NZCB InHouse magazine June/July 2021

The official magazine of New Zealand Certified Builders Association

How do NZCB Building Contracts compare to others?

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Improve your team’s problem-solving skills Pg 32

Manage product and project information easily Pg 45

NZCB Apprentice Challenge Sponsored by ITM Take a look at the Regional Competitions and meet the finalists.

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June/July 2021

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Contents FROM NZCB

OUR PEOPLE

Message from the NZCB Board 2 Notice of Annual General Meeting 3 Message from the Chief Executive 4 REVERE Volume Four – out now 4 Message from Technical and Education Manager 6 Message from the Halo Board 8 Workwear for the ladies 9 Contract Works Insurance and the long-term impact of COVID-19 10 NZCB AGM, Conference and Expo 2021 12 Message from Certified Plans 14 Putting our partners in the spotlight 16 Advertising spend 17 NZCB Affinity Partners 56 NZCB National Partners 57

Recognising our members

IN THE KNOW Timber shortage Systems to set you free How do NZCB Building Contracts compare?

Understanding more about provisional tax Increased Bereavement Leave entitlements It’s time to reconnect reward to performance Improve your team’s problem-solving skills

NEXT GENERATION NZCB Apprentice Challenge Sponsored by ITM – Regional Competitions 2021 ITAB Apprentice Completions Message from the AST Trust

HEALTH AND SAFETY Working with other businesses on-site Preparing for winter

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HEALTH AND WELLBEING Make sleep your best friend Learn to practice self-compassion

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AROUND THE REGIONS Auckland, Nelson Bays and Canterbury events Events Calendar

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TECH TIPS Manage product and project information easily Sharing files with clients and staff instantly Don’t get trapped with the wrong tech

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NEWS BITES

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IN THE MEDIA

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

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

FROM NZCB —

Dave Whitehead NZCB Board Member

Looking back, learnings, and like-minded people

As I reflect on the last nine years as a New Zealand Certified Builders (NZCB) Board member, I would like to thank you for the privilege of representing our membership.

I have worked alongside many amazing people in this role.

For the first two years, I would turn up to industry events and hear “I was expecting the other Dave!” (Dave Brown). I had big shoes to fill, and I really appreciated his support in my early days as NZCB President Auckland and then the Auckland regional representative on the NZCB Board.

The work of our NSO, the products they continue to supply, and the services they provide, continues to aid us in operating our own businesses and personal development.

Of course, there have been some challenges, but on the whole, as a team, we have overcome challenges while continuing to grow the Association. An example of this is how we approached the challenges of COVID-19 lockdowns; having to change direction, postponing conference, loss of Halo Guarantee underwriter, and the supply and labour issues our industry currently faces.

I really look forward to what NZCB will achieve in the future.

We are very well represented by our presidents and their committees throughout the country. Strong communication with the NZCB Board and the National Support Office (NSO) is critical to gauging how our membership and the wider community is tracking. Having your regional representatives’ input, opinions, and ideas has helped the NZCB Board decide which direction to take the Association.

The work of our NSO, the products they continue to supply, and the services they provide, continues to aid us in operating our own businesses and personal development.

There are many things the Association has implemented over the years and I am very proud to have played a part in them. Some of these highlights include reducing the size of the NZCB Board, Certified Plans, digital marketing, building our own purpose-built National Support Office with additional rental income in Tauranga, and the creation and implementation of the Halo 10-Year Residential Guarantee, which in turn has become Halo Guarantees Limited. But most of all I have enjoyed watching our membership grow in size and professionalism. Through the teachings of NSO staff Jason McClintock, Nick Matthews, and Shane Ririnui, and the resources/services provided, we have become more professional, while retaining our core value of being proud, trade-qualified carpenters/building professionals.

I have enjoyed meeting and working alongside other people who are passionate about our industry. I believe my own businesses and staff have benefited from the knowledge I have gained from NZCB Board training, and working alongside the additional directors, Geoff Hardy, Chief Executive Grant Florence, and the senior NSO team. I have had the privilege of representing our membership in several ways and in different groups, including Auckland Council, ITAB, UNITEC, MIT, ACC, Worksafe, Regional Skills Leadership Group, Productivity Partnership, BCITO NAG, AST, as well as meeting with MPs. It has been an honour and as some of these commitments will be ongoing, I have accepted the request to continue to represent NZCB for as long as required.

A common question I’m asked is ‘How much time do you spend on NZCB work?’. Yes, it does require time away from my business and of course my family. However, being on the NZCB Board has helped me gain more knowledge in accounting, strategic planning, public speaking, and taught me to think more widely and further afield. In this position, I have learnt to step out of my own business and look at the wider industry beyond my own region. This has helped me gain clarity and a broader mindset. Mostly, I have enjoyed working alongside passionate like-minded people who love building homes for Kiwi families.

I have thoroughly enjoyed attending regional events and AGMs in various regions and have admired the way our regional committees interact with their local communities. It has also been great to see past ITAB Challenge competitors now contributing to these committees.

I have been blessed with great support around me at Lifebuilt Construction Ltd and Bella Kitchens and Cabinetry, as well as at home. I would like to thank John, Donna, Krys, Adan, and my wife Cathie, for their support at work and home.

Again, thank you, I look forward to seeing you at the NZCB AGM, Conference and Expo in Wellington, on 10–12 June.

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FROM NZCB —

Mike Craig NZCB Board Chairperson

Notice of Annual General Meeting

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

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

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

Annual General Meeting, be submitted these questions, thus making sure that This will allow suff icient time to research cs raised, are provided in a full and the responses from the Board to the topi efficient manner. uld logies and advice of any proxy votes sho Any items for discussion, meeting apo pm on Thursday 3rd June 2021 to: be submitted by email no later than 5:00 Mike Craig – Chairperson mike.craig@nzcb.nz

MIKE CRAIG rson NZ Certified Builders Board Chairpe

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FROM NZCB —

Grant Florence Chief Executive

NZCB appoints new Technical and Educational Manager Following the resignation of New Zealand Certified Builders (NZCB) National Support Office (NSO) Group Technical and Educational Manager, Jason McClintock earlier in March, we are delighted to advise that the Association has appointed Shane Ririnui as the new Technical and Educational Manager.

Shane joined the Team at NSO in April 2015 after spending many years in several areas within the industry and for the past six years, he has held the position of Business Development Manager for the North Island.

Shane has been a key part of new membership acquisition, representing the Association at various industry trade events, delivering educational content to our members through Building Trade Professionals workshops, training evenings and webinars. He has also helped and supported our North Island Presidents with regional events and assisted with our ITAB apprentices.

technical support. Shane is only an email or a phone call away for members when things do not go to plan with clients, councils, and subcontractors.

As Technical and Educational Manager, Shane will continue to deliver educational content to our members as well as provide

I am sure you will join me in congratulating and welcoming Shane to this role.

REVERE Volume Four out now!

Julie Thomas Revere Magazine Editor & Project Coordinator

REVERE, a unique New Zealand Certified Builders (NZCB) publication which showcases the craftsmanship, work ethic, and quality of some of the industry’s best NZCB builder members.

Published bi-annually, over 10,000 copies of REVERE are distributed nationwide to members and NZCB partners along with our external target audience, the homeowner. Copies are also distributed to architects, designers, lawyers, accountants, and other places our target market may frequent.

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

If you did not receive a copy of REVERE or you are an NZCB member interested in showcasing a project in REVERE, Volume Five, contact Julie Thomas on 07 557 9213 or julie@nzcb.nz.

We look forward to hearing from you!

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FROM NZCB —

Shane Ririnui Technical and Educational Manager

Are you using the correct building contract?

Over the last two months, we have received numerous enquiries about contract selection. While Fixed Price and Cost and Mark-up are our two main contracts being used, we have also been answering questions relating to the Preliminary Services Contract and the Small Works Contract.

These two contracts are among the suite of New Zealand Certified Builders (NZCB) Building Contracts available to you and it’s really important they are used in the right situations and for the right reasons.

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

Examples of this preliminary work are: • Demolition work • Site clearance work • Site and soil testing e.g., Geothermal testing • Planning and designing.

Why do you need to be careful with this kind of work? Clients may ask you to work for free and offer the main contract in return. But, during that time they might engage other builders and get a cheaper price. If they end up going elsewhere, you’re out of pocket for the preliminary work you did for goodwill.

The Preliminary Services Contract ensures you get paid for the work you are engaged to do. NZCB’s Preliminary Services Contract creator Geoff Hardy (Partner at Martelli McKegg Lawyers and construction law specialist) even goes one step further with the contract by asking the client to identify who will be doing the main contract. While this has no legal power behind it, it will help you weed out any “tyre kickers”.

Some smart NZCB members use the Preliminary Services contract when pricing a job to save time and money. You need to ensure you get paid for the work you do because building that cost into the main contract, only to be unsuccessful, means it’s a loss to you and your business. Don’t be used as a price comparison; use a Preliminary Services Contract to ensure you get paid for pricing work.

When to use the Small Works Contract This contract is intended for use where the building work is expected to be either no more than $30,000 or of such short duration that the builder will only need to invoice the owner once. The builder has the option to select whether the works will be charge up or a fixed quote.

This contract has been a hot topic because many members are opting to use this contract for jobs up to $400,000 instead of a Fixed Price or Cost and Mark-up contract.

According to Geoff Hardy, this can leave a builder very exposed.

“I appreciate many builders don’t like a lot of printed material and/or they think their clients are going to be put off by a bigger contract. Or maybe the builder is being cunning and using the Small Works Contract knowing their clients are unlikely to get it checked out. But it is a dumb strategy.

It is a common misconception that small and simple is good. Small and simple simply means less protection for the builder and less certainty when a difficult issue arises. The more words, the better.”

Here is a list of provisions covered by the full contracts. These are either not covered by the Small Works Contract or not covered as comprehensively.

• Cost fluctuations • Possession of the site • Ownership of the intellectual property in builder-supplied plans • Comprehensive cancellation clauses • Force majeure • Disputed sums to be paid into escrow • An agreement to mortgage allowing the builder to caveat the title • Process for resolving disputes over alleged defects • Protection for the builder against the owner reducing the scope and then giving that work to a substitute builder.

As you can see, the builder is exposing themselves to numerous risks if a project goes pear-shaped with a client.

I hope this gives you more clarity as to when to use these two contracts to ensure you’re not leaving yourself open.

If you are unsure which contract is best for your situation, please give us a call at National Support Office – 0800 237 843.

Ka kite till next time!

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Work seamlessly from pretty much anywhere You don’t have to be at work, to get the work done.

In fact, there are plenty of great benefits that come from embracing new ways of working.

Get in touch with our business specialist, howard.gilles@vodafone.com Terms apply, see vodafone.co.nz/business/unified-communications/work-free-range/for products available and important things to know.

FROM NZCB —

Kevin Sceats NZCB Board Member and Halo Guarantees Limited Chairperson

Six months in and how are we looking?

While 2020 was a challenging journey, we still managed to develop and launch the Halo 10-Year Residential Guarantee product in October to meet the ever-changing needs of our New Zealand Certified Builders (NZCB) members.

Along with most of the construction industry, we predicted hard times would follow last year’s COVID-19 Level 4 lockdown.

But the industry has boomed. The housing shortage combined with low interest rates has created an almost overwhelming demand for new residential housing (including townhouses and apartments). While there are material shortages, savvy prospective developers and homeowners continue to demand a solid guarantee for their buildings.

After the withdrawal of global reinsurers from this market in late 2019 and early 2020, we were fortunate to draw on the experience and knowledge gained from the ‘old’ Halo insurance guarantee product. We have seen competitors enter the market offering their own homegrown schemes or underwritten by agencies with poor credit ratings and we’re confident in the value and competitiveness of our product. We’re surprised many lending institutions are still not demanding building guarantees as criteria for mortgage or funding applications, and we’ll continue to market the Halo Guarantees Limited product as an option.

Guarantee demand We’ve experienced a solid level of demand over the last quarter of 2020, including receiving a good volume of retrospective applications. While we received applications for building types and designs for which the initial product was not ideally suited, we are reviewing our product for further enhancements. For example, we are looking at how the product can work for multi-unit builds because economists predict they will dominate the residential market and growing numbers of NZCB members are constructing them.

Future financials and focus As a recent start-up, we have been mindful of the need for frugal but targeted expenditure, as well as working closely with NZCB to market our product. The initial cost of establishing Halo Guarantees Limited was substantial and not surprisingly we’ve experienced a negative bottom line for its first three months of operation. As NZCB builder members will appreciate, we need to lay a solid foundation to grow our business.

Halo Guarantees Limited’s overall investment allocation for unearned premiums is conservatively positioned but

will be enhanced in the second half of 2021. Profitability is not expected in the short term but our customer-centred strategy will provide a unique platform to drive growth and build trust by setting the bar for how a building guarantee “should” be. As of 31 March 2021, we are pleased to report that no claims have been lodged on Halo Guarantees Limited but it’s very early days. Claims expense is recognised when claims are notified. Provision has been made for the estimated cost of claims yet to be incurred but not settled at any balance date. The estimated cost of claims includes direct expenses incurred in settling claims.

Halo Guarantees Limited takes all reasonable steps to ensure that it has appropriate information regarding its claim’s exposures. However, given the uncertainty in establishing claims provisions, it is likely that the final outcome in 2021 will prove to be different from the original liability established.

To drive long-term value, Halo Guarantees Limited is investing in the business with a focus on technology. We aim to become a ‘digital provider’ by preparing to invest capital funds in software during 2021 to enable new business to be generated more easily through digital processes. This year we plan to hire additional people with financial sector expertise for both Board and operational roles.

