and the GIB® Plasterboard Alternatives table will display selection options, ensuring you can quickly and easily compare plasterboard types. For a demonstration on or the try the GIB® System Selector visit www.bit.ly/3nDBCFy

This Tech Tip was supplied by Winstone Wallboards. Winstone Wallboards are Strategic Partners of NZCB and New Zealand’s only manufacturer and largest marketer of gypsum plasterboard, drywall systems, associated products and services. For more information visit www.gib.co.nz or call 0800 100 442.

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Building challenge champion

NZCB in the media Whangarei Leader, Whangarei Northland

Building challenge champion

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Building challenge champion

Apprentice takes out regional contest

the Ken Read Memorial Trophy and $25,000 as other essential skills while working, with worth of prizes. Michael’s receiving the highest score. “I’m a bit nervous, I’ve never done They will be auctioned off via Trade Me, anything like this before but I am pretty with all proceeds going to the Cancer Society excited.” of New Zealand. Michael started with Adan two years ago Auction winners will also receive a $75 through Stratford High School’s Gateway Resene gift voucher to redeem on stain or programme. paint. “My uncle is a qualified builder and when I Michael, who is two into his apprenticeship, says the support of his was younger I would help him.” workmates and training made him prepared Adan says he is proud of Michael. for the challenge. “We’re all very proud of him. He’s “It was my first time taking part inPMCA the licensed You may not doing copy. very well. He’s good at further planningcopy, reproduce, record, retransmit, sell, publish, distribute, share or store this informati challenge. I had a lot of support from Adan Adan AdanLarsen Larsen withPhone his apprentice Michael Craig (18,or right). and thinks aheadof which handy on the prior written consent the came PrintinMedia Copyright Agency. +64-09-306 1657 email info@pmca.co.nz for further inform with his and my workmates so I felt pretty prepared.” apprentice Michael Craig (18, right).

21 APR, 2022

Apprentice gets top score for title

The Bay Chronicle, Kerikeri

Apprentice gets top score for title

Josh shows he’s a cut above

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Second year apprentice wins regional challenge Josh shows he's a cut above

