Builders & Contractors Magazine, Issue #116

Issue #116 - 2019

Up and running Getting the construction sector working

RISKY BUSINESS Arrow's downfall highlights an industry's plight

Legislative changes affecting the construction sector

The 11 biggest mistakes tradespeople make

WORKING WITH ASBESTOS

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Contents, Issue #116 - 2019 Page: 12

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Contents

Welcome

- publisher's note This issue of Builders & Contractors looks at operational risks; how the downfall of Arrow reflects the high risks for those in the industry and how the Construction Contracts Act is broken and needs fixing.

Since solutions are better than complaints, we offer advice via Leading construction lawyer Mark Williamson’s piece Up and running, on how to get the construction sector working more effectively, and Daniel Fitzpatrick’s solutions to the 11 biggest mistakes he sees tradespeople making.

Throughout the magazine, features provide insights into successful companies and organisations, and the people working in them, and as always, we thank all our columnists for their expertise, along with the views, opinions and predictions of all those who contributed, to help you manage the risks your face each and every day.

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Builder licensing - separating the facts from the fiction

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26: The move to make healthy homes

Legislative changes affecting the construction sector

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The Construction Contracts Act is broken and needs fixing

38: A strong future – the future of steel

Business ethics — the answer to sustainability

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Putting people at the heart of your business

National Association of Steel Framed Housing

under review

92: Working with asbestos 97: The Crane Association talks about member benefits

98: Ward Demolition

Jay Cee Welding

100: What you need to know

42: Concrete NZ — building resilience

about scaffolding

104: NZ Fire Doors

50: Brick & Blocklayers Federation

Are you making these 11 mistakes in your trades business?

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An authentic icon – the Mercedes G-Class

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Risky business – the downfall of Arrow reflects the high risk of construction

68: Southland – building for the future

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Mental health in the industry

78: The importance of wood

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Up and running — how to get the construction sector working

82: Jones & Sandford Joinery

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People, productivity and the construction sector

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Builder licensing - separating the facts from the fiction Commerical lawyer, Geoff Hardy

For a lot of people involved in the building trade, the requirement to be “licensed” is nothing new – take architects, engineers, plumbers, electricians, gasfitters, and lawyers for example.

The requirement for builders to be licensed only came about relatively recently, following the emergence of the leaky building crisis and the Hunn Report published in 2002. It was the Building Act 2004 that first ushered in the requirement for residential builders to become licensed, but the necessary regulations and infrastructure to manage licensing were not put in place until much later.

Contrary to popular belief, licensing doesn’t actually impose many additional duties on a builder. You still have to honour your obligations under the building contract, the Building Act and the Consumer Guarantees Act, and you still have to comply with the building consent and the building code, just as you had to do before licensing.

It’s just that restricted building work (work requiring a building consent that affects a home’s primary structure, weathertightness or fire safety design) can’t be done unless it is carried out or supervised by a licensed builder. And when you do carry it out or supervise it, you simply have to confirm you have done so by submitting a design certificate at the outset or a record of work at the end.

Admittedly there are annual fees to pay, a lot more paperwork to complete, and a requirement to keep up to speed with the latest developments in building techniques and building law. But arguably that is not such a bad thing, and it is the price you pay for being given your very own monopoly by the Government.

What do I mean by your very own monopoly?

I mean the exclusive right to carry out or supervise restricted building work, and to promote yourself as a cut above the average builder, which hopefully will see more work coming your way.

In reality the only thing about licensing that you need to be worried about is that anyone can file a complaint about you with the Building Practitioners Board, which has the power to discipline you if you have dropped below the required standards.

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Despite the above facts, there are many common misconceptions about licensing. I think the reason is that builders are left to self-learn about these things. They don’t have to front up to a refresher course each year like the plumbers do, or pass an exam to retain their licence. Certified Builders, MBIE, the Building Practitioners Board and commentators like myself do our best to spread the word, but it’s just one of a hundred new compliance issues licensed builders have to get their heads around. So that is the reason I am writing this article – to debunk some of the popular myths that are still doing the rounds.

Records of work As for the record of work you have to hand over, its purpose is simply to identify who did the restricted building work on a residential project. If the work later proves to be defective, this helps the current owner or the insurance company to work out who to hold accountable.

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Contrary to popular belief, licensing doesn’t actually impose many additional duties on a builder. You still have to honour your obligations under the building contract, the Building Act and the Consumer Guarantees Act, and you still have to comply with the building consent and the building code, just as you had to do before licensing.

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It is an easy way of tracing the person(s) responsible rather than the hard way of tracking down the original owner, wading through Council records, or interviewing the neighbours. The client that you did the work for doesn’t need the record of work because he already knows who did the work. This is for the benefit of subsequent owners who wouldn’t necessarily have that information.

Don’t trust anyone else to comply with your legal obligations for you, and ignore anyone who tries to get you to do it a different way.

Always keep some written evidence on file (for at least 10 years) that you did submit your record of work, for example a copy of the email or letter you sent to the owner and the Council, or a stamped or signed receipt from them.

While the record of work does make it easier to track you down, it does not impose any liability on you that you did not already have. If you or your staff or subcontractors did non-compliant work, then you were already liable. “Signing off” the work doesn’t increase your liability at all. Sometimes the record of work actually reduces your exposure, particularly when you only did part of the restricted work and another licensed builder did the rest.

You have to hand your record of work over “on completion” of your restricted building work. Normally that means when you have handed over the keys, taken down your signs, cleaned up the site, loaded up your gear, and departed for good.

In that case you want to put a lot of effort into your record of work so that it identifies in minute detail what you did and didn’t do.

That way, if the defect that emerges some years later relates to work you weren’t responsible for, they can see that, and won’t come after you.

There is a lot of confusion about who you have to give the record of work to. But the Building Act is absolutely clear on that. You have to hand it to both the Council and the owner, and no-one else. You don’t hand it over to just one of them. And if you are a subcontractor, you don’t hand it over to the head contractor or the group housing company that got you to do the work.

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There remains some uncertainty over whether “completion” means practical completion, or completion of all remedial work identified during the defects notification period. It would be safer to treat it as practical completion. By that stage you know what restricted building work you were responsible for, so you can complete the form. Do it while your memory is still fresh. The Building Practitioners Board will tolerate a delay of a few weeks, but not a few months.

What if you are in dispute with your client?

There will be cases where you never even reach practical completion, because a dispute has arisen and your client has kicked you off site. In those situations, you treat “completion” as the point in time when you know there is no reasonable prospect

of you ever being allowed back on site to resume work.

That will be obvious when the owner has engaged another builder to finish off the work. But it will be less clear when you have merely suspended work while waiting for payment, or the owner has told you to stop work temporarily, but neither of you has actually brought the building contract to an end. If the suspension of work looks like it’s going to continue indefinitely, submit a record of work regardless.

In a dispute situation where the owner has withheld money from you, it is very common for the builder to withhold the record of work as well as the producer statements and similar documentation, even after completion of the work. After all, why should you go cap-in-hand to the owner when the owner is depriving you of your rightful payment?

Unfortunately, the Building Practitioners Board don’t see it that way. They can only discipline you if you have withheld the record of work “without good reason”, and although it is arguable that standing up for your rights is a good reason, the Board’s rulings have consistently held that the Building Act didn’t contemplate you using the record of work as leverage in a dispute situation.

So even though you might withhold producer statements, you must hand over the record of work regardless.

Withholding the record of work from the owner doesn’t achieve anything anyway, because the owner doesn’t actually need it. Numerous MBIE determinations have established that a Council cannot insist on a record of work as a condition of issuing the code compliance certificate. The owner can get a CCC regardless.

So why withhold something that gives you no leverage in the first place, only to permit the owner to file a complaint to the Building Practitioners Board that will inevitably result in you paying $2,000 or more, not to mention the legal fees and stress, and having a black mark against your name on the LBP Register for the next three years?

Geoff Hardy has 43 years’ experience as a commercial lawyer and is a partner in the Auckland firm Martelli McKegg. He guarantees personal attention to new clients at competitive rates. His phone number is (09) 379 0700, fax (09) 309 4112, and e-mail geoff@martellimckegg.co.nz.

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

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Legislative changes affecting the construction sector

The Construction Contracts Act is broken and needs fixing

By Marcus Beveridge and Tina Hwang from Queen City Law

Jeff Walters, specialist in property and construction law, K3 Legal

Almost every time we hear about a main contractor being liquidated, we also hear subcontractors will be left out of pocket.

Why is it that?

The Government has recently announced that minimum wages will increase to $17.70 an hour on 1 April 2019.

We would assume that nobody in the construction sector is paying the minimum wage and therefore the labour force will remain unaffected. However, there will undoubtedly be flow-on affects including general rises in material and costs which will affect projects.

Cost escalations clauses could expressly increase the costs of the project for the principal. The absence of this clauses empowering a contractor to increase payment claims may instead result in alternative pressures being added to the project through the “back door” such as variations or other claims.

Furthermore, trial periods will now be a thing of the past with only “small businesses” with under 20 employees being able to implement trial periods which were often the golden way to test employees’ capabilities without recourse to personal grievance claims.

Employers will still be able to implement probation periods, but good faith and due process must be followed and the employee will have rights to bring a personal grievance claim for any unjustified dismissals.

Employers must now also be aware of sensitivities in dealing with domestic violence for workers even though the incidents were suffered outside of work in the employee’s house for example.

As of April 2019, employers will now have new obligations to provide a sensitive process and up to 10 days paid leave for such workers affected by domestic violence.

Flexible hours may be another resolution and the need to deal with such matters sensitively and confidentially will mean employers will need to have proper procedures in place to deal with this before such incidents arise.

Recently migrant exploitation cases were exposed with the offenders being “named and shamed” in the news media, including certain directors that were made personally liable for the offending and consequent penalties.

We have seen Immigration New Zealand and the Employment Relations Authority really wanting to tackle this issue head-on especially in the hospitality and construction sectors.

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So construction companies must be acutely aware of the visa status of their employees and other workers on site with proper records in place.

The need to ensure minimum entitlements of workers are strictly adhered to is vital as labour inspectors are showing zero tolerance to minimum right breaches.

Contractors should therefore take care to ensure all workers on site (including their subcontractors – perhaps by inserting a clause into the subcontracts) are legally compliant and entitled to work, otherwise they could face investigations and liabilities.

After the collapse of Hartner Construction, the Construction Contracts Act 2002 was introduced to put an end to this problem.

But come 2013, Mainzeal collapsed and subcontractors were left owing. And the same happened with the collapses of Ebert and Corbel last year.

Fundamentally, the Act is not working because it prejudices main contractors who generally do not have large balance sheets and are very vulnerable to financial shocks.

And when there are disputes, adjudication decisions are not made public – and that needs to change.

Another growing issue is health and safety. The introduction and concept of PCBU (Persons Conducting a Business or Undertaking) or “Officers” under the Health and Safety at Work Act 2015 is still widely unappreciated.

Practically speaking, subcontractors will hardly ever be current in terms of payments.

Reasons for this include:

If you are in the construction industry and you are asking “what is a PCBU?” you are in trouble. A PCBU or “Officer” (often the director or senior officers) will be held personally liable if the primary duty of protecting workers and other people near the site are not implemented properly.

• Payment arrangements, whether informal or formal, do not match work completed.

A PCBU will generally have a duty to consult, co-operate, and co-ordinate works with other PCBUs. A construction company will have multiple PCBUs and Officers that must work together to promote and enforce health and safety.

This process was intended to be an interim dispute mechanism to ensure contractors could get paid and maintain cashflow (i.e. to pay subcontractors). A full claim could be brought later by an owner.

You can no longer simply “tick the box” by issuing a standard health and safety policy for the project and consider yourself protected.

The requirements go well beyond this.

Breaches can result in criminal proceedings ranging in four category offences with the most serious being a category one offence resulting in a $3M fine to a company, $600,000 fine and/or up to five years imprisonment to an individual Officer, and $300,000 fine and/or up to five years imprisonment to an individual worker.

The responsibilities are shared across the board including employees and workers on site. Minor offences include a failure to maintain proper records of notifiable events which could result in a fine of $25,000. The results are serious.

Accordingly, compliance could be described as something of a Pandora’s Box of issues.

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• Offsite work exceeds any deposit received • Variations have yet to be assessed

Subcontractors get paid by main contractors.

Main contractors get paid by the owners.

The adjudication process which the Act created is particularly problematic.

However, in some cases owners are using the adjudication process as a de facto way of bringing an interim claim for damages.

Owners are using the process to raise disputes which would be more suited to substantive proceedings.

It is not clear why an owner should be able to take advantage of the interim resolution process. The Act was not intended to protect owners. It was intended to ensure money flowed through to subcontractors for the work they had performed.

In fact, a large award against a main contractor can be enough to render it insolvent – and the subcontractors will miss out again.

Furthermore, the costs of the adjudication are generally left to lie where they fall and the adjudicator’s costs are shared even if the contractor is successful, placing another financial burden on the main contractor.

Typically, it is uneconomic for the main contractor to bring a full claim at a later date and the interim procedure becomes the final procedure. This is a problem because the interim procedure is not as robust as, for example, a court or arbitration hearing.

A claimant can take as much time as it likes to prepare a claim but once lodged the defending contractor has very tight timeframes to respond.

While the Act allows for parties or experts to be heard, this is generally not the case and the adjudicator simply relies on the written submissions. The absence of oral argument means the parties cannot be sure the adjudicator has considered or understood the submissions.

The decisions are confidential and in some cases can be completely conflicting. There is no public database of decisions which can be used as guidelines. In a case where the exact same argument was put to two different adjudicators, two different decisions were issued. It would be more efficient if decisions were public and parties could learn from previous decisions and the adjudicators could be more consistent.

This problem of inconsistency is also a function of some adjudicators having a legal background while some don’t. There is no prescribed expertise for adjudicators and this leads to a disparity in their abilities.

There is no ability under the Act to join co-defendants who may have liability to the owner in negligence. The main contractor could end up carrying the liability of subcontractors (and even council) where it was not even directly at fault.

What needs to change: • The Act cannot be used by developers as an interim dispute resolution process • Adjudicators exercised their powers and parties could be heard more often • Decisions are made public on a government register with parties’ names and identifying features redacted • All liable parties are subject to the same proceeding and decisions.

Viewpoints

Business ethics the answer to sustainability

Putting people at the heart of your business

Kevin Vincent, Managing director of Vincent Consulting

By Craig Hudson, New Zealand manging director at Xero

Ethics in respect to business is the knowledge of understanding right from wrong and making sure you are doing the right thing.

You don’t have to look very far – only to the likes of Apple or Google – for an example of companies with a strong culture. From the top down, every employee buys into the same values, ambitions and ethics.

I have always held to the belief that if I treat people as I would like to be treated, and that if I continue to add value to the business relationship though delivering best service and outcomes, then that is ethical business behaviour.

Business ethics is an important management discipline and as such should be included in strategic thinking, planning and implementation. It should include codes of behaviour, roles of committees, policies, procedures and training.

Most ethical dilemmas in the workplace are not simple and can be quite challenging in many cases to navigate.

In short, companies should have plans in place to prevent and if necessary resolve any ethical dilemmas. Ethical codes of practice within organisations must identify and prioritise values to guide behaviours ensuring alignment with their company values.

Many ethicists assert there’s always a right thing to do based on moral principle, and others believe the right thing to do will depend on the situation — ultimately it’s up to the individual. Yes it is situational and yes it is also your moral principles that will direct best ethical behaviour.

Philosophers have been discussing ethics for at least 2500 years, since the time of Socrates and Plato. Many ethicists consider emerging ethical beliefs to be “state of the art” legal matters, i.e., what becomes an ethical guideline today is often translated to a law, regulation or rule tomorrow.

Our moral values, such as respect, honesty, fairness, responsibility, are values which guide how we ought to behave. The statements around how these values are applied are often called ethical principles.

Ethics are a significant and defining business issue of our time, affecting corporate profits and credibility, as well as personal security and the sustainability of our economy.

Practicing good ethical behaviours within organisations will bring good benefits in both moral and practical terms.

Organisations can enhance relationships with employees, customers and suppliers, and improve profitability when sound ethics (principles and values) are set as daily disciplines.

The consequences or implications of failing to be ethical will ultimately cause any business to implode. Unethical business practices deplete profits, destroy reputations and put at risk all stakeholders.

Cultivation of high levels of ethics in business practice is something every company, no matter its size, should do. At the very foundation of business, ethics is the commitment to treating customers, employees, investors, suppliers, distributors and anyone else involved with one’s organisation with honesty and respect.

Paying attention to ethical practice within organisations will build openness, trust, integrity and a sense of community within an organisation. Employees will feel strong links with their own values and those of their company and will react with stronger motivation and performance.

Ethics must start right at the top with the owner’s values and sense of corporate social responsibility, which are then embraced into every business process, practice and procedure. If the Board or chief executive is not seen to be behind the program, employees will notice! The person at the top must lead by example.

Perhaps most importantly, attention to ethics in the workplace helps ensure that when leaders and managers are struggling in times of crises and confusion, they retain a strong moral compass.

Attention to business ethics is critical during times of fundamental change — times much like those faced now by businesses, both non-profit and for-profit. In times of fundamental change, values that were previously taken for granted are now strongly questioned. Many of these values are no longer followed.

Consequently, there is no clear moral compass to guide leaders through complex dilemmas about what is right or wrong.

Organisations should develop and document a procedure for dealing with ethical dilemmas as they arise. Ideally, ethical dilemmas should be resolved by a group within the organisation, e.g., an ethics committee comprised of top leaders/ managers and/or members of the board.

If you haven’t already established the values, ambitions and ethics which drive your company and its employees, this is something which you should sort as a matter of priority. Taking time to think about why your business exists, how you’re helping consumers or businesses, and quite simply, what you believe in, is a good place to start.

Along with giving your current employees a blueprint for company culture, explicitly establishing your business’ values will also give potential employees a better understanding of the role, the company ethos, and will ultimately help them determine whether they are a good fit.

Choosing to work at a particular company is a major life decision. We spend so much time working that it makes sense to aim to work at a company that has values which align with our own.

Thinking about how to engage your employees will get you so far. Thinking about how to inspire your employees will get you further still.

I’ve found that many business owners spend their time focused on realising their own ambitions and they don’t make an attempt to understand what drives their employees. This is a sure-fire way to lose employee engagement.

If an employee doesn’t feel that their ambitions or values are important, what’s to stop them jumping ship?

If you can, I’d advise to work with each individual on your team to establish their personal goals and take the time to find out who they really are. Once you have an understanding of their personal wants and needs, you’ll be in a better position to convey the connection between what the company is trying to achieve and what their role is in that achievement.

No matter how large your business is, take the time to get to know everyone and enable an open dialogue. Larry Page is known to mingle with Google employees and eat at the cafeteria on a daily basis.

Whether I’m in Auckland or Wellington, I can be found in one of a range of spots around each office. I believe it’s important to be visible and approachable, and encourage a dialogue with all staff as that’s

how you find out what people tick. You may discover a team member has a secret skill or passion and be able to identify opportunities to help them pursue a different path.

A major reason employees resign is because they get stuck in a rut. By offering a flexible environment which empowers employees to try different roles and move within the business, you could help them pursue what they are really passionate about, which can only benefit the business.

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No matter how large your business is, take the time to get to know everyone and enable an open dialogue. Larry Page is known to mingle with Google employees and eat at the cafeteria on a daily basis.

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I like the All Blacks mantra “A better man makes a better All Black” and I take that same belief into business ‘A better person makes a better Xero'. Remember, every business is built on people and every person is wired slightly differently, and needs different things at different times throughout their career.

Be people-centric in your thinking. If you struggle with that, hire managers who have that way of thinking in their DNA. No matter how hard you work to create an excellent working environment, it’s inevitable that people will still leave as they grow and develop. That’s not necessarily a bad thing.

If you work hard to build a great work environment, it’s highly likely that even when your employees move on, they’ll still be a strong advocate for your business in the years to come. They may send good people your way or even return in the future, bringing a whole heap of fresh skills with them.

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Are you making these 11 mistakes in your trades business?

Daniel Fitzpatrick

Are you working longer and longer hours and downright frustrated at the lack of profits? Is work coming in, but it’s just not consistent?

One month you’re scrambling to get the work done and the next, you’re sweating out where the next job is coming from?

Or maybe you’re getting the work — but where the heck is the money? There never seems to be enough cash in the bank when you need it.

If you feel you’re not getting ahead and your hard work isn’t reflecting money-wise, chances are you’re making one or more of these mistakes which even the smartest business owners do sometimes.

As a business coach working exclusively with trades, here are the 11 biggest mistakes I find tradies are making (not necessarily in this order).

1 Being unaware of margins and losing money on too many jobs Often I see tradies working really hard, but they’re just not as profitable as they should be. Really frustrating because they are missing out on the real money. The problem is margins; they just aren’t getting the margins right consistently on every job. This is even more of an issue when growing – you can end up doing more jobs for less money.

Solution: Always price based on margin. Then keep track of costs and hours during the job or at least backcost to check what margin you made. This will help when pricing future jobs, and show you how to be more efficient.

2 Working too many hours at the expense of health and family

suppliers and the bank while waiting for overdue accounts to come in. How much Many tradies don’t know their numbers, so have you lost in money and time through late they have no idea how they are actually doing. payers and bad debts?

They are busy, but are they making profits every single month? They just don’t know. This Solution: Have strict credit terms, take is dangerous. If things go wrong, it’s often too deposits at the beginning of jobs, progress payments, and be prepared to stop work if late to correct. the account is not paid on time. Only when Solution: Have good accounting software you you are paid can you say the money is yours. use to record monthly profit and loss figures.

Then measure everything that is important to you, including sales, gross margins, earnings per worker, etc. Checking on these numbers So start now by working regularly gives you early warning signs of any on the one mistake problems, and you will have plenty of time to adjust to get back on track. that is causing you the 3 Not knowing the numbers

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4 No structure or direction in the business Lack of planning and systems is a huge problem and can happen in any size business, but especially if a business grows quickly.

Important information including customers, jobs, and work standards are all stuck in the owner's head. This becomes frustrating for everyone; standards start to slip; jobs become slower and inefficient, and the owner's works longer and longer hours just to keep things moving.

Solution: Put into place good planning, procedures, checklists, and reports in all key areas, from the jobs themselves to work schedules to office systems. If this is done right, it will save everyone a whole lot of time and frustration, and the business can still operate without the owner for significant amounts of time.

5 Relying on a small number of large customers For some, the easy option is to rely on one or a few large customers for work. This is dangerous because before long they will start calling the shots — when you work, how much you make, etc. Also, if they have less work for you, or go broke, it will have a major impact on your business, sometimes irreparably. If your biggest client went broke (or stopped giving you work), would you survive?

Business is a marathon, not a sprint. When business owners are working 50+ hours per week, they start making mistakes. They are reacting, instead of controlling their business.

If this continues long term, they spend most of their time putting out fires, or even worse, their health or family falls apart.

Solution: Don’t put all your eggs in one basket. Make sure you have a good spread of customers in different sectors. Make this a priority because if you want to have a longterm profitable business, this is essential.

Solution: Look at what you are doing in your week. Then decide what is important, make your family and your health a priority, and choose what work can be delegated or got rid of. Set some rules for yourself on what you will say “no” to.

Credit can be dangerous and is one of the biggest downfalls for trades. Many have gone broke because their biggest clients didn’t pay them. Or at the very least have been stressed out with strangled cashflow at the end of the month looking for enough to pay staff,

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biggest headaches, then the next and the next.

It won’t be long before you start getting the business you want.

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7 Not billing everything out on time or at all Often, especially on complex jobs, bills are sent out weeks or months later. Some details are forgotten, so not everything is billed, or worse the job is not billed out at all.

Solution: Get your team to record all details of jobs including extras (materials and labour) on the job. Then make sure you invoice promptly on completion.

8 Not dealing with leads and quotes effectively A number of tradies get plenty of good leads but don’t follow them up early enough before they go cold. Or because they don’t qualify their enquiry by asking good questions, they waste a lot of time quoting jobs they were never going to get.

Solution: Firstly make sure you have time available every week in your calendar to follow up leads and quotes. You have spent money and effort getting them; don’t blow it because of lack of time. Ask the right questions before quoting which frees up time by identifying the best jobs which are worth pursuing and by weeding out the tyre kickers. Always go through the quote with the customer – it will instantly increase your conversion rate.

9 Nannying the team Some business owners either don’t supervise staff enough (not giving clear guidelines) or

micro-manage them (staying too involved).

And when the team is not responsible for their own work and makes too many mistakes, the owner spends a lot of time running around sorting out the fallout.

Solution: Have good systems and guidelines to ensure your staff know exactly what you expect of them and are accountable for their work.

10 Spending too much time on the tools instead of growing the business Too much time on the tools leaves no time to find more work or make the team more efficient. It is important to schedule time each week for marketing/selling, and putting systems in place. Otherwise, you will restrict growth and profits.

Solution: Spend at least one day per week on marketing and sales activities, and plan each day in advance.

11 Relying on a small number of lead sources Deceptive but deadly mistake. You might have plenty of work in the short term, but if you rely on one source e.g. word of mouth, you’ll be stuck in a feast or famine work cycle. Very hard to make money because what is made during the good times is then lost again when it gets quiet.

Solution: Have a good marketing plan and market consistently using a number of strategies both online and offline to get good enquiries flowing in every single week.

IN CONCLUSION If you see yourself making some of these mistakes, the good news is it’s easy to fix, if you put the right strategies in place. Many tradies I have worked with have been able to turn their businesses around by putting these things in order.

So start now by working on the one mistake that is causing you the biggest headaches, then the next and the next. It won’t be long before you start getting the business you want.

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An authentic icon The G-Class, the luxury offroad vehicle from MercedesBenz, has long been considered a design icon.

Its external appearance has not changed significantly since 1979, as its unmistakable shape is its trademark, meaning in 2019 the G-Class is very retro cool. But add its extraordinary off-road attributes and sumptuous interior and you have a dead-set trendsetter in the off-road segment.

