Builders & Contractors Magazine, Issue #119

Issue #119 - 2019

FRAMEWORK CONTRACTING The collaborative future of construction and infrastructure procurement

PAYING MONEY UP FRONT

The risks and the safeguards

D&H STEEL CONSTRUCTION

Meeting our growing housing needs

SCNZ Supreme Award winner

BUILDING INSPECTIONS

How to get ahead of the game

Risk allocation in construction contracts

5 WAYS TO PROTECT YOUR REPUTATION AS YOU GROW

THERE IS A DIFFERENCE

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KerbworxNZ and CKC

Kerbing and concrete specialists Alan Judd is owner of two thriving Christchurch companies operating in commercial kerbing and concrete placement — KerbworxNZ, and Canterbury Kerb and Concrete.

Kerbing is in Alan’s blood – as a second generation business established by his father in 1965, with over 60 collective years of experience in the current team, all areas of concrete construction are covered.

KerbworxNZ primarily works for corporate clients on large roading projects or subdivisions.

Last year, KerbworxNZ laid in excess of 50,000m of kerbing. Currently employing 14 staff, KerbworxNZ has capacity to do more and operates over the entire South Island.

In 2016, Alan purchased Canterbury Kerb and Concrete (CKC), enabling him to offer a greater package of services to his existing clients.

With a domestic as well as a commercial focus, Canterbury Kerb and Concrete offers excavation, kerbing, and all concrete finishes including infill using colour and stencilling.

July 2019 has just seen the company purchase the kerbing machinery and assets from Norwest Contracting in Christchurch.

A great addition to the ever-growing fold,

increasing the ability to service the Southern Lakes area.

Recent projects include Christchurch’s latest McDonalds restaurants, and the new Halswell Downs subdivision.

A project highlight for both KerbworxNZ and CKC was the construction of the Northlink retail hub in Christchurch, where all the kerbing and hardscaping concrete was completed under a very tight schedule with clients Rooney Earthmoving. Alan says, “this project has been a flagship pour for the company – a success from start to finish”.

No job is too big for the two companies. Over 4,500 sqm of coloured concrete was completed at Aranui High School, along with 1,800m of

kerbing and an intricate swale drain system.

At the iconic Whale Pool playground in New Brighton, CKC poured 1,450 sqm of coloured concrete, finished with a sandblasted Maori design.

“CKC offers a ‘one stop shop’ for all our clients with full concrete and hardscaping packages.”

With exposed aggregate and coloured concrete becoming more popular for roundabouts and raised pedestrian crossings, CKC’s quality workmanship produces functional areas that are also extremely eye-catching.

The continuing success of both companies starts at the top.

Alan concentrates on KerbworxNZ, while operations manager Matt Cole manages the

operations for CKC. Excellent management by both men ensures deadlines are met and quality maintained.

Clients of KerbworxNZ and CKC can’t stop singing their praises. The testimonial page on the companies’ website, www.ckc.nz/ testimonials, is full of comments from happy customers.

Most recently, Steve McCann, site manager for Norwest Contracting Ltd, had this to say: “I'm really grateful for the resource you have put into the job to enable us to carry on at the pace we are moving. And with that, I also have to compliment your crews on the great workmanship they produce and the quantities they turn out with an accommodating service.

Thank you.”

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Contents, Issue #119 - 2019 Page: 58

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Contents

Welcome

- publisher's note In this issue of Builders & Contractors we look at risk; the risks and safeguards of paying money up front, how to protect your reputation as you grow, risk allocation in construction contracts, and the collaborative future of construction and infrastructure procurement.

We also look at the need for subcontractors to be protected when companies fail, how to navigate building inspections, meeting our growing housing needs, and the SCNZ Excellence in Steel Awards.

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

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Paying money up front – the risks and the safeguards

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Five ways to protect your reputation as you grow

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Look out for your workmate — it could save their life

12: Risk allocation in

construction contracts

12: Health and safety obligations

to third parties

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Going it alone — owning your own business

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Don’t compromise on testing when times get tough

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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celebrates an innovative and diverse industry

42: D&H Steel Construction awarded

SCNZ Supreme Award for excellence in steel construction

44: CANZ — giving industry a leg up 46: The high cost of height

safety complacency

48: Harkin Roofing 49: People and profit are the pillars

of business

14: The collaborative future of

50: Terry Coleman

16: Airborne issues – the dangers in dust 17: Five trends in facilities management

54: ATL Group 56: Meeting our growing housing needs 58: Product declaration set to

construction and infrastructure procurement

to know about

18: Subcontractors need to be protected

when companies fail

20: Building inspections

– how to get ahead of the game

22: ConcreteNZ – Precast Sector Group 24: Lattey Group 26: Concrete NZ

– Readymix Sector Group

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

32: Technical Welding Services 35: SCNZ Excellence in Steel Awards

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.

78: Master Electricians 80: Fire Protection Association of NZ 83: Passion for civil construction inspires

young leaders

84: Focus on Nelson 85: Nayland Scaffold 87: RDL Group 88: Todd Mudie Group 89: Tru-Line Civil 90: Keeping everyone safe on-site 91: The NZ Safety Council Page: 38

– an asbestos expert in action

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revolutionise the timber industry

62: Greenway 66: Control Insulation 68: Futureproofing New Zealand’s

building sector

70: Building consents and plumbing and

drainage work

72: HIANZ and the events sector

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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Paying money up front – the risks and the safeguards Commerical lawyer, Geoff Hardy

Payments in advance (otherwise known as deposits or down-payments) are common in the construction industry.

Sometimes they are needed because building materials have to be ordered and the supplier insists on some kind of payment up front. Sometimes the builder has to do a lot of preparatory work like pricing, design, or consent applications, and he wants to be sure he is going to be reimbursed once that is done, in case the project doesn’t proceed.

It is not uncommon in a building contract for a deposit to be payable that is not even the first instalment of the contract price at all; it is a form of security that remains in place throughout the project to ensure the customer never leaves an invoice unpaid.

If the original supplier has already gone bust, then neither of those options is available to you because you are not allowed to sue them (at least without the liquidator’s consent) and you simply have to hope that you get something out of the insolvency after the secured and preferential creditors have had their fill.

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Getting your money back can be achieved in a number of ways.

The standard approach is to have a third party promise to repay you if the original supplier defaults.

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There is an obvious risk when you are paying in advance, that you won’t end up getting what you have paid for. In extreme cases that could happen if the builder or fabricator, or building materials merchant (in this article I call them the “supplier”), simply takes the money and runs.

What precautions can you take?

In more common situations it could happen if the supplier has a stroke or a heart attack and there is no-one else in the company with the necessary skills or expertise to do the job. You would like to think that they would refund your money in that instance, but it is surprising how often that doesn’t happen.

And of course it is never going to happen if the supplier has gone bust.

There are a couple of approaches you can take. One is to make sure you get your money back if the supplier doesn’t deliver.

But that just puts you back to square one, having to find a substitute supplier, when you are already way behind schedule.

Although the risk may be small, it can be financially crippling if the down-payment is large enough and you are faced with the prospect of having to pay it all over again to another supplier.

If the original supplier is simply mucking you around, then you can go to court to either force them to honour the contract (in which case you will eventually get what you ordered), or sue them for damages (in which case they owe you money instead).

But either way, that involves expensive and protracted litigation with no guarantee of success, against a supplier who might well go bust in the end, so you would generally be better off just terminating their contract, grabbing what you can off them and finding a replacement supplier.

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Neither of those scenarios is an exciting prospect so understandably people look for ways to protect themselves from the risk.

The second option is to at least get hold of the raw materials and the partiallycompleted work, so you could hand those over to the replacement supplier, and offset the amount that you owe for those things against the down-payment you have already made.

Of course that assumes that the raw materials and partially-completed work are worth having, and the replacement supplier has the technology licences, the plant and equipment, and the expertise to finish the job.

Getting your money back can be achieved in a number of ways. The standard approach is to have a third party promise to repay you if the original supplier defaults.

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For example, you could insist on a personal guarantee from one or more of the directors or major shareholders of the original supplier.

Or you could insist on a bond from a bank, or an indemnity from an insurance company.

Unfortunately that requirement is all too common, particularly with expensive building components such as designer joinery, appliances, or finishes that are frequently obtained from overseas.

All those options depend on you having enough bargaining power to extract those concessions. When the supplier is in high demand or everyone has plenty of work because the construction industry is in a boom cycle, you may be out of luck. In that case you might even arrange your own insurance policy to cover the risk that one of your down-payments might be lost.

Owning the work in progress

A classic example of such an insurance policy are the guarantees that members of the Certified Builders or Master Builders Associations can offer their customers. They protect those customers against the risk that they might have paid more than they received in return.

In fact, it is the answer to any concerns expressed by the customer about being required to pay up-front in the first place, although the extent of the protection depends on the wording of the individual guarantee. But in general terms, if the builder gets run over by a bus or elopes to Venezuela with his mistress, without having refunded the down-payment, the guarantee is there to ensure the owner doesn’t end up out of pocket.

Keeping the money safe If you can’t get a guarantee or a bond, or an insurance policy to protect you in case your down-payment is lost, then a compromise arrangement is to at least put the money somewhere safe so that you can retrieve it if the supplier becomes insolvent or goes out of business before completion.

For example, the money can be held in trust by a solicitor or an escrow agent who is under instructions to pay it to the supplier if all goes according to plan, but to return it to the client if the supplier defaults. That at least gives the supplier the comfort of knowing that the money is safe and won’t be withheld for capricious reasons, and it gives the client the comfort of knowing that it is not at risk.

The only downsides to this arrangement are that it involves a third party who will want to document the arrangement and to be paid a fee, and it means that the supplier can’t use the money to buy raw materials that he has to pay in advance for.

I mentioned above that instead of just getting your money back you might prefer to get hold of the raw materials and the partiallycompleted work.

To do that you need to show that you, not the supplier, own the items in question, or you have some other security interest in them that prevails over the rights of the supplier’s liquidator or other secured creditors.

Under our sale of goods laws you might be able to establish that ownership has already passed over to you. If not, then you can accelerate the process by agreeing with the supplier that you have ownership of the items as soon as you pay in advance for them.

Some of our standard-form building contracts, such as NZS 3910, already provide for such an arrangement (it is called an “agreement for off-site materials”), but it involves getting the supplier to sign a separate contract, it usually requires you to register your interest on the personal property securities register, the supplier’s bank might have to consent to the arrangement, and it comes unstuck when the supplier doesn’t own the items in question because ownership of the raw materials is still retained by its own suppliers.

If all that sounds too complicated, then you might just consider transferring the risk of loss of the down-payment to the building owner, rather than the head contractor.

If the building owner agrees to this then it is simply a matter of ensuring that the head contract reflects this arrangement. And once again you would need someone like us to help you do that.

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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Five ways to protect your reputation as you grow You’ve built up a good reputation. You don’t want to lose it.

Monitor for new reviews and mentions using Google Alerts.

Respond quickly to all comments on the same platform. Always be professional, helpful, polite. If you’re in the wrong, own it, fix it, put things right. This is an opportunity to turn this client into a raving fan. If they’re being unreasonable, a solid humble reply explaining the situation should make this clear to all.

But to achieve good strong profits for the long haul, you need to grow. Win bigger and better projects. Be able to command higher prices.

Unfortunately, as you grow, it can be hard to keep control. If staff are messing up jobs, fixing mistakes can be costly. When work is not done to your standards, it gets really stressful, clients get let down, and it’s your reputation on the line.

This is why many business owners get stuck at their current level of income. Or try it for a while — then scale back, deciding it’s not worth it.

The thing is, running a local business comes down to relationships. Reputation is everything - here’s how to protect it:

1. Keep the main thing the main thing Consistently delivering a quality outcome for your clients is essential. That’s number one; And the best insurance policy for your reputation.

If you build a great experience, customers will tell each other about that.

As you grow, you’re going to have increased costs. To cover this, you need to charge more.

You can only charge more if you give the value. Meaning you have to hold yourself to a higher standard of service.

Don’t be the same. Be better. Let your team know that customer service is everyone’s job.

Have standards of behaviour: punctuality, respecting property, leaving things tidy, polite language, helpful accommodating attitude to customers and other trades onsite.

Keep lines of communication open. Keep customers informed. Use a client portal. Give multiple contact numbers and emails for all team members up the chain, including yours.

Sort problems early.

Check in with clients at end of the job. Show them what you’ve achieved. Wow them with a thank you gift at handover.

It is also important to manage customer expectations. Make sure they’re realistic and everyone’s on the same page. Explain your process. Educate them around what they’re trying to achieve.

2. Deliver exactly what you say you will Quality is the best business plan. But you (and your high standards) can’t be everywhere. So it’s vital to start documenting systems, checklists, policies and procedures ASAP.

If you look after your staff, they’ll look after your customers: Provide interesting projects; recognition for a job well done; let them in on things that are going on in the company; ongoing training with an emphasis on safety.

Put the necessary checks in place so you’re keeping tabs. Check in with your team at regular intervals, especially at critical points Everything should go through the system, not in larger jobs; then you’ll be able to intervene through you. Get everything out of your head. early if the job is going south. so there is a benchmark for whether work is Hold team meetings to ensure everyone’s up to scratch or not. heading the same way and Touch base Robust systems allow you to keep your team often in one on ones. This should ensure organised, projects on schedule, get all you’re well informed of any issues — not resources onsite, ensure everything is done blindsided by a call from an irate customer or right, and minimise mistakes — while juggling disgruntled employee ranting on Facebook multiple jobs. about his boss that doesn’t give a shit.

Systems will set you free — and keep staff Don’t be afraid to move on a staff member accountable to the same level of care and with a bad attitude. Sooner rather than later. commitment you have (or close to it).

Staff theft is also not uncommon. Your Remember your team is working within the name can get dragged through the mud if infrastructure you’ve created. 94 percent of the media gets hold of the story. Your best problems are actually a result of the system, chance of preventing this is background not the people. checks when hiring, and keeping careful track of tools/materials so you know if Reputation comes from consistency. stuff goes missing.

Consistency makes you reliable and easy to deal with.

Just make sure you:

3. Don’t cut all the ropes

4. Stack the odds in your favour Ninety three percent of customers are influenced by online reviews.

Your employees are out there, representing your name every day.

Build and manage your online reputation on purpose.

You want them buying into your vision, your standards — and taking responsibility for their part. You also want to create an environment where they perform at their best.

Maintain an active online presence (website and Facebook page at least).

Showcase your expertise, talk about what sets you apart, your quality guarantee, awards, trades association membership, before and after photos of your work, and share success stories.

Be honest and transparent. When everything’s out on the table, there are no surprises.

Set them up for success. Make sure they know exactly what’s expected. Set targets so they stay motivated, on track, and always know whether they’re winning. Install a reward system.

Make sure variations are agreed on and clearly documented,. so there are no arguments over the bill later.

Invest in the best tools and equipment to get the job done to the highest possible standard (and boost productivity).

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Make it easy for customesr to leave a review.

Why not incentivise your team for positive reviews? Reward them anytime their efforts get your company a 5-star review!

Future clients will read your replies (especially to complaints) and formulate an opinion on what you’re like to work with. They’re looking to see any hint they’ll be ripped off, of shoddy work, that you’ll be hard to deal with, dis-honesty, lax communication, if you leave a mess and don’t care, whether you’ll fix things if there’s unforeseen problems.

5. The faster you go, the bigger the mess Don’t try to grow too big too fast.

Don’t try to run too many projects at once.

Eighty two percent of businesses fail because of strangled cashflow.

This gets you into trouble hurting your reputation as things quickly spiral out of control.

Suddenly you’ve run out of cash for suppliers, you’re on stop credit, you’ve got no money for wages, and customers are furious you can’t finish the build.

I’ve seen this play out too many times.

It comes from not having the strong foundation and infrastructure needed to support your growth.

Remember what’s happening in your business now is the result of what you put in 12 months ago.

Are you thinking strategically, playing the long game, pacing yourself, with a good business model and solid gameplan?

You’ve got to watch your numbers like a hawk. Make sure you have margin in the jobs (no point “growing” if there’s no extra profit). Know which jobs you want – say no to the ones you don’t. Play to your strengths.

As a specialist you’ll be able to build your reputation quicker.

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McWatt Group

McWatt Group – the earthmoving specialists The McWatt Group name lends itself to a reputation for expert earthmoving services.

Committed to ‘moving heaven and earth’ for its clients, McWatt Group Ltd is a longstanding provider of aggregates, excavation and cartage in the greater Auckland region.

History The family owned and operated McWatt Group Ltd has a proud history that stretches back to the mid-1800s.

Leaving behind a dangerous occupation in what was an unpleasant place to live at the time, coal miner Laurence McWatt and wife Sarah left industrial Scotland for Auckland in 1863 in search of a better life.

They became farmers on allotted land on the Awhitu peninsula and started a family – the descendants of which also became farmers throughout the greater Auckland region.

Post WWII Laurence’s grandson, Alvon ‘Mac’ McWatt, who had a cream run in East Tamaki, started his own business as a hay contractor and this soon e volved into general contracting and earthmoving services.

The 1970s saw the formation of Excavation Services Ltd (ESL) and trucks and excavators were now part of the company’s fabric – and responsible for the growth that saw the company move from its original Whitford Road site to a larger, better suited location at Neales Road.

Upon Alvon’s retirement, his three sons operated their businesses from ESL’s Neales Road yard and since the amalgamation of the company’s distinct portfolios it is Laurence’s great, great grandson, Murray, and his son, Shane, who now operate McWatt Group Ltd from the same Neales Road site.

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Helpful to move rubbish, posts and timber.

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With well over a quarter of a million people employed in New Zealand’s construction and facilities management sectors, there is an obvious need for a close eye on mental wellbeing.

Doing your part isn’t difficult or complicated; it can be as simple as asking ‘are you OK?’ That’s according to Lisa Ducat, community engagement and health promotion specialist for the Mental Health Foundation of New Zealand.

“Looking after your co-workers isn’t rocket science. All it takes is a little empathy, an effort to get to know one another, and recognition that sometimes life gets us all down and we need a hand from the people we work with.”

Lisa was a speaker at the Facilities Integrate expo which took place in Auckland from September 25-26 at Auckland’s ASB Showgrounds. Her main area of focus is mental wellbeing at work, including the development and delivery of workplace resources and information.

She’s an expert in helping workplaces integrate mental wellbeing into their day to day systems using their own expertise and knowledge.

Mental health challenges affect everyone, as the Ministry of Health (MoH) notes, but there are also groups which are disproportionately represented in suicide statistics. The MoH says populations such as Māori, youth, men and people who use mental health and addiction services are more likely to die by suicide.

The construction industry in particular is male dominated. A recent report from SiteSafe on the high levels of suicide in this workforce highlights the many challenges that can wear upon the mental health of individuals in the trades and related industries.

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It notes: “The workplace pressures mentioned in coroners’ reports included: job insecurity or uncertainty, the stress related to running a business, pressure to deliver under deadlines, juggling responsibilities and dealing with an injury or illness affecting the ability to work.”

Alarmingly, the report says one in eight of all cases listing workplace pressures included experiences of job insecurity or uncertain work situation.

This is of particular concern with multiple high-profile failures of large construction companies, often resulting in tradies going unpaid or being forced to wait months for their due.

Lisa says general workplace awareness through mental health workshops goes a long way to raising the issue and keeping it out in the open.

“A lot of great work destigmatising mental health has been done over the years, particularly with high-profile Kiwis sharing their experiences. But we still have persistently high numbers of people experiencing mental distress, and our suicide rates aren’t going down, which means there is more to be done.”

And that’s why she strongly advocates everyone playing their part. “Looking out for the mental health of people on site isn’t just the responsibility of employers,” she says. “It is everyone’s responsibility. People in construction and facilities management routinely work long hours at physically demanding jobs, often in isolation.

“All it can take to help someone in trouble is noticing them, and showing you care. A small human act can make all the difference,” she concludes.

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Risk allocation in construction contracts

Health and safety obligations to third parties

By Marcus Beveridge and Tina Hwang from Queen City Law

Jeff Walters at K3 Legal and Andy Glenie from Glenie Legal

Risk allocation is a pivotal point in negotiating construction contracts and all parties approach this with centrifugal force and persistent attempts to drive risk away from oneself.

Although the Health and Safety at Work Act 2015 (HSWA) has been in place for a few years now, tough lessons are still being learned by companies who fail to comply.

There are several parties involved in the successful completion of a construction contract including the principal developer, contractor, project manager, engineer to the contract (if any) and various consultants.

Being aware of the risks and managing this in a fair way is imperative for a successful project. If the parties have not already asked (and answered) questions such as “who will be responsible if there are design variations required by Council?”, “who will be responsible if the soil is found to be contaminated with asbestos?”, “who will be responsible for delays in the CCC (Code Compliance Certificate)?”, or “who will be responsible for delays to the critical path due to inclement weather?”, then the project is not necessarily in good hands.

A healthy level of friction between the parties is normal, but if this is not balanced, and there is no tension at all, or alternatively too much tension, this could adversely impact on the development.

We have seen some parties aggressively negotiating to the point that they have no risk at all, and virtually transfer all risk to the other parties. This is obviously not a fair allocation of risk and is likely to detonate in unexpected ways including, for example, the contractor increasing their costs with a premium margin to cover the accepted risks.

Improper risk allocations can also cause damage by way of protracted negotiations and therefore a delay to the commencement date and practical completion, resources being wasted (where workers may be waiting in limbo to start), and increase the chances of disputes later.

For instance, many days, weeks, or even months could be spent on deciding whether to sign an NZS 3910 contract (where the owner is responsible for the design and therefore the risk of design), or whether to sign an NZS 3916 (where the design risks sit with the contractor).

Further time can easily be wasted on prolonged negotiations on qualifications/ exceptions to tenders, bonds, retentions, liquidated damages, basis for extensions of time, what constitutes “inclement weather”, variations, insurance, allowances, provisional sums, (non)payments for off-site/ on-site materials, requirements for practical completion, defects liability periods, and the list goes on.

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Parties will try to best protect themselves against uncertainty and hence the consequent risks associated with the unknown. Producer statements will also form a major basis for who ultimately took on the responsibility and signed off and approved the works, as will the CCC which has resulted in what may be the billiondollar leaky building crisis that ratepayers have had to fund through the relevant territorial authorities.

Unlucky individuals who signed producer statements, drawings, or plans may find themselves caught in litigation proceedings several years thereafter while their employer/companies may have been dissolved, struck off, or liquidated.

Recent instances of liquidation/ receiverships have resulted in case law enshrining further protective measures for payments of materials stored off site and the devastating effects of not registering your priority on the PPSR (Personal Property Securities Register).

As lawyers, we are trained to always think of the worst situation and how to best protect our clients in such instances, so our brains are naturally wired to be risk-adverse and negotiate/advise accordingly.

However, this often contradicts the market reality and the limited bargaining powers our clients may have in circumstances where resources (financial and labour) are constant drivers in the industry with cashflow commonly being quoted as the blood flow of the industry.

Therefore, it may be necessary for all parties to take on some risk in the game of fair risk allocation. While an owner may demand that the price under the construction contract be the “fixed lump sum price, not a penny more with no variations whatsoever”, the reality is that all projects will result in variations and it is best that all parties are prepared to accept their fair share of the associated risks and uncertainty.

This will likely result in the parties spending their money on the project and not their lawyers.

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

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Recent rulings under the Act have highlighted the risk construction companies face, particularly with regards to the extent of their exposure to third parties.

While companies might be doing everything they’re required to in relation to the health and safety of their own workers, they also have an obligation to protect members of the public walking down the street who could potentially be affected by their work.

Because of New Zealand’s ACC scheme, we tend not to think much about liability for causing personal injury. But in one recent case, a construction company was found to be partly responsible for the death of an elderly man in March 2017 and was handed a significant fine by WorkSafe.

At sentencing in early September, Auckland company Shannon Thompson Concrete Pumps Limited were ordered to pay $500,000, two years after the man died when he fell from his mobility scooter on a damaged footpath near a Papatoetoe housing development site. The company had been subcontracted to install a concrete pump at the residential site being developed by YSB Group, who were last year fined $100,000 for their involvement in the incident.

The takeaway here for subcontractors is that it’s not enough to just make sure that your own health and safety approach is up to scratch, you need to make a conscious effort to work with the other trades on site. You can’t go in as a subcontractor and assume that you’re covered because the main contractor is in charge.

In another recent case, an Auckland earth moving company was fined $150,000 after botching a demolition job which exposed workers to asbestos and led to a neighbouring wheelchair user being trapped in her property.