RACHEL CANNING

Taupō & Turangi Weekender, Taupō Central , 14 April 2022

Taupo & Turangi Weekender, Taupo Central

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Apprentice Josh McLean, 19, has claimed the title of the Taupō New Zealand Certified Builders (NZCB) Apprentice Challenge champion for 2022, after competing against six other apprentices on April 9 and coming out on top. The apprentices were put through their paces and given just eight hours to build a park bench that followed specific Winner of the ITM 2022 apprentice builder design plans. regional challenge held in Taupō is Josh McLean The park benches were assessed by from Straight Up Construction (left), pictured with fellow Straight Up Construction apprentices Kurtis a panel of expert judges who looked at Morgan, and Cullern Thornby (right) who was third technical aspects such as the quality of in the competition. workmanship, measuring, cutting and Quinn apprentice challenge champion andand will will represent the Bay of Islands at the “It’s a lot of work, I have to put together a Quinn Kusanic Kusanicisiswon wonthe theBay BayofofIslands Islands apprentice challenge champion represent assembly, as well as other essential national in November. final the Bay of Islands at the national final in November. skills while working against the clock, portfolio, prepare a speech and do my CV.” Josh has three more years to go in his including their ability to follow a detailed said the recent competition highlighted Apprentice Quinn Kusanic has claimed plan and safe working technique, with apprenticeship and says his favourite part the title of the Bay of Islands New Zealand the high calibre of passionate apprentices of the design-build process is doing the Josh receiving the top score overall. currently training in the industry, Certified Builders (NZCB) Apprentice Josh is currently doing a building visual part of the building, especially the following a record uptake of building Challenge champion for 2022. apprenticeship at Straight Up decking and cladding, because then he apprenticeships in recent years. Kusanic and other apprentices were Construction. As well as winning the title gets to have an opinion on how it looks. ‘‘Nationwide, we’re seeing put through their paces, given just eight Straight Up Construction owner Paul increasing numbers of eager and talented of regional champion, Josh also won a hours to build a park bench that followed apprentices entering the trade from a $500 ITM voucher to redeem on trade Riedel says the apprentice challenge is specific design plans and met minimum variety of backgrounds. safety standards. tools and earned a place in the national a good chance for the guys to show off their skills. The regional competitions have final representing Taupō. The park benches were assessed by PMCA licensed copy. You may not further copy, reproduce, record, retransmit, sell, publish, distribute, share or store this information without prior written consent of the He Print Media Copyright Phone +64-09-306on 1657 or email info@pmca.co.nz for further information. really set the bar for what excellence likesAgency.taking apprentices a panel of expert judges who looked Josh says it feels pretty cool theto win looks like ahead of the national final, at technical aspects such as the quality the challenge, especially as he was up because it’s nearly impossible to employ with all competitors either employed by of workmanship, measuring, cutting an experienced tradesperson in the against stiff competition. NZCB member builders or enrolled with and assembly, as well as other essential “It was a hard day to get it all done,” current climate, and also because he skills while working against the clock, ITAB (Industry Training Association wants things built to his own standards. Josh says. including their ability to follow a detailed