ITM Building Business June 2013

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WEATHERTIGHT REMEDIATION

LEAKY BUILDINGS

SERIES OF ARTICLES ON WEATHERTIGHT REMEDIATION ARTICLE SIX OF NINE

HEALTH AND SAFETY ON REMEDIATION PROJECTS. Written by Harry Dillon As builders we are all aware of our many responsibilities on our building sites. But in this article I will be taking a snap shot of some of the additional considerations relating to health and safety on remediation projects. Due to the nature of such work some hazards are elevated from those encountered on “normal” projects along with additional ones I for one had not considered when first getting into this line of work.

MOULDS AND FUNGI The damp conditions and decaying materials present in many leaky buildings create an ideal environment for moulds and fungi to flourish.

Whilst there are hundreds of such moulds many are relatively harmless. Unless you have had the mould identified by a laboratory, it is best to assume all moulds are potentially harmful and to take precautions.

One of the most prevalent and common mould varieties which is associated with adverse health effects is stachybotrys (stacci).

“Individuals with chronic exposure to toxins produced by this fungus reported cold and flu symptoms, memory loss, muscle aches, sore throats, diarrhea, headaches, fatigue, dermatitis, intermittent local hair loss, cancer, and generalized malaise. The toxins produced by this fungus will suppress and could destroy the immune system affecting the lymphoid tissue and the bone marrow.” – Mold Help 2004

Pretty eye popping stuff. So what does that mean for the building occupants, those visiting the site and site staff? It’s not just an immediate hazard, there are longer-term implications, too.

HOW DO WE DEAL WITH IT? It is the spores of this mould that are the most toxic as they can contain chemicals called mycotoxins. Ingesting or inhaling these spores is when it is at its most hazardous. Stacci typically grows on products containing cellulose such as the paper on plasterboard lining and wood fibre reinforced cement products in the presence of water. When this mould is damp it is relatively inert but when it dries out spores become airborne and therefore more hazardous to personnel and can contaminate other areas of the site.

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So what if you think you have found stacci?

1. Identify - It looks like green/black soot. Get expert advice to be sure.

2. Isolate – Dampen the area, and keep moist.

3. Document – For health and safety, variation claim and evidence reasons.

4. Remove – Get rid of the contaminated material and/or use bleach solution only if appropriate.

Contain to prevent spread of contaminants.

5. Dispose – Allowing contaminated materials to dry out could be hazardous, wrap in polythene and seal.

PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (PPE) Knowing that this is a hazard what is the appropriate PPE gear? If staff are to wear disposable suits, gloves, masks and goggles whilst handling it, is it good enough just to supply it? I have witnessed staff cross contaminating their other equipment as they disrobe their PPE which led me to set up a disrobing procedure to prevent this happening and also decide what can be re-used or not.

A wellventilated area should be set up for disrobing PPE with washing facilities for workers and their PPE. A sobering conversation with one of my staff who had not worn their required PPE and therefore potentially taken stacci spores home to his young family compelled me to re-evaluate PPE compliance on his site. In consultation with our staff we introduced an incentive based competitive environment, which vastly improved the proper use of PPE and was so successful it was rolled out to our other sites.

The author: Harry Dillon has been involved with the repair of more than 300 homes as a builder over the last ten years. This article represents Harry’s views which may not necessarily be same as the Ministries.

COMING UP IN AUGUST

HEALTH AND SAFETY ON-SITE It’s not just workers who are exposed to stacci and other significant hazards on site. There could potentially be many more visitors on site than on a new build. Lawyers and experts for both sides of a legal dispute, designers and the council staff will probably be on site more often.

Occupants living in the building require careful H&S consideration especially on tenanted multiunit sites. How can a builder implement their H&S policy in reality when fire egress paths, emergency lighting, fire rated linings and decks are going to be impacted during works? Has the cost of keeping them safe 24/7 been allowed for in the contract?

There are other hazards that are elevated on such projects and require consideration. One of these is tarpaulin-affected scaffolding. I have seen first hand scaffolding being lifted dangerously in strong winds. Dust is another, especially from cutting plaster cladding. But by simply using dust extraction equipment on cutting gear, it can be minimised.

Whilst additional H&S risks potentially do exist on these types of projects they can be managed with planning and knowledge.

This is the 6th article in a series of articles based on a number of workshops on weathertight remediation for builders which the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment – Building and Housing group has been running at centres all over New Zealand.

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The next article in the series will look at practical considerations when a builder gets to site.

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S EM T S SY D R OA B R STE A L ® P B I G

These recommendations are not a substitute for the full information contained in relevant GIB® technical literature. Please familiarise yourself with the literature before proceeding with any project.

