Business North - August 2016

August 2016

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Room to Read The design of the new Devonport Library reflects the changing role of community libraries in the 21st century.

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Karaka in demand

Work is well underway on Auckland’s massive City Rail Link project which will go a long way to solving the city’s transport woes.

Overlooking Manukau Harbour, the Karaka Harbourside Estate subdivision has been a runaway success for the developers.

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Rethinking the library

New space for Warkworth

The design of the new Devonport Library reflects the changing role of community libraries in the 21st century.

The Grange, a new retail development in Warkworth offering a mixture of small and medium-sized tenancies.

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Heritage with a twist

Making their mark

The refurbishment of Auckland’s Orange Coronation Hall and a new mixed-use development on the site, has garnered a heritage award from the NZ Institute of Architecture.

Father and son Steve and Kris Wilson have worked together to transform the architectural landscape of the Coromandel’s Wyuna Bay Road.

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Fishermen’s dream

Enjoying the good life

Warren Hay Marine’s new Broadbill Boats brand has brought a game changer to market with its aluminium trailer boat Gladiator 8.0.

Tauranga’s Copper Crest Village Estate is a thriving, settled and diverse community where there is always something going on.

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RECREATION » Silverdale Adventure Park

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Adrenaline-packed adventure park Kelly Deeks Unleash your team’s great ideas with a business meeting at Silverdale Adventure Park.

The new adventure park and extreme rides deliver a range of corporate packages, the like of which are not available from any other facility in Auckland.

Silverdale Adventure Park has two beautiful decks attached to its Area 51 Eatery overlooking the park, where customers can enjoy food and drinks. When work is done, come and enjoy some creativity-inspiring team-building activities.

The most popular ride at Silverdale Adventure Park is the downhill luge, a 600m purpose built track, with tight corners, steep drops and a multiple of speed bumps.

Or go off road in the new Polaris ATV, amongst the twists, turns, and dirt on a 1km moonscape track.

Get fired into the air by the Shooting Star vertical bungy at 4G, feel that split second of weightlessness, before coming back down to earth.

Soar through the trees above the luge track on the headfirst, 260m dual zipline, or really get the creative juices flowing at the 7D cinema, where you can feel what you see.

Located on East Coast Road, just off the Silverdale off-ramp, Silverdale Adventure Park was opened in January by a couple of lads from England, Barry and Les, who felt Auckland was lacking the type of seaside family fun they remembered so fondly.

The amusements, roundabouts, coloured lights, smells and sounds, and most of all, the fun and family enjoyment. New Zealand was beautiful, but missing that something.

“Especially in the North Shore, in this area there wasn’t anything to go to that was fun, different, and exciting,” says Silverdale Adventure Park spokesperson Ruby Piddington.

“What they’ve created here is a family fun park with rides for all ages and all skill levels, and it makes for a great day out for all. It’s a great

The team at Silverdale Adventure Park with one of the park’s new Polaris ATVs. The park delivers a range of corporate packages. excitement to come here, still close to town, to do something they’ve never done before.”

Not forgetting the little ones, the Cosmic Playzone is an adventure playground where kids can launch themselves into space in self-controlled rockets, ride the seas on a mini pirate ship, or take a trot on the horse carousel.

A huge, soft play zone with ball pit, slides, and obstacle course is another safe and fun attraction for small kids.

Silverdale Adventure Park has worked hard to

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DEVELOPMENT » City Rail Link

August 2016

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City Rail Link project gets underway Karen Phelps There’s a lot of work going on underneath Albert Street in Auckland at the moment, which will mean big things for the city’s transport problems as work begins on the City Rail Link project - twin 3.4 kilometre long tunnels up to 42 metres below city streets.

Shafts are being dug for a micro-tunnel boring machine to work underground, drilling and installing pipe, as the first phase of the project is undertaken to construct a new storm water main along the eastern side of Albert Street, between Swanson and Wellesley Streets. This part of the project is expected to take 12 months.

A temporary building is now under construction at the back of Britomart to replicate facilities in the Chief Post Office before that entrance to Britomart Station is closed next year before constructing tunnels under the building and Lower Queen Street to the previous Downtown Shopping Centre.

Precinct Properties, which is presently constructing a retail centre and commercial tower on the site, will build the City Rail Link tunnels below the development to enable the connection of the tunnel between Queen and Albert streets.

Once the preparatory works are complete the tunnels will then be constructed up Albert Street to Wyndham Street.

Communication manager for Auckland Transport, Carol Greensmith, says connecting the rail network underground between Britomart and Mount Eden will make Britomart a through station and add two new city centre stations, near Aotea Square and Karangahape Road, doubling the number of trains into Britomart Station. This part of the project requires government funding and a government negotiation team has been established in conjunction with Council. Discussions are on going, says Carol.

The concept design for the Victoria Street entrance of the new Aotea station.

Engagement with the construction industry internationally about how to package the project in a way that will be attractive to the industry has been an important strategy to attract the best talent and bids to the City Rail Link, she says. The project will use a combination of the ‘cut and cover’ method

(building from the surface) and a 7m diameter tunnel boring machine for deeper parts of the tunnel. This work project has yet to be put out to tender.

Sustainability will be an important factor in the project, which is one of three pilot projects in

Auckland trialling the Infrastructure Sustainability Council of Australia (ISCA) rating tool, a comprehensive rating and certification tool for evaluating sustainability across the project’s design, construction and operation.

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DEVELOPMENT Âť City Rail Link

The existing rail network will change from being a dead end to a two way system which will double its capacity once the City Rail Link is completed.

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Collaboration Downer 1/2 + 1/2 will deliver the new Britomart Downer is gearing up to commence the civil works and construction for the City Rail Link project in a joint venture with global foundation experts Soletanche Bachy, forming the DSB Joint Venture (DSBJV). Downer joined with Soletanche Bachy after recognising the specialist equipment that would be required to pile under the Post Office building. The DSBJV has had contractor involvement in the project since 2015 and has been working closely with Auckland Transport to provide construction input into the design process.

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Downer project director, Dale Burtenshaw says it’s a highly complex project, especially considering the Chief Post Office has both cultural heritage significance recognised at a national level, and is defined as an archaeological site by Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga. Proving particularly useful was Downer’s involvement in the original Britomart Station construction.

This will avoid impact on water table levels and also assist stability. We will then drop a reinforcing cage in and pump in concrete to displace the bentonite fluid,” he explains.

The building will be underpinned to provide structural collars around the existing foundation to transfer the load of the building off the existing foundations and onto the new pile walls. Following this, open cut excavation down to the base of the new City Rail Link tunnels will enable construction of the concrete reinforced tunnels, which will be backfilled and the structure of the Post Office rebuilt. Simultaneously a similar process to construct the tunnels underneath Queen Street will be undertaken.

Contract 1 of the City Rail Link is due to commence mid-2016 and earmarked for completion by mid-2020.

Downer operates primarily in Australia and New Zealand but “Downer understand the station and what went on during this also in the Asia-Pacific region, South America and Southern construction which has been a major advantage in working on this part of the City Rail Link project,” he says. “We’ve looked to incorporate methods that will assist the continued operation of the station during the project. For example, we have worked with the designer to create better constructability for the temporary entrance, which will be built before the Post Office main entrance is shut down, reducing noise and impact on the public.”

As part of the DSBJV particular piling methods have been developed to enable the City Rail Link project to be completed to a higher quality, he says. The piling platform involves the removal of the existing ground floor to make a larger space to fit the piling rig inside as opposed to different level platforms giving greater quality control and safety. As Britomart Station is situated on marine clays and reclaimed land he says it is vital that the piling method will assist measures to control the water table levels to avoid impact on surrounding buildings and infrastructure.

“As the team excavate, they will simultaneously pump in bentonite which prevents water from entering the cavity.

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As a nice historic link, the Ministry of Works, which is now part of the Downer Group, built the original Chief Post Office building, which opened in 1912. Auckland's main train station returned here to its original home when the building became the Britomart Transport Centre in 2003 following a major conversion by Downer.

“It’s a technically challenging engineering feat to deliver this project. Auckland Transport has formed an innovative procurement process and created a very good team environment to undertake this significant challenge,” says Dale.

“Being back once again to undertake this new significant project gives a nice continuation of our history especially as the City Rail Link is the first part of one of the biggest construction projects currently taking place in New Zealand.”

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Action aplenty underground • from page 4 Carol says that the project is aiming to achieve the tool’s ‘excellent’ rating across six areas: management and governance; emissions, pollution and waste; using resources; ecology; people and place and innovation.

Information resulting from the project will be fed back to ISCA to enable future adaptation of the tool to the New Zealand environment.

The project has also had strong input by eight mana whenua groups in sustainability aspects, as well as the design and consent conditions.

“For example, in our current works we are aiming for zero waste to landfill,” she explains.

“We have a dedicated sustainability manager working with our contractors and one result has already been to reduce diesel usage by changing the construction methodology for that part of the project by using a transformer, which is utilising renewable energy.”

Carol says that once completed the benefits of

the project are significant for Auckland.

“At the moment, growth of the rail system, including increases to train frequency, is constrained by its dead end at Britomart, which limits the entire network’s capacity. The City Rail Link will join up the rail network, allowing trains to run both ways through Britomart.

“This will double the number of trains that can run. The result will be shorter and more reliable journeys, which will mean huge travel time savings for commuters.

“Access to the city is one of the key drivers to an economy so the project will also increase opportunities for workers to access different parts of the city and therefore benefit employers.

“Getting more people on trains will free up roads for those who need them such as buses, particularly for those parts of Auckland not served by rail such as the North Shore.

“The City Rail Link is Auckland’s largest economic development project by a long shot and will bring huge benefits to the city.”

QUICK FACTS • GDP per capita in Auckland is 30-50% higher than other parts of the country and Auckland provides about a third of New Zealand’s GDP. • The City Rail Link will allow the rail network to increase from moving 15,000 people an hour to 30,000 people an hour in peak. In comparison, a single motorway lane can carry only 2,400 people an hour.

• Auckland is home to more than 60% of the top 200 companies and accounts for over 34% of New Zealand’s jobs.

• One in six employees works in the city centre with up to 16,000 employees per square kilometre.

• During the past decade rail patronage in Auckland has increased from 2.2 million trips a year to 16.6 million.

• More than one train every 10 minutes at peak (on average) will be able to leave most Auckland stations.

•The City Rail Link is estimated to take five and a half years to build at a cost of $2.5 billion.

Specialised team helps on project A highly specialised team from Golder New Zealand, offering expertise in planning, air quality, water quality and contaminated land, has been working on the City Rail Link project since 2014. Golder New Zealand is part of a global, employee-owned organisation providing independent consulting, design and construction services to a broad range of clients from government, resources, manufacturing, urban development and infrastructure sectors. Golder New Zealand has completed assignments for the City Rail Link project on air quality, water quality and contaminated land, which form key components of the resource consent applications for the project.

Jennifer Carvill, Golder’s Managing Director in New Zealand, considers the main challenges have been the time frames involved and the extensive detail required.

“Our team has worked hard to be responsive to the client’s needs to ensure we met the tight deadlines and provided our client with a quality technical product and great service,” says Jennifer.

“Our contribution to the project has included site investigation, water quality sampling and air quality data analysis. The Golder team has also prepared draft management plans to help define how environmental effects will be managed throughout construction. Consultation with key stakeholders has been an important aspect of the project.

The Golder team has assisted Auckland Transport with iwi consultation and stakeholder engagement, including presenting to the CRL Mana Whenua Forum, attending public open days, workshops with Auckland Council, and meetings with submitters.”

The consenting has been staged due to the complex nature of the project and is expected to be completed by 2017 depending on the appeals

Golder New Zealand has been working on the City Rail Link project since 2014. process. The Golder New Zealand planning team has been instrumental in the preparation of the resource consent applications and the planners, together with the air quality, water quality and contaminated land experts, are currently preparing for the resource consent hearing for the Aotea to North Auckland Line section of the route.

Jennifer says that the company thrives on projects that provide challenges pushing the company to come up with innovative solutions.

“On the City Rail Link project we have been able

to put together the right team with the correct expertise to obtain the best outcome for the client. Everything has been delivered on time and on budget. On a complex project such as this to be able to consistently deliver this level of performance over a long period of time is a real testament to the high calibre of our team.”

Golder also provides expertise from around the globe. In addition to the environmental services provided, Tom Henderson, Golder Associates Hong Kong director/principal, who has over 30

years’ experience with a focus on tunneling, has provided geotechnical expertise to the Principal Technical Advisor team on the City Rail Link project.

“One of the perks of having a global company is being able to tap into our network and assemble internationally renowned teams for our New Zealand based clients” says Jennifer. “Not only that but our local teams are across the latest and greatest technology so we can offer our clients global knowledge with a Kiwi can-do attitude.”

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DEVELOPMENT » Athfield Architects - Devonport Library

August 2016

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A library built for the 21st century Karen Phelps When undertaking the design of the new Te Potaka Korero o Te Hau Kapua - Devonport Library, Athfield Architects aimed to rethink the role of libraries in the 21st century.

The result has been a shift from the sanctuaries of old to a more open space, which engages with the local community, says Athfield Architects principal Jon Rennie, who worked as part of a team from the practice on the project.

Designing libraries is nothing new for Athfield Architects - it also completed the Wellington Public Library and Palmerston North City Library.

The practice was invited to participate in the project by Auckland Council Libraries through an architectural competition to redevelop the site of the old Devonport Library, which was built in 1953 and had been extended and renovated at various times over the years.

Jon says that the site comes with significant history – for example, one of the trees is rumoured to have been planted by Governor Grey – so replacing a beloved building was a large task.

The practice’s approach was to design a range of spaces that related to and fitted in around the local surroundings: Victoria road, the park and mature trees (including mature pohutukawas, Phoenix palms and an architectonic Moreton Bay fig tree dating back to 1883) and the harbour. Intensive consultation with the local community was also an important factor in the resulting design.

“For example, we consulted with students at a local secondary school to see what they wanted in the new library.

“From that process they requested study spaces, which we included and have proved really popular,” explains Jon. The approach to the interiors was to create a variety of intimate spaces.

“For the building, we advocated for spaces where people can be alone together.

“We’ve provided spaces which people can move around in and find their own place of comfort

The interior at Te Potaka Korero o Te Hau Kapua - Devonport Library is given warmth through natural materials to create a welcoming, domestic atmosphere. but we’ve also connected these spaces in a loop so people aren’t isolated and can have happy accidents bumping into each other. For example, this encourages teens and the older generation to mix.

“We envisaged a scenario where a teenager might end up helping an older person to use the library computer for instance, and the older person might advise them on their teenage relationship angsts” he says.

“The aim was to create a domestic rather than an institutional mood,” says Jon. Past the main entrance is a fireside living room.

To the right is a bach-inspired community room and, anticlockwise from there, a children’s space with sculptural soundproofing and sea views, a glass box housing the staff area, the young adults’ section. The interior is given warmth through natural materials to create a welcoming, domestic atmosphere.

Jon says the practice endeavoured to match the best elements of traditional and contemporary libraries and to use a range of furniture that could accommodate both bits of the existing collection (loveseat, mayoral chair etc.) and newer items.

Inspiration was also taken from the precedent of black and white tiled floors of villas.

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DEVELOPMENT » Athfield Architects - Devonport Libraray

Structural steel specialists Being able to take care of every part of the process in-house was a bonus for the client when Global Engineering completed the structural steel and timberwork on the Te Potaka Korero o Te Hau Kapua Devonport Library project, says company director Andrew Jackson.

and the glulam manufacturer to iron out issues in 3D where detail and integration of different trades is critical to the success of the project.

This pays huge dividends to the main contractor regarding time, quality and cost,” he explains.

“From estimating, contract management and drafting to fabrication of both structural steel and metalwork, protective coatings and site erection we can do it all in-house. This gives us superior control over quality and timing of projects as well as giving one point of contact for the client,” he explains.

Now located in its new purpose-built premises in Kumeu, Auckland, Global Engineering specialises in structural and general engineering meaning the company is able to undertake a broad range of projects from ancillary products that go into buildings such as balustrades, handrails and staircases etc to large structural steel work for buildings.

Global Engineering fabricated and erected around 50 tonnes of structural steel, which was galvanised then painted to result in a high performance coating, as the building is located on the waterfront.

Global Engineering also erected the glulam timberwork, which Andrew says demonstrates the capabilities and care of the company to accomplish detailed work.

“One of the challenges in our industry is getting everything to fit together. It’s like putting together a giant Meccano set and every hole in every component has to align accurately with its corresponding piece.

Having specialised software, a highly skilled drafting team and CNC machinery means we have a great advantage. For the Te Potaka Korero o Te Hau Kapua Devonport Library project we were able to sit down with the architect, engineer

The company’s machine shop is well equipped to handle a variety of work that has included laminating machinery, tunnel boring mechanisms, specialised machinery and machine parts. The company also offers turning, CNC milling and drilling.

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DEVELOPMENT » Athfield Architects / Hawkins Construction

August 2016

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Hawkins always up for a challenge Karen Phelps

The old Devonport Library was built in 1953 and had been extended and renovated at various times.

A library for the 21st century • from page 8 Roger Marshman, Naylor Love project manager, says that from a construction perspective, the project also presented unique challenges due to its location and the historic nature of the site, which has been occupied by early Maori and European settlers to the area.

Extensive consultation with iwi, archaeologists and arborists was required throughout the construction to protect the area and the heritage trees.

“We were given an outline brief from these experts as to how far we needed to be away from trees etc during the construction.

“When we dug, the experts monitored the process and advised. It was a tight site and we couldn’t bring heavy vehicles or store stock on the site to protect the tree root systems so a lot of coordination was required,” he explains. “ “It was a special project and we had to think outside the square and find unconventional solutions to problems to allow the project to progress while ensuring quality levels were high.”

“The aim was to create a domestic rather than an institutional mood.”

Pressure on materials and labour supply in the busy Auckland construction market have been the biggest challenges during the construction of 343 student accommodation units at 53-55 Symonds Street, says Hawkins project manager Paul Wikiriwhi.

The design and build negotiated project called UniLodge is being undertaken for client New Zealand Education Holdings Limited.

Once completed, the building will be managed

by UniLodge and the University of Auckland will be the tenant. Hawkins Construction expects to have around 150 to 200 workers on site at the peak of the project, which is located where Symonds St intersects with Wakefield Street and Airedale Street.

“We have to make our site an appealing place to work,” explains Paul.

“It’s about making sure work areas are ready, accessible and easy to work in, as well as ensuring that there is a good working atmosphere for everyone on site. Little things make a big difference.”

Due to pressures in procuring resources,

clever planning and stringent project management have ensured accurate and timely delivery of materials to site at key points during the project, he says.

“In the past we were able to have backup dates to pour concrete in the event of rain/wind delays but in the present market this can set you back weeks. We’ve had to structure a very realistic programme to give us a bit of room to manoeuvre if need be.”

Construction started on the 15 level building in June 2015 and storage space has been another challenge due to the busy location of the 1138sqm site, says Paul. As part of the construction management plan, Auckland Transport granted the project two loading bays.

Hawkins is working to a seven day floor cycle and has currently installed precast panels and floor slabs up to level ten. The facade is closed in up to level seven and internal fit out works are completed up to level six. The project is on track for completion in December.

Paul says the project will further strengthen Hawkins’ reputation for completing high quality buildings in a challenging market where effective labour and material procurement is crucial. He says that the aim is to always deliver high quality

Jon says that the resulting building has been well received by the Devonport Community, Auckland Libraries and council and the wider national and international libraries community. Te Potaka Korero o Te Hau Kapua - Devonport Library has already won or been nominated for a number of local and international awards.

“The highlight of the project for us was certainly the team and consultants involved.

‘Auckland Libraries was a fantastic client – they are both sensible yet aspirational and have a deep interest in the community and tailoring a library to suit the specific community in which it sits.

“We hope that the architecture we came up with enables the library to successfully provide its service to the local community.”

Working on the UniLodge project will further strengthen Hawkins’ reputation for completing high quality buildings in a challenging market.

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Construction started on the 15 level UniLodge building in June 2015 and is on track to be finished by this December.

projects that clients can be proud of while creating a good client experience along the way.

He says that this is achieved by being forward thinking, challenging how things are done and finding better ways where necessary to ensure success.

Hawkins Construction undertakes a variety of commercial projects, including fit outs, refurbishments, education projects, healthcare facilities, commercial projects and community infrastructure including art galleries, event centres and stadiums.

Unilodge is, in fact, situated near Hawkins first ever project in Auckland - the Auckland University Human Sciences building.

Hawkins was established in Hamilton in 1946 and this project marked the company’s entry into the Auckland market. When it was built in 1972, the Auckland University Human Sciences building was the city’s largest development. Hawkins established a regional branch in Auckland in 1979 along with branches in Wellington, Christchurch, Taranaki and the Central North Island. Today, the

“We’ve had to structure a very realistic programme to give us a bit of room to manoeuvre if need be.” company’s head office is based in Auckland.

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DEVELOPMENT Âť Naylor Love - The Grange

August 2016

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Project shows versatility, flexibility Karen Phelps Naylor Love has just completed The Grange, a new retail development in Warkworth offering a mixture of small and medium-sized tenancies.

The project, for client developer Square & Mainstreet Limited, comprised two stages: the McDonald’s building and tenancies 1-6 followed by the construction of tenancies 7-22.

The site is located on the south side of Warkworth and includes 142 carparks and a walkway along State Highway 1 to link it to the Warkworth township.

Naylor Love project manager Billy Fulton says that the company undertook extensive value engineering post tender seeking better and smarter ways to construct the project.

Naylor Love started on site in January 2015, working alongside civil construction company Wharehine, building a large concrete in-situ retaining wall, which was part of the civil works for the project, as well as a key element in the construction of tenancies 2 – 6.

Wharehine’s extensive civil works on site also included re-aligning the road and constructing a traffic island and slipways. Construction on the buildings began in May 2015 and has just been completed.

Billy says that due to wet ground conditions pumping and draining water from the site was a major consideration during construction.

He says the most complicated part of the construction was tenancies 2-8, which are built on suspended slab as they are elevated off the ground due to the slope of the land requiring in-situ concrete floors, beams and columns.

The Grange already has two key anchor tenants – BP and McDonald’s – and the developer is presently leasing and selling the remaining available tenancies. Other tenants in the development include Tank Juice, St Pierre’s Sushi, The Coffee Club, Domino’s Pizza, Educare crèche, Noodle Noodle and Kebabs on Queen, which are all open and trading.

