NZCB InHouse magazine October/November 2020

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NEXT GENERATION —

Brian Dillon AST Trust Chairman

Responding to uncertainty – the new norm? As we approach the last quarter of the year, there are varying views on how 2021 will shape up. Understandably a lot of this will be centred around individual and family well-being, but very closely connected to the economic health of the regions, and New Zealand overall. This is no different in the vocational training sector, with the COVID-19 recovery initiatives yielding varying responses. In July, the Targeted Training and Apprentice Fund (TTAF) scheme – essentially zero fees – was launched, with some areas experiencing immediate and strong uptake in both full and part time programmes. Other areas haven’t seen that uplift (yet?), perhaps a reflection of a steady pipeline of work to continue with, but as COVID-19 continues to remind us of its presence, demand may well increase.

Levels of collaboration across the Industry Training Providers (ITPs), and with some Industry Training Organisations (ITOs), continue, in anticipation of all vocational trainees being part of New Zealand Institute of Skills and Technology (NZIST) by 2023. This will create a singular and joined up system which should give employers and trainees more flexibility in navigating their way through a qualification.

In August, the Apprenticeship Support Programme commenced, with the Apprentice Boost perhaps the most significant part of that for employers. The Apprentice Boost comprises of subsidies to retain existing or take on new apprentices; that may well give employers confidence to continue supporting training, or in some cases to take on a trainee for the first time.

Even with all of these initiatives and changes, one thing that will probably be constant is the need for the pastoral support for apprentices. The Apprenticeship Scholarship Trust (AST) has enabled this support for many years, and is committed to doing so into the future. If you are aware of anyone who needs some financial support, direct them to the ITAB website at https://www.itab.co.nz/grant-application-form/

Are you in dispute over the interior finishing and completion of a project? We have specialised assessors who can provide an independent report to review what has happened – call AWCI today.


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Solving moss and mould problems

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page 49

Cavity sliders in wet areas

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page 48

Nine ways to recognise a man’s stress

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pages 40-41

Message from our South Island BDM

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page 42

Coping with stress during infectious disease outbreaks

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pages 38-39

Site Safety and the new normal

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pages 36-37

NZCB welcomes new Regional Presidents

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page 43

Concrete NZ issues concrete panel lifting anchor warning

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pages 34-35

AST Trust update

1min
page 47

Overlapping duties: working with other businesses

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pages 32-33

The Estimators A-Z tendering checklist

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page 30

Reducing emissions in the building and construction sector

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pages 22-23

Halo 10-Year Residential Guarantee is here

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pages 28-29

Handle job variations easily with tech

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pages 24-25

The payment retentions rules get some teeth

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pages 26-27

Dig the well before you are thirsty

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page 19

The key to revolutionising your leadership

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page 31

Privacy rights in today’s environment

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pages 20-21

Jacobsen helps to reduce waste with product stewardship programme

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page 18

Message from the Chief Executive

3min
pages 6-7

Contract Works Insurance

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page 15

Save the date! NZCB 22nd AGM, Conference and Expo

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page 14

NZCB public website – is your business profile up-to-date?

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NZCB Building Trade Professionals Workshop – Exempt Building work

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Apprenticeship support for employers

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pages 16-17

Message from the Group Technical Manager

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Message from the NZCB Board

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