Together with our independent actuarial experts, we have applied well-founded models and methodologies to develop a clear picture of risk and compared our expectations with established sector knowledge.

Funds provided by guarantee holders and collected as premiums are invested by Halo Guarantees Limited. This provides a financial return and ensures Halo Guarantees Limited’s obligations to pay claims and expenses are met. Halo Guarantees Limited plans to appoint a highly experienced and reputable strategic investment adviser to assist the Board in optimising its returns on those funds.

I wish to thank the NZCB Board and staff for their valuable work in helping develop Halo Guarantees Limited and the Halo Guarantee product. I’d also like to thank my fellow directors, legal and risk advisors, and the Halo Guarantees Limited team for its efforts since we launched.

Your Halo 10-Year Residential Guarantee is administered by Halo Guarantees Limited, a company owned 100% by New Zealand Certified Builders Association. All Halo Guarantee documentation can be found on the NZCB members’ only Toolshed. If you have any questions, please contact Gabby on 0800 141 490 or applications@halo.co.nz

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FROM NZCB —

Georgia Courtney Membership Benefits Coordinator

Workwear for the ladies New Zealand Certified Builders (NZCB) are excited to let you know we have added to our range of clothing to include more for the ladies.

Whether you’re working on-site, face-to-face with clients or behind the scenes in the office we have you covered with everything from shorts, pants, polo shirts, dress shirts and much more. Head over to the ‘Shop’ on the members’ only Toolshed to view the full range.

All prices include GST. If you have any questions or require further information, please contact Georgia at the National Support Office georgia@nzcb.nz

Light breathable workwear – great for on-site.

Woman’s Deane Stamina Pants

Woman’s Biz Razor Polo

$50.79

$50.91

• 65% Polyester 35% Cotton – 240gsm • Regular fit • Flat front, metal button waist • Side front and right back hip pockets • Wide durable belt loops • Suitable for Industrial laundry • Metal brass zip • Durable twin stitch detail • Heavy topstitch thread through crotch

• BIZ COOL 100% Polyester sports interlock – 155gsm • UPF rating – Excellent • Grid mesh underarm panels for breathability • Unique sleeve print feature • Contrast panels and piping • Knitted collar with contrast placket • Loose pocket included

Smart workwear for your next meeting.

Woman’s Deane Alice Shirt

Woman’s Deane Softshell Jacket

$56.66

$96.68

• 60% Cotton 40% Polyester – 105gsm • Contemporary fit • Button front • Adjustable sleeve from 3/4 to short • Cotton rich, solid colour • Princess line seams • Adjustable cuff buttons

• 97% Polyester 3% Elastane – 330gsm • Contemporary fit • Two zip hand pockets, zip chest pocket, two internal mesh-lined pockets • Zip front with internal storm flap and chin guard • Adjustable cuffs • Adjustable hem with cord • Polyester elastane bonded with membrane and micro fleece

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FROM NZCB —

Contract Works Insurance and the long-term impact of COVID-19 With COVID-19 restrictions easing and everybody being back on the tools and working to capacity, the global supply chain is now struggling to keep up with demand. With the stockpile of materials now depleted, the construction industry is suffering from lack of supplies and availability.

We are now seeing the impact this is having on the building process and the flow-on effect to the insurance you arrange for your builds. These delays are all important concerns which need to be considered and factored in at the commencement of the Contract Works Insurance.

Single Contract Works When arranging Contract Works Insurance ensure you factor in the additional time it may take to get supplies on-site, any change in availability of certain products and of course any delays with council. It is generally more cost effective to add a few extra months at the commencement of the policy, rather than arranging for an extension to the cover when the policy reaches its expiry date.

If the job is a renovation and the homeowner is arranging the Contract Works Insurance, please have a conversation with them around all the possible delays and provide them with a realistic expected handover date. This way they can set their policy up with their insurer for an appropriate cover period from the outset.

Annual Contract Works If you have Annual Contract Works Insurance this is the time to check on the total construction months you have specified for the policy. On the policy schedule you have received from your broker or insurer this will be specified and look something like the example below.

Various within the regions declared Annual Contract Works XYZ Contruction Limited

Limit Any One Contract Maximum Contract Period Maximum Maintenance Period Estimated Annual Turnover

$500,000 7 Months 12 Months $3,000,000

It is very important also that you have the ‘Maximum Contract Period’ set appropriately. As shown in the example, if your build went for seven months and two weeks then that build is not covered by the policy. As soon as the build period exceeds the declared maximum contract period specified, the policy does not cover that build. This is also applied to the ‘Limit Any One Contract’, if the contract value exceeds the amount specified, that contract is no longer covered under the Annual Contract Works Insurance.

Additional Important Facts In our last article we included a number of important facts about Contract Works Insurance and as these are so important, we have included them again below: • For new builds the cover automatically cancels if the homeowner takes possession of the home • If the expiry date passes, the policy automatically cancels.

If you need an extension you need to contact the insurer or broker at least a few days prior to the expiry date • Make sure the policy mirrors the contract requirements • Notify the insurer of any damage, potential damage or loss immediately

Description of Contract and Sums Insured Contract Site(s) Contract Description Contractor

As soon as the build period exceeds the declared maximum contract period specified, the policy does not cover that build.

• Policies have a clause for cessation of work – this means if work stops for a period of usually 60 days the policy automatically cancels For a review of your existing portfolio or more information on this topic, NZCB members can contact BrokerWeb Risk Services on 0800 644 444.

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

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

Sustainability – helping NZCB members to grow, thrive and succeed

TSB Arena & Shed 6 Queens Wharf Wellington

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

This year’s theme is Sustainability. Our interpretation of this word has been split in two directions to give a broader appeal.

Firstly, we will focus on the environmental aspect relating to climate change and the increasing demand for building more sustainable homes. And secondly, this interpretation relates to the everyday operation and growth of our members’ businesses. Our strategic objective being to help our members to grow, thrive and succeed; with the end result being a more sustainable business.

Whether you are an Individual member, a Business member or work behind the scenes in the office, this year’s choc-a-block agenda full of education, motivation and tools has something for everyone: • A full day executive level Masterclass • Five keynote and two motivational speakers to get you and your team actively thinking and motivated • Network, mingle and make new lifelong NZCB friends • 12 Educational Workshops, with all NEW speakers to help upskill and educate you and your team on current and relevant industry topics • A NEW Tradie Workshop stream designed to assist up-skilling your staff to become future leaders • Come along to the members only AGM and take this opportunity to have your say in what is happening in the Association • Watch and support your regional apprentice finalist competing in the challenges set for them, including the Mitre 10 Great Apprentice Race • Visit 90 Trade industry specific partners showcasing their latest products and

services. This provides a perfect opportunity to catch up, meet face to face and stay up to date with trade industry experts • Earn up to 12 Skills Maintenance Points • Join us for the Friday night mingler sponsored by PlaceMakers and enjoy New Zealand’s most bold and innovative national museum – Te Papa • Let your hair down at the Saturday night NZCB Apprentice Challenge sponsored by ITM and Gala Dinner.

Celebrate in style and help to raise funds for the Apprenticeship Scholarship Trust (AST) at the Silent Auction • Lastly, don’t forget that Conference is tax deductible!

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For more information and to register visit

https://events.nzcb.nz

Saturday 12 June

DAY 3

Friday 11 June

DAY 2

Thursday 10 June

DAY 1

Draft Agenda TIME

ACTIVITY

VENUE

9:00am – 4:00pm

MASTER CLASS: Jason Dinan from Executive Coaching & Consulting – Building a Strong Sales Architecture to create a business that will win market share consistently in any market conditions.

Shed 6

9:00am – 4:00pm

FACTORY TOUR: Starting at Mojo Coffee training pod and then onto NZ Parliament Buildings, BRANZ and ending at the Panhead Brewery tasting room.

OUT SOLD

TIME

ACTIVITY

VENUE

7:00am

REGISTRATION DESK OPENS

TSB Arena Foyer

8:00am

NZCB ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING (members only)

Shed 6, Room 1

10:00am

MORNING TEA

TSB Arena Expo Arena

10:30am

CONFERENCE OPENING by Mike Craig, Chairperson of the NZCB Board

Shed 6, Room 1

10:40am

KEYNOTE SPEAKER: Sian Taylor from Team Green Architects – How to make sustainable building more affordable

Shed 6, Room 1

11:40am

KEYNOTE SPEAKER: Kirsten Patterson from Institute of Directors – Responsibility of a Director Shed 6, Room 1

12:40pm

LUNCH

TSB Arena Expo Arena

12:40pm

LADIES LUNCHEON: Caroline Rennie from Enable.Me – Building sustainable businesses and sustainable wealth

Shed 6, Room 4

1:40pm

OFFICIAL CONFERENCE OPENING: Hon Poto Williams, Labour Party Minister for Building and Construction

Shed 6, Room 1

2:00pm

KEYNOTE SPEAKER: Gleb Speranski from BRANZ – Recent findings in our framing in new builds research

Shed 6, Room 1

2:30pm

KEYNOTE SPEAKERS: Dr Kate Bryson from Axon Consulting and Orin Lockyer from BRANZ – Research findings on the builder to client relationship: stress, tensions and mental health impacts sometimes associated with this relationship

Shed 6, Room 1

3:30pm

AFTERNOON TEA

TSB Arena Expo Arena

4:00pm

KEYNOTE SPEAKER: Jamie Fitzgerald – Resilience & Agility

Shed 6, Room 1

5:00pm – 6:00pm

MITRE 10 GREAT APPRENTICE RACE AND HAPPY HOUR

TSB Arena

7:30pm – 10.30pm

FRIDAY NIGHT MINGLER SPONSORED BY PLACEMAKERS

Te Papa Museum

TIME

ACTIVITY

VENUE

7:30am

REGISTRATION DESK OPENS

TSB Arena Foyer

8:30am

EDUCATIONAL WORKSHOPS – Round 1

Shed 6, Room 1, 2, 3, 4

9:30am

EDUCATIONAL WORKSHOPS – Round 2

Shed 6, Room 1, 2, 3, 4

10:30am

MORNING TEA

TSB Arena Expo Arena

11:00am

EDUCATIONAL WORKSHOPS – Round 3

Shed 6, Room 1, 2, 3, 4

12:00pm

EDUCATIONAL WORKSHOPS – Round 4

Shed 6, Room 1, 2, 3, 4

1:00pm

LUNCH

TSB Arena Expo Arena

2:00pm

KEYNOTE SPEAKER: William Pike – Motivational Speaker

Shed 6, Room 1

3:00pm

FINAL ACT: Comedian – Cori Gonzalez-Macuer

Shed 6, Room 1

3:40pm

OFFICIAL CONFERENCE CLOSING: Tim van de Molen, National Party Spokesperson for Building and Construction

Shed 6, Room 1

7:00pm– Midnight

NZCB APPRENTICE CHALLENGE AWARDS SPONSORED BY ITM AND GALA DINNER

Shed 6, Room OUT1 & 2 SOLD

This agenda is subject to change without notice.

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FROM NZCB —

Julie Thomas Revere Magazine Editor & Project Coordinator

Message from Certified Plans Welcome to our new Certified Plan members and a big hello to our existing members.

Interest and enquiry about the Certified Plans collection has certainly increased over the past few months from both NZCB members, non-member builders and potential homeowners.

The Association believes this reflects what is happening in general within the construction industry in New Zealand, the consistent Certified Plans presence through Social Media, both Facebook and Instagram and promotion of this offering through Google AdWords.

To help support general enquiry please take advantage of the material available to you in the Certified Plans drop box. Content is constantly being reviewed and indicative costings are regularly updated based on the QV Builder website.

To further support your enquiry and quote presentation, updated plan sheets and presentation folders with the new Halo 10-Year Residential Guarantee logo are now available for purchase through the shop in the NZCB Toolshed.

Remember also, that the Certified Plan designs can be modified to meet your client’s requirements. To assist you with your changes, NZCB has been working with a local Bay of Plenty company who is familiar with the collection and keen to help wherever possible.

Want to know more? Email julie@nzcb.nz Lastly, we look forward to seeing you at this year’s Annual NZCB Conference and Expo.

Stop by at Stand 11 and have a chat!

WELCOME TO OUR NEW CERTIFIED PLANS MEMBERS Mikey Nathan

Brendon Hastie

Travis Fraser

New Level Solutions Limited Levin

B H Builders Wellington

Fraser Carpentry Snells Beach

AJ Brain

Phill Bonner

Brendon Hunt

Freedom Structures Porirua

Framework Building & Carpentry Featherston

Hunt Building Limited Morrinsville

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WHEN WE SAY WE’LL SEE YOU RIGHT, WE MEAN IT. In 1991, six Kiwi timber merchants banded together to create a building supply company. One that could take on the big players while keeping things local.

Today, with 96 independently owned stores and 27 frame and truss plants right across the country, we’ve got that national strength, but we’ve never lost sight of our local roots.

When you deal with your ITM store, you’re dealing with local owners who care about your business. After all, we’re in this together. That’s why when we say we’ll see you right, we mean it.

FROM NZCB —

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

Introducing Kopine

Introducing pro clima New Zealand Ltd

Kopine Particleboard Flooring marks 30 years of production.

pro clima NZ Ltd provides reliable weathertightness and airtightness building systems.

Kopine has been making high density particleboard flooring for more than 30 years from its Kopu base near Thames.