As interior fitouts were completed by individual tenants, there was a lot of coordination with various contractors. Naylor Love worked closely with the client and project management team to ensure the project was completed in a timely manner even with when delays cropped up at various points.

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The most complicated part of the The Grove construction project, complted by Naylor Love, was tenancies 2-8, which are built on suspended slab.

Local subcontractors were used where possible. “We worked with some really good local companies on this project such as MS Engineering, Drinnan Contractors, AJ Withrington Plumbers and Footings & Floors, along with Whangarei based Barfoote Construction. “This project demonstrates the way in which Naylor Love approaches projects – we work with everyone and, as problems and challenges arise throughout the project, we come up with the solutions as quickly as possible. “This project shows we have the capacity and know how as well as the flexibility to be able to roll with the changes we’ve had thrown at us on this project. “The high quality of finish achieved on the build is testament to what Naylor Love can achieve.

When you drive onto the site the development is quite stunning.�

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Delivering your steel on time as requested Brilliance Steel aims to reduce wastage and the overall cost to customers by producing top quality reinforcing steel products to meet customers’ specific requirements, says company assistant manager Simon Johnson.

The company’s recent contribution to The Grange retail development in Warkworth, subcontracting to Naylor Love, is a good example, he says.

The company supplied and installed reinforcing steel for The Grange, which marked the largest scale project ever undertaken by Brilliance Steel. Reinforcing steel was supplied for the ground beams, columns and floor slabs for the building as well as the retaining wall.

Steel was detailed, cut and bent then delivered to site and installed.

Despite a number of unexpected delays Brilliance Steel, which worked in conjunction with Ngaruawahia Steel Fix, managed to deliver the project before the deadline.

Due to the successful completion of The Grange Brilliance Steel has

already secured projects with other clients.

Based in Auckland, Brilliance Steel was started in 2008 at the start of the economic recession. Simon says this has given the company a real focus on delivering quality combined with value.

This has led the company to set up a mesh factory facility in China, which manufactures quality products specifically designed and fabricated to meet New Zealand's unique market requirements at very competitive prices.

Simon says that Brilliance Steel is able to use its volume advantage to purchase related hardware products and supply them to its customers at competitive rates such as bar chairs, tie wire, polythene and tape.

Brilliance Steel can also custom fabricate any size of stirrups, links and starter bars to meet specific project and site requirements.

Quality Control is taken very seriously. Brilliance Steel reinforcing

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All reinforcing bar is stamped for product identification and traceability with heat and batch numbers. All reinforcing steel is independently tested before it is released into the New Zealand market. Copies of test results are available upon client requested.

Brilliance Steel currently works in the Auckland and Bay of Plenty regions completing a range of projects from residential houses to large developments.

The company employs 13 staff, including a team of quantity surveyors, and customer service is a top priority, says Simon.

It has the systems in place to deliver on time as requested allowing Brilliance Steel to continually exceed customers’ expectations.

“Providing an efficient and knowledgeable service is paramount in continuing a loyal and trustable

relationship with our customers, which has enhanced our growing reputation in the reinforcing industry,” he says.

Continual innovation is another hallmark of the company’s focus on placing the customers’ need first.

For example the company’s newly released 665 FTP mesh was specially developed to meet a need identified in the marketplace for a ready made product, that doesn’t need to be cut, suitable for insertion into footpaths.

The product includes a perimeter bar to make for safer installation and handling.

“Designed for civil works projects, 665 FTP is longer and narrower than standard mesh giving greater net coverage as it perfectly fits the standard footpath sizes.

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Project shows off Naylor Love’s versatility, flexibility • from page 12 Naylor Love is one of the largest national construction companies in New Zealand with approximately 300 staff nationwide spread over five regional divisions.

The company has been building in New Zealand for over 100 years. Billy says that this has allowed the company to build long-term relationships with clients.

“Combined with a continuous improvement policy as we strive to deliver measurably the best construction services for our clients Naylor Love brings a unique, collaborative approach to construction in New Zealand.

“A large proportion of our work at Naylor Love is from return clients, which reflects this collaborative approach.

“Our mission on every project is always to deliver measurably the best construction

services for our clients and we’ll work hard around the clock with everyone on site to achieve this.”

At present in Auckland, Naylor Love is also working on the multi storey apartment complex Parks Residence, a 30-storey complex with 275 apartments and retail tenancies on the lower floors on Albert Street; an Auckland Council swimming pool complex at Albany; the construction of two three-storey blocks at Ranfurly Retirement Village at Three Kings; an extensive refurbishment of the atrium in SkyCity along with a range of other fitout works; Silvia Park Shopping Mall in Mt Wellington and The Hereford Residents apartments in Auckland involving complete conversion of a 15-storey commercial building, along with an additional five levels added, to a 20-storey complex of luxury apartments, with two levels remain as commercial space.

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The company brought many decades of experience to the project with individual roofs completed for 22 different tenancies including McDonalds, The Coffee Club, Domino’s Pizza, Floorwise Flooring and various other stores and food outlets.

“Each tenant’s needs were unique in terms of their roofing requirements and architectural features. There is a lot of detail when constructing a roof in terms of products required, we were able to ensure continuity of supply to get the job done,” explains Northland Roofs project manager Mike Vallom.

Started in 2008, Northland Roofs is owned

by Walter Greil and Bruce Taylor. Bruce, a Northland local, has been working as a roofer his whole life and now brings 30 years of experience to the business. German born Walter has an extensive background in management and previously owned his own building company in Germany.

Northland Roofs undertakes new roofing and re-roofing, gutter repair and replacement, waterproofing membrane, and roof and gutter maintenance.

A strong management team, headed by hands-on owners and complemented by well-trained staff, is the formula for the

company’s on-going success. Residing in strategic positions in the Far North and Auckland, with good infrastructure in place, these attributes, combined with the company’s can-do attitude, strongly support its aim to deliver high quality projects on time and on budget throughout New Zealand, says Mike.

With the construction industry booming Northland Roofs’ services have been in high demand and the company has been involved in a number of high-profile projects recently including, Z Warkworth, re-roof and cladding of the WASP Hangar at Hobsonville, new and re-roofing for Watercare in Mangere and Brown’s Bay, 84 Onehunga Mall and a large factory extension for OJI in Penrose.

The company is also heavily involved in projects for the petroleum industry with regular clients such as Z, BP, Nelson Petroleum Distributors and Allied Petroleum.

But no matter what the project Mike says the number one focus is on quality. The company’s roofers have the collective experience of thousands of hours, which is why Northland Roofs has become a trusted name in roofing throughout New Zealand for clients such as Naylor Love, for which it has completed numerous projects.

“Naylor Love is always a great company to work with and we have enjoyed working on this large retail development, The Grange, which is a significant project for the region,” says Mike.

“We were all very happy with the outcome.”

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A superb mix of views, location Karen Phelps It’s with pride that Dianne Cartmer looks out over Karaka Harbourside Estate subdivision. As the sales manager for the estate working on behalf of developers The Ross Group, Dianne has been based on the site for the past eight years assisted by her son Dean Armitage.

Now that the estate is fully sold she will still be based in the same location - but this time from her own new home built by Finesse Residential as she has just purchased the site which the sales office was previously based on.

“It’s a nice feeling walking around the estate as I have sold every single section in here so I know everybody. It can take a while to get back home though because I go out and I always end up having a coffee or a wine with someone,” she says with a smile.

Located overlooking Manukau Harbour with views to Wattle Downs and Conifer Grove, Karaka Harbourside Estate is located just 15 minutes from Auckland CBD. The development is the brainchild of locals the Ross brothers who had previously completed a range of developments including Mahia Park in Wattle Downs.

The first sections at Karaka Harbourside Estate were presold in 2007. Over the past eight years 442 sites in total have been sold ranging in size from 550sqm to over 1000sqm. Dianne says that the covenants in place have protected the integrity of the subdivision, which among other things, stipulates only one dwelling may be constructed on each site.

The developers also approved plans to ensure a high quality development with major builders working in the subdivision such as Landmark Homes, G.J Gardner Homes, Platinum Homes and Signature Homes.

“We tried to stay local in terms of builders, both to support the local region and also as it was easier to have builders situated close by to access the site and complete homes efficiently for clients,” says Dianne. “Buyers were allowed to select their own building company so this meant their homes could be designed exactly as they wanted them.”

Karaka Harbourside Estate was planned by professional urban designers resulting in a stunning mix of green spaces, ponds, walkways and cycleways threaded through and around the subdivision.

The development has seen a mix of markets over the years from boom to bust. The 132 sites that comprised stage one of the development sold out rapidly. But when the global financial crisis hit it resulted in innovation. A street of eight show homes was established called Life at Home, which drew people from far and wide into Karaka Harbourside Estate seeking ideas for their home build. Many of the architecturally designed homes went on to win Master Builder House of the Year awards, reflecting the high level of design and quality of workmanship.

Located overlooking Manukau Harbour, Karaka Harbourside Estate is located just 15 minutes from the Auckland CBD. All were local boutique building companies and those involved in Life at Home were Eden Homes, Frame Homes, Earth Masonry Homes, Falcon Homes, Faulkner Construction, Cartmer Construction, Finesse Residential and Total Building Solutions.

“Life at Home was essentially a destination similar to the home show or home ideas centre where consumers could walk through living houses and obtain useful product information and knowledge as well as view the subdivision. As a result of this initiative the subdivision virtually sold out,” remembers Dianne.

In fact, the last section just recently sold at the end of September but to a lucky buyer. The 930sqm waterfront section had been held back by the developer who later decided to sell. For those that purchased early, Karaka Harbourside Estate has been a good investment with homes in the subdivision now ranging in value from around $13m and in Auckland’s booming property market this

figure is increasing daily.

Dianne says the development has been popular with retirees or those close to retirement. It has also attracted families and professional couples resulting in a good mix of residents.

It was something the people of Papakura really wanted,” says Dianne. “When Karaka Harbourside Estate opened there was no other major subdivision offering this superb mix of views and location.

We all feel extremely happy with how Karaka Harbourside Estate looks. It’s got a great vibe that is hard to put into words.”

So what is next on the cards for The Ross Group? The brothers are looking at the future residential development of Pararekau Island, which is reached via a courseway from Karaka Harbourside Estate. It is expected that around 108 sites in a gated community will be offered for sale. The development will continue the legacy the brothers have started with Karaka Harbourside Estate as nearby Kopuahingahinga Island will be covenanted open space into perpetuity, vested back to Auckland city as a reserve for all to enjoy.

“When Karaka Harbourside Estate opened there was no other major subdivision offering this superb mix of views and location.”

Karaka Harbourside Estate has a mix of green spaces, ponds, walkways and cycleways threaded through and around the subdivision. Above, sales manager Dianne Cartmer.

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DEVELOPMENT » Karaka - Landmark Homes Counties

August 2016

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Team that strives to do things better Kelly Deeks Landmark Homes Counties offers high quality homes and excellent customer service in the growing Pukekohe and Karaka districts and surrounding areas.

As preferred builders for many of the new developments south of Auckland, Landmark Homes Counties is an experienced building company which continually improves and updates its processes, procedures, and products to make sure it is providing the best possible package to its clients.

The team at Landmark Homes Counties is led by franchisees Stephen Tordeich and Sarah McMullin.

Stephen is an engineer who worked within his family engineering business for 20 years before becoming the Landmark Homes franchisee for Counties in 2011, and for the eastern regions in 2013. His focus is on the management, administrative, and operative functioning of the business.

Sarah is a former registered midwife and has a strong client focus.

She has a very hands on role in the business which is client focused, and she can often be found on the building site liaising with her construction managers and making sure her clients’ dreams are turned to reality.

“It’s a seven days a week job,” she says.

“We’ve got a really amazing team of people inhouse, as well as subcontractors and suppliers.

“We’ve taken on our sales people for what we think is their integrity, knowledge, attention to detail, and their energy.

“We stand out because we take ownership of our projects, we provide a very personal service, and we’re continually looking at how we can do things better.”

Landmark Homes Counties spends a lot of time and effort sourcing the best products, some local, and some from overseas.

Landmark Homes Counties has a new show home under construction at Karaka Harbourside and due to open early in the new year, and another in the design phase for the eastern area.

“We’re building a showcase of the type of work we do,” she says. “We’re not putting in things that are unobtainable, and all the workmanship is done by our tradesmen.

Landmark Homes Counties offers high quality homes and excellent customer service in the growing Pukekohe and Karaka districts.

“We want people to come in and feel at home.”

The new show home will display the different levels of products on offer to show clients the options available.

This can be seen with an entry level bathroom, another with higher specifications, and a third oneoff type bathroom, featuring beautiful stone basins Sarah brought home from Bali.

“We are going to show case some unique, replicable products for Landmark clients,” Sarah says.

“Our show home is to inspire clients while showcasing workmanship and products, but it is our new home consultants who provide the personalised service to ensure our clients get the home they dreamed of.”

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New show homes from Landmark Homes Counties will display different levels of products on offer to show clients the different options available.

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DEVELOPMENT » Karaka - Eden Masonry Homes

August 2016

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Homes that stand the test of time Kelly Deeks The solid masonry construction, and careful craftsmanship of the team at luxury home design and build company, Eden Masonry Homes, gives discerning clients a home of enduring quality and a masterpiece in workmanship.

The company has won a stream of Gold and Gold Reserve Master Build Awards, a testament to its creativity and exquisite detailing.

Eden Masonry Homes is owned and operated by qualified Registered Master Builder Rob Dines.

Rob was first introduced to concrete masonry construction when his father built their family home in 1973.

“Solid concrete masonry is a building material that offers high durability, strength, and thermal efficiency. It is such a solid, enduring material. It doesn’t deteriorate with the elements,” he says.

“Solid concrete masonry also has excellent insulating and acoustic properties, and it really lends itself well to both classic and contemporary architecture.”

Rob says Eden Masonry Homes’ discerning clients engage the company because they want a home that’s unique, solid, and has been built by a company with a reputation forged over nearly a quarter of a century of building high quality, highend, architectural homes.

Rob has been a builder for more than 40 years.

Solid concrete masonry is the company’s building system of choice.

“People are now starting to understand and appreciate that solid concrete masonry is for life and longer,” he says. “Concrete will outlast any other type of building system. It’s durable and has a great re-sale value. It is also acoustically and thermally superior, cool in the summer and warm in winter.”

Eden Masonry Homes’ qualified construction team has more than 150 years of combined construction experience on site. Some have worked for Eden Masonry Homes for more than 20 years.

Rob says his construction team is highly effective, dedicated, and passionate group of professionals.

“They take immense pride and satisfaction in the homes they build,” he says.

Eden Masonry Homes are all individually designed to suit each client.

“Most often, our first meeting with our clients is on their land, be it urban, rural, or coastal. We talk about their requirements, then select a suitable architect from a stable of architects that we know and trust.

“From that day on, we have a highly engaged

Solid masonry offers high durability, strength and thermal efficiency and lends itself to both classic and contemporary architecture. line of communication with our clients to ensure we achieve what they require, and more.”

Each design is individually tailored to each client and makes the best of their site.

“We bring our expertise and experience and work very closely with our clients to maximise the use of their site,” he says.

“At Eden Masonry Homes we understand that our client’s home will be a product of their personality, their needs and their budget”.

Eden Masonry Homes manages the process from the initial consultation, right through to

handing over the keys, and marries up its clientele with the right professionals (architects, designers, engineers, landscape architects, and more) to ensure its clients are well looked after, all the way through the construction of their new home.

“We believe having your own home designed and built to compliment your lifestyle, a home that is something different from today’s market repetitiveness, is one of life’s most rewarding and satisfying experiences.”

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DEVELOPMENT » Karaka - G.J. Gardner Homes Franklin

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Spectacular growth for franchise Kelly Deeks After just six years in business, G.J. Gardner Homes Franklin/Papakura has grown to become the area’s second largest building company, growing from a team of three to 40.

As one of the area’s major players, G.J. Gardner Homes Franklin/Papakura has access to about 100 local sections in Papakura, Takanini, Karaka, Kingseat, Pukekohe, Pokeno and Waiuku.

“We’ve got something at a price point that will suit anyone looking for house and land packages in this area,” says G.J. Gardner Homes Franklin/ Papakura franchisee Mike O’Meeghan.

“Whether first, second, or third home buyers, we’ve got both ends of the scale from special housing areas with house and land packages below $650,000, to the new Ryman Subdivision in Pukekohe, where we have house and land packages starting at $900,000.”

Mike says anyone wanting a home in this area should call the G.J. Gardner Homes office on 09 296 1695 to get in touch with one of the company’s sales people, who can help to tailor make a solution to suit their wishes and requirements.

“Whether it’s an existing house and land package we’ve already got up and running that suits their needs, or we design a new house to suit, we will provide a high quality product with exceptional service,” he says. “We understand our clients are individuals and they have unique requirements when building a home. By working together, we can design and build a home that suits each client, their lifestyle, and their needs.”

G.J. Gardner Homes Franklin/Papakura is expanding its repertoire this year and is soon to start the build of its first apartment building.

This project, now in the design phase, has so far been a three-way project between G.J.Gardner Homes, the client and Auckland Council.

G.J. Gardner Homes Franklin / Papakura is owned by Mike O’Meeghan, Jeff and Bob de Leeuw, Directors of MJB Construction Ltd. Bob is a trade certified builder who has been involved in the residential building industry for more than 40 years. His son Jeff has an extensive background in civil engineering.

Combined with Mike’s corporate experience from his former role at PlaceMakers head office, the owners have what it takes to offer exceptional

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“We’ve got a wealth of building experience and knowledge to offer you, and combined with New Zealand’s number one home builder G.J. Gardner, we have built a reputation which ensures all our customers will receive excellent service, quality workmanship, and a quality product.”

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Educational expertise to the fore Sue Russell A major design and build project at Northland College in Kaikohe will have far-reaching implications for not only learning outcomes but also morale at the school, A-Line Construction project manager, Matthew Abercrombie says.

“For the Kaikohe township, having a new school will be significant in further boosting engagement between the school and its wider community,” Matthew says.

The $12 million build will take about a year to complete and involves constructing a pool-change building, a trades block and gymnasium along with a 4200m2 open building which will be home to a variety of modern learning environments and teaching spaces.

“A feature of that open space is that it will allow for student self-directed learning areas which seems to be the future of education in New Zealand.

It is all about focusing on the student and finding out their best way of learning and harnessing this potential,” says Matthew.

A-Line Construction used its in-house design capabilities to develop the school project’s base design and methodologies further, liaising closely with the school to ensure all important factors were included.

The new school is being built where the library, now demolished, used to be. This meant that school life has not been disrupted given the entire building site is fenced off. “It is an extensive build so it was vital to us and to the school that the business of teaching and learning carries on with as little disruption as possible,” says Matthew.

He thinks the fact that the Ministry of Education is willing to spend such a large sum on the schools rebuild speaks volumes of its commitment to enhance educational outcomes for current and successive generations in the township and district the school serves.

A-Line Construction has completed many education projects in the Far North and as a result has developed proven methodologies both in design and construction. In January this year the company completed the new self-directed learning centre at the Westmount Northland campus in Kerikeri.

“That was a fantastic addition to the school and we know the students are enjoying the extreme

The $12 million revamp of Northland College in Kaikohe includes a pool-change building, a trades block and gymnasium and a 4200m square metre open building which will house a variety of teaching spaces. flexibility and inspiration the space provides.”

Another educational build at Hora Hora Primary School in Whangarei is currently underway. This project involves construction of a two-level, eight classroom building embodying all the attributes of a modern learning environment.

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Setting up the Auckland branch was a significant milestone in the company’s development giving A-Line Construction the capability to service

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BUILDING » Woodview Construction

August 2016

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Small team punches above its weight Sue Russell Woodview Construction, based in Westgate Auckland offers clients a comprehensive range of construction services.

Owner/Directors Richard Vokes and Dan Ryder collectively carry over 35 years experience working in construction processes, from design conception, consenting, procurement, contract and project management to completed build and lead a team of skilled construction practitioners, split between site and office activities.

“We are a privately owned relatively small company given the nature of the projects we successfully take on and I think it is our very hands-on approach along with our highly evolved management and construction systems that often sets us apart from larger competitors,” says Dan. Due to be completed October this year is a 27 dwelling project near Silverdale on Auckland’s North Shore. The $9 million 45 week build is the first of this type Woodview Construction has built for property development company Charger Group Ltd. The Karapiro Drive Live Work Units Project is, as the name suggests, an ambitious and revolutionary approach to supplying boutique commercial space on the lower floor and two bedroom apartment style living upstairs. Dan says the four building complex, when completed will be ideal for smaller sole-trading enterprises because it provides a commercial area with a high stud and with accommodation onsite.

“With an individual retail price in the low to mid $600,000 range, by Auckland standards, they are very attractively priced given the units multipurpose capabilities. Ideal for young business operators or a couple just setting out to grow their company in time,” Dan says.

The project has show-cased Woodview Construction’s all round capability given its tight time-frames, substantial prebuild demolition work and site reinstatement including carparking, retaining structures and complementary landscaping. Inside, the units feature extensive carpeting, tiling and high-end quality lighting, while the patterned precast concrete cladding offers an uncomplicated simplistic stylish look.

While a relatively small company Woodview Construction has the capacity to manage a number of projects on its books at the same time.

Dan puts this down to highly evolved and well understood systems and a proven track-record in the industry leading to often servicing repeat customers.

“We are on the busier side at the moment with

Auckland company Woodview Construction is building a 27 dwelling project near Silverdale. The $9 million project will combine commercial space on the ground floor and apartment style living above.

10 projects on the books. It is indicative of the buoyant commercial building sector in and around Auckland including the remedial work reinstating leaky buildings.”

While the bulk of business is generated through the Auckland office Woodview Construction also has a small satellite office in Cambridge. This has opened up the greater Waikato along with Bay of Plenty regions.

Over the ten sites 29 managerial and administrative staff are involved in project delivery.

Working on actual site builds is a substantial team of subcontractors and as many as 130 carpenters, each paid on an hourly rate.

“We made the decision to pay our carpenters an hourly wage rather than contract or salary because we didn’t want them to feel under any pressure to hurry work.

“They are the ones actually building and it is incredibly important for our integrity and our

“With an individual retail price in the low to mid $600,000 range, by Auckland standards, they are very attractively priced given the units multi-purpose capabilities.” continued success that the person swinging the hammer operates at a level consistent with our building philosophy and standards,” Dan explains.

