Business South - Volume 24, Issue 5 - 2016

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Innovation Central The new PwC Centre in Christchurch exemplifies innovation, resiliency and pragmatism in structural design.

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Rooms with a view

Kawarau Falls Bridge underway

Queenstown’s exclusive Eichardt’s Private Hotel has been named one of the top eight ‘forever fabulous hotels in the world’.

Work has started on the new, two-lane, $22 million Kawarau Falls Bridge in Queenstown which will help ease traffic congestion in the southern resort.

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Page |6 Building for the future

Flying high at Glenorchy

Sustainability values are built into the very fabric of the new Kahukura building under construction at Ara Institute of Canterbury.

The owner of fledgling Queenstown Lakes helicopter company Heli Glenorchy is thrilled with how the business has taken off.

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Scarborough stunner

Warehouse transformation

Parsons Construction has picked up multiple awards for this stunning architectural home in Scarborough.

Architectural practice McAuliffe Stevens has put its touch on a multi-million dollar renovation of an old warehouse building in Dunedin’s Vogel Street.

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Page | 90 A sense of community The new Golden View Lifestyle Village in Cromwell will provide a safe, secure environment in a beautiful location.

Cherry delight New Zealand’s largest single grower of cherries, 45 South, is set to almost double its production capacity during the next few years.

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New Chch home for Salvation Army Kim Newth Temporary premises will soon be a thing of the

past for the Salvation Army in Christchurch’s city centre.

A new worship and community centre, being built on the corner of Colombo and Salisbury Streets, is due to open in April.

Prior to the Canterbury earthquakes, the Salvation Army was already in the process of moving from church premises in Durham Street that were inadequate for their needs.

A section for a new building had been found and a design prepared.

The Durham Street premises were damaged in the earthquakes and subsequently demolished, while plans for the new building had to be re-designed (to meet higher earthquake standards).

The Salvation Army’s social services hub in Lichfield Street – the Hope Centre – was also destroyed in the earthquakes.

“For the first year after the second quake, we held services based at Middleton Grange School and we then moved from there to the Westpac Hub for two years,” says Major Paul Herring, Salvation Army Pastor for Christchurch City.

“Now we’re at 166 Moorhouse Avenue (next to Noel Leeming), which has been the temporary location for both our church and social services for the last couple of years.

“Like so many others, we’ve been serving the community from various temporary locations. So we’re really looking forward to moving into our own building next year.”

The new $14.5m citadel will continue to combine church and social services under one roof. It is being funded by sales of other properties, insurance, local congregational donations and a New Zealand-wide property fund managed by the Salvation Army.

No money from public fundraising campaigns has gone into the project. Construction got underway in November 2015, with a close eye being kept on costs.

“Initially, when the building was redesigned because of the earthquakes, there were higher engineering expectations and the cost has been a challenge.

“Wise choices mean we have ended up with what will be a functional and cost-effective building that will serve our congregation and our community well.”

Purpose-built for the Salvation Army, the new centre will include a new 350-seat auditorium, meeting and function rooms, office space and a three-quarter size basketball court/gym with a large attached kitchen.

The new $14.5 million Citadel will continue to combine church and social services under one roof.

This multi-purpose space could be used for catered functions, including weddings.

There will also be scope for the auditorium to be used by others in the community, for example for orchestral concerts.

The building has been designed by Dalman Architecture (Director John McGrail and architectural graduate Ross Sweetman) and project managed by Arrow International (Luis Augusto).

Engineers for the project are: Lewis Bradford – Structural Engineers Cosgroves – Electrical Engineering and Fire Design GHD – Mechanical and Civil Engineers Edge Landscaping – Landscaping Architect Geotechnical Engineers – Geotech Consulting Planner – Glasson Resource Management Traffic Engineering and Planning – Novo Group Quantity Surveyor - Aecom

“Like so many others, we’ve been serving the community from various temporary locations. So we’re really looking forward to moving into our own building next year.”

Paul Herring says that demand for Salvation Army services has not slowed since the earthquakes, though how these services are being provided is evolving.

“We have come to understand that we want to be the fence at the top of the cliff, rather than the ambulance at the bottom,” he saysl.

“So when someone comes to us with a problem, we try and find out what else is going on.

“For example, if they need food the question we’d ask is ‘why – what has happened?’ Have

they lost their job? Has their rent gone up? Have they got a huge power bill to pay?

“We look at whether they need budgeting help or if there are other stresses on the family we can work with. We try to intervene where the problem is.”

Across New Zealand, 120,000 people sought help from the Salvation Army in 2015.

In Christchurch, stress on families in need is still being compounded by issues associated with the earthquakes including ongoing wrangles over home repairs.

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CHCH REBUILD » PwC Centre

Gateway building embodies innovative structural design Kim Newth The PwC Centre, occupying a key gateway position in the centre of Christchurch, is a new $30 million commercial office development that exemplifies innovation, resiliency and pragmatism in structural design.

This signature five-storey building, on the corner of Cashel Street and Cambridge Terrace, has been engineered for enhanced seismic performance while also satisfying cost effectiveness requirements.

Structural engineer Beca, architect Warren and Mahoney, builder Armitage Williams and structural steel fabricator Pegasus Engineering worked closely together on the project during the design process to enable cost efficiency in the design details. These details were seamlessly shared between all those involved.

Anchor tenant PwC set the brief for resiliency, requesting the building code be exceeded to meet a higher Importance Level (IL), namely IL3.

For Beca, the challenge was to deliver an economic structural engineering design that would deliver on this brief.

It worked collaboratively with Pegasus Engineering to find simple practical steelwork solutions that enabled off-site fabrication and easy installation. Lightweight and strong, the PwC Centre also reflects a close integration of structural engineering and architectural design.

Innovative engineering is a hallmark of this building, in which the main columns are embedded into a 1500mm-deep reinforced concrete raft and anchored in place with steel shear studs.

This ground-breaking approach meant part of the steelwork – for the first floor structure – was able to be erected early.

At the same time, the concrete raft is designed to withstand settlement effects associated with liquefaction in the event of any future earthquake.

The superior bracing arrangement used in the building is both elegant and structurally efficient.

Buckling Restrained Braces (BRBs) are laid predominantly around around the building’s perimeter in an efficient manner that adds structural strength while also freeing up the internal layout.

Installation of steel circular hollow columns filled with self-compacting concrete and reinforced with steel fibres - have ensured that braced floors meet a 60-minute fire resistance rating.

A bespoke first-of-a-kind slotted web cleat connection in two directions was developed and designed to avoid cutting and welding columns.

Warren and Mahoney’s distinctive printed façade controls both glare and solar gain while also connecting the building with its inner city environments.

Steel remains a pivotal part of the architectural plan that makes a feature of the exposed BRB structure.

This signature five-storey building, on the corner of Cashel Street and Cambridge Terrace, has been engineered for enhanced seismic performance while also satisfying cost effectiveness requirements.

Armitage Williams has praised Beca’s cost efficient design that resulted in a structural framing system that not only looks good but also performs safely and is able to withstand earthquakes with minimal damage.

“Beca coordinated their concept and design details comfortably with the architects and other design consultants and also kept buildability in mind,” wrote Paul Williams, the director of Armitage Williams, in a recent testimonial.

Pegasus Engineering has similarly praised Beca’s collaborative working style, along with its innovative thinking to provide a cost effective structural design.

Samir Govind, Technical Director of Structural Engineering at Beca, took a competent and positive approach to ensure the design development phase proceeded smoothly.

Sheila Karimi, Senior Structural Engineer at Beca, presented a poster on the PwC Centre’s design at April’s 2016 New Zealand Society for Earthquake Engineering (NZSEE) conference in Christchurch.

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PwC is thrilled to be back in the city “The wait has been well worth it!” says PwC’s Christchurch Managing Partner, Craig Armitage. The recently completed PwC Centre at 60 Cashel Street, located on the banks of the Avon River and overlooking the Bridge of Remembrance, is Christchurch’s latest landmark to take shape. Its location is central to the developing business centre, retail and justice precincts, as well as to transport links.

Prior to the series of earthquakes in 2010 and 2011, the site was occupied by Age Concern, now located on Papanui Road.

“One of the key criteria for our people was that any building we occupy exceeds the requirements of the current earthquake code, and we are delighted that the new PwC Centre has been built to a very high standard, ensuring all occupants and visitors enjoy a safe and pleasant working environment,” says Mr Armitage.

The PwC Centre will play an important role in revitalising the city centre, and Regional Managing Partner Maurice Noone confirms that PwC is very proud to be reinforcing its commitment to Christchurch.

“It’s important for us to play our part in rebuilding our city, and moving back into the city’s heart is another demonstration of our commitment to the region. We’ve always planned to be back and together with our co-founding tenant Chapman Tripp. We're both very excited to play a part in getting this important new development off the ground,” concludes Mr Noone.

The PwC Centre is an innovative Warren and Mahoney designed building. The building is lightweight but strong and designed to 130% of the current building code (IL3). With a high level of energy efficiency and a distinctive façade that embraces its surroundings, the PwC Centre will be a landmark in the city, both day and night, in Christchurch’s new business district.

The PwC team are excited to be returning to the city following a successful re-establishment in the Canterbury Technology Hub. They look forward to exploring the many new businesses, eateries, and arts and culture destinations that are now located within the new city and the beautiful Hagley Park.

Construction on the premises began in 2015 by construction firm Armitage Williams. Once complete with restaurant and cafés, the PwC Centre will become a major meeting point in the new city CBD. Please pay a visit to the new PwC Centre soon.

The building pays tribute to this location by completing the symbolic southern gateway of Puari pā; the other gatepost is the banks of the Ōtakaro (the Avon) river. What appears as three branches on the façade of the building might also be seen as the patterns on a leaf, a braided river, or tuna (eels) in the river. Three branches on the river bank provided shelter and security for Māori; the façade of the building is designed with the same purpose in mind. Some may also see bird wings unfurling when looking at the building from the east. We know “it’s the early bird that gets the worm”, this is enhanced by the bird facing the rising sun.

Symbolically, this building is deliberately positioned for success. Historically, Puari pā was first a Waitaha pā. It became a sizeable seasonal fishing and food gathering village under the mana of Ngāi Tūāhuriri. It grew into a popular marketplace where Māori gathered weekly to trade produce, goods and services. This building was ambitiously designed to pay respect to this past while providing a secure, vibrant environment for commerce to continue.

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DEVELOPMENT » Ara Institute of Canterbury

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Building for the future at Ara Institute Kim Newth Sustainability values and flexible learning principles are built into the very fabric of the new Kahukura building under construction at Ara Institute of Canterbury.

Sited on Moorhouse Avenue, the contemporary $34m building for Engineering and Architectural Studies is poised to become a flagship for the campus. Designed by Jasmax, Kahukura is due for completion in early 2017.

“We are confident the building itself will be a learning tool,” says Ara Director of Corporate Services Darren Mitchell. “Students will see elements of sustainability at work in the building and how the design supports that through the use of sustainable materials and practices.”

Timber technology is featured extensively in the 6500sqm building, with Laminated Veneer Lumber (LVL) used for the structural frame and Cross Laminated Timber (CLT) for the structure of the façade. These components have been combined with concrete and steel to create an elegant and seismically resilient building. It will have a much smaller environmental footprint compared to a conventional build as a result of the timber acting as a carbon store. Wood used in the building is being sourced from sustainable plantation forests in New Zealand.

The structure of the innovative external façade – the cloak or ‘kahukura’ – has been especially designed and manufactured as CLT for the building

by XLAM in Nelson, using a technique that is still fairly new to this country. Overseas experts reviewed the façade structure.

Solar photovoltaic panels and solar hot water will supply up to half of the building’s energy and two-thirds of its hot water. Other sustainability features include a high level of insulation, targeted passive and active ventilation, and rainwater harvesting.

Along with sustainability, the three-storey building will offer a versatile learning environment designed to be in step with industry. Studio and lab spaces will mimic actual modern engineering and architectural layouts. Instead of conventional classrooms, Kahukura will be equipped with open plan flexible learning spaces to facilitate collaborative engagement, participation and exploration. These spaces will be able to be configured in multiple ways, tailored to particular activities.

“We will be able to move walls, furniture, equipment and technology around to potentially offer learning experiences not just for engineering

Ara Director of Corporate Services Darren Mitchell says the new $34 million Engineering and Architectural Studies building at Ara institute will become a flagship for the campus and is due to be completed early next year. and architectural students, but also for students from the design school or we could open up space for an industry seminar.

“Long term, it means we will be able to respond to learning needs not just now but in twenty five years’ time too.

“We’re very satisfied that the building’s use of materials and technology will stand us in good stead for the future.”

The innovative design also includes a rooftop learning space for outdoor work, a wide central staircase incorporating informal meeting space and a ground floor commons area.

With a striking ground floor open glass facade facing onto Moorhouse Ave, Kahukura will undoubtedly generate plenty of public interest. A public exhibition space for student work will also be sited on the ground floor.

“Our students are undertaking some pretty significant and impressive project work but up until now we have struggled to showcase it. We have needed a facility to do so for some time to raise the

“Long term, it means we will be able to respond to learning needs not just now but in twenty five years’ time too.”

profile of our students and enable the community and employers to see and celebrate the quality of work they are producing.

“To be able to invite the public in to see what our students are doing will be very exciting for us.”

The internal fit-out will be the focus of work on-

site through to the end of the year. The new building is likely to open in time for the second semester in 2017.

Kahukura demonstrates Ara’s commitment to sustainable design while pragmatically meeting the educational needs of fast-changing industries.

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Timber is used extensively in the new Kahukura building for Engineering and Architectural Studies at Ara Institute. Laminated Veneer Lumber (LVL) is used for the structural frame and Cross Laminated Timber for the structure of the facade.

LVL delivers environmental bonus at Kahukura Laminated Veneer Lumber (LVL) is proving an increasingly popular alternative to imported steel. At Ara Institute of Canterbury’s new Kahukura building, NelsonPine LVL was chosen for primary columns, primary floor beams and the roofing structure with Nelson Pine Industries Ltd (NPIL) supplying 300m³ of LVL in total.

NPIL Projects Manager Andy Van Houtte says LVL offers many environmental advantages, including acting as a carbon store for the life of a building. In the case of Kahukura, the large quantity of LVL used means that around 216 tonnes of carbon dioxide has been absorbed during tree growth and stored in the building.

“Effectively, LVL stores 1.3 times its weight in carbon dioxide, by absorbing and converting it into cellulose and other compounds that make up trees,” says Andy.

Wood used to make NelsonPine LVL comes from sustainably managed Pinus radiata plantation forests in the Nelson region. (NPIL owns forestry in Nelson and also buys timber from a local independent forestry company).

“It’s a nice story because the logs we used to make the LVL for that building all came from within an eighty kilometre radius of our Nelson plant, before being delivered to Christchurch.

When you compare that to how far imported steel has to travel, you can see the transport

and energy costs alone are a lot less for LVL. The energy required to manufacture LVL is also less than for steel or concrete.”

At the Nelson plant, waste wood is collected and recycled as fuel to meet most of the plant’s energy requirements. The quality of air and water leaving the plant is closely monitored to maintain low emission standards.

NPIL takes pride in its precision manufacturing using CNC technology to meet the specific needs of commercial clients.

“For the Kahukura building, we worked closely with the engineers Powell Fenwick and architect Jasmax and arranged delivery in tranches to match the construction programme. We worked through all the little details such as connections needed on site so we knew exactly what to supply.”

The surface of the LVL was sanded to give it added visual appeal and protectively coated to minimise potential water and UV exposure during construction.

Andy partially attributes LVL’s growing popularity, particularly in the education sector, to the natural appeal of timber. Once completed, the Kahukura building will be a natural showcase for the structural and aesthetic qualities of exposed LVL. As well as supplying the domestic market, NPIL is a global company that exports 70 per cent of its production, including also Medium Density Fibreboard (MDF).

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DEVELOPMENT » OneStaff

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OneStaff leads market with new office Kim Newth New purpose-built offices under construction in the heart of Christchurch are poised to provide impressive new headquarters for New Zealand owned and operated recruitment agency OneStaff.

In June 2017, its Christchurch operations and head office team will move from their current site (164 St Asaph Street) to a new architecturallydesigned four-storey building on the corner of Manchester and Welles Streets.

OneStaff will occupy most of the offices in the new building that also includes generous ground floor parking, a retail/hospitality tenancy and an apartment floor.

Walker Architecture has delivered an office design tailored to the needs of a 21st century recruitment agency.

It combines contemporary architectural flair with functionality, embodying an ethos that promotes a culture of vibrancy and productivity.

The interior design of exposed steel and hanging lights is an expression of industrial chic.

Floor to ceiling glass has been eschewed in favour of a practical window layout designed for internal privacy and comfort. Staff amenities will include an upmarket staffroom/kitchen fitted out with the latest appliances.

OneStaff Managing Director Scott Brittenden says the Christchurch team is eagerly anticipating the move. He believes the new head office will reinforce the agency’s strong staff retention record and will further boost its market profile.

“We wanted to create an office environment that would be different from our competition and that would deliver that ‘wow factor’ for staff, in terms of working conditions.

“We employ more than two thousand staff across New Zealand; Christchurch is our anchor branch.

“Our agency was founded here in 1997, so we feel it is important to acknowledge Christchurch as our head office.”

The new offices will also deliver a modern environment for job candidates, including more self-services.

There will be provision to register online in café-style interview rooms, fitted with bench seating and tables. Dedicated areas will be available for drug testing and induction.

“For people who may not have done a drug test before, the prospect can be stressful. So, for us, it is important to have specific areas set aside for that.

“Our goal is to create a more relaxed environment for candidates, as well as a professional workplace for our staff.”

Looking forward to new premises: OneStaff managing director Scott Brittenden, left, and Christchurch operations manager Darryl Blockley.

Since 1997, the agency’s presence in Christchurch has grown from a staff of three – the founding partners – to a team of 20.

Nationwide, OneStaff operates as a group of New Zealand owned and operated companies, (formerly trading as Coverstaff International and Onsite Recruitment until rebranding as OneStaff last October).

“We have come a long way and we’re now in our twentieth year of business.”

OneStaff caters to clients and candidates across industry-specific areas, including construction, engineering, civil, warehousing, manufacturing and logistics. In addition, the agency offers specialist sales and operational teams.

