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Templeton Construction’s local focus
Going local
Covid has brought a shift to many people’s working lives, but for Ben Templeton it’s been about looking after his own team and keeping things local.
Ben & Gemma Templeton
“As the owners of Templeton Construction, we strive for maximum productivity and high quality in all our work, ensuring your needs can be quickly adapted to and efficiently dealt with." “Our goal and passion is to work alongside the owners and help to create their dream home, whether it be a new home or renovation. Always believing that respect, honesty, responsibility, and good work ethic are the foundations of a smooth sailing building project." “We are excited about the direction Templeton Construction is heading and look forward to meeting with you to discuss your needs for your next project.”
About Templeton Construction
Templeton Construction is a family owned and operated business that has been helping people build their dream homes in the Mackenzie District for over 15 years. We know our environment and we know our people. We understand the need for a smooth-sailing building project, and pride ourselves on transparency, timeliness and top-quality workmanship. We look forward to meeting you and helping you build something special.
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www.altitudeelectrical.co.nz PH. 03 435 3200 admin@altitudeelectrical.co.nz For the Templeton Construction founder, cutting down staff and reducing hours wasn’t something Ben wanted to do, so he instead made the decision to keep as much as possible in-house. “During Covid we thought about what we were paying out to subcontractors and how much it was costing to get people out of town to come up and work for us, so we decided to draw on the skills amongst our staff to see how much we could keep in-house, so that my guys could get more work." “We went and bought ourselves a digger, so now we can do our own earthworks and we can also do our own roofing, fascia gutter, gib fix the whole lot.” As one of the longest running building companies in the Mackenzie region, Templeton Construction already supported the subcontractors in the area. “We’ve used some of the same subbies for over 10 years now, so we have a really good working relationship."
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Congratulations on over 10 years of construction work in the Mackenzie Country.
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www.mainlandbrickandblock.co.nz “As one of their long-term clients we find our work is prioritised so we are not having large waits with subcontractors."
“Another benefit of keeping local is, if something ever does go wrong, say for example a leaking tap, it’s easy enough for us to get them back and get it sorted.” Ben, who started off as an apprentice, has built the company up to become one of the most well-known builders in the town and contributes the contributes to the success of the business to being well established in the industry. “Just keeping ahead of the game, delivering quality work and building our brand name in the area.”
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Earthworks Services
Driveways • General Landscaping Section/Land Development Farm Maintenance • Tree/Stump Removal Rootraking • Drainage/Trenches Sewer/Power Installation • Gravel Supplies
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Over the years the company has worked on some memorable projects with a standout for Ben, which is the subdivision he recently developed in Twizel. “We bought a larger section and decided to split it into three. First building ourselves a family home and then selling the two back sections as house and land packages. We are building our clients homes there at the moment." “We went through the process of subdividing and putting in connections, services, roads." “There was quite a bit of interest and they went under contract not long out of lockdown, we have enjoyed diversifying with the house and land packages.”
Templeton Construction (03) 435 0724 www.templetonconstruction.co.nz
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A company you can depend on
Bruce Hallinan prides himself on being a builder and a company that people can rely on.
With a wealth of experience covering timber, concrete and steel construction, Bruce always knew he would eventually own his own business, so post-Covid he did just that, and Brucey The Builder was formed. “After 20 years it was time for me to form my own path forming Brucey the Builder and BJ Hallinan and Sons Limited with a goal to provide the best service I can by showing up and being honest.” Bruce has already been a part of some significant projects, including restoration of The Sign of The Takahe, The Arts Centre and the deconstruction and stabilisation of The Provincial Chambers. Offering residential home maintenance, renovations as well as shop fit outs and residential repairs, Bruce’s success comes down to always following through on what was decided on, from conception to completion with the client. “It’s about turning up whether it is a big or a small job, having an amazing group of subbies that make the whole process a pleasant experience, and trying to keep within a budget with a shortage and rising costs of materials.