Individual style The distinctive door handles and the characteristic closing sound, the robust exterior protective strip, the exposed spare wheel on the rear door and the prominent indicator lights remain typical features.

Other typical G-Class features include the plain, rectangular tail lights, which are now contoured and mounted to the body. The door hinges positioned on the outside and the surface-mounted bonnet are also carried over to the new generation.

The new G-Class is 53mm longer and 64mm wider; the revised dimensions benefit not only the driver and front passenger, but also the passengers in the second row.

Evolved handling The primary goal of development was to redefine the quality of the handling both on and off the road. The new G-Class performs better off-road, while on the road it is significantly more agile, dynamic and comfortable than its predecessor.

But the G thus remains a true G – thanks to its standard ladder-type frame, the three 100-percent differential locks and LOW RANGE off-road gear reduction.

The new “G-Mode” One of the prerequisites for the improved off-road handling characteristics is the new “G-Mode”. The G-Class changes to “G-Mode” independently of the chosen driving mode as soon as one of the three differential locks has been activated or the Low Range off-road reduction gear has been engaged.

This off-road mode adapts the adjustable damping of the chassis and the steering as well as the accelerator characteristic, avoids

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FLA have been established in the Waikato since the 1970’s and over that time there have been name changes as the business has evolved and grown.

Our principal office is in Hamilton and we cover North Waikato, South Waikato, Raglan, etc. We also have a second office in Morrinsville which enables us to service geographical area including Te Aroha, Morrinsville and Matamata.

We currently employ six valuers with valuers specialising in Residential, Commercial and Industrial and Rural including farm consultancy.

As one of the leading Waikato property valuation firms, we assist clients throughout the Waikato to make sound property decisions which will not only benefit them now, but also in the longer term. Clients may be facing the challenges of arranging financing, trying to determine the value of their property and/ or land for sale or purchase and we are able to assist in this.

We also value buildings for insurance or rental and we actively manage farm properties for national and international clients.

The market has certainly been through an interesting journey in the past five or so years. We have seen incredible highs, but also lows as a result of the recession and subsequent recovery. While property has been on a bit of rollercoaster ride, the market is now coming out the other side and most of our clients now have a higher level of confidence and property values generally are moving upwards.

We value our clients and colleagues tremendously and over the years have developed very strong relationships. We have instances where a client will introduce himself / her and say that we did work for dad who said to call us.

One of the most enjoyable aspects of our business is meeting with lending partners and clients on their properties, listening to and understanding their business and property objectives, see what their property investment is actually achieving for them and being part of their preferred professional network team.

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Risky business The voluntary administration of Arrow International (NZ) announced recently will impact not just on the employees of the company and its clients, but the wider network of contractors and subcontractors who supported its construction projects.

Civil Contractors New Zealand chief executive, Peter Silcock, says Arrow’s collapse was yet another demonstration of what is wrong with the construction industry in New Zealand at present, and unless the root causes were dealt with it would continue to be a major issue.

“Once again, this is about attribution of risk. Arrow is one of New Zealand’s top vertical construction companies and it’s a real shame to see a well-respected player exit the market. We need to see a more equitable distribution of risk and a more collaborative approach.”

Peter says times when there is a lot of work on could be extremely difficult for construction companies, who manage complex networks of subcontractors and suppliers.

“We need a more mature relationship between clients and contractors. Part of the issue is clients repeatedly going for lowest price but wanting a gold-plated outcome.

“That’s fuelling incessant litigation when the budget just won’t stretch to cover costs.”

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We need a more mature relationship between clients and contractors.

Part of the issue is clients repeatedly going for lowest price but wanting a gold-plated outcome.

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With fewer players in the industry to take on the current workload this was likely to exacerbate the issue.

Arrow Construction’s announcement of voluntary liquidation followed the collapse of other major construction companies, including Ebert Construction in August 2018 and Corbel Construction last December.

Peter says despite improved protection of retentions for sub-contractors, it was

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The Constructive Forum brought the entire sector together, with Government, to not just discuss the issues, but to provide solutions about what we can do to change.

It could not have been timelier.

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“extremely disappointing” that many who had been involved in Ebert’s work were still out of pocket, with disused cranes still standing next to abandoned work sites.

RMBA launches guidelines to manage risk Registered Master Builders has launched its Lead Contractor Guidelines to help the building and construction sector better manage risk.

The guidelines were launched at the recent “all-of-sector” Constructive Forum, which was held in Wellington last year – just weeks after another high-profile collapse in the industry.

“It is down to us to ensure we understand the risk we are taking on when we sign contracts, and our guidelines will help the sector do this,” says Registered Master Builders chief executive David Kelly.

“The Constructive Forum brought the entire sector together, with Government, to not just discuss the issues, but to provide solutions about what we can do to change. It could not have been timelier.”

Registered Master Builders presented a survey of over 30 leading CEOs and senior managers from the sector, which found more equitable risk allocation in contracts to be the most critical issue for industry transformation.

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need to say no and push back on unfair terms and conditions.

“We will continue to update our guidelines regularly and make them available – we urge the sector to use them. We will also be organising workshops in the main centres and working with the Society of Construction Law to deliver panel sessions to raise awareness about understanding risk”.

David says there was strong alignment from all parties on what the sector can do to change.

“There were some robust discussions about the failings of the competitive procurement model. We need to move to a relationship model, in which we are not focused on working with the lowest price contractors, but the ones which will be the best long-term partners. The race to the bottom means no one wins.

“We need long-term thinking to understand our pipeline so we can give certainty to these relationships beyond the first project. This means building trust between the key parties, and trying to move away from seeing each other as competitors.”

The guidelines were developed by the Vertical Construction Leader’s Group, which came out of the first Constructive Forum in 2016 and is overseen by RMBA. The group includes the CEOs of New Zealand’s most prolific commercial construction companies, and advocates on a number of broader policy issues, including risk transfer, procurement, KiwiBuild, and retentions.

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Construction culture under the spotlight

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The New Zealand construction industry has the highest percentage of suicide for employed men of any industry in this country.

The impact on worksite safety of poor mental health is high, with presenteeism being seen as a major health and safety risk for those working on site.

Most of those interviewed as part of a recent BRANZ study, while surprised at the high suicide rate, agreed there was a key driver to the high rates — the poor culture.

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Described as “macho” and “bullying” and including intolerance of diversity, the culture was seen to significantly contribute to poor mental health of construction industry workers.

The impact on worksite safety of poor mental health is high, with presenteeism being seen as a major health and safety risk for those working on site.

Internationally, research shows the construction industry suffers from higher rates of suicide and mental health issues compared to the general population or other industries. Research undertaken in Australia indicates construction workers are six times more likely to die by suicide than in a workplace accident.

As a result, countries such as Australia, the UK and the USA have implemented initiatives to reduce suicide and improve mental health as a fundamental part of health and safety.

is because of the pressure to deliver quickly and in quantity.

Fifteen people were interviewed on the issue of the state of mental health in the New Zealand building and construction industry for the BRANZ scoping study.

• Drug and alcohol use

Respondents cited several potential contributing factors for the high suicide rates including:

• An undervalued career path

• A culture of toxic masculinity sets the tone for everything else that happens within the industry — the “take a concrete pill and harden up” attitude among the workforce • The high-pressure nature of the industry (boom and bust cycles etc)

• Well-informed customers demanding more • A high-risk worker population • Intergenerational issues on worksites • Intolerance of diversity.

The boom-bust cycle of the industry and the resulting pressure was also seen as a significant contributing factor.

Interestingly, those interviewed said the boom cycle was seen as the most stressful, with a statement made by one participant that “the boom cycle breaks people”. This

BRANZ general manager Industry Research, Dr Chris Litten, says poor mental health or distress drives workers away from their jobs in the form of absenteeism and presenteeism or leaving the industry entirely. This results in lower productivity and increasing costs, reinforcing a vicious cycle of pressure and stress.

“Some of those interviewed noted some positive changes happening within industry but there was a unanimous call for more research to understand the factors behind the high rates of suicide,” Chris says.

In the meantime, there is discussion within the construction industry on further trialling the Australian support programme Mates in Construction in New Zealand.

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Ata Touch

Ata Touch

Ata Touch’s mobile app puts you in control of your home from anywhere you can get internet connection – turn the heating on before you arrive home, turn the alarm off if your visitors arrive home before you and much more – all at a touch.

We live in a world today where things are ‘at a touch’, or at least they should be.

In 2008 Peter and Jain Tait looked at building their new home. They went on a quest to find the latest technologies available in energy efficiency and home automation, only to discover that the technology on offer was outdated, expensive and not focused on energy savings.

Disappointed by these findings they decided to develop their own Energy Efficient Smart Home based on the wealth of process control knowledge and leadingedge micro development hardware and software that TCS has pioneered.

heating (domestic, spa, under floor, pool, etc), smoke alarms, blinds, windows, gates, pet feeding, the garden and more.

and touch screen control and a userfriendly smart device app allows for ease of automation, all ‘at a touch’.

It learns how you live in your home and knows what you need and when you need it so it can optimise the power usage times.

But don’t be fooled by the simplicity of the installation, as the protocols used with Ata Touch® are among the most advanced in world.

One way in which it does this is by using heat pump technology to heat both air and water, sharing the same heat pump to do both activities in order to minimise your capital outlay. Furthermore, water is only heated to usable temperatures (54ºC) to avoid wasting energy from heat loss.

Simple wiring and configuration makes it easy to install whether in part or full automation, scalable to suit most house or light commercial requirements and budget,

Technically correct devices minimise energy consumption and maximise product life, in effect maximising occupants’ quality of life and living costs.

Ata Touch® is a system for those who choose to take control of the way they live in their home: embrace ground-breaking technologies designed to stand the test of time in advanced home performance and automation.

So began Ata Touch®, the most advanced, fully integrated smart home solution on the market with unprecedented energy savings and home automation integration to a vast array of home activities.

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“I saw Ata Touch giving our show home a unique selling point that would set it above other show homes.

The cost savings of the home and hot water heating, the safety of the 24 volt lighting and the new-age controls complement our home designs and visions. The people at Ata Touch have been great to work with.”

“I am looking to include Ata Touch in my new home because I really like the idea of only needing one outdoor unit to do multiple jobs such as underfloor heating and heating my home plus all the control it gives you. The automation of a home is also something that is exciting buyers we have been working with – they love it. Ata Touch has been really helpful answering questions and helping with the design.”

In the average home, 72 percent of energy consumption is through heating/cooling, water heating and lighting. When you consider that households pay 79 percent more for power today than they did in 1990, with 100,000 of them spending more than 10 percent of their income on electricity bills, using low energy devices and methods is the best way to minimise energy cost.

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Ata Touch® is an admirable solution to the problem. It delivers a fast return on investment – three to four years, depending on house size, number of occupants and activities. A future-proofed, healthy home is the real benefit, however.

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The focus is not only on energy management but also on ease of use, simplicity of installation and exceptional return on investment costs.

The fully integrated, adaptive software excels at optimising house performance and minimising energy consumption. It extends to most every aspect of the home: climate control, lighting, security, water

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The discrete Touch Screen Controller gives you instant control of your Ata Touch system and devices at your fingertips.

Ata Touch’s Configuration Builder (ACB-E) makes easy work planning and installing the system including heating, ducting, wiring, lighting, alarms, window control devices and much more.

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“Ata Touch really does everything that I was looking for when I started planning my new home. It gives me under floor heating, domestic hot water heating plus ducted home heating with full control over multiple zones and the added advantage of this also being controllable from wifi.”

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Up and running Leading construction lawyer Mark Williamson, a partner at DLA Piper, answers the pressing question — how to get the construction sector working?

The vexed question of how we can build better is back in the headlines with much debate around the pace of Kiwibuild construction and the pros and cons of an Urban Development Authority.

However, the question is what other moves in the construction sector would serve the Government, and New Zealanders.

The second question is whether these moves have fallen off the Government’s radar in 2019. DLA Piper is gathering together major players in the building industry, with a view to fixing how we build in New Zealand.

Our next workshop will address the insolvency issues plaguing our big and small firms alike. At our last workshop we asked what is wrong with the NZ approach to construction and, more importantly, how to fix it?

Yes, another talkfest, but one at which we heard very shrewd opinions from industry insiders here, and the offshore experts we are bringing in for these occasions.

In media we hear simple solutions proposed. In fact, the solutions are not simple, but they are doable with consistent and focussed actions that are more than short term responses to immediate events/the news cycle.

Consider barriers to entry New Zealand has a licensed builder regime, but this generally only applies to residential construction.

Perhaps perversely, those undertaking commercial work (which tends to be more complex and higher value) are less regulated.

While noone wants to substantially lessen competition and make skills shortages even worse, there are legitimate questions over the ease in which companies can be established, bid on projects at low cost, and then vanish as quickly as they arrived.

Is the industry of sufficient national import to consider some form of prudential regulation or licensing for

commercial contractors? Or will this simply create more red tape and break an already strained regulatory system. These questions need to be seriously considered and debated in an informed way.

Better cycle ways We need to smooth the construction cycle. Historically, here, it goes boom and then bust. That’s because we are a little country that needs better planning.

In the ‘up’ phase of the cycle, costs escalate. Partly that’s because discounts applied during ‘down market’ periods are removed, but also, suddenly, everyone wants labour. Skill shortages bite.

As costs rise, the pressure goes on design time-frames.

That leads to poor documentation and redesign. In turn, that causes additional costs and supply chain disruption.

During an ‘up’ cycle contractors need to be wary about committing to significant design and build projects on a fixed price basis. We have probably learned that lesson now after the issues faced by Fletcher and Ebert, among others; the question is what to do about it.

Better project planning and procurement The answer is to eradicate or at least minimise the down times. A boom/bust cycle means a reluctance by main contractors and the supply chain to regularly invest in the necessary people and technology.

The fix is easy to express but requires a level of co-ordination and strategic thinking across the industry and different levels of government that, thus far, has been difficult to achieve.

The impact of the mining downturn in Australia was lessened by other areas booming, and there is a way that New Zealand can develop a multifaceted industry, with different sources of construction demand rising and falling over different time periods.

The solution is syncopation, and government can play a material role. With approximately 20 percent of construction government-related, there are levers that can be pulled.

As the construction of dwellings slows, for example, social infrastructure investment can ramp up. In the short term, particular projects may be delayed to an extent, but this is outweighed by the benefits of centralised and coordinated planning.

This is what the industry wants to happen, and it needs government ministries on board together with local government. We also hear of very different procurement approaches between Government departments and agencies whose core business is procurement (for example, NZTA), can and needs to be addressed.

The attitude that lowest cost is necessarily the best option needs to be universally stamped out.

No more gaps A hot topic at our last workshop was skills immigration, and the Government’s announced action plan. It was supported, but its likely success is still regarded as theoretical.

One salient comment is that construction professionals working here commonly wish to buy property as well. This has become more difficult under the Government’s changes to the Overseas Investment regime.

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New Zealand doesn’t just need labour. Design management skills are in short supply and need developing. The industry has focussed on construction planning, but the same degree of focus and resource has not been devoted to design management (in contrast with Australia and the UK where design managers are commonplace).

A more active approach to apprenticeships needs to be carefully looked at and debated. The Government’s action plan does propose favouring contractors for government work who take on apprentices and building construction sector skills and training is a focus of the latest Government Sourcing Rules (currently under consultation).

We also need to entice young people into the building trades, which they may be reluctant to enter. Continued industry focus on issues such as diversity and management of welfare/mental health issues (particularly when sites are under stress, as currently applies in many case) must continue and increase.

Sturdier framing Investing in design processes (and getting the right people in the room early) is universally seen as key to a successful project. However, buildings are becoming increasingly complex (particularly in the services area) and key features are not standardised.

In the current ‘hot’ market this is leading to major issues with documentation on projects, with resulting flow-on problems through the supply chain.

While contractors still like a ‘good set of drawings’, not every project needs to be 100 percent designed. Some aspects can be done during construction. These days even traditional ‘construct’ projects tend to involve some element of speciality design and build by subcontractors.

This is where good design management comes in, and there seems to be a skills shortage here as well, with existing project managers just not bringing sufficient focus and expertise.

Early contractor involvement (ECI) and Building Information Modelling (BIM) are both welcome initiatives, but initialisms can’t solve a flawed design process. Design and build procurement isn’t dead, but in the current phase of the market cycle obtaining an early fixed price appears challenging.

Now more than ever, contractors need to build their design and build capability rather than being involved in death struggles with budgets.

It seems fully collaborative arrangements like alliancing work well for infrastructure builds, but the experience in Australia is that they cannot be financed for vertical projects; the same would apply in New Zealand.

End the contractual tomes Many owners and developers regularly amend the general conditions of NZ Standard (NZS) 3910 or NZS 3916 to some extent. There is general acceptance that major amendments to the standard (which can cause contracts to run to hundreds of pages) are generally undesirable and unlikely to be read and understood by all involved.

In the UK there is considerable pressure from clients not to amend industry standards, but we are closer to Australia where bespoke design and build contracts are the norm, and there is extensive risk transfer to contractors.

What the industry principals have told us they want is greater input into developing and updating the New Zealand standard suite of construction contracts (and that if this occurred, the documents would be more balanced and need less amendment).

Credit should go to those who have been involved in creating and updating the NZS suite of construction contracts over the years. With advances in technology, though, and greater investment by Government, the standards could be more updated more regularly to reflect changing market practices and provide a greater number of options.

The way ahead for our construction industry need not be opaque. It is the role of government to oversee vital industries, and in this case, leadership would seem both necessary and urgent. Last year, a much greater focus was brought to bear by Government in light of high-profile issues and failures. This momentum must be maintained into 2019.

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People, productivity, and the construction sector With plans for building 100,000 new homes over the next 10 years, construction is a sector at the heart of questions about New Zealand’s productivity.

New research from Motu Economic and Public Policy Research finds that the construction sector is very dynamic, with lots of staff changing firms and many firms entering and exiting the industry.

“Among those employed in the construction sector, fewer than 40 percent of people held the same job four years before a specific date and only around 40 percent held the same job four years after,” said senior research associate at Motu, Adam Jaffe.

The research indicates that the high level of worker ‘churn’ is responsible for some differences in productivity between firms.

“Firms with new workers show higher productivity, especially if these workers come from high productivity construction firms,” Adam says.

“Our study suggests that around 75 percent of the higher productivity is because good firms tend to hire good people and around 25 percent is due to an increase in knowledge.”

For the first time in 2017, New Zealand work visas were granted to more tradespeople than professionals, according to interim figures from Immigration New Zealand. In addition, the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment said in February that the country needs another 51,000 construction workers.

“New firms are more productive on average, they grow faster, and their

productivity continues to improve over time.

“The finding in Motu’s previous paper that the productivity advantage of entrants is largest in their first year appears to be an anomaly and we now find the productivity advantage of entrants is smaller in their first year, and the productivity performance of entrants then improves for at least a few years after entry.”

Adam Jaffe and Nathan Chappell’s paper “Worker flows, entry, and productivity in New Zealand’s construction industry” is now available on the Motu website.

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Design smarter, not harder New software that allows you to design intelligent, residential engineering solutions for a wide range of structural elements is a ‘game changer’ for quality engineering in New Zealand.

Specifi is New Zealand’s first and only complete online engineering software, which has been developed by experienced, professional chartered New Zealand engineers, in conjunction with leading industry bodies and territorial authorities.

Specifi’s intelligent and intuitive software instantly undertakes calculations to ensure the structural elements that users design meet New Zealand building codes and practices, and that all loads ‘go to ground’ to meet regulations.

Unlike some software available, Specifi ensures the entire structural system is considered and resolved, all the while ensuring it is the best solution for any given project.

The extensive development ensures that Specifi does not ‘over engineer’ member sizes or produce generic solutions.

Architectural designer and director of CADetailer, Marc Vale, has been using Specifi for three months and says it has significantly reduced the timeframes for his projects.

“It’s very efficient. You can get your designs done quickly and by yourself, predominately, meaning you can get the structural elements to the clients much quicker. It significantly speeds up the whole process. It’s a huge time and money saver.”

Quality Assurance processes are built-in to Specifi, whereby any engineering solutions designed in Specifi are checked by a qualified

structural engineer within two working days of it being submitted. Once QA is complete, final documentation is available.

“Clients keep telling me one of the key benefits is about saving time. Some have told me they wait up to three months for a structural engineer, but Specifi has completely revolutionised that process.

“It takes clients on average three to four projects to get up to speed with the software, and once they are familiar with the process it takes just 15 minutes to design a beam or foundations in Specifi – meaning it will not only save you time, but also money, on your residential projects.

“Plus, it costs nothing to sign up and start designing.”

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Snorkel

Rise higher and reach further with the Snorkel 660SJ Setting the gold standard for durability, performance, and low cost of ownership, Snorkel has introduced a family of four new, mid-sized telescopic boom lifts that are designed to handle tough construction use.

In late 2017, Snorkel released two of the four telescopic booms into full U.S. production – the 600S and 660SJ. The Snorkel 660SJ is the largest model in the new family, which also includes the 400S, 460SJ, and 600S models.

The Snorkel 400S delivers a 12.2m maximum platform height, and an outreach of up to 10.1m. The Snorkel 460SJ is fitted with a 2.0m jib boom to deliver a maximum platform height of up to 14.0m, with an outreach of 12.2m. The larger Snorkel 600S delivers an 18.4m maximum platform height, and an outreach of up to 15.9m. All three boom lifts have an unrestricted lift capacity of up to 272kg.

As the largest model in the family, the Snorkel 660SJ is equipped with an 18.0m boom and a 2.0m articulating jib. Delivering a 20.1m maximum platform height and an outreach of up to 18.0m, the Snorkel 660SJ has a lift capacity of up to 272kg. Fitted with a 2.0m jib boom for additional flexibility, this heavy-duty lift measures 2.24m wide and the stowed length of 10.5m can be reduced to 8.5m for transport by stowing the jib underneath the boom.

Designed to easily handle rough terrain The Snorkel 660SJ delivers excellent rough terrain performance due to a traction manifold that delivers oil to all four wheels, providing constant four-wheel drive and can tackle gradients of up to 45 percent. The lift comes standard with oscillating axles.

Powered by a Kubota diesel engine, the 660SJ also features a rugged all-steel construction includes a 4-plate “top-hat” style boom weldment manufactured in Selma, California, a durable steel cowling with two individual steel doors on each side, and an all-steel platform. The turret offers 360° continuous rotation, and has a tailswing of just 1.2m.

The new steel chassis, which is common across all new Snorkel mid-sized telescopic and articulated booms, helps standardize parts and create familiarity for service engineers.

Powered to perform Simplicity remains at the heart of Snorkel’s design philosophy, and the Snorkel 660SJ has open-loop hydraulics and CAN-BUS controllers, which is common across all boom models allowing for easier maintenance, service and training.

An on-board diagnostic system, consistent with other Snorkel products, is built-in to the lift, providing a simple, plain text visual interface for easier troubleshooting, without the need for additional diagnostic tools.

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Snorkel Guard™ has undergone extensive field-testing and has received high praise from a major global contractor, who favors the simplicity of Snorkel’s design over other more complex systems on the market.

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The operator benefits from all proportional functions, including drive, raise, slew and extend. Jib and platform rotate are also proportional. The joystick controls provide an unparalleled level of precision when positioning the platform, and are extremely intuitive for the user. Only the platform level remains controlled by a toggle switch.

All new Snorkel telescopic booms feature Snorkel’s innovative 2.44m x 0.91m trientry platform design with saloon doors, which has 150° platform rotation for precise positioning. The new platform also features a built-in, light duty panel carrier.

For ease of maintenance, the new platform can be easily switched out with just six bolts, without the need to disconnect the hydraulics or wiring, minimising downtime.

The platform floor can also be switched out without the need to replace the entire platform, helping to reduce ongoing maintenance costs.

Innovative safety and maintenance features The Snorkel 660SJ lift is also fitted with Snorkel Guard™ secondary guarding system as standard.

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Designed in-house by Snorkel’s engineering team, the simple, mechanical system features a spring-loaded rail that sits above the upper control panel which cuts out machine operations when compressed, for example, in the case of the operator being involuntarily pushed against the controls.

The operator can override Snorkel Guard™ using a switch in the platform, in the event that the system is activated in error.

Additionally, when Snorkel Guard™ is activated, the lift can be operated from the lower control panel.

Snorkel Guard™ has undergone extensive field-testing and has received high praise from a major global contractor, who favors the simplicity of Snorkel’s design over other more complex systems on the market.

Snorkel mid-size telescopic boom lifts are available from Snorkel New Zealand and come with a five-year structural warranty, plus a two-year warranty for parts and labour as standard. For more information about Snorkel New Zealand, or to arrange a product demonstration, please call +64 6 3689 168 or visit www.snorkellifts.co.nz.

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No matter how unique or grand your request for joinery, supplying and installing speciallytailored cabinetry is Interior Joinery and Installations’ forte.

The business combines traditional joinery techniques with modern processes to provide clients with solid, high quality joinery that stands the test of time for new building projects and renovations.

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The business recently joined to be an associate member of Registered Master Joiners. Owner Dean Delore says he and his team are passionate about what they do and pride themselves on doing each job “efficiently and flawlessly”.

He enjoys working in a tight-knit team but has ambition to grow the business to enable

them to take on larger jobs – but adds that maintaining the highest quality of work is paramount. The small team takes pride in their craftmanship and enjoy the process, detail, difficulties and the fulfillment when completing projects which exceed customer expectation.

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Healthy Homes

What you need to know about insulation

Insulation Statements are now compulsory with all new tenancy agreements. Insulation will be compulsory in all rental homes from 1 July 2019.

From 1 July 2019, ceiling and underfloor insulation will be compulsory in all rental homes where it is reasonably practicable to install. It must comply with the regulations and be safely installed.

