Feb March 2014

NEW ZEALAND’S MOST QUALIFIED BUILDERS

FEB/MARCH 2014

InHouse THE OFFICIAL MAGAZINE OF CERTIFIED BUILDERS ASSOCIATION OF NEW ZEALAND

BEACH, GREAT HOME & GREAT PEOPLE PAGE 24

2014 OUR BIGGEST CONFERENCE EVER!

CERTIFED PLANS IT’S ALL GO!

THEFT FROM BUILDING SITES

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CONTENTS

MESSAGE FROM THE CHAIR

I’m pleased to say that this year has got off to a brilliant start for my own business and the indications are that we are starting to see some real confidence both from consumers willing to spend and builders with significant forward workloads.

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I’m very excited about the next two or three years and the financial benefits our members should expect from a resurgent building sector.

With sustained pressure from both Auckland and Christchurch it is inevitable that we builders will finally see a real lift in activity.

Message from the Chair

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From the Operations Desk

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Association News: 2014 Update

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Feature: Construction Boom

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Certified Builders Conference 2014

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Certified Plans

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Around the Regions

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Feature: Theft from building sites

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Feature: Beacon

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Feature: Leading from the front

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Feature: Centrespread - Beach House

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ITAB

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Feature: Conditions of contract

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Feature: ACC Workplace Safety Discount

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Association News

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Feature: Building Act Changes

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Message from the Chief

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Contact Farming House 102 – 104 Spring Street PO Box 13405, Tauranga Central, Tauranga 3141 Phone: 07 927 7720 | Freephone: 0800 CERTIFIED Fax: 07 927 7721 | Email: editor@certified.co.nz www.certified.co.nz

Unfortunately, there is going to be a shortage of good labour and we are seeing evidence of this already. It is a great time to take on an apprentice – guaranteed labour for the coming boom! It is also important to tightly manage your cashflow during these good times. Many businesses fail in this climate even though they have healthy turnovers. Your Association will be following any developments closely and delivering the necessary tools for you to grow your businesses efficiently and avoid any major obstacles that may arise.

Our next Toolbox Roadshow, exclusive to Certified Builders, will be a great start. If you want the competitive edge make sure you attend one in your region and gain some valuable knowledge plus of course points towards maintaining your licence.

In today’s environment it is critical to have a written contract for just about any size project. It will protect you and give your client confidence in their dealings with you. Our 10 Year Guarantee should also be offered if you are building a new home.

Election year and housing is the major issue.

Hopefully good policy decisions from whoever gains power will deliver the sustained growth in new housing numbers and across the industry in general. As the old saying goes, “Make hay while the sun shines”.

Cheers

Dave Brown Chairman

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CBA

INSURANCES Contract Works Insurance - Common issues to be aware of...

Whether you’re building new or doing an alteration, extension or renovation, your contract will require contract works insurance be arranged to cover the work.

The policy provides cover for sudden and accidental loss or damage to the works specified in the contract, including from: - Fire - Theft - Vandalism - Construction collapse - Natural disaster – earthquake, flooding, landslip, tsunami, storm - Other accidental damage to the contract works There are some common issues with claims under contract works insurance that Certified Builders (indeed all builders) should be aware of:

Faulty workmanship Damage caused directly by defec tive workmanship is not covered by the policy. A common problem at claim time is deciding whether damage was caused accidentally or by faulty workmanship. If your claim is declined for this reason you may be able to claim on your public liabilit y policy, but only if it includes cover for faulty workmanship, such as that from Builtin.

Scratched windows If this is deemed to be faulty workmanship the cost of replacing it may not be covered. The typical scenario is that “someone” scratches the glass when cleaning off splashes of paint. There is a New Zealand standard for cleaning glass (NZS 103.12.6.2) and some insurers are now declining claims if these standards weren’t followed when the damage occurred.

You should make your sub-contrac tors aware of this problem and ensure they take extreme care when cleaning glass by following the standard.

Who pays the excess?

The excess for damage caused by natural hazards has increased substantially since the Christchurch earthquake. Insurers all calculate it differently, it could be a percentage of: A. the total contract value when complete B. the value of the work completed at the time the damage occurred C. the value of the actual damage Let’s say you’ve done $200,0 00 of work on a $500,000 contract when an earthquake hits, causing $20,00 0 of damage.

Depending on what it says in your policy the excess could be: A. $5,00 0 up to $50,0 00 (in earthquake prone areas) B. $2,00 0 up to $20,00 0 C. $1,000 (the minimum excess) Unless your contract says other wise you could be responsible for paying the whole excess. We recommend you specif y who pays the excess in your contract.

When does the policy expire?

Regardless of the end date on your policy, and depending on your insurer’s specific terms the cover will stop on the earlier of: - Practical completion - When the owner starts using the building - If it’s a spec, when 95% of the budget is spent - The end date on the policy So you may not have cover if the owners move in, or even just start storing their stuff in completed parts of the building. If the projec t is delayed you must remember to extend the policy. Most policies include cover for the maintenance period, either automatically or as an option. This covers damage you’re responsible for that happened during the contract period but is only discovered later, or damage that

happens while you’re carrying out work during the maintenance period.

Who should arrange it?

If it’s a new build most contracts will require the builder to arrange the policy.

Make sure you include the value of any materials supplied by the owner/principal, and if required list the sub-contrac tors that need to be covered too. You should also check that the allowances, such as for demolition, removal of debris and cost inflation reflec t the requirements of your contract too.

If it’s an alteration, renovation or in any way involves an existing structure, you should ensure that the owner arranges the contract works insurance. Most contracts will specif y this and it’s for their protection as well as yours: - It’s best arranged by the same insurer who already covers the existing structure. The current insurer must be notified that work is going on, usually in writing, as they may decline cover if there’s a claim and they weren’t told.

- If you arrange it and don’t include cover for the existing structure, or don’t arrange enough, you may be liable for any damage that occurs, say from water damage that affects other parts of the house.

What if I have an annual policy?

These can be very convenient and cost effective if you build new homes that are all in a similar price range. You don’t have to apply for cover for every job, or remember to extend it if a projec t is delayed. They’re not recommended if you do mainly alterations and renovations, for the reasons explained above. Annual policies come with a maximum contract value. This means contracts below this amount are automatically covered.

However, any jobs that exceed this amount will have no cover at all. For those you’ll need to arrange a separate policy.

Contact us today on 0800 237 843 for a quote.

Jim is Managing Director of CBA Insurances and has been an insurance professional for more than 45 years the provision of insurance for the construction industry . He has been involved in for over 10 years. Contact Jim on 0800 237 843 or email : jim@certified.co.nz 2

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ASSOCIATION NEWS: From the operations desk

IT’S SO GOOD, We’ll be doing it behind closed doors Jason McClintock – Operations Manager

There’s something precious about spending time with an old school builder who passes on wisdom and knowledge.

The days of spending a couple of years alongside a grazed knuckle old timer are few and far between, labour has become a disposable item and with it training and up skilling has suffered.

Scattered amongst our membership are these old and not so old craftsmen who hold knowledge and wisdom, and are happy to lend to a listening ear.

Couple this with some lessons from the school of hard knocks, and we reckon we have something pretty special to share with the wider membership of Certified Builders. In fact we think it’s so good, we’ll be doing it behind closed doors. That’s right - members only Seminar Series of “Trade Secrets”.

Buster has hit the road rolling out North and South Island presentations.

So brace yourself, organise a baby sitter, grab the apprentice and pull the team along to a venue near you.

Gathering gold nuggets of wisdom from members, Builtin New Zealand, CBA Insurances and Support Office snow balled into potentially three hours of presentation. We had to trim the content back and because we still want to hear your trade secrets at these seminars the Association will capture all the best bits into a summary booklet and post back out to all those who attended up and down the country.

Here’s a couple of gems from the ToolBox Seminar: “When my box of blue purlin screws arrive on site, the first thing I do is spray them with CRC. This helps them drive in so much easier”

“When meeting prospective clients I always use the 4:1 ratio” - Buster will tell you how this works at the Seminar.

I’ve got a gem of my own to share with you. A leaky window unit is a big risk to anyone’s business. Soon after installation grab a water bottle and carefully flood the tracks and water channels to make sure the mitres are tight and water is freely flowing to the exterior. This little exercise has saved my bacon on several occasions.

This knowledge share is what makes belonging to an Association like Certified Builders so special, so rather than learning from the school of hard knocks I invite you to catch up with Buster in your town, see page 4 for a venue near you.

New Building Survey: Research New Zealand recently did an in depth study of the new home buying market in New Zealand for the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment. Covering off the demographics of who, how and why consumers build new. It was interesting to note when asked what the most influencing factor for choosing their builder. At 41% recommendation from a friend or family member rated the highest.

Many of the statistics such as exposure in the market place, use of contracts and the fact their builder was a member of an Association - 60% reinforces the direction Certified Builders is taking with Certified Plans.

Choosing from a standard set of plans was the most popular choice in starting the journey of a new build at 37%.

Full survey results can be found on the Association website in knowledge centre/survey results.

Regional Presidents and committees: As we roll into another year of change I would like to acknowledge the work our Presidents and Committees do for the greater good of our Association; and as they say behind every good President there is often a great coordinator. For the team at National Support Office they are our life blood feeding deep into the regions, often doing work not visible to members.

