Canterbury Rebuild Magazine August 2013 Issue 24

Resolving insurance disputes

Design awards season Cost sharing milestone

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Welcome The packing and unpacking of boxes has become a common pastime among Canterbury residents.

The upheaval of moving either permanently or temporarily gives opportune time to declutter, cull and minimalise life. However it still remains one of the most stressful things to do.

Like many in the region, we have moved out and are now in the process of renting while we build. What I have found difficult is the balance (knowing that we will be relocating again in the near future) of having enough of our possessions around us to feel like we are still “home” while also evading a huge pack up again in a few months time.

The presence of a beautiful 6-year-old who needs to feel settled also impacts on the amount of “stuff” needed for her to feel secure in each space.

Despite this I have come to realise that material things are just that, and it is the people who are around me that definitely make any dwelling a home.

There are some very lucky people who have moved into award winning homes recently. These exquisite representations of Canterbury’s finest architects leave me very confident that our landscape will definitely be something to be very proud of. We have featured three of these inspirational architects who have won regional recognition in the Resene Architectural Designers New Zealand awards.

For those seeking inspiration for a kitchen or bathroom we also feature the top winners in this year’s National Kitchen and Bathroom Association awards.

In the commercial section, world renowned architect and urban planner Tim Stonor talks of his visit to Christchurch and who he met up with while he was here and we take a look at Knox Plaza, the first development to register to achieve BASE (Building A Sustainable Environment) certification.

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5 Resolving disputes Insurance & Savings Ombudsman 6 Architectural Designers New Zealand regional awards 8 New Zealand’s leading kitchen and bathroom designers 10 Bright future for redzoners 11 Cost sharing between CCC and Government – Warwick Isaacs 12 Home affordability worsens 14 Corporate group think illogical – Hoani Hipango 15 How do we assess sum insured value?

17 St Saviour’s Chapel returning home 18 Business plans and diets – Jamie Tulloch 24 Pods – a new way of living 26 A day in the life – John Wright 28 Construction drives kiwi job numbers up 29 Women in construction 30 Community arts centre reopens 31 Finishing touches enhance a property 33 Use of space key to vibrancy and economic prosperity 35 Leaders committed to safe rebuild 38 First BASE building underway

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Resolving disputes The first of a two part series

Canterbury Rebuild asked Insurance and Savings Ombudsman Karen Stevens about the complaints received and exactly what these complaints entail.

The Insurance and Savings Ombudsman (ISO) Scheme was set up in 1995 to resolve disputes within the insurance and financial industries.

As a result of the earthquakes, there have been more than 1000 complaint enquiries from consumers arising from issues with providers.

What complaints can you investigate?

We can deal with complaints about: fire and general, health and life insurance, investments, loans and credit, superannuation, and financial advisers. In terms of possible complaints in relation to Canterbury Earthquakes, we can consider complaints about house and contents insurance, as well as business related insurance in most circumstances.

We have some limitations on what we can consider. Some complaints, such as the inability to get insurance cover or the level of premiums an insurer charges, are outside our jurisdiction.

How many complaints relating to the Canterbury Earthquake situation have you received?

The ISO Scheme has two categories of complaints: Complaint enquiriesany questions or issues a customer of a financial service provider, who is a member of the ISO Scheme, raises with us, prior to the ISO Scheme accepting it as a formal complaint to investigate. We receive around 3000 complaint enquiries a year.

ComplaintsIs when the customer has been through the financial service provider’s internal disputes process, a notice of “deadlock” has been issued and the complaint is accepted as being within the ISO Scheme’s jurisdiction. We investigate around 250 complaints a year.

Since September 2010, the ISO Scheme has received 1012 complaint enquiries and 74 complaints in relation to the Canterbury earthquakes.

How many of these have been resolved and how many are still outstanding?

The ISO Scheme has resolved 62 complaints to date and a further 12 are currently under investigation.

Who are they mainly from?

The majority of complaints the ISO Scheme has had are from individuals, although we have had a number of complaints from small businesses also.

What are the main problems that seem to be reoccurring amongst these complaints?

The most common issues are:  The amount of the cash settlement offered (103)

EQC (167). Please note, we do not consider complaints about EQC, the Parliament Ombudsman considers these.

Inspections, delays and order of priority for repair/ rebuild (179)  Quantum (the amount of the claim) (142)  Temporary Accommodation benefits (110)0  Valuations, repair or rebuild costs, scope of works (215)

How long is it taking for complaints to be settled?

The length of time it takes for the ISO Scheme to resolve a complaint depends on the issues involved and whether we need any additional information. On average, in the last year, complaints in respect of Canterbury earthquakes have taken 84 days to resolve from the time they are accepted for investigation by the ISO Scheme.

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Exceptional concepts married with a changing landscape made this year’s ADNZ Resene Architectural Design Canterbury Westland regional awards held in Christchurch recently, extremely difficult to judge.

The awards celebrate and recognise successful design in residential and commercial architecture across a range of categories including new homes, multi-unit dwellings, interiors, alterations and additions and industrial design.

More than 130 entries were submitted from nine regions across New Zealand.

Entry to the awards was open to Architectural Designers New Zealand members only.

ADNZ general manager, Astrid Andersen says; “This year’s entries have been truly exceptional and made judging incredibly difficult. In the Canterbury region we have been given such a unique opportunity to use design and architecture to change the landscape. We were delighted to see such bold and inspiring entries from across the regions and can’t wait to see what more is to come from these talented architectural designers in the future.”

ADNZ is a professional body representing architectural designers and architects.

Members are specialists in building design and construction, undertaking residential and commercial projects at all stages of the construction process.

This year’s judges included Italian architect Caterina Steiner and wellknown members of the New Zealand design community, Tony van Raat and Duncan Joiner. Associate Professor, Tony van Raat is head of the architecture programme at Unitec Institute of Technology in Auckland and Duncan Joiner is currently Chief Architect at the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment.

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September 27 at a gala awards ceremony in Dunedin.

Residential Interiors Residential Alterations and Additions Architectural Design Award Winner: Mt Pleasant House by Bob Burnett of Bob Burnett Architecture Bob Burnett’s brief for this Mt Pleasant House was for alterations and additions to be completed on a modest, single level, three bedroom, weatherboard home. The result is a home undistinguishable from the original – all linings, claddings and windows were replaced and the house has been transformed into a unique, multifunctional four level luxury residence.

Judges of the ADNZ Resene Architectural Design Awards said; “The striking and consistently white interior accentuates the colours of the landscape seen through the windows and doors.

Far from being boring, the monochrome spaces are calm and beautiful and bring order to the complex, non-linear compact plan.

“The major addition to the street side front of this house on a hillside site, has converted a simple and straight forward older house into a striking residence.

The use of the change in levels has been an effective way to add accommodation within the tight boundaries of the site and also to create useful and attractive outside spaces from the main living areas. The bold and striking use of monochrome palette ties together what could otherwise be read as a complicated series of spaces.”

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Architectural Awards

Lifestyle Style Architecture

Resene Colour in Design Award Commercial Interior – sponsored by GIB Commercial/Industrial award Winner: Constructure Office by Greg Young of Life Style Architecture This office on Lichfield Street was originally the showroom for the attached warehouse. The buildings were badly damaged in the February 2011 earthquake, with the warehouse subsequently demolished. The structure was strengthened by bolting oversize steelwork to the outside, which subsequently expressed the structural

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grid of the building.

The material palette used reflects the owners’ business as structural engineers, and the work they’re doing in repairing the earthquake damaged buildings in Christchurch.

Judges of the ADNZ Resene Architectural Design Awards said; “A bright light on the horizon, this project stands as a symbol of survival and robustness surrounded by cleared sites, broken buildings and infrastructure. The vibrant yellow emanating from within lends a strong sense of optimism and energy to all who pass by and all who pass through.

It's a statement of colour and commitment that stands tall and proud.”

contemporary twist, morphing from a gabled roof to the east, truncating to a ‘hip’ at the west. Together with a palette of natural finishes, the home draws from both 1950s and the more recent Scandinavian influence on architecture.

Judges of the ADNZ Resene Architectural Design Awards said “A suave and elegant composition that turns the kitchen into the theatre and with a staircase the happy owners will dance up and down for hours. The architect has known when to stop; one of the most impressive things about this house is how many things have been stripped back to their bare essentials, to the enormous benefit of the whole project. A quiet, restrained composition that is a delight to look at on the panels and would be even more delightful to live in.”

Other winners were:

Residential Compact New Home up to 150sqm – sponsored by Ministry of Business Innovation and Employment

Residential New Home over 300sqm – sponsored by James Hardie Winner: Evans House by Cymon Allfrey, Cymon Allfrey Architects Ltd Evans House sits on the upper slopes of Christchurch’s Cashmere Hills. This project resulted from the 2011 Christchurch Earthquake which claimed the previous home.