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FROM NZCB —

Advertising spend Year ending 31st December 2020

The Advertising Levy is invoiced annually to all Business Members and is separated from the New Zealand Certified Builders (NZCB) annual membership fee. This is due to the fact it is solely used for advertising. One of the primary objectives of the levy is to target potential leads/sales enquiries for our members. We call this homeowner facing advertising and communication.

3% Website 3% Exhibitions and Shows 9% Print Media – Consumer Total Spend $762,000

15% Print Media – Trade 59% Electronic Media (Web, TV, Radio) 11% Public Relations

The levy promotes NZCB and its members nationwide, effectively branding NZCB, targeting the primary audience of ‘homeowners in New Zealand’, and a secondary audience of increasing brand awareness to the trade. The messaging is educating our primary target group on the fundamental advantages of hiring a member of NZCB versus other builders.

on Stuff.co.nz. The intent is to drive those people to our public facing website and in particular to the ‘Find A Builder’ page on nzcb.nz.

Find A Builder searches are now consolidating at over 7700+ per quarter and visits to our websites were over 170,000+. Both of these measures are metrics that we monitor closely.

There is a collection of methods and a range of places that this advertising and promotion has been undertaken. Over the past 12 months, due to the COVID-19 lockdown, we invested more into the digital media strategy, with digital taking up an extra 23% of the advertising mix from the previous year. The main reason for this, New Zealander’s were in lockdown so internet usage would naturally go up.

Our key driver of the strategy is to target the 800,000+/people who are in the market for, and showing some interest in, building (in its widest sense) at any one time. This is primarily being executed via Facebook, Instagram, Programmatic, Google Ads and On Demand channels. This year we also paid for content to be placed

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Other advertising is in print magazines, exhibitions and expos, as well as banner advertising on popular and industry related websites. The levy also goes towards helping with the cost of our Public Relations activities. During the year, we planned and targeted our Public Relations activities around the NZCB Annual Conference, Apprentice Challenge (regional eliminations and finals) and some thought leadership media releases.

All Business Members are invoiced annually in June/July for the year ahead, and a pro rata amount if joining the Association during the year. The amount invoiced is based on the membership category of the Business Member.

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Timber shortage – why, how long and what it means for NZ Certified Builders

The current shortage of framing timber in New Zealand is a result of a global phenomenon compounded by unfortunate timing missteps by New Zealand’s largest supplier Carter Holt Harvey (CHH). So, what does it mean for New Zealand Certified Builders members, how long will it last and what are the options?

A year ago, the construction industry was at the top of the cycle. Sawmillers, like any manufacturers, invest in capacity based on forecast demand. Then COVID-19 arrived, interest rates were slashed, borders were closed, and people around the world decided it was a great time to build the bach, extend the house, or catch up on the global housing shortage.

A further building boom ensued, pushing demand beyond what was already the top of the natural market cycle.

There are now similar or worse shortages in Australia, UK, Europe and the USA. This also explains why New Zealand cannot readily turn to imported framing timber to solve this short-term problem. I spoke with an Australia distributor early this month who is starting to sell framing to merchants at A$1,000 per cubic meter. We are still a long way from there in New Zealand.

Missteps The global shortage might not have affected New Zealand had it not been for two events at CHH in the last 18 months.

To put this in context one needs to understand the structure and trends in the framing supply market in New Zealand.

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There is a long term global trend toward very large scale sawmilling operations, and consolidation of the sector as a result. Red Stag has led this with the construction of the Southern Hemisphere’s largest sawmill in Rotorua. It produces over 600,000 cubic meters of timber annually and supplies 25 percent of the New Zealand framing market.

CHH owned the second, third and fourth largest sawmills based in Kawarau, Whangarei and Nelson respectively, with around 40 percent market share. In response to a shortage of high density ‘structural’ sawlogs in Northland CHH elected to close the Whangarei mill and scale up the Kawarau mill.

That was an entirely rational thing to do and something the industry expected would happen for many years.

It would have been fine had the Kawarau upgrade worked as planned. Unfortunately, the upgrade required an extra long Christmas shutdown this year and the site has struggled to produce the capacity expected since then. I expect it will succeed in due course; these things can take some time.

With the benefit of hindsight, it would have been better to await the successful Kawarau upgrade before closing the Whangarei mill this time last year.

Red Stag and the other sawmills are flexing to supply more in the short term, but capacity is already stretched. It takes several years of planning, plant manufacture, ordering and installation to bring on meaningful capacity in sawmilling. In Red Stag’s case it has increased capacity from 200,000 to over 600,000 cubic meters in the last 15 years and will likely push on to 1 million capacity in the coming decade.

One of the issues in the short term is that customers are committed to three months in advance, meaning it is hard to divert volume from export customers already committed to. Once CHH gets comfortable with its Kawarau output and stocking levels I expect it will make volume available again to spurned customers.

That might take until winter when things start to slow down a bit in the market anyway. The proviso here is whether this is a market share play

by CHH’s owners Rank Group to sell its sawmills – something it has been trying to do for over a decade.

Shortage All this has created a shortage of timber over the traditionally busy summer and autumn period. CHH was struggling to supply its sister company Carters and its supply contract to PlaceMakers, whilst also supporting customers from other merchant chains, some of which the mills had supplied for decades. Something had to give. The surprising move came in late March when ITM, Mitre10 and other independents were informed that their supply would be stopped forthwith.

It is important to note that not all stores in these chains are affected.

Red Stag supplies many of the larger stores in these chains as well as PlaceMakers so its customers will be largely unaffected. Others have good relationships with other sawmills, of which there are around two dozen.

What tends to happen in these circumstances is suppliers look after their most loyal historic customers. Merchants will do the same. Those that miss out are likely to be the customers that have shopped around too much, haggled too hard on price, paid late, or been difficult to deal with. The point is, it will be business as usual for much of the industry.

Options from here My estimate is that there is a shortage of 5–10 percent currently in New Zealand. Others may say more, but what typically happens is the short-supplied stores or customers search around the market for supply giving the impression that there is more shortage than there really is. Merchants tend to over-order, knowing they will be rationed. However, even at 5–10 percent this is a problem at a time when the government is trying to scale up construction.

Cross Laminated Timber The main volume of new structural material coming into the New Zealand market will be from the new Cross Laminated Timber (CLT) factory in Rotorua, which opened in May. The Red Stag factory has the capacity to supply 2,000 apartment units annually, so around 5 percent of New Zealand’s housing needs, and much of the current timber shortage if the market adjusts to use that product.

CLT is ideal for mid-floors of terraced houses, so will also help alleviate the market shortage of ‘wide’ boards, floor panels and I-beams. It is a very fast way to build and being made of wood it will help projects comply with the forthcoming Building for Climate Change regulations which will cap the CO2 allowed per square meter in order to get a building consent. Red Stag Wood Solutions is starting to take orders for CLT now, and NZCB could look at it for mid-floors and to start to gain familiarity with it.

With a long term trend to mill consolidation, it is also important for builders to understand where their merchant is getting its timber from, and how secure that is.

Across the foregoing factors, I expect the timber supply could be back in balance in six months.

Marty Verry, CEO, Red Stag Group. Red Stag Timber is an independent, privately owned timber company, based in Rotorua. It is currently New Zealand’s largest sawmill, focussing on producing high-quality timber products for the residential and commercial construction markets in New Zealand, Australia, and the Pacific Islands. A recent addition to their production portfolio is Cross Laminated Timber. For more information visit www.redstag.co.nz

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Systems to set you free Many business owners I speak with ask me how they can go about systemising their business. They hear and read about how systems are essential in business to help free up their time, but they are not sure where to start. I have put together a few thoughts about beginning to systemise a business that will help clarify this in your mind.

Firstly, what is a ‘system’?

I like to think of a ‘system’ as a repeated course of action and a way of doing things which can bring about a consistent result.

A system is not just a list of written steps to be followed in a procedure manual. However, some systems are, and perhaps it is better to think of them as levers that allow your team to achieve their potential, with the minimum of oversight by you.

They allow a company to grow and people to grow with it.

Imagine you have a big boulder to move. You can either use lots of people and start pushing (not all in the same direction probably), or you can use a smaller rock and a long lever and prise it out of the way by using just one or two people. The second method is a better ‘system’ because it can easily be repeated the next time a big boulder is encountered and is easier to control.

What are the benefits of having ‘systems’?

• Efficiency • Empowerment of employees to improve their areas of responsibility • Get new staff up to speed quicker • Reduce errors • Lower stress (usually yours) • Provide better customer service • Build company knowledege and retain • Add big value to a business when selling it

to systems not being followed and provide suggestions of how systems could be changed to get better results.

Pick one or two of the best suggestions (which will have the biggest impact) and ‘DO IT’. People love to see their ideas being implemented.

What can be “Systemised”?

As you might expect, a lack of, or poorly designed systems will tend to give you the opposite of this list.

One of the best ways for people to grow in an organization is for them to be involved with the innovation and improvement of systems they are a part of. A couple of practical suggestions around designing new systems or improving existing ones is to schedule an annual or six-monthly brainstorming session, specifically to focus on finding better ways of doing things.

This also provides an opportunity to identify bottlenecks or obsolete practices.

An exercise you can set yourself or your staff right now, is to come up with examples of systems that are not being followed. People are generally quick to make suggestions here, especially if they are personally being affected in a negative way. Have your staff list what the consequences are due

Pretty much everything in your business can be systemised.

You may not choose to go down to the very detailed level of how a job is actually carried out, but most common steps above that point can benefit from some sort of systemisation such as a checklist, video example, flowchart guide or written procedure.

Start with the 80:20 rule in mind. What are the 20% of systems that make 80% of impact on the overall company performance?

Or, what are the 20% of problems giving you 80% of your headaches? Start there and then chip away at the rest.

For a copy of my guide, The System of Making Systems email me at andy@tradescoach.co.nz and I will send you a copy.

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

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How do NZCB Building Contracts compare to others?

As a New Zealand Certified Builder, you have access to state-of-the-art building contracts that have been written with “fairness” as the guiding principle. They require the builder and the homeowner to act reasonably and not try to gain an unfair advantage over the other through underhand tactics.

For example, the builder is obliged to start the project promptly and to work diligently and conscientiously until it is finished. If it is a fixed price + contract then the builder must stick to that fixed price even if it involves making a loss, subject to his right to charge extra for variations, cost fluctuations and provisional sum adjustments. If it is a cost reimbursement contract then the builder must use reasonable care in calculating his estimate of what the project will end up costing, and he must keep the owner informed of how the project is tracking in comparison to the budget. And there are one and a half pages of warranties and guarantees that the builder gives to the homeowner, spelled out in the contract.

NZCB Building Contracts require the builder and the homeowner to act reasonably and not try to gain an unfair advantage over the other through underhand tactics.

Those obligations are backed up by five separate laws through which homeowners can hold the builder accountable if he doesn’t achieve the standards expected of him, and many different ways in which they can enforce their rights and remedies. To top it off, they don’t actually need any of those laws or those enforcement methods in the event of a disagreement with their builder, if they can simply withhold payment of the latest invoice, which is usually a satisfactory solution as far as the homeowner is concerned.

To counter that, New Zealand Certified Builders (NZCB) building contracts contain a number of safeguards to ensure that the builder will get paid for the value he has added to the owner’s property, subject to any disputes that need to be resolved. For a start, the homeowner promises to pay invoices when due, to not hold the builder up, and to cooperate with the builder when the owner is procuring products or services direct. In addition to that, the builder is entitled to a mortgage over the property itself to secure payment of anything that might be owed to him, and he can put a caveat on the title to stop the property being sold without payment being made. More importantly, he can obtain a deposit from the homeowner that he can carry throughout the project

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If the amount in dispute is $10,000 or more, it must be paid into a trust account so that both parties are deprived of the money and each has an equal incentive to resolve the dispute. and apply towards payment of the last invoice that he gets to submit, so that the owner cannot take possession and then not pay the final invoice.

As in most standard-form building contracts, the builder is entitled to interest on overdue payments and reimbursement of legal costs incurred in chasing up those payments. He can demand additional security for payment if he has reasonable concerns about the owner’s ability to pay, and he can suspend work if that security isn’t provided. He can also suspend work if the owner is in default, and he can cancel the contract if the suspension goes on for too long. Obviously all of those remedies only apply if the money genuinely is owing, and the owner doesn’t have a valid reason not to pay.

Then there are a couple of dispute-resolution mechanisms that are designed to prevent either party from using strongarm tactics to get what they want and avoid a fair outcome.

First, if the amount in dispute is $10,000 or more, it must be paid into a trust account so that both parties are deprived of the money and each has an equal incentive to resolve the dispute. Secondly, if there is any allegation of defective workmanship or materials, that must be resolved by a jointlyappointed independent building surveyor who must do a site inspection and interview both parties. That is to counter the common practice of one party paying a building consultant to produce a biased report without having spoken to the other party at all.

Now if you aren’t able to use an NZCB contract for some reason, not all of those provisions are going to be in your contract. The closest equivalent are the Master Builders contracts, as you would expect from another trade association representing builders. But even those contracts

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lack the provision for the deposit to be carried through, the ability to demand extra security for payment, the requirement for disputed sums to be paid into trust, and the requirement for allegations of defects to be resolved by one independent building surveyor. Also, the builder can only register a caveat or a mortgage once the owner has gone into default, which often may be too late.

The builder is entitled to interest on overdue payments and reimbursement of legal costs incurred in chasing up those payments.

The other building contracts in common use in New Zealand are produced by New Zealand Standards (NZS) and the New Zealand Institute of Architects (NZIA). Understandably they are more owner-friendly and don’t contain the same amount of protections for the builder.

Partly that is because they tend to be used in the large commercial and high-end residential projects where the builders are big enough to look after themselves.

