Builders & Contractors Magazine, Issue #118

Issue #118 - 2019

SUPPORTING CONCRETE INTERESTS The concrete industry is experiencing historic highs

STEEL CONSTRUCTION THE SKY'S THE LIMIT How RANZ represents the roofing industry

GETTING PAID

Today's innovations deliver tomorrow's security

The perils of compliance paperwork

9 ways to load the odds in your favour

Pursuing payment at all costs

Opioids in the industry

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A place for fun, sport and learning The Levin Aquatic Centre is treasured piece of the Horowhenua community and a place where kids and adults come together for good times and good health.

Previously known as the Horowhenua Aquatic Centre, it was rebranded three years ago as Aquatics Horowhenua to coincide with its fresh new face and service offering. The complex has been modernised and new aqua and land-based fitness programmes introduced.

A friendly and capable team of fitness and swim school instructors provide a dedicated focus on kids and adult fitness and swimming programmes.

There’s a variety of different aqua and landbased fitness courses with an option for all ages and abilities, including 6 months+ to adult learn-to-swim classes, and yoga.

Land-based training programmes take place in either the newly built conservatory or new fitness room, with the centre being constantly updated to allow for growth by demand.

The facilities at present include four indoor pools ranging in temperature from 29.5 to 34.5 degrees Celsius (the main pool, a play pool, a teach pool, and a hydrotherapy pool), a 70m enclosed hydroslide, and two rooms which can be hired out for birthdays and that each have access to outdoor picnic areas with cooking facilities.

An accessibility hoist is available for use at both Levin Aquatic Centre and Foxton Pools to improve access to the pools to ensure everyone can use the facilities available.

Aquatics programmes and events supervisor, Lewis Young, says the centre is a fantastic place to work and work-out in.

“We have a great community of people who come together to socialise and keep active, who get to know one another, and who

The Levin Aquatic Centre is enjoyed by people of all ages: • Four indoor pools ranging in temperature from 29.5 to 34.5 degrees Celsius • Aqua and land-based fitness programmes for kids, adults, and all levels of ability • 8 fitness instructors, 12 swim school instructors, 20+ lifeguards • REP’s registered fitness facility for group fitness • Birthday parties • Poolsafe accredited • Two mobility hoists help people with disabilities and limited mobility to access the pools • Open Monday to Friday 6am to 9pm, Saturday/Sunday 8am to 6pm, and public holidays 11am to 6pm.

have helped to create a friendly, welcoming environment for others to join into,” he says.

Set amongst the picturesque palm trees and surrounds of Gladys Taylor Park, the Levin Aquatic Centre remains the preferred local destination for fitness and fun.

The centre is open Monday to Friday 6am to 9pm, Saturday/Sunday 8pm to 6pm, public holidays 11am to 6pm, and is closed on Christmas Day and Good Friday. www.buildersandcontractors.co.nz

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Contents, Issue #118 - 2019 Page: 76

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Contents

Welcome

- publisher's note This issue of Builders & Contractors opens with our columnists covering a variety of topics, such as health and safety, compliance paperwork, how to handle time pressure, the benefits of diversity and inclusion, and drug use in the industry.

Geoff Hardy discusses whether asbestos the new leaky home syndrome and Daniel Fitzpatrick gives nine tips to ensure you receive what’s yours; payment, while our lead article ‘Supporting concrete interests’ investigates the concrete industry’s current flourish.

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.

6:

Health and safety at work

42: Family-founded G&S Roofing

6:

The perils of compliance paperwork

44: Apex Roof N Clad - long-run

7:

Finding extra time in your week

7:

Opioids in building and construction

8:

The benefits of diversity and inclusion

9:

Getting paid: Nine ways to load the odds in your favour

10: Is asbestos the new leaky

home syndrome?

11:

The big winners at the Property Industry Awards

12: Pursuing payment at all costs 13:

Turning to technology to overcome workforce woes

20: Gearing up for the winter months 22: Supporting concrete interests 30: 2019 Concrete Conference:

Concrete for Life

36: The sky’s the limit – how RANZ

represents the roofing industry

Builders and Contractors, a national trade newspaper targeted directly at New Zealand's building and construction industry.

For some time we were aware that, although the building and related trades were generally covered individually by some trade journals, there was no amalgamated news link for trades as a whole, especially on a nationwide basis.

Published Quarterly/Nationwide Distribution

Readers: Construction/building industry leaders and decision makers: government & trade organisations, site safe members, business owners and professionals in the industry.

Nationwide Distribution: Mailed directly to a carefully maintained list of decision makers and subscribers for 25 years.

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This void has been successfully filled by Builders & Contractors. Distribution is by way of various outlets: PlaceMakers, Mitre 10, Builders Hardware, I.T.M., Carters, Site Safe Members, Home Ideas Centre, timber companies, hire companies, together with our database direct mail drop to architects, draughting professionals, consulting engineers, building consultants, designers and local Councils. By these means we aim to reach one of the most powerful buying groups in the industry.

roofing experts

46: Metalcraft Roofing 48: Paton Roofing Services –

commercial roofing specialists

49: RoofMan’s quality coverings 50: Working at heights – the perils of

cutting corners at lower levels

85: The case for building with wood 90: How our built environment

can better adapt to a fast-changing world

96: CANZ 2019 Conference overview 98: Building with the environment

in mind

100: Wilson Construction’s total

build service

104: Team dh – a creative outlet

52: Steel construction

– how today’s innovations deliver tomorrow’s security

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62: Predicting corrosion control

developments of the future

65: Architecturally exposed

structural steel

66: How the EWPA is levelling the

playing field

72: Appreciating how

problematic asbestos is to the construction sector

76: Queenstown

– the jewel of the south

Does your company have any exciting projects or products you would like to feature in an upcoming edition of Builders & Contractors?

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Health and safety at work

The perils of compliance paperwork and how to avoid the last-minute scramble

By Marcus Beveridge and Tina Hwang from Queen City Law

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

The Health and Safety at Work Act 2015 (“the Act”) is a growing learning curve for many. However, if the construction sector is not alive to the Act and their obligations, the lessons will come at a huge cost.

“Paperwork wouldn’t be so bad if it weren’t for all the paper. And the work.”

- Darynda Jones.

Our previous article on “Legislative changes affecting the construction sector” set out the concept and requirements of a PCBU (Person Conducting a Business or Undertaking), and the dire consequences of failures leading to criminal convictions and fines of up to $3m for a company.

However, so many people are still asking “PCBU what?”

TVNZ recently reported in July 2019 that deaths from the construction industry were at a “10-year high in New Zealand”.

The report shows that to date in 2019, 11 people have died while working in the construction sector.

PCBUs must have health and safety policies and manuals across their various sites including site-specific ones for different locations so a “one-size fits all” approach cannot apply.

It might sound trite but all building work must comply with the building code.

And the onus is on designers, builders and the local authorities to make sure compliance happens.

The obligations are to provide appropriate facilities, systems, checks and balances for the welfare of workers and continue to monitor the health and working conditions of working sites for the primary duty to protect workers.

Too often, it tends to occur in a storm of paperwork following completion of a project. But this last-minute scramble can lead to a number of issues that push cost and time onto developers and builders.

WorkSafe / consequences

Tragic deaths are occurring because health and safety policies and requirements are not being administered, upheld or prioritised in the industry, despite WorkSafe’s prosecutions.

The sad reality is that during the “Race to the Bottom” (another prior article we wrote about where construction companies are cutting costs to survive in a highly competitive market), costs are being cut along with corners, health and safety requirements, and safety nets for workers.

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Tragic deaths are occurring because health and safety policies and requirements are not being administered, upheld or prioritised in the industry, despite WorkSafe’s prosecutions.

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WorkSafe is a Crown Entity established under the WorkSafe New Zealand Act 2013.

It is the prosecuting body for breaches against the Act and therefore regulates health and safety in NZ. Their fundamental ethos is that “everyone who goes to work should come home healthy and safe.” Unfortunately, there have already been eleven people who did not return home due to fatal incidents on construction worksites this year.

The WorkSafe website lists hundreds of publications of prosecutions by WorkSafe.

The latest decisions in February 2019 include a fine imposed against Agricentre South Limited for $239,062.50, and a fine of $225,000 to the Southern District Health Board.

Personal fines against private individuals are also listed ranging from $3,000 to $35,000.

If costs are cut by companies in order to secure a job with minimal margins and then they subsequently breach the Act resulting in injuries, deaths and fines of over $200,000, the construction company must seriously consider whether the costs are worth cutting.

Subcontractors can be slow to submit producer statements, records of work and other certificates and, if there is a dispute, these documents can become leverage.

Local authorities can insist on more and more documentation from the developer and the builder.

Local authorities are required to assess whether the work complies with the building consent.

Meanwhile, the code compliance certificate (CCC) does not get issued, the homeowners continue paying project funding rates, the developer continues to pay hold costs, and the builder may be incurring delay damages.

So what is the best way to handle this?

Like any public entity, the local authority must act reasonably. It is not reasonable to insist on producer statements to confirm matters that the local authority should be able to confirm for itself.

Practically, it’s important to get started on your paperwork as soon as you can.

You don’t need to wait until the end of the project. When the relevant works are completed, get the subcontractor or contractor to issue the relevant documents.

Oblige the contractor to have the documents when the relevant local authority inspection is carried out.

PCBUs must provide a safe working environment including its machineries, plants and systems.

If you are a PCBU, you must know your obligations and adhere to the requirements under the Act. If you are not sure, you should seek legal advice.

It’s worth amending your contracts to require completed paperwork as a precondition to payment as soon as the relevant works are complete.

This puts a strain on smaller operators who are using outdated machinery and equipment which are often causing the critical injuries and death within the workplace.

If you have any construction or litigation queries, please feel free to contact Tina Hwang or Marcus Beveridge at Queen City Law.

If the contractor or subcontractor is holding out at the end of the project, you can remind them licensed building practitioners (LBP) have an obligation to provide records

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A dispute is not grounds to withhold. In the past when I have made this point, contractors have complained “it’s just not how it’s done”. But that is no defence.

If the subcontractor goes into liquidation, well, then you’re on your own. And if a builder fails to arrange for an inspection, you have to reopen the works.

Lives are being affected and the Act ensures that the safety and welfare of workers are prioritised to prevent such tragedies from occurring on NZ construction sites.

PCBU includes directors (even if you do not have “hands on” involvement with the company operations) and their primary duties are to ensure the health and safety of their workers.

Breaches can be investigated by the Building Practitioners Board which can sanction a LBP who fails to comply with this obligation.

MBIE advises “failure to provide a RoW is a disciplinary matter for which the Board has zero tolerance”.

Despite being widely used, producer statements and manufacturing certificates have no particular status under the Building Act 2004, so it pays get them before a dispute arises. If you cannot get them, check whether you really need them.

That way you minimise the risk the documents become leverage in a dispute at the end of the contract when you may be forced to pay claims you do not owe, just to avoid the loss flowing from the lack of a CCC. It also means you have the documents as soon as possible and if the subcontractor later goes out of business, you’re safe.

PCBU responsibilities

of work (RoW) and energy certificates under the Building Act.

If the local authority has inspected the work, then it should confirm it complies with the building consent. It should not avoid its responsibility by demanding an unnecessary certification. And it should not demand certification if another alternative to confirm compliance is available, e.g. photographs of the work.

A common issue is local authorities demanding construction producer statement (PS3) documents for waterproofing, steelwork, plumbing, and drainage when they inspected the works at the relevant stage - inspections the developer or builder paid for.

Local authorities should also not demand manufacturing warranty information, as that is not necessary to confirm compliance with the building consent.

To sum up, some (but not all) paperwork is necessary and the key is to get it as soon as you can to avoid running around at the eleventh-hour.

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Find 10 extra hours in your week

Opioids in building and construction

By Craig Hudson, New Zealand manging director at Xero

By Kirk Hardy, CEO of The Drug Detection Agency

So many first-time small business owners tell me that starting their own business was a shock to the system. It’s a constant juggling act and if there’s one thing business owners often feel like they need more of, it’s time.

Maybe you’ve been working for a busy company before taking a leap to go out on your own. Or maybe you’ve been out of the workforce for a few years, or you’ve finally taken that plunge to turn a passion of yours into a business.

Whatever the reason, the good news is it’s now easier than ever, logistically speaking, to run a small business.

In most cases, all you need is a laptop and a good internet connection, and you can set up right from your kitchen table. The ease of starting and doing business in New Zealand is great when we compare to the rest of the world. In fact, the World Bank Doing Business 2018 report has ranked New Zealand as number one on ease of doing business, for the second year running.

Just because you don’t have the support of a full admin team, doesn’t mean you can’t have support with quoting, billing and payroll.

Looking after your finances online can be a huge time saver for small businesses as you only have to handle it once, no double entry or need to remember to get back to something.

More and more businesses are turning to cloud-based software to take care of timeconsuming, repetitive tasks such as bank reconciliations, invoicing and paying bills.

Katherine Mexted knows all too well how much time a small business owner can save with Xero.

She worked at law firms and in-house for a corporate before going on maternity leave.

Then she set up her own law firm, Studio Legal. Katherine started with no clients and without the safety net of the support team she grew used to in her previous positions.

“I’ve always worked in organisations where I’ve had huge accounting support and Xero limits your need for that. That’s fundamental to small business owners,” Katherine says.

But after only three months her business was breaking even. Katherine has now worked on more than 200 jobs and added two staff to her team. By using Xero for her quotes, invoices and to run the business’ trust account, she estimates she’s saving 10 hours a week on administrative tasks.

The building and construction industry must take note of opioids in the workplace; these potentially lethal drugs cause various degrees of impairment, poor judgement calls, accidents and even fatalities.

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Looking after your finances online can be a huge time saver for small businesses as you only have to handle it once, no double entry or need to remember to get back to something.

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Like so many small business owners, she says, “Anything that can give me more time back in my day and reduce mistakes is absolutely fundamental to me.”

By freeing up those 10 hours a week, Katherine has found time for more than 250 coffees with clients, potential clients and other professionals. She’s worked with more than 120 clients. She’s opened a second office and is also raising three children under the age of four.

Katherine says setting up Xero was easy. It helped her achieve the goals she started out with by letting her clearly see her profit and loss statements.

Katherine and I both agree it’s really important to understand what break even is and how you’re performing financially.

As Katherine says “If you’re not breaking even then there’s kind of no point. You need to know you’re moving forward and not backwards.”

Opioid use has now become a global epidemic and a major issue for employers in New Zealand and Australia.

Most companies are aware of the opioid issue, but don’t know what to do about it. TDDA’s advice? Start by understanding the drug and put in place a plan to address legitimate and illegitimate use.

Opioids are a category of drugs that include illegal substances such as heroin, but they also include an array of powerful medications legitimately prescribed by GPs, usually for pain relief, such as morphine, oxycodone and Tramadol.

Employers need to realise that prescription medications are dangerous for workers – even when legal and prescribed by a doctor. These drugs are highly addictive and commonly misused.

Side-effects include drowsiness, confusion, a lack of concentration and nausea. People under the influence of the likes of opioids – whether illicit or GP prescribed – should not under any circumstance be operating heavy machinery because these drugs may induce fatigue and impair thinking or reaction times.

We find ourselves constantly educating companies about prescription opioids and advising two things – a doctor’s prescription isn’t a license to take opioids and operate machinery and ignorance is not a legal protection.

Not knowing prescribed drugs can lead to accidents won’t protect you in a court of law. That is why a clear and understood drug and alcohol policy and educating your team on some of these prescription drugs and the potential side effects are critical.

In the US, a recent survey has revealed that building and construction workers are among the most susceptible to opioid abuse.

According to the research, building and construction is a male-dominated industry and males are twice as likely to abuse substances than females. Construction workers deal with wear and tear on the body which leads to prescribed opioid medications. Combine this with easy access to opioid prescriptions, low barriers to prescription refills, long (and often longer than required) prescription periods

and your average worker can quickly find themselves battling an addiction.

New Zealand hospital emergency medicine specialist, Dr Paul Quigly, told HealthCentral.nz that the international opioid crisis was created by doctors overprescribing opiates. Doctors prescribed powerful synthetic opioids like oxycodone for non-serious injuries without considering the ramifications. Risk remains even when a well-meaning doctor prescribes opioids to a well-meaning employee.

Dr Paul Morrow published an article in The New Zealand Medical Journal detailing how the opioid death epidemic in the United States should be a warning to New Zealanders. It explained how opioids affect the American population, and how the potential exists for our own opioid crisis.

Our test results tell us opioids are already a top five drug in the workplace. New Zealand businesses should focus on education, prevention and the detection of opioid abuse.

Although we are seeing increased enquiry regarding oral fluid testing, unfortunately oral fluid testing does not have the scope to identify these dangerous prescription drugs.

Urine testing is still the best method of deterring and detecting opioids in the workplace. Due to the array of opioids on the market, TDDA has just launched its new testing device that is now able to detect a more comprehensive number of prescription drugs, all of which can be confirmed by analysis through the TDDA Omega Lab. At its core, detection of opioid use among employees is about basic risk mitigation and can assist the employee with getting the right assistance and advice before something happens. A business can demonstrate that it is aware, serious, and health and safety compliant towards this growing issue in two simple ways.

Good policies and accredited testing, these go a long way towards protecting employees, creating safer roads and workplaces, and safeguarding your company’s reputation.

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News

The benefits of diversity and inclusion

By Colleen Jones, director of Jones Consultancy

Have you noticed that diversity and inclusion has become a more common topic in business conversation lately? Increasingly organisations are responding to the call to recognise workplace inequities and address the biases – both conscious and unconscious – that we all hold.

Many larger firms have implemented formal policies to provide information to staff, clients and the public about how their company defines diversity, and what their plan is for their business to be inclusive of this diversity.

For the moment though, as reflected in a recent Regional Diversity and Inclusion Survey conducted in Canterbury in late 2018, organisations with this level of structure around a diversity and inclusion policy are still in the minority.

According to the survey (which is available to the public) only 21 percent of organisations have a formal policy in place, and just over 13 percent - who feel like they are leading the way - are active in addressing diversity and inclusion. It also revealed that at the opposite end of the scale nearly 12 percent of organisations never talk about the subject.

Between those organisations leading the way and those who have never discussed it, there is a range of engagement happening. If you would like to see how your place compares with those that took part in the survey, you can have a look at the results on the RDIS website: www.rdis.co.nz/diversity-journey.

Measuring up Based on the figures from the Regional Diversity and Inclusion Survey, you are not alone if your firm has not yet given much attention to the subject. Being traditionally male dominated, it will come as no surprise to you that the building and construction industry faces higher hurdles than a lot of other sectors. It’s also fair to say that this challenge is already acknowledged within the industry, and is being met head on by many organisations.

Of course most people want to see positive changes bringing about greater equity in the workplace. And many of us want to see it happening faster. The reality is however that there are plenty of construction firms, just as in a lot of other industries, that are still at the beginning of their diversity and inclusion journey.

Yours may be one of them. And that is okay, because this offers an unexpected silver lining. Being at the beginning of your diversity and inclusion path gives you an opportunity to leapfrog those further along the track.

Getting ahead How can you do this? Well, generally when thinking about diversity and inclusion, we consider aspects such as gender, age, sexuality and culture, which clearly make sense. All too often however, there is an important element missing in most diversity and inclusion plans; disability.

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Being at the beginning of your diversity and inclusion path gives you an opportunity to leapfrog those further along the track.

Information sourced from specialist employment service Workbridge about workers with a disability shows: • Only 10 percent of people with a disability need equipment or modifications to their work area to do their jobs

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Given that 24 percent of New Zealanders live with a permanent disability, it stands to reason that disability be a discreet segment of a diversity and inclusion line-up. This 24 percent equates to one in four people, so on the statistics alone, the numbers add up.

Specifically including disability in your diversity and inclusion conversations, and when developing your policies, gives you an advantage. It will put you ahead of the crowd. Ahead by 24 percent if we think about the numbers!

When you carry that intention throughout your business, not only does it take your own staff into account, but spills over to include clients, potential clients and even visitors, so you will be even further ahead.

What’s in it for you?

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• Only 11 percent have conditions that limit their work hours • The cost of recruiting staff with disabilities is generally lower • Most employees with disabilities have better attendance than their colleagues • Most employees with disabilities have a higher rate of productivity • Most staff with disabilities experience lower health and safety issues.

It’s good for the economy On top of all the benefits for you as an employer, hiring someone with a disability is also good for the nation’s economy. As per the 2017 New Zealand Institute of Economic Research “Valuing Access to Work” report, it has been shown that the productivity gains from removing barriers to work for people with disabilities is worth an $862 million rise in the GDP.

So how does implementing a diversity and inclusion plan with accessibility, or expanding the one you have already to include disability pay off? Why is it so important?

Win–win-win

As mentioned, straight out of the gate, you will instantly have a 24 percent greater pool from which to draw talent.

By implementing a diversity and inclusion plan or enhancing the one you already have in place to include people with disabilities, the advantages far outweigh any perceived downsides.

And disability is, well, diverse. We often think of disability as relating to someone who uses a wheelchair. This can be the case, of course, but there is also the person who has a hearing impairment, the person who has dyslexia, and the person who walks with crutches, amongst many others.

Question: Who wins when you hire the best person – who might just have a disability – for the job?

1. The individual wins.

2. The economy wins.

3. Your organisation wins.

Answer. We all win!

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GETTING PAID: Nine ways to load the odds in your favour Its 3am. Luke can’t sleep.

Why? His biggest customer owes him just shy of $50,000. And he’s worried they’re not going to pay.

It’s been eight weeks now… and they’ve missed two progress payments.

“It’s coming” they say, “once we get paid, we can pay you”.

This is causing some serious cashflow problems for Luke. Suppliers are getting upset. Staff need to be paid. If the money doesn’t come in soon, he’s in trouble.

I’ve changed the name. But yes, this is a true story. Have you ever found yourself in this situation?

Nearly every honest tradie has been stung at some point. If you’re in business, odds are you’ll eventually strike a customer who doesn’t want to pay - or doesn’t have the money.

Here are some strategies I’ve picked up from years of being self-employed, helping tradie clients through the cashflow minefield, and from debt collectors and lawyers.

These things won’t completely protect you, but it’s your best chance to keep losses to a minimum.

1. Spread your risk

• If payment doesn’t turn up on the due date, phone the next day and follow up.

Check they got the invoice. Ask if they have any questions about it. (This shows they don’t dispute the bill.)

• Sometimes all you need to do is ask them straight if they would please pay this today. Level with them - make sure they understand you need the money because you have bills to pay too. Get a commitment of when it will be paid (follow up with a quick email to put what they agreed to in writing).

4. Deposits and progress payments With bigger jobs, take deposits, and have progress payments at set milestones. Make sure they are enough to cover the materials and labour.

A good debt collector, in my book, is someone who is prepared to get on the phone, or go and visit, to chase the money.

Not just write a few letters or emails that end up in the bin.

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The bottom line: make sure you load the odds in your favour. Can you really afford not to?

• Watch like a hawk to make sure payments are on time. Be prepared to stop work till the bills are paid. You hold the cards here.

5. The job’s not done until you get the money Make sure there are no excuses for not paying.

• Make it easy to pay - put your bank account details on the invoice

3. Build expectations early Make sure the client understands you’re the one who makes the rules.

• Many customers won’t read your terms of trade. Point out the payment terms part and ask them if they see any problems

Consider putting on your quotes the due date for payment and a due date for payment schedules.

If your client goes broke, anyone on the register gets priority. In other words, you get paid first (before others they owe money to - who sadly usually end up getting nothing).

Don’t DIY these. Source them from a professional like your debt collector, trade association, or lawyer. It might cost a few hundred but could save you thousands (even hundreds of thousands) if/when things turn to custard.

• Personal guarantee (with larger companies this is difficult, but it’s possible with smaller companies or individuals).

You can also reduce the time period the client has to dispute the invoice. The default time period is 20 working days, which on residential projects is really too long.

• Phone, email, or text with a friendly reminder before the due date of a progress payment. Remind them that this is so you can continue the job as planned

• Send reminders

• Any collection charges and interest can be added to the bill.

7. PPSR (Personal Property Securities Register)

to pay the full amount – usually this is enforced by an application for summary judgment in the District Court or the High Court. Any legal fees spent chasing the debt can also be claimed.

9. If all else fails, have a good debt collector ready

2. Have Terms of Trade

• Notice period for any dispute or problem with workmanship (within 7 days of completion of invoice is good). So the customer can’t come back six months later and say they’re suddenly unhappy with the job

Sometimes it’s better to get out with your shirt on your back—even if you have to leave your jacket behind. A few weeks later, that big building company went bust. It sounded like no one else got paid.

Daniel Fitzpatrick, business coach at Next Level Tradie.

Put large amounts which are overdue on the PPSR. This the NZ national debt register where you can register unpaid invoices. Their website is: www.ppsr. companiesoffice.govt.nz.

• On smaller jobs, invoice and get payment on the job if you can

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I told him straight: I don’t think this company is going to be around much longer. They were burning too many bridges and telling too many lies. He took the deal and walked away. Yes, it was a kick in the guts. But he’s still in good shape. Imagine how much worse it could have been.

So that at any point on the job; if the customer doesn’t pay, you’re not significantly out of pocket. (You’ll also find out quick which customers are the good ones).

It’s always better to have a number of customers, rather than relying on one or two major ones. That way, if one customer stops paying, you’re still okay.

Always get your Terms of Trade signed off by the client or include them in your quote before starting a job.

He lawyered up, negotiated hard, and they offered him reduced payment (as in, they decided to deduct around 20 grand off the invoice for no reason).