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New Zealand’s leading kitchen and bathroom designers vie for top honours About 50 of New Zealand’s leading kitchen and bathroom designers entered the competition, which is open to NKBA members.

Regional Bathroom Award (Canterbury): Davinia Sutton

Christchurch designer Davinia Sutton, of Detail by Davinia Sutton, was announced as winner of the supreme Fisher and Paykel Kitchen Design of the Year award. Her highly detailed design impressed the judges.

“This is a kitchen that integrates seamlessly into the architecture of the home it sits in.

“The designer has created a layered structure, which provides sculptural elements and a high level of detailing.”

Auckland designer Natalie DuBois, of Du Bois Design, won the Bathroom of the Year Award. The judges remarked on her use of space, colour, pattern and texture.

“The design features clever space planning, with the angled positioning of the bath not an obvious solution. The shower disappears into the background to maximise space. Good use of colour, pattern and texture make this a very accomplished design.”

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The award winners were announced at a gala dinner at Wigram Airbase.

Additional categories included best regional design, traditional/classic, creative excellence, use of small space, best use of colour, best student design, and best drawing standards.

The People’s Choice Award for bathrooms and kitchens, hosted by Trendsideas.com, received nearly 2000 votes. In this category, Suyin van Schagen of Kitchens by Suyin Ltd was voted as having the best kitchen design and Celia Visser, of Celia Visser Design, received the highest number of votes for her bathroom entry.

NKBA president Ingrid Geldof says the competition highlights the diversity of

kitchen and bathroom design in New Zealand.

“There are some very exciting and innovative designs on show. The entries this year reinforce the international standard of New Zealand kitchen and bathroom design.”

NKBA also celebrated its 30th anniversary at the awards evening.

“We are thrilled to have reached this milestone,” says Ingrid.

“The association has seen many changes in the industry over the years.

There are some brilliant designers among our membership completing some world-class projects. The executive committee is constantly impressed by what it sees.”

Best Traditional/Classic Kitchen Design: Davinia Sutton

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Future looks bright for redzone couple When Peter and Lyn Collins’ house was redzoned, the couple decided to take matters into their own hands when it came to their rebuild.

The Collins’s were living in a home that had split in two and had endured a bitter winter with no heating. “It was miserable. We had mushrooms growing in the lounge. So we decided to be pro-active and actually took on bridging finance to build our new home. We decided to start on our own instead of waiting for the money to come through,” Lyn says.

The couple looked at many subdivisions and show homes but it was when they met Patsy King at one of Orange Homes’ showrooms, they knew they had

found the company they wanted to deal with.

“She wasn’t pushy. She listened to what we were saying, showed empathy and offered some really practical advice.”

At times the building process can be extremely overwhelming but Patsy was able to gently guide the couple through the whole process. This included only giving options that were within budget, rather than having them screed through hundreds of options that would have increased the cost. “The whole experience could have been totally overwhelming, but she was able to guide us

through. Orange Homes project managed the whole build and it only took six months from start to finish. All the subcontractors were managed to the highest of standards”. what Peter and Lynn really enjoyed was the fact they were kept in the loop over everything involved with the build. “We could log on into the website and watch progress – with photos updated every couple of days. So even if we had lived at the back of beyond we could see what was happening without having to visit. They also scanned all documentation in so we could quickly access anything to do with our build.”

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Cost sharing a huge milestone The cost sharing agreement reached between the Government and Christchurch City Council is a huge milestone in the earthquake recovery.

CCDU director Warwick Isaacs,

As the Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Authority’s operations general manager, Warwick has managed the demolition and operations work programme - both residential and commercial - throughout greater Christchurch.

The agreement was signed recently after months of work by all involved. It commits the two parties to the spending of $4.8b on central city projects such as the Avon River Precinct and Metro Sports Facility, and horizontal infrastructure such as the roads and underground pipes that carry our water.

Of the $4.8b, the Government will contribute $2.9b and $1.9b will come from the City Council.

It is a massive investment and reinforces the commitment by both the Government and the Council to funding the recovery. It is also legally binding regardless of changes that might take place with both parties, such as the election of a new mayor or city councillors.

But most importantly, it allows us to concentrate on planning and building the new facilities and infrastructure that will serve the people of Christchurch well into the future. It means there is certainty for those who live in the city, those wanting to invest here and those

and planning for a number of other wanting to play a part in the rebuild. projects is well advanced.

The agreement also directs who will Horizontal infrastructure may not lead the construction of the major seem the most exciting of subjects. But projects in the central city. The Government will lead on the The Frame, things like the quality of the road network matter to us when we are the Convention Centre Precinct, the getting about the city every day.

Stadium, the Metro Sports facility, the Likewise, if the pipes that carry our Bus Interchange and the Avon River drinking water and Precinct. The Council wastewater aren’t will lead on the working, it has a big Performing Arts impact on our lives – Precinct, the Central Of the $4.8b, the as we saw after the Library, and will Government will earthquakes. share the lead on car contribute $2.9b The sharing of parking with the infrastructure costs is private sector. The and $1.9b will based on the best Government and come from the estimates of what we Council will share the City Council. know about the extent lead on The Square of the earthquake and the Transport damage to date. The Plan for the central Government will city. contribute $1.8b and the Council The speed of progress will be picking up now the cost sharing agreement is in $1.14b. As investigations reveal more about the extent of the damage to the place, but already we have seen good underground infrastructure, the costs momentum with the central city anchor can be updated accordingly. projects that are outlined in the For more information on the cost Christchurch Central Recovery Plan. sharing agreement visit The Government has agreements in www.cera.govt.nz and look under latest place to purchase almost half of the news. For more information on the land area designated for the anchor central city anchor projects visit projects. The physical construction of www.ccdu.govt.nz. the Avon River Precinct is underway

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Home loan affordability worsens as loan limits near Mortgage brokers report banks are toughening their lending criteria and reapplying penalty interest rates for low deposit borrowers ahead of an imminent announcement of a 'speed limit' on the growth of low deposit lending. Application waiting times have increased in recent weeks as banks look to ration their low deposit lending and slow lending growth.

"Banks have certainly toughened their decision making in recent weeks as they prepare for the Reserve Bank's restrictions," says Roost mortgage brokers spokeswoman Colleen Dennehy.

The Roost Home Loan Affordability report for June showed affordability for regular home buyers worsened across most of the country and remains at its toughest in the biggest cities of Auckland, Christchurch and Wellington, where housing supply shortages and a fall in fixed mortgage rates over the last year have heated up the housing market.

Life looks set to get even tougher for first home buyers in the big cities if, as expected, the Reserve Bank puts 'speed limits' on the growth of low

Facing the worst home loan affordability in three years, first home buyers are scrambling to get low deposit loans ahead of an expected clampdown by the Reserve Bank.

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deposit home loans and does not include exemptions for first home buyers. About a third of mortgages with deposits of less than 20% are to first home buyers.

The Roost Home Loan Affordability report showed a slight deterioration in Taranaki, Wellington, Canterbury, Otago and Southland because of higher

house prices. Affordability worsened more markedly in all parts of Auckland.

Only interest rates remaining near record lows are stopping a further worsening.

Nationally, affordability for someone on a single median income worsened by 0.2% in June from May, which meant it took 56.5% of after tax income to

afford an 80% mortgage on a median house.

Fixed mortgage rates, which more than 50% of new borrowers now use, rose slightly in June and after-tax wages rose just over NZ$1 per week. A rise in the national median house price to NZ$394,000 in June from NZ$392,000 in April was the main cause of the deterioration.

The Reserve Bank and Government agreed on a toolkit of 'macro-prudential' controls in May that would see the central bank impose limits growth in high loan to value ratio mortgages.

It now takes 48.3% of a single first home buyer's income to afford a first quartile priced house nationally. The most affordable city in New Zealand for first home buyers is Wanganui, where it takes 22.4% of a young person's disposable income to afford a first quartile home. The least affordable is the North Shore of Auckland.

Any level over 40% is considered unaffordable, whereas any level closer to 30% has coincided with increased buyer demand in the past.

For working households, the situation is similar, A household with two incomes would typically have had to use 37.1% of their after tax pay in May to service the mortgage on a median priced house.

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Having worked with Laser Electrical Riccarton on their previous house, they were excited to engage the dedicated team again, this time at their home in Halkett Grove. They essentially built the same floor plan for this dwelling, so knew what they needed from the electrical plan, but with a few changes and upgrades to further enhance both the interior and exterior.

One of the biggest changes they made to this home was the use of more

energy efficient lights, which were highly recommended by the company.

They also followed recommendations from their electricians to “future proof” their house, mainly by pre-installing wiring.

“Our best spend on this home was the way we were able to future proof the electrical fit out,” says Bert, “because it’s much more expensive to do this type of work later.”