Building),’’ Matthews said. “With an apprentice, after a while you By lunchtime, he could gauge how plan and safe working technique. Kusanic ‘‘The future of the building industry far through the competition he was, and know it’s sweet because they do it how received the top score overall. depends on a robust pipeline of tradethen felt confident he would finish. But you want.” qualified and well-rounded builders, Kusanic, 18, is undertaking the Paul employs four apprentices and one wrong cut can muck up the whole building apprenticeship at Rockstead and the NZCB Apprentice Challenge is is about to take on his fifth apprentice. competition. Construction Ltd. As well as winning one way we help to foster that. We also He says many of the apprentices find the title of regional champion, he also encourage NZCB member builders to You don’t get given more timber and their way to his business through word of won a $500 ITM voucher to redeem take on apprentices to help to ensure there will be points off for correcting a mouth, and also through the high school on trade tools and earned a place in the there are highly skilled builders coming mistake.” national final representing the Bay of Gateway programme. through to meet increasing demand. Josh went to Taupō-nui-a-Tia College Islands. There he will compete against ‘‘These events are a great opportunity “If they approach me, because they where he enjoyed woodwork and design 19 other regional winners from across to give the community an inside look at a good and visual communication classes and want to be builders, well that’sPMCA New Zealand the Ken Memorial licensed copy. 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Hamilton where he will compete against competition, and second place went to PAGE: 1618134460 19 other regional winners from across Wade Construction apprentice Daniel ITEM ID:NZCB The Bay Chronicle, Kerikeri industry pathways and Merwyn. New Zealand. apprenticeship manager Nick Matthews 21 April 2022 i f the ITM2022 i i i i Winner of 2022 apprentice builder regional challenge heldi in Taupōi is Josh McLeanf fromSStraight Up Construction (left), pictured with fellow Straight Up Construction apprentices Kurtis Morgan, and Cullern Thornby (right) who was third in the competition.

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11 APR, 2022

CROMWELL Wanaka apprentice to represent Central Otago

Wanaka apprentice to represent Central Otago Otago Daily Times, Dunedin

SHANNON THOMSON

BUILDING apprentices put their skills on the line in Cromwell at the weekend. The Central Otago round of the New Zealand Certified Builders (NZCB) Apprentice Challenge took place at ITM Southern Lakes on Saturday, four competitors vying for the top spot. The daylong challenge was one of20 throughout the country, the winner going on to represent the region at the national NZCB Apprentice Challenge in Hamilton later this year. Apprentices had to build a park bench — the design plans for which were revealed only one week ahead of the competition — in a test of attention to detail, time management and performing under pressure. NZCB Central Otago president Andy McRae said the challenge was an

important opportunity for apprentices to extend their skills. “We need to foster our apprentices — we really believe that apprentices are the future,” Mr McRae said. The competition came down to the wire, the judges having to double-check their numeracy skills to determine the winner. After extended deliberation, Ty Sarginson, of Wanaka, beat Daniel Cronshaw Hunt. “We had some stiff competition — we actually had to have a bit of a recount amongst the judges to make sure our maths was right, so they all did very well,” Mr McRae said. Mr Sarginson, a third-year apprentice with Mark Duffy Building, said that he was “pretty excited” to win and planned to celebrate with a few beers.