DESIGN 1. Check that full length wall panels have been designated as bracing elements. Using part walls is inefficient and can cause finishing issues due to different lining requirements and unnecessary fastener lines.

2. Check that GS1-N and GS2-N bracing elements have been used where available and that high performance bracing elements have been specified efficiently and only where needed (e.g. building corners, narrow panels supporting lintels over window or openings).

3. Discuss the bracing layout with your designer or call the GIB® Helpline for assistance.

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GIB EzyBrace Systems comply with the ®

requirements of NZS 3604:2011. When designed and installed in accordance with GIB EzyBrace® Systems 2011 and the GIB® Site Guide 2010, they provide resistance to wind and earthquake forces.

For your FREE copy, call the GIB® Helpline on 0800 100 442 or view it online at gib.co.nz/ezybrace.

The website has further bracing information including the ‘Efficient Bracing Design’ Bulletin.

The most common elements are: GS1-N: inside of external walls (GIB® Standard one side and no special hold-down brackets) GS2-N: commonly for internal walls (GIB® Standard both sides and no specific hold-down brackets) High performance elements include: GSP-H: GIB® Standard one side and plywood the other BL1-H: GIB Braceline® one side BLP-H: GIB Braceline® one side and plywood the other BLG-H: GIB Braceline® one side and GIB® Standard the other 6. The ‘H’ indicates that all these have special hold-down brackets at the ends of the element.

Winstone Wallboards recommends using the GIB Handibrac®. The BOWMAC screw bolt has a minimum characteristic uplift strength of 15Kn.

To book free on-site training, go to gib.co.nz/skills-maintenance-request-form or call the GIB Helpline. ®

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INDUSTRY TRAINING

MANAGING GROWING BUSINESSES ITM IS PARTNERING WITH CERTIFIED BUILDERS ASSOCIATION IN THEIR NEXT SERIES OF TOOLBOX SEMINARS TAKING PLACE OVER JUNE/JULY IN MORE THAN 30 CENTRES ACROSS THE COUNTRY. The seminar which has a title of “Managing Growing Businesses for Profit” has been put together to teach builders how to control their business in times of growth.

Certified Builders Association Chief Executive, Grant Florence says “Whilst the building industry has been going through testing times there are signs out there that things are changing for the better. We are eager to assist builders with managing the predicted growth.”

BACKGROUND • Nationwide - The road show incorporates 33 venues across the country over a 2 month period.

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LEGAL

ON THE LEVEL

A REGULAR COLUMN BY GEOFF HARDY A COMMERCIAL LAWYER

THE PITFALLS OF LABOUR ONLY BUILDING CONTRACTS. When the seriousness of the leaky building crisis became apparent to the Government in the early 2000’s, they set up a “Weathertightness Overview Group” to enquire into the causes of the crisis.

Their report dated 31 August 2002 (the “Hunn Report”) had this to say about the building industry:

“Today, project management appears to be a matter of programming and co-ordinating the arrival of materials and sub-trades on site.

Quality assurance on site appears to ‘get lost’.

The advent of the labour only environment has contributed to the demise of the main contractor who formerly had an ongoing relationship with, and responsibility for, standards of workmanship.

In addition, the absence of the architect or Clerk of Works as an agent of the owner supervising the quality of the works has had an adverse effect on the quality of the overall building product.”

WHAT IS A LABOUR ONLY BUILDING CONTRACT? It is an arrangement whereby the builder contributes his carpentry skills to the project, but instead of taking overall responsibility for it, he merely works alongside the other specialist tradesmen. He is told to leave the selection and hiring of all the tradesmen, the procuring of the building materials, and the coordination, supervision and quality control of the project to the property owner, developer or group home building company. This approach gained popularity late last century because it was seen as a clever way to cut costs. Many property owners naively believed that project management was a straightforward exercise they could do in their spare time, and this enabled them to avoid paying

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the margin to the builder that he would otherwise receive for performing this function.

Unfortunately, management of a building project is way beyond the capabilities of a part-time, inexperienced amateur. Consequently, one of two things tended to happen. Either the project became like a sailing ship aimlessly drifting

“Many property owners naively believed that project management was a straightforward exercise they could do in their spare time”

through the waters without a rudder and without a captain. Or, realising that the project was likely to turn to custard if he didn’t do something, the builder voluntarily assumed the role of project manager - and all the potential liability that went with it – but without being paid a brass razoo for the extra effort or responsibility. Those builders now regularly crop up as defendants in substantial leaky home or building defect claims.

But tragically, old habits die hard, the practice of doing residential building projects on a labour only basis is still rampant, and the warnings sounded by the Hunn report over a decade ago have gone unheeded. This has got to stop.