Dan holds concerns for the future of the building sector generally given the lack of encouragement given by schools toward younger ones seeing a trade, such as building, as a viable vocation.

With the building boom now fully in play that situation has caused a shortage of qualified and experienced building practitioners and the gap between demand and supply will take some time to fill.

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Upgrade caters for modern learning Karen Phelps Eastside Builders has just completed a multi-million dollar project at Kaitaia College to upgrade the school’s science block. Kaitaia College principal Jack Saxon says the upgrade was required to cater to modern needs as part of the block upgraded was part of the original school teaching block built before the school was opened in 1951. Since that time science has expanded to include horticulture and agriculture and there were no proper facilities for these, so the school was currently using a converted prefab in the school car park to teach science.

Eastside Builders stripped out the interior of the building and built partition walls and new bathrooms as well as fitting out the entire interior of the building including new windows and complete science lab fitouts. Externally a new deck and canopy was built as well as a new conservatory attached to the horticultural area of the science block.

Alistair Ross, director of Eastside Builders, says that the main challenge of the project was the sheer age of the building, which was originally built in 1947.

“This means that walls were not plumb which made re-lining walls a challenge at times. A lot of work was required under the floor, such as fitting gas and electrical lines, but there was only a small clearance space under there plus a lot of water.

This made this part of the job very challenging for contractors,” he explains.

Alistair says Eastside Builders employs local contractors where possible and the project at Kaitaia College was no exception. For example Kaitaia Kitchens installed the specialised bench tops for the science labs, which were imported from Italy.

Alistair himself is local and has lived in the region for nearly 40 years. He started Eastside Builders 12 years ago and the company works throughout Northland. The company mainly completes work for the commercial and education sectors with the latter making up the main part of the company’s business. Eastside Builders has recently completed projects at Taipa Area School, where a new library and staffroom was built; a major refit at Kaeo College and the refit of the gymnasium plus external concrete works at Kerikeri High School.

“The Ministry of Education has very precise requirements in terms of how the job is undertaken in the school environment. Our name is now well known for this type of work due to the amount of projects we have successfully completed,” he

A new deck and canopy was part of the exterior work completed by Eastside Builders as part of a multi-million dollar upgrade of Kaitaia College. says. “For example if there is something wrong we always go back and fix it. That’s the kind of reputation that Eastside Builders has and it’s the kind of reputation you need in smaller towns.”

Eastside Builders foreman Chris Bullen has worked for the company for many years and is the main driving force on the site. Alistair says that Chris has great ability to plan and complete jobs to a very high level on a budget. As all staff are employed on contract Alistair has developed a stable core team of trusted subcontractors.

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Eastside Builders is a member of Site Safe and HazardCo and safety is a major focus on every project. Achieving a very high quality of workmanship is another focus for Eastside Builders and meticulous attention to detail is applied at every stage of a project.

“Sometimes we find that plans we are given might not quite work or might need to be tweaked slightly to be buildable. We work with the project managers and building inspectors to give our advice as to what might work better. It’s about using our expertise for the betterment of the project. For example a senior inspector from the council had to come and sign off the Kaitaia College project. He shook our hands and said it was the first building he’d gone through in four

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The project was started in October 2015 and finished in April this year and Jack sees the project as part of a wider drive to enhance facilities.

“From my perspective this project represents the first domino in a wider plan to enhance the property platform within the school, ensuring that it aligns with the needs of the 21st century learner,” he says. “A key lever in achieving this vision is the our ability to partner with our wider business community, both locally and nationally, and our other stakeholders such as hapu and iwi.”

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Eastside Builders stripped out the interior of the old Kaitaia College and built partition walls and new bathrooms as well as fitting out the entire interior of the building including new windows and complete science lab fitouts.

Firm goes the extra mile Northland Interiors combines extensive experience, innovative thinking and the right products to successfully transform spaces around Northland for clients, says company owner Roger Lund.

“We offer a very experienced team, which can produce high quality product efficiently and cost effectively. We are passionate about what we do and will go the extra mile for our customers,” he says.

For example a project recently completed for the Paihia Ex Serviceman’s Club saw the company start work at 4am to finish before the club typically got busy each day.

Roger says it is this kind of flexibility and willingness to meet the client’s needs and requirements that sets the company apart.

Large specialist projects are also no problem. The company was involved in the multi million dollar project at Kaitaia College to upgrade the school’s science block installing suspended ceilings in five classrooms. The 2.5 hour drive from the Northland Interiors head office in Whangarei was no problem.

“We’re used to travelling with the distances involved in Northland and work from Kaitaia to Warkworth. We have to be incredibly organised and efficient – we have great project management skills,” explains Roger.

Northland Interiors opened its doors in 2006 and since this time the business has steadily increased its presence in the market and is now the leading contractor

in its field either directly to clients or sub contracting to reputable building companies.

Northland Interiors offer a total turnkey service (including full design and build service), a main contract service (covering all of the works including ceilings, partitioning, building, finishing and services) or subcontract service as required.

While most work is based around new commercial development and refurbishment; refits for existing buildings are also undertaken. Northland Interiors is the preferred supplier and installer in the region for Autex Composition Board and QuietSpace materials.

Past projects completed by Northland Interiors include the impressive showrooms and offices of Pacific Motor Group, Kmart, Opus International offices, Northland District Health Board new administration offices, MacDonalds at Kaitaia and Warkworth, The Warehouse and Noel Leeming at Kaitaia and many Northland schools such as the project at Kaitaia College. Acoustic products and installation is a large part of their business.

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BUILDING » EMA Building - Macrennie Construction

August 2016

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EMA sits boldly on high-profile site Kelly Deeks Macrennie Commercial Construction has once again teamed up with one of its key clients, Location Group, to build the new Employers and Manufacturers Association (EMA) premises in Auckland.

The EMA Employment Hub office block and conference facility was officially opened in May and is stage two of the development of the Khyber Pass Road site.

The premises house EMA’s head office staff and the flexible, modern conference centre can accommodate anywhere from 10 to 200 students. Macrennie Commercial Construction quantity surveyor Michael White says the company built a four storey office block with offices, open plan spaces, and meeting rooms, and to the rear redeveloped an existing warehouse into a conference centre with café.

“We removed the roof and cladding, retained the existing warehouse portal frame, treated and repainted it, and constructed a suspended mezzanine floor to house the new conference centre with car parking beneath,” he says.

“The conference centre consists of full height acoustic walls, acoustic panelled ceiling and Transpace doors internally, and a walkway with feature staircase links up with the new café.”

The EMA Employment Hub building features a fully glazed main façade partially shadowed by suspended Webforge screening, and includes a glazed external stairwell and lift shaft with EMA etched into the precast panels. These features can be seen from Khyber Pass Road.

“We construct an array of projects and have especially enjoyed the challenges involved and the prominence of this building on Khyber Pass,” Michael says. “This development gives the image that Location Group and EMA want to portray, and we’re very proud to be involved in the finished product.”

He says Macrennie Commercial Construction became involved early in the project with Location Group and like a lot of its builds, was completed with an intensive integrated fitout to hasten the delivery of the building.

Internally, Macrennie Commercial Construction completed the building amenities, mechanical services, electrical and data services, and fire protection, while the office partitioning, floor coverings, and furniture fit

The fully glazed main facade of the new Employers and Manufacturers Association on Khyber Pass Road, a collaboration between Macrennie Commercial Construction and Location Group.

out was completed by Focus Group, working to Macrennie Commercial Construction’s health and safety policy.

EMA has now been relocated across the Khyber Pass Road site to its new building, and Macrennie Commercial Construction is working on the next stage of the development of the business hub.

The former EMA office building has been purchased by the Real Estate Institute of New Zealand (REINZ) and is being renovated by Macrennie Commercial Construction, working for

“We construct an array of projects and have especially enjoyed the challenges involved and the prominence of this building on Khyber Pass.”

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The renovation includes a new roof, new façade, and internal fit out, and by early 2017 will house REINZ and Realestate.co.nz.

Macrennie Commercial Construction is also

working on another high profile Location Group project, the new apartment building Grace Victoria Quarter, near Victoria Park.

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Its sculpturally curved design, sheathed in glass, incorporates a double height entry atrium with spiral staircase, and wraps around a central garden. A rooftop terrace includes a dining room, lounge, and kitchen.

Macrennie Commercial Construction is also working on Quad 7, a five-storey office building with 9000sqm of floor space, connecting Auckland Airports Terminal and Quad Precincts

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Macrennie Commercial Construction has been demonstrating its capability as a contractor for more than 30 years.

The company has a highly skilled team of in-house professionals who provide a multidisciplined approach to every project, from project management, quantity surveying, civil engineering, programming, accountancy, carpentry, site management, and concreting techniques.

The team prides itself on its extensive construction knowledge and the delivery of exceptional quality standards, with meticulous attention to detail, on time and to budget.

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Monkey Toe Group marketing manager Jeff Poole said the company provided a 9 metre walkway and three plant platforms, as well as a premium quality KATT access ladder system.

“One of the beauties of our products is it goes together really quickly,” Jeff says.

“A lot is prefabricated in our workshop so when it comes to site the installation goes smoothly. In situations like the EMA building, it really shines.”

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and extreme conditions, or the fibre reinforced plastic version called SkyWalk is a more lightweight option.

Both use a knurled, non-slip mesh to ensure safe roof access under all conditions, and are raised 200mm above the roof to allow rain and debris to wash through. They also feature a unique beam design allowing walkways to span up to 3 metres between supports and still maintain a massive load of about three people per square metre, providing greater flexibility for installations with less contact points with the roof.

Monkey Toe plant platforms don’t add unnecessary loads to roofs. With an innovative design and lightweight mounting system they are capable of supporting loads of up to 6000kgs.

“Our system takes the loads back to the purlins so you’re not putting a big load on the roof, you’re putting it on the building,” Jeff says. “We also supply a range of options for screens and louvres to hide unsightly air conditioning units and other plant equipment.”

Monkey Toe Group was started 10 years ago to respond to the need to provide

owners, specifiers, and architects with a way to protect both people and buildings.

Company director Tim Prestidge had been contracted by Fonterra to provide roof access systems for buildings with new roofs. “They wanted to figure out a way to do it without damaging the roof, so Tim came up with a series of clips that can safely grip a roof, without penetrating it or destroying its structural integrity.”

Monkey Toe Group’s products have continued to be refined and developed over the past 10 years.

New product lines have been added, including condenser mounts and gutter guards that use the clip system, and more recently the company has made a natural progression through its work with aluminium to include a range of glass balustrades, now being featured on stage two of the new SugarTree apartments on Union Street, Auckland.

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Location Group programmed the staged delivery of a variety of buildings, allowing the EMA to continue to work on site for the duration of the project.

Clever development solutions Karen Phelps By helping the Employers & Manufacturers Association (Northern) Inc. (EMA) to unlock the full potential of their existing property holdings, Location Group enabled the Association to remain at its original location, saving the EMA considerable time, hassle and money, says Location Group managing director, Mark Weipers.

“Originally the EMA had gone to the marketplace looking for new premises to move into. We took a slightly different and more analytical approach to determine exactly what their needs were. Based on that, we came up with a concept plan as to how to utilise their existing properties to meet their unique business needs,” explains Mark.

He says that the EMA required a very specific kind of property that provided an office footprint of around 2500 m² and a disproportionate number of on site car parks (minimum 150) that catered for fluctuating demand from parties attending the EMA’s training and educational programmes. The EMA wanted to create a Business Hub while also remaining an owner/occupier of the completed facilities rather than becoming a tenant.

Location programmed the delivery of a variety of buildings on the site on a staged basis allowing

the EMA to continue to function on site for the duration of the project. The company assumed a full developers role including all consenting requirements, land subdivision and project management through to the delivery of each stage. Mark says that an essential component was Location’s commitment to a fixed price contract, essentially eliminating the risk of the project to EMA. The first stage of the project was demolishing an existing residential building on Auburn Street to make way for a new four level car park building.

This building has planning consent for a further two car parking levels, leaving room for future expansion.

A large warehouse at the western end of the site on Khyber Pass Road was then partially demolished at the road frontage to allow for a four-storey new office complex connected to the balance of the rear warehouse. Within that rear warehouse, a mezzanine floor was constructed which now houses EMA’s training and conference facilities.

To complete the facility, a modern café operation has been established in the rear of the ground floor, catering for both EMA clients and the general public.

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“Originally the EMA had gone to the marketplace looking for new premises to move into. We took a slightly different and more analytical approach to determine exactly what their needs were.” existing office building in the middle of the overall site. In February EMA was able to relocate to the newly completed building and its old building is now being refurbished for the Real Estate Institute of New Zealand, who have purchased the building in a subsequent transaction also facilitated by Location Group. The final stage of the development is a three level office building on the Khyber Pass Road frontage that has been consented but will be held for future construction to house EMA’s possible expansion or for third party occupation.

Based in Auckland, Location Group was established in 1972 and is made up of a number of private development and investment companies.

Location Group’s directors Roy Richardson, Mark Weipers and Chris Davies offer clients over 75 years experience across a broad range of property investment and development projects including residential, commercial and industrial new builds

and refurbishments. Location Group works in major cities throughout New Zealand. In Auckland the company has just completed 192-198 Beachhaven Road, a project which involved working with the Roman Catholic Church in conceptualising and subdividing their surplus land to create housing accommodation for the local congregation, together with the provision of further land/building packages for third party sale. Location Group has also just completed 14 residential dwellings on a site at Verbena Road, Birkenhead and the unique Vert luxury apartment complex, incorporating a new Ponsonby Bowling Club facility in Jervois Road, Herne Bay. Currently, the Group is focused on commencing construction of 100 apartments in a development called Grace Victoria Quarter, located at 70 Sale Street, Freemans Bay, in a joint venture with a prominent Melbourne residential developer.

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Design undertaken before a design evolves Design is not just about what the building looks like for Avery Team Architects – it's also about the background work. This was certainly the case with the company's recent work on the Employment Manufacturers Association (EMA) building.

warehouse circa 1920 on the site which was being used for car parking had large clear spans making it ideal for the new EMA training/conference centre which needed a large flexible space. A new mezzanine was constructed to accommodate the learning spaces together with a café and breakout areas.”

"We start the process of crafting a development with the client, identifying the constraints and opportunities. It’s a very methodical process before we even begin the design but eventually this process results in a building that perfectly suits their needs and requirements," says architect principal Kerry Avery.

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"We have specialist skill sets in different areas so the best staff are assigned to each project.

I'm very hands on and was heavily involved in this project.”

The size and shape of the project was derived more from the use than the location, an Avery Architects was started in 1992 by Kerry important point of difference, says Kerry, and one, and his wife Lisa. He says that Avery Team which also assisted the project budget.

Architects was one of the first practices to embrace development architecture with a “For example tutors offices were clustered and commercial focus, which results in successful located close to training areas resulting in a more comprehensive developments.

Kerry says that it is not unusual for clients to not efficient work environment. Health and The practice now completes projects throughout see the potential waiting to be unlocked in their environment was a key consideration in the design. For example we detached the lift and the country. Services include interior design, present location as was the case with the EMA. Avery Team Architects worked with the stairs from the building and attached it to a urban design and master planning, landscape development team managed by Location Group bridge. This encourages people to walk from the architecture, project management, office, and enjoy views of the city and breathe environmentally sustainable design, seismic, to firstly look at sites before identifying the present site was the best option. The EMA’s fresh air. This feature also helps save on electricity consent and procurement assessment management and heritage and conservation business modus operandi were analysed taking and lighting costs as does the fact the building has a fully gridded exterior which shades it from assessment and design. The company can also into account its expanding role in workforce training. The practice then came up with a design the sun to stop it overheating and maintain offer advice and management on Green Star indoor comfort,” he explains. submissions. that would work on the present site, delivering the outcomes the client required.

Kerry says it was the experience of Avery “The EMA project clearly demonstrates the “We looked at how people worked at the EMA Team Architects, many of whom have worked ability of Avery Team Architects to add value to a and how to best get value, where appropriate, together for the company for one or two project and work with the client to take them on out of the buildings that were already on the decades, which meant the practice, could add a journey to arrive at a building which perfectly site,” explains Kerry.“For example a large considerable value to the project. Kerry has caters to their needs."

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BUILDING » Crosson Architects - Orange Project

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Orange Hall project award winner Karen Phelps The refurbishment of a significant landmark heritage building – the Orange Coronation Hall on Auckland’s Newton Road – and a new mixed-use development on the same site, has resulted in the project winning the heritage award from the New Zealand Institute of Architecture.

Brent Hore, who was working for Crosson Clarke Carnachan Architects, the firm, which undertook the project in conjunction with Tonkin Zulaika Greer Architects and Dave Pearson Architects, says that the history of the hall was an important consideration in the design.

The brick and plaster building was designed in 1922 by Arthur Sinclair-O’Connor. It was originally home to the Protestant ‘Loyal Order of Orangemen’ and was later transformed into a popular dance hall in the 1940s followed by a performing arts school and a church. Brent says that the design intent was to upgrade the hall and have the new development wrap around it. The original brick exterior of the hall was combined with a modern white interior. The new mixed-use building picks up the orange theme of the hall with sunscreens and projecting mullions while the curved curtain wall creates a dynamic contrast to the old hall.

“The new building gently and respectfully wraps around the existing hall – creating a new sunny sheltered public plaza above street level.

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The new mixed-use building includes 70 apartments and commercial and retail space. users of this new public space to engage with activity and space. The plaza is punctuated with notional memorabilia, etched foot prints and dance floor chairs as street furniture reflecting a former life,” he explains.

The mixed-use development includes the old lodge room, dance hall with its sprung floor and supper room within the old hall. There are also 70 apartments including lofts, two bedrooms, one bedroom and studio units. Commercial space and retail shops are at street level.

Crosson Clarke Carnachan Architects Limited was established in 2004 and the practice disbanded in 2015 when one of the directors retired. Ken Crosson, the design architect for the Orange, has been involved in many other award winning projects including the acclaimed ‘Hut on Sleds’ and his own Coromandel Bach. His new practice, Crosson Architects, has already won 2016 New Zealand Institute of Architects regional awards for

its projects Nohoroa – a family home which reflects the ruggedness of the Wellington landscape and The Bach Bach, a coastal home in Raglan. The Red House he designed in the Titirangi bush has recently been short listed for the World Architecture Festival in Berlin in November this year.

Brent, who now works for Crosson Architects, says that each project is treated as unique by the firm and points of difference and opportunities identified to give a distinctive result.

“Good design will produce sustainable, functional and dramatic spaces and buildings that have an enduring quality over time. The end result is not a preconceived idea but a combination of the client’s requirements and desires, a response to the site and the budget. At the completion of each project the aim is always to have achieved a building that was beyond the client’s expectations and we plan to continue this tradition with Crosson Architects.”

Shoring up our heritage Fabricating and installing the structural steel for the seismic upgrading of a significant heritage building - the Orange Coronation Hall on Auckland’s Newton Road – brought its unique challenges. Auckland based Jay Cee Welding fabricated around five tonnes of steel into new members for the project then installed them on site for Dominion Constructors.

“We get to do all the important stuff in a building that nobody sees,” says Jay Cee Welding owner John Fraider with a smile. “Working on a heritage building obviously brings special challenges and we had to project manage the installation very carefully to ensure no damage was done to the existing building as we were working around original plaster ceilings and facades.

We enjoy working with our regular clients, such as Dominion Constructors, and ensuring projects, no matter how complex, flow smoothly.”

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by John, a boilermaker by trade, in 1985 with just a mobile welder and a Ute. Today John has a team of twenty including many fabricators who have been with him for over five years and some over 15 years. The office staff are also long termers and between John and his right hand man Mike, there

is an accumulation of over 75 years’ experience in the Auckland market so they can turn an experienced hand to almost anything.

Jay Cee Welding specialises in the fabrication and erection of structural steel for commercial and private projects. John says investing in the right technology coupled with highly skilled staff is the key to success.

The company offers a Peddinghaus beam line drill, MIG welding equipment, gantry cranes and a 140 tonne CNC punch and shear. John says strict quality and assurance systems have been developed and Jay Cee Welding is a member of Hera, Steel Construction New Zealand and Site Safe.

Recent projects completed by the company include 200 tonnes of steel for Summerset Village in Ellerslie, Renault’s showroom in Great South Road and Jet Park airport hotel. The company is currently working on a variety of projects including the seismic upgrade of the 26 storey BNZ building in Queen Street for Dominion Constructors and the Archibald and Shorter premises upgrade.

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BUILDING » Cullen Keiser Architects / Sonic Developments

August 2016

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Steel frames set Sonic apart Sue Russell

The Hamilton Heliport was a high-profile project for Tauranga based Cullen Keiser Architecture.

Small firm with big outlook Karen Phelps Cullen Keiser Architecture has a new dedicated office and the company has extensive expansion plans, says company director Daniel Cullen.

“It’s given us more room to expand the business and the capacity to take on larger projects and employ more people. We’re a young firm with a lot of potential as we are always aiming to do things even better,” he explains.

The company had its beginnings in 2003 as Neil Keiser Architecture. When Daniel, an architectural designer with 13 years experience, joined Neil in 2013 the pair started Cullen Keiser Architecture.

A year later Neil retired and Daniel took over the business.

Based in Tauranga, Cullen Keiser Architecture has experienced strong growth, says Daniel who operates the business with wife Danielle, who takes on administration role. The company currently employs one full-time staff member with plans to triple the team including a senior architectural draughtsperson. Daniel is currently focusing on developing the business systems and processes to cope with the growth.

He says a key point of difference for Cullen Keiser Architecture is the focus on service. This involves not just producing good quality drawings and design work but also quick turnaround to keep projects moving forward.

“Our passion is contemporary architecture using the latest materials and styles for commercial and

top end residential buildings. We design places and spaces that perform with leading edge design and environmental responsibility.

“Our focus is to provide a professional quality service that stands out among others and that is reflected in our design. Our biggest marketing tool is the buildings that we design and clients we work for. Their referral is where the majority of our future work comes from so it is important we keep good relationships to further increase our profile,” explains Daniel.