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Attention to detail . . . Ty Sarginson, of Wanaka, competes in the Certified Builders Apprentice Challenge in Cromwell. He went on to win the challenge.

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Apprentices nail new challenge BRAYDEN LINDSAY

Apprentice challenge winner makes special delivery

Waikato Herald, Waikato

Park benches donated to Lions Lodge

Waikato Herald, Waikato 29 April 2022

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Whakatāne Beacon, Bay of Plenty 14 April 2022

THREE Eastern Bay building apprentices really pleased with how my chair looks. went head to head over a park bench on “It isn’t perfect as you can see but it was Saturday . awesome giving this a crack and I’d be keen With the encouragement of their bosses to try it again in the future.” Stu and Hamish Galloway, Whakatāne Hamish Galloway was impressed with apprentices Timo Turner and Liam Marsh, the efforts of the three. and Hayden Carter from Ōpōtiki, put their “They’re all fantastic benches and it’s hands up for the New Zealand Certified great too see them giving it a good crack. Builders’ Apprentice Challenge, held at “One of my apprentices (Timo) has only ITM. They had eight hours to construct a been doing it for about 19 months, so to see park bench, using plans supplied earlier. him do as well as he did is pleasing. Mr Carter, who is undertaking a building “It’s a fantastic event and a great way to apprenticeship at Galloway Builders, challenge the aspiring builders and put them i i i i winning i with i his i bench. i represent iWaikato ifinalatat the Ricky Plympton of Hayward Builders with his bench. He will represent at the national Ricky Plympton of Hayward Builders winning HeWaikato will received the top score. NZCB Annual Conference in Hamilton in November. under pressure.” the national final at the NZCB Annual Conference in Hamilton in November. Photo / Danielle Zollickhofer As well as winning the title of regional The park benches were assessed by After Hamilton apprentice Ricky Plympton claimed the title of the Waikato champion, he won a $500 ITM voucher to a panel of expert judges who looked at New Zealand Certified Builders (NZCB) Apprentice Challenge champion for redeem on trade tools and earned a place in technical aspects such as the quality of 2022, he and the NZCB team made a special delivery to the Hamilton Cancer the national final representing Whakatāne. workmanship, measuring, cutting and Society’s Lions Lodge: There, the 19-year-old will compete against assembly, as well as other essential skills They delivered two of the park benches the apprentices had to build for the 19 other regional winners from across New while working against the clock, including challenge. Zealand for the Ken Read Memorial Trophy NZCB’s Waikato region president Alan Warburton says it has been “a bit of their ability to follow a detailed plan and and $25,000 worth of prizes. The national a tradition” for the association to support the NZ Cancer Society. safe working technique. final will be held at the NZCB Annual Hamilton Cancer Society Lionsbenches Lodge operations “The other park weremanager auctioned off via Trade Me, with all proceeds According to judge Bill Teddy, there was Henny Swinken, Waikato NZCB apprentice challenge winner Conference in Hamilton in November. going to the of New Ricky Plympton, NZCBCancer president Society for the Waikato regionZealand.” Alan “nothing in it”. Warburton, NZCB coordinator Savana MariaLions and NZCB Hamilton Cancer Society Lodge operations manager Henny Swinken “It was something different,” Mr Carter committee member Wayne Firth donated two benches of the “They all did incredibly well. They are says challenge the benches would be very much appreciated. apprentice to the Cancer Society Lions Lodge. said. “It was a good challenge for me and Zollickhofer three impressive chairs and there was only “We only expected one,Photo but/ Danielle having two is a very nice surprise. The benches took me outside my comfort zone. I had to minuscule things separating the winner and will be moving into our courtyard where we often get some morning sun. I’m work things out myself and that was a good third place.” certain people will make use of it.” challenge ... I am stoked to have won.” The bench that Ricky made is one of the two moving into the lodge, a He said it was interesting seeing how all Mr Marsh placed second and earned location that is close to his heart. three apprentices went about making the himself $300. chairsARTICLE and whatTYPE: techniques they used.AUDIENCE : 5,766 “My father-in-law has been diagnosed with cancer and it looks like he AUTHOR: BRAYDEN LINDSAY SECTION: GENERAL NEWS NEWS ITEM “I was pretty with my seat. It’sNZ MARKET: New Zealand ASR: NZD 856 WORDS: 567doesn’t have long. It feels good to do something for a good cause.” PAGE: 5 PRINTED SIZE: happy 489.00cm² REGION: Whakatāne ITM managing director Greg And having his work out for the public to see was also “pretty cool”. definitely not perfect but I am happy with ITEM ID: 1621426342 Ashton was pleased the event was able to Ricky competed against 10 other apprentices on April 9. The apprentices how the day has gone and how I tested go ahead after last minute issues with wood were put through their paces, being given just eight hours to build a park 14 APR, 2022 myself. It’s a cool opportunity to step supply. bench that followed specific design plans. The benches were assessed by outside my comfort Apprentices nail newzone.” challenge a panel of expert judges who looked at technical aspects such as the quality “At one stage there we were struggling. Mr Turner, who was put forward by Mr of workmanship, measuring, cutting and assembly, as well as other essential The wood hadn’t arrived and it got to about Galloway, enjoyed the experience. skills while working against the clock, including their ability to follow a detailed Thursday and we hadn’t heard from them, “It was certainly a lot different to being plan and safe working technique. Ricky received the top score. so we rang round and fortunately ITM in the building site and Hamish Ricky, aged 29, is undertaking a building apprenticeship at Hayward Whakataneon Beacon, Whakatane Bayhaving of Plenty PMCA licensed copy. You may not further copy, reproduce, record, retransmit, sell, publish, distribute, share or store this information without Ōpōtiki managed to help us out and supply As Copyright well as winning the title of regional champion, he also won a $500 yelling at me. I loved it, though and I am the prior written consent the Agency. Phone +64-09-306 1657 or email info@pmca.co.nz for further information. Page 2 of of Builders. 2 Print Media some.” ITM voucher to redeem on trade tools and earned a place in the national final