A landlord who fails to comply with the regulations will be committing an unlawful act and may be liable for a penalty of up to $4,000.

Landlords may be eligible for help from their local council. A number of councils allow homeowners to add the cost of insulation to their rates and pay it back over about nine years.

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The Healthy Homes Standards will include new requirements for insulation, which will take effect from 1 July 2021 onwards.

Under the current requirements of the Residential Tenancies Act, landlords must ensure that their rental properties have the right ceiling and underfloor insulation by 1 July 2019.

Landlords who have installed new insulation since 2016 should already meet the 2008 Building Code, so they won’t need to do anything further when the Healthy Homes Standards take effect.

From 1 July 2019, ceiling and underfloor insulation will be compulsory in all rental homes where it is reasonably practicable to install. It must comply with the regulations and be safely installed.

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However, landlords who didn’t previously need to insulate under the current requirements, may now need to do so under the Healthy Homes Standards.

Currently, if the property already has ceiling insulation which is at least 70mm thick and underfloor insulation, and both

are in good condition, then landlords have not been required to take action.

Under the Healthy Homes Standards, all rental properties will need to have insulation which meets the 2008 Building Code, or is at least 120mm thick.

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A landlord who does not make a complete insulation statement or includes anything they know to be false or misleading is committing an unlawful act and may be liable for a penalty of up to $500.

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How to assess your existing insulation Landlords must make all reasonable efforts to find out what insulation is in their rental property. This includes physically looking, engaging a professional to do an assessment, or checking the council building file.

If you’re not sure of the location, type and condition of the insulation, seek advice from a professional insulation installer.

Ask for written information to support the insulation statement. Some companies may do this at no cost or there may be a small charge.

They will also be able to advise and give you a quote if the insulation needs work to meet the regulations that come into force on 1 July 2019.

Consulting a professional early means you will avoid a last-minute rush.

Insulation statements A separately signed insulation statement must be included in all new tenancy agreements. Landlords must disclose whether there is insulation in the rental home, where it is, what type and what condition it is in, so tenants can make an informed decision.

Completing our insulation statement template will meet all the requirements for insulation disclosure under the Residential Tenancies Act. The landlord can attach an assessment from a professional to the tenancy agreement, but this will only count as an insulation statement if: It includes all required information, and It is signed by the landlord.

Otherwise, the landlord can use the information from the professional assessment to help them complete the signed insulation statement.

A landlord who does not make a complete insulation statement or includes anything they know to be false or misleading is committing an unlawful act and may be liable for a penalty of up to $500.

Landlords of income-related tenancies are already legally required to provide ceiling and underfloor insulation that meets minimum standards unless they meet an exception. They can also complete our insulation statement template.

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Healthy Homes

Healthy Homes means healthy people

By Marama Davidson MP

I’ve lived in a house where the damp is unrelenting and mould made my kids sick.

As a country we can do so much better than this, which is exactly what the Healthy Homes standards aim to do.

They are a much welcome step towards warm, dry, and healthy homes for a huge number of New Zealanders.

Renters make up a third of Kiwi households and often don’t have the autonomy to maintain and improve their homes.

This is the responsibility of the property owner. And while many landlords do a great job in keeping their properties to a healthy living standard, not all of them do, leaving many tenants with no choice but to live in damp, cold conditions.

At the moment, the enforcement of housing standards to protect our older citizens as well as our younger ones is not fit for purpose.

Tenants currently have to take their landlord all the way to the Tenancy Tribunal to make sure the standards are upheld.

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That’s a pretty high barrier to enforcing laws designed to make sure people aren’t living in homes that make them sick, that can cause very serious respiratory disease.

The new standards will require proper ceiling and underfloor insulation that meets the 2008 Building Code or has a minimum thickness of 120mm.

Gaps and holes throughout the household causing draughts will need to be blocked, and extraction fans or range hoods will need to be installed in kitchens and in bathrooms to ensure homes are dry.

Fixed heaters will be required for the living room, with openable windows in the living room, dining room, kitchen and bedrooms to greatly improve ventilation. Landlords will also need to provide for efficient drainage systems, and any subfloors will require a ground moisture where possible.

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This will mostly affect poorer quality rental homes in need of some care and attention to bring them up to scratch.

The changes will be lifesaving, particularly for lower income earners. Currently 40,000 children are admitted to hospital each year due to illnesses caused by living in cold, damp conditions, with a further 1,600 New Zealanders losing their lives as a result.

No one should live in a home that makes them sick, which is why I am thrilled that as part of the Green Party’s confidence and supply agreement with Labour, we’ve been able to achieve a major increase in standards required for a healthy home.

These changes are good for people, good for the environment, and good for the economy because it creates jobs in our important construction industry.

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Before the ’70s, we happily cranked up the thermostat when the house felt chilly. Once heating costs went through the roof, though, we all put on sweaters and started looking for ways to save.

And, with up to 40 percent of our heating dollar going to air infiltration — otherwise known as drafts — sealing the place up began to seem like the best defence against high heating bills.

Over a period of time, older homes began to sport new, tight windows and doors, insulation and vapor-barrier

Homes were finally becoming thermally efficient. What some began to wonder, though, was whether they were habitable.

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FAQs What documents does a landlord have to keep as records?

cooktop to have an appropriately sized extractor fan that ventilates externally.

There will be guidance that will be published

by Tenancy Services on what records are best to maintain, however it is advisable to keep any and all documents that adequately show compliance with all standards. Such documents that landlords may wish to keep are:

What is the draught stopping standard?

The draught stopping standard is the requirement for landlords to stop any unreasonable gaps or holes in walls, windows, floors and doors that cause noticeable draughts. As a part of this requirement, landlords will have to block unused fireplaces and chimneys.

• Any records of building consents regarding the building work in relation to the standards

What is the moisture and drainage standard?

• Any records from professionals or labourers who did any building work in relation to the standards • Photographic evidence of compliance • Copies of inspection reports

of heater is needed in order to meet the requirements under the heating standard.

What is the insulation standard?

These records would be good for a landlord to keep regardless, as they are records that landlords would have to retain as part of running their business, and having access to these documents may help with resale value.

Yes, you have to meet the other standards.

Each standard has a list of exceptions, but they only apply to the specific standard or a specific part of a standard.

The insulation standard requires insulation in a rental property to be up to a standard equivalent to the 2008 building code standard for both ceiling and underfloor insulation. Existing ceiling insulation must be at least 120mm thick. All insulation in a rental home will have to be in a reasonable condition.

What is the heating standard?

What is the ventilation standard?

Will landlords receive any assistance in achieving compliance with the healthy homes standards?

The heating standard requires landlords to provide a fixed heating device, capable of achieving a minimum temperature of at least 18°C in the main living room only. Some heating devices are inefficient, unaffordable or unhealthy and will not meet the requirements under the heating standard.

An online heating tool will be developed

by Tenancy Services to help landlords and tenants identify what capacity is required for their rental property.

The ventilation standard requires all properties rented under the Residential Tenancies Act to have openable windows in all bedrooms, dining rooms, living rooms, lounges, open plan rooms and kitchens. The openable windows in a room must have a total area of 5% of the floor area in their respective rooms. This clarifies an existing standard from the Housing Improvement Regulations. The ventilation standard also requires all rooms with a bath, shower or

• Receipts/invoices for material and labour • Any other salient records or documents.

User friendly and comprehensive guidance will be provided to help landlords to comply with the standards. These will be available on the Tenancy Services website and will help landlords understand any technical matters in meeting the healthy homes standards. There will also be an online tool to help landlords and tenants work out what size and type

If I meet an exception for one standard, do I have to meet the other standards?

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The moisture ingress and drainage standard places three minimum requirements for rental properties. They are: • Efficient drainage for the removal of storm water, surface water and ground water • Gutters, downpipes and drains for the removal of roof water are in place • The subfloor cavity, if enclosed, has a ground moisture barrier installed in accordance with New Zealand Standard 4246 Section 8.

How can a landlord or tenant resolve a dispute under the healthy homes standards?

Tenants and landlords can resolve disputes through mediation or adjudication by making an application to the Tenancy Tribunal.

Information courtesy of Ministry of Housing and Urban Development.

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West City Heating is also a service agent for wood fires designed and manufactured in New Zealand. They offer a chimney sweep and replacement parts service, with an on-the-road service team able to deliver spare parts for all brands as well as replace old flue pipes.

“I am so overly impressed with the workmanship and professionalism of the gentleman at West City Heating.

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Healthy Homes

Halswell Glass and Glazing Back in November 2017 lan Aldridge and James Waites, along with our respective life partners Gail Clydesdale and Sarah Alexander, purchased Halswell Glass and Glazing from the original owners, who after 22 years at the helm decided on a lifestyle change and to sell the company.

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With James and Ian both being former employees of Halswell Glass and Glazing, the decision to purchase this from them was made easy and Halswell Glass and Glazing 2017 Ltd became a reality.

• Increased energy efficiency which results in cheaper power bills

At Halswell Glass and Glazing 2017 we offer a wide range of glass products and services in and around the Christchurch area.

We take pride in the quality of our workmanship and the service that we provide, using the best quality glass products in the market while making sure the completed job exceeds the client’s expectations, along with a competitive rate.

Another service which we also provide and find we are doing more of is Retrofit Double Glazing, which is the process of replacing your existing single glazing with double glazed units. Both aluminium and timber windows can be upgraded with Retrofit Double Glazing and you may choose to retrofit your entire house or just a few key rooms.

Key points of Retro Double Glazing are: • lmproves resale value of your home

Frameless Showers - Hinged, sliding or custom designed which gives you more flexibility in design, and installation.

Double Glazing - Whether you’re building a new home, renovating or wanting to install a catdoor, our double glazing window options will keep the noise out and the heat in.

At Halswell Glass and Glazing we offer a wide range of services, such as:

Splashbacks - Are custom-measured and made to your exact specifications, ensuring a perfect fit every time, and can be matched to any Resene or Dulux colour to fit in with your existing colour scheme.

Petdoors - We use the best quality petdoors in the market and can install your petdoor in glass, wood and metal panels.

Mirrors - We offer a full range of mirror services, supplied and installed for domestic and commercial purposes.

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Balustrades - Whatever your balustrade requirements, we have a solution to meet your needs for your balcony, deck, staircase, patio or pool area.

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• Less condensation, mould and dust for a healthier and happier home • A warmer, more comfortable home all year round • Cooler in summer • Warmer in winter, capturing more natural heat from the winter sun • Less noise • Reduced wear and tear on furniture and fixtures due to extra UV protection (special glass types required).

Please don’t hesitate to call us with a specific enquiry, as here at Halswell Glass and Glazing we have the experience to meet any glazing requirement.

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Snug Insulation It’s never too late to update your insulation, and when you do, Snug Insulation will be sure that you’re getting the best value for money and performance.

Owner and director of Snug Insulation, Blair Smith established the family owned and operated business almost five years ago on the back of years of experience installing insulation for another company.

Undertaking the installation of insulation for both retrofits and new builds, Snug’s client base is varied but the one commonality they all share is their desire for excellent insulation services and performance.

Blair is proud to be IAONZ certified, a Homefit assessor for the NZGBC, and a recognised installer of Knauf Insulation products across Hawkes Bay and into Gisborne, Tararua District and Manawatu.

The new RTA requirements coming into effect 1 July 2019 entail that all rental properties have ceiling and underfloor insulation to a certain degree, or potentially face a penalty of up to $4,000 if not. Snug assesses each one thoroughly to determine the best resolution for the owner.

Insulation is not a ‘one size fits all’ approach.

Different kinds of insulation are required in different environments and for different purposes, so each situation needs to be looked at individually.

New builds require insulation up to the NZ Building Code and while some retrofitted homes are not under the RTA regulations,

Snug still assesses these homes as thoroughly as it does new builds, again to give the owner the best possible outcome.

“We try to remain affordable for all customers and give them the best product for their needs. We use and recommend Knauf Earthwool Glasswool for its ecofriendliness and affordability,” Blair says, “however should a customer want something else we can by all means source that for them.”

Part of the Knauf Group, Knauf Insulation is a German-born global leader in insulation with an annual turnover of more than $1.6 billion and more than 5,000 employees across 35 countries. Its Earthwool glasswool product is arguably the highest quality insulation on the world market and through Snug, property owners are privy to its many benefits.

From 1 July 2021, the Healthy Homes Standard will require new requirements for insulation. Under the Healthy Homes Standards, all rental properties will need to have insulation which meets the 2008 Building Code, or is at least 120mm thick.

Landlords who have installed new insulation since 2016 should already meet the 2008 Building Code, so they won’t need to do anything further when the Healthy Homes Standards take effect.

However, certain products degrade at a faster rate than others. The best way to ensure as a homeowner or landlord that you’re not chasing your tail around insulation standards, is to enlist the professional services of Snug Insulation. A free assessment will put your mind at ease.

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National Associaton of Steel Framed Housing

Steel framing solutions At a time when the residential sector is under pressure to supply, light steel framing solutions are becoming more accessible.

The National Association of Steel Framed Housing (NASH) represents the interests of the fabricators of light steel framing systems for housing and low-rise steel framed construction, along with designers, engineers and steel suppliers.

NASH exists to monitor and improve the standards of the industry and those operating within it and there are several standards currently or coming up for review.

NASH Standard Part 2: 2019 Light Steel framed building, has been completely revised and is currently out for public consultation. This Standard is intended to be referenced as an Acceptable Solution by the New Zealand Building Code (NZBC) clauses B1 Structure and B2 Durability.

It sets out non-specific design solutions for the cold-formed steel-framing used in lowrise buildings including houses and low-rise commercial buildings. The Standard is now available to download from http://nashnz. org.nz/nash-standard-part-2-light-steelframe-buildings/.

Another standard, NASH Building Envelope Solutions 2019 is in its final review and will follow a similar path later this year.

Ultimately all of the NASH Standards will be freely available.

Only by keeping its finger on the pulse of industry standards and practices can NASH ensure the quality of steel frame work carried out industry-wide and truly showcase the versatility and capability of structural steel framing as a building solution.

NASH member case studies There are a number of projects nationwide demonstrating work from the early adopters of innovative steel construction methods – from residential to commercial projects, components to complete building typologies. These can be viewed on PrefabNZ’s website, under Projects.

• The Urbanframe 2 (UF2) House is a complete building project which “turns focus to the environment by allowing material sizing and layout to drive its design – the sensitive consideration extends to local material sourcing to reduce the dwelling’s carbon footprint”.

The Urbanframe 2 (UF2) House is one of five dwelling solutions that have been developed to suit various living situations.

• UrbanFrame is a New Zealand owned business who designs, builds and delivers pre-constructed and pre-consented homes;

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• The prefabricated house highlighted the benefits of offsite construction with lower building costs, speed in build and quality.

• The house is warm, healthy, energy and water-efficient, and has low running costs.

After three years the energy bills average only $2/day. The High Performance House took only 10 weeks to build offsite.

• Bullendale is an up-and-coming housing development in Queenstown, its construction methodology adopts steelframe components, Speedfloor panels, and Concision bathroom pods. This project has been labelled an exemplary use of hybrid prefabrication for multi-unit residential builds.

• And the Clutha District Council Waste Water treatment from Marshall Industries is a pioneering project and marks the beginning to an offsite construction solution for the upgrade of wastewater treatment plants – a cheaper, faster, high-quality, and safe solution with a methodology that can be repeated in New Zealand towns.

C.H.ENGINEERING Jamie and the Team at CH Engineering have been providing aluminium joinery and steel framing for over 5 years.

The team have over 50 years combined experience in the building industry so can be trusted to complete your project to high standards, meeting your deadlines and specifications.

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National Associaton of Steel Framed Housing

Advantages of steel framed housing Steel doesn’t support mould growth or rot and it won’t accommodate termites or other insects.

Its stability gives it the potential to reduce cracks in cladding and linings. It doesn’t contain additional preservatives and won’t give off gasses or emit volatile organic compounds.

Along with being a healthier building choice it also has long-lasting advantages from a structural point of view.

Steel framing is a straight and stable product that delivers a perfect finish. Steel won’t warp or twist because it doesn’t absorb moisture.

This means less maintenance problems like cracked lining and sticking doors.

Steel is exceptionally strong. It is noncombustible and has been shown to have excellent earthquake resistance. Good weather-tightness principles at the design stage will ensure that the steel framing will last for generations.

Steel framing requires no additional preservative chemicals and because it is pre-manufactured there is minimal wastage, reducing the impact on the environment.

Steel is also 100 percent recyclable.

The roll forming technology behind steel framing gives a high degree of dimensional

The Urbanframe House allows material sizing and layout to drive its design.

accuracy, enabling consistently straight walls, square corners and an overall superior finish. Plus the stability of steel means no contraction or expansion with moisture changes, so frames won’t warp, twist, sag or shrink.

FAQs Will the building cost more?

No. The cost of the consent will be determined by the overall cost of the building not the material of the framing.

Most Building Consent Authorities have had Light Steel Frames (LSF) erected in their area and are now familiar with the procedure for consenting steel frames. Usually the fabricator will supply engineered detail drawings for your consent application. NASH also provides support and has an excellent relationship with MBIE officials.

Is steel framing a New Zealand idea?

No. Steel framing has been around in New Zealand for over 50 years. In South Australia 30 percent of new homes are steel and Australia-wide the percentage is 15 percent. In Hawaii it is 40 percent and Japan builds 150,000 steel homes every year.

What is the difference in cost between timber and steel framing?

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Fabricators will usually supply frames pre-assembled. The frames come with service holes pre-punched and with plastic grommets to make it easy for sub-trades to work with. The steel-frames do not absorb moisture so there is no delay waiting for frames to dry.

This naturally varies with the volume purchased and the design adopted but generally, steel is similar in cost to timber and the final constructed cost will be the same or less for a house of comparable size and quality.

Although framing costs are only around 10 percent of the total building cost, steel provides other cost advantages. Steel is a lot faster to erect, and frames are much easier to handle. Costs are reduced because there are usually no callbacks or cracking to plaster linings.

Is it true that the weight of a steel frame is only one third that of timber?

Yes. All New Zealand steel framing is made from thin gauge, high tensile steel, meaning that the frames are approx 1/3 of the weight of comparable timber framing.

The Urbanframe House is a pre-constructed and pre-consented home.

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A strong future In the first installment of this story - published in Builders & Contractors 115 — we discussed the stateof-play in the steel industry with HERA’s Welding Centre general manager, Dr Michail Karpenko.

In short, this illuminating discussion was able to reinforce what most already know — that the contribution of this sector to our economy is significant. It has shown its mettle - pun intended - time and time again and dominated the Canterbury rebuild effort.

Before we look at changes to standards and turn to Michail for his take on what lies ahead, a quick recap on the history of his organisation is logical.

Back in the nineties, HERA created the foundation for the development of New Zealand steel related standards including NZ3404, and HERA’s Structural Steelwork Connection Guide, to support the costeffective and resilient design of steel.

Both stimulated the development of the steel market as designers became more comfortable with the material.

Today, HERA works on a number of standards’ committees relating to the design and fabrication of steel and is heavily involved with R&D.

IIW Auditors touring HERA member D&H Steel Constructions workshop in Auckland to ensure our training and quality certification meets the highest standards for industry.

In the late 1990s, a large study was undertaken between HERA and the University of Auckland which involved looking at how structural steel momentresisting connections would perform under seismic conditions.

This specifically allowed further development of standards such as NZS 3404.1 and AS/ NZS 1554.1 that would meet seismic requirements – and it is work that HERA continues to build upon today.

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We have an advanced standards framework in place and we maintain this framework in New Zealand and Australia. The challenges we face are like most advanced economies — our labour cost is high and we have a shortage of qualified people.

- HERA Welding Centre general manager, Dr Michail Karpenko

In 2014, the Steel Fabrication Certification Scheme (SFC) was introduced to create a level playing field between competitors and to reinforce certain requirements and standards. HERA wanted an effective scheme.

Today, 30 companies are certified within this scheme and these companies cover around 80 percent of fabricated structural steel use by weight.

IIW Auditors touring HERA member D&H Steel Constructions workshop in Auckland to ensure our training and quality certification meets the highest standards for industry.

The scheme sets out rules to be followed in order to verify compliance by the structural steel constructors/fabricators to requirements of AS/NZS 5131. This addresses compliance risks, safety and reliability of the structural steelwork. HERA Certifications is working with Steel Construction New Zealand (SCNZ) and the industry to encourage more uptake through certification services, training, seminars, and workshops.

New standards Standards are a living document which reflect fundamental developments in science, technology and systems.

To maintain currency and safety, standards are periodically reviewed and new editions published. In May 2018, major Steel Standard AS/NZS 4600:2018 — cold-formed steel structures - was published following significant changes.

These standards were updated via consultation with stakeholders across Australia and New Zealand.

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Superseding AS/NZS 4600: 2005, the new standard will take effect in New Zealand on 15 May 2019. It was approved on behalf of the Council of Standards Australia on 27 April

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Risk management, standards compliance and information business SAI Global states that the major changes include: • Section 7 ‘Direct Strength Method (DSM) of design’ includes sections with holes, inelastic reserve capacity, shear and combined actions, and a wider range of pre-qualified sections • Section 8 ‘Testing’ has been updated to align with the National Construction Code • New Section 9 ‘Fire’ includes design requirements for fire protected members at elevated temperatures • New Appendix B ‘Methods of Structural Analysis’ includes first order, second order and advanced structural analysis • Appendix D ‘Buckling Stresses’ includes requirements for all elastic buckling for local, distortional and flexural-torsional modes • Section 5.3 ‘Power Actuated Fasteners (PAFs)’ includes requirements for PAFs in tension and shear • Revised Section 5 ‘Connections’ includes new requirements for block shear rupture and net section tension and for screw connections under combined shear and tension.

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Touring the robotic lab at the Wollongong Facility for Intelligent Fabrication on a trip spearheaded by HERA for members of our Automation Innovation Cluster.

A few years from now, what we might see in the design space is the application of advanced design software. We will see structures designed in a more resilient way, improving the efficiency of handling more complexed structures and enabling them to be designed and fabricated in more economical ways.

- HERA Welding Centre general manager, Dr Michail Karpenko

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2018 and by the New Zealand Standards Approval Board on 2 May 2018.

Steel Standard AS/NZS 4600:2018 sets out minimum requirements for the design of structural members cold-formed to shape from carbon or low-alloy steel sheet, strip, plate or bar, not more than 25mm in thickness, and used for load-carrying purposes in buildings.

It is also applicable for structures other than buildings, provided appropriate allowances are made for dynamic effects.

Testing at the University of Auckland testing lab to understand the behaviour of structural stainless steel connections under severe seismic load.

A significant milestone for New Zealand’s structural steel industry has been the citation of the standard AS/NZS 5131 on the New Zealand Building Code Appendix B1 last year.

“We may see increased development of high resolution scanners applying real data to correct models virtually at the same time as the installation. This process would include the use of surveillance drones.

“We may also see the use of augmented reality (AR) enabling a seamless connection between the design environment and the bricks and mortar environment where the structure is being developed.

“3D glasses could allow us to visually see all constraints so we can resolve problems and remove constraints in real times. This leads to more comprehensive quality control based on quality data, meaning we can have greater confidence in the results while having a permanent record of how we arrived at that result.”

The use of Virtual Reality (VR) is also expected to flow through to training.

“VR tools are being used to upskill welders and we may see more of these tools being applied. The integration of digital tools in workshops, and to support better communication with each other, can help to make business more efficient.”

Michail says that across the steel spectrum New Zealand can be proud of its high quality products that have been created for a highly challenging environment.

“Like Japan, we have an active seismic area but they, like Europe, are not using so much steel in the way we are. We now have answers to the dangerous spots and steel is the ultimate solution for resilience and it provides the opportunity to control damage.

“You can estimate exactly how much damage it might receive in the event of an earthquake.

The need for this standard was born out of concerns that product conformance didn’t meet the specified requirements in an increased global construction market where quality systems vary greatly between competing suppliers from developed and lesser developed countries.

“We are at the cutting-edge of understanding the seismic requirements of steel and I like to think we are very much ahead of most our partners in this way. HERA Certifications’ independent assessments for the SFC Scheme is evidence of how we take these challenges seriously.

The SFC scheme provides independent expert certification of New Zealand fabrication companies to ensure they have the appropriate personnel and procedures to consistently produce work to the required quality.

“We have an advanced standards framework in place and we maintain this framework in New Zealand and Australia. The challenges we face are like most advanced economies — our labour cost is high and we have a shortage of qualified people.

Crystal ball gazing The future of the industry is bright and Michail provides compelling insight into what lies on the horizon for steel.

“A few years from now, what we might see in the design space is the application of advanced design software. We will see structures designed in a more resilient way, improving the efficiency of handling more complexed structures and enabling them to be designed and fabricated in more economical ways. We will see increased use of higher strength steels as well as 3D printed elements on the market that result in more elegant structures.”

Augmented Reality (AR) is also an emerging technology where user perception of a project is enhanced by the seamless blending between computer-generated virtual engineering objects and their real environment.

Another interesting development explored is the use of high-resolution scanners. These scan and give feedback of precise actual dimensions of site works so fabricators can make accurate adjustments back at the factory, ensuring no rework is required when delivered on site.

“It is no secret that we also face competition from those who do not follow the standards and employ cheap labour. Because we cannot compete on price - and we don’t want to - we have to compete on quality and productivity.

“The strength of our industry is that we have local expertise and we can accommodate last minute changes and design variations.”

For more information about Steel Standard AS/NZS 4600:2018 go to https://shop. standards.govt.nz and search cold-formed steel structures.

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Intumescent fireproofing

– the hot potato in structural projects fire protection compliance initiatives; the development and implementation of an applicator approval programme in support of compliance and representative of key stakeholders within the intumescent coating industry is imminent… but in the short term, what about the next project?

Does the building you are working in have enough structural integrity in the event of a fire to allow enough time for you to move to safety before it starts deforming and threatening your life?