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Laser Electrical laid cabling beneath the driveway, for the future installation of feature lighting on the schist columns on each side of the front gate. There is also provision for automatic gates to be installed at a later date.

One of the company’s key strengths is its ability to provide technical advice and complete comprehensive lighting and electrical plans, and it was careful to guide Bert and Dianne through every step of the decision making process.

Our best spend on this home was the way we were able to future proof the electrical fit out.

“Laser Electrical was able to give us really good advice, especially about which products were available, and we really relied on them for their technical know-how,” says Bert.

The electrical team often encourages the customers to really picture themselves in each room of the house, to think about how they would use each room, and to consider the placement of electrical items.

Dianne and Bert are thrilled with their new home, most especially the quality of the workmanship and expert finish that was achieved. They are particularly pleased with their urn-style water feature, which can be controlled easily from inside, as well as their feature lighting in the kitchen, which were upgrades from their previous home.

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Corporate group think - it’s simply illogical Janice identified eight symptoms of group think and categorised these into three types; Over estimations of the group – its power and morality Closed mindedness Pressures towards uniformity

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When this behaviour is prevalent on a large scale, across numerous companies operating in the same sector, then it’s simply a recipe for disaster.

This is exactly what’s happening in Christchurch with insurance claims.

The initial research into group think was pioneered by Irving Janice. His extensive work investigating the tendency for groups to try to minimise conflict and reach consensus without sufficiently testing, analyzing and evaluating their ideas, realised this behaviour tends to override realistic appraisals of alternative courses of action, and can result in irrational and dehumanising actions directed against outsiders.

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Group think results in defective decision making, and for many of you with frustrated claims, this is exactly what’s happening.

The first one is the area of damage assessments and repair methodologies. The insurers are using PMOs whose ‘suitably qualified’ personnel are conducting initial damage assessments dictating if the property is deemed a repair or rebuild.

This is contrary to the MBIE guidance documents which require full and proper inspections to be carried out by qualified professionals before any determination of repair or rebuild is reached. Any subsequent reinstatement recommendations proposed (by these qualified professionals, not a suitably

qualified assessor) must ensure that the work required can demonstrate it will meet Building Code requirements.

The second area of group think worth exploring is the way insurers are rationalising and defending their policy wording interpretation. From the context of group think, what we’re seeing across the board is an insurance industry that is in the main prejudicially interpreting their own policies to their own advantage.

We have a TC3 client whose insurer has deemed their property damaged beyond economic repair. Their policy allows the insured to elect what they want and they can choose to rebuild on the same site, rebuild elsewhere, buy another house or to take a cash settlement.

These election options are based on the full replacement cost of the house but the insurer will not define that, is rigidly fixed to its own PMO’s cost estimates and refuses to accept the detailed, accurate and disclosed market based pricing obtained by the owner.

Additionally it’ll only assess the geotechnical conditions and include TC3 compliant foundation costs when the actual rebuild (within their own rebuild program) is underway.

This is biassed and prejudicial behaviour typical of group think. It’s an incorrect extension of authority (category 1) contrary to the obligations and responsibilities of the insurance policy; It is fair and reasonable that the insured has a realistic idea of the potential quantum available to them with a full replacement, The insurers ability to negotiate and obtain discounted pricing should not be taken into account when determining this, The insurer has no right to undertake rebuilding.

Hoani Hipango is a partner at Proclaims Management. Proclaims is a Christchurch claims consultancy, whose business processes have been developed in line with international insurance industry practices and with the input of globally acknowledged insurance law experts.

To discuss your situation contact Hoani on 943 7144 or email hoani.hipango@proclaims.co.nz

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How do we assess the true sum insured value of our property?

But how can we ensure our sum insured does just that? Canterbury Rebuild asked sisters Victoria Whitta and Aimee Davey of MyRebuildValue, about the best way to get the sum insured right.

Why should I get an expert to help me calculate my sum insured value?

Guessing your sum insured value without advice may mean that should total loss occur you are undervalued. Undervaluing your home may mean you cannot replace what you have worked so hard for. An expert can make sure you are aware of your risk, and can give you all the information you need to make a calculated sum insured decision.

I had a market valuation done by a property valuer on my home, why can’t I use that?

A market valuation prices both your home and land value, based on sales in the area and economic factors. Your sum insured is different – it is the cost to rebuild your home as it is including all external features, demolition and site works, code upgrades, professional fees etc.

What is a quantity surveyor?

A quantity surveyor is a qualified expert in measuring and pricing a building. Generally a quantity surveyor works closely with builders to provide labour and materials pricing. This pricing is detailed enough to not only use for initial budget purposes, but also for keeping track of the budget throughout the job.

Why can’t my insurance company work out my sum insured for me?

Insurance companies are unable to evaluate all of the detail in your home that would make up your sum insured value, as each home is completely different. It is the sole responsibility of the homeowner to provide their insurer with the correct amount to insure for.

I have recently built my home, so why shouldn’t I use that when my insurer asks me for my sum insured value?

Your sum insured value must also include rising building costs, demolition, and all other costs involved with removing the existing dwelling and all compliance fees.

What will make up the total value of my sum insured?

A member of the MyRebuildValue team will visit your property and look at all aspects of your property, right down to the light switches and plugs. This information is then passed on to a quantity surveyor who will assess the sum insured. They will put together a document giving you the figures for replacement of your dwelling, also including for all external work. It will also include costs for demolition and site works, potential foundation enhancements, the extra costs to bring the new dwelling up to today’s building code, and some specific allowances for inflation. This information combined will mean you are fully informed when you speak to your insurer about the correct amount to insure your home for.

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Premium timber system proves a popular choice When A-lign concealed fix weatherboard cladding was specified for a new build in North Canterbury, builder Ray Fabish couldn’t have been happier.

The A-lign range allows builders to install solid timber weatherboard cladding simply and effectively, to the highest traditional craft standards – it is faster, simpler and proven weathertight.

He recently used the cladding system on his own rebuild, so is no stranger to Jenkin timber products and is a strong supporter of A-lign concealed fix. "I saw it on display at the BuildNZ show when I was up at the Master Builders' conference. It was just a no-brainer. I decided on the spot that I wanted to use it to build our new home."

When the job came in for a new build in Waikuku Beach, Ray took his client out to see his own finished home. The client immediately insisted on using the product for himself. A large 250sqm family home, this weatherboard abode combines timber cladding with a mono pitch roof, and aluminium Colorsteel windows for a classic kiwi look. The house features the concealed fix

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weatherboard with box corners and precut components.

So far, Ray has heard nothing but positive feedback from tradesmen and visitors at the Waikuku Beach site. “A lot of the tradesmen that see it love it, and the painters love it. It doesn’t seem to be a hard sell, especially because of the ease of installation and the overall finish.

The smoothness and long length of the timber is hard to achieve with other products,” Ray explains.

A contemporary timber weatherboard cladding system, the A-lign range allows builders to install solid timber weatherboard cladding simply and effectively, to the highest traditional craft standards – it is faster, simpler and proven weathertight.

The system includes pre-primed and undercoated bevel-back or rusticated weatherboards, baseboards, internal and external scribers, prefabricated box corners, facings, weatherheads, and sills. Manufactured from plantationgrown radiata pine, finger-jointed for defect-free strength, precision cut and treated to withstand borer and rot, it is BRANZ Appraised, E2/AS1 compliant and is a genuine light weight cladding system. A Registered Master Builder, Ray values the sustainable elements of using New Zealand pine - being Forest Stewardship Certified and a renewably grown timber.

Jenkin has a strong history in the business of developing and manufacturing 100 per cent timber

building products. Engineered pine offers a classic look with functionality where it counts: superior performance and strength for critical construction from the ground to the roof.

Jenkin and Dulux have teamed up to provide a full paint system assessment and warranty process option. Including colour choice assistance, the process safeguards a premium paint finish for your home and long term peace of mind. All A-lign timber products are pre-primed and undercoated with Dulux premium grade architectural grade primers. Final coat options to the owners colour choice can now also be applied allowing for the best quality and on site efficiency.

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St Saviour’s Chapel St Saviour’s Chapel is one step closer to returning to the Lyttelton community with the Council approving a Heritage Incentive Grant of $143,431 recently.

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Natural environment and heritage manager Helen Beaumont says the Council was very glad to contribute to a project which provides a particularly special result for the Lyttelton community following the Canterbury Earthquakes.

“The return of this chapel from Park Terrace to Lyttelton, which as a community has experienced enormous loss of heritage churches and secular buildings, is a wonderful example of how the Council can help communities to incorporate heritage as part of the rebuild and recovery, restoring links to the past.”

St Saviour’s Chapel was erected in West Lyttelton in 1885. In 1975 the chapel was relocated within the grounds of the Cathedral Grammar School on the corner of Park Terrace and Chester Street West.