They have the cash flow and borrowing capacity to be able to afford performance bonds, payment disputes, retentions, and liquidated damages. They also have the staff and the legal fees budget to be able to review and negotiate building contract terms at the outset, accurately price their quotes and estimates, produce payment claims and payment schedules that are legally valid, and understand and comply with the procedures Cost for claiming payments, & Mark-up Building Contract variations, provisional sum adjustments, cost fluctuations, and extensions of time, so that they don’t get caught out. Plus, they have enough experienced managers and site supervisors so that they don’t have to cross their fingers and hope that the apprentices and junior staff will carry out instructions without necessitating a whole lot of re-work.

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As a small-medium builder, if you put in the effort to actually become good at all of those things, then these contracts may not necessarily be such a bad thing. You can negotiate for bonds and retentions not to apply. And if you can’t get the requirement for liquidated damages to be dropped, then at least insist that the amount is a genuine pre-estimate of what the owner would actually lose as a result of unjustified delay and ask for evidence of that. Bear in mind that if there are no liquidated damages, the owner can still go after you for the losses caused by your unjustified delay, it is just that the owner has to prove what they were, rather than demand the agreed amount. And finally, remember that many NZS and NZIA contracts provide for an engineer or an architect to be appointed to serve as the intermediary between the owner and the builder. In situations where the owner is likely to be unreasonable, inexperienced or highly emotive, that can be of real benefit to the builder.

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

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

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Understanding more about provisional tax What is provisional tax? How’s it calculated? When is it paid? What happens if you don’t pay? If these questions are currently occupying space in your head, don’t worry – we’re about to provide some answers.

A brief overview Provisional tax breaks up the income tax you pay Inland Revenue (IRD) so that it is paid throughout the year as opposed to one giant sum at the end of the year. If you earn income where tax hasn’t been deducted before you receive it, you may have to pay provisional tax.

You’ll become a provisional taxpayer if your residual income tax (RIT) for the previous year was more than $5000. RIT is the amount of tax on the income for that year, minus any tax credits such as PAYE to which you are entitled.

Options to calculate provisional tax Four options are available to calculate your provisional tax.

The first, and default choice, is the standard uplift method.

Under this method, the amount of provisional tax payable is your previous year’s RIT uplifted by 105 percent.

If you are expecting a significant drop in income, the estimation method allows you to pay provisional tax based on an estimate of your profitability for the year. A taxpayer using this option will be liable to pay or receive IRD interest on any difference between their actual RIT and what they estimated for the year.

The GST ratio method – available for monthly or two-monthly GST registered taxpayers whose prior year RIT was less than $150,000 – bases your provisional tax on a percentage of your taxable supplies.

Finally, the accounting income method (AIM) is available to those using approved accounting software with turnover of less than $5 million. Under this method, you pay provisional tax based on your accounting profit. No accounting profit for the period, no provisional tax payable for that period.

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

Number of payments Apart from the GST ratio method (six payments) and AIM (up to six or 12 payments depending on your GST filing frequency), provisional tax is generally paid three times a year. You will only make two payments if you pay GST every six months.

Special IRD interest rules for standard uplift taxpayers If your RIT for the year is less than $60,000 and you pay all required provisional tax instalments on time and in full, then you don’t have to worry about incurring IRD interest (currently seven percent) if the tax paid during the year isn’t enough to satisfy your actual RIT. Any final balance to settle the actual liability will be due by your terminal tax date. This will be either 7 February (or 7 April if you’re linked to an accountant with an extension of time arrangement) the following year. Interest will apply from your terminal tax date if this amount isn’t paid by then.

The rules work slightly differently if the actual RIT is $60,000 or more. In that situation, you will incur IRD interest from the date of your final provisional tax instalment for that year if any remaining balance to satisfy your RIT is not paid by then.

What happens if I don’t pay on time?

In short, bad things. As well as incurring IRD interest from the date payment was due, late payment penalties will be charged as follows: • One percent the day after the payment was due.

• An additional four percent if the tax amount (including late payment penalties) is not paid after seven days.

Pay provisional tax when it suits you An IRD-approved tax pooling provider, such as Tax Management NZ, can provide payment flexibility if you wish to manage your cashflow. It lets you pay provisional tax when it suits you – without facing IRD interest and late payment penalties. You can defer the entire payment to a future date of your choosing or pay what you owe in instalments. There’s some interest payable, but it’s considerably cheaper than what IRD charges if tax is not paid.

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

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

For example, if you have a 31 March balance date, your three provisional tax instalments are due on 28 August, 15 January, and 7 May. The payment dates will be 28 October and 7 May if you’re only liable for two instalments.

Lee Stace, Head of Content, Tax Management NZ (TMNZ). TMNZ are NZCB National Partners and the largest and oldest tax pooling provider in New Zealand. If you have any questions about tax pooling you can contact TMNZ on 0800 829 888 or support@tmnz.co.nz

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Increased Bereavement Leave entitlements On 31 March 2021, the bereavement leave provisions of the Holidays Act 2003 were amended to entitle an employee who qualifies for bereavement leave to take such leave in the following additional circumstances: • On the end of the employee’s pregnancy by way of a miscarriage or still-birth; • On the end of another person’s pregnancy by way of a miscarriage or still-birth if the employee: – is the person’s spouse or partner; or – is the person’s former spouse or partner and would have been the biological parent of the child; or – had undertaken to be the primary carer (as per parental leave legislation) of the child; or – is the spouse or partner of the person who had undertaken to be the primary carer of the child.

The terms ‘miscarriage’ and ‘still-birth’ are both defined.

Up to three days bereavement leave are provided for in relation to the above types of bereavement.

In our view, these amendments make sense and in practice, are likely to have little effect on an employer’s employment compliance costs.

For more information visit www.employment.govt.nz/ leave-and-holidays/bereavement-leave/

Danny Jacobson and Trudy Marshall are Partners at Employment Lawyers Tauranga and they specialise exclusively in employment law. They operate our Employment Helpline for NZCB members: phone 07 928 0529 for 10 minutes free advice on any employment related issue.

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

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It’s time to reconnect reward to performance A building contract is the Builder agreeing to deliver a quality-built product on time. In return, the customer agrees to pay on completion of a quality-built product being delivered.

Progress payments are a practical way to operate a business cashflow on large projects but anything in the agreement that separates performance from reward, is open to disruption, dishonesty, and disappointment.

Due diligence before saying no How many times on Fair Go do we see a trade service offer include the requirement for a significant unsecured cash deposit and then the service provider fails to deliver? Often, these are repeat offenders who have no intention of doing a quality build or any build at all. No one should have to pay ahead of performance in any contract for a service. If we eliminate unsecured cash deposits, we reconnect performance with reward, and ratbags can’t hurt innocent consumers.

New Zealand Certified Builders (NZCB) has done great work developing contract terms to address some commonly themed behaviour issues experienced with some projects.

Think of these as the ambulance at the bottom of the cliff.

You are better off if they are not needed. Demanding a unsecured cash deposit before going into a contract blind, disconnects reward from performance, and is never a substitute for marching into comprehensive due diligence and exercising discretion, (saying no).

Note: NZCB Building Contracts recommend deposits to be paid into an escrow account (be secured), to sit there only to be used, when either party is in breach of their obligations.

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New Zealand Certified Builders has done great work developing contract terms to address some commonly themed behaviour issues experienced with some projects.

Retentions must die Retentions are also rationalised as necessary for surety of performance in case of defects arising. Hogwash, they only exist today because they disconnect reward from performance also. The formula for calculating retentions is a ponzi scheme depositing huge amounts of subcontractor’s cash into main contractor’s bank accounts, surplus to the needs of the contractor to offset retentions held by the client on them. When the main contractor has a bad job, someone else’s cash is readily available to cover it up. So long as business turnover remains steady, (no boom or busts), then even amounts of retentions will wash in and out of the main contractor’s account. No-one needs to know about these undisclosed, unauthorised, unsecured zero interest rated loans, singly arranged by the Main Contractor for the Main Contractor’s sole benefit. Nothing to see here folks!

The need for retentions to cover the risk of defects is a myth. Having established your NZCB Builder has a strong balance sheet before signing them up and paying for the Halo 10-Year Residential Guarantee, which is also backed up by another strong balance sheet, retentions are not necessary to provide surety of performance. Retentions are for the undercapitalised, the greedy, and the lazy.

The magic behind the trick is to constantly measure quality as work progresses and never let a subtrade move forward, leaving defects behind.

Retentions achieve the opposite to what they intend to resolve, they create an environment for defects to be left behind. In my many years of service, managing subcontractor accounts for main contractors, there are three types of subcontractor, with regards to retentions:

days. The trick our NZCB builder employed was to demand performance in time and in sequence with the project plan and reward that performance by paying for it in full. No retentions are held on subcontractors. The magic behind the trick is to constantly measure quality as work progresses and never let a subtrade move forward, leaving defects behind.

They soon learn the standard expected and are happy to perform for the reward on offer.

1. The “A” subcontractor. Well capitalised, doing top quality work, on time, defect free. They fix anything required when the matter arises, and they never have a defects list to address. They wait for retentions and collect them when due. Everyone wants them on their job, and they charge what they are worth including the cost of funding retentions 2. The “B” subcontractor. Like the “A” subcontractor, but a little undercapitalised and only turns up to clear the defects list when they have spare resource to put to beneficial use.

There is no cash for the work when it is carried out, but there will be in the future and the wages can be paid instead of putting staff on gardening leave 3. The “C” subcontractor. A very good subcontractor but is undercapitalised. Very competitive at tender time but deliberately leaves work to be completed later.

Only turning up to clear defects, just before retentions are due for release, so they can feed their family at the end of each week’s work You cannot eliminate defects at Practical Completion when using undercapitalised subcontractors, until you eliminate retentions, insist on performance, and pay for it.

The magic words are… quality now please?

I’ve had the privilege of witnessing a NZCB Builder deliver a $1 million alterations and additions project on a tight site on time and defect free. The hour long walk around the site at completion with the client, the architect, and the NZCB Builder produced a one-page list of notes of new items the client would like done and two minor defects fixed in two

The same builder allows his clients to hold retentions on him, because he has done his due diligence, and is confident his performance will be rewarded.

If you have defects, you have not finished your work in time and in sequence, and you will not be paid in full. The cost to complete is withheld, as it always should be, until the work is done. This is not a retention. Retentions are arbitrary and unnecessary. Withholding payment beyond completion for defects is a measure of failure to deliver defect free quality, first time.

Just quality All our clients deserve defect free quality work on time and all clients should pay in full for completed works without deduction. Unsecured cash Deposits and Retentions make us lazy. Keeping reward measurably linked to performance, lifts performance, and is the key to creating a great customer experience.

Read more articles written by Matthew at https:// www.nzbe.co.nz/blog. For more information or help on anything mentioned in this article please contact The New Zealand Building Economist at editor@nzbe.co.nz.

Matthew Ensoll FNZIQS Reg.QS, Editor at The New Zealand Building Economist (NZBE). NZBE are NZCB National Partners and provide residential and light commercial building cost information that can be relied on. Find out more about NZBE, their technical book selection and Blogs at www.nzbe.co.nz.

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NZCB Apprent Challenge Sponsored by

Regional Competit

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Nick Matthews NZCB & ITAB Business Development Manager – South Island

Multiple records broken at Regional Competitions On Saturday 10 April, 102 apprentices nationwide put their best foot forward and competed for the right to represent their region in this year’s New Zealand Certified Builders (NZCB) Apprentice Challenge Sponsored by ITM.

Combined Canterbury and Mid & South Canterbury 2021 NZCB Apprentice Challenge Sponsored by ITM.

The 2021 Apprentice Challenge saw a number of other firsts. Media coverage was at an all-time high with 70 articles published, and 30 Members of Parliament attended regional events nationwide helping to raise the profile and awareness of New Zealand Certified Builders. Also, for the first time in the history of the competition, two female apprentices qualified for the national final. Overall, 19 apprentices will compete for the Ken Read Memorial Trophy in Wellington during the 22nd Annual NZCB Conference and Expo, 11–12 June, at the TSB Arena in Wellington.

While the event wasn’t held last year due to COVID-19 lockdown restrictions, the Apprentice Challenge has continued to grow and is now in its 10th year. Record numbers of apprentices contended this year with 20 of NZCB’s 22 geographical regions represented.

Once again both ITAB and BCITO apprentices represented themselves with pride; showcasing their skills and ability to the highest standard during the tough and challenging 2021 event. Credit and acknowledgement should also be given to their employers for investing in training, and mentoring the next generation of tradespeople - congratulations to you all.

The Challenge project, a ‘Classic Kiwi Picnic Table’, will be sold on TradeMe with the combined proceeds donated to the Cancer Society. Keep an eye out for the total raised, which will be presented to the Cancer Society in Wellington at our Conference and Expo in June. The Cancer Society is a worthy not-for-profit charity that NZCB is proud to partner with and support.

NZCB’s and ITM event hosts reported the competition was hotly contested with some apprentices completing the task in record time, finishing just after lunch! While others took a little longer and needed the entire time, our competition judges reported a good overall standard.

Due to the generous sponsorship from ITM, all apprentices received branded apparel and a gift from Makita. First-place winners received an 82mm Makita planer, second place getters took away a Makita circular saw, and a Makita angle grinder was handed to third place winners. Many thanks to ITM stores and key staff who provided materials, physical location, and catering support.

NZCB wishes all apprentices who entered the 2021 Apprentice Challenge Sponsored by ITM the very best for the remainder of their apprenticeship. To the 19 finalists, we look forward to hosting you in Wellington.