The appointment of a certified inspection services company to the project is a sure way to mitigate risk; an audit of any prospective applicator’s capabilities and resources against the project’s requirements will assist in providing project teams with a risk profile of the applicator company prior to awarding of the intumescent contract.

The installation of an effective intumescent coating system is a major contributor to the time factor before steel loses structural integrity by expanding and forming an effective barrier between the steel and fire.

It is a simple concept, why is it then that fire protection through intumescent coating has become such a hot potato in structural projects?

The design, installation and compliance of intumescent coating systems are far more technically demanding than for corrosion protection coatings.

The structure’s design, applicable limiting temperatures, development of an item specific coating thickness loading schedule, and the accurate interpretation of the schedule by the coatings applicator are elements that play a vital role in this system’s contribution to the fire rating of a building.

Intumescent coating showing rust bleed-through

Audit results can then be used to identify training requirements, gaps in quality systems, equipment requirements and any other specific project requirements.

The factor that has had the most detrimental effect on intumescent compliance in New Zealand over the last four years is the variability in technical capabilities and competencies of the appointed intumescent applicator company.

In addition, the appointment of an independent third party inspector to monitor progress and compliance of the intumescent coating application will remove frustration, and ensure that project teams are well supported in achieving fire rating compliance in the buildings they are responsible for.

The absence of an officially recognised applicator approval programme and associated training and certification processes, have culminated in project teams

including the architect, fire engineer, structural engineer and main contractor being left with the hot potato in managing corrective action processes when faced with delaminating intumescent, non-compliance to thickness requirements, incompatibility with corrosion protection coatings and eventual non-compliant fire ratings.

The Grenfell Tower disaster in London certainly has provided momentum to

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Jay Cee Welding

The structural steel specialists Continual improvement in both quality and service has been a focus of Jay Cee Welding since it was established by John Fraider in 1990.

The Henderson-based company is a structural steel fabricator and erector which has worked on many significant projects throughout Auckland during its almost 30 years of operation.

Jay Cee Welding fabricates and welds steel beams, girders and other structural elements for commercial and private projects. It has undertaken everything from large multistorey office blocks and apartment buildings to house beams for residential projects.

The company is a medium-sized steel fabrication facility now based in Henderson, Auckland. Conveniently located near the north-western motorway junction at Lincoln Rd, Jay Cee Welding runs a modern workshop, with equipment including a Peddinghaus beamline, a CNC plate facility, a 120 T punch and shear machines, to ensure accuracy and economy.

Jay Cee Welding employs fully qualified tradespeople, certified welders, riggers, draughting and quantity surveyors to ensure accurate, high-quality work.

The team is friendly, helpful and provides free and competitive quotes.

Jay Cee Welding employs fully qualified tradespeople, certified welders, riggers, draughting and quantity surveyors.

Strong company leadership

Expanding its project range

John Fraider — Director

Jay Cee Welding is currently working to attain HERA Steel Fabricators Certification to CC3, which will enable it to fabricate and erect high-rise buildings and high-spec projects.

Jay Cee Welding owner, John Fraider, has extensive experience within the structural steel industry and is still actively involved in all aspects of the company.

John served his time during 1968-72 at the Railways workshop in Otahuhu as a boilermaker right at the time when riveting was ending and welding, particularly Mig welding, was taking over.

He worked for a number of large engineering and construction companies before establishing his own business. “I started in 1990 with two men and today, employ a staff of 22.” John heads up a strong management team and workforce and is particularly active in site tasks, health and safety, production and control of site-based activities.

Mike Vinkenvleugel – Contracts manager Jay Cee Welding fabricates and welds steel beams, girders and other structural elements for commercial and private projects.

Mike runs the contracts side of Jay Cee Welding and has been in the steel industry for more than 40 years. He is involved in pricing, negotiations and assisting John with other key tasks.

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Jay Cee Welding’s office manager Maya Cross has a wealth of experience in administration and has been John’s PA for more than 18 years. She plays an integral role in keeping the rest of the staff in line and focused.

Sanjay Prakash — Quality and estimation manager Sanjay is another long-time employee, having served over 12 years with John as a fabricator, and is now happily established in the main office, helping with implementation of SFC, QA and estimating projects. This is a key role within Jay Cee Welding, which benefits from Sanjay’s positive attitude.

While the company has already been involved in building high-rise buildings to 32 storeys, the Auckland City Council and SCNZ is requiring all steel fabricators involved in highrise building work to be certified to CC3 next year.

“We have all the processes for gaining CC3 certification in place now and we plan to have achieved certification this year,” John says.

Jay Cee Welding has recently completed structural steel on a number of apartments in Auckland, including Summerset Village in Ellerslie, Queens Square, and The Vulcan in Auckland’s CBD. “We have also done the new shopping complex in Walters Road, a seismic upgrade at 125 Queen Street, the 396 Queen Street Hotel and the Rosedale Road apartments, to name a few,” John says.

“We work closely with our clients to save time and money and be efficient and accurate, first time. Most of our projects are in Auckland but we have sent work up to the Pacific islands as well.”

A history of success John says one of the key reasons for the success of Jay Cee Welding is the company is small enough to care about every job it does, whether it is a large multi-storey commercial project or a residential house.

“I keep a tight rein on things and make sure we do it right and on time, the first time,” he says.

“We are small, close-knit team and we take pride in our work. The team has been together quite a while.”

Jay Cee Welding Limited Talin Kochchigoda – Production manager Workshop control is carried out by Talin, who has been with Jay Cee Welding since early 2019. Talin is a time-served tradesman who has worked in the local industry for a number of years and has a huge range of experience to manage the production and flow of work from the workshop, helping Jay Cee Welding exceed customers’ expectations.

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Cement & Concrete

Building resilience Officially launched in late 2017 as the concrete industry’s ‘consolidated’ association, Concrete New Zealand (NZ) has been busy fulfilling its mission to become a highly respected and valued association, supporting industry to position concrete as the resilient construction material of choice for a modern New Zealand.

Through a pan-industry work programme, Concrete NZ has sought to improve perceptions, raise standards, and promote quality through its consolidated voice, which has brought confidence, knowledge and leadership to members, industry and regulators.

Areas of activity have included regulatory advocacy, knowledge transfer and Standards development.

The latter includes a revision of NZS 3104 Specification for Concrete Production, which will soon be released for public comment.

One area where Concrete NZ has been demonstrating its value recently has been responding to industry uncertainty around building systems and components; a specific example being confusion about the use of cast iron anchors and couplers.

Cast iron anchors and couplers are not banned Concrete NZ is eager to address recent confusion around the use of cast iron anchors and couplers, and clarify that compliance with the New Zealand Building Code can be demonstrated by an Alternative Solution respecting the performance-based building code system.

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New Zealand considerations The most recent amendment to NZS 3101:2006 Concrete Structures Standard: Amendment 3, issued in August 2017, does not permit the use of cast iron mechanical anchorages and couplers for designs undertaken in accordance with this Standard (Cl. 8.6.11.4).

This amendment of NZS 3101 was cited in Amendment 16 of the Acceptable Solutions and Verification Methods for Building Code Clause B1 Structure that came into effect on 3 April 2018.

This cited version of NZS 3101 provides a means of demonstrating compliance with the structural provisions of the Building Code for the design of concrete structures.

A modification made to the citation of the Standard permitted the use of cast iron anchors and couplers up until 1 November 2018.

This date has now passed resulting in the situation that cast iron anchors and couplers cannot be incorporated in a design solution in accordance with the cited NZS 3101.

The actual ban of using cast iron anchors and couplers is a specific requirement of the New Zealand Transport Agency (NZTA) for the design of their highway bridges that follow the requirements of the NZTA Bridge Manual.

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Vision & mission

Concrete NZ seeks to become... a highly respected and valued association, supporting industry to position concrete as the resilient construction material of choice for a modern New Zealand...

And be perceived as… the concrete industry’s consolidated voice, bringing confidence, knowledge and leadership to members, industry and regulators.

About Concrete NZ Concrete NZ aims to be a highly respected and valued association, supporting industry to position concrete as the resilient construction material of choice for a modern New Zealand. This will be achieved through a consolidated voice that brings confidence, knowledge and leadership to members, industry and regulators.

Founding member organisations of Concrete NZ are the Cement & Concrete Association of New Zealand (CCANZ), the New Zealand Concrete Masonry Association (NZCMA), the New Zealand Ready Mixed Concrete Association (NZRMCA), Precast New Zealand (PCNZ) and the New Zealand Concrete Society (NZCS).

Through a pan-industry work programme Concrete NZ will strive to improve perceptions, raise standards and promote quality through its consolidated voice.

Areas of activity will include regulatory advocacy, knowledge transfer and Standards development.

VALUES

If you want to be a member or if you want to be a partner, this is how Concrete NZ operates in its own words.

Unified We will work hard to come together and stay unified, integrative and inclusive.

Flexible We will remain agile, reshaping with the changing needs of industry.

Tenacious We advocate for our customers – we ask ourselves the hard questions.

Professional We take a factual and professional approach.

Quality based Focused on standards and committed to quality excellence.

Rebuilding Canterbury, one pour at a time Affordable Concrete and Paving is out to prove that affordable doesn’t have to mean subpar.

Servicing Christchurch, Rangiora, Rolleston and West Melton with specialist asphalt and concrete services, they are rebuilding Canterbury one pour at a time.

New builds, renovations and earthquake repairs are part and parcel for the team, whose developed skills transfer across all concrete and hard landscape applications.

With roots in the concrete construction and decorative concrete areas, their scope of services has grown to include

all forms of concrete, paving, decking and asphalt as well as specialised finishes.

Their mission? To lead the hard landscaping industry with integrity by providing outstanding value, employee development and client relationships.

“As we are a family run company, the loyalty and competitive nature of any family extends to our ever growing team. This shines through in our team members. All staff are developed and trained from within the company with our key staff always striving to find ways of adding value to our clients. We aim to provide a perceived, relaxed attitude towards each project to always put the client at ease.”

• Driveways • Earthquake Repairs

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Allied Concrete

Success built on a foundation of strength Concrete is ubiquitous, so much so, that the only purpose of an introduction is simply to reflect on the significance of its role in the built environment and its substantial contribution to the wellbeing of New Zealand and global economies.

To boot, it is the most widely used construction material on earth and has shaped civilisation.

Here are just some of the facts: reinforced concrete was invented in 1849 by Joseph Monier, with more primitive forms of the raw material found in early architecture of the Roman Empire era and even in the Egyptian pyramids.

At the heart of some of the world’s major built infrastructure - the Hoover Dam and the Burj Khalifa in Dubai only two examples of thousands - it has been just as revolutionary in New Zealand.

A resilient construction material of our modern era, celebrated for its strength, durability and versatility, concrete has been pivotal in the challenging restoration of both Canterbury and Kaikoura post-earthquake - but more on this later. Right at the heart of these projects and the wider industry is Allied Concrete, part of the HW Richardson Group of companies (HWR).

HWR is a family-owned business with proud roots in Southland. The company’s portfolio has greatly diversified since inception and now oversees ready-mixed concrete, transport, fuel distribution, road construction and maintenance, sand, aggregate and lime contracts. More than 2000 staff enable this multifaceted operation to fulfil its potential.

Following HWR’s acquisition of Allied Concrete plants in Invercargill and Gore in 1976, Allied Concrete has gone from strength to strength. In 1989, a joint venture with Holcim New Zealand Limited enabled expansion to the North Island.

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“These were identified as crushing and screening enough materials; storage capacity; the cement tanker fleet to service the operations via the inland route to Kaikoura and getting enough people on the ground at a time when national concrete outputs were already at historical highs.

“This was achieved by establishing one concrete plant, three Pugmills and supporting infrastructure for production of aggregates, cement delivery and storage. At times we were operating 24 hours per day, 6 days a week.”

This $1.3 billion project involved excellent collaboration and communication.

Projects The projects lead by Allied Concrete across New Zealand speak volumes with regard to the company’s core capabilities and the profound respect its strategic partners and clients have for the business.

“Repair to the columns required large steel caissions to be inserted deep into the sand to surround the column and provide a dry working environment for workers to carry out repairs.

It was Allied Concrete at the helm of manufacturing and delivering circa 90,000 cubic metres of concrete and cementstabilised materials in late 2017 along State Highway 1 between Picton and Christchurch.

Approached by North Canterbury Transport Infrastructure Recovery (NCTIR) following the devastating 7.8 mangititure earthquake in Kaikoura in November 2016, the business swiftly realised the scale of the work at hand.

National Sales and Marketing Manager Dave Barker says, “A team approach was required.

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Allied Concrete’s technical acumen, comprehensive preparation, monitoring and attention to detail must be acknowledged, along with their confidence to adopt innovative solutions to get the job done.

Allied Concrete also undertook the New Brighton Pier Earthquake Repairs. Fulton Hogan led the strengthening work to the 17 columns on the pier which were damaged during the 2010 and 2011 earthquakes. The lifespan of the structures was impaired and Allied Concrete was selected as the preferred concrete supplier for this award-winning project.

Today, Allied Concrete lives and breathes its philosophy ‘make hard, easy’ and has a 50-strong network of ready mix plants throughout New Zealand with the latest fleet of trucks supplying all sectors of the New Zealand concrete industry.

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“Damaged concrete was removed and the exposed steel reinforcing was primed, with large 5m long steel jackets placed over the exposed area and the cavity then filled with Allied Concrete high performance selfcompacting concrete to restore the structural integrity to each column.”

Of the outstanding result, judges from the Concrete NZ Award Panel who awarded the project a Concrete NZ Technical Excellence accolade said, "The sophisticated mix design to meet intricate engineering requirements, combined with the relay-pour method on a highly visible structure, in a harsh marine environment, was challenging on many levels.

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“Allied Concrete’s technical acumen, comprehensive preparation, monitoring and attention to detail must be acknowledged, along with their confidence to adopt innovative solutions to get the job done."

Allied Concrete is presently at work on one of Christchurch’s most important anchor projects that will transform and revitalise the business, social and recreational spheres; the Christchurch Convention Centre promises to be a legacy project and achieve landmark status.

“The 5,200 square metre Convention Centre will have a capacity for 2000 people and be a world class venue for hosting both international and local events within Central Christchurch.

“One hundred and ten Allied Concrete and Ashby's Ready Mixed trucks recently delivered concrete in the early hours of the morning for the first foundation pour, marking the beginning of construction.

“The building requires over 19,000 cubic metres of concrete with an additional 2,000 cubic metres for landscaping. The Convention Centre's raft foundation provides superior strength against seismic activity, ranging from 800mm-1500mm in depth. An additional 150mm structural slab effectively floats on top, enabling the structure to be less affected by ground movement during a seismic event.

“Concrete pours are scheduled during the night to minimise traffic disruption, with trucks arriving on site from 2am during the first pour, delivering 637 cubic metres of concrete. This requires a significant commitment by Allied Concrete Christchurch staff to ensure delivery within the specified timeframe and that the concrete consistently meets specification throughout the entire project.”

Allied Concrete is justly proud of its national commercial portfolio but is also quick to reinforce that staff derive as much satisfaction from the smaller projects.

Cutting-edge innovation Given Allied Concrete’s unwavering commitment to always bettering its organisation, it is no surprise innovation and sustainability are core pillars within the business.

This dedication is manifest in revolutionary innovation such as the My Concrete App. Enabling users throughout New Zealand to streamline the way they manage concrete ordering and delivery to site, the app is available to all Allied Concrete customers throughout New Zealand.

The business demonstrates the highest levels of accountability and prides itself on having conscience in regard to the environment.

This has culminated in adhering to not only local but international standards including the EU Environmental Standard.

“My Concrete App can reduce disruption to projects with increased control and flexibility over concrete deliveries. Clients can get real-time mapping and arrival estimates of their concrete order, along with order confirmation, truck size, load size, and scheduling.

Simply but significantly, Allied Concrete advocates for ‘doing the right thing’. This translates into a position on sustainability that is about meeting the needs of today, without adversely impacting on the needs of tomorrow.

“This helps to improve organisation for onsite workforces and means job information can be shared with other app users to keep contractors, pump operators and others informed.”

“As part of our commitment to ongoing sustainable practice we have applied for and have been granted Ministry for the Environment funding to convert three plants so they can use crushed glass as a sand replacement material. This funding comes from the Waste Minimisation Levy.

Needless to say, the future is bright for Allied Concrete. To find out more about this inspiring organisation, visit: www.alliedconcrete.co.nz.

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We continue to be mindful that the work we do could have a negative impact on the environment if we do not operate in an efficient manner.

- National Sales and Marketing Manager Dave Barker

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“We continue to be mindful that the work we do could have a negative impact on the environment if we do not operate in an efficient manner. To this end, we continue to monitor sites and carry out regular audits to ensure all sites are compliant and are meeting all resource consent conditions.

“The majority of our concrete plants recycle waste water and use it for washing down yards and as mix water for concrete production. We continue to make large investments in modern plant and equipment which are designed to have reduced impacts on the environment through fewer emissions to the atmosphere.”

True to its forward-thinking approach, Allied Concrete harnesses the best that technology has to offer, always keeping its finger on the pulse by researching and implementing ways to add meaningful value to the business. www.buildersandcontractors.co.nz

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Overseas considerations A review of other international jurisdictions with similar levels of seismic activity indicates that their Standards do not contain provisions that restrict the material of choice for specifying mechanical anchorages or couplers if the performance requirements are met.

This respects the principles of a performance-based building code system that New Zealand also operates.

Alternative solutions It is important to remind those involved in the design and construction of concrete structures that it is not mandatory to use the provisions of a Standard such as NZS 3101 to demonstrate compliance with the structural provisions of the Building Code.

Compliance with the Building Code can be demonstrated by other means such as an Alternative Solution respecting the performance-based building code system.

It is also important to note that cast iron anchors and couplers have not been banned as a building product or building method under the provisions of the Building Act 2004.

To date only one building method has been banned — the installation of foil insulation in residential buildings in 2016.

It is therefore suggested that designers who want to incorporate anchors or couplers (of any material) in a design solution undertake specific design to demonstrate compliance with the structural provisions of the Building Code.

This can be done in several ways, including conducting material testing, providing technical data and other expert evidence.

Some recommended test methods are provided in the following ISO documents (and these align with test methods recommended in the October 2018 update to the NZTA Bridge Manual -

www.nzta.govt.nz/resources/bridgemanual/bridge-manual.html): • ISO 15385-2 Reinforcement Couplers for Mechanical Splices of Bars – Part 2: Test Methods • ISO 15698-2 Headed Bars – Part 2: Test Methods.

When submitting a design to the Building Consent Authority (BCA) in support of a building consent application it is important to provide all the relevant evidence to the BCA so they can be satisfied that the proposed alternative design solution will meet the requirements of the Building Code.

Ian Howe Concrete Pumps Many a business has grown from what is commonly known as a “one-man band”, to become the preeminent business in its field – Ian Howe Concrete Pumps is certainly no exception.

group of professional pumpers, mechanics and office staff.

Most have been with Ian for many years, making Ian Howe Concrete Pumps a large family unit.

Ian Howe has come from humble roots, from a mechanical trailer pump run from a small shed in Mt Albert many years ago.

Ian Howe Concrete Pumps work comes as a result of requests from mainly Commercial and Infrastructure clients, also smaller residential work.

The company currently operates Boom pumps ranging from 28-38m reach and are excited to have a new 47m due to arrive April 2019. They also run trailer, line, shotcrete, high-rise, satellite booms and specialised long-distance pumps.

He now runs a large fleet of 25 concrete pumps, covering all aspects of concrete pumping. He is backed by a loyal

The company has been involved in many of Auckland’s large infrastructure jobs, Waterview tunnel, City Rail Link

Ian Howe Concrete Pumps prides itself in being the best in all aspects of concrete pumping.

Ian Howe Concrete Pumps prides itself in having fully trained staff (trained to American Concrete Pumping Association standards) with many years’ experience.

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stage 1 and 2, currently they are pumping at Americas Cup downtown, to mention a few of many.

Ian Howe is often called upon to provide technical and logistic advice during the planning stages of larger or more difficult jobs.

We have been trading for over 30 years in the Auckland concrete pumping market. We have a comprehensive range of concrete pumps to cover all aspects of pumping and a team of operators with an excellent knowledge of concrete pumping for New Zealand conditions.

Infrastructure • Commercial • Residential • Piling • Tunnels • Shotcrete • Pressure Grouting • High Rise 149 Fred Taylor Drive, Whenuapai Phone 416 0445 Email info@ianhowe.co.nz

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Cement & Concrete

2019 Concrete NZ Conference Concrete for Life is the theme of this year’s Concrete NZ Conference (10 – 12 October) at Otago’s Dunedin Centre.

This is the first time the Conference has ventured so far south – and given the region’s beauty and its reputation for hospitality, an exceptional event is anticipated.

In addition to the standard Conference proceedings, the event’s traditional three-day format offers delegates plenty of time to sample a unique selection of adventure and leisure activities.

Technical programme While the content of the Technical Programme will emerge over the next few months, all aspects of concrete construction and associated technologies will be covered.

Papers are being sought on research, design trends, marketing opportunities, recent developments, construction, materials, methodologies and new issues for cement and concrete.

Future issues of Builders & Contractors will cover the 2019 Concrete NZ Conference in more detail, in the meantime any questions can be addressed to learnedsociety@concretenz.org.nz or (09) 536 5410.

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Modo Flooring

Modo Flooring Established 29 years ago by Jason Vigis, Modo Flooring has a long and successful history of working with builders, developers, landlords and commercial contractors, helping them to find cost effective solutions for any flooring need.

MODO FLOORING

‘Modo’ is Latin for ‘how a result is obtained or an end is achieved’, and that is the company’s very simple mission statement: To help customers obtain the result or end they are after when it comes to flooring for their business.

With branches in both the North and South Island, family owned and operated Modo Flooring has established a reputation for providing quality flooring solutions to its commercial customer base.

“Our operation is focused solely on the construction sector, which means we’re able to dedicate our attention to our trade customers,” says Modo’s marketing manager, Jesse Vigis.

“We have huge experience in the construction market and along with good pricing we are extremely reliable at executing our part of the project.”

Supplying and laying a wide range of flooring products including wooden flooring, vinyls, vinyl planking, carpets and carpet tiles, along with Autex Composition Wall Lining and acoustic ceiling panels, Modo Flooring is able to offer a wide range of flooring solutions to meet its clients’ needs.

Jesse says carpet tiles have become popular for commercial projects because of their ease of replacement in the event of damage and also the wide range of colours and patterns available.

Located at 15A Avenger Crescent, Wigram, Modo Flooring’s Christchurch operation provides the option of viewing by appointment at their Wigram showroom or an onsite visit with the company’s mobile showroom.

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care about our clients’ projects and making sure they run on time. That’s why our builders prefer to come back to us time and time again.”

No project is too large or complex for Modo Flooring to undertake. With a large team of experts in commercial flooring on the ground, builders can talk directly to a commercial specialist who can provide a no-obligation quote and timing for delivery.

Building and valuing customer relationships is another of Modo Flooring’s key to success and one such customer relationship is with respected Christchurch building company Parthenon Construction.

“We have provided flooring solutions for Parthenon Construction for over 60 projects now,” Jesse says. “It has been an excellent mutually successful business relationship for many years now.”

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Brick & Blocklayers Federation of NZ

Pursuing excellence Our masonry and mortar world has enjoyed an impressive evolution. The sophistication of the technology and innovation that transforms our landscape time and time again never ceases to amaze, but it is ultimately the movers and shakers in this space who deserve significant credit.

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Without the vision and diligence of skilled tradespeople, there would be no industry, and fortunately for New Zealand’s masonry sector, there is a pioneering organisation densely populated with the best of the best.

Leading the charge, the Brick and Blocklayers Federation of New Zealand (BBFNZ) is an industry body and an integral part of New Zealand’s building and construction industry.

Its existence is validated not only by the fact that brick and block are such prevalent materials in our built environment, but also because it sets a reputable and impressive benchmark for what success looks like in the brick and block trade.

The Master Mason Ethical Framework and Code of Conduct is intended to set clear industry standards of professional behaviours and actions that Master Masons may be held to account for.

- BBFNZ CEO Melanie McIver

A collective community dedicated to working together to protect and promote the industry, the Federation was formed more than 50 years ago to support and educate masonry trades, and to provide a united voice, particularly when dealing with government.

BBFNZ offers significant expertise and is an incubator for research and development.

The Federation works closely with the New Zealand Masonry Trades Association (NZMTA) to support its training and education programmes.

From providing clear technical information for both specifiers and installers, to setting clear workmanship standards and developing mechanisms to measure against them,

The NZMTA is the affiliated trade association to BBFNZ and is a rich resource of support and information tailored to the industry and

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We have provided our members of the NZMTA with terms of trade, homeowner contracts, a quality assurance checklist to ensure work is being done properly, a plainspeak employment agreement, drug and alcohol policies and disciplinary information. It’s a full tool box.

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- BBFNZ CEO Melanie McIver

is the part of the organisational structure that brick and blocklaying companies join.

BBFNZ CEO Melanie McIver says of the strong ethos, “I’ve been with the organisation now for five years, and when I came in, what I found out about this group was that they were very passionate about advocating for not only their members but also the wider industry.

“Within this five years we have looked at the wider industry and who else would benefit from our industry being tidied up a lot. This has led to the majority of New Zealand’s masonry manufacturers, importers, and masonry tool and accessory suppliers joining the Federation.

“The commonalities between our members is that they want the industry to be competitive — this is about making sure we have enough people in the industry and ensuring that work is done properly by people who know what they are doing and that they are delivering projects to a very high standard.

“We have provided our members of the NZMTA with terms of trade, homeowner contracts, a quality assurance checklist to ensure work is being done properly, a plainspeak employment agreement, drug and alcohol policies and disciplinary information.

It’s a full tool box.

“We also have a best practice guide and have brought in independent trade assessors that any member of the public can contact if they have any concerns and need their work to be tested against our standards. Rather than parties disputing whether the work is good or not, this takes the guesswork out of the situation.”