Quick Earth Moving Limited was sentenced at Auckland District Court in September over the demolition, which happened in December 2017.

During the demolition of the house in Pt Chevalier, a wall on one side of the demolished property collapsed onto a neighbour’s driveway. As well as damaging the side of the neighbour’s house and hitting a gas terminal which caused a leak, the collapsed wall obstructed driveway access for the neighbour, who was trapped at the back of her property in her wheelchair.

The court also ordered YSB Group to pay significant reparations of $100,000 to the family of the victim on behalf of both companies.

The judge said poor planning from the very start of the job left workers, neighbours and the community at risk and these serious failings were reflected in the sentence imposed.

WorkSafe noted at the time that pedestrians frequently had interactions with work sites — even if they were not directly on them — and companies are expected to think broadly about the impacts of their activities on the health and safety of everyone potentially at risk from work activities.

The particular risk with asbestos during demolition is that it creates potential for the harmful asbestos fibres to move around.

Once airborne, these fibres can travel thousands of kilometres and still cause harm, with just a single fibre capable of causing asbestosis and mesothelioma.

Shannon Thomson Concrete Pumps Limited did not co-operate with the investigation and was found to be at fault because it didn’t take any steps to identity the hazard and prevent someone from potentially harming themselves.

The point illustrated in this case is that there is scope for people to be harmed by a company’s conduct on a demolition site not just next door but much further away. And again, it demonstrates how a company can be held liable for their impact on people in the vicinity, not just the people on their own site.

No site-specific risk assessment was undertaken and the company failed to identify and put in place controls to manage the risks related to the entry and exit of heavy vehicles onto the worksite.

WorkSafe said the company also failed to work with other companies on site to identify the damaged footpath as a risk.

As well as the fine, Quick Earth Moving was ordered to pay $30,000 in reparation to the affected neighbours. The Judge also imposed an adverse publicity order which requires Quick Earth to publish on its website the offence, consequences and penalty imposed.

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Don't compromise on testing when times get tough

Going it alone

By Richard O'Brien, manager of nzbizbuysell

By Kirk Hardy, CEO of The Drug Detection Agency

Think for a moment what’s important. What would you do if you had the courage — life is about now so if you’ve ever dreamt about owning your own business, then “now” is good.

There’s a good reason New Zealand has over 584,000 small to medium enterprises (SMEs).

All it takes to set yourself off on the road to self-employment is a spark.

This spark may have been lying dormant for some time, languishing in the “toohard” basket of your mind. Or it may recently have been kindled and is now lurking there in the darkness, waiting to be fanned with the right motivation.

Motivation to enter the exciting and challenging world of self-employment can come from many sources. You may have an idea and this small seed of an idea may germinate and eventually flourish to the point where motivation is not an issue with the idea developing a life and energy of its own, driving you onwards.

Your decision to become self-employed could be a more calculated one where you are simply tired or working for other people and have sufficient confidence in your abilities to back yourself and take the plunge — sensibly testing the water with a tentative toe first.

After all, courage is one thing — but without doing your homework you can easily shoot yourself in your rashly unprepared, self-employed foot.

You may be seeking the flexibility to work your own hours in your own style.

Perhaps you consider you could make more money working for yourself.

Either way preparation is the key!

Start by writing down your ideas, consider what’s important, and then develop them into a plan. If you follow a plan, you will have more chance of succeeding.

Having a plan will assist you in identifying the business that’s right for you, how to progress it, and in securing external assistance with issues such as finance or business advice.

The advantages of starting or buying a business are well documented and top of the list for some people is the potential to amass a small fortune.

Other advantages include choosing when and for how long you work; who you work with and who you work for; where you work from and the manner in

It’s no secret that acute skills and labour shortages are plaguing the building and construction industry, but that’s no reason to relax your drug and alcohol policy and compromise on testing.

which you produce your product or service.

On the flip side, the disadvantages must also be taken into consideration and assessed. It’s “goodbye” to the guaranteed weekly or monthly wage; you could end up working longer hours than expected in order to meet a deadline; if you fall ill, there may be no one to fill in; if working from home this could mean disruptions to family or social life; and of course, accepting work from customers you dislike or distrust in order to make ends meet.

To improve your chances of success, make sure that the business is something that you really want to do, something you’re passionate about, and that you have the necessary skills to add value to the process.

Successful businesses take a lot of commitment, together with support from others.

Getting into business is a big step and can be risky, but the rewards are there as thousands of New Zealanders have shown.

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Unfortunately, we all too regularly see the repercussions for employers who make concessions with their testing in order to make the recruitment process easier when times are tough.

Pre-employment testing is at times (and incorrectly) seen as a barrier to hiring new workers. When TDDA confronts this, we ask our clients to look at it in another light.

Look at employment as the end of an airport security queue. Things like metal detectors, scanners, pat downs, and x-rays all allow you to increase security while moving through the line. There are also ways to skip the line and get where you want to go quicker.

At what cost and what are you willing to give up in order to get there quicker, and can you live with your decisions?

You don’t want the system to be too heavy handed – are you willing to give up your fingerprints, iris scans, a full body scan, a full body search, a strip search? There’s obviously a line you don’t want crossed.

Remember that the other edge of the sword is the people you are seated next to on the aircraft. Most people won’t be comfortable sitting next to someone who’s been subjected to no checks at all.

To get employees for your company — and looking at drug testing as a whole — what are you willing to give up? Your drug policy, drug and alcohol training, preemployment testing, random testing? A company must draw a line on protecting its employees, securing new ones and remaining legally compliant.

Pre-employment testing is a great way to get the right employees – the kind that are productive and stick around longer. It also signals what the company thinks is appropriate behaviour from the beginning of the hiring process.

Not testing before employment carries risk, just like at an airport, and it’s up to a business to decide if it is willing to take it on. You may be inviting the perfect employee, or someone with an opiate addiction, onto your workforce. TDDA’s opinion is better employees are worth far more than lots of employees.

An employee under the influence of drugs or alcohol can cause a workplace accident

that may hurt or kill someone else. However, there is also a smaller scale of disruption caused by drugs and alcohol.

Under the influence employees damage, lose or even steal things like tools, machinery and company vehicles. They cause hold ups on jobs, may engage in workplace bullying or have drug related health issues that cost an employer time, productivity and money.

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At what cost and what are you willing to give up in order to get there quicker, and can you live with your decisions?

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We also know that as our workforce ages, particularly in the physically demanding building and construction industry, employees can turn to pain killers to help with those niggling aches and pains.

Often GP prescribed and now a global epidemic, these pain killers are highly addictive and can cause the user to make poor judgement calls and have accidents that can even lead to fatalities.

This is where holding regular education sessions can really help your team make informed decisions or provide an opportunity to seek professional help if needed. We believe that getting the right people is what makes a sustainable and safe workforce.

At its core, pre-employment drug testing is about basic risk mitigation. It demonstrates that you and your business are serious about keeping your workplace and employees safe.

Afterall, every person should be able to go to work expecting to come back home safely at the end of the day.

TDDA has ISO15189:2012 accreditation for workplace drug testing (see NATA and IANZ websites for further detail).

TDDA is considered to be a leader in its field with 64 locations throughout Australasia. www.tdda.com.

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Framework contracting The collaborative future of construction and infrastructure procurement

By Mike Weatherall and Lisa Curran from Simpson Grierson

Framework contracting that is well planned from the outset can be an effective tool to address resource constraints and the need for fair apportionment of risk in the evolving construction sector landscape, and is increasingly being used to good effect by local authorities and council controlled Organisations.

Changing attitudes to risk We all know that risk should lie with the party best placed to control, manage and mitigate risk, however this is not always reflected in the contracts we have seen coming out of the sector.

The common stance that ‘the contractor can price the risk’, needs to be interrogated. Does the contractor have the necessary information to price the risk and has any thought been given as to whether it is value for money for the contractor to price the risk?

Background — sector issues created need for change

Considering allocation of risk fairly does not mean that the contractor market is given an easy ride, simply that the parties have considered risk and fairly allocated it.

There is no doubt that the New Zealand construction industry is facing many challenges today. New Zealand is in the unenviable position of being both in a construction boom, but not having the necessary resources to meet demand.

Why have so many contractors been placed into liquidation, when the New Zealand infrastructure market is screaming out for more experienced contractors?

With many off-shore construction companies entering the New Zealand market, New Zealand clients are faced with having to re-consider previously held views on limits of liability and allocation of risk.

The New Zealand construction market is not alone; Australia is facing very similar issues with some of its main contractor market challenging the market’s historical risk profile and announcing that lower risk profiles must be implemented.

High-profile struggles and failures within the sector have drawn attention to the previous risky (and now unpopular) practice of contractors increasing competitiveness at tender stage by accepting risks that they could not control.

This practice resulted in underpriced contracts that essentially funded construction for the client and imperiled the contactor’s operations and ability to complete active projects.

Both clients and contractors are now forced to re-consider previous procurement contracting strategies to respond to the change in the contractor market appetite for risk and the shortage in the industry of resources.

A fair allocation of risk is now critical to ensure that the best contractors will tender for projects. Contractors will no longer consider taking on risks that they cannot control, (eg unknown ground conditions, weather risk, design creep etc).

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Contractors’ change in attitude to risk and the severe shortage in the market has led to clients and contractors developing tools on how to best manage risks in a construction contract.

Tools such as risk registers, early identification of risks, sharing of risks (eg sharing the time and cost risk), and incentivising management of risks through performance regimes etc, are now all common in contracts.

Securing supply and getting the best out of the market — collaborative framework arrangements Collaborative framework contracts (or panel contracts) are increasingly being used, especially by entities looking to deliver multiple capital works projects, to ensure that the programme of works will be delivered by a group of pre-selected contractors.

Councils and council controlled organisations (CCOs) that have recently implemented framework contracts, include Christchurch City Council, Queenstown Lakes District Council and Watercare. Massey University has also implemented a framework arrangement for its capital works programme.

These organisations took the initiative to develop a contract framework that gave them certainty that they could deliver much needed infrastructure over a period of time, while giving the contractor market a much needed pipeline of work, all of which are designed to deliver the best public value.

Features and benefits of framework contracting Importantly, framework contracting is not simply a panel of contractors that have prequalified in some way to be considered for work in the future.

Typically, contractors under panel type arrangements have simply pre-qualified on the basis of health and safety or insurance criteria and broadly have the skills to deliver the scope of work/services.

Such arrangements usually have a large number of pre-qualified contractors/ consultants and they are not set up to deliver a set scope of work/services, but rather may be called on by the client to provide a quotation for work as demands and the client sees fit.

These arrangements do not provide the market with any guaranteed or reasonable expectation of a pipeline of work, which the market needs to ensure that it retains the necessary resources to deliver projects/ services as they arise.

Framework contracting, on the other hand, is for a specific programme of works/services over a set period of time. The client selects a small number of contractors to deliver that scope, so that each framework contractor has a reasonable expectation, if it performs, that it will get a pipeline of work over the designated time period.

Contractors then have a much needed pipeline of work and the client has certainty that it has a small pool of contractors that will deliver the works/services.

This is all achieved while still ensuring the best public value, as the client can ask more than one framework contractor to provide a quotation for a particular scope of work/services.

Another benefit of these arrangements is that the terms of the contract for delivery of the works/services (which can be based on a New Zealand standard form such as NZS 3910/3916 or CCCS for consultants), has been agreed upfront so there is no time (or money) wasted on procurement or negotiating standard terms.

What is important to the success of these arrangements is that the number of framework contractors is limited, so that each contractor has a real opportunity to win work.

If there are too many contractors then the arrangement loses the benefits it was intended to create, such as a real opportunity for a pipeline of work and the economies that a client gains from that, such as competitive quotes and availability of contractors.

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All clients are having to reconsider traditional procurement approaches to attract a market that is resource constrained and more risk adverse than it was a few years ago.

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All clients are having to reconsider traditional procurement approaches to attract a market that is resource constrained and more risk adverse than it was a few years ago.

Framework contracting is proving to be an attractive move away from more traditional models, that procured a programme of works one project at a time. Instead, its objective and focus is to deliver an entire programme of works as efficiently and quickly as possible.

The benefits of this type of model are felt on all sides. They include faster delivery times due to efficient procurement processes, and increased quality and innovation – as contractors can invest in the development of staff and subcontractors due to having a pipeline of work on the horizon. Leading to better outcomes overall.

Mike Weatherall is a partner and Lisa Curran a special counsel in Simpson Grierson’s construction team.

Framework contracting under the Government Procurement Rules The new Government Procurement Rules (4th Edition) (GPR) which come into effect on 1 October this year (but which agencies can adopt now), contemplates this type of secondary procurement that a Framework Contract offers.

Rule 57 deals with a Panel of Suppliers and acknowledges that selection of methods for secondary procurement may include a variety of processes such as direct source, competitive quotes from the panel suppliers, and equal division of work.

The framework contract will set out the client’s selection method for seeking this secondary procurement, and what that is will depend on how many framework contractors there are, the scope of the work, the performance of the framework contractors, and whether there is any guarantee of a certain scope of work.

Of course, the selection of the pool of contractors to be part of the framework contract would be competitively tendered and, if the GPR are mandatory for a particular agency, that agency must comply with the GPR when setting up the framework contract arrangement. www.buildersandcontractors.co.nz

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Airborne issues Sometimes it’s the humble broom that can be a hazard on a worksite.

SiteSafe contractor and health and safety consultant, Kelvin Sparks says lots of bits, pieces and particles get generated on a building site and the last thing that’s needed is for them to become airborne.

SiteSafe contractor Kelvin Sparks

“There’s silica from concrete dust, wood dust from treated timber, fibreglass fibres from Batts and it’s all lying around the site.”

An industrial vacuum cleaner is the better option to clean up a worksite, as sweeping up a site can put unpleasant particles into the air.

He says tidy tradespeople tend to grab a broom to clean things up but this can cause problems.

“And on weekends they all hop into the work vehicle to go to sports and breathe in a bit more. Kids lungs are smaller and they can’t cope with that stuff.”

“All of a sudden you’ve created a potentially toxic cloud of silica, fibreglass and treated timber dust and workers are breathing that in.”

When it comes to cleaning up, he says people must use an effective dust mask or respirator and, ideally, an industrial vacuum cleaner, not brooms or blowers.

Workers must also decontaminate themselves, he says, changing out of their work clothes before going home.

“Otherwise all those substances get on their overalls and their hi-viz and they hop into their ute which contaminates it, and then they go home and cuddle their kids and contaminate them.

The other key thing Kelvin is always concerned about on sites is keeping people safe when they have to work at heights.

He says falls are usually the leading cause of death and injury in the construction sector.

“We all have to be aware of the dangers of working at heights, of any level and make sure we take appropriate steps to ensure our safety when working at heights.”

The Christchurch-based safety practitioner says he’d like people to get right away from three and four-step ladders.

“Even the platform ladders – that have the handle that comes up above them – often make people feel a little too confident. So

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they over-extend and lean out to the side causing a fall.

“I would much prefer the guys use a mobile scaffold – it’s a bit more work for them but it’s certainly a lot safer.”

For information from WorkSafe about silicosis and health monitoring, go to: https://worksafe.govt.nz/about-us/newsand-media/accelerated-silicosis.

Both health and height issues are being reviewed at the moment.

WorkSafe is looking at silica and accelerated silicosis and the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) doing a review of regulations around plant, heights and excavations.

For information about the MBIE review of plant, structures, heights and excavations go to: www.mbie.govt.nz/have-your-say/ implementing-the-health-and-safety-atwork-act-better-regulation-plant-structuresand-heights.

The concerns about silicosis are part of the bigger picture of looking after individual health.

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Five trends in facilities management you should know about " Undergoing rapid flux as the benefits of advanced technology are brought to bear, the facilities management industry is an exciting place to be.

It’s also one of the fastest growing industries in the world, with market watcher ResearchandMarkets.com putting the global value at US$35-billion in 2018 and that’s expected to hit a whopping US$59.3 billion by 2023.

Auckland is also in the midst of a construction boom. According to figures from regional economic development agency ATEED (Auckland Tourism, Events and Economic Development), there are currently more than $28 billion’s worth of large construction projects underway in Auckland alone.

Break that number down further and it emerges that there are over 9,000 apartments under construction in 103 projects, 100,000 sqm of commercial office space being built or proposed in the four years to 2023, and of course there’s the New Zealand International Conference Centre going up in a $700 million project.

But just what is that change, and which trends should you be watching? Read on for the answers.

More intelligence with Internet of Things and analytics The emergence of inexpensive sensors and dedicated networks to connect them means you can monitor just about anything.

These sensors and ‘machine to machine’ information flows are known as the Internet of Things – and facilities managers recognise that remote or automated control of a wide range of building metrics makes for more efficiency and better occupant comfort.

Coupled with powerful analytics tools, facilities managers are equipped with the tools for effective management of every aspect of their buildings – and automation means one facility manager can take care of tens of properties.

Green is the new gold Property owners, and by extension facilities managers, are increasingly recognising the commercial and environmental benefits of going green. NABERSNZ and New Zealand Green Building Council ratings don’t just deliver a feel-good factor, they deliver premium rents, too.

Done right, ‘green’ also delivers reduced operational costs, maximising the use of natural resources (like light, sunshine

Done right, ‘green’ also delivers reduced operational costs, maximising the use of natural resources (like light, sunshine and rain) while minimising electricity and other resource usage.

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and rain) while minimising electricity and other resource usage.

Intelligent automation We’ve all seen the Roomba vacuum cleaner. Extend the concept to industrial proportions and you have robot cleaners capable of working day and night without a break. The robotic workforce combines clever software capable of handling multiple inputs and outputs (commonly called ‘Artificial Intelligence) with electronic and mechanical engineering.

So far, the applications are mostly in cleaning, a job most people find abysmal.

But the potential for more than janitorial tasks is obvious; in New Zealand, receptionists have already largely been replaced by a computer screen.

Smart control

Drones take flight One of the enduring high-cost items for large-scale premises is the difficulty in keeping a consistent eye on the place. In some cases, helicopters are required for routine checks of roofs or other inaccessible places, or facades must be inspected by engineers lowered using ropes.

Drones are an obvious and highly costeffective alternative. Equipped with highresolution cameras, drones beam images directly to the engineer, who needn’t leave his desk. It’s faster, far cheaper and provides for more frequent inspections of more of your facilities.

The steady integration of automated HVAC, garden maintenance, lighting control and other systems with Building Management Systems (BMS) points to a future where facilities largely control themselves. The notion is linked either directly or indirectly with the Internet of Things.

Sensors providing data on various states – such as temperature, occupancy, humidity, the movement of people within a facility, and more – and linking that to BMS sets the scene for smart control. Combined with analytics systems and automation, a ‘set and forget’ approach to building management is enabled.

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Subcontractors need to be protected when companies fail When large building companies fail, many smaller companies and operators often bear the brunt of the collapse.

mental health is already a major concern and a current focus, these failures put a significant burden on small business owners, their staff and families,” he says.

The chief executive of construction safety organisation Site Safe, Brett Murray, says companies of five or under make up half of its 6,000+ membership.

“There are many mum and dad businesses who have to feed their families and pay the wages of their staff. These are hard-working people who are mired in a debt not of their making.”

Many of these are subcontractors who take a huge hit when they lose income and work — which has happened recently with the failure of the Stanley Group construction company.

“They have little influence on the supply chain but are the ones who are hardest hit when the supply chain fails.

Brett believes there is a need for more financial protection of subcontractors to reduce the stress on them in what is always a stressful business.

Brett says plumbers, electricians painters and many other subcontractors can be tens or hundreds of thousands of dollars out of pocket when sites are closed.

“As an organisation with a key interest in the well-being of people in the industry, Site Safe wants to see action on the Construction Sector Accord,” hesays.

They no longer have access to goods they could credit back to their suppliers, and sometimes even the tools they need for their livelihoods are locked up on-site.

“The Accord explicitly states a priority is creating a sector that supports the wellbeing of workers.

“There are huge pressures on smaller contractors. In an industry sector where

“The widely recognised supply chain issues that plague the sector are compounding and the sub-contractors

down the list get hit the hardest and yet have little or no influence in effecting positive change.

“In the meantime, Sitesafe will continue to support and advocate on behalf of our members.”

The collapse of the Auckland and Waikatobased Stanley Group, which was working on Housing New Zealand homes, has seen subcontractors looking at creating a fighting fund to investigate the collapse.

Plumber Mat Alexander told media that he wanted to see a law change that included treating all debts to subbies of a failed company as secured against building materials and products the subcontractors had on site.

Mat says in this case it is particularly tough that workers who have been working on government housing projects are now out of pocket through no fault of their own, and it is time that the government began moving towards reinstating legislative protections.

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Southern Institute of Technology

Build your future at SIT Next year, in addition to their considerable qualification options, SIT will be offering the Bachelor of Construction with specialisations in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management and Project Management, and the Bachelor of Architectural Technology.

Both degrees will be supported by graduate diploma qualifications, and will provide prospective students already working within the industry or those looking for a new qualification in their chosen field, with further options.

The new construction degree has been designed to meet an increasing need in the industry, with graduates of the programme able to practice as quantity surveyors, construction managers and project managers in a construction-oriented environment.

Head of SIT’s Trades Faculty, Doug Rodgers says this new degree includes areas such as building information modelling, sustainable practice and green technologies to reflect modern industry practice.

“Demand in industry is very high in these areas and employment prospects are very good.”

Certificate of Construction graduate, Caitlin Harvey stepped into the industry after taking a year off her university studies in engineering.

Her father had recently bought a house that needed renovating and while he was researching tertiary education options for Caitlin’s step-sisters, he came across the Southern Institute of Technology.

Intrigued by the Zero Fees scheme, Caitlin decided to enrol in the Certificate in Construction so she could gain more

experience and confidence with power tools and general building.

Three days a week were spent on campus and the other days she worked on her father’s house.

Beyond some painting and general maintenance work, Caitlin didn’t have any experience in construction before studying at SIT. Her limited experience didn’t hold her back, as Caitlin proved she could handle anything that was thrown at her, managing to pick up awards for top student as well as the award for excellence in carpentry apprenticeship.

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She is now completing an apprenticeship at Highview Builders Ltd, which involves assisting her boss and other builders on the site and working towards becoming a qualified builder.

Caitlin would recommend her course as “it’s an extremely friendly and great environment to learn in, while the zero fees scheme is helpful and makes studying less stressful”.

Smaller class sizes and excellent facilities are also a bonus, with one of the stand out activities of the programme being the heights course.

Building is still a male-dominated industry, but Caitlin doesn’t get treated any different than other apprentices.

“I don’t notice it,” she says.

“Most guys are very accepting and respect women in the industry.

“I’ve never had a problem with men whilst I’ve been in construction.”

With the construction industry experiencing significant growth, there is no better time than now to gain a qualification at SIT. From entry-level certificate, through to Bachelor degrees, SIT’s qualifications are suitable for either school leavers, those looking to change careers or builders wanting to specialise in a different area of construction.

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News

Building inspections – get ahead of the game

By Colleen Jones

Periodic inspections of construction work over the course of a project will be a very familiar event for those of you working on building sites.

As you will know, when a building inspector visits your site, they look at relevant work completed up to the time of inspection and assess the compliance of that work against the New Zealand Building Code.

Which inspections you will need for your project, and at what stage of construction you will need them, are identified by the council responsible for the area where your project is located. These are listed in the approved consent information that will be on the building site.

All the inspections need to be prebooked with the council (technically the responsibility of the property owner, but typically organised by the builder) so there shouldn’t be any surprises about what needs to be completed for each inspection and what needs to be visible for the inspector.

Does it always work this smoothly? No, it doesn’t. If it did, there would never be any failed inspections.

When visiting your site, an inspector is solely there to check that all the items related to their visit are compliant with the Building Code. If your building has failed an inspection, it means there are incomplete or non-compliant items that need to be fixed, for example, it could be something such as a

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Being aware of all the accessibility requirements for your buildings is a good first step in making sure you reduce or eliminate accessibility inspection fails, and get ahead of the game.

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missing flashing that was overlooked in the preparation for the inspection. Or perhaps it was something that you were not aware would be part of the inspection.

One aspect of the Building Code that may not be on your radar at inspection time is accessibility.

In my experience, this is most likely to be an issue at the final building inspection if the inspector finds that required accessibility elements are either non-compliant with the building code or missing altogether.

If that is the case it may delay the issuance of a code compliance certificate, which then has knock-on effects such as delays in handover, occupancy and possibly

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monetary penalties for not completing the project on time.