One of the company’s seminal projects so far has been Hamilton Heliport. Located next to Hamilton Airport terminal the facility is utilised as a ranging set of helicopter flight services, which meant the hangars were split into 20m x 18m clear span bays with a clear span bi-fold hanger door of 18m wide and minimum 4.5m height and necessitated custom-made structures by building contractor Coresteel. Cullen Keiser Architecture worked with the client and contractor to undertake a feasibility study and costings to ensure the project was on budget.

“We may be a small company but we are up there with the big guys in terms of producing high profile buildings with architectural flair, working with both the client and contractors to get the desired result,” says Daniel.

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Tony Hetherington has partnered up with Steven Snow from Sonic Homes BOP Ltd to form a new property development company, Sonic Developments Ltd. While Steven’s role is to undertake the steelframed construction that Sonic Homes BOP Ltd has built its reputation on, Tony is busy with project administration, council consenting and financing aspects of Sonic Developments’ residential projects.

Tony and Steven made the decision to keep the operation of the company deliberately small compared with the vast array of other group housing firms there are operating in the rapidly expanding district of Papamoa.

“When a section has been acquired, and we are fussy about the sections we purchase to build on, then we just do one home at a time, sell that and move on to the next. It’s an economy of scale that works for us and means we can concentrate on each project. We’re currently building the third home in Golden Sands subdivision and the build is expected to be completed in September,” Tony says.

He thinks the floorplan of the new home, which carries a similar footprint to the last home completed at Golden Sands, has a lot of appeal.

“We know the plan works well and can be adapted depending on the situation of the layout of the section it is on. It has good clean lines and with a combination of concrete brick with weatherboard above window height, is very appealing.”

The latest home in Piata Street features four bedrooms, separate lounge and large outdoor living space. Designed by Epic Vision drafting in Auckland, the mono-tilt roof design suits the beachy bachy feel of the subdivision’s proximity to the coast. At 185.6 square metres there is plenty of room and Tony says there’s an easy flow about its design.

The home is on the market for $695,000 and is listed on TradeMe, where Sonic Developments Ltd post all the homes they have for sale.

With demand high for homes in the subdivision and with a current green space on the back boundary Tony says there’s been a lot of interest so far in the yet to be completed home.

“We have had four people through last week and don’t expect it to be on the market too much longer given how much demand there is to buy in Golden Sands.”

Part of that is to do not only with the location and access to major roading connecting the area to others in the greater Tauranga region, but also the availability of shopping, schools and community facilities.

As for the steel framing the company chooses to construct all its homes in, Tony says this is their preferred option for ease of handling and lightweight construction.

“Steel framing is a very effective medium for home construction in that it is erected rapidly meaning that the timetable for the whole project is reduced. You get a real square house and in all the years Steven has been building steel-framed houses his experience has proven its worth.”

Steel framed construction ensures straight walls, clean lines and a square house, says Tony Hetherington, of Sonic Developments.

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Interiors the focus for fitout firm Karen Phelps The new Counties Medical Integrated Health Papakura facility will mean enhanced services for the local community, says practice general manager Sue Marshall.

“Papakura is a growing centre and this will essentially provide a one stop shop for health services in the area,” she says.

Previously located nearby in a 1000 square metre facility, the new premises on the corner of O’Shannessey Street and Great South Road, will offer nearly double the space. It will provide both a GP clinic and an urgent care clinic, both of which have been significantly expanded from the previous spaces to enable more patients to be seen, says Sue. The new premises will also include a four bed observation area and specialist state-of-the-art procedure rooms including one which will allow minor operations to be performed on site. It is the first urgent care centre in Papakura, says Sue. “This means our GPs have had specialist training to enable them to deal effectively with urgent medical and accident situations,” she explains. The centre will also include tenants Active Physio Counties Care Papakura, Auckland Radiology Group, Auckland Podiatry Group, Smile Dental and Counties Care Pharmacy, all of which have enhanced facilities compared with what they were able to offer clients previously.

The interior refurbishment for the building had been undertaken by Construct Interiors. Company senior quantity surveyor Jiwon Park says the main challenges of the project were unknown factors uncovered during the renovation due to the age of the existing building as well as liaising with a number of different architects and tenants making good communication essential.

Construct Interiors owner Dedan Percy says that because his company specialises in interior fitouts means it can perform at a high level for clients, even on complex projects.

“We only do interior fitouts and have therefore built up considerable expertise in this area by dedicating ourselves solely to this. This means we can complete projects quickly and efficiently as refurbishments are what we do every day of every week and we have the right processes in place to streamline every aspect,” he says.

Dedan, a quantity surveyor and project manager by trade with over 20 years experience, started Construct Interiors in 2008 after working for a number of large construction companies. It was the beginning of the global financial crisis but surprisingly Dedan says it was a good time to start the company.

“It meant I could really show my customers what I could achieve in terms of efficiencies and cost savings, making their refurbishment stack up for them,” he says, citing his past experience and reputation in the Auckland market meant he established a loyal customer base quickly.

Based in Takapuna, Construct Interiors employs around 15 staff as well as a range of trusted subcontractors depending on the project. The company offers services from design to consent and construction delivering a turn key service.

Due to his qualifications as a registered quantity surveyor and project manager Dedan says he is able to offer clients budget and feasibility assessments as well as programming services.

He stresses that people are the cornerstone of the success of the business.

“It’s not companies that are followed, it is people. For me building relationships with my customers is huge.”

As most of the company’s work is completed in live environments health and safety is a huge focus.

Construct Interiors is a member of Site Safe and Dedan says the role of Construct Interiors is not just to implement safety practices on site but also to educate the client in terms of what is required to complete the job safely.

The Counties Medical Integrated Health Papakura facility project was started in February and will be completed by mid August. Sue says that the new facility will enable the company to continue to cater to a high level to Papakura’s ever growing population.

The centre also has a Maori name, Te Tumu Hauora, which is roughly translated as ‘the foundations of health’, in reflection of the local community in which it is situated.

“Te tumu means the stump to which we tie our canoe as in the past each village had a tree stump that everyone would use for this purpose. Hauora means health. So this is exactly what we aim to be – providing the foundation of healthcare for the local community.”

“We only do interior fitouts and have therefore built up considerable expertise in this area by dedicating ourselves solely to this. This means we can complete projects quickly and efficiently as refurbishments are what we do every day of every week and we have the right processes in place to streamline every aspect.”

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BUILDING » Brunel Construction

August 2016

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Childcare centre ‘challenging, fun’ Karen Phelps A distinctive new childcare centre with a Winnie the Pooh theme has been opened at The Lakes in Tauranga. Above and Beyond was built by locally based Brunel Construction and project manager Nick Neben says the build was both fun and challenging to work on.

Although most projects the company completes are design and build contracts Above and Beyond came ready to go with its own set of plans. Insignia Architects designed the building in conjuction with American interior designer Laura Jo Bass Sanchez.

Based in the South America, Laura visited the project at inception and termination to advise on the distinctive design elements, which include a circular reception building with five metre high ceilings reminiscent of a honey pot/comb with uniquely shaped windows and an entrance area beautifully painted with image from the books.

It was the framing and windows in the entrance building that posed the greatest construction challenges, says Nick. Brunel Construction formed a plywood template to produce the distinctive design then an aluminium joinery firm produced the windows.

Nick says, as the land in the area is previous swampland, significant foundations were required to result in a stable building platform for the project.

The centre is a nestled in between houses in a residential area so horizontal and vertical timber weatherboard was used in the project finished with long run Colorsteel roofing.

Brunel Construction started the project in September last year and finished it in a tight time frame of just four months with a team of six dedicated staff and a site manager. The centre is licensed to accommodate 100 children.

“We have a philosophy at Brunel that there are no problems, just solutions. We work closely with our clients and if something crops up during a project we treat it as a challenge. We have a very skilled team of experienced staff who can offer our clients a fountain of knowledge across all aspects of building,” says Nick.

Brunel Construction was started by in 2007 and is owned by Paul Anning, Peter Haywood, David Woods, Kevin Hughes and Danny Gibson to serve clients in the commercial, education, retail and health sectors within the Bay of Plenty and Waikato.

The reception area of the new childcare centre at The Lakes in Tauranga is circular with five metre high ceilings, uniquely shaped windows and walls painted with images from A.A Milne’s Winnie the Pooh.

A significant point of difference is that the company employs all its own staff including carpenters, site managers, quantity surveyors and contracts managers. Nick says this is just one factor that enables the company to combine the best aspects which large and small building companies offer.

“The strengths of larger contractors is their professionalism, systems and depth of expertise.

However with this, the personal approach and the teamwork of directly employing the tradesmen that carry out the work can be lost.

Brunel successfully brings together the attributes of big company experience while maintaining personal involvement through a hands on approach and directly employing all their own staff and tradesmen,” he explains.

Brunel Construction currently has a number of projects under construction including Papamoa Early Childhood Education Centre, Legacy Papamoa Funeral Home, renovations to Liquorland in downtown Tauranga and Bayfair, St Therese’s Chapel in Bethlehem, two new retail shops State Highway 2 at Bethlehem and are in the early stages

of designing a four storey office building in the central city.

No matter what the project Nick says that Brunel Construction’s unusual company name amply demonstrates the focus of the company.

“Isambard Kingdom Brunel was a distinguished engineer in Victorian Britain. At the forefront of innovation, he was known as a problem solver while pushing the boundaries of his profession.

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Brunel Construction project manager Nick Neben says the new Winnie the Pooh-themed childcare centre, Above and Beyond, at The Lakes in Tauranga was both fun and a challenge to work on.

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BUILDING » Emandee Homes

August 2016

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Family firm with the personal touch Sue Russell Some people may say working with a sibling and a parent running a residential building company might have its challenges but the reality for Lisa Potter, of Pukekohe-based Emandee Homes, is she wouldn’t have it any other way.

The bright and bubbly managing director runs the administration of the company and works alongside her dynamic team handling all aspects of a house build, from design, consenting, product choices and colour selection along with estimating, ordering and supervising on site.

“I do all of the design work and construction documentation, having qualifications in Architectural Technology and before working for the family business I worked for several large building companies both here and abroad.”

Qualified builders Father and Son Mark and Mike Potter have collectively amassed 40 plus years building experience and since establishing Emandee Homes in 2010 have completed more than 40 homes, mainly in the greater Franklin districts, covering Pukekohe, Karaka, Waiuku, Tuakau and Papakura. While Mark takes on the role of Site Manager overseeing contractors and the day to day physical build process Mike controls things behind the scenes from estimating, orders and deliveries to supplier and client relations.

The majority of the builds the company take on are pitched at the first-home buyer sector and Lisa says this is a satisfying demographic to focus on.

“We love building homes for first owners as they are so excited. Receiving the keys to your first home is a really special once-in-a-lifetime experience.

“We have deliberately targeted this market and now we can offer finance options which make it much more possible for clients to take that first step,” says Lisa.

Since mid-2015, Emandee Homes has been offering design and build packages in the Belmont Subdivision located west of Pukekohe. Lisa describes the subdivision as having a family friendly

Pukekohe-based Emandee Homes is a family run home building business focusing on first-home buyers. The company has completed over 40 homes in the greater Franklin district. focus and ideal for the ‘new to home-ownership’ cohort.

“We have on offer design and build packages in stages one, two and five ranging in price from $500,000 to about $730,000.

“Our homes are marketed through Key2 Real Estate. I can see in time this subdivision will grow in to a very nice family urban estate and it is ideally located still close to Pukekohe town.”

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Inspiring Lisa when her family formed Emandee Homes was a recognition that often first-home buyers, due to budget limitations are forced to go to large-scale housing companies that don’t necessarily offer a consistent communication pathway for clients.

“To get an affordable home you had to go through a large process-driven type company where a site foreman is not someone you have dealt with before the build gets underway and before that the sales person is separate from the contracts team, so there is a sense of disconnect for the client which can cause them a lot of stress,” she says.

Another strength of the company is that its three directors are directly responsible for their patch in the operation of the business – responsible directly to clients and for upholding the strong reputation the company has forged since opening.

“I feel we have an excellent product to offer home-owners. We have worked hard to create a simple seamless pathway from first enquiry to hand over of the key and I know our approach works because we have developed such strong relationships with our clients through the building process,” says Lisa.

Emandee Homes is equally focused on supporting its experienced team members by encouraging them to further their skills as well as nurturing the younger members through their apprenticeships.

“We currently have five guys working through their apprenticeships at various stages and with plenty of work on the books it’s an exciting time for everyone!”

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BUILDING » Euroclass Design and Build

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Euroclass office sets benchmark Karen Phelps A new office building for Auckland based Euroclass Design and Build aims to set new benchmarks in commercial office design and construction as well as showcase a wide range of construction materials, techniques and environmentally efficient products, says Matt Doughney from Euroclass.

Located at 40 Onehunga Mall the purpose built Euroclass head office consists of four suspended levels over a one level basement car park giving a 725 m2 floor area.

The building is made from a reinforced concrete structure with the roof and suspended floors consisting of mainly precast double tee flooring panels supported by precast concrete beams on insitu concrete columns. The basement is surrounded by precast panels.

A special manufacturing division, Eurocast was established to manufacture the double tee pre-stressed flooring units for the project in order to overcome industry lead-time constraints, which have been problematic for the building industry in the booming Auckland construction market, says Matt. Euroclass employed MSC Consulting Group Ltd as the structural and civil engineers for the project.

Euroclass is a New Zealand family owned company established in 1987 specialising in

commercial design and build. Most projects are turn-key packages including everything from land procurement to final council compliance. Matt says that Euroclass Design and Build implement a comprehensive building methodology along with working closely with the client, meaning that the client only deals with one organisation for their project.

Although Euroclass is based in Auckland it has a New Zealand-wide operational range with completed projects as far afield as Kerikeri and Invercargill.

Past projects completed by the company include the 17,000 square-metre distribution store for Croxley Stationery in Wiri, Manukau, various Mitre 10 MEGA bulk retail stores throughout New Zealand and numerous design-build solutions for the freight industry including Kuehne and Nagel and Express International.

The company’s flagship project, which is still under development, is Stonehill Business Park.

The 40ha site at Wiri was acquired by Euroclass in 2005 and Matt says it is now one of the largest commercial subdivisions in Auckland with developed infrastructure and a Business 5 zoning.

“Stonehill Business Park is the only large format and immediately available business park where occupiers can own the land and buildings. Situated in one of Auckland’s fastest growing regions and with good transport links, Stonehill Business Park is a great opportunity for businesses looking to

“Stonehill Business Park is the only large format and immediately available business park where occupiers can own the land and buildings.”

expand or upgrade,” says Matt.

He says that the design approach at Stonehill emphasises quality buildings and strong landscape covenants. The strategy from the outset has been to preserve the park’s values through extensive quality controls over the style of construction and long-term covenant control.

“The significant experience of Euroclass in developing industrial, commercial and residential subdivisions means that the company understand the vital role played by infrastructure in the design and build process, says Matt.

“By controlling strategically important factors such as road access, earthworks and streetscapes Euroclass protects the future value of our client’s investment. Euroclass has the unique advantage of controlling the complete process so there are no hidden surprises down the track.”

He says that Stonehill Business Park is the only business park offering a turnkey design-build

package that has been created specifically for the needs of businesses owners.

“This makes it absolutely distinct from any other existing business parks of its type as projects will be tailored exactly to the needs of occupiers.”

Euroclass has already completed many successful design build projects at Stonehill Business Park including more recently office/ workshops for Auto Transform, Beatty’s Driveline Technologies, Transfleet Equipment and Trical.

Earlier office/warehouse projects completed include Tyremax, Cirtex Industries, Multivac New Zealand, Water Supply Products, four industrial units and Signage Systems. Currently Euroclass has projects in construction for Jarvis Trading, Advance Flooring, Wang Trading and another larger facility for Tyremax.

There are still a few lots available in Stage 1 of the development, which offered 29 lots for sale or lease. Lots range in size from 2000m² to 5000m².

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40 Onehunga Mall was commissioned to house the Euroclass head office. The building showcases a wide range of construction materials, techniques, and environmentally efficient products.

The Air Conditioning Aces The new office building for Auckland based design and build company Euroclass was one of the largest installations that ACE Air Conditioning has undertaken.

The project amply demonstrates the company’s capabilities to undertake sophisticated large-scale projects, says ACE Air Conditioning company director Martin Simmons. The company installed a Toshiba VRV (variable refrigerant valve) system, which optimises room comfort as well as reducing energy and maintenance costs.

This system enables heat to be removed from one part of the building that needs cooling and utilised in another part of the building that needs heating.

ACE Air Conditioning has been working on projects with Euroclass for over a decade. The company is owned by Martin Simmons who established the Martin Simmons Air Conditioning Services Limited Company in 1980 having successfully obtained one of the first Carrier Dealerships within New Zealand.

Based in Auckland, the company initially served the greater Auckland area, but in recent years the association with the Carrier Dealer network throughout New Zealand has enabled the company to satisfy its many national customers. ACE Air Conditioning is now well established as a leading supplier and installer of air conditioning and ventilation systems to the commercial buildings up to mid size commercial office developments, using Heat Pump and VRV technology, and to the domestic market.

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The company, which employs a team of around 30 staff, also offers a maintenance division, as routine maintenance is an important part of any air conditioning system if it is to perform correctly to manufacturers’ specifications, says Martin.

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BUILDING » G.J. Gardner Homes - Rodney East

August 2016

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Handling multiple builds a breeze Sue Russell Nic Smith has been in the role of General Manager of G.J. Gardner’s busy Rodney East office for twelve months.

Since taking up the role overseeing the day to day operation of the company founded by co-directors Ross and Elaine Morley in 1997 Nic says he is not surprised at the demand from prospective home-owners to build in the North Auckland district G.J. Gardner operates in.

“There are so many housing subdivisions opening up around our area including the huge Millwater estate near Silverdale. We have a very large presence there with over 100 homes having been completed or in the process of,” says Nic. G.J. Gardners’ current showhome at 55 Ridgedale Road, Silverdale has four bedrooms, two bathrooms, two living areas along with twocar garaging.

Steering a company with the capability of handling multiple builds is something Nic, who has come from a construction background overseas, really enjoys. He says that it is down to two significant points of difference G.J. Gardner Homes Rodney East has from its competitors.

“We have evolved excellent building systems that are very customer focused right from the time when prospective home-owners visit our website and see the step-by-step comprehensive level of information we give them. The other key value add-on is the people we have working in the G.J. Gardner team.”

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BUILDING » G.J. Gardner Homes - Rodney East

August 2016

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Communication key to happy customers • from page 42 From a customers perspective Nic and the team pride themselves on great open and ongoing communication before and during the whole construction process.

“We sit down and talk and talk through all aspects of the impending build. Our systems are designed to give customers a really good overview of what to expect and they are kept fully up to date throughout.”

The company employs 22 staff, covering administration, project managers, drafting, accounting and technical.

G.J. Gardner Homes is also supported with a large team of local specialised building/ construction contractors.

A new show-home is being built in Flavell Drive, Grand Terraces in Orewa and guiding its design and materials to be used was a period of research in to the latest residential building trends customers are seeking in house design.

The home is single level with four bedrooms and open plan living.

“We plan to have the home completed toward the end of July and it incorporates some lovely features including a separate media room and gable ends. Following this we will build the next showhome in Millwater.”

Nic says he very much carries the same values and work ethic as the owners. Such is the consistency of the Morley’s building philosophy that internationally within the G.J. Gardner network the Rodney business has won the International Franchise of the year award 8 times in the last 10 years.

In his role as General Manager Nic says he tries to meet new customers in person. He understands for many this is a nervous moment as they potentially enter into what will be the most significant single project they embark on.

“I am there at the start with them and even though we are a large franchise on the ground, it is my job to maintain ongoing communication with them and keep up to date with how their build is progressing.

Excellent building systems and great staff are the cornerstones of G.J.Gardner Homes Rodney East, according to general manager Nic Smith. The company employs 22 staff, covering administration, project managers, drafting, accounting and technical.

“I make it a point of visiting every home we are building at significant stages in its construction so if the customer has any question or concern I am up to date with progress and can answer their queries.”

The range of plans available from G.J. Gardners national stock is backed up with inhouse systems enabling changes to floor plans to meet individual needs.

Nic says it is very satisfying to hand over the keys to the owners and see the excitement they are experiencing at having their dream-home brought to life.

G.J. Gardner Homes Rodney East has a philosophy of giving back to the community it operates in as well as supporting national charities such as The New Zealand Breast Cancer Foundation, The Salvation Army and Kidney Kids NZ through to locally based schools, preschools, sporting and community initiatives.

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BUILDING » Marcus Jones Builders

August 2016

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Work flowing in for Waipu builder Sue Russell A decade ago, Waipu Cove based Marcus Jones set up his own building company servicing the thriving demand for residential building as Auckland spread north.

Located approximately half an hour south of Whangarei, Marcus and his team tend to stay reasonably local, having plenty of work on.

“We are only a small building business with a team of five, made up of a mix of builders, a designer, an apprentice and my wife Rochelle who takes cares of the office and administration.

He also feels a responsibility to the staff to ensure work/life balance is maintained given several have young families.

“Over time we have definitely moved toward the more high-end complex build which is challenging and exhilarating work.”

Marcus’s roles involve being project manager and full time builder and that’s the way he wants it to be at this stage of the growth of the company.

“It is important apprentices sees me working and it means that I have a degree of control over how they evolve their building skills.”

The Marcus Jones Builders team are about to start a major build at Bream Tail Farm, Mangawhai, designed by leading architect John Irving. Marcus describes the design as exciting, cutting-edge New Zealand residential architecture. Again adding to the energy towards this build is a high level of engagement with the architect.

“The owners left it to the architect to get his vision across so as a result we are quite dependent on the architect to ensure we understand all elements of the construction. We are really looking forward to this project and have just started the earthworks,” Marcus says.

Last year was a bumper one in other ways for the company when a home the company built in Bream Bay received a Gold award in the Auckland/ Northland Regional awards and a Gold Reserve award in the National Master Builders House of the Year Awards in $1 - 2 million category.

“The house, designed by Hawke’s Bay architect

This award winning home at Bream Bay capped a bumper year for Waipu Cove builder Marcus Jones.

Robin Larkworthy, has beautiful views and is nestled nicely into the hills. It’s a family home constructed of timber framing with cedar cladding.

Everything was quality. Quality fixtures and fittings and the very best of materials throughout.”

While Marcus is beginning to see the returns on his investment of time and energy into his business

and the team he works with, he says he has received great help honing his project management skills by using Gant charts, a computer based timeline calendar system that keeps project planning up to speed in real time.