The next level of accreditation through BBFNZ is the esteemed Master Mason title. Carrying the Master Mason brand demonstrates exceptional knowledge and skill. It also means having a responsibility to protect the scheme’s reputation by exhibiting exceptional professional conduct.

“The Master Mason Ethical Framework and Code of Conduct is intended to set clear industry standards of professional behaviours and actions that Master Masons may be held to account for.

Brick & Blocklayers Federation of New Zealand’s commitment to the industry Ensuring our building systems are built right the first time by: • Providing clear technical information for both specifiers and installers • Setting clear workmanship standards and developing mechanisms to measure against them • Working with the New Zealand Masonry Trades Association to support their training and education programs.

Ensuring that we have the right people in the right places by: • Monitoring our capacity and capability measures • Guiding the industry to becoming employers of choice • Working with our apprentice training providers to ensure training is fit for purpose and that people are being trained • Encouraging membership to the New Zealand Masonry Trades Association to enable business owners to develop.

“If a brick and blocklayer wants to become a Master Mason, then they have to be a member of NZMTA and they have to provide their work and qualification history as well as information on how they structure their workforce supervision.

“This is part of a new risk assessment we are bringing in. We will then have an expert visit their sites assess their work to ensure it is best practice.

“To be considered for assessment you have to have had at least four years postqualification and ten years’ experience if you have no qualification. Those people that meet our standards will be allowed to use the Master Mason brand.”

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Fulton Hogan Ashburton

Fulton Hogan Ashburton Fulton Hogan Ashburton and Timaru’s mission is simple: To give local businesses the resource and solutions they need to complete infrastructure jobs from council road maintenance to large projects including design and build.

As a large construction company in New Zealand, Fulton Hogan has more than 7800 staff and 100 plus locations and is committed to ensuring the work they do will make a real difference to the lives of people and customers in the communities they call home.

Look past diggers and trucks – infrastructure is Fulton Hogan’s forte and it understands that having the right infrastructure in place is key, from solutions, design and build to maintenance.

The Ashburton and Timaru branches consists of a family of real people dedicated to doing good work that connects and cares for communities across the mid/south Canterbury region for more than 40 years.

Whether your project is a new subdivision, commercial development, car park or a simple drainage solution – any job above ground or below ground – the local team has all the resource, knowledge and skill to ensure your project is completed to the highest of standards.

The Fulton Hogan team are extremely proud to continue to have the opportunity to design and build dynamic multipurpose sites for their clients throughout Mid Canterbury.

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Both Fulton Hogan Ashburton and Timaru teams have not only built and maintained a wide range of infrastructure projects big and small, but also pride themselves on maintaining excellent working relationships with local businesses and organisations.

The team has been maintaining the Ashburton District Council’s roading network for 22 years and the Timaru District Council’s roading network for more than a decade.

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Paul Smith Earthmoving

Putting in the ground work Every good civil job starts from the ground up, with Paul Smith Earthmoving ensuring the earthworks on every project it completes are done to the best possible standard.

Paul Smith Earthmoving is an earthworks contractor specialising in excavation, track and road maintenance, landscaping, rock supply, landfill management, site clearance and demolition, house foundations, retaining walls, drain laying, water retention ponds, dairy conversions, and truck and transport works.

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Paul Smith Earthmoving provides a range of services for residential, commercial, forestry, farm and government clients.

• Full service, repair and rebuilds • Mazda Rotary specialists • Diff overhauls & 4WD drivetrain repairs • Factory trained in most makes and models • Stockists of quality Penrite oils and lubricants

The company provides services for residential, commercial, forestry, farm and government clients, ranging from domestic charge-up works requiring in-house design, through to fully scheduled tenders with accompanying engineered plans.

• WOF service available • Handy central city location

Paul Smith Earthmoving provides commercial services either directly for its clients or through a consultant. It has vast experience in project managing works for, or in combination with, Foodstuffs, Fletchers, Downer, Hawkins, McConnell Dowell, Southbase, Leighs, GD, Opus and Milward Finlay Lobb.

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Paul Smith Earthmoving will take care of all local authority regulations and consents and provides advice to help clients meet requirements.

Plant and machinery Paul Smith Earthmoving operates an extensive range of plant and machinery. Its fleet of trucks, trailers, dumpers and utilities ensures people, plant and machinery are moved in the most efficient manner.

Machinery includes 1.8 to 30-tonne excavators, graders, loaders and rollers, scrapers and dozers, as well as small plant such as plate compactors, breakers, water pumps and generators, meaning the company has the in-house supply to guarantee plant is available when and where it is needed to best service its clients.

Focus on customer service Paul Smith Earthmoving attributes its huge growth in recent years to its strong focus on customer service.

The company has developed into a major force within the South Island’s civil industry and has built a strong reputation for working closely with clients to successfully deliver projects.

The company has expanded from 15 staff to more than 180 since directors Tony Moir and Bruce Tinnelly purchased the company 15 years ago.

Tony and Bruce attribute this growth to Paul Smith Earthmoving’s focus on the customer and meeting their

needs, as well as its commitment to only employing highcalibre staff.

From its beginnings in Timaru, the company also operates branches in Christchurch, Ashburton, Greymouth, Auckland and Twizel.

Paul Smith Earthmoving has a strong commitment to developing and maintaining long-term relationships with its existing and potential clients.

This achievement is underpinned by the company’s five key values; customer focus, teamwork, innovative and creative solutions, service delivery, and a commitment to safety and the environment.

Owners celebrate 17 years Tony Moir and Bruce Tinnelly have owned Paul Smith Earthmoving for 17 years and during that time have transformed the company into a large player with robust structures and systems.

Its accreditations (quality ISO 9001, environmental ISO 14001, H&S AS/NZS 4801, OHSAS 18001) and pre-qualifications (SiteWise and Impac to the highest levels) show where the company is at today, based on requirements to not only have systems, but to deliver to the standards set within these.

This is an assurance that customers will get a high-quality and consistent service when using Paul Smith Earthmoving.

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Karton Construction Systems

When quality counts Karton is a name South Canterbury residents have long associated with quality construction.

sharp and very popular. We have got more guys doing that work now than we do in traditional bricklaying.”

Portfolio of high-quality work The team at Karton Construction Systems works throughout the South Canterbury region, including in Ashburton, Twizel and Tekapo.

Owen Karton began a bricklaying business in Timaru 60 years ago and today his son Bruce Karton operates Karton Construction Systems Limited, a multi-faceted business undertaking brick-and-block laying, interior and exterior plaster coating systems, and natural and artificial stonework.

“We have just finished the last two units at the McKenzie Lifestyle Village in Geraldine,” Bruce says.

“It’s been an ongoing project for about five years and we plastered about 100 houses and units out there. We also did all of the plastering at the Strathallan Retirement Village in Timaru.”

“My father started bricklaying when he was a young man,” Bruce says.

“I began working for him when I was 16 as an apprentice and I have been here 47 years.

My wife Lynette and I took over the business about 25 years ago.

“We now have our daughter Kelly working in the office and our son-in-law Leon is a project manager. Three of my four sons are bricklayers, so bricklaying is really in our blood.”

Karton Construction Systems Ltd is a longestablished Timaru business offering a range of building services, including: • Brick and block laying • Interior and exterior plaster coating systems • Natural and artificial stonework.

Specialist construction services Karton Construction Systems primarily works within the residential housing market, but also does some commercial work.

Focus on quality A beautiful exterior by Karton Construction Systems in Timaru.

Its product range includes top-quality renders, coloured renders, acrylic texture coating and environmentally friendly paint.

It comes with a guarantee of workmanship.

Karton Construction Systems can help enhance your home even further through its natural and imitation stonework for both interior and exterior.

“We do a lot of imitation stonework, which sticks on the wall, as well as natural stone such as schist. It’s generally just for housing and is often used in conjunction with a Rockcote exterior.

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Our workmanship and the standard of our finished product are key. Our policy is that we stand by our work and our logo is: ‘When quality counts’.

- Karton Construction Systems owner-operator Bruce Karton

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“We do all the block work required for houses, foundations and commercial buildings, as well as retaining walls,” says Bruce

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The company strives to give back to the industry through a continual training and skilling programme.

“We have an ongoing apprenticeship programme and just signed another one the other day,” Bruce says.

He believes his company’s commitment to workmanship and quality, along with its long-standing reputation within South Canterbury, are the keys to its success in today’s competitive building industry.

“Our workmanship and the standard of our finished product are key. Our policy is that we stand by our work and our logo is: ‘When quality counts’,” Bruce says.

“We get a lot of work given to us and I hardly ever have to advertise. We have built up a strong relationship with many building companies over the years. We usually work directly for the builder, although we do the odd private job for the home owner as well.”

While its history is in brick-and-block laying, the company has been a specialist applicator of Rockcote interior and exterior plaster coating systems for the past 20 years.

“We have only ever used Rockcote. It’s a modern high-quality system and is a key exterior cladding product at the moment.

It just makes a house look modern, clean and crisp.

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“We do a lot of new houses with Rockcote, as well as recladding older houses over old brick, block or panel. It can transform an older house and people are often blown away when they see the transformation.”

Rockcote offers a complete building system designed for low maintenance and longevity.

Karton Construction Systems employs a team of 18 qualified tradespeople and apprentices, who are committed to upholding the business’s rigorous quality standards.

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North Canterbury Rebuild

Rebuilding a region Eight years on from the earthquakes, North Canterbury is experiencing positive development envisioned to pave the way for an exciting future.

Economic activity is on the rise, employment is thriving, and many new homes and safer buildings have graced the landscape. In the districts of Hurunui and Waimakariri, growth is particularly strong.

A word from the rebuild officer, Chris King While there was some damage from 2010/2011, most of the repairs and rebuild out this way relate to the 2016 earthquake, which impacted this district a lot more significantly.

Community Civil Defence and Emergency Management meeting in Culverden, January 2019

A word from the emergency management officer, Dean Eades The Hurunui has a diverse environment that spans from the pacific coast in the east to the heights of the Southern Alps in the west, and a population equally diverse (everything from accountants to zoologists).

Some people have accepted settlements and moved through the repair and rebuild phase.

We have builders here busy with jobs on the books for the next year or so – there’s still plenty to do.

However, we also still have residents working through settlement processes with insurance companies, which can be a long and drawnout process.

I’ve been working to provide residents with free and friendly support through all types of earthquake related issues.

I do things like working alongside insurance companies, connecting residents with

Rebuild officer, Chris King, working in Mt Lyford

engineers, designers and builders, supporting the consent and planning process for people and just thinking about wellbeing throughout the process.

As a small council in a geographically large district (with many far-flung communities), our emergency management has its own challenges. If the disaster is big enough and the effects large enough, help from the council can take time in coming.

With strong agricultural roots, the Hurunui is traditionally a resilient and resource rich area. Hurunui residents are practised in

looking after each other and well equipped with the skills to do so. Our emergency management works on developing and expanding these skills and ideologies.

We are working within local communities to formalise plans of standing together and helping one another. This is being facilitated by myself and the council’s Community Team.

Our council is also consistently training our staff for formal civil defence roles and responses.

As we continue to experience more frequent extreme weather, and with the Alpine Fault running along our western border, we are always working on being prepared.

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North Canterbury Rebuild Pride in a small town’s success The construction and arrival of the new postquake pool in Waiau really turned heads.

The Waiau pool is a beautiful example of a community coming together to overcome what they were dished-out by disaster.

Member of the Waiau Pool Committee, Emma Duncan explained the new ‘Myrtha’ community pool is unique in both its design and story of origin.

She said the pool was made possible by a committee of volunteers who worked endlessly for two years, determined to get everything over the line.

“The Waiau pool opening was an absolutely huge achievement. Many volunteers worked tirelessly for two years to make the postquake pool happen” she said.

Emma also explained the project and fundraising had a rare start.

“It all started when the previous caretaker of the old pool heard it had been damaged in the 2016 earthquake. His name is Verdon Kelliher. While he once lived in Waiau, he was living in Auckland when he heard about the damage and he launched a rebuild campaign for the small town from there”.

The new pool was designed by Create Inc., constructed by Ian Coombes Ltd., and backed by council throughout its process. It was officially opened on the 23rd of February this year.

The original pool was Ministry of Education owned, however the new pool is council owned and community operated. The council’s chief executive officer, Hamish Dobbie, said Waiau has lead the way.

“Whilst the council is technically the holder of this asset, the reality is that the

Community Civil Defence and Emergency Management meeting in Culverden, January 2019

people of Waiau raised all the funds and oversaw the construction of this pool.

Waiau really demonstrated the power of small communities.”

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North Canterbury Rebuild

Kaiapoi Riverview Terraces and boardwalk officially open Another regeneration milestone was celebrated recently, as large crowds gathered for the official opening of the Kaiapoi Riverview Terraces and boardwalk.

Kim Manahi of Tuahiwi performed a Māori blessing before Mayor David Ayers ‘cut the ribbon’ to officially declare the terraces and boardwalk open.

The official opening ceremony was timed to coincide with the Kaiapoi River Carnival and Boat Show, naturally providing the perfect place to watch the afternoon’s happenings on and around the river.

The terraces and boardwalk are a culmination of a number of projects, including the building of a new river wall, the repair and reconstruction of the stopbank and the development of the commercial block adjacent.

Several distinct design elements have been incorporated into the space, such as patterned paving bricks, wide planks, wooden seating and Māori and Pākeha words.

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Take a moment to uncover the meaning of its features and design.

The contemporary look of the terraces and boardwalk is intended to reflect the design of the Ruataniwha Kaiapoi Civic Centre and library on the opposite side of the river.

Instead of running parallel to the river, the Terraces follow the line of the neighbouring building (the Port & Eagle Brewery & Bar).

Following the line of this building provided space for a straight boardwalk and allowed the terraces to cantilever out to the river for the planned pontoons.

The design also allows for the next phase of commercial buildings planned for the area.

As you walk along the boardwalk, stop, reflect and feel the two beautiful Kōhatu (touchstones) inset in concrete on the boardwalk.

The Ngāi Tūāhuriri Pepeha (tribal saying) on the terrace steps reads, “I ahu mai oku ture I toku tupuna ko,” meaning, ‘My laws stem from my ancestor Tuahuriri.’

The Māori design elements were provided by the Matapopore Charitable Trust, the design arm of Ngai Tahu. Utilising local renowned carver and artist Fayne Robinson’s expertise, they created a meaningful collection of Ngāi Tūāhuriri/ Ngāi Tahu values and narratives.

Visitors will also notice a poem on the Terraces by Peter Stobbe, winner of Kaiapoi’s ‘You, Me, We, Us’ post-quake poetry competition.

Various elements that have been installed make reference to Kaiapoi’s Māori and maritime past.

The patterned paving stones on the boardwalk represent a woven mat (Whāriki) while the Tāniko (weaving design) was sand blasted on to the terrace planter walls.

The terrace seats have been designed to look like the stacked, sawn timbers which were once transported from the Kaiapoi wharf.

The handrails and lights nod to Kaiapoi’s maritime history and the wide decking timbers resemble a wharf.

This pattern signifies the land masses of the surrounding landscape and the places of settlement near the waterways, therefore acknowledging the river’s importance for providing transport and mahinga kai (food source).

Let the river run forever, Through floods and quakes We stand together The council would very much like to acknowledge the people who have given their time and expertise to this wonderful project.

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Locals have input on how rural residential areas develop The Waimakariri District Council sought feedback from residents about a draft strategy which identifies potential areas for future rural residential development.

Council’s draft Rural Residential Development Strategy is out for consultation from Friday March 8 to Friday, April 5, 2019.

The draft strategy reviews the original Rural Residential Development Plan adopted by Council in 2010. Almost a decade on, it is timely to update the plan to manage the next 10 years of rural residential development and respond to the growth expected over this time.

RRDS Drop-in sessions: • 5-7pm, Monday 18 March 2019, at Loburn Domain Pavilion, 154 Loburn-Whiterock Road, Loburn

In developing the strategy Council consulted with residents as well as planners to identify potential areas which could cater for rural residential growth.

Locations shortlisted for further rural residential development are Swannanoa, Oxford, Ashley/Loburn and Ohoka and Gressons Road (north of Woodend).

“It is important to consider rural residential development locations for future planning and to ensure that diverse living options are available,” says development planning manager Trevor Ellis.

“We are seeking feedback on the proposed locations. This strategy is a draft only and there is plenty of time for people to have their say before anything we have proposed is finalised.”

• 5-7pm, Tuesday 19 March 2019, at Ohoka Domain Pavilion, 493C Mill Road, Ohoka

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By covering structural, civil and geotechnical engineering, land surveying, resource management and environmental science Davis Ogilvie are able to simplify construction, design and development using collaborative processes to create better solutions for their clients.

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• Topographical surveys • Cadastral surveys • Subdivision design • Civil engineering design • Contract administration, observation and management • Structural design for residential and commercial projects • Resource consents for subdivision and land use, including earthworks • Geotechnical investigations • Contaminated land investigation and assessment

Following consultation and taking into consideration any further expert advice, a final Rural Residential Development Strategy will be presented to Council for adoption in mid-2019.

The Rural Residential Development Strategy is part of the overall Waimakariri District Plan Review, the vehicle through which the final strategy will be implemented.

A series of drop-in sessions were held for people interested in speaking directly with a staff member involved with the strategy.

Davis Ogilvie have a long history of working on land development projects throughout Canterbury and North Canterbury. They have been involved with several North Canterbury subdivisions recently including Ravenswood, Sovereign Lakes, Sovereign Palms, and Silverstream.

Ravenswood Davis Ogilvie were engaged as a multidisciplinary consultancy to provide planning, surveying, structural, environmental and civil engineering services for this 150ha residential and commercial development within Woodend.

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Information courtesy of Waimakariri District Council. To have your say go to waimakariri.govt.nz/letstalk.

For more background information go to waimakariri.govt.nz/RuralResidential. the proposed layout, through to the detailed civil engineering, including the realignment of Taranaki Stream, design of 12 ha of stormwater management ponds, and over 400,000 m3 of earthworks.

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Misco Joinery The name Misco is synonymous with sleek kitchens and laundries.

People know that when choosing Misco, they’re getting above-average features at affordable prices.

• A revised quote and plans are produced to detail and visualise the changes made.

• Once happy with the design, a meeting is arranged to sign off the final the quote and design, to then proceed to the next stage of production.

PRODUCTION • After completion of sign off, an installation date is confirmed between Misco’s installation team and the client and a final on-site measure takes place.

Misco has developed a loyal client base over its 30 years in business. From humble beginnings it didn’t take long for its prowess to become highly sought after. It outgrew the farm buildings behind the family home from which it was operating and has since been occupying a purpose built, 3,500sqm factory in Kaiapoi.

Catering predominantly to medium and large-sized builders, Misco designs, manufactures and installs kitchens, laundries, studies and wardrobes for commercial applications, new homes and private renovations, with kitchens being its most popular service and what it is known for. It is proud to have completed more than 5,300 kitchens over the last six years.

“All our kitchens are made to measure so are unique in their own way,” says director Michael Chernishoff.

“People love our service, we offer a WOW kitchen without breaking the bank and we are able to offer this because of our volume purchasing for the larger builders.

• During manufacture, joinery plans are optimised to ensure materials are used in the most efficient way.

• The joinery is put into production using world-class machinery to cut and edge all panels.

“Our push this year is to continue developing the relationships with our current clients and to grow the private renovation market and also the commercial market in both Christchurch and Auckland. We have some exciting projects coming through.”

DESIGN • Designers begin with the house plans, measurements and the client’s wish list.

Within seven to 10 working days they will have an initial quote and plans sent to the client.

• A one-on-one meeting is arranged between designer and client to discuss any changes the client wishes to make to the initial plans and answer any questions the client may have.

The Misco process Over its long and successful history Misco has been continually perfecting the design to installation process.

• The joinery is then assembled onsite by expert joiners and ready to be transported offsite.

INSTALLATION • The delivery team transports the joinery to the specified location in time for the installation date.

• The installation team arrives on the installation date to complete the installation.

• Once installed and the client is happy, their dream kitchen is finally a reality.

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Gemmell Contracting When it comes to excavation and earthworks Gemmell Contracting director Murray Gemmell says they can do the lot, from start to finish, and that’s what sets them apart as a leading contracting firm in the North Canterbury area.

“We can do the whole nine yards, from crushing the aggregate to laying the product, through to getting it sealed.”

Based in Waikuku, Gemmell Contracting provides products and services for contractors, builders, developers, farmers and tradesmen, through their sales yard.

Their products and equipment are used in diverse projects, including subdivisions, site scrapes, quarrying, drainage, roading, driveways, farm installations, horse tracks and arenas, ponds, hole boring and bulk earthmoving.

Gemmell Contracting has all the big equipment necessary, including four 20-tonne excavators, two, 30-tonne Cat dump trucks, a range of rollers from four to 15 tonnes, loaders and a grader.

The grader is set up with the Trimble laser system for complete precision and is ideal for all earthworks, for roading and car parks, as well as tracks and driveways.

Plus they have a team of 15 guys with the experience to work efficiently and to the highest standard.

“The team members all have at least fifteen years’ experience,” says Murray. “They’re pretty experienced and certainly know what they’re doing.”

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Our motto has always been ‘for all your eathmoving requirements’ so we have everything necessary to undertake all earthmoving work. Plus we have the team with unbeatable experience and we stand behind everything we supply.

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Gemmell Contracting provides a plant hire service for excavators, graders and dump trucks, and the experienced operators to get the job done.

Gemmell Contracting also stock all aggregates, from sand through to boulders, and any size in between.

A family business, Gemmell Contracting was started in 2005 by Murray and his wife Carolyn. They both still work in the company,

which has grown substantially , so it now supplies the entire North Canterbury area.

The retail side of the business began in 2009, and offers a range of aggregates, and coal to the local market.

Murray says for him the industry in his blood. He grew up around large machinery and for 20 years worked with Fulton Hogan covering all aspects of the contracting industry.

Gemmell Contracting has worked on many major contracts over the years, including the installation of 66kv underground power cable network by Orion which stretched from one side of Christchurch to the other.

They were also involved in the roading and drainage projects in Pegusus. Murray

says this is proof, if proof was needed, that Gemmell Contracting has the expertise, experience, equipment and the team to undertake major projects.

“Our motto has always been ‘for all your eathmoving requirements’ so we have everything necessary to undertake all earthmoving work. Plus we have the team with unbeatable experience and we stand behind everything we supply.”

Gemmell Contracting 1418 Main North Road Waikuku RD 3 Rangiora (03) 312 2009 027 245 0025 sales@gemmellcontracting.co.nz www.gemmellcontracting.co.nz

WE PROVIDE OUR CLIENTS WITH A WIDE RANGE OF PRODUCTS AND SERVICES. For contractors, builders, developers, farmers, and tradesmen, we offer services in the creation of subdivisions, quarrying, drainage, roading, farm installations (e.g. stock underpasses,) horse tracks and arenas, and bulk earth moving.

We also offer machinery hire. Machines include 4-20t excavators, 4-8t rollers, 40t dump trucks, loaders, and graders, as well as small plant available on request.

We stock all aggregates as well as coal from sand through to boulders and any size you require in between!

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North Canterbury Rebuild

RELM Quantity Surveyors With so much at stake, so many choices, decisions, legislations… it makes sense to start with us.

At RELM Quantity Surveyors we offer more than a per-square-metre rate. A lot of factors affect the pricing of your construction project starting from foundations, local government rules, geographic areas, types of finishes, and style of house to name a few.

We break your building components down and measure using our database of costings to calculate an estimated total cost. In some instances, we can also shop around for prices.

With a RELM Quantity Surveyors estimate in hand, you can commit to working drawings with confidence or tender your job knowing everyone is pricing the same thing, allowing the same standard of finish and products in your build.

Ask about our “Concept to Tender” package, where we can estimate costs at the early stages of design, and give you pricing updates as your plan develops to help you stay on track and make your build more efficient.

Once you are ready, we finalise detailed schedules ready for tender.

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for you preparing detailed schedules ready for you to compile your tenders, allowing you to commit your time to running current projects.

We work closely with people who design and construct, as well as those in the retail supply chain allowing our team of quantity surveyors to develop a strong understanding of construction materials, techniques and costs.

We can suggest innovative options, so your construction project meets expectations and budgets.

At RELM Quantity Surveyors we are seeing a shift in the market to more architectural styling and innovative new products. These all add to the complexity of the build, which require a greater understanding of materials and labour to provide accurate estimates.

With recent natural events having a huge impact on structural design a wide range of solutions have been introduced. A lot these solutions are complex and require in depth scheduling to ensure all materials and labour are included in your tender price.

In the past the role of the quantity surveyor in residential construction has been limited.

However, with the changes in regulations, construction methods, materials and innovation in design, an understanding of costs earlier is more important than ever before.

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RELM Quantity Surveyors can offer Conceptual Pricing to help you understand you budget earlier on, through to full schedule to enable contractors to accurately price your project.

Working with RELM Quantity Surveyors you are receiving an impartial view of materials and overall costs to help your decision process from early concept through to full consent drawings.

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North Canterbury Rebuild

Get materials to go at Musgroves Musgroves is an established part of the Canterbury building industry, supplying recycled and new building materials and joinery to tradies and DIYers.

Known for its quality recycled products, Musgroves stocks an extensive range of reclaimed building materials at its yard at 3 Musgrove Close, Wigram, Christchurch.

With 1.3 hectares full of building products, manager Sue Brown says, “Most people can find exactly what they need for their project, but if they can’t the team at Musgroves are happy to keep their eye out until the right product comes in.”

She says, “People visiting for the first time are often surprised at the quality of the products along with the huge range available.”

Buying at Musgroves not only gives access to a diverse range of products, including many rare finds, but using recycled products is also cost-effective and good for the planet.