And while councils tend to actively work to avoid such a thing, the worst case scenario would be being instructed to demolish and rebuild a newly constructed feature.

If it seems like the building inspectors are getting pickier about accessibility in buildings, you might be right.

Auckland City Council inspectors, (and likely some in other councils too) have been upskilling on the accessibility requirements that must be provided in the built environment. These are the things that under the New Zealand Building Act must be provided in new and renovated buildings.

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With this better understanding of accessibility requirements, items that would have gone unnoticed before are now being picked up as non-compliant.

When visiting your site, an inspector is solely there to check that all the items related to their visit are compliant with the Building Code. If your building has failed an inspection, it means there are incomplete or non-compliant items that need to be fixed.

Recent data from Auckland City Council gives some insight into the most common accessibility items failing their inspections.

These are listed in order of failure rate, starting with the most common: • International symbol of accessibility (ISA) missing at the main entrance • The size of an accessible toilet room or the clear opening door width to the room • Signage missing from an accessible toilet door • Non-compliant accessible car parks or path from car parks to the entrance

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• Non-compliant accessible ramps • Reception counters with no accessible counter • Non-compliant ramp or stair handrails • Non-compliant hand basins in accessible toilets.

As well as these most common items, other things such as non-compliant accessible door thresholds and accessible features not built or installed per the plans, to name a few, feature on the list.

If these elements are being failed on Auckland City Council projects, chances are they are being missed out on projects across the country. Most councils will be aware that they do not pick up every accessibility noncompliance issue.

But just because a building inspector might not find every non-compliant or missing accessibility requirement doesn’t mean

they are not important and not worth getting right on your projects. Accessibility is becoming an increasingly high profile topic and if you address it upfront rather than waiting to be caught out, you are likely to enhance your reputation.

A newly built or renovated facility that fails to meet at least the minimum requirements means that this facility is not fully usable by the people who need these features, to be able to move about comfortably, safely, and with maximum independence and dignity.

Fortunately one of the most common items on the list above — that of missing signage — is an easy, inexpensive fix. Other items such as accessible toilet rooms that are too small or ramps that are too narrow or steep are not so easy to fix.

Ultimately each accessibility feature that is missing, or is not properly provided, has a negative impact on someone who wants or needs to use the space you are constructing.

Addressing accessibility because you choose to also means that your building, the one that you had a hand in bringing to life, will be usable for as many different individuals as possible.

There are quite a number of requirements in New Zealand for accessibility in the built environment and it is easy to miss a few.

After all that is the purpose of most of our buildings – for people to use.

Being aware of all the accessibility requirements for your buildings is a good first step in making sure you reduce or eliminate accessibility inspection fails, and get ahead of the game.

New Zealand Standard NZS4121:2001 is a good place to start and can be downloaded for free at: https://www. standards.govt.nz/assets/Publication-files/ NZS4121-2001.pdf.

Think how good it would be for your reputation, how good it would be for business, and how good it would feel to know that you are playing a part in making sure that can happen for everyone.

Colleen Jones is the director of Jones Consultancy and an enthusiastic advocate for buildings that provide inclusive, equitable and dignified access for all people, regardless of age, size, ability or disability.

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ConcreteNZ — Precast Sector Group

The continuing path of product improvement PrecastNZ has transitioned to ConcreteNZ – Precast Sector Group, as part of the industry consolidation process, bringing different concrete related bodies (PrecastNZ, Concrete Masonry, Readymixed Concrete, the Concrete Society and the Cement & Concrete Association) together.

Those wanting to connect to an organisation on a concrete-related matter now have a single entity to contact for authoritative advice or specific information and can be assured of the right advice.

Concrete NZ spokesperson Rod Fulford says the association membership has many benefits that include regular meetings to discuss industry issues and how to address them.

Precast operators are generally not accepted as members until they have been operating for at least two years and have been able to show a track record of production of quality precast.

Some issues may require research at universities, changes to legislation, or amendments to building standards.

The next level is to be registered in the Plant Certification Scheme.

The purpose of this scheme is to provide project specifiers, head contractors, building owners and others, with a level of confidence that products purchased from a precast certified plant would be supplied from an established operator, with appropriate facilities and quality procedures in place, that have been audited by an independent accredited inspection body to meet ISO9001.

A number, but not all, of the members of the Precast Sector Group are certified.

All of these have been tackled by the association but would have been beyond the ability of a single company to achieve. "As a group representing the industry, we have much more power, than individual members."

Transfer of ideas and information is helped by the association with their Australian counterpart including visits to their production plants and biennial meetings.

“This country’s ongoing seismic issues and subsequent considerable earthquake damage has had a significant impact on the construction industry. The concrete sector in particular, has learnt a lot from it.”

When the Christchurch earthquakes hit, Rod was down there in the red zone, examining

the performance of buildings and what we could learn from them.

As part of the Concrete Standards Committee, Rod says they have revised the design and performance criteria to take into account the findings of the Royal Commission and lessons learned from the Christchurch and Kaikoura earthquakes.

He says because many concrete buildings were damaged in the earthquake, there was a public perception that concrete buildings did not withstand the earthquake in the way they should have.

The Plant Certification Scheme The purpose of this scheme is to provide project specifiers, head contractors, building owners and others, with a level of confidence that products purchased from a precast certified plant would be supplied from an established operator, with appropriate facilities and quality procedures in place, that have been audited by an independent accredited inspection body to meet ISO9001.

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

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

Professional We take a factual and professional approach.

Quality Based Focused on Standards and committed to quality excellence.

The Christchurch CTV building that collapsed and suffered extensive damage was constructed from concrete.

Although viewed by the public as a relatively modern building, it was designed to much older standards and there have been three revisions of design requirements since then.

“The buildings that suffered the most damage in Wellington were very flexible ductile frame buildings on very soft ground around the waterfront. The design industry has learned from that and there is a major move towards less flexible buildings and low damage design,” he says.

Many of the buildings in Christchurch and Wellington that suffered extreme damage were designed over 25 years ago, to standards appropriate at that time.

The 2017 revision to the Concrete Design Code takes into account all the observations of damage and learnings from both the Christchurch and Kaikoura earthquakes.

“Any concrete construction taking place now according to our current design code, will withstand significantly more vigorous shaking, with less risk of damage,” Rod says.

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The buildings that suffered the most damage in Wellington were very flexible ductile frame buildings on very soft ground around the waterfront. The design industry has learned from that and there is a major move towards less flexible buildings and low damage design.

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The research will examine the damage and indicate how much residual capacity the floor will have and the extent of remediation that may be required.

This will improve the safety of existing building stock as well as helping to design safer buildings that will be subject to less damage in the event of a major earthquake.

In recognition of a need for ongoing research and development in the concrete industry as a whole, the Re-cast project was established.

Rod stresses that the focus is now on more robust, less flexible low-damage buildings that will survive major earthquakes without endangering lives or resulting in unnecessarily high economic loss.

A $1m grant has been created to look at partially damaged pre-cast concrete floors.

“What we have witnessed in Christchurch and on the Wellington waterfront won’t be repeated.”

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Lattey Group

A strong foundation of knowledge Knowledge is power. And when that knowledge is deep, rich and comprehensive, it offers a competitive edge in business.

Look to the Lattey Group and the compelling evidence of this is palpable — but more on that later.

The business has enjoyed a long and successful history for over 70 years with its origins in Hawke’s Bay Asphalts Ltd, established in 1946.

Lattey Group’s growth and diversification owes to a willingness to adapt, evolve and remain curious about new opportunities and ways of doing things. In its own words, the business is “As much about smart thinking as it is heavy lifting”.

At the helm are directors Mark Donnelly and Mike Rabbitte. The latter quips that the enterprise is a “two headed beast,” with Mark running the civil and hire, and Mike spearheading the precast and geoscience arms of the company.

the advantage is that the knowledge is right there from the get-go.”

“My role is heading up these two divisions and estimating the precast side of it, and running the teams,” Mike says.

Having Early Contractor Involvement (ECI) can add significant value to a client’s procurement and Lattey Group enjoys the opportunity to not only be involved from the outset, but to be involved operationally.

“Estimating is a hands-on approach and involves not only being in contact with clients, but knowing how the market is sitting. If these projects come to fruition,

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We are very aware of the pressures on this industry and sometimes it can suffer by overcommitting itself and under-delivering. In this way, we try to be realists and Mark and myself are prepared to get involved. Mark is happy to jump in a machine and pull the lever.

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“We are very aware of the pressures on this industry and sometimes it can suffer by overcommitting itself and under-delivering.

In this way, we try to be realists and Mark and myself are prepared to get involved.

Mark is happy to jump in a machine and pull the lever,” Mike says.

Degree qualified, Mike says all the theory in the world is no use unless you have the ability to apply it in a practical sense.

“I started at the bottom of this industry and worked my way up. Hands-on

knowledge means I can usually step in and assist and help progress jobs in a more timely manner.”

An infrastructure, civil engineering and precast concrete expert, Lattey Group’s diverse portfolio includes some significant projects including Wellington’s Indian High Commission, which was completed on time despite strenuous site and time constraints and utilising innovative methods.

The Indian High Commission was upgrading from its existing site to Pipitea Street in Central Wellington.

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Lattey Group was responsible for overcoming the difficult ground conditions and completing 44 x 750mm diameter and 86 x 1200mm diameter concrete piles at depths ranging from 14m to 19m.

The team used multiple plant including an 80 -t crawler crane, 40-t soilmec piling machine and a 12-t excavator to complete the 44 x 750mm diameter and 86 x 1,200mm diameter concrete piles.

To meet the tight programme, a minimum of two piles were required to be poured each day. This required pouring 40m2 of concrete and installing 10-t of reinforcing steel per day.

Adept at working with architects, designers and other contractors, Lattey Group has an excellent reputation as an efficient, capable and cooperative strategic partner.

An exemplary project undertaken in close partnership with an architect was Hawke’s Bay Opera House. The architect’s brief contained intricate design elements with a focus on quality. Components of an exceptional finished standard were consistent throughout the structure.

One of the company’s most recent projects includes the Hastings Health Centre.

“We were engaged at an early stage with the architect to create a bespoke pattern for the exterior.

“This utilises various skills throughout the team. We used a rubberised formline to cast off minimising chipping. One of the key things with our service is that we can do things in-house through our new precasting facility in Levin, which was completed in 2018. Being able to keep things in-house ensures that efficiency and quality are maintained.

“Concrete is a heavy product, so having a precast facility in the lower North Island means we can lower transportation costs which is often a big undertaking to be more competitive. At 4,000 qm, ours is the largest indoor precast facility in the lower North Island.”

With a bright future ahead, Lattey Group is one to watch.

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Concrete NZ — Readymix Sector Group

Concrete NZ – from strength to strength Now into its third year, the concrete industry’s ‘consolidated’ association, Concrete New Zealand (NZ), is gaining real traction on behalf of members.

“Seeking to improve perceptions, raise standards and promote quality, Concrete NZ made real progress across advocacy, knowledge transfer and Standards development during the past 12-months,” says Rob Gaimster, Concrete NZ chief executive.

Concrete and sustainability

“It is gratifying to know that members of the founding associations have now all voted to dissolve and commit to Concrete NZ as either a Sector Group (Cement, Masonry, Precast and Readymix) or as the Learned Society.

“While Concrete NZ endorses most regulatory proposals, we believe that the overarching discussion should be addressed via the Living Standards Framework, which holds that inter-generational wellbeing depends on the growth, distribution and sustainability of four capitals: Human, Social, Physical and Financial, and Natural.

“The members are satisfied with Concrete NZ’s work, and I am certain that the 2019/20 Business Plan will explore opportunities and address issues to the benefit of all.”

“We have a shared aspiration to ‘do better’ by adopting a co-operative mind-set to realise a set of goals — strong identity, efficient operation, pooled resources, better value, equitable representation and future proofing,” Rob says.

“During 2019/20 we will be busy across a range of strategic areas. However, there are several issues that will require focus.

The climate change debate will be a priority, as will maintaining ‘quality’ through our training courses and concrete audit scheme.”

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“Over recent months it has become clear that climate change conversation will demand attention moving forward,” Rob says. “This is a topical area, fuelled by the climate change response (zero carbon) amendment bill.

“Regardless — the concrete industry is committed to being part of a considered move away from fossil fuels that is based on policies that ensure construction materials are treated equitably in the carbon market.

“The global production of concrete is increasing to meet demand and the New Zealand industry is fully on board with efforts to satisfy that as sustainably as possible,” Rob says.

Quality – training courses An important part of Concrete NZ’s value proposition is meeting training objectives.

“We are looking to identify and develop new resource within our industry to address the

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“Concrete NZ has developed a course for those supervising the receipt and placement of fresh concrete on-site,” he says.

With support from Firth Industries, Concrete NZ has recently launched a course based on NZS 4229 Concrete masonry buildings not requiring specific engineering design, as well as NZ Building code Clauses B1 Structure, B2 Durability and E2 External moisture.

“Building apprentices will also find the course valuable, with the overall aim being to promote quality concrete construction.”

“Attendees will learn to develop structural designs for concrete masonry buildings without the need of an engineer,” Rob notes.

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Christchurch NZ — Readymix Concrete

Christchurch Ready Mix Concrete Christchurch Ready Mix Concrete (CRMC) is a well-recognised and established brand in the Canterbury region – committed to delivering products and services that exceed customers’ requirements and which always achieve industry best practice.

CRMC’s concrete division operates four fully computerised transit mix batching plants that are all in easy reach of Christchurch City and the surrounding areas of Canterbury – two based at Belfast, one at Hornby, and a new plant located at Izone, Rolleston.

The concrete mixer fleet exceeds 40 mixers, including several mini mixers to meet the demands of both the larger and smaller commercial and residential projects. The total production capacity of all four of CRMC’s concrete plants exceeds 180m3 per hour.

A full range of specialty sands and aggregates are sourced from five land-based quarries and various local river resources across the Canterbury region.

Crushed aggregates are used for roading projects, commercial and residential foundations and floor slabs, along with civil and site works packages.

Specific blends are made to specification as requested. CRMC also provides mobile

on-site screening of products that require blending and can also crush material for roading basecourse and chip.

CRMC Aggregates division manager, Tom Beaumont, is excited by what the future holds.

Christchurch Ready Mix Concrete provides all aspects of civil contracting for commercial developments of any size, including general excavation, foundations, compacting hard fill, kerb and channel, car parks, and landscaping services.

“We’re in a great position to build on our already strong reputation for excellent quality and service. With the new plant, our customers will get even better consistency, and we’ll be able to meet the demand requirements of the largest volume projects in the region.

Its civil contracting services for residential works extend to lifestyle block developments, residential subdivisions, residential foundations, roads, footpaths, asphalt and concrete driveways, patios, and access ways.

CRMC’s investments are centred on upgrading and replacing existing quarry production plants at their Belfast site, including: • Integration of a Metso Barmac B7150 VSI crusher into the existing crushed aggregate production circuit

“This plant builds upon other recent investments such as our instillation of a Matec Filter Press, a high-tech piece of equipment which means we can recycle 100 percent of our aggregate wash water and significantly reduce our quarry carbon footprint.

“At CRMC, we believe it’s about quarrying smarter to get the best outcomes for our customers.”

CRMC expects the new plant to be fully commissioned by late January 2020, and producing quality products soon thereafter.

Why chose CRMC? • Concrete, aggregate and civil construction services • Committed to a cleaner, greener, safer future • Products available – AP’s, M4, Graded Rounds, Drainage material, speciality sands, premix, pitrun and much more • Pick up from one of their 5 land-based quarries • Plant hire • On-site mobile screening.

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Concrete NZ — Readymix Sector Group

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CONCRETE TECHNICIAN’S COURSE “We continue to offer the popular technician’s courses as both an introduction and refresher. They are scheduled at least once a year throughout the main centres, or as demand requires.”

• Day 1 — Introduction to the Concrete Industry • Day 2 — Concrete Testing ( fresh and hard concrete) • Day 3 — Concrete Technology.

WEATHERTIGHT CONCRETE CONSTRUCTION COURSE “Also with support from Firth Industries, we offer a course that helps architects, building officials and construction experts achieve an understanding of weathertight concrete and concrete masonry construction and of the NZ Building Code Clause E2.”

Incredible opportunities are available across the concrete industry for those thinking about becoming a construction professional, and a crucial first step on the journey is to sign-up for a BCITO apprenticeship.

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- Concrete NZ chief executive Rob Gaimster

David Fabish (BCITO), Zen Tahana (Bartlett Concreting Placing) and Dene Cook (Concrete NZ).

Apprentice of the year Aligned to its work in the training space, Concrete NZ acknowledges ‘quality’ amongst those in trade training through the Concrete Industry Apprentice of the Year, which Zen Tahana of Bartlett Concrete Placing in Christchurch won at the recent 2019 Concrete NZ Conference.

“In addition to outstanding technical abilities, Zen is positive and respectful in his dealings with others, communicating comfortably with everyone on-site,” Rob says.

“Incredible opportunities are available across the concrete industry for those thinking about becoming a construction professional, and a crucial first step on the journey is to sign-up for a BCITO apprenticeship.”

“The Plant Audit Scheme is a hugely important mechanism for ensuring that ready mixed concrete supplied to projects, from residential driveways through to multistorey commercial buildings, meets exacting standards,” Rob says.

Moving forward Having advanced beyond its sophomore year Concrete NZ looks to the future with cautious confidence.

“Growth is forecast to continue for the next few years, during which time a number of hugely important legislative and regulatory changes will take effect. Concrete NZ remains focussed on delivering outcomes that help progress our members and the wider industry,” Rob concludes.

Quality – plant audit scheme Along with ‘quality’ training, Concrete NZ is steadfast in its support of ‘quality’ materials.

“The recently rebranded Plant Audit Scheme is key to achieving this aim, as it operates to audit Concrete NZ’s Readymix Sector Group members’ ready mixed concrete plants as defined in NZS 3104 Specification for concrete production,” Rob says.

“The Scheme provides a rigorous audit of the quality systems in place at a ready mixed concrete plant and is itself certified to ISO 9001 and audited by Bureau Veritas (NZ) Ltd.” Compliance with NZS 3104 is mandatory under the Scheme, as is employing a qualified concrete tester and plant engineer.

“Performance criteria include concrete strengths, aggregate quality, equipment calibration and technician training. In addition to the benchmarks audited, the frequency of testing is also assessed.

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Technical Welding Services

A New Zealand industry leader The impressive hustle of Technical Welding Services 1998 Ltd (TWS) over its years in the industry leads owner Colin Ashton to ask, with a chortle, the rhetorical question “Where do I start?” when prompted to talk about the business’ journey to date.

In fairness, it’s a pretty big challenge to quickly distil down years’ worth of hard slog and great work when you are the only one in New Zealand specialising in the manufacture of transit mixer bowls for the concrete industry. Needless to say, this is a business with ambition.

With 34 years’ experience in the ready mixed concrete industry, with 800 projects completed and 85 clients, TWS – a group business — is in hot demand.

The entire group of companies employs in excess of 50 staff. “We bought the business in 1988, and our units have grown from six to 60 units a year and from a staff of five to 25,” Colin says.

“We’ve had quite a successful run. Our manager, Brendon, is in charge of product sales and we have a team of highly skilled assemblers on our staff. We are very proud to remain a Kiwi owned and grown company.”

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a concrete bowl can vary and is largely dependent on the nature and harshness of the aggregate materials used in them.”

Not only does TWS manufacture the transit mixer bowl for its customers but it also offers a complete fit-up service for mixer units. This includes everything from chassis modifications and hydraulics, to wiring and painting all units comply with LTSA regulations.

Units often leave TWS with the customer only having to arrange the sign writing, although this service is also offered by another company within the group.

“We have a refurbishing programme for any mixer bowls and parts needing replacement.

There is also a design team on-site if clients have any specific design needs.

“Because we manufacture locally our products, i.e. chassis, mixer bowls and componentry, we have the benefit of sourcing quality steel and consumables for the toughest and longer lasting concrete units.”

TWS carries an extensive range of stock parts available for same day dispatch across New Zealand to minimise business interruption encountered by clients.

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Because of the abrasive nature of concrete on steel, only medium to high grade tensile steel plate is used because of its superior wear qualities. The life expectancy of a concrete bowl can vary and is largely dependent on the nature and harshness of the aggregate materials used in them.

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Recently, TWS has invested in more plant and equipment with a new bowl manufacturing lathe, a new CNC Plasma cutting machine with a 4 x 2 metre bed, and a new 170 tonne press brake.

Manufactured products include rollover protection structures (ROPS) for diggers and truck mounted water tanks suitable for use in dust suppression on roading construction projects, concrete hoppers, silos, conveyors and augers to name but a few.

The TWS group of companies includes McLeod Sheetmetal Products, which specialises in general sheetmetal fabrication.

“We also have the ability to come to a client’s site to undertake maintenance and shutdown type work.

“RES manufactures a range of trailer mounted fuel storage tanks varying in size from 1,200 to 1,800 litres. A range of bush cubes are portable diesel storage tanks able to be moved by forestry equipment.

These units range in size from 22,00 litre to 4,900 litres.”

King Signs is another division of the business group which can sign-write vehicles to meet individual clients’ needs.

“As we look forward to the future, our eye continues to be on the opportunities for investment. For that reason, we will be investing in more buildings.

“We are starting construction at the beginning of the year and will be adding

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another 1,000 square metres of workshop with a two-storied office complex to our existing 7,000 square metre Hamilton site.

Our aspiration is to become bigger and continue to go from strength to strength.”

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SCNZ Excellence in Steel Awards celebrates an innovative and diverse industry Judging by the overwhelming success applauded at the recent Steel Construction New Zealand (SCNZ) gala dinner held at Te Papa, Wellington, the New Zealand steel industry is punching well above its weight.

The SCNZ Excellence in Steel Awards provided the perfect opportunity to applaud the best and brightest in the industry, acknowledging the commitment to innovation, quality and collaboration.

Finalists in the various categories were commended for the highly innovative and complex nature of their projects.

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ACRS extends certification scheme for steel supply to NZ Certification types, certification differences, and your risks.

As the focus intensifies on nonconforming building materials, ACRS is increasingly asked questions about what certification does and which certificates can be relied upon. Often this is after reliance has been placed on a project only to find later materials have not met expectation.

The first thing to consider is that there are different types of certification. Then, that there are the different levels of certification to take into account.

This is the most problematic, as one level (Type 5) in ISO 17067, a guideline document (Note: not a standard) is often considered the highest, and many assume any “Type 5” will deliver as well as any other.

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For more information, contact ACRS at: info@steelcertification.com.

ACRS completes first coupler system and first coupler supplier certification to Road and Bridge Specifications ACRS co-operation programme with the UK for certification coupler manufacture and supply to the New Zealand and Australian construction industries sets new international benchmark.

ACRS has developed the new system with its UK sister organisation UKCARES, with each benchmarking its processes and procedures against the other’s certifications.

This process, the first in a series of planned joint developments, delivers an unprecedented level of cooperation between international accredited product certification

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ACRS provides the largest range of certified steel construction materials to AS/NZS Standards and government specifications, and the largest range of steel suppliers outside the EU.

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bodies, benefitting Australian and New Zealand, consumers, building industries, and conforming international suppliers.

Under this signature new system, ACRS can now utilise relevant UKCARES’ technical reports and audit reports to leverage compatible technical information where equivalent to New Zealand and Australian requirements, reducing costs to suppliers and time to decision for ACRS certification.

Similarly, UKCARES is able to accept compatible ACRS information.

ACRS coupler manufacture certification (Stage 1) and coupler application certification (Stage 2) is JAS-ANZ accredited and covers the requirements of NZTA SP/M/022 Bridge Manual for approval of mechanical reinforcing bar splices, as well as the audit and verification requirements of the ACRS Product Scheme.

ACRS’ continued delivery of certification levels for the local businesses and agents of the coupler suppliers ensures the most rigorous verification-based system available, exceeding the EU system in some important respects for suitable supply to Australian and New Zealand specifier and consumer requirements.

Be sure your coupler procurement policies reference both ACRS coupler manufacture certification (Stage 1) and ACRS coupler application certification (Stage 2) to manage your risks of both procuring nonconforming couplers and possible subsequent nonconforming application of approved couplers.

ACRS Benchmarks against EU Peak Certifiers During September 2019, ACRS met peer certification bodies in UK, Germany and Italy, continuing ACRS' longstanding program of information and technical exchange operating since 2008.