LABOUR ONLY CONTRACTS HAVE THEIR PLACE Labour only contracts work okay where someone with suitable qualifications and experience is genuinely supervising the building project both competently and continuously. So, for example, if the property owner is a builder himself and is working full-time on the site coordinating the

“Realising that the project was likely to turn to custard if he didn’t do something, the builder voluntarily assumed the role of project manager - and all the potential liability that went with it”

surveyor or another builder to act as project manager, and that person is actually visiting the site on a daily basis and is not just trying to do the job by remote control. Alternatively, it should work where a group home building company is coordinating the project and one of their personnel with appropriate qualifications is acting as site supervisor, or where an experienced builder has been appointed as the head contractor and all the specialist tradesmen are subcontractors to that builder.

The problems arise where the supposed project manager either has insufficient building experience or insufficient time to devote to the project. Homeowners and developers most often fall into that category. The labour only arrangement anticipates (expressly or impliedly) that the homeowner or developer will, like an orchestra conductor, ensure that all the tradesmen are synchronised and operating harmoniously and efficiently, and all the required building materials comply with the specifications, meet the necessary quality standards, and arrive on site in the right quantities and at the right time. Even though the builder might recommend some of the tradesmen, or allow building materials to be purchased

Geoff Hardy has 37 years’ experience as a commercial lawyer and is the senior lawyer in the Auckland firm “Madison Hardy”. He guarantees personal attention to new clients at competitive rates. His phone number is (09) 379 0700, fax (09) 379 0504, and e-mail geoff@madisonhardy.com. This article is not intended to be relied upon as legal advice.

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through his trade account at a discount, the owner or developer still has the overall responsibility to ensure that the project functions like a well-oiled machine.

LEGAL

activities of the carpenter, plumber, electrician, plasterer, roofer, etc. then that should present no problem. Similarly where the owner is not a builder but has appointed an architect, engineer, building

THE LAW IS HARSH ON BUILDERS Strangely though, the law doesn’t quite see it that way. A number of High Court or Court of Appeal cases have held that the fact that a builder is engaged on a labour only basis does not absolve him from responsibility to act as if he effectively was the head contractor. It is fair enough that the builder should be held accountable for his own workmanship and he should meet the standards of a reasonably competent practitioner of his trade. But often the defective workmanship arises because of some uncertainty or ambiguity as to whose responsibility it was to install a particular flashing or seal a particular joint. In those circumstances it is the project manager’s role to detect the oversight and resolve the uncertainty – a task that was manifestly neglected by the homeowner in some of these cases.

“The fact that a builder is engaged on a labour only basis does not absolve him from responsibility to act as if he effectively was the head contractor”

The courts have been understandably reluctant to hold a homeowner responsible for avoiding workmanship defects that he did not have the skill to detect. But if he chooses to assume that responsibility in the mistaken belief that it will save him money by not having to pay the builder to perform that function, he should be held accountable for it. There have been some disturbing suggestions, particularly by the Court of Appeal, that the owner can simply pass the buck to the builder by default. At least in one case the High Court held the homeowner 40% responsible for his neglect, although this was reduced from the 85% that the Weathertight Homes Tribunal adjudicator had attributed to the homeowner at first instance.

The lesson for builders and homeowners is very simple. Treat labour only projects like a hot potato.

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PRODUCT KNOWLEDGE

SAVING YOUR CLIENTS MONEY FOR THE LIFE OF THEIR HOME? ANOTHER GOOD CALL THE PURPOSE OF ANY THERMAL INSULATION IS TO STOP THE TRANSFER OF HEAT FROM ONE AREA TO ANOTHER. THE BETTER THE INSULATION IS THEN THE MORE EFFICIENT IT WILL BE AT STOPPING THAT HEAT TRANSFER HAPPENING. Because of this increased efficiency, upgraded insulation pays for itself over time and continues to save your clients money for the life of their home.

The benefit of adequate home insulation is the positive effects it has on health of the occupants.

The benefit of upgrading home insulation is gaining these health benefits for lower long term cost.

Homes with an internal temperature below 16°C increase the risk of respiratory disease. Half of all New Zealand homes (700,000) have inadequate insulation so it is no surprise that New Zealand has the second highest rate of asthma in the world.

The World Health Organisation recommends houses maintain a minimum temperature of 18°C to ensure that the occupants remain healthy and comfortable. The Wellington School of Medicine study has also found that insulated houses resulted in families with fewer sick days and an economic benefit that was double the cost of the insulation.

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Therefore, the real benefit of Pink® Batts® Ultra® is paying an upfront cost to gain long term cost savings. Depending on the size and specification of the house, upgrading the insulation may only represent a 1% increase in the total build cost but the on-going savings for the homeowner are significant.