• Invoice the job ASAP, and put the due date on the invoice

This legislation is designed to help with contractor’s cashflow. Basically, if your invoices are compliant, then it can dramatically improve your chances of getting paid.

Why? Because your client must dispute an invoice by way of a payment schedule - it must be in writing, identify how much they will pay and the reasons and calculations why they are not paying the difference.

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If they fail to issue this schedule within the acceptable time frame, then they have

• Check the list of who owes you money at least weekly. Follow up any overdue amounts immediately. Delegate this task if you want—but make sure it’s done • Phone overdues often. Don’t let up till you have payment, or a payment plan. Say something like: “Look we can do this one of two ways, I can keep ringing you till we both get sick of talking about this, or you could sort it out now. So let’s make that happen”. Keep the tone light and friendly.

It doesn’t work every time but you might be surprised how often it does.

6. If you think you’re not going to get the money, negotiate One of my clients, a builder, had a larger building company who owed him a lot of money. They were using every dirty trick in the book. From challenging legit invoices, through to promising payments which would never turn up. It was a game to them.

But it wasn’t a game to my client. He had a family to feed. When he checked around, he found this big company was doing the same thing to other subbies.

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Is asbestos going to be the new leaky home syndrome?

Commerical lawyer, Geoff Hardy

Asbestos is a nasty substance, which is mined from rockforming minerals, and contains fibres with little hooks in them that once in your lungs, never get out.

They can cause serious diseases such as cancer that don’t become evident until 10-40 years later.

You may not want to be contractually bound to wait around until you finally get the allclear and you have to pick up from where you left off. You certainly won’t be able to abandon your existing projects and resume work at a moment’s notice.

So how do you deal with that? One option is to include specific rules in your building contract. For example, both the owner and the builder could have an express right to terminate the contract if asbestos threatens to delay the project or escalate the cost too much. None of the standard-form building contracts currently provide for this, so you would need to insert your own clause for the time being. Another option is to use a preliminary agreement solely for the asbestos investigation and (if necessary) removal work, and use a standard building contract for the rest of the building work, assuming it turns out to be feasible.

It was widely used from the 1940s to the 1990s (and later) because of its fire, heat, chemical and noise-resistant properties, as well as strengthening of substances like cement. It is now illegal to import it, and illegal to work on it unless very strict controls are observed.

The Health and Safety at Work Act 2015 contains the rules for workplace health and safety in general. Under that Act, specific rules have been developed around asbestos.

First, the HSW (Asbestos) Regulations 2016 came into force on 4 April of that year.

Secondly there was an “Approved Code of Practice” developed specifically for the management and removal of asbestos, in November 2016. This is 284 pages long so it is a big read, but it is very user-friendly and is the go-to guide when you need detail.

When you just want an introduction rather than detail then the short information pages on the WorkSafe New Zealand website are the best source. And in April 2018 WorkSafe issued a booklet titled “Working With or Near Asbestos – for Builders” which is helpful.

The first point I want to make is that this needs to be the first item on your checklist before you embark on any renovation project, residential or commercial. In residential construction, asbestos is likely to take over from leaky homes as the biggest compliance cost, the most likely reason for projects to fall over, and the main source of potential liability for builders.

A builder told me a while ago that he was doing a seven-figure renovation on a luxury holiday home. They removed the whole roof and sent it to the landfill. The landfill operators detected asbestos in the roof, refused to accept it, and put it in quarantine at considerable expense. The building site got shut down, indefinitely. Officials were swarming all over it, no-one was interested in when work could resume, and the wealthy homeowner was eying up the builder as the primary culprit.

So what do you need to do to avoid that?

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What if you get caught out?

Basically it comes down to this. Just accept that every demolition or refurbishment job has to be asbestos-free before you can do it, and resign yourself to the fact that this is going to be expensive, time-consuming, and not welcomed by the owner.

Don’t agree to do the work unless the owner agrees to follow the rules. The rules don’t apply to minor or routine maintenance work as distinct from demolition or refurbishment work, but there will be times when it will be unclear which is which, so if in doubt assume the rules apply.

The steps you need to take Learn to identify when asbestos is likely to be present. There are courses you can do that last up to four hours. In a structure built prior to 2000, you must assume that asbestos will be present. Get it checked out by a specialist. If asbestos is there, usually samples will need to be tested by an accredited laboratory to determine if the asbestos is dangerous or not.

If the asbestos is going to be disturbed by your work, then it needs to be safely removed or at least isolated before you can start. Removal has to be done by a licenced asbestos removal company unless it is 10sqm or less of non-friable asbestos or dust, in which case it can be removed by a suitably qualified person.

You need to tell anyone who would be potentially affected by the asbestos-related work, including the owner, occupants of the building or structure, your employees and subcontractors, and immediate neighbours.

And once the asbestos is removed, you need to get a clearance certificate from an independent expert.

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So what should you be doing to manage this risk? First, make sure that you do what the law requires of you, so you can’t be prosecuted by WorkSafe or sued by the owner. Secondly, make sure that you get paid for the extra work. And thirdly, if asbestos threatens to make the project uneconomic or shut it down indefinitely, make sure that either party can pull out of the project or – if instead it is merely suspended – that you are allowed a reasonable time to finish off your other projects before you resume work.

What your contract should say As far as getting paid is concerned, it is important to be absolutely clear whether your contract price or your scope of work includes asbestos-related work or not. It would be risky to include asbestos-related work in a fixed price, because you will generally have no idea how much work is involved.

So you would be better to do the job on a cost and mark-up basis, or if it has to be fixed price, then make it clear that the asbestosrelated work must be treated as a variation or a provisional sum and charged for on a cost and mark-up basis. Spell this out in your initial quote or scope of work description, and repeat it in your formal contract.

Even if you are getting adequately compensated for the extra work, there is always the chance that once the asbestos risk is investigated and it is found to be a problem, that will bring the project to a halt while the officials do their thing and the specialists – who will probably be in even shorter supply than skilled tradesmen – put you on the waiting list and then charge you an exorbitant fee.

If you have not taken any of those precautions and then you encounter an asbestos problem, what can you do about it?

One possibility is to claim a variation on the basis that a regulatory authority (WorkSafe) has required an alteration to the building work. Whether you succeed in that depends upon whether asbestos management was impliedly part of your original scope of work or not. But you have a greater chance of succeeding with a variation claim than you have with suspending work or terminating the contract because of the asbestos.

The important point is that on a residential project, as a PCBU (a person conducting a business or undertaking), it is the builder who breaks the law if he has not identified the asbestos, not the homeowner. The law requires the builder to investigate it and deal with it before commencing work.

It is different if it is a commercial project, in which case the owner was obliged to have an asbestos management plan in place on or before 4 April 2018. But this does not let the builder off the hook, it simply means that the responsibilities are shared.

Geoff Hardy has 44 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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Christchurch Central City Library takes top honours

Cutting the cost, not the quality

Christchurch’s new Central City Library, Tūranga, has claimed the coveted Supreme Award at Property Council New Zealand’s Rider Levett Bucknall Property Industry Awards.

Tūranga is one of nine anchor projects that support the regeneration of Canterbury following the earthquakes. The five storey building, which was opened in October 2018, spans 9500m2, making it the largest public library in the South Island.

The Christchurch development was one of 11 best in category winners at the annual awards held at Spark Arena. The awards recognise exceptional property projects that are innovative, sustainable, and deliver a financial and/or social return.

Judges cited Tūranga as a visually stunning symbol of hope, unity and rebirth, shaping the way the community and visitors experience Christchurch’s City Centre.

“Tūranga encompasses a wide range of facilities for the community, including a heritage collection, an innovation zone, music and video studios, a 200-seat arena, a café and outdoor roof terraces. There is a high level of community pride and ownership in Tūranga which will ensure it remains relevant to the city and community for decades to come.”

Auckland’s Remuera. “Significant thought went into the design which includes an internal courtyard and live five storey green wall.”

Auckland’s H&M flagship store at Commercial Bay won the Yardi Retail Property Award.

The five-level store trades over four levels – a first for New Zealand. Judges cited the development as a connector into the precinct’s retail laneways, breathing renewed vitality into the CBD.

Judges cited the adaptive reuse of the character warehouse into the three storey commercial development. “The project team worked hard on great place making, financial transparency and a world leading Six Green Star rating.“

Tūranga also won best in category in the Warren and Mahoney Civic and Arts Property Award. The other best in category winners were all eligible for the Supreme Award.

The Holmes Consulting Group Tourism and Leisure Property Award went to Christchurch’s Taiora QEII Recreation and Sport Centre, which closed in 2011 due to earthquake damage.

Rotorua’s Te Aka Mauri Children’s Health and Library Hub won the Fagerhult Health and Medical Property Award. The redevelopment of the existing library created the opportunity to combine community services.

The RCP Commercial Office Property Award went to the PwC Centre in Wellington.

The premium new office building in the regenerated Kumutoto precinct, was touted as a standout example of what a modern and resilient office development can achieve.

“The concept is a ground-breaking and a truly successful example of what can be achieved for the community when local and central government organisations collaborate.”

Judges cited the optimal use of industrial space and an impressive 14-month turnaround.

The Housing New Zealand Multi-Unit Residential Property Award went to St Marks – a mixed-use living development in

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The GIB Education Property Award went to Freemans Bay School in Auckland. The new development, which was completed last year incorporates Whānau Ata - the oldest Māori immersion unit in central Auckland. “The design of Freemans Bay School successfully joining the dots between future-focused schooling and use of space.”

Auckland Airport’s DSV facility scooped the CBRE Industrial Property Award. Located within the Landing Business Park, the purpose-built facility consolidates multiple warehousing operations.

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The Hawkins Heritage and Adaptive Reuses Property Award went to Auckland’s Campbell Bay Early Learning Centre - a bespoke, aesthetically designed modern development integrating seamlessly into a historic church.

“The quality of design and careful building positioning ensured an unwanted church building has been retained and enriched.”

The Vinegar Lane and Cider building in Auckland’s Ponsonby won the Natural Habitats Urban Land Development Property Award. The regenerated city block was cited as “a unique example of a true mixed-use architectural precinct”.

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Pursuing payment at all costs Bodies corporate refusing to pay can be a serious issue for contractors and other businesses, big and small. K3 Legal explains how applying for administration can help.

The rising number of apartments in urban centres has led to an increasing number of bodies corporate throughout New Zealand needing a range of service providers, particularly construction contractors to assist in dealing with the fallout of the leaky building crisis.

Unfortunately, it can be difficult to get payment from the body corporate once work is complete, even if it has been properly done. For example, a body corporate committee with one or two difficult members may simply refuse to pay for no good reason.

While there are a variety of debt recovery mechanisms in place under New Zealand law, these are not always effective against bodies corporate. Creditors will be familiar with the presumption of insolvency that can trigger liquidation when a statutory demand is left unsatisfied.

However, this type of action is not available against bodies corporate because they cannot be liquidated in the way that companies can. Similarly, steps can be taken such as obtaining a charging order,

which effectively freezes a body corporate’s accounts – though this doesn’t necessarily mean creditors will be paid.

But this doesn’t mean there are no other options available. Helen Edwards, director at K3 Legal, notes that the Unit Titles Act 2010 provides for a body corporate to be put into administration by the High Court.

“Administration can be applied to any body corporate at all, commercial or residential, provided certain criteria are met, such as evidence of dysfunctionality,” Helen says. “A body corporate can’t just be unreasonable and dysfunctional and expect the outside world to put up with that.”

It’s rarely a first course of action. Indeed, it can be considered an extreme measure and Helen notes that typically, administration would be used in cases where a creditor already has a judgment against the debtor, or where formal adjudication has taken place previously, so that there is a clear, outstanding debt.

Administration is a further step that enables administration of the body corporate to be placed into the hands of a third party who will hopefully be more amenable to the needs of creditors.

“To achieve an order for administration, applicants must be able to demonstrate to the court that the body corporate was somehow dysfunctional or acting outside the scope of its powers,” she says.

“Alternatively, an applicant should be able

to demonstrate that the decisions of the majority were unnecessarily harming the interests of the minority.”

Even commencing an application could sometimes be enough to get a positive outcome for a contractor. Frequently, the body corporate will be unwilling to go to court to defend against the application, and will simply pay what is owed to avoid that.

Helen points to the 2019 case of Naylor Love Construction Limited v Body Corporate 200012, where it was apparent that an application for administration by Naylor Love was sufficient to prompt a body corporate to pay up the amount it owed the company.

With this said, applying for administration is not necessarily a simple process, cautions Helen. It’s an extreme step to take, and that’s at least partially why it’s rarely used.

Helen also notes that the cases make clear

that administration cannot be considered a formal method of debt collection.

“As a result, the costs of an application can’t be fully recovered by the applicant. It’s not a cast-iron guarantee of getting your money either, as you have to assume and hope that if an administrator is appointed then they will be sympathetic to your situation.”

However, it can still prove a useful tool under certain circumstances, Helen stresses. When other methods have proven ineffective and/ or court orders are being ignored, it presents contractors and other creditors with another tool for recourse.

Of course, prevention is the best safeguard and Helen advises that anyone doing business with bodies corporate should have clear and robust contractual documentation with well-defined milestones requiring signoff and payment before work continues.

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Turning to technology to overcome workforce woes

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Information released from NZ’s civil construction industry shows civil contractors are increasingly looking to adopt new technologies, with 77 percent looking to technology to help them increase labour productivity.

Ultimately, technology can reduce staff numbers required. But it also drives us towards requiring a higherskilled workforce. We need to start recruiting people who are technology-ready into businesses, then training them from there.

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But workforce issues continue to hinder the success of the sector, with 63 percent of contractors saying their needs for staff will increase and 80 percent naming a lack of skilled workers in their top three challenges for recruiting staff.

Civil Contractors New Zealand chief executive, Peter Silcock, and Teletrac Navman Construction Industry specialist, Jim French, hosted a webinar late last year to explore technology and workforce findings from the 2018 Construction Industry Survey.

Peter said in addition to digital engineering and new equipment such as drones, contractors were introducing integrated workflow management, fleet tracking and GPS monitoring systems to improve productivity and efficiency for existing staff and equipment.

“Ultimately, technology can reduce staff numbers required. But it also drives

technology-focussed, and in need of more motivated and skilled workers. He said if the skills couldn’t be found in New Zealand, more recruitment from overseas may be necessary.

us towards requiring a higher-skilled workforce. We need to start recruiting people who are technology-ready into businesses, then training them from there.”

He said the current construction skills shortage was a real problem, and the industry was working to overcome this by raising the profile of careers in the industry, retaining skilled workers and working with government to build skills-development into projects.

“We’re seeing some of the costs increasing as demand exceeds supply. That puts into question project outcomes, delivery dates and profitability. It creates risk for businesses.

“In this environment, people are adopting new technologies. That is seen as a solution, but also a challenge because of a lack of people with skills.”

Peter said the civil construction industry was busy, well-resourced, increasingly

The 2018 Construction Industry Survey was conducted by Colmar Brunton and composed in partnership between construction technology company Teletrac Navman and CCNZ, which represents more than 400 civil construction companies across New Zealand.

The 2018 Survey received responses from 159 senior managers from across the construction industry. An earlier release of findings from the survey data led to calls for a procurement reset from government officials and initiated the EPIC campaign to illustrate the benefits of working on New Zealand’s civil infrastructure.

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Action Electrical

Action Electrical

LEADERS IN QUALITY INDUSTRIAL, DOMESTIC AND COMMERCIAL ELECTRICAL WORK

Established in 2013 with the goal of delivering innovative electrical solutions supported by excellent customer service, Action Electrical has quickly become a leader in its field.

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“Here at Action Electrical we pride ourselves on being recognised leaders in the electrical industry. We’re an innovative company who strive to ensure our clients get the best service possible,” says Sam Needham.

• All factories • PLC programming • Automation • Switch board design & build.

The team of 20 has extensive experience throughout the whole electrical industry – over 100 years collectively.

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They provide a complete electrical solution, including a 24/7 call out service, specialising in the industrial, commercial, rural and domestic markets.

“Providing all of our clients with superb quality and services is what our reputation is built upon, as well as being able to offer a wide range of specialist expertise, quality and efficiency.

“Our team at Action have extensive experience though out the whole electrical industry, we have over 100 years of knowledge in the industry.

At Action Electrical no job is too small or too big. “We provide a complete electrical

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Guthrie Bowron Oamaru has a huge range of options for every situation. Blinds are a wonderfully versatile solution and can do everything from filtering bright sunlight to insulating windows against heat loss.

Guthrie Bowron Oamaru manager, Joanne McGaughey is a big fan of the Luxaflex brand. Its Duette Shades have become one of the world’s most popular cellular shades – comprising layers of pleated, reinforced fabrics bonded together and joined at the pleats to form compartments of trapped air.

Thanks to the array of colours and textures on offer, they combine aesthetics with functionality, can also be fitted to almost any window and are made to last.

Duette Shades can be installed to suit any situation – be it lifted from the bottom up or the top down. The day-night design incorporates sheer and full blockout, or sheer and translucent, on one headrail – giving you the best of both worlds.

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“I was on maternity leave and I thought to myself – if I want a job that pays enough, especially in Auckland, I’ll need to go to university.”

“You can find support at university everywhere; you just have to look out for it. It’s important to start networking from day one.

She decided upon a Bachelor of Construction, majoring in quantity surveying.

“I’ve been lucky to meet so many great people and form lasting friendships.”

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Waterware

Heating and cooling has never been so radiant Waterware’s new Active Ceiling solution marks a new era of heating and cooling our homes.

Designed to replicate the feeling of a naturally warmed environment, the Active Ceiling system delivers a uniform comfort level throughout your living space.

In heating mode, the ceiling panel exchanges heat coming from the warm water circulating in the panels - which is now being absorbed by objects and bodies in a room.

“Set yourself free from air conditioning, and get inspired by nature to create thermal wellbeing in your home.”

What type of home is Active Ceiling suitable for?

Equally impressive on its aesthetic merits as performance, the system is concealed in the ceiling and provides an environment of unique thermal comfort and health.

Straight-forward installation, architectural versatility and no visual invasiveness make the Active Ceiling system the perfect solution for new builds.

Understanding radiant heating and cooling

The ceiling panels are sourced from Messana in the United States and come as singular panels that get installed before the gib.

You are probably familiar with the saying “heat goes up and cold goes down”, so you may be surprised to know that this is a common misconception about heat.

While it is true that hot air rises and cold air falls, radiant heat is different because it travels in every direction at the speed of light, independent of thermal convection.

You feel this effect every time you step outside on a sunny day; and Active Ceiling replicates this feeling in your home.

Active Ceiling is also ideal for renovations however, with installation by either lowering an existing ceiling or removing and replacing the ceiling plasterboard.

The active panels are light and do not require additional structural support to accommodate their weight.

Soon to be released is an Active Ceiling solution for the commercial market, which delivers heating and cooling

With radiant heating and cooling, true comfort is enabled with a perfect balance of heat exchange between your body and the surrounding environment.

Indoor climate control is achieved through active radiant surfaces: infrared radiation from the radiant panels toward your body (radiant heating) and heat radiation from your body toward the radiant ceiling panels (radiant cooling).

In cooling mode, the ceiling panel absorbs heat from objects and bodies in a room - exchanging it with the chilled water circulating in the panels. Radiant heating: The warm surface of the radiant panels provide heat to the room.

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solutions in offices through the suspended tiles in the workspace.

More than selling products – selling solutions Waterware is a premium New Zealand supplier of bathroom, plumbing and central heating solutions, exclusively stocking and representing some of the finest brands and products from throughout Asia and Europe.

Established in 1989, the company has become a trusted name whose reputation is built on its dependable, affordable product range supported by excellent customer service and technical expertise.

Spotlight on: Air-to-air heat pumps vs active ceiling Air-to-air Heat Pumps Traditional forced air systems or airto-air heat pumps work by drawing air from the outside environment into the unit’s internal compressor.

They do not create heat, but simply transfer free heat (not air) from one place to another.

Like all appliances, there are advantages and disadvantages for air-to-air heat pumps. While they may be able to quickly heat a room, they can be noisy and circulate air and dust throughout the home which may cause irritation for allergy sufferers.

Active Ceiling Radiant systems provide optimal thermal comfort and thermal wellbeing, while allowing for multiple zoning, reduced noise and are much more aesthetically pleasing.

The movement of dust is also greatly reduced, which is a certain bonus for allergy sufferers.

A radiant system is typically also around 30 percent more efficient to run than a traditional forced air system.

The individual overall system design and energy source will ultimately determine the efficiency, but keep in mind it is more efficient to move water through a home than it is to move air.

In summary, a radiant system over a traditional forced air system is silent, has no air movement and no dust circulation, and is more efficient.

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Waikato Post Ramming

Waikato Post Ramming A leading foundations company in New Zealand, the family owned and operated Waikato Post Ramming has 30+ years’ experience in pile driving, retaining walls and foundational drilling.

Over 30 Years of Experience Skilled and Efficient Drilling Contractors in Waikato.

“Our team is dedicated to delivering personalised and professional foundation services in Waikato and Bay of Plenty, whether it’s for residential applications, commercial establishments or the civil sector,” Brad says.

“We customise our services according to your requirements, delivering maximum return on investment and making your investment worthwhile.”

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Over the years Waikato Post Ramming has worked with a wide range of clients and provided excellent results every time. It offers a range of piling solutions including timber pole and steel I-beams, screw piling and has a wide range of modern machinery including excavator, tractor and bobcat mounted piling machines.

“Our very skilled team only uses quality piles that are strong, durable and capable of completing the job properly. The team are trained to handle complex equipment for professional excavation and pile driving services of all scopes.”

Retaining walls Building a retaining wall can be a considerable investment of time and money. Entrusting the work to a skilled contractor will ensure you get a good return on investment. Waikato Post Ramming offers quality retaining walls for residential, sub divisional and commercial sites, including wooden retaining walls, block retaining walls and crib retaining walls.

Drilling foundations Foundation drilling can be an arduous process. Drilling foundations and deep foundation construction are two difficult stages in the building process. Experienced in many drilling services, which can include drilling, and craning of steel cages, I-beams, roading projects and sign installation as well as general drilling requirements, Waikato Post Ramming delivers a wide range of drilling services for different foundational projects, up to a depth of 11 meters.

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SIT – opening the door to a world of opportunity The Southern Institute of Technology (SIT) is home to a wide range of traderelated courses, from level 3 certificates, ideal for school leaver’s right through to bachelor degrees ideal for those interested in pursuing a career in the trades.

Popular options for study include engineering and construction, with successful graduates gaining a variety of valuable skills, suitable for employment in a range of industries.

This year, the Bachelor of Engineering Technology has been introduced to SIT. 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.

To further enhance their students’ learning experience, the trades faculty also purchased five sets of augmented reality (AR) welding equipment earlier this year.

Head of Faculty, Doug Rodgers says the equipment is used for introduction to

welding for trades students, diploma and degree students. It is also used to introduce secondary students to the various types and complexities of welding.

“The AR welding simulators replicate real welding through augmented reality outputs in the welding helmet and utilising models,” Doug says.

“It is the very best in AR technology for engineering and it puts SIT engineering students at all levels, at the forefront.

“On the screen, students see the material as it would be in reality and they weld accordingly.”

The new systems replicate Arc, TIG, and MIG welding processes, with advantages of their use including waste reduction and skill development prior to undertaking real-life processes.

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.

Firstly, the New Zealand Certificate in Construction Trade Skills (Level 3) – Carpentry, is available at SIT’s Invercargill, Queenstown and Christchurch campuses.

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To further enhance their students’ learning experience, the trades faculty also purchased five sets of augmented reality (AR) welding equipment earlier this year.

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.

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The second construction-related qualification offered at SIT is the New Zealand Diploma in Construction (Quantity Surveying) (Level 6). This qualification is available on-site 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.

Further enhancing prospective students opportunities, SIT will be offering the Bachelor of Construction Management, subject to approval and accreditation.

This qualification is aimed at school leavers, recent certificate or diploma graduates (in architectural technology or construction or project management or quantity surveying), who wish to undertake a degree programme of study, and at people working in the construction industry who wish to obtain a more senior position.

If engineering or construction are not for you, SIT has a host of additional trades related options, including: • Architecture • Quantity Surveying • Automotive • Road Transport • Collision Repair • Electrical • Joinery.

If you are looking for a trade-focussed career path, contact the team at SIT for more information today.

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Gear up for the winter months When the temperatures head southwards it’s time to think about protecting yourself and your team from the elements.

Winter weather can lead to more injuries as the cold affects decision-making and leads to fatigue. This can lead to people taking shortcuts to finish the job to get back where it’s warm and this in turn can cause injuries or damage to plant and equipment as their judgement is affected.

Christchurch SiteSafe safety advisor Trudy Hodge knows all about working in chilly conditions.

Canterbury can have some tough, frosty mornings and Trudy says warming up before getting into any hard yakka is always useful in avoiding cold-start injuries.

She says starting with one of the easier jobs of the day is a productive way to warm-up.

“Stretching and moving the body’s mechanical workings before digging and lifting is always a good idea.”

Even moderately cold temperatures can increase the risk of workplace incidents as the cold reduces manual dexterity, fingertip sensitivity and muscle strength.

People working outside should try to eliminate, or at best minimise, cold hazards.

Consider the following controls when working in the elements.

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Food, shelter and wellbeing Food and liquid intake are essential to maintain body heat and prevent dehydration, particularly as the body is working harder in cold conditions.

WorkSafe says if continuous work is carried out in temperatures below 0°C, heated shelters such as cabins or “smoko” rooms should be available.

A strict timetable for breaks should be put in place to allow employees to warm up and change clothes if needed.