With ongoing tweaking with LBP and implementation of the Amendment Act we will be challenged with more change on our sites. Support Office will be relying on these treads into the regions to create templates, feed implementation back to the Ministry along with knowledge sharing with the greater membership through ToolBox Seminars etc.

The Association is experiencing strength in the regions through the efforts of our presidents. In particular I would like to acknowledge Warwick Leigh-James who has gathered a great committee around him and now taking Waikato from strength to strength.

Field Days, golf days, fishing trips and promotion of the brand throughout the greater Hamilton area is impressive to say the least. The increasing number of attendees to his regional meetings are testament to the hard work by Warwick and his committee, well done Warwick you’re a true Certified Legend.

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TOOL SEMINAR BOX SERIES ASSOCIATION NEWS

TRADE SECRETS

MEMBERS ONLY SEMINARS TOOLBOX SEMINARS MARCH/APRIL 2014

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10th 11th 17th 18th 19th 24th 25th 26th 27th

Wednesday 7.00am Breakfast 7.30am Start 6.30pm Nibbles Monday 7.00pm Start 6.30pm Nibbles Tuesday 7.00pm Start 5.30pm Nibbles Monday 6.00pm Start 6.30pm Nibbles Tuesday 7.00pm Start Wednesday 6.30pm Nibbles 7.00pm Start 6.30pm Nibbles Monday 7.00pm Start 5.30pm Nibbles Tuesday 6.00pm Start Wednesday 5.30pm Nibbles 6.00pm Start 5.30pm Nibbles Thursday 6.00pm Start

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Whitianga

Mercury Bay Club

Corner Campbell Street and Cook Drive

Hamilton

Flagstaff Club

Commodore Avenue

Tauranga

Tauranga Yacht Club

90 Keith Allen Drive, Sulphur Point

Waiheke Island

Waiheke Island Rugby Club

The Pavilion, Onetangi Sport Park, O’Brien Road

Whangarei

NorthTec Whangarei

Gate 1 Learning Centre Raumanga Valley Road

Kerikeri

Kerikeri RSA

37 Cobham Road

New Plymouth

Ugly Duck

601 Devon Street East

Palmerston North

UCOL

Princess Street

Masterton

Masterton Cosmopolitan Club

398 Queen Street

Wellington

Petone Working Men’s Club

47 Udy Street, Petone, Lower Hutt

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Blenheim

Admirals Motor Lodge

161 Middle Renwick Road, Springlands

Nelson

Club Waimea

345 Queens Street, Richmond

Westport

Denniston Dog Hotel

18 Wakefield Street

Greymouth

Harriers Club Rooms

Anzac Park

Ashburton

The Rover Den

10 Chalmers Avenue, Hampstead

Christchurch

CPIT

Sullivan Avenue Campus, Student Centre

Timaru

Timaru Town & Country Club

99 Douglas Street, Highfield

Oamaru

Kingsgate Brydone

115 Thames Street

Dunedin

The Edgar Centre

116 Portsmouth Drive, Andersons Bay

Alexandra

96 Centennial Avenue

Winton

Centennial Court Motor Inn Conference centre Winton Middle Pub

Queenstown

Wakatipu Rugby Club

Memorial Park

Wanaka

St Johns Rooms

Linkway

232 Great North Road

TOOL SEMINAR BOX SERIES ASSOCIATION NEWS: 2014 UPDATE

Trade Secret Seminars

February through to April Having members schooled up is important for that inside edge, and so Certified Builders will be closing the doors and holding members only seminars February through to April.

Lessons learnt from members, Built in New Zealand, CBA Insurance are wrapped up into an informative two hours of best practice for practitioners.

There has been much hype about the forthcoming Amendment Act, Buster will talk you through opportunites this brings and you can pick up a complimentary copy of schedual one [work exempt for a building consent]

Nifty on site trade secrets Building a profile Working with clients Site project management Guarantee and Insurances - Lessons learnt

CONSTRUCTION BOOM WILL CHALLENGE Media Release 10 December 2013

“The National Construction Pipeline report is validated by a database of client intentions - projects that we know are going ahead,” said Mr Reding. “What’s striking is not just The National Construction Pipeline the rate of construction growth, but report points to an unprecedented the duration of that growth. We’re level of building and construction in november 2013 looking at a sustained level of activity New Zealand over the next five years. over many years. The question for the This report is consistent with The industry is how are we going to meet The National Construction Pipeline New Zealand Sectors Report 2013 that demand without compromising report was commissioned by the on Construction published on quality?”

The Productivity Partnership is a linking of industry and government which drives initiatives and Construction Productivity 20 November, but provides new barriers to Building to address productivity in New Zealand’s building and construction sector, “New Zealand is a small market and the Partnership (Productivity Partnership), information on the future industry building its value. Its goal is to increase sector productivity by 20% by 2020.

Productivity Partnership is sharing this a joint industry and government body workload including the nature and information to encourage the demand established in 2011 toitself address barriers Since 2011activity the Partnership has established as the “go to place” for industry insight. timing of planned construction and supply sides of the industry to to productivity in New Zealand’s by type and region. It gives visibility to key issues and brings together the people needed to resolve them – work collaboratively,” said Mr Reding. building and construction sector.

It was working across the sector and agency boundaries.

The report brings together economic “Visibility of forward demand can assist prepared by Pacifecon (NZ) Limited in forecasts and data from the public planning, scheduling of investment collaboration BRANZ.for action, as the The Productivity Partnership iswith a catalyst following table shows. and private sectors on their forward in skills and plant, and co-ordination “This is a heads-up to the sector,” says construction workload from 2013 to of the timing of projects, particularly Productivity Partnership spokesperson Canterbury rebuild 2018. It shows at least 10 per cent per public works.”

Andrew Reding. “We want people annum growth for four years, peaking The Productivity Partnership intends to to be aware that there is an ongoing in 2016 when nearly $32 billion of The Partnership established the Canterbury Procurement Forum in September 2012,national bringing together clients forecasts release construction pipeline of work so they can manage construction activity is predicted. in the region for the first time to talk appropriately. about the rebuild. It meets regularly, providing point for collaboration on onaafocal regular basis. resources key issues.

The report forecasts an increase inNow the Partnership is working with CERA on an action plan for the rebuild. construction right across the country It would never have happened without the Productivity Partnership…

New Zealand is on the brink of the biggest construction boom in 40 years, according to a joint industry and government report released today.

in both residential and non-residential sectors. Construction hot spots are Auckland, followed by Canterbury and then Waikato/ Bay of Plenty and Wellington. The main drivers of growth are Auckland’s residential housing demand more than doubling (projected 150 per cent increase) and the Canterbury rebuild.

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discussions on a co-ordinated, managed work programme to optimise use of available resources

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active stakeholder engagement, spearheading collaboration between construction clients and suppliers

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2014 ASSOCIATION NEWS - 2014 CERTIFIED BUILDERS CONFERENCE

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With less than four months until Conference take a look at what is on offer and be sure not to miss the “BIGGEST” Certified Builders Conference EVER! Online conference registration will be available shortly so keep an eye on your email inbox for further instructions.

CONFERENCE AGENDA: Thursday 26th June 2014

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“FREE” Factory Tour: 9am - 5pm Max. 30 Conference Delegates

Terry is all about engaging people and helping you engage yours, taking best-practice research on driving change and improving results and turning it into simple, effective and practical actions and he recently presented to an audience of 4500 in Singapore on this topic.

As part of our ongoing educational commitment to our members we are offering a free Factory Tour on Thursday.

Upon attendance you will be able to appoint yourself skills maintenance points from the technical aspects you learn. See Factory Tour under the Conference info on the members section of the website.

Full factory tour agender on the next page.

Friday 27th June 2014 Mitre 10 Guest Speaker: Nigel Latta, kindly sponsored by Mitre10 Nigel will be presenting “The Psychology of Success”: Yeah, right! What makes the difference between winners, and losers? The Psychology of Success is a topic that generates a lot of hype and a lot of self help books. Is the answer to simply repeat “I’m a tiger” twenty times each morning? Is it a high protein diet? Is it harnessing the cosmic powers of the universe to call success into your life?

Is it maybe beating the ‘self sabotage’ scripts in our heads which secretly work to keep us down?

In this address Nigel will look at the actual science to see if in amongst all the modern hoop-de-doo there may be one or two pieces of information that are actually useful in the real world!

A sought after speaker Nigel has presented keynotes at a range of industry and corporate conferences both in New Zealand and overseas. His particular gift is blending real world pragmatism, the latest psychological research, and humor in an engaging and thought provoking manner that has relevance to a wide range of audiences and organizations.

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Carters “Mind Mingler”: $40 +gst p/person including nibbles and drinks 6:30pm to 9:30pm - Claudelands Conference and Exhibition Centre, Hall B The Carters “Mind Mingler” is the ultimate interactive multimedia experience and is all on the big screen!

Get your team together and challenge the other tables to see who has the biggest brain!

Answer such questions as - Who am I? What is the hidden meaning of this picture? In what year did this happen?

Where am I? Whose eyes are these? Which nation’s flag is this? Simple to participate, no need to spell anything out or repeat questions!