Since 2005, electricity prices in New Zealand have increased. A 2010 BRANZ Report showed that on average there was a 17%

saving in energy to heat and cool a home when upgraded insulation was installed instead of New Zealand Building Code minimums.

This gives a two-fold advantage to your clients, not only will they save energy from heating and cooling but as that energy gets more expensive your real savings will increase.

Paying for itself over time and continuing to save your clients money for the life of their home makes upgrading to Pink® Batts® Ultra® Another Good Call.

SPORTS & EVENTS

SAFE AS HOUSES WE GET LOADS OF FEEDBACK HERE AT THE ITM FISHING SHOW, IT COMES IN THE FORM OF EMAILS, LETTERS, FACEBOOK POSTS, TWEETS AND PEOPLE JUST BOWLING UP TO TELL US WHAT THEY THINK. I’ve gotta say most of the feedback we get is 95% positive. But some of the negative stuff we get is just downright nasty; with some people wishing me the same fate as a fish I have killed to eat…hmmm I wonder if they have ever eaten anything that was once alive?

LIFEJACKETS But the most common concern expressed to me is ‘Why don’t you wear a lifejacket?’ This is often followed by an accusation of being a bad example to all fishermen and poor role model for children. I can understand where this sentiment comes from, someone watches a couple of episodes and there I am for all to see with no lifejacket on, meanwhile the news reports another fisherman had drowned in a boating accident.

We simply don’t have the time in an episode to go through our extensive list of safety gear and practices we employ to stay safe, so let’s set the record straight here. Firstly I do wear a lifejacket whenever I deem it appropriate to do so. When I am crossing a river or harbour bar I wear a lifejacket and insist all aboard my boat do the same, likewise in any sea conditions I deem to be dangerous. All children that come aboard my boat must wear a lifejacket, and every adult is offered a lifejacket, even on the calmest of days. If you have watched all of our episodes you would have seen many examples of the described lifejacket use.

A SEAWORTHY BOAT But that’s just lifejackets, and lifejackets are only a small part of the safety equipment I carry and safety practices I engage in. Firstly your boat should be seaworthy, well maintained and suitable for the conditions. Both my Stabicraft boats

are exceptionally good sea boats; with so much reserve buoyancy they are almost unsinkable.

I always check the weather and location to gauge if it is safe to head out to sea, I take my crew through a full safety brief and point out the location and instructions for a range of gear that I carry including lifejackets, flares, two VHF radios, EPIRB locator becon, fire extinguisher and first aid kit.

Even with all this gear, as skipper you still have to make judgment calls to ensure the vessel and crews safety. Experience will help you make good decisions, and as a qualified professional skipper, I have tens of thousands of commercial sea hours to my name, and in that time I’ve not had a single incident where I or anyone in my care has been seriously harmed.

Accidents are unavoidable, particularly in an uncontrollable environment like the sea, but I take every practical measure to make sure my boat and crew make it home safely, and as a believer in personal responsibility, I urge you to do the same.

So till next time, see you 5.30pm Saturdays TV3.

Keep ‘em tight Matt

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PRODUCT KNOWLEDGE

KNOW YOUR TIMBER GRADES? TIMBER USED FOR STRUCTURAL PURPOSES AND FRAMING GOES THROUGH A GRADING PROCESS TO VERIFY ITS STIFFNESS AND STRENGTH, AND THE TIMBER IS MARKED WITH A COLOUR AND/OR A GRADING CODE SO YOU KNOW WHAT IT CAN BE USED FOR. WHAT IS SG8 WET? This grade is solely for outdoor use where the timber will get wet from time to time eg decking joists, pergola timber. This grade is tested in its “wet” or “green” state and has lower stiffness and strength values than SG8 Dry.

Compulsory stress grading was introduced in 2004 because of concerns about the practice of harvesting radiata pine trees at a relatively young age. The density of the timber was found to be variable, with uncertain strength and stiffness.

“Grade Verified” timber can be produced by two types of grading system – machine stress grading (MSG) and visual stress grading (VSG).

Machine stress grading: Each piece of timber goes through a machine to measure its stiffness. MSG timber is also visually graded to downgrade pieces with oversize knots, excessive planer skip and wane, and excessive distortion or warp.

Visual stress grading: This method is mainly used by smaller saw millers who visually grade the timber according to very strict criteria laid out in the building code.

With both systems, additional quality checks are made on a regular basis, with randomly selected samples being tested as a joist on edge using a special bending test machine. In 2011, the VSG and MSG grades were amalgamated to avoid confusion.

For example, the terms MSG8 and VSG8 are no longer used. The grade is now known as SG8.

Similarly, MSG10 and VSG10 are now called SG10.

However, you can still tell the difference between (M)SG8 and (V)SG8 through additional information marked on the timber. MSG timber will have AS/NZS1748 marked on the face or edge while VSG8 will be marked NZS3631.