Brucey The Builder qualifications:
• Licensed Builder Practitioner • LBP National Certificate in Carpentry (awarded in 2000) • First Aid (current) • Site Safe (current) • Ramset power actuated tool license • Hilti license • Working at Heights • Cranes Unit Standard 3789 (Dogman)
Level 3; Sling regular loads and communicate during crane operations • Occupational Health and Safety Unit
Standard 17600; explain safe work practices for working at heights • First Aid Unit Standard 6041; provide first aid • First Aid Unit Standard 6042; provide resuscitation.
Waterblasting NC
Trade qualified painter & decorator 30yrs experience
• House Washing • Driveways • Roofs • Cleaning of Fences • Gutters etc • General Cleaning and
Property Maintenance
Peter O’Brien Plastering Limited
25 years experience in all areas of interior plastering including small industrial, new houses, EQC repairs, alterations.
Neil Clark 027 820 0263
Trade qualified painter & decorator 30yrs experience Mel Sincock 027 438 2686 waterblasting.nc@gmail.com
Ph 027 221 4066
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Cnr Washbournes and Vickerys Rd Sockburn
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Brucey The Builder 31 Marshall Street Rangiora 0274 921 502 brucejhallinan@hotmail.com www.bruceythebuilder.co.nz
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“Glen Watson HW Plumbing, Alf Baynon Flooring, Neil Clark Decorating, Peter Obrien Plastering, Robbie Grant Electrical, Jonathan Bird gas fitter, they are all a great bunch of guys I work with who I can rely on to turn up and provide a top-class job, and they are all trade qualified in their fields.” Other key projects Bruce has been involved in are steel frame one or two-bedroom tiny homes with colour steel roofs and shadow clad exterior cladding, main lounge and open plan kitchen and bathrooms which have a shower, bath, toilet and vanity in each unit which can be designed to suit clients’ needs, and homes that can be built on site or transported. “To carry on demand for skilled labour in New Zealand, we are also currently working on plans to build more tiny homes to provide an alternative and cheaper option to suit people’s budgets. “We want to be able to provide an affordable option for separated couples and elderly, as well as providing a helpful and friendly service for all our clients.”
Some of Brucey The Builder’s main services include LBP reports, renovations, commercial and residential property maintenance, decks and fences, including a new easy fence system, retaining walls, planters, sheds under 30 square meters, studio sleepouts, concrete work and tiny homes. In terms of latest achievements, for Bruce it’s been about growing a client base with continual repeat business within a great team, building and growing the business and training new apprentices up. “We have a female apprentice that is doing an amazing job and forming a stepping stone for other females to enter the trades.
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Glen has 25 years of experience, specialising in maintenance, renovations and hot water cylinders. Phone: 022 197 6944 Email: hwplumbinglimited@gmail.com HW Plumbing Limited
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Making workplaces safer
The Canterbury Safety Charter was born out of the Christchurch earthquakes.
There was a realisation that a massive amount of demolition and construction work would be required to rebuild the city. This presented both a large risk to workers, and the opportunity for the construction industry to lead the way in health and safety reform. This was well before the Pike River disaster drove the legislative changes in the Health and Safety at Work Act in 2015. The Charter was established through the work of a Steering Group, with the support of the major construction firms, WorkSafe, and ACC. Organisations who signed up to the Charter agreed to 10 commitment areas where they would focus on improving their health and safety performance with the support of the charter. These commitments: leadership, engagement, reporting, overlapping duties, critical risks, site safety, site induction, training, impairment and health and wellbeing. Organisations were assessed on their current level of performance against these areas, and then given resources and training opportunities to lift their standards to the required level. The legacy of the early years of the charter is that not a single worker lost their life during the rebuild, despite the modelling suggesting that several would do so. The other significant fact is that the Canterbury region now leads the way in construction health and safety outcomes. In all the statistics that WorkSafe collects on construction activity, (injuries, investigations, etc), Canterbury is significantly below the national averages.