In 2012 the Cathedral Grammar School Trust Board advised the Anglican Diocese of Christchurch that St Saviour’s Chapel was no longer large enough for the school. The school offered the chapel for use elsewhere.

The Anglican Church Property Trust decided that it would return the chapel to Lyttelton.

The site chosen in Lyttelton is that of the former Holy Trinity Chapel, at 17 Winchester Street. Holy Trinity Chapel was significantly damaged following the September 2010 and

St Saviour's Chapel - former West Lyttelton site, 1975.

St Saviour's Chapel - Cathedral Grammar site, 1991.

February 2011 earthquakes and collapsed as a result of the earthquake on 13 June 2012.

The grant will help cover the cost of works for deconstruction, transportation to Lyttelton, establishment on the new site including new foundations, restoring and attaching the porch from the Holy Trinity Chapel, restoration and incorporation of stained glass, and repair and reinstatement of the reredos (an ornamental screen covering the wall at the back of an altar).

St Saviour’s Chapel • St Saviour’s Chapel was erected in West Lyttelton in 1885 but is currently located within the grounds of the Cathedral Grammar School on the corner of Park Terrace and Chester Street West.

• The Chapel was made possible by an endowment from Archdeacon Benjamin Woolley Dudley and was built on the corner of Brittan Terrace and Simeon Quay.

• Woolley Dudley provided funds to assist with the building of a Chapel and the provision of a minister specifically for the people of West Lyttelton and visiting seamen.

• Christchurch architect Cyril Mountfort, the son of renowned Canterbury architect, Benjamin Mountfort, was commissioned to design the building.

• Captain Robert Falcon Scott, the well known Antarctic explorer, and the crews of the Discovery and Terra Nova also worshipped at the Chapel.

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Business plans and diets Why most don't work and what you can do about it

Jamie Tulloch, Managing director of E3 Business Accounts Ltd and accountants4trades.

Accountants4trades is dedicated to providing accounting, tax and business advice to trades and related businesses involved in the Christchurch rebuild and has developed the world's first interactive Benchmark and KPI dashboards for builders and the trades Contact Jamie on 379 2343 or Jamie@e3accountants.co.nz.

Jamie welcomes queries and comments.

Here's a little bit of home spun wisdom which we all know about.

Most diets work. Most business plans work. What doesn't work is the human execution of a diet or a business plan.

Find anyone you wish and ask them if they are fit, healthy and at their ideal weight. If they say no, not really, then ask them how they could become fit and healthy. I'll bet you an hour of my time they will all answer saying they need to eat a more balanced, leaner diet and exercise more.

Almost everyone knows what they should eat and shouldn't eat. Almost everyone knows that getting the heart really pumping every day for 30 or 40 minutes will improve your health.

So why doesn't it happen? Simple really. Lack of personal discipline and a consistent burning desire to execute.

Almost everyone will agree with that too.

Business plans are the same as diets. You know to have a fit and healthy business you need a plan. To hope to

have a successful business without a plan is as hopeful as blobbing out on the TV couch and planning your 95th birthday.

If you have personal discipline, I'd like to introduce you to the "World's Best Business Plan". It's the best in the world because to get started all you need to do is dream a little.

Dream about your business in July 2016. That's just three years or 36 months away. It's almost 36 months since we had our first earthquake so the time will go really fast. As you dream about your business, write down how it will be different from your business today.

Here are some key points to trigger your dreams: 1.

How much money will it make you in 2016? Here's a clue – it should make you at least twice what you could earn being employed by someone else.

As an employee, if you could get paid an annual wage of $75,000, then your business should earn you $150,000 – or heaps more.

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How many people will you be

employing? The same as now, more people or less?

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What will be your main product or service you will be selling to generate your income?

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How will you be selling your product or service – on-line or people to people, or both?

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If you wanted or needed to sell your business, is it so well organised that a new owner could step straight into your shoes? If that is the case, your business could be worth three to five times your annual profit.

Now that you've written down how it will be different, write down why it will be different from your business today.

Here's a clue – complete the following sentence. In just 36 months my business will be just as I have described it because, starting today, I am going to …………………................

And here's your answer. “I am going to write a 36 step plan – one step for every month – that is going to take me directly towards my dream business.”

It's really that simple. If you need a helping hand, send me an email or wait until the next issue of Canterbury Rebuild and I'll make some suggestions on how to complete the 36 steps to a dream business.

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Gardens big or little

- one company has what you need The Little Big Tree Company has been supplying all different clients involved in the rebuild, working closely with developers for subdivision and commercial works, landscape companies and red zone relocations. “Our customer base encompasses not only the top end commercial clients but also the home gardener. We have something at the Little Big Tree Company to suit anyone’s budget,” says nursery manager Mark Stockman.

The Little Big Tree Company in Harewood, Christchurch, is a nursery with a difference.

Owner Chris Goom says it carries a top range of large deciduous and evergreen trees and shrubs not usually found anywhere else. It also offers smaller plants at discounted prices; just enquire about their “pallet plants” a range of hardy hedge plants and shrubs, also topiary, rhododendrons, and camellias. “As you can see where not just about trees,” says Chris. Staff are either qualified nurserymen or avid gardeners, which means you get top and expert advice.

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range of reputable landscape companies who can see your vision come to fruition.”

If you’re looking for a company with more than just product, visit The Little Big Tree Company – a one-stop landscape shop where you will find not only beautiful trees, shrubs and plants but the expertise to ensure your garden will thrive.

This includes tips on placement, how to best prepare the planting area (the company carries a selection of mixes, compost, and fertilisers) and what a plant may need long term with regards to maintenance - this ensures the plant you have invested in, will thrive once you get it home.

The Little Big Tree Company can provide an on-site design service. Garden consultant Kate Duthie will visit your home, develop a plan and even provide a sketch if necessary – all for a very reasonable price.

“Canterbury is blessed with definitive seasons, so it is possible to select plants for an all-round interest in the garden,” explains Kate.

The company also has a placing and planting service which includes staking of trees.

Installation manager Warwick Naish and his team, offer a fast and efficient service based on more than six years of experience. “The first few years of a tree’s life in your garden is most important: a good tree badly planted will not thrive,” says Warwick. “For those bigger jobs, we also work in closely with a

The Little Big Tree Company, open seven days, is located at 135 Claridges Rd, Harewood, Christchurch. To find out more about what the company can offer you visit www.littlebigtreecompany.co.nz or Mark and the team on 359 7100.

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The memorial, built with stone donated by the Canterbury Association of Master Monumental Masons and maintained by the Council, commemorates the 41 people who died in the 1947 Ballantynes fire.

Council parks operations manager Ross Campbell says the Council wants to keep relatives of fire victims informed about repairs to the memorial, but owing to the time that has elapsed since it was built, making direct contact would be very difficult.

“We’re inviting people with family members interred in the Ballantynes Memorial Rose Garden to get in touch with us so we can let them know about progress in repairing this significant city memorial.”

The memorial, a stone and timber pergola with plaques listing the names of fire victims buried in the adjoining rose garden, collapsed in the earthquake. It will be deconstructed and

rebuilt with steel reinforcing using as much as possible of the original stone.

Damaged memorial plaques will be restored and paving and kerbing repaired or replaced.

Ross says the works contract will be carefully managed to avoid disturbing visitors to the Ruru Lawn Cemetery with contractors stopping work during interments.

Restoration work is scheduled for completion by the end of the year.

Mayor Bob Parker says the repair project reinforces the Council’s commitment to preserving city memorials damaged in the earthquakes.

“Like the Bridge of Remembrance, the Ballantynes Memorial Rose Garden represents an event which shaped Christchurch as a city. It is important these memorials endure because they will help future generations of citizens understand our past.”

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Sensational builds with flair and creativity

Custom design and build solutions with an emphasis on architectural flair are at the forefront of any successful renovation or development that creates impact.

“It is a crucial first step for us to get to know clients’ needs and what they want in a house because we customise designs around clients’ lifestyle, tastes and budget,” says JD Homes company director Jesse de Wys. The comprehensive first briefing with a client then enables the company to source the right designer to work with that client, to make their vision a reality and to ensure the best possible outcome in a new home.

“Typically our clients have lived in other houses and know what does and does not work for them. They’re also really committed to putting time into the design of a home to create something of a showpiece and have done their research to find a construction company that offers real design options. Every one of our homes is unique and individual.”

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innovation, but also a distinctive and creative flavour through the use of different materials both internally and externally is important to Jesse and his crew. Block veneer or corrugated iron definitely make a statement, as does the use of polished concrete, pitched and raked ceilings and strikinglydesigned wallpapers. An additional service the team provides is the services of an in-house interior designer, Tania Rogers, who can work with clients for all furnishings and colour schemes.

“I describe us as a boutique building company with a difference,” says Jesse.