Always have a hot brew on hand. Tea, coffee, Milo or a herbal tea will keep that core temperature up.

PPE Clothing should be worn in multiple layers.

The bottom layer can be a range of materials including polypropylene, polyester or wool.

The outer layer should be hi-vis, rain and wind-proof and allow for easy opening and removal.

Trudy says with layering it is vital to get the base layer next to the skin right for each individual.

“Good thermals that draw the sweat away from the body are a godsend. There are many brands on the market, but remember, you get what you pay for!”

If you’ve got the dosh, merino is excellent for warmth and keeping the skin dry. It has the bonus, for the extra hard-working people, of being low on the odour scale, which is never a bad thing in the smoko room.

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Exposed areas such as the head, hands and feet are just as important as the body.

Gloves are an obvious option; however, these can become bulky and affect a worker’s manual handling, so a better option is to provide warm air blowers or insulated handles on tools.

The more complex or fiddly the activity, the greater the likelihood that PPE will be discarded during the process, which leads to increased risk.

Plan

Buy footwear that is well padded, insulated and made from materials such as leather, which allows the shoes to breathe.

To avoid harsh winter conditions, plan work that is appropriate to the weather. Check weather reports before planning your jobs, so that outside tasks can be done on the best possible day.

A great deal of heat is also lost through the head, a problem compounded by the fact that hard hats don’t provide protection against the cold.

If you cannot be adequately protected from the effects of the cold, then work must be suspended or rescheduled to remove the risk of harm.

If a hard hat is necessary, wear a tightly fitted beanie made of polypropylene or merino underneath.

Following these steps will ensure that winter does not slow you down and everyone stays productive, happy and keen.

Training

Fatigue

Workers and supervisors should be trained to recognise the symptoms of cold exposure, such as hypothermia. Having a trained firstaid person is also highly recommended

More than just being drowsy, fatigue is a state of exhaustion, either mental, physical or both. Signs of it in many people are:

Employees should be informed about personal protective equipment, safe work practices and emergency procedures in case of injury. While working in the cold, a buddy system should be used to look out for one another.

• Being disengaged, slurred speech

• Irritability • Clumsiness • Being forgetful.

Ways to counter fatigue include:

Equipment

• Having more breaks than normal if the work is demanding and the conditions are hard

The risk of cold injury can be minimised by equipment choice and design. Plant, equipment and tools should be designed so that they can be operated without having to remove items of PPE.

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• Drink water, not sugary drinks which can dehydrate you • Always make sure there is suitable shelter.

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New carpentry qualification breaks ground The Building & Construction Industry Training Organisation (BCITO) is pleased to announce the roll-out of the New Zealand Certificate in Carpentry (Level 4) which all new carpentry apprentices will now enrol in.

The qualification has been developed as part of BCITO’s commitment to industry to regularly update all qualifications and ensure they reflect the skills and knowledge required by modern trade professionals.

This New Zealand Certificate replaces the previous National Certificate in Carpentry (Level 4) and means that learners will benefit from integrated assessment, the bundling of tasks into skill sets and the recognition of their capability with a programme that is fit for today’s ever-evolving work environment.

BCITO chief executive, Warwick Quinn says, “Like all our qualifications, this new release is the result of extensive consultation in partnership with industry, and we sincerely thank industry for their strong support and helping us produce an outstanding qualification to support the next generation of qualified professionals.

“The training process has developed significantly over the past two decades and is competency-based (rather than time served).

That means the qualification is broken down into skill sets providing detailed descriptions and additional commentary around what an apprentice needs to ‘know’ and ‘do’. The skill sets related to a qualification are considered a family of standards with each one inherently linked to all the others for that trade.

To complement learning, BCITO has developed a new set of printed resources (commonly referred to in conversations with apprentices as ‘your books’).

While the previous set of learning materials were very comprehensive, for many, the overwhelming amount of information was often intimidating.

The new books have been completely rewritten and redesigned to ensure that they focus on delivering the most critical information to support practical learning on-site in a way that is accessible, effective and visually appealing.

The development of these resources included the design of hundreds of illustrations which BCITO says will help improve comprehension by making it easier for apprentices to relate what they see in a book to the practical application at work.

The text has been intentionally written to minimise academic jargon and terminologies. It is focused and supported by the extensive use of full-colour illustration and images that break down key construction concepts and techniques into manageable chunks of learning.

“Trainees and apprentices are assessed on their actual skills, and qualifications are awarded based on those skills. The process ensures that people with BCITO qualifications have the right all-round skills required by the industry,” he says.

The new resources are being rolled-out to apprentices who are currently in the first two years of their training, those people who are enrolled in BCITO’s experience recognition process and will be delivered to any new carpentry apprentices who sign up from now on.

The New Zealand Certificate in Carpentry is a specificationsbased qualification, which means assessments are carried out against skill sets rather than against individual unit standards.

“The design of these resources puts us in the prime position to enhance them as we evolve to the use of digital tools and provide the experience of online learning in the near future,” Warwick says.

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Cement & Concrete

Supporting concrete interests Across the four quarters up to and including March 2019, over four million cubic metres of concrete was produced in New Zealand.

A simple calculation tells you that more than one million cubic metres of concrete is being used for residential, commercial and civil construction every three months.

In short, the concrete industry is experiencing ‘historic-highs’.

Using the Four Capitals of Treasury’s Living Standards Framework, economic consultants Business and Economic Research (BERL) recently arrived at the following conclusions regarding the concrete industry’s ‘value’: • Physical / Financial capital of almost $3 billion • Natural capital was estimated to be nearly $3.2 billion • Human capital was valued at just under $10 billion • Social capital was based on stakeholder trust, opportunities for a diverse workforce, and the wide regional distribution of concrete producers.

Concrete NZ

“Through a pan-industry work programme Concrete NZ strives to enhance perceptions, raise standards and promote quality,” Concrete NZ chief executive Rob Gaimster says.

“The Association’s business plan directly reflects the short, medium and long-term interests of our membership groups –

Cement, Masonry, Precast, Readymix and the Learned Society – as well as the concrete industry as a whole.

“In addition to ‘business-as-usual’ tasks, targeted projects are developed to address concerns and optimise opportunities. Areas of recent activity have included education and training, Government consultations, Standards development and wellbeing & safety.”

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Areas of recent activity have included education and training, Government consultations, Standards development and wellbeing & safety.

- Concrete NZ chief executive Rob Gaimster

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Concrete NZ is tasked with supporting this important part of the construction sector, and in turn the economy, by bringing confidence, knowledge and leadership to members, industry and regulators.

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Education and training A key component of Concrete NZ’s founding Strategic Charter is a ‘Skills Strategy’, which looks to ensure a skills succession path as well as addressing the current skills shortage,” Rob says.

“We are looking to ensure a succession plan for specialists, articulate a compelling career path, offer mentoring and attract university graduates.

“Furthermore, the scarcity of skilled workers has also meant a focus on providing concrete specific training for new entrants to the workforce, those looking to upskill, as well as those recently arrived from overseas.”

Training courses One of the ways Concrete NZ is demonstrating commitment in this area is to ensure adequate skills and competencies - trade, technical and design - are available to industry through the provision of training courses.

“Along with our always popular Concrete Technicians Course, we offer a Concrete Masonry Course and a Weathertight Concrete Construction Course, both primarily targeted at designers,” Rob says.

“However, we are keen to promote our Concrete Construction Course, which is for those responsible for the receipt and placement of fresh concrete on-site.

“As tremendous investment is made in the production of ‘quality’ cement and ready mixed concrete, every effort should be made to ensure it is handled appropriately at destination,” Rob adds.

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The scarcity of skilled workers has also meant a focus on providing concrete specific training for new entrants to the workforce, those looking to upskill, as well as those recently arrived from overseas.

This year the task was to facilitate a zerocarbon city through buildings that have a low environmental impact.

professionals were on hand to help; creating an opportunity to share expertise and build relationships across the sector.

“What is special about ArchEngBuild is that it creates an environment that mimics a real-life scenario where there are pressures to perform, but also opportunities to exchange ideas and develop amongst peers and professionals,” Rob says.

A team of Auckland students won the competition in 2019 with their exciting design for a zero-carbon urban garden and community centre. The winning students were architectural designer Ziyi (Jacky) Zheng and engineer Jiahui (Tony) Wang, both from the University of Auckland, and construction manager Luke Thompson from Unitec.

For many of the 30 students, it was the first time they had worked with practitioners from other disciplines. Experienced industry

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- Concrete NZ chief executive Rob Gaimster

ArchEngBuild competition Ticking other boxes in terms of education is the annual BRANZ ArchEngBuild student Challenge (managed by Concrete NZ), where top architecture, engineering and construction management students are brought together to experience the value of cross disciplinary collaboration.

The 2019 ArchEngBuild competition winning team. From left: Architectural designer Ziyi (Jacky) Zheng and engineer Jiahui (Tony) Wang, both from the University of Auckland, and construction manager Luke Thompson from Unitec.

Competing in multi-disciplinary teams of three, the students design solutions to meet a difficult challenge every year.

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The MAX® TwinTier’s quick load magazine makes changing wire spools a piece of cake, and its frontward position provides improved balance/ergonomics, making flatwork easier.

The MAX® TwinTier™ works at double the speed and produces double the number of ties from a single roll of wire than the previous model and far exceeds that of any of its competitors.

The MAX® TwinTier’s “dual wire feeding mechanism” increases tying speed by reducing the time needed to twist and feed the wire, as a result it reduces the cost of each tie and shortens the time required for construction. The tool’s dualwire wrap ensures each tie is reinforced for maximum hold.

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The MAX® TwinTier’s “wire tensioning mechanism” firmly pulls the tie wire in to adjust the tie to the rebar’s size to maximize the strength of the tie. When forming a tie, the tool makes a loop with the wire and

The MAX® TwinTier’s “wire bending mechanism” feeds a precise amount of wire to match the thickness of the rebar being tied and cut down on the use of unnecessary wire. This bending mechanism consistently feeds, pulls back, twists and releases the perfect sized tie for the each application.

This generation of the MAX® Re-Bar-Tier produces ties that are approximately 50

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Concrete Apprentice of the Year Concrete apprentices from around New Zealand are encouraged to showcase their abilities and desire by entering the 2019 Concrete Industry Apprentice of the Year award.

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The award is open to all those enrolled in, or who have recently completed, one of the Building and Construction Industry Training Organisation’s (BCITO) seven concrete based qualifications.

Concrete NZ believes that the establishment of a Climate Change Commission is sensible as it will provide long-term predictability in terms of policy direction.

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Entries are now open, and apprentices can be in to win a share of around $10,000 in prizes, as well as the sought-after title of 2019 Concrete Industry Apprentice of the Year.

Rob believes the rationale for establishing the award in 2017 remains relevant primarily the huge need for skilled concrete workers, as well as ensuring that those thinking about a career in construction are aware of the rewards on offer throughout the concrete industry.

- Concrete NZ chief executive Rob Gaimster

(Zero Carbon) Amendment Bill which closed in mid-July,” says Rob. Previous Concrete Industry Apprentice of the Year award winners. From left are Carl Hay, William Wara and Rafaele Vaifale.

Government relations

“Within the construction sector, our industry has always found it difficult to attract and hold-on-to qualified workers.

Government relations, particularly responding to consultations, is a vital part of the role fulfilled by Concrete NZ on behalf of the industry.

“Over recent years this has become more of an issue with activity across residential, commercial and civil areas remaining buoyant and therefore offering prospective workers plenty of options.

“Under the current Labour-led Government, associations are being required to state their industry’s position in relation to (what seems like) an unprecedented number of discussion documents,” Rob notes.

“The Apprentice of the Year award has a long and respected history of recognising exemplary young people in trade training.

So, to continue to offer a concrete version as an incentive for those looking to work with concrete, just makes sense,” Rob says.

During the first half of 2019, views have been expressed on the Ministry of Education’s Review of Vocational Education, the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment’s (MBIE) Proposals for Amending Acceptable Solutions and Verification Methods and the

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“We have also recently presented a submission on MBIE’s Building System Legislative Reform Programme which had an emphasis on the proposed changes to the regulation of building products,” Rob says.

“While WorkSafe NZ’s proposals in relation to Workplace Exposure Standards (WES) for Silica – Quartz and Cristobalite are on the horizon.”

Zero carbon amendment bill “Worth expanding on here is Concrete NZ’s response to the Environment Select Committee on the Climate Change Response

“On behalf of the wider concrete industry, we offered general support for the Bill’s rationale, but stressed that any recommendations for a transition to a low emissions economy must remain practical, pragmatic and achievable, be based on known and commercially-viable technologies and processes, and also account for raw material availability, supply chain dynamics and customer/market demands on ‘quality’.

“Concrete NZ believes that the establishment of a Climate Change Commission is sensible as it will provide long-term predictability in terms of policy direction.

“However, we also think that mechanisms need to be in place to ensure that the Commission takes a balanced approach, which could be achieved by placing an emphasis on the Commission’s consultation with the wider concrete industry,” Rob says.

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Standards access and development Rob believes that the construction sector, and in particular the concrete industry, is very dependent on Standards.

The maintenance of up-to-date Standards through a robust and recognised process that relies on expert committee consensus and widespread consultation, is vital to a wellfunctioning sector.

Free online access “It was pleasing to hear the Minister for Building and Construction, Hon. Jenny Salesa, recently announce that 120 construction related Standards would be made available free-of-charge for download from the Standards NZ website,” Rob says.

“I applaud the Minister, and the Ministry of Business, Innovation & Employment (MBIE), for taking this step to make building compliance easier.

Revisions are also being considered in relation to definitions, plant engineer visits, scale testing procedures, low volume production plants, test specimens numbers, 7-day testing, mixer evaluation for stationary mixers, on-site testing and audit reporting.

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The timetable at present is to have a draft completed around September, with public comment in October.

- Concrete NZ chief executive Rob Gaimster

“It will be interesting to see if further steps are taken in this area, such as initiating the proposed programme to fund the ongoing development of Standards considered most important to the NZ Building Code.”

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An audit checklist has been proposed as an appendix to provide a comprehensive review of standard recommendations and requirements. Minor changes to improve quality assurance and help clarify some clauses that previously required interpretation are also being discussed.

Concrete standards Such is the concrete industry’s commitment to Standards development, that it funded a full review of NZS 3121 Water and Aggregate for Concrete several years ago and is currently funding a review of NZS 3104 Specification for Concrete Production.

“The timetable at present is to have a draft completed around September, with public comment in October,” Rob says.

This has involved taking advice on proposals for an alternative statistical approach, including analysis of boundary conditions and implementation procedures.

“We are excited this project is approaching completion and producers along with / specifiers will be able to use a fully revised Standard.”

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Concrete hydrodemolition specialists Founded by Kiwi owners in 1996, Aquamax has built a reputation based around ultra-high pressure (40,000 psi) water jetting.

The company became a forerunner in using water jetting for road line removal, paint and corrosion stripping, aircraft paint stripping and descaling of geothermal turbines.

This ensures a good, roughened surface for new concrete to key into.

The appearance of bare concrete can be significantly enhanced with etched decorative designs.

Ultra-high pressure water-jetting cuts through the concrete laitance to expose the aggregate and create a much darker, textured surface. By using a stencil, very accurate and crisp designs can be applied.

The process can be conducted in-situ on standard panels and utilises low-flow rate equipment, and is dust-free and creates minimal mess which is easily contained and vacuumed away.

Recently, Aquamax has invested in an automated manipulator called a Jetframe (pictured). This tool delivers scabbling and rebar exposure with an automated machine rather than an operator holding onto a lance.

Over the past five years, Aquamax has embarked on a programme of expansion and investment in newer, high-powered equipment.

Seven pumps from the well-known German manufacturer, WOMA, have been purchased to fill out the range delivering heavy-duty hydrodemolition work right down to precise blasting on oil and gas pipework.

The current construction boom has driven the need for further concreterelated services.

Concrete related services: • Hydrodemolition such as rebar exposure • Hydro–scabbling such as for Type B construction joints • Paint stripping of concrete and blockwork

Automated re-bar exposure on a column.

• Creating specialist finishes such as stencilled images.

Hydrodemolition is being increasingly specified as it allows concrete to be removed without damaging the immediate structure or rebar.

This is usually required when new structure is being tied into old. Other examples are cleaning up pile caps, cutting holes and slots when there is a lot of steel in the structure.

Recent successes have been the Devonport Training Jetty, Moorhouse and Durham Overbridges, and some significant seismic repair work on a prominent Wellington tower block. "We are currently engaged on the America’s Cup wharf at Wynyard – a major remediation project."

Hydro-scabbling is a very fast and effective method for creating a Type-B construction joint with, for example, a 10 mm peak-totrough roughness in the concrete surface.

The health and safety benefits are clear along with increased productivity. It is also possible to use higher power pumps as the machine does not tire when loaded up with high back thrust.

Aquamax looks to have a bright future as it continues to develop its reputation as New Zealand’s leading specialist water jetting company.

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Wellbeing and safety In line with a recent spotlight on health and safety following the Health & Safety at Work Act coming into force, Concrete NZ is totally on-board with building a strong relationship with WorkSafe NZ as part of its pledge to advance best practice in this area.

“Health and safety is important not just because it protects the wellbeing of staff, visitors and customers, it also makes good business sense,” Rob says.

“Concrete NZ is fully behind the great work Construction Health & Safety New Zealand (CHASNZ) are currently doing through their Construction Industry Mental Health Strategy.

“Our Readymix Sector Group holds an annual Health & Safety Forum at which key issues are discussed and common solutions sought. For instance, topics such as traffic management at residential construction sites, benchmarking injury frequency rates and uncontrolled truck movements are all on the agenda for the upcoming forum.”

Blow / pump-back “An example of health and safety outcomes under the Concrete NZ banner is the Readymix Sector Group’s recently updated safety alert on concrete blow-back and pump-back into the mixer truck, which can be an inherently dangerous procedure unless carefully controlled,“ Rob says.

Blow-back uses high air pressure to move residual concrete from the line or boom pump back into the truck mixer or bowl.

Air pressure will cause anything inside the pipe to act as a high velocity projectile.

Pump-back is the return of residual concrete to the truck mixer or bowl by either line or boom pumps, excessive pumping pressure creates similar problems to blow-back.

“In response to these risks, Concrete NZ now strongly advises its members against the practice of accepting blow-back or pumpback from concrete pumps,” Rob says.

“This is a position we will be communicating to the concrete contracting community over the coming months.”

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Health and safety is important not just because it protects the wellbeing of staff, visitors and customers, it also makes good business sense.

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- Concrete NZ chief executive Rob Gaimster

Moving forward Barely two years old, Concrete NZ has already hit the ground running in order to fulfil its objectives on behalf of members in what remains a dynamic operating environment.

“While forecasters are divided over construction activity in the Canterbury region, there appears to be consensus on continued growth elsewhere,” Rob says.

“Add to this the policies of a Labourled Government that seeks to be ‘transformative’, and I’m sure Concrete NZ will, along with its members, face demanding but rewarding times towards the end of 2019 and into 2020.”

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2019 Concrete Conference: Concrete for Life The annual Concrete NZ Conference is a highlight for the entire construction industry, offering a combination of quality technical content, outstanding social functions, broad industry representation and value for money.

Conference venue As the 2019 conference venue, the Dunedin Centre is adjacent to the Octagon and close to the conference hotel, making it an ideal location for delegates, as well as patrons, sponsors and exhibitors, who can promote their products and services to key decision makers.

The venue offers spacious auditoria, along with ample room to engage fully with the wide array of trade exhibitors who form such an integral part of the conference.

The 2019 conference, themed Concrete for Life, will uphold this successful tradition from 10 -12 October, even as new ground is broken by travelling to Dunedin for the first time, where the Dunedin Centre (including the Town Hall) promises to be a spectacular venue.

Technical programme An exceptional response to the call for papers has allowed the organising committee to assemble a strong technical programme for the conference that will cater to the varying interests of delegates.

The conference has grown greatly over the years and now attracts 350-plus delegates from all industry sectors consultants, engineers, academia, suppliers and exhibitors.

The programme is headlined by two keynote speakers.

Amongst the latter will be patrons and sponsors, who greatly increase the value proposition of the conference and deserve acknowledgement.

These include the Burj Khalifa, currently the world’s tallest building. Dr Davids approaches the design of these buildings holistically, incorporating new developments in material science and construction methodology.

The conference is organised by Concrete NZ - including its Cement, Masonry, Precast and Readymix Sector Groups - along with the Concrete NZ Learned Society.

Dr Andy Davids is the global tall buildings leader for Aurecon, who has worked on many of the world’s biggest buildings.

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David Rowland from Beca, and Coastal Structures Team Lead for the NCTIR alliance,

will share the award-winning story of how seemingly impossible milestones were achieved by NCTIR to reinstate road and rail links in the upper South Island following the Kaikōura earthquake.

Conference delegates will also hear from Alessandro Palermo of the University of Canterbury on The Collapse of the Morandi Bridge: Chronicle of a Death Foretold?

Social programme As the conference is being held in the deep south, a region that is renowned for its beauty and hospitality, an exceptional event is assured.

In addition to the standard conference proceedings, the traditional three-day format offers delegates (and families) plenty of time to sample a unique selection of adventure activities.

If that sounds too boisterous, there’s plenty of wine to be tasted, accompanied by exceptional cuisine, while the area’s colourful history is explored.

For nature lovers, harbour cruises offer close encounters with wildlife rarely seen around the North Island. A visit to the nearby albatross centre is a must.

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Ten years ago JPM established strategic partnerships with global market leaders SAMI and Euromecc, and for the last six years has been the exclusive, New Zealand-authorised supplier for each.

JPM, SAMI and Euromecc complement each other to provide a formidable solution to the many needs of the concrete industry.

SAMI The SAMI Silo range is well suited to the New Zealand market particularly as we become more aware of site requirements.

All the horizontal silos lend themselves to a quick installation, with the option of either sitting on load cells or a more basic timed solution. Both can be linked to a common batching plant to be controlled remotely.

“The trend is now to look at other silo options to get away from a cast concrete raft. The cost entailed with building consents and civil engineering is also an increasingly important factor in the storage solution,” says JPM Cement’s Frank Finlay.

Euromecc Euromecc is one of the leading names in ready mix in Europe and can offer a full range of wet and dry batching plant solutions, with an extensive range of monolithic silos of up to 6,000 cubic metres.

The Italian manufacturer’s dry mobile plants have a production range of 60 cubic metres per hour to 150 cubic metres per hour, and stationary wet plants of up to 300 cubic metres per hour. It can also supply a range

JPM Cement supplies and fabricates throughout New Zealand: • Screw conveyors • Belt conveyors • Aggregate bins • De-baggers • Pre-cast concrete moulds • Hoppers • Vertical and mobile cement storage silos, and more.

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“From over 65 years of servicing our customers who demand reliability, quality workmanship and exceptional service, JPM Engineering has acquired the knowledge, experience, capability and infrastructure to solve even the toughest engineering problems and deliver complete end-to-end engineering solutions.

“We pride ourselves on being large enough to tackle the big jobs but with the family values to still care about the little ones.

This philosophy along with trained staff, customer dedication and up to date technology, ensures we continue to maintain our reputation as a leader in our field.”

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The Landscaping Award is for the use of concrete in a landscaping situation and may include (but is not limited to) concrete paving, retaining walls and the use of coloured concrete or special concrete features.

The Technology Award covers entries from individuals, companies or institutions who have made a contribution to the understanding or use of concrete through technology, research, equipment, design innovations or educational activity.

Winner of the 2017 Landscaping Award was the skate park on Napier’s Marine Parade.

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Monte Craven Architectural Award recognises construction projects which display functionality, aesthetics, environmental sensitivity, architectural prowess.

Award winners will be announced at the conference formal dinner on Friday 11 October. There are seven Awards up for grabs – six categories and an overall winner.

They are:

Winner of the 2017 Monte Craven Architectural Award was the University of Waikato Law & Management Faculty.

The Concrete Award recognises the overall winner. This relates to the entry judged to be an outstanding achievement in the advancement of concrete practice in design, construction, rehabilitation or research.

Winner of the 2017 Concrete Award was M2PP Expressway Project on the Kapiti Coast, which also took home the Infrastructure Award.

The Commercial/Industrial Building Award recognises a building which displays functional suitability, aesthetic appeal, environmental sensitivity and/or is of such a form or shape that makes its execution in concrete outstanding.

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The Infrastructure Award is geared to projects such as bridges, tunnels, wharves or concrete roads, and is judged on outstanding achievement in concrete design, construction, rehabilitation or research.

The Residential Award is specifically for residential buildings made of concrete, block-work or other cementitious materials.

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A small sample of the other papers on offer: CONSTRUCTION • Residential Foundations on Expansive Soils • Opportunities & Limitations of 3D Concrete Printing in the NZ Housing Market.

MATERIALS • Establishing the Alkali Limits for ASR RiskFree Concretes

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STRUCTURAL • Floor Diaphragm Strengthening of Concrete Structures with FRP • Hollowcore Floors: Challenging Industry Perceptions.

PROJECT FOCUSSED • Commercial Bay / Auckland City Rail Loop • Tauranga Library, Christchurch.

GENERAL INTEREST • Challenges Facing the NZ Aggregates Sector • Modern Waikato Architecture and Concrete, the War Years • All the conference papers will be eligible for the Concrete NZ Learned Society’s Sandy Cormack Award, which offers a $1,000 prize.

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JFC Pumps provides concrete pumping services for all residential and commercial

projects, from Hanmer Springs south to Ashburton, and from Banks Peninsula west to Castle Hill, covering the entire South Island for larger projects.

