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NEWS BITES
New year, new show room for Franklins!
Off the back of Franklins’ rapid growth in 2021 we’re excited to announce that we’re expanding our design studios! With Silverdale being the first to open in early 2023. Our family has provided New Zealand architects, homeowners, developers, builders, and plumbers with premium bathroomware for over 65 years. After our years of experience, we have learnt the importance of creating a retail atmosphere where customers feel inspired. Which has led us on our new journey in evolving our retail experience. Our new showrooms aim to create a home-like experience for our customers showcasing our exclusive European brands. This will be done through new bathroom modules which create a more visual process for our customers when planning their bathrooms.
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Follow us on our socials to stay up to date with showroom progress and the opening date, @franklins_nz
Oil and water do mix…
Just when you thought you had mastered which paint was which, Resene has a new category for you to choose from for your projects. Once there were solventborne paints, then there were waterborne paints, and now there are waterborne alkyd hybrid technology paints that combine the best of both.
The new evolution to waterborne alkyd technology, provides additional performance benefits combined with the environment in mind. They look like a traditional solventborne paint, but with the easy water wash-up and lower VOCs of a waterborne paint. Compared to a waterborne enamel, a waterborne alkyd has a tougher finish, but it is slower to dry. The slower dry time allows the painter more time to work the finish without resulting in excessive brush or roller marks. Waterborne alkyds are ideal for use where a very hardwearing waterborne finish is preferred, such as in bathrooms and wet areas. New Resene hybrid waterborne alkyds include Resene Room Velvet (low sheen), Resene Waterborne Lusta Gloss (semigloss) and Resene Woodsman Decking Oil Stain and are available from Resene ColorShops.
For more information visit www.resene.co.nz
Find the right stuff to stick, seal or fill!
Check out Soudal’s new online tool! It’s great for finding the right product for your job. Simply scan the QR code to give our Product Selector Tool a try. Select if you want to stick, seal or fill, if you’re working indoors or outdoors, and the surfaces you’re working with. We’ll recommend a product for your job or if it’s a little tricky connect you with our technical helpline!
This new online tool is all about empowering you with the information to be UP TO IT!
Employee Handbooks – free to download from the Toolshed
We suggest providing all employees with an Employee Handbook. Also known as employee manual, staff handbook or company policy manual, this tool explains to your employees everything they need to know about your business. It covers company policies, rules and procedures, and is an easy way for employees to understand what is expected of them in the workplace. NZCB now have a fully editable Employee Handbook for members to download and edit to suit their own company.
The handbook includes vehicle use policies, performance reviews, leave, training etc. and can be found in the ‘EMPLOYMENT CONTRACTS’ section, under the ‘Dashboard’ tab.
Experienced builders seek new opportunities
A career change can be daunting for most, Red LBP franchise owner Trevor Garrett had already traded his toolbelt for a construction management role, but long commutes and high-pressure environments meant he was taken away from fishing more than he wanted.
As a Licensed Building Practitioner (LBP) with tons of experience Trev was confident in taking on a Red LBP franchise but he knew the house inspection game included lots of time-consuming paperwork – or so he thought, Red LBP had solved this issue with a super easy to use app that almost “writes reports for you” winning Trev back his time... couple that with admin and marketing support from HQ making the change was a no-brainer. These days? Kapiti based Trev blocks out his calendar to go fishing whenever he likes. He works the hours that suit him, earns the money he wants to, and has the full support of the RedLBP team behind him and amazing systems to make the whole thing as easy as possible.
Induro 2-Point Mortice Lock
The Induro 2-Point is a culmination of extensive research, prototyping and stringent testing. The new 2-Point Lock offers an improved locking system with adjustable deadbolt projection. When deadlocked, the Induro 2-Point mortice lock provides increased security with two points of locking. The Induro 2-Point lock features an adjustable latch projection and unlike the Optimum or our other legacy locks, the deadbolt projection on the Induro can be easily changed to either a 13mm short throw or 24mm long throw with a turn of a screwdriver. With a redesigned locking mechanism, the Induro is solid and robust, providing reliability and strength for larger doors. The handing of the lockset can easily be adjusted by reversing the orientation of the latch bolt. The Induro 2-Point lockset is New Zealand made with a stainless steel forend plate and accepts Euro style cylinders. The Induro 2-Point lock achieves the Australian Standards – AS4145: 2008 Security Level S7 and Durability Level D7. The Induro 2-Point lock is a direct retrofit for Millton, Optimum and LCL locks and is designed to be used in conjunction with the Aria, Palladium, Verona, and Apex furniture ranges.
Introducing Simx new Ventair Skyfan DC
Simx, home of leading ventilation and extraction products and customer support, including the trusted Manrose range, is proud to introduce the Ventair Skyfan DC. An intelligent energy saving DC 3-blade ceiling fan that uses up to 75% less power. Designed to be extremely quiet with an inbuilt anti-vibration system, making the Ventair Skyfan DC ideal for bedrooms, indoor and covered outdoor areas. Included is a 6-speed multifunction LCD remote with selectable eco, sleep and timer function, suitable for any home application. Make the Ventair Skyfan DC smart with the App control module (available separately), enabled app connectivity including compatibility with Google Home and Alexa. The Skyfan DC is available in a selection of 4 sizes, with the colour options of black, white, or teak, and with or without 5 step dimmable LED light.
See the full range on the Simx website or by scanning the QR code.
Like Trev, 16 other experienced LBP’s have made the change and own a Red LBP franchisee – you can too. To find out more call Matt on 021 525 324 or flick him an email at sales@redinspect.co.nz
News Bites
Premium refrigeration, designed to fit any project
Fisher & Paykel’s extensive range of column refrigerators and freezers can be mixed and matched, with different sizes and finishes. Installed side by side or individually throughout the kitchen, you can create a cooling solution to suit your lifestyle (or project). Customise with your own kitchen cabinetry and handles or purchase our stainless steel door panel and handle options.