In Christchurch, the agency is a health and safety leader: in 2015, it was nominated for the RCSA McLean Award for workplace safety and

“We wanted to create an office environment that would be different from our competition and that would deliver that ‘wow factor’ for staff, in terms of working conditions.”

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TOURISM » Rydges Queenstown

Hotel with big views, five-star style Kelly Deeks As Queenstown cries out for more visitor accommodation, Rydges Lakeland Resort Queenstown is responding to the increasing demand for five-star accommodation with the removal of two rear blocks containing 92 outdated and budget rooms, now being replaced by a new, 69-room boutique and luxury hotel QT Queenstown.

Australian boutique hotel brand QT has already expanded into New Zealand with the purchase of Wellington’s Museum Art Hotel, recently refurbished and opened as QT Museum Wellington.

Along with its 69 boutique suites and commanding views of Lake Wakatipu, matched only by Rydges at the front, QT Queenstown will have its own separate dedicated reception area on Brunswick Street, with the hotel chain’s Bazaar interactive marketplace eatery and cocktail bar

marrying the two buildings together.

Rydges $35 million investment will also see the Rydges Lakeland Resort made over with a new lobby and reception area, upgraded restaurant and bar facilities, and the accommodation rooms pushed back up to four star standard.

The project’s hefty price tag gives some idea of the quality going into it, with Rydges and QT wanting to provide hotels of style to attract international tourists.

Rydges Lakeland Resort Queenstown hotel manager Vincent Santoro says the QT brand is notable for its high quality level of finishing and quirky style.

With Sydney based designer Nic Graham and Associates and architect Warren and Mahoney on board, QT Queenstown has been designed to complement the existing buildings on Lake Esplanade in terms of proportion and materials selection, which also complements the surrounding

“We are trying to achieve a sense of design elements that blend in with the Queenstown landscape.” environment of the alpine region with plenty of glass, timber, and schist stone.

“We are trying to achieve a sense of design elements that blend in with the Queenstown landscape,” Vincent says.

“Inside the building, bespoke furniture will be included Head contractor Naylor Love began work on the refurbishment project in February, and is set to complete both the Rydges upgrade and the new hotel in February 2017.

Vincent says Rydges is one of Queenstown’s largest hotels with 165 rooms, with some of the best lake view rooms and suites, and offers accommodation to cater for the needs of all types of travellers.

The hotel offers five multi-functional conference rooms which can cater for up to 550 people.

Only a short six-minute walk to the centre of town, Rydges has one of the best locations and easy access to all the region has to offer.

Set amidst the dramatic Southern Alps, Queenstown is one of the country’s most scenic regions, as well as being the adventure capital of New Zealand.

With four distinct seasons, it is a year-round destination.

“Whether you’re just here for a weekend getaway and want to enjoy the hot spa pool overlooking the lake, or you want to hit the slopes or the cycle tracks or the lake, we can take care of all your needs at Rydges and QT Queenstown.”

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TOURISM » Fortis Construction - Fino Hotel

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Pets also welcome at Chch hotel Kim Newth It was a night to remember for hosted guests attending the opening of Fino Hotel & Suites Christchurch in July.

The grand opening was celebrated to the sound of opera. Taking centre stage was the hotel itself, with those in attendance admiring the standard of work achieved by Fortis Construction. Over the past two and a half years, the hotel has been seismically strengthened and transformed with a $15 million renovation.

“This hotel stood up well to the earthquakes; it had good bones,” says Dilan De Silva, who manages Fino Hotel & Suites Christchurch.

“Thanks to Fortis Construction, this is now a much stronger building with much stronger foundations. All the rooms have been upgraded and redecorated. Our grand opening went really well – everyone was pleasantly surprised at what has been done here.”

Not just people, but also their pets can now experience the luxury of this new central city hotel.

Fino Hotel & Suites Christchurch is the city’s first pet-friendly hotel, offering a choice of three pet friendly suites, (one penthouse and two general suites). Check-in includes a pet welcome pack of little goodies while pet-friendly suites come equipped with water bowls, pet beds, kitty litter and specialised cleaning services on departure. Pet sitting and dog walking services are available by arrangement.

“In New Zealand we love our pets, but we realised there were no hotels catering for that. There are pet-friendly hotels in Europe so we thought we’d bring the idea to Christchurch. We have had a fantastic response, with some 25 to 30 room bookings since we opened. We’ve had a range of dogs from Labradors to terriers staying with their owners, but so far no cats.”

Boasting 48 suites and four penthouses, Fino Hotel & Suites Christchurch offers some of the most spacious hotel rooms in the city (ranging from 72sqm to 162sqm). It is also well-served with car

Fino Hotel & Suites offers 48 suites and four penthouse, ample car parking, meeting and event spaces. It is also Christchurch’s first pet-friendly hotel, offering a choice of three pet-friendly suites. parking, meeting and event spaces. The hotel’s Figue Restaurant and Bar is open for breakfast and dinner.

The penthouse suites, converted from twobedroom apartments into well-appointed hotel rooms, offer the ultimate in spacious luxury.

“We are already seeing a lot of repeat clients for these grand penthouse suites. People really like having the option of more space compared to a

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Since the 4.5 star hotel opened in July, demand has been strong from domestic and international business and leisure travellers alike, with a roughly 50/50 split between domestic and international bookings. China is driving the bulk of international demand.

Popular with guests also is the hotel’s involvement with a new initiative called Hotels

for Habitats that seeks to protect natural habitats around the world. Fino Hotels & Suites Christchurch has pledged to support the preservation, pest control and maintenance of 2500 hectares of native bush in the North Island.

As well as being part of the international Select Hotels and Resorts Group, Fino Hotel & Suites Christchurch is due to be affiliated as a Best Western Hotel in October 2016.

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TOURISM » Heli Glenorchy

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Big country: Heli Glenorchy, on the cusp of Fiordland National Park, offers access to world class fishing rivers and some of the most dramatic scenery in New Zealand.

Demand for heli services takes off Russell Fredric The owner of a fledgling Queenstown Lakes helicopter company Heli Glenorchy has almost been blind-sided by the way his business has taken off.

Since Nick Nicholson launched the company, based in Glenorchy at the head of Lake Wakatipu 20 months ago, the demand for both commercial and tourist helicopter flights has resulted in the addition of two Squirrel helicopters to the MD520N machine he started operating with.

“It’s great, its a bit overwhelming the way it’s been, but in a positive way,” Nick Nicholson says.

“It was a bit unexpected to be honest, but with the increase in tourism numbers and a different market up here, that’s what we have found has made it all happen so quickly.”

In addition to tourism growth, he attributes the early success to his small, passionate team, local support, demand for the company’s commercial capability and it’s strategic location.

With Glenorchy being on the doorstep of Fiordland National Park and much closer to many key wilderness areas than Queenstown, it’s ideally placed for activities such as heli-skiing, fishing and hunting, and “must do” Milford Sound, which is just a short 15 minute scenic flight.

Heli-fishing in Fiordland and the Queenstown region is renowned for some of the best fishing in the world.

Heli Glenorchy works with several fishing guides, and can help clients create their ultimate fishing charter; Department of Conservation concessions include access to some West Coast rivers.

“We are a lot closer to some of New Zealand’s world class rivers than the Queenstown operators, so for keen fly fishermen to come up for a day’s heli-fishing it’s roughly half the price. It’s the same with the hunters and with our scenic flights.”

This proximity means tourist scenic flights and commercial operations, which includes work for the

Department of Conservation, high country stations, survey and scientific support work and industrial lifting are at a lower cost than from Queenstown.

In the winter months, the company works with experienced local heli-ski companies who are certified to industry standards and stringently avalanche trained.

The company’s three pilots have amassed many thousands of hours flying time, with considerable experience in heavy lifting and precision long-lining internationally in places such as Alaska, Canada, Papua New Guinea and New Zealand.

Their vast range of experience also includes flying in the varied terrain of the Fiordland National Park and surrounding areas.

The B3 Squirrel has an external lift capacity of up to 1400kg and is the ideal machine for lifting heavier loads while the third machine, a B2 Squirrel, is similar with a lower lifting capacity.

The capabilities of the MD520N helicopter make it an ideal machine for working in tight spaces

where precision and safety are key. Another feature it was chosen for is it’s quiet operation, making it more neighbour friendly.

While Heli Glenorchy is a relatively new business, Nick Nicholson says he is fortunate to have a passionate and experienced team behind him, which includes pilots, both permanent and oncall with vast experience, which gives the company great depth. The company operates under the Air Transport Licence of veteran pilot Dick Deaker who has 40 years flying experience and is also the company’s chief executive.

“All of our pilots have been hand picked for specific reasons. We are very lucky in that respect that we have this calibre of pilots working with us.”

“I think for a start-up company it’s pretty important in this day and age to have that experience right from the start.”

One of the company’s on-call pilots also has an instructor rating and assists with health and safety and in-house flight training systems.

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TOURISM » Eichardt’s Private Hotel

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A luxury penthouse like no other Russell Fredric New Zealand’s most awarded private hotel is raising the bar for boutique accommodation to a stellar level with a $6 million development.

Eichardt’s Private Hotel, Queenstown, owned by Melbourne based Imperium Group, is creating New Zealand’s most exclusive hotel offering – an ultraluxury rooftop dwelling aptly named The Penthouse.

The hotel is part of the Imperium Collection, a collective of accommodation and dining establishments including Eichardt’s Private Hotel, Eichardt’s Bar, Eichardt’s Lakefront Apartments, Eichardt’s Residence, The Spire Hotel and No5 Church Lane Restaurant and Bar. With a sweeping 180 degree view over Queenstown’s Lake Wakatipu, The Penthouse will command NZD$10,000 a night for its exquisite design and VIP service, Imperium Group owner, Christchurch-born Andrew Cox, says.

“The Penthouse is the prize jewel in Eichardt’s $6 million development, which also includes a brand new bistro, The Grille by Eichardt’s, opening November, and two lavish lake view suites.”

The Penthouse will ooze elegance with its terrace spa, in-suite sauna, 24 hour butler service, pre-dinner cocktail amenity complete with whisky bar and after hours private shopping & styling opportunities with exclusive brand partners around Queenstown.

Guests will also enjoy Krug Champagne refreshed daily, deluxe toiletries, a commercial grade kitchen, private chef and Land Rover with a driver at their disposal.

To complement the outstanding accommodation, Louis Vuitton and World boutiques at ground level are part of the development.

With significant interest and a number of pre-bookings ahead of its opening in December, The Penthouse presents a unique accommodation experience for Queenstown and for a new class of ultra-high net worth guests.

“With a small yet powerful group of discerning guests heading to Queenstown on a regular basis, often by private plane, The Penthouse is a natural extension of Eichardt’s luxury offering.”

“It is testament to Queenstown’s reputation as one of the world’s finest destinations. Our firstclass events, warm culture and unparalleled natural

Eichardt’s Private Hotel is building a lavish rooftop dwelling called the Penthouse as an extension to its other luxury offerings. surroundings have helped to put New Zealand on the global map, and with Eichardt’s ever-expanding luxury hospitality offering, we’re certainly keeping pace with the likes of London, New York and Paris,” he concludes.

The iconic local landmark was built by William Rees in 1859. I n early 1866, he entered into partnership with Albert Eichardt who went on to become the sole proprietor of the hotel by 1869.

Eichardt’s Private Hotel general manager James Cavanagh is excited to add the ultra-luxury offering to the alpine town.

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“We offer a sense of privacy that no other destination in the world can compete with.”

Rates for the two bedroom, 240 square metre, 100 square metre balcony penthouse suite are from NZD$10,000 per night including taxes, with two additional lakefront suites available for NZD$1950 per night.

Reservations are officially open from 15 December 2016.

Having received many global awards for excellence in the luxury travel and hospitality

industry, the hotel has been named one of the top eight “forever fabulous hotels in the world” by Tatler Magazine and its bar as one of the top 10 bars with a view by the Times of London.

Among Eichardt’s recent accolades is another recommendation in the June 2016 Andrew Harper Hideaway Report as among the best of the best properties worldwide.

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TOURISM » Lakestone Lodge

Lakestone Lodge, with its mesmerising views of Lake Pukaki and Mt Cook, is a purpose built six bedroom, off grid retreat, designed to maximise the view from every room.

The little lodge with the big views Russell Fredric Waking up to the some of the most stunning landscapes in New Zealand is a reality for guests of Lakestone Lodge on the edge of Lake Pukaki.

With Mt Cook, which dominates the northern skyline, along with numerous other natural attractions nearby, it is no surprise that many of the luxury lodge’s guests say they wish they had stayed longer.

Owned by Mike and Anna Bacchus, Lakestone Lodge is a new, purpose built, six bedroom off-grid retreat, designed to maximise the view from every room. The lodge is heated through both passive heating or cooling or directly from 32 large solar panels.

Set on two acres, the grounds surrounding the lodge have been planted with native trees and shrubs, with pathways throughout for guests to enjoy a quiet stroll either around the grounds or down to the lakefront.

With its own heli-pad, Lakestone Lodge provides convenient access to the surrounding spectacular mountain playground.

The small size of the lodge, means the Bacchuses offer a personal touch and enjoy spending time with their guests from around the world.

Lakestone Lodge makes a great base to explore the many special attractions in the Mackenzie basin

and nearby areas, both winter and summer.

The Alps to Ocean, a 300km cycleway which starts from Mt Cook passes right in front of the lodge which offers complimentary bike hire to allow guests to enjoy a ride along this scenic trail.

On the ridge-line behind the lodge is the Pukaki Kettlehole Track, an hour-long return circuit with spectacular views of the lake and mountains and an opportunity to breathe some of the world’s freshest air.

Mt Cook Village, a 45 minute drive from the lodge offers sightseeing, numerous walks and hikes, helicopter flights, glacial heli-hikes, boating on glacial lakes and horse treks.

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Fine food and wine are also an important part of the Lakestone experience and the lodge is fortunate to have German chef Steffen Ekerdt crafting its cuisine.

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The emerging wine industry in the Waitaki Valley means there are many fantastic local wines, along with Central Otago wines and beer from craft breweries to match the menu offerings.

Opened in June, the lodge has already scored excellent reviews on Trip Advisor and was awarded five stars by Qualmark; bookings to March next year are “phenomenal”, Anna Bacchus says.

After working and travelling the world for the past 10 years, the Bacchuses, who both love cycle touring, originally looked at starting an accommodation business on the Otago Central Rail trail “in a very different shape” to Lakestone Lodge.

However they had to walk away from their plan after being stymied by the consent process.

“We love the Mackenzie Basin and looked at the block of land that we’ve got now about six years ago, but it just wasn’t feasible for us at the time.”

After another look three years ago, the opportunity to purchase the land came up.

The couple were closely involved in the design and construction of the lodge and are enjoying the challenges and rewards of running a boutique accommodation business. “We just know that we’ve come into the business at a really, really good time. The Mackenzie country is overwhelmed with visitors that I think there’s a need for more accommodation businesses; I think our timing’s been pretty spot on.”

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DEVELOPMENT » Kawarau Falls Bridge

Key link for Queenstown underway Kelly Deeks Commercial development growth on Frankton Flats at Queenstown, along with growth in tourism, has put pressure on the single-lane Kawarau Falls Bridge, the essential link on State Highway 6 which at times doesn’t have the capacity to manage the increasing amount of traffic travelling to and from Frankton.

Its lack of traffic capacity can lead to hold-ups at the bridge, especially during the peak winter ski and summer holiday periods.

Visitors, locals, and freight operators are all affected.

A new, two-lane, $22 million Kawarau Falls Bridge is part of the answer, and is being delivered by the New Zealand Transport Agency on behalf of the Government as part of its Accelerated Regional Roading Package announced in 2014.

The new bridge is set to eliminate the often lengthy traffic delays and deliver more predictable journey times for bridge users.

It is stronger than the current, historic, 90year old bridge and designed to withstand a once in every 2500-years earthquake.

It offers improved links to Queenstown International Airport, Frankton Flats, and Queenstown, as well as safer and more efficient movement of freight and people south of Queenstown to key destinations, including Milford Sound and Invercargill.

The current bridge will become part of the Queenstown Trail cycling and walking network, which has benefits of improved safety for visitors and locals out enjoying the Lake Wakatipu environment and local people cycling to work or school.

Transport Agency senior project manager Phil Dowsett says the project is one of Queenstown’s largest infrastructure projects and offers wider benefits to the region.

“The strong growth in recent years around Queenstown International Airport and Frankton Flats is forecast to continue for another 15 years or more, so this new bridge is going to respond to that growth and the associated increasing traffic volumes,” he says.

“The State Highway 6 network which connects the West Coast, Otago, and Southland will be made far more resilient, benefiting the wider Wakatipu Basin as well as Queenstown.”

The new Kawarau Falls bridge is set to eliminate the often lengthy traffic delays and deliver more predictable journey times for bridge users.

“The strong growth in recent years around Queenstown International Airport and Frankton Flats is forecast to continue for another 15 years or more, so this new bridge is going to respond to that growth and the associated increasing traffic volumes.”

The $21.9 million project was awarded to McConnell Dowell Constructors which began building the new bridge in December, and completion is expected in the second half of 2017.

McConnell Dowell will also get to work on the existing one-lane bridge, making it fit for

purpose as a walking and cycling route as part of the Queenstown Trails network.

A number of design consultants are involved.

They include Queenstown firm Hadleys on the roading and civil side, Boffa Miskell on urban design and consenting, Coffeys from

Christchurch on geotechnical and earthworks as well as Novare, the bridge design engineers.

McConnell Dowell also recently completed, very successfully, two new bridges over the Waitaki River at Kurow for the Transport Agency and some of that experienced bridgebuilding team is now working on the Kawarau Falls site.

Currently, on the construction site is a very visible crane which is being used to help build the southern bridge piers.

On the north bank, a second crane is assisting the crew in erecting the temporary trestle which will be needed to build the new bridge’s foundations and superstructure.

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DEVELOPMENT » Falconer & Co - Jack’s Point

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Jack’s Point houses up for grabs Russell Fredric If the past success of Falconer & Co’s property developments are a anything to go by, potential buyers looking to Jack’s Point near Queenstown will need to be quick.

Following the sell-out of its Peregrine Ridge and North Terrace developments Falconer & Co are now offering the remaining available house and land packages at North Brooke.

Situated in Coneburn Ridge to the north of Jack’s Point, North Brooke offers a quiet, secluded sanctuary within Jack’s Point.