Saturday 28th June 2014 Rocky Horror Gala Dinner: $100 +gst p/person 7pm Pre Dinner Drinks - Claudelands Conference and Exhibition Centre followed by 7.30pm Rocky Horror Gala Dinner With this year’s conference being held in the city which inspired Richard O’Brien to pen the famous movie/theatre production there has been a cult following since 1975!

Yes, it’s time to rock out to the “Rocky Horror Picture Show” and do the “Time Warp Again”!!

A relaxed function without speeches there will be great food and even better company!

Tickets include a tantalising 3 course meal, all drinks and a live band. Soooooo, put your hands on your hips and bring your knees in tight!! “Let’s dooooo the time warp again”. Don’t Dream it, Be It!

FACTORY TOUR AGENDA:

PARTNERS/EXCURSIONS

9am Bus departs Claudelands Conference & Exhibition Centre

Hamilton/Waikato has a huge variety of exciting excursions available and below you will find Partners Excursions for Friday and Saturday during conference hours. Additionally, please find a couple of optional Sunday excursions for those who wish to stay longer and explore the region:

Each stop will consist of a short safety briefing, technical information and a tour of the factory/manufacturing plant.

Additionally at each stop you will receive refreshments so there will be no need to bring anything with you except for covered footwear and a sunny disposition!

Stop 1 - Architectural Profiles Ltd: Tour New Zealand’s most integrated aluminium extrusion and window systems plant APL (Architectural Profiles Ltd) in Te Rapa. Take in APL’s on-site aluminium extrusion plant – INEX – the biggest in New Zealand with two high-capacity extrusion presses and a run-out hall 70m long. Major surface finishing plants, both powder coating and anodizing are also on the itinerary. Finex anodising is the country’s most recently completed treatment plant incorporating the latest environmental mitigation practices and members may also get a look at the Aluroller machine which zips a nylon interlayer into all Thermal Heart (profile with a thermal break) window and door profiles. This investment was made to coordinate with the construction industry drive to thermal efficiency. APL’s manufacturing subsidiary, ALPAC and 11-truck distribution operation, APL Direct are also other possible stop-off points all on the one site.

Stop 2 – Firth Concrete:

Stop 3 – Metro Direct: At Metro Direct you will learn about machinery, processes and general operations of glass manufacture. The main focus being the brand spanking new showroom which will be the first in the country with the new layout, brand and glass solutions.

Stop 4 – Thomson’s ITM Frame and Truss Prenail Plant Whatawhata: Have you ever wondered how your Frames and Trusses get delivered to you to your exact specifications?

Join the Thomsons ITM Whatawhata plant tour enabling you to understand the whole manufacturing process and to see a modern working plant in action?

Thomsons ITM began with a bare block in Whatawhata in the 1980’s and twenty four years later it is the largest independent merchant in the Waikato with an efficient pre-nail plant servicing three stores covering Waikato and South Auckland. Proudly 100% locally owned and operated and backed by ITM they have the buying power to get the best brands at genuinely competitive prices. Their goal is to always be lifting their quality and service to their customers and they are always looking for new innovative ways to help us achieve this.

5pm – Return to Claudelands Conference and Exhibition Centre

Friday 27th June 2014 Nature Tour: $125 +gst p/person. Minimum of 15 persons View the world famous Waitomo Caves and experience the magical world of “Glowworms”. Lunch is included followed by a visit to the Otorohanga Kiwi House. A tour not to be missed!

Saturday 28th June 2014 Hamilton Explorer Tour: $115 +gst p/person. Minimum of 15 persons A cruise on the largest river in New Zealand, tasting super wines and experiencing a guided tour through the impressive Hamilton Gardens will keep you enthralled all day. **For the full agendas for the above excursions please go to the Partners Excursions tab on the Conference section of the members only website – thanks.

OPTIONAL SUNDAY EXCURSIONS: Be sure to make the most of your stay in the Mighty Waikato by choosing one of the two excursions below!

N.B. All transportation is included in the price and buses will depart from Claudelands Conference & Exhibition Centre on Sunday morning.

Hampton Downs Skid Pan Experience: $195 + gst p/ person based on 25 participants. (should there be more or less participants the price will alter) See who has the fastest time on the Hampton Downs Skid!

This course has been professionally designed for emergency driving training for both corporate drivers and general public, it has also been used for gymkhanas and burn out competitions. The skid pan has water jets and can be run dry or wet and it’s 100m x 50m.

Interesting fact: This skid pan was the single biggest concrete pour in NZ and used 1,887.60 tons of concrete, 26,666 meters of stressing cable, 26 concrete layers and 140 trucks. www.hamptondowns.co.nz Hobbiton Movie Set: $100 + gst p/person During a two-hour guided tour discover the real MiddleEarth at the Hobbiton™ Movie Set near Matamata. On the most picturesque private farmland you can visit the Hobbiton Movie Set from The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit film trilogies and during your tour you will see Hobbit Holes, The Green Dragon Inn, The Mill, double arched bridge and other structures and gardens built for the films. This tour includes a drink in the Green Dragon Inn. www.hobbitontours.co.nz members

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Time Thursday 26th June 2014 1.00pm 1.00pm

3.00pm 5:30pm

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Registration Opens EXPO opens to Certified Builders Members and non-aligned tradesmen The Great Apprentice Race

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Claudelands Hall B

Expo & Registration close

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Registration Opens Conference Opens

Claudelands

Friday 27th June 2014 7:30am 9:00am 9.10am

Official conference opening including question and answer session - Hon Maurice

Williamson, Minister for Building and Construction

10:00am 10:30am

Morning Tea Mitre10 Guest Speaker Nigel

12:30pm 1:30pm 3:00pm 3:30pm 4:30pm 6:30pm 9:30pm Saturday 28th June 2014 7:30am 8:30am 10:30am 11:00am 1.00pm 2.00pm 2:15pm 2.30pm 3:30pm 4:00pm 4:30pm 7:00pm 7:30pm Midnight

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11.30pm

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Lunch

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Conference recommences Gib Afternoon Tea

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Conference recommences ITM Happy Hour Carters Friday Mind Mingler

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Buses to accommodation

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Registration Opens Educational workshops

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Morning Tea Educational workshops Lunch Carpentr y Apprentice Winner 2014 Announced Closing of Conference

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ASSOCIATION NEWS

IT’S ALL GO!!

“Preliminary” Certified Plans have now been completed by our designer and are up for inspection by our dedicated Advisory Group and Greg Burn from Structure Limited in mid February. Meanwhile behind the scenes we are working away getting the new Certified Plans website underway and thank those signed up members who have sent through their current information enabling us to populate this website. Much thought is also being given to the Point of Sale material for our members and we have some very exciting ideas bubbling away.

December saw a great response to our communication regarding the new fee structure for 2014 and we have had many new Foundation Members signing up to the initial scheme. New pricing and structure details are available as a loose insert in this edition of InHouse.

For further information contact Julie at National Support Office: julie@certified.co.nz 0800 237 843 www.certifiedplans.co.nz

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Left to right: Clinton Gollop - Wanaka, Murray Semmens - Morrinsville, Mike Craig (obscured) - Wellington, Jason McClintock - National Support Office Tauranga, Louise Robbie - Foxton, Julie Thomas – National Support Office Tauranga, Karl Bryant - Tauranga acdarchitecture Absent: Jade McNamara – Invercargill, Alex Carleton - Tauranga acdarchitecture, Greg Burn – Auckland, Structure Limited, Grant Florence, Chief Executive National Support Office, Tauranga (photographer)

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FROM AROUND THE REGIONS

2013 Waikato CBANZ Golf Day After a short absence the revival of the Waikato CBANZ Golf Day was a huge success. The recipe is simple! Offer a carrot of free food and beverage, a day with fellow builders and heaps of banter!

Thanks to all our local members and sponsors who contributed to a successful day at one of the Waikato’s top golf courses, Ngaruawahia.

The facilities, course and the golf club members provided to us with a perfect course and plenty of hands on help to rally over 100 players and sponsors.

The name of this team was “Th e Apprentice”, the younger of the Three Wise Men and an student Tom Leigh James, whichfour is 3 year carpentry one is the apprentice?

The thirsty Tasman team

We thank our sponsors for the tinued support they give us throughout the yeacon r and for this event 14 INHOUSE | FEB/MARCH 2014

So from now on our local meetings are called “Golf Nights”.

Same recipe, food, beverage and good banter and plenty to learn. All who attended will endorse the great day it was. We had no winners; if you were last you won the first prize. That was the call from our committee due to the excess of sponsored prizes, all left with plenty.

test of skill. hole and the slingslot was a BCITO had a BBQ on their to sling a water bomb in to a bucket.

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ards w A t n e d u t S p To Sponsorship of ers ed Build uckland Certifi A f o e te it m e m The co ow sponsored th n rs a ye f o er b h have for a num e Onehunga Hig th th o b r fo rd a S top student aw the Unitec ITAB d n a l o o ch S g Grey School Buildin ferent. Peter if d o n s a w 13 0 ilding programme - 2 won the Top Bu l o o ch S h ig H a from Onehung Tuiti Hui won d n a r a ye is th .