JFC Pumps was established in December 2006 as a joint venture with Firth Industries for the supply and pumping of concrete to the companies’ joint customers.

Managing director Tim Johnstone says while JFC Pumps has traditionally been focused on commercial concrete work, it now operates six pumps concentrating on semi-commercial and residential projects.

The company offers a complete service and can help clients source placers, organise concrete and arrange traffic management, if necessary.

It will undertake site visits to check which pump is the best for the job.

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JFC Pumps is able to provide a ‘concrete-andpump’ solution for any project, working in with any concrete supplier the customer wishes to use.

Staff have good working relationships with local concrete placing teams, providing a full complement of staff and equipment to meet every need. They also work closely with local traffic management providers and Orion, if a power permit is needed for the project.

the many relationships the company has developed over the years, with both its suppliers and clients.

Since its formation, JFC Pumps’ fleet has grown to incorporate nine concrete pumps, which cover the entire residential and commercial market.

Its fleet of pumps include two Kyokuto 19m three-stage piston pumps for the small market, four 27m Sermac TC3 four-stage medium-sized piston pumps for residential work, a 31m DY pump on six wheels suitable for a variety of work and a large 37m Sermac high-capacity pump which is primarily used for commercial projects.

Focus on health and safety JFC Pumps was instrumental in the development of WorkSafe New Zealand’s concrete pumping health and safety guidelines.

JFC Pumps can complete any concrete pumping job, even one on an awkward site or steep slope.

All of the company’s concrete pumping trucks undergo daily safety checks to meet these guidelines.

In conjunction with the New Zealand Concrete Pumping Association and WorkSafe New Zealand, Tim Johnstone and JFC Pumps also provided training for new WorkSafe inspectors at sites in Christchurch, to help upskill them with the requirements and risks involved with the operation of concrete pumps to meet safety standards under the Health and Safety at Work Act 2015.

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The sky’s the limit Roofs represent a vital structure in human history and our built environment.

Cave dwellers used sod roofs to create shelter while thatched roofs made an appearance in 735AD with wood shingles introduced 300 years later.

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At the heart of this is the goal to have a Roofing School by 2025. The business case side of it is still being worked through, but this is a great opportunity for us to do something quite smart and relevant for our industry.

- RANZ CEO Graham Moor

Approximately 5,000 years ago, the first clay roof tile was used in China. And the story carries on as new roof styles were ushered in with the dawn of innovations and technologies.

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A fundamental asset to any commercial or residential architecture, roofs, quite simply, offer security. It is the same quality that the Roofing Association of New Zealand (RANZ) provides its members.

Established as an Incorporated Society in 1994, RANZ is the national trade organisation and representative collective voice for the roofing industry.

Upon inception, the membership body intentionally created big boots to fill. It wanted to ensure it would always work towards its key objective: To actively ensure a more professional; health and safety conscious; quality trained; skilled, and qualified industry.

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RANZ member Project Unite’s widely acclaimed Manukau Bus Interchange roof installation. Photo provided courtesy of Project Unite.

Representing the roofing industry in all aspects of legislation and compliance involving government, regulatory and local government authorities, RANZ’s national office is located in Auckland.

Its membership base is made up of loyal, industry-dedicated constituents.

With more than 350 businesses involved plus branches nationwide - its reach extends across both residential and commercial/industrial roofing markets which employ more than 2,750 roofing installers or applicators.

Members are predominantly professional roofing companies located nationwide.

They are involved in the supply, installation and /or manufacture of all roof systems and services available on the New Zealand market.

There are two kinds of members - both instrumental to the fabric of the organisation.

‘Primary members’ are directly involved in the supply and installation of all roof systems, roof coating/restoration, repairs, and fitting of related roofing products.

‘Associate members’ are key manufacturers, suppliers, and distributors of roofing products to the New Zealand market, along with service providers to the roofing industry and allied organisations.

The milestones achieved are many - one of the most notable in 2019 is that this year marks a quarter-century since RANZ’s inception. CEO Graham Moor says there has been significant progress made over time.

“We’ve been proud to be advocates for the small businesses that don’t get a chance to get what they want across.

Benefits of being a member RANZ branded members are specialist businesses in their aspect of roofing.

Assurance RANZ members are credible, professional, skilled, and reliable.

All installation company members have been assessed to ensure their business background/conduct and workmanship standards meet the Association’s membership criteria.

Members are accountable to the Association. They are obligated to adhere to their responsibilities of membership in accordance with the Association’s Rules, Code of Ethics, and Complaint/Dispute Code of Conduct.

Access to the RANZ Complaint/ Dispute Service.

“We spend a lot of time lobbying on behalf of our members because they are busy doing the work and find it hard to make time for some of the critical elements that we can lead.

“We’ve also played a primary role in setting important precedents. For example, we helped to prepare Best Practice Guidelines for Working on Roofs published by the Ministry of Business, Innovation, and Employment.

“The guidelines provide practical guidance to employers, contractors, employees, and others engaged in work associated with working on roofs.

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Roofing Association of New Zealand Warranties Members will warranty their work up to a maximum of five (5) years for roof installation and comply with the Consumer Guarantees Act where applicable.

The Roofing Association does not underwrite warranties/guarantees issued by its members and does not operate a fidelity scheme.

Material/product warranties are issued by the manufacturer and passed on through the installer.

Warranties for repairs and maintenance differ from full roof installation and, dependent on the type of repair, a warranty may not be given Warranties issued by restoration/ coating companies may offer a pro-rata warranty up to a term of 10 years. Seek an explanation of a pro-rata warranty from the provider of the warranty.

RANZ president Mark Bishop, and vice president Jenny Maxwell [to Mark’s left] at the RANZ Conference.

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We spend a lot of time lobbying on behalf of our members because they are busy doing the work and find it hard to make time for some of the critical elements that we can lead.

“Recently, we’ve been working with the Government around asbestos removal to help improve the quality of homes in New Zealand.”

“If you talk to older roofers and ask them if they would go back to the days where there were no nets, scaffolding, or edge protection, you would get a categorical ‘no.’

With roofing now recognised as a specialist trade, and its own sector within the construction industry, significance strides have also been made with health and safety throughout RANZ’s history.

“In the past, the misconception has been that health and safety is a massive cost, but the real question is, what is the cost if you don’t have it in place? Productivity gains become so much easier when you can move around on-site safely.”

- RANZ CEO Graham Moor

“The controls in place for people working at heights are considered paramount.

With the Review of Vocational Education in New Zealand currently in a holding

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pattern, Graham says there are significant productivity gains to be achieved when the education path becomes clearer, and as the industry traverses towards the Minister’s position.

“There is a lot of posturing right now, and everything is up in the air with the review.

“No one doubts that things can be improved. Ultimately we need to maintain relevance and look at new educational activity moving forward.

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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

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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.

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and provide their customers with a valued experience on every job, big or small.

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.

People who want to consistently deliver quality installations with great service at a competitive (but not cheap) price. People who take pride in their staff and want to develop a great team around them, who look for opportunities and jump on them when they arise, so that their business can continue to prosper.

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The much heralded Manukau Bus Interchange roof. Photo provided courtesy of Project Unite.

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“Our Association has reached the top of the bell curve in terms of growth, so our focus is very much on our strategic plan, which is to ensure the industry can offer the best possible training.

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“At the heart of this is the goal to have a Roofing School by 2025. The business case side of it is still being worked through, but this is a great opportunity for us to do something quite smart and relevant for our industry.”

Cognizant that branding the industry in the right way is also part of attracting and retaining the right talent, an integral part of brand credibility is ensuring the roofing ‘title’ has integrity.

“The perception of roofing is important.

We have to excite people about being a part of our industry and think ‘younger.’ We have an executive that realises it has to embrace change.

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“Additionally, we want all roofing work to be restricted building work undertaken by a Licensed Building Practitioner.

“There are too many cowboys, especially in the re-roof market. We need to leverage the Licensed Practitioner Scheme. There are great opportunities for us to be smart and relevant to our industry.”

The sky’s the limit for the roofing industry and RANZ - watch this space for further updates.

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Sheet metal and engineering solutions South Canterbury based Dan Cosgrove 2014 may be young of age, but is wise beyond its years when it comes to sheet metal and engineering solutions.

but it has been named as a finalist in the SFC Awards, in the $3-5million category.

“We’re always striving for perfection but to have it recognised in this way is pretty exciting for everyone here,” says managing director Gary Fahey.

Dan Cosgrove 2014 fabricated the steel for the project and Gary believes the award nomination can be accredited to the team’s commitment and ability to deliver innovation in structural steel solutions.

Its manufacturing capabilities include roofing, structural steel, silos and tanks, innovative high-end architectural cladding and custom engineering solutions.

The company’s history actually stretches back to 1935 and includes the installation of the world’s first longrun spouting machine in the mid-1950,s but since May 2014 it has been under new ownership, though its founding principles remain.

While retaining the service offering the company is recognised for, new owners have expanded its line of agricultural products to include dairy effluent tanks for on-farm use and it is the preferred supplier of urea tanks to Ravensdown.

Further improvements under new ownership include the addition of more than $1.5m of new machinery to heighten the strengths of the sheet metal engineering division, as well as increasing the range of roofing and cladding profiles it can create to provide the modern architectural look required for many high-end projects.

Where once the company was simply supplying the roofing materials for your

Awards • 2019 SFC Awards category finalist • 2018 BEA Business Excellence Awards Supreme Award winner • 2018 BEA Business Excellence Awards Large Business Award winner. home, its architectural roofing and wall cladding systems now call on the latest and greatest European designs.

An excellent example of this diversity and innovation is an exciting new accommodation solution exclusive to Dan Cosgrove 2014. There has been huge interest in its fully-developed silo accommodation.

KMPG’s building on The Terrace, and will soon be seen on the Timaru airport terminal building.

Made using Corten steel, the kitset silos come in two sizes – one-bedroom (5.5m) and two-bedroom (6.5m). An excellent solution for remote accommodation that blends seamlessly into its environment, the silos meet the building code, are energy efficient and customisable.

These new cladding systems have also been adopted by leading architects nationwide and feature on multi-million dollars homes throughout Central Otago.

A major undertaking for the company has been applying for Steel Fabricators Certification (SFC).

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G&S Roofing

Raising the roof There is something about a family-founded and operated business. Perhaps it’s because the fabric of the company has been woven from scratch by hands that are all-too-familiar with what hard work really looks and feels like.

Or maybe it’s the fact that the family dynamic gives rise to a powerful camaraderie that benefits the team and its clients.

Whatever the reason, being family-owned and managed has certainly served G&S Roofing in good stead.

The commercial and residential roofing 20-strong company, servicing greater Wellington and Wairarapa, has enjoyed a varied portfolio of work since inception.

General manager Jon Lucas says the enterprise has grown from very humble beginnings and the business embarked on its professional journey at the height of the Global Financial Crisis.

“It was the middle of the recession when we started out – with me on the tools, and my father-in-law Gary taking care of the books.

Despite this, within two years, we had grown 300 percent.”

The business benefits from an agile model and hasn’t been afraid to upscale or downsize as needed.

It has found balance and optimal performance in its current state.

“We have scaled back on wage staff, but we have grown on the contracting side of things and are looking to take on apprentices from here.

“Our guys are fully committed to the cause.

We like to think of ourselves as very familyorientated and want to grow strong for the future.”

The strong relationship standards G&S Roofing sets for itself are also applied to its external partnerships.

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We have a lot of peers who pass work on to us, and that’s because they know the quality of our work and the great rapport we build with clients.

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Jon is rightly proud of the reputation that precedes the company and recognises that a significant part of the business’ success is securing large contracts with the likes of Mitre 10, Countdown, Pak and Save and its biggest job to date - The Hub - at 35,000sqm, is attributable to referrals.

“We have great relationships and communication with larger construction companies like Naylor Love, Hawkins, and Armstrong Downs.

“We have a lot of peers who pass work on to us, and that’s because they know the quality of our work and the great rapport we build with clients.”

In addition to its great social infrastructure and capital, the business’ physical assets and core competencies also play an important part in having a competitive edge.

“We have our own scaffolding that we erect and plant like scissor lifts. We are qualified to remove asbestos and are a license holder for this. Our team is also a licensed applicator for Ardex, Allco and Equus.”

G&S Roofing also offers roofing services including new commercial roofs,

waterproofing, wall cladding, COLORSTEEL and Marley sprouting, COLORSTEEL longrun roofing, and residential re-roofing.

The latter is particularly important given that all residential roofs in New Zealand must, by law, last a minimum of 15 years.

G&S Roofing has re-roofed countless residential roofs across Wellington.

The team is very experienced in many different roof types and can offer clients the best advice and recommendations for their needs.

“For our new roofs, packages include guttering, fascia, and skylights. The wall cladding used is metal.

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“For residential new builds, we have worked closely with award-winning home builders like David Reid, Helston Construction, Willie Davis Ltd and Navigation Homes.”

- G&S Roofing general manager Jon Lucas

For the future, Jon says G&S Roofing will be dedicated to delivering more of the same excellence, as well as contributing to a knowledge-sharing economy and getting behind training initiatives.

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“Skills is the largest industry training organisation in the country. Its core purpose is to facilitate skill development.

“Another important element to our business is ensuring a place for women in the industry. We are keen to employ women and provide them with equal opportunity.

“A great example is my sister-in-law Amanda who is qualified in metal roofing, wall cladding and also butynol and is our operations manager.

“There is a great future that awaits members of our industry, and we are proud to be part of that.”

“Historically there has been a big lack of training in our industry and one of the things I’m keen to do is to work with other companies in Wellington to ensure training is a priority.

“Over the last couple of years, we have opened up our premises to Skills to conduct the theory and practical assessments for the lower North Island in a functional environment.

“We also hosted The Roofing Games - an initiative by the New Zealand Metal Roofing Manufacturers Association. The games are designed to find New Zealand’s best longrun metal roofers, and the competition showcases the best of the best.

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Apex Roof N Clad

A long-run residential roof by Apex Roof N Clad.

Long-run roofing experts Apex Roof N Clad Limited was established in 2011 by Jake and Jess Tomason and quickly became Northland’s leading roofing company, focused primarily on commercial and residential long-run roofing.

During the past two years the company has expanded its roofing services to both commercial and residential clients in Whangarei and Northland.

With the purchase of Tuckey Roofing two years ago, the company now offers Metrotile Roofing Systems’ continuous spouting and fascia solutions, along with long-run metal roofing.

More recently, Apex bought the rooftile division of Telfer Roofing in Whangarei, which has doubled the size of its tile business.

The company has also become a supplier/installer of Total Height Safety, which has allowed it to install certified anchor points, aluminium walkways and handrails to cover all height safety and access.

Expanded service offering to customers Jake says these new acquisitions and services provide customers with additional options when selecting the right roof to suit their conditions.

“It’s part of our commitment to providing the best-value solutions and product choices to our clients,” says Jake.

Apex is continuing to purchase new equipment to provide an even better service to its builders, group housing companies and residential clients.

Its new continuous fascia and spouting machines are both truck mounted and enable product to be manufactured on site.

“It means we can do longer lengths without unappealing joins in them,” says Jake.

“We also stock all the major colours so are readily available without having to wait for product from Auckland.”

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Unlike many roofing companies in Northland, Apex also has its own scaffolding and edge-protection division, with a crew of qualified scaffolders to ensure any job they undertake is done right, and with the correct health and safety procedures in place. This ultimately saves the client time and money.

“It’s part of our commitment to setting the benchmark standard in roofing services through investment in training and equipment, and an adherence to industry health and safety best practice.”

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As a high-risk industry, commercial roofing, and roofing in general, requires well-thought out health and safety plans, and a highly trained and qualified team.

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- Apex Roof N Clad co-owner Jake Tomason

Jake says Northland has been experiencing large growth in architectural roof and wall cladding.

Tray cladding, seen more commonly in the South Island and around Europe, is gaining popularity with mid-to-high-end housing in Northland. While it is more expensive, this type of clip-fixed product has far less fixings so is longer lasting and more durable, while also being a visually appealing product.

“We’re doing a lot of jobs with the architectural trays and it’s one of our specialties. We think it’s where the industry is heading.”

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Apex Roof N Clad can now manufacture continuous fascia and spouting on site.

The Apex team has worked on everything from sports stadiums and schools to industrial buildings and apartments.

It has the experience and ability to provide professional long-run cladding for all commercial requirements.

Many companies claim they undertake jobs of all size, but Apex can back up with evidence throughout the Whangarei and Northland areas. Many of the larger buildings in the area have been cladded

by Apex, including the Mitre 10 building in Waipapa and the Quest Apartments in Whangarei CBD. The company works to the highest healthand-safety levels to ensure it meets all standard requirements, while taking extra precautions to protect everyone on site.

Residential roofing Apex has been putting the roof over the heads of new and existing home owners, and people doing extensions and renovations, for more than eight years.

The company works with the client to discuss which roofing system will best suit their needs.

“Clients need to consider the location of their home and environmental factors such as being near the coast or in an area with high winds. We can help them with that and offer advice, so they get the roof that is in their best interests.”

Architectural tray roofing is becoming increasingly popular.

The Apex showroom is the place to come to see various profiles and colours of the products available.

Jakes says experience is one of the main factors that sets Apex apart.

“The team has experience in multiple industries and styles of roofing, including architectural homes, historical villa reroofs, and unique structural roofing.”

He believes this experience is invaluable and it is brought to every job, even the smallest domestic re-roofing projects.

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We’re doing a lot of jobs with the architectural trays and it’s one of our specialties. We think it’s where the industry is heading.

- Apex Roof N Clad co-owner Jake Tomason

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These days the entire Apex team can be as large as 50, including a mix of waged staff and subcontractors, who all meet specified criteria and subcontract exclusively to the company.

Apex Roof N Clad can offer expert advice, no matter how complex the project is, and is always keen to take on new challenges. The team is professional and enthusiastic about their work and proud of their achievements throughout the Northland areas.

“As a high-risk industry, commercial roofing, and roofing in general, requires well-thought out health and safety plans, and a highly trained and qualified team,” Jake says.

“Commercial clients know they get that with Apex.”

Along with roofing new buildings, Apex provides a re-roofing service to commercial clients.

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“Commercial roof replacement is a necessary part of the upkeep of an investment, and that’s exactly how we view it,” he says.

“To prolong the life of a commercial building, at some point re-roofing will become an imperative.”

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Metalcraft Roofing

Metalcraft Roofing A roof is not just a roof; something the team at Metalcraft Roofing knows all too well.

The nationwide company has been manufacturing innovative and stylish metal roofing and cladding products for the residential and commercial markets since the 1950s.

Today the company operates 12 branches throughout the country and has firmly established itself as New Zealand’s largest and most-established privately owned building product rollformer and installer, offering an extensive range of longrun roofing profiles, light-weight metal tiles and rainwater system solutions.

Darren Ager heads up Metalcraft Roofing’s Christchurch branch and says the company is continually looking at new profiles and international trends in roofing, with all of its roofing profiles suitable for use as exterior cladding.

New roofing and cladding products Metalcraft Roofing offers a wide range of metal roofing and cladding options, which are all backed by solid manufacturing and installation warrantees. Its roofing and rainwater systems are manufactured from New Zealand steel, Galvsteel®, Zincalume®, Colorsteel® Endura® and Colorsteel® Maxx®.

Metalcraft’s primary niche product is its Espan® profile, which have been designed for style and performance and feature high ribs which create defined shadow lines and superior weather performance.

Espan® is suitable for both the residential and commercial market as roofing and

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“Espan is a tray roofing and cladding system that we have developed,” Darren says.

“It’s a timeless look which is comparatively maintenance free. It’s very aesthetic and we’re getting a number of inquiries about it.”

Another new product for Metalcraft Roofing is its Kahu® roofing and cladding profile, which can add elegance, strength and style to any residential or commercial project.

Kahu® is designed for roofs to a 3-degree minimum pitch and as both horizontal and vertical wall cladding.

One of the main features of Kahu® is the double-capillary overlap to the side lap, which provides greater weather performance through the extra capillary

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Metalcraft Roofing’s Espan profile has been used as cladding on the Hub at Hornby.

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We do the full supply and installation for roofing and cladding in the residential market, and supply only for commercial applications.

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“Kahu® has been available for over a year and we are gaining traction in the market place.

“The clean lines have seen it specified in a number of Ministry of Education school projects,” Darren says. “It can also be used in residential and commercial applications.”

Darren says light-weight metal cladding has been popular in Canterbury since the earthquakes, with demand continuing to be strong.

“We do the full supply and installation for roofing and cladding in the residential market, and supply only for commercial applications,” he says.

“We are not always the cheapest company in town, but it’s all about service and quality of product. When we’re dealing with customers and contractors we pride ourselves on being the best at what we do.

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Paton Roofing Services

Commercial roofing specialists Specialising exclusively in commercial roofing means after more than 40 years of operation, Paton Roofing Services Ltd knows what it is doing.

The company is a family-owned business that was purchased by Phil Gilmore in 1988, with his son Grant Gilmore now managing the business.

Paton Roofing, which is based in Henderson, is a specialist in commercial roofing and reroofing, offering an extensive range of high-quality roofing options to suit every client’s requirements.

Grant says new roofing makes up about 80 percent of their business, with new roofs ranging up to 30,000 sqm in size.

The remaining 20 percent of their work involves reroofing existing roofs of up to about 20,000 sqm.

Only the best roofing and cladding products Paton Roofing Services can supply and install a huge range of long-run metal profiles for both roofing and cladding.

The company has the benefit of years of experience in the roofing industry and enjoys the support of product specialists and technical experts who can help ensure the right product is selected for every job.

Many roofing profiles are specifically designed to give wide, economical cover and most roofing products can be laid vertically or horizontally to walls as cladding.

The company provides advice on all aspects of reroofing to improve the value, look and long-term protection of your valuable property asset.

Paton Roofing Services is an authorised installer of Ardex membrane butynol, which is used for waterproofing roofs and commercial butynol gutters. Ardex products are only supplied for Paton’s own commercial projects, rather than outside work.

New roofing makes up about 80 percent of Paton Roofing Services’ business.

Why choose Paton Roofing Services?

Paton Roofing Services owns its own access equipment to ensure it can complete each job quickly and efficiently, and employs a safety management contractor who is dedicated to ensuring the company is operating at the highest level of safety.

The business is committed to the ongoing training of apprentices in order to maintain a healthy supply of trained roofers within the New Zealand industry.

“We employ 26 fulltime roofers and six of us in the office and we don’t turn staff over,” Grant says.

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“The main type of work we carry out is for supermarkets, prisons, large warehouses, logistics buildings and schools, as well as smaller commercial work such as medical centres.

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RoofMan

Delivering quality coverings Delivering exactly what it promises, on time, is a winning formula for RoofMan in the Bay of Plenty.

The longrun metal roofing and cladding manufacturer has been in business for 19 years and prides itself on being big enough to complete large commercial projects, but small enough to provide the highest level of personal service.

Formally named Roof Manufacturers Ltd, RoofMan is a privately owned business that services the commercial and residential building sectors, supplying material in steel and aluminium-based metals, in plain zinc or with a comprehensive range of pre-painted coatings from key supplier, Pacific Coil Coaters Ltd, for a variety of environmental conditions.

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We pride ourselves on our quality and service. We give you what you want, when you want it. A lot of our new customers will say they have previously used another company and some of the sheets and flashings were missing. It cost them money to go back.

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- RoofMan general manager Martin Smith

RoofMan manufactures a range of different roofing and cladding profiles for both the residential and commercial sectors.

“We pride ourselves on our quality and service. We give you what you want, when you want it. A lot of our new customers will say they have previously used another company and some of the sheets and flashings were missing.

It cost them money to go back,” he says.

General manager Martin Smith says its latest commercial and industrial profile is the RM925, a medium-height commercial trapezoidal roofing profile.

“Contractors come to us because they get frustrated with other companies. With RoofMan, customers don’t get lost in the system and can contact me directly.

It has a rib height of 35 mm and seven ribs per sheet, offering an effective cover of 925 mm, and can also be reverse run for wall cladding.

“If there is a problem we will fix it first and investigate it later.

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“Most commercial sheets are about 800-900 mm cover, so on a long building where there might be 100 sheets, you could save yourself one or two sheets, which could be a couple of thousand dollars,” he says.

“It will span to about 3.8 m so it gives construction company designers the chance to take a purlin or two out to save costs on the building.”

RoofMan products are manufactured in its modern factory in Tauranga, cut to length and delivered on to site throughout the Waikato/Bay of Plenty and regularly into Auckland.

High-quality service is key About 65 percent of the company’s work is within the residential housing market, with the remaining being in light commercial.

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RoofMan undertakes a lot of reroofing of existing houses, as well as supplying new roofs to customers building new homes with group builders.

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The team regularly undertakes large commercial projects and is currently completing the new Westfield mall in Newmarket, which involves about 12,000 m of RM925 roofing. “That job has taken about seven months,” Martin says.

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Working at Heights

Low heights have their own dangers More people take chances at lower heights because they seem less of a risk, but these kinds of falls come with their own dangers.

It doesn’t take much height to lead to a fatal fall.

In fact, many falls from roofs and ladders that cause death or serious injury are from less than three metres.

One of the most recent deaths was a 45-year-old construction worker who fell from the first floor of a building onto concrete in Hobsonville in May. Ryan Groves, a safety advisor at construction safety organisation Site Safe, says low level heights have their own dangers.

One is just that people are more complacent, or maybe optimistic, about safety at lower levels.

Site Safe safety advisor Ryan Groves says low-level falls come with their own built-in dangers.