This programme of detailed discussions across a range of subjects between peer, independent certification bodies ensures ACRS continues to deliver assessment methodology, meeting Australian and New Zealand industry requirements to the highest levels.

Following this year’s meetings, ACRS will be developing new areas of certification in consultation with our key stakeholders, including NZTA and BOINZ.

ACRS issues first certificates to the new ACRS Traceability scheme

valuable additional confidence to specifiers, purchasers, and customers of delivered steel materials in an increasingly complex supply chain.

ACRS is assessing expressions of interest from suppliers, traders and distributors and we are currently completing pre-audit documentation checks on applications received.

You can now include ACRS traceability in your structural steel specifications to receive the same levels of risk management you already receive from existing specification of ACRS for rebar and rebar processing.

Preferred supplier update: ACRS extends the range of certified suppliers from 24 countries As global supply chain volatility in steel construction materials continues, ACRS has assessed suppliers from new countries now supplying to New Zealand.

ACRS has extended the range of certified firms, sites and products. ACRS has issued more than 200 certificates to over 80 suppliers, from 24 countries for supply of materials to a range of AS/NZS Standards and specifications covering reinforcing, prestressing and structural steel materials, and rebar processing and welded section fabrication.

ACRS traceability scheme for traders, distributors, steelwork fabricators and rebar processors.

ACRS provides the largest range of certified steel construction materials to AS/NZS Standards and government specifications, and the largest range of steel suppliers outside the EU.

Following extensive consultation and trial audits, ACRS has now issued the first two certificates under the new ACRS Traceability Scheme.

Visit ACRS’ website at www.steelcertification. com for full details of all certificate holders and materials to update your preferred supplier lists.

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Please contact ACRS if there is any aspect of steel specification, procurement, and supply that your team would like to discuss.

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The SCNZ Excellence in Steel Awards " SCNZ general manager Darren O’Riley says the impressive calibre of entries from various parts of New Zealand reflect an industry that’s diverse in its thinking.

“We are seeing all nature of projects to include sculptural work, new sustainably designed builds, bridges and seismic upgrades. The work is coming out of the small regional centres as well as the larger cities, there’s just a good representation nationwide.”

The annual event drew a record attendance of 200 guests in the steel industry who were treated to an evening of provocative thought with guest speaker Mike King.

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“It’s a busy time within the industry and can be difficult for people to commit. The feedback we’ve had about the evening has been really positive. It was really reassuring to see such a huge turnout and to see such great support for the industry as a whole,” Darren says.

He said Mike King offered some interesting insights, combining humour with a heartfelt discussion on the very serious issue surrounding depression.

The task of selecting 20 finalists from a list of 32 well deserving entries proved to be a difficult one and choosing the

We are seeing all nature of projects to include sculptural work, new sustainably designed builds, bridges and seismic upgrades. The work is coming out of the small regional centres as well as the larger cities, there’s just a good representation nationwide.

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final five overall winners in each category was challenging.

All finalists were chosen for their exceptional design and execution, using steel as the main construction material.

“The high quality of our finalists and the various projects on show this year is what sets our local structural steel industry apart from the rest of the world,” says SCNZ chairman Wayne Carson.

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The Residential category award winner was John Jones Steel for its progressive design on the Anderson House. The home was designed with Corten steel cladding and a steel foundation. The ground floor sits above the foundations via a braced steel structure that can be jacked off its foundations in the event of rising sea levels.

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The Supreme Award The Supreme Award winner was awarded to D&H Steel for the refurbishment project on the Auckland International Airport.

The $200m departures terminal project, which included redesigning the immigration processing area, maximising retail space, installation of a plant room and additional lifts and balconies, was designed to cope with a future capacity of 40 million passengers by 2040, from the current capacity of 14 million.

A lightweight yet flexible structural steel solution was adopted for the project, which included $15m of steel work.

The award for the $1.5m - $3m category went to Eastbridge for the Cambridge Pipe Bridge.

The design brief included reconstruction of the old pipe and bridge to bring the structures up to modern standards and future proof against impending earthquakes.

The 75 tonne steel bridge took ten weeks to assemble and the innovative floating foundations were designed to ensure flexibility in the event of seismic activity.

The winner of the $500,000 - $1m award category went to Clendon Burns and Parks/ Stevensons for the Wellington College Memorial Hall design.

The brief included creating structural steel for a superstructure, ensuring strength requirements and seismic performance.

The Residential category award winner was John Jones Steel for its progressive design on the Anderson House.

The home was designed with Corten steel cladding and a steel foundation. The ground floor sits above the foundations via a braced steel structure that can be jacked off its foundations in the event of rising sea levels.

The under $500,000 category winner was awarded to D&H Steel Construction for the re-design of the Emirates Team NZ base. The brief included designing a cross-functional space to fit the America’s Cup boats.

Two additional awards were presented, acknowledging Jamie Moxton from D&H Steel Construction as Young Achiever of the Yea,r and Apprentice of the Year was awarded to Hayden Grace from John Jones Steel, Christchurch.

The awards were presented by Hutt South MP Chris Bishop, who remarked on the high calibre of entrants this year.

SCNZ takes pride in knowing its members are achieving their very best and looks to provide technical advice in steel design and trends, networking opportunities for members and ensuring there is a representative voice within the industry.

Its members include designers, steel manufacturers, distributors, fabricators, galvanisers and building supply companies.

The association aims to advance the interests of the NZ steel construction industry by promoting the benefits of steel in building and infrastructure projects.

“SCNZ is performing really well. There are some good challenges ahead and the industry is positioned well, especially around the areas of material compliance,” Darren says.

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D&H Steel Construction

A continuing trend of excellence D&H Steel Construction’s ability to deliver exceptional workmanship has again received the highest praise at arguably the most prestigious event in the steel construction industry.

The company was just awarded the 2019 SCNZ Supreme Award for Excellence in Steel Construction for its stunningly successful work on the AIAL International Departures Terminal redevelopment.

As impressive as this sounds, D&H Steel were actually finalists for two other projects at the 2019 Excellence in Steel Awards.

The ETNZ refurbishment at the Viaduct Events Centre, Auckland was a finalist in the Under $500K category, and D&H Steel’s work on the University of Auckland B507 Park West, Auckland was a finalist in the Over $3m category.

D&H Steel CWB manager John Frederickson says the company feels truly privileged and honoured to receive such a prestigious award.

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“It’s quite an honour to have been awarded the best project for the year by our industry body,” he says.

“We’re bit like the All Blacks in that when they score a try, they don’t show their excitement, but they smile on the inside.

We’re really proud of our achievement and we smile about it on the inside.”

D&H Steel contracts manager for the AIAL project, Richard Hine says the award, understandably, means a lot.

“It was a large project even by international standards, involving most of the D&H Steel staff at some point throughout its long duration.”

Richard says “he has heard the project described as like doing open heart surgery and that he felt this description was accurate, as basically we had to open up the existing terminal, undertake work in the ‘heart’ of the building while it remained alive. The judges acknowledged the depth of expertise required to achieve the final result.

“Winning the award demonstrates the skills of our team and our ability to develop strong relationships with long term clients and work dynamically with other consultants to troubleshoot and find solutions. As always we found BECA awesome to work with.”

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In 2015, D&H Steel Construction was appointed as the steel contractor by Fletcher Construction to deliver Auckland Airport its International Terminal Retail Expansion project.

The expansion is in line with the airport’s 30-year vision to make the airport futureready by eventually increasing its capacity to 40 million passengers a year by 2040 from its current 14 million.

The $200m multi-faceted project involved nearly doubling the size of the international terminal departure processing zone, reconfiguring the landside farewell area, building a new and expanded security screening and processing area, along with building a new passenger lounge and duty-free shopping hub.It also included the removal of significant legacy structures, such as redundant mezzanine plant areas plus a bridge and stairs. The reconfiguration improved the flexibility of the terminal for future alterations and enabled higher ceilings and unified public spaces.

The project was extremely complex, starting as phases 2 and 3 and fairly rapidly grew to capture phase 4. It encompassed a vast number of interfaces with the existing structure requiring numerous minor modifications and resulted in over 30 discrete packages of work.

All this activity was required to take place against a tight construction programme while the airport remained operational and minimising the impact on passenger movements or disruption to flight schedules.

D&H Steel has been involved with the airport’s development for almost 40 years and understands what is required when working in this challenging, unrelenting, operationally live environment. At the peak of the contract, D&H had over 40 staff on site booking some 90,000 man hours, on top of the 4000 man hours of work undertaken offsite over the 24-month duration of the project.

Auckland Airport’s acting general manager of Delivery and Development, Steven Crook, said the project is probably the toughest job the airport will ever do. “I want to thank everybody for the massive effort in out there. Thank you for getting the job done.

The delivery of the work was fantastic, and we’ve had rave reviews from all our customers so far.”

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The project’s three major components 1. New truck dock with immigration processor above The design of this area needed to support the functional brief of an immigration processing area with a low-vibration environment for the scanner operation above a space for truck turning movements.

Resotec, a constrained damping layer, was installed under the ComFlor decking resulting in improved dynamic performance by increasing damping hence limiting floor vibration and achieving a low-vibration environment.

The baggage conveyor, running through the centre of the site, needed to remain fully operational at all times. A large portion of the steelwork had to be installed in a carefully planned sequence, with floors backfilled later without crane access, etc.

2. Departures/Retail area In the large retail area, the overriding objective of the structural design was maximising open space.

A complicated long-span trussed roof system (50 metre maximum span) was constructed from 15 trusses preassembled from 29 segments that are supported by the surrounding three existing structures.

Spans were deliberately configured to apportion load to existing foundations that had the redundant capacity. As a consequence, very costly and disruptive foundation strengthening was avoided.

This was an immense design, construction methodology and health and safety challenge as passenger pedestrian flows continued underneath the work area.

The new roof was constructed first above the existing roof which enabled a myriad of low height roofs and leaking internal gutters to be removed. Ultimately, this solution delivered a spectacular large unified departures area.

3. New large Level 3 plant room, lifts and balconies The design had to consider the surcharge load on the existing foundations.

The original Ministry of Works designed terminal proved to be exceptionally flexible and analysis found it could cope with an additional level. In terms of the piles, these are extremely difficult to strengthen in an operating building, and the geotechnical engineers managed to demonstrate sufficient redundant capacity.

This was a tricky exercise due to there being no piling records. However, through collecting enough anecdotal evidence, such as interviewing the “senior citizens� who installed the piles, it was possible to demonstrate no strengthening was required if the weight of the new structure was minimised. This was achieved with the extensive use of optimised lightweight custom welded beams and columns.

Innovation in fabrication and construction techniques Having in-house welded beam manufacturing enabled D&H Steel to

delivered to site on-time over an eightweek period.

fabricate custom welded beams to suit specific geometrical and strength requirements.

The fabrication of the large trusses was critical to the overall program there was no time to leave anything to chance.

D&H Steel troubleshot the entire workshop process to identify potential bottlenecks and developed unique material handling systems to manoeuvre the 4.5m deep trusses up to 26m long around the workshop and for trial fit-up.

Locations within the workshop were designated truss laydown areas. Every aspect of the fabrication process was meticulously planned, from resource scheduling to logistics management. The fabrication of 15 trusses went incredibly smoothly and

An equal level of planning went into the installation process and the methodology that was developed and adopted, which was also a major factor in the success of the project.

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Crane Association of New Zealand

Giving industry a leg up Established in 1975 by crane owners to represent their interests, the Crane Association of New Zealand (CANZ) has never had more relevance or currency in a climate where its leadership and advocacy are offering members strategic direction and representation at industry and policy level.

The voice of the crane industry, CANZ is recognised by the New Zealand Government and the general public alike as the official representative on all matters relating to the safety and operation of cranes.

Membership benefits are multitudinous — from receiving up-to-date information on changes or additions to legislation, regulations and Approved Codes of Practice, to providing input on consultations regarding national, regional and local policy matters.

There’s also the association’s major flagship event — the Crane Association of NZ Conference with discounts for the Crane Training NZ Shop, access to extensive industry resources, and advice on crane and business issues.

President Tony Gibson says the association places a great deal of importance on training and safety, and has succeeded in raising the standards of operation and efficiency across the face of the crane industry.

“By supporting our members in these and other operational objectives, the New Zealand crane industry has become an

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We are also working closely with Skills to comprehensively understand the Reform of Vocational Education (RoVE) and what this means for unit standards and qualifications for operators and staff.

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CANZ objectives The main objectives of the association are: • Provide an organisation through which members may coordinate their efforts solving problems of common concern to the industry • Take appropriate action to raise standards of efficiency within the industry, thus enhancing its national prestige and status • ​Represent and act for the industry vis-a-vis organs of Government, public and private organisations and activities of which concern the crane industry • Procure and disseminate information that may be helpful to members • Promote, oppose, or press for the amendment or repeal of any legislative enactments, by-laws or other rules or regulations affecting the interests of members • Represent the industry in any training programme aimed at increased safety and efficiency in crane operation and to this end, cooperate with other persons and bodies as far as lawfully possible and expedient.

“We know there is a lot of information spread over a large number of sources out there, so we have placed the majority of those resources in one area to assist members in making their workplace a safer place.”

Moving forward, the association will be firmly focused on its current lobby and advocacy work.

“Lobbying forms an important part of our role in representing the New Zealand crane industry.

“As construction is a large contributor to the national GDP, the value of cranes to the nation means that we punch above our weight as the building and infrastructure sectors are totally reliant on cranes.

“We can lobby local and central government as a collective voice and champion policies that allow our members in the crane industry to succeed.”

year – regarding how we conduct that pilot with them.”

To keep an eye on CANZ’s progress, visit: www.cranes.org.nz.

CANZ is also looking to be part of the new Workforce Development Council Construction and Infrastructure group, to ensure it is at the forefront and acting in the best interest of the crane industry.

“We are also working closely with Skills to comprehensively understand the Reform of Vocational Education (RoVE) and what this means for unit standards and qualifications for operators and staff.”

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This includes the Pressure Equipment, Cranes, and Passenger Ropeways Regulations Review (PECPR).

“This will most likely determine the industry as high-risk works hence our recent engagement with our Australian counterparts, Crane Industry Council of Australia (CICA), to investigate how we might develop their CrewSafe Verification of Competency (VOC) Assessment Programme into the New Zealand environment.

“The CANZ Accreditation Licence Programme has been in development for several months, with presentation by our CEO Sally in the CANZ road show. It was made abundantly clear from this that the industry wants more certainty around training, qualifications, VOC and licensing, and as a result the CANZ Council wishes to move into the next phase – a soft pilot.

“We’ll be approaching those who have expressed interest in working with us over the next few months – and into early next

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Working at Heights

Preventing falls from height Every year hundreds of New Zealand workers are seriously injured due to falls from height at work, some of them fatally.

Too many falls from height are caused by failure to plan and organise work properly.

Start by planning a safe approach.

Identify the hazards Identify any hazards of working at height where someone could fall. Four ways of identifying hazards are: • Physical inspections – walk around the workplace using a checklist to identify and manage hazards • Task analysis – identify the hazards involved in each task of the job • Process analysis – identify hazards at each stage of the production or service delivery process • Analysis of accident investigation – identify hazards and causal factors from investigations involving similar types of work.

Assess the hazards

For more information, visit: www.worksafe.govt.nz/topic-andindustry/building-and-construction.

Select the best work method to eliminate, isolate or minimise (in that order) the potential for harm resulting from the significant hazard.

• Can the hazard of working at height be eliminated?

• Could long-handled tools be used from ground level?

• Could structures be built at ground level and lifted into position on completion?

• Can the hazard of working at height be isolated?

• Could edge protection be used?

• Could a guard-railed work platform (eg, Scaffold or elevating work platforms) be used?

• Could a total restraint system be used to prevent a fall occurring?

Decide if the identified hazards are significant. How badly harmed would someone be if they fell and how likely is a fall? If serious harm could result, then it’s a significant hazard.

• Can the distance and impact of the fall be minimised? Only take this step when elimination and isolation options have been exhausted.

Control the hazards

• Could a fall arrest system be used?

Now keep people safe from the identified significant hazards.

• Could nets or air bags be used to minimise the impact of a fall?

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CentrePort Limited was sentenced and fined $506,048 at the Wellington District Court on June 19 this year, following the January 2017 incident at the company’s container assessment and repair facility.

A worker was using a ladder to access the roof and undertake repairs on a 2.9 metre high container. He fell and hit his head on the concrete below.

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At a disputed facts hearing in February 2019, the judge found the worker had died as a result of CentrePort Limited’s “failure to develop and implement a safe system of work for repairs of containers”.

“The Port had developed safe working procedures but failed to ensure that these procedures were implemented where the victim was working. WorkSafe also found that ladders were not being tied off and those that were in use were in poor repair, and there was no auditing to ensure that they were safe and appropriate for use.

Further, there was no edge or fall protection in place to protect workers.

“Safe operating procedures are there for a reason, particularly in the case of working at height, which is a well-known and significant risk, and they must be implemented and fully embedded in a workplace.

“In addition, particular care and diligence should be taken to ensure that equipment that is used to access work at height is safe and in good working order,” Simon says.

WorkSafe’s Head of Specialist Intervention, Simon Humphries, said that the incident was foreseeable and avoidable.

“The tragic death of this worker should serve as a reminder to every business whose workers undertake their duties off the ground that even a fall from a relatively low height can be fatal.

“There were numerous health and safety failings made by CentrePort that led to the worker’s death.

“This incident is a stark demonstration that complacency has no place in workplace health and safety.”

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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.”

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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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Harkin Roofing

Quality assured commercial roofing Buildings today are getting larger and that in turn presents different challenges, best combatted by having the equipment and know-how to do the job well and the qualifications to back it up.

So, as one of the largest and most respected companies in the Bay of Plenty focused on the commercial industrial sector, Harkin Roofing has the experience, equipment and manpower to get the job done right.

Harkin Roofing is known for its experience in supplying and installing all types of metal roofing, cladding and accessories from a range of leading roofing suppliers.

While the basics of roofing remain largely the same as ever, machines and equipment, as well as edge protection are relied upon increasingly more for the type of projects Harkin’s specialises in.

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Supported by the most competent team of 30 on the tools and seven in the office, Harkin Roofing manages all jobs with professionalism and expertise during every step, which is increasingly influential in the success of projects in a modern building landscape.

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by Harkin’s primary suppliers, Steel and Tube and Dimond Roofing.

It used to be that a 3,000 square metre build was considered large, but Harkin Roofing is regularly tasked with roofing projects in the range of tens of thousands of square metres and has installed roofs for supermarkets, shopping centres, schools, mills and warehouses over the years.

Safety first

One such project was the Visy Packaging building in Hamilton, which stands at a grand 37,000 square metres, and the Bayfair Shopping Centre extension in Tauranga – a project that came with difficult timeframe and budget restraints requiring a company astute with large, complex roofing projects.

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For any job to be done well it must also be done, safely.

From before the Harkin Roofing team arrives onsite and long after they’ve left, they provide peace of mind through being well qualified with an emphasis on height safety.

Clients take great comfort in the fact that as an industry leader, Harkin owns the Intaks edge protection system and has a dedicated installation team for the job.

“We are currently building a new building in Tauriko. Our new building is due to our rapid growth; we require more office space and a larger warehouse. The warehouse will have a new high-tech folder that is computer operated and slitter operation. This will give us increased capability to manufacture flashings,” says owner-operator Brad Harkin.

What’s more, all Harkin Roofing staff receive extensive, ongoing, on-the-job training as well as completing four mandatory formal training courses: Vertical Horizons Fall Arrest System two-day course, Site Safe Building Construction Passport, First Aid Certificate, and Elevated Work Platform NZQA unit standards.

Harkin Roofing’s strategic partnerships with proven industry leaders helps it complete projects like the above to the highest of quality and safety standards, cementing its reputation as among the most trusted and capable providers of roofing solutions in the Bay of Plenty.

As a member of the Roofing Association of New Zealand and an associate member of the Tauranga Master Builders Association, “with Harkin Roofing you have peace of mind because quality is assured”.

They work with clients to determine the best roofing

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Harkin Roofing’s focus is on the commercial and industrial sectors. “We have our own access equipment and Intaks edge protection system so we are able to ensure a high quality job done in the safest manner,” Brad says.

With Harkin Roofing you have peace of mind because quality is assured – the business is a member of the Roofing Association of New Zealand and an associate member of the Tauranga Master Builders’ Association.

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People and profit are the pillars of business Mental health is one of the last taboos that society is working hard to shake off.

Thankfully, the thought leadership of iconic Kiwis like funnyman and New Zealander of the Year, Mike King, means the conversation has never been more relevant or socially accepted.

It was a crowded house - the biggest ever - that turned out to hear King speak at this year’s highly anticipated HIANZ People and Profit Conference, with 390 hire company owners, managers and staff, as well as equipment and service suppliers to the industry from New Zealand and Australia, in attendance.

Run by the Hire Industry Association of New Zealand (HIANZ) which represents hundreds of equipment and product categories, the Conference, in the mighty Waikato, was a record-breaking success.

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From business owners, to managers, to personal assistants even those working in the trades - many haven’t adopted technology well. Often businesses believe their staff know the ins and outs of the software and technology they work with. The reality is almost the opposite.

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King’s words about mental health in personal and professional spheres were delivered to a highly engaged audience.

He spoke about the fact that most men experience depression in different ways to women. “A man is more likely to deny his feelings, hide them from himself and others, or try to mask them with other behaviours.

“Training has been non-existent in most business environments over the past 10 years. Most individuals are self-taught.

Software keeps updating without any indication of what is new and different.

“Problems for men compound because we find it hard to talk about feelings and that can have serious consequences.

“It’s important to seek help before low mood, anger, despair and thoughts of hopelessness become harmful to ourselves and our loved ones. Once correctly diagnosed, there is plenty you can do to successfully treat and manage depression.

“As a young man, I was brought up to believe that when the pressure was on I had to harden up and be strong. You weren’t allowed to admit that you were struggling with emotional stuff because in the eyes of the male world that made you weak... Very soon, small problems become big problems and big problems became huge problems.”

King emphasised the point, furnished with excellent practical examples, that it often takes a wife, partner or mate to recognise their loved one is struggling and that they play an important role in broaching a difficult subject.

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“According to the Standish Group, and others, approximately just 20 percent of software features are frequently used while 50 percent of the features are rarely, if ever, used.”

Mayo-Smith takes a first principles approach to technology and says that this plays an integral role in helping you to make the right choices.

Mayo-Smith says that effective use of technology is as much about looking forward to tomorrow as it is about understanding what is happening today.

“From business owners, to managers, to personal assistants - even those working in the trades - many haven’t adopted technology well.

“Well, there’s so much, but my picks are the ones likely to have the most impact - these are centred around automation coupled with Artificial Intelligence (AI). Just as ATMs and Passport eGates have largely replaced bank tellers and immigration officers, emerging technologies will continue to replace other roles.

“Often businesses believe their staff know the ins and outs of the software and technology they work with. The reality is almost the opposite.

“Human behaviour will temper the adoption to some degree but not halt it.

The Luddites in 19th century England rebelled against the industrialisation of the textile industry but were unable to stop the advance of technology.

“Of course, the data and privacy issues that come with advances in technology are a whole separate topic.”

Mayo-Smith proffers an interesting and relatable scenario to emphasise her point.

“If the average worker is only using 20 percent of their current software features today, and technology continues to expand capabilities at a rapid pace, how far will a company be left behind when competing against others that maximise their use of technology?”

If insightful knowledge, game changing keynotes, and great networking are up your alley, stay tuned for info on the next HIANZ Conference.

King said, “Here are a few non-threatening ways to start a conversation… ‘Hey bro, you look really stressed. Is everything alright?’ or ‘You haven’t been your usual self lately, is everything ok?’ or ‘The boys are missing you down at the club and they asked me to check in’.”

King’s poignant sentiments were followed by compelling advice from international business productivity expert and bestselling author, Debbie Mayo-Smith.

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Asbestos

An expert in action Bona fide experts don’t bestow themselves with the title. It is the network that surrounds them that awards this status. In doing so, they credibly confirm that a person’s knowledge is indeed superior. It is the network that distinguishes the real McCoy from the pseudo.

Given his large and loyal network at the political and grassroot level, there is no question that Terry Coleman, founder of his eponymous business, Coleman Consulting Ltd, is deserving of the ‘expert’ title where asbestos and demolition are concerned.

It’s no surprise really, these specialist services are practically in his DNA. Terry explains, “I’ve been around demolition my whole life, my father was in demolition. I have this fond memory of a foreman helping me hold a jackhammer above my head so it didn’t fall on me,” he quips.