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they made as part of an apprentice builders challenge last Saturday.

representing Waikato. There he will compete against 19 other regional winners from across New Zealand for the Ken Read Memorial Trophy and $25,000 worth of prizes. The national final will be held at the NZCB Annual Conference in Hamilton in November. NZCB industry pathways and apprenticeship manager Nick Matthews said the competition on Saturday highlighted the high calibre of passionate apprentices training in the industry, following a record uptake of apprenticeships in recent years. “Nationwide we’re seeing increasing numbers of eager and talented apprentices entering the trade from a variety of backgrounds. The regional competitions have really set the bar for what excellence looks like ahead of the national final, with all competitors either employed by NZCB member builders or enrolled with ITAB (Industry Training Association Building). “The future of the building industry depends on a robust pipeline of tradequalified and well-rounded builders, and the NZCB Apprentice Challenge is one way we help to foster that. We also encourage NZCB member builders to take on apprentices to help to ensure there are highly skilled builders coming through to meet increasing demand,” says Nick. “These events are a great opportunity to give the community an inside look at building apprenticeship training and what it takes to be successful in the trade, and to celebrate those apprentices that have excelled in their field.”

02 MAY, 2022

Exodus of apprentices fear for industry

Exodus of apprentices fear for industry New Zealand Herald, Auckland

With borders opening there are worries more Kiwis will look abroad to greener pastures. In the third of a five-part series, Anne Gibson examines the construction industry Award-winning building apprentice Cam Schache, 20, calls Titirangi home and he can’t see that changing any time soon. The former Mount Albert Grammar student works for MyHome Renovations in Onehunga and last month won the apprenticeship challenge for the Auckland branch of New Zealand Certified Builders. “I really like New Zealand and I can’t imagine myself going to live in Australia. Where I work is awesome but all my family and girlfriend are here too. I understand people who might have family in Australia wanting to look for work over there but that’s not me,” he said. For Schache, the decision to stay home is straightforward. He’ll soon be earning $80 an hour and will have more work that he knows what to do with. But in the case of other young Kiwis with skills, employers and business owners know thousands of them will soon be booking flights out of New Zealand. They fear outward flow will be far greater than the migrant numbers able to come in, making an already critical shortage of workers far worse. Analysts in an ANZ report in March estimated a “fairly significant outflow” of Kiwis, in the order of 20,000 a year. The removal of departure cards means it is no longer possible to accurately assess trans-Tasman migration. With the border still tight for non- Kiwi visitors, the report says it will be easier for Kiwis to leave than for foreign workers to arrive at a time when the country is facing an insatiable demand for workers. That’s not good news for the construction sector, already facing estimated workers shortages of up to $250,000. Construction is New Zealand’s fourth biggest employer at 280,000-plus people. Yet the country is still short of people because growth is so strong. By 2024, national annual residential and commercial construction values will hit $48.3 billion, according to the National Construction Pipeline Report 2021, up from $45b in 2018.

Impediments that could prevent activity in the residential sector from growing in the short term included access to skilled workers and access to materials, the report said. Mark Williams, Waihanga Ara Rua (Construction & Infrastructure) Workforce Development Council general manager of strategy and insights, indicated big numbers. “The site-based in scope construction [residential and commercial] workforce is estimated at 237,230 [people] in the current year, with the forecast workforce gap being a shortage of 205,601 people,” Williams said. “If we were to look at the next three years the estimated workforce increases to 243,992 but the supply demand gap also increases to a peak of 235,644 people,” he said. Fletcher Building is New Zealand’s biggest construction sector employer, with 16,000 staff here, in Australia and in the Pacific, up from 14,000 recently. The company operates 30 different business units and says it is always looking for new talent. Nick Matthews, of New Zealand Certified Builders, says a record number of building apprenticeships in recent years has helped supply the sector with desperately-needed skills. “Nationwide we’re seeing increasing numbers of eager, talented apprentices entering the trade from a variety of backgrounds.” Competitors in the apprenticeship challenge such as Cam were either employed by council member builders or enrolled with the Industry Training Association Building, he said. Jason Hungerford, director of the Building and Construction Industry Training Organisation, said New Zealand had a record 21,600 apprentices in training in 16 trades by the end of March, with 65 per cent of active apprentices enrolled in carpentry. That number represented a 77 per cent increase from the 12,200 apprentices in March 2020. The organisation had signed up more than 6500 apprentices in 2021 alone. The