SG8 Wet is preservative treated to H3.2 for aboveground use. Where the timber is in contact with ground, choose H4 or H5. SG10 can also be H3.2, H4 or H5 preservative treated for outdoor use.

DOUGLAS FIR This timber is slightly denser, stiffer and stronger than radiata pine. It can be grade tested in a kiln dried condition and sold as SG product. It can also be grade tested in “green” condition. In the latter case, it can be sold as SG8 but with clear information marked on the timber indicating that it is not dry. It should be planer gauged to wet gauged sizes (eg 94x47mm) rather than the dry size (90x45mm).

IDENTIFYING MARKS In addition to any colour coding, SG timber will be ink or indent branded on the face or edge with the following information: Producers name, the grade, the grading standard (AS/NZS1748 for MSG timber, or NZS3631 for VSG timber), and the name of the company that audits the grading system.

There may be other information marked on the timber as well, such as size, time and date of production, and preservative treatment information.

GRADING CHECKLIST Previously Known As

Colour Marks (MSG)

Bending Strength (MPa)

Bending Stiffness (GPa)

SG12 DRY

MSG12

Purple

28.0

12.0

Engineering grades where design requires higher strength and/or stiffness

SG10 DRY

MSG10, VSG10

Green

20.0

10.0

Engineering grades where design requires higher strength and/or stiffness

SG8 DRY

MSG8, VSG8

Black

14.0

8.0

Lintels, floor joists, roof beams, general framing and trusses

SG6 DRY

MSG6

Blue

10.0

6.0

Lesser load bearing walls, truss webbing

SG8 WET

G8 Grade

11.7

6.5

Decking joists, verandah posts, pergola and other outdoor timbers

SG6 WET

New Grade

7.5

4.8

Wet treated house framing equal to SG6 (dry) when dry

Grade

Published with the kind permission of Grade Right (NZ) Ltd.

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Typical End Uses

WITH THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS IN PRIZES AND THE PRESTIGIOUS ITAB APPRENTICE CHALLENGE TROPHY IN HIS BAG, HAMISH GRIFFITH RETURNED TO NELSON LAST MONTH WITH A WELL-EARNED SENSE OF PRIDE.

The Regional Winners in Blenheim with Dave Brown, Certified Builders Chairman.

Challenge: Building a wall, cladding it and weather-proofing a window.

Hamish was judged the top apprentice for 2013 in what has been described as one of the toughest challenges in the history of the event. Not only was the practical task extremely difficult, the level of competition was exceptionally high.

Runner up, Chris Hewton of Invercargill, and third place getter Jesse Dhue of Christchurch also received significant prize packages.

This year the competitors took part in seven regional ITAB apprentice challenges, which involved constructing three walls, cladding them in weatherboard, and correctly fitting and weatherproofing a window.

All regions held an identical challenge with the same judging criteria for consistency right across the country, and many agreed that the most difficult aspect of the job was the tight time limit: Eight hours.

Certified Builders Association chief executive Grant Florence acknowledged the “strong calibre of apprentices” competing and that “the points were pretty close at the completion of the eight hour practical challenge.”

The seven winners of the regional challenges, as judged by a panel of Certified Builders and tutors, received an all-expenses paid trip to the Certified Builders conference in Blenheim in May where the overall winner was announced.

ITM is one of the key sponsors and supporters of the ITAB Apprentice Challenge, as part of Jesse’s prize ITM donated a $1500 ITM voucher to help him get started.

The Apprentice Challenge is held in association with the Apprenticeship Scholarship Trust, Certified Builders and ITAB. Certified Builders Association operates a partnership with eleven institutes of technology and polytechnics under the framework of ITAB. REGIONAL WINNERS Northland:

Brendon Williams (NorthTec)

Auckland:

Vine Collett (UNITEC)

Bay of Plenty: Ash Olsen (BOP Polytechnic) Hawkes Bay:

Lee Holloway (Eastern Institute of Technology)

Canterbury:

Jesse Dhue (CPIT) - 3rd Overall

Nelson:

Hamish Griffith (Nelson Marlborough Institute of Technology) - 1st Overall

Southern Region:

Chris Hewton (Southern Institute of Technology) - 2nd Overall

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INDUSTRY TRAINING

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SPORTS & EVENTS

ITM400 PULLS HUGE CROWDS TO PUKEKOHE HUGE CROWDS, THRILLING RACING AND A HISTORY-MAKING WIN FOR A KIWI TEENAGE ROOKIE MADE THIS YEAR’S ITM400 A HUGE SUCCESS

home the inaugural Jason Richards Memorial Trophy.

“It has been a fantastic three days – big crowd numbers, great racing; I don’t think we could have wanted for any more for the first event back here,” commented V8 Supercars CEO David Malone.