Jack’s Point is in the Remarkables Primary School zone and the development of the village plans to include restaurants, cafés, quality retail and small innovative businesses.

Falconer & Co chief executive Dean Franklin says residents of North Brooke have the prospect of creating an enviable work and lifestyle mix.

“All but two units are left. North Brooke is a similar product to North Terrace on slightly larger sections, 400 plus square metres, and its got a stream that runs through it so some of the properties border on the stream and a wetland, which is quite a unique feature.”

When the North Brooke properties were released, many who missed out on North Terrace snapped them up.

“There is now a population to support the commercial (village) activities so everything is fuelling the demand.”

While there is a huge demand overall for Jack’s Point properties with most sold, Dean Franklin recalls when it was a different picture, particularly when he was one of the few home owners in the area 10 years ago.

“I saw a time where there wasn’t much selling at all, to an absolute frenzy of people wanting to get into the location.

“People have realised that Jack’s Point is not very far away from the (Queenstown) action.”

North Brooke offers a quiet, secluded environment within Jack’s Point.

Buyers of North Terrace’s properties have largely been New Zealanders, from emptynesters downsizing and families moving from Queenstown, to holiday home and first home buyers.

Dean Franklin says the price point of North Brooke’s house and land packages along with their architectural design and quality features seem to be the right fit in the market.

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DEVELOPMENT » Michael Wyatt Architect - Remarkables Base

Base building ticks all the boxes Russell Fredric The Remarkables Ski Field’s new base building stands out as one of the most memorable projects for Queenstown Architect Michael Wyatt.

Michael Wyatt Architect believes he has designed a striking building for client NZSki, where both form and function are essential factors in a facility which must be able to handle up to 3500 guests a day during the peak ski season.

Started late September 2014, the base was completed June last year, with Arrow International as its project manager.

The building won the 2016 Holmes Consulting Group Tourism and Leisure Property Award at the Property Council New Zealand Awards and was

one of three winners in the commercial section of the 2016 Southern Architecture Awards, part of the New Zealand Architecture awards programme run by the New Zealand Institute of Architects.

The building houses guest services, a snow sport school, retail tenancies, rental equipment and guest toilets on the ground floor plus a basement for plant rooms and storage.

An extensive 700 seat restaurant and cafe occupies the first level with a 10-metre-high glass frontage, providing diners with extensive views of the ski area terrain and lifts, while wrap-around decks allow for outdoor seating for 500 people.

The $20 million project was part of a NZSki’s $45 million upgrade to the ski field and its facilities.

Michael Wyatt describes the expansive 5500 square metre base building as one of the better

projects he has completed, especially because of its architectural features which includes the use of a dramatically angular design to its roof-line and its windows which zig-zag down from the roof-line.

“That’s another bit of imagery that relates to the angular nature of the mountains and its also mirrored in the columns at 45 degrees that support the deck.

“That’s all a deliberate device to make you feel excited about the building and relate it to the experience of being on the mountain,” Michael Wyatt says.

Outside of its form, creating an efficient, functional layout was crucial.

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a short time early in the day, then to food areas on the first level after skiing.

To further maximise operational efficiency, a basement lift provides easy access to and from the first level kitchen for food, supplies and for waste removal.

While the restaurant and cafe is a large area, the kitchen is centrally placed to avoid the sense of one vast dining space, creating more intimate eating areas for diners.

Arrow International faced a difficult task in completing the project to an incredibly tight deadline in order for the base to be ready for the 2016 ski season.

Project manager Nick Hamlin says, considering the size of the building, with its site at 1600 metres above sea level and access via a steep, winding 13

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“These projects are an incredible challenge and definitely outside the norm of the building industry.

Taking a final look at what was delivered here, it’s staggering.”

kilometre gravel road and a nine month time-frame, the challenges were huge.

“The opening of the new base building at the Remarkables Ski Resort, Queenstown, wasn’t just an incredible feat of engineering, but a testament to team work,” Nick Hamlin says.

“The key was collaboration right from the planning stage.”

Michael Wyatt consulted with all parties in order to make sure the design met not only the visual and service requirements of NZSki, but the build requirements of Arrow International, Nick Hamlin says.

“It had to be a building we could construct fast – and safely.”

“Plus we needed to reduce the amount of work that was being done on site.

“The build also required excellent planning.

For the first six weeks the team were on site it snowed for 20 days. There was a further 130mm in January.”

The positive reaction from the guests and from NZSki has made it all worth it.

“These projects are an incredible challenge and definitely outside the norm of the building industry.

Taking a final look at what was delivered here, it’s staggering.

“But there’s nothing more humbling for us than seeing the response of the people that use the building. That’s the real reward.”

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DEVELOPMENT » Millbrook Apartments

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The Millbrook Apartments development will have 14 single level house-sized apartments, each with a 242qsm foot print.

Luxury apartments with space, location Kim Newth A premier apartment development in Merivale is generating strong interest at the top end of the market from those looking for a city home with plenty of space in a prestigious location.

Construction of the luxury seven-level building in Carlton Mill Rd – Millbrook Apartments – is due to get underway in January 2017.

From a market perspective, this development is a rarity in that the prevailing norm for city apartments is one or twobedrooms.

Millbrook Apartments is breaking that mould by bringing to market 14 single level house-sized apartments, each with a 242qsm foot print.

Key design elements of the apartments include spacious open plan living and dining areas, a large designer kitchen fitted with deluxe European appliances and an adjoining butler’s pantry.

Each aprtment has three generously sized double bedrooms with balconies, three wellappointed bathrooms, an office with storage and a separate laundry with built-in appliances and integrated storage/shelving.

“We felt the location deserved much more and that there was a definite need for upmarket apartments of a larger size to accommodate people coming from larger family homes.”

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Considerable care has also gone into the acoustic and thermal design of this luxury development.

Sovereign Development and Construction, which is leading this latest offering, made a deliberate decision not to pack the site with small apartments.

“We felt the location deserved much more and that there was a definite need for upmarket apartments of a larger size to accommodate people coming from larger family homes,” explains Richard Batt, Director of Sovereign Development and Construction.

“We’re the only ones offering anything near that size for people who want a genuine New York style apartment.

“We think people will be able to live without compromise there.”

As Richard observes, most people living in family homes would find it hard to adjust to compact 120sqm apartments.

There will be no need to downsize for those moving to Millbrook Apartments.

The location is hard to beat, conveniently close to the city centre, Merivale shopping centre and Victoria Street’s cafes, shops and restaurants with Hagley Park and the Avon River right on the doorstep.

The complex is also in zone for Christchurch Girls’ High School and Christchurch Boys’ High School and is close to St Margaret’s College, Rangi Ruru Girls’ School and to Christ’s College.

Unsurprisingly, interest is brisk with some of these apartments already pre-sold.

Enquiries are coming from families, professional working couples, retirees and out of towners wanting a city home.

“Two are still available at pre-construction prices so there is a discount for those who come on board now.”

The current price tag for one of these apartments is $1,625,000.

Key design elements include spacious open plan living and dining areas, and a large designer kitchen fitted with deluxe European appliances.

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Scarborough home scoops the pool Kim Newth Architectural housing Specialist Parsons Construction has joined the top ranks of New Zealand’s home build firms after being named supreme winner in the 2016 Canterbury Registered Master Builders House of the Year Awards.

Pushing the boundaries, this architectural home built by the firm in Scarborough also won awards for best home over $2 million, craftsmanship, outdoor living, interior style and design. From its stepped down swimming pool to its designer kitchen – and luxurious cantilevered master bedroom – the home reflects a uniformly high standard.

Downstairs is a guest bedroom with ensuite, media room and spacious home office but the heart of the home is the open plan living hub that seamlessly connects with a sheltered alfresco dining area, relaxed outdoor living space and swimming pool. Upstairs, the master bedroom with double ensuite has easy access to a private deck while two children’s bedrooms share a spacious tiled bathroom.

Intimately connected with its environment through clever design, the home enjoys sweeping sea views and is gently lulled by the sound of waves from the nearby shore yet is secure and private in its elevation.

No wonder the judges described this as “a brilliant execution of the architect’s design and the owner’s dream”.

It all began when Nick Parsons, the firm’s managing director, was approached by friends with big plans for a new home in Scarborough. While the couple already had an architect in mind, Nick also recommended Fulton Ross Team Architects.

“Having worked with Fulton Ross before, I knew they would be an awesome choice. So there were initially two designs in competition for the site, but the owners ended up going with Fulton Ross. Our practical perspective was also integral to the design process right from the start.”

The design brief prioritised structural strength and durability, requiring extensive use of concrete in massive beams and columns. While industrial chic prevails, the home has a relaxed and open ambience with natural cedar adding warmth throughout. Cedar board from a house that was demolished on-site ahead of construction has been recycled into beautiful ceilings for the new home.

The exterior finish is durable cedar weatherboard, concrete and metal cladding.

Parsons Construction has a lot of experience with building on tricky hill sites and this was

Judges described this multiple award-winning Scarborough home as “a brilliant execution of the architect’s design and the owner’s dream”.

“Effectively, we had to dig ourselves out of there, starting with the pool at the bottom of the section; there was simply no room on either side. We had to be very well organised and adaptable.” no exception. The Scarborough property was constrained by a large hedge on one side and a stone wall on the other.

“Effectively, we had to dig ourselves out of there, starting with the pool at the bottom of the section; there was simply no room on either side. We had to be very well organised and adaptable. Soft spots in the rock had to be dealt with as we encountered them. Civil engineer Endel Lust was really good, for

example designing retaining walls as required.”

Work started in December 2013 but the bottom up build meant the roof wasn’t finally installed until the following December.

Concrete walls were made on site, with columns and beams also custom-made along with associated boxing. The upper level concrete floor is a massive 300mm deep. Undoubtedly, the concrete work was the hardest part of the job for Parsons

Construction and it demonstrates exceptional standards of workmanship.

Building the house on rock was a complex process, with suspended floors built over rock in some places and backfilling required in other areas.

Kitchen designer Vicki Andrews and kitchen joinery specialists Modern Age created an award winning kitchen for this home. Nick says many skilled tradespeople contributed to the final result, most of whom have worked with Parsons Construction for many years.

“We all worked together to produce the best house possible and we feel like we are sharing this award with them too.”

For Nick, who has more than 30 years’ building experience, the award winning success has been “hugely satisfying” and gives tremendous confidence to Parsons Construction as it moves forward with future projects.

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Supreme winner: The outdoor living space and pool, spacious living hub and master bedroom in the 2016 Canterbury Registered Master Builder House of the Year.

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BUILDING » House of the Year - Sinclair Builders

The award winning haul by Sinclair Builders include this vertical cedar-battened home in Springbank and a family home renovation in Heathcote.

Multi-award winning debut for Chch “We have never done it before so we didn’t go in with any expectations,” says Chris Sinclair, the firm’s founder.

“It has been a really cool outcome - it’s great to know where we stand in the market.”

Two of the properties were selected as local category winners and achieved Gold Reserve status, qualifying them to go through to the national awards to be announced at a gala dinner in Auckland this November.

The four award winning properties are: • Heathcote haven, silver, Master Build Services Renovation up to $250,000 – this three-

Kim Newth Christchurch-based firm Sinclair Builders has cemented its reputation for excellence in new homes and renovations after winning awards for all four homes it entered in the 2016 Registered Master Builders (RMB) House of the Year competition for the Canterbury region.

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Attention to detail is demonstrated throughout including beautifully finished bathroom areas, living spaces and guest powder room.

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The Hillsborough home that won gold for its simple style.

based builder acres in Springbank to a Nic Curragh design, this four-bedroom eco home is comprised of two asymmetric gabled pavilions linked by a glazed gallery.

Clad to withstand the elements in hardy black cedar board and batten. Gorgeous timber ceilings finished to a meticulously high standard. Eco features include solar hot water, LED lighting and a large log burner with wetback underfloor heating.

Achieving award winning success with these four homes across a range of categories reflects the breadth of experience that Chris and his capable team have acquired through many years of hard work in both the residential and light commercial building sector in Canterbury.

“We love building new homes and completing home renovations, but we don’t shy away from the smaller type jobs, such as replacing rotten weatherboards, doing painting and decorating, or building new decks and patios.”

Sinclair Builders provides a full service from start to finish from concept plans right through to fully complete build packages.

Much of their work is by referral but this year’s success at the RMB House of the Year competition will further boost their profile and anchor their place as one of the region’s top building firms.

“We’re excited to have achieved Gold Reserve status this year and are keeping our fingers crossed for the national awards in November.”

The Dream home, gold, Builder’s Own Home won a gong for its attention to detail and beautifully finished bathroom and living spaces.

DESIGNNZ Relationship building is a key to the success of DesignNZ (formally Watkins Design), says the firm’s General Manager, Bud Caldwell.

DesignNZ (formerly Watkins Design) are Sinclair Builders’ principal architectural designers. Recently the collaborative effort was recognised with the Hillsborough home winning the Resene New Home $300,000 to $400,000 category at Canterbury’s 2016 Registered Master Builders (RMB) House of the Year competition.

Working from a sketch put together by the client and his brother, DesignNZ fine-tuned the concept into working drawings that were then processed for consent. DesignNZ’s general manager Bud Caldwell is delighted with the finished home’s award winning success. The home also won a gold award and achieved Gold Reserve status.

“We are looking forward to even more awardwinning partnerships with Sinclair Builders in the future.”

One of the design challenges associated with the Hillsborough site was to find a way to maximise sun while maintaining privacy and park views.

DesignNZ’s solution was to locate the home’s living space across the front of the property, with a courtyard behind it.

“So there is the view of the park through the building, but the front window can be closed off if preferred to provide privacy to the rest of the house.”

Energy efficiency is a leading design feature, with the home incorporating a fully insulated foundation and 140mm framing wrapped with a Pro Clima system to maximise air tightness.

“The whole perimeter is as air tight as we could make it and the insulation level is also maximised.”

A raking ceiling was used in the relatively small living space to create elevation while a scissor truss was selected instead of rafters to further enhance depth and height. Polished concrete floors were offset with the natural warmth of ply.

DesignNZ has been providing inspired architectural designs for Sinclair Builders now for some six or seven years, working across the board on projects ranging from home alterations to residential and commercial builds.

“Chris (Sinclair) includes us in the process early on, so we have that input with him and the client right from the start. We design to the client’s needs and budget, so everything is unique to that client.”

DesignNZ, now in new offices at Silverstream, use Archicad, a leading Building Information Modeling (BIM) software application. Bud says clients appreciate the system’s 3D format that enables them to see what their new home will look like. Any changes can be readily worked into the 3D plan so clients can immediately see the effect of alterations.

Bud heads the architectural design studio, as well as an associated building survey division, (with SurveyingNZ and DesignNZ both part of DSC Group Ltd).

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BUILDING - Canterbury » Apollo Projects

Apollo completes new hub for Jucy Karen Phelps Apollo Projects has just completed the new South Island hub for Jucy.

The design and build project is located in Christchurch International Airport Limited’s Mustang Park. The new Jucy premises include customer services area, workshop and car detailing facilities as well as outdoor parking for the company’s extensive fleet.

The building is a lightweight construction with structural steel frame clad and roofed in Colorsteel.

The project was started in December 2015 and completed in July this year.

Apollo Projects project manager Adam Downey says that the build progressed smoothly due to the company’s focus upfront on determining the client’s requirements then designing a building to optimise Jucy’s day-to-day operations on that site.

It is not the first build that Apollo Projects has completed in Mustang Park. Apollo Projects was engaged by Christchurch International Airport as the main contractor on the new Christchurch RV Super Centre, the 5000sqm branch office and operations facility for Tourism Holdings Ltd. Apollo Projects was responsible for all aspects construction including regulatory approvals, design management, onsite subcontractor procurement and coordination and Health and Safety compliance.

The project comprises a customer services area, administration offices, staff amenities and an industrial laundry.

The specialist motorhome services areas include a detailing room, mechanical workshop, panel workshop and a large canopy, as well as extensive hardstand area for car and van parking.

Apollo Projects was started in 2001 and is a turn-key specialist in controlled environments focusing on design and construction management of food and dairy processing facilities, wineries and breweries, cold stores, warehouses and sports and aquatic facilities.

The company has over 40 professional project delivery and support staff spread across New

Apollo Construction specialises in design build engineering construction projects for the commercial sector.

Zealand. As testament to the company’s success Apollo Projects regularly works with major national companies including Fonterra, Goodman Fielder, George Weston Foods, Ngai Tahu and Lion Co as well as private owner-operated businesses, sports organisations and Government/Council entities.

As the company specialises in design build engineering construction projects for the commercial sector the company has built up considerable expertise in this area of building and focuses on optimising each design to suit

the specific needs of the client to enhance their business operations.

For example on the Tourism Holdings Ltd project the team at Apollo incorporated a number of design features to facilitate efficient traffic management for both clients and staff, ensuring ease of use for Tourism Holdings Ltd’s efficient business operation.

Specialised aspects include a spacious Spantech portal frame with a minimum clear height of six metres, a lower canopy at the customer services area for drop off and pick up and

hardstand, containment and drainage solutions for the provisioning of fuel pumps.

Apollo Projects has also completed a number of projects in Dakota Park. The 80-hectare development is located at Christchurch Airport on Russley Road, State Highway 1 and Apollo Projects has completed facilities for Agility Logistics, Geofabrics New Zealand and Blue Key Car Rental with three more builds for clients due to commence shortly.

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Striking new base for Kilmarnock Kelly Deeks Kilmarnock Enterprises will soon have a new, purpose designed and built premises to bring efficiencies to its labour-intensive, producing, packing, and cleaning contracts, and unlock the potential for optimum social and vocational inclusion of people with disabilities.

Euroclass Design and Build is completing a 1700sqm factory space and 600sqm office space for Kilmarmock Enterprises at Wigram Business Park.

Euroclass Design and Build site manager Ben Hamlin says the new facility will make all Kilmarnock Enterprises’ projects much more efficient, particularly as the company is now taking on some very large contracts since it rebranded and CEO Michelle Sharp and the management team are driving the business forward in the highly competitive, open commercial market.

“Each project will have its own space in the new workshop, from catering, woodwork, recycling, packaging, and cleaning, and there is also an upstairs gym room, another way to unlock the potential of Kilmarnock Enterprises employees,” Ben says.

He says the advantage of working with Euroclass Design and Build on a project like this is it doesn’t have multiple layers of administration.

“Yes we’re a company of scale, but we try to reduce in a way the clients can be close to the action and right in the decision making process,” he says.