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Peter Grey We would like to take this opportunity to thank the following companies for their very generous support towards both these students:

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Christchurch gets mobile

Piranha Tools - $250.00 tool voucher South Pacific Timbers - 2 x $50 vouchers PlaceMakers New Lynn - Hitachi Cordless Radio (valued at over $400) Carters Onehunga - Provided product PlaceMakers Mt Wellington - Who provided product also Hilti - A power tool valued at over $750.00 for Tuiti – many thanks again to Craig and the team at Hilti for their continued support.

We would love to hear your stories from around your community.

Send your Stories to: CBANZ, PO Box 13405, Tauranga Central, Tauranga 3141 EMAIL: millie@certified.co.nz

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FEATURE: Theft from building sites

Theft from building sites

By Trina Lincoln who heads the Construction Law Team at Anthony Harper

Builders working in the residential market in Canterbury currently are currently facing an additional problem: theft of materials from building sites. I am not talking about the odd piece of plywood going missing but, according to the police, an organised crime ring in which goods and materials are being stolen to order. House lots of joinery for example, going missing the same night the joinery was delivered to site.

Trina Lincoln

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Talk to a residential builder in Canterbury and they each have a story about theft. In the new subdivisions, security guards have been employed to monitor the subdivision overnight due to the number of thefts of timber, roofing iron…even fridges and ovens from “secured” houses.

Other builders will talk about vandalism of security fences at the site or about the “builder in the high vis vest” who turned up at one of their sites and told the owner that the joinery that had been delivered had come to the wrong site and they had been told to relocate it.

Of course, this is premised on the basis that the Owner has, in fact, taken out contract works insurance as required by the Contract.

“ due to the number of thefts of timber, roofing iron... even fridges and ovens from “secured” houses”

• Ensure that you take all reasonable steps to protect things of value on your site

What are the legal implications of the dramatic increase in theft from building site.

Unfortunately, the answer is not straightforward and many factors will come into play. The Certified Builders Fixed Price+ Contract has 2 key relevant provisions which, on the face of it, may end up in conflict (where the work involves changes to an existing structure):

And, as we all know, insurance companies can be difficult when it comes time to pay a claim: this may mean that, even if you are covered, you may have inadvertently voided cover by an act or omission: maybe you didn’t lock your van or maybe you didn’t have “sufficient” fencing on the site.

So, in recognising that theft of materials, tools and goods from site is, unfortunately on the increase, what can you do?

• Review your insurance policies and understand what you are covered for and where any gaps may be: this enables you to make an informed assessment of any additional cover that may be required • And, of course, if you see suspicious activity whether at the local merchants or on the streets outside a building site, tell someone.

• Clause 13.1 provides that the Owner must arrange contract works insurance; • Clause 15 provides that the Builder retains legal, equitable and beneficial ownership and title of things to be incorporated in the Building once they have been brought to the property.

In the event of theft of materials therefore, the question will become whether the contract works insurance that the owner has in place cover the theft of materials that the Builder has retained ownership in? And the answer will lie in the words of the contract works policy and of course, the Public Liability Policy that you, as a builder hold.

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FEATURE: EMPLOYMENT AND ENVIRONMENTAL LAW

Employment Q&A The below content is by its nature general, and is not intended to be a substitute for legal advice.

EMPLOYEE LOSS OF DRIVER’S LICENCE

Q : One of our builders has just come in to work and told us that he was charged with drunk driving on the weekend and that he also lost his driver’s licence with immediate effect for a 28 day period, pending his appearance in Court in relation to the charge. This is of serious concern to us because his job includes driving during the working day to and from various building sites we are working on, as well as collecting materials and running other similar errands as required. We have checked his employment agreement and it contains a clause stating that the employee is required to hold a driver’s licence and that loss or suspension of the licence is grounds for terminating employment. Can we therefore just give him a letter advising that his employment is terminated?

A : From what you have said, you would have grounds

to consider terminating his employment. However, he would have grounds for an unjustified dismissal claim if you to just give him a letter telling him his employment is terminated. As part of considering whether termination is justified in this case you have to comply with your good faith obligations and follow a fair and proper process. This includes providing him with a letter containing information about your allegations of serious misconduct and scheduling a disciplinary meeting to allow him the opportunity to respond those allegations. The employee must be advised of his right to bring a representative to this meeting and that he is facing possible termination of employment. After the meeting you are required to consider his responses as part of making your decision about whether your allegations have been proven and whether dismissal is justified. A further letter is then required. We recommend you seek specific advice about the process and wording of the letters.

EMPLOYEE SUFFERING A BEREAVEMENT WHILE ON ANNUAL LEAVE

Q : On 6 January, the father of one of our employees passed away. This occurred during our Christmas closedown period while the employee was on annual leave. As we were not restarting work until 13 January, we did not make any adjustment to his pay and we still paid him his annual leave for that week. The employee is now claiming that three days of that week should be treated as bereavement leave and not annual leave. We want to comply with our obligations but is he legally correct?

A : Yes, your employee is correct.

The Holidays Act 2003 has a specific provision dealing with this situation. If an employee who is taking annual leave suffers a bereavement during that leave, the employer must allow the employer to take bereavement leave instead of annual leave. In your case, because it was the employee’s father who passed away, the employee would have been entitled to three days bereavement leave. You will need to reinstate three days of his annual leave and record those days as bereavement leave instead.

Trudy Marshall & Danny Jacobson Partners at Employment & Environment Law, Barristers and Solicitors, Tauranga.

Trudy and Danny operate our Employment Helpline for CBANZ members: phone: 07 928 0529 They have also previously produced a Guide for Employers in the Construction Industry which CBANZ can send out to any members on request.

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FEATURE: Beacon Pathway

Moisture problems in houses

By Lois Easton, Beacon Pathway Inc

Dampness and moisture problems are well known features of many New Zealand houses. When undertaking renovations, or building new, there are some key ways to knock moisture problems on the head – or stop them from arising.

Why care about moisture?

The biggest concern about moisture and damp in houses relate to their health effects: the growth of mould, spreading dust mites, making houses harder to keep warm and affecting asthma, bronchitis and other breathing disorders.

What to watch for when building new Building design can make a big difference to whether houses will be damp. Houses which are well oriented towards the sun, with double glazing and thermally broken frames, high levels of insulation, extract ventilation in bathrooms, laundries and kitchen, and the means to easily ventilate the house passively, are much less likely to develop moisture and damp problems.

But how you build the house also has a huge impact. New houses usually have high internal moisture levels for up to two years after construction.

Moisture comes from concrete and masonry, timber, plaster and paint, all of which take time to dry out.

There are a number of things you, as a builder, can do to reduce the amount of construction moisture, and therefore the drying time: • Construction during summer (particularly those early critical stages before the house is enclosed)

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can make a huge difference – concrete slabs and timber that has been rained on take a lot longer to dry out, even once enclosed.

• Ensure materials are dry before enclosing the house – materials dry much faster in open air. Timber framing with the 20% moisture allowed by the Building Code will still contribute around 200 litres of water into the average house.

Regard the Building Code as a minimum and let timber dry out as much as possible.

• Take particular care with concrete – 1m2 of concrete has around 120 litres of water which needs to evaporate out even once it’s been cured.

There’s a lot of water in a concrete slab. Wet concrete should have the minimum amount of water added to enable it to be workable – check the slump of concrete which arrives for your slab pour and don’t accept concrete which is too wet.

• Ensure there is a ground moisture barrier under both concrete slabs and suspended floors – about 45 litres of water per day comes out of the ground under a 93m2 house and 90 litres per day under a 186m2 house.

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Solving moisture problems in existing houses Many existing homes have damp and moisture problems caused by a combination of factors such as rising damp, lack of ventilation, insufficient insulation and leaks. Renovation represents a real opportunity to solve these problems so make sure your client thinks not just about the cosmetic, but also gets a house that that is drier and healthier to live in.

The following table outlines some common problems contributing to moisture and solutions for your clients.

Potential Solution

Sometimes it’s hard to work out what the underlying cause of damp in a house. If it’s not obvious, it’s a good idea to get an accredited Home Performance Advisor (www. communityenergy.org.nz/training) or, if your Council has one, an Eco Design Advisor (www.ecodesignadvisor.org. nz) to come and take a look at the house. They can talk to you and your client about potential solutions and the most effective way to make the house dry and healthy.

Problem helps with

Bathroom extract ventilation ducted • Mould in the house to the outside (not the roof!). Locate • Condensation on windows (not just in the unit close to or above the the bathroom) shower/bath and make sure the fan size is big enough for the bathroom – 25 litres/second is usually sufficient but larger fans may be needed for big bathrooms.

Kitchen range hood ducted to the outside – sized to cover the whole hob and close enough to the hob to be effective.

• Damp in kitchen

Replace single glazed windows with double glazing. Specify thermally broken aluminium or timber frames.