“It’s our aim to build homes that clients are proud to own and that have more than their fair share of “wow” factor. I am personally involved with the process from initial discussion through to managing the build itself and am always on hand to deal with any concerns clients may have.”

When building in Canterbury these days it’s crucial to select a company with an established and credible history as licensed builders. JD Homes is a Registered Master Builder and is known for its quality assurance. “All my employees are trade qualified or on training schemes. Many of them have been settled with the company for years and this definitely gives clients certainty of quality. We strive to provide quality service and construction over volume and speed every time.”

JD Homes are affiliated to all the major insurance companies for earthquake rebuilds and potential clients can nominate them as their preferred builder. The company is about to start work on a rebuild on TC3 land and have been collaborating with geo-

technical and structural engineers over a suitably-designed foundation and sub-floor. “The technology and expertise are available now for rebuilds on TC3 land and that’s very good news for residents of those areas.”

Jesse can be contacted on 021 701 265, by email jesse@jdhomes.co.nz or through the web-site www.jdhomes.co.nz. The web-site has a gallery of completed designs showing both exteriors and interiors. There is a showhome open by appointment at 15 Firsby Drive in the Gainsborough sub-division. JD Homes is also on Facebook which Jesse finds is an excellent way to keep clients up to date with design and building trends.

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Pods - a new way of living We've been hearing a lot about The Pods lately..

So what exactly are they and what are they designed to do?

Canterbury Rebuild magazine decided to meet Edifice managing director Rob Strickland, to find out what they are all about.

In the company's car park at Hornby linking communal living, full kitchen and is a ming-blue steel box with a door. It's laundry area as well as outdoor living actually a brand-new 20 foot shipping spaces. The complex would be container that has been converted and overseen by an on-site manager and be customised as a show Pod by fully secured.

Auckland architectural firm Moai and “The rebuild is starting to move at Edifice to illustrate a new way of pace. Thousands of workers are now in providing accommodation for workers need of long and short-term assisting in the rebuild of Christchurch. accommodation. With motels costing Stepping inside the pod you get an more than $100 a unexpected sense of night and many light and space from with no vacancies, We've taken care to the bright interior workers and their include things that a design colours and employers are the window that takes single guy or girl looking for an up the whole of the alternative solution. would want in a high far end of the pod.

At approximately quality hotel or motel There's a king-sized $250 per week per room to relax in after a unit including single bed in the room made up with a hard day's work on the power, internet stylish dove-grey access and weekly rebuild. duvet cover, while two servicing, we easy chairs in the believe The Pods same dove-grey with are a quality, practical and affordable complementary patterned cushions are answer to the rental crisis,” Rob says. strategically placed by the window to Edifice is setting up the first pod take full advantage of the view. Along complex in Parlane Street in Addington the wall opposite the bed are bright to be completed by the end of October. green shelves giving plenty of space for It will have 25 single units and a storage and there's also a good sized communal space comprising five units. wardrobe just inside the entry door. The You can invest in The Pods through two en suite shower room is decorated in different investment opportunities the same ming-blue as the exterior of offered by Edifice – either in Edifice's the pod and the kitchenette with sink, own complex for $45,000 plus GST per microwave, jug and toaster has a unit and receive around an 11 to 13 per trendy black glass splash-back. The cent return, or you can have a pod pod also comes equipped with a large complex custom-designed to be built on flat screen LCD TV, PlayStation 3, Wi-Fi, your own available land. and heat pump. “We've taken care to include things that a single guy or girl To learn more about this would want in a high quality hotel or investment opportunity and to motel room to relax in after a hard day's have a look over the show Pod work on the rebuild,” says Rob. It's all contact Craig Powley, Edifice's very compact, but definitely stylish and Business Development Manager very comfortable, and offers affordable on 0800 EDIFICE or email accommodation for rebuild workers. craig@edificeltd.co.nz.

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Designing and building your future Home ownership is the foundation stone of the Kiwi dream, it’s the end goal of those 60 hour weeks and endless BC (before children) cans of baked beans. Yet so many of us, when entering the housing market or upgrading, don’t consider the very near future and how the crowning glory of our financial empires will cope with our changing lifestyles.

Following the earthquakes, many people have found themselves in a position of having to renovate, move or rebuild and having lost their homes once, it is even more vital that new homes are built in a way that protect their owners financially and physically.

A large percentage of New Zealand’s housing stock is not designed to accommodate the changes we all face throughout our lifetimes like the couch to kitchen shuffle on a pair of crutches after that skiing weekend, or leaving the buggy /stroller/ pram on the porch that cost an entire mortgage payment because the hall is too narrow to wheel it inside.

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A day in the life...

Thankfully winter is nearly over and we can start thinking about outdoor activities once again. I have had enough of heavy woollen coats and scarves for another year.

John Wright, Harcourts Ilam 2

This issue of Canterbury Rebuild magazine marks a milestone for me as it contains ‘A Day in the Life’ number 13. Thanks for the feedback received during the past year. My email is on the bottom of the page so feel free to send comments or questions.

The real estate market refuses to slow down with high numbers of serious buyers visiting open homes and our auction rooms resulting in some amazing prices being paid for the limited numbers of properties available.

Spring is likely to see a flurry of activity as the anticipated new housing stock comes onto the market.

It’s always interesting meeting people at open homes, especially when they have arrived from other New Zealand centres or from overseas for the rebuild. Meeting engineers and project managers who have worked on massive power plants in China or managed multi-billion dollar projects in Dubai, is encouraging and does give you hope that one day in the future some inner city housing projects, a sports stadium or even a convention centre might be built here.

I was recently given an insight into how difficult things must be for newcomers to Christchurch wanting to buy a house with little experience of the current market and how to gauge prices. I met with an out of town buyer

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wanting a first home for a family member with a very limited budget. A little pearl had just been listed at a price that ideally suited their budget. We went, we saw, we wrote an offer for the asking price. Others then showed interest and wanted to view it, so the owner decided to wait a few days before looking at offers. A multiple offer situation developed and four offers were received.

My buyer increased his offer significantly but was still unsuccessful and eventually left town slightly bemused but determined to return to fight another day.

There is a word used (loudly) in my office “next” – meaning move on and forget it. You will hear it said when someone misses a sale or listing, or a deal falls out due to finance, a building report or the like. The point is that in this business if you dwell too long on the annoying things that have happened you are likely to miss the next opportunity that presents itself. I had planned on giving some examples, but it was too negative and I have moved on.

People regularly comment to me that they get frustrated with the lack of prices on properties listed in our Bluebook. Given my experience with a new listing with a price, it is clear we cannot price property in this market, certainly not without sufficient feedback from buyers who have been through. Buyers are generally well schooled within the location they desire and they have often viewed a multitude of houses, so they know what they are talking about.

When auction properties do not sell on the day it is likely they will shortly be offered for sale at a price reflecting both the auction bidding as well as feedback garnered from open home visitors. This is an integral part of the auction process and correct pricing is essential when the property is made available to conditional buyers.

Phone: 351 3002, john.wright@harcourts.co.nz or visit www.harcourts.co.nz/Offices

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Solid foundations minimise risk More than a thousand days on from February 2010 and the 'Quake City' rebuild is ramping up at last. It's time to ask ourselves how much do we know about the ground beneath our feet – the foundations we're actually building the new Christchurch on?

“ Soil & Rock Consultants are experts at assessing the physical properties of soil and rock – the foundations for the future. Its investigations can include surface and subsurface exploration using geophysical methods to obtain data, soil sampling and laboratory testing. Surface exploration can

We investigate the ground conditions as best as we can to minimise risk to developments.

include geologic mapping and photogrammetry, or something as simple as a geotechnical professional walking the site to observe the actual physical condition of the land.

Christchurch manager, Dwayne Wilson, explains the importance of geotechnical investigations further. “We

investigate the ground conditions as best as we can to minimise risk to developments. From selecting the right foundations to ensuring the sites are not subject to geo hazards and to try and reduce the occurrence of variations during construction due to 'unforeseen ground conditions.”

Omitting these crucial steps – or doing them wrong – can jeopardise an entire build.

Investigating foundations for a new build can sometimes be dangerous, depending on location. The steep, treacherous terrain of the Port Hills has been one challenge that Soil and Rock have overcome recently. “We're ready, willing and capable to take on more of the same,” says Dwayne.

“A professional investigation saves money in the long run. Be sure to check the scope of work when comparing quotes – cheapest is rarely best – you must compare apples with apples.”

That's solid advice, especially remembering that EQC reported over ten thousand homes sustained damage to their foundations – an indication of how important these geotechnical

investigations are.

“Drilling in places like the Port Hills above Sumner, overlooking the beaches and Pegasus Bay, reminds you what a beautiful place Christchurch still is, and how important it is to rebuild properly, based on the most reliable information possible,” says Tom Garden, one of Soil & Rocks Christchurch team.