May the best apprentice win!

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Meet the 2021 Regional Competition Finalists Aidan Williams |

Samuel Curran |

WHANGAREI

TARANAKI

Aidan is an ITAB apprentice employed

by Kiwibuilt Construction Ltd in Whangarei.

Samuel is an ITAB apprentice employed

by Adan Larsen Builders in New Plymouth.

Roderick Jeremia |

Logan Allen |

AUCKLAND NORTH

Roderick is an ITAB apprentice employed

by Building Maestro’s Ltd in Auckland North.

Cole Moore |

WAIRARAPA

Logan is a BCITO apprentice employed

by D Mac Construction Ltd in Masterton.

Honu Kirifi | WELLINGTON

AUCKLAND SOUTH

Cole is an ITAB apprentice employed

by Kiwi Construction in Auckland South.

Honu is an ITAB apprentice employed

by Mike Craig Builders Ltd in Upper Hutt.

Lucile Richardson |

David Maisey | NELSON BAYS

WAIKATO

Lucile is an ITAB apprentice employed

by Graham Walker Builders is Hamilton.

Jared Menzies |

David is an ITAB apprentice employed

by Tasman Homes (Nelson) Ltd in Nelson.

Daniel Michael |

TAURANGA DISTRICTS

CANTERBURY

Jared is a BCITO apprentice employed

by Paul James Builders Ltd in Tauranga.

Daniel is an ITAB apprentice employed

by Taylormade Builders Ltd in Christchurch.

Jared Cottle |

Marc Palmer |

ROTORUA

MID & SOUTH CANTERBURY

Jared is a BCITO apprentice employed

by Pope Homes Ltd in Rotorua.

Marc is an ITAB apprentice employed

by Bayfields Ltd in Timaru.

Liam Maniapoto |

Briearnah Cook |

TAUPO

CENTRAL OTAGO

Liam is an ITAB apprentice employed

by Wade Construction Ltd in Taupo.

Briearnah is a BCITO apprentice employed

by Brook Carr Building Ltd in Cromwell.

Trent Bray |

Ryan Whitburn |

OTAGO

Trent is an EIT apprentice employed

by Hawke’s Bay Homes in Napier.

Ryan is an ITAB apprentice employed

by Matt Wadsworth Builder Ltd in Dunedin.

Finn Johnson |

Blake Mennell |

SOUTHLAND

HAWKE’S BAY

GISBORNE

Blake is a BCITO apprentice employed by Kennedy Brothers Building Ltd in Invercargill.

Finn is a BCITO apprentice employed

by Character Building Ltd in Gisborne.

Harrison Gillard |

MANAWATU

Good luck to all the finalists as you advance to the National Final in June!

Harrison is a BCITO apprentice employed

by Craigs Building in Palmerston North.

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IN THE KNOW —

Improve your team’s problem-solving skills Whether you think of them as problems or challenges – there’s no escaping them. Admin support people, supervisors, managers, sales people, leaders, business owners and executives – everyone has problems to solve.

• Options: Now it’s time to brainstorm all the different options that are available to solve the problem. Encourage the person you’re coaching to get creative, so there are plenty of options to choose from. And once they’ve listed all their ideas – and only then – ask permission to share a few of your own.

In our example, options could include: – Checking with other business contacts, e.g. mortgage brokers, architects, etc., to see if they have any clients you could contact for leads.

– Looking at clients who have bought from you before: reach out to them and ask if there’s an opportunity to work with them again - making sure you have a script ready when you contact them.

– Asking the Owner, Managing Director, or senior leadership team if they have any associates, strategic partners, past or existing clients that would be appropriate to contact.

But it’s easy to get overwhelmed by problems. Or for staff to fall into a rut with their actions, reactions, and decision-making responses.

– If past clients can’t invest right now, would they be willing to give you a testimonial? Or do they know of any good referrals?

The GROW model is a very simple but powerful facilitation tool for leaders. It’s particularly beneficial in a one-to-one scenario, as it helps build trust, respect, and rapport. GROW also keeps the team member involved in the problem-solving process, and become invested in finding a solution.

• Way forward: Look at all the options; work out which ones are best; and in which order to tackle them. Because the team member has been involved in the idea generation and decision-making, they should be excited about putting their plan into action.

The GROW Coaching Model • Grow: What’s the challenge that you’re facing? And what’s your required outcome? Set the goal in a way that’s SMART (Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Realistic, and Timely).

Let’s look at a hypothetical example, where the goal is to achieve 15 new sales leads for new homes within the next calendar month.

• Reality: What’s the reality of the situation you’re in?

List any limiting factors or constraints you’re working with.

In our example, the reality is that leads slow down during winter. Also, there’s a glitch with the digital marketing campaign so the new leads have to be generated in person rather than online.

In our example, there may be 50 to 100 past and potential clients to contact, which should be enough to create the 15 leads set out in the goal. The goal now looks achievable, and with a prioritised list of how to tackle it.

The GROW model is simple, effective, and highly motivational.

Give it a try!

For more Peak Performance leadership and team training, register for Jason Dinan’s Executive Level Masterclass on 10 June 2021. Jason will also be holding one of the workshops, Building a Strong Sales Architecture on Saturday 12 June, 11:00am to 12:00pm see: https://events.nzcb.nz

Jason Dinan, Executive Coaching & Consulting. With 27 years of leadership experience working in 23 countries, Jason specialises in growing organisations through developing high-performance sales leaders, sales teams and sales strategy. He was the project head for a leading homebuilder in New Zealand, Australia and North America, helping grow annual sales from 47% to 311%.

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OUR PEOPLE —

Recognising our members In recognition of membership to the New Zealand Certified Builders Association we would like to acknowledge and thank the following members for your support over the years!

Your special membership badges are on the way, we hope you will wear them with pride.

Congratulations on 20 years of NZCB membership!

Auckland

Andrew Maroulis

Brian Aisher

Brian Martin

Bruce Sciascia

Christopher May

Craig Paterson

Daniel Fuemana

David Barnes

David Pirrit

Dirk De Jong

Don May

Gavin Bindon

Glenn Trafford

Graeme Statham

Jeff Mann

John Barrett

John Catton

Jon Horsfall

Jonathon Simpson

Keith Hunter

Kerry McAuliffe

Lueder Stock

Mark Bindon

Mark Jillings

Mark Oates

Neil Rickit

Neville Siddle

Peter Drinnan

Phil Penney

Richard Seeger

Richard van Weerd

Richard Wilkinson

Robert Gleeson

Robert Visser

Ronald Ion

Stuart Page

Terry Mahony

Warren Adolph

Warwick Gair

Wayne Hirst

Bay of Islands

Damien Whyte

Gregory Molesworth

Canterbury

Alan Coulton

Andy Douglas

David Harwood

George Piper

Graeme McKenzie

Graham Nutira

Guy Brady

John Wright

Mark Brennan

Mark Freeman

Nick Dunn

Paul McStay

Paul Turner

Wayne Wright

William MacManus

Central Otago

Darren McKinney

Deane Fluit

Jeff Lambert

Roy Bailey

Hawke’s Bay

Alan Dick

Alan Whyte

Dave Holloway

Paul Winnie

Manawatu

Brendan Graham

Craig Diffey

Dennis Moore

Don Bowie

Noel Fenton

Peter Jamieson

Grant Campbell

Mid and South Canterbury Dennis Broomhall

John Grieve

Mitch Hammond

Nelson Bays

Dave Gunter

David Orange

Kerry Mark

Brent Dunlea

Peter Warren

Emerson Mytton

Graeme Ching

Graeme Troman Otago

Keith MacMillan

Rotorua

Robert Calder

Southland

Blain Allen

Taranaki

Carl Martin

Gary Davies

Rodney Wilson

Taupo

John Wade

Paul Drake

Paul Riedel

Tauranga Districts

Allan Shaw

David Dewes

Grant Laidlaw

Stuart Hill

Warren Buxton

Bob de Leeuw

Darryl Nield

Frank McConnell

Graham Fisher

Grant Hamilton

Ian Cameron

John Jarvis

Paul Rattray

Robert de Leeuw

Steven Hutton

Wayne Goldsbro Waikato

Thomas Stephenson Wairarapa

Warwick Dean

Wellington

Campbell Cretney

Chris McCallum

Craig Balmforth

David Hale

Gordon Jenkins

Greg Murfitt

John Worgan

Malcolm Polglase

Richard Vlaar

Ross Flowerday

Gary Whale

John Shortland

Lloyd Batten

Mark Dobbs

Thomas Magill Whakatane

Alexander Galloway

Whangarei

Craig Pilkington

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Congratulations on 10 years of NZCB membership!

Auckland

Aaron Clark

Adam Howarth

Andrew Batt

Angus Robertson

Antony Phipps

Aron Stevenson

Bradley Cooper

Bradley Stoddard

Brendan Smith

Brett Sandford

Brian Newth

Christiaan Heineke Christopher Potier Craig Kellington

Damien Taylor

Daniel Fogden

Daniel Joint

Danny Sothern

Deon Neville

Fraser Gates

Gareth Price

Glen Whatmough

Graham Harfield

Gundeep Singh

Jackson Stewart

Jason Thomas

Jason Trow

John Bae

John Chitty

John Leonard

John Seward

John Wright

Justin Molloy

Kamuka Pati

Kang Liu

Ke Pan

Kelin Bi

Kendal Read

Kent Sulzberger

Kevin McGuire

Lance Adamson

Lance Hutton

Leon Myburgh

Logan Felts

Mark Harris

Mark Weight

Mathew Den Boogert

Matthew Perrott-Hunt

Min Woo Shim

Murray Hickson

Peter Fox

Peter Sung

Phillip Burns

Raman Pal

Ran Chen

Richard Robertson

Robert Dennison

Robert Howdill

Ryan Bilish

Ryan Elliott

Ryan O'Malley

Samuel Ross

Scott Ardley

Shanan Millar

Shane Callander

Simon Muirhead

Stephen Orchard

Steve Johnston

Timothy Simes

Todd Flashman

Wooseung Jin

Young Rok Kim

Zhen Lin

Troy MacKenzie

Wei Song

Bay of Islands

Graeme Carter

Malcolm Williams

Shayne Hewitt

Terry Henwood

Canterbury

Benjamin Fearnley Blair Cunningham

Brian Norton

Cadmiel Vlasin

Clinton Stringer

Darren Colvin

Darren Copp

Derek Scott

Edward Tarrant

Gary Mason

Graham Averis

Grant Scott

Hayden Merrifield

Heath McKay

James Moore

Jarrod Southon

Jeremy Read

Kelly Earl

Kere Brooks

Lindsay Cameron

Marc Ludwig

Mark Galletly

Mark Hattrill

Mitchell James

Murray Easter

Nicholas O'Neill

Paul Garlick

Paul McGregor

Philip Tabb

Randall McKay

Richard Fantham

Richard Groves

Richard Whall

Robert Angus

Scott Payne

Trevor Carline

Stephen Franklin

Wayne Chapman

Central Otago

Greg Pool

Innis Hamilton

Jason McColl

Karl Boomsma

Gisborne

Digby Toothill

Hawke’s Bay

Adrian Slagter

Barry Drinnan

Daniel Rowell

Gregory Margerison Michael Hawthorne Nathan Masters

Kevin McAnulty

Michael Binns

Robert Farmer

Francis Byrne

Grant McMaster

Jason Callister

Jeremy Goodwin

Steven Rolston

William Lane

David Finnie

Kevin Dyer

Samuel Scott

Kim Feldborg

Raymond Orr

Samuel Robinson

Shane Sigglekow

Manawatu

Blair McDonald

Craig Whitton

Geoffrey Littlefair

Mid and South Canterbury

Benjamin Templeton

Brad Keen

Martin Green

Nelson Bays

Adam Lowe

Andrew Douglas

Daniel Smith

Jonathan Neale

Pierre Le Cheminant

Otago

Arafa Maklad

Brodie Anderson

Rotorua

Duncan Wills

Michael McFetridge

Southland

Bjorn Graham

Damian Davis

Taranaki

Sitiveni Uhila

Taupo

Andrew Mackintosh

Phillip D'Ath

David Gruppelaar

Tauranga Districts Aaron Bennett

Daman Beckett

Jason Sandford

Murray Jamieson

Paul James

Robert Poole

Scott Crook

Waikato

Bradley Smith

Glenn Steen

Graham Gregory

Hamish Germann

James Mace

Jamie Van de Ven

Jay Dahlberg

Matt Baines

Matthew Dryland

Michael Hayward

Michael Naylor

Peter Orchard

Philip Leather

Richard Clements

Robert Goodin

Ross Thompson

Todd Ormsby

Wade Booth

Wes Cooper

Wairarapa

Robert Hunter

Wellington

Aaron Stagg

Adrian Reid

Andrew Oakenfull

Brent Tapp

Garry Ledbury

Gary Strawbridge

Glenn Wright

James McMurtrie

Jamie Corrigan

John Dickson

Lawrence Wen

Mathew Roach

Mike Wickens

Neil Brown

Robin Clarkson

Roger Hollywell

Ronald Opie

Tony Hodson

Hayden Chapman

Jason Bellamy

Mark Pickering

Peter Armitage

Raymond Gilmour

Richard Long

West Coast

Hayden Simpson

Jeremy Muir

Paul Holmes

Whangarei

Aaron Bates

Alan Hodgson

Clint Scott-Davidson

Michael Jordan

Samuel Donaldson

Taina Savage

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HEALTH AND SAFETY —

Working with other businesses on-site Businesses (PCBUs) that work together will often share health and safety duties in relation to work done.