“Design and build projects are what we do best, and the most important part of that is building a better business for our clients.”

Kilmarnock Enterprises new facility will take six months to put up, from out of the ground to completion, using the tried and true Euroclass system.

Euroclass Design and Build understands a successful design and build project is a tailored

Euroclass Design and Build is completing a 1700sqm factory space and 600sqm office space for Kilmarmock Enterprises at Wigram Business Park.

response to each client’s unique business requirements.

The Euroclass Design and Build briefing team is diligent in ensuring the company’s previous experience doesn’t lead to preconceptions, says Ben. Instead the team uses the knowledge base it has accumulated over decades to ask the right

questions, to investigate the possibilities, and to become actively engaged in defining the most appropriate response.

“We understand commissioning a new building or undertaking a renovation of existing premises is a major business commitment, requiring thorough evaluation,” Ben says.

“We make sure existing work-flow models,

materials handling logistics, expansion capabilities, and team working environments are completely understood by the design and build team, before a single line is drawn.”

He says Kilmarnock Enterprises’ new facility is hoped to be ready for an early move in at the beginning of February, which will be on time and on budget.

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BUILDING - Canterbury » The Woodsmith

Quality workmanship on display Kelly Deeks The high quality workmanship and integrity which are top priorities for local building firm The Woodsmith are currently on display as the company completes a fit-out and extension to a new bar and restaurant on Christchurch’s busiest street.

Rogues of Rotherham will open later this year in the heart of bustling Riccarton on Rotherham Street, the main pedestrian street at the east end of Westfield Riccarton mall.

It is an interesting project for The Woodsmith, as the fit-out of the new speakeasy bar in the building’s far corner has a raw and rustic finish, the extension takes a wall from an old public toilet block, and the pizza kitchen which opens with a hatch on to Rogues of Rotherham’s rear courtyard has already been built around the 1.4 tonne pizza oven which was earlier craned into position.

The Woodsmith owner Jeremy Smith, with his background in construction management and quantity surveying, is project managing, and says he is really enjoying looking after this job which includes so many different elements.

“It is a 70 or 80 year old building we’re working on, which brings its own challenges, as a decent fire protection and alarm system has to be installed.

I’m coordinating 25 to 30 people, not just subtrades but engineers, fire consultants, architects, and of course our clients, who have built a few bars and restaurants around town and they know what they are doing.”

The Nott Architects designed restaurant and bar includes that rustic finish as well as a lot of oak timber and natural materials to set up the speakeasy theme.

There is feature lighting above the bar, and on the curve of the bar, directly opposite the front door, is a retro Elektra Belle Epoque copper and brass coffee maker.

The bathrooms feature floor to ceiling mirrors, brass tapware, and Middle Earth ceramic tiles.

The speakeasy bar extension has exposed rafters in the ceiling, from which hang colourful Turkish lights. It is clad on the outside with a rain screen, again referencing back to that speakeasy theme.

The Woodsmith is also revamping the existing kitchen, and the upstairs management offices.

With so many passing close by the building site each day, presentation and health and safety are key factors in this project.

“We keep a clean and tidy site with a good health and safety policy in place, and we make sure

Rogues of Rotherham will open later this year in the heart of Riccarton on Rotherham Street, the main pedestrian street at the east end of Westfield Mall. we are respectful of everyone around us,” Jeremy says. “It’s a tight site, and reminds me of being back in London.”

Jeremy is Christchurch born and bred, and three years after completing his apprenticeship he went to the UK and significantly broadened his knowledge, experience, and ability by spending two years managing top-level residential work in London.

On his return to New Zealand he got into residential work and hospitality fit-outs. The business has gone from strength to strength and The Woodsmith is now a team of five builders, completing a range of residential and small scale commercial projects, and specialising in residential extensions and renovations.

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Another stunning home from Sugrue Karen Phelps Christchurch based building company Sugrue Construction has established its reputation on completing stunning architectural new homes around the city.

Company owner Steven Sugrue says that personal attention to detail has been one of the company’s keys to success since it began in 2005.

A good example is a house completed in Merivale, which took out a national gold award in the new homes over $2 million category at the 2015 Registered Master Builders House of the Year competition.

Utilising a semi-commercial construction methodology the 533sqm home was made from concrete tilt panel, structural and reinforcing steel.

Piles were driven three metres into the ground to get the bearing right for the concrete slab, which was 150mm thick.

The second story of the building has feature cedar cladding and a flat roof. The floor inside was cantilevered out so that it was free standing in parts. Double height ceilings give a sense of space and American oak details add elegance and warmth to the design. The three-bedroom home also includes a wine cellar, sauna, gym and pool.

The home also took out the Lifestyle award for the Canterbury region.

Steven says the project provided a good opportunity for the company to showcase its focus on quality and attention to detail. It’s a point of difference for Sugrue Construction as Steven, a builder, is very personally hands-on involved in his company. “I’m usually on site myself keeping a good control on quality. Generally our clients deal with me personally so it’s a very boutique style service,” he explains.

Steven grew up in South Canterbury and began his building career in the region. He says that this was what led him to develop a business model based on a hands on approach coupled with a team philosophy. The company employs 11 staff.

Steven has also had extensive experience building high-end architectural homes in Australia but returned to New Zealand as he feels this country offers more challenging design and complexity.

It is this love of challenge and producing very high quality homes that has led the company to consistently won awards at the House of the

This Merivale house built by Sugrue Construction, won a national gold award in the new homes over $2m category at the 2015 Registered Master Builders House of the Year competition.

Year competition taking home gold in 2008, 2009 and 2010, the only other times the company has entered.

Although the high demand post-earthquake has changed from frantic to steady Sugrue Construction is still busy but open to taking on new projects.

The company is presently finishing off a 450sqm home in Sumner comprising five bedrooms, three bathrooms including ensuite, double garage, storage area, sauna and infinity pool.

Steven says the focus is firmly on quality not quantity and the company generally concentrates on a couple of projects at a time to ensure a very personal service for clients.

After three decades in the building industry Steven says his passion for building remains strong

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“The most important thing has always been and will always be ensuring our clients receive an excellent service and enjoy the process of building

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BUILDING - Canterbury » Avon Dickie Construction

Avon’s team enjoying the rebuild Kelly Deeks The past few years of the repair/rebuild phase have provided some valuable lessons for Christchurch architectural building company Avon Dickie Construction, which has been able to take the best ideas and systems from the larger companies it has worked with and applied them to its own business.

Avon Dickie Construction was established in 2005, and although Avon’s long term goal was to grow organically into a larger business, the earthquake sequence beginning in 2010 certainly accelerated that process.

Avon Dickie Construction grew steadily for the first couple of years after the quakes, improving its systems and processes and learning what as a building company it did well, and what it was less suited to.

“We realised although some of the old school businesses were seeing new requirements around compliance as a bit of a hassle, from our point of view this was a perfect opportunity to increase the professionalism of our operation,” Avon says.

“We’ve learned some really good lessons over the past few years, and we know for a fact when there is an open and collaborative relationship between architect, client, and builder, everyone benefits.”

Now out the other side of the repair/ rebuild phase and back into business as usual conditions, the company finds itself in a great position to be involved with some fantastic buildings.

“We have been really excited by the plans coming across the desk,” Avon says.

“There are some amazing buildings being designed here in Christchurch, and although we can’t be involved in all of them, it is still inspiring to see what some of our competitors are building.

“The bar is being constantly raised, and we are excited to be part of that.”

He says the company tends to have six or seven jobs underway at a time.

One of their current projects is a large family home being built at 6 Desmond Street.

The two-storey home has been designed by Jorgen Anderson and Arthouse Architects.

Designed by Jorgen Anderson and Arthouse Architects, Avon says the two storey contemporary design will fit beautifully with others in the street.

Surrounded by well-crafted buildings designed by some of Christchurch’s leading architectural firms, and built by some of the best in the region, Arthouse’s design easily meets the level of aesthetic required to sit proudly amongst its neighbours.

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“We are really enjoying working with Arthouse on this project and hope by adding real value to the process, we may become one of their ‘go to’ builders in future.” Avon says.

Avon Dickie Construction is now working through its next ten year plan, one which they

intend will lead to success not only in finished construction projects, but team development, community initiatives, and ultimately succession planning for the business.

“We expect to be in business for a long time, and hope we will be able to show our guys there is a bright future for them in our company.

“In all honesty, after more than 10 years in business, we still feel like the new kid on the block with a lot to prove, and we intend to prove it.”

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BUILDING - Canterbury » Contract Construction

‘Can-do’ company leaving its mark Karen Phelps Lintrathen Gardens, a high-end modernist housing development in Fendalton, Christchurch, is currently underway with an expected completion date of October 2017.

Designed by Sheppard & Rout, the development comprises eight townhouses and two standalone residences on a large riverside site.

The eight townhouses are grouped into three blocks that look onto a central shared green link that connects to a large shared riverside green.

The two standalone residences open directly onto the river.

The project is being constructed by Contract Construction for client New Urban Group. Building works commenced in June with all three blocks currently at various stages of construction. On the Western block the first floor is in place and works are commencing towards the roof.

Contract Construction construction manager David Wills says the main challenge has been working on a tight site making access and site storage challenging.

The company has put traffic management in place on the road to facilitate deliveries and access.

He says the project is a fairly straightforward build and the company is slightly ahead of the construction programme at present.

At peak Contract Construction will have around 10 staff on site with a large subcontract team delivering the balance of the trades.

Contract Construction pitches itself as a ‘cando’ company.

It was started in 1993 by company directors Peter van Eekelen and Peter Jamieson who have quantity surveying and estimating backgrounds.

Together they offer clients over three decades of industry experience.

Contract Construction cut its teeth as a main contractor constructing the Teltrac Communications building in 1994 in Sockburn and the company has continued to evolve and grow from this point.

Contract Construction employs 18 staff in the office and 60 site staff plus contractors as required.

The company tackles a variety of projects including commercial, residential, fit outs, property development, industrial, hospitality, education and childcare and earthquake repairs.

Contract Construction built the award-winning Cathedral Grammar school block.

“We call ourselves a can–do company meaning that we look at innovative ways to mitigate problems and ensure the project is successful,” explains David Wills.

He cites early contractor involvement as a key aspect of the company process, working alongside the client and consultants to offer advice on how to deliver a project better.

He says that this could involve finding ways to do things quicker or using innovative technology to save the client time and money.

“Every construction project is unique. Clients, consultants, occupants, supply chain and authorities form part of a team that is always specifically assembled for each new project. We think outside the box and go the extra mile for our clients, listen and provide solutions.

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To facilitate this Contract Construction operates with a very flat management style, working together to provide a beneficial outcome for the client, he says.

Innovation is another key aspect of the business. For example the company has been utilizing laminated veneer lumber (LVL), a structural product manufactured from laminated veneered timber creating a strong structural framework, to build the first internally post-tensioned structural timber multi-storey building in New Zealand.

The project is Young Hunter House, a three storey, 1900qsm office building in central Christchurch.

David says that it was designed to be capable of withstanding drifts associated with a 1 in 2500 year seismic event and to be more easily repairable after seismic events.

The building utilises PRESSS technology (PREcast Structural Seismic System) and applies it to LVL columns and beams. Compressed laminated timber (CLT) was used for the flooring, prefabricated panels.

Contract Construction has just completed a two-storey commercial building in Hills Road, also using LVL and CLT, a 3 tenancy warehouse using the same construction methodology in Wigram Road and the award winning Cathedral Grammar school block. Contract is building the Oxford Baptist Church and just completing the Meridian fit out in Durham Street.

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BUILDING - Canterbury » Hann Construction - Halswell College

College redevelopment on track Kim Newth Christchurch firm Hann Construction is making excellent progress on its largest project yet in the education sector, involving the redevelopment of Halswell Residential College.

Following the 2011 earthquake the college entered into discussions with the Ministry of Education about its buildings, leading to a decision to build a new multi-purpose learning environment (wharenui) and four new familystyle villas to accommodate up to 32 students.

The redevelopment also includes earthquake strengthening of main school buildings, construction of outdoor play areas and site wide landscaping.

Halswell Residential College provides special education within a residential setting for students with significant needs and offers a 24 hour a day/7 day a week curriculum.

Hann Construction successfully tendered for the multi-million dollar contract to do the bulk of the rebuild. Its team got underway in April, following initial site enabling work.

One of the key challenges has been managing the site well so it does not pose any health, safety or security risks.

“This has been an absolute priority for us, particularly given the type of school this is with students there 24/7,” says Hann Construction’s managing director Jake Hann.

“We have made sure the site is contained with secure fencing and that all tools and equipment are safely and securely packed away at night,” he says.

Close communication has been maintained with college staff around timing of truck deliveries and major work phases. (For example, earthquake strengthening work was completed over school holidays).

The project management team also meets fortnightly with Ministry of Education consultants and college managers.

“Our foreman (Jason Webster) has an excellent rapport with the school and lets them know what is happening on a regular basis to ensure safe site coordination.”

The redevelopment of Halswell Residential Cottage is progressing as planned with a completion date ready for the 2017 school year.

Work has been progressing smoothly with shells of both the new villas and the wharenui now complete.

The new buildings, along with new outdoor play areas, are due to be completed well in time for the 2017 school year.

Staff and students alike are looking forward to moving into the new state of the art facilities.

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A new multi-purpose learning environment and four new family style villas accommodating up to 32 students are part of the redevelopment of Halswell Residential School.

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Civil and Land Construction Ltd, a Ministry of Education preferred minor works contractor, is one of North Canterbury’s largest, most experienced and capable civil engineering firms, and it had a key role in the Halswell Residential College project.

With experience going back more than 30 years in site investigation and underground infrastructure, the Amberley-based firm has long been a go-to company for school repairs, maintenance and upgrading.

Civil and Land meets the specific needs of schools with tailored solutions from assessment and investigation – including CCTV analysis – to construction and repair of school hard-stand, water supply, sewerage and storm-water systems.

At Halswell Residential College, Civil and Land was tasked with removing the existing drainage system, and installing water, storm-water and sewerage for the new buildings being erected by Hann Construction.

“We’ve built a good relationship with Jake Hann and his team – they are great to work with,” says Paul Robertson, the founder and director of Civil and Land.

The keys to Civil and Land’s appeals to schools are its safety record, and its ability to carry out work with the minimum of disruption to staff and students, Robertson says.

“Close communication with the schools at all times, and an awareness of the demands of the scholastic environment in which they work, are what the Ministry especially appreciates in our work,” he says.

Upcoming Civil and Land education contracts include drainage, site preparation, landscaping and

hard-stand work for Marshlands School Stage Two, and the installation of extensive cycle, skills and pump tracks for a Bikes in Schools project at Rawhiti School.

Bikes in Schools aims to give children of all ages the opportunity to ride bikes in a safe environment, while at the same time building both confidence and safety skills.

“The Rawhiti School is one of the first in Christchurch to be involved in the programme, and we’re very pleased to be on board,” Robertson says.

Another of Civil and Land’s specialties is council infrastructure, and it is presently working on the installation of a large water main, which will eventually connect the village of Leithfield to a well at Ashley, for the Hurunui District Council.

“We’re also about to start upgrading the services at the Hanmer forestry camp, running a pipe two kilometres back down the road to the township,” Robertson says.

Civil and Land’s planning and construction expertise has also been invested in a range of North Canterbury sub-divisions, including Wineberry Estate, Willowside Place and Cedar Estates.

From its inception as the former Amberley Drainage and Plumbing Ltd, Civil and Land has built up a formidable and versatile in-house inventory of plant, ranging from excavators (1.5 to 22-tonne) and truck-and-trailer units (1 to 16-tonne) to a multiplicity of loaders and compactors.

The result is a company with a staff of 20 skilled workers, and a highly diversified capacity across the full range of excavation, earthworks, plumbing, drainage, and pavement and asphalt works.

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School redevelopment advanced • From page 38 “We’re thrilled about the new villas, which are going to be so much more homely,” says board chairperson Lois Chick.

“It will make a huge difference to the afterschool lives of our students.

“The new multi-purpose building will be greatly beneficial to them too.

“We think it will become the hub of our twenty four hour residential programme.

“From our perspective, we’re also very pleased with Hann Construction: they are running ahead of time and the standard of workmanship is exemplary.”

Hann Construction has a large team of 1015 working on the rebuild, along with trusted subcontractors. Jake estimates there are some 40 to 50 people on site at any one time.

Other major school construction projects underway for Hann Construction include the redevelopment of Te Waka Unua School and a new multi-purpose facility at Hornby Primary School.

“Securing these major contracts is a

“We’re thrilled about the new villas, which are going to be so much more homely.” culmination of our proven track record and high quality delivery, working at schools around Christchurch over the past eight years,” says Jake.

Recent projects include construction of new classrooms and other educational spaces at St Bede’s College; a new early childhood education centre for Kidsfirst in Diamond Harbour; and a new multi-purpose classroom block for Kirwee School.

Hann Construction is also involved in commercial and residential building and is currently completing a number of rest home projects. and has a large commercial development underway in Faringdon, Rolleston.

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BUILDING - Canterbury » Stratton Homes

Personalised service takes stress out of home building Kim Newth Stratton Homes is a Canterbury-based new home building and renovations business that offers a direct and straightforward service to clients, designed to fully respond to individual needs.

“The guy you meet to quote the job will be the guy that sees the job through from start to finish,” says owner Rick Stratton, who has been running the business for just over five years.

That personal touch includes weekly progress meetings to keep clients updated on progress.

The company grew out of an earlier business, Bathroom Express, and today encompasses a diverse portfolio.

From architecturally-designed homes through to extensions and alterations of existing homes, Stratton Homes is busy with a range of home build projects in Christchurch and surrounding areas.

Recent projects include an architectural home in one of Christchurch’s hill suburbs and a cedar-clad home in Aranui.

Competitively priced options are available, with standard house plans available as a starting point for those who may be on the hunt for inspiration. Stratton Homes is active in a number of Christchurch subdivisions, such as Wigram Skies, and is currently planning a show home at The Woods in Prebbleton (Lot 23/54 Hinterland Place).

Stratton Homes is also securing sections in Queenstown and Lake Tekapo.

“We have already built a house at Tekapo as there is a bit of demand down there for housing and we are looking to do more in that area.

“There’s also a mini-boom going on in Queenstown so that is another area of expansion.”