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Construction drives kiwi job numbers up

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Head of Trade Me Jobs, Ginny Ryder, said the market had picked up in the second quarter after advertised job vacancies eased to 5.3 per cent year-on-year growth in March. “The buoyancy has been driven by robust growth in Auckland City and Canterbury, with listings in these areas up 15 per cent and 14 per cent respectively on a year ago.”

Christchurch City, which accounts for the bulk of Canterbury’s listing volumes (88%), saw advertised roles grow by 15 per cent year-on-year.

“Activity in the trades and construction sectors of the employment market are providing a large chunk of the growth,” Ginny says. “Advertised vacancies for building and carpentry roles are up 63 per cent on a year ago and this may point to a transition in the rebuild from planning into reality.”

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on a year ago, and employer demand for these workers is accelerating,” she says.

“It’s definitely a good time to be a worker with these skills, especially in one of the three large metropolitan areas.”

The number of roles advertised in the construction and architecture sector had also swelled by 25 per cent but demand in this area was decelerating. On the flipside, the number of transport and logistics roles was up 30 per cent and “still growing”.

Hospitality had also grown strongly in the quarter, with advertised roles up 25 per cent on 2012. “The chatter

about reductions in opening hours in places like Wellington and Christchurch doesn’t seem to have put a dampener on this sector of the employment market.”

IT roles remain “top of the pops” when it comes to the best paid jobs, filling four of the top five highest salaried roles advertised onsite. “The feedback we’re hearing from advertisers is that there’s increased demand for highly specialised IT roles. We know the market is very tight and good people continue to be as as rare as the proverbial hen’s teeth,” Ginny says. In terms of vacancies, listings for IT roles dipped one per cent on a year ago.

While there was no evidence of wage inflation yet, it was on the cards. “The continued rise in New Zealand employment confidence reported by Westpac McDermott Miller, coupled with the trends around competition for top talent, means wage growth looks likely later in the year.”

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WOMEN IN CONSTRUCTION The Christchurch rebuild was initially perceived as a male dominated domain, but increasingly women are stepping up and joining the group of influential people who are shaping the future of this city. Canterbury Rebuild is proud to introduce you to some of the talented women who are bringing strength, balance, tenacity and their unique skills to the rebuild environment…

Janet Dean - Devon Construction Janet's career in the building industry spans 14 years. During this time she has helped many clients build homes for their families to enjoy. As sales manager at Devon Construction, Janet knows building a new home and choosing a design that best suits their lifestyle, budget and section, can be a difficult and sometimes stressful process for many people. The aftermath of the Canterbury earthquakes has caused a lot of confusion and raised many questions. In response to this, Janet helps people choose from the many options available in a hassle-free way that is not only enjoyable but also saves time and money.

When a client comes to Devon Construction, Janet listens to their

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ideas and expectations regarding their new home or investment property. She will make design suggestions and look at pricing implications of the various options and building specifications.

Helping clients make decisions as required along the way, Janet extends her service to a supplier and specification tour. Clients appreciate having someone on hand to offer advice and bring up points they may not have considered.

“Building a house can be nerve-wracking, particularly for people who haven’t done it before.” Janet's experience and skills make this process as stress-free and enjoyable as possible.

Contact details: Janet at Devon Construction on 03 348 3225 or 027 6644753 or visit devonconstruction.co.nz

Tracey Watson - Suburban Estates A 20 year career has failed to diminish Tracey Watson’s excitement as another family takes their first step towards a dream home.

The Suburban Estates manager has been helping to match people and property for more than two decades as she oversees the development and settlement of some of Canterbury’s most prestigious subdivisions.

She ticks off previous accomplishments, such as Arlington Park, Sovereign Palms and Sterling Park, which have seen more than 500 sections turned into three rich and vibrant communities. Watching families start afresh after the quakes has been particularly rewarding.

However, none, she says, has been quite as exciting as Suburban

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Estates latest venture, Covane Mews. “Covane Mews is the ultimate in stylish country living,” says Tracey. “We have created a contemporary living space featuring 63 sections, each with stunning rural views, designer outdoor features and restful plantings.”

Nestled in Rangiora, the gateway to North Canterbury’s wineries, boutique shopping and vibrant cafe scene, Covane Mews invites the most discerning buyers to invest in their future lifestyle.

Tracey says she never tires of witnessing the evolution of a new subdivision; watching bare land and open spaces transform into living, breathing communities. “Watching a new family move into their home and begin living their dream will always inspire me.

Contact details: Tracey at Suburban Estates on 03 366 3729 or visit suburbanestates.co.nz

Kim Lewis - Independent Doors The construction industry in Christchurch is poised to rebuild our city, transforming the devastation into a metropolis we can all be proud of and enjoy living in. Women will play an important part in this transformation.

I have worked for 23 years in various roles within the construction industry and am proud to lead the team at Independent Doors Limited. This is a locally owned and operated company with manufacturing branches in Christchurch, Cromwell and Timaru. We are the preferred supplier to merchants in the South Island as well as supplying to group home companies, builders and the public.

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With ten out of our 41 staff members being female, I am one of many women working in what is perceived to be a male dominated industry. As time goes by, more and more of us will be working in what is an exciting and innovative enterprise with, by far, the majority of our male counterparts happy for women to work alongside them.

Personally I have found the industry at large extremely supportive in my efforts to establish my business as one of the South Island’s leading door suppliers. Independent Doors Limited - We're the business behind doors.

Contact details: Kim at Independent Doors on 03 384 1113 or visit iddoors.co.nz

Victoria Whitta and Aimee Davey - Red QS Open communication, empathy and the desire to do well for their clients is exactly what sisters Victoria Whitta and Aimee Davey see as the positive characteristics women bring to the construction industry.

“Women also tend to be more organised and of course are able to multi-task great skills to have in the business world,” says Victoria.

Victoria is the director and Aimee the office manager of Red QS – a Quanity Survey company heavily involved in the construction industry within Canterbury.

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We believe in doing what we say, when we say we will do it and providing our industry partners with as much information as possible to help make them successful during this trying time.

“We are happy to share our information and knowledge to help others.

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Mayor Bob Parker recently reopened the newly repaired Linwood Community Arts Centre, a significant facility for east Christchurch and for the city's arts community.

Mayor Parker re-opened the building in conjunction with Te Whare Roimata Trust, which has re-occupied the building for the first time since the facility's closure following the February 2011 earthquake. The trust offers free or low-cost arts-related activities such as art classes, dance and music workshops, concerts, carving classes, children's holiday art programmes and exhibitions.

Mayor Parker says the re-opening of the Linwood Community Arts Centre is a milestone for east Christchurch and a key element in the rebuild and recovery of Linwood Village.

"The community arts centre has been sorely missed by locals and the arts community since its closure so it's wonderful today to celebrate its reopening with so many of the local artists and residents for whom this building is such a special place.

"The building is also a precious reminder of the area's history, even more so since the earthquakes devastated many of our city's lovely

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older buildings. It's wonderful to see how carefully the building's earthquake damage has been repaired and to see people, and its spirit, return to the building."

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Te Whare Roimata Trust Co-ordinator Jenny Smith says, "The opening of the Linwood Community Arts Centre is for us a celebration of rebirth of the building and artists having a place that

is a symbol of hope. A lot of buildings were lost in the area and having this one building restored gives local artists and the community a place to flourish."

Significant repair work, which began in August 2012, has been carried out on the building. This included replacing the roof, repairing cracks in walls, plasterwork and floors and rebuilding the south wall and the building's four chimneys. The building has been strengthened to 90 per cent of the New Building Standard. Wherever possible, elements of the original building have been salvaged, stored and reused for the walls and flooring, retaining the internal character of the building.

The Linwood Community Arts Centre is a Group I/Category II listed heritage building. It opened in 1885 as the Linwood Town Board Offices for the Linwood Borough Council. In 1908, it became the Linwood Public Library and Reading Room. In 1997, the building opened for community use as the Linwood Community Arts Centre, operated by Te Whare Roimata Trust. A number of historic artefacts were discovered as repairs were carried out, including cast iron vents, a hidden wall that was part of an old Council safe and pieces of old newspapers.

The repair and strengthening work has been carried out as part of the Council's Facilities Rebuild Plan Programme.

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Finishing touches enhance a property Is it time paint your house again? Are you redecorating a room or two, or planning for a home that is yet to be built?

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That’s why calling in the experts makes sense. The team at The Finishing Company has the know-how to complete each task to every client’s satisfaction. Whether you need just one room in your home decked out in a fresh coat of paint, refurbishing the whole house, or if you own a large commercial building that needs updating, owner/manager Craig Bishop and his team can help.

Craig established the company over 12 years ago, bringing with him his own vast experience in the painting industry.