The upgraded track and facilities at Pukekohe proved an “outstanding success” with new racing formats and new cars greatly enhancing spectator appeal.

There were four different winners in the four main races over the weekend, including Kiwi teenager Scott McLaughlin who became the youngest driver to win a major race in V8 Supercar Championship history.

The event attracted over 117,000 fans to Pukekohe where Jason Bright emerged overall winner to take

During the weekend, ITM hosted over 1000 customers, suppliers, storeowners and staff in the corporate hospitality villa and the exclusive ITM grandstand and lounge area. For some of them, the experience included grid walks, hot laps, rides in the safety car and heli-laps.

“It was a tremendous success,” said ITM CEO Gordon Buswell. “The close proximity to Auckland made it accessible to many families and it turned out to be a real family event – New Zealand’s largest sporting event for 2013.”

The Auckland Tourism, Events and Economic Development agency (ATEED) estimated that the ITM400 generated a return on regional investment of $7.5 million for this year and 50,000 visitor nights for Auckland. The racing was broadcast in over 130 countries.

Race

Winner

Team

Make

Started

Race Time

Laps

Fastest Lap

Race 1:

Scott McLaughlin

Fujitsu Racing GRM

Holden

4

39:54.9226

35

1:44092

Race 2:

Jamie Whincup

Red Bull Racing

Holden

3

42:32.8445

35

1:40231

Race 3:

Will Davison

Pepsi Max Crew FPR

Ford

5

44:42.6510

32

1:41728

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Jason Bright

Team BOC

Holden

1

37:39.1958

35

1:37947

For a full wrap up of the event visit www.itm.co.nz

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PRODUCT KNOWLEDGE

YOUTUBE VIDEOS A BUILDING HIT THREE NEW YOUTUBE VIDEOS FROM PSP LIMITED ARE MAKING THINGS SIMPLER FOR INSTALLING THE COMPANY’S HIGH QUALITY POLYCARBONATE SHEETING MATERIALS. The videos run from six to ten minutes each, covering the instalment of PSP Suntuf and ClearVue roofing sheets, and ClearVue fencing installation.

The videos are fronted by PSP building expert Dave, aided by his less than able assistant Gary Swede, who provides help (of sorts), and comic relief along the way. The videos offer a user-friendly way for builders to access product information and installation instructions.

TIPS AND TRICKS Some tips on enhancing the products’ strengths are also introduced through the video. When installing the Suntuf roofing for example, builders are encouraged to use PSP anti-noise tape to reduce the level of creaking.

Tricks to ensuring the long life of PSP products are also highlighted, including the need to screw PSP Suntuf down by its peaks, not the valleys, to avoid leaking in the future.

Scan this with your phone’s QR code reader to view video. youtube.com/ pspnewzealand

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BUSINESS SUPPORT

PUBLIC LIABILITY INSURANCE: WHAT YOU'RE NOT COVERED FOR

ARTICLE TWO OF THREE

PUBLIC LIABILITY INSURANCE IS ONE OF THE MOST IMPORTANT POLICIES THAT A TRADESMAN SHOULD HAVE. IT IS INTENDED TO PROTECT YOU FROM THE COST OF DAMAGING OTHER PEOPLE’S PROPERTY AND IN SOME CASES CAUSING THEM INJURY. LIKE ANY INSURANCE POLICY, THERE ARE EXCLUSIONS. In part two of our exclusions series we explain, in plain language, some of the exclusions in public liability insurance policies that are more likely to affect builders & tradespeople.

BUILDING DEFECTS, MOULD, ROT, GRADUAL DETERIORATION & WATER PENETRATION As a result of the leaky homes crisis many policies from general insurers now exclude cover from the effects of water penetrating a building envelope.

As the multi-billion dollar cost of the crisis became clear, insurers decided that the cost of future leaky building claims was too high for them to bear and amended their policies to exclude it.

Separate policies that protect builders from claims of financial loss related to leaky homes, such as Builtin’s E&O Indemnity, are available. Leaks from internal pipes and water systems are still covered by public liability insurance.

ERRORS IN PROFESSIONAL ADVICE You are generally not covered for damage that results from bad advice, or where you haven’t given advice that you should have, if you’ve charged for that advice. As an expert your clients are entitled to rely on what you say and if you get it wrong they can hold you liable for the cost of this mistake. If you gave the advice for free then you may still be covered. In some policies, such as that from Builtin, you can add this cover back for a modest additional premium.

DEFECTIVE DESIGN Costs arising from to a defective design or specification are excluded from cover. You should be wary of doing any design, whether that’s architectural, engineering, whole house or a specific detail, unless you have separate professional indemnity insurance that specifically covers this.