Current trends in health and safety
The current work of the charter spans the health and safety continuum. The charter’s Strategic Plan has spread the charter to industries outside of construction, as many of the issues in health and safety apply to all workplaces. The charter has also placed more emphasis on the health side of health and safety. Many statistics point to a real mental health crisis within New Zealand, and significant work is needed to provide healthy places of work. The Covid pandemic has placed stress on a lot of workers and workplaces and has also highlighted the social and economic benefits of more flexible working arrangements. The charter’s leadership group has completed the first stage of a project looking at the role of health and safety representatives in the workplace. Representatives can have a significant impact on the health and safety culture of an organisation, and as a rule these people are committed to making a difference to the people they represent. However, too often they are given the role of compliance officer rather than champion, and in this capacity, they are very under-utilised. The charter’s professional services working group is focussed on promoting and developing resources for Health and Safety by Design (HSD). This is a key area of work as eliminating and mitigating worker risk at the design stage is the most effective way of improving safety. Any time a risk can be identified and removed prior to work, starting results in a worker not being exposed to that risk, and the possibility of an accident
The future is here…
Building Information Modelling (BIM) is a powerful communication and collaboration tool that is set to revolutionise the way safety risks are identified, communicated, and manged on construction sites. BIM is a three-dimensional computer model of a built structure that can be accessed by a tablet or smart phone and can also be time sequenced to show stages of construction. Health and safety information can be added to the model by designers, engineers, contractors, and health and safety advisors prior to construction starting. In the design stage, all stakeholders from the architect to the contractor to the building tenant can look at the model and identify risks and how they can be eliminated or mitigated. This equally applies to both the construction and occupancy stage, so risks to the people using and maintaining the building can also be addressed. This collaboration is the key component, as it allows the contractor to address the safety of construction directly with the designer and client rather than in isolation. This information is then captured in a single place, rather than being buried within the paperwork. Once construction is underway, sub-contractors and workers will be able to access the health and safety information embedded in the model. By direct visualisation of the risks involved with the work, workers can make better decisions about the risks involved, and how to mitigate them. The BIM model can also be used for training and toolbox talks. Expect to see your tradie carrying around a tablet in his toolbelt very soon.
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Industry study investigates the origins of and strategies to deal with stress in construction
An industry study conducted by Site Safe and Massey University’s School of Built Environment has investigated the negative effects of work-related stress on productivity, and physical and emotional health of construction workers in New Zealand.
The paper, which is the first collaboration under the research Memorandum of Understanding between both organisations, highlights several critical factors that create undue stress among construction workers. It identifies potential mitigation approaches to reducing stressors, as suggested by workers participating in the study. Site Safe Chief Executive, Brett Murray, says that as well as serving as a confirmatory piece, the paper gives insight into the thought patterns and voices of frontline workers who are often unheard in an industry fraught with danger and unsafe practices. “We operate in a high-risk industry and trying to bring about a culture of change within health and safety isn’t going to happen overnight. “By talking directly to workers who face these dangers every day, we can better understand what needs to be done to create safer construction sites.” Research participants indicated that lack of collaboration, poor communication, and unrealistic timeframes and budgets on the job were leading to corner-cutting, and health and safety practices being compromised.
It isn’t just young workers new to the industry either. There appears to be no increasing tolerance to stress over time, with experienced workers of 20-or-more years no more immune to workplace stress than their less experienced counterparts.
A supportive working environment, greater empowerment of employees in decision-making processes on-site, and regular workload allocation reviews were common themes in the responses, cited by many as ways to reduce stress.
Murray concedes that not every suggestion is a workable solution, however the responses and information in the study form a good basis to progress the discussion further. “The results of the study clearly reflect the negative influence of stress brought about by an inefficient contracting and supply chain process that creates pressures that are often unable to be resolved by those most impacted. “That issue has been recognised by initiatives such as the Construction Sector Accord and is, in part, why it is so important that the Accord delivers tangible results.”
The Accord was raised by some study participants as a platform through which issues surrounding unethical behaviours causing added stress – like being asked to do something unethical on a project – could be addressed. There is a strong upside to the industry effectively managing stressors in the workplace, according to Brett Murray.