While the Christchurch housing market has slowed since the post-quake boom, Rick says new subdivisions in the pipeline in areas like Riccarton and Avonhead demonstrate that growth is ongoing.

For those interested in eco-friendly housing, Stratton Homes has the capability to deliver higher spec homes that lock in energy efficiency and save on power for things like lighting and heating long term.

“We’re doing some work at the moment for a company called 10 Star Homes which involves the use of innovative new insulation materials for walls and floors. We are working with them to renovate a home in Richmond to transform it into a high standard energy efficient home.

“There are a lot of new innovative ways available now to boost energy efficiency, almost to the point of self-sufficiency.”

Stratton Homes has a team of trusted subcontractors, including designers and colour consultants to cover all aspects of every building project. Rick says all builders used are experienced licensed building practitioners.

The company handles building consents, along with engineering and health and safety requirements.

All nails and fixings are from Nails Pacific, a supply business that Rick is involved with in order to help minimise construction costs.

“Our goal is to work with the client to get the best result possible within their budget.”

Stratton Homes is also available for light commercial work and is currently building a new preschool in Magnolia Estate, Wigram.

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Rapid progress at Rangiora High Kim Newth Constructing a new 3000sqm building to house an innovative learning environment (ILE) within a working school – Rangiora High School – has required rigorous planning and sound management techniques coupled with considerable in-house technical building expertise.

Naylor Love Canterbury has comprehensively ticked all these boxes since starting work on site in April to deliver the project. It is currently on track to complete the new building in April 2017.

The new $10.5m ILE will include open plan learning hubs, enclosed resource/breakout areas and new science laboratories. A multi-purpose student commons area will be another significant part of the new building.

Maintaining safety of staff and students has been paramount as the work has continued.

“The fully fenced site is completely selfcontained and we only have access for our team from one point of entry,” says Naylor Love Canterbury’s senior project manager Gary Bowman.

Restricting access in this way has minimised disruption to the school and has seen construction proceeding principally from one direction out from the school’s administration block. Careful planning has ensured the work has proceeded smoothly with laminated veneer lumber (LVL) components prepared at an assembly area near the building site before being progressively installed using a crawler crane.

A detailed lifting procedure for the LVL frame was developed and workshopped with the structural engineer before any components were lifted into place.

“We did our first lift, which was right up against the school’s existing administration building, on a Saturday.

“It went very well without any problems and so after that we carried on with around a week and a half between each lift.”

School holidays have enabled access to be opened up through the school for delivery of fill and removal of excavation material as drainage is installed along the side of the building.

The architectural design, by Jasmax, has an edge of industrial chic incorporating exposed services, such as pipework, cables and sprinklers.

Naylor Love is overseeing services installation to ensure it is carried out to meet the technical and visual standards required by the design team.

On average, some 40 to 50 people are working on site every day comprised of both Naylor Love employees and various subcontractors.

Since August, Naylor Love Canterbury has also given two Rangiora High School students the opportunity to do one day a week of work

The $10.5 million Innovative Learning Environment (ILE) at Rangiora High School will include open plan learning hubs, new science laboratories and a multi-purpose student commons area. experience on site in order to explore carpentry as a future career.

Regular updates through site meetings have been used to keep school staff informed on progress.

The main structure of the new building is now complete. As of early October, two-thirds of the topping slab containing under-floor heating pipes had been finished.

External cladding and aluminium doors and windows are now being installed, with work proceeding apace on internal pod areas.

Naylor Love Canterbury is a very experienced in the education sector having completed construction projects at a variety of schools, including Lyttelton School, Halswell School and Christ’s College.

Other major commercial projects it has undertaken in Canterbury include the Warehouse South Island distribution centre extension, the Warehouse Rangiora extension, the Isaac Theatre Royal rebuild and construction of purpose built ECan offices in the Christchurch CBD.

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Builder ‘proud’ of elegant clubhouse Kim Newth Simon Construction has enjoyed revisiting the new clubhouse it built for the Christchurch Golf Club in 2014/15, having returned to the site in recent weeks to complete a new basement storage area.

Building a large-scale facility like this within a prestigious golf club required careful management by Simon Construction. It was able to maintain safe access to course and club services for golf club members throughout the construction phase, while a high quality build was achieved.

“We’re incredibly proud of this building – the feedback we’ve had is amazing,” says Simon Construction director Izaac Simon. “We really enjoy being able to revisit it and even take a few clients along for a game of golf now and again too!”

In the Canterbury earthquakes, the club’s former 87-year-old clubhouse was damaged beyond repair. The new $4m clubhouse, built to a design by Mason and Wales Architects, is an elegant and contemporary replacement that features two distinctive gables facing out to the course. Meticulous planning ensured construction went smoothly without undue disruption to the club’s usual activities.

“The biggest challenge involved having to retain part of the old clubhouse and maintain it on a temporary basis while we completed the new clubhouse and changing rooms.

“A lot of coordination was required to maintain services to the old bar and kitchen so the club could carry on functioning.”

Once the main clubhouse had been built, the old room was finally demolished to make way for a new storage area.

Founded in 1873, the Christchurch Golf Club is the second oldest in New Zealand. According to club president Bryan Andrews, it now has the most modern clubhouse building in New Zealand.

The main clubroom is a superb function space that has a vaulted battened ceiling and a glazed gable end facing the 18th green. It opens on either side into the sprig bar and a high timber ceilinged dining room.

“The construction work that went into the ceilings – incorporating battens, acoustic treatment, picture rails and other design features - was quite a feat.”

Club members can enjoy the view of the 18th green through the magnificent glazed gable end. The room opens either side into a bar and dining room. The original weathervane was also restored and reinstated on the roof.

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The new $4 million Christchurch Golf Club designed by Mason and Wales Architects features two elegant gables facing out to the course.

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Structural columns, finished with reinforced fibreglass, add a classic architectural element to the exterior design.

Old elements recycled into stylish new clubhouse • from page 44 Along with an inviting lobby, the building’s other main features are a spacious meeting room, new men’s and women’s changing rooms and catering facilities.

Bathrooms and changing rooms have been finished to a very high standard. High spec bench tops, fittings and lighting design deliver a sense of built-in luxury. The club also has a dedicated pro shop.

Elements of the old have been recycled into the new. For example, old bricks have been retained and reused as borders around paved areas.

The original weathervane was also restored and reinstated on the roof of the new building.

Structural columns, finished with reinforced fibreglass, are a classic architectural element in the exterior design.

The completed clubhouse is now a premium conference and wedding venue.

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“The construction work that went into the ceilings – incorporating battens, acoustic treatment, picture rails and other design features – was quite a feat.”

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New materials will enhance home Kelly Deeks The rebuild of an earthquake damaged home in Fendalton has seen the original 1920’s design by renowned New Zealand architect Cecil Wood replicated, but this time built with advanced construction technology.

When the original part of the house’s double brick exterior blew out during the earthquakes, one side on to the driveway, the other side onto the owners’ bed, Hammond Building Contractors was called in the following day to board up and secure the property.

Darin Hammond was also asked to rebuild the property, and showed the owner his Kingspan line of Structural Insulated Panel (SIP) technology.

“SIP technology is the next generation of timber based construction methods,” he says.

“The Kingspan TEK building system consists of two layers of oriented strand board with a high performance urethane insulation core sandwiched between, and autohesively bonded to the board’s facings.”

As a structural composite, the panels’ assembly provides stiffness, strength, and predictable responses to applied loads. The panels are 142mm thick and have an R rating of 5.1, as compared to the highest rating achievable on a standard exterior wall with Pink Batts, R2.8.

“These SIP panels are able to give us back the depth in the framing to replicate this home’s original double brick structure, and they are making this new home super strong, and super warm,” Darin says.

“It has a large hip and valley roof, so we will install R5 batts in the ceiling, but apart from that, they won’t need any other insulation products.”

The new 360sqm home is now under construction, more than five years after Christchurch’s February 2011 earthquake, while Darin has been working with the owners on settling their insurance claim.

He says the project so far has been a new adventure, in particular with the new engineering now required for floors.

The home has a 300mm thick concrete floor throughout, so is a far cry from the standard 100mm slab.

The home has a 300mm thick concrete floor throughout, so is a far cry from the standard 100mm slab.

“There are massive amounts of steel and concrete involved, so this floor won’t break or sink in one corner in the event of an earthquake,” he says.

“It will either go down as one, or stay up and it also has the ability to be jacked up.”

The exterior panels are still being braced to look after the extended brick corners on the home, a feature for which Cecil Wood was famous.

His original slate roof is also being reprised from the iron clad roof on the home when its current owners bought it, with an artificial slate which looks just like the original.

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“People are increasingly looking for passive homes and better ways of doing things, and I could see this is a better way to build.”

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BUILDING - South Canterbury » Gale Builders

‘Old school’ approach wins through Russell Fredric Gale Builders is a long-established Timaru company with a reputation for building highquality homes for discerning clients.

Owned by Allan and Fiona Gale, the business was taken over from Allan’s father, Roger, in 1999. This family link has bought with it a traditional “old-school” approach to building in an extremely competitive market dominated by large-scale building companies.

Gale Builders, which employs nine staff and incorporates joinery, specialises in high-end new builds and major renovations.

Having a qualified joiner in the team means more work can be kept “in-house”, streamlining the building process or providing the option of bespoke joinery, Allan Gale says.

Fiona Gale runs the administration and accounts side of the business as well as working two 12 hour shifts each week as a nurse.

Allan explains that “old-school” includes traditional carpentry and building skills to build a house from start to finish, from placing foundations, making framing from scratch rather than using pre-fabricated framing, to installing dry-wall and roofing.

“We mainly undertake residential work such as high-end architecturally designed homes as well as light commercial work.”

In addition to building from architectural plans, the company offers a complete design and build service using Allan Gale’s extensive practical experience which can avoid potential pitfalls during the building process.

“We talk about budgets, what they want to achieve and move forward with some concepts, initial pricing and time-lines.”

Gale Builders have a close relationship with Rushton Architects, Timaru.

This means Gale Builders can either develop a complete package for a project in conjunction with Rushton’s or to simply have any level of architectural input desired.

Communication with clients and being clear about what is included in a project is important to avoid potential misunderstandings about the building process as well as the contractual process.

The company is a member of New Zealand Certified Builders Association who have stringent

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Gale Builders use Certified Builders contracts as an assurance that contractual obligations and any exclusions are clearly stated.

Certified Builders provides a comprehensive 10 year residential building guarantee underwritten by Lloyd’s of London.

Allan aims to take away the stress that can be involved with the many decisions clients need to make about products, fittings and design elements in their home, particularly as there are so many innovative products available today, whether for kitchens and bathrooms or electronic systems.

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“We mainly undertake residential work such as high-end architecturally designed homes as well as light commercial work.”

His experience means he is able to guide clients with their choices to ensure products incorporated in a home will meet their needs and deliver genuine value.

Among the high-value projects undertaken by the company was a $2.5 million dollar home completed in Timaru 18 months ago.

As a result of re-working the original design

provided by the client, Allan was able to make considerable savings, while still achieving an exceptional home which met the client’s needs.

The expansive 600 square metre house includes high ceilings, a round office, portico, “massive” entry, guest wing and triple car garage.

“It’s a big, beautiful home.”

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BUILDING - South Canterbury » Gibson Construction

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Timaru branch reflects growing work Russell Fredric Uncompromising quality is among the mission and values at the heart of the obvious success of Te Awamutu-based company Gibson Construction.

Led by a highly qualified and skilled team with a depth of knowledge across many sectors, the company has completed a vast portfolio of projects valued at many millions of dollars, including rural, commercial, residential, and governmental.

Last year Gibson Construction was the winner of the Central North Island Deloitte fast 50, Fastest Growing Services Business, placing it among other high growth companies throughout New Zealand.

As the company has grown so has its ability to provide easy and cost effective construction solutions for its clients with quality control, and health and safety, remaining top priorities.

The company comprises Gibson Rural, Gibson Commercial and Gibson Housing.

After rapidly gaining significant market share in the rural market, Gibson Rural became recognised as a dominant player in the cowshed building arena based on its reputation for quality workmanship and state-of-the-art building and system designs.

This recognition and a growing workload in Canterbury led to the company opening a branch in Timaru 18 months ago.

Gibson Construction manager Scott Hare says that the Timaru branch was opened after the company originally built a 60 bale rotary shed and several feed pads, with staff travelling from Gibson’s Te Awamutu headquarters.

“We just ended up picking up more and more work,” Scott says.

“We were better off just to open a branch and employ quality staff who could be seen at short notice,” he says.

Operating locally proved logistically more efficient while enabling the company to be more competitive in its pricing of jobs.

Gibson Rural has become recognised as a dominant player in the cow-shed building arena based on its reputation for quality workmanship and state-of-theart building and system designs.

It also gives the clients and potential clients the opportunity to go over the finer details of their projects face-to-face Despite the timing of opening the branch coming while dairy payouts were falling, the impact has not been too significant.

“The rural sector has slowed down a little bit for us, but we there has been an increase in residential and commercial work to counteract this.”

The majority of work both completed and being undertaken is a mix of rural and residential work. One of the projects completed early this year was a 44 a-side herringbone milking shed with separate staff facilities and an oversized machine room to accommodate water pumps in addition to its vat and refrigeration area.

In the North Island, Gibson’s team of 37 staff have delivered in excess of $50m worth of commercial and Government projects in

the Waikato region, in the role of both main contractor and sub-contractor.

Gibson Construction is also the project manager for the Enderley housing project in Hamilton. Led by representatives from Nga Rua Taatangi – Maori Housing Foundation, the project is aimed at rejuvenating Hamilton’s Enderley community, focusing on creating affordable homes in a supportive whanau environment.

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One of the projects completed early this year By Gibson Rural’s Timaru branch was a 44 a-side herringbone milking shed with separate staff facilities and an oversized machine room to accommodate water pumps in addition to its vat and refrigeration area.

After completing stage one, Gibson Construction has moved to stage two, constructing seven homes at a time, completed within a time frame of three months.

For another client, Manuka Health, Gibson Construction built several processing buildings, modernised their existing production suite and is presently undertaking the main contract for its new extraction plant in Carterton.

This work follows the recently completed

construction of Manuka Health’s stage-two office and laboratory fit out.

“Drawing on our experience with Manuka Health and the construction of existing buildings, Gibson Construction built a strong relationship with Manuka Health which led us into this project, along with our competitive pricing,” says Scott.

“Our construction team completed the project to a high standard, on time and within budget.”

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BUILDING - South Canterbury » Timaru Construction

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Firm keeps its finger on the pulse Kelly Deeks Commercial building company Timaru Construction has provided a high quality commercial building service to the South Canterbury district for the past 10 years.

Originally established by Ross Lund and Lindsay Stowell, Timaru Construction welcomed a new director to the team in 2015.

Graham Cadigan has spent nearly 20 years managing South Canterbury commercial construction projects in his previous roles with Arrow International and Paul Smith Earthmoving.

He says the opportunity to work with Ross and Lindsay was just too good to pass up.

Ross is well respected in New Zealand’s construction industry and since Graham took over the major shareholding of Timaru Construction and became Lindsay’s partner, Ross has moved into a consultancy role and is teaching Graham to run the business.

Timaru Construction is a company just shy of 30 people including four administration staff, six senior foremen, 15 tradesmen, and four apprentices at various levels of the programme.

“We always make sure we have apprentices on the team to ensure the industry always has construction tradesmen coming through,” Graham says.

“It’s hard to get good quality staff, “And with our team of quality tradesmen we are trying to make sure when they come out of their apprenticeship, they have had experience of the full spectrum of construction work.”

Timaru Construction is a great place for apprentices to practise a wide range of skills, since the company works on all sorts of projects from earthquake strengthening to new builds.

Graham says that the market is currently very steady and probably the best it has been for some years.

Timaru Construction is currently working on an earthquake rebuild and restrengthening project

Timaru Construction has provided a high quality building service to the South Canterbury district for the past 10 years.

at the Church of the Holy Innocents at Mount Peel Station, pinning, epoxying, bracing, and rebuilding the east wall of the church which fell out during the Christchurch earthquakes.

The company is also doing refurbishment work at Pareora freezing works, building a community facility at Arowhenua Marae, a new restaurant and

kitchen at Timaru Town and Country Club, Timaru Pak’n’Save upgrade and a couple of local school upgrades.

Further afield, Timaru Construction is working for one of its Timaru clients Coolpak, building a huge, 150m by 75m, world class cool store facility at Rolleston, Christchurch.

Timaru Construction is now working towards gaining its ACC accreditation.

With a health and safety policy completely overhauled about 12 months ago, and reviewed every six months, the company has its systems and procedures in place and is aiming for tertiary accreditation.

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Clean sites reflect meticulous build Russell Fredric For Timaru company Nolan Building Ltd, a meticulous approach to building involves every aspect of a job from start to finish.

Co-director Dan Nolan says attention to detail means more than achieving a high-quality result in the finished project.

From the cleanliness and presentation of the company’s fleet of vehicles to its builders keeping building sites tidy and vacuuming during renovations, Dan Nolan believes it is these things which are a window into how the business operates.

“We are very meticulous around our sites,” Dan Nolan says.

“We believe the clean image we portray is a reflection of our professionalism. All our staff are on board with it, right down to uniforms, which makes them feel part of a team.”

The company, which employs seven staff, is owned by Daniel and his wife Kaylene Nolan who works as its administrator and quantity surveyor.

Much of the work undertaken is new residential builds, supplemented with maintenance carpentry and light commercial work.

Daniel enjoys working with a blank canvas, and a design can develop a life of its own as he and a client discuss concepts and practical needs.

“We are not regimented to any particular way of doing things.”

“We do our own concept plans and we will go through the process with the clients, and introduce them to a draughtsman or architect.”

The company’s professionalism continues to pay dividends in a high workload which presently includes residential houses in Mackenzie Basin, Timaru and Temuka, three residential units in Timaru and a commercial project in Timaru, as well as carpentry maintenance work.

“That’s a lot for seven staff. We do manage it pretty well; I’m fortunate I’ve got an extremely good team and they do work as a team.”

A Twizel house completed by Nolan Building last October won the 2016 Mid/South Canterbury Registered Master Builders Nulook New Home $650,000 - $1 million Gold award.

The 313 square metre, four-bedroom-plus-office house was built as a retirement home for Daniel’s

This 313 square metre Twizel home won a gold award for Timaru building company Nolan Building. parents Kelvyn and Nicola Nolan, of Timaru.