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Government’s Apprenticeship Boost and TTAF (free training) initiatives had played a significant part in that growth, he said. Matthews said the future of the building industry depended on a robust pipeline of trade-qualified and well-rounded builders. Apprentices were more likely to be in their late 20s, or early 30s, than 18 these days. Often, they’d been working elsewhere before the lure of getting a skilled trade beckoned. Apprentices aged 40 and over had entered the NZ Certified Builders awards, he said. But is New Zealand training enough apprentices and will they stay, or are we to be Australia’s free training ground? “That’s the very real risk,” Matthews says. “We could see thousands of apprentices Auckland building apprentice Cam Schache going overseas.” is not tempted to work in Australia. Employers get subsidies and apprentices exacerbated by limited connections to schools, get free course fees via Work and Income’s a lack of support for work-ready training and Apprenticeship Boost scheme but that finishes induction and the high cost of training with a in early August. Funding can mean an extra $16,000 goes into footing bills for one apprentice limited supply of trainers. A report in April tackled how to support for two years under the scheme as it stands. new entrants to join the workforce — an Industry sector leaders say they have been issue of prime importance for an industry asking the Government about an extension to employing up to 60,000 Kiwis in building roads, the scheme but have yet to receive a reply. The water networks, airports and other essential list of shortages across the construction sector infrastructure, he said. is daunting, as Immigration New Zealand’s Government work with industry via the list of skills shortages in the construction, Construction Skills Action Plan, Ministry of engineering and trade sectors shows. Social Development, Regional Skills Hubs and As of early 2021, skilled job shortages Te Puni Kokiri-funded projects had made a big included project manager, project builder, difference. But more was needed to tie in with site foreman, surveyor and quantity surveyor, industry and prepare people for success when surveying technicians, engineers in civil, starting work and ready them for the jobs, structural, electrical, telecoms, engineering Pollard said. draughts persons and technicians, carpenter Rick Herd, chief executive of commercial and joiner, metal fabricator, welders and construction company Naylor Love, says if New fitters, bricklayer and stonemason, building Zealand — and that includes the Government inspector/surveyor, floor finishers, glaziers, — doesn’t get this right the economy and the plasterers, tilers (wall, floor, roof), plumbers country’s is going to suffer. and drain layers, electricians, mechanics in air Auckland building apprentice Cam Schache is progress not tempted to work in Australia. In the meantime, Cam Schache is intent conditioning, refrigeration, electric line, cable on improving his skills as a carpenter and joiner, telecommunications technicians, truck builder. He will compete in the national final in drivers and scaffolders. November, where the country’s top building Alan Pollard, Civil Contractors’ chief apprentice for this year will emerge. executive, said the critical worker shortage was

Long wait to get a builder — and supplies DIY urged as growing backlog of new builds and small reno jobs not popular. DIANA CLEMENT HOMEOWNERS hoping to hire a builder or tradie in the coming months could be in for a shock. Experts have warned that rising costs, supply chain delays and a spike in building projects have all put pressure on the construction industry and contributed to longer wait times. CoreLogic head of research Nick Goodall says there is a growing backlog of new-builds, with consents for new dwellings rising to just over 50,000 in the 12 months to the end of March, well above the 30,000 to 35,000 houses that New Zealand’s construction industry has capacity to build annually. Government regulations have been driving the push for new homes, with first-home buyers able to take advantage of lower loan-to-value ratio requirements and KiwiSaver sweeteners and investors able to claim tax advantages with new builds. “If a builder is willing and able, there are going to be plenty of jobs for them in the next two years,” Goodall says. “There’s a strong pipeline of properties that need to be built. But there are serious questions about whether the building industry can reach that capacity anyway with the cost [and availability] of labour and the cost of materials constraining the market.” The same can be said for related tradespeople, such as electricians and plumbers, needed for domestic building work. That’s just new homes. New Zealanders who want major work done on existing homes could face even