Our range of integrated refrigerators and freezers fit flush, with only 4mm gaps around them and no visible exterior hinges or grilles and can be seamlessly hidden behind your cabinetry, or you can purchase our stainless steel door panel. Whether you’re designing a compact luxury apartment, a five-bedroom home or anything in-between, our product offering is designed to fit.
View the entire integrated line up at: www.fisherpaykel.com/nz/cooling/ refrigeration/integrated-refrigeration/ For Trade Pricing on any Fisher & Paykel item, please take a note of the product code and contact Kirsty at the NZCB National Support Office: kirsty@nzcb.nz
LBP Code of Ethics now in force
In October 2021, the Government announced a new code of ethics for Licensed Building Practitioners (LBPs), with a one-year transition period before it became enforceable. This one-year transition period is now up and the new code of ethics for LBP’s has now been enforceable by the Building Practitioners Board since 25 October 2022.
Where can you find more information? Information and education resources to help LBPs learn about and understand their obligations under the code of ethics are available on the LBP website. This includes a detailed guidance document which takes you through each principle and standard and provides examples that apply to LBPs work. An on-line learning module is also available where a LBP can learn about the code of ethics in an interactive and engaging way. The module takes 20-30 minutes to complete and can count towards a LBP’s skills maintenance activities (note a LBP must log in to the module for it to count towards skills maintenance).
Visit https://www.lbp.govt.nz/for-lbps/codeof-ethics/ to learn more about the code of ethics and to access education resources.
New Vulcan Nexus Cladding by Abodo
Ideal for Long Length Applications. Vulcan Nexus Cladding is the newest addition to Abodo’s thermally modified range of eco-timber products, and is available in set lengths of 6m. Manufactured using finger jointed timber to create cladding the longer 6m lengths, Vulcan Nexus ensures optimum use of each radiata pine tree harvested and is ideal for sustainability-minded builders, architects and homeowners who are looking to minimise waste. Additionally, one universal profile allows for secret fixing in a vertical or horizontal orientation. Its unique visual aesthetic and vertical grain orientation are ideal for both interior and exterior applications. Vulcan Nexus Cladding is a renewable alternative to Western Red Cedar timber cladding. It is both carbon negative and FSC® certified, providing the assurance that it comes from responsibly managed sources.
For more information, please get in touch with Abodo’s Sales Support Team on 09 249 0100 or visit www.abodo.co.nz
Win a set of tyres valued at $800
We need your photos… have you recently completed a renovation or new build?
Carter’s Tyre Services are offering New Zealand Certified Builders (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: As your images and video may be used as part of the NZCB social media advertising, please ensure you have the homeowner’s approval for them to be used.
ACC has launched a new campaign to improve Māori awareness and access to their services. Kia Mahea, Kia Puāwai (making it clear so we can flourish) aims to share practical information about services and support available to whānau when they are injured. This includes access to rongoā Māori – traditional Māori healing. Central to the campaign is the message – Don’t tough it out – Taihoa ake, and get help. The content has been created in collaboration with, and features, well-known Māori journalist, writer, actor, comedian and social media influencer, D’Angelo Martin. The campaign includes appearances by reigning kapa haka champions (Ngā Tūmanako) and their tutor Kawariki Morgan, champion power lifter Montel Tivoli, and Aunty Ana BerryTumoana from Whakaata Māori’s What’s Up with the Tumoanas.
To view the videos or for more information visit: https://www.acc.co.nz/dont-toughit-out/
HomePlus introduces a new mini-post balustrade system
HomePlus has added a new corrosion-resistant mini post system to its range of balustrades. The Edgetec Matador® balustrade and pool fence is a top fixed mini post system for frameless glass. Manufactured out of 2205 Duplex Stainless Steel, which is noted for its corrosion resistance and smart aesthetic appeal, the Matador® system incorporates hidden fixings to provide a handsome premium product. Extremely versatile, but particularly suited to swimming pool fencing, Matador is also compliant with Clause F4 for the purpose of preventing a fall over 1m. Easy and quick to install, no holes are required for the glass panels and at a touch, these can be tilted allowing inline adjustment with our patent-pending technology. Panels come as either 12mm toughened safety or 13.52mm laminated SentryGlas®, interlinking top rail (not required for pool fencing or with SentryGlas) are available finished in a range of powdercoat colours. This custom-made solution with its hardwearing and stylish Crafted covers hiding the engineered stainless-steel fixings and clamping plates represents a stylish proposition allowing for uninterrupted views of your surroundings.
• A short description of the project (approx. 50-100 words) – where is the home 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.
Please contact HomePlus for more information at specify@homeplus.co.nz
To enter the draw, email your photos or video to Karla at the NZCB National Support Office: karla@nzcb.nz
Looking out for your workmates
Many injuries that are sustained here in Aotearoa will require time off work, which means more pressure on your team while you recover. Around two thirds of the injuries that cause people to take time off work occur outside of their workplaces. These preventable injuries are adding significant pressure to workplaces around New Zealand that are already stretched. To address this, ACC has launched a campaign that encourages New Zealanders to think about the impact their own injuries have (or would have) on their workmates. To encourage people to help keep their workmates injury free ACC has released a series of online videos and other marketing activity that features some activities people receiving weekly compensation are getting injured through.
You can view the video’s on the ACC website, https://www.acc.co.nz/ newsroom/stories/looking-out-foryour-workmates/
ACC hopes more New Zealanders take the time to ‘have a hmmm’ then do things the smart way. By being injury free people can keep doing what they love and keep making valuable contributions in their workplace.