With work booked up until March 2017 Marcus

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“When times are good as they are for many builders at the moment and some way in to the future it is important not to over-extend and make promises that will compromise your other work.”

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BUILDING » Marra Construction - BOP Polytechnic

August 2016

Business North

Exciting addition to BOP campus Sue Russell Tauranga commercial and industrial construction company Marra Construction Ltd is near the business end of a project which will create stunning new teaching and learning spaces at the Waiariki Bay of Plenty Polytechnic’s campus on Windermere Drive.

Project Manager Bevan Wansbrough says the 2½ storey build designed by Hamilton architects Chow-Hill has gone very well despite a ‘bump in the road’ early on when a historic shell midden deposit was discovered when digging to begin the foundation work.

“We certainly weren’t expecting to uncover something of potential archaeological significance from the outset. When that happened work on the project stopped for three months to allow experts to come in and assess the finding and for consultation with iwi,” Bevan says.

That delay meant the whole critical path scheduling of the just under $10 million project needed to alter with subcontractors and suppliers own patience and flexibility being called on.

“Fortunately, over the years we have operated in the Bay and further afield, excellent professional relationships have been built with contractors and the like and once the project got underway again all has gone well.”

With the roof due to be completed by late July Bevan says the building is on target for the revised completion time of early November.

“Once Mass 2 is completed it will be an excellent learning environment. It’s been designed to be used for the various programmes the Polytechnic offers and even has a full acoustically rated recording studio. There’s a mix of roofing irons, cedar and pre-cast pre-finished concrete panels used in the cladding, creating a lot of visual appeal.”

Working on the construction of this project is a team of 40 or so builders, made up mainly of Marra employees, which includes the site manager, at least one leading hand and other Marra personnel for the concrete and carpentry work, along with sub-contractors.

Being one of the largest and most respected commercial builders in the Bay of Plenty Region, Bevan says this is one of the many reasons why

Foundation slabs are poured for the new campus development at Bay of Plenty Polytechnic. The $10 million construction project by Marra Construction Ltd is expected to be completed by the end of the year.

Marra has such a strong presence in the building sector region.

“We at Marra have more of a family feel due to having a larger number of in-house labour resources. There is certainly every encouragement and support given to staff to advance their own careers as opportunities present,” says Bevan, who has recently taken up responsibilities of project managing within the company.

The Polytechnic construction is also being used as a teaching and learning model for students currently undertaking pre-trade courses through the tertiary institute as they replicate a smaller version

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“It’s an ideal environment for the students to actually see how a building progresses and the critical stages of its development and to see how construction actually happens in real-time.”

Marra Construction have a wide range of building services which include commercial, retail, industrial, design and build developments, education and health care along with high-end residential apartment blocks.

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BUILDING » Marra Construction - Greerton Library

August 2016

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Council recognises role of library Karen Phelps Tauranga City Council’s investment in the new Greerton Library recognises the role of libraries as community knowledge hubs, says manager libraries Jill Best.

The new library is twice the size of the old library with the capacity to hold 60,000 to 70,000 books.

The design caters for various user groups with dedicated areas for children and teenagers as well as a study area. It also includes a community meeting room and Learning Centre for people to learn about IT and technology, improving their digital literacy.

Meeting rooms offer a modern, flexible meeting and event space for local community groups, businesses and interest groups to book, in addition to being used for regular library activities. Both the Learning Centre and the meeting room will be available for the community to use outside of library hours.

The design and build project was undertaken

by Marra Construction who firstly demolished the existing library before undertaking construction of the new building. Marra Construction general manager Greg Johnston says that an important aspect of the project was ensuring a connection between the library and the village green, an important community asset.

“The new library had to have a simple layout with good use of and access to spaces to create a good experience for users and staff. It has a highly visible entrance and the design integrates with other community developments in the area,” he says.

Challenges of the project include tight access off Greerton Road, which has required significant traffic management throughout the project. Marra Construction commenced construction from the back to the front of the site due to the tight site access. The library has been relocated to a temporary location for the duration of the build.

Marra Construction (2004) Limited has been in operation in the Bay of Plenty area for over 40 years. The company was started by Phil and Bev Marra and is today the biggest commercial building company permanently based in Tauranga.

Marra embraces all areas of commercial and industrial construction including development

Tauranga City Council’s Greerton Library, a design and build project by Marra Construction, doubles the size of the old library and includes dedicated areas for children and teenagers, a community meeting area and learning centre. projects and design and build. The company completes negotiated turnkey type work to open tenders.

Greg says that Marra has developed a very effective design and build service, which incorporates the

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The main focus is on determining and meeting the specific requirements and unique needs of the client, he says.

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BUILDING » Holmes & Brown Builders

August 2016

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In-house capabilities benefit clients Sue Russell Holmes & Brown Builders specialise in both highend residential and large-scale construction.

Contracts Manager for the Pukekohe based business, Pete Mohan, says that it is a founding philosophy of the company to take on a wide variety of construction modalities.

Pete has been with the company for seven years and his busy role these days involves the day to day running of the jobs on the company’s books along with project and contracts management.

“I’ve been very fortunate working for my boss Marcus Holmes in that the company is contributing for me to do a project management degree by correspondence,” Pete says.

Work is pretty much split 50:50 between commercial and residential projects and Peter says he is always on the look-out for exciting and challenging builds for the company to tender for if offered the opportunity.

Holmes & Brown Builders has within its divisions in-house civil work capabilities, with three drainlayers, truck, digger and bobcat drivers. It also has a team of highly experienced carpenters/joiners who work out of the company’s joinery workshop.

“We keep things as in-house as possible right down to our capability to undertake extensive site services work through to producing bespoke items of joinery as fittings inside the buildings we have constructed.

“The benefits that flow from that breadth of capability for our clients become really evident on large and complex projects because there are constant and direct lines of communication between all facets of the building process.”

In his time involved with tendering processes Pete says he has observed a far more rigorous demand for highly detailed information. He sees this as one way architects, consultants and developers ‘weed out’ companies not capable of producing the necessary detail.

Pete says he was lucky that his last job on the tools full time, at this stage, was an absolute dream, a beautiful waterfront property in Whitianga.

“It is currently in the Registered Master Builders

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House of the Year competition and we have been getting some wonderful feedback. “ It was a very tricky build with raking ceilings running against transverse angle walls, made all the trickier by guys coming to terms with living away from home for six months.

“The boys and I really put everything we had into it and regardless of what happens we are all so proud of it.”

Good project management, he says, comes down to accurate and detailed scheduling. Having a building background has been a significant advantage because he knows how long an individual component of a build should take.

“With everyone so busy these days with the building boom, it is important to make sure suppliers, subbies and the like turn up on time.

There is a reason it’s known as a project’s critical path and it means it’s very hard to have any time off at key phases during the construction.”

Currently Holmes & Brown Builders employs six budding apprentices. To ensure each apprentice receives the best possible level of on-the-tools experience one or two are assigned to a qualified carpenter.

“One of our apprentices is a female and having

two daughters at home and already knowing how different the sexes can be. I have further observed how her thought processes are at times totally different from that of our male apprentices.

Her communication and multi-tasking skills are refreshing, as was her teaching a couple of the guys how to work out averages for concrete quantities a few weeks ago!

Given the range of building projects the company enthusiastically takes on due to its capacity to undertake significant parts of the construction process in-house, there are projects booked up well in to next year.

This is far from an issue for new clients Pete says.

“If a project piques our interest we will make time for it to happen. We always find a way.”

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BUILDING » Kustom Build Construction

August 2016

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Professional approach drives growth Sue Russell Sean and Leah Frieling run busy building company Kuston Build based in Kaitaia and since returning to the far north they haven’t looked back. Moving from building high-end residential properties in Auckland has been a positive experience for the couple.

“I am from this area originally and when we decided to relocate it served two purposes.

It presented as the right time for Sean to step out on his own and I always wanted to live back here, closer to family as the lifestyle is wonderful,” Leah says.

The self-declared ‘outdoorsy couple’ wouldn’t be anywhere else now as they settle into their fourth year building in the district.

For Sean, taking the best from his 10 years of building high-end homes in Auckland has put him on a solid foundation. The couple also see an opportunity to mark their stamp with a more professional approach to working with clients and from the outset have put a lot of time and effort into presenting the business in this way.

“We could see a definite point of difference in our approach from some of the other builders working as individual contractors in this area.

Up here it tends to often be a case of ‘who you know’ rather than ‘what you know’” says Sean.

“We could see a definite point of difference in our approach from some of the other builders working as individual contractors in this area. Up here it tends to often be a case of ‘who you know’ rather than ‘what you know’”.

Sean is on the tools as well as quoting new jobs while Leah, who comes from a banking background, manages the administrative processes for Kustom Build. She has also recently established her own finance broking business.

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Northland company Kustom Build specialises in residential building work, especially renovations and restorations. Retaining walls and boardwalks are also becoming a significant part of the company’s workload.

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BUILDING » Kustom Build Construction

August 2016

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Spinoff from Auckland build boom • from page 50 “It is good for me to be so hands-on, given we have an apprentice. There are a million different ways of doing things so it is good to be able to show him how we approach our building standards.”

Kustom Build also takes on light commercial projects up to two stories though the focus of the work is in residential building work, especially renovations and restorations.

Another backbone to the company is its partnership with earthworks company Kaitaia Civil Construction (KCL) which undertakes a lot of Council work.

“We construct boardwalks, retaining walls and other public amenities, in conjunction with KCL,” Sean says.

The couple say that Kaitaia has a large number of sole trader builders plus three or four major companies and with an increase in demand from greater Auckland in residential housing in the area the future is looking positive, with plans to grow the business steadily as demand warrants.

“I have three or four clients who have used me several times as their builder.

“That is entirely built on word of mouth and

Farm sheds are another focus for Kaitaia based Kustom Build.

I think it really says something about our whole fresh professional approach,” Sean says.

Both describe themselves as driven people.

Six months ago the couple set the goal of growing the team to two gangs, however the decision to take on another one or two staff was something they approached carefully.

One project Sean remembers enjoying for the challenges and the outcomes achieved was the restoration of a 1900’s villa which had been relocated from its original site.

As for Leah, it has been a really positive experience seeing Sean develop and manage a streamlined building company.

“I am just so impressed with Sean.

“I have a lot of faith in his building abilities and in the standards he sets himself when working with clients and in the way he runs the business.

“He has just gone from strength to strength.”

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BUILDING » Solid Build Construction

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Co-ordination key in apartment build Karen Phelps With five different builders working in the same precinct the biggest challenge on the Duo Uno apartment project in Vinegar Lane, Ponsonby, has been co-ordination, says Mike Van Luyt, owner of Solid Build Construction.

Construction was started in November last year on the luxury apartment complex for client Oakland Apartments Limited. Uno features two retail units on the ground floor and an office on the first floor.

It also includes ten apartments – one on the first floor then three on each floor – giving penthouse style living.

Duo offers ten boutique apartments each with its own balcony. The design of the project has taken its inspiration from Auckland’s super yacht industry with the architects utilising durable materials including high-gloss lacquered panels and hardwood decking, says Mike. Apartment living spaces are oriented facing northwest to overlook the lane while the bedrooms will have courtyard views.

Piling was already complete when Solid Build Construction arrived to site so the first step was the construction of a retaining wall, excavation works and completing foundations. Made from precast concrete panels and structural steel, concrete has just been poured for level three before work will commence on level four and finally the roof.

The project is earmarked for completion prior to Christmas. At peak, Solid Build Construction expects to have around 50 staff and contractors on site.

“With five different builders currently working on the site on various projects it has been essential to liaise heavily to co-ordinate timing and delivery of products to site,” explains Mike. “This is even more important at the moment with the booming building industry in Auckland as product suppliers are all booked weeks in advance so we can’t afford to miss a date.”

Solid Build Construction is also currently working on Elliot Mews, a design and build project for the company, which offers in stage one a mix of two,

The new Duo Uno apartment project in Ponsonby features ground floor retail units and ten apartments. At peak, Solid Build Construction expects to have 50 staff and contractors on site. three and four bedroom terraced townhouses on an approximately 7000m² site in Papakura. Earthworks and drainage commenced in April and the company is now underway completing piling for the houses.

Around three quarters of stage one, which offers 19 homes is sold. Stage two will offer another 29 homes to market.

Mike, who brings over 30 years of building

“With five different builders currently working on the site on various projects it has been essential to liaise heavily to coordinate timing and delivery of products to site.”

experience to the project, started Solid Build Construction in 2015 with developer Mark Ma and shareholder Alan Lau to undertake Elliot Mews.

Mike has previously held roles with Mainzeal Construction, Hartner Construction, Paxton Group and Construct Management Pacific, which later morphed into CMP Construction Limited. He says that the various roles he has held the industry over the years have given him a good understanding of all aspects of the building trade from pricing to hands on building.

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management, multi dwelling residential projects and commercial projects. Mike, who is a member of the New Zealand Institute of Building, says Solid Build Construction is currently on the look out for other development projects to undertake but he is wary of growing the company too quickly.

“It’s all very well getting the jobs in this market but you have to be able to find the right contractors, staff and materials. Quality is our main focus as that’s what we’ve established our reputation on so this is always at the forefront of everything that we do.”

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BUILDING » Landmark Homes Northland

August 2016

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Quality homes drive business growth Kelly Deeks For the past two years, Landmark Homes has brought unique and luxury homes to the Northland region, with local builders and franchisees Clint Dyke and Doug Larkin bringing a wealth of experience to building the Landmark brand at the top of New Zealand.

Doug is a builder of more than 37 years of experience, and moved to Whangarei from the Manawatu in 1998 to continue his long history of building high quality homes for satisfied customers. In his role as project manager for

Landmark Homes Northland, he makes sure his clients receive a high standard of workmanship, overseeing each build with an eye for detail and a commitment to excellence.

Clint has a long and successful history in Northland’s local building industry, starting out as a qualified joiner before becoming a qualified builder.

He has an extensive customer service background and this experience really counts in his sales role at Landmark Homes Northland.

The pair established Landmark Homes’ first franchise in Northland two years ago, and from

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The business has grown from a team of three to now six staff, including two salesmen and a site supervisor.

Clint says Landmark Homes Northland is working towards building its reputation as a high quality, highly recommended building company.

“We don’t build run-of-the-mill houses, we focus on quality rather than quantity,” he says.

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The classic style of the Karapiro design is showcased by this show home in Whangarei, built by Landmark Homes Northland. Extended outdoor living areas (above) and a formal lounge are just some of the features of the design.

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August 2016

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Quality rather than quantity • from page 54 “People have been looking for this level of homes for a while, and the building boom in Northland is starting to take off.”

Joining the franchise gave Clint and Doug access to excellent and proven systemised processes for all aspects of their business, and a huge amount of support both from the Landmark Homes head office, as well as from other franchisees around New Zealand.

Landmark Homes founders Paul and Debbie Clarke evolved their own well-structured building company into a national operation after documenting and implementing their business systems and procedures, and recruiting the first of their committed franchisees at the end of 2005.

Paul and Debbie are still involved in the

business and love to see what their franchisees achieve in their region by utilising long established systems and offering a high quality service to new home builders.

Landmark Homes Northland has a new show home open to view at Eastside Estate, Lot Three Jean Millington Lane, Maunu, Whangarei, Saturdays and Sundays 12pm to 3pm or by appointment.

The Karapiro design home prioritises easy family living with a classic style that is comfortable in town or country.

A gracious entry leads to living areas which open to the sun and views with bifold and French doors to extended outdoor living spaces.

The welcoming entertainer’s kitchen is the central part of the house and features a walk in scullery.

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Franchise with the personal touch Karen Phelps TRENZ Homes Bay of Plenty and Taupo builds unique homes with a personal touch offering clients the flexibility of a bespoke building company combined with the buying power of a nationwide franchise, says TRENZ Homes Bay of Plenty and Taupo licensee Aaron Sheely.

“I look after our clients myself as people need to have faith and trust in their builder. It’s not my style to behave like a large company that lacks that personable approach. I’m hands on for the whole project, from start to finish, to ensure our clients get a home that reflects them, their family and their lifestyle.”

Aaron, who worked as a qualified motorcycle mechanic for eight years before switching to building, has been in the construction industry for 15 years. During this time he worked in highend construction and project management roles before joining the TRENZ Homes team in 2012.

He says that it is this vast experience that is particularly valuable as TRENZ Homes offers everything from lockable shell and kitset home supply – including plans, materials and pricing, to full design and construction.

Giving clients options is a major point of difference for TRENZ Homes, says Aaron. Clients can choose from a range of base designs with a classic, modern, or coastal feel, or bring their own architectural design plans for development.

“We encourage people to make changes to our plans and most do,” says Aaron.

“A full design and build estimate can start from as little as $500, so it’s really affordable.

For that price we offer CAD drawings including a floor plan and elevations, as well as a full quotation, so clients can get something that’s unique to them.”

TRENZ Homes Bay of Plenty and Taupo builds from Katikati to Opotiki and Turangi. The company employs three full time staff plus subcontractors and is growing rapidly, says Aaron.

As a member of the Certified Builders Association of New Zealand, Aaron can offer clients the association’s guarantees.

Clients of TRENZ homes can choose from a range of base designs with a classic, modern or coastal feel. The company offers lockable shell and kitset home supply through to full design and construction.

TRENZ Homes Bay of Plenty and Taupo also has house and land packages available with 185 square metre, four bedroom, two bathroom and double garage homes currently on offer in Papamoa.

The packages are in the final stages of design and costing, so it is a good time for interested parties to get in contact and customise a home to suit their needs, says Aaron.

With a passion for property investment and having been involved with this for a number of years, Aaron says he will use TRENZ Homes kits for his own property investment portfolio, as well as on selling to clients.

He also likes to work with developers and spec builders, and is currently working on a development of lifestyle blocks in the Tauranga region.

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BUILDING » PSL Construction

August 2016

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The lap of luxury at Langs Beach Karen Phelps A home at Langs Beach, Auckland, designed

by Bossley Architects, has won an award in the housing category at the annual Auckland Architecture Awards. Situated on a narrow site sloping down from the road to the beach, judges cited the home’s clerestory skylight, resulting in an interplay of light on the home’s concrete, white walls and American oak floors, as a key feature of the design that stood out.

Bossley Architects director Pete Bossley says the house is a good example of Bossley Architects’ focus on designing buildings that are appropriate to both location and client. Key features of the home help it to blend in with the natural environment such as a cantilevered concrete terrace giving views

of the pohutukawas and the beach beyond and a ceiling, which stays level throughout the design so that the spaces seem to expand towards the sea.

The home has a simple palette including off-theboard concrete, cedar boards, anodised aluminium windows and doors.

“As a practice we don’t have a set design style,” explains Pete. “Our strength is being able to listen to the client then deliver what they want.”

Bossley has run the practice since 1996 after previously being a director of Jasmax. Since that time Bossley Architects has completed a wide variety of architectural projects spanning arts and culture, commercial and retail, residential, education, public buildings, urban design, interior and even furniture design. As a member of the New Zealand Institute of Architects, the award for the home at Langs Beach is just the latest

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“Our express purpose is in providing intense input into a deliberately limited number of projects.

We believe that innovative yet practical design is essential for the production of good buildings and that the best buildings spring from an open and enthusiastic collaboration between architect, client and consultants. “ Every project we see as a unique journey with the client and it is always very influenced by them,

the site and the general location,” says Pete.

While being design focused, the practice has an overriding interest in the pragmatics and feasibility of construction, he says, offering considerable hands-on building experience amongst the company’s personnel with buildings carefully detailed with construction methods in mind. The practice has worked in partnership with construction company PSL Construction on a number of award winning projects, including the Langs Beach house, which won a gold award and a gold reserve award at the 2014 Registered Master Builders House of the Year competition as well as taking out the Master Builders Supreme Award and Craftsmanship Award.

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This Langs Beach home in Waipu was an award winner for PSL Construction and Bossley Architects.

Judges cited the clerestory skylight, off the board concrete and craftmanship as key features.

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Phil started his company in the late 1990s and specialises in the construction and renovation of premium residential properties, servicing the greater Auckland area as well as the northern region, extending along the East Coast as far as the Bay of Islands. He says it is the talented team the company employs which allows it to take on such architecturally challenging projects as the home at Langs Beach.

Both Phil and Pete agree close collaboration between builder and architect on projects such as Langs Beach is a winning formula.

“We have a passion for design and a dedication to helping our clients realise their vision through the use of varied materials and innovative architecture.

We respect that their home is personal and unique to them so while each home we create is different, our approach is always to find innovative solutions and then simply get the job done right,” says Phil.

“We’re responsive to the people we’re working for and we like to explore new design options,” adds Pete.

“We think design is crucial – it’s much more than just keeping the rain out. Design is critical to the way people live their lives.”

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BUILDING » Sentinel Homes South and East Auckland

August 2016

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Good systems ensure quality homes Karen Phelps Barney Culloty started Sentinel Homes South and East Auckland last year with the aim of creating a quality brand in the marketplace. Now just over a year later the Sentinel Homes ethos has proved popular in the region with the franchise experiencing strong growth: “Quality, integrity and honesty – these are the cornerstones of our business. It’s about being open and honest with people, we offer fixed price quotes with no hidden costs and deliver what we say we will deliver,” he says.

Barney brings 37 years experience to the business in the fields of quantity surveying, estimating and project management. His broad knowledge and expertise in the residential construction industry ranges from sales through to running one of New Zealand’s largest housing company divisions.

Sentinel Homes South and East Auckland covers Hillsborough through to the central city, around the eastern coast to Maraetai and Clevedon, across to Papakura and Mangere Bridge and back to Hillsborough.

The franchise offers clients a variety of services including subdivision advice, site assessment and resource consents and building consents.

The company offers the Sentinel Homes range of plans as well as a full design and build option.

Barney says that sustainable construction and future proofing the home are key considerations in Sentinel Home designs. The company also offers property investor packages.

Sentinel Homes East and South Auckland can also take on what might be termed light commercial builds where the design has a residential construction feel. For example, the company is presently building the Spotted Frog Preschool in Mangere Bridge. The 400 m² building includes offices, bathrooms, kitchen and outdoor play area.

Barney says the facility was designed to blend in with the surrounding homes and built to plans provided by the client.