Musgroves' extensive range of new and recycled building products includes: • Timber, including tongue and groove and character timbers • Cladding • Landscaping products • Roofing materials

• Doors • Windows • Kitchens, including benchtops, cabinetry, sink inserts and complete kitchens • Bathroom and laundry, including baths, hand basins, toilets, vanities, showers, bathroom fittings • Heating and Insulation products, including character fireplaces • Homeware and Hardware – even including six metre-long pine pews.

Along with quality recycled products, Musgroves also has an increasing range of unused products including: • Home insulation • Gypsum plasterboard • Corrugated iron • Plywood

convenient for clients to find exactly what they are looking for.

• Timber.

Plus, they run regular specials at the yard and on the website.

Many of Musgroves products are listed on their website, making it even more

Hours: Monday to Friday 8am-5pm, Saturday 8am-4pm.

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Hazeldine Construction – a team you can trust Hazeldine Construction is a family owned and operated building company which has been running successfully for more than 10 years.

The company which is based in North Canterbury, but has completed works across the wider Canterbury region and as far north as Nelson, was started by Jared Hazeldine in 2007.

percent of this project and will be fully completed in August 2019.

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Jared and his wife Jasmine, who are both directors of Hazeldine Construction, started the company with just Jared and one apprentice. In 2019 the company now employs 25 people.

Although Jared still spends much of his time working alongside his company’s builders and concrete workers, he has honed his skills in project management, overseeing tasks ranging in scale from residential builds to major commercial developments.

Despite the growth in the company over the past decade and the number of exciting projects they’ve completed, Jared still feels the best aspect of his job is working with the talented and dedicated members of his team.

With more than 20 years’ experience in the building industry, Jared has learnt how best to overcome obstacles and he doesn’t give up on a challenge. One of the greatest strengths he brings to any project is his willingness to learn new skills and solutions in an ever changing and advancing building industry.

This project consisted of eight six-bedroom apartments across the road from Canterbury University. Hazeldine Construction managed this build from floor slab through to completion. They had to overcome a few challenges along the way due to accessibility of the site but are proud of the fact that despite these obstacles they completed the project within budget and on time. The build was completed and ready for new owners/ tenants in early February 2019.

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Jasmine is the glue of Hazeldine Construction. She is charged with ensuring all administrative aspects run smoothly. She is well supported by two project managers and an office superstar.

Jasmine loves to project manage and enjoys working with different people, client, suppliers, builders, sub-contractors and council. A large part of Jasmine’s role is HR and making sure the team are happy in their work and personal lives.

Current Projects MALTWORKS VILLAGE, HEATHCOTE

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This is the most challenging project Hazeldine Construction is currently working on, but it’s also the most rewarding. The building consists of a basement, which is being used as a brewery, a restaurant on the first level and then an apartment upstairs. The build is complex because they are working with three different design elements, commercial (brewery), public use (restaurant) and residential (apartment).

Hazeldine Construction have completed a lot of builds in Kaiapoi, council flats, retail shops, two storey clock tower building, various concrete works and is proud to be involved in this landmark building.

The decking from the restaurant carries onto the Riverbank Terraces. Hazeldine Construction is involved in these works as well, constructing terraces, decking and planter boxes for the Waimakariri District Council.

There has been a lot of collaboration to ensure both projects complement each other and finish at the same time.

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Southland District the country’s most affordable At a cost to ratepayers of $1,669 per year, Southland District Council charges lower average residential rates than other provincial councils in the country.

These are the finding of the Ratepayers’ Report, the Taxpayers’ Union’s online local government league tables, available at www. ratepayersreport.nz.

is actually below the average for similar provincial councils. Per ratepayer, the Council also has the lowest staffing costs of any provincial council.”

Garrick Wright-McNaughton, local government researcher for the Taxpayers’ Union, says “Only one council nationwide charges lower average residential rates than Southland District Council: Mackenzie District.

Ratepayers of neighbouring Gore District and Invercargill City Councils should question why their authorities do not appear to be performing as competitively, he says.

“Ratepayers in Gore District are paying on average $600 more ($2,286) per year in average residential rates than their neighbours in Southland, while Invercargill City ratepayers pay $2,011 on average.

“Southland District Council is a prime example of a council focusing on core services and providing value for money to its ratepayers through financial prudence. The Council has the second lowest level of debt per ratepayer, nationwide, almost non-existent financing costs as a result, and doesn’t appear to be overstaffed, employing 7.7 staff members per 1,000 ratepayers. Well done.

“Council CEO Steve Ruru is running a slick operation, and he doesn’t demand an arm and a leg to do so - his remuneration package

“Gore District Council has lower group operating expenses per ratepayer ($3,553 compared to Southland District Council’s $3,800), but its higher financing costs and personnel costs suggest that the money isn’t being used as efficiently.

“Likewise, Invercargill City Council pays proportionally less staff salaries in excess of $100,000 than SDC (7.6 percent compared to 15.8 percent), but it employs 14 staff per 1,000 ratepayers - almost twice as many as SDC.” When compared to other city councils, ICC often came out as a middle-of-the-road council, he says.

“Ratepayers’ Report is available online and free of charge so all Southland ratepayers can judge for themselves the performance of their town hall.”

Other findings related to Southland: • Southland District Council charges lower average residential rates than any provincial council nationwide ($1,669 per year), with only one council - Mackenzie District - placing a lower financial burden on its ratepayers • Invercargill City Council charges average residential rates of $2,011 per year, while Gore District Council charges the highest average residential rates in Southland ($2,286 per year)

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• Southland District Council has the third lowest debt per ratepayer, nationwide ($593), while also having more assets per ratepayer than any provincial council ($78,941)

• Southland District Council has the equal lowest financing costs per ratepayer ($1) and lowest personnel costs ($585) of any provincial council • Gore District Council has lower total operating costs per ratepayer than any other council in Southland ($3,553), although its relatively higher staffing levels (15.2 staff per 1,000 ratepayers) translates to the eighth highest personnel costs per ratepayer of any rural council ($966) • ICC has more debt per ratepayer than any other city council ($8,414) • Councils considered for this comparison are Gore District Council, Invercargill City Council, and Southland District Council.

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Building consent boom for Invercargill The Invercargill City Council has seen a 50 percent increase in building consent values during the past year.

Building Services manager Brendan Monaghan says between July 1 and October 31, 2018 the Council received 584 applications valued at $46,056,403, up from 486 applications valued at $29,948,165 during the same period in 2017.

Brendan says the value of the applications for residential building consents was in line with previous years, but the total value of the consent applications was increased by major commercial developments.

The value of residential building consents applied for was about $19 million, while the value of commercial building consents was $22m, which was unusual, he says. “Usually we see the total value of commercial building consents is about half the value of residential consents applied for.”

There was also an increase in applications for building consents in relation to solid fuel heaters, as people install heating which complies with the Regional Air Plan, Brendan says..

Meanwhile, Council has commissioned an external review of Building Services, as councils throughout the country experience a shortage in building control officers.

Lumsden revamp A revamp of Lumsden’s town centre has been given a $220,000 boost in government funding.

A Southland District Council application for money to help upgrade the town’s historic railway precinct was approved in the first round of the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment Tourism Infrastructure Fund allocations.

A total of $220,565 was allocated, the full amount applied for. This is half the cost of the project, which will involve sealing and landscaping the railway precinct, providing signage and rubbish bins and upgrading and extending the toilet block.

The project will enable better management of freedom camping in the town’s centre.

Council worked closely with the Lumsden Community Development Area subcommittee on the application.

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Across the country, building inspectors are leaving council employment and becoming contractors – seeing the opportunity to earn higher incomes for a period.

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Council chief executive Clare Hadley says it was acknowledged industry-wide there was an issue for councils to attract and retain skilled building control staff in the present labour market.

“Across the country, building inspectors are leaving council employment and becoming contractors – seeing the opportunity to earn higher incomes for a period,” she says.

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Council launches new mapping tools The Invercargill City Council has launched a new maps website, providing access to both essential and interesting information for the public, contractors, and consultants.

The new online map gallery, Invercargill Maps, provides a suite of user-friendly and dynamic maps, with information sourced directly from various databases and online map services.

Council GIS co-ordinator David Whelan says many people may enjoy checking out the 1950s aerial map, which shows what the city looked like from above more than half a century ago, while they should find the Rubbish Collection day maps and Invercargill cemeteries tools useful.

The aerial map which shows a more recent version of the city (with images taken in 2016), includes measuring and drawing tools, as well as a direct link to property rates information, he says.

The Council’s senior policy planner, Liz Devery says the District Planning Maps and District Hazard Information Maps, based on the District Plan, should be particularly useful for survey and planning consultants.

Council asset analyst Michael Swanson says maps showing the city’s sewer, stormwater, and water pipe networks may be of benefit to contractors needing to confirm locations of valves and manholes, or consultants checking depths and distances of services when planning for developments.

Home owners may find these maps helpful when looking for water toby and pipe connection information, Michael says.

It is hoped that contractors, including those who may be interested in submitting tender applications to Council, will be able to utilise the new tools to assist in their planning and works.

The new Invercargill Maps website can be accessed via Council’s homepage at Invercargill Maps, or by visiting: https://gis. icc.govt.nz/ICCMapsGallery/.

Southern Quantity Surveyors No matter the nature of your construction or building project, Southern Quantity Surveyors are the experts in the field when it comes to construction cost consultancy and project management.

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The qualified team of quantity surveyors will manage the financial processes of your building project, and their experience in project management means they will see your project through to completion – on budget and on time.

From the design phase through to completion, Southern Quantity Surveyors will always keep you fully informed and provide quality, independent and timely advice.

The team will work with you on a wide range of financial and contract services including: • Construction costs

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New healthy homes standards The new healthy homes standards to make rental properties warmer and drier were announced by Housing and Urban Development Minister Phil Twyford in late February.

The standards set minimum requirements for heating, insulation, ventilation, moisture and drainage, and draught stopping in residential rental properties. They reflect feedback from a wide range of public health experts, stakeholders including landlords, tenants and building experts.

The new standards go a long way toward making rental homes healthier for tenants:

Phil Twyford said making sure all New Zealanders had warm, dry homes was one of the most important public health changes the Government could make.

• Rental homes must have ceiling and underfloor insulation that either meets the 2008 Building Code insulation standard, or (for existing ceiling insulation) has a minimum thickness of 120mm

“Nearly 600,000 households rent in New Zealand, and our rental stock is of poorer quality than owner-occupied homes. It’s estimated about 200,000 families live in rental homes that do not have ceiling or underfloor insulation. The Ministry of Health says 6,000 children are admitted each year for ‘housing-sensitive hospitalisations’. These children have been found to be nearly four times more likely to be re-hospitalised and 10 times more likely to die in the following 10 years. We cannot continue to accept this.”

• All rental homes will be required to have a heater that can heat the main living area to 18C

Compliance timeline for the new standards: • Draughts that make a home harder to heat will have to be blocked.

• Rental homes will also be drier under these changes as kitchens and bathrooms will have to have extraction fans or rangehoods

“The standards are pragmatic, enduring and don’t impose an unreasonable burden on landlords and industry while being mindful that renters need to have warmer and drier homes as soon as possible,” Phil Twyford says.

• Where rental homes have an enclosed subfloor space, property owners will need to install a ground moisture barrier to stop moisture rising into the home

The next step is for the standards to be drafted in regulations and approved by Cabinet. The regulations will become law by mid-2019.

• The standards also reinforce existing law that says landlords must have adequate drainage and guttering to prevent water entering the home

For more information on the healthy homes standards visit the Ministry of Housing and Urban Development website.

• 1 July 2021 – From this date, private landlords must ensure that their rental properties comply with the healthy home standards within 90 days of any new tenancy • 1 July 2021 – All boarding houses must comply with the healthy home standards • 1 July 2023 – All Housing New Zealand houses and registered Community Housing Providers houses must comply with the healthy home standards • 1 July 2024 – All rental homes must comply with the healthy home standards.

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Alpine Buildings Throughout New Zealand, Alpine Buildings provides a complete design system for commercial builders who are looking for a structural steel warehouse they can offer to their clients.

Using structural steel RHS, Alpine can design clearspans of 40m+ and easily incorporate gantries and cantilever canopies.

The no.1 priority of Alpine Buildings is to make it easy for their clients. No matter where you are, if you are a builder or project manager, no doubt you would rather steer clear of paperwork and focus on building high quality buildings instead.

And when it comes to compliance, the in-house consenting team have the knowledge to work through all the complexities involved in consenting a commercial building, including: • The zoning of the land: Does the use of the shed reflect what is allowed in the District Plan and comply with height and size measurements?

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Through the years of working with councils, Alpine has learnt the importance of a trusted relationship and understanding how all the cogs fit together to make it a seamless process for all involved.

Rather than having to work with architects, engineers and fabricators to design and price a warehouse structure, builders can now get the complete package from Alpine. Our pricing team can easily and quickly estimate the cost of the structural steel kitset using our inhouse design and pricing system.

• Fire engineering: including escape path requirements, alarm systems and sprinklers if required

Our experienced building consent team also look after the whole compliance process for you - from lodgement to approval, making your building project an enjoyable journey without having to negotiate through council paperwork.

• Other related land information: e.g. ground testing and geotechnical reports.

The wall girts are also bolted between the legs rather than the outside which increases your interior footprint

Alpine aim to offer functional building solutions that are designed to last for generations, giving owners maximum return on their investment.

• Superior coatings: Due to the enclosed RHS design, the Alpine TidySpan can easily be Hot Dip galvanized or Hot Zinc sprayed for maximum rust protection

• Inherent strength. Because of the shape and the wall thickness of the Alpine RHS design the portals perform very well under lateral loads. This gives you the peace of mind that your building is designed for the long term.

• Maximum interior space, the Tidy Span RHS rafters are typically only 400mm deep, and the purlins are bolted between the rafters giving you maximum internal headroom.

• Zero-Bird-Perch®: Open Lattice trusses and UB rafters are the perfect place for birds to perch and nest above your equipment.

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Reducing construction waste could save millions

Making changes to your plans

The New Zealand Green Building Council (NZGBC) says reducing industrial construction waste is good for both tax payers and good for business.

If you want to change your plans before or during construction, you need to let your council know. They can tell you what you need to do, and whether you need to amend or vary your building consent.

The approved building consent is the foundation document of most building work. If you want to change it, you need to follow the correct process. That way, your consent documentation will be an accurate reflection of what has actually been built, and your project can legally be signed off as complete. The building consent demonstrates how the building meets the building code, both now and for any future building users or owners.

The construction industry’s dumping adds nearly a million tonnes to Auckland’s annual landfill waste and around 250,000 tonnes in Christchurch.

It is estimated that 50 percent of all waste going to landfills comes from the construction and demolition industries; that means up to 1.7 million tonnes of construction and demolition waste sent to landfills every.

more money for industry and in turn saving the tax payer money.

Not only is this often a waste of good resources, but it is also filling up valuable landfill and contributing to serious environmental problems, such as air and water pollution.

“This is a really important issue right now for the quality of our life and also for reducing costs for future tax payers an additional rubbish tip can cost more than 40 million dollars,” Andrew says.

Andrew Eagles, chief executive of New Zealand Green Building Council (NZGBC), says instead of filling up and creating more landfills, there’s an opportunity to educate and support the industry on waste.

“Other countries have shown it is possible to hugely reduce waste to landfill.

“There’s also a chance to learn how to make money from waste, thus making

You need to get the right approvals before making changes to avoid potentially serious consequences. Otherwise your building might be deemed unsafe and unhealthy and non-complaint with the building code.

“How about we spend money helping the sector improve and save money rather than wasting it on more rubbish tips. I have not heard many voters request more tips in their area.”

to building consents, including distinguishing between ‘minor’ and ‘major’ variations to consented building work.

The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment recommends, if you’re a designer, builder or council member, that you read their guidance on minor variations to understand it in more detail.

You may also find their guidance on amendments and product substitution helpful. The guidance on amendments was written just prior to 2009 changes to the legislation and you should talk to your council if you need clarification.

At the end of the build the council might not issue a code compliance certificate.

This might cause problems when you want to sell. The council can also require you to fix the non-compliant work, and even pay a penalty.

Councils need to assess all proposed changes to previously consented building work, regardless of the size. They will then decide the best way to approve the change. Whatever is finally agreed needs to be consistent with the approved building consent documentation and recorded in it.

There is now greater clarity around considering and approving amendments

Information courtesy of www.building.govt.nz.

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Engineered Timber Products

Renewing New Zealand The Wood Processors and Manufacturers of New Zealand (WPMA) extol the many virtues of wood and are clear that wood processing and manufacturing is central to the future economic growth of New Zealand in a carbon-constrained world.

As wood continues to feature large in the country’s export profile, there is a great deal of warranted discussion in this space to explore the possibilities and developments.

WPMA is most often leading, or at the least, actively participating in this discourse.

Dedicated to ‘renewing New Zealand’, WPMA is an advocacy body acting on behalf of its members, specifically ensuring the processing and manufacturing arms of New Zealand’s forest industry has both profile and a collective voice.

WPMA’ s motivation is to emphasise the alignment between sustainable plantation forests, processed wood products, and the emissions-constrained economy envisioned in a ‘net zero emissions by 2050’ target.

Members can access extensive benefits, including regular regional conferences.

WPMA is a nominating organisation for both New Zealand Standards and joint Australian/New Zealand Standards technical committees. It runs a number of technical committees with various specialisations, such as timber grading, timber structures and timber preservation.

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Wood products will emanate from fullyintegrated value chains that are energy selfsufficient and are efficient recyclers producing little waste.

The industry, overall, is key to achieving public policy objectives of accumulating natural capital and creating jobs.

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The entity specialises in the management of Standards’ development and also publishes and sells New Zealand, Australasian and international Standards.

A new standard on the horizon The Timber Structures Standard NZS 3603:1993 is currently under review and has been out for public comment.

This Standard (which will be published as NZS AS 1720.1) specifies requirements for design methods of timber elements of buildings, and is expected to become the new verification method for design using wood for New Zealand Building Code (NZBC) compliance.

It applies specifically to sawn timber, glue laminated timber, natural round timber (poles and posts) and construction plywood.

WPMA technical manager Jeff Parker, says the Standard revision factors in the significant knowledge accumulated following the Christchurch, Kaikoura and other earthquakes and includes new connector types which is a positive “step forward”.

Having not been updated since 1993, the new Standard presents an opportunity to demystify and make work in the industry more straightforward.

“The Standard is authored by the world leading brains with a focus on efficiency and resilience. There has been a lot of testing

by Auckland and Canterbury Universities,” Jeff says.

Universities are major sources of innovation within the wood processing industry, especially the Engineering Schools at Auckland and Canterbury.

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Several other organisations are also integral in championing change including SCION, the Crown Research Institute, which provides extensive industry information through its studies and testing. It covers forest growing, solid wood processing, wood based composites and pulp and paper.

Callaghan Innovation is the former Industrial Research, which has been reconfigured to provide more support to the manufacturing industry.

Forest and Wood Products Association in Australia commissions research which can provide innovation to the Australasian wood processing sector.

The Engineered Wood Products Association of Australasia also contributes expertise and research findings in these areas.

WPMA is at the heart of innovation and transformative change is part of its ‘2050 Vision’ for the industry.

This Vision sees how high rates of urbanisation, climate change, constrained fossil fuel and water supplies will have created a world much more reliant on wood and its role as a rapidly renewable natural resource.

Nine billion people will depend on forests and high-tech wood products for many reasons - from construction, fuel, food and clothing, to communication and recreation.

The New Zealand wood industry will derive significant value from high customer demand across the globe for Aotearoa’s wood products that are synonymous with high quality, sustainable, certified, legal and innovative traits.

These include traditional products such as solid and engineered wood, pulp, paper, packaging and panels, as well as new woodbased plastics, biochemicals and fuels.

Elevated global demand will have wood driving economic growth in New Zealand.

“Wood products will emanate from fullyintegrated value chains that are energy self-sufficient and are efficient recyclers producing little waste,” Jeff says.

“The industry, overall, is key to achieving public policy objectives of accumulating natural capital and creating jobs.

“Forests, for example, will be closely integrated with other forms of more intensive land use helping mitigate their negative environmental impacts. Foresters will be financially rewarded for these services and forest planting will expand.

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In fact, the company has invested heavily in state-of-the-art manufacturing and supply chain to deliver its high quality range.

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“There was a lot of information shared that was very helpful especially in relation to a just transition. We had a very open and cohesive discussion, all groups listened to the concerns of each other and there was an obvious want to hear the concerns of others.”

Jared says while the future looks bright, it’ll need backing from the Government.

“We need to breathe new life into the regions through adding as much value to our resources as possible before these products are sold.

“This is how we can bring jobs into the sector and into the regions with focus \placed on apprenticeships to ensure safety and up-skilling is at the forefront of these changes, especially as automation becomes more prevalent.

“Social, economic and environmental drivers mean that wood-based construction will be common place in both commercial and residential settings in New Zealand.”

Eighty percent of NZ-harvested logs will be processed on home soil while residual, lower quality, logs will be exported directly.

Forest growers will be intricately linked to domestic value chains supplying raw material of consistent quality from more diverse species that are suited to particular customer demands.

“Transformation of the industry will be enabled by co-creation of ideas and skills with the science and education sectors.

The wood industry will be very attractive

to major international financiers looking to invest in New Zealand’s smart, growing and renewable economy.”

A symposium to start a discussion on the future of work in forestry and wood processing held in October 2018, showed New Zealand is sitting on a mountain of untapped opportunity.

The problem is, New Zealand is missing out on an incalculable amount of wealth due to exporting commodities as raw materials, instead of producing a wider range of products before exporting, and this is especially true for the forestry and wood processing sector.

FIRST Union’s Forestry & Wood Processors Symposium 2018 was attended by Union members, delegates and officials, Green Party leader Marama Davidson and Labour list MP in Tauranga Jan Tinetti.

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FIRST Union Divisional Secretary Jared Abbott says the symposium was a great success and the first of its kind to include genuine engagement with workers across the industry.

“The Government should have wood procurement policies for the economy to benefit from opportunities like Kiwibuild and the necessities in the Christchurch rebuild to assist the industries with the economies of a scale that’s globally competitive.”

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Jones and Sandford Joinery

A tradition of excellence Not many joinery companies can do what Jones and Sandford Joinery Limited does; completing large, complex commercial joinery projects in full, on time and to specification.

A history of excellence Originally part of the long-established Jones and Sandford group of joinery and construction companies, which celebrates its centenary this year, Jones and Sandford Joinery is dedicated solely to the manufacture and installation of joinery and associated construction components.

The company is based in New Plymouth but has its main client bases in Auckland and Wellington, with fulltime installation teams based in Auckland, Wellington and Taranaki.

It carries out work for some of the largest private companies and government institutions in the North Island, including hospitals, hotels, courthouses, police stations, prisons, restaurants, banks, retail outlets, schools and fire stations.

Managing director Roger Jones says a skilled and experienced team, robust systems and well-documented and observed processes are the reasons Jones and Sandford is a preferred joinery supplier to the country’s major construction and fit-out companies.

“We believe there are three essential elements for successfully completing projects. They are delivery in full, on time and to specification,” he says.

“We do not compromise on our high standards and rigorously review and measure

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We do not compromise on our high standards and rigorously review and measure our performance and quality.

Central to ensuring total project delivery is that we take full ownership of a job from concept right through to completion and handover.

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Jones and Sandford completed joinery work at the Aotea Centre in Auckland.

“We pride ourselves on our ability to provide innovative solutions for the most technically challenging of projects,” Roger says.

“Possibly the most challenging and unusual was the panelling for the Supreme Court in Wellington. This had to include both structural framing and decorative panelling.

Our in-house team of AutoCAD operators spent seven months preparing the shop drawings for this project. The finished panelling is quite simply, stunning.”

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our performance and quality. Central to ensuring total project delivery is that we take full ownership of a job from concept right through to completion and handover.”

Impressive commercial portfolio Jones and Sandford has completed a diverse range of major joinery projects all over the North Island, including the Aotea Centre, Auckland Hospital and the NZ Defence Force in Wellington.

breakout spaces are essential. That is where we came in, designing special panelling with acoustic foams and fabrics that met both the desired performance standards and budget constraints.”

Jones and Sandford was responsible for the joinery in the kitchens, bathrooms and bedrooms at the huge Wynyard Central Apartment complex in Auckland, and has also completed major projects for Auckland City Council and Massey University.

The team at Jones and Sandford enjoys working with New Zealand timbers and manufactured the beautiful solid rimu panelling of the National Library Treaty exhibits.

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“We have also designed and manufactured acoustic panelling for a number of corporate offices, such as the ASB and Fonterra head offices,” he says.

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Master Plumbers

Challenging times for the construction industry In light of several recent high-profile construction company collapses, subcontractors must be asking themselves how they can be sure they will be paid if the contracting company gets into financial difficulties.

" Greg Wallace Master Plumbers chief executive

Greg Wallace, Master Plumbers’ chief executive and deputy chair of the Specialist Trade Contractors Federation (STCF) says, “Main contractors or project managers must not be allowed to push the financial risk to sub-trades. These construction projects are vital for New Zealand and we need an industry that is vibrant but also profitable – and developers need to be made aware of that.

“The construction industry needs to move away from lowest-price-wins culture with tenders. If profit margins are too tight, why are contractors agreeing to those terms?

Surely a more realistic, focused risk-sharing approach would provide better outcomes.

Any company folding damages the sector.”

Main contractors or project managers must not be allowed to push the financial risk to subtrades. These construction projects are vital for New Zealand and we need an industry that is vibrant but also profitable – and developers need to be made aware of that.

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- Master Plumbers chief executive Greg Wallace

The recent High Court ruling that the Mainzeal directors are liable for the company’s financial performance sends a strong message to other construction companies.

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When Mainzeal went into liquidation it owed $110 million to its creditors with almost half of that money owed to trade contractors who did construction work and weren’t paid for it. The reality is that Mainzeal’s creditors will be lucky to get a fraction of the money they are owed.