Five by five The 5 by 5 system for reducing risks of all kinds is to:

Put somebody 20 metres above ground on scaffolding and they’ll usually take all the precautions required. Put somebody two or three metres up a ladder and they’re more likely to take risks. But the concrete doesn’t get any softer.

1. Identify hazards.

“It’s the same with people working on a truck deck or a ute deck or on the single storey of a residential dwelling,” Ryan says.

4. Reassess the level of risk for each hazard.

“And this applies on the weekends to people standing on roofs cleaning their guttering and climbing a ladder to do some maintenance. We naturally have an instinct that low level falls aren’t going to hurt.”

Another, less obvious reason low level falls can be so devastating is that most people don’t have the reflexes to allow them to protect themselves.

“When you fall from a low level you just don’t have enough time to put your hands out and do anything to fix it.

“At six metres you can do a full revolution.

So you might fall backwards and be able to land back on your feet so you just break an ankle or a leg.

“But if you fall at three metres or less most people don’t have enough time to correct their stance and can fall onto their spine or their neck.”

He says there was a case of a tradesman who fell 2.2 metres when his feet slipped out from under him. He ended up landing on his head and breaking his neck.

“He would have recognised he was falling but your brain takes longer that to respond and react.”

Injury falls from trucks and the backs of utes are also common, Ryan says.

In fact, WorkSafe figures for 2019 show there have already been two deaths from vehicle falls.

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2. Assess the risk level of risk each hazard identified.

3. Control the risk to reduce the harm and its severity.

5. Review and monitor that controls are working and risk levels are acceptable.

One was a 71-year-old who fell from a truck trailer in Wellington, the other was a 65-yearold in Auckland who fell from a truck.

“A delivery truck can turn up to a residential building site with pre-nailed framing and people climb up to three metres to get to them.

“I mean, you put a guard rail around people working at two metres on a house but a truck driver can be working at three metres with nothing.”

The Site Safe safety specialist says planning a job is a huge part of dealing with any risks to workers.

“The Health and Safety in Work Act talks about having a work method statement.

Something that’s not specifically a task analysis or a job safety analysis (JSA) but at least a written system that says ’this is how we’re going to do a job’.

“So before we start a job we assess it, we identify any risks and control them. So we do a 5 by 5 or a simple pre-start check.

These can pick up on those risks quite easily and alert people to anything that could catch them out.”

Then there are common building practices that can lead to a major hazard on a site.

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So before we start a job we assess it, we identify any risks and control them. So we do a 5 by 5 or a simple pre-start check. These can pick up on those risks quite easily and alert people to anything that could catch them out.

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“When it comes to putting in stairs in a two-storey house, these are usually put in late in the build because the builder doesn’t want them to get damaged. But that leaves a gaping hole in the middle of a floor where the stairs are going to go.

“They assume because everybody knows it’s there nobody will fall down but it but it leaves a void there.”

WorkSafe prosecuted an Auckland construction company this year after a worker fell through such a void. He received traumatic brain injury and fractures to his skull and right arm when he fell 3.4 metres on a residential building site. The company was found guilty and fined $100,000.

“The answer is to put the stairs in early but cover them in plywood so they’re actually usable.”

Ryan says it is always key to think about planning a job to remove any risk of falls.

In fact, the best controls are ones that don’t require a worker to make any big decisions, such as putting up protective barriers and edge protection, or using properly erected scaffolding.

For more information on reducing risks, go to: www.sitesafe.org.nz/guides-resources/practical-safetyadvice/risk-control.

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Delivering training excellence When it comes to training success, Vertical Horizonz New Zealand credits their trainer competency, according to chief operations officer, Marcus Bathan.

For over 20 years Vertical Horizonz has been putting industry experts at the front of the classroom.

Marcus says the company takes a personal responsibility for the achievement of trainees in its care.

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We are innovative and responsive to the needs of our trainees, communicate openly and honestly, support and encourage them, share knowledge and ideas, and work collaboratively for their benefit.

“Our core competency is our trainers’ face to face practical training delivery, grounded in experience and ability and supported by structured teaching and learning resources.”

All Vertical Horizonz trainers have extensive practical educational experience and have been selected to join the Vertical Horizonz team because of their standout performance within their chosen field.

As subject matter experts, the trainers understand the everyday challenges faced by business and industry and provide meaningful training experiences.

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behaviours they are training, describe the behaviours to be trained, demonstrate the behaviours, and then coach trainees as they practically apply the behaviours.

credibility of the behaviour and sets the goal and standard to be achieved; it is this standard that is then imitated and practiced by the learner, before assessment.

Marcus explains the role of the Vertical Horizonz trainer as that of a guide, leading safe excursions from the trainee’s familiar behaviours into specialist behaviours.

“This training system is designed to engage the trainee. Engaged trainees understand and take responsibility to practice and embed the behaviours and transfer the training to their workplace.”

To this end, Vertical Horizonz trainers apply the following training system: “They show trainees the relevance of the specialist

Marcus further explains, the demonstrations from the trainers follow ‘best industry practice’, which both establishes the

Vertical Horizonz trainers span the whole country and their knowledge base ensures Vertical Horizonz can train over 110 different courses across: Health and safety, chemical safety, fire and emergency, first aid, height and access, confined space, rural, transport and licencing, crane, adult education, leadership and youth.

The company continually invests in professionally developing these subject matter experts so that they may transfer their knowledge, skills and attitudes effectively and efficiently.

“We are innovative and responsive to the needs of our trainees, communicate openly and honestly, support and encourage them, share knowledge and ideas, and work collaboratively for their benefit.”

Recently, Vertical Horizonz has opened new, bigger and better, training centres in Albany, Lower Hutt and Christchurch to further improve its training delivery.

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Today’s innovations will deliver tomorrow’s security Future proofing is a key priority for HERA and they are excited to implement their new strategy with the vision of securing tomorrow’s industry by innovating today.

“Our team is focused on making sure the New Zealand metals industry is looking forward to and prepared for the future,” says HERA Marketing and Communications manager, Kim Nugent.

“This includes delivering solutions, developing and maintaining a skilled work force, and connecting and inspiring, so our members are supported in technical excellence and knowledge transfer, have the right skills for their needs, and are a community engaged and united.”

HERA for the first time has released its strategy publically and is doing so in support of its focus of building a tribe of ‘metal heads’ within its industry.

“One of our core values is integrity and we think it’s important that we share this [strategy] at a high level so our members know where we are headed.

“We want to create a stronger voice when it comes to advocacy and telling the story at the heart of our industry.”

HERA’s Innovation Centre plans to give opportunities for its members to gain exposure to the latest technologies such as robotics, AR, VR and more.

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We want to create a stronger voice when it comes to advocacy and telling the story at the heart of our industry.

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New strategy breakdown HERA’s new three-year strategy includes a refreshed vision and mission. It also details how its services will lead to a future-proofed NZ metals industry.

The membership organisation, which exists to represent the New Zealand metals industry, has identified eight outcomes that need to be achieved in order to futureproof the industry: Our members’ steel solutions are the best choices because they are the most sustainable, cost competitive, safest, beautiful, low risk, easy to use and/ or innovative.

• Our members are employers of choice within our industry.

• Our members are aware of, evaluating and adopting new technologies and following global best practice.

• Our members are optimising cost effectiveness through productivity and efficiency.

• Our members are recognised for their outstanding commitment to quality.

• Our members are innovating for commercial success.

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• A New Zealand that supports the steel industry.

• HERA is known as the thought leader for our industry.

Additionally, four key initiatives will work in support of achieving the outcomes of the new strategy:

1. HERA Innovation Centre HERA is in the process of creating its purposebuilt Innovation Centre in Manukau City, Auckland, which will be the hub for its research and development, demonstration and training activities.

These include robotics and automation, Industry 4.0, and AR/VR technologies that are suitable for advanced welding and steel-based structural engineering (BIM, FEA and bolting).

The centre is an exciting development for the metals industry and will ensure it is prepared for future technologies.

2. Living Standards Framework HERA has positioned the NZ metals industry to be the first sector to measure itself against Treasury’s Living Standards Framework (LSF) encompassing the ‘four capitals’ – natural, human, social, and financial/physical. All of which, affect our wellbeing as a nation.

The very act of self-examination is beneficial to an industry and its member companies because of how it forces operators to analyse how they work in a larger economic, social and environmental framework.

In particular, if you are working or hoping to work with the public sector, it is critical to acknowledge the different measures of success that are now being applied.

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A unique blend of expertise and innovation in engineering Kirk Roberts Consulting (KR) is renowned for providing progressive and innovative engineering and project management solutions, as well as software and capital management services, that set new benchmarks and are influential in developing the steel building landscape of New Zealand.

One of New Zealand’s most established, privately and locally owned engineering specialists, KR encompasses more than 110 expert staff operating from offices in Auckland, Tauranga and Christchurch – and soon to be Hamilton.

to positive, longstanding relationships between company and client.

gives them a great building, but one that is the most cost effective possible by speeding up the duration of the building process.

“We also offer value engineering throughout projects, not as a remedial response at the end of a design, and this offers our clients the best value solutions.”

Their proficiency has been sought for many significant projects throughout New Zealand, including boutique Christchurch entertainment hub EntX and the luxurious, modular Sudima Kaikoura Hotel.

KR’s departments work together in everything from finding investors for a project, architecture and engineering design, quantity surveying, fabrication drawings and BIM, right through to project management and securing contracts with other providers to deliver a finished product.

“At the heart of our business, innovation is who we are, finding a better way is why we exist, and providing progressive engineering and project management solutions is what we do,” says operations manager Aimee Fitzjohn.

“We always strive to leverage innovation for our clients and their projects. By constantly innovating, we can deliver the best value options to our clients, which in turn not only

Clients that utilise KR’s full suite of services see huge benefits in keeping their project’s consulting service requirement all under the one roof.

They also find this expertise and innovation is matched on equal merits by a commitment

“We believe quality relationships create superior outcomes. We take pride in maintaining a high degree of professionalism and integrity while working collaboratively with our clients on a personal level,” Aimee says.

“This philosophy extends not only to individual clients but also to the building companies that we have worked with for many years – we know each other’s process inside-out and appreciate what each side brings to the table. Those clients see us as valued advisors, not ‘just’ engineers,” explains Tauranga regional manager, Craig Manssen.

“You’ll never get yesterday’s answers. We find better ways by investing the time to develop and apply new technology so we can deliver unbiased, professional advice to enable informed, accurate decisions.

“All consulting firms are not the same. If a consultant is offering compressed delivery timeframes then there is often an associated

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reduction in value and quality of design.

At KR we believe in investing the required resources and time in order to deliver the best value project working alongside our clients,” Craig explains “It helps that our clients have a solid understanding of the design process and therefore realistic expectations about the project delivery times required to get the high-end product their project deserves.”

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INCREASING CUSTOMER SATISFACTION AND SAFETY In the event a problem occurs, manufacturers are able to minimise the impact by only recalling those items with the specific serial numbers that were built with the faulty component, material, or process, significantly reducing expenses, customer impact and reputational damage.

ACRS certification of products and traceability of materials substantially reduces the likelihood of supply of noncompliant materials.

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Traceability is especially important today to avoid the increasing issue of a mixed supply of compliant and noncompliant materials.

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IMPROVING INTERNAL QUALITY CONTROLS

ACRS - Taking steel traceability to the next level ACRS (Australasian Certification Authority for Reinforcing and Structural Steels Ltd) has introduced a new end-to-end traceability scheme for steel to provide a uniform assessment framework across the supply chain.

The scheme extends existing traceability provisions in the ACRS product certification scheme between steel mills, and the subsequent steel processing and fabricating – and includes provisions for fabricators, fastener suppliers, traders, distributors and stockists.

After extensive consultation and trials, ACRS has recently completed the first certification to its new traceability scheme.

The ACRS traceability scheme marries well-established European practices with Australian and New Zealand requirements, and connects seamlessly with the existing ACRS product certification scheme (which itself is built on the UK version of the EU model).

Speaking about the new scheme, ACRS chief executive, Philip Sanders, commented: “The new ACRS steel traceability scheme was developed to meet consumer demand to address concerns of unauthorised mixing of steel supplied into projects, including supply based false ‘equivalency’ to AS/NZS, which has also become a significant issue.

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“Materials’ traceability is essential if you are to avoid substitution of the specified materials in whole or part with materials of unknown conformity (even if you can identify the manufacturer).

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All ACRS auditors are fully-qualified experts with many years of experience working with steel certifications.

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“Unfortunately, most available guides and tools, whilst calling up product certification as one option, do not provide for a critical component of product compliance — traceability. Traceability is especially important to avoid mixed supply of compliant and non-compliant materials,” Philip says.

“The ACRS traceability scheme applies the same level of traceability control to distributors, traders, fastener suppliers and stockists as required by other ACRS certificate holders. This provides specifiers, purchasers and customers with valuable additional confidence in their delivered steel materials,” he added.

Steel reinforcing processors, mesh manufacturers (both to AS/NZS 4671), and structural steel welded beam manufacturers (to AS/NZS 3679.2) that hold

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ACRS certification already follow ACRS’ traceability requirements from the certified steel mill, through the ACRS certified rebar processor or steelwork fabricator.

SO WHY CHOOSE THE ACRS TRACEABILITY SCHEME CERTIFICATION?

Internationally, suppliers are turning to traceability solutions to help close some of the information gaps which exist in increasingly disparate, global supply chains, to track data and to meet customer safety and demand requirements.

ACRS rigorous assessment delivers the most comprehensive system available, enabling suppliers to refine and improve their systems.

HOW DO I APPLY, OR ASK QUESTIONS? Simply contact ACRS at: info@steelcertification.com or +61 02 9965 7216 for a no-obligation discussion.

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Compliance mandates are increasing – as are the associated costs of fines for noncompliance. For instance, traceability is integral to the international quality standard, ISO 9001 and to the recently released Steelwork Fabrication and Erection Standard, AS/NZS 5131.

When we say ‘end-to-end’, we’re talking about the ability to track information on all raw materials, components, and associated processes across the supply chain, including the design, manufacturing, supply, and delivery phases.

Customers are also demanding better clarity and confidence that materials supplied to their projects are compliant.

ACRS simple end-to-end certification, including traceability, provides the clearest, easiest, and most comprehensive system available for approval authorities, steel suppliers, and the public.

PROTECTING REPUTATION With competitive pressures on the rise and consumer confidence becoming harder to earn and maintain, steel suppliers are finding that now, more than ever, there is a need to protect their brands and reputations.

ACRS expert product certification scheme provides the best available protection for compliant steel product suppliers and differentiates them clearly and effectively from non-compliant competitors.

‘End-to-end’ traceability is directly comparable to ACRS product certification scheme’s cornerstone ‘All Products, All Locations rule’ which has provided market confidence in steels supplied under ACRS product certification for nearly 20 years.

ENHANCING THE ‘CHAIN OF CERTIFICATION’ Construction steels manufactured to AS/NZS Standards can be rendered non-conforming by poor transformation, e.g. through such processes as cutting, bending and welding.

Certification systems that only assess the mill of manufacture do not provide for validated performance (to Standards) of the as-delivered product.

In steel reinforcing materials, the ACRS scheme, provides a rigorous mechanism for “bookending” the manufacture and transformation. This ‘chain of certification’ provides a vital link between the steel manufacturer and the construction site.

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3. Circular economy It comes as no surprise, nor is it a secret, that the biggest single industry in New Zealand for waste is building and construction.

The Ministry for Environment (MfE) estimates that over 3m tonnes of construction and demolition waste ends up in landfill each year.

BRANZ provides further insight, estimating that each new house generates over four tonnes of waste. This is comprised of “timber (20 percent), plasterboard (13 percent), packaging (5 percent), metal (5 percent) and other (45 percent)”, and the bulk of this is new material.

With commercial construction at record levels, residential building consents peaking at 1970s levels, massive housing shortages and anticipated additional demand from Kiwibuild, we must find a better way.

The solution is adopting circular economy thinking. Not only does this ease the pressure on landfills, but it also supports New Zealand’s transition to a vibrant, lowemissions future.

4. Addressing the skills gap through diversity and innovation Is the New Zealand building and construction industry entering a skills crisis?

There is more than 50 years of research that validates that firms with greater diversity perform better than those that are more homogenous.

“We must therefore take advantage of every opportunity to access skills that reflect our societal composition.”

From left: Puhoro STEM Academy’s, Kayla Martin; HERA’s CEO Troy Coyle; HERA’s Whanake Scholarship recipient, Sarah Lewis; Maori Education Trust CE, Evelyn Newman; Puhoro STEM Academy’s Courtnee Matthews and her baby, Cairo.

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One of our core values is integrity and we think it’s important that we share this [strategy] at a high level so our members know where we are headed.

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Currently, in New Zealand, women comprise only 16 percent of the engineering workforce and Māori wahine a fraction of these.

HERA has introduced an engineering scholarship specifically for Māori students to encourage them into STEM.

It was established in 1978 supported by the Heavy Engineering Levy Act 1978 and founding Chairman Keith Smith.

“Despite being a first-world country, our education system is like a leaky pipeline that bleeds Māori potential at an alarming and unsustainable rate. Many young Māori are failing within the system to achieve or attain sustainable qualifications, limiting their future options, income and opportunities.

This creates both social and economic harms for Māori to be active participants within our wider society,” according to the Pūhoro STEM Academy.

“Everything we do is to ensure we’re a New Zealand that supports our metals based industry.

Māori make up just two percent of the science and technology workforce, wahine would be completely under-represented.

Only 8 percent of Māori are going into academic STEM-related pathways at schools.

There is a massive issue here and HERA believes it is a challenge for everyone to proactively work together to address.

“Our Whanake scholarship is one step forward in our journey towards more meaningful engagement with Māori in engineering”.

About HERA HERA drives thought leadership in research and innovation for the metalsbased industry.

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“We want our members to be employers of choice, and to be optimising cost effectiveness through productivity and efficiency.

“Providing support so they follow global best practice, are evaluating and adopting new technologies for commercial success and are recognised for their outstanding commitment to quality.

“Future-proofing our industry means making sure our members’ metal solutions are recognised as the best choice because they’re easy to use, are low risk and are the most sustainable, competitive, safest, and innovative option for Kiwis.”

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Going Global When clients engage Global Engineering (GE) for their structural steel projects, metalwork and other custom solutions, they know they’re getting the experience, attitude and resources required to complete the job to the relevant specifications.

Since 1995, Global Engineering has been providing comprehensive steel fabrication solutions to the steel industry of New Zealand.

Today the company operates from a purpose-built factory in Kumeu, where its renowned attention to detail is further heightened through retained control over in-house process and quality.

Herein lies one of GE’s greatest strengths: its ability to facilitate medium-sized complex jobs.

Its detailers, fabrication team and rigging crews are a dedicated and highly specialised team, who take pride in what they do.

Being logistically agile, and able to implement their individual skills on various projects promotes efficiency and effectiveness.

“We’re not afraid to tackle unusual and difficult tasks using our skill and experience and we comply with relevant health and safety and WorkSafe regulations,” Mark says.

Showcasing their skills through significant projects Global Engineering’s expertise has been sought for many significant projects throughout Auckland, including the Massey University Sir Neil Waters Building – Albany, Tuatahi Apartments – Mt Albert, Bidfood Cold Storage – Hobsonville, the current project at NZ Blood – Epsom, and many more.

Global Engineering is currently involved with the renovation of the New Zealand Blood Service centre in Epsom, where an atrium is being installed into the existing building.

The architectural steelwork itself has been made to the highest of standards and is intended to be admired from the ground up.

Understandably a lot of thought has gone into the design and construction methods.

The complex nature of the installation, in that it has to be tensioned up and selfsupporting on its existing structure, has presented its fair share of challenges – but these have been successfully navigated using acquired knowledge and expertise.

Couple this with a custom-built factory and a full complement of modern equipment and machinery (including cranes, lifts, trucks and a mobile welding plant), they have the capacity to work on major structural projects but the flexibility to be able to help with the smaller, fast-track jobs.

“We’ve earnt a great reputation in our industry as being problem solvers,” says Global Engineering general manager, Mark Duxfield, as he arrives on one jobsite from another.

“Finding solutions to work around tricky sites, refurbishments, complex builds and logistical installation challenges keeps us on our toes and at the top of our game.

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The industry is trying to achieve much higher standards and is doing that quite well, and it’s pushing everyone’s capabilities and responsibilities up, which can only be a good thing.

- Global Engineering general manager, Mark Duxfield

Other challenges have included the building remaining in use throughout the project as a key blood donor centre, meaning necessary nighttime and weekend shifts and being sensitive to the needs of the users of the building when onsite.

In an excellent example of GE’s ability to work co-operatively, acting as a subcontractor to head contractor Q Interiors, GE had to co-ordinate with and work alongside Q Interiors’ Christchurchbased engineers to successfully implement many of the learnings brought about by the earthquakes.

“There is great satisfaction in knowing that all the stakeholders are well invested, not just on opposite ends of an email but through face to face value and a genuinely collaborative approach,” Mark says.

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Looking towards the future The industry as a whole is working towards the compliance of the SFC accreditation scheme.

While Global Engineering is largely through this process, it will be a real challenge for many small fabricators to meet the expectations and be able to get work without SFC. “It is putting protectionism within the systems, to try and make sure that NZ fabricators, installers and engineers are working to ASNZ standards, to meet industry demands and expectations of buildings.

“We don’t want to see buildings collapse like we did in the Christchurch earthquakes – we think of premature building collapse to be a thing of the Third World and we don’t want that to happen again here.

“The industry is trying to achieve much higher standards and is doing that quite well, and it’s pushing everyone’s capabilities and responsibilities up, which can only be a good thing,” Mark says.

He believes it is promising that we have international construction companies trying to buy into our industry and is confident in New Zealand’s attitude for responding to international pressures, which will help to solidify the industry in a strong position for the future.

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Design Engineering Design Engineering is your calibration, certification, compliance and consulting engineer specialist with 27 years’ experience delivering dependable solutions throughout the Pacific.

It has grown organically from humble beginnings to having in excess of 35 staff operating from five branches nationally – in Timaru (Head Office), Dunedin, Christchurch, Nelson, and Te Rapa, Hamilton – as well as an overseas office, in Suva, Fiji.

“Holding IANZ accreditation to ISO 17020 Design Verification, Equipment Inspections and Non Destructive Testing ensures our work is recognised worldwide and our highly trained staff are suitably qualified to international requirements and experience to undertake their respective duties.”

Its team of consulting engineers can undertake a wide range of structural design and consent process (PS1) including industrial; residential and commercial buildings; foundations and retaining walls; seismic assessment and strengthening of existing buildings (IEP & DEE); construction monitoring (PS4); and peer reviews (PS2).

Regular annual internal and external audits are carried out to ensure the Design Engineering quality management system is maintained and functioning correctly

and all staff remain competent in their respective duties.

It is a statutory requirement in New Zealand under PECPR regulations to have pressure equipment, cranes and passenger ropeways inspected annually. You can view Design Engineering’s scope of accreditation anytime by visiting the IANZ web site (www.ianz.govt.nz).

“Our mobile vehicles enable all your equipment that requires calibration, testing and inspection is completed on or off site with minimal disruption to you, enabling a fast and efficient turn around to get your equipment back into service quickly.”

This service extends to its test lab facilities, where you can courier or drop off equipment and get it x-rayed, calibrated, etc and returned within a short period of time.

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Steel construction compliance – in search of excellence Much has been written in recent times about nonconformances in steel fabrication and erection in New Zealand.

There are however projects being delivered with minimal compliance issues, where steel fabricators and erectors do the job right the first time.

This article from Southern QA will give a perspective on why large variations exist in New Zealand construction and what can be done to narrow the gap.

Recent projects have delivered good examples of first-time compliance with little rework on significant projects: • The completion of 2,000 defect free K-frame welds • 100 percent compliance of 500 bolted connections.

This is in stark contrast with other projects: • 90 percent non-compliance of welding which required the removal of a roof for remediation • 30 percent non-compliance of bolted connections over recurring site visits.

The cost of getting it wrong is far in excess of the extra cost and effort of training and monitoring to get it right the first time.

Costs following non-compliance include not only direct remediation costs and time delays, but also hidden costs such as loss of business reputation, demotivation of staff and cost of re-inspection. For welding, such costs (for which the contractor does not get paid), are conservatively estimated at five times the cost of the original welding (for which the contractor has been paid).

In search of organisational excellence in the steel construction industry in New Zealand, we seek to answer, “What sets organisations with a high level of compliance apart from organisations struggling with compliance from start to finish?”

An interview with compliance inspectors involved in the examples above reveals that the answer may not be in hard organisational factors. A quote from Waterman et al, 1980, “A picture of a thing is not a thing” suggests that an organisation’s structure and systems may not be enough to ensure excellence in compliance.

In addition to their systems and processes, organisations that do the job right the first time have leaders and managers with quality as a core value.

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An entrenched quality culture will have great communication as a key element, and this will include communication with the compliance inspector in a pro-active way.

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These organisational leaders understand the importance of leading by example in developing company culture and demonstrating their commitment to people and quality by aligning skilled resources, training efforts, dedicated supervision, communication and reward with company objectives and project requirements.

An entrenched quality culture will have great communication as a key element, and this will include communication with the compliance inspector in a pro-active way.

These leaders identify subtle differences in specification requirements from one project to the next and ensure that the responsible steel workers are equipped to do the job and to take ownership of their part in the project.

All examples of outstanding first-time compliance have followed excellence in communication between steelworker, compliance inspector and engineer. The successful examples above were delivered by companies that have had a longstanding relationship with Southern QA, and whose managers have welcomed input from compliance inspectors into the quality culture and systems over many years.

The organisation will also recognise the importance of people-continuity in fabrication processes by, for example, not changing the key staff (whether welders, riggers or supervisors) unless absolutely necessary.