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lengthier wait times. “Kiwis better be good at DIY because are still thousands of homes that need to be built in order to balance the housing market. So, there should be plenty it’s kind of hard to get a builder already,” Goodall says. of work in the pipeline for the industry as a whole.” However, supply chain issues could work in the Although the larger builders will likely be tied up favour of those with smaller jobs. Jeremy Gray, marketing manager at tradie marketplace Builderscrack, with large scale home building, smaller builders should become available, he says. But at the same time Kerr also says: “A lot of complex renovations and new builds are expects to see demand drop in the smaller job space. being organised around the availability of materials. “I could imagine that as the housing market slows Certain builders will still be able to get [smaller] jobs as it is now, people will be less inclined or less keen done in and aroundPMCA other work that maybe delayed due licensed copy. You may not further copy, reproduce, record, retransmit, sell, publish, distribute, shar on renovating. Plus, we did a lot of DIY, and projects to supply issues.” the prior written consent of the Print Media Copyright Agency. Phone +64-09-306 1657 or email info@pmca around the home over the last couple of years. Maybe Malcolm Fleming, chief executive of New Zealand that’s coming to an end.” Certified Builders, says there are some potential Homeowners post jobs on Builderscrack that tradies then headwinds facing the construction industry. Rising chase if they need work. Gray has seen significant change in interest rates and inflation are reducing people’s tradie availability for those smaller jobs over the past couple ability to borrow and pay for building work. Fleming of months. Pre-COVID, typically less than 8.5 per cent says drop-off in demand could ease pressures. That of jobs posted on Builderscrack attracted no interest. That should mean good builders could become more readily jumped as high as 15 per cent early this year when demand available for work. for tradies was peaking on and off the platform. If building businesses fail however, homeowners “The pressure may come off a bit in the months will face another barrier to finding tradies. Fleming to come, but we’re expecting to see a long tail of is “certainly hoping” that the difficulties from supply demand from people who have held off undertaking chain restraints, recruitment and falling demand will improvements due to the perceived low availability of not drive builders out of business, but Kiwibank chief tradespeople.” economist Jared Kerr is not so sure. Builderscrack monitors which trades are in demand. “It’s an uncertain time. There could be a few more In April, gas fitters topped the list, followed by flooring, builders go to the wall [this year]. We’ve heard of a cladding, roofing and bricklaying tradespeople. The number of anecdotes of builders struggling with the blowout and costs and ability to find labour. It is a tough least in demand were electricians, followed by those dealing in painting/decorating, plastering, excavation period right now,” Kerr says. “But I think, looking through the next few years, there and plumbing.

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Simx Ltd

www.simx.co.nz

HomePlus

www.homeplus.co.nz

Soudal Ltd

www.soudal.co.nz

Independent Building Supplies

www.ibs.co.nz

INTAKS NZ Ltd

www.intaks.co.nz

Tax Management New Zealand

www.tmnz.co.nz

Jacobsen Creative Surfaces Ltd

www.jacobsen.co.nz

The Trades Coach

www.tradescoach.co.nz

James Hardie New Zealand

www.jameshardie.co.nz

Thermakraft Ltd

www.thermakraft.co.nz

JSC Timber

www.jsctimber.co.nz

Tile Space

www.tiles.co.nz

KLC Ltd

www.klc.co.nz

Viking Roofspec

www.vikingroofspec.co.nz

Kopine

www.kopine.co.nz

Warmup NZ Ltd

www.warmup.co.nz

Laminex New Zealand

www.laminexnewzealand.co.nz

YourQS Ltd

www.yourqs.co.nz

Helping at every stage is our trade.

At Bunnings Trade, we’re here to help at every stage, with a wide range of products and the services you need to get the job done from foundation to fit out. Plus, our dedicated Account Managers can help manage your projects from start to finish. Find out more about how we can help your business at bunnings.co.nz/trade

NZCB InHouse Magazine August/September 2022

Articles inside

IN THE MEDIA

NZCB Strategic Partners and Affinity Partners

NEWS BITES

Air seals around windows – getting it right matters

Introducing the new GIB® System Selector

RoVE update #3

NZCB and Industry Events Calendar

Apprentice Challenge bench seat finds special home

A close finish in the Waikato/Coromandel

Meet our 2022 NZCB Presidents

Keeping your worksite safe this flu season

Your business’ health starts with its people

The Tortoise beats the Hare

Impressive effort leads to awesome achievement

Managing finances through tough times

Gemma the scooter raises a record $9,300 for Cancer Society

Immigration NZ’s employer accreditation

Leadership and management

Can councils transfer some or all of their liability to the builder?

Busy? Now’s the time to market your business

NZCB and Noel Leeming Commercial

A real look into the 2022 employment market

Understanding provisional tax

You must pass the ball to win the game

Make tech a powerful, everyday tool in your business

Walking the talk at Auckland’s Asian Construction Expo

NZCB Building Contracts

Want to improve your business performance?

Don’t get caught short with your insurance cover

Message from our Chief Executive

Message from the NZCB Board

South Island gets a new office

Message from our Education and Technical Manager

Putting our partners in the spotlight