Demonstrating the diversity of the company’s offering it is also undertaking a new home build on the back of a section where there is an existing home in Remuera. Barney says adding additional homes to a section has been popular in Auckland as Sentinel Homes East and South Auckland assists

Sentinel Homes South and East Auckland covers Hillsborough through to the central city, around the eastern coast to Maraetai and Clevedon, across to Papakura and Mangere Bridge and back to Hillsborough. clients to unlock the potential of their land.

Sentinel Homes East and South Auckland is also offering house and land packages in Papakura with four bedroom homes on sections ranging from 400-600 square metres. Barney says that demand for housing in Papakura is high which he expects to continue as there is a lot of future general development planned for the area including the construction of several new public schools.

Starting out in Auckland, demand for Sentinel Homes product has seen the brand recently franchised throughout the country. The company is a member of the New Zealand Master Builders

Association of New Zealand and Sentinel Homes has been a consistent winner at New Zealand’s House of the Year awards. It is one of Auckland’s fastest-growing housing companies and Barney says that Sentinel Homes’ success is due to its outstanding customer service and dedication to quality workmanship.

“These values form the cornerstone of the

Sentinel Homes brand and differentiate it from its competitors. Sentinel Homes is a very successful franchise with good systems in place to ensure high quality build. We want to get things right for the client from day one. At Sentinel Homes South and East Auckland we never lose sight of these values ensuring we always deliver high quality homes.”

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Putting the ‘all’ in all-inclusive Karen Phelps No surprises and an upfront honest attitude are the hallmarks of Sentinel Homes Waikato, say aunt and nephew owners Delwyn (Del) Hart and Nathan (Nate) Alley.

“I know from my past experience working as a labour only builder for other companies that this attitude is often not the case. I saw a gap in the market to do things better,” says Nate who brings a decade of building experience to the company.

Del is an experienced business owner who has had various successful companies in Scotland.

When she returned home to the Waikato she teamed up with her nephew to take on the Waikato and Waikato South franchise in August last year.

Although a new presence in the Waikato, the pair say that Sentinel Homes is one of the larger home building companies in Auckland with a wellestablished reputation for building quality homes.

A key point of difference for Sentinel Homes is that the company’s contracts are truly all-inclusive – right down to items such as clothesline, letter box etc. Nate and Del say this means there are no unpleasant surprises for customers and they can accurately plan their budget.

“When people choose Sentinel Homes Waikato they deal with us direct. Nate personally manages all projects and works very closely with the client to answer any questions they might have about their build. This is something customers really appreciate,” says Del. “It’s all about relationship building – we take really good care of our clients.

We want our clients to experience a stress-free enjoyable build process. It’s an exciting time and we love sharing their journey with them. At the end, when we hand over the keys, we want them to be so delighted that they are happy to refer us or would come back and build with us again”.

She says the first class backup and support from Sentinel Homes head office has been key to ensuring an enjoyable process for clients.

“Our construction software allows us to keep a close eye on costs and construction timelines ensuring the build runs smoothly. It also allows us to communicate efficiently with clients at every stage of the process, keeping them in the loop.

We can let clients know exactly what point we are at with their build in real time. This is integral to building good relationships and ensures there are no surprises and no stress for them,” says Del. As well as having a range of standard plans, Sentinel Homes Waikato offers a design and build service and clients can also come with their own plans if they have them. “We don’t charge any

Sentinel Homes Waikato might be the new kids on the block in the Waikato but had experienced steady growth thanks to the franchise’s ‘no surprises’ contracts and first class backup and support. extra if a client chooses to start from scratch with a design and build – we want them to have a home that fits them,” says Del. Sentinel Homes Waikato covers an area as far north as Mercer, as far south as Tokoroa, out west to Raglan and Otorohanga and east to Morrinsville. The company has a show home opening at the beginning of October in The Meadows on the corner of Cumberland and Helen June Avenues. The four bedroom 225 m² home will showcase the company’s quality fixtures, fittings and workmanship. With seven builds currently underway both Del and Nate say the brand has been well received in the market and they are aiming to continue this growth.

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BUILDING » Sentinel Homes Tauranga

August 2016

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Franchise that ticks all the boxes Karen Phelps Offering clients a very personal service has seen Sentinel Homes Tauranga well received in the market since the franchise opened in November last year.

“We work closely with our clients all the way through the process. They are not ever treated like a number. Our whole team knows each client personally,” says managing director Isaac Dean.

Isaac has been involved in the construction industry for the last 17 years, most recently honing his skills managing large projects for one of New Zealand’s original group home-builders. He took on the Sentinel Homes Tauranga franchise with business partner and fiancee Dibs Corr, whose role of business development manager allows her to utilise her skills in the areas of marketing, business development and building loyal relationships with all contacts across the business.

The pair say they took on the franchise as they knew they could bring clients in the Bay of Plenty region a superior offering to what was typically available.

“Sentinel Homes ticked all the boxes for us – integrity, honesty, innovativeness, quality-focus and professionalism. The brand is very focused on bringing in high quality people with these core values to grow the business,” says Dibs.

She says a key aspect of the build process is establishing good communication with clients, managing their expectations from the beginning and answering any questions they may have throughout the build. As part of this process Sentinel Homes Tauranga schedules regular site visits with its clients as well as giving them regular updates so they always know where their project is at. Costs are all completely disclosed upfront so there are no unpleasant surprises.

“As managing director I try to keep in regular contact with my clients throughout the process.

We especially encourage clients to come to site at certain points during the project. It’s their build and we want them to feel involved,” says Isaac.

The range of Sentinel Homes standard plans is a useful resource as a starting point during the design process but Isaac and Dibs encourage clients to adjust the plans to suit their specific needs.

The pair also offer a complete design and build process and are also happy for clients to bring their own plans to the company.

They say because Sentinel Homes has won numerous awards for excellence in home design and construction across New Zealand, clients can

New franchise Sentinel Homes Tauranga can offer clients short lead times as they are not encumbered with waiting lists for builds, like other home building companies in the region. rest assured they are getting the best product on the market. The quality of the homes is backed with a ten year Master Builder’s Guarantee.

Sentinel Homes Tauranga is presently working on its first home builds in the region, including two custom style homes. One has been based on a modified standard plan to work in with the section and the owners’ lifestyle.

The other is a complete design and build project demonstrating the breadth of the company’s capabilities.

Sentinel Homes Tauranga undertake builds from Waihi Beach through to Te Kaha.

The couple say the Tauranga market is extremely busy, partially due to overflow from the Auckland

“Sentinel Homes ticked all the boxes for us – integrity, honesty, innovativeness, quality-focus and professionalism.”

market driving land prices in the region to a premium. They highlight that the newness of the franchise means they can offer clients short lead times as they do not have waiting lists for builds like many other home building companies in the region.

“We aim to become a major player in the region

and dominate our sector of the market in premium homes,” says Isaac.

“We want to gain a deserved reputation for very high quality builds and being a company that really looks after its customers to ensure that they end up with the home they have always wanted.

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The range of Sentinel Homes standard plans is a useful resource as a starting point during the design process but Tauranga franchise owners Isaac Dean and Dibs Corr encourage clients to adjust the plans to suit their specific needs.

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BUILDING » Steve Wilson Design and Build

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Making their mark on Wyuna Bay Kelly Deeks Father and son Steve and Kris Wilson have worked together to transform the architectural landscape of the Coromandel’s Wyuna Bay Road, designing and building more than 40 homes together on the street.

The Wyuna Bay peninsula is three kilometres long and heads west to east to the Coromandel Harbour. It was subdivided in the 1970s and most sites were developed into baches.

Half of the sites face south east and overlook the stunning Coromandel Harbour, the other half face north west and the majestic Coromandel ranges.

About 25 sites have views both ways and enjoy stunning sunrises and sunsets.

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to building after a five-year stint developing indoor cricket centres. “I managed to sell the game way better than anyone else could, and I ended up mentoring other centre owners on how to double their income,” he says.

“It was all about standards, and having a system. It’s the same with building, many residential bespoke builders don’t have systems.

The housing companies do, and the commercial builders do, but bespoke builders very seldom are so organised.

“That’s why I enjoy my work, even at my age.

I’m still on the tools at 64, and I have a goal of working at least until I’m 72. Ray, a builder who works for me, is 75 and on the tools.”

Steve and his wife Jill purchased their Wyuna Bay Road bach in 2001 with a plan to retire there by 2004.

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His son Kris is the design component of the father son team, with his love of buildings and understanding of how they are constructed developed over many enjoyable school holidays working with Steve.

After working on the tools, Kris decided architectural design was the future for him, and enrolled in the National Diploma in Architectural Technology. In 2007, he formed Design House Architecture.

He has since worked on projects throughout New Zealand, the majority in the Waikato and

particularly Coromandel Peninsula, upgrading baches to houses and demolishing and rebuilding where baby boomers come to settle in the peaceful environment.

Steve and Kris have completed more than 40 homes on Wyuna Bay Road itself. They have won several regional and national design awards.

The building sites are 40m to 60m above sea level, on cliff edges, in a coastal environment which requires various geo technical investigation.

Kris designs some very technical plans.

“Councils love his plans, and award judges love the results,” Steve says.

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Father and son team Steve and Kris Wilson have entered this stunning Coromandel property in this year’s Resene ADNZ Architectural Design Awards. The home features a corten steel spine which anchors the home into the natural contour of the site and also acts as a rain screen and wind break.

Architectural Design Awards for Residential New Homes between 150sqm and 300sqm was a new home which included a corten steel spine.

Inspired by the local ridgeline topography and the client’s career in complex industrial engineering and steel fabrication, the spine both anchors the home into the natural contour of the site’s ridgeline and also acts as a continuous southern rain screen and wind break.

Kris says balance, proportion, scale, and

context are all carefully considered in his designs, and his organic style structures are designed to be non-competing with their environment, yet bold enough to distinguish them as being inspired by it.

Steve and his right hand man Tony Coyle have worked together for more than 20 years and run a very successful small team.

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BUILDING » Stonewood Homes Northern

August 2016

Business North

Executive style living at its best Karen Phelps Stonewood Homes Northern is planning to open a new show home in Millwater in early 2017 from the company’s new Your Style series. The new home called Mayfair will comprise 370 m² including four bedrooms, two bathrooms, two living spaces and a games room as well as a double garage. Stonewood Homes Northern sales and preconstruction manager Mandy Mitten says the new show home will showcase executive style living at its best.

The Millwater project between Silverdale and Orewa will eventually include over 3000 properties to be built over ten years. It will include a mixture of low, medium and high-density homes with around 10,000 residents. Stonewood Homes Northern has been building in Millwater for the past six years and has already completed over 30 homes in the development with between five and 10 homes under construction at any one time.

The company is currently offering two new house and land packages with two storey homes on Colonial Drive. Mandy says that Millwater has been extremely popular due to the good schooling, easy access to the motorway and the Orewa coast way as well as facilities such as shopping centres.

Stonewood Homes is a national company, which has been in operation for over 25 years.

The national company has now built over 6000 new homes with a large percentage built for repeat customers.

Stonewood Homes Northern is owned by Stephen Johnson, an entrepreneur who previously owned another large volume building company on the North Shore. He is supported by general manager Stewart Wilson who also offers many years of experience in the construction industry.

Stonewood Homes Northern employs around 10 staff.

Mandy says that a key point of difference for the business is that the designs and plan range offered by the company have a boutique flavour.

This offers clients something unique combined

A Stonewood show home at Millwater. Stonewood Homes Northern has been building in Millwater for six years and has completed over 30 homes. with the cost effectiveness of a group home builder. She says that the company’s entry-level specification is superior to what is typically offered in the market.

“For example Stonewood Homes offers ceiling heights of 2.55 metres and internal door heights of 2.2 metres as opposed to the usual industry offering of 2.4 metres and 1.9 metres respectively.

This gives Stonewood Homes a feeling of spaciousness and luxury, especially as the products we use are very high quality. For example all our homes are fitted as standard with Bosch stainless steel appliances.”

All house and land packages are fixed price and

clients also had a great deal of choice during the process. For example the new Your Style series gives three different elevations (external looks) for each plan and clients can also choose from a selection of different plan sizes so they can see how the design would look slightly larger and smaller without incurring architect fees.

Once a plan is selected the client then has the ability to choose the specification to suit their needs for specific parts of the home.

The Stonewood Homes ‘Coster’ System allows the salesperson to interact with the client and to change aspects of the build, for example tap ware. Clients can then instantly see the effect of

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upgrading various aspects of the home allowing them to choose where to spend their budget,” she explains.

The market is busy for Stonewood Homes Northern, which covers west and north Auckland and also offers a full design and build option. The company has a new show home at Huapai on the corner of Hooton Drive, which is off Matua Road. Built from the Wickliffe plan, the show home demonstrates a generous sized family home at a good price point with internal flair, says Mandy.

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“Our team doesn’t ‘tell’ – we advise and show the customer options to provide a solution to fit their need,” he explains.

MC Tiles and Distribution was started around 30 years ago. The tile importer, retailer and distributor has now grown to offer retail outlets in Howick and Albany and a distribution centre in Pakuranga.

John purchased the company three months ago, which he owns with business partner Tristram Van der Meijden. John brings an extensive background in sales and marketing, including previous experience within the construction industry, to the company while Tristram has expertise in finance.

MC Tiles and Distribution offers distinctive, unique products in a variety of module sizes and finishes. Quality products from highly regarded European manufacturers are selected with hundreds of product lines available. There are also options from selective manufactures throughout China for price sensitive projects.

Superior service is the company’s key point of difference. Large amounts of stock are held to cater to needs at short notice.

The company will even hand deliver product to site if required. Due to its superior service MC Tiles and Distribution counts amongst its varied clients many of the major Auckland group house building companies including Stonewood Homes.

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This show room complements the company’s retail outlets where any member of the public can purchase tiles. These outlets also offer dedicated trade centres supplying a variety of tiling accessories, adhesives, waterproofing systems and advice, for both professionals and DIY alike.

Customers also have the choice of shopping from the comfort of their own homes. The mobile division of the company is a keystone to the business and provides a hassle free solution for the customer who is too busy to shop around. The service covers the Auckland area and an appointment with one of the consultants is obligation and cost free.

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BUILDING » Chelsea Apartments

August 2016

Business North

Developer reaching for the sky Kelly Deeks Property development company Fuzo Projects is working towards solving the housing crisis creating titles out of the sky within Auckland’s existing city boundaries.

The company is already well versed in developing town houses and in fill housing over the past 13 years, and is soon to start the development of its first apartment building with The Chelsea in Birkenhead on Auckland’s North Shore.

The project was granted special housing area status under the new Unitary Plan, with the condition 10% of the building would be affordable housing.

Fuzo Projects director Ammon Acarapi says the project’s special housing area status has allowed it to be built higher and wider, making the best use of the site. It also meant the consenting process was fast tracked.

The Chelsea features 38 apartments, and four of them are affordable homes with a maximum $575,000 price point.

At the other end of the scale, The Chelsea’s three-bedroom penthouse apartments are selling for $1.5 million. Ammon says they could even go for $1.7 million due to the amazing and uncompromised views to Rangitoto and Waiheke Islands, across Auckland’s eastern bays and Waitemata Harbour, and to the CBD, Herne and Coxs Bays, and over Point Chevalier to the Waitakere Ranges.

The need for more intensive property development in Auckland and the new Unitary Plan sees Fuzo Projects coming to the fore with expertise on how to develop these sites properly.

“Apartments can be one of the most profitable types of development, but you need a good team around you, and you need to get your numbers right,” Ammon says. “Usually we would look at a piece of land and say length by width, how many

“Usually we would look at a piece of land and say length by width, how many sections or houses will it fit. With the Unitary Plan, we’re now looking at length by width by height, and we’re creating titles out of the air.” sections or houses will it fit. With the Unitary Plan, we’re now looking at length by width by height, and we’re creating titles out of the air.”

While a greenfields development requires new roads and services to be installed, when developing in fill housing and particularly apartments the roads and services are already in place, as are schools, buses, and all the other necessary amenities.

“If we can create a title out of the sky, we can create affordable housing,” Ammon says. “This is hopefully the first of many Fuzo Projects apartment builds for Auckland.”

The Chelsea, designed by John Lenihan of RCG, is a high end development located across the road from the Highbury Shopping Mall, with cafes, restaurants, supermarkets, banks, and numerous retailers only a short walk away.

As well as stunning views to the outside, the

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The building features 14 dual key apartments, where a common hallway leads to two separate lockable studios, allowing one space to be shared by two separate parties.Popular with investors, dual key apartments can provide two sets of income with only one set of rates. There are still only a handful of dual key apartments in Auckland.

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The Chelsea in Birkenhead features 38 apartments, and four of them are affordable homes with a maximum $575,000 price point.

CKL has it all covered Supporting Fuzo Projects throughout the development of its first apartment building, The Chelsea, the recently formed, fully integrated engineering consultancy CKL is providing inhouse expertise across the full range of surveying, planning, engineering, land development, and environmental engineering services.

CKL, the land development consultancy responsible for major land developments within Auckland and Waikato regions as well as other parts of New Zealand, has merged with environmental engineering specialist company Stormwater Solutions to provide seamless support on complex, multi-disciplined projects.

With end-to-end project management and access to greater resources and some of New Zealand’s leading experts in their field, CKL is now better able to support the level of development currently occurring in Auckland and the Waikato.

The founder of Stormwater Solutions and new director at CKL Bronwyn Rhynd says with residential and commercial development applications increasing significantly in the past two years, the demands on the construction industry see more and more clients looking for the integration of services to enhance project efficiency.

“We provide support on the best way to structure a development right from getting the initial lay of the land to doing the unit titles at the end, and as

the project progresses we provide more detail and more support for our clients,” she says.

“With our ability to now provide the perfect person or team to provide expert advice or counsel across planning, surveying, engineering, and environment, there is a seamless flow of information between consultants when project demands require different expertise.

Clients also benefit from greater value out of their relationship with CKL. “We always say there’s never a challenge, there is always an outcome,” Bronwyn says.

“That’s part of our expertise to make any challenges as easy as possible for the client, and for the whole team.

“We’re all working on the same page, and we all understand each other’s needs.”

The Chelsea is a great example of how a project can benefit from CKL’s new integrated approach.

CKL has been involved in the development almost from its inception with regards to its feasibility, and how to go about it from a civil engineering point of view and an environmental perspective.

Though a lot of the things CKL does are often hidden, they all have a lasting impact on the success of this future neighbourhood. From topographical surveys to the legality of creating new titles, CKL will be involved until The Chelsea is handed over.

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BUILDING Âť Ultimate Global Properties

August 2016

Business North

Low selling fee Ultimate difference Sue Russell

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The immediate point of difference is the low commission rate offered by Ultimate. By keeping overheads down, Ultimate can offer a selling fee of 2.5 percent, which is capped at $15,000 (+GST). Vendors will also be pleased to note there are no additional charges for advertising or marketing. “Our goal was to make the selling process as cost effective as possible for the vendor. “There are no hidden costs or nasty surprises – we won’t ask the vendor for more money to pay for a professional photographer or marketing plan. We use TradeMe in addition to RealEstate. co.nz and the Ultimate website for advertising� says Brenda.

Feedback from both sellers and purchasers is that the current trend for selling homes by auction is extremely stressful and frustrating for both the seller and purchaser.

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Addition boon for childcare centre Sue Russell Work is well underway on a substantial addition to the Small Fries Childcare Centre operated by the Windsor Park Baptist Church.

When Business North spoke with the centre’s manager Shelley Thornton the concrete pad on the four classroom block located close to the existing childcare centre was about to be poured. For Shelley and her team of dedicated early childhood educators having these new purpose built spaces for the infants and toddlers in their care means a great deal.

“This is an exciting development for Small Fries because it means we will be able to maintain our low teacher to children ratios, below what the government requires. It is all about best practice and enabling us to provide the very best of care in a nurturing and thoughtfully planned environment,” Shelley says.

In March 2017, when the new 380 square metre block opens on the centres large site at 550 East Coast Rd, Mairangi Bay, Small Fries Childcare Centre will be able to enrol a further 42 children between the ages of 3 months to five years increasing the number of children daily in the centre’s care to 94.

While from an outside perspective the addition of a new block has created a larger facility the reality for the children and teachers is that at a pedagogical level the centre has become smaller.

The existing building has two rooms of 30 children, one room of 9 and one room of 12 children.

“By having four new classrooms we have created two sleeping areas for our infants and toddlers which is really significant. It will mean our little ones will be resting in a much better situation uninterrupted.”

The new build will enable Shelley and her team of teachers and support staff to keep infants and toddlers in rooms of no more than 9 – 12 children, depending on development, freeing up space for the two year old children to remain in smaller class sizes of 10 – 15, while the preschool rooms will be the larger spaces allowing children extra room as they grow in independence leading up to school.

Shelley says the Board of Directors and staff are really focused on the underpinning philosophy to create environments that support the emotional,

Children at the Small Fries Childcare Centre at Mairangi Bay check out progress on the new addition. social, physical and spiritual needs of children.

“We are all committed to offering the best possible care and learning opportunities to any one who wishes to entrust their child’s care in our hands. While Christian values underpin how we operate the centre is open to any child.”

Construction of the new classroom block is being undertaken by Form Building and Development’s Auckland branch, led by General Manager Tim Waddell.

Form Building and Development’s head office is based at Mt Maunganui, with branches in Hamilton and Auckland.

“The new building has many attractive features to it, using a whole mixed-bag of materials to create a striking and inviting look,” Tim says.

The entrance has a large 2 ½ storey frameless glass feature with two honed block walls while the rest of the building is a mixture of horizontal and vertical ship lap cladding. The glass architectural feature allows a lot of light to penetrate inside.

Tim says a feature of the centre is the large amount of joinery and fittings. The classroom walls are constructed using Autex Lining for its strong acoustic capabilities. Even the fence surrounding the new play space outside has been designed to minimise the impact of noise.

Form Building and Development has traditionally undertaken a lot of work in the education sector, specialising not only in new builds but in school remediation projects extending from Pukekohe

in the South up to Warkworth. Meanwhile for Shelley Thornton and the team of hardworking early childhood practitioners at Small Fries Childcare Centre on the North Shore March 2017 can’t come soon enough.

“It is going to be wonderful to have our children in smaller groups. The teaching team are really excited about what this new building will provide.”

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BUILDING » Executive Pools

August 2016

Business North

Auckland firm puts you in the swim Karen Phelps Auckland based company Executive Pools has been experiencing strong growth. Company owner Paul Barnard attributes this to a single factor – focusing on good outcomes for clients.