YOUR PRODUCTS, MATERIALS & THE PROPERTY YOU’RE WORKING ON Public liability insurance is intended to cover the cost of damage to other people’s property. This means products that you own, supply, install or

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construct are excluded under most policies. This becomes tricky for tradespeople because of the way insurers define what “your products” are.

Along with the obvious, “your product” may also include any property that you have previously worked on or are currently working on. When it comes to claims from builders, the house you’re building has been interpreted as “your product”, and therefore not covered because of this exclusion.

However, some policies make it clear that buildings, or separate components of a property, will still be covered. As a builder, these are the policies you want.

The definition of “your products” is one of the most important aspects of your policy and we strongly recommend that you switch to a policy with a more “builder friendly” definition.

Coming up in August: We cover exclusions for liability you’ve contracted into, loss of use, defamation, defective workmanship and property you’ve hired or are looking after.

This article is intended to clarify some of the exclusions contained within most general/public liability policies available from major insurers in New Zealand. Some exclusions can be removed by purchasing an extension to your policy, so it’s important that you check what your own policy does and doesn’t cover. The specific wording from different insurers will vary and you should seek the advice of a professional if necessary. This article is not comprehensive and should not be relied upon as legal advice. Insurers will interpret and apply their own policy wording depending on the specific circumstances of each individual claim.

Builtin New Zealand is a specialist in construction liability insurance, with policies tailored to meet the needs of builders and tradespeople. For more information visit www.builtin.co.nz/Insurance or email Ben Rickard at ben@builtin.co.nz or call him on (07) 579 6259 or 0275 212 014.

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BUSINESS SUPPORT

GIVING SMALL NZ COMPANIES A HELPING HAND IF NEW ZEALAND IS TO SUCCEED AS A NATION OF BUDDING ENTREPRENEURS AND BURGEONING SMALL BUSINESSES, IT IS MORE IMPORTANT THAN EVER THAT OUR UP-AND-COMING BUSINESS PEOPLE GET AS MUCH SUPPORT AS THEY NEED. Business Mentors New Zealand has over 1,950 very knowledgeable mentors placed throughout the country, all of whom are willing to share their skills, expertise with small and medium sized business owners.

BECOME A BUSINESSMAN, NOT JUST A WORKER Garry Brown of Rotorua Well Drilling enlisted the services of a business mentor 18 months ago after taking over the family company.

He explains: `We specialise in geothermal well drilling in the Rotorua area. We drill cold water wells for farms and agricultural businesses and geothermal for hotels, motels and domestic syndicates who want hot water pools, spas or other installations.’

“He made me understand that I need to act more like a businessman rather than a worker”

Garry says: `My father was not hands-on and had left it to the office manager to run the business.

I had worked on the rigs until the office manager died in 2005. He had been with the business since before I started so it was all done his way. My father died in 2007 and I ended up with the whole shooting match. My sister is an accountant and she helped with the paperwork but it was a baptism of fire. I needed to know more about running a small business.’ `I applied through www.businessmentors.org.nz and got a phone call from my local coordinator. My mentor is great. He doesn’t mince words and just says it like it is. He made me understand that I need to act more like a businessman rather than a worker.

There is a definite line between what I do now and what I used to do. My job now is to get the work not do the work.’

TAKE A STEP BACK There are many benefits to bringing a business mentor on board, whether a company is still in the

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early stages of development or the time has come to put together and implement an exit strategy. A knowledgeable mentor can help business owners take a step back from their companies and see the bigger picture. A business mentor can assist in identifying strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats that may have been missed by managers too close to the business.

A common problem that many small business owners face is that they feel isolated and have no one to confide in or bounce ideas off. Not surprising, since a large proportion of them operate their company singlehandedly or with minimal staff.

A business mentor can act as both sounding board and brainstorming partner. Often, simply having somebody to talk through plans and ideas with can help a business owner organise their thoughts and put them on the track towards making their company a success.

A SMALL COST FOR A BIG BENEFIT Garry says: `I discussed it with my wife. We had seen the Business Mentors New Zealand advertisement on television. At $150 plus GST for registration it is not a big investment. It’s a nobrainer.’ `I’ve sung my mentor’s praises to my ASB business manager because he has pushed me in the financial areas. The Business Mentors have such a wealth of knowledge and mine is such a good person to bounce ideas off.’

Business Mentors has no restriction on the amount of mentoring in one session and there is no limitation on booking again at another time in the future.