Designed as a family retreat, the house includes an alfresco dining area, comprising a gable roof portico which extends from the living area.

The bedrooms and the office which can double as a fifth bedroom means there is ample space for extended family.

Exterior cladding comprises 60% plastered Rockcote Integra LWC facade system, with the balance complemented by cedar weather-board, and rustic schist columns.

Daniel Nolan says the overall visual effect is that of a house of varying textures which aptly reflects

its Mackenzie country environment.

Inside, traditional modern materials such as drywall, tiles, carpets and vinyl planking were used for the living, kitchen, dining and bathroom areas, with quality fittings featured throughout.

A 2.7 metre wall height creates a “massive increase” in the feeling of spaciousness inside.

The portico creates great indoor/outdoor flow, features a tongue-and-groove lined roof, a plastered concrete block wall with clear viewing panels for shelter and an outdoor sound system.

“We were very pleased, and getting a gold award put the icing on the cake for us. It is good to know we are up there with the best.”

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BUILDING - South Canterbury » Craig O’Keeffe Builders

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Midas touch wins silver award Kim Newth

Before and after pictures show the extent of the restoration, an extreme makeover of a tired art deco building into a stylish modern home.

Transforming a tired art deco house into a delightfully contemporary open plan home has won a silver award for Timaru’s Craig O’Keeffe Builders Ltd at this year’s Mid & South Canterbury House of the Year Awards.

When the owner first approached Craig last year, her focus was on modernising the bathroom and kitchen but the project grew bigger as she started to see what Craig and his team could potentially do for her home.

“She started coming up with more ideas and asking if we could make bigger rooms and move walls and so on,” recalls Craig. The job just kept growing from there.”

Timaru designer Draftline Ltd worked with Craig and the owner to draw up the renovation plans.

First completed was the bathroom, now on the opposite side of the home’s hallway, (with a new laundry sited in place of the old bathroom).

Gone are the former bath, tiny shower cubicle and old art deco vanity and in its stead is a tiled double-entry shower, a custom double vanity complemented by Italian marble tiling on floors and parts of the walls.

The home’s main living area has been completely redesigned and updated.

Formerly, the back of the house had lots of separate little rooms; the renovation goal was to open up and unify this area, also making it easier to heat and improving indoor-outdoor flow.

“There were five different ceiling levels and we managed to achieve one.

“We took out four walls to get the house to flow. Every single door and window is brand new, (through Timaru’s Fairview Aluminium).”

An open plan modern kitchen and dining area with superb indoor-outdoor flow now connects seamlessly with the home’s hall and lounge.

A new heat pump, new insulation and double glazing have simultaneously boosted energy efficiency and made the home warmer.

The home has also been converted to gas that supplies kitchen, hot water and fireplace.

Double doors from the dining room open onto a new deck and porch looking onto the back garden.

The owner’s focus on entertainment means everything is wired for sound, inside and out.

The master bedroom, with new built-in wardrobe, also opens onto the porch area.

Flooring needed plenty of work to bring it up to a consistent standard.

“There were three different types of vinyl, two different types of carpet and three different floor levels that we made into one level.”

New carpet and timber-look vinyl were selected by the owner to tastefully finish the floors.

The owner also chose the contemporary kitchen joinery.

While the street frontage is essentially unaltered, the exterior has been enhanced by cedar cladding that offsets the original plaster cladding.

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BUILDING - South Canterbury » Craig O’Keeffe Builders

The open plan modern kitchen and dining area, marble lined bathroom and elegant hallway complete the total transformation of the original dwelling. The renovation won Timaru’s Craig O’Keeffe Builders a silver award at this year’s Mid & South Canterbury House of the Year Awards.

Both Craig and the home owners are delighted with the finished renovation and silver success at the House of the Year Awards.

Craig O’Keeffe Builders Ltd entered these awards for the first time last year, winning a bronze award for a home extension.

“We’re very happy to have won silver this time. Now our sights are set on gold and we will work towards that next year.”

Craig O’Keeffe Builders, established five years ago, is growing an enviable track record in home renovation and is now also starting to enter the new home build market.

It is shortly to complete an architecturally designed home in Geraldine. A crew of three works with Craig in the business, supplemented by a strong team of subcontractors.

“There were three different types of vinyl, two different types of carpet and three different floor levels that we made into one level.”

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BUILDING - Nelson/Marlborough » Gibbons Contractors

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Collaborative community centre Kelly Deeks One of the most collaborative projects ever undertaken by Gibbons Construction senior quantity surveyor Neil Johnstone has the main contractor, the community, the architect, the engineers, the district council, and the subcontractors all on the same page and happy to work together to see the Golden Bay Community Recreation Centre achieve a successful result.

Once complete, the all-encompassing community facility will again bring people together, providing a place for indoor and outdoor sports teams to enjoy, and a function centre complete with kitchen and bar for organisation meetings and private events.

Neil says the new Golden Bay Community Recreation Centre will be officially opened in March 2017 and it’s going to provide a modern, multi-use facility for the local community for generations to come.

The project is now over the halfway mark and the community is very supportive with its proactive planning committee attending and contributing to the fortnightly meetings.

“I’ve been in the industry for 40 years and as a contractor I’ve never been involved in any project where everyone is on the same page like this,” he says.

Even going back to the tender process, it was a collaborative effort. Gibbons Construction, Redbox Architects, engineering company Aurecon, and Specialised Structures which has provided the sharp looking insulated panels for the gymnasium, all got together to work on the final design, which won the tender.

“We had early contractor involvement and worked alongside the Tasman District Council and the Golden Bay Shared Recreation Facility committee to come up with a design that will provide one place for all the residents, groups, and

Work on the new Golden Bay Community Recreation centre is past the halfway stage and on track for the official opening in March next year, despite being delayed by major earthworks when an old swamp was discovered under the building platform. organisations that will be using this facility,” Neil says.

The final design comprises a combined sport gymnasium for basketball, badminton, and volleyball, two state-of-the-art squash courts, indoor changing rooms with toilets and showers, as well as the function centre and meeting rooms at the other end of the building.

Neil says when construction began in February this year, the first challenge was actually getting the building out of the ground.

“We discovered an old swamp under a recently demolished shed,” he says. “It had been filled in by the council in the 1920s and faded from memory.

Geotechnical engineers were engaged to design a compacted ground system to provide a platform for the new structure. We excavated down about 15 metres and back filled up to the surface with a combination of high grade polystyrene block, geogrid mesh, and local hard fill material. This has delayed the project for several of months placing pressure on the programme, but we are confident

with good planning to complete in time for the Golden Bay A&P show in January and the official opening in early March.”

Gibbons Construction is a local firm, founded in the 1950s and still a family owned and managed company.

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A graphic impression of the new Golden Bay Community Recreation Centre, which includes a combined sports gymnasium, two squash courts, changing rooms, function centre and meeting rooms.

Specialised Structures part of collaborative team The final design for Golden Bay’s new Community Recreation Facility was a collaborative effort between Red Box Architects, the project’s head contractor Gibbons Construction, and its main subcontractor Specialised Structures. The actual construction is also a collaborative exercise with all participants working well together.

Specialised Structures Tasman manager Lance Robinson says his company got involved in the project at the tender stage, to design and build the foundations, the steel structure, and the gymnasium side of the building, “Through Specialised Structures’ cold rolled steel building systems, we have a very cost effective means of constructing this building,” he says. “Our high tensile, pre-galvanised, cold rolled steel - which is 75% lighter but equal in strength to structural or hot rolled steel - is the economical option due to the size of this project and its remote locality.”

Specialised Structures is a nationwide group operating out of about 18 regions across New Zealand. The company is known for its high quality and cost effective homes, sheds, garages, farm buildings, commercial buildings, and community buildings, all created through its Discover, Design, and Build process which ensures every valued customers has their individual needs and wants met with a building tailored to their requirements.

Lance says while the Golden Bay

Community Recreation Facility was a complex project to get out of the ground, between the design and build team, Tasman District Council, and the local community, everyone has been a willing participant and working well together has helped in every aspect of the project so far.

With the foundations completed and tilt panels in place, Specialised Structures is now building the facility’s gymnasium, foundation and tilt panel work for two state of the art squash courts, and changing rooms.

Such a large project does stretch the resources of local small-town companies, including the Tasman Specialised Structures franchise and Lance’s building business Cluster Construction.

Fortunately he also runs a team in Nelson he is able to draw on to fill any staffing gaps in Golden Bay, and now has about 10 staff on site at Golden Bay Community Recreation Facility.

Other local companies are in a similar position, with resources to draw on from elsewhere in the region.

“Our concrete supplier is based out of both Golden Bay and Motueka, and they have been able to bring in extra trucks from Motueka to handle the workload,” Lance says. “Through a long association with locally based Sollys Contracting we have been able to undertake all of the civil works for the project locally, and all the other local suppliers including ITM have all stepped up to make sure it happens.”

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BUILDING - Nelson/Marlborough » Scott Construction

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Seafood research facility on track Kim Newth Scott Construction Nelson is on schedule to deliver a state of the art purpose-built facility for Plant and Food Research (PFR) at Port Nelson that will transform the region’s seafood research capabilities.

Working in partnership with award winning NZIA registered architects Jerram Tocker Barron Architects, Scott Construction Nelson is constructing the new 1500sqm building that will include a staff cafeteria, modern offices, laboratories, cool rooms and workshops.

The design combines functionality with beautiful contemporary style: its architectural elements include exposed timber, structural steel portals and curtain wall glazing.

A light, natural timber look has been designed to predominate inside the building’s office areas, where a clear glass curtain wall will run along the front facade.

Specialist lab designer LabWorks Architecture has provided the necessary design detail for the new laboratories and the specialist research spaces.

After winning the tender, Scott Construction worked closely with Jerram Tocker Barron Architects to finalise the design and sort through value management considerations.

Construction work got underway in March following the installation of large piles.

The shell of the building is due to be completed by the end of the year, ahead of the internal fit-out early the following year.

Quantity Surveyor Luke Benton, who is managing the project for Scott Construction Nelson, is pleased with progress to date.

Around 45 sub-contractors are expected to be working on-site over the course of the job, reflecting the complexity of the project.

“What makes it interesting, from a construction point of view, is there are several different elements to the building ranging from the cafeteria area and offices through to labs; it’s almost like several

The purpose built Plant and Food Research at Port Nelson will house laboratories, cool rooms, offices, a staff cafeteria and workshops. buildings in one because of these different areas serving very different purposes,” says Luke.

“We put an extensive amount of work into the shop drawing process to model all the components and how they would come together.

“With six different subcontractors supplying six different products, we have had to carefully coordinate everything on site. The biggest challenge has been around the handling of the premanufactured components. It’s like assembling a jigsaw puzzle.”

Right now, the focus is on construction of the new laboratories and research areas that have specialised requirements.

“A lot of the rooms need to be set to certain temperatures or to be heated or cooled within set timeframes because of their applications.

“That flows through to the products we can use for lining walls, windows and doors and how we seal off those rooms. Many of the cooled rooms will be lined using EPS insulated panels.”

Site manager for the project is Scott Construction’s Peter Bennett, while the company’s health and safety manager Jordan Hirn is also heavily involved to ensure pre-manufactured components are safely craned into place.

Maintaining safety for everyone working on site is a number one priority.

Components being delivered for the project include Laminated Veneer Lumber (LVL), XLam laminated timber panels, Potius pre-manufactured floor and roof panels, structural steel and various other pre-made products.

With a build cost of around $7m, this is one of Scott Construction’s bigger value projects.

“Our expertise is growing for projects of this scale and complexity and we have considerable experience with using locally made timber products like XLam and LVL, which have their own challenges in respect to traditional construction components.”

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Exposed marine environments require particular care when it comes to providing safe access to buildings that will stand the test of time. On the existing building, Monkey Toe installed aluminium walkways to a series of curved roof tops to enable condenser units to be safely accessed for regular maintenance. The new building includes more walkways, access ladders and galvanised handrails to mezzanines and stairwells.

As well as the challenge of fixing access to curved roof surfaces, Monkey Toe has also had to address the weathering impact of providing access to a building being constructed by the sea at Port Nelson.

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As well, Monkey Toe has provided access systems to buildings around Nelson’s Richmond Mall including the Warehouse, Kmart and Pak’n’Save. The latter project involved updating air conditioning units, putting in platforms, condenser mounts and a Skywalk system to provide access.

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Research facility meets varying needs of staff • from page 58 The new building is located next to PFR’s existing Maitai finfish/hatchery facility. Services such as fire and security systems are being integrated within the new development.

For PFR, construction of this purpose-built facility for seafood research is an exciting step forward and also forms part of Port Nelson’s longterm vision to convert the area into a science and technology seafood-focussed hub.

The research and support team from PFR who will occupy the new building are currently working out of an earthquake-prone former power station building located at Wakefield Quay.

In comparison, the new building will be an efficient, modern facility with laboratory and work spaces customised to meet a seafood research portfolio.

Another bonus of the new building is it will enable PFR to introduce its preferred ‘ways of working’ philosophy that seeks to create a multifaceted working environment to meet the varying needs of its staff.

“The cornerstones of the open workspace are collaborative, effective, enabled, flexible and inspiring,” says PFR’s regional facilities manager Kevin Patterson.

PFR’s business manager Mark Jarvis says the new facility will enable PFR to consolidate its resources in one place and to support its continued expansion in the area of seafood research.

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“It’s quite an investment, one that also demonstrates our commitment to the industry and the future.”

Scott Construction Nelson is an award-winning company that is proud to be contributing to that future vision.

During 45 years in the industry, it has constructed some of the region’s iconic buildings.

Leading the more than 100-strong team is group managing director Justin Candish, a highly experienced building industry professional.

Other commercial projects in progress for Scott Construction Nelson include the Vanguard St development, (involving the redevelopment of the former United Video building on Vanguard Street in Nelson), the expansion of Chateau Marlborough, the Suter Art Gallery (reopening its doors at 208 Bridge Street in early October) and Olive Estate, (lead construction company for the Olive Estate Lifestyle Village in Richmond).

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BUILDING - Nelson/Marlborough » CF Building

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Subdivisions fuel new home builds Kim Newth Nelson building firm CF Builders is finding no shortage of work in the Richmond area where demand for new home builds in the town’s subdivisions remains strong.

Close to the centre of Richmond is the Concordia subdivision, which has been developed on former farmland. Over the past few years, CF Builders has completed three new homes in the modestly sized development.

“Two were for different housing companies and one was a spec house,” says Craig Finnie, who founded CF Builders some 12 years ago. “All three were good family homes with four bedrooms and two living rooms.”

These homes have all sold, reflecting strong demand for new housing in the area from both local families and buyers from the North Island (Wellington and Auckland predominantly) and Canterbury. “Everything gets snapped up pretty quickly. A lot of the new builds are going through housing companies. I’d say that probably eighty per cent are pre-sold.”

CF Builders’ spec homes always tend to offer something a little different that sets them apart in the market.

“We like to stay a step ahead of our competitors.

So we will add exposed entry trusses to create a more inviting entrance and add timber decking as opposed to concrete patios. We also add a wee bit extra to our kitchens with premium benches and a better layout. The hard wearing joinery product we use delivers much better results than PVC and lacquered kitchens that tend to chip easily.”

CF Builders is currently building another spec house in Richmond’s Boysenberry Grove, not far from Concordia. This is another four bedroom home with two living rooms, double garage and high spec entry.

“Everything gets snapped up pretty quickly. A lot of new builds are going through building companies.”

“Again, we’re including an up-spec kitchen and other nice features, such as tiled showers. We’re always trying to keep that little bit ahead.”

Now three-quarters completed, this latest new home from CF Builders is due to be finished by the end of October.

“We have another section in Mapua which is where we are planning to build our next new home.”

Working with Craig in the business are three apprentices and two other tradesmen. Last year, one of the firm’s apprentices, Zac Forbes (who has since left to go travelling in Canada), was placed second in the Upper South Island Apprentice of the Year competition.

“I’d always had one or two staff working with me but it evolved into a more sizeable team seven or eight years ago.

“We’re mostly focussed on new housing though we also do the odd renovation and build decks and fences. Really, it all depends on what comes our way.”

Originally from Christchurch, Craig joined the trade when he left school to work for a building firm owned by a friend’s father. He’s been in the building business now for some 30 years.

“The funny part is I came here (Nelson) in 2000 with the intention of getting out of building. I was sick of it but I only lasted twelve months; after a break, I realised I missed it too much.”

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Experience to fore in detailed home Kelly Deeks Nelson builder Snow Webber has recently completed a new home build at Concordia Drive featuring solid plaster and linear weatherboard, as well as exposed concrete block as a feature on the front corners of the home, which required a large amount of skill and attention to detail to make it look exactly right.

The client, moving in to suburban Richmond from out country, chose Kerry Harwood from Nelson to design her 235sqm home after coming up with her own ideas and taking inspiration from other local houses.

Work began on the 700sqm, reasonably flat section with a foundation, installed by Chris Barnett of Barnett Construction, using the Firth RibRaft system providing high strength, thermal efficiency, and durability, as well as saving time on the construction site.

“Chris does a lot of RibRaft foundations and as I was busy working on other jobs, he was able to come in and put it together really quickly,” Snow says.

“The system simply fits together, dramatically reducing both labour and time.”

He says the RibRaft foundation was an excellent choice on this project, not just for its practicality in construction, but also its earthquake resistance and reliability.

“The RibRaft wasn’t a lot more expensive than a regular foundation, and it will be a selling point and help the resale value of this house in the future.”

Snow is experienced in building a lot of different styles of homes over his past 25 years in the building trade, and his knowledge came to the fore in this project, especially when completing the garage at the front of the home.

Exposed concrete block, linear weatherboard and solid plaster were used to striking effect in this new home build in Concordia Drive.

“On each side of the garage there is exposed concrete block with black mortar between the blocks,” he says.

“We had to make a really good job of that as it is a feature on each front corner of the home and makes a dramatic statement.”

Snow was helped through the project by having an involved and flexible client, who knew what she wanted and wasn’t afraid to express

her opinion, or ask if she wanted to change something.

In between working for private clients, Snow has a long-standing relationship with a local property developer who will regularly give Snow a plan and a paddock and tells him to get into it.

He also builds the odd spec home, and is finding the market in Nelson and Marlborough to be a bit of a lolly scramble at the moment.

“We bought a section in a subdivision the other day to build a spec house on, and those sections all sold out within eight hours,” he says.