“I was an original member of the New Zealand Demolition and Asbestos Association (NZDAA) and while the others were all running multi-million dollar business, at the time, I was only earning under $100,000,” he laughs modestly. “I was involved and valued for my ability to think outside the box.”

And think outside the box he certainly does.

Coleman Consulting founder Terry Coleman.

Today, Terry runs a highly successful and very respected consultancy that is a leading asbestos advisor providing truly independent advice on all asbestos related issues, from residential to commercial properties.

The company’s vision is a world where everyone breathes clean air. The mission is to secure quality of life for everyone through safe workplaces, safe work practices and clean air.

“It’s an ongoing mission that continues to improve,” Terry explains.

“For the longest time, we only had a government document, written in the 70s, providing guidance to the industry. That’s when the Government looked to us for its insight and stewardship. I was on the original panel that wrote comprehensive guidelines for the industry.

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Terry argues that a lot of what was initially driving poor asbestos management and demolition practices was the government’s laissez faire approach to surveying.

Terry says that while the Government anticipates circa 170 deaths per year as a result of asbestos exposure, he says his own extensive research has revealed that the true figure is potentially three to four times higher than this.

“There wasn’t nearly enough emphasis on this. They realise now that by letting just anyone survey, it could have significant implications for the health and wellbeing of trades and the people of New Zealand.

“One thing I am so passionate about is quality of work. We go to work for quality of life - to enjoy the life we have - and in retirement, enjoy our families.

“We also have serious concerns over what happened in Christchurch with uncontrolled demolition where contaminated steel went to scrapyards.

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“Asbestos related illness like mesothelioma rob people of this quality of life, often during retirement, because there is generally a really long time between exposure and symptoms. Not a month goes by where I don’t hear about frightening stories of affected people and their families.”

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“We can foresee that the actual death toll resulting from the quakes won’t be known for another 10-20 years because of the delay in symptoms. Subsequently, the true numbers may never be known when considering the immigration workers who have since left the city.”

Terry’s solution is simple but significant — disciplined action that adheres to strict controls and effective systems.

We are one of only a small handful of companies in NZ that are accredited by IANZ to ISO17020 (inspection body) for carrying out asbestos surveys and clearance inspections following asbestos removal. We are also specifically accredited by IANZ to ISO 17025 (chemical testing) for both the onsite collection of air samples as well as the analysis of the samples.

“We are a company committed to setting the bar. I set the highest standards, at international level. We spent $100,000 achieving ISO 9001 ‘Quality Management’, ISO 18001 ‘Health and Safety Management’, and ISO 14001 ‘Environmental Management System’ so we can be the safest and most effective team possible.”

Accreditation means formal recognition that an organisation has been independently assessed by an authoritative accreditation body in five key areas:

Terry is also of the view that knowledge should be generously shared not coveted.

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“I take calls from anyone. At least 10 hours of my week is answering calls from members and non-members of the industry. Being passionate about our work and the people we support is what gets me up every day.”

Competence and experience of staff Integrity and traceability of equipment and materials Technical validity of methods Validity and suitability of results Compliance with appropriate management systems standards and found to be competent to carry out its services in a professional, reliable and efficient manner

Asbestos Survey

We can provide an Asbestos Survey to meet your requirements, whether it be refurbishment or demolition of a building or surveying your site to enable you to effectively manage the risk from asbestos. We always tailor our surveys to your exact request.

Air Monitoring

We are able to provide air monitoring for airborne asbestos fibres to suit your particular requirements. We have a team of licenced asbestos assessors who are able to carry out clearance testing for Class A licenced asbestos removal works. These services can be conducted via our accredited mobile laboratory, giving you the option for super fast turn around times at no additional cost. With our high level of experience in this area we can also audit the asbestos removal process as an independent party.

Asbestos Testing

We can visit you and inspect and safely sample any materials that could contain asbestos. We use an IANZ accredited laboratory for all sample analysis.

Asbestos Removal Specification

We can ensure that your asbestos removal project runs as smoothly as possible and minimise any extra or hidden costs by producing an asbestos removal specification for asbestos contractors to price against. This document can pay for itself many times over in saved time and consideration of all aspects of the project before it commences.

Asbestos removal is rarely simple and protection against escalating costs by consideration of all aspects of the project before it commences.

Asbestos Management Plan

Asbestos management is a strong point of Accurate Consulting with both the founders of the company having spent considerable time managing asbestos for large organisations.

This puts us in an excellent position to really understand the needs of organisations when it comes to managing their asbestos and advising on preparing an effective asbestos management plan.

While he says improvements are evident, there is still a lot of work to be done across the industry.

“In the last five years, I have seen many poorly surveyed sites where it should have been blatantly obvious that they have contained asbestos and this has been missed.

“As the Government turns to the industry for help, we need to respond by implementing best practice. All industry members need standard operating procedures that embrace this best practice.

“Customers need to avoid companies that are hungry and cheap in their work.

That is why we do not focus on being the cheapest. There are seven aspects to being a ‘reasonably practicable’ in business and cost is the last aspect. So being the cheapest doesn’t mean being the best.”

As Worksafe continues to tighten up its requirements for asbestos assessors, Coleman says the tide is turning.

“Due diligence is essential and so is information. Truthful, effective information is a great equaliser.”

For more insightful knowledge from Terry Coleman, visit www.colemanconsulting.co.nz.

Coleman Consulting 3 Heather Pl Auckland (09) 410 7724 office@colemanconsulting.co.nz www.colemanconsulting.co.nz

ASBESTOS SPECIALISTS LTD Asbestos Management Consultants & Licensed Asbestos Assessors Kathryn Reeve (Waikato) E: k.reeve@idasbestos.co.nz P: 027 649 9826 Peter Julian (Hawkes Bay) E: p.julian@idasbestos.co.nz P: 027 446 6417

Wellington: 021 466 825 • Auckland: 021 443 304 • Christchurch: 021 994 621 Email: info@accurateconsulting.co.nz • www.accurateconsulting.co.nz

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Alpine Buildings

Alpine Buildings Since 1990 Alpine Buildings NZ Ltd has earned a solid reputation by providing durable kitset farm buildings all over New Zealand.

Over the last 10 years, the ‘XL Structural’ division has grown to become a preferred choice for clients of the wider commercial market due to its ingenuity in quality and streamlined engineering efficiencies.

Simply put, the XL Structural division provides full building design and structural steel supply to construction firms, which enables them to deliver a turn-key ‘design and build’ solution for their clients.

This ingenious system streamlines the tendering process and offers builders the opportunity to take on ‘design and build’ industrial projects without having to engage structural engineers, architects or fire engineers.

“By using our own knowledge in the steel industry alongside our engineering efficiencies, we can offer a high-quality kitset design supported in full by all the things an architect would usually do – architect services, engineering and building consent,” says Alpine Buildings sales manager Almanzo Boakes.

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By using our own knowledge in the steel industry alongside our engineering efficiencies, we can offer a high-quality kitset design supported in full by all the things an architect would usually do.

The XL Structural designs have the capability to span up to 40m, and the specialised sales team have the expertise to be able to estimate your project in a matter of days.

The kitset designs are unique in the way they use RHS structural steel imported from Europe. This not only allows for a broad range of design options such as custom canopies, extra height, gantries, but also for service and quality to be controlled the entire way through.

An XL building is designed with low maintenance and high durability. You can be assured it will stand the test of time and add lasting value to your property investment.

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For more details, and a free information pack call the XL Structural team on 0800 428 453. www.alpinebuildings.co.nz

There are many reasons to choose an XL building for your next industrial project:

of the rafters – particularly beneficial when hygiene or food safety are a concern

• The RHS Structural Steel portals used are made out of a rectangular hollow section and are typically only 300-600mm deep, meaning you get maximum clearance and space inside your shed. Because of the nature of the RHS, the portals perform exceptionally well under lateral loads and gantries can easily be incorporated into the design

• The XL Structural Steel system has no need for large, obtrusive apex or knee braces inside the shed, and the purlins and girts are fixed between the portals. This gives you maximum head and side room inside the shed – reducing the likelihood of structural damage from moving machinery.

• “Clear, tidy and birdproof buildings are our specialty”. All the rafters are enclosed RHS and a box purlin system is offered so there are no open sections. This prevents birds from nesting and perching on top

No matter where you are based in New Zealand – if you need a large-scale industrial design, the XL Structural team can meet your needs. The strength of the XL system and the expertise of the XL team work together to save you time and money.

CALL FOR A FREE INFO PACK 0800 428 453 www.buildersandcontractors.co.nz

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ATL Group

A powerful partnership Symbiosis is a powerful force in business. It can only exist when a business is willing to find greater strength in numbers.

At face value this sounds simple enough, right? In fact, the reality is quite the contrary.

It’s a significant decision that requires vision, compromise, and compatibility.

ATL Group, a specialist in asbestos management and removal, evidently has each of these elements down to a fine art because its acquisition of Henderson Demolition this year has created a market difference that is a force to be reckoned with.

Founded in 1982, ATL is a leading expert in the safe removal and management of asbestos, mould and chemical contamination. Its principles have significant and positive impact for clients: to be safe, make it simple, and deliver excellent results.

Working with an extensive network of clients and partners including the Ministry of Education, Auckland Council, Housing New Zealand, the New Zealand Defence Force, Downer and Fletcher Building, ATL has worked on challenging and cutting-edge jobs all over the country.

Through its acquisition of Henderson Demolition, ATL created Industrial Pacific

Limited. The two companies continue to undertake business autonomously under the newly created holding company.

Henderson Demolition was founded in 1999

by Glenn and Joan Henderson. With their retirement, long-time general manager Rikki Jones has moved into the position of chief operating officer.

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Combined, we’re now able to offer a one-stop shop for the delivery of these services. It shortens the supply chain, and with access to more resources including manpower, plant and equipment, we’re able to respond rapidly to new projects anywhere in the country.

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- ATL Group commercial director Mike Sommerville

KEEPING KIWIS SAFER THAN EVER ASBESTOS, DEMOLITION & REMEDIATION SPECIALISTS With over 36 years in business we are experienced industry experts with a focus on keeping New Zealanders safe where they LIVE, LEARN, WORK and PLAY.

With our head office located in Auckland and branches in Tauranga, Taranaki, Wellington and Dunedin we have New Zealand covered for all asbestos, demolition and remediation requirements, commercial or residential.

CONTACT ATL TODAY FOR A NO-OBLIGATION QUOTE REGARDING YOUR NEXT PROJECT

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ATL Group

Projects of significance Otago Port Asbestos Removal Fryatt Street Sheds, Dunedin Contract duration: four months Type: Asbestos Super Six Removal and Demolition ATL’s most recent large-scale commercial project was in Dunedin where workers dismantled the asbestos-ridden Fryatt St sheds as part of a $3 million Port Otago operation. The works began in October 2018 and ran over the summer period until March. Teams travelled weekly from Wellington to complete this mammoth job.

Tasti Products Factory Project Both companies have introduced marketleading standards of professionalism to their respective industries. For ATL, it was a perfect fit.

Management

ATL Group’s commercial director Mike Sommerville says that Henderson is widely regarded as one of the North Island’s top operators in demolition while ATL excels at asbestos removal.

Type: Project Management, Asbestos Removal

“Combined, we’re now able to offer a onestop shop for the delivery of these services.

It shortens the supply chain, and with access to more resources including manpower, plant and equipment, we’re able to respond rapidly to new projects anywhere in the country.

“It just makes sense. Both companies have long worked together on the same job sites and the same projects. Our guys already work together much of the time, so bringing them closer together means we’re strengthening our competitive edge. And ultimately, that means getting the job done safer and more efficiently.”

Rikki Jones says there will be no change for the companies’ suppliers or employees; clients, however, can look forward to simplified engagements and billing arrangements. “We’re looking to explore efficiencies and become more pricecompetitive and streamlined; we continue to grow organically through a sharp focus on our niche, so we do expect to add to our employee numbers in the coming months.”

Given the large challenges New Zealand faces with asbestos - culminating most recently in increased prosecutions issued by Worksafe - ATL Group’s offering has never been more relevant or important.

“There is a strong spotlight on asbestos management and removal now, more so than ever. Worksafe are holding companies to account and we are glad to be leading the charge and welcome the stricter regulation,” Sommerville says.

Te Atatu, Auckland Contract duration: three months

While the initial scope of super six removal is fairly common for ATL, the team had the added requirement of keeping the factory 100 percent operational and dry, managing large subcontractors and their works and keeping to an agreed fairly tight programme so as not to impact on the productivity of the client’s business and the output of their delicious products.

The scope of work was to erect a large internal scaffold in the production area and fully seal this with 200μ polythene and corflute, roof removal and roof replacement in sections to keep the factory watertight at all times, constant air monitoring and numerous visuals were successfully carried out. Given the unpredictable Auckland weather, great forward planning was necessary to ensure the project was a sure success.

ATL Group

Auckland head office PO Box 64174 Botany Auckland, 2163 0800 272 378 www.atlgroup.co.nz

COMMERCIAL AND RESIDENTIAL DEMOLITION For exceptional customer care and professional service, you can depend on Henderson Demolition’s experienced & professional teams. Contact us today!

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Frame & Truss Manufacturers' Association

Meeting our growing housing needs Building the number of houses that are required both now and in the future remains the primary challenge facing the construction sector.

About the FTMA For the past 18+ years, FTMA has continued to lead the way in ensuring that prefabricated timber wall frames and roof trusses remain the preferred choice for residential builders and building owners in New Zealand.

In order to meet this challenge, New Zealand has embraced prefabrication through off-site frame and truss manufacturing – and has been doing so since the 1960s.

​ y representing the majority of B the prefabricated timber framing manufacturers in New Zealand, our proactive group of members are dedicated to ensuring New Zealand consistently gets the very best quality in finished product.

Frame & Truss Manufacturers’ Association (FTMA) executive Mike Stanton says, “This country now continues to promote and use new innovations to enable homes to be built faster and more efficiently, with bigger and smarter manufacturing facilities than ever before.”

• FTMA is a non-profit industry organisation advocating for and representing the interests of merchants, suppliers and manufacturers in the wall frames and roof trusses manufacturing industry

The FTMA represents over 80 frame and truss manufacturing facilities throughout New Zealand.

Over the past four years FTMA members have expanded capacity from some 12,000 -14,000 houses built annually, to 32,000 today.

Timber-framed houses have been the norm for the last 50 years with approximately 90 percent of standalone residential buildings constructed using timber framing.

Mike says the Government’s KiwiBuild programme aims to add another 10,000 homes above the 32,000 built today.

“This presents New Zealand’s building industry with some unique challenges.

Foremost among these is how the 10,000 extra homes will be produced.

“Options suggested include sourcing modular homes from offshore, but this would impact adversely on New Zealand’s building labour force, as well as add to time delays.”

This is because modular and cross-laminated timber panels require a long lead time to produce and are usually for specific projects.

Therefore, they don’t fit the rapid housing model that New Zealand needs.

The solution: New Zealand’s unused manufacturing capacity and capability needs to be harnessed.

“The capacity is here now among FTMA members to meet all of New Zealand’s needs. The focus by government and industry should be to get existing manufacturing sites up to 100 percent production, which will make the KiwiBuild delivery of 10,000 homes achievable.”

• Its mission is to be recognised as the independent voice for the timber frame and roof truss industry and to promote a skilled workforce working to best manufacturing practices

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Timber-framed houses have been the norm for the last 50 years with approximately 90 percent of standalone residential buildings constructed using timber framing.

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• It supports members with training and development of their staff • It provides advice and information to members on industry issues and on the implications and impacts of legislative changes on their businesses.

How the FTMA continues to make New Zealand’s frame and truss industry the very best it can be: • By ensuring a high standard of manufacturing consistency across the industry • By ensuring the correct timber and building standards are adhered to

Why use timber?

Timber allows flexibility of design, and modifications during the construction process become very easy to achieve

• By promoting, for its members, best manufacturing practices • By facilitating quality audit standards by using the following guidelines:

• Builders are familiar with timber and like using it; they understand how to get the best out of it

• Code of Practice compliance

• Timber is our most sustainable raw material. It results in far less carbon dioxide emissions into the atmosphere than competing building products

• Industry training programmes

• Timber is a proven thermal insulator, it retains heat from the day and releases it at night

• An independent audit system.

• Manufacturer certification • Manufacturing practice guidelines • Quality assurance programmes • Regular quality reviews

• ​Timber treated with the appropriate level of preservative and properly maintained can last in service for 100 years or more • Timber is a 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.

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VIP Frames and Trusses

VIP Frames and Trusses Family owned and operated, VIP Frames and Trusses has manufacturing facilities in both Christchurch and Auckland.

Founded in 2005 and expanding its prenail manufacturing to Auckland in 2017, “We have generations of experience under our belt having literally grown up in the construction industry.”

It’s a combination of passion and innovation that has seen the company continue to grow as a premier frame, truss, prefabrication and structural steel manufacturer in New Zealand.

“We use the latest software and technology to provide quality engineered timber wall frames and roof trusses, and in our Christchurch factory, made to order steel beams and roof and floor cassettes for use in residential and commercial construction.

A simple solution that the market was struggling to provide was an effective way to supply prefabricated build systems such as subfloors, midfloors, wall panels and roof cassettes.

“All our frames and trusses are manufactured to client specifications and we are members of the Frame and Truss Manufacturers Association (FTMA).

Working closely with builders and their needs, VIP has produced an innovative solution that has considerably reduced the time and manual labour on site, requiring only simple fixing rather than traditional and time consuming build processes.

"Over the last few years, our customers have been looking for faster and more advanced solutions to the commercial and residential build process that enable a quicker and superior product to the end user.”

Having completed more than 500 panels in the past 18 months and with a factory shift capacity of 1200lm, VIP is well equipped to manufacture anything from a small garage to large commercial projects in short turnaround times.

Prefabricated wall panels

Floor panels

• Enlist VIP early in the process to help with cost-saving prefabrication solutions

• Manufacture of floor panels consisting of LVL timber joists or T- Beams and multiple floor sheeting options including • VIP uses MiTek SAPPHIRE™ – the next generation of prefabrication software and plywood, Maglok and ACA panel. the first ‘true’ whole house software suite “Safety is always a strong focus with our that has, at its core, a complete 3D digital clients trying to reduce manual handling, computer model enabling the design of especially heavy prefabricated items onsite. an entire house or commercial structure as By utilising our fleet of crane trucks, we can a single entity. complete installation quickly and reduce • Advances in processes have meant we can unwanted downtime on site or injuries due produce more that 1200lm of wall framing to manual handling.” per shift per plant.

• Customisation is made easy with state of the art technology and streamlined efficiency.

• All jobs are checked for quality.

info@vft.co.nz O8OO PRE-NAIL | 0800 773 6245 www.vipframesandtrusses.co.nz

We use the latest software and technology to provide quality engineered timber wall frames, roof trusses, roof and floor cassettes and made to order steel beams for use in residential and commercial construction. All our frames and trusses are manufactured to client specifications and we are members of the FTMA – (Frame and Truss Manufacturers Association).

Roof and floor cassettes and steel beams are only available from our Christchurch plant.

CALL US TODAY

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Engineered Timber Products

Product declaration set to revolutionise the timber industry " We have extolled the many virtues of wood time and time again.

It’s a message that bears repetition — wood is the world’s most renewable material; the more timber introduced into a house, the more C02 removed from the atmosphere; and last but certainly not least, wood processing and manufacturing is central to the future economic growth of New Zealand in a carbon-constrained world.

Few appreciate the potential of wood more than the Wood Manufacturers & Processors of New Zealand (WPMA).

Dedicated to ‘renewing New Zealand’, WPMA is an advocacy body acting on behalf of its members, specifically ensuring the processing and manufacturing arms of New Zealand’s forest industry has both profile and a collective voice.

WPMA’s motivation is to emphasise the alignment between sustainable plantation forests, processed wood products, and the emissions-constrained economy envisioned in a ‘net zero emissions by 2050’ target.

Members can access extensive benefits, including regular regional conferences.

An EPD on products like steel or timber will provide immediate transparency to builders and their clients, helping informed decisions to be made more efficiently about material choices.

- WPMZ technical manager Jeff Parker

WPMA is a nominating organisation for both New Zealand Standards and joint Australian/New Zealand Standards technical committees.

It runs a number of technical committees with various specialisations, such as timber grading, timber structures and timber preservation.

These WPMA committees then select representatives to attend the NZS or AS/NZS Technical Committees.

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Multiple datasets are included in an EPD — resource consumption of energy, water and renewable resources, and emissions to air, water and soil. This data is aggregated using multiple environmental impacts including contributions to climate change — carbon footprint, air, water, soil pollution and resource depletion.

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In a major milestone for the wider industry, WPMA is on the precipice of releasing a transformative piece of documentation: the Environmental Product Declaration (EPD).

In a nutshell, an EPD is an independently verified and registered document that communicates transparent and comparable data and other relevant information about the lifecycle environmental impact of a product.

The EPD is for solid, finger-jointed and laminated timber products, including timber preservation options.

The WPMA EPD project highlights the environmental credentials of the products made by the companies involved in its development — check out the fact file for these key players.

In a competitive construction and development marketplace, provision of credible figures for the environmental properties of these products will help property owners, developers, and specifiers to select the best solutions for their needs.

Technical manager Jeff Parker explains, “For manufacturers, this will be a way to communicate the environmental impacts of your product in a credible and endorsed way through an established and respected standard.

WPMA WPMA Member Companies who contributed data and finance to the WPMA Environmental Product Declaration: • Abodo Wood Ltd • NorthPine Ltd • OTC Timber Co Ltd • Red Stag Timber • Rosvall Sawmill Ltd • Taranakipine • Techlam NZ • Tenon Clearwood LP • TimberLab Solutions Ltd • Xlam NZ Ltd “Multiple datasets are included in an EPD — resource consumption of energy, water and renewable resources, and emissions to air, water and soil. This data is aggregated using multiple environmental impacts including contributions to climate change — carbon footprint, air, water, soil pollution and resource depletion.

“We are naturally very excited by this. It is taking place at a higher level at the moment but it will gain traction.”

As the public narrative around climate change brings sustainability into sharper focus every day, the EPD could not come at a better time.

“An EPD on products like steel or timber will provide immediate transparency to builders and their clients, helping informed decisions to be made more efficiently about material choices.

“The EPD includes product types, timber properties, and uses. It covers everything from sawn, kiln dried timber to cross-laminated timber.

“All products included in the EPD are of the species Pinus Radiata (Radiata Pine) grown within New Zealand in sustainably managed plantations and processed locally by members. Radiata Pine is the dominant species logged in New Zealand and represents over 95 percent of all harvested timber in the 2016/2017 financial year.”

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Because the EPD produced is an industry average, the cost of developing the necessary data through the forestry, harvesting, sawing and drying phases could be shared among participating companies.

A similar EPD in Australia was funded by a government imposed log levy. However, in New Zealand, a source of funds like this is not available. Subsequently, the companies involved had to produce the money themselves.

“It does mean of course that they have more ‘skin in the game’ and will therefore be more likely to ensure the information is used as much as possible.

“For companies who did not take part, they will find that it will be sometime before they can get their own products endorsed by an EPD. When the EPD project commenced, they possibly did not feel the work was warranted, but they probably do now.”

The potential for a new knowledge-sharing economy will inevitably give rise to transformational benefits for the whole industry — members and non-members. The New Zealand Green Building Council evidently concurs as it is currently allowing up to two points to be awarded for use of EPDs in Greenstar projects. It says: “The detailed, transparent environmental data that EPDs provide is an important step towards enabling whole-of-life-building life cycle assessment.”

J-Frame is a superior alternative to solid timber framing It’s straighter, stronger and guarantees compliance with all councils in New Zealand, making it an ideal solution for your next building project.

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Engineered Timber Products

® Futurebuild LVL – the natural choice for prefabricated passive house Futurebuild® LVL is a leading supplier of Laminated Veneer Lumber (LVL). LVL is the perfect product to help take your project to the next level.

The strong and dimensionally stable Futurebuild® LVL is flexible in its ability to be used in residential, rural, industrial and commercial applications.

SIMON’S HOME: PRECISE PREFABRICATION ARCHITECT: Wyatt + Gray Architects ENGINEER: E Zed Ltd FABRICATOR: True Panels BUILDER: L Johnson Construction On a 9000m2 site in Ohoka, Christchurch, Simon and Sarah Gibbons’ shared vision was to build a cost-effective, efficient, comfortable and dry home for their family.