With wife Sonia, he heads a staff of more than 25 trade-qualified painters and certified plasterers, gib stoppers and wallpaper decorators, who work

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Based in Ashburton, The Finishing Company is the local agent for Rockcote, an award-winning exterior cladding system. Clients have a variety of application options, including an extensive selection of colour from the Resene Total Colour System.

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And that’s not all. You can have your furniture or joinery, larger pieces or oneoff items professionally lacquered or French washed – phone Craig and the team for details.

In addition to private and commercial work, The Finishing Company also provides insurance quotations for all the major insurance companies and is involved in a large number of earthquake repairs for Canterbury clients.

Craig says they always pride themselves on a job well done. “There's definitely no grabbing a brush and slapping on a coat of paint where The Finishing Company is concerned,” he says.

To this end, he ensures that staff have access to the latest equipment and technology and are kept up to date on new trends and techniques in interior and exterior paint and finishes.

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Christchurch lures migrants as rebuild opportunities grow The growing Christchurch rebuild is proving attractive to migrants, with new records being set for the number of people moving to the city from overseas.

Christchurch bus exchange going ahead Several consultants have been brought on board as planning for Christchurch’s new central city Bus Interchange moves ahead.

The Bus Interchange is one of the anchor projects in the Christchurch Central Recovery Plan. It proposes a single centralised facility in the block bounded by Tuam, Colombo and Lichfield Streets and SOL Square, to provide the operational and administrative hub for the bus network in the city. Following a Request for Quote process run by the Christchurch Central Development Unit, Coffey Projects have been engaged as project managers, Aurecon to provide engineering advice for the project’s

Detailed Design Brief, and Architectus to provide architecture and urban planning advice for the Detailed Design Brief. PricewaterhouseCoopers has been engaged to prepare a business case for the project.

The Detailed Design Brief and business case are expected to be completed by the end of this month. A Request for Proposal will be issued for the development of the Bus Interchange later in the year. Physical work on the Bus Interchange is expected to start on site in the middle of 2014.

Latest figures show that 636 people moved to Greater Christchurch from overseas in June – the biggest number for the month of June since Statistics New Zealand began publishing data in 1990.

In the six months to June 30 this year, 4409 people have migrated to Greater Christchurch – equating to almost 25 people every day.

In addition, the number of people leaving is down – 150 people left Christchurch for Australia in June – the lowest amount for any month since November 2009.

Acting CERA chief executive Warwick Isaacs says the job opportunities in construction and trades, as well as the supporting industries, make Christchurch an attractive proposition.

“I think people are also seeing the chance to be a part of something quite special in Christchurch. It’s not often you get to rebuild a city into something new and world-class,’’ Mr Isaacs says.

“We are seeing evidence of the rebuild picking up pace in the suburbs, and with the cost sharing agreement between the Crown and Christchurch

City Council now in place, the design and planning for the central city’s anchor projects is also ramping up.’’

“Along with the rebuild and replacement of Christchurch’s horizontal infrastructure such as roads and underground pipes, where close to $40m is being spent every month, there are plenty of opportunities being created.’’

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I spoke recently at the Christchurch Universal Design Symposium, via video from London. My talk was about how cities can be planned and designed to encourage great public space use and how technology can help measure how well cities are likely to perform.

Much of this comes down to the design of spatial layouts – where different uses are located, how places connect and the facilities that are provided for different modes of movement: walking, cycling, driving and being public transport. People were interested in what I was saying and, with the assistance of local landscape design firm Align, I was able to visit in person. I’ve given a talk at the Christchurch City Council and I’ve met with local stakeholders from both public and private sectors, as well as with residents.

What do you hope to achieve from this trip?

First of all, I’ve been able to share my experience of how great places work. I’ve also managed to learn a great deal about Christchurch – the tragedy of the earthquakes and the efforts to rebuild the life of the city: the passion of individuals and the collective concerns about getting it right. Finally, I’ve been able to discuss how my company’s technology might be used to more robustly forecast the future economic performance of the city, including making some changes to the plans that are currently proposed.

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Technology can be used to assess how well a city will perform based on the plan and design. Space Syntax managing director Tim Stonor recently travelled to Christchurch to talk about how the use of technology could forecast not only its use but also project its economic performance. Canterbury Rebuild’s editor Karen Pasco was able to ask him about how the city could benefit from this technology.

What does this technology do?

Space Syntax’s technology shows how the economic performance of cities is influenced by the way people move around them – how land value relates to access and footfall. Our “Urban Performance Models” combine different kinds of datasets on the physical shape of the city as well as its movement and land use patterns. We show how these datasets combine to influence economic outcomes such as land value, rental income and customer spend.

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How can it future-proof our city?

Who can benefit from this technology?

Our approach shows in a clear, graphic way, whether planned projects – for example a conference centre, retail development or hospital building - are likely to work. Are they in the right place? Do they connect with what’s around them? Do they have a clear and simple internal layout so that people find it easy to circulate within them?

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This prevents major investments going wrong and ensures key projects, as well as the overall plan, work for people. Our experience is that when projects work for their users, they make money for their owners and investors.

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Places that work well create wealth that can be reinvested in proper maintenance so that they continue to flourish. A strong public realm creates a sense of place that is vital to the cultural identity of a city.

What different situations can this technology be used for?

A well-designed city is one where its building interiors work effectively too. Again, we’ve found that spatial layout design is critical to efficient movement in hospitals, universities and office buildings as well as in shops and museums.

How important is using technology to plan our city?

This approach brings a new level of evidence and analysis to the planning of cities.

Too often, mistakes have been made in cities because decisions have been taken without effective urban science. Many well-intended initiatives have failed to deliver on their promises because the mechanisms that govern economic outcomes haven’t been properly understood. In particular the role of spatial connections has been undervalued. The “build it and they will come” approach often hasn’t worked.

Science-based technology brings rigour to the process.

What have other cities/projects achieved through using this technology?

Space Syntax’s technology has been used throughout the world, for example in many of the key public spaces in the UK, on pedestrian and cycling strategies in London and the masterplan for the future of the entire city of Jeddah. As well as the benefit of creating projects that work, our experience is that the techniques – being evidence-based and visually clear – help in the process of stakeholder consultation. This means that better ideas can get built more quickly.

What do you think is vital to get right in regards to the rebuild of Christchurch?

For me it’s the spatial network of the city first: are the right connections in place?

Then it’s the character of these connections: do they encourage walking and cycling as well as sitting, standing and informal human interaction.

Clear spatial layouts also create more communication between people in buildings; more “serendipitous encounter” when colleagues bump into each other, have a brief conversation and perhaps share a piece of key business information or spark a new idea. This informal process of knowledge exchange is critical to commercial success.

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THE CHALLENGE

More than 50 leaders from construction, insurance, central and local government sectors have signed and endorsed a Safety Charter to help keep everyone working on the Canterbury rebuild safe.

Signatories – many of whom are competitors – have all committed to the 10 actions in the Canterbury Rebuild Safety Charter, aimed at creating a consistent and collective approach to health and safety on all worksites in the rebuild.

While no one has died while working in the red or rebuild zone, there have been three fatalities in the Canterbury construction industry since January 2011. Statistics from the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) and ACC are already showing a rise in work-related harm in Christchurch.

In 2010 there were 63 employees per 10,000 seriously harmed in construction in Christchurch, in 2012

that number rose to 106 employees per 10,000 seriously harmed in construction in the city.

“There has been an unacceptable increase in the number of construction workers being harmed while working on the rebuild,” says MBIE’s Canterbury rebuild health and safety programme director Kathryn Heiler.

Those who signed include all six project management offices, major construction companies including group builders, key insurers, labour on hire companies and central and local government. The Charter was also endorsed by a wide range of industry organisations including industry associations and training bodies.

“The Charter is a practical document

that aims to get businesses and government agencies working together to achieve a safe rebuild,” says SCIRT general manager Duncan Gibb.

“We will still compete with each other for business. But when it comes to safety, we’re going to unite to keep people safe,” Mr Gibb says.

The Charter has ten key actions, they are: leadership, prevention of death and serious harm, effective systems to manage risks and ensure all workers are involved in their health and safety, a robust reporting and learning culture, understanding of site risks, full compliance with PPE, health and wellbeing services for workers and no impairment due to drugs, alcohol or fatigue.

In 2012 the Canterbury Rebuild Senior Leaders' Group, made up of leaders from the construction, insurance and government sectors, was established to lift health and safety standards in the rebuild and to address the poor safety performance to date in the construction sector.

Across New Zealand the fatal injury rate for the construction sector is almost triple the average for all sectors. In 2008 construction made the largest contribution to work-related fatalities.

Based on this performance and the estimated number of workers involved in the rebuild, estimates showed that if health and safety was not made a priority we could see: One to two people could die every year of the rebuild Many more will suffer life changing injuries, get sick or die an early death because of exposure to workplace contaminants and other hazards 600,000 working days could be lost to illness and injury This could cost $80 million in ACC entitlements.