• Condensation on windows

Make sure the house is well insulated – in the ceiling, walls and, if possible, under the floor. Aim to bring the whole house up to at least Code insulation levels – ideally better than Code

• Mould or musty smells in living & bedroom areas

Retrofit a ground vapour barrier under suspended timber floors

• Rising damp – symptoms are often seen on ceilings, the upper part of walls and in the roof cavity

• Cooking smells • Oils and dirt covering surfaces in the kitchen

• House is hard to heat • Cold bedrooms

• General dampness in the house – ground moisture can contribute more than half the total moisture in a house Externally vent clothes dryer

• Mould and musty smells in the house • Difficulty in heating • Dirt and lint in the laundry area

Install a well located washing line – under cover if possible

• Mould or musty smells in living and bedroom areas • General dampness in the house

Fix leaks – roof, cladding, windows, doors and plumbing

• General dampness in the house

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Home Performance Advisor and Home Energy Awareness training Two new training programmes are underway to support you in advising clients on improving their home performance and achieving a warm healthy home.

You can choose to be certified as a Home Performance Advisors by taking the level 2 course or choose to upskill by taking the level 1 Certificate in Home Energy Awareness. www.communityenergy.org.nz/training

About Beacon Pathway Beacon Pathway is an Incorporated Society committed to transforming New Zealand’s homes and neighbourhoods through research and demonstration projects that show how to make homes more resource efficient, healthier to live in, adaptable, resilient and affordable.

For further information about Beacon Pathway visit: www.beaconpathway.co.nz.

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7 THINGS TO CONSIDER WHEN INSTALLING A QUALITY WALL. ARD O RB E T AS ® PL GIB

MS E T SYS

These recommendations are not a substitute for the full information contained in relevant GIB® technical literature (‘GIB® Site Guide - Jan 2010’ & ‘Interior Finishing – Mar 2013’).

STEPS 1 GIB® plasterboard. This will help prevent shrinkage, cracks, nail popping or other problems in the future.

2 Fixing GIB® plasterboard sheets horizontally instead of vertically on walls reduces the number of joints, helping to achieve a more uniform appearance.

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Framing dimensions and structure performance must comply with the requirements of NZS 3604:2011..

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4 Hold the plasterboard sheet tight against the framing and sink screws to just below the sheet surface, leaving the paper intact.

5 200mm to adhesives. This can cause the nails or screws to ‘pop’ as the adhesive dries and shrinks.

6 Vertical joints must not coincide with the edge of windows or doors. These should be made above the opening, approximately 200mm to the edge of the opening.

7 AS/NZS 2589:2007 calls for control joints to be placed in walls at maximum 9m spacing in each direction or at other points which may be the subject of underlying structural movement. This is to relieve stresses imposed by structural movement or changes in humidity and temperature.

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FEATURE: Leading from the front

Leading from the front Why we don’t do it……and how we can start afresh…

You’re in business for yourself because you want what YOU want. Many of us start our businesses because we don’t like being told what to do by “the boss”, and decide to do it for ourselves. Then we get staff and suddenly we forget, and start telling our staff “what to do”.

How does it compare? (You may need external help to do this from an advisor or trusted confidante, you may be too close to see clearly).

Argh! We’ve become “the boss”, immediately ignoring everything we learned previously.

Then work out what needs to change, and open the discussion to your staff. Call a team conference with all your people, let them know the results of the staff and customer surveys, restate the goals and mission, and let them know your ideas for what needs to change, and what commitment to change you’ve made.

And everything our boss said about us when we were young and foolish, we now say about our people…… whether young and foolish or not. The problem is, as soon as you develop the habit of telling your people what to do – you’ve become enslaved by the business!

You’ve stopped them thinking for themselves and stifled their initiative, and you’ve trapped yourself into doing all the thinking for them – no freedom, time or headspace left for you! No thinking about or working ON the business – you are too busy working in it.

So how do we regain a sense of perspective, change our mindset and start to lead from the front? It takes a bit of effort – but it’s worth it.

FIRST – DEFINE WHY YOU ARE IN BUSINESS: • What is your goal for the business – how big, how profitable, how well known, what profile, serving which customers, what makes it special? When will these goals be reality? This is your “mission statement” to use a bit of jargon.

• Define the “values” around those goals – what is the culture and ethic of the business? How will you treat (and be seen by) customers, staff, suppliers, competitors, the public and the environment? Workplace safety; and

• What are your personal goals? What do you want for your future? How long till you exit the business? And how will you do that? Is it organised and planned? How much will you need? And how do your personal goals tie in with the business goals you‘ve just defined?

DO ALL THIS IN WRITING! I know it’s a chore, but it works much better. If you prefer – use mind mapping or creative planning techniques – on the computer or freehand, but get it down on paper!

Secondly – do a reality check on your current business – compared to the mission and values you’ve just defined.

A full staff and customer survey, conducted by a third party, can help a great deal in this stage.

You’ll have found your team want more feedback from you – so start a simple performance appraisal programme.

They’ll want more communication – start a simple newsletter – you may use the same template for your customers and suppliers.

They’ll want to be part of the decision making – start a management group and give them real input into key decisions.

Practice “open book” management with key staff – share the Profit and Loss, debtors and creditors each month (your balance sheet is your private business). You’ll find a huge response and a lot of suggestions and drive to increase sales and reduce costs as a result.

Play fair – as soon as the business starts making a serious improvement – don’t rush out and buy that new car for yourself. Give a bonus (whether cash or non-cash) to your key staff to share the good fortune. Your new car can come later.

Open up discussion about succession, personal growth and authority with key staff. Do they want to be part of the business in future? Clarify their goals and aspirations, and lay out a roadmap for their future. A good starting point is often a “virtual” or “phantom” shareholding arrangement.

And suddenly, you are leading from the front. Your people know where the business is going, what values and tools you’ll use to get there, what the future holds for them, and what your long term plans and timeline might be. Now they’ve got something to follow, and goals to achieve.

And you don’t have to tell them what to do, and chase them to do it. You are on the way to achieving freedom. It won’t happen overnight, but it will happen! www.advantagebusiness.co.nz

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FEATURE– Centrespread

What a winning formula...

BEACH, GREAT HOME & GREAT PEOPLE This house was to be an extention of ourselves. It is!

“This house was to be an extension of ourselves. It is!”

Ever the perfectionists, we were very clea r and concise in what we wanted right from the beginn ing .

It too k a on paper wit h the help of Mark Calton year to get our visions was very receptive of our vision as were of MCC Designs. Mark of his inut producing our final plans.

Mike and Steve Way have n fantastic and had been involved later in the planning stagesbee als wit h the building. They have been invaluable giving us their input oand as all the way through the building process, wit h us not living inidethe are their expertise and precision has been vital.

Steve and I wanted a home that was goi ng to last the test of time, low maintenance, wit h loads of light and of course clean line s.

Being on the beach front creates challen constructed of Symonite, Alluca board ges. The exterior being ticked all the boxes. No painting, just waand lots of windows has shing the exterior as wit h any home.

The neutral interior gave us a blank can vas to work wit h. The open plan living areas and out doo r livin g entertaining family and friends enjoya spaces designed to make ble and as easy as possible inside and out.

Looking forward from here, we are enjoyi ng finding accessories and art to make our new hou se a home.

Creating this home has been a dream of ours for many years, seeing it come o fruition is dee ply sat isfy all who contributed to our dream enoughing and we can’ t thank .

Our sub-contractors were ays on time and very patient as we thought things through.alw Mi always phoned in advance as to what was needed to be done ke nex t. Mike and Steve were always keeping us ahead of the nex t step. We enough for everyt hing; they truly havecan’ t thank Mike and Steve been amazing every step of the way.

Stephen and Judy

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FEATURE – Centrespread: A message from the builders Strong ideas and the close collaboration of the clients, architectural designer and builder have resulted in an iconic Papamoa beachfront dwelling.

The resulting beach house is a clean and clear response to the brief given to Architectural designer Mark Carlton of MCC Dzyne. I was recommended to the client and wish to thank the owners Steve and Judy for their faith in me and my vision which has remained largely unchanged since the first conceptual drawings were produced. I knew from the outset that the house needed to be anchored in to the site with a sense of longevity, yet still respond to the numerous vistas of Papamoa Hills, Motiti Island and the Pacific.

The clean modernist lines mixed with the metallic silver and black exterior appear bold and robust. This appropriate armour is battle ready to stand up against harsh elements of coastal living. From the outset , the owners wanted a minimalist , modern and maintenance free building that used the full width of the site and of course ‘living in the view ‘. Hence the aluminium composite claddings, aluminium-alloy colorcote roofing and composite decking used in exterior zones.

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The upper level is very open plan; kitchen, dining and living areas link to the master bedroom with a full width deck that wraps around two sides of the building. The sun tracks around the upper level all day, bouncing light around the interior areas with its neutral white palette. The owners can live on the upper level well into their later years with a lift providing easy access from the ground floor.

The lower level contains bedrooms, bathroom, living space, laundry, garaging – virtually self-contained for family visits.

As with all building projects there were numerous contractors, sub-contractors, suppliers and manufacturers who have all contributed with integrity, professionalism and quality workmanship.

The designer-builder-client relationship was an immensely happy one. This has resulted in a Kiwi bach that has a grand presence and is somewhere special that family and friends can gather to enjoy the best this part of Aotearoa has to offer for now and into the future.

Mark Carlton MCC Dzyne

There are many joys to living beside New Zealand’s beautiful exposed coastline including the fantastic, ever changing views of the seascape, beautiful sandy beaches, waves, and that sweet smell of salt air.