After travelling around Europe, Simon and Sarah realised there was a difference between European and New Zealand homes, predominately with warmth, which sparked an idea between them to prefabricate a certified Passive House in rural Canterbury.

Passive House is a rigorous, voluntary standard for energy efficiency in a building, which is focused on reducing the building's ecological footprint. It results in ultra-low energy buildings that require little energy for space heating or cooling.

Simon’s aim was to build a home that requires 90 percent less energy than a conventional build and he engaged a certified Passive House specialist to assist with the project.

Local prefabricated panel manufacturer True Panels was selected to prefabricate the walls.

By prefabricating components of the house, Simon was looking to utilise benefits of speed, accuracy and ultimately build a quality, warm, dry home.

The accuracy and precision of prefabricated building aids in achieving the air tightness required to meet the strict Passive House standards.

hyCHORD®, a 45mm thick Futurebuild® LVL product, was chosen for the wall framing due to its strength, stiffness and dimensional stability allowing for precision and accuracy in fabrication, which is paramount in prefabricated solutions.

As Ben Ingledew from True Panels comments, “we use Futurebuild Laminated Veneer Lumber because it’s [made from pine] grown in New Zealand, it’s accurate, it’s straight, it stays straight, and it doesn’t suffer under the elements”.

Precision is key in prefabrication.

With hyCHORD framing you have the confidence of knowing the sizes you are working with are what they should be.

Working with LVL also reduces the need for planing, saving time in the construction process.

The wall sections were assembled at True Panels' factory in Amberley. They were delivered via truck and lifted on site into already waiting scaffolding.

“When you talk about prefabricated construction people just think you are building a square box and that is definitely not the case. You can prefabricate any type of building, any shape or form,” comments Simon.

Wyatt and Gray Architects were chosen as the designers, and the end result was a gable form with large veranda, utilising New Zealand grown, sustainable, engineered wood products such as Laminated Veneer Lumber (LVL) framing and Plywood.

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Efficiencies were seen with the walls up in only two days. Accuracy was critical, as Ben Ingledew comments, “the longest wall was 9.5 metres long, and it was still within 1-2mm of its desired length”.

When the frames were dropped in, everything was sitting “nice and neatly” and all it took was a tap of the hammer to get it perfectly in place.

Prefabrication also helped to reduce health and safety risks by reducing the work done on-site and bringing it into a controlled factory environment.

Architect Mark Gray also choose hyCHORD framing to help with energy efficiency as he comments, “as much as possible we try to avoid any steel elements within a passive house, because of the potential for thermal bridging... the LVL beams have an inherent structural component about them, but are also fairly neutral in terms of thermal bridging.”

Utilising engineered wood products, this project was able to achieve the accuracy and quality required, with a renewable resource, to also meet sustainability goals. Futurebuild LVL is a natural choice and has Declare labels identifying it as Red List Free.

Simon and Sarah are looking forward to spending many cold Canterbury Winters with their family in this very special, warm, dry home.

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We use Futurebuild Laminated Veneer Lumber because it’s [made from pine] grown in New Zealand, it’s accurate, it’s straight, it stays straight, and it doesn’t suffer under the elements.

- Ben Ingledew from True Panels

To learn more about hyCHORD and the rest of the Futurebuild LVL range of products, software and services, visit www.futurebuild.co.nz

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STRUCTURAL SOLUTIONS The comprehensive Futurebuild ÂŽ Laminated Veneer Lumber (LVL) range of products is supported by free software and Apps, technical support and design services to offer you a complete engineered wood solution.

Find out more today.

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Greenway

Deconstruction solutions It’s no coincidence that Greenway Ltd got its eco-friendly name.

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From the outset the company directors Sebastian Jonsson and Wayne Green have endeavoured to create a business profile that although focussed on demolition and deconstruction, incorporates a responsible level of sustainability.

The directors jointly have a background in contract management construction and building services and say innovative planning is key to their business.

Sebastian says his partner Wayne Green was already well known and regarded in the business and they liked the word play on his name. Their aim is to minimise the business’ carbon footprint.

“Although a large proportion of our work is in the area of deconstruction, we are shaping the business to become more sustainability minded and have 92 percent landfill diversion,” Sebastian says.

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Recovery and recycling is a large part of their deconstruction service, and they have been nominated this year in the “Partnering for Good” category of the Sustainable Business Network Awards, for their work in providing building materials for reuse in community organisations.

He says Greenways' Quality and Environmental manager Stefan Musatti has helped guide the implementation of the new systems in the company which is now fully ISO certified.

The business has grown to 100 employees over the past six years and mainly deals with building services works that include civil works, deconstruction solutions, strip-outs, asbestos removal, earthworks, street scapes and lighting.

“I think our growth has largely come about from having good systems in place and the fact that we deliver on our promise. Clients have an expectation of what they want and the budget they have in mind. We like to make sure we can follow through and achieve it,” he says.

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Greenway

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I think our growth has largely come about from having good systems in place and the fact that we deliver on our promise. Clients have an expectation of what they want and the budget they have in mind. We like to make sure we can follow through and achieve it.

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- Greenway co-director Sebastian Jonsson

He attributes their recent company growth to their compliant pricing and high service.

“We pride ourselves on providing a price that covers all aspects of a job - when we say a project will cost a certain amount, it’s unlikely to vary.”

Compliance paperwork and any related documents or certificates are included in the company’s pricing schedule.

Their business model has been devoted to applying sustainability practice and their focus is on quality and delivery.

The strip-out side of the business is largely concerned with office refurbishments or older high rise buildings that require stripping back to the base build.

There is also an increasing need for asbestos disposal. As older buildings are refurbished or replaced, safe removal of asbestos has become a serious issue.

This was evident in the 2018 Auckland War Memorial refurbishment which required extensive asbestos removal, and in projects involving the removal of contaminated soil.

Greenway were involved in the Hamilton Rail Trail project which required soil remediation and relocation.

The contaminated soil or other asbestos waste is transported to an allocated landfill where it is GPS mapped and then covered in clay. The trucks involved then pass though a wheel wash before leaving the site and returning to base.

Greenway is currently involved in additional projects that include the Piritahi Alliance and Housing New Zealand work that incorporates the deconstruction and removal of state homes, crucial work to enable the rebuild of the additional houses that are so desperately needed.

They were also involved in robotic demolition for the City Rail Link tunnel at Auckland’s Britomart.

“There are a number of variables and unknowns on a build and we know how important it is to have an experienced crew with an uncompromising attitude towards planning and detail,” Sebastian says.

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Greenway

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There are a number of variables and unknowns on a build and we know how important it is to have an experienced crew with an uncompromising attitude towards planning and detail.

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- Greenway co-director Sebastian Jonsson

One upcoming project includes civil works for Hobsonville’s New World supermarket.

The nine-month project will involve a detailed excavation and the creation of a new building platform, along with all the siteworks required for this type of development.

An additional city job included the redevelopment of four floors in Auckland’s Sky City.

One of their most challenging deconstruction jobs was in Whitaker Place, Grafton. It involved stripping out six6 levels from an apartment building and demolishing an additional three concrete levels on top.

Public safety was of paramount concern given the required tower crane, propping, heavy concrete loading and subsequent removal of slabs onto waiting trucks.

Greenway plan to build a purpose-built new yard which will run on solar power, they use LED lighting throughout and ensure their office spaces are properly insulated to minimise any heat loss.

Sebastian says they have expanded operations in response to a recent growth in business.

“We seek out the opportunities and go after business. If you’re motivated, the work is there.”

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In terms of applying sustainable practice to their own business, the directors say there are various new initiatives in the pipeline.

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Control Insulation

Insulation services Owner and operator of Control Insulation, Mike Maxwell, made his foray into the industry 15 years ago, hailing from an engineering background in the air force.

Impressively, it was only a couple of short years before he founded a business that is now a respected leader in its field.

“We started with residential housing installations before we developed into other areas like retro-fitting in the mid-2000s. We have been working hard for Canterbury homeowners for years.

“Whether it be a new home built for a family or an investment property, we can help with supply and installation service of a huge range of insulation products.”

Following changes in government legislation, the business filled some major gaps for insulation services in the residential and commercial markets.

“We saw pretty good growth and backing very quickly, and from there we went from strength to strength. Today we are a company of 25 staff. Because of our large size in comparison to others in the field, we are able to attend to projects at short notice.”

It is also Control Insulation’s extensive experience that enables it to problem solve and tackle new opportunities with an innovative approach. “We want to be able to do everything and we are always prepared to figure out better ways of doing things.

“We’ve encountered a number of situations where we have had to invent a system for a particular insulation application.

Some of these systems have been adopted by others and are now commonplace in the industry.

“Contractors often rely on our solutions for peace-of-mind knowing that things are going to be done correctly and will achieve final architectural approval or sign-off.”

Available from Kaikoura to Timaru, and everywhere in between, Control Insulation strives to maintain a good working environment on all jobs undertaken.

“Our friendly and informative staff are only too happy to go that extra mile so that all our clients have peace of mind in the products and services we have provided.

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Contractors often rely on our solutions for peace-of-mind knowing that things are going to be done correctly and will achieve final architectural approval or sign-off.

- Control Insulation managing director Mike Maxwell

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“We have a diverse range of people that work for us and embrace people from all walks of life. We’re proud to be a culturally diverse team and find that because our team is so unique we have a strong blend of skill and experience and can relate to clients with different backgrounds and needs.

“We have been a part of some of Christchurch’s biggest construction projects both prior to and post-earthquakes.

It has also seen us work along many of the industry’s most influential and respected construction companies."

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Control Insulation also contracts to most of Christchurch’s major building merchants, supplying an installation service to builders and larger group home companies.

Presently developing a passive fire division for Canterbury District Health Board (CDHB) projects, Mike is excited about the future.

“More and more commercial projects are recognising the importance of effective passive fire systems and we are looking forward to promoting yet another arm of our business.”

In 2020, the business is looking to establish two or more satellite Control Insulation businesses in the central North Island and Queenstown and possibly other geographies.

“There is a glut in the market of experienced insulation contractors. Some builders in Queenstown are doing it themselves because of lack of workforce. We have been asked on numerous occasions to provide services there, so are looking forward to exploring new options.”

Keep an eye on Control Insulation’s rapidly growing portfolio at: www.controlinsulation.co.nz.

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Control Insulation supplies and installs for: • New and existing home insulation • Commercial insulation • Passive fire protection • Acoustic wall linings • Under floors

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Mike Stent Decorators

Mike Stent Decorators If you’re building a new home or undertaking any kind of renovation, then Mike Stent Decorators can help.

For all your new home or new commercial painting and decorating needs contact the team at Mike Stent Decorators.

Based in the Waikato for over 15 years, Mike Stent Decorators is a successful painting and decorating company specialising in new and refurbished homes, and are equipped to handle both interior and exterior work.

We understand the impact an inviting exterior and interior can make on any home – for both its owners and on visitors, and we also appreciate the impact a professional looking building can make to any company – that’s why we also undertake commercial painting as well.

Our professional and friendly staff work alongside clients from start to finish, ensuring a top quality finish that will exceed your expectations.

Out team has the experience and expertise to come up with innovative solutions to ensure your project is kept within budget and completed on time.

We pride ourselves on our work ethic and in delivering top quality results that last the distance.

So for all your new home, refurbishment or commercial painting and decorating needs, simply contact the team at Mike Stent Decorators.

In their words “The owners are awesome friendly people who love to do a good job for you.”

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“Great business with professional and friendly staff.”

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Tradies graduating with better prospects than ever New Zealand’s building and construction skills gap had some recent relief as 42 apprentice plumbers, electricians, gasfitters and drainlayers graduated at the ATT (Apprenticeship Training Trust) awards held at the Auckland War Memorial Museum.

From the Auckland and Waikato regions the apprentices are part of ATT’s managed apprentice scheme, that recruits, employs and places apprentices into host businesses with the aim of providing trade training opportunities for Kiwis and delivering quality tradespeople to the construction industry.

“The construction sector is booming and our population is growing, but the skills-gap continues to widen with an estimated 80,000 more people needed in the sector overall, during the next five years - the result is our apprentices will be sought after.

“This lack of supply over demand bodes well for their long term careers.

“They are already well set up having earned through their four or five years of training, and have the prospects of being a busy employee, or a business owner and leader in the future.”

Recent research shows tradies by the age of 28 have earned $165,000 more than Bachelor degree peers, when at the same time most Uni graduates are still paying off student debt and have some years to go.

This extra earning capacity helps pay for house deposits, build up Kiwisaver, settle down and enjoy leisure pursuits.

The 27 graduates and current apprentices also received awards for excellence and progress during their apprenticeship.

“Being a tradie is hard work but there’s plenty of gain, especially in a market crying out for their skills,” she says.

They were joined by 25 host businesses and with around 200 guests, the ATT graduation is one of the largest annual gatherings of trades people. Also, ATT is the largest employer of plumbing apprentices in the country.

The need for more Kiwis to pick up the tools is supported by the Government’s recent announcement of a $2,000 scholarship to the top vocational student in every high school nationally, to be put in place by the end of this year.

ATT chief executive Helen Stephens says the market these graduates are entering is one of the most challenging and exciting ever seen in New Zealand.

Another sign of the Government’s support was the announcement this week by the Education Minister, Chris Hipkins, and Building and Construction Minister, Jenny

Graduates and award winners at the 2019 ATT Awards held at the Auckladn War Memorial Museum.

Salesa, of a Centre of Vocational Excellence (CoVE) for the construction sector.

them - there’s a huge opportunity for women in this space.”

Helen also stressed the need for more women to enter the trades.

The Auckland graduation was followed by second event in Christchurch in September, when a further seven graduates were recognised along with nine award winners.

“While we need more apprentices overall, we also want more women to see this as a career opportunity,” she says. “Women bring balance, and a different way of working or perspective to a team, and customers love

ATT is sponsored by Plumbing World, Dux, Rheem, The Skills Organisation, Toolware and GWA Group.

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Weathertightness

Futureproofing New Zealand’s building sector According to a project undertaken by PwC, the value of New Zealand’s construction work was expected to peak in 2017 at a whopping $37.2 billion.

As sector-changing trends unravel, innovation and ongoing research and development has a critical role to play in futureproofing the built landscape. At the basic level, new builds should be durable, dry, have drainage pathways to ensure water behind cladding can escape, and be equipped with excellent ventilation in spaces that could suffer from rot.

This, coupled with the fact the sector is experiencing sustained growth, makes it fair to say that any problems the industry is plagued by can be extremely costly to its reputation and value.

Beset with challenges associated with haphazardly or inadequately constructed buildings, from residential through to commercial, industry figureheads and workers have been under compulsion to rise to the occasion in order to overcome and move forward from various crises.

Many would agree, the most notable of these is the leaky homes saga which frequently hits the headlines. The controversy is showing no signs of abating.

Of the utmost importance, and most instrumental to meaningful and sustainable change, is universal and sound understanding of weathertightness principles and concepts, and strict adherence to the Building Code and its rules.

This Act sits under the Ministry of Business Innovation and Employment (MBIE) and offers options to claim for damage repair.

This involves an assessment of the home and requires its owners to meet the eligibility criteria under the Act to have their claim accepted.

In this article we are taking stock of how the current legislative environment and new innovation is providing for transformative and necessary change.

At the other end of the spectrum, support for consumers is also available pre-purchase to ensure they are not investing in a risky property. Needless to say, seeking expert advice is a must-do before signing on any dotted lines.

Reflecting in the first instance on New Zealanders’ statutory rights, building.govt. nz is an authoritative voice in matters concerning affected property owners and explains at length how owners of leaky homes have options to resolve their issues under the Weathertight Homes Resolution Services Act 2006.

Moreover, if a house or apartment has monolithic cladding - exterior walls will usually have an unbroken or smooth appearance - an independent building inspection is essential, ideally undertaken by a weathertightness expert, even if there are no obvious signs of problems.

Identifiable signs of leaky building syndrome

can include things like cracking in cladding, typically found close to windows and doors, or discolouration.

Beyond the ever-important due diligence that should be taken by consumers to avoid ending up with a defective building, the onus is on developers and the construction industry not to return to subpar designs and workmanship that results in poorly performing buildings. This risk is very real as the industry rushes to respond to the shortfall of housing.

Excellent workmanship is the obvious way they can protect themselves, as is negotiating the terms under which they are prepared to deliver work to remediate or repair leaky homes. Builders should never commit to a project of this nature until they have the full picture via a comprehensive investigation undertaken by a qualified professional.

For more information, visit: www.building. govt.nz/resolving-problems/resolutionoptions/weathertight-services.

Signs of a leaky home - courtesy of building.govt.nz • Sagging of ceiling linings • Corrosion of fixings such as screws and nails • Uneven floor surfaces, like the lifting of vinyl • Mould or fungi formation on surfaces (although this is often due70 • • poor ventilation) • Musty smells • Swollen materials such as skirtings and architraves • Staining or discolouration of materials or surfaces • Stained or rotting carpet, or rusting of carpet fixings.

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Marshall Innovations provides a proven pre-cladding solution with the Tekton Weatherization System.

The system comprises Tekton Wall Underlay, SUPER-STICK Building Tape, Trade-Seals and Tekton Seam Tape.

Gareth Collins of Gareth Collins Building Ltd recently commented on the water holdout of Tekton and how to it stood up to wind driven rain, and the advantages of using SUPER-STICK which “stayed stuck” in all climates, whilst not creating any

unwanted build-up they experienced with other tapes.

The system is complimented with Trade-Seals which provide a solution for through wall penetrations from 8mm to 220mm diameters.

The self-adhesive collar achieves excellent adhesion whilst the EPDM boot provides assurance of a quality seal around the pipe or conduit across a broad temperature range.

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Wackrows

Crafting superb wooden joinery and cabinetry Established in 1973, Wackrows’ craftsmen manufacture bespoke cabinetry and exterior timber joinery for clients far and wide.

From award-winning kitchens and whole house interior cabinetry fit outs to laundry sink cupboards, Wackrows design and manufacture a wide spectrum of cabinetry to suit each customer’s specific needs.

Based in Cambridge, Wackrows have done projects throughout the North Island, although the majority of projects are based in the Waikato, Auckland, and the Bay of Plenty areas.

The vast array of choices of what can be used in a kitchen can often be daunting, but the team at Wackrows are happy to guide clients through the many options that present themselves to get the client’s tastes

and needs catered for – all using the latest in componentry and materials.

joinery is either requiring replacement, or a client is extending or altering their home.

Using the Blum door and drawer systems clients can decide how much automation they want in their cabinetry - from nothing at all to electronically opening lift doors and drawers for handle-less modern designs.

Wackrows manufacture compliant timber joinery which has been tested to NZS:4211 to comply with the New Zealand Building Code.

Wackrow’s also specialise in exterior timber doors and windows for new modern home designs and classic to heritage homes, where

From large bi-folds and sliders to simple single windows, double or single glazed, Wackrows can manufacture a door or window to suit any client’s requirement.

Timber windows, doors, and joinery. Kitchens, vanities and cabinetry.

Providing quality timber and manufactured products with a focus on traditional craftsmanship combined with modern techniques. From a basic range of timber doors and window joinery for the budget conscious right through to exclusive custom designed and crafted timber creations, Wackrows caters for all your wooden joinery requirements specialising in doors, windows, kitchen and bathroom cabinets, wall units, shelving and more. Wackrows also project manages kitchen installations (and bathroom cabinetry) from the computer design through to completion. Cabinetry is available in a wide variety of materials and finishes to suit all needs.

Visit our showroom at: 13-17 Gillies St, Carters Flat, Cambridge • Open from: 7.30am - 5pm Mon - Thurs, & 7.30am - 4pm on Friday Servicing: Waikato / Bay of Plenty / Auckland • Phone: 07 827 5981 • Website: www.wackrows.co.nz

Masterwood Joinery finalist for prestigious international design award Cromwell’s Masterwood Joinery is in the running for a prestigious, international design award for a kitchen that has already proved its world-class status.

“Please help us succeed by voting for Masterwood in the kitchen and bathroom category and showing the world just what New Zealand can produce. We need your support.”

Clean, straight lines, natural materials and earthy tones set the scene for the stunning kitchen. Heavy-duty powder coated steel box section legs support two islands, with an unapologetically commercial stainlesssteel kitchen extractor suspended above the chef’s island.

The Society of British and International Interior Design (SBID) International Design Awards selected Masterwood’s Queenstown kitchen as a finalist in one of 14 categories from across 48 countries.

At one end of the chef’s island is a cantilevered teppanyaki grill mounted in Ceasarstone, an engineered stone that is also the island’s work surface.

Designed by Masterwood’s Stefan Sonntag, the kitchen already claimed five major awards at the recent National Kitchen and Bathroom Association Awards in Melbourne.

“It’s a huge pat on the back and it feels amazing for the kitchen to be recognised after two years of hard work,” Stefan says.

“The level of detail from start to finish was huge, as we spent the first year just planning.

It was a very involved project.”

The kitchen in a Lake Hayes home fuses Oriental and commercial chic to create a beautiful, cohesive space, which flawlessly interpreted the design brief of the owners.

Masterwood general manager Jim Cleveland said he was speechless, but elated, with news of the accolade.

“To Masterwood, this is what the World Cup is to the All Blacks, putting us up there amongst the best in the world. We’ve already

A favourite place in the kitchen for the lucky owners is the self-contained coffee-making area with sweeping views that include The Remarkables mountain range.

Masterwood Joinery’s multi award-winning kitchen is a fusion of Oriental and commercial chic

had multiple congratulatory emails and phone calls for making it this far,” he says.

“Masterwood is now recognised as a company of master craftsmen not only in New Zealand, but also on the world scene.”

The awards categories cover all aspects of interior design, including retail, public space, healthcare and well-being, residential, clubs and bars, office spaces and hotels, and finalists come from renowned design practices from around the world.

Finalists were chosen by a technical panel of judges which will account for 70 percent of marks, while the remaining 30 percent is via public vote, which Jim is hoping the local Otago community and the wider New Zealand design fraternity will support.

“At last our own little Cromwell is internationally known, punching well above its weight as we do here, it’s the Kiwi way,” he says.

While many functional elements are hidden behind six-coat Ameron-lacquered soft close doors and panels, the owners were very definite about having as a ‘feature wall’ – in this case an impressive six door glassfronted display cabinet.

This effectively distracts the eye from two pantry areas, one being a plumbed and fully equipped butler’s pantry. True to the Oriental theme, form and function are in perfect harmony in these pantries.

Winners will be announced in London on October 25.

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Code of Compliance - Drainage

Building consents and plumbing and drainage work If you are undertaking plumbing and drainage work, you may not need a building consent if an authorised person completes the work.

You must employ an authorised person to carry out building work listed in Part 2 of the Building Act’s Schedule 1 in order for it to be exempt from needing a building consent. If an authorised person does not complete the work, then it is not exempt.

Work in Part 2 relates to sanitary plumbing and drainlaying.

The term ‘authorised person’ is defined by the Building Act. For building work in Part 2, it covers: • Registered certifying plumbers and drainlayers • Registered plumbers and drainlayers working under supervision • Plumbers and drainlayers with a provisional licence working under supervision • Trainee plumbers and drainlayers working under supervision.

You must make sure the plumber or drainlayer you are using for your building work has current authorisation.

Check the online register of the Plumbers, Gasfitters and Drainlayers Board to make sure.

Part 1 and Part 3 of Schedule 1 also list work that can be done without a building consent.

Building consent exemptions includes building work listed in Part 1 that doesn’t need a building consent and can be done by anyone.

Engineer-designed exempt work includes information about work listed under Part 3 that doesn’t need a building consent if designed or supervised by a Chartered Professional Engineer.

Hi-tech solutions to unblock drains ASR Drainage are leading Auckland’s drain industry with powerfully efficient technology.

Equipped with CCTV, locating equipment and drain unblocking tools, the team promptly clears backed up pipes, removes blockages and fixes broken drainage.

A blocked drain can be a huge inconvenience to any household or business. At times, and particularly when older equipment is used, this process can be time-consuming, costly and even damaging to the area surrounding the problem.

Utilising contemporary tools, ASR Drainage helps Aucklanders avoid this, making sure only the required work is undertaken and everything is back up and running as soon as possible.

Many New Zealand residents have found chronic issues with their drainage that continues to worsen as the years go by. This is often caused by DIY jobs, an incomplete diagnosis of the issue and underlying problems with drains that will flare up again and again.

ASR Drainage are able to rectify these issues, bringing clear flowing drains to their clients.