It has never been more true than now that quality pays rather than costs. A quality culture will deliver excellence in compliance, lower costs and a sound reputation for delivery of quality products and services.

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Predicting corrosion control developments of the future Excerpts from the NACE International Expert Roundtable regarding predicting future corrosion control developments.

By Gretchen Jacobson, MP managing editor

NACE International was established in 1943 in Houston, Texas by 11 engineers focused on cathodic protection (CP) to address metal pipeline degradation.

Now 36,000+ members strong, NACE has evolved into a worldwide organisation that is involved in every industry and area of corrosion prevention and control.

Six panellists share their predictions on where the corrosion industry is going in the next 25 years and beyond: Nick Birbilis – College of Engineering and Computer Science, Australian National University Key factors or indicators that can be rationally identified as significant in influencing the future of corrosion control include but are not limited to: • Legislation • New alloys/metals • Complex systems.

We have the ability to create materials with durability in mind, and an increasing responsibility to do so on the basis of the planet’s finite resources. In the future, for corrosion control, we need to be smarter.

We also need to learn more from the past, and also be more proactive in education.

Rick Eckert – DNV GL Microbiologically influenced corrosion (MIC) impacts many different assets and industries, and yet it is a corrosion process that is still not completely understood— despite the current advances being made in the field of genomics.

With accurate and reliable MIC diagnosis, prevention and mitigation measures could be more effectively applied, resulting in improved asset integrity, longevity, and sustainability.

Fred Goodwin – BASF Corrosion of reinforcing steel in concrete is considered to be the primary cause of concrete deterioration. Two universal rules of concrete construction are that concrete cracks and steel rusts.

Not only is our existing infrastructure in deteriorating condition, but the need for new infrastructure continues to grow both for developed and developing countries.

Concrete construction and maintenance are growth areas with corrosion of reinforcement the primary driver of much of this growth.

John R Scully – Materials Science and Engineering, University of Virginia, and CORROSION technical editor in chief

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learning, tied to integrity assessment and near real time risk management, will form the basis for these changes and the ability to predict pipeline critical conditions before a failure happens.

In the future, many corrosion control strategies will need to be powered by the nearby environment, harvesting energy from their surroundings without connection to the grid.

Jack Tinnea – MP technical editor Materials science can offer the practicing corrosion engineer many choices in controlling corrosion.

Data sciences approaches will be necessary to understand how to handle and interpret all that information but could establish relationships and trends impossible to see otherwise that could aid corrosion control.

The next quarter century will bring not only amazing advances in materials themselves, but in miniaturisation that will greatly extend our ability to monitor and understand. There are infinite possibilities for breakthroughs for generations to come.

Neil G Thompson – DNV GL Knowledge-based analytics will make the largest difference in how we approach corrosion management.

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Steel Construction - Corrosion Protection Australasian Corrosion Association The Australasian Corrosion Association Inc. (ACA) is a not for profit membership association which disseminates information on corrosion and its prevention or control by providing training, seminars, conferences, publications and other activities.

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Protecting NZ infrastructure from corrosion During a one-day seminar in Auckland presented by the Australasian Corrosion Association’s New Zealand branch, asset managers and corrosion experts across New Zealand gathered to share experiences and information on how corrosion impacts assets.

With the decrease in “hazardous” anti-fouling coatings, microbial-induced corrosion (MIC) is increasing in ports throughout the world.

The Corrosion & Prevention 2019 Conference is taking place at the Crown Promenade Melbourne, Australia, from 24-27 November 2019.

Early indications suggest that more sites and finer measurements delivered by the current research are changing the risk profile for many geographic areas. BRANZ has also found that many materials display “unusual” corrosion behaviour within geothermal environments.

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Presentations from 14 high calibre international and Australian speakers took place over the two days and covered six key topics: • Engineering Alloys.

Dr Patricia Shaw spoke of BRANZ’s work in updating the New Zealand Corrosivity Map, which rates exposure risk to structures based on long term field testing of a range of materials.

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The Advances in Corrosion Science and Corrosion Engineering – International Symposium has just taken place on 2425 July. This is an essential, unmissable event for those working in the corrosion industry.

Many participants agreed that a design life of, say, 50 years (as is the case with residential builds including apartments), or 100 years (for major infrastructure), is often expected to perform considerably beyond that. Many road and rail bridges built in the late 19th Century are still operational and expected to carry increasingly large loads.

It’s now also being seen in fresh water, such as in the corroding sheet pile diversion wall in Lake Rotoiti. This wall must divert the inflow from Lake Rotorua into the Kaituna River until 2057, so options delivered to the client included structural strengthening, use of an impermeable polymeric screen, or complete removal and replacement of the wall with vinyl sheet piles.

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The correct protection methods for New Zealand structures are therefore very important.

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• Corrosion Modelling and Prediction.

• Cathodic Protection.

• Oil and Gas. • Water and Wastewater.

Representing seminar sponsor Carboline, Neil Adamson discussed the effects of concrete degradation and subsequent rebar corrosion, especially as demonstrated in wastewater treatment plants and chemical bunds.

Sub-surface defects in concrete finishes can affect the performance of protective coatings, he explained, and with the increase in unvented hydrogen sulphide, MIC levels are also increasing in enclosed systems, such as wastewater pipes and tanks.

Some 30ppm of H2S will cause severe concrete corrosion, and anecdotally this has increased to over 100ppm in some systems internationally. Asset managers cannot vent H2S from treatment plants today because nearby residents don’t want the smell, consequently trapping more sulphides than ever and placing more demand upon protective coatings.

The best protective coating is often more expensive to apply but will also extend the “time to first maintenance” period, and appropriate maintenance after that will ensure the asset’s integrity.

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Matthew Vercoe of Metal Spray Suppliers explained how a good specification can help contractors apply the coating correctly, as well as help owners to understand the benefits of spending a little more initially.

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Regular inspection and testing of the protection ensures the underlying material is able to maintain its integrity at least until the end of its design life.

Queenstown Engineering

Architecturally exposed structural steel Architecturally exposed structural steel is becoming increasingly popular in both residential and commercial building designs and is something that Queenstown Engineering 2009 Ltd has the capability and expertise to manufacture.

“We have just completed the new arrivals building at Cardrona Alpine Resort,” Allan says.

“It features architecturally exposed structural steel in quite a harsh environment. We also did the structural steel for the iFly Queenstown building, which is the indoor parachute operation. Aurecon was the structural steel engineering consultant for that job.”

The iFfly Queenstown building is a finalist in the Steel Construction New Zealand excellence in steel awards, which will be presented in Wellington in September.

Queenstown Engineering is a specialist fabrication and installation company for the industrial, structural, construction and architectural sectors.

It undertakes a huge variety of jobs from small items to larger structural steel projects, including custom-made metalwork and architecturally exposed structural steel (AESS)

Providing a turnkey service Queenstown Engineering 2009 Ltd is a certified structural steel fabricator with the capabilities to provide a full manufacture and installation service.

Architecturally exposed structural steel is a specialty of Queenstown Engineering 2009 Ltd.

Allan says structural steel is becoming a specialist area requiring specific technical knowledge. Being a certified structural steel fabricator is his company’s main point of difference.

Director Allan Foote says while manufacturing AESS is not new for his company, its recent growth in popularity with architects is resulting in increasing business.

All of Queenstown Engineering’s steel is sourced from steel mills which are fully compliant with New Zealand’s Building Code, with full documentation and proof of source available to every customer.

“Architecturally exposed structural steel is finding its way into homes, both high-end houses and mid-range properties, as well as commercial design,” he says.

Queenstown Engineering has the capabilities to undertake the following:

“We deliver a full structural steel service,” Allan says.

• Solidworks AutoCAD software • Structural steel work • Architecturally exposed structural steel work • Sheetmetal projects • Subcontracting.

“We have our own AutoCAD capacity to produce the detailed drawings for fabrication and we have CNC plate cutting machines.

AESS sits squarely at the intersection of architecture and engineering, requiring the greatest level of technical knowledge from the architect and the greatest level of design appreciation from the engineer.

The requirements for form, fit and finish, and for fabrication, erection and coatings are substantially higher for AESS than for ordinary structural steel. As a result, they must be considered throughout the design and development process.

To succeed, an AESS project requires the architect, structural engineer and fabricator to consider the architecturally exposed structural steel matrix in NZS 3404;2009.

Queenstown Engineering recently completed the architecturally exposed structural steel in the new arrivals building at Cardrona Alpine Resort.

This interactive design process is quite different from the more linear process associated with standard structural steel that is hidden from view.

Allan says there are five categories of AESS, ranging from basic elements through to showcase and custom elements.

“These are usually categorised by the distance the structural steel is viewed at and its requirements,” he says.

“Typical work we do involves surface preparation and finishing the welds, which are quite often ground smooth. The fabrication tolerances are much finer than with standard structural steel.

“Often the weld seams on the hollow sections need to be orientated for reduced visibility. Any weld show-through has to be minimised and this is typical of what we have to do to meet the categories of architecturally exposed structural steel.”

“The workshop is equipped with an overhead gantry crane, a surface coatings shop, and we have our own large hiab and transport for installing the structural steel. We have two qualified structural steel welding supervisors with AS 2214 certification on-site.”

High-end architectural projects Queenstown Engineering works closely with several award-winning architects and currently has three projects on the go with Warren and Mahoney, including both residential and commercial jobs featuring AESS and some challenging roof profiles which require high-end finishes across all trades.

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Elevating Work Platform Association

Levelling the playing field Accountability is a popular expression but rarely often demonstrated in a consistent fashion. The Elevating Work Platform Association of New Zealand (EWPA) refreshingly bucks this trend - its very mandate is to define and benchmark accountability through promoting best and safest practices for the use and maintenance of elevating work platforms.

It is doing so with great, evidencebased success.

A registered incorporated society, EWPA’s members are bound by key rules, and the Association holds itself to the same rules including safeguarding the interests of its members and others involved in the elevating work platform industry.

The EWPA Code of Conduct covers responsible business practices, public interaction, ethical standards, interaction with competitors and support of the Association by taking an active role in its activities and promoting the Association to the industry.

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A knowledge-rich set of resources is also available on the EWPA website and include details about EWP operator training, a number of safety videos that provide information and clarification to the industry, industry-standard guides, and safety alerts.

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Shoulder-to-shoulder with sister organisations - EWPA CEO Phil Tindle - the Hire Industry Association of New Zealand (HIANZ) and the New Zealand Forklift Industry Association (NZFIA) - EWPA is furnishing the Activities and industries including, but trade landscape with a robust knowledge and valuable resources that enable excellent, not limited to, arboriculture, building and safety-conscious performance. construction, port operations, sign-writing, and advertising, stock picking and railways, Mobile Elevating Work Platforms are all constituent members of the MEWP (MEWPS) are useful but complex pieces of environment and benefit from the leadership equipment, often used for access in very and advocacy of EWPA. challenging areas.

In addition to its role pursuing consistently high standards of EWP related training, and in areas of maintenance and certification, CEO Phil Tindle says the Association has encouraged and endorsed the development of unit-standard based, quality-assured EWP operator courses by independent trainers.

“New Zealand Qualifications Authority (NZQA) accredited operator training is now widely available.

“A knowledge-rich set of resources is also available on the EWPA website and include details about EWP operator training,

a number of safety videos that provide information and clarification to the industry, industry-standard guides, and safety alerts.”

Of particular value is the EWPA Registered Inspector Programme. “The EWPA Registered Inspector Programme is a national initiative whereby potential inspectors are formally assessed, verified and moderated to ensure they possess the level of experience and expertise required to undertake six months and/or major inspections of Mobile Elevating Work Platforms as stated in Australian Standard AS2550.10.

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Snorkel™ Rough Terrain Scissor Lifts: Sizably Slim

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Designed to handle the toughest terrain and jobsite conditions, Snorkel™ produces a full-line of compact rough terrain scissor lifts.

All models of the Snorkel compact rough terrain scissor lift family have become extremely popular with contractors and rental companies alike. These lifts were designed and engineered at the Snorkel facility in Levin, New Zealand, and they have become a global success for the company.

Equipped with powerful four-wheel drive, these scissor lifts are particularly popular with construction companies and contractors, who commonly utilise the lifts on large building sites, as well as on smaller projects, such as shed and barn construction.

Snorkel offers five compact rough terrain scissor lift models, including the narrow width Snorkel S2255RT and S2755RT, and the standard width Snorkel S2770RT, S3370RT and S3970RT models.

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All lifts in the series deliver a large working area, high lifting capacity, and superb terrain capabilities from compact dimensions.

In New Zealand, Snorkel provides local support through a dedicated sales and customer service team at the Levin facility, backed by a field-based product support team and a large inventory of spare parts.

Due to the popularity of the three standard width lifts, Snorkel added two new models to the compact rough terrain scissor lift family in 2006.

Snorkel compact rough terrain scissor 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.

The Snorkel S2255RT and S2755RT were introduced in response to customer demand for a narrower width machine that could be easily transported by contractors using a tandem trailer.

For more information about Snorkel rough terrain scissor lifts, or to arrange a product demonstration, please call (06) 368 9168 or visit www.snorkellifts.co.nz.

Offering a maximum working height of 8.5m, the Snorkel S2255RT has a lift capacity of 420kg from a chassis that is 1.45m wide. The S2755RT offers a maximum working height of 10.4m, and can lift up to 300kg.

Capable of climbing gradients of up to 35 percent and designed to be towed by light commercial vehicles, the Snorkel S2255RT weighs just 2,360kg, while the S2755RT weighs 2,750kg.

Engineered for safe working at height, the versatile S2255RT and S2755RT are suitable for all terrain applications.

Powerful four-wheel drive and auto level outriggers handle tough jobsites with ease, delivering full performance on the toughest terrain and jobsite conditions.

Snorkel’s compact rough terrain scissor lifts are known for their performance, reliability, and long working life.

The S2255RT and S2755RT lifts share many features with Snorkel’s existing line of compact rough terrain scissor lifts, the S2770RT, S3370RT and S3970RT, including non-marking high-grip tyres; automatic levelling hydraulic outriggers; an oscillating axle; and a flashing amber light as standard.

Proportional joystick controls provide excellent maneuverability, and a power line to platform permits the easy connection of power tools while working at height, without trailing cables.

More platform space and additional reach are available from a 1.2m roll-out deck extension.

With high platform capacities, the two lifts have the load capacity for tools and materials. Working from the platform with power tools is easy with an optional 240V outlet.

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Snorkel compact rough terrain scissor 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.

Powered by Kubota diesel engines as standard, all five Snorkel compact rough terrain scissor lifts are also available with a bi-energy power source, for the ultimate jobsite flexibility.

The bi-energy system enables the lift to run on diesel power for working outdoors on rough terrain, then the lift can be switched to battery power for interior fit-out work.

Switching to battery power can also help to meet increasing regulations on noise and emissions.

To minimise total ownership costs, all Snorkel lifts are designed to be simple, robust, and reliable.

Utilising an all-steel construction, Snorkel lifts can be rebuilt at the end of their initial working life, at the Snorkel rebuild facility in Levin, maximising return on investment from the unit, whether through redeployment or resale.

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All models of the Snorkel compact rough terrain scissor lift family have become extremely popular with contractors and rental companies alike. These lifts were designed and engineered at the Snorkel facility in Levin, New Zealand, and they have become a global success for the company.

The Snorkel facility in Levin is one of six manufacturing facilities that the company operates globally, and predominantly supplies equipment to the New Zealand, Australia and Asia Pacific region.

The European and Middle East markets are supported by the Snorkel facility in the United Kingdom, while the Asia Pacific markets are supported by the facility in Jintan, China.

In North America, the company operates three manufacturing facilities, including Henderson, Nevada; Elwood, Kansas; and Selma, California.

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the ultra-narrow width of the Snorkel S2755RT fits in places where a standard width machine would have difficulties.

While it can reach a maximum working h e i g ht of 33 f t . 1 in. (10.1m ) , t hi s machine is also lightweight and can be towed on a car trailer between jobs. Add to that rugged 4-wheel drive and optional bienergy for a highly versatile scissor lift that can go the distance on all terrains.

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“The Standard and New Zealand EWP Best Practice Guidelines for MEWP state that only a Competent Person can carry out six months and/or major inspections,” Phil says.

EWPA Best Practice definition Based on full compliance with the Best Practice for Mobile Elevating Work Platforms and its associated standards. Read more at www. worksafe.govt.nz searching ‘Mobile Elevating Work Platforms.’

“The EWPA Registered Inspector Programme is the best method to educate, improve compliance and consistency of EWP maintenance within New Zealand.

“The cost of major inspections of EWP is significant, and the need to have this maintenance undertaken correctly is essential. The Registered Inspector Programme compels inspectors to follow the

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We are committed to establishing and promoting the adoption of high standards, ethics, and responsible business practices and are proud to help lead and maintain a favourable public perception of our members and the elevating work platform industry in general.

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- EWPA CEO Phil Tindle

EWP Best Practice Guidelines and relevant industry standards and therefore gives EWP owners and operators greater certainty of equipment compliance and safety.”

While the provision of advice is very much trade-centric, EWPA is also a valuable conduit of information for the public. It has ‘guidance for the public’ webpage to share useful information and resources.

“The information we share and promote is all part of us striving to be and remaining recognised as the knowledgeable, responsible, official representative, and authoritative organisation of those involved in the elevating work platform industry.

“We are committed to establishing and promoting the adoption of high standards, ethics, and responsible business practices and are proud to help lead and maintain a favourable public perception of our members and the elevating work platform industry in general.”

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The Conference hand-selected a compelling line-up of some of New Zealand’s best people and profit experts including New Zealander of the Year Mike King, psychologist Nigel Latta, and leading business expert Debbie Mayo-Smith.

“Conference was a great success this year. As always, we enjoyed the opportunity to provide a dynamic and robust forum for ideation, networking and business generation.”

The EWPA was a proud partner to HIANZ and NZFIA this year at the annual HIANZ Conference. With a record attendance, the popular initiative was to open up for the first time this year to the public.

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Leading by example You don’t need to look far to gain an appreciation of how problematic asbestos is to the construction sector.

A term for six naturally occurring silicate minerals, asbestos was commonly used in building products from the 1940s onwards, and as a result, many New Zealand buildings and homes built before 1 January 2000 are likely to contain some type of asbestos materials.

While one could be forgiven for thinking ‘natural’ equates to not-harmful; this is contrary to the facts. According to the Ministry of Health, asbestos is a proven human carcinogen, and all forms of asbestos can cause cancer.

No ‘safe’ lower limit of exposure has been identified with certainty - all exposure is thought to add to the overall risk of disease development, meaning that the potential health risk to anyone that may potentially disturb asbestos during their daily work activities, is massive.

Asbestos that is in good condition and undisturbed doesn’t pose a significant health and safety risk. However, there is a risk of asbestos fibres being released and disturbed during demolition and refurbishment works, or as part of other routine building and maintenance tasks.

It is therefore important that anyone working in and on buildings and homes containing asbestos understands the potential risks, and how to safely manage these. All PCBUs (Persons Conducting a Business Undertaking) need to be aware of their obligations under the Health & Safety at Work (Asbestos) Regulations which came into effect on April 2016 and applies to all business and/or building owners.

The New Zealand Demolition and Asbestos Association (NZDAA) is the authoritative voice on asbestos best practice. It works closely with WorkSafe, government, local councils and other associate organisations to address the big issues impacting the industry, as well as providing education and support to the wider industry by way of initiatives like Asbestos Awareness Week.

Following the introduction of the Asbestos Regulations, a two-year grace period was given to allow the asbestos industry and other businesses and building owners to come up to speed. The Association has worked hard during this time to ensure that its members were ready to meet the requirements. It continues to educate and ensure that its members are following best practice and that the wider community understands its requirements and duties under the Act. NZDAA has members all over New Zealand and represents the full cross-section of the

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demolition and asbestos industries. Being an NZDAA member has multitudinous benefits. First and foremost, becoming a member means gaining access to a network of professionals whose work and knowledge is shaping the demolition and asbestos industries on a national and global scale.

Members receive the latest information on regulations, industry best practices, and training. A number of opportunities are provided for members to meet, correspond, and exchange knowledge relevant to the demolition and asbestos industries, both online and face-to-face.

NZDAA marketing manager Sarah Tohill says that despite the initial grace period, there is still a fair amount of confusion around the requirements and many PCBUs don’t fully understand their obligations and duties.

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Under the legislation, any buildings built prior to the year 2000 and/or known to contain asbestos, or are assumed to have the presence of asbestos, must have an Asbestos Management Plan which clearly sets out the location of the associated asbestos and how this is managed.

The condition of the asbestos at these properties should be inspected and monitored on an ongoing basis, and any

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“As an Association we advise anyone who is required to manage buildings or properties that contain asbestos, or has workers that might encounter asbestos during the course of their daily work activities such as a tradesperson, to get proper advice or to undertake an Asbestos Awareness Course so they fully understand the risks and their responsibilities.”

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Obligations for workplaces where asbestos or asbestos-containing materials are found The workplace must review and (if necessary) revise the asbestos management plan every five years, or when: • Asbestos controls are reviewed • Asbestos is removed, disturbed, sealed or enclosed • The plan is no longer adequate for managing the asbestos risks.

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changes recorded. In addition, any staff working on or maintaining these buildings should be fully aware of the Asbestos Management Plan, and it should also be made available and provided to any contractors conducting working at the facility.

“Asbestos can be found in a wide range of products and places, it can sometimes be hidden within walls as part of the building structure, so it is important to get the right advice when establishing an Asbestos Management Plan. There should be no “off the shelf” surveys, and anyone who is offered one of these should be very cautious.

“Also taking a blanket stance that the presence of asbestos is presumed has its implications and could result in unnecessary costs down the track.”

The NZDAA continues to reiterate the importance of an effective management plan. “As an Association, we can assist with that. We have members who represent the whole supply chain - surveyors who come out to do the survey, labs who test individual products, removalists, and assessors who issue a clearance to that states a building is safe for re-occupation.”

While the regulations don’t apply to them directly, homeowners should also familiarise

themselves with safe working practices, how easily asbestos exposure can occur, and its potential risks.

To assist with this education, the NZDAA introduced Asbestos Awareness Week back in 2017, and this has now become an annual event to help improve the overall awareness. The Association also provides regular Asbestos Awareness Courses and bespoke training courses throughout the year. The next Asbestos Awareness Week will run from 25th-30th of November.

Asbestos-containing products can be found in lots of places such as vinyl flooring, interior and exterior wall cladding,

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As an Association we advise anyone who is required to manage buildings or properties that contain asbestos, or has workers that might encounter asbestos during the course of their daily work activities such as a tradesperson, to get proper advice or to undertake an Asbestos Awareness Course so they fully understand the risks and their responsibilities.

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- NZDAA marketing manager Sarah Tohill

Not all asbestos-related work requires a licence, but of paramount importance is that the person or people carrying out the work should be competent and sufficiently trained in how to work with asbestos safely.

People having asbestos removal work done are within their rights to ask the contractor whether the work requires an asbestos removal licence. If it does, they should request to see their company’s asbestos removal licence. Householders can check the register of licensed asbestos removalists.

Licenses are not required for work such as maintenance and servicing work where asbestos is involved, but the people carrying out the work must be trained in how to work with asbestos safely. Again, you have the right to ask to see evidence of asbestos awareness training from any tradesperson, before allowing them to work on your property.

These are intrusive surveys which may need to penetrate parts of the building, and should always be limited to the area of work. If asbestos is identified, it must be removed before refurbishment work can continue. Once the removal work is done, homeowners should receive a clearance certificate that verifies the area is safe.

The contractor must ensure the for Class A work; this is carried out by an independent third party.

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Moving to Queenstown

By Anna Mickell

After being tossed around in the hurly-burly world of Auckland property ownership since the late 1980s in Auckland, I thought I knew a thing or two about the residential property market in New Zealand.

But moving to Queenstown five months ago has reminded me that there is no substitute for local knowledge in discrete markets.

Putting aside the increasingly elusive (in this part of the world) high net-worth individuals and celebrities, how does the Queenstown residential property market compare to the Auckland’s?

Like Auckland, Queenstown is growing.

It’s the fastest growing small town in New Zealand with 34 percent of us having lived here for under five years and 53 percent under 10 years.

In the absence of the 2018 census data, it’s hard to get an accurate fix on how many people are living in Queenstown.

Queenstown Lakes District Council (QLDC) uses average population numbers (residents and guests) of between 63,000 and 117,000 to represent average and peak numbers of people in the whole QLDC district (includes Wanaka) for their planning.

They are expecting this to grow to 81,000 and 149,000 by 2028. There are currently 12,128 residential dwellings in the Wakatipu area.

This is not just due to the local’s preference for newer, sunnier homes.

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Availability of builders for renovation work is limited, the original housing stock was built for holiday home usage and may be of poor quality and the sky-high land prices are forcing single dwelling demolition and intensification on the side of a mountain (get in the queue for a consent). As a result, there is a significant portion of the older housing stock that is very tired.

Another property term that has surprised me on my move south has been dualkey entry. A flasher term for a fully selfcontained granny flat. These are extremely popular on new builds in the green-field suburbs as well as with residents living in more established suburbs.

They are flocking to green-field residential developments; the sunnier, and newer the better on the outskirts of town. The newer suburbs of Lake Hayes Estate, Shotover Country, Henley’s Farm and Jack’s Point join established Kelvin Heights and Frankton as

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This growth in the outlying suburbs has meant investment in the older, more centrally located homes is limited.