Businesses have a legal duty to consult, cooperate with, and coordinate activities with all other businesses they share overlapping duties with.

What does this mean and how can you ensure that people are not harmed, and you are complying with your legal obligations?

Here are some expectations: 1. Work with designers to reduce risks 2. Set clear health and safety expectations and incorporate these into your agreements with contractors 3. Ensure contractors have appropriate health and safety procedures in place 4. Prepare a Site Specific Safety Plan for the job and share it with all workers and contractors 5. Establish health and safety reporting requirements with your contractor – a great tool for this is the HazardCo App to complete Risk Assessments, Incident Reports, and more 6. Ensure Site Inductions take place. Coordinate and communicate site rules and procedures to everyone who accesses the worksite – this can be done via the HazardCo App by scanning the QR code located on your Hazard Board 7. Set up clear requirements for information sharing for the duration of the project 8. Ensure that there is effective communication between all parties – the Toolbox Meeting feature on the HazardCo App is a great tool for this 9. Monitor your workers and/or contractors you hire

Appoint • Create a Project in the HazardCo Hub, which creates a Site Specific Safety Plan, Site Pack, QR code, and Hazard Board and share the information with contractors.

• Ensure induction expectations are understood by all workers, contractors, and visitors.

• Ensure all contractors have reviewed and agreement is reached and documented.

Making sure your contractors are on board with your health and safety expectations from the get-go sets the site standard.

As the Main Contractor of a site, you will have more health and safety responsibilities, and the following key steps should be considered.

What does practicing good health and safety look like?

HazardCo recommends that as a builder, you should be completing at least two Toolbox Meetings and two Site Reviews per site, per month, and as a subbie, you should be completing at least two Toolbox Meetings and four Risk Assessments per month to demonstrate good health and safety practices.

Scope • Consider health and safety risks prior to selecting contractors.

• Discuss the project with potential contractors to make sure they are capable.

• Document the process and store this in the HazardCo Hub. Prequalify • Ensure prospective contractors have effective health and safety procedures in place.

• Keep records of contractors’ prequalification.

Select • Select the contractors based on their prequalification outcome and any other factors including availability, skills etc.

Monitor • Regular communication regarding health and safety performance, e.g. Toolbox Meetings, Site Reviews, and Site Inductions etc.

• Investigate any incidents and follow up on any outstanding issues.

• Regular review during the assignment, e.g. Site Reviews.

Review • Post contract review – it’s good practice to review the performance of your contractors at the end of the project.

Look at areas of monitoring during the project completed, communication, incidents, improvement, etc Working with other businesses is a natural part of residential construction. Everyone on-site has a duty to open up the lines of communication and look out for each other.

Advisory Support HazardCo Services can assist you with a range of solutions to help you either get started on your health and safety journey or assist you with checking your current health and safety system against good practice. We can carry out on-site Toolbox Talks with your team, run health and safety training sessions, assist you with completing an external prequalification or carry out Site Reviews.

Whatever you need – we can tailor a solution to fit your business.

Keen to know more about setting up your own health and safety system for your business, and how HazardCo can support you? Give our friendly team a call on 0800 555 339 or email info@hazardco.com.

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

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HEALTH AND SAFETY —

Preparing for winter It’s interesting how we all recognise the discomfort of the cold, yet rarely do we consider its effects on us while we work.

• Fibres – Materials such as polypropylene and polyesters are much better than cotton. Cotton tends to dampen faster and increase the chill effect by robbing body heat.

Many technical fabrics are available which draw moisture away from the skin.

• Outer layers - Jackets should be rain- and wind-proof, and allow for easy opening and removal. They should also be able to close off and open at the waist, neck and wrists to help control heat and excess sweating. Always make outer layers high-visibility.

• Hat – A merino wool or polypropylene cap worn under a hard hat can reduce excessive heat loss. Heavy or thick ‘beanies’ should be avoided as they will affect the fit and effectiveness of the hard-hat.

• Hand protection – Gloves should be worn but note that these can be bulky and/or restrictive, affecting a worker’s manual dexterity. Any comfort or manual handling issues may result in the worker removing the gloves, so try to fix these concerns to ensure that safety does not become compromised.

The effects of the cold range from increased risk of injury, reduced work rate and quality, to greater potential for damage to plant and equipment.

Even single digit temperatures can have a wide range of potentially harmful effects. Also, the degree of coldness can be underestimated if other factors such as wind chill are not considered.

• Footwear – Modern safety footwear is generally well padded, insulated and made from materials such as leather which allows the boots to ‘breathe’.

Training Workers and supervisors should be trained in recognising the symptoms of the effects of cold exposure. Workers should be informed about PPE, safe work practices, and emergency procedures in case of injury. While working in the cold, a buddy system should be used. Look out for one another and be alert for the symptoms of hypothermia.

How can you help prevent yourself and your employees from the adverse effects of harsh winter conditions?

Consider the following points when protecting yourself and your employees from severe winter conditions: Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Clothing and other PPE should be appropriate to the weather conditions, as well as the level and duration of the task.

Particular PPE you could consider includes: • Layers - Clothing should be worn in multiple layers; the air between the layers of clothing provides better insulation. Layering also allows easier adjustment as temperatures change. Being too hot is just as challenging as being too cold.

Equipment The risk of cold injury can be minimised by good equipment choice and design. Plant, equipment and tools should be designed so that they can be operated without having to remove items of PPE. The more complex or fiddly the activity is, the greater the likelihood that PPE will be removed during the process.

If a worker cannot be adequately protected from the effects of cold, work must be suspended, or work regimes modified, to remove the risk of harm.

It’s not about working harder – it’s about working smarter.

Mark Walklin, Product Developer, Site Safe NZ. Site Safe is a not-for-profit, industry led organisation that promotes a culture of safety in the New Zealand construction and related industries. To find out more about Site Safe, how we can assist you, or to talk to one of our Safety Advisors, call 0800 SITE SAFE or visit www.sitesafe.org.nz.

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HEALTH AND WELLBEING —

Make sleep your best friend Struggling to get to sleep is a common problem – especially if you’re days are filled with endless tasks and stresses. Let’s find out how we can make sleep our best friend. In the last issue of InHouse we looked at the first two steps towards gaining great sleep: 1. Start preparing for a decent sleep during the daytime, and 2. Stop lying awake – it’s futile Now for the next two steps.

3. Drinking to relax won’t work!

Looking forward as you drive home from a busy day to sitting down and relaxing with a beer or glass of wine?

Alcohol can seem like a quick ‘fix’ or solution to stress. It’s easy to lose the art of relaxing after dinner. If you find it difficult to switch off and concentrate on things other than work, wired to your phone or emails, or making copious mental notes for the following day…. alcohol is not the solution.

In fact, alcohol actually irritates, inflames and erodes the stomach lining producing bloating. The stomach’s weakened protective layer takes longer to digest foods and your digestive juices don’t extract valuable nutrients efficiently from food either.

Too much alcohol can also make you feel hungry, and you may find you eat more, which eventually makes you overweight.

But it is not just the way you feel—it is what you’re doing to your body and your sleep patterns if you rely on alcohol to relax.

Here are some hard and fast rules about alcohol, food, and relaxation to ensure restful sleep: • Cut out alcohol in the evening • Finish eating at least three hours before bedtime • Avoid intake of heavy foods like red meat which take a long time to digest. Eat lighter, more easily digested proteins, such as fish or chicken, with lightly cooked vegetables and/or salad. Avoid chocolate, rich desserts, and stodgy puddings • Avoid falling asleep on the couch after dinner • Go to bed only when you’re sleepy. Take time to unwind by sitting quietly, reading a newspaper, light-weight book or magazine, or listen to calming, relaxing music.

4. Turn them off!

Maybe you’re working on stuff on your laptop, surfing the internet on your phone, or watching TV late? Seems harmless enough but sleep research shows that the glow from these devices causes sleep disorders – it disrupts the body’s sleep rhythms and suppresses the release of melatonin, a hormone that promotes sleep.

Melatonin is produced by the pineal gland at night. It is a ‘timing messenger’ signalling night-time information throughout the body. If you are exposed to light-emitting devices at night, you interrupt the sleep pattern by slowing or even halting melatonin production.

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But melatonin suppression has far worse consequences than simply poor sleep. It has also been shown to increase the risk of cancer, impair immune system function, and possibly lead to cardio-metabolic consequences, such as type 2 diabetes, metabolic syndrome, obesity, and heart disease.

Here are some basic guidelines to stop electronic devices from interfering with your precious sleep: • Turn off all electronic screens with blue light – e.g. TV, laptop, smartphone, tablet – about one hour before you plan to fall asleep • Wind down your body and brain. Spend the last part of the evening relaxing quietly. Reduce the lighting, too, to encourage melatonin production • Do not read, watch TV, work on the laptop, or check your smartphone in bed – this zone of the house is for sleeping in, not living in • Don’t place any light-emitting devices (smartphone, tablet, laptop, TV) anywhere near your bedroom. Put phone on aeroplane mode at night, if need be • Use an analogue clock (not digital or your smartphone) to stop clock watching Sleep is a powerful stress reducer. Following a regular sleep routine calms and restores the body, improves concentration, regulates mood, and sharpens judgement and decisionmaking. You are a better problem solver and better able to cope with stress when you’re well-rested.

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

HEALTH AND WELLBEING —

Learning to practice self-compassion Self-compassion helps to reduce stress and anxiety, while improving wellbeing and resilience . . . the good news is self-compassion can be increased with a bit of practice and can be learned.

Self-compassion is helpful to your psychological well-being and is linked to increased emotional resilience, more caring relationship behaviour and less reactive anger.

What is self-compassion?

Self-compassion is a positive attitude we can have towards ourselves. Having self-compassion means being able to relate to yourself in a way that’s forgiving, accepting, and loving when situations might be less than optimal.

“Self-compassion is simply giving the same kindness to ourselves that we would give to others.”

Having compassion for oneself is really no different than having compassion for others. Think about what the experience of compassion feels like. Having compassion also means that you offer understanding and kindness to others when they fail or make mistakes, rather than judging them harshly. When you feel compassion for another (rather than mere pity), it means that you realise that suffering, failure, and imperfection is part of the shared human experience.

Tips and techniques for practicing selfcompassion Treat yourself as you’d treat a friend Think about how you would treat others that you care about.

Let yourself make mistakes. We can let ourselves off the hook as we might do for others.

Become more self-aware Stop being so hard on yourself. Becoming aware of our internal narratives is a positive starting point for changing our self-talk.

Write to yourself as you would do to someone you cared deeply about Remind yourself that you are not superhuman or immune from painful feelings.

Self-compassion affirmations to practice Below are affirmations, practice them to replace selfcriticism and remind yourself to be kind to number one:

Self-compassion involves acting the same way towards yourself when you are having a difficult time, instead of ignoring your pain. It’s ok to stop and tell yourself, this is a really difficult right now, how can I care for myself in this moment.

• I accept the best and worst aspects of who I am

Don’t judge or criticise yourself for inadequacies or shortcomings.

• I am going to grow and learn from my mistakes

Be kind on yourself, after all whoever said you were supposed to be perfect? Similarly, things will not always go as planned, you will encounter frustrations, losses will occur, you will make mistakes. This is the human condition, a reality shared by all of us. The more you open your heart to this reality instead of constantly fighting against it, the more you will be able to feel compassion for yourself and others.

• I’m not the first person to have felt this way, and I won’t be the last, but I’m learning • Stop being hard on myself, change is never simple • It’s ok to show kindness to myself • Every day is a new opportunity. I won’t let self-doubt or judgement hold me back from the future • I forgive myself and accept my flaws because nobody is perfect – and move forward with self-love tomorrow • I deserve compassion, tenderness, and empathy from myself

EAP Services Limited are Partners of NZCB and New Zealand’s leading employee assistance programme provider, committed to supporting organisations to enhance the wellbeing and performance of their staff. NZCB have exclusive offers available for all members with EAP Services, find out more under the Health and Wellbeing section of the members’ only Toolshed.

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AROUND THE REGIONS —

Nick Farrelly NZCB President Auckland

Auckland Challenge results

AUCKLAND

Nine apprentices from across Auckland took part in the region’s NZCB Apprentice Challenge Sponsored

by ITM. The event, hosted by Unitec Institute of Technology, was held on Saturday 10 April. It was great to see the budding builders get involved and put their learnings into action.

Auckland South’s first placegetter was Cole Moore from Kiwi Construction Limited. Roderick Jeremia from Building Maestros won the Auckland North challenge.

Both winners took home an ITM pack of trade tools and will be representing Auckland at the finals during the NZCB Annual Conference and Expo in Wellington, 11–12 June.

All contestants received a straight edge from our Auckland Regional Partner, Windowmakers.

The event drew great support from the Auckland Committee, local MPs, friends, and family. Some past winners of the event took on the judging this year. Clement Richer (2016 challenge winner) and Cedric Folaumoetu’i (2019 challenge winner) noted the high standard of competition with each apprentice showing strong skills.

Photo supplied by Jack Curran. Auckland South and Auckland North 2021 NZCB Apprentice Challenge sponsored by ITM competitors.

In Auckland South, Sa’uma Leva’a Walpole from MyHome Renovations Limited came second and Ben Weatherby from Weatherby Projects finished third. Jack Morris and Harrison Forbes, both from Edgecity Builders Limited, ranked second and third respectively in Auckland North.

Another great Challenge completed and a big thanks to everyone involved in making it a success. We’re looking forward to coming together in support of Cole and Roderick at the national finals during the NZCB Conference and Expo in June.