“We have established a culture of being a good company to deal with that always puts the client first. It’s about strong communication, providing clear project timelines and making the whole process easy,” says Paul.

“We have been around a long time and our clients have confidence in us. We can offer them a lot of expertise from our many years of experience.”

Executive Pools was established in 1984 and has been building and servicing custom designed concrete pools and spas in the wider Auckland area since that time making it one of the most established pool companies in the region. With a strong focus on quality and longevity of product the company only builds steel reinforced concrete pools and spas.

“They are long lasting and also offer more flexible options depending on the site as they can be built virtually anywhere,” explains Paul.

The company’s complete pool building services include design and submission of building permits right through to the landscaping. The company can also use the client’s design if they happen to already have one.

Executive Pools builds pools anywhere north of Taupo. All pools and spas carry a fifteen year structural warranty and all filtration and accessories are covered by the manufacturer’s warranty for between one to ten years.

The company only uses top of the line equipment and technology including the best finishing materials from Australasia/Asia, Europe and the United States.

Paul says continuing to assist customers beyond the pool build is important to help them to maintain their asset. Executive Pools backs up its pool building service with a pool renovation and maintenance service. Common maintenance work undertaken by the company includes equipment repair and servicing, sand changes, leak repairs and stain removal.

“Worn out pools dramatically increase maintenance and chemical costs. Whether a

Executive Pools carry a 15 year structural warranty and backs up its pool building service with a pool renovation and maintenance service. pool needs a complete renovation or a simple resurfacing, we offer solutions to all sorts of problems,” says Paul.

“Regular, routine maintenance of a pool also ensures that it will be clearer, easier to clean and the equipment will run more effectively. We also offer free in-store water testing.”

For clients who are time poor or simply want to swim without any hassle Executive Pools also offers a complete swimming pool and spa valet service to make owning a pool easy for its customers – a service, which is growing in popularity, says Paul.

The company can attend to the pool on a regular

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Job management systems ensure all checks are carried out every time. The company also leaves a calling card confirming the visit and any follow up work that may need attention.

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Paul says that it is all part of the comprehensive services Executive Pools offers to customers – yet another reason why the company has remained a trusted favourite in the region for so many decades.

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MARINE » Warren Hay Marine

August 2016

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Built by fishermen, for fishermen Kelly Deeks Warren Hay Marine’s new Broadbill Boats brand has brought a game changer to market with its aluminium trailer boat Gladiator 8.0, designed and built by mad keen fishermen especially for the fishing market.

Warren says fishing has changed over the past 10 years with the introduction of artificial lures instead of natural baits, while the boats haven’t changed.

“With this style of fishing you need more room,” he says. “On New Zealand boats traditionally you would chuck the anchor out, the nose goes into the current or into the wind, put a pilchard out, open a drink, then sit down and wait for the fish to come to you. With the lures, we’re now hunting the fish, tracking it and casting and retrieving. Even with a traditional $200,000, 8m boat you can only fish a couple of people on it. With mine, you can comfortably fish six people all around it.”

The Broadbill Gladiator 8.0’s most notable feature is its full walk around deck.

With a central hardtop cabin, the layout provides maximum fishing space as well as a dry interior meaning the boat can be used in almost any weather conditions.

The design has been influenced by a fisherman with a passion for fishing, for all of today’s fishing techniques.

“We’ve got a big fishing department here at Warren Hay Marine and we could see there was a need for a boat designed for the fishing market,” Warren says.

“Boat manufacturers are boat manufacturers, and maybe aren’t fishermen themselves. I’ve come from a different perspective. I’m a fisherman first and foremost, and I’ve approached it from that aspect, rather than from a designer’s or manufacturer’s aspect.”

This style of boat has been around for a couple of decades in the States, but hadn’t caught on in New Zealand until now.

Warren Hay Marine launched Broadbill Boats at this year’s Hutchwilco Boat Show, and the unveiling of the first of its brand saw the Broadbill Gladiator 8.0 win the strongly contested Aluminium Fishing Boat Open.

The Broadbill Gladiator features a central cabin with walk around deck, drive on trailer with remote operated winch, a cruising range of 400nm and twin walk-through transom gates for easy fishing and diving access.

Up against the best boats on the market, the boat is one of few new entries to ever win the top honours.

“The feedback I’m getting is telling me I’m doing the right thing,” Warren says. “I’ve had a lot of enquiries from all over New Zealand, even from New Caledonia, and some really good write-ups in the boating magazines. People think it’s a game changer.”

Warren has been working on Broadbill Boats for the past six years, and he attributes his recent success to the team that helped make his dream a reality.

Along with all the staff at Warren Hay Marine, Warren worked closely with Steve McLay and the

team from McLay Boats, as well as other local Whangarei businesses, to develop and build the Broadbill Gladiator 8.0.

The boat is now on display at Warren Hay Marine in Whangarei, and will feature at the Auckland on Water Boat Show in September.

“I’ve come from a different perspective. I’m a fisherman first and foremost, and I’ve approached it from that aspect, rather than from a designer’s or manufacturer’s aspect.”

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STEEL » Steel Industry New Zealand

August 2016

Business North

Green Star recognition for NZ steel Karen Phelps The New Zealand steel industry has achieved a victory – after many years of lobbying – with the Green Star building rating system finally recognising steel manufactured in New Zealand as eligible for points.

“In the past Green Star New Zealand awarded points for steel only for use of recycled content,” says Stephen Hicks, general manager structural systems from the Heavy Engineering Research Association (HERA) and chair of the Sustainable Steel Council.

“The Sustainable Steel Council has spent many years lobbying, suggesting that the scheme should aim to reward sustainable sourcing,” he says.

When Pacific Steel closed its scrap metal plant meaning all New Zealand recycled scrap was exported, Stephen says it was recognised by the New Zealand Green Building Council (NZGBC) that change in the accreditation system was needed.

After over 12 months of discussion NZGBC released MAT-8 Steel, which removes the need for recycled content and recognises both sustainable steel production and sustainable use of the steel in production processes.

“Basically MAT-8 Steel has now changed from requiring recycled content at high levels to rather encourage responsible sourcing and the reduction of environmental impacts of steel building materials.

“It is now a prerequisite to the achievement of any points in this credit that at least 90% of the steel used in the building is sourced from a responsible steel maker,” explains Stephen.

It was in 2009 that the Sustainable Steel Council (now a part of Metals NZ Inc) was formed to promote the sustainable properties of the industry’s products and primarily to lobby the NZGBC to recognise the industry by providing achievable Green Star credits.

The Geyser Building in Parnell earned a 6 Star Office Design rating from the New Zealand Green Building Council.

Stephen says it has been an extensive consultation process, which has consisted of lobbying successive NZGBC groups about the sustainability of New Zealand steel production and downstream processing.

“At all times we have been conscious of the need for the rating/credit to drive improvement and innovation not just to recognise the status quo,” he says.

New flight specialist Auger Flights NZ is a new business specialising in supplying true form sectional helix flights to engineering firms and manufacturers around New Zealand and internationally.

Significant investment in the latest flight forming machines, coupled with on-site laser, plasma and gas cutting capabilities is enabling the company to produce flights at high speed and with minimum lead times as well as offering the best price in the market, says company general manager Chris Marshall.

“We identified a need for good quality helices in New Zealand that cannot be compromised as many flight manufacturing companies were struggling to get good product resulting in diminished service life of their equipment.

“Our machine quickly produces true form helices, which means consistent pitch and an accurate fit to the shaft for efficient handling and uniformity for weld procedure,” he explains.

Auger Flights NZ is part of the JP Marshall Group and as such has a long-standing involvement in the flight manufacturing industry and capabilities from 30 years of experience.

Auger Flights NZ specialise in manufacturing a range of flights from 50mm to 4000mm outside diameter for a number of applications such as screw conveyors, augers, agitators, anchors and agriculture equipment.

The type of flights the company produces includes sectional flights (individual 360 degree sections of helices/flights formed from a plate), ribbon flights (continuous, large diameter one-piece helices formed from bar or cut plate) and flights with

legs and/or notches on inside and outside edges.

Chris says the company is able to produce almost any size auger flight from any material, including stainless steel.

While producing contamination free, high quality welded and polished stainless steel flights can be challenging Chris says that the company has developed specialised techniques.

“Our flight forming machine and software enables us to produce flights others cannot including flights from high strength Hardox steel and flights that can be quickly fitted to square shaft,” Chris explains.

“As an example, one of our latest jobs was to supply large flights with 1.5m outside diameter with a one metre pitch for a landscaping company in Hamilton.”

The company continues to invest heavily in its plant with the most recent being the signing of an exclusive license of the award winning New Zealand made flight forming machine from Helix Flight Manufacturing Machines which was a finalist for the 2015 HERA metal innovator of the year.

Investment in the state of the art 6kW Trumpf laser and high definition plasma and gas cutting has further extended Auger Flights NZ’s capability to produce flights to strict tolerances and lead times out a range of material thicknesses.

Industries the company works for are diverse and include engineering, drilling, mining, pulp and paper, timber, grain and other materials handling, cement and food processing. Based in Hamilton Auger Flights NZ can supply nationwide and internationally.

The Sustainable Steel Council along with the Building Research Levy also provided seed funding to support the development of the Australasian Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) Programme.

This is a joint initiative between the Life Cycle Association of New Zealand (LCANZ) and Australian Life Cycle Assessment Society (ALCAS).

Stephen Hicks says that EPDs provide an

internationally recognised format for declaring the environmental performance of a product in a comparable way.

The updated NZGBC Green Star credits also recognize EPDs. Stephen says the recent move by the NZGBC is significant: credits for materials in New Zealand in the Green Star rating system can account for a maximum of 10% of the total credits.

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Engineering firm spreads its wings Kelly Deeks After 12 years in business, one of Whangarei’s most successful engineering firms, NT Engineering, has opened a second workshop in Waipapa bringing its fast and reliable manufacturing, maintenance, and repair services to a wider Northland customer base.

NT Engineering was established in 2004 by Neal Turner, as a small engineering firm catering to precision and general engineering.

Neal is an excellent problem solver when it comes to engineering projects, whether customising an existing machine, a one-of-a-kind build, or a precision machine component not running to its full potential, Neal and the team at NT Engineering can figure it out.

Hagan Taylor purchased a half share in NT Engineering during 2008, and being a diesel mechanic word quickly spread that NT Engineering is a one-stop shop for all engineering and mechanical needs.

The company now employs 15 staff in Whangarei and three at Waipapa, which is growing quickly and Neal and Hagan are already looking for a larger premises after six months in business.

Opened in mid January, the Waipapa workshop is fully equipped and ready to handle all mechanical engineering, break downs, and design and build projects. NT Engineering has a great understanding of all things engineering from the light to the very heavy industrial work.

“We understand when break downs happen, things need to be fixed fast, and we accommodate that with four on-site service utes, as well as after hours on-call staff to handle the demand,” Neal says.

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Waipapa workshop adds scope to company • from page 75 “Our large workshops and yards at both Whangarei and Waipapa allow us to easily accommodate large machinery and because of our capacity we have become the engineer of choice for many large Northland businesses.”

He says NT Engineering specialises in several areas that are unique to Northland and give the business a point of difference.

The company’s specialist portable line boring machine was imported from the USA and has allowed NT Engineering to be involved in many large projects, such as the line boring of the rudder stocks of two Navy boats built by Tenix once they were installed into the hulls of the vessels. NT Engineering has also line bored large compressor housings for Golden Bay Cement, earthmoving and forestry equipment, and the marine rudder stocks on Fullers’ vessels.

Hagan Taylor is a certified log hauler tower inspector, and will travel to site anywhere in the Northland area. As well as coming out to complete the inspection, he can fix any problems that need to be repaired.

NT Engineering has an excellent design and build team who are accomplished in log hauler refurbishments and new cab builds.

“We have designed our own cabs that are certified to current New Zealand standards,” Neal says.

“There are many options with cabs as to the control systems, cab layout, and hydraulic tilting systems, and we can advise on the best options for each customer’s requirements, and we build to an excellent standard.”

NT Engineering caters to all precision engineering requirements from large rotating plant to small high speed gear boxing and couplings.

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More than 30 years later, Jay Cee Welding is still providing better working relationships with its clients, with a service that gets done right first time, on time.

John started off working from the back of a truck with one employee and soon, the union issues of the day and their resulting strikes saw many projects grind to a halt.

As a subcontractor, John was one of the first to be taken off these projects. There was still work around, he just needed somewhere to work from, so he took up the lease of a workshop in East Tamaki, brought on a few more staff, and started working for his own clients.

Jay Cee Welding primarily works on commercial buildings, fabricating the structural steel from plans, welding it, and installing it, with a team of 14 qualified fabricators and welders, and a team of six riggers to erect all the structural steel on site.

“We have our own team of riggers so the advantage is we can control the erection process, and make sure it is finished to the highest standard,” John says.

“The problem with structural steel companies that use subcontractors to erect the buildings is they don’t always get the right man on the job.

“There is a lack of good quality riggers in the industry, and for subcontractors, timing is a huge issue. They can be running around from job to job and they’re spread really thin. Here, we can concentrate on getting the job done.”

Jay Cee Welding has recently updated its plant and equipment with the latest CNC Peddinghaus machinery with computer operated programmes to streamline production.

“We’ve had to keep up with the market,” John says.

“The new machinery keeps our costs down and we pass on the savings to our customers. We save a lot of time on labour and these machines are also very accurate which enables us to give the customer a good product as well as a good price.

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which is great, because there’s a lot of work out there to be produced.”

From its workshop in Manukau City, Jay Cee Welding is now working on a variety of projects totalling about 400 tonnes of structural steel work.

There is a five storey apartment block for Aspec Construction at the new neighbourhood of Kensington Park at Orewa, and another apartment block under construction at Queens Square on Queen Street Also on Queen Street, Jay Cee Welding is working on a state of the art refit in the Auckland CBD with seismic strengthening, floor supports, and a new roof structure at the old Bank of New Zealand building.

A new expansion at Selwyn Oaks retirement village at Papakura has Jay Cee Welding providing structural steel for a new three storey building, and the company is also working on an upgrade to the showroom and offices of high end vehicle dealer Archibald and Shorter.

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Transport firm continues growth Sue Russell Corey Burnett started his transport business, based in Kumeu, West Auckland in March 2000 with one truck and trailer undertaking deliveries for local contractors. From this solid but humble beginning Corey saw the need to acquire, as possible, more trucks and machines to enhance the services he could offer his clients. “We were mainly delivering aggregate to sites and removing and disposing soil from sites in those early days so I could see the potential, with more gear to offer more services. We added a second truck then we bought our first machine, a bobcat on tracks and then got in to our first small excavator,� Corey explains.

Sixteen years later Corey leads a busy team of fourteen office staff, truck drivers, operators and a dedicated mechanic to look after the company’s fleet of 7 trucks and trailers, 6 excavators, bob-tracks and bulldozer. The bulk of Burnett’s Transport’s work is servicing the private residential sector and Corey’s main roles are in finding and pricing jobs. “I always wanted to grow the company bigger and fortunately I found business was not really affected by the global financial crisis.

Corey recently opened a supply yard to service the company’s aggregates needs as the local quarry closed late last year limiting the access to aggregate products in the area.

From this year they also supply to other local contractors.

With the residential building boom well underway in the catchment Burnett’s Transport operates in, Corey says it is important to price efficiently and give customers value for money. “We pride ourselves on doing a good tidy job. These days health and safety systems play a significant role in everything we do. Before we go on a site and start working we review every

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Staff training remains a priority for company • from page 77 aspect of the job to ensure we are operating safely. Under the new regulations everybody is liable from drivers and operators through to management and customers,” Corey says.

Corey places a lot of importance on quality training of new, young and less experienced staff, putting them through their tickets and licences, though he acknowledges the average age is getting older every year.

When hiring staff he says the big thing comes down to attitude and being open to doing any job diligently.

“I have a young guy who is currently a third of the way through his training, but comes to work every day with a great attitude. He is very competent and is operating the bobcat on his own and is now licenced to operate our four wheeler truck .”

Corey says not everyone has it in them to be a competent and efficient earthmoving operator.

“You have to be able to visualise how the job will look when it is completed before you start.

We have to convert two dimensional plans in to three dimensional outcomes and that takes real skill.”

The company works with a large number of contractors and also does a lot of work for specialised landscaping, geotechnical, construction and forestry companies.

Looking back on the journey to date Corey says he is happy to be where he is at the moment, and with the company’s size and capacities.

While open to the idea of expanding in time,

Burnett’s Transport has recently opened a supply yard to service its aggregate needs and takes on a lot of specialised landscaping work.

he is also prudent about growing too quickly.

“When you take on staff, you take on their commitments as well, so there’s a real commitment you make to ensure there is enough work constantly for your team.

“There’s also the work life balance and family time to consider.”

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ENGINEERING » Lincoln Crene Hydraulics

August 2016

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Relocation timely for growing firm “With taking up the Northland Pirtek franchise three years ago business has got busier so this move is timely. One of us will move to the new premises while the other one stays here.”

Sue Russell Pete Crene and Mike Lincoln go back a long way as work colleagues and since 2004 they have joined forces creating LC Hydraulics (LCH) based in Whangarei.

Time and effort have paid off resulting in the company growing its team of experienced fitter/welders, machinists and hydraulic engineers to a dozen on the shop floor and two administration staff.

The company offers a comprehensive range of general engineering services along with comprehensive hydraulic repair, testing, design and fitting capabilities.

“We have in-house hydraulic hose testing gear along with a fully equipped mobile hose testing facility,” Pete says.

Being capable of designing and making hydraulic systems has led the company to some long-term and significant clients it supplies, including an ongoing nationwide rollout of front mounted brooms attached to the front of smaller utility trucks used by councils when reinstating new roading.

“We started making and repairing these brooms about 10 years ago and it is one of our core ongoing activities.”

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engineering training and Pete says the highly skilled and experienced team of qualified engineers are all involved in fully training the two first year and two second year apprentices.

When it comes to the more critical fault finding, Pete and Mike are still hands-on these days.

In 2013/2014 the company was involved in designing, engineering and installing all the hydraulics for the Waiarohia Foot Bridge, which spans the western half of the Waiarohia stream from Port Road, completing the Hatea Loop pedestrian walkway between Port Road, Riverside Drive and the Town Basin.

The bridge has a central rotating section that allows it to be opened for boats using the stream.

Another key client is the marine industry.

“We also service the forestry sector along with the civil work so our client base is quite spread,” Pete says.

Bread and butter for the busy company is the ongoing work hydraulic cylinder reconditioning service.

When coupled with the mobile hydraulic hose repair services and general engineering LC Hydraulics offers, there’s plenty of variety and not a lot of down-time for the team.

When summing up why the business has the foothold it has, Pete puts it down to a simple fact.

“We care, we give a damn. Even after 27 years working in this industry both Mike and I still get our hands dirty.

“It is very important to keep in touch with the latest advances in hydraulic and general engineering technologies so we can continue to offer top service to our valued clients,” says Pete.

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RETIREMENT » Argon Construction - The Falls Estate

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Demand drives expansion at The Falls Karen Phelps The Falls Estate is being expanded and developer BeGroup New Zealand Limited is currently adding 27 new villas being constructed by Argon Construction. Guy Eady, CEO of BeGroup, says two and three bedroom villas are for sale at The Falls, which are architecturally designed and adapted to the specific needs of the residents. Modern construction materials are being used including brick, aluminium joinery and tile roofing. He says that particular care and attention to detail has been taken in design in terms of safety, convenience and comfort.

Construction of stage one of the project, 14 villas, is due for completion in December. Nearly all of stage one has been pre-sold after being released to the market around three months ago. He says further expansion is planned including additional independent living units and a care facility, which will most likely commence by mid 2017. Although still in the planning phase the care facility will offer around 20 dementia beds and 50 rest home and hospital beds.

“For existing residents it means we can offer a continuum of care as their needs change so they are able to stay at the same location. The expansion will also allow us to provide daily catering options to village residents because at the moment we are utilising the services of an outside caterer,” says Guy. Set on 5.6 hectares next to Whangarei Falls, The Falls Estate is located around seven minutes from the city centre. Currently offering 119 villas, residences at The Falls consist of two and three bedroom homes and one, two and three bedroom apartments with a Community Centre and support service facility. Guy says that an important feature of The Falls Estate concept is that residents live in their own homes.

“Many people unfamiliar with The Falls Estate assume it’s like an old folks’ home or rest home. The reality couldn’t be further from the truth – our residents live in their own homes, many with their pets, and with family and friends coming and going at any time of the day to suit.

Most residents frequently enjoy general community activities outside the village, including sporting clubs, travel, fishing and shopping. It’s the unique community atmosphere the residents at The Falls have created where they just all have a really great time and enjoy life to the full, which really makes it unique. The challenge we now have as a company is to replicate this across other facilities we are developing,” he says.

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The good life: residents enjoy a light libation at The Falls Estate in Whangarei.

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by Pencarrow Private Equity and Guy Eady in 2014. Guy says that the BeGroup places particular emphasis on building facilities with strong ties to the local community and helping residents enjoy life to the fullest extent possible. He says there is strong demand across the country for retirement options such as The Falls Estate due to the ageing baby boomer generation. The company is presently in the process of constructing Rawhiti Estate in Remuera, Auckland, which will offer a 68 bed care facility as well as 27 independent living apartments.

“Many people unfamiliar with The Falls Estate assume it’s like an old folks’ home or rest home. The reality couldn’t be further from the truth.”

Demand has been strong with around 30% of the apartments have already sold despite the fact the finished product will not be available for two years.

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Astrid’s thriving, diverse community Sue Russell Astrid Martin is a self-confessed ‘people’s person’ and in her role as manager at Tauranga’s Copper Crest Village Estate, she is in her element.

When Astrid’s husband Bruce and his friend, the late Jim Wheadon, first bought the land the thriving village is now nestled on back in 2006, it was very much with a pioneering spirit and mind-set to create a unique and diverse residential village unlike any other in the area.

“You have to really enjoy being with and caring for people when you set out to create a community such as we have done. Looking back it has been a wonderful experience and we are very proud of what has been achieved and thankful for the opportunities that have come our way,” says Astrid.

Building commenced in earnest in 2007 with eight units, one of which was the temporary community centre. Then along came the impact of the Global Financial Crisis slowing sales down in the early years. Again Astrid and Bruce took this in their stride adjusting to the then tighter market conditions but it wasn’t long before house and villa sales began to climb.