Unlike Auckland, where location is prized above all else, Queenstown locals, with no really undesirable suburbs, will shop with the following equation firmly at top of mind: Sun + age = warm.

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Having said all that Queenstown does have one thing in common with Auckland, the move to suburb living has brought increasingly difficult on-peak traffic congestion and locals are unhappy about it.

Increasing landlord compliance to meet acceptable living standards means that sooner or later locals will turn their heads to tidying up those more centrally located properties and companies offering refurbishment or retrofitting options will have their day in the sun.

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Unlike Auckland, the granny is not likely to be yours, but a granny from India or China on holiday with their family in New Zealand.

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The long-term shortage of affordable residential accommodation means that investors also have a rich market of seasonal tourism workers, construction or hospitality staff looking for a home. Homes capable of co-living configurations (another flash term

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of the last few years, with more hotels beds about to be delivered.

Queenstown’s infrastructure, built for holiday makers in the last century, is creaking under the weight of visitor numbers and needs considerable investment - and without it its ability to continue to grow is uncertain.

The airport faces capacity restrictions, with hearty local resident opposition to unbridled growth.

The commercially savvy and energetic local council is facing all these issues head on, however, the challenges are significant.

to describe flatting) are also popular as lowwage locals pack up to afford the rent.

Queenstown residential property investors, according to the recently released Colliers Market Review and Outlook, are more confident about Queenstown’s market than any other region in New Zealand, although this confidence is on the decline.

Remaining confidence is likely to be thanks to peer-to-peer accommodation platforms like AirBnB. Residential property investors can dip into and out of commercial accommodation options without many of the compliance barriers or tax requirements faced by the traditional accommodation providers.

It is a well-known, but little discussed, topic that many residential accommodation providers are ‘forgetting’ to charge GST or declare rental income.

What the next few years will bring is a more muted more-of-the-same. Destination Queenstown is predicting a slowdown in visitor numbers from the double-digits highs

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Versatility the crucial ingredient for Jones Contracting Based in Arrowtown, Jones Contracting Queenstown Ltd covers the whole Wakatipu Basin specialising in house pad dig-outs, driveways, general landscaping work, and so on.

to dig irrigation trenches. In addition, there is a post hole auger, so no need to manually dig holes.

As Queenstown is becoming increasingly built up and access for large trucks and transporter trailers is getting limited, Jones Contracting has purchased specialised equipment.

Staying with the two-of-a-kind theme, Jones Contracting are well-known for their award winning Western Star Trucks. These trucks demand attention with masses of shiny chrome and lights galore.

Two Posi-Track Skid-Steer loaders with rubber tracks; these all-terrain vehicles are perfectfor landscaping, irrigation trenching and lawn preparation. Arriving on the back of a 4x2 tipper truck, there are no access problems and no blocking the road. Also the small truck can cart away fill and rubbish and return with topsoil, sand or gravel.

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The very versatile Posi-Tracks have several attachments including the lawn-leveller for preparing topsoil and removing stones so you can throw away your rake and save your back.

Top soil, bark chip and a range of gravels are available either from their yard or delivered to your property. The staff at Jones Contracting are long-term locals with a good grounding in Queenstown’s unique terrain and can easily deal with special requirements.

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The perfect place to mix business and pleasure A majestic natural setting, renowned activities and high quality facilities meet in Queenstown, New Zealand’s premier visitor destination, setting the stage for your next truly inspiring business event.

Queenstown is one of the most inspirational destinations in the world. Sophisticated and cosmopolitan, adventurous and innovative, majestic yet welcoming – Queenstown has the credentials to make your business event the most memorable yet.

The mix of world class activities, professional services, breath-taking scenery and pioneering spirit all meet to deliver an inspirational and exciting experience.

With world class hiking and biking trails, international standard golf courses, awardwinning wineries and innovative adventure

activities - not to mention over 150 restaurants, cafés and bars – visitors and delegates are spoiled for choice and always met with a warm welcome.

What adds to Queenstown’s attraction is that it’s easily accessible by direct domestic flights from the main New Zealand airports and eastern ports of Australia.

Once here, this cosmopolitan resort has a wide range of accommodation styles with international hotel brands, B&Bs, backpackers, exclusive luxury lodges, motels and apartment complexes.

Some of the region’s most famous attractions like the picturesque historic goldmining village of Arrowtown, Glenorchy’s epic Lord of the Rings scenery and Milford and Doubtful Sounds are all within an easy drive or day trip.

The seasons here are distinct and each brings a different form of fun. From June to September the colder seasons transform the region, with snow covered mountains and crisp blue-sky days, bringing some of New Zealand’s best skiing and snow adventures.

Spring brings longer days and bright colours and there’s still plenty of snow on the mountains. Summer’s warm weather and long evenings are perfect for alfresco dining, lakeside BBQs and getting outdoors. Autumn visitors are treated to spectacular bursts of red and gold blanketing the landscape, and a relaxed pace to indulge in walking, biking and winery visits during the harvest.

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Quality homes with the region’s lifestyle in mind The Queenstown housing market is famous for its opulence and Stonewood Homes has been influential in the residential landscape of the prestigious Queenstown Lakes District.

The Stonewood Homes benchmark has made itself known on more than 6,000 homes since its inception in New Zealand in 1987. The Queenstown branch is a fine perpetuation of this standard.

Since establishing itself in the area over a decade ago, Stonewood Homes Queenstown has been a preferred choice for residential builds capable of delivering 25 to 30 homes per year.

“The high level of craftsmanship and integrity we dedicate to creating homes and house plans, has made Stonewood one of the largest and most sought-after home builders in New Zealand,” says Stonewood Homes Queenstown sales manager, Emily Wills.

“We’re rock solid on quality and we take care to use eco-friendly appliances, renewable resources and non-toxic building products.”

A large range of kitset plans lends itself to first homes through to million dollar builds, and within that, a lot of the plans have variations within them.

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About Stonewood Homes “We understand that the home building journey can be daunting. However, you can be assured when you build with Stonewood Homes, we will be right by your side every step of the way.”

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In additional to being carboNZero, Davis Ogilvie has taken on a number of initiatives to help minimise our impact on the environment including installing a 10kW solar power system in our Christchurch office, the use of biofuel in all vehicles, promoting waste minimisation with an office based reuse and recycling programme and partnering with the Department of Conservation on various environmental management projects.

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A new name, but not new to the game Southern Towers may be a new name on the tower crane scene, but managing director Graham Millar has worked the length of the country erecting and operating cranes for over 25 years, and has arguably the soundest local knowledge for what tower crane will suit your project the best.

Satisfaction with every erection Certified Scaffolding Queenstown is at the forefront of scaffolding around the Central Otago region.

Established in late 2018 and aptly named Southern Towers, the company fills a much needed gap for tower crane operations, maintenance and services throughout the lower South Island.

An exciting development for Southern Towers, earmarked for the horizon, to strengthen its service offering, is the branch into hoists.

“We have hoists and crane loading platforms for hire for your next project as well as qualified operators and dogmen available to come with the tower crane as well,” Graham says.

Hoists and exterior lifts are used to scale workers and materials safely and efficiently up and down the outside of a building and keep projects and jobsites running smoothly and safely, saving time and making workers’ lives easier.

“We work with clients step by step through the entire process to ensure they have the right crane for the job and are not operating uneconomically.”

Southern Towers’ target market includes medium to large-sized construction companies operating across any industry.

The energy saved by your workers here is then utilised more importantly elsewhere on site in delivering your project on time and to standard.

Contact Southern Towers today for your tower crane requirements.

Health and safety in scaffolding is its number one priority and an essential part of its process across all projects, which vary in size and complexity.

It annually designs and builds stages in Lake Wakatipu for the famous Queenstown Winter Festival and platforms for the ice skating rink over the Queenstown creek.

“There is nothing we can’t handle.”

Its capabilities can be utilised in a range of applications including residential, commercial, industrial, rural, events and hospitality, and more: • Residential, commercial and industrial scaffolding services • Roof edge protection • Propping for insitu beams and concrete floors

• Event scaffolding including custom staging, grand stands and seating, TV camera towers, etc • Wide range of adjustable panel props available for hire.

With years of experience in construction and scaffolding services, Certified Scaffolding Queenstown has a strong presence in the industry as a local specialist delivering certified scaffolding services to projects throughout Otago/ Southland, as well as select projects nationwide.

You can place your confidence in Certified Scaffolding Queenstown to deliver a safe and cost-efficient scaffolding solution for your construction needs.

Southern Tower’s is new to the tower crane industry but managing director Graham Millar has worked the length of the country erecting and Operating cranes for over 25 years and has a sound knowledge of what tower crane will suit your project the best.

Certified Scaffolding has been around Queenstown in New Zealand for a great number of years with scaffolding services and projects all over Otago and the Southland Area’s, including numerous major events and concerts around Central Otago, New Zealand.

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Frame & Truss Manufacturers' Association

TIMBER TRAINING FOR CONSTRUCTION LEADERS KNOWLEDGE IS POWER TO DO BETTER UPSKILLING FOR BUILDERS, MERCHANTS, ARCHITECTS DESIGNERS & RED STAG TIMBER STOCKISTS

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Frame & Truss Manufacturers' Association

Wet frames?

Don’t let rain cost you time and money.

Hiandri Packers have been successfully used since 2014, with most frame and truss manufacturers now installing Hiandri at the request of their customers.

Join the growing number of builders and construction companies benefiting from this product. Hiandri – the most cost-effective choice for drying out wet bottom plates and frames.

A tried and tested solution for all concrete and timber floors.

What our customers have to say about HIANDRI Packers “The winter of 2014 was the catalyst for Signature Homes Northland to begin using Hiandri packers on all of our builds.

We were building a number of homes, one of these was our showhome and as we had a firm timeline in terms of meeting an anticipated opening date we had to hire heaters and dehumidifiers at considerable cost. The Hiandri packers are a cost effective method of ensuring our homes completed on time”.

CRAIG DACKERS, SIGNATURE HOMES NORTHLAND “I recommend HIANDRI Packers to all builders especially if you have had problems with wet bottom plates. Stonewood Homes have been using HIANDRI for 3 years and they work! We spend less money putting on HIANDRI packers than we were spending on dehumidifiers and heaters. The big gain is we are not waiting weeks for frames to dry”. STEWART WILSON, GENERAL MANAGER, STONEWOOD HOMES, NORTH AUCKLAND

For more information visit us online. www.hiandri.com

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Frame & Truss Manufacturers' Association

Why WOOD you use anything else?

Timber is a valuable commodity in more ways than one. It is consequential to major markets all over the world. On home soil, forests occupy about seven percent of the New Zealand land area and forestry and logging employ about 7,000 people, according to the New Zealand Farm Forestry Association.

About 50,000ha of forestry, or 25m3, is harvested annually.

Sustainably-managed plantation forests provide enormous environmental benefits because they sequester carbon and improve air and water quality. The bi-product of our forestry is of course timber.

Timber harvesting brings immense opportunity, and few would appreciate this more than the Frame & Truss Manufacturers’ Association of New Zealand (FTMA).

For close to a decade, FTMA has been a pioneering institution, leading the way to ensure that prefabricated timber walls and roof trusses remain the preferred choice for residential builders and building owners in New Zealand.

FTMA executive Mike Stanton explains, “By representing the majority of the prefabricated timber framing manufacturers in New Zealand, our proactive group of members is dedicated to ensuring New Zealand consistently gets the very best quality in the finished product.

“Our mission statement is to be the recognised independent voice for the Timber Frame and Truss Industry that promotes a skilled workforce working to best manufacturing practices.

“Our vision is to have timber frames and trusses as the most commonly accepted building solution in both residential and commercial building.”

The organisation is built on strong values, including advocacy for members, equally and together as a group; commitment - to the industry, to members and to issues that affect these people; education - to see that people have access to the latest information and the best training; quality - to ensure the industry has the highest standards in manufacturing and health and safety practices; and support - to support members in whatever way possible.

FTMA is making New Zealand’s frame and truss industry the very best it can be by ensuring a high standard of manufacturing is consistent across the industry, that the correct timber and building standards are adhered to, and by facilitating quality audit standards.

“We use the following guidelines to do this: Code of practice compliance, manufacturer certification, industry training programmes, manufacturing practice guidelines, quality assurance programmes, regular quality reviews, and an independent audit system.

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We are very proud of our role and our material. Timber has been a building material of choice for New Zealand homes since the arrival of the first European settlers, with many nineteenth-century homes constructed in timber still in use and habitable today.

- FTMA ​executive Mike Stanton

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“FTMA has recently seen a greater intertwining of what our members do with broader building disciplines.

“One example is the rise in prefabricated products being imported from overseas, which are currently perceived as being treated in quite a different way to New Zealand made products in terms of them demonstrating how they have met the requirements of the New Zealand Building Code. This issue is being addressed across the entire building sector by various industry organisations.”

“Two years ago the FTMA became a member of the Building Industry Federation (BIF) who represent the supply side of the building industry, providing purposeful responses to the Government on policy issues that directly affect the construction sector.

FTMA maintains valuable communication channels by ensuring ongoing dialog with government departments, territorial authorities, certifiers, specifiers and other professional building bodies, while also providing training opportunities, implementing discussion forums, creating networking opportunities, and improving customer service in the industry.

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Why WOOD you use anything else? The FTMA summarizes just some of the key benefits: • Timber is fast and flexible - the builder’s choice • Timber allows flexibility of design and modifications and tweaks to layout during the construction process become very easy to achieve • Builders are familiar with timber and like using it; they understand how to get the best out of it • Timber is our most sustainable raw material. It results in far less carbon dioxide emissions into the atmosphere than competing building products • Timber is a proven thermal insulator • Timber retains heat from the day and releases it at night • Timber is durable long-term • ​Timber is a sustainable, naturally attractive product

• Timber used appropriately, in accordance with building standards and regulations, will exceed the minimum 50-year service life for materials used for the structure of houses in New Zealand - see building code • Timber treated with the appropriate level of preservative, and properly maintained, can last in service for 100 years or more • Timber is environmentally-friendly • Timber is sustainably produced and naturally renewable material, with low energy consumption during production and is known to have a low carbon footprint • Timber absorbs CO2 from the atmosphere whilst other products emit CO2 into the atmosphere.

“BIF is also strongly involved in advocacy with the Government, including the promotion of industry standards, development, and engagement of key research issues, reviews of timber treatment and grading, and the resolution of issues arising from recent - and ongoing - amendments to the Building Act. “We are very proud of our role and our material. Timber has been a building material of choice for New Zealand homes since the arrival of the first European settlers, with many nineteenth-century homes constructed in timber still in use and habitable today.”

The timber industry is now a wellestablished industry sector, and the benefits of timber are widely known. With today’s focus on sustainability and highperformance eco-homes, the material is as popular as ever.

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Our vision is to have timber frames and trusses as the most commonly accepted building solution in both residential and commercial building.

- FTMA ​executive Mike Stanton

Frame & Truss Manufacturers’ Association PO Box 618 Pukekohe 2340 0274 956 182 www.ftma.co.nz

For more information about timber and the FTMA, visit www.ftma.co.nz.

Inner space Design and build more efficiently with MiTek Posi-STRUT open-web design trusses. Fully engineered Posi-STRUT combines timber and steel to create lightweight, super strong trusses for both floors and rafters that can provide larger clear spans and greater design flexibility.

Posi-STRUT allows for services to be easily installed without compromise and there are still more benefits that will enhance your new space.

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Linked Earthworks

Linked Earthworks If it’s large or complex earthworks you require, Linked Earthworks is among the best you can hire.

We have established a solid reputation throughout the lower North Island and Wellington region as a reliable commercial contracting company.

We are proud of our track record of finishing projects of all sizes, on time and within budget.

Servicing the lower North Island from its base in Upper Hutt, Linked Earthworks specialises in large-scale commercial contracting and has been responsible for much significant development of late, in Wellington particularly.

Proven experience in earthmoving, demolition, earthquake strengthening, contaminated material and a range of civil works projects means you can engage them for your project with absolute confidence.

This scope of services is delivered through a fleet of 18+ machines ranging from one to 35 tons in size, including excavators, bulldozers, bobcats, rollers, dump trucks, trucks and trailers, transporters and more.

A separate branch of the business works complementarily alongside its core business undergoing soil stabilisation for roading and dust suppression, including contaminated soil stabilisation from sites.

The company has evolved from two people in 2008, to a full-time staff of 40 employees that can be called on 24/7 for any emergency works required.

Not only surviving but striving throughout a depression is testament to director Craig Charleton.

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`- Linked Earthworks director Craig Charleton

Under his leadership, the company has been successfully involved in a variety of projects involving excavations of more than 42,000 cubic metres of soil (with a truck and trailer leaving the site every eight minutes); the removal of more than 30,000 tons of contaminated soil; slab preparations of over 8,000sqm; removing the top two stories off a 12-storey building by hand-demolition only; and much more.

“We have established a solid reputation throughout the lower North Island and

Wellington region as a reliable commercial contracting company. We are proud of our track record of finishing projects of all sizes, on time and within budget,” Craig says.

About Linked Earthworks Linked Earthworks was established by Craig Charleton in 2008, alongside a co-founder who was bought out the following year.

Over the past decade, Craig has led the transformation of the company into a dependable name in earthworks and commercial contracting.

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Its expertise has been entrusted for a number of complex and significant developments throughout the lower North Island.

Local projects it is proud to have been involved with include the Dulux tank farm at Seaview, which led into a large new development on the site two years later; the impressive large-scale excavation of the Countdown, Adelaide Road site; and many more interesting jobs over the years.

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Haymans QS

Independent quantity surveyors Financial security, cost savings, and value engineering are among the benefits a quantity surveyor can deliver to your construction project.

When Neal and Rebecca Hayman established Hayman QS in 2013, anyone who built anything was considered their target market.

While honouring all markets the husband and wife construction cost specialists have found their niche in commercial quantity surveying.

Hayman QS is a qualified quantity surveyor in the Taranaki region with professional membership status with the New Zealand Institute of Quantity Surveyors (NZIQS) – and the insurances that come with it.

This is just one of many points of difference for Hayman QS; another being a valued female perspective in a traditionally maledominated industry. Rebecca Hayman says there are many factors that make women well suited to quantity surveying and vice versa.

Quantity surveyors can and do hold many roles. They can be thought of as your building site’s accountant and/or lawyer – involved with both the contractual and financial sides of the project.

They can not only identify if a charge is warranted but also establish the monetary value for that charge.

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Everyone likes to be sensible with their investments and if you’re constructing, it’s going to cost money. The best advice we can give is to get a quantity surveyor on board as soon as possible, to keep all stages of design and construction well managed.

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“We treat your money as if it is our own – and we don’t like spending money. If we can save you money, we will,” Rebecca says.

“Everyone likes to be sensible with their investments and if you’re constructing, it’s going to cost money. The best advice we can give is to get a quantity surveyor on board as soon as possible, to keep all stages of design and construction well managed.”

Hayman QS aims for a five to ten percent variation in estimated values within its projects. “When you’re a professional with the right information from your client, you should be able to have your pricing accurate within those margins. The more information you get, the more accurate the price is,” Rebecca says.

“On top of that we like to think we have a good relationship with local consultants, subcontractors and national suppliers, where we can get constantly updated and effective pricing, to give our clients the best possible financial assurance that their project will come in on budget.”

Hayman QS services the areas of Taranaki, Fielding, Wanganui, Manawatu, Waipukurau, Hastings, Hawkes Bay, Taupo, and Hamilton.

Their projects vary in price, complexity and nature, and include up to $16M commercial projects, retirement villages, earthquake strengthening, residential properties, and more.

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• Contract negotiations

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Sustainable Living

Staring change in the face How can homes and workplaces become better adapted to a fast changing world?

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The re-skilling challenge facing New Zealand’s building industry is considerable although we are famous for being adaptable.

For temperature stability, targeting only a few degrees variation between day and night, some heavy structure is required within the building.

The last decade saw growing commitment to making buildings safer in earthquakes and the next is likely to focus particularly on adaptation to a changing climate.

- Sustainable Living Education Trust co-ordinator Rhys Taylor

Rhys Taylor, co-ordinator of Sustainable Living Education Trust (sustainableliving.org.nz), takes a look at some future living skills.

This would be principally in an insulated concrete floor and in some interior wall structure with window exposure to the North sun - admitted at low winter angles but not in midsummer, when shading is essential.

A warmer world Global warming is not simply an increase in average temperature, this change is a shift to greater variability in weather so that both droughts and storms become more intense because there is more energy moving in the atmosphere.

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Previously flood-vulnerable places will flood more often, and drought prone places may have longer droughts and run risk of bush fires.

Even if average temperature in winter moves higher, homes still need to be warm and dry. The NZ Building Code has yet to catch up, so it’s best to view its current requirements as a minimum, not a target!

Adapting to this may mean storm water systems designed for larger capacity, more attention to flame-resistant exterior surfaces, firebreaks within landscape design and extra insulation and shading to keep buildings cool enough in summer as well as warm in winter.

Coastal sites and river valleys may require higher building platform heights to cope with anticipated flood levels, while those bold enough to build on cliffs need to allow for accelerating rate of coastal erosion.

Many current homes with light-weight timber or steel frames lack thermal mass, which means that on days with outside temperature above 30°C the interior air temperature becomes uncomfortable; the same structures can be hard to heat in winter because they lose air heat so fast overnight.

For temperature stability, targeting only a few degrees’ variation between day and night, some heavy structure is required within the building.

This is the idea behind a passive solar house plan, orientated to the North and deliberately not too deep in the eastwest dimension.

The German concept of ‘passivehaus’ sounds similar but takes a different approach, relying on active management of air movements and heat exchange along with good insulation.

Much of New Zealand has less grey sky and more direct sunlight than in Germany, making passive solar thermal design more credible here, at a lower cost for services engineering.

Aoraki Frame & Truss Aoraki Frame & Truss Ltd has been in business for 15 years and supplies a quality product in frames and trusses with great back-up service.

operators Melwyn Lewis and Jonathan Burbery, along with their wives Fay and Pam.

Designing with the Pryda Build 4 system, it can tailor a job to the requirements of the builder/owner.

It specialises in Pryda Span flooring system, claw beams, feature trusses and general frames and trusses made in any timber required.

A new system coming soon will be produced in their factory – B/P to window/stud; lintel to stud; T/P to stud and any other fixing required to frame. This will save builders any checking of straps on site as they will now be secured in the factory stage.

Tackling the unusual is not a problem for the dedicated group of experienced employees, which includes timber structures detailers who are highly skilled and are led by owner

Working with a great variety of configurations such as curves, raking and scissor trusses, they can usually let clients know on the spot whether or not their ideas can work.

Always looking for new ideas in the frame and truss areas, they use the most up to date techniques and fixings available to bring a quality product to their clients.

Aoraki Frame & Truss Ltd supplies frames and trusses with fixings already fitted to frames, to many parts of the South Island and works on the basis that no job is too big or small to tackle with its highly skilled team.

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Sustainable Living

A solar " PV world The capital cost of solar photovoltaics has fallen to the point where it is very competitive with fossil fuels.

If the building has North facing roof and walls, PV generation should be designedin, using generating equipment with an expected life of at least 25 years.

If the building has North facing roof and walls, PV generation should be designed-in, using generating equipment with an expected life of at least 25 years.

- Sustainable Living Education Trust co-ordinator Rhys Taylor

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Lithium battery technology is advancing fast and will soon be affordable for domestic installations, so that daytime electricity generation surplus kilowatt-hours can be stored for use after dark or on a rainy day.

PV best suits workplaces which have little after dark activity, as they will not require spending on storage.

It’s been great to see how many schools and offices have been installing panels on their roofs, for just this reason.

Exploding demand for PV will limit the extent of price drops. Environmental impact continues from the mining and processing involved in their manufacture.

All technologies come at some ‘embodied’ environmental cost, even the so-called green ones.

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Sustainable Living

Adhesion Sealing 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 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.

Adhesion Sealing has access to a wide range of products to aid with the future proofing of your building, whether it be residential or commercial. We source our products from a range of suppliers based in NZ and overseas.

Whether you want low VOC products, products that can be recycled at the end of their life, or products to enhance thermal properties, Adhesion Sealing are the go-to guys.

Our applicators are trained and experienced in the application of all products and with our robust health and safety systems and our suppliers quality assurance system, you can be sure that the work will be completed professionally to industry standards.

Our team 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.

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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 concrete repair, crack injection, resin floor coatings and toppings, or FRP seismic

Checking the seam on a Sika Sarnafil membrane roof; Sarnafil is recyclable at the end of its life.

strengthening, then give us a call. We also carry out waterproofing, sealant, and membrane roofing.

Dunedin: Phone (03) 453-0791, email dn@adhesionsealing.co.nz.

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SnowTemp Heating Solutions While necessity may be the mother of invention, it’s increasing costs that spawn efficiency.

improvements, modern sealants, and caulk for every crack through which air might pass.

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.

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

New homes left the drawing board designed to be air tight, and builders became familiar with the new materials and skills needed to meet market demand and updated regulations.

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

It turns out that those heat–robbing drafts had a role in the ecosystem of the home – they provided fresh air to breathe.

Newer homes may be less draughty, but concern is growing that they are accumulating too much internal moisture.

Without realising it, builders before the energy crisis had been installing an effective, albeit haphazard, ventilation system. If you could afford the heating bills, it worked.

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Kitchens Revamped Love it or loathe it, a huge amount of time is spent by family members and guests in the kitchen of the home.

Before you know it, what was once a modern space has quickly become tired, what once worked for a family of four may not for the family that’s now five, or what was once an entertainer's dream space may now not accommodate quite so well.

The good news is, not every kitchen needs a full overhaul in order to feel overhauled.