Photo supplied by Jack Curran. Three of Auckland’s 2021 NZCB Apprentice Challenge sponsored by ITM judges (from left to right) 2019 challenge winner Cederic Folaumoetu’I, Auckland Committee member Grant Boylan and Unitec Institute of Technology Carpentry Tutor Chris Stoddard.

Te Pae Christchurch Convention Centre On 18 March, a group of local New Zealand Certified Builders (NZCB) Canterbury members were treated to a tour of the soon to be completed Te Pae Convention Centre. One translation of the name ‘Te Pae’, is ‘A Gathering Place’.

We were met on-site by some of the senior project management team and given an extensive tour. Although it is still currently under construction, it was easy to see what the building will offer to all users once it has been completed.

Designed to reflect the braided rivers which are one of the main features of the Canterbury Plains, the building has many curved lines built into it. The pattern on the tiled floors, the curved walls, and the sweeping exterior all reflect this.

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David Gunter NZCB President Nelson Bays

Another successful Build Nelson Expo

NELSON BAYS

On 18 March, New Zealand Certified Builders (NZCB) Nelson Bays held another successful Build Nelson Expo at the Annesbrook Event Centre.

With a full house of Trade Exhibitors, interested tradies had the opportunity to network, promote and talk all things “building” for the afternoon. Suppliers engaged with their target market and tradies could learn about new products and services.

The event was complemented by great food and a wide range of prizes from building products, accommodation, vouchers and much more.

CANTERBURY

A big thank you to Carters, ITM, Mitre10 Mega and PlaceMakers whom we partnered with to bring this event to the Nelson Bays region as a service for the Top of the South tradies.

The Build Nelson Expo is held every two years, so watch out for the next one in October 2023.

Richard Poff NZCB President Canterbury

We were told it provided some interesting challenges throughout the build process.

The dining area can seat up to 1500 people at one sitting, the main auditorium will comfortably seat 1400 at any one time and is able to be partitioned by the use of sliding walls to make two adjoining 700 seat venues.

The use of sliding walls throughout makes the whole building versatile, allowing meeting rooms to be created that are suitable for 50–1500 people. At 2800m2, the main hall can hold some pretty large exhibitions. Perhaps NZCB will consider using it for our Annual AGM, Conference and Expo in a year or two.

To find out more about this world-class venue visit www.tepae.co.nz

Opposite page, and above: NZCB Canterbury members on-site at the Te Pae Christchurch Convention Centre.

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AROUND THE REGIONS —

Events Calendar INDUSTRY EVENTS

NZCB NATIONAL EVENTS

PASSIVE HOUSE EXPO, PUBLIC TALK AND HUI

NZCB 23RD MEMBERS ONLY ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

12–13 Jun

Fri 11 Jun

Victoria University of Wellington School of Architecture | Wellington On Saturday 12 and Sunday 13 June Passive House Institure New Zealand (PHINZ) will be holding their Trade Expo, public talk and annual Hui.

Saturday 12 June | 4:00–7:00pm

Shed 6 Queens Wharf | Wellington The members’ only AGM is your chance as a stakeholder to have your say in what is happening in the Association.

Trade Expo of Passive House components including windows, insulation and ventilation. Also open on Sunday during the Passive House Hui.

For more information see page 3.

Saturday 12 June | 5:00–6:00pm

NZCB AGM, CONFERENCE AND EXPO

Free public talk by PHINZ Board member Guy Shaw – Thinking radically: reliable delivery of healthy, low carbon buildings.

10–12 Jun

Sunday 13 June | 11:00am–4:30pm Passive House Hui – Every year PHINZ holds a national gathering for Passive House professionals in Aotearoa NZ to come together to share real-world experiences and learn from each other. If you are passionate about Passive House and the latest developments in New Zealand, please join us for this gathering. The Trade Expo will also be open 10:00am–4:30pm Sunday.

For more information visit www.passivehouse.nz/ events/upcoming-events Passive House Chair Elrond Burrell will be holding The Passive House standard workshop at the NZCB Conference and Expo on Saturday 12 June, from 8:30–9:30am.

NZCB REGIONAL EVENTS

TSB Arena and Shed 6 Queens Wharf | Wellington Sustainability – helping NZCB members to grow, thrive and succeed.

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

For more information, see pages 12 and 13 or visit www.events.nzcb.nz

NZCB APPRENTICE CHALLENGE SPONSORED BY ITM – FINAL

AUCKLAND SOCIAL EVENTS SAVE THE DATES!

11–12 Jun

Sat 3 Jul

TSB Arena and Shed 6 Queens Wharf | Wellington

Kelly Tarltons Family Day A day of fun for NZCB Auckland members and their direct family at Kelly Tarltons.

Open to all this is the perfect opportunity to earn all of your codewords and onsite learning for the year, in one day!

This year 19 regional apprentice winners from around the country will go head-to-head at the NZCB Apprentice Challenge Sponsored

by ITM Final being held in conjunction with the NZCB AGM, Conference and Expo – who will be crowned the winner and take home the Ken Read Memorial Trophy?

More information coming soon… keep an eye on your emails and the Events Calendar on the members’ only Toolshed.

See page 31 to meet your 2021 regional finalists.

Thu 5 Aug Auckland LBP Day

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TECH TIPS —

Manage product and project information easily Introducing a new (and free) platform that has been developed for the industry to make the managing of product and project information easier – MyProjects.

Securely store files

Share files

From Productspec, Smartspec, supplier websites or your own computer

With project stakeholders

Archive product and project files

Maintain an up-to-date library

When the project is complete

Of preferred products from Productspec

The MyProjects story

Easy collaboration

Managing, storing and sharing project information can be hugely challenging. With multiple files, multiple stakeholders, and security and integrity of project information a priority, for many it can be chore. MyProjects combines cloud file management with industry services Smartspec and Productspec to smash this paradigm. It makes the management and sharing of project information easier, and keeps this information secure and up-to-date.

You can share individual files, or complete project folders, with everyone involved in a project. Project stakeholders can view and interact with files without logging in.

MyProjects was launched in 2020 by the team behind Productspec and Smartspec in order to deliver a better experience for anyone involved in managing projects in the construction sector. MyProjects is a part of Construction Marketing Services, a leading industry organisation that connects product suppliers with the specification, building and construction community.

The MyProjects team are continually developing the platform’s functionality and are always introducing new features in response to feedback from users.

A better way to manage project files All project information is stored in the one place and you can access files anywhere, anytime.

Safe and secure storage Everything is stored on the cloud, so you’re using less space on your computer, files cannot be compromised, and there’s no risk of losing project information. Project finished? Simply archive it so it’s out of the way, knowing you can retrieve the information at any time.

Maintain an up-to-date-library You can store information on frequently used products, sourced from Productspec, the internet or your own computer, in your own library. Product files from Productspec will be kept up-to-date.

Available to everyone MyProjects is easy to use and freely available to anyone working in the construction sector, regardless of the specification platform, operating system or services they use.

You can check out MyProjects at myprojects.co.nz.

This Tech Tip was supplied by NZCB National Partner Productspec Limited. Productspec Limited is a comprehensive database of New Zealand architecture, interior design, landscape, and building products.

You can freely browse and compare thousands of products from leading manufacturers and download technical files, environmental and compliance data, and CAD/BIM details. Find out more at www.productspec.co.nz

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TECH TIPS —

Sharing files with clients and staff instantly Having trouble sharing images with staff and clients?

With phones being the key piece of technology these days, businesses are using them to help share information on-site. Sharing photos or plans instantly can really help save you time but you need a simple way for staff or clients to access the same data. Cloud storage is the answer – it means you can securely save, access and share images, anytime from any connected device.

Share files quickly via email

Three things to think of when choosing cloud storage: 1. How much? Depending on how many photos and small documents you are uploading, free storage allowance might be enough. However, if it is not enough, you’ll want to consider paying for additional storage packages. These are usually for a small monthly fee and can be increased when you need to.

2. How secure? Most are pretty secure but if you have sensitive data (such as customer or financial information) you will want to choose an option that requires specific security steps to access it. Just make sure you set security settings carefully before sharing.

3. Which device or platform? To access files on any device, check out if the storage is specific to the device or platform or available everywhere.

If you’d prefer not to have a folder that everyone is accessing or are having trouble keeping up with permissions, then file sharing via email using a service like WeTransfer could be a great solution.

WeTransfer is file sharing tool that allows you to email large files up to 2GB for free with a shareable link. You type in your e-mail address and the recipient’s e-mail address, add a message, attach the file, and send. The links expire after seven days though so you’ll need to ensure the recipient accesses them before it expires.

Whatever you choose if you want some help getting your tech set up and running, we’re here to help.

Call Noel Leeming’s friendly Tech Solutions team on 0800 555 989 to find out more.

Start with the key players – Google Drive, DropBox, Apple iCloud and Microsoft OneDrive.

This Tech Tip was supplied by NZCB Affinity Partner Noel Leeming Commercial.

For all your technology and appliance needs, look no further than Noel Leeming – New Zealand’s leading consumer electronics and appliance retailer.

Find out more at www.nlgcommercial.nz

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TECH TIPS —

Don’t get trapped with the wrong tech Today, more and more Kiwi builders are tooling up with technology. And they’re experiencing dramatic results: improved efficiency, increased profitability and reduced paperwork.

Choosing the right technology for your business is just like selecting the right tool for a job: it makes the task faster, easier and more successful.

But pick the wrong technology, and you can create a whole new set of headaches. BuilderTrend is a good example: it works amazingly well for some, but others find it a complex system with features they’ll never need or use.

Take time to make the right tech choice There are many job management apps that work well for builders and trades, including NextMinute, Tradify, Buildxact, CoConstruct, BuilderTrend, RaveBuild, Builda Price and Fergus.

Each has different strengths and weaknesses, so it’s crucial to pick one that will work best with your business.

Here are some tips to help you decide: 1. List business problems What are the key issues you’re struggling with? For example: • Managing manual or paper timesheets • Quoting takes too much time and you miss including items in your quotes, over and over again • Your quotes don’t look professional • Managing multiple jobs at once is time consuming and challenging • You struggle to track costs on a job or know if you’ve been charged the correct amount by your supplier • Invoicing your customers only happens when you have time and charges may be missed • Job profitability isn’t clear to see 2. List goals you want to achieve What would you like to achieve immediately and in the next year? For example: • Timesheets from your team can be entered electronically • Reduce the time you spent on admin and paperwork • Spending more time growing the business • Improving budget communication with clients • Capture variations to jobs more accurately

3. Research and short-list a few apps If you use Xero, a good starting point is the Xero Marketplace at https://www.xero.com/nz/marketplace/business-type/ construction-trades/ You could also check out www.therighttool.co.nz. The Right Tool is a free marketplace of business apps, tailored to help Kiwi businesses like yours find the right tool for your business.

You can also find people who can help you get the app up and running in the Directory.

4. Read the App websites and online reviews by other builders and trades This is a great way to understand if an app might help to achieve your goals and the cost you’ll need to budget for.

5. Sign up for free trials Trials usually last for 7 to 14 days, so only sign up when you have time to look at the app.

7. Get advice from an independent advisor Talking to an expert in all the apps – like Free Up – will help you choose the right app, one which will benefit you most.

Lastly, it’s important to remember that no software will do 100% of what you need. However, by carefully choosing the right app and making sure your team are trained to use it – you can enjoy the many benefits which come from running a business more efficiently.

Good luck!

Anna Brooks, Free Up. Free Up is an NZCB National Partner and tech advisor for builders – making the process quick and easy, from selecting the right software to setting up the system to training staff. Anna also operates our Technology and Software helpline for members. For more information visit www.freeup.co.nz

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News Bites

NEWS BITES

NEWS

A new look for Franklins After over 20 years with the last logo, Franklins are having a rebrand. The new logo has the tagline “European Bathrooms” focussing on the authentic quality of the products from 14 exclusive brands that Franklins represent.

With the opening of four new branches in 2021 alone, and a brand-new website now live, what better time to give the company a fresh new look to reflect on what Franklins does best – European bathrooms.

Our family has provided premium bathroomware for New Zealand architects, homeowners, developers, builders, and plumbers for over 65 years. This experience has shown us the legacy of quality.

From the durability and safety that comes from high quality base materials to the superior functionality of German engineering.

From the time-consuming handcrafted finishes passed down through generations of family artisans, to the sustainable

practices that underpin many of our European manufacturers.

It’s not just the aesthetics and performance of our products that stands up to your scrutiny, it’s also the accountability that comes from being a family business. We value that many of our manufacturers are also family businesses just like ours, and that we share a common goal to create a continuing legacy of lasting quality, with integrity, to all our customers.

Check out our new look at www.franklins.co.nz

NEW PRODUCT

New Carters Trade App for your tool belt Following on from the successful launch of the CARTERS Trade Portal in 2019, a new App is in the process of launching for tradies to add to their collection of tools.

CARTERS Chief Executive Mike Guy says “The app is designed to make ordering on the go simple.

We are continuing to invest in IT to support the needs of our trade customers, so it’s exciting to be able to launch this app”.

With the ability to view trade account pricing, search for key products, scan a barcode to quickly add items to the cart and order from confirmed estimates – it’s features are at your fingertips to make job management efficient. Integration for a seamless hand-off between the app and the trade portal also ensures it’s easy to move between mobile devices and desktop, which is really

handy when it comes to making favourites lists for quick orders.

The app will be available on Apple and Android devices as CARTERS start to roll it out over the next few months to those with a CARTERS Account. If you’re not a CARTERS building partner, you can talk to their team for more details and to set up your Trade Account.