“We experienced a very gradual increase in residences sold until about three years ago when sales grew strongly, enabling construction of the ‘heart’ of the village, ‘The Meridian Centre’ to be erected,” Astrid says.

Nowadays, with 100 villas occupied by 175 residents, Copper Crest Village Estate is a thriving, settled and diverse community where there is always something going on, keeping Astrid and her team happily occupied.

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Villas at Copper Crest range in price from $350,000 to $700,000. The construction is cobblebrick, plaster rendered and then painted. Each villa also has its own large raised vegetable garden.

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Daniel has been responsible for the majority of the villas at Tauranga Copper Crest Estate Village. “I have been extremely fortunate to have enjoyed a long business association with Bruce and Astrid. They are both really good people who are passionate about the Village they are creating” says Daniel.

Daniel is really impressed with the villas which are solid, well designed dwellings constructed with a plastered brick cladding.

They range in size from single bedroom to substantial multibedroom residences with a high stud inside, higher than standard door height and excellent chattels. Not only are the villas a bullet proof design and attractive but they also reflect the individual design wishes of their owners on the inside.

Daniel is both hands on and manages the entire build efficiently which usually includes having up to 10 projects on the go at various stages of completion at any one time. This has allowed Daniel to train his team each step of the build from boxing the floors to the final last touches. Daniel really enjoys being able to pass these skills on to his team including his apprentice Cody Wilson who has been working with him for 3 years.

There will be at least 2 more years for the team at Copper Crest Estate Village. Daniel says “There is something really special about having such a long-term project as Copper Crest and I am very proud of my contribution to its development”. It’s been such a great experience and is a special part of his building journey. Daniel is also looking forward to the team expanding which will allow the company to start building larger-type residences outside of the Village as well.

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Village a ‘lively happy space’ • from page 84 One of the reasons why Copper Crest Village has blossomed is the degree of flexibility the couple have regarding the process of purchasing a villa.

“We give a minimum of three months for new owners to sell their existing homes and the overwhelming majority of our residents are in the situation of having a house to sell. We understand there is no certainty as to how long a home will take to sell and we also offer a cash-out clause in the agreement to cope with the rare situation when a home doesn’t sell,” explains Astrid.

In total the land Copper Crest Village Estate is located on has capacity for 170 villas. Plans are highly adaptable to personalise to individual taste.

“The only condition is that any modifications to existing plans has to be something that we believe will be beneficial to the person purchasing the home after the current owners have gone.”

Owners have the opportunity to choose their own colours and décor elements throughout their new home and Astrid says one of the great joys in her role of helping residents with these decisions is that by the time the house is built, strong and

“Copper Crest is very much a microcosm of the community it exists in with a whole mixed-bag of residents doing all manner of things.” positive relationships have formed.

Astrid emphasises Copper Crest Village Estate is not a dedicated retirement village. The fact that many residents are still engaged in employment she says is part of its special character.

“Copper Crest is very much a microcosm of the community it exists in with a whole mixed-bag of residents doing all manner of things. It makes for a very lively, happy space.”

All Copper Crests’ villas have 2.7 metre high studs with 2.2 metre doors, sunrooms and plenty

of storage space. Every site is elevated and every villa has a view.

“Our homes are very highly spec’d and our weekly service fees are CPI linked, giving certainty to owners that they will be able to continue to afford them. That’s very important to us.”

Astrid has made some TV ad’s which feature regularly, both regionally and specifically in Auckland, and these have proven to be very useful in terms of the inquiry they generate.

Villas range in price from $350,000 to

$700,000. The construction is cobblebrick, plaster rendered and then painted and all villas feature double glazed windows. Each villa also has its own large raised vege garden.

Looking back on the last decade Astrid says both she and Bruce are very proud of what has been achieved.

“I am a people person. I love what I do and get on with everybody as well as I can. We are looking forward to welcoming the next group of home owners to this wonderful community.”

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Serviced apartments snapped up Karen Phelps The release of 36 new serviced apartments at Summerset Falls Village in Warkworth is proving popular with existing residents who are taking the opportunity to move to the purpose built apartments, says Summerset Falls sales manager Steve Garner. Almost half of the serviced 40-45 square metre apartments have sold since being released to the market in January.

“Some residents who have been living independently at the village want more services and security. The uptake by current residents is testament to how much they value the service we provide. We’re also getting lots of enquiries from people outside the village so the apartments are appealing to a wide range of buyers. They are ideal for someone who requires a little bit of help but wants to retain their independence,” he says.

Steve says that demand for homes at Summerset Falls Village has been strong due to its proximity to Auckland, combined with its ability to provide residents with an easy and tranquil lifestyle.

“As far as demographics go there is already a relatively high proportion of over 65-year-olds living in the Warkworth area. There are a huge amount of activities and opportunities on offer here including walking, swimming and bowling,” he explains.

Located adjacent to the Village Centre at Summerset Falls Village, which is the social heart of the village and offers the Divine Café and library, the apartments have been constructed over three levels. They offer one bedroom, a large ensuite and living area, including kitchenette. Lifemark design standards have been used, which allow for the changing needs of older people, such as wheelchair and scooter access, light switches and plugs being at reachable heights and level entry showers. Northwest facing apartments overlook the Mahurangi River and a plantation of totaras and kauris, while those on the southeast side have views to a local retail area and rural landscape.

A full range of care options are available for serviced apartment residents from a little help with everyday tasks through to rest home-level care as needs change. Steve says residents may also be eligible for a government subsidy to help with care costs as the apartments are District Health Board certified.

In addition to the new apartments, Summerset recently acquired a 2.4ha section at Woodcocks Road, adjacent to the existing village, where the company plans to build an additional 77 retirement units. Julian Cook, chief executive of Summerset says that the purchase of the land means the

Northwest apartments at Summerset Falls Retirement Village overlook the Mahurangi River and a plantation of totara and kauri. company can extend its village and provide more retirement village living options to the wider Warkworth community to meet strong market demand.

Summerset is one of the leading operators and developers of retirement villages in New Zealand, providing a range of living options and care services to 3500 residents. Steve says that Summerset aims to build villages that integrate into the local environment and provide residents with warm, welcoming and vibrant communities. Summerset is the four-time winner of Retirement Village of the Year and recognised by the Reader’s Digest Quality Service Awards 2015.

Summerset offers 21 villages across the country and in addition has sites for development in Richmond, Rototuna, Casebrook, St Johns, Parnell and Lower Hutt, bringing the total number of sites to 27. The company has just released the first apartments for sale in its $130m Ellerslie development on Harrison Road, which will provide homes for around 450 people.

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Growing demand for cold storage Karen Phelps The demand for cold storage services is increasing in New Zealand as export industries such as kiwifruit continue to boom, says Jack Bills, executive officer of the New Zealand Cold Store Association.

“Over the last decade the reliance on meat and dairy has been boosted by the ever increasing volumes of fruit, vegetables, kiwifruit and seafood.

These volumes are becoming increasingly significant and projections over the next five years will place a huge demand on the available cold storage space,” he says.

According to the New Zealand Cold Store Association, New Zealand currently exports to over 140 countries. Jack says that 95% of New Zealand’s milk is exported and despite the downturn in prices this has not affected volumes. New Zealand is also one of the world’s largest cheese exporters and 90% of New Zealand seafood is exported. Although livestock numbers are down on 2015 approximately 90% of sheep and lamb and 80% of beef produced each year is exported, he says.

The kiwifruit and apple industries in particular are seeing huge export demand, says Jack.

“Increasingly the world is looking for the quality of fruit and vegetables that New Zealand produces and the volume of exports continue to increase annually.

Despite the threat of PSA, which nearly wiped out the kiwifruit industry, the kiwifruit volumes have recovered mainly through the planting of the gold variety, which is now predicted to reach 60 million trays by 2019. The original target of reaching $1 billion for apple exports by 2022 now looks like it will be achieved by 2020.”

Because of the large volumes of food produced that require controlled temperature storage New Zealand’s range of cold stores has a high level of

Latest news: delegates listen in at the recent 84th annual confernce of the NZ Cold Storage Association. expertise in the area of refrigeration, says Jack who believes cold stores will continue to be a key factor in New Zealand’s future agricultural success.

Changes in the industry have seen a move to mergers over the past decade: “But even though the numbers of companies registered as a cold store has declined the amount

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Growing demand for cold storage in New Zealand • from page 90 “The high level of competitiveness ensures that all cold stores are offering fair prices and that the high standards required for hygiene, health and safety and MPI procedures are being strictly observed to enable smooth compliance with all regulations at the time of export.”

Jack says that New Zealand was voted the second best country in the world to do business by the World Bank in its 2016 Doing Business Report, a huge plus factor for Kiwi exporters, which is helping to fuel the upward trend: “New Zealand has a reputation for excellence, high quality products and high standards for food safety.

“The New Zealand approach is to be at the forefront of new developments including food safety and biosecurity and our ‘clean green’ image is highly prized. We also have an ability to foster international agreements at many levels.”

With an increasing need for cold storage services in New Zealand this year’s New Zealand Cold Store Association Conference will focus on the latest trends as well as give members an opportunity to network and share ideas, says Jack Bills.

New Zealand Cold Storage Association was formed in 1932 by a group of cold store operators

“The New Zealand approach is to be at the forefront of new developments including food safety and biosecurity and our ‘clean green’ image is highly prized.” who identified a need to formulate a group to discuss matters of concern, particularly relating to the storage handling and shipment of dairy produce.

Today the association continues to represent the views of the cold storage industry and works closely with the appropriate government agencies such as the Ministry for Primary Industries.

The association also has a close relationship with all the larger suppliers such as Fonterra.

Jack says that a key issue currently influencing the industry is the effect of fluctuations in both energy supply and costs.

“The New Zealand Cold Storage Association is constantly seeking information on ways and

The New Zealand Cold Storage Association works closely with the appropriate government agencies such as the Ministry for Primary Industries.

means of better managing the use of energy and has already been involved in making submissions to central government on these matters,” he says.

Jack says that over the last 84 years the association has been continually evolving to meet the changing requirements of members: “There has been a substantial increase in the

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Partnerships key in housing crisis “We think partnerships with community housing organisations help to derisk a development for the development.”

Karen Phelps Private developers are benefiting from working in partnership with community housing organisations in a win-win situation, which is helping to alleviate the country’s present housing crisis.

“Developers can benefit from fast-track development and special consenting and approval processes. We think partnerships with community housing organisations help to de-risk a development for the developer,” says Scott Figenshow, director of Community Housing Aotearoa, the representative body for New Zealand’s community housing sector.

He says that in Auckland housing affordability is being addressed through legislation as well as targeted action plans and initiatives such as the Auckland Housing Accord, which was signed by Auckland Council and the Government in 2013 and aims to accelerate delivery of housing across the city.

In accordance with the Auckland Housing Accord, Special Housing Areas have been identified for fast-track development and special consenting and approval processes. There are affordable housing requirements in these areas that require a proportion of new housing developments to be affordable for people with low to moderate incomes.

Developers of 15 or more dwellings have three options to meet the affordability requirements: that 10% of the development is ‘relative affordable’ or 5% is ‘retained affordable’ or a combination of the two is met as defined by the Auckland Housing Accord. In turn, the retained affordable provisions require that units be sold at a price where the monthly mortgage payments do not exceed 30% of the Auckland median household income.

Purchasers must either be a registered community housing provider or be Housing New Zealand Corporation. Scott says that in Special Housing Areas or on crown-owned land that has affordability thresholds, a partnership approach can ensure

Community housing organisations are teaming up with private developers to help alleviate the current housing crisis. the timely delivery of targeted housing and that community housing organisations have a proven track record in this area.

A project at 130 Hobsonville Point is a case in point, he says. The project marks the creation of the first retained affordable units within a Special Housing Area in the Auckland region in a partnership with a private developer and the New Zealand Housing Foundation. Three retained affordable homes are part of the 59-unit mixed typology greenfield development. The New Zealand

Housing Foundation has purchased three sections and built the three bedroom homes. Scott says that the New Zealand Housing Foundation has already completed a number of residential developments across Auckland through its affordable equity programme that offers co-ownership of the house between a client and the Housing Foundation. It also offers an affordable rental programme.

Another successful project in the region is at Waimahia Inlet, which is the first completed special housing area in New Zealand. Back in 2012 before

Special Housing Areas were formed, a consortium of community housing providers and Maori interests approached the Minister for Housing for funding to purchase a section of land in Weymouth, Manukau to develop nearly 300 new homes.

The project led to the approval of $29 million of government funding with an agreement that 60% of the development is social and affordable housing.

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Scott says that currently the community housing sector is providing 5000 units nationwide but this figure needs to increase to 15,000 to meet demand. A website established last October – www.makinghomeshappen.co.nz - aims to provide information to developers and the public on how they can get involved.

Scott says increasingly local professional business and community leaders are getting behind community housing organisations contributing goodwill and voluntary input into the area.

“There are solutions to the housing crisis New Zealand is facing. We just need to do a whole lot more of these types of projects and partner with the private sector to provide more housing for those that need it.”

Asset management `critical’ Effective asset management is now emerging as a key influence for community housing providers, says Tom Clarke from SPM Assets. “It’s the critical element that allows community housing organisations to reduce both risk and expenditure, select the most cost effective maintenance approach, fund the right project at the right time and conduct regular maintenance to ensure safe, secure and healthy homes.

It also helps to reduce operating and capital expenditure by providing valuable information needed to manage asset deterioration, keep assets functional, and predict the most effective method and time of intervention,” he explains.

Tom advises that essential steps, set out in the SPM framework, include understanding the nature and quality of outcomes delivered by assets; understanding the assets needed to deliver those outcomes, including condition, performance, and historic costs; and understanding likely future requirements and the full range of options available to owners. “The traditional reactive approach has been to simply replace assets when they fail, but organisations are now recognising the real cost of this unplanned approach, and the negative impact it has on tenants.

Legislation governing rental housing is also forcing a positive change,” he says.

Tom says that because the concept and implementation of asset management can appear complex and expensive SPM Assets has now developed an industry specific configuration of its software to assist community housing owners and operators to provide the housing sector with effective tools to make informed decisions and to develop strategies to lower their risks and costs.

“SPM Assets specialises in assessment, analysis and long term asset planning, and we recognise that the community housing sector has a range of unique requirements.

This is why we’ve developed housing software with specific functionality – it helps providers to assess, analyse and plan for their assets. We are committed to the value of simplifying asset management and the product has been developed using experience gained across $100 billion in property assets and tens of thousands of community houses around the world,” he explains.

The software enables users to quickly establish an accurate picture of their assets, develop short, medium and long-term plans, as well as manage assets on a daily basis. It has a range of easy-to-use planning tools to accurately record the properties users are managing, assess their condition to establish longer term budgets and works programmes, produce a schedule of shorter term work items based on a library of predefined defects, assess the property’s amenity and compliance, identify areas for improvement, and to use this information to adopt a more planned approach to works.

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Health and Safety starts at the top Marcus Nalter

“Directors are not expected to be personally on site ensuring that workplace risks are properly managed, but they need to ensure their business is well set-up to handle health and safety.”

Construction is big business. It is a $30-billion

dollar industry that generates about six percent of New Zealand’s economic activity and employs almost 200,000 people.

But it is also small business – 87 percent of construction companies employ fewer than ten people.

For many of those businesses the owner will be the director, the chief executive, site foreman and probably orders the morning tea every second day.

In a way, that should make it easier to keep on top of health and safety. The management and directors (at least in smaller operations) are less likely to be cut-off behind a desk.

Even if you’re based at the office you’re likely to have come up through the trades.

That practical knowledge at the management level is invaluable because when it comes to health and safety everyone needs to play their part.

That starts at the top with directors and chief executives. Under the new law they have to do ‘due diligence’ for health and safety in much the same way as they are expected to for financial reporting.

After all, directors and chief executives will have huge influence over resourcing decisions, company policy, setting performance targets and a myriad of other things that can affect health and safety.

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properly managed, but they need to ensure their business is well set-up to handle health and safety.

That’s more than just checking there’s a health and safety policy; they need to know that it’s working and have good reporting systems so they are fully informed about health and safety performance.

For larger construction firms that might mean the Board sets up a Health and Safety subcommittee – as recommended by the Financial Market Authority.

Lawyers Chapman Tripp suggest that Boards make health and safety a standing item on their agendas and should consider the health and safety implications of decisions on timeframes, budgets and bonuses.

It’s not just one-way traffic though workers also need to take responsibility for acting in a safe and healthy way. This means wearing the right gear (and reminding a mate who isn’t), following proper health and safety processes and taking five to plan how to do a task safely when a situation changes.

The trick is to make sure health and safety is integrated into your business at every level.

Keeping an eye out for one another should be part of everyone’s daily routine.

If it’s not already then now is the time to act. Not only will you and your workers be safer and healthier, so will your business.

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Monkey Toe Group marketing manager Jeff Poole says the company has aimed to be at the forefront of industry changes with a key focus on safety combined with ease of use. All products are made from high-grade materials and are easily installed – simply clipped and screwed together but able to bear loads that rival costly structural installations.

The company’s unique clip fixture, which clings to buildings like a monkey’s toe, safely gripping the roof without compromising its structural integrity, is a key aspect of its product range.

Continual innovation is a hallmark of the company. It has recently released a new range of glass balustrades including fully framed, semi-framed and frameless options. Featuring heattoughened glass and enduring highgrade aluminium glazing channels,

customers can get the look they are after while meeting the required compliance standards, says Jeff.

Another recent innovation for Monkey Toe is the development of trafficable gutter guards, which can be used where mesh covers or timber walkways would typically have been used. The Monkey Toe gutter guards prevent drains being blocked with snow or leaf litter, can be easily lifted out to access drain heads and can also be walked on. Unlike timber, they don’t damage the gutters.

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Shoreload expands services The team at Shoreload and Propping has expanded its offering to include panel placement services to its range of temporary support solutions for the construction industry.

The company’s dedicated and experienced team will align, attach props and secure concrete panels and other vertical structures.

It’s a service which Shoreload and Propping company director Tim Smith says was added due to customer demand.

“Our aim has always been to respond to the changing needs of our customers.

We decided to add this to our range of services because we saw a real shortage of capability in the market and knew we had the capacity to deliver quality results.

This new service means we can now offer a more complete range of services to our clients,” he says.

This new service coincides with the introduction of the new group brand Gravity Group. Both Shoreload and Propping Limited and Precast Placement Services Limited will operate under the Gravity Group master brand to demonstrate the tight connection between these two critical market offerings.

Working in the North Island, Gravity Group offers falsework and propping solutions, within the construction sector.

Working in partnership with customers, the company aims to offer technical support and advice in the critical stages of planning, preparation, design and evaluation of structural supporting needs.

Tim says that this enables the operating

brands to provide customers with efficient, effective and safe outcomes for their projects from a simple residential build to a large commercial construction project.

“A key focus is on being available when the customer requires assistance,” says Tim. “We’ll be there when our customers need us. If something is urgent we’ll respond as rapidly as we can. This is where our experienced team comes to the fore.”

Complex projects are no problem for the team at Shoreload and Propping.

For example a project to redevelop two existing historic buildings into top end residential apartments in Auckland required some fresh thinking and innovative design solutions.

With existing walls and structures within the building needing to be retained and in some cases cut and modified, a propping solution that did not compromise the stability and strength of the building envelope was required.

Shoreload and Propping delivered a needling solution that allowed the company to penetrate the existing walls using slim soldier bearers positioned on shoreloading towers.

The engineering design was developed, signed off and delivered to the client.

Tim says Shoreload and Propping has a strong safety-first culture, and a business imperative that aims to build long-term value through strong relationships, working alongside companies such as Panel Prop Limited and Auckland Cranes, to deliver the right results for clients.

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HOSPITALITY » HELL Pizza

August 2016

Business North

HELL of a journey for pizza brand Kelly Deeks Kiwi business success story HELL has hit a number of milestones on its 20 year journey, from its beginnings as a small store in Wainuiomata called The Pizza Place, where company founder Callum Davies used to take every order, roll out the dough, and cook and box his pizzas.

He soon persuaded his mum, who ran a café at the Club Kelburn gym, to let him run his pizza shop from there. He spent his days delivering pamphlets, then in the evenings would come to work and prep, get a driver in, and wait for the orders to come in.

General manager Ben Cummings says that hands-on approach was soon complemented by a fun working environment, and HELL’s early days shaped how the business has operated for the past 20 years.

“Everything was hand made,” he says. “We were roasting chickens through the oven, slicing our own cabanossi, making all our sauces and desserts. A lot of the people who worked for HELL back in the day are still around, they’ve been through our highs and lows, and they’ve seen what has worked in the past and what hasn’t.”

When Callum decided his brand needed a theme, he changed its name to HELL. He had a website created, then a couple of his regular customers from Victoria University asked him to trial New Zealand’s first online ordering system, which they had developed.

The rebranding and online ordering system sent demand through the roof. Even Monday nights were flat out.

Co-owner Stu McMullin joined the business in 1999 and helped to open HELL’s second store in Hataitai, then a third at Northland, then a fourth in Petone.

He also started to develop systems, from a point of sale system to an online operations manual for franchises.

HELL started franchising in 2004, and in that first year the company grew from four stores to 12, doubling that the following year, and opening another 20 the year after that.

In 2006, HELL achieved the record for the most complained about advertising campaign, when the company dropped more than 300,000 condoms in letterboxes throughout New Zealand to advertise Lust, the pizza for meat lovers. The record still stands today.

Also in ’06, HELL changed ownership and entered ‘The Dark Ages’. The brand was damaged

The HELL pizza brand is celebrating its 20th birthday this year. by the new owners and three years later, the original founders bought the company back and began to resurrect it.

“It’s been a great move for them and for HELL,” says Ben. “We took learning from some of these rough periods and we’re now at a level we’ve never been before, and sales are at an all-time high.”

Today, there are 69 HELL pizza franchises employing more than 1000 people nationwide.

The menu has gone from eight to 22 items, from the original Hawaiian, to the latest wild goat pizza, to vegetarian, vegan, gluten free, and now free range.

Celebrating its 20th birthday this year, HELL has rereleased some of its most popular and successful marketing promotions, including Pizza Roulette, where one slice of pizza is laced with a few drops of the world’s hottest chili sauce. “It doesn’t cost – but someone pays.”

“We took learning from some of these rough periods and we’re now at a level we’ve never been before, and sales are at an all-time high.”

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