“We accept that it can be very difficult for subcontractors to assess the financial viability of companies. We’d like to see safeguards built into subcontractors’ contracts ensuring payments will be honoured and retentions will be protected,” Greg says.

Industry training reforms In February, Education Minister Chris Hipkins released wide-ranging proposals for strengthening Vocational Education Training (VET).

The Government suggests that uniting New Zealand’s 16 polytechnics into one entity would address current problems around funding, inconsistencies in training and a lack of strategic management. It is also proposed that industry and employers will have greater input into training.

The number one issue for industry is the shortage of skilled tradespeople and the uncertainty created by the VET reforms could actually dissuade people from committing to taking up apprenticeships.

With only six weeks allowed for the consultation process on the Government’s proposed shake up, Greg has been urging members to provide feedback to inform the Master Plumbers’ submission by the 27 March deadline.

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We accept that it can be very difficult for subcontractors to assess the financial viability of companies. We’d like to see safeguards built into subcontractors’ contracts ensuring payments will be honoured and retentions will be protected.

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- Master Plumbers chief executive Greg Wallace

Greg Wallace says, “I believe the only way we’re really going to address the current skills shortage is by growing the apprentice market.

“So whether a firm has an apprentice at the moment or thinks they will take one on at some point, they need to think not about what the industry training system delivers now, but what they’d like to see it deliver in the future.”

Plumbing also needs to be better promoted as a rewarding and profitable career choice, he believes.

“There’s a misconception that plumbing work is dirty, but the reality is that with modern technology it’s a clean, exciting and varied trade. We need to communicate this to parents, educators, students, careers advisors and jobseekers to ensure we have talented people coming into the industry through apprenticeships.”

Support for apprenticeships

keep apprentices on track with their studies and is also available to assist with any issues that may arise.

Make a good call Master Plumbers is a national membership organisation representing around 70 percent of all registered plumbers, gasfitters and drainlayers in New Zealand.

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The role of the organisation is to provide support to member businesses in the form of resources, including exclusive deals with business partners and to provide a voice for the industry.

Master Plumbers is working on a number of other advocacy projects that would benefit the construction industry as a whole. These include a drive to prevent substandard plumbing products from being imported into the New Zealand market and a desire to see self-certification for plumbers and drainlayers to help speed up construction processes.

Master Plumbers wants to see more plumbing employers taking on apprentices in their businesses – and continues to lobby the Government to provide employers with a financial incentive to assist with at least the first year of the apprenticeship.

Master Plumbers represents excellence.

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Master Plumbers provides support to employers through its Masterlink mentored apprenticeship programme. Greg explains, “Masterlink provides outstanding support to the plumbing businesses hosting apprentices. Looking at the big picture, by the time you add in all the administration costs of managing timesheets, leave, paying wages, ACC, HR, course fees and mentoring, it’s cheaper to take on a managed apprentice than it is to hire direct.”

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Master Plumbers

Aqualine Products

– comprehensive plumbing expertise "

Aqualine Products Ltd is expanding its offering to plumbers, merchants and the wider building industry by offering a more comprehensive range of products, technical support and consultancy services.

Our focus is on bringing technical products into the market. We will have technical programmes and education to keep the plumbers and installers informed on what our products can do and how to install them correctly.

Aqualine Products is a leading manufacturer and distributor to the wholesale New Zealand plumbing industry, developing, importing, assembling and manufacturing a range of products.

- Aqualine Products general manager Kieran Nally

Based in Henderson, Auckland, and with a warehouse in Christchurch, its products are distributed by more than 600 plumbing and building merchants throughout Australasia.

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Expanded company focus Aqualine Products dates back to the late 1940s and has grown into a reputable supplier to New Zealand’s plumbing merchants.

However, when general manager Kieran Nally started with the business a year ago, he decided to utilise his commercial background and knowledge to diversify and expand the company.

Aqualine Products is increasing its level of technical support to the plumbing industry.

“We will be having more diverse product ranges and stronger technical support, reinforcing that Aqualine is a strong partner in the marketplace. We don’t want to have a typical supply-customer relationship, we want to have partnerships to help our customers grow their businesses.”

A new leadership team has been formed within Aqualine to guide the business into a new era.

“Aqualine’s purpose is to ‘supply and support Kiwis to build New Zealand’,” Kieran says.

Industry supportive of Aqualine development

“Our foundation for that purpose to deliver on our 3 BPs – better people, better partners and better products. We remain highly committed to our valued merchants and this remains the core of our business activity. But we also want to grow through specification and be more involved in commercial, residential and industrial projects.”

While Aqualine’s core focus remains with the merchants and independent plumbing retailers, the company is now growing relationships with plumbers, end users, owners, group housing companies and consultants.

“We are evolving the business to have a more holistic view. We have got products that are technically specified and people to support that,” says Kieran.

“Our focus is on bringing technical products into the market. We will have technical programmes and education to keep the plumbers and installers informed on what our products can do and how to install them correctly.”

New product offering As part of this diversification, Aqualine is introducing new products and has recently acquired the New Zealand agency for Forza Global, an Australian company that specialises in gas and water systems for the plumbing and building industries.

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Aqualine is undertaking a large amount of internal training and utilising support from suppliers to educate staff and customers.

The company has always had people in the business with strong technical knowledge and this is a legacy which will continue into the future.

Kieran says Aqualine is gaining positive feedback from the industry.

Aqualine Products stocks a comprehensive range of products.

Forza products include copper and stainless steel piping, as well as PEX pipe systems, and are well suited to the commercial and residential market.

“Our Forza Piping system carries Watermark certification for both pipe and fittings and are proprietary systems designed and manufactured to bring confidence to the specifier and ease of installation for the plumber/gasfitter out in the field,” Kieran says.

“Another key area we are getting significant growth from is in backflow, which is an important component in the prevention of water contamination.

Apollo backflow products are stocked by most major merchants and the key point of difference is how easy the filters are to change and maintain, which is an annual requirement.”

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Aqualine Products’ growing product range includes: • Plumbing – traps, brass fittings, wastes and plugs, hoses, clips, valves, tapware, pan connectors, joiners and couplers, insulation, consumables • Gasfitting – brass fittings, compression fittings, regulators, hoses, manifolds, pilots, valves, cylinders, consumables • Backflow – reduced pressure zone, doublecheck, repair kits, accessories • Drainage – grates, grease traps, pipe lagging, silt traps • Roofing – droppers, flashings silicone • Water metres • Forza products.

“We are there to educate and support our customers within the branches, plumbers in the field and consultants who want peace of mind with compliant and fit for purpose solutions. 2018 was a year of consolidation and really focussing on understanding what our customers wanted from us as a partner,” he says.

“Our territory managers are building stronger relationships with merchant staff and plumbers alike. We want to be like ‘phone a friend’. It’s about supporting them.

“We are expanding into different channels and our product mix is allowing us to do that. We have got some very good people in the business, who are extremely committed and dedicated which is driving growth.”

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Adhesion Sealing

Mind the gap While our lips are anything but sealed when it comes to proffering the merits of Adhesion Sealing, this respected business is doing just that - sealing, that is.

Its profile in the industry effectively negates the need for a formal introduction, but for the few who haven’t come across this market leader, here’s a rundown.

Waterproofing, sealing and seismic strengthening is the company’s forte and its brimming portfolio of clients attests to the fact its services are in-demand.

Identifying, planning and applying industrybest solutions for keeping moisture out, Adhesion Sealing works with roofs, walls, windows, floors, decks, pools, decks, basements, below ground, new builds and existing buildings, with a myriad of materials at its disposal.

These include pre-cast, cement-based and epoxy-based products as well using seismic refabs, crack injection, FRP and carbon fibre.

Owner and operator Steve Moodie is justly proud of the organisation and says that despite a densely populated industry, the company holds its own. “We’re quite competitive and pride ourselves on being easy to get along with.

“We have a wide range of suppliers to pick and choose products from and we have a range of products to suit people’s budgets and suppliers backing these products.

“Any product that is available we are able to source and we are always especially on the lookout for products that are environmentally-friendly, so it is better for our planet, our clients and our staff. We have a robust health and safety system designed to look after everyone involved and take extra care in what we do.”

The team thrives in an environment where upskilling is a priority and Steve endeavours to lead by example. “We try to cultivate a team atmosphere and we want the team to feel happy to front up to a client and be proud of the work we have achieved.

“Most of my days are spent processing inspection work and discussing jobs with clients. We have branches in Dunedin and Christchurch so have good coverage across the South Island. I am dedicated to finding the best solutions to our clients’ problems.”

The calibre of Adhesion Sealing clients is high. Notable projects include working on the Fraser Building for the Southern District Health Board (SDHB), which covered a large footprint in the Dunedin Hospital area.

Adhesion Sealing was contracted to remove existing roof coverings and applied a new Sika Sarnafil loose-lay membrane.

Roof and deck membranes Waterproofing and tanking Concrete protection and repairs Floor leveling, toppings and coatings Grouting and sealants Flooring screeds - epoxy and polyester HP injection epoxy and polyurethane Swimming pool sealing and coating

Adhesion Sealing Adhesion Sealing is a leading South Island based subcontracting company specialising in waterproofing, sealants, membrane roofing, concrete repair, crack injection, resin floor coatings and toppings, and FRP seismic strengthening.

With branches in Christchurch and Dunedin, we are well placed to cover all types of commercial and residential work in the lower South Island.

Adhesion Sealing has a comprehensive health & safety system in place and the addition of robust QA systems and supplier backing means that the client can rest assured that their work will be completed to a high quality finish in a safe manner.

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Our NZ based suppliers have products to suit a range of situations and provide technical back-up to our experienced team of applicators.

Our teams of local applicators have completed many large and small projects over the 30 years we have been in business, and as a result have built a huge amount of experience.

We are happy to share this experience with our clients to ensure that they get the quality job that they require.

If you have a job that involves waterproofing, sealants, membrane roofing, concrete repair, crack injection, resin floor coatings and toppings or FRP seismic strengthening give us a call or email us on: Dunedin: Phone (03) 453-0791, email dn@adhesionsealing.co.nz.

Christchurch: Phone (03) 365-0914, email ch@adhesionsealing.co.nz.

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Any product that is available we are able to source and we are always especially on the lookout for products that are environmentally-friendly, so it is better for our planet, our clients and our staff.

- Adhesion Sealing owner Steve Moodie

Sika Sarnafil is a PVC roofing material with fully welded seams and in this instance had stone ballast installed over it. “This enabled us to lay large areas quickly and with no penetrations in the membrane while being laid, was an ideal solution over an occupied building.”

Another impressive project undertaken was at Otago University where major concrete repair was completed on the Adams Building.

Following a survey of the exterior after building service modifications, major areas of concrete spalling were identified. All spalled areas were treated with Sika Monotop repair mortars after having spalled concrete removed and all exposed reinforcing cleaned and primed.

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sealant failing after the earthquakes.

A Sika Sarnafil mechanically-fixed roof was the solution used, because it was costeffective for an area of this size. It was a light-weight option which was a major consideration for the owner.

Being mechanically-fixed, the membrane was able to be laid in conditions that a normal fully-adhered system couldn’t be laid in, with the added advantage of having a light colour, which reduces heat absorption and all joints are fully heat welded.

All fixings are hidden under joint edges or cover strips are welded to the membrane ensuring a fully watertight finish.

The Tahakopa Bridge in the Catlins area is another interesting project worked on recently. As part of a Clutha District Council project with Fulton Hogan, this bridge was strengthened with the use of carbon fibre strips and FRP wraps.

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Education

Vocational education reforms rejected Building and construction sector representatives have rejected the Government’s proposal to reform vocational education.

The Building and Construction Industry Training Organisation (BCITO) held a sector summit in Auckland on March 6 to discuss the proposal in detail, and to understand its impact on the current and future training system.

Attendees included a broad mix of industry leaders and employers who work with the ITOs and polytechs.

Two-thirds of attendees did not support the Government’s proposals, voicing their concerns around the negative impact such widespread changes would have on the sector, at a time when we need to build more capacity and capability.

“The purpose of the summit was to agree the non-negotiables any new system must provide to ensure employers and apprentices stay engaged. What we have gained today is an agreed list of what industry expect to be incorporated in any future system,” BCITO CEO Warwick Quinn says.

“Today attendees made it clear that they value sector control of both the standard setting and delivery of training. While they appreciate the greater control of the standard setting under the proposals they are concerned that control of the delivery is at risk.

“They value the relationships they have with their ITOs. Under the current system, our field staff build strong relationships with every individual employer and apprentice.

This allows us to customise their learning.

“In construction, most people learn from mentoring and support. They don’t learn from books. This focus needs to be retained in any reforms, and the sector is sceptical how this will work in the new system.

“There was concern from many in the room that the smaller trades will fall through the cracks of a single, large institution. They are also concerned that advocacy work carried out by ITOs will be lost. As a result, we will struggle to attract people into the sector.

Earn and Learn is a smart choice for today’s school leavers School leavers who engage in apprenticeships and trades training are making a smart choice which will set them up for a lucrative and rewarding future.

The national “Got A Trade? Got It Made!” campaign highlights the advantages of an on-the-job tertiary education, introduces young people to Industry Training Organisations (ITOs) who can put them on the earn and learn pathway, and connects school leavers to employers who want to invest in their future.

Industry Training Federation chief executive, Josh Williams says “Jobs are changing, but skilled trades and human services have a secure future as these are the hardest to automate.

“We want to encourage young people to consider whether an “earn and learn” career appeals to them, and if it does, we want them to jump in early and avoid that student debt.

“Learning on the job is a smart career choice for the individual and for the country.

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on-the-job training. And we need more.

The problem is that only four percent of school leavers get involved in an on-the-job tertiary education when they leave school.

We want to change this.

“We agree with the Prime Minister when she says that engaging in earn and learn careers is a no-brainer. University educated New Zealanders are coming to understand the value of trades training.

“The average university student graduates with a $29,500 loan. BERL research showed that because apprentices don’t get a student debt and earn earlier, they can buy a house earlier and pay off their mortgage earlier.

“This puts them financially ahead of university graduates for most of their working lives, and at about the same financial position when they’re ready to retire,” Josh says.

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“One positive in the Government’s proposal is the extended reach and control over what providers can deliver.

This is one aspect we would support,” says Quinn.

“If we get this wrong, we risk losing a cohort of employers, and by default apprentices, which would set the sector back years. We cannot let this happen at a time when the sector faces significant skills shortages.

The industry also strongly voiced its concerns about how the transition to a new system would be managed.

“The overarching question we will be asking Ministers is how they can mitigate the risks identified by industry today in any sector reform,” Quinn says. “This is too important to get wrong.”

“We understand what the new proposals are trying to do, but we are concerned that they may not get there. It is a lot of disruption on a promise that lacks detail.

Following the discussions BCITO will continue to consult the sector to ensure a robust response to the Government proposals.

Education

Southern Institute of Technology The Southern Institute of Technology (SIT), home of the Zero Fees, is also home to a wide range of trade-related courses, Level 3 Certificates right through to Bachelor degrees, ideal for school leavers interested in pursuing a career in the trades.

Popular options for study include engineering and construction. Successful graduates gain a variety of valuable skills, suitable for employment in a range of industries.

The two-year New Zealand Diploma in Engineering (Civil Engineering Major) Invercargill is a full-time course that allows graduates to attain the necessary attributes to become competent engineering technicians who can work collaboratively with construction workers, clients, authorities, agencies, industry and other professionals, to provide a comprehensive engineering service in their relevant specialist area.

New Zealand currently has a shortage of civil engineers, with many more employment options than graduates being produced.

If you have an interest in designing and building roads, structures, utility infrastructure and buildings, civil engineering is the broadest field of engineering and could be a study option worth pursuing.

Another industry experiencing significant growth is the construction industry. SIT has two qualifications that are suitable for either school leavers, those looking to change careers or builders wanting to specialise in a different area of construction.

Additionally, this year, the Bachelor of Engineering Technology has been introduced to SIT.

Firstly, the New Zealand Certificate in Construction Trade Skills (Level 3) – Carpentry, is available at SIT’s Invercargill, Queenstown and Christchurch campuses.

With a major in Civil Engineering, this new degree is further complemented by the new Graduate Certificate and Graduate Diploma in Engineering Technology, providing students with an additional Level 7 qualification to progress to from the New Zealand Diploma.

Graduates are able to work in the construction trades sector with limited supervision having gained skills and knowledge in health and safety, trade mathematics, hand tools and project work related to different aspects of the construction industry.

The second construction-related qualification offered at SIT is the New Zealand Diploma in Construction (Quantity Surveying) (Level 6).

This qualification is available onsite at the Invercargill campus only and involves two years of full-time study.

This programme is for people wishing to work as construction managers or quantity surveyors.

Graduates are equipped with the essential theoretical knowledge, skills and aptitude required to enter employment in construction management or quantity

surveying on residential and commercial building projects, through all stages to completion under the supervision of a more experienced practitioner.

For students focussed on a future in engineering or construction, SIT provides an opportunity to not only save thousands of dollars in fees, but to also receive the highest quality of education in the process.

If you’re looking for a trade-focussed career path, contact the team at SIT for more information today.

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Asbestos

Working with asbestos A practical guide for builders Did you know that every tradesperson is likely to come into contact with asbestos at work? Builders are part of a group of tradespeople most at risk of regular exposure to airborne asbestos fibres. This is because builders often have to deal with products that may contain asbestos, such as fibreboard, lino and vinyl flooring, and laminated bench tops in kitchens.

This guide is for builders who work for themselves or have other people (including apprentices) working for them. It explains how you can manage risks and protect yourself and other people from airborne asbestos fibres.

What’s the risk?

New Zealand buildings and other structures may contain asbestos. If you and your workers don’t take the right steps to protect yourselves, you’re putting your health – and your incomes – at risk.

Most asbestos-related diseases are caused by exposure to asbestos fibres at work.

Even small jobs might expose you and your workers to danger.

Breathing in airborne asbestos fibres is a serious risk to your health. When asbestos containing materials (ACMs) are disturbed,

tiny asbestos fibres can be released. If you breathe in the fibres, they can lodge in your lungs and cause lung cancer, asbestosis, mesothelioma or other serious lung diseases.

Symptoms for most asbestos-related diseases take between 10 to 40 years before they start to appear. Use safe work practices to protect yourself, your workers and other people from exposure to asbestos fibres.

Before starting the job – ask if there’s any asbestos At a commercial or industrial site When you start planning a job and before you or your workers arrive at a site, ask if there is an Asbestos Management Plan.

When asbestos or ACM has been identified

(or is likely to be present), the PCBU with management or control of the workplace must prepare an Asbestos Management Plan and review and revise it when necessary.

• Set out how any identified asbestos or asbestos-containing materials will be managed on-site.

An Asbestos Management Plan must be in writing and:

If you or your workers will be working at someone’s home, ask the homeowner if they know if there is any asbestos in or around the house. If no-one knows for sure, carry out checks so that – if needed – control measures can be put in place before any work starts.

• Tell you the location and condition of any asbestos that has been identified on-site or is presumed to be located on-site

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Asbestos

Where you might come across asbestos Asbestos is still in many homes, workplaces and public buildings throughout New Zealand.

Any building built before January 1, 2000 is likely to contain some form of asbestos, particularly those built, altered or refurbished between 1940 and the mid-1980s.

Even some recently-constructed buildings may have asbestos or ACMs. Asbestos and ACMs are not dangerous if they are in a good condition and remain undisturbed.

Asbestos can be in places that you might not expect.

Look out for asbestos in these locations: • Architraves around doors and windows

• Formwork of cement slabs

• Asbestos cement sheeting walls

• Fuse boxes

• Behind wallpaper (sometimes used to disguise asbestos sheeting)

• Gussets in ducted air-conditioning systems

• Bitumen roofs

• Insulation for hot water pipes and tanks;

• Boilers

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• Broken pieces of asbestos sheeting in subfloor spaces

• Internal and external ventilation outlets

• Cement flooring • Cement slabs • Ceramic tiles; wall tiles

• Joinery strips (covering joins) • Lagging around hot water pipes (eg under the sink) and in wall cavities

• Chimneys

• Loose fill asbestos insulation

• Compressed asbestos cement panel flooring

• Mains water pipes

• Cornices or moldings • Eaves and gables

• Roof capping • Sealants in air conditioning ducting joins

• External angle moldings (on corners)

• Textured ceilings

• External walls (eg corrugated asbestos cement sheeting; artificial brick)

• Wall caulking and joining compounds, plastic cornice adhesives and sealants

• Floor coverings such as carpet, tiles, lino, vinyl

• Wall tiles

• Fireplaces

• Walls

• Flues

• Window sills.

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Asbestos

Fibresafe Training At Fibresafe Training we are proud to announce that we have trained 77 percent of all asbestos removalists on the WorkSafe register.

Asbestos is a workplace hazard that can cause great harm to workers and other people who are exposed to airborne asbestos fibres. All PCBUs (bosses) who conduct, or instruct workers to conduct work involving asbestos, and all workplace PCBUs with workplaces where asbestos is situated, must manage the risks so they do not harm anyone.

We are working closely with removalist companies and have become the ‘trainers of choice’ by a huge percentage of them. We are however still very concerned about the lack of knowledge in the trades.

This means that if you are the owner of an electrical, plumbing or building company and you are instructing your workers, or you are carrying out the work yourself, without appropriate training, PPE and safety controls in place, you are putting yourself, your workers and their families at real risk.

It would appear that many tradies are still unaware of the risks faced when working with asbestos.

Often the case is that they are doing asbestos related work, which they are allowed to do, but they are not taking the necessary precautions. It is crucial that they understand the risks and WHY they need to be careful.

The reality is that they are not only putting themselves at risk, but also their families, workmates and the public.

For example, if you are installing ventilation systems into older homes it is likely that you are going to cut through an asbestos soffit.

This may seem like a very small job, but when you repeat this very small job, potentially a couple of times a day, possibly 5-10 times a week, the effects will mount up. It is essential that you know how to protect yourself whilst carrying out this work.

Fibresafe Training have been in a room full of tradies on a number of occasions where the people are saying to us, “Why didn’t they warn us properly!”, “Why didn’t they tell us!”

It is just as essential that you understand what effect this can have on your family.

If you take that asbestos dust into your vehicle on your clothes or your tools you are running the risk of exposing your loved ones to asbestos. It is likely your worst nightmare to cause your partner or children to develop as asbestos related illness, which is often fatal.

Under the Health & Safety at Work (Asbestos) Regulations 2016, Tradesmen can

carry out Asbestos-Related Work such as maintenance and servicing work, rectifying work and unlicensed asbestos removal of 10m² or less of non-friable asbestos and associated asbestoscontaminated dust (ACD).

Under the Act workers and other people must receive the highest level of protection from workplace hazards and risks, or specified types of plant, so far as is reasonably practicable.

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Most people want to do the right thing. It is a shift in mindset that needs to happen. We meet electricians who are still working in the same way people were working in the 70s and 80s and we feel very concerned.

An Awareness Course for tradies takes 3.5 hours. Isn’t it worth investing that time to ensure that you and your family are safe?

You can’t change the way you worked in the past but you can certainly change what you do in the future.

Asbestos How to work safely with asbestos

substances hazardous to health. Not all masks will protect builders from asbestos.

Asbestos awareness training The best way to learn how to identify and safely handle asbestos is to attend asbestos awareness training. Courses are available across New Zealand and usually take just a couple of hours.

A disposable (single-use) P2 mask with a valve is the minimum needed. P1 or ‘nuisance dust’ masks will not provide the protection that you and your workers need.

Before signing up, check whether the course is: relevant to building work; will help builders to identify asbestos-related hazards faced during their work; covers safe handling and appropriate control measures; provides information about different forms and types of asbestos; is eligible for continuing professional development (CPD) points.

Make sure masks fit properly. Facial hair and stubble make it almost impossible to get a good seal between the face and the mask. Never re-use disposable masks.

Wear coveralls Wearing disposable coveralls is recommended. These will stop asbestos fibres getting onto clothes.

Protection It’s really important that builders protect themselves against asbestos, even on small jobs that don’t seem to create much dust.

If possible, plan the job so that no asbestos will be disturbed. If asbestos has to be disturbed, don’t start work until having the right information and training to work safely.

Keep dust down Keep ACM damp, but not too wet.

Wet materials using a low-pressure water spray such as a garden sprayer or a handheld squirt bottle before starting a job.

Look out for electrical sockets and wiring before spraying.

substances, pastes and gels to cover the surfaces of the ACM being worked on.

Wallpaper paste, hair gel or shaving cream are all effective. As some asbestos materials (eg asbestos boards or sheets) cannot be wetted all the way through, additional methods to control dust – such as ‘shadow vacuuming’ – may be needed.

Use dust collection equipment wherever possible, such as extraction ventilation.

Use plastic sheets to cover your work area to help stop the spread of dust.

Restrict power tool use

Continue wetting the ACM while working.

This will reduce the amount of dust as it prevents asbestos becoming airborne. Do not use a high-pressure hose because this may increase the risk of breathing in dust.

It is recommended that you do not use power tools around asbestos, if possible.

The Health and Safety at Work (Asbestos) Regulations 2016 restrict the use of power tools for asbestos work.

A mixture of eight parts water to one part washing-up liquid will help the water soak into the material. Or you can use thickened

Power tools and other equipment (including angle grinders, sanders, saws, drills, brushes and brooms) may only be used on asbestos

if: the equipment is used only within an enclosed removal area, or the equipment is designed to capture or suppress asbestos fibres and is used according to its design, or the equipment is used in a way designed to capture or suppress asbestos fibres safely, for example through engineering control measures, such as dust suppression or extraction ventilation.

Power tools used in an enclosed removal area must only be used in that area, to avoid contaminating other locations.

Use the right personal protective equipment (PPE) Remember that PPE is the least effective control measure – it should not be the first or only control measure considered.