“It’s like a lolly scramble. There are quite nice, not too flash four bedroom houses up here selling for $800,000. You used to be able to buy a farm for that.”

“We bought a section in a subdivision the other day .... and those sections all sold out within 8 hours.”

Snow runs a team of two to three builders and has recently finished training an adult apprentice, aged 57.

As a bricklayer for 35 years, Snow’s apprentice already had a lot of industry knowledge and now trained and qualified, is off to Papua New Guinea to have a go at building amongst the volcanoes and coral reefs.

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Southland firm spreads its net wide Russell Fredric From small beginnings over 35 years ago, Calder Developments is a company which has gone from strength to strength to now employ more than 50 full-time staff.

As a well respected design and build company, Calder Developments has produced projects throughout the South Island in the commercial, industrial and rural construction sectors, with many major projects to its credit.

The company is particularly focused on its ability to consistently satisfy cost, schedule and quality objectives through a successful design and build process; this is reflected by the long list of repeat clients they have built long-standing relationships with.

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A unique project for the company was a 5600sqm clear span ice cover built for Southern Hemisphere Proving Ground, Cardrona.

Rural projects including wintering sheds and woolsheds are also part of its extensive portfolio of projects.

Wanaka-based staff member Hamish Junghenn was the project manager for two recently completed commercial buildings in Southland which have very different uses.

Calder Developments was contracted by Brent Richardson of BGR Holdings of Invercargill for the construction of a building to lease to automation and electrical specialists EIS, an innovative company who have completed numerous major industrial projects nationally and internationally.

Calder Developments have a long history of working on a range of projects for Brent Richardson over the years.

“The project is a single story building with an open plan office and workshop facilities.”

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The 996sqm building is divided into two workshops and a large administration area.

The bespoke open-plan design provides increased capacity for EIS’s growing team, while enhancing its reputation as one of New Zealand’s leading technology employers.

Further inland, the northern Southland town of Lumsden has a bright new Four Square supermarket thanks to the Calder Developments team.

The new 550sqm supermarket was built behind the existing store; its frontage was very

close to the rear of the existing store creating some logistical challenges.

“There was quite a bit of co-ordination to keep the original shop up and running during construction.”

Pre-cast concrete panels and structural steel for the main structure, manufactured off-site, contributed to the relatively fast build time of four months from November 2015 to March this year, ahead of the internal fit-out.

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The footprint of the former street-front store now provides space for an off-street car parking and an increase in supermarket capacity to the local area.

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Timber cladding needs Beach St office regular maintenance block impresses Russell Fredric One of the most popular natural materials used on Central Otago homes has similar needs to human skin.

Susceptible to drying, cracking and damage caused by the sun, wind, rain and extreme temperatures, cedar timber needs a regular application of moisturising oil to keep it looking young and fresh.

Like the home owners who chose the timber to add a special touch of class and warmth to their houses, Cedar Professionals truly love the look of timber.

Cedar Professionals was started October last year by Garry Barnes and Chris Walsh who have a passion for keeping exterior timber finishes looking their best.

A tradesman with decades of experience, Garry Barnes realised there was a gap in the market for the restoration and maintenance of cedar and other timber such as larch and macrocarpa.

While cedar has been popular in the region for decades, huge volumes of cedar continue to be incorporated in new residential and commercial builds.

Central Otago, with its extremes of heat and cold, particularly ultraviolet light, make it one of the harshest climates for timber to cope with in the world.

“The South Island conditions are harsh and strip the moisture and colour from timber quickly.

I’ve lived in Central Otago and seen what it does,” Garry Barnes says.

It is common for property owners to be unaware of the maintenance requirements of cedar, particularly on north building faces where, even when treated with the best quality products, require a maintenance application of oil annually.

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the timber, a huge market exists; as a result the company is buzzing and now employs six staff after just one year of operation.

The team at Cedar professionals work with both new timber and older timber that needs some timber loving care.

“All our staff are very professional and passionate about what they do.

“They all love working with timber and working outdoors. A happy crew means a good job.”

Its extensive experience over generations ensures a quality finish, from large fully timberclad buildings to intricate doors and windows.

“A lot of our work is restoration work on older homes where the cedar hasn’t been looked after.

We strip those right back and sand everything by hand and reoil to restore to as new as we can.”

With a percentage of clients who own holiday homes and live elsewhere in New Zealand or overseas, the services the company provides, including an annual maintenance routine, are ideal for these absentee owners.

“Every job is different, but we approach every job as if it were our own house and we do the best that we can do for our clients, to make sure they are happy and that they get us back each year.”

Garry Barnes says his trade experience has been immensely important in understanding the requirements of each job and the correct products to use to achieve a quality result. An extra benefit to the business was the knowledge he gained about timber working in his step-father’s sawmill in his earlier years.

Cedar Professionals’ expertise extends to the maintenance of any timber, whether it is residential, commercial, or for civic buildings and amenities.

In addition, the company can also regularly wash and clean a building to maintain the often significant investment in a property, while leaving it looking great and prolonging the protection of its timber cladding and features.

Russell Fredric Queenstown firm Multi-Line Construction has drawn praise for the construction of Trojan Holdings’ $2 million Beach St retail/office development in the resort.

Completed early October, the development involved the demolition of three old existing buildings and comprises a 600m2 two-level building including three ground-floor businesses, Tea Too, Storm and 2Degrees.

Tony Stratford says being able to be involved with designers and consultants meant he was able to have input about the most suitable products and materials to use.

“We were involved from the design process right through.”

“With the on-site ability to review CAD shop drawings and 3D models we can cross check with architectural and structural files and then overlay onto our survey DWG. Everything is then plotted precisely on-site with LeicaTotal Stations, speeding the process up immeasurably.”

Having a good crew of young staff on-site was key also, he says.

“My job was made easy by our guys doing their job because they wanted to, not because I told them to.”

His company employs up to 10 staff, but Tony Stratford maintains a hands-on role as a builder and project manager on each site.

He has more than 20 years experience in the building industry both in New Zealand and internationally.

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“We are really pleased with the outcome. It looks great, it’s been built well, we are proud of what we’ve got there.” says he has worked with Multi-Line for several years.

During this time its staff have shown excellent workmanship, accuracy and efficiency, he says.

“Tony’s very easy to work with and I trust him.

We looked at a number of builders, but Multi-Line came out on top, and justifiably so.”

The development, in Queenstown’s main retail area, included the demolition of three existing buildings and was “a tricky one” which brought special requirements for traffic management and health and safety.

The prime location meant it had to be completed to a tight time-frame; Multi-Line were prepared to work longer hours, to get the job done quickly.

“Workmanship was a key one as well, making sure that we could get exactly what the architect was after. It’s a prominent building in a busy street; we needed it to look good and it does that.”

“We are really pleased with the outcome. It looks great, it’s been built well, we are proud of what we’ve got there.”

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Feature copper panels on the first floor balustrade and ground level glass shop frontages staggered in a zig-zag pattern are design features of Trojan Holdings’ $2 million Beach St development in Queenstown.

“Michael’s a great architect; I think the result does him proud. We like the design, we think that what’s been done there is a bit different, but it’s certainly quite striking,” says Noel.

Michael Wyatt says local planning rules meant the overall frontage of the building was required to be kept low, but the building height was able to increase as it receded from the street.

A feature is ground-level glass shop frontages which are staggered in a zig-zag pattern to avoid a straight line.

Repeating this theme are feature copper panels on the first floor balustrade which creates a rhythm of triangular shapes and texture; the

use of glass and stainless steel on the verandah maximises street level light and keeps the copper panels visible.

High-stud walls in the shops create “presence”, particularly with their lights on at night.

The Beach St development followed MultiLine’s involvement with Trojan Holdings in the Remarkables ski-field base building, also designed by Michael Wyatt. “(Trojan Holdings) enjoyed working with them on the Remarkables building and thought they would like to do it again and they are not disappointed,” Michael says.

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Central Otago fertile ground for Sincs Russell Fredric Southland-based building firm Sincs Construction is finding it’s expertise in constant demand in neighbouring Central Otago.

The Invercargill company has been owned and operated by Stephen Sinclair since 2007.

Despite launching into business as the global financial crisis emerged, affecting many building companies throughout New Zealand, Sincs Construction has had a steady work flow from its inception and now employs a tradesman and two apprentices, one who is in his third year.

Another builder will soon be added to cope with the increasing volume of work which is a mix of rural, commercial, residential and renovations, particularly in Central Otago towns such as Queenstown, Wanaka and Alexandra.

A $1.5 million project is presently under way for Wanaka’s Lakeview Holiday Park to replace its out-dated kitchen and ablution block.

“It wasn’t in very good repair so they decided to knock it down and build a new state-of-the-art facility,” Stephen Sinclair says.

The holiday park’s leaseholders, Aggie Hofsteenge and Rudi Sanders, sought to have an eco-friendly facility built, resulting in the inclusion of several special features.

The new 410 square metre block will include two kitchens, a lounge/dining room, a laundry, drying room, sauna, spa, accessible toilets and two ablution blocks.

The exterior wall panelling comprises MagRoc, a structural insulated panel system which utilises a new generation of magnesium oxide board with polystyrene sandwiched between the panels providing insulation.

Stephen Sinclair says the product is ideal for use in the new facilities because of its many advantages.

These include its inherent strength and impact resistance, water and mould resistance, earthquake and wind strength, fire resistance with zero flame

The new ablutions block at Wanaka’s Lakeview Holiday Park uses a structural insulated panel system on the exterior walls. Solar heating will supplement the gas hot water system in the block. and smoke spread and high insulation value with a claimed potential of saving up to 40% on power and heating bills. “The client had chosen to use that product after a bit of research and decided that was the product they wanted to use.”

MagRoc has been used for the entire building envelope including the ceilings and roof substrate.

“For that scenario it’s a pretty bullet-proof product.”

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Windows are of German manufactured PVC, sourced by MagRoc because of their compatibility, insulation value and that they do not create condensation.

Adding to the overall insulation value, crucial for Wanaka winters, is a MAXraft floor, a unique system which creates a fully insulated and thermally broken concrete floor. “This building will be super-insulated and very efficient to heat.”

Solar water heating to complement the main gas hot water system is a key part of the project.

With 14 showers plus many other sources of water demand, peak water consumption of 4000

litres an hour has been allowed for.

Ensuring all aspects of the water supply and plumbing system will meet this demand has required close liaison and “a bit of maths” by Cromwell company May Plumbing and Gas. “Just designing the system has taken quite a bit of time.”

“There’s a lot of hidden things so we are solving problems as we are going along. It’s a pretty big undertaking.”

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BUILDING - Otago/Southland » Rilean Construction

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Hotel experience key for Rilean Russell Fredric

The former Goldridge Resort in Queenstown has a new owner and is undergoing a $3.5 million makeover. Now owned by InterContinental Hotels Group, the 75-room hotel on Frankton Rd is to become the Holiday Inn Queenstown in December.

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Long-established Queenstown firm Rilean Construction is the main contractor for the $3.5 million four-star refurbishment of Queenstown’s former Goldridge Resort.

Now owned by one of the world’s leading hotel companies, InterContinental Hotels Group, the 75-room hotel on Frankton Rd will become the Holiday Inn Queenstown in December.

The new hotel will operate under franchise agreements in partnership with USAR Queenstown Ltd and USAR Christchurch Limited, backed by well-known New Zealand hoteliers, the Sarin family.

Rilean Construction quantity surveyor Aaron Brown says the company’s extensive experience with previous hotel developments and its relationships with loyal sub-contractors has been particularly important in scheduling work for the refurbishment because of the high industry demand in the region.

“I guess that’s the benefit of us being 20-plus years in the Queenstown region; we have a good sub-contractor base and we are able to call upon them when we have tight time-frames,” Aaron says.

Started in July, the upgrade involves completely stripping out the two-story hotel’s existing rooms in stages around the peak tourist season; as a result work will be in hiatus from about mid-November to March when the hotel is fully booked.

Because of the scheduling requirements it has been vital to ensure the architects and subcontractors are all “on the same page”.

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Award recognition for quality home Russell Fredric

The Holiday Inn Queenstown will feature refurbished rooms with modern decor and new bathrooms.

especially in the current market because it’s very buoyant.

“There’s a lot of work going on here.”

The progressive refurbishment from roomto room requires a factory-line approach to the project, he says.

The rooms are being totally remodelled, with a modern décor and new bathrooms, with an indoor-outdoor flow to take advantage of magnificent views over the Remarkables mountains and Lake Wakatipu.

This involves completely stripping them to their concrete shell, insulating external walls, battening and lining internal walls and installing doubleglazed aluminium joinery.

LED lighting, data cabling and USB points along with the installation of air conditioning units and the fully modernised bathrooms will bring the rooms “right up to the 21st century” Upon completion of all stages of the refurbishment, Holiday Inn Queenstown’s amenities will include a fully-furnished deck with barbeque facilities; a bar and restaurant, access to a sauna and tennis courts.

Rilean Construction has won many awards for its residential and commercial work including extensive upgrades to hotels in Queenstown; one

Sequencing sub-contractors is a big issue, especially in the current market because it’s very busy included the addition of 70 rooms and an extra floor to another hotel in the resort.

Rilean Construction’s focus on efficiency goes beyond meeting sometimes tight project time-frames; it is 100% committed to sustainable practice across all areas of its business.

“As a well-respected construction company, we’ve focused for many years on minimising our environmental impact and educating peers and customers.”

The company is a member of the New Zealand Green Building Council and is working towards membership of Qualmark’s Enviro Gold mark and adopts the guidelines of Resource Efficiency in the Building and Related Industries.

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Just two years after establishing Navigation Homes Otago franchise, Richard Lobb and his team have scored a Master Builders silver award.

The franchise received the award for its entry in the 2016 Resene New Home $300,000 $400,000 category for a home built in Abbotsford, Dunedin.

Richard Lobb says the 185 square metre home, which is based on Navigation Homes’ Compass range, was originally intended to be a show-home for the franchise.

“We ended up selling it to a client before we started putting the frames up. It changed quite extensively, the clients had quite a bit of input. We extended out the master bedroom, ensuite and walk-in wardrobe,” Richard Lobb says.

The house is built on a section with an excellent north-facing aspect which captures all-day sun and provides for good indoor/outdoor entertainment areas.

Clad in James Hardie Linea weatherboard, painted in a neutral grey tone, the house is complemented by a stained deck, creating a rich, warm contrast.

Windows boxed with 100mm James Hardie Axxon panel further enhance the look of a contemporary house with some classic touches drawn from Navigation Homes’ Villa series.

Staggered, rather than straight, exterior walls maximise the capture of the sun in the bedrooms and living areas.

The solar gain achieved is supplemented by a heat pump when needed in the living areas and a heat transfer system to other areas.

“We believed that we had a good quality home and that proved true,” Richard Lobb says.

“It’s a bit of a risk putting yourselves out there, so you want to able to prove to people that you are up to building a quality home. We are judged externally by an independent organisation that has a high reputation for quality builds and to come away with a silver was very pleasing.”

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Navigation Homes Otago has won a Master Builders silver award for this Abbotsford home in the $300,000 to $400,000 Resene New Home category.

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Award raises profile of building franchise • from page 71 The award has resulted in increased enquiries for Navigation Homes Otago.

“People are obviously looking for some sort of credibility. I believe that’s what we’ve got here.”

Established nine years ago, Navigation Homes is a New Zealand owned company with more than 12 franchises throughout New Zealand.

Navigation Homes Otago continues to create a niche in the competitive franchise house building market as a boutique business with a strong focus on personal service.

The Navigation Homes plan range is just a starting point for many people, who like to add personal touches to meet their individual needs and lifestyle.

As such Navigation Homes designs and builds homes that span the entire market, from low cost, economical designs to tailoring a unique dream home from scratch.

A high-end $630,000 home presently being built in Waverley, Dunedin, is an example of the flexibility offered by Navigation Homes.

“It’s the client’s own plan, It’s a two level home with a basement flat as well as an upstairs living area, and its purpose-built for the section. It will be a beautiful home when it’s finished.”

Richard Lobb says it is important for people planning to build to talk to him as early as possible after buying a section in order to work out the best options for the building site, in addition to what can be achieved within their budget.

Once a house design is finalised, Navigation Homes’ preferred suppliers can provide valuable assistance to clients for choosing options such

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Retirement villages boon for builder Russell Fredric Barry Stewart has seen residential and commercial building transform areas of Southland during the more than 30 years he has owned his name-sake business.

Barry Stewart Builders has been a part of this transformation and, in recent years, also one of the companies involved in the burgeoning retirement village boom in the southern city.

“We do everything right from the bathrooms, renovations and residential work we started doing back in the 1980s to the larger commercial work that we are also doing now. We are very versatile with many strings to our bow and highly qualified people,” Barry Stewart says.

His company employs a staff of about 25, and in retrospect, Barry wonders how it grew to its present day size. “ I never really planned it like that,” he says.

About 15 years ago he changed tack to an office-based role which proved to be a good move and ultimately led to the company gradually growing into the larger entity it is today.

“We’ve got a good reputation and we do a lot of work around the province.”

Among this work is the Longwood Retirement Village, in the coastal town of Riverton, the third such project undertaken by the company for Bupa.

“We’ve built a good relationship with them.

We’ve found them pretty good to work with.”

The village was started late 2014 and is next door to the already established Longwood Care Home; Barry Stewart Builders’ $6 million, three-stage contract includes 28 villas and a community centre.

“The first two stages are finished and there’s 11 villas to be built, We’ve had the go-ahead for the third stage.”

“The reaction from the local community has been pretty positive and I think the community centre has attracted people to the village.”

About eight to 10 of Barry Stewart’s builders are working on the project, with stage three expected to be completed by mid 2017.

Another major development the company was

The Longwood Retirement Village in Riverton is a three-stage contract for Barry Stewart Builders and includes 28 villas and a community centre.

involved in was Bupa’s Ascot Retirement Village and Care Home in Invercargill, overall a $23 million project, which was completed in 2013.

Barry Stewart Builders part in the project was building it’s care home, villas, community centre and some of its houses.

Barry Stewart Builders is facing a busy time leading up to the end of the year, with a four-tenant development in Arena Ave, part of Invercargill’s business park; the project comprises FMG Insurance and Industry Cafe, with two remaining tenancies available for leasing.

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BUILDING - Otago/Southland » McAuliffe Stevens

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Renovation showcases bold design Russell Fredric Designing buildings with a strong creative edge and which closely account for the practical and budgetary needs of clients is a hallmark of Dunedin architectural practice McAuliffe Stevens.

A member of the New Zealand Institute of Architects, with studios in Dunedin and Queenstown, the firm is directed by registered architects Craig McAuliffe and Preston Stevens.

McAuliffe Stevens provides a full range of architectural services, including concept design, contract and construction documentation, contract administration and relevant project management. Its portfolio of work includes commercial, institutional and hospitality projects, plus private houses and multi-unit residential projects.

McAuliffe Stevens uses its skills and resources to produce a design which not only works on a functional level, but enhances people’s lives, achieves sustainable outcomes, is well suited to its environment and maintains high aesthetic standards.

Craig McAuliffe says it is essential in any project to achieve a thorough understanding of a client’s vision and to maximise value through design.

An example of this approach is the multi-million dollar renovation of a 6000qsm, three-story building in Vogel St, Dunedin.

The former warehouse, built in 1889, was originally designed by Robert Lawson, architect of Larnach Castle.

Owner Chris Barnes approached McAuliffe Stevens with the redevelopment of the building in mind.

Originally of unreinforced masonry construction with timber floors, it has been undergoing earthquake strengthening.

This includes pouring reinforced concrete slabs, which are tied to the walls, on top of its existing timber floor.

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Contemporary industrial design • from page 74 Further structural steel frames were added to increase overall bracing.

A key design concept has been to divide the length of the building in two with a central atrium, creating a main entrance off Vogel St to replace the former high-traffic Cumberland St, State Highway 1, entrance.

Central to the atrium is a simply detailed, elegant stairway of contemporary design.

“The atrium is the core concept of the whole development,” Craig McAuliffe says.

The redevelopment of the character heritage building drew the attention of Dunedin law firm Galloway Cook Allan, which will be its new key tenant.

“They are occupying the entire top floor which is effectively split in two by the central atrium, connected by their own bridge.”

McAuliffe Stevens has created a contemporary industrial design which will feature a combination of

old and new, and will reflect its environment.

“We salvaged a lot of the native timbers, big thick beams, that were in the building when we cut out the atrium and we’ve reused them as flooring to reference a wharf and railway yard aesthetic, local to this area when the building was first constructed.”

Internally some walls have kept the original brick, which remain exposed to reveal their patina, but this is contrasted with “slick” modern materials.

An exterior paint scheme of black with dark grey surrounding the arched windows, contrasted by bold white horizontal detail along the length of the building creates a strong visual impact.

“We don’t mind being reasonably bold, as architects, about the colour.

“We are not shy of taking a bit of a gamble with colour.”

Construction, started early this year and expected to be completed by December, is being undertaken by Dunedin company Stevenson and Williams.

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Big business keeps a local identity Kelly Deeks After nearly 50 years in business, family owned Freeman Group is a small town company with large scale and wide reach, thanks to a number of acquisitions throughout the years of small, profitable roofing businesses, mainly in regional areas.

Starting out in Nelson in 1969 with one factory the Freeman Group now has eight branches manufacturing and installing steel roofing, cladding, and rainwater accessories for the building trade and home owners throughout the South Island and the lower North Island.

Freeman Group sales and marketing manager Dallas Spence says key to the Freeman Group operation is the fact it has kept the names and identities of each of the businesses it has acquired, most of these being well-known and long-term successes in their home towns.

“Rather than a large, faceless, corporate business where every branch operates under the same name, we are more of a group of individual businesses which have spent years building up a local identity and reputation for quality,” he says.

“We’re a large business with national reach which means we’re stable, reliable, and efficient, but we still have that small community business mind set which means we are flexible and easy to deal with.”

Each branch is staffed by local people with the specialist knowledge required to deliver excellent roofing and re-roofing results, including sheet metal specialists to create custom designed flashings and accessories.

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Firm fosters roofing apprentices • from page 78 Dallas says the skills and experience of Freeman Groups 105 staff are the company’s point of difference.

“Half our people have 10 years plus of industry experience, with the majority having more than six years’ experience,” he says.

“We are expert roofers, and we know how to top off a building project.”

With the roofing industry one of New Zealand’s most suffering in terms of a lack of skilled labour, Freeman Group is taking it upon itself to spread this wide base of skills and knowledge around with a resolute apprenticeship programme which attracts new talent to the industry then trains them.

Freeman Group is currently training 10 apprentices at different stages of the programme, with a further four recently becoming qualified and certified roofers.

“As one of the larger roofing manufacturers in New Zealand we feel we have a responsibility and an obligation to ensure the skills of good quality roofers are brought to the industry,” Dallas says.

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Miner, excavator and contractor Russell Fredric Roxburgh company Harliwich Holdings has come a long way since its founder Nicholas Harliwich started carting lignite by horse and wagon in 1906.

Now owned by son Ken and his son Brent, the company still operates the lignite mine bought by Nicholas Harliwich in 1912, along with a general excavating and contracting business, albeit with a different line-up of machinery.

The company sports an impressive array of equipment capable of tackling a wide range of jobs; its services include ground preparation and roading for residential sub-divisions, farm irrigation dams, storage ponds and water channels, irrigation, fencing and general contracting work.

Machinery includes five Caterpillar bulldozers up to 50 tonnes, seven Caterpillar motor scrapers up to 24 cubic metre capacity, mainly used for dam-building, five Caterpillar excavators diggers, and rollers.

The excavators range from 12 tonnes to 50 tonnes which means a wide variety of work from small residential and rural jobs, to large scale earthworks, can be undertaken.

A farm dam is presently under construction by the company in Maniototo, with others also to be constructed in the year ahead.

“We’ve been building large farm dams for stock water for many years, and recently large dams for irrigation,” Ken Harliwich says.

Harliwich Holdings has also been involved in numerous sub-division developments in Central Otago over many years.

As a result Ken Harliwich says the company has developed more new roading than any other company in Central Otago.

Among the company’s 16 staff are highly-skilled machinery operators with decades of experience.

Because safety is paramount, ongoing training is a vital part of the Harliwich Holdings’ operations.

“We put the guys through many different courses such as Site Safe to keep them up-to-date with all health and safety requirements.”

Dam building, like this farm dam under construction in the Maniototo, is just one of a nuber of services provided by Roxburgh company Harliwich Holdings.

The lignite mine still holds in the vicinity of 12 million tonnes of lignite deposits; its lignite is rated at 18 kilojules of energy.

“It’s slightly hotter than Southland lignites and very low in sulphur. We sell it from Dunedin right through to Christchurch. Our biggest market is to coal dealers,” Ken says.

Lignite production previously averaged about 30,000 tonnes per year, however restrictions on domestic coal burners in some Central Otago towns and other areas such as Christchurch is

significantly affecting output today.

To meet the gap in demand, the company Harliwich has diversified into humate production under the brand Harlies Humates Humates are organic acids used to condition soils and increase plant growth.

Mixed with conventional fertilisers such as urea, they help retain nutrients, make them more bioavailable in the soil and increase water up-take.

Producing humates involves using a mill to reduce the lignite particle size to a 300-micron

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This makes it possible to suspend the humates in liquid, making it suitable for spray application, while the classifier provides for a coarser grade suitable for bulk spreading with fertilisers.

“Laboratory tests show Harlies Humates possess 44 per cent humic acid, and has similar benefits to applying compost, mulch, peat or other organic material to soil.”

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The team at Alpine Electric Queenstown services the area’s growing commercial and residential sector and includes electrical cover for pumping stations and waste water plants.

Queenstown firm adding the spark Kelly Deeks Alpine Electric completes work on world class design and build projects and serves Queenstown’s growing commercial sector, consistently delivering a high level of finish allowing the company to contract to prestigious, custom, and exclusive builds time and again.

Alpine Electric was established by master electrician Wayne Woodford in 2004.

Wayne completed his trade apprenticeship in Queenstown, and has a great interest in electrical for mechanical services, building energy management systems, air conditioning, and fresh air control systems.

While taking care of all Alpine Electric’s customers’ pricing and service inquiries, he still

manages to do a full day’s work on the tools.

Alpine Electric Queenstown has since become a specialist in the areas of in-house heating and electrical wiring, offering turnkey solutions for homes integrating all services into manually and electronically controlled hubs.

High end homes and large scale commercial projects are mainstays of Alpine Electric Queenstown’s project portfolio, and the company is now providing the electrical services for the new PAK’nSAVE supermarket currently being built at the Shotover Park development at Frankton.

Alpine Electric Queenstown provides the full range of complete residential electrical services, from high end homes to budget homes, architectural, LED, and landscape lighting, home automation, heating system controls, Freeview TV installations, and telephone and data installations.

In the commercial sector, Alpine Electric Queenstown works on shop, office, accommodation, bar, nightclub, and restaurant fit-outs, and multi storey retail and apartment buildings. It provides electrical services for heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems, building energy management systems, and LED lighting and control systems.

Its industrial work includes electrical services for mechanical services, pumping stations, waste water plants, and control and automation systems.

“At Alpine Electric Queenstown our work speaks for itself,” Wayne says. “We provide electrical solutions whatever the requirement, and we know a job is only as good as how it is finished.”

Wayne and his team collectively take responsibility for ensuring jobs are completed on time and to budget.

They project plan ahead from materials to time tables, integrating seamlessly with builders, project managers, businesses, families, and even flat mates.

“We take pride in our ability to complete all forms of electrical work seamlessly,” Wayne says.

“Our project management, health and safety, and budget systems are what allow us to deliver an exceptional finish to any project.”

Wayne says people are the make or break of the electrical industry.

“To become a master electrician you need to study and practice nearly as long as a doctor,” he says.

“Being smart and planning ahead are key components to an electrician’s success. That’s why our hand picked team stands out, because we think and work hard.”

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MANUFACTURING » Southern Steel Windows

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Design scope, strength with steel Russell Fredric Far from being a building component of the past, steel windows and doors are a key architectural and structural feature on many high quality commercial and residential builds.

One of the New Zealand companies specialising in steel joinery is Southern Steel Windows Ltd, an Invercargill-based manufacturer of a range of products.

Southern Steel Windows employs a team of 13 professional fabricators and glaziers who specialise in the design, manufacture and installation of steel joinery throughout New Zealand.

This includes for a wide range of commercial, industrial and architectural projects, as well as other specialist applications requiring greater design scope, security, strength and performance than can be provided by aluminium or PVC joinery.

Contracts manager Chris McGregor says because of their strength, steel windows have many applications and a broad design scope.

Southern Steel Windows can manufacture larger complying sizes in steel joinery with a minimal frame, providing greater areas of glass, glazed doors and other moveable glazed panels that offer high strength and stiffness.

Its steel glazing systems are finished with a caprithane paint system, an acrylic polyurethane fast-drying enamel that can be matched to any colour and which has a high-gloss finish and excellent exterior durability.

“At the moment the industrial look is very popular, so we are doing quite a lot of that and also because of the strength of the steel we can do larger spans and a thinner profile than aluminium,” Chris McGregor says.

As a result Queenstown and Auckland, are strong markets for the company, particularly because of the specialised nature of its products; apart from market demand, the ease and convenience of technology means distance is largely irrelevant.

Invercargill based Southern Steel Windows specialise in the design, manufacture and installation of steel joinery throughout New Zealand.

Demand for commercial projects, such as work recently completed in Christchuch’s PwC building, is high as a result of the re-build.

Southern Steel Windows were also involved in the $22 million seismic upgrade of Hutt City Council’s administration building; a key aspect of the project was the retention of its the external character of the 1950s building for which the company replaced some of its steel windows.

Southern Steel Windows has provided steel

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“We supply to a range of other clients in areas such as zoological enclosures, high security storage, radiology and other sensitive working or research environments and ballistic resistant applications.”

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Its manufacturing facility is staffed by six skilled

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DAIRY INDUSTRY » Oceania Dairy

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Demand for milk drives expansion Russell Fredric Oceania Dairy Ltd’s stage two expansion of its Glenavy plant is currently underway, and when complete will include an Ultra High Temperature (UHT) plant, a formula canning line, blending facilities and the expansion of its existing storage area.

Oceania Dairy Limited is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Inner Mongolia Yili Industrial Group Co. Ltd, which is China’s largest dairy producer.

The $400 million expansion will increase Yili’s total investment in New Zealand to more than $600 million.

Yili announced a three-stage, five- year development when it officially opened the South Canterbury dairy processing factory late 2014.

Work on stage two started in January and commissioning is expected in March 2017, with the remaining phases scheduled through to completion in 2019.

Oceania Dairy Limited chief executive Roger Usmar says the expansion is in response to a

growing international demand for New Zealand milk powder.

“The original investors in Oceania Dairy identified the South Canterbury/North Otago area as a base for a number of key reasons.

“They recognised a prime dairying area with the land, climate, people and resources to sustain a long-term, profitable industry. They also identified that the area is home to some of New Zealand’s largest and most productive dairy farms run by progressive farmers,” Roger Usmar says.

The stage two expansion is being managed

by Babbage Consultants Limited on behalf of Yili, with separate key projects managed by separate contractors including Tetra Pak Ltd, Powder Projects Ltd, PLF International Ltd, Calder Stewart and Paul Smith Earthmoving.

“A lot of plant and machinery is sourced from within New Zealand with some specialist items coming from the United Kingdom and other parts of Europe, and Asia.”

It is anticipated that 50 to 60 contractors and more than 200 workers will be on site during the peak of the project.

“They recognised a prime dairying area with the land, climate, people and resources to sustain a long-term, profitable industry.”

More than 100 people are currently employed at the Glenavy plant and this will potentially grow to 250 when all three stages are completed.

The wider region will also benefit from the increase in downstream support services and suppliers, Roger Usmar says.

“We pride ourselves on developing close relationships with our suppliers and those who work on their farms, in order to be satisfied with the nutritional needs for the import country’s customers and for the development to local dairy industry, so that we are all working toward the same goal of optimising profit from milk produced in South Canterbury and North Otago by delivering

a first-class product in a sustainable manner.”

“We’ve also got to take the next step to recruit more farmers to meet that demand.”

The completed first stage utilised the most technologically advanced equipment in the world, with the most advanced design concept and technical processing equipment, including computer automation control, closed process, high-level air and water purification and quality traceability systems.

Yili is one of the top eight dairy companies in the world and its investment in New Zealand is a major off-shore acquisition, with the intention of enhancing its international competitiveness.

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By the end of the expansion project in 2019 Glenavy is expected to be handling more than 630 million litres of milk from local farm suppliers, generating export revenues in excess of $700 million.

World leading technology Powder Projects has developed world-leading food powder processing technology adopted by large-scale New Zealand dairy processors such as Oceania Dairy Limited.

Powder Projects director Jeff Dance says Powder Projects was delighted to be selected as the contractor to design and build the new blending plant for Oceania, currently under construction at its Glenavy site.

The project includes the supply of equipment to unload bags of infant formula base powder and other nutritional ingredients from pallets, and process them into a blended infant formula ready for packing into cans to be exported to China by Oceania’s parent company Yili.

“To be awarded this contract we had to work very closely with the client Yili to understand their manufacturing requirements and expectations.

They are determined to set a world class standard for this production facility and every detail has been considered to ensure this will be achieved,” Jeffe says.

Powder Projects is supplying equipment required to robotically de-palletise and convey the bags into the plant and process them ready for emptying and batching.

The Oceania plant incorporates ultra-violet treatment of the bags to prevent micro-biological contamination of the products and plant.

The company’s patented HBD25 fully automated bag tipping machine enables bags to be cut inside an enclosed chamber which prevents the entry of contaminants into the process and prevents dust escape into the plants working area.

A huge amount of research and development has gone into the system.

“Powder Projects started in 2004 and we’ve been developing it ever since.”

Powder is gently conveyed using a vacuum transfer system and all ingredients are weighed before feeding a blender.

Once blended, the infant formula is treated with inert gas before being filled into cans to ensure the shelf life and nutritional specifications of the powder are met.

A critical aspect of the system’s design is the computerised traceability of products.

Clients such as Oceania have exacting manufacturing requirements in their plants.

“They always know what ingredients have gone into each container. It’s very carefully traced to a detailed level.”

Stringent food safety requirements are upper-most in the design of equipment, with a high standard of construction required to ensure bacteria or cross-contaminants cannot be harboured in the equipment, and to streamline the cleaning process.

All of Powder Projects contracts are driven by customer specification.

“We’ve built most of New Zealand’s significantsized blending plants over the last 10 years.”

“The key to our service is system integration. We incorporate our own process design, products and equipment with equipment we source from other companies both in New Zealand and overseas, to create an overall powder processing solution that meets the client’s brief.”

The strong reputation the company has built within the dairy industry is something it continues to “work hard on”.

Powder Projects always aims to work collaboratively on projects with the various partners and disciplines involved, complete each project professionally to a high standard and with a high degree of goodwill on completion and afterwards.

“The dairy industry provides most of our work.

We operate in a highly specialised area, and like most food industry sectors, dairy companies tend to choose from a select group of contractors and consultants,” Jeff says.

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PRE SCHOOL EDUCATION » ERO

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Weighing up options for early childhood Choosing an early childhood service is a big decision. You will want to know that you have made the right choice for your child, and for them to be happy, settled and learning.

The following information will help you know what to expect from an early childhood education service, as well as some questions you can ask a service about the education and care of your child.

How do I choose an early childhood service?

Different services have different approaches to learning. First you need to decide if you want teacher-led or parent-led early childhood education.

Teacher-led services include kindergartens, and home and centre-based education and care services.

Playcentres and kohanga reo (Maori immersion centres) are examples of parent-led services.

When choosing an early childhood service for your child, you will find information in the latest ERO review reports for the services helpful.

The reports tell you what is going well at the service and what, if anything, they need to do differently to improve.

You may also want to ask other parents in the community about their experiences with local early childhood services.

How do early childhood services support learning?

Early childhood services cater for a wide age range (birth to six years) and have

different programmes of learning for different age groups.

Most services will have separate physical spaces for each age group. The early childhood service will have a learning programme (curriculum).

The New Zealand early childhood curriculum is called Te Whariki, and it includes key requirements to make sure infants and toddlers thrive and learn.

What can you expect from an early childhood service?

High quality early childhood education gives your child a positive and rewarding start to their learning pathway. Your child will be in an environment where they are happy, safe and secure, and their learning is encouraged.

A high quality early childhood service will take the time to