Unfortunately though, that salt air does bring about its own set of issues.

In my opinion, houses built beside an ocean beach are basically a land based boat that doesn’t rock - well, hopefully they don’t rock. They are constantly covered in salt and require a lot of maintenance to keep them at their best.

experience of what happens to them in the salt environment after a few years.

Most of the exterior of this home is built from composite products. The exterior has two types of cladding systems. Nu Wall Aluminium Cladding is installed first with the profile chosen to be a vertical 190mm wide board. Second are the Symonite Composite Aluminium Flat Panels, with two different colours. Metallic Silver and Black give a stunning contrast, especially with its expressed joints filled with opposing coloured sealant. For privacy and wind shelter,

“ houses built beside an ocean beach are basically a land based boat that doesn’ t rock - well, hopefully they don’ t rock” When clients approached MCC Dzyne with the simple brief: to design a modern, easy-maintenance home, they got a real contrast to their 100year old farm house in the Waikato.

Their new beach home is the epitome of modern. It showcases strong, clean lines, using contrasting silver with black detailing to create a bold statement on Papamoa Beach Road.

The owners requested their beachfront house to be as maintenance free as possible. The exterior products were chosen with this in mind, including the gas califont. We suggested an internal unit be used after our

Aluminium Louvre-Tec Louvers have been installed, to give the first floor deck wind protection from the prevailing westerly winds.

The extensive ground and first floor decks have Permadeck Composite Decking laid to them. This modern composite decking is made up of 50% reclaimed timber and 50% reclaimed plastics. All these products were chosen for their modern clean looks and relatively easy maintenance. There is no painting or cracking issues to the cladding and it is easily washed with car wash cleaner.

As for the decks, there will be no staining or splintering. I can tell you it is so nice to walk on compared to traditional timber decks. What’s more the grey composite deck matches beautifully with the aluminium claddings and grey tint glass balustrades. We built some decks 5 years ago using this same product, and when I took Stephen & Judy to view it as an option, I was pleased to see it was still looking like the day we laid it.

As with any residential building project large or small, as Builders we are building or renovating people’s dreams. It has been a real pleasure working together with Stephen & Judy and Mark Carlton from MCC Dzyne and all the sub trades involved with producing the result our client was after.

I would like to thank Stephen and Judy for trusting in us to build their beautiful home.

Mike Way Way Builders

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The Challenge is on!! off Toolbox Seminar kicked 20 on the 3rd of February 14 in Rotorua

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It’s been nine months since I competed in the Certified Builders Apprentice of the Year challenge and I still look back with fond memories, and my journey beyond this experience has been nothing but exciting. The annual conference where the event takes place, was a huge eye-open er to me.

It allowed me to see a valuable insight into the potential opportunities within the industry prior to which I didn’t have a full understanding of.

Walking out of the conference centre in Blenheim, where the event took place, I was left feeling overwhelmed, after being announced as New Zealand Carpentry Apprentice Challenge 2013 Winner. I had competed against a great group of young individuals that all showed great competency and I feel that any one of us could have taken that trophy home. The challenge itself is a great way to push yourself out of your comfort zone. We all know how easy it is to sit back and watch other people make it happen, and I found the competition to be highly motivating and gave me the ambition to make it happen for myself. I got a huge buzz out of it and felt really genuinely excited for the industry and the opportunities it has to offer.

Since the competition I have become qualified, built my first spec house in joint ownership with my boss, which has just sold and continually grown in confidence in my ability. Being involved in doing a spec house has been a huge learning curve for me. I really enjoyed seeing and learning more about the other side to running a business and luckily still having a mentor alongside me, being Chris Barnett, my boss. Funnily enough, doing my own building project, I have really enjoyed doing the paper work, getting the quotes and comparing prices, using accounting software and all the rest of it that goes along with running a business. It was also entertaining getting prices from some companies where they would give me ‘the look’. The look of whether or not to take someone as young as I am seriously. Being involved with the business side of things, it has made me want to move in that direction and focus on aiming for an organisational roll because that is where I feel my strengths are and what I enjoy.

It’s fair to say that I took nothing but positives away from the competition. I thoroughly enjoyed meeting with builders, and business people within the industry, learning about new products, experiencing the fun activities during the competition and meeting a great bunch of young apprentices.

I cannot express enough to all the apprentices out there to give New Zealand Carpentry Apprentice Challenge 2014 a shot. You have absolutely nothing to lose but so much to gain. I walked away with a fantastic amount of prizes, pride, new knowledge but probably most importantly, self confidence in my ability. You do not know what you are capable of achieving if you deem to achieve nothing.

Hamish Griffith – New Zealand Carpentry Apprentice Challenge 2013 Winner

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EXCELLENCE THROUGH TRAINING

NZ Carpentry Apprentice Challenge 2014 Preparations for this year’s challenge are progressing well. The prize cupboard is becoming overloaded and the word has gone out that it is time for you to get your entry in - now. Dates and details for the Regional Challenges have been set as follows:

Bay of Plenty - Tauranga Eastern Institute - Napier Northtec - Whangarei Waiariki – Rotorua UCOL – Palmerston North SIT – Invercargill Unitec – North Harbour Weltec – Wellington Unitec – Auckland CPIT – Christchurch NMIT – Nelson

22nd March 2014 29th March 2014 29th March 2014 29th March 2014 29th March 2014 5th April 2014 5th April 2014 5th April 2014 12th April 2014 12th April 2014 16th May 2014

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This prestigious competition is held at a regional level at the venues above with the winners of each region progressing toward the National Final (all expenses paid) which is held in conjunction with the Certified Builders Annual Conference and Expo being held in June this year in Hamilton.

The National Finalist prizes include: A challenging Outward Bound experience (including travel to and from the venue) A selection of outstanding power tools for the job site Fabulous vouchers for you to spend as you wish at your favourite supply merchant

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Feedback we have received from apprentices who have entered in the past is that “it is fun” and “one of the better challenges I have set myself”. Take up the challenge and demonstrate your wide range of skills and knowledge and continue to set your sights for the future.

Entry numbers are limited so register today – contact your tutor or go to www.itab.co.nz

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EXCELLENCE THROUGH TRAINING

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Every builder should have a copy of this book, which has become iconic in the building industry since it was first written in 2000. Do not make the mistake of thinking, ‘it is just brick veneer!’ there is a lot more to it than that, as you will find by reading the book. Brick veneer is a ‘finishing’ product - you need a brick cladding that enhances the architecture, adds value to the project, installed in a tradesman-like manner, is compliant and one you can be proud of. This book clearly explains what is required, offers solutions and guidelines on how to achieve all the goals just mentioned.

The 3rd edition involved a major revision and update of the book, and includes 9 new chapters covering subjects such as the Christchurch earthquakes, re-cladding leaky homes with brick veneer, E2/AS1 Masonry and how to achieve compliant veneers, using second-hand bricks, the new 2 storey brick system; to mention a few, plus additional details have been added to the 110 already in the book. John Oliver’s BRICK BOOK is of equal value to builders and bricklayers alike – you can order a copy ($49.95) by phoning me on 021 84 85 86, or on line www.brickconsultant.co.nz or www.brick-book.com

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FEATURE: New and amended conditions of contract

NEW AND AMENDED CONDITIONS OF CONTRACT FOR NON-RESIDENTIAL CONSTRUCTION Three new conditions of contract were released by Standards New Zealand in late 2013: • NZS 3910:2013 – updated conditions of contract for building and civil engineering work • NZS 3916 and 3917 – a new contract based on NZS 3910, for use where the contractor is responsible for both design and construction • NZS 3917:2013 – a new contract, also based on NZS 3910, for fixed term contracts such as maintenance work NZS 3910:2013 NZS 3910:2013 Conditions of Contract for building and civil engineering construction is the form of contract, administered by an independent “Engineer” to the contract. The 2013 edition is the first revision in 10 years of the home-grown contract used for about three quarters of non-residential and civil construction work in New Zealand.

What’s new, what’s changed?

NZS 3910 has not been completely rewritten, but there are many changes, which address: • Process improvement and clarity • Insurance section completely rewritten, with some new requirements.

• Payment processes clearer and better aligned with the CCA • Changes to bonds • New interest entitlements • Discipline and accountability for Engineer and Contractor • Tightening of variation pricing and response/ approval process • New early warning requirement for cost, delay or quality issues • Greater Engineer’s powers to ensure timely defect remediation and urgent work • New schedules for practical and final completion, off site payments, warranties • Upgraded requirements and time limits for deliverables, including programme, safety plan, quality plan • Tightened procedures for cost reimbursement contracts, which all too frequently end up in dispute • User-friendly schedules which are locked to prevent unauthorised changes.

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Some changes were designed to reduce the need for clients to include extensive Special Conditions in tender documents.

Every job now requires at least a basic programme.

Contractors who fail to provide other deliverables such as safety plans may be prevented from starting work or getting paid.

The improved presentation and consistency of wording, along with more helpful guidelines and explanatory notes, should help users to understand their contractual obligations.

An early warning requirement is intended to encourage collaboration, and the Contractor could be penalised for failing to notify the Engineer in advance of cost, time or quality issues.

Contractors should inform their bank and insurance broker of the new bond forms and schedules in advance to avoid delays when bond or insurance certificates are required.