“We believe that looking after our workers and creating a safer industry can improve productivity, profitability and the industry’s long-term appeal as a career prospect.
“The industry is already inherently stressful, so we need to do everything we can do ensure we’re not adding to that.
“We want to get people home safe to their whanau every day, both physically and mentally and we will look at all avenues to work towards this.”
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A land of opportunity
Landscaping and demolition admin can be a hassle, especially if you have to organise different contractors for several different areas of your project.
Fortunately, Clear Contracting is your onestop-shop building and construction service specialist around the Queenstown and Southern Lakes District. Locally owned and operated, Clear Contracting was first established in February 2019 after owner and operator, Max Clear, decided he was in need of a new challenge – which was to start his own business. Since then, operations have run smoothly and “the feedback has always been good”, Max reports. Working across a number of projects, Clear Contracting has a robust resource base readily available for contract works. “We do anything from site preparation to clearing gravel and supplying cartage. Pretty much anything to do with earthworks really,” Max says. Behind any successful business is a dedicated team that make it happen. Clear Contracting is no exception to this rule. “We have a decent team culture, and everyone gets on, so it’s good,” Max notes. And with no shortage of jobs currently available in construction, the industry is currently a land of opportunity. Reflecting on the market around Queenstown and the Southern Lakes district, Max agrees, “It’s really busy, there’s a lot going on.” So, whether you’re looking for assistance with a site preparation - or are just in need of a quick and efficient earthworks service, you can be rest assured that Clear Contracting will deliver a high degree of workmanship and expertise. If you’re wanting to see their portfolio for yourself; make sure to check out the Clear Contracting Facebook page for any updates on what they’re up to. For more information, phone 0277 152 228 to get in touch with Max and the team at Clear Contracting today.
We have a decent team
culture, and everyone gets on, so it’s good. ”
Services:
• Site preparation • Landscaping • Driveways • Rock walls • Section clearing • Bulk cartage • Drainage. • Machinery: • 10t tipper • 5t tipper • 2.5t digger. • 5.5t digger • Pt50 posi track.
Clear Contracting 69 Morven Ferry Road Queenstown 0277 152 228 max@clearcontracting.co.nz
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Local Owner/Operator covering Queenstown and the Southern Lakes region.
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A tiled wave of expertise
Tiling is a lasting investment, so it’s vital to get it right.
Indeed, this is the ethos of Tiling Plus Wanaka, who have firmly cemented their spot at the top of the tiling profession throughout the Queenstown and Southern Lakes district of New Zealand. Whether you’re preparing to build, renovate or remodel - or you need a complete commercial fit-out, Tiling Plus can assist with meeting your project requirements. From understanding the correct application of a range of tiles and cements, to being able to recognise what pattern works where – owner operator Torsten Lohstadt, is well-versed on all technical aspects of the trade. With 25-years of experience acquired over two decades of professional practice in Europe and New Zealand, Torsten has been running Tiling Plus out of Wanaka since 2009. After first completing a three-year apprenticeship back in 1996, he has since successfully undertaken numerous projects - from small-fix jobs and renovations, right through to high-end designer builds. So, if you’ve been planning to take a crack at the tiling on your DIY home renovation, spare your future-self the trouble and allow Tiling Plus to save you on expensive mistakes. Indeed, whilst it may appear as a cheaper alternative to paying a contractor, an amateur installation will likely cost you more in the long-term. Torsten takes immense pride in his craftmanship and guarantees your project will be completed on time - to an exceptional standard. And if it’s not, he stands behind the quality of his work and offers a five-year workmanship guarantee on all Tiling Plus installations. Tiling Plus Wanaka work directly with home and business owners – or their interior designers, to help transform their client’s vision into a reality.
Tiling Plus Wanaka 68 Hunter Crescent Wanaka tiling.plus@yahoo.com www.tilingplus.co.nz
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Their services on offer include:
•Tiling •Certified waterproofing •Free measure and quote •Supply of materials •Under-tile heating.
With over twenty years’ experience in residential and commercial tiling, we guarantee your job will be completed to the highest industry standards.
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