Wear a suitable mask Respiratory protective equipment (RPE) protects workers from breathing in

Wear coveralls that are a bit loose so that they won’t rip at the seams. Make sure the legs of the coveralls are put over the top of footwear and don’t tuck them in as this lets in dust. Mask straps should be under the hood of the coveralls. Never re-use disposable coveralls. Footwear should be non-laced safety gumboots, or footwear that completely covers each foot.

Clean work areas and tools properly Clean as you go to stop waste building up.

Use a damp cloth to wipe down tools and surfaces to remove asbestos fibres. Do not re-use the cloth - it must be disposed of as asbestos waste.

Use a Class H vacuum cleaner with a suitable HEPA filter. Never use domestic vacuum cleaners to clean up asbestos dust.

Don’t use a broom to sweep up waste as this will spread asbestos fibres into the air.

Look closely at the work area before leaving the site – has it been cleaned thoroughly? No dust should be visible.

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Asbestos

OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH ANALYSTS & CONSULTANTS

Getting rid of asbestos waste

Suspect asbestos?

Find an authorised disposal site

What to do if you or your workers uncover or damage materials that may contain asbestos:

Dispose of any asbestos waste at an authorised disposal site. Ask your local council where to find a tip (rubbish dump) that accepts asbestos waste and complies with the Resource Management Act. It is recommended that you call several days ahead to let the tip know asbestos waste will be arriving, so that they can prepare for its disposal.

Double-bag all waste

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All waste, including disposable (single-use) masks and coveralls, cloths and plastic sheets should be double-bagged in heavy-duty plastic bags. Twist the top of the bags tightly, fold the necks over (a ‘gooseneck twist’) and seal with adhesive tape so that the contents are fully enclosed. Clearly mark the outer bag as asbestos waste.

• Stop work immediately • Keep people away • Minimise the risk of spreading of contamination to other areas • Get advice from an expert such as an asbestos assessor or a suitably qualified health and safety consultant.

Removing asbestos All friable asbestos removal work must be carried out by a licensed asbestos removalist. This includes work on asbestos lagging, asbestos insulation and damaged asbestos board.

If more than 10sqm of non-friable asbestos has to be removed during a project, it must be removed by a licensed asbestos removalist.

Information kindly provided by Worksafe New Zealand. For further information, visit: worksafe.govt.nz.

Are you carrying out demolition or renovations on older buildings?

Refurbishment and demolition surveys are needed before any work takes place on buildings built before the year 2000.

A refurbishment or demolition survey may also be required in other circumstances, e.g. when more intrusive maintenance and repair work will be carried out or for plant removal or dismantling.

TriEx can help you save money by ensuring your work is compliant, and that there are no delays to your project.

The TriEx Asbestos team can also provide project management for your Asbestos Removal works. One example of recent work was on a complex insurance project which involved demolition after a fire in a row of shops on a busy Auckland street.

TriEx supported the client by providing expert asbestos consultancy advice, project management including traffic management, surveying, and air monitoring with licensed assessors conducting final clearance.

TriEx Asbestos Technical Manager Chris Mills spoke of the dangers of not having an asbestos survey conducted on your property.

“Asbestos is a major workplace hazard in New Zealand.

It’s imperative to have an Asbestos Survey conducted by a competent person, not only to protect yourself from prosecution, but to protect yourself and your workers from disturbing asbestos containing materials.”

For more information about TriEx’s Asbestos Surveys please contact TriEx on 0800 487 439 or visit www.triex.co.nz.

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Crane Association

The benefits of membership The Crane Association of New Zealand is the national trade organisation for companies that operate or hire cranes (and any ancillary services), and its acts as a conduit for its members, regulators and training providers.

It acts as a conduit between the members, the regulators and the training providers to provide leadership in crane industry best practice. It facilitates the highest standards of workplace safety, and promotes the premise that all crane operators must be trained, competent and are qualified on the equipment they are operating in the work environment.

However, none of this happens by itself, so to achieve this, the association works closely with its members, the government departments and agencies, Industry Training Organisations (ITO) as well as other associations and stakeholders.

The Association offers four levels of membership: 1. Full membership: for crane owners exclusively (companies that own and operate cranes).

2. Associate membership: extends to all the ancillary services that support the industry.

3. Individual membership: for individuals in the crane industry but not actively in business in New Zealand.

4. Overseas membership: for individuals or firms in the crane industry but not actively in business in New Zealand.

Financial members of the Crane Association of NZ receive the following benefits: • Up to date information on changes or additions to legislation, regulations and to Approved Codes of Practice • Advocacy on behalf of members and the wider industry • Input into consultation on national, regional and local policy matters

Mission To provide one clear voice, advocating with regulators, authorities and industry partners to provide a safe and efficient crane industry for our members and our community.

Current and future focuses • Inclusion in the online industry directory

Joining the Association

• Negotiated member group purchasing

If your business is using any of the following types of crane or supply the crane industry, then joining the association will have tangible benefits to your company:

• Networking opportunities with industry members • Annual conference • An online company profile accessible for updating by the member • Contractor Magazine • Email Digest – the Association online newsletter

The Association is continually focused on improving the working environment and assisting the ommunity and national development.

It is currently working with the regulatory authorities on the following matters:

• Carrier mounted

2019 Crane Conference

• Immigration NZ: to improve the ability of members to acquire overseas workers with valid work visas

• All terrain

Date:

• Rough terrain

Venue: Marlborough Conference Centre, Blenheim

• Statistics NZ: to ensure that crane sector data is captured within NZ

• Truck loader • Materials handler

• Dispatches – the Association hardcopy quarterly newsletter

• Crawler

• Advice on crane and business issues

• Gantry

• Mediation on behalf of members.

• Telehandler.

17th to 19th July, 2019

Theme: Counterweights - Keeping the balance

• Tower

It is also progressing with industry qualifications, having now lifted its crane operator qualifications from a Level 3 to a Level 4 Unit Standard.

The 2019 Crane Association conference will include a crane display and a trade show. When asked why members attend the conference, their first response is the networking and so the 2019 conference is all about networking or as the theme suggests “Counterweights - Keeping the balance”.

By lifting the crane qualifications to Level 4, crane operators would now be classified as a skilled worker, and that should be reflected in the ANZSCO. However, both Statistics NZ and Australia have advised they will not be updating the ANZSCO.

This year’s venue does not have the restrictions that hotels have placed on the event in the past, so along with the trade show there will be space to display cranes right outside the front door of the venue.

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• WorkSafe: regarding the upcoming changes to health and safety legislation.

Event organisers have included time on both days for everybody to check out the cranes and have included a fall protection display.

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Ward Demolition

Demolition and recycling solutions City Mission demolition project Ward Demolition Ltd is playing an integral role in the redevelopment of the Auckland City Mission’s major new project in Hobson Street.

The central Auckland site is being redeveloped into the new Mission Home Ground, a purpose-built facility featuring 80 self-contained apartments that will provide homes to some of the city’s chronically homeless and low-income earners on the social housing register.

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We took down a couple of two-storey timber houses with brick walls, but we had to retain the original heritage hotel.

We’ve done a lot of work in the past around heritage buildings.

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Ward Demolition, which is part of the Ward Group of companies, was responsible for demolishing the old buildings on the site, while preserving other buildings including a heritage-listed building.

Owner Peter Ward says while it was a typical project for Ward Demolition, it did offer unique challenges to his team.

Ward Demolition at work at the Auckland City Mission’s major redevelopment in Hobson Street.

Ward Demolition undertook the sensitive demolition of the Auckland City Mission’s central city site.

“We took down a couple of two-storey timber houses with brick walls, but we had to retain the original heritage hotel. We’ve done a lot of work in the past around heritage buildings,” he says.

recycling, removing asbestos and asbestoscontaining materials (ACMs), and hard demolition of the remaining structures.

“We took some of the structure off the back of the hotel, and another building with a concrete and timber-floor structure.

The buildings are close together and it was reasonably tight access.”

Ward Demolition worked closely with the client to recycle as much material as possible, and also removed the asbestos within the building.

“We pulled all the native timber out of it, as well as some bricks, and salvaged items they could reuse.”

Ward Demolition, which finished the demolition early this year, collaborated with Built Environs on the project.

Huge range of demolition resources Ward Demolition has the knowledge and expertise, combined with a huge fleet of machinery, to ensure even the largest and most complex demolition is carried out to the highest possible standard.

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The company possesses a huge resource of knowledge and expertise, which is centred around excellent methodologies and project management, backed by an impressive stable of machinery, equipment and large plant.

This high level of expertise involves working with clients in the creation of deconstruction methodologies, programmes and costs; and completing projects on time and to budget.

Ward Group owns more than 60 excavators and 25-plus trucks, with a further 10 trucks currently on hire.

Founded by Peter Ward in 1988, the company was the first to be established within the Ward Group, which today involves a range of business ventures including demolition, machinery hire, resource recovery, salvage and recycling.

Ward Demolition is a deconstruction artist, spanning the commercial, industrial and residential sectors.

Ward Demolition Limited PO Box 12720 Penrose Auckland 1642 (09) 622 3111 0800 WARDDEMO (9273 3366) demo@ward-demolition.co.nz www.ward-demolition.co.nz

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Working at heights

What you need to know about scaffolding Work at height means working in a place where a person could be injured if they fell from one level to another. This can be above or below ground level.

Regulation 21 of the HSE Regulations is the source of the often-quoted “three-metre rule”. It is mistakenly believed that no controls are needed where a person faces a fall of less than three metres. That belief is wrong and ignores the overarching duties in the HSE Act. The HSE Act requires that if there is a potential for a person at work to fall from any height, reasonable and practicable steps must be taken to prevent harm from resulting.

Scaffolds are a common way to provide a safe work platform. There are a wide variety of scaffolding systems available.

All scaffolds should comply with the Scaffolding, Access & Rigging New Zealand (SARNZ) Best Practice Guidelines for Scaffolding in New Zealand or equivalent guidelines or a higher standard.

All scaffolds should be erected, altered and dismantled by persons who have been trained and have suitable experience with the type of scaffolding being used.

All scaffolds from which a person or object could fall more than five metres, as well as all suspended scaffolds, should be erected, altered and dismantled by or under the direct supervision of a person with an appropriate Certificate of Competency. This work must be notified to the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment as particularly hazardous work.

A scaffold register should be kept on site as a record of regular inspection.

All scaffolds shall be supplied with adequate information for the scaffold user, such as a scaffold tag or handover certificate. The information supplied shall include: • Its intended use • Safe working load • Dates of inspections (as applicable – the scaffold provider can advise the frequency of these dates) • Manufacturer’s instructions for assembly • Any special conditions and limitations.

If a scaffold has been altered, modified, tampered with and/or appears to be unsafe, the scaffold shall not be used until it has been checked and certified as safe by a competent person as outlined in the SARNZ Best Practice Guidelines for Scaffolding in New Zealand.

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All scaffolds should be erected, altered and dismantled by persons who have been trained and have suitable experience with the type of scaffolding being used.

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• Be kept at least one metre from open floor edges and openings unless the edge is protected to prevent the scaffold tipping • Never be moved while anyone is on it • Be clear from overhead power lines.

Scaffolds must have:

• The height to the top-most platform not greater than three times the minimum base dimension

General working at heights Q&A If you work above 800mm do you have to be harnessed or the property fully scaffolded?

For low-risk, short-duration tasks, scaffolding or a harness is unlikely to be required.

Podium ladders, light weight mobile work platforms, fall arrest soft land systems and safety nets or mesh in addition to harnesses and scaffolding. Measures selected need to be proportionate to the risk.

What is the maximum height I can use my ladder?

The Australian/New Zealand Standard AS/ NZS 1892.1. Portable Ladders sets the following limits for ladder heights: For temporary non-fixed ladders the maximum length for: • A single ladder is nine metres

• Safe access

• An extension ladder is 15 metres

• Stable foundations

• A step ladder 6.1 metres.

• Stable and safe work platforms and enough room to work.

• Where a ladder rises nine metres or more above its base, landing areas or rest platforms should be provided at suitable intervals.

Where a scaffold is used as a means of protecting people working on a roof, it is preferred that the scaffold is set up in a manner that prevents a fall from occurring, regardless of the distance of the fall.

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• Ladders should be used for low-risk and short-duration tasks, and three points of contact should always be maintained to prevent a person slipping and falling.

• The risk of falling onto something below a ladder (e.g. spiked railings or glass covering) is equally relevant as the height of the potential drop in terms of risk.

Can I walk on the top plate without any fall protection?

No. At no time is any person to stand on or work from an external wall top plate without suitable fall protection.

This must be considered as part of your planning for a safe approach to working at height.

If prefabrication of the roof structure is not possible and trusses are assembled in situ, a safe working platform (such as scaffold) should be provided around the perimeter of the framing.

Measures to prevent or mitigate the distance of a fall must also be provided internally. This can be achieved by providing a working platform immediately beneath the underside of the trusses.

Either conventional scaffolding, or (if appropriate) proprietary decking systems can be used. The use of safety mesh or other safety rated products that can span across the top of the framing can also be used.

Alternatively, if a safe internal working platform cannot be provided, safety nets can be used if a safe clearance distance below the net and a suitable fixing point can be achieved.

Alternatives to nets are soft landing systems such as bean bags or air bags.

In some circumstances safe clearance distance can be achieved by locating bracing of the framing on the outside of the structure.

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Whether you want to run just one truck and a couple of staff, or scale it up to a bigger business, INTAKS has an opportunity to suit you.

“Most of our customer base has been guys who didn’t own a scaffold company and saw an opportunity in the market. When they first come to see us, we discuss what stage they’re at — for example, have they created a business plan? – and we offer them advice on who to see and what we can do to help with that business plan. We also discuss finance and can suggest who they should get in touch with in order to secure finance.”

The INTAKS system is strong, multiconfigurable and supported by a range of interconnecting components. It’s made from durable and light aluminium, and boasts a wide range of combinations that provide versatile solutions for working at height on both residential and commercial sites.

The INTAKS system is proudly manufactured in New Zealand to the highest standards and has been designed, tested, and independently verified to comply with relevant AS/NZS standards. Swift manufacturing and effective stock management allows us to supply our

INTAKS general manager, Joel Warren, says while INTAKS supplies scaffolding and edge protection systems for purchase and rent, the current focus is on mentoring new businesses.

Scaffolding is a capital-intensive game to get into and Joel says banks typically don’t lend against the gear as security. Loans need to be based on a business model.

“To help with that we have other arrangements to help people increase their plant (scaffolding gear) without imposing a huge capital cost on their business. With more plant, customers are able to generate more revenue and their profits increase.”

Unlike traditional systems, the INTAKS system does not require large-scale trucks or hiabs or big warehouse requirements. The light-

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The ideal INTAKS candidates are straight forward people who are willing to pull up their sleeves to get the job done and provide their customers with a valued experience on every job, big or small.

weight, compact nature of the INTAKS system means that your whole operation can be run with ease and at a low cost.

The significantly lower labour costs incurred by an INTAKS installation company gives the business owner an ongoing competitive advantage in a market where labour is the largest operating cost.

While the team at INTAKS offers extensive support and sound advice on how to operate your business, there are no restrictions on how you do so, nor are there any rigid franchise agreements.

The ideal INTAKS candidates are straight forward people who are willing to pull up their sleeves to get the job done and provide their customers with a valued experience on every job, big or small.

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People who want to consistently deliver quality installations with great service at a competitive (but not cheap) price.

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Hiway Group

Advanced ground improvement solutions New Zealand’s highly active seismic environment means it is critical the country has access to the most advanced ground improvement solutions.

Hiway Group has been delivering these innovative solutions throughout the country since 1986.

The company is New Zealand’s largest provider of specialist solutions for pavement stabilisation, slip and slope reinforcement, soil mechanics, ground improvement and contamination remediation.

Its commitment to innovation, environmental sustainability and industry leadership has seen Hiway introduce cutting edge technologies to the local market, and develop its own advanced methodologies and stabilising products.

Hiway Group encompasses Hiway Stabilizers, Hiway Geotechnical and Hiway Environment, which work together to provide solutions that allow clients to achieve lasting results more quickly with less cost and environmental impact.

Innovations in road construction Hiway has pioneered the use of blended binders in the road construction and recycling industry.

The company has recently invested further into its blending capabilities, installing a further 400 tonnes of product storage, a second blending plant and crushing and screening capabilities, which allows processing of lime pebble into bulk powder.

The combined facilities now allows for 1000 tonnes of storage, facilitating improved service and blended product options for its customers.

This facility is particularly important in periods of high demand where Hiway can guarantee a level of productivity to improve its clients’ programmes, no matter what size project they are working on.

The company’s purpose-built, computercontrolled blending plants allow for a number of stabilising binders to be blended into a single product, at any proportion as determined by pre-construction testing. The utilisation of a blended stabilisation binder allows for the correct treatment where a given material may require proportioning of

Hiway Group encompasses Hiway Stabilizers, Hiway Geotechnical and Hiway Environment.

multiple binders to mitigate contaminates and optimise performance, durability and resilience of the pavement materials.

Chief executive Peter Metcalfe says an example of this is a highly plastic basecourse, where traditionally a high application rate of lime or cement would be used to control and mitigate the plasticity, often resulting in premature

Hiway Group’s range of specialist service offerings are provided by: • Hiway Stabilizers • Hiway Geotechnical • Hiway Environmental.

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The company’s purpose-built, computer-controlled blending plants allow for a number of stabilising binders to be blended into a single product, at any proportion as determined by pre-construction testing.

failure due to reflective or block cracking of the basecourse.

“A blended product may allow a reduced amount of total product to achieve the same performance criteria, resulting in no cut-to-waste, less cost and less risk of failure through block or reflective cracking,” he says.

“Often the cost of applying multiple binders separately may not be feasible due to traffic management, environmental, added cost of reduced onsite productivity, traffic management and increased transport costs.

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“Furthermore, quality implications such as the breakdown of basecourse aggregate through multiple mixing operations is avoided where a blended product is able to be used.”

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Vision Complete Earthworks

Vision Complete Earthworks Vision Complete Earthworks Ltd (VCE) is committed to providing high quality and professional services to the civil construction industry throughout the Waikato and surrounding region.

INTEGRITY TRUST LOYALTY SINCERITY

We continually endeavour to improve project outcomes. ​ CE is a family owned business established V in 2007. Our strong growth has been a result of consistently delivering quality work both on time and on budgets to a high level of safety.

Over the years we have developed and implemented systems that ensure health and safety. Quality and environmental obligations are not only met, but continue to be monitored and improved upon.

Services • Subdivisions • Site prepping • Preparation of driveways and entrances • House demolition • Water, sewer, storm line construction • Transport and supply of metal and sand.

Today we continue with our site work and have expanded to meet many other needs in the construction industry, including sewer services in NZ, storm line construction and repairs, road and subdivisions, excavation and earth moving, asbestos removal and much more.

Our goal is to work with our clients to realise their project requirements in terms of quality and time restraints.

We have a long term commitment to satisfy our clients’ requirements in a dynamic and challenging industry.

Our objective is to deliver results that meet or exceed our customer requirements and expectations.

Our dedication to quality will ensure the continued success of our company and the satisfaction of clients and staff.

We have recognised the importance of equipping our employees with the appropriate training necessary to competently perform their work and to ensure each team member fully understands their responsibilities in meeting customer requirements.

Our total workforce is fully aware of their responsibilities under the Health and Safety Act and our expectations of them in performing their work.

All plant and vehicles comply and are subject to a strict maintenance servicing schedule and risk assessment.

Consultation with personnel, inductions, adequate training, inspections together and careful monitoring are integral to ensuring our works are done in a safe and efficient manner.

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NZ Fire Doors

Leaders in fire-rated door systems The team at NZ Fire Doors knows a lot about the importance of doors in saving lives, having put firerated doors between people and flames since 1984.

The Ellerslie-based company is New Zealand’s leading manufacturer of solid timber fire-rated doors, designed to give occupants enough time to escape burning buildings safely.

NZ Fire Doors specialises in manufacturing solid-core doors for all applications, from aged-care and apartments through to hotels, hospitals, educational, commercial and industrial facilities.

From paint quality to timber veneer, executive suite to industrial, and with a range of acoustic and specialty requirements, the company’s friendly experts can help tailor a solution for every requirement.

Sales manager Andrew Hamilton says NZ Fire Doors is well known as the expert in manufacturing fire-resistant doors from 30 minutes up to four hours.

These doors are robust, durable exterior and interior doors. Interior doors use a solid core of reconstituted wood fibre or mineral, with various facing materials including an integral MDF layer or steel. Exterior doors can be faced with marine grade plywood through to steel.

NZ Fire Doors offers a range of fire-resistant doors rated from 30 minutes up to four hours.

“With the use of various wall substrates such as cross-laminated timbers (CLT), we have got fire-rated approvals for a range of wall types, including XLam.” NZ Fire Doors provides fire-rated doors for a wide range of industries and projects requiring anything from one or two doors to large-scale multiple apartment complexes such as The Pacifica Apartments in Auckland.

The company’s development team is actively engaged in ongoing research to keep its product range relevant, cost-effective and versatile.

NZ Fire doors specialises in manufacturing solid-core fire-rated doors.

“We are always looking for ways to make fire-rated doors that are lighter and easier to install,” Andrew says.

Fire resistant glass, non-fire and specialty doors While NZ Fire Doors is best known for its fire-rated doors, the company also manufactures other products.

“We are a processing partner of Schott Glass, which manufactures insulated, fireresistant glass,” says Andrew.

“We don’t just do doors, we also do firerated interior window solutions in both timber and steel. We are a great brand name in fire protection but we do a lot of other things. We are innovative and have an understanding of what builders are after.”

NZ Fire Doors manufactures non-fire and smoke doors, door sets and door leafs, as well as specialty doors for a range of applications including radiation screening for x-ray rooms.

The company produces doors that aid in acoustic protection and noise reduction for domestic and commercial buildings.

The physical properties of its fire doors are closely related to their acoustic performance.

Andrew says from a builder’s point of view, dealing with NZ Fire Doors could not be easier.

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We don’t just do doors, we also do fire-rated interior window solutions in both timber and steel. We are a great brand name in fire protection but we do a lot of other things. We are innovative and have an understanding of what builders are after.

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- NZ Fire Doors sales manager Andrew Hamilton

“We can price and supply a range of products, including other types of doors such as cavity sliders. We can provide a number of other products, whether we make them ourselves or outsource them.”

NZ Fire Doors PO Box 12709 Penrose 1642 Auckland (09) 579 8895 sales@nzfiredoors.co.nz www.nzfiredoors.co.nz

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South Canterbury’s roofing specialists Len Seed Roofing are a talented team of qualified roofers and licenced building practitioners with a solid, honest and reliable reputation.

As an installer for Dan Cosgrove 2014, you know your roofing products will be of the highest standard.

The team at Len Seed can provide expertise and advice to find the best roofing solutions to fit within your budget.

• Roof inspections

Len Seed offer a range of products and services to meet all needs such as roofing, new roofs and replacement roofs, roofing repairs and external cladding.

They provide specialised products and services within the South Canterbury region of New Zealand. Len Seed has qualifications in metal roofing and external cladding.

• New builds.

Their range of expertise encompasses roofing, gutter and spouting, and external cladding – and in every area they will deliver quality service and workmanship.

“Our experienced South Canterbury based team of roofing experts can help you with all your roofing needs: New roofs, replacement roofing, external cladding, roof repairs, and maintenance.”

Whether it is a re-roof, new roof, roof repair or external cladding, no job is too big for the highly experienced team at Len Seed.

This combination of expert advice and a highly qualified team means you can rest assured your roofing decisions will be made with ease with the team at Len Seed Roofing.

Len Seed Roofing also installs Butynol and are Ardex approved installers — Ardex being the supplier of the Butynol Len Seed Roofing uses.

Len Seed Roofing services include: • New roofing

• Standing steam • External cladding With expert advice, and a highly qualified team using quality products, you can rest assured your roofing work will be delivered efficiently, and to the highest of standards.

Len Seed services the area of Timaru, Oamaru, Geraldine, Temuka, Fairlie, Kensington and Washdyke.

So for all your roofing solutions, contact the Len Seed team today.

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One company, three teams, no stress Just as the name suggests, there are no limits to the fixing, stopping and painting capabilities of the Wanakabased No Limits Interiors (NLI).

They service the Central Otago townships of Wanaka, Queenstown, Cromwell and Alexandrea with famously high-quality workmanship on commercial and residential builds.

Equally prioritised alongside workmanship is completing projects to schedule; a difficult job made easy by their one-stop-shop service - the only team in Wanaka to offer a complete in-house service for fixing, stopping and painting.

“It’s just so easy to ring one person to get it all done. We do all the organising, making the client’s life easier,” says co-director Adam Evans.

Each specialist team includes at least one person skilled in other areas and therefore able to understand and better mitigate the

progression of the project and the crossover of trades.

Clients hand over at the fixing stage and NLI’s fixing, stopping and painting teams work in seamless collaboration all the way through to the completion of painting.

The teams can also be sought independently, for those clients who don’t require the full service.

The majority of NLI’s work is for the grand architectural residences the region is known for but with that said no job is too big or small.

The teams are equally comfortable on twoday projects as they are on 500sqm, fourmonth long, $4.8 million home builds.

“We are constantly evolving because we’re always refining the small things and looking for better ways to do things,” Adam says.

No Limits Interiors makes sure to always trial new products, technologies and methods in their own dedicated testing area – only the applications tested and approved to their incredibly high standard will be taken into clients’ homes.

FIX, STOP AND PAINT ONE COMPANY. THREE TEAMS. NO STRESS.

Adam Evans 021 171 8223 | Josiah Carnie 021 159 4857 | adam@nolimitsinteriors.co.nz | www.nolimitsinteriors.co.nz www.buildersandcontractors.co.nz

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Time and money saved with smart and stable anchoring The use of steel in in-ground structural applications is on the increase, as the benefits of using well-engineered steel alternatives are recognised by engineers and specifiers.

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