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The purlins, girts and windposts are connected using a total of six different brackets to form the entire building structure with all connections standardised to limit tool changes and product requirements on site. This simplicity of design results in a number of benefits including better raw material utilisation and improved manufacturing, transport and construction times.

The Canterbury division is receiving many inquiries for large scale projects.

Two of its current builds are an 1800sqm paper store in Hornby and a 5000sqm factory and showroom on the outskirts of Christchurch. “We can also build gantry cranes and do finishing fitouts for buildings.”

Stephen and his team operate from Ashburton to Kaikoura so their technology is widely available.

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The performance statistics and capabilities of cold formed steel are certainly being recognised through the Christchurch rebuild where buildings of strong structural integrity are required within short timeframes. The company showcased its technology in June at the Izone Business Park in Rolleston, where several buildings have been constructed using cold formed steel.

“All the new earthquake structural standards as well as fire safety requirements are fully complied with using our technology, yet clients building with cold formed steel can make genuine cost savings through our efficiencies of design and engineering that guarantee a faster build,” Stephen says.

Coresteel is versatile – not only can it be used for heavy commercial and industrial buildings clear-spanning 60 metres, but it can also be used with tilt slab construction because of its advanced patented engineering system. “Not only that, but it can be clad in any exterior material a client may want and we can also offer a more architectural design and build service as well.”

Another advantage is its bracketless portal system which gives a unique position in the market. The construction of portal frames uses no external brackets because the connections are

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2012 Excellence in Concrete Innovation, Allied Concrete Limited for its Recycled Glass Sand Initiative.

2012 Excellence in Concrete for the Community, Tennent + Brown Architects for Nga Purapura in Otaki.

The Cement and Concrete Association of New Zealand's (CCANZ) 2013 Concrete 3 Sustainability Awards are now open for entry, offering those in the construction industry the chance to be recognised for their sustainable achievements.

In its sixth year, the awards are open to anyone – from architects, designers and engineers to contractors, builders and clients.

CCANZ Chief executive Rob Gaimster said it is crucial that the industry's successes in contributing to sustainable development are recognised and celebrated.

“The Concrete Sustainability Awards acknowledge those within the construction industry who have adopted sustainability as a core business strategy. These awards give entrants the opportunity to share their knowledge and experience with their peers, while at the same time highlighting their achievements,” says Rob. The Concrete3 Sustainability Awards encourage responsible design, build and operating practices across environmental, economic and social considerations.

There will be five categories from which a supreme winner will be selected: Excellence in Residential

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“Examples of sustainability come in all shapes and sizes, from the smallest residential job to a multi-million dollar civil project,” adds Rob. The 2012 Supreme Award went to Athfield Architects for its extensive refurbishment of the new Christchurch Civic Building on Hereford Street – a transformation of what was the New Zealand Post Building into an architectural statement that adds tremendous value to Christchurch.

Rob says the judges applauded Athfield Architects for the way in which significant changes were made to the existing concrete building, creating spectacular work and interactive spaces without losing the original architectural and industrial heritage.

“This is a truly outstanding example of adaptive reuse, one which

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The 2013 Awards entries will be judged on any of the following criteria:

Lean production, less waste Managing natural resources Minimising energy use Protecting against pollution Respect for people Setting performance targets Entries remain open until Friday, 30 August 2013. Entry information and forms can be found at www.sustainableconcrete.org.nz. The winner will be announced at a presentation at the 2013 New Zealand Concrete Industry Conference, 4 October 2013 in Queenstown.

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First BASE - certified building in Christchurch underway Construction is underway on the first new building in Christchurch to be built according to principles that the New Zealand Green Building Council (NZGBC) hopes to become a minimum standard throughout the rebuild.

Knox Plaza at 148 Victoria Street is the first to register to achieve BASE (Building A Sustainable Environment) certification. It will complement the adjoining Knox Presbyterian church, with a single storied 'transparent' building at the front, so that there is a good view of the church. The main building starts behind Knox Church – in order to give this iconic building its own space on the corner.

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Building owner John Ryder says planning and developing the building along BASE guidelines was a simple decision.

“We had an exciting chance to build

something innovative and remarkable, and we grabbed it,” he says. “We're very pleased to have so easily come up with something that is sensitive to the needs of the city and our obligations to the environment, as well as provide something operationally efficient for the tenant.”

The NZGBC, which developed the BASE tool with the Christchurch City Council, says BASE is a green building certification scheme that will be achievable for project teams in the city and provide great benefits for the longterm.

“This is a tool that allows the property industry the chance to meet green building standards that are affordable and achievable,” says NZGBC chief executive Alex Cutler. “With a small amount of forethought, the benefits in terms of cost savings, improved productivity and more satisfied occupants, will more than pay for the cost of 'going green’.”

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launched the BASE tool in November last year as an opportunity to meet the demand for a 'greener' city, which came through the Share an Idea campaign during the development of the Draft Central City Plan.

“By improving the environmental design and performance of our buildings, our community will benefit by living in a sustainable city. We are pleased to be working with the New Zealand Green Building Council to ensure our city goes green,” he said.

The launch of Legacy, an industry campaign supported by the City Council to showcase and promote sustainable building in Christchurch was held recently. Knox Plaza owner John Ryder is one of the Legacy campaign's founding supporters.

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FUSION HOMES - a healthy alternative for housing Putting real time and effort into making sure its homes are healthy and easy to live in for absolutely everyone has really paid off for Christchurch-based building company, Fusion Homes.

Putting real time and effort into making sure its homes are healthy and easy to live in for absolutely everyone has really paid off for Christchurch-based building company, Fusion Homes.

It has won the first social housing rebuild contract awarded by the Christchurch City Council – 12 one-bedroom units for the elderly, at Maurice Carter Courts in

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One of Fusion Homes’ major points of difference is the attention it has paid to gaining whole-of-house approval from the Asthma Foundation’s Sensitive Choice programme, and Lifemark accreditation.

The Sensitive Choice approval officially recognises its homes as helping to reduce things that trigger asthma and other respiratory conditions, and Fusion Homes is the only New Zealand building company to achieve this.

The Lifemark accreditation shows the homes are designed to ensure older people and those with disabilities can continue to live there as their needs change.

“We’ve gone out and got all these accreditations because we know we can make a real difference in people’s lives, there is absolutely no reason why New Zealanders should live in cold, damp, unhealthy houses – so we’re determined to build healthy, sustainable and affordable homes for everyone.”

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We all want a healthy home environment, but it is especially important for social housing occupants, who are more likely to have respiratory conditions, says the Asthma Foundation’s business development coordinator Jennifer Day. “Often the poor housing they live in makes those conditions even worse,” she says.

“So building homes that are warm and dry will improve the occupants’ health and improve their quality of life.”

By using building systems that meet these criteria, Fusion ensures its homes are better for everyone – no matter what their age or health. As well as being healthier, they are more affordable and energy efficient, give more floor space and are seismically stronger than most homes built with more traditional construction methods.

And the surprising thing is, most of these methods are widely used overseas. “None of the methods we’re using are revolutionary,” says Fusion Homes. “They’ve been available in other countries for decades, but they’re just not widely used in New Zealand.”

Fusion aims to change that.

So what sets Fusion Homes apart?

Simply put – it’s the fusion of expertise, techniques and products the team has brought together. While this overall

combination is revolutionary in New Zealand, absolutely everything has been tried and tested for decades.

Fusion’s four points of difference can be adapted to virtually any site or home-owner need, from the council’s elderly residents, to young families with demanding toddlers, giving them a better, stronger, more economical and healthier home.

The four Fusion points of difference Get off the ground – Fusion’s lightweight, pile-based foundations and steel sub-floor are precision-engineered to provide rapid construction. They can easily be relevelled in any future seismic event. Home owners can also choose from a more traditional rib-raft foundation. Structural Insulated Panel (SIP) offers high performance and speed with engineered wall, roof, and floor components. The panels are super-tough, BRANZ-approved for exceptionally high levels of earthquake activity, wind and snow loads.

Foam Insulation with Natural Oil Polyols (NOPs) create an airtight living environment which prevents loss of heat and cuts energy costs. Its insulation is rated higher than fibreglass and wool batts and it does not sag over time, contains no ozone depleting CFCs or HFCs, and releases no vapours that can affect the environment and human health.

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Homes last a lifetime – and longer Another advantage is that Fusion Homes’ rapid delivery model can build you a home in about half the time a standard residential construction normally takes, and reduce the average cost by around 10 percent.

So they’re faster and cheaper to build and will keep people warm, dry and healthy for decades. Indeed, Christchurch City Council’s Unit Manager Community Support, Carolyn Gallagher, says they expect the Maurice Carter Courts units to have a 90-year lifespan – a longevity you can expect with any Fusion Home.

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