The improved document doesn’t significantly change the usual risk allocation, but it should reduce the need for onerous special conditions. Everyone using the NZS 3910 contract – including Contractors, Principals, Engineers, QS’s and design consultants – should be familiar with the updated contract.

Two new standards The NZS 3910 revision has spawned two new Standards: NZS 3916 – Conditions of contract for building and civil engineering – Design and construct Anyone involved in non-residential construction contracts in which the builder has principal responsibility for the design and construction of the project should be familiar with NZS 3916, a design and construct contract based on NZS 3910. It offers a sound contractual platform for the majority of design and construct contracts where the work is to be supervised by an independent “Engineer”.

There are surprisingly few differences between NZS 3916 and the underlying NZS 3910:2013, including: • Contractor responsible for design and production of “Design Documentation” • New “Principal’s requirements” provide basis for Contractor’s design • Provides for “novation” to Contractor of prior Principal’s design contracts

Although there are some differences regarding occupancy, completion, defect remediation and insurances, the NZS 3910 processes including the role of the Engineer are barely unaffected. The new NZS 3917 should suit many types of fixed term work, such as cleaning, painting, routine repairs, and planned maintenance of buildings and services.

Will existing NZS 3910:2003 contracts be affected?

No. The new edition only affects new contracts. The 2003 edition will fall out of use, but may still appear in some tenders until contract drafters have adjusted their standard contract documentation and special conditions.

• Professional indemnity insurance upgraded • Process for Contractor design submittals by Engineer review With the Contactor responsible for design under NZS 3916, the Engineer now reviews the design and construction work to ensure that it complies with any stated Principal’s Requirements.

NZS 3917 – Conditions of contract for building and civil engineering – Fixed term

Will NZS 3915 be updated?

NZS 3915 can still be used, and Standards New Zealand have not yet announced any plans for its revision.

NZS 3916 + 3917 : 2013 New contracts for the New Zealand Construction Industry NZS 3916:2013 – for Design and Construct Contracts NZS 3917:2013 – for Fixed Term Contracts

Essentially this document integrates Appendix C (for term maintenance and road maintenance contracts) from the 2003 edition into the updated NZS 3910:2013.

Unlike NZS 3910, which requires a Contactor to complete work on time, NZS 3916 requires the Contractor to carry out work throughout a fixed term.

Where to obtain your copy All three documents are available, in either hard copy or electronic form, through: www.standards.co.nz

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LBp sKILLs mAINTENANcE pOINTs: WE’LL HELp YOU WITH THAT. Keeping up with your LBP Skills Maintenance points quota is simple with PlaceMakers.

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FEATURE: Skills Maintenance Update

ACC Workplace Safety Discount It’s a fact: A safe and healthy workplace is one of the keys to business success. By establishing good health and safety practices in your workplace you’re likely to have fewer business disruptions, more motivated and productive employees and lower absenteeism rates, and the costs associated with these.

You’ll also help to reduce the sometimes serious impacts of injury on employees, families and the wider community – and improve your reputation both in the business world and as an employer of choice. You could also qualify for ACC’s Workplace Safety Discount programme.

You will need to provide documentation outlining the safety processes of your business, such as a safety commitment statement or policy, hazard identification form (or similar document), an accident investigation form, training records and an emergency plan.

The Workplace Safety Discount programme recognises self employed and small to medium sized businesses that have implemented effective health and safety systems and practices in their workplaces. If you qualify, you’ll receive a 10% reduction in your ACC work cover levies.

‘If you qualify, you’ ll receive a 10% reduction in your ACC work cover levies’

However, the programme offers you much more than just a 10% discount. You’ll also have a framework for building successful and sustainable health and safety practices in your workplace. It will also provide official recognition of your commitment to the wellbeing of your staff, customers, suppliers and visitors. It’s a great way to position your business as an exemplar of good health and safety practice in your market.

ACC may contact you in order to do a phone or on-site safety audit of your workplace.

To find out more about the Workplace Safety Discount programme and what you documents are required visit www.acc.co.nz/wsd or contact the ACC Business Service Centre on 0800 222 776, or email wsd.enquiries@acc.co.nz.

In order to be eligible for an ACC Workplace Safety Discount, your annual payroll must be $537,000 (or less) OR you employ no more than ten full-time equivalent staff.

You must also have a staff member experienced in workplace safety. This experience includes hazard identification and management, incident investigation, emergency management procedures. If you are an employer you are also required to have a staff member experienced in employee training in health and safety matters.

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FEATURE: How to get more business by telling your story

TELL YOUR STORY

Ben Smith

Is a digital marketing ialist working with Certifiedspec ders to offer digital marketinBuil g services to its members, including website build Google Adwords managements,and website strategy. Find out more at www.websites.certified .co.nz

Most builders are good at building or renovating a home, actually doing the work is the relatively easy part. The more difficult part is getting the jobs in the first place. Here you will learn online strategies that will get more prospects choosing you as their builder for their next project.

The Art Of Story Telling

By providing social proof

Marketing is all about story telling. If you can tell your story to an audience of people who are interested in what it is you have to offer, and your story communicates your unique value proposition, what it is you stand for and why customers choose you to build their home, then you will generate interest.

There is no more powerful story than by showing video testimonials, case studies and pictures of satisfied customers who have already had a great experience and service from you. People trust what others say before they will trust what you say to them, because you have a vested interest in trying to sell them something. If you can get others to talk about their experiences in using you as a builder, you will have powerful social proof to put prospects minds at ease.

So what sorts of stories should you be telling others about your building company?

Stories of how others have experienced your work Stories of the results other clients have received from using you as their builder Stories of the projects you have completed that show you are good at what you do Stories that explain and demonstrate your unique value proposition So a story is basically a way of demonstrating your value, experience and expertise to a prospect in a way that they can relate to and not be intimidated by.

How does telling better stories generate more business for you?

By demonstrating your value As building a new home or doing a major renovation is a large purchase decision, it obviously takes a lot of trust and commitment for a client in choosing their builder. Whether they ask or not, they want to know if you understand their needs and desires, and if you can do the job to the standard they would like. If you can demonstrate that you understand their needs the best, then you will win that job.

Every story you tell demonstrates your value, your knowledge, your experience and your expertise to the potential client in a way they can relate to.

The more value you can give during the sales process, the more trust they will develop with you and the more likely they will use you to build their home.

Story Telling Example: “If you can tell your story, you will get more leads.”

- Grant Florence, CE of Certified Builders Grant Florence gives the example of one of their Certified members having a great story but not sharing it.

“One of our members does the fitouts for all Barkers Menswear stores but maybe he could promote it more. If he did, he would get a lot more business because the fit and finish of Barkers stores are excellent, and most people know the Barkers brand”.

So here is a builder who has a great story to tell, one that gives him additional instant recognition, credibility and social proof of working with discerning buyers (Barkers obviously has a certain standard that the brand has to adhere to).

He has the possibility of leveraging off the familiarity of the Barkers menswear brand.

Your website is the best place to tell your stories People love stories, examples and social proof. It gives them confidence in your expertise and removes fears of them making a wrong decision. Your website is your most powerful tool to not only tell your story, but to also attract the right types of prospects who want to hear it.

He who tells the best story wins!

If you are interested in getting prospects to your website, in telling better stories and getting a better return on your investment in advertising, then let’s have a discussion.

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FEATURE: Changes to the Building Act

Building Act Changes There have been changes to the Building Act (the Act) that affect the work of building practitioners and the home handyman.

The changes are in the Building Amendment Act 2013 that became law on 28 November 2013. Some changes come into force immediately and some will come into effect in 2014.

They include changes to the types of work that do not require building consent. More low-risk work is exempt from building consent and there are limits on potentially high-risk work.

You will be able to demolish a detached building that is not more than three storeys high without building consent.

Previously you could only do this if the building was damaged. This means, for example, that an old, singlestorey detached bach could be demolished to make way for a new dream home without applying for building consent.

The new dream home will require building consent though!

It’s also possible to remove a potential earthquake hazard without building consent, such as the upper part of a brick chimney that is protruding above the roof.

Some existing outbuildings, such as carports, garages, greenhouses and sheds, can be repaired and replaced without building consent, whether they are damaged or not.

The building work may be exempt from building consent if the new outbuilding is the same size or smaller than the original, and is on the same footprint and is a comparable outbuilding to the original. You can’t, for example, replace a carport with a garage without building consent, nor can you shift a shed to another part of your property and add an extension without building consent.

The do’s and don’ts of exempt building work are listed in Schedule 1 of the Act, which has been reformatted to make it easier to navigate.

Schedule 1 has been split into three parts. The first part contains building work that anyone can do (including the home handyman). The second part deals with sanitary plumbing and drainlaying, which must be carried out by people authorised under the Plumbers, Gasfitters and Drainlayers Act. The third part covers building work which requires input from a chartered professional engineer.

The guidance will also advise readers to seek good advice on any building work, before they start. It will remind readers that all building work must comply with the Building Code and that any alterations or additions to an existing building must not adversely affect the building’s compliance with the Building Code.

The guidance will be published soon. In the meantime refer to Schedule 1 of the Act for details of work that can be done without building consent.