At Kitchens Revamped they understand that kitchen upgrades can be about as varied as the clients who request them.

From simple changes of bench tops to the full concept to completion service, they know how to maximise aesthetic impact and functionality by making the most of the space according to clients’ needs.

Don’t know where to start? Bring your ideas to Kitchens Revamped and let the experts get to work envisioning a space that exceeds your expectations, turning your dream kitchen into a very real space.

For over 20 years the team has been growing its reputation throughout the south as locals serving locals with the highest level of kitchen and cabinetry craftsmanship.

Clients come from both the residential and commercial markets with the common denominator being a desire for the highest quality of design, manufacture, installation and finish, with minimum fuss.

Kitchens Revamped caters to the Otago/ Southland regions including the areas of Dunedin, Oamaru, Alexandra, Cromwell, Milton, Gore, Southland, Invercargill, Queenstown, Wanaka, and Balclutha.

Contact the team today to receive a free kitchen design quote, bench top quote, or refurbishing quote.

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Hydro Response Hydro Response leads the way in innovative water containment solutions.

Known as the specialists in temporary flood defence and water diversion, the company provides cost-effective flood protection products and water containment solutions to emergency services, government, utility companies, construction companies, and commercial and residential property owners in flood-prone areas.

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Our products are easy and safe to use and have no negative impact on the environment.

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Its product range has been formulated on its ability to cater to New Zealand’s specific conditions with minimum environmental impact and includes the Geodesign barrier, Water-Gate™ barrier, EKO barrier, Floodgate door and vent sealing system, WIPP™ system, and more.

There may be times when the purchase of flood protection equipment is not appropriate and for this reason Hydro Response offers lease options on its entire product range with flexible payment plans.

One of its most popular products is the Swedish-designed Geodesign Barriers, which

have been used throughout Europe, Australia and New Zealand for more than 14 years for civil works projects and flood protection operations. The barriers are deployable on any surface, providing a self-anchoring method of stability and are a cost-effective alternative to other methods like sheet piling.

Utilising its extensive background in the testing development and design of flood protection products, Hydro Response also acts as a consultant to agencies involved in flood response and water control.

“We provide our clients with the ability to fight floods, build temporary dams and reservoirs and divert streams and other waterways.

“Our products are easy and safe to use and have no negative impact on the environment.”

Hydro Response is based in Christchurch and runs product demonstrations throughout New Zealand at various times.

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Sustainable Living

A nature friendly world " Biomimicry, or human adaptation of natural processes and materials, is moving fast.

We are likely to see recyclable bioplastics made from sources other than mineral oil used for shorter life products such as packaging, along with continuing commitment to very durable plastics, such as PVC, but only when they are made to really high environmental standards, avoiding dioxins.

These natural materials have lower environmental and carbon impact per cubic metre than concrete, metals or plastics, and additionally invite artistic input in the surface finishes.

- Sustainable Living Education Trust co-ordinator Rhys Taylor

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Green walls, designed to support plant covering without compromising weathertightness and green roofs with vegetation atop the insulated roof structure, are still rare in New Zealand, but technically possible.

My own architect-designed home has an established roof cover of grass and small native plants, but only one neighbour in this town has travelled a similar route.

Most still choose traditional materials such as steel sheets, which then invites attention to the surface colours used: paler colours reflect more heat in summer and help reduce overheating.

There may be growth in demand for natural building materials, particularly where conventional structures provide the roof strength, and natural materials such as compressed straw can be used for infill, finished with Earth-based plasters.

Exterior surfaces in suburbia such as vehicle driveways and paths are very often sealed, creating run-off of rainwater which needs to be sent through storm drains.

More use of permeable surfaces will assist recharge groundwater and reduce pollution wash-off to streams.

These natural materials have lower environmental and carbon impact per cubic metre than concrete, metals or plastics, and additionally invite artistic input in the surface finishes.

Landcare Research has done interesting work in this area of low impact urban design. More new developments are featuring stormwater swales, silt traps and permeable pathways.

Walls can become relief sculptures, window apertures be curved, glass and other objects can be set into them.

Eco-design advice is available in some Districts from staff based at the Council (www.ecodesignadvisor.org.nz for useful reading that is available nationwide) and a learning guide on eco-building can be downloaded free after easy registration at: www.sustainableliving.org.nz.

Vegetable oils and water-based paints provide finishes which emit no toxic volatile hydrocarbons, whilst interior joinery made with real wood is still favoured by those who do not trust fomaldehyde-emitting particleboards and MDF.

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Sustainable Living

Breaking down barriers The WaterBoy is a social enterprise that provides opportunities to kids they otherwise wouldn’t have.

Founded and directed by Thomas Nabbs in 2016, The WaterBoy works with businesses, business leaders and others in sponsoring children into sporting and cultural activities and initiatives.

To date it has helped more than 85 children and counting to pursue their passions.

By connecting children with opportunity through sponsorship, The WaterBoy is breaking down social, financial, physical and other barriers that prevent kids from participating in sport and cultural activities; and creating stronger people and stronger communities in the process.

“I look at the bored kid hanging out with her mates after school, and I know that if given the chance at netball or hockey to show herself that she’s got massive potential, she’ll have a chance at running your business in 20 years – or her own – with values of teamwork, humility and giving back,” Thomas says.

The WaterBoy believes sport is an integral part of growing up in New Zealand – a part of our culture.

“If we can give opportunity to those who otherwise wouldn’t be able to experience the benefit of sport, I believe that we can make New Zealand a better place to live,” Thomas says.

PROVIDING YOU WITH TOP QUALITY WATER “We consider any opportunity or activity where participation will promote personal growth and development.”

More than a Game is a book full of the inspirational stories of the kids The WaterBoy and its supporters helped throughout 2017. It also contains messages from some of NZ’s favourite Kiwi sporting heroes. Limited edition copies signed by Israel Dagg, Tim Southee, Casey Kopua and Lucy Spoors are available through The WaterBoy’s website, while unsigned copies are available from Paper Plus at Centre Place, Cambridge, and Poppies Bookstore at Waikato University.

You can become a supporter too. Contact The WaterBoy for more information. www.thewaterboy.org.nz

Technology for your business landscape Caduceus ensures businesses, especially those involved in architecture, engineering and construction, get the absolute best out of today’s technology.

Whether you are just starting out or well into your business journey, taking stock of where you are and where you want to be is the best way to make sure you’re maximising the huge potential of technology.

Caduceus does this through two key focuses: aligning clients with the appropriate technology for their needs, and equipping them with the knowledge to get the most out of this technology.

“Once you have the right equipment and software you need to make the most of your investment, it doesn’t matter how clever the programs are, if you or your staff aren’t up to speed on how to get the best out of them, you’re wasting valuable time and money.

“We have a team of experts to keep your IT systems running at peak performance and your staff happily productive.”

Caduceus is driven by the philosophy that it’s a tough environment out there and you’ve got to be prepared for the ride.

“We facilitate technology for your business landscape making sure you’re well equipped for your journey. We ensure it can handle the terrain so you can drive your business hard.”

Caduceus provides specialist Information Technology products and services including but not limited to:

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Crane Association of New Zealand

CANZ 2019 Conference overview More than 200 delegates attended one of the Crane Association of New Zealand’s (CANZ) most successful annual conferences to date.

The winners Crane Trainee of the Year – Joshua McDougall of Ian Roebuck Crane Hire Ltd. Crane Trainer of the Year – Allan Collins, Digital Training and Assessment Ltd.

Held at the Marlborough Convention Centre in Blenheim, it was the perfect location to celebrate the productive commitment of the industry.

PTE Trainer of the Year – Maurice Davis of Safety’n Action.

Training Company of the Year – Major Oak Safety Training Ltd.

People throughout the country, including delegates from Australia and as far away as Japan, descended on the CANZ Conference – titled Keeping the Balance – from July 17-19.

UDC Project and Lift of the Year – Project of the Year was Titans Cranes Ltd; Lift of the Year was Titan Cranes Ltd.

Welcoming attendees in an evening reception were The Originals, the companies who first joined the Association in 1975.

Weighload Trophy – Scott McLeod of McLeod Cranes.

Life Membership – Grant Moffat, HEB Construction.

And for new CANZ chief executive, Sally Dunbar, it was a celebration of collaboration – as well as an opportunity to continue her understanding of one of the country’s principal industries.

“Titans were told that this [Techspan precast concrete arch structure] is the first arched concrete structure built in New Zealand in the last 13 years, and is the first time in the world that two cranes have been used to install curved segments,” the judges noted.

“This conference was one about networking and connecting, as such, the conference prided itself on the opportunity for delegates to come together in the one place, to meet new members and catch up with old ones.

“This industry wouldn’t be what it is today without its continued partnership and participation from a range of stakeholders.

“So, for attendees to continue that relationship, not only with sponsors but wider business partners, other associations and our counterparts across the Tasman – the Crane Industry Council of Australia – was hugely beneficial.”

This was evident by the number of exhibitors (24), Sally says, ranging from suppliers of crane machinery, and design engineering and training, to certification and associated crane supporters.

“We had so many people and businesses enquiring about hosting a booth that it speaks volumes – we could have had 50.

Next year the venue will accommodate anyone who wishes to be part of the CANZ Conference,” she says.

Titan Equipment, Terex and Kato were voted Best Booth by conference attendees, while Marinetec Engineering & Construction Ltd managing director, Dwayne Pool, was awarded Exhibition Passport.

While Sally says attendees were impressed by the exhibitors’ calibre, they were “absolutely blown away” by the Omaka Aviation Heritage Centre – which hosted the Gala Awards Night Dinner.

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This industry wouldn’t be what is today without its continued partnership and participation from a range of stakeholders.

- CANZ chief executive, Sally Dunbar

competitor, he spoke to the power of goal setting, emphasising that anybody can accomplish extraordinary things.

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“The Heritage Centre was just so impressive with its collection of planes and its cinematography-like experiences. One of these highlights was Dangerous Skies, utilising CGI to immerse us in one of the most brutal battels of World War II – The Battle of Stalingrad.”

The award’s venue aside, Sally says the calibre of conference speakers were impressive, too.

Hosted by Master of Ceremonies, Greg Ward, attendees took particular pleasure in hearing keynote speaker, Mike Allsop.

An airline pilot, Everest mountaineer, adventurer and extreme marathon

Other standout speakers included Civil Contractors New Zealand chief executive, Peter Silcock, who is renowned for his knowledge and experience in managing membership organisations, government advocacy, strategic planning and building strong partnerships.

Construction Health & Safety New Zealand general manager, Jon Harper-Slade, and Heavy Haulage Association chief executive, Jonathan Bhana-Thomson, also had listeners enthralled.

“Their passion for their respected organisations shone through in their presentations. But to be honest, every speaker spoke well and were passionate about the industry,” Sally says.

However, she says the three-day event wouldn’t have been possible without the sponsors, with special thanks to the Association’s top three – Perception Group/ NZ Print, Skills, and (UANZ) Underwriting Agencies of NZ PTY Ltd. “We’d also like to thank UDC Finance who have been with the Association from the start – they’ve been our longest servicing sponsor and business partner. Thanks to them for their continued loyalty and ongoing support.”

Premiere sponsors were CablePrice and HSC Cranes.

With so much going on, attendees were especially looking forward to the Gala Awards Night Dinner. The Awards were presented by the Association president, Tony Gibson.

While there were no applicants for Lift of the Year, judges Tom Curran and Ron Brown, ONZM, deemed a lift installing curved segments using two cranes a world-first.

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“[This saved] the client approximately $100,000 in earth works due to the fact that a stream would have to be diverted to install them in a conventional manner.”

For all the success of this year’s conference, one stands out for Sally.

During the Annual General Meeting, she submitted a remit to attract individual members to build diversity and inclusiveness within the Association.

“We’re now a more inclusive Association – so no matter who you are, there is a place here in the Association for you.”

Additionally, the Election of Council saw Tony Gibson re-elected as president; Jan Coton confirmed as vice president; and Immediate past president continues to be Scott McLeod.

Councillors: Paul Berriman (Fletcher Construction Ltd); Stephen Broomfield (Ancon Building Products); Grant Moffat (HEB Construction); Karl Leonard-Rogers (Allcrane Sales and Services Ltd); Kirsten Davidson (Titan Construction Equipment Ltd) – Associate Representative; Tom Curran (Liebherr) – Associate Representative; and Carl Rankin (Skills) – ITO Representative.

Outgoing CANZ chief executive, Rod Auton, who stepped down on July 26, says he isn’t worried about the Association’s future.

With Sally at the helm, he says the Association will be in capable hands as it looks to cement itself as a leader within New Zealand’s wider industries.

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John Thompson Builders

Building with the environment in mind John Thompson Builders is not just building beautiful architectural homes for Marlborough residents, it is also focused on reducing the environmental impact of its work.

The company is a family-owned business based in Blenheim. It was established in 1988 by John Thompson and is now owned by his sons, Simon and Mark, and their respective wives, Janine and Katja.

John Thompson Builders has secured itself a reputation for quality workmanship with a focus towards high-end residential new builds and alterations, as well as light commercial builds.

In recent years, the company has developed a strong desire to build sustainable homes, while reducing its own carbon footprint.

Its aim is to minimise the impact its building work has on the environment by pointing out the advantages to clients of using eco-friendly products and recycling as much building waste as possible.

High-performance SIP panels One product that ticks all the boxes for sustainable houses is Formance structural insulated panels (SIPs), which are used for walls, roofs and floors to provide an air-tight envelope.

The panels are high-performance, thermally efficient composite panels which consist of a sandwich of two layers of structural board with an insulating layer of foam in-between.

A beautiful home by John Thompson Builders in Marlborough.

The engineered panels provide structural framing, insulation and exterior sheathing in a solid, one-piece component.

Formance panels combine superior insulation with nearzero air leakage to maximise the performance of the building envelope and allow HVAC systems to operate more effectively. This results in reduced energy consumption, lower power bills, and up to 90 percent less air leakage than ordinary timber-frame structures.

The panels provide high insulation, high strength and a low eco footprint.

Mark says it is all about educating people about the benefits of using a completely different building system to what they are used to.

“Once people see the benefits, they get on board relatively easily,” he says.

“These houses are a lot warmer, and require less heating and cooling. We’re just trying to be a bit more conscious of the materials we are using and our effect on the environment.”

Waste management As part of its environmental focus, John Thompson Builders has developed strict waste-management programmes and recycles as much construction waste as possible.

“We are using separate bins for cardboard, scrap metal, glass and plastic wrapping on our building sites instead of one big skip that ends up in the landfill,” Katja says.

“All our employees and subcontractors support us and sort their waste straight away.”

John Thompson Builders works closely with the local waste management team to measure how much waste it can prevent going to the landfill.

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“We look forward to decreasing our impact on the environment by finding new ways to reduce waste and build smarter homes for our clients.”

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Modo Flooring

Modo Flooring

MODO

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’ 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 Jesse Vigis, Modo’s marketing manager.

FLOORING

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 on-site visit with the company’s mobile showroom.

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

“One of the biggest keys for success for us is making sure that our customers are 100 percent happy with our workmanship. We 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.”

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

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.

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Wilson Construction

Delivering a total build service Building your dream home in Hanmer Springs does not have to be any more difficult than building in Christchurch, if you choose Wilson Construction Ltd.

Wilson Construction knows the limitations and special requirements of building in Hanmer Springs, and offers: • Quality assurance • Architectural specialties • A comprehensive range of building plans

Wilson Construction is based in the small resort town and offers a complete residential building service, along with a range of 35 house plans and a comprehensive knowledge of the district’s strict design-and-build requirements.

• 10-year Halo Guarantee • Trustworthiness, diligence and cost effectiveness • Licensed building practitioner • Full project management

Director Dave Wilson has more than 20 years’ experience in the international construction industry and has been building homes exclusively in Hanmer for the past five years.

Using expertise gained over many years in the building industry, Wilson Construction has firmly established itself as a builder of high-quality, well-appointed homes.

• Clear line of communication.

Wilson Construction director Dave Wilson, left, has a huge range of experience in the building industry.

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It can also undertake comprehensive renovation projects from concept right through to design and finish.

Dave says Hanmer Springs is a unique location to build a house in, due to its isolated location, mountainous topography and council restrictions. “Building here has its own dynamics,” he says.

These plans save our clients time and money in not having to engage an architect or designer to go through the design process.

- Wilson Construction director Dave Wilson

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“We have the strict Hurunui District Council design standards, which cover everything from the shape of the house to the style of the windows, the pitch of the roof, the cladding and the colours.”

Wilson Construction has the skills and ability to deal with sites on steep slopes with difficult and narrow access through to sections located on lower flat ground.

Providing a total build service Dave says one of the key points of difference for his company is the fact it offers a complete turnkey package, including a range of 35 New Zealand Certified Builders house plans.

“We work with an architect and designer and it takes the cost and strain out of the client having to engage an architect or design company themselves.”

Wilson Construction employs a highly skilled team who love working with the local community.

“Hanmer has a thriving building industry and it’s a place anyone can come to and build, using local trades to build their home,” Dave says.

“They don’t need to bring up a big housing company from Christchurch. It’s all here for them and we can offer a complete construction service.”

These architecturally designed plans are ready to build immediately or can be customised to reflect how the client lives.

“They range from 80sqm homes to 380sqm; there’s a plan to suit everyone,” he says.

“These plans save our clients time and money in not having to engage an architect or designer to go through the design process.

Wilson Construction can offer a turnkey building package.

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“Our plans enable the customer to choose a floor plan they like and we can make minor adjustments to those plans, such as cladding changes. It’s a quick process.

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News

Quake proof practices A team of QuakeCoRE researchers have completed a significant test of New Zealand building construction that shows new design methods will withstand future earthquakes without the damage observed during the Christchurch and Kaikoura earthquake sequences.

A two-storey precast concrete building was tested on one of the world’s largest and most flexible shake table arrays.

The shake table is part of the world-class earthquake engineering facilities at the International Joint Research Laboratory of Earthquake Engineering (ILEE) at Tongji University in China.

QuakeCoRE joined a partnership with ILEE in 2016, which has given New Zealand researchers the opportunity to access some of the world’s top earthquake engineering testing facilities.

QuakeCoRE researcher Rick Henry says, “This type of test would not be possible with available equipment in New Zealand because of the size of the shake table.

“This means the test can be done on the whole building (10m x 6m and 8m

buildings from significant damage during earthquakes, avoiding costly and disruptive structural repairs or demolition.”

high), rather than on individual building components as is current practice in New Zealand. This creates a much more realistic testing environment.”

The test building walls rock back and forth, so it can be subjected to a large number of earthquakes without sustaining significant damage. The test therefore was able to simulate different types of earthquakes, rather than a single event.

The main objective of the test is to validate low-damage building designs being used in new construction in New Zealand.

No similar tests have been conducted on New Zealand construction methods, and thus in the past, it was not always possible to determine if the design would perform as expected when considering the entire building system.

Rick says, “If the test building performs well, New Zealand engineers can be confident that the new design methods will protect

The tests started at a low intensity and gradually increased. The building was then reconfigured and the dissipating devices, which are attached to the outside of the building and reduce the impact of the shaking, were taken out and replaced. Testing was then resumed again.

The collaboration with China offers tremendous benefits to the QuakeCoRE team in being able to access globally unique facilities. In addition, it has raised Chinese interest in New Zealand construction practice and seismic design methods, such as using post-tensioned pre-cast concrete walls.

An industry advisory group with representatives from leading engineering consultancies have provided valuable input to the test objectives and building design.

In addition to funding from ILEE and QuakeCoRE, significant funding was provided by the Building System Performance Branch of the Ministry of Business, Innovation & Employment.

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Team dh

A creative outlet Longevity in the market is a hallmark of having cracked the right alchemy for successful business - excellent standards, an aptitude for detail, robust relationships, and a dedicated team.

It’s the perfect introduction for Team dh, a company whose story speaks to these qualities.

A locally-owned, award-winning business based in Palmerston North - one of the largest in the city - the company has been servicing the greater Manawatu region for more than 35 years.

As a Registered Master Painter, it offers clients a five-year guarantee on work undertaken and this sets a benchmark for superb results.

Priding itself on presentation, customer satisfaction, and the delivery of a quality service and finish the company can be proud of, Team dh works across commercial and residential landscapes.

Owner and director David Hurn says, “We can undertake all types of painting work. We have the experience and expertise and are dedicated to meeting deadlines.

“We employ the right staff with the right attitude. Currently we have seven full and part-time office personnel, 21 fully qualified trades people - with two specialising in

wallpaper, seven apprentices one gip-stopper, and five experienced brush hands.

“Our employees are all Site Safe Certified and we were the first painting company in the Manawatu to undertake a 5-Star Green Contract - Project Takitini RNZAF Ohakea.”

The project was for the New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) to make extensive improvements to the Royal New Zealand Airforce (RNZAF) base at Ohakea. Modernising the face of the RNZAF air transport operations, the extensive improvements were a multi-partner effort that Team dh was proud to be an integral part of.

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We never take short-cuts in any of our projects - big or small. Preparation is paramount. Good results cannot be obtained without good preparation.

- Team dh owner and director David Hurn

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“We never take short-cuts in any of our projects - big or small.

“Preparation is paramount. Good results cannot be obtained without good preparation.

“We ensure we always use the highest quality products and work carefully to accommodate the needs of our clients. For example, if they want to keep trading during the contract period, we can operate around them or work outside normal hours.”

On the residential front, Team dh is highly experienced in transforming and refurbishing homes.

“If clients wish, we can assist them with their colour scheme. We ensure time is taken to prepare all surfaces that are being decorated.”

In addition to its superior painting and decorating services, Team dh is also proficient in asbestos removal.

“We offer a professional, honest, reliable and most importantly safe service.

Our employees are certified to work with all types of asbestos material, bonded and friable.

“We have up-to-date asbestos equipment including negative pressure units.

HEPA vacuums, respiratory protection equipment and personal protective equipment.

“We are proud that our team has extensive experience and knowledge of all aspects of our industry.”

Team dh 656 Tremaine Avenue Palmerston North 4410 (06) 3581401 admin@teamdh.co.nz www.teamdh.co.nz

It starts by offering clients free quotes and can arrange for a Licenced Building Contractor to undertake any pre-paint maintenance that may be required.

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Interiors

Craftsmen of the highest calibre The Slide Shop offers a wide selection of sliding doors, standalone wardrobes, walk-in wardrobes, interior shelves, and sliding drawer constructions.

“Whether you prefer fitted, open or freestanding, we have wardrobes to suit your clothes, your style and your space.”

Quality control The Slide Shop uses international and local suppliers for a variety of components – glass, wood/melamine, PWC, and steel.

“We spend a lot of our time doing product, price, and quality comparisons. It is important to us to communicate these differences to you.”

Large volume supply The Slide Shop is well-suited for commercial supply, able to facilitate procurement, logistics and construction of wardrobes for the like of apartment projects.

Wardrobes

Doors The Slide Shop has a plentiful range of doors to choose from including room divider doors, glass sliding doors, PWC sliding doors, hinge doors, mirror sliding doors, bi-fold doors, and melamine sliding doors.

The Slide Shop process: • Measure your space using their measurement guide, or provide your own drawing(s).

• Start shopping.

• Pick up/delivery.

The Slide Shop at a glance: • Specialists in sliding doors, drawers and wardrobes

From fitted to freestanding, simple wardrobes to custom constructions.

“Our wardrobes can be disassembled with ease while offering the same stability as ordinary wardrobes built with screws, nails and dowels."

• Wide range of product selections

There is a wide range of mechanisms for your drawers and sliding doors. “We supply soft-close sliding tracks for your drawers and quiet-slide tracking system for our sliding doors.” Other solutions can be accommodated upon request.

• Delivery options (flat pack or assembled)

• Custom built in New Zealand • Premium materials and quality • Product effectiveness and satisfaction guaranteed • Installation options (self-installation or installed by them)

Phone: 09 444 9962

info@slideshop.co.nz | www.slideshop.co.nz Showroom – 79 Ellice road, Wairau valley. Auckland

• Multiple showrooms to visit and friendly staff to talk to for advice.

Carpet Mill Carpet Mill has a long history in carpet manufacturing and retailing.

CBD Carpet Mill in New Plymouth has been the local specialist servicing Taranaki for nine years now.

“Our nationwide mobile showroom service means every Kiwi has access to the extensive collection of competitively priced carpets in wool and synthetic fibre, which is all manufactured in our state of the art factory.”

This collection can be accessed through each of its branches.

“We’ve developed our own computer-based measuring and plotting system which drives our innovative cutting machine, meaning wastage is minimised and laying time is reduced. All of these things add up to better carpet at better prices for you.”

Carpet Mill offers a simple, one-page warranty for its carpets and vinyls, with protection covering manufacturing defects and satisfactory wear from eight to 15 years for carpets, and five years for vinyls.

Independent Lab Results Carpet Mill has an ongoing programme of testing using New Zealand’s foremost independent testing authority, NZWTA.

Kev’s Carpet Buying Checklist: • Heavy Duty? Extra Heavy Duty?

Have you selected the right carpet for the job?

• Wool? Solution Dyed? Know what fibre you are buying • Shading and tracking. Cut Pile or Loop Pile. Have you selected whats right for you?

Carpet Mill has a long history in carpet manufacturing and retailing.

We offer an extensive collection of competitively priced carpets in wool and synthetic fibre, which is all manufactured in our state-of-the-art factory, based in Hamilton. This means better carpet and better prices for you.

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• Get an itemised quote so you can see everything you’re paying for • Ask for a plan that shows you where the joins are • Is the installation guaranteed for the life of the carpet? It is with Carpet Mill • Check your warranty. Some are full of exclusions.

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