ASR Drainage founder, James Rodley understands how frustrated people get with having non-stop drain issues.

“With the backbone of our services resting on our use of new technology and a commitment to bringing our customers’ fair-priced market-leading services, we’ve cemented our position in the community.

Auckland residents trust our team, they trust our tools and they trust our process.”

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Accrete’s Two Stage Level Threshold Drainage system is an ideal application for threshold areas in residential or commercial situations which assists with the removal of stormwater around buildings whilst allowing a smooth transition from outdoor to indoor areas.

The Accrete level threshold grate is custom made to fit your project needs, Manufactured in New Zealand our system has a quick turnaround in manufacturing time and is available with a number of grate designs.

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While no property is the same, particularly in New Zealand, the ASR team promises total satisfaction on every job they carry-out.

Focusing on clear-lines of communication, they work over all drain-related concerns and issues. From pre-purchase drain inspections through to the care of older drains, ASR Drainage can hash out a solution.

Code of Compliance - Drainage

Does your threshold drainage meet code compliance?

If you’re a builder or subcontractor, code compliant level threshold drainage is easier to achieve than you might think.

The design of a level threshold drainage system is not as simple as it first seems.

The E2 building code is very prescriptive in what will be allowed – is your solution code compliant? Let ACO help with choosing the correct product for your application.

E2 Building Code Clause 7.3.2.1 of the E2 building code lists the requirements for an acceptable solution for level threshold drainage: • A channel that is 150mm deep, 200mm wide • Maximum channel length of 3.7m • 1:200 minimum fall to outlet.

The grating that sits over the channel must: • Be able to be fully removed for maintenance • Be supported independently of the door frame, without spacers • Have a continuous gap of 12mm.

To meet the letter of the E2 Building Code, a cast in-situ channel is required with a grate that does not rely on the channel base or door joinery for support.

Legs sitting in the channel base can impact on the quality of waterproofing, and will often obstruct clear flow of water to the outlet. A complete blockage of the channel can even cause water to back up into the cladding cavity.

ThresholdDrain ACO’s level threshold drainage products are designed to fully comply with the requirements of the E2 Building Code.

ACO’s Cantilever ThresholdDrain is fully supported by the cantilever arm, and ACO OnePour ThresholdDrain is a bolted bracket system that used the landscaping concrete for its support.

Cantilever ThresholdDrain is ideal for tile and paved exteriors, and can be scheduled so the landscaping contractor is not interfering with the installation of the drain.

OnePour ThresholdDrain is perfect for concrete floor finishes. Both products do not require a rubber spacer or leg for structural integrity.

Alternative solutions If site conditions allow, a precast grated channel or slot drain can be installed against the building as a level threshold alternative solution.

ACO Cantilever

This option is often quicker and easier to install, and means outlets can be spaced up to 80m centres.

Product selections include ACO KlassikDrain or Brickslot, and PowerDrain for heavy duty traffic applications.

Each alternative solution needs to be addressed on a project-by-project basis.

To meet consent requirements, most councils require manufacturer’s calculations to demonstrate the performance of the system.

ACO offers a free hydraulic design service and can provide product details at all stages of the project.

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Each council has different requirements; be sure to check with your ACO representative before choosing a drain to make sure it meets local requirements.

ACO Limited has unrivalled experience providing threshold drainage solutions throughout the country.

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Ask ACO today to help with your project at info@aconz.co.nz or 0800 448 080

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HIANZ

Significant benefits for the event sector Almost every market you turn your mind to has a vested interest in the hire industry. It wields significant market potential, and is consequential to both businesses and consumers.

The mission of the Hire Industry Association of New Zealand is: To collectively represent the Hire and Rental Industry, by using the strength and diversity of our membership.

To be advocates of fairplay and sustainable business growth through education, training and development.

HIANZ Vision Consumers choose HIRE as the solution to their equipment needs.

Such is the breadth of its value that there is a dedicated body to set benchmarks for the industry’s success, advocate and lobby for members, and pursue new innovation.

HIANZ Core Purpose To advance and grow the New Zealand Hire and Rental Industry by assisting in the success of its members.

It goes by the very apt name Hire Industry Association of New Zealand (HIANZ) and it represents hundreds of equipment and product categories.

HIANZ Key Objectives Representation, education and training, communications, sustainability, industry image.

Beyond its well-known and highly respected flagship event, the HIANZ Conference the highlights of which are covered in another story in this issue - HIANZ delivers various services and benefits that cater for members’ needs.

HIANZ CEO Phil Tindle says, “The Association provides various services and benefits. From day-to-day HR and legal helplines to rentalspecific insurance, supporting products and services, industry specific training, various media channels, and much more. HIANZ delivers key resources that assist members to make their businesses efficient, profitable and more successful.”

HIANZ also provides industry updates, access to editions of the New Zealand, Australian and US hire and rental magazines,

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specialised insurance exclusive to members, a Westpac Financial Advantage Programme, global affiliations, discounted safety signage and labels, networking opportunities, and industry training courses and events.

HIANZ is at the leading edge of best practice, most recently exemplified by its presentation to the Building Officials Institute of New Zealand (BOINZ) about the new APEX Marquee Best Practice and Accreditation Scheme, developed and administered by HIANZ.

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Phil says that HIANZ is considered the peak representative body for marquee installation within New Zealand. “Our members include marquee manufacturers, marquee owners, marquee hire companies, and end users.

“Our programmes are designed to standardise processes, compliance and practices within our industry sector. We also enforce these standards via annual and random moderation.”

The value of the project is very much selfexplanatory, but Phil extrapolates.

“Marquees have been used as temporary venues for many years, and temporary structures were initially included in legislation and regulations that were originally only designed for permanent buildings. The way in which this legislation was interpreted and applied by local councils throughout New Zealand was vastly different.

“The single biggest frustration the marquee sector has faced in recent years is national

HIANZ

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The guidelines are designed for use by all who are involved in the procurement and provision of marquees for events. This includes safety professionals and enforcement authorities, event organisers, contractors, and end users.

- HIANZ CEO Phil Tindle

The PAL card is valid for three years nationally and five years internationally

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inconsistencies relating to consent applications, lead-in times, fees, exemptions and inspections.

“Powerstats is funded by the Association, an investment on behalf of its membership and industry.

“Experiences with application processes range from a costly and time-consuming formal consent to, in some cases, no response at all.

“It is an industry initiative that aligns with the Association’s strategic objective of supporting business growth, profitability and diversity of industry through education of industry. If successful, the platform will be rolled out to other sectors, such as general hire, access and forklift industry sectors.”

“The Association has worked closely with local Councils and Fire & Emergency New Zealand to jointly provision industryspecific solutions that reduce processes and associated costs to industry. Such benefits are available to APEX accredited members.”

The APEX Marquee Best Practice and Accreditation Scheme was developed

by HIANZ with the intent to help event organisers, contractors, managers and others make health and safety improvements when erecting, using and dismantling marquees.

“The guidelines are designed for use by all who are involved in the procurement and provision of marquees for events.

This includes safety professionals and enforcement authorities, event organisers, contractors, and end users.”

Ultimately, this APEX accreditation signifies the high standards that can be expected of the companies who belong to APEX. Accreditation also sends a very clear message to all stakeholders that choosing an APEX accredited member reduces the risk of problems with their event.

It also supports the current exemption process requirements, meaning Councils can be ‘satisfied on reasonable grounds’ that the proposed building work will comply with the Building Code.

In addition to the new scheme, HIANZ is also involved with Powerstats, a highly useful platform for the secure collation of industry data.

“The Powerstats platform is currently being piloted by the Party and Events Sector, who have considered the significant value of financial benchmarking and chosen to sign up.

The APEX Marquee best practice and Accreditation Scheme Objectives: • To set the standards of best practice with Industry (Raising the bar) • To champion and support Best Practice, including the provision of templates and tools to members that bring consistency nationwide • Providing a greater knowledge for key stakeholders, with a primary focus on BCAs so they see our members as the benchmark for compliance and delivery • Provide creditability to member companies who are aligned to the BPG, especially to the BCAs

The PAL card is internationally recognised The card can be instantly verified via an online database On completion participants receive a PAL card, log book and an operator handbook Expert training by leading industry professionals in small class sizes.

Unlike alternative courses on offer within NZ, IPAF courses are audited – ie, class sizes to be limited to 6 attendees – guaranteeing quality of training

• Grow Events Sector membership to HIANZ – educating, recognising and foster best practice • To be a source of information for members and the general public.

• Make it safer for the public.

Hire Industry Association of New Zealand Inc. PO Box 90744 Victoria Street West Auckland 1142 (07) 575 2563 office@hianz.net.nz www.hianz.net.nz

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HIANZ

Sizably Stacked: Debut of the Sunken Scissor Stack

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The revolutionary design of the Snorkel S3019E is an innovation in safety and productivity.

The first scissor lift to be built with a sunken scissor stack, it provides a low step-in height for easy access to the platform.

At its global debut in April 2019, the Snorkel S3019E self-propelled electric scissor lift revealed an industry first design with a sunken scissor stack that stows entirely inside the chassis.

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The first scissor lift to be built with a sunken scissor stack, it provides a low stepin height for easy access to the platform.

Sharing common components with the existing line of Snorkel electric scissor lifts, the S3019E allows for ease of serviceability and reduced spare parts inventory for Snorkel fleet customers.

Several other features are entirely new to construction-grade electric scissor lifts.

This innovation is leading design changes in aerial work platforms by also focusing on greater safety benefits that ultimately improve overall productivity on the job.

The newest addition features a fully electric steering system, custom designed hydraulic power unit for lift and lower, and new drive motors, brakes and CAN bus control system.

Operator safety on the ground is just as important as while working at height. The S3019E features a low step-in height of 0.6m compared to a conventional electric scissor, which may have a 1.0m stepin height and a flush-mounted ladder.

A reduced overall step-in height helps increase productivity and efficiency by making it quicker for operators to enter and exit the platform.

The ultra-narrow scissor mechanism features a double shear design for the arm ends.

Where possible, full-length outer arm pins and cross members on the inner arm sets deliver a stable working platform. This enables the scissor stack to be stowed fully inside the chassis.

Launched commercially during Bauma 2019 on April 8-14 April, 2019, the Snorkel S3019E model is currently available globally for ordering, and will initially be produced by Snorkel in Henderson, Nevada, USA.

The reduced overall step-in height helps reduce the risk of injury when accessing the platform. Built with a solid single step that is fully attached to the chassis, with no gap between the ladder and the machine, allows operators to more easily load and unload tools and materials.

This design lessens the probability of taking a misstep or fall, presenting a significant improvement in safety for the work at height industry. It also allows operators to enter and exit the platform in less time, reducing overall operator fatigue and allocating more time to the job.

This electric scissor also introduces the first Snorkel lift with a variable tilt angle for more flexibility throughout the operational range.

Traditional tilt systems may have a side tilt angle of 2° from side to side, regardless of platform height. Designed with an envelope, the system on the S3019E deploys at a 4° tilt when reaching a height of 3m, a 2° tilt side-to-side and 4° front-toback between 3.0m-4.6m, and a 1.25° tilt side-to-side and 4° front-to-back between 4.6m-5.8m.

The aim of this feature is to provide increased capacities and outdoor operation while achieving a low overall weight as increasingly requested by the customer base.

The S3019E is equipped with both electric drive and electric steer, and does not contain hydraulic hoses. This reduces the risk of hydraulic leaks, improves the duty cycle and allows the lift to be used in sensitive areas.

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Several enhancements to the on-board diagnostics of the Snorkel S3019E model greatly improve operator experience with user-friendly features, additional information and a lockable code. A lockable code can be programmed to grant operating access in order to prevent unauthorized use and minimise loss or theft.

Delivering a maximum working height of 7.79m, the S3019E boasts a maximum lift capacity of 250kg and an overall machine weight of 1,581kg. Its low stowed height of just 1.79m can pass through doorways without the need for folding guardrails. This lift also features a spacious roll-out extension deck that expands the working area by 0.91m to 2.6m with a maximum capacity of 113kg.

Compact and nimble in design, the S3019E has a zero inside turning radius for greater manoeuvrability on the job. It is also outfitted with non-marking tyres as standard, preventing damage to sensitive flooring. The S3019E is rated for two persons plus tools for indoor use and one person plus tools for outdoor use.

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Introducing an all-new Snorkel scissor lift

with a revolutionary patent pending design.

The Snorkel S3019E self-propelled electric

scissor lift features a sunken scissor stack that stows entirely inside the chassis for a low step-in height. A low stowed height can pass through doorways without the need for folding guardrails. This zero-emission lift stacks the deck with all-electric two-wheel drive and electric steering that eliminate hydraulic hoses.

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The Bolt Shop

Getting down to the nuts and bolts If you’re looking for nuts, bolts or fastenings of any kind, your first go-to spot to check out should be The Bolt Shop. They’re bound to stock what you need.

That’s because the small, niche local business stocks an extensive range of hard-to-find products that your local hardware store may not have, such as extra fine nuts and bolts.

The company carries almost 20,000 product lines and has 2.5 million individual items on stock.

And after you visit one of the company’s two Auckland stores, you’ll be glad you stopped by because you’ll receive the best customer service someone can receive.

Because it’s a small business, business manager Darryl Wannell says their company is very customer service driven and they’re able to easily foster relationships with their clients.

Darryl says they strive to meet their customers’ needs and then some. “We go that extra mile for our customers,” he adds.

For instance, it is not unusual for The Bolt Shop’s employees to keep a running invoice so customers aren’t hassled or bombarded with many separate invoices, but instead are only sent one comprehensive bill.

To make things easier on customers, they also offer delivery on most orders, which can really make a difference for some clients.

If you can’t find the product you need, the store will obtain it as quickly as possible.

But the quality of customer service given at The Bolt Shop doesn’t quite end there.

If you’re in a pinch or unsure what to do, the store’s employees offer free advice and are available by phone.

The staff is extremely knowledgeable and enthusiastic about their work; combined they have roughly 200 years of knowledge.

Darryl says there has been the odd occasion where he and other employees have continuously followed up with clients who may have issues with the products – but they ensure they work with the customer until the problem is solved.

Formed in 2000, The Bolt Shop can still be found at its original premises on Archers Road, Glenfield where you'll find those familiar faces of our team who've been there since the beginning along with some new blood. And due to demand, another branch was opened at 23 Ash Road, Wiri.

The Bolt Shop 191B Archers Road Glenfield,North Shore City (09) 441 9425 23 Ash Road Wiri, Auckland City (09) 262 2944 www.boltshop.co.nz

The team along with two directors, Geoff Smith and John Storr, have a huge amount of experience in the fastening and engineering fields. They, of course, are always ready to use this expertise to help you with the complexities of your projects and solve any "hard to work out" problems.

The Bolt Shop stores carry an amazing range of fasteners and those hard to find nuts, bolts and screws not available at other fastening suppliers and general hardware stores.

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Johnston Civil

A long history of delivering for its customers Paul Johnston started Johnston Civil back in 1978 with just a single excavator and an old ute.

on tackling any job to get the desired outcomes for their clients.

Paul prided himself on delivering quality for his clients and this philosophy, along with hard work, has seen the business grow its client base and delivery capability significantly over the past 40 plus years.

This support ensures that any project delivery issues which may arise are quickly rectified by the in-house team, as well as the ability to control fabrication lead times for critical components being built for clients.

Johnston Civil now employs 50 staff and operates an extensive fleet of excavation, sheet piling, dewatering, rock cutting and earthworks equipment, delivering works in the three waters, roading, subdivision, civil construction, earthworks and rural farming sectors.

The delivery teams are supported by an extensive and highly capable engineering fabrication and mechanical workshops.

Johnston Civil added to its fleet an amphibious excavator in 2018, this machine has been deployed on the latest stage of the Heathcote River dredging works for the Christchurch City Council.

Looking forward the business is planning for the future with further diversification in delivery capability with the addition of Blade Pile foundations now being installed by Johnston Civil.

This new investment by Johnston Civil offers a unique solution to clients when working in and around watercourses or on swampy ground with its ability to operate on land and water. This has solved significant access issues in and around the river project, ultimately saving the client time and money.

While the current market may be posing challenges for the construction sector, Johnston Civil’s long standing approach to solution orientated, customer focused project delivery will ensure continued opportunity for the business into the future.

Having been based in the Leeston community since 1978, Johnston Civil has a close affiliation with the local and surrounding farming community - often supporting local community initiatives and projects, as well as emergency response support to local council and emergency services when the community calls.

The team at Johnston Civil are all about the solutions for their clients, whether this be how to get a sewer siphon across the Heathcote River, design and build of a new bridge for the farm, or as simple as a new driveway to a house.

The team can solve almost any technical or delivery issues and pride themselves

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Master Electricians

Sparking inspiration The benefits of an association like Master Electricians are multitudinous.

Perks of being a Master Electricians member:

From safeguarding the quality of workmanship to advocacy and representation at grassroots and political level, there is protection and security afforded by being part of a professional trade organisation.

• Discounts on job management software

• Discounts on fuel and insurance packages

• Advertising and human resources advice

Established in 1925 when a dedicated group of electrical business owners got together to ensure the very highest standards in New Zealand’s electrical industry, Master Electricians now has 10 branches up and down the country and continues to support member business to grow and be the best.

Master Electricians is proud to be ambitious about offering great opportunities to its members – over 1,000 of them whose total annual combined sales are in excess of $1 billion.

As New Zealand’s only electrical contracting trade organisation, the Association works with the Government, regulatory bodies, industry stakeholders and the public over a wide range of issues on behalf of its members.

It also owns the Electrical Training Company Limited (etco), which was established in 1991 to employ and train apprentices.

CEO Bernie McLaughlin says of Master Electricians, “Our mission is to provide service, information and support to our members and the wider industry.

“We represent, promote and advance the interests of the electrical contracting industry, those substantially engaged within the industry, and the public who employ electrical contracting services.

“We are also committed to nurturing new businesses through growth

• Cheaper terms of trade packages and business supplies • Resources to assist with calculating business costs • Assistance understanding electrical regulations and standards Leigh with his truck.

• A free Workplace Health and Management System

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Often, a member will come away from those networking functions with more work on their books than what they went in with, or companies can develop alliances to help smooth out peaks and troughs in workflow.

- Master Electricians CEO Bernie McLaughlin

options through the etco group apprentice training scheme.”

Master Electrician’s Quality Assurance programme is also a fundamental part of membership. The review considers everything from a member business’ health and safety systems to its terms and conditions of trade and employment contracts.

“If help is needed, we are happy to provide guidance and assistance. It is a timely basic health check of a business.

• Face-to-face and by phone support from experts and regional managers • Be recognised as a quality assured member of the Master Electricians.

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“These include having Liability Insurance, relationships with reputable wholesalers and importers, a robust H&S management system in place, and a procedure to certify all prescribed electrical work undertaken.

“We don’t ask for unrealistic business practices to be adhered to, just systems that any reputable company would have in place anyway.

“This is to provide peace of mind to lead contractors that the company is a responsible Person Conducting a Business or Undertaking (PCBU).

Reasons to use a Master Electrician

“We also provide members with a wide range of resources and training opportunities to support them in staying up-to-date with the latest technologies and regulatory changes.

Quality assured We review, educate and support our electricians to enable them to maintain the highest industry standards.

“We are determined to provide members with the ability to give customers top quality service and workmanship, backed by the one-year residential Master Electricians Guarantee.”

“This is fundamental now that health and safety is a considerable financial risk to a business of any size. When members of the public are engaging a tradesperson to complete work that can injure someone or cause a fire if done incorrectly, health and safety is crucial.”

While membership is not particularly onerous to achieve, the criteria does set a precedent for the standards all practitioners in the field should meet.

Beyond its role as an expert in everything from health and safety to industry standards, Master Electricians provides an excellent forum for networking.

Trusted experts Master Electricians always thoroughly test their work, and when the job’s done you’ll get official certification.

Workmanship guarantee With Master Electricians you automatically get a $20,000 Workmanship Guarantee on all residential work to give you peace of mind.

Working safely Master Electricians take Workplace Health and Safety seriously – safety is a big part of our Quality Assurance programme.

EcoSmart Electricians Our specialised EcoSmart Electricians provide energy efficient services and product advice to connect you to a sustainable future.

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“Competition is a funny thing. Although our members that come to information evenings and conferences are in competition with each other, the support and things they can talk about, and learn from other similar sized companies, is incredibly valuable to growing a business.

“Often, a member will come away from those networking functions with more work on their books than what they went in with, or companies can develop alliances to help smooth out peaks and troughs in workflow.”

One of the Association’s fastest growing services is its Tech Support hotline, which provides a single point of reference regarding standards and regulations from our growing technical team. Recommendations are always then backed up in writing.

“Everything from the distance a socket must be from a spa pool to an argument with an electrical engineer regarding cable sizes and total volt drop in a circuit or sub main, we have it covered.”

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Fire Protection Association of New Zealand

A protective instinct New Zealand’s significant reputation on the world stage as a leader and innovator belies its small size.

A compelling example of this is the Fire Protection Association of New Zealand (FPANZ) which was established in 1975. The peak body for fire safety, the organisation provides information, services and education to the fire protection industry and the community at large.

The Association liaises closely with relevant government departments and ministries and has strong links with other building related associations.

Operating for over 40 years, it has grown significantly by representing more and more companies and organisations that work in the fire protection industry.

The membership base includes businesses that are involved in passive fire protection, fire alarm manufacturing, fire alarm services and the fire protection sprinkler industry, as well as evacuation consultants, fire equipment distributors, insurance companies, fire engineers, Fire and Emergency New Zealand and Territorial Authorities.

CEO Scott Lawson says FPANZ’s mission is to continue be the single voice of the fire protection community and to continually expand professional expertise to reduce the impact of fire in New Zealand.

“As a not-for-profit member body, we are here to work with our members, government and the wider community for continuous improvement in regulations, standards, education, awareness, products and services for the protection of life, property and the environment from fire.”

In addition to its leadership across these areas, FPANZ is also renowned for its major flagship annual event, FireNZ, an annual conference and exhibition which

was recently held at the Vodafone Events Centre in Auckland.

‘The Future of Fire Protection’ conference was a record-breaking success.

“We had six international keynote speakers including Mr David Paulison, of the Federal Emergency Management Agency in America, who spoke about Hurricane Katrina and lessons learned at a federal level, and Dr John Allum, who talked to the Tianjin explosion to name just a few, with the full line up able to be viewed on our website www.firenz.org.

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Work has also commenced on FPA Code of Practice for Interface of Building Services, and Passive Fire Protection Penetration Standards. We are also pleased to be in the final stages of the Code of Practice for the Specification and Application of Intumescent Coatings that is due for imminent release in November.

- FPANZ CEO Scott Lawson

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Fire Protection Association of New Zealand

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“As a not-for-profit member body, we are here to work with our members, government and the wider community for continuous improvement in regulations, standards, education, awareness, products and services for the protection of life, property and the environment from fire.”

- FPANZ CEO Scott Lawson

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“The calibre of the speakers and the fact we had the highest number of delegates and exhibitors to date – 450 plus 130 walk-ins per day – is testament to our growing reputation on the world stage for the FireNZ brand,” Scott says.

“We are recognised and respected for being proactive in the field especially regarding standards and codes of practice.

“We have placed an emphasis on updating and developing standards and release codes of practices where there are known gaps.

“The draft revision of NZS4541 - automatic sprinkler systems – has been out for public review. We have signed the contract to proceed with an amendment to NZS4512 fire detection and alarm systems in buildings and NZS4514.

“Work has also commenced on FPA Code of Practice for Interface of Building Services, and Passive Fire Protection

Scott is also leading the establishment of the Fire Protection Charitable Trust. Scott has been ideally placed to spearhead the development of this trust that will exist for the primary purpose of ensuring levies are collected and held until they are needed at a standard review time.

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“There was a fair bit of corralling needed to get everybody on board. As the standards should ideally be reviewed every five years, some were worried that the money collected wouldn’t end up being used for the correct purpose if the management of FPANZ changed.

From small systems like the Pertronic conventional F1, to the analogue addressable F100A, Pertronic fire systems put you in control.

“There was some concern, particularly from those in the fire alarm industry, that the money collected would just sit in a bank and end up being diverted from its original purpose if there were leadership changes within management of FPANZ.”

Pertronic fire alarm control panels are easy to install. Our user-friendly programming tools make light work of complex programming requirements. Our product support team provides prompt, personal, responsive support to Pertronic installation and maintenance contractors.