See www.carters.co.nz/ tradeapp for further information.

NEWS

NZCB welcomes new National Partner Gerard Roofs

For more information visit www.gerardroofs.co.nz

Our roofs have strong foundations.

It was the first steel roofing tile in the world – invented in 1957, right here in New Zealand. Light-weight, durable and quick to install, Lou Fisher’s innovative roof system would soon become known as Gerard Roofs – and an international success story.

Particularly resilient, even in extreme climate and weather conditions, the product quickly drew the attention of customers overseas.

Demand soared, and Gerard’s pressed steel roofing is now used

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in 127 countries around the world, from Argentina to Zambia. The company now operates plants on three continents, although New Zealand is still very much our home. These days, after over half a century of global operations, Gerard Roofs is owned by IKO, a global leader in the roofing industry. IKO shares the same ideals that we have upheld for decades – ideals of ongoing innovation and relentless attention to quality products and service.

Ideals that will ensure Gerard’s success for many more decades to come.

NEW PRODUCT

Fisher & Paykel’s front loader washing machine, 9kg with steam refresh New from Fisher & Paykel this 9kg washing machine has 13 different fabric care cycles to cater for every type of load.

• Quickly and easily add or remove any item from the machine during the wash cycle with the add a Garment function • Delivers a quiet, reliable wash with its unique cushion drum design powered by SmartDrive™ technology.

Key features: • Reduce odours, refresh and de-wrinkle clothes with no need for a full wash cycle, using Code: WH9060P3 Steam Refresh • Save time or maximise energy efficiency and reduce water usage with the Optimise For more specs Wash option

NEW PRODUCT

Keyless entry just got smarter with Yale Unity The new Yale Unity Entrance Lock can be controlled via the Yale Access app. This makes it easy to let people in and out, see who is coming and going or for when you’re just not sure if you’ve locked that door.

and information visit www.fisherpaykel.com/nz/ For an NZCB member discounted price or to order email Georgia at the NZCB National Support Office georgia@nzcb.nz

The Unity Lock is ideal for new builds but is also easy to retrofit onto existing doors and lets you choose to deadlock the inside, the outside or both. And being battery powered means there is no need for costly hardwiring.

Plus, using a combination of technologies including Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, and GPS as well as the Yale Access app, unlocks a whole bunch of neat features, one of which essentially

gives you your own personal doorman – Auto-unlock – conveniently unlocks the door as you approach.

With the Yale Access App you have total control over the lock letting you lock and unlock, check lock status, check visitor activity, and create virtual keys for friends and family. Upgrade with a Yale Connect Bridge and you can pair the lock with leading Home Assistants such as Alexa, Google Assistant and Siri. You can also manage all lock features remotely, giving you complete peace of mind anytime, anywhere.

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

NEWS

NZCB welcomes new National Partner Utecture Residential Rapid Design and Pricing Platform now available in New Zealand.

After five years of development, a game-changing, cloud-based software for residential building companies is now available in New Zealand.

Utecture enables residential designers, QS’s, and salespeople to upload plans, trace over PDF, or design from scratch one and twolevel houses. Users can make or modify plans, fixtures, and fittings in real-time while at the back end, preferred supplier pricing,

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products, and margins are loaded against each company (branch or franchise) or design meaning price adjustments occur in real-time when plans are drawn or modified.

The design tool allows walls, roofs, fixtures, and fittings (including colours) to be modified in real-time, automatically calculating the price and developing 3D renders as the client looks on. In addition to giving potential home buyers a full set of high-quality renders and plans of their new home, Utecture provides an accurate, up-to-date price in seconds. This significantly

decreases the time to design, modify, and price a house, meaning a much-shortened sales process as decisions are made quickly and contracts entered into faster.

As well as residential building companies, the Utecture platform is finding significant interest from building merchants and suppliers that price materials back to building companies.

Full-price books can be loaded into Utecture, allowing estimators to quickly and accurately price take-offs.

For more information visit www.utecture.com or email scott.palmer@utecture.com

NEXT GENERATION —

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

Ara Institute of Canterbury

Otago Polytechnic

Chesa Simpson

He toki ki te mahi Trust

Nicholas McKenzie

Greg McKenzie

Benjamin Edwards

Adam Campbell Building Limited

Joshua Partridge

Adam Campbell Building Limited

Benjamin Short

Hoogervorst Builders 2005

Kirsty Currie

Beelee Homes Limited

Tepasu Thomas

Takahe Construction Limited

Adam Black

Oxley Construction

Rory Enright

Coughlan Construction Limited

Jesse Harling

MA Building (Otago) Limited

Tawera Warren

He toki ki te mahi Trust

Casey Irvine

Calder Stewart Construction

Ryan Culham

Hanham & Philp Contractors Limited

Jacob Heremaia

Mike Creedy Building

Ethan Ross

Craig Read Building Limited

Jack Wilson

C & D Enterprises Limited

Antoine Houle

NMC Construction

Francisco Anaya

Richie O'Malley Building Contractors Limited

Andrew Hopley

Unitec New Zealand Thomas Woods

Hayes Builders

Kevin Templeton Building 2017 Limited

Aaron Kopittke

Western Park Village Limited

John Matthews

LDB Construction Limited

Samuel Giblin

RH Licensed Builders

Mingyan Xie

3Eyes Homes Limited

Johnnie Sloss

Cunningham Builders Limited

Wilson Pearce

AKL Build Limited

Kaahu Foote

Colville Hofman Builders

Rabneet Grover

Inline Building Group Limited

George Parker

B3 Construction

Zabulon Misigaro

Onward Homes Limited

James Vaughan-South

Lone Pine Building Limited

German Mikuta

Mr Roofer Repairs Limited

Max Stenhouse-Burgess Swney Builders Limited Nelson Marlborough Institute of Technology

Salai Ko

ABC Builders Limited

Brodie Downing

R J H Builders Limited

David Simpson

RGB Limited

Daniel Small

Scott Construction Marlborough Limited

Benjamin Oakeley

Kennedys Construction

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NEXT GENERATION —

Brian Dillon AST Trust Chairman

Seeing the best of the best By the time this article goes to print we will only be a few weeks away from the New Zealand Certified Builders (NZCB) Annual Conference and Expo, which of course includes the 2021 NZCB Apprentice Challenge Sponsored by ITM National Finals.

At the regional events held on 10 April it was very pleasing to see such a high number of participants as well as the input from local committees and Industry Training Providers (ITPs).

We look forward to seeing the regional winners at the national event, where they will face quite a different set of challenges.

It is also pleasing to see two women participating in the finals as we are seeing an increasing number of women in the trade.

Lucile Richardson will be representing the Waikato region and Briearnah Cook is representing Central Otago as part of the 19 finalists.

In recent articles I have spoken about the development of Te Pūkenga, the new national polytechnic, and how the Industry Training Organisations (ITOs) and ITPs (polytechnics) will all be joined as one system in the future.

As a sector, the ITPs are already working more closely with BCITO, including looking at qualification redevelopments, and getting a better understanding of what the new

environment means for us all. Ultimately the changes are intended to benefit both the learners (across a spectrum of learning environments and needs), and crucially, for employers, who are now being considered alongside the learners as primary clients.

In time, consideration will also need to be given to what these reforms mean for ITAB and the activities within, including the hardship grants. The key point of difference for ITAB is that all ITAB apprentices train with an ITP (polytechnic), but that differentiation could diminish or disappear when Te Pūkenga is fully operational. A few ideas have been discussed, but certainly no decisions have been made yet as any changes could impact apprentices, employers, and ITPs. In the meantime, I look forward to seeing you all at the NZCB Annual Conference and Expo, and all the best to the Apprentice Challenge finalists.

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Liam Maniapoto has nailed the Taupō heat of the New Zealand Jensen said he felt the experience CHRIS MARSHALL Certified Builders (NZCB) CHRIS MARSHALL had been worth it for his own Apprentice Challenge.

Liam Maniapoto has nailed the Liam Maniapoto has nailed the Competing against five other development as an apprentice Taupō heat of the New Zealand Taupō heat of the New Zealand apprentice builders from the distradesman.

Certified Builders (NZCB) Certified Builders (NZCB) trict on Saturday, including three ‘‘I can see where I have done Apprentice Challenge.

Apprentice Challenge. of also his workmates at Wade Consome things well, but where I Competing against five other Competing five other theagainst 24 year-old’s local need to improve in struction, others.’’ apprentice builders from the disapprentice builders from distitle a spot in the the national As well as having tomeans complete trict on Saturday, including three trict onasSaturday, three final, well as anincluding ITM prize pack of his workmates at Wade Conanother project at the national ofofhis workmates atday.

Wade Contrade tools on the struction, the 24 year-old’s local finals in Wellington, Maniapoto struction, the 24 year-old’s The apprentices had local their title means a spot in the national and the other 18 regional competititle means a spot national skills tested withina the picnic table, Fast-paced building ain’t no picnic, final, as well as an ITM prize pack tors would have to demonstrate final, as wellplans as an ITM prize pack the design for which were of trade tools on the day. but a Masterton building apprentice various other skills such tools as one pubofrevealed trade onweek the day. ahead of the The apprentices had their lic speaking andcompetition. presenting, has just shown precisely whatskills he The apprentices had their tested with a picnic table, Chamberlain said.skills tested with a picnic table,is The day-long challenge can do with a bag of tools and the design plans for which were The national finals taskto was the design plans which were designed test for proficiency in a revealed one week ahead of the often one that competitors then limited time, writes JOHN LAZO-RON. revealed one week skills, ahead of thea raft of carpentry with competition. had to operate, such as a wooden competition. focus on attention to detail and The day-long challenge is go-kart or trebuchet, he said.

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credits a lot of the win to his boss Daniel Macarthur, who prepped and mentored him for the challenge – which he said was a big helping point in getting him through it all, let alone winning the challenge – and then hung around the entire day in support.

“I was a bit nervous to have a go at it from the start to be honest. But the more [Macarthur] talked me through it, the more I was up for it, so it wasn’t so bad.

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told them they weren’t allowed to,” quipped Allen, who believed their presence would have brought on the nerves.

The win now sends Allen to the national final in Wellington where he’ll go up against 18 othe regional winners from across New Zealand for the Ken Read Memorial Trophy and $50,000 worth of prizes.

Allen said he was looking towards the final but it would be a different story regarding knowing what they were

what tools I’m going to need to take, but I’m still reasonably confident.”

“My boss has taught me quite a lot so I’ll head into it going on that believing I can do it.

“I do like a bit of a challenge, I’m a little bit competitive. You don’t always win but good to see where I stand.”

All the picnic tables made from all 19 region participants will now be auctioned off, with the money to be donated to the Cancer Society.

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Jensen said he felt the experience had been worth it for his own

development as an apprentice tradesman.

Jensen said he felt the experience can worth see where I have done had ‘‘I been it for his own some things well, but also where I development as in anothers.’’ apprentice need to improve tradesman.

As well as having to complete ‘‘I can see where I have done another project at also the national some things well, but where I finals in Wellington, Maniapoto need to improve in others.’’ and other 18 regional competiAsthe well as having to complete tors would have to demonstrate another at the national various project other skills such as pubfinals in Wellington, lic speaking and Maniapoto presenting, and the other 18 regional competiChamberlain said. torsThe would have to demonstrate national finals task was various other skills such as puboften one that competitors then lic hadspeaking to operate,and such presenting, as a wooden Chamberlain said. go-kart or trebuchet, he said.

The finals task Thenational Taupō event was onewas of 19 often oneApprentice that competitors then NZCB Challenges had to operate, such as wooden around the country onaSaturday, go-kart or trebuchet, said. sponsored

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by ITM and held in arship Trust. conjunction with the represents Industry The winner of each Training Association Building their region in the national NZCB (ITAB) and Apprenticeship ScholApprentice Challenge Sponsored arship Trust.

by ITM Final, to be held at the The winner each represents NZCB Annualof Conference and their in the national NZCB Exporegion in Wellington, on June 11 Apprentice Challenge Sponsored and 12.

by ITM Final, towill be held at the Apprentices compete for NZCB Annual Conference and the Ken Read Memorial Trophy Expo in Wellington, on June 11 and $50,000 worth of prizes. and NZCB 12.

Apprentice Challenge Apprentices will compete Manager Nick Matthews saidfor the the Ken Memorial show of Read carpentry talent Trophy on April and $50,000 worth ofto prizes.

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Apprentice follows in dad’s footsteps Louisa Steyl Riverton building apprentice Blake Mennell has made his dad ‘‘pretty proud’’ by taking over his New Zealand Certified Builders Apprentice Challenge title.

Mennell (junior) won the Southland leg of the challenge and will go on to represent the region in the national challenge in June, just as his father Corey Mennell did at the last competition in 2019.

The 18-year-old was still slightly shocked by his win when he spoke to Stuff yesterday morning, saying his intention was to use the competition for

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t technical skill and technique, training, with an eye on being a the quality of workmanship, serious competitor next year. precision, and the appren‘‘I just thought I’d give it tice’s ability to work to a ago,’’ he said. detailed plan.

New Zealand Certified They received the plans Builders Southland regional a week before the challenge association president Paul a and Mennell reckoned the Young said the usually annuall secret to his success was lookcompetition was a chance for Blake Mennell ing over the plans with his apprentices to get a taste of boss and ‘‘a couple of boys at running a project on their work’’. own, early in their careers.

He also built a practice table at home This year, competitors were asked to build a picnic table that met minimum before the big day.

It was the fourth win for his safety standards, within a specified time frame. Then a panel of judges employer, Kennedy Building, Mennell assessed the finished products based on said.

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