Other immediate changes to the Act include: higher penalties for work done without the proper consent; Councils have more powers to restrict entry to buildings that are near other dangerous buildings; the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) has more power to hold building consent authorities to account; and there have been changes to the way dams are defined and measured.

Changes that come into effect later next year include new regulations to protect consumers who are building a house or making major renovations to their home.

Building practitioners will have to give consumers information about their skills, qualifications, licensing status and business record when they are engaged to build a house or extension. Practitioners will have to provide written contracts for work over a certain sum and can be fined if they don’t comply with the law.

There will be a 12 month ‘defect repair period’ when building practitioners will have to fix any defects they have been told about without question or additional charge.

MBIE will develop the regulations over the coming months.

For more details about the Building Amendment Act 2013 go to: http://www.dbh.govt.nz/building-amendment-act-2013 You can download a fact sheet or read the key information on the web.

MBIE’s guidance document will contain examples of the kind of work that is exempt and examples of work that requires building consent.

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MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS As a member of Certified Builders you are entitled to a number of great benefits.

The Caltex StarCard® is an excellent way to efficiently manage your fuel expenses and reduce your running around costs. t: 0800 733 835 For all the info you need and a fantastic online shop check out the members section of the Certified Builders website. Simply login with your details and start exploring everything Certified Builders can offer you and your business. www.certified.co.nz

Special members price for AA membership. AA Business Care – Passenger Standard $43.00 per vehicle per year.

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We have partnered with Fisher & Paykel to bring you discounted prices exclusive and confidential to members. Take advantage of these special prices and pass on the discounts to your clients to sweeten the deal.

Check out the Certified Builders website for the latest monthly price list.

Want to become a CB member? Check out our website for all the details www.certified.co.nz

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CBA Insurances Limited & Homefirst 10 Year Builders Guarantee. Access to the resources of CBA Insurances Limited – your Insurance Brokers, and to the Homefirst 10 Year Builders Guarantee.

TOOL SEMINAR BOX SERIES Regional Trade Training and ToolBox Seminars Regular Trade Training and ToolBox Seminars in your region which are provided to both up skill your knowledge as well as teach good business practice. LBP Skills Maintenance Points are awarded for attendance.

INHOUSE Magazine The official Magazine of Certified Builders – comes to your letterbox bi-monthly bringing you up to date with issues that affect members and happenings within the Association and the Industry.

Licensed Building Practitioner We help you get licensed! We have created a streamlined process for our members to make it quicker and easier for you. We also have LBP stickers available for purchase.

There is a selection of vehicle size and stationary stamp size decals.

Certified Builders liaise with Council and DBH giving guidance on compliance. We have also created a great tool for builder’s onsite – a detailed Licensing Handbook which is a paint by numbers approach with all things licensing on site, so you can get on with the next job and not waste time chasing compliance documents.

Clothing As a member you can purchase a range of clothing which comes with the Certified Builders logo embroidered or screenprinted. T-Shirts, polo shirts, vests, jackets, overalls, hoodies, beanies, and sun hats all available for purchase! Why not get your company logo on your clothing too!? Millie T can organise this all for you! View our online shop under the members section of the website.

NZS3604:2011 Get the members rate for the new version of the NZS3604:2011, E2 Moisture Manual 2011, NZS Onsite Handbook or any other Acceptable Solution.

Stationery A range of stationery available including: presentation folders, letterhead, self-adhesive logo stickers, electronic Certified Builders logo’s, invoice books, variation books, subcontractor forms, site signage and much more.

View our online shop under the members section of the website.

Websites & Online Advertising It is VITAL to have an online presence in this day and age and CBANZ offers our members two different website solutions. The first option is an enhancement of your information that sits on the Certified Builders website (under Locate a Builder) which we call a Display Page (setup for $390 + GST). We list ALL of our members details to be found by consumers looking for builders (over 3,000 people per month) – here you can enhance the information by including your logo, images of past projects and even yourself and your team as well as text to build trust and interest with the consumer.

You can also link directly from your Display Page to your Website (if you have one?) and if you don’t have one CBANZ can build you a 4 page website for just $750 + GST. Go to www.websites.certified.co.nz for more info.

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HOMEFIRST 10 YEAR BUHO ILD ERS GUARANTEE MEFIRST BUILDERS GUARA NTEE

GIVE YOUR CLIENTS PEACE OF MIND

BREAKING NEWS: From 1st November cover unde r the Homefirst 10 Year Builders Guarantee will increase to 50% of the contrac t price up to $1,000,000.  Your guarantee is still the only one backed by a licensed insurance company  It still has the best cover for loss of deposit and non-completion in the market  The application process has also been simpl ified, making the paperwork easier  There are also some changes to the terms and conditions New

guarantee forms will be issued and must be used from 1st November. Download them from www.certified.co.nz or contact millie.t@certified.c o.nz.

BACK YOUR WORK WITH AN INDEPENDENTLY INSURED

What’s NOT Covered By The Guarantee (Part Four) In this series of articles we explain in plain langua ge the exclusions in the Homefirst Builders Guarantee.

Part Four covers exclusions (n) to (q).

homeowner has been discharged/cancelled. There are other mechanisms to resolve contractual disputes, such as mediation, arbitration & the disputes tribunal.

10 YEAR

Whether it’s a workplace injury, disease, fire, theft or car accident, most people think “it’ll never happen to me”.

Despite that, most people will have insurance agains t one or all of these things, just in case.

16 (o) demolition of any kind; Explanation: The Guarantee is not intended to pay for the cost of demolition.

GUARANTEE

16 (p) where Variations to the Building Contract set out on the Certificate of Guarantee are carried out and which are not expressly agreed to by CBL; Explanation: The Guarantee covers the work set out in your original contract with the homeowner. Variati ons to this increase the cost and scope of the work. If these e Application with variatiyour ons arecusto mer d by the Guarantee they must be to be covere Subm the Guar ante e App approv licati Like anyitinsuran ed byely onto to the Guaran Builtin imm ce policy, tee re there underw ediat are exclusi riter. to ensu ons make your customer is covered.

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A copy of your detailed quote SECTIONb. D: EXCLU SIONS Explanation: The underwriter may choose to exclud e CBL (the c. underw riterent Paym of the specifi c work that it considers high risk by adding this ofGuaran the fee tee) by shallcheq not beue liable (or direc t debi to the t to: 06 0433 0371 966 for any Claim for loss or damage: Guarantee Certificate for your specific job. 02) Use client name or job number as refer ence

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TO APPL Y... ts homeowners from being out of pocket in the event that their builder is unable to finish their build. It will also pay to rectify defects, if they arise, and WHE N BUIL DING their original builde CON TRA r is no CTtoISdoSIGN longer around ED it themselves.

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This article provides some clarification of the exclusio ns contained within the Homefirst Guarantee policy. It should not be relied upon as legal opinion. Interpretation of the policy is a right reserved by CBL and will depend on the specific circumstances of each individual claim. The new guarantee to be released in Novemb er contains some changes to these terms & conditions.

Send a copy of the CPC and CCC to: kim@built in.co.nz

The Homefirst Builders Guarantee is independentl y administered by Builtin New Zealand Limited and underwritten by CBL Insurance Limited. For more

Get a copy of the Guarantee Application byinformation or to apply for a guarantee online visit: www.builtin.co.nz. Contac t the logging into the members section of certifie 0800 237 843 or e: guarantee@b uiltin.co.nz. d.co.nz, call Millie T on 0800 237 843 or email team on millie.t@certified.co.nz

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MESSAGE FROM THE CHIEF

A WARM WELCOME TO THE NEW YEAR A belated welcome to 2014 – I trust your year has started off well with the building momentum of work continuing on from what was evident across many areas of New Zealand in the 4th quarter of 2013.

Forecasts of continuing demand growth in many regional areas of the country continue – even outside Auckland and Christchurch, so long may it continue. I am aware however that there are many regions in New Zealand that are still ‘thin on the ground’ and I do hope that they will pick up over the year.

It certainly is more pleasurable to be able to talk to our members about positive growth rather than the ‘doom and gloom’ that has faced us over the past 3+ years.

Still the challenges are there and do face us. Amongst these is the looming shortage of skilled labour. This is a concern in that it could result in sub skilled labour being employed leading to sub standard building practices being undertaken.

This is an issue that many of us in the building industry do not want to experience.

So I urge you to take a moment to think before you accept that next job, especially if you do not have the trusted skilled labour to do the work. To maintain the controls, build quality thus profit margins of your business is paramount – and should not be compromised for the sake of that next job.

Grant Florence – Chief Executive

As I have mentioned over the past few months the regulations (rules) are currently being drafted relating to the new law passed on protecting the consumer – known as Building Amendment Bill #4. We are working with the officials at the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment on drafting these rules and as soon as these come into effect we will of course let you know and provide the tools required to assist you in meeting your obligations under this new law. Watch this space.

I am also interested to see that the projects around Risk Based Consenting and also Online Consenting have gained a new life and are now back on the table and are being worked on, with some preliminary trials being undertaken on both projects around the country.

Don’t forget to sign up to the new Certified Plans service, it is looking great and also to register early for this year’s conference – which is looking to be the biggest and brightest we have had so far.

Simple but true.

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