Concurrently, Scott started discussions with Standards NZ and it became apparent that the best way to move forward was to set up a trust that was completely independent of FPANZ, and so not subject to any future changes to personnel who might lack Scott’s level of buy-in.

The Fire Protection Charitable Trust was set up in late 2018, its core objectives being defined as ‘The promotion of the ongoing development of fire safety Standards, and assistance with and provisions for the training, establishment of qualifications and professional development of people working in the fire protection industry’.

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independent trustees who would administer the Trust once formed.

“The FPA funded the development and all costs up until the Trust was running on its own.”

As part of the set-up process, the Trust established memoranda of understanding (MOUs) with inspection organisations who operate at the ‘coal face’, collecting the levies when sprinkler systems or fire alarm systems are installed.

A separate MOU exists with FPANZ, who provided all the set-up costs, and who conducts the Trust’s administration free of charge.

The appointment of trustees by FPANZ and the Trust’s board was another way to ensure the accountability and transparency of the Trust.

“Again, we wanted to ensure that there was a cast iron entity that ensured the money could only be spent on set objectives as outlined in the formation of the Trust.

“When I’m no longer CEO, this will ensure that there is no change of use with these funds in the future.”

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Proclad Exteriors

Proclad Exteriors We pride ourselves on being the most experienced cladding company in New Zealand.

Proclad Exteriors has developed exceptional installation systems, ensuring efficiency without compromising quality.

We pride ourselves on our outstanding quality control, with no workmanship claims on any job. We know that this exceptional track record speaks for itself and we are extremely proud of this.

The key components of our success are product selection and correct installation systems.

We only work with products and installation systems that we trust 100 percent – having worked in this industry for over 20 years, we’ve seen it all.

Nu-Wall cladding systems stand out for us because of its durability, sound installation systems, weather tightness, and ongoing technical support.

For residential projects, ProClad can be involved as much or as little as you require.

We draw on our experience and can help you with product selection, costing options and also ensure that all specification details for the job are relevant and correct. We will then complete the job to specification, making sure the end result is always a superior cladding job.

ProClad has worked on a number of commercial and reclad projects in Waikato, Auckland and Southern Lakes.

Again, we can be as involved with the tender process as you require, working directly with architects and engineers, assisting with product selection and installation details.

We understand the time-critical nature of your project.

Our vast experience means we bring efficient and superior installation processes to the table, ensuring your project is done on time.

Whether you are building a home that is contemporary or traditional, Nu-Wall cladding helps to make it a superior structure that's easy to maintain. Desirable aesthetics, immense durability, proven weathertightness and low maintenance, you get them all.

With over 20 years experience in cladding and an impeccable reputation in the industry, ProClad Exteriors now covers Southern Lakes, Waikato and Auckland.

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Passion for civil construction inspires young leaders An Otago site supervisor, a Christchurch foreman and a Wellington environmental advisor received awards for industry leadership in August at the Z People Awards, held at Rotorua’s Blue Baths during the Civil Contractors New Zealand ‘Navigating the Future’ Conference.

approach to environmental management on the Transmission Gully site.

Her efforts to further her skills included being the first woman in New Zealand to achieve the international Certified Professional in Erosion and Sediment Control qualification and winning the National Association of Women in Construction’s 2018 Rising Star Award.

Four people were shortlisted for the Emerging Leader Award, which celebrates outstanding leadership in people aged 30 years and under.

The runners-up were project manager Elena Hoffman from Higgins Canterbury, laboratory manager Victoria Lord, of Isaac Construction, and Downer mechanical engineer Aimee Pene of Auckland.

Keith Matheson of Otago’s SouthRoads won the coveted Emerging Leader Award, which recognises outstanding leadership under the age of 30 for his decisive leadership in the company as a contract manager and site supervisor, moving on from operating machinery to operating projects at scale.

“We [civil contractors] love what we do. I think that’s the difference. It makes it pretty easy for me to come to work day in day out and be who I am,” Keith says.

Head judge Brian Warren said Mr Matheson had proven his leadership in his work, building trust with his clients and managing complex projects in challenging locations such as nature reserves.

commitment to professional development both personally and for others, for his dedication to building his team’s skills through company study groups and on the job development, and for building his personal skills to the level where he can take on Site Supervisor responsibilities.

“Keith has the skills and experience to lead by example from the front, but the maturity to provide a working environment for people to be themselves.”

“Dan has proven he is determined to better himself. He immediately set about gaining more skills and qualifications.

He’s now on the road to management in one of New Zealand’s top civil construction companies,” Brian says.

Isaac Construction foreman Dan Elliott won the Personal Improvement Award, which recognises outstanding

Jemma Dutton of CPB Contractors was highly commended in the Personal Improvement Award category for her

CCNZ chief executive Peter Silcock said all winners and finalists in the Z People Awards deserved recognition for their outstanding work at a time when good leaders and people who were committed to personal professional development were in more demand in the civil construction industry than ever before.

“As a country playing catchup with a civil infrastructure deficit, we need more great New Zealanders to step up to the rewarding careers on offer from civil construction,” Peter says.

“This is an exciting time. The projects we are working on are changing, the technology we use is changing, and we are seeing a new generation of workers who will need to develop their skills to build New Zealand’s vital roading, water and public transport infrastructure.” www.buildersandcontractors.co.nz

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Focus on Nelson

Future growth in Nelson Tasman regions secured Nestled comfortably with the Tasman Bay to the north and mountain ranges to the east, south and west, Nelson Tasman serves as a gateway to the riches the South Island has to offer.

And if feedback from the local community is anything to go by, future growth options for Nelson Tasman region look positive.

The Nelson Tasman Future Development Strategy (FDS) has been developed after consultation with iwi, developers, businesses, residents, government agencies and the wider community.

The strategy is designed to ensure that both Nelson and Tasman have land available for necessary housing and business development as our population grows over the next 30 years.

The strategy aims to provide for the maximum amount of growth expected up to 24,000 extra homes by 2048.

The key questions which contributed to the development of the final strategy included considering whether we continue to expand towns over productive land or develop land of lower productive value with longer travel distances; building near the coast; developing new centres; or intensively building more, smaller homes and apartments in the existing centres.

Feedback from the public was an essential part of this process, says Mayor Rachel Reese.

“The strategy is an important step in ensuring that we have the infrastructure and other development requirements in the right place at the right time to meet future demand,” says Mayor Reese.

Tasman Mayor Richard Kempthorne says development has been occurring at a rapid rate in our region.

“Predominantly development has occurred with expansion of our urban areas, some of which butts directly up against some of the region’s most productive land. Feedback reinforced the need to protect highly productive land wherever possible and look to intensification.

“Couple that with the need for a climate change action plan to improve the region’s

resilience and the need for a 30-year directional plan becomes essential, if not critical."

The first step is the development of an Intensification Action Plan over the next six months. This plan will focus on both the regulatory and non-regulatory levers available to Council which include the potential development of Council owned land and development partnerships.

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Davis Ogilvie Nelson Davis Ogilvie’s Nelson office offers an inhouse multidiscipline engineering, surveying and development planning service, and has a highly skilled team who are experienced in working throughout the Nelson and Tasman regions.

Having outgrown their Nelson city office, the Nelson team is on the move to a brand new office building at 1st Floor, 42 Oxford treet, Richmond.

The team of engineers, surveyors and planners allows a one-stop-shop for development services, with a number of

building companies and land developers using a full range of services to help them in an efficient way, using a team approach to determine solutions for the building project.

Specialising in all aspects of residential land development they effectively manage projects from concept to completion.

The Nelson staff are friendly and approachable. They love the region and are proud of the work they do here.

Davis Ogilvie is also carrying out construction monitoring during the construction and building phases, with their Structural Engineering team also involved in the building process.

Davis Ogilvie work on a wide range projects, big and small, around the region.

The New office in Richmond will be open mid-October and we welcome existing and new clients to come for a look.

One of its major project areas is in Richmond West, off Lower Queen Street. This is an exciting new development for the Nelson region.

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Davis Ogilvie has provided multi-disciplinary services for a number of developments in the Richmond West area including planning, surveying, civil engineering design and geotechnical investigation.

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Nayland Scaffold

Safe and efficient scaffold solutions Despite the recent change of ownership for Nelson-based business Nayland Scaffold, it will be business as usual.

New owners Jonny Benbow and Justin Candish will continue to provide the same reliable service that’s been a trademark of the business over the past 30 years.

With a background in construction, Nayland Scaffold was an easy decision for Justin Candish and an obvious fit for Jonny Benbow, given he’d been with the company for 20 years and knew it better than anyone.

“I was 21 when I first joined the business and over the years I’ve learnt every facet of it.

I’ve been managing it for the past 10 years so it felt like an easy transition. Some of our work is pretty specialised and we’re well positioned in the market to tackle some of the more challenging projects.”

Although most of their business is largely industrial and commercial, they are also kept busy with civil works projects.

“We do plenty of maintenance and residential type work in between the larger commercial jobs,” Jonny says.

Other than supplying, erecting and dismantling scaffolding, they also supply safety netting, shrink wrapping, event stages and crane hire.

The company prides itself on reliable service and rising to a challenge, no matter how difficult the job may be.

They don’t advertise their business logo on their product, maintaining that most of their work comes through word of mouth.

“We turn up when we say we will and we know the importance of business and working within strict timeframes. We’ve established repeat business, based on the fact that our customers trust us,” Jonny says.

Retirement villages are a big business growth area and the current building boom has meant their company is constantly in demand.

One of their biggest projects to date, Summerset Retirement village in Stoke has been an all consuming project which they anticipate finishing within the next few months.

Bridge maintenance is another of the company’s specialised areas and with over 150 bridge projects behind them, their experience throughout the South Island is extensive.

Regardless of how simple or technical the job is, the business focus is on maintaining safe working environments, without compromising a client’s safety.

Marine scaffolding is also a core part of the business and includes scaffolding anchor hulls, masts and encapsulating vessels.

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“We’ve been approached to do some fairly big and often challenging jobs that our guys have taken on enthusiastically.

Customers recognise that we will tackle the tougher jobs and our staff have the necessary training under their belt.”

Jonny says teamwork is key to a successful business. Their company invests in technical training and upskilling, so their employees can become leaders in the industry.

The Farewell Spit Lighthouse was one of their more logistically challenging jobs, requiring a unique scaffolding solution to be executed within a limited timeframe.

“We had to shift 40 tonnes of scaffold equipment along 26km of wild beach, taking into consideration the changing tide and weather conditions.”

The job took one week to erect and was in commission for 2.5 months before it was dismantled over three days. The position was so remote that it required helicopters for regular inspections.

Jonny recalls one of their more unique projects to date was a request for a massive platform for ‘The Hobbit’ movie which required a steel and wood structure to be suspended across the transparent waters of the Pelorus River bed.

The area was chosen specifically for its solid rock shoreline surrounded by bush, and a beach that enabled the actors to come ashore during scenes.

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He says the 100-metre scaffold ramp took three weeks to build and was used only briefly for the dwarves escaping in barrels scene. Halfway through filming one scene, heavy rain hit the region, causing the river to flood. The scaffold ramp submerged beneath four metres of water but luckily the cast and crew managed to evacuate in time.

As the festival and event season approaches, Nayland Scaffold will undoubtedly be busy erecting sound stages, grandstands and lighting towers which are all designed and approved prior to installation by engineers.

“If we aren’t kept busy full time on large commercial jobs, then we’re usually tied up with residential or maintenance work in between.”

Although its early days under new ownership, Jonny believes Nayland Scaffold’s continued growth and expansion will keep everyone engaged in what’s shaping up to be a busy year ahead.

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RDL Group

Walking the talk A business successfully articulates its core proposition when it does what it says it will do - very well. It sounds like a given, but many businesses don’t walk their talk.

RDL Group based in Upper Hutt, Wellington refreshingly bucks this trend.

The business offers a wide range of professional trade services to commercial, industrial and residential clients, such as construction, demolition, earthworks, and asbestos removal.

It’s a family firm, started 35 years ago

by David Sneddon, now run by his son Benji Sneddon.

“We’re small enough to change, big enough to be credible,” Benji says.

“Having the full range of capabilities and management experience means we can be the one and only contractor clients need on a project. This ensures all projects run smoothly free from unnecessary stress, wasted money and time.”

As well as putting things up for clients as diverse as Housing New Zealand projects and Spotlight complexes, RDL Group also brings things down, safely, such as the 11-storey earthquake damaged Revera House in Mulgrave Street.

The company has recently been selected as a 2019 finalist for a Best Trade Service and Suppliers Award - a category it won in 2017.

Alongside this, managing director Benji - 28 years old - has also been nominated for Young Business Person of the Year through the Chamber of Commerce Wellington Region Business Excellence Awards.

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Having the full range of capabilities and management experience means we can be the one and only contractor clients need on a project. This ensures all projects run smoothly free from unnecessary stress, wasted money and time.

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- RDL Group managing director Benji Sneddon

These achievements top off an excellent year after RDL Group won gold for best services and infrastructure for the Greater Wellington Region in the Wellington Gold awards.

“Our awards attest to how much we invest in our people and clients. We want our clients to walk away knowing what they received was cost-effective, environmentally sustainable, and finished to the highest quality of standards,” senior operations manager Lance McCarthy says.

After Benji Sneddon became managing director in 2015, RDL Group grew rapidly from 15 employees to 50 over the space of three years. The company now employees 75 full-time staff all over the Greater Wellington Region.

“Since taking up the managing director role, I have placed importance on identifying our key target market, building up new networks, and aligning RDL Group with the latest mechanics, online processes and industry best practice,” Benji says.

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“I also invested in a new, modern and engaging brand for the business which still spoke to the history and successes created by my father,” he says.

“We are proud of a new initiative we launched called The Found Box. Our intent is to ensure that at least 90 percent of our materials from sites are recycled or upcycled,” Benji adds.

For the future, RDL Group is firmly focused on continuing to refine the operation including introducing a stronger recycling arm to the business.

RDL Group also plans to continually invest in its people, specialist equipment and strategic assets as demand continues to grown within the trade industries.

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Todd Mudie Group

A dynamic operation

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Providing a one-stop-shop to builders and private clients, that ensures a stressfree service, Todd Mudie Group (TMG) are leading the industry by adding value to people’s lives.

We are working for more than 56 quality building firms and hundreds of valued private clients. Our diverse, successful portfolio with a network of loyal clients shows we are dependable and produce the results needed to keep the project on-time and to a high level of finish.

A specialist in tiling, painting, brick’n block, gib stopping, gib installation and exterior plastering, TMG has a talented team of operation managers which, in turn, is made up of loyal team members.

The longevity of the team members’ tenure with the groups is true testament to the company’s strong culture.

Managing director Todd Mudie comments on the professional environment, “We all strive to provide our clients with everything they need from the start of their projects to completion.

“Each company has a dedicated operations manager who will guide clients through their projects from start to finish to achieve exactly what they require no matter how complex.”

One of TMG’s competitive edges is that it can provide guaranteed start and finish timeframes for all projects while priding itself on making the building or renovation process stress free to all clients.

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TMG’s services include: “We are working for more than 56 quality building firms and hundreds of valued private clients.

“Our diverse, successful portfolio with a network of loyal clients shows we are dependable and produce the results needed to keep the project on-time and to a high level of finish.

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“We also work with some of the largest and most prestigious construction firms around South Canterbury and Otago regions.

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“We have worked with some of the country’s most respected designers, developers, construction companies and builders.”

The TMG business has grown to be successful with the assistance of South Canterbury Chamber of Commerce providing valuable training support for operation managers and teams.

TMG is also integrally involved with its community, and takes pride in supporting worthy causes.

“In keeping with our purpose of adding value to people’s lives, our team are proud to sponsor a number of community base operations.

“We are also proud to work alongside a number of trade suppliers and support them in their endeavours.”

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Tru-Line Civil

Excellence in infrastructure How did one family manage to establish a thriving company in a competitive marketplace?

Only five years after its humble beginnings on the West Coast of the South Island, Tru-Line Civil entered into the Canterbury market with a reputation for excellence in infrastructure.

Established in 2006 as Tru-Line Drainage, the company underwent a change of name in 2010 to reflect its growth as a civil engineering company with a wide range of skills, resources and experience. It reached another milestone this year when it gained ISO 45001 Certification.

The family owned and operated Tru-Line Civil has five passionate Powell family members engaged in the management and administration of its projects and deliverables.

The team’s more than 100-years’ accrued knowledge and experience extends to everything from earthworks, road building, bridge building and concrete structures, to cable laying, pressure reticulation systems, and piped sewer and stormwater installations.

Health and safety, including injury and illness prevention, timely rehabilitation and engagement in work, is an essential feature of Tru-Line’s company culture.

Lasting industry relationships have been formed over many years across a wide spectrum of industry players including engineering consultants, specialised industry suppliers, and preferred clientele.

“We will work collaboratively with the authorities, our clients, suppliers, sub-contractors and fellow employees to provide a safe and secure workplace that recognises excellence in health and safety performance.”

Civil engineering work can have recognised environmental effects—for example, noise, air quality, sediment and site runoff affecting water quality, or impacting on sensitive bodies of water.

Tru-Line also works closely with regulatory bodies and clients to ensure minimal damage to environment.

Closely associated with health and safety, and environmental protection, quality assurance is a key aspect of the company’s culture. It is Telarc certified as conforming to AS/NZS ISO 9001:2008 Quality Management Systems.

Quality assurance is applied to the input of physical products to verify that what will be made meets specifications and requirements, and during execution by precise installation, testing and certifying to ensure all finished work meets specified quality standards and design specifications.

A lot has been achieved by this dynamic company in its short history, all made possible by honouring its core values of honesty, integrity, accountability, professionalism, efficiency and hard work.

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We will work collaboratively with the authorities, our clients, suppliers, sub-contractors and fellow employees to provide a safe and secure workplace that recognises excellence in health and safety performance.

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Plant and equipment Dump trucks, excavators, graders, loaders, rollers and compactors, tractors, trucks, cranes and forklifts, crushing and screening equipment, testing equipment.

Speciality services and equipment incude PE pipe welder, survey and set-out equipment, GPS machine control, service locators, rock saw, directional drill, easy drill, concrete core drilling, excavator mounted plate compactor/pile driver, and hydro-excavation.

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Projects Tru-Line’s past projects have included a wide array of associated works such as pumping stations, impermeable membrane lining of retention reservoirs, grouted anchor retaining structures, and construction of super-sized concrete reservoir tanks for urban water supply.

Wellpoint dewatering for deep piping systems has become a strength of the company’s, along with construction of complete fully serviced urban housing estates.

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Workplace H&S

Keeping everyone safe on-site A business must provide information, training and instructions to protect both workers and visitors on a construction site. Inductions provide people with the basic knowledge of work health and safety requirements, such as the key risks on site they need to be aware of and what to do in an emergency.

• If relevant, it is good to show workers the Task Analysis/Safe Work Method Statement. Other documents like standard operating procedure or work procedures are also a good idea • Any relevant legal responsibilities, codes of practice or technical standards that must be followed.

How should an induction be carried out?

The way an induction can be delivered will depend on various factors, for example the number of people being inducted, the size of the workplace and the complexity of the work health and safety matters to be discussed.

What information should be provided at a workplace induction?

Workplace specific inductions vary depending • The layout of the workplace including on the type of project and what stage the entries and exits, location of facilities, first project is at. aid and security requirements For example, at a less complex workplace, • How to report incidents and hazards like a single storey house site, an induction could include a short pre-start meeting or • Hazards and risks specific to the workplace on the job training. For large and complex e.g. working from heights civil or commercial projects, a more detailed • Control measures for those risks e.g. induction would be required, for example compulsory harness use to explain the emergency response and evacuation processes.

• Site specific rules that must be complied It is good practise to let new works and visitors to the site know about the following key points: • Incident, emergency and evacuation procedures

with e.g. you must wear personal protective equipment

• Safety documents, policies and plans specific to the workplace e.g. traffic management plan.

Task specific training If the person will be working on the site, then you should give them task specific training. This training provides information to people carrying out a particular job and what hazards, risks and control measures link to that particular task. This training should cover: • Who is in charge and responsible • Information on the task that worker will be doing • Hazards, risks and control measures involved in carrying out the task

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The method of delivering a workplace induction is up to the person in charge as it depends on the size and nature of the project. It pays to consider any language or cultural barriers before deciding on your induction process.

Remember to keep a record Where possible a record should be kept of the names of people who have been inducted and trained. This should include the training content, who conducted the training and the date. Make sure the participant acknowledges the training, the best way is to sign the training record.

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NZ Safety Council

The NZ Safety Council – ensuring everyone’s safety Safety in the decade following the introduction of the Health and Safety in Employment Act in 1992 was considered to be an emerging need, viewed by some as being an attempt by Government to add more compliance and red tape to their business.

The reluctance and push back made it difficult for traction to be made by safety advisors to get a foothold.

There was little in the way of a perceived or actual career move to invest in qualifications and new learnings, and early pioneers of the safety advisor role struggled, and a lot fell by the wayside, and quality standards were not where they needed to be due to a lack of qualifications and experience.

We sit at the executive table, representing our members and are represented on the Competency committee for the setting of standards for applicants.

In those early days the Safety Council found it slow to attract members, as safety people adopted a watch and see stance as to whether this was going to survive.

We have two preferred training providers who are able to offer, NZQA approved training courses for L3, L4 safety certificates, an approved NZQA L6 auditors course and recognition of current competency, and approved International training programmes.

Membership has flourished and continues to grow steadily, with the addition of a business membership status, and a functional ever changing website.

Executive board members are long term safety professionals with diverse industry backgrounds, and collectively bring their skills and knowledge to allow comprehensive advice and leadership and representations in the community.

The NZSC was accepted as a foundation member of the HASANZ organisation to register safety people who met professional standards with qualifications and industry

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We also thought it important to provide a coaching and mentoring pipeline for our up and coming practitioners, something which in the early days was not available.

A members-only section on our website provides members with an array of benefits from training opportunities, regular newsletters, legal updates, and new features regularly updated. An upcoming benefit will be an online merchandising purchasing of Safety Council branded goods.

Memberships to join our organisation are accessed from our website homepage at www.safetycouncil.nz - “become a member”.

Strategic relationships have now been developed with businesses, and events such as the NZ Safety show, help show case our organisation.

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experience and to create a pipeline for aspiring people wishing to make a career in Health and Safety.

The New Zealand Safety Council (NZSC) was launched in 2002, as a humble not for profit organisation to meet an emerging need from Industry and safety advisors for a demand to improve safety in the workplace, and have their own association which would act as a support for them and assist Industry with standards and ethics.

Jump forward to 2019, and we see a very different entity.

We work with our members and the business community to raise Health and Safety learning and education

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NZ Safety Council

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NZSC Mission Statement “To promote Best Practice in Health and Safety Management and Environmental Protection in all aspects of New Zealand life.”

NZSC objectives a) Educate and inform communities, businesses and organisations about health, safety and environmental policies, issues and practices. b) Work with educational institutions in the formulation of courses of study and research projects that will advance the availability of skills and ideas needed to find ongoing solutions to health, safety and environmental issues. c) Encourage informed discussion, debate and research on solutions to health, safety and environmental issues among communities, organisational and business interests. d) Work with local communities, interested organisations and businesses to produce and disseminate educational information through printed and electronically generated material, seminars, workshops and displays highlighting health, safety and environmental issues adversely affecting communities and businesses. e) To liaise with key persons at community, business, government level and the media, to highlight health, safety and environmental educational and other issues and to advance realistic solutions.

From 5 November 2019 to 14 November, in association with a business supporter, Manage Group, a nationwide seminar series focusing on managing government compliance will take place.

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South Canterbury’s roofing specialists Len Seed Roofing is a talented team of qualified roofers and licenced building practitioners with an honest and reliable reputation.

easy with the team at Len Seed Roofing.

As an installer for Dan Cosgrove 2014, you know your roofing products will be of the highest standard.

Len Seed offer a range of products and services to meet all needs such as new roofs and replacement roofs, roofing repairs and external cladding.

Their range of expertise encompasses roofing, gutter and spouting, and external cladding – and in every area they will deliver quality service and workmanship.

“Our experienced South Canterbury based team of roofing experts can help you with all your roofing needs: New roofs, replacement roofing, external cladding, roof repairs and maintenance.”

This combination of expert advice and a highly qualified team means you can rest assured your roofing decisions will be made

Daniel Hay

Len Seed Roofing also install Butynol and are Ardex approved installers - Ardex being the supplier of the Butynol Len Seed Roofing uses.

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