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BUSINESS SUPPORT PRODUCT KNOWLEDGE

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BUSINESS SUPPORT

SUPERTOOL SIMPLIFIES THE HARDEST JOBS KEEPING ACCURATE RECORDS OF WHAT HAPPENS DAY TO DAY ON A BUILDING SITE IS ONE OF THE TOUGHEST JOBS BUILDERS AND CONTRACTORS FACE. BUT THAT’S ALL CHANGING THANKS TO A KIWI INVENTION THAT IS BEING WELCOMED BY THE INDUSTRY WITH OPEN ARMS. LocknLoad is a simple application that turns your mobile phone into a multi purpose recorder, allowing you to instantly capture important information about the job you’re working on, and keep accurate records of every stage of construction.

“The way it works is pretty straightforward,” says LocknLoad director Mai Aoake.

“We have worked in the contracting industry for a long time, so we developed the system knowing that it had to be simple to use for people who are not particularly tech savvy.”

PHOTO RECORDS With the LocknLoad APP, you use your phone’s camera function to photograph key aspects of a job. Your phone then sends the pictures (time and date included complete with GPS location) to a secure online storage facility which you can access from your cellphone or computer.

You can also add notes and comments to accompany the photographic record and build up a valuable store of information about all aspects of the job (see panel).

What’s more, the system works even in remote areas where there’s no cellphone coverage, by storing the information in the phone until coverage is available.

SIMPLE SET-UP The price of the service is under $15 a month and set-up is quick and simple, says Mai. “You can do it online, but we are encouraging people to phone us. A lot of guys on the tools tend to be a bit apprehensive about technology stuff, so it’s better to walk them through it over the phone. That way, we can set them up in about 10 minutes. “Then, we provide on-going support online or over the phone – no offshore call centres. We’re 100% Kiwi invented with 100% Kiwi backup support.”

HOW COULD LOCKNLOAD WORK FOR YOU? WORK IN PROGRESS RECORDER? Keep accurate records and evidence of daily work in progress. Provide regular client updates.

COMPLIANCE RECORDER? Photograph key stages of the job as a record to verify correct building practices and building code compliance.

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PRODUCT KNOWLEDGE

KITCHEN VENTILATION...

DEMYSTIFIED INSTALLING KITCHEN VENTILATION SEEMS TO BE ONE OF THOSE JOBS THAT NO ONE WANTS TO DO. GET THE PLUMBER TO DO IT! GET THE APPRENTICE TO DO IT. GET ANYONE BUT ME TO DO IT!

Installation is easy when you know some of the basics. You can produce fabulous results for your clients when you do them well.

For an effective kitchen ventilation system, the four critical components to consider are: (1) Placement of the canopy or rangehood (2) The size of the extraction motor in the canopy or hood (3) The type of ventilation options (4) The ducting system.

PLACEMENT A correctly sized canopy above the cooktop is the most effective way to ventilate. As a general rule the canopy should be the same size or larger that the hob. There are NZ Standards regarding the minimum height a canopy can be placed above hobs. Make sure you check those before installing the hood. If you have a large kitchen window with a great view or an island bench situation, Parmco has effective in-bench ventilation systems available.

MOTOR SIZE Just like cars, bigger motors are always better.

Many of Parmco’s canopies have motors that will move up to 1000m³ of air per hour. This is serious suction. The larger motors not only effectively capture steam, oils and grease from the immediate cooking area but will also remove odours that would otherwise linger in the living areas. Cheaper canopies with smaller motors will not do the job.

VENTILATION SYSTEM There are three basic types of ventilation systems: (1) The air is not ducted outside and is recirculated back into the room using only the installed grease filters.

(2) The air is not ducted outside and is recirculated back into the room through activated carbon filters.

(3) The air is ducted outside.

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While all of the options have their place and are largely dictated by design limitations, by far the most effective method of ventilation is to remove air from inside the home and get it outside. This ensures that the oils, greases and aromatics are removed as effectively as possible from the living space.

DUCTING This is where most people try and save money.

Skimping on ducting is not wise because this is the most critical part of the system. Moving 1000m³/hr of air down a 150mm pipe needs special attention.

(1) Design the system so that you have the least amount of bends possible (2) Use rigid plastic, smooth bore ducting systems like Parmco’s Megaduct system.

(3) Do not “tap into” an existing ducting system if it is a smaller diameter than that of the canopy (4) Only use “flexi” style ducting if you have to and do not squash it to get it under the bottom cord of the truss or around a tight corner. This will restrict airflow.

You wouldn’t get a 150mm water pipe and adapt it to a 100mm pipe (or constrict the pipe diameter) and expect it to move the same amount of water would you? The same applies for air movement.

If you follow these simple guidelines you will produce the most effective ventilation, the quietest operation and the happiest clients. Parmco has a full range of overhead, built in and pull out ventilation options. Many of the ITM staff have undergone expert training with Parmco so know how to order the correct parts for the job.

For more information visit www.parmco.co.nz or phone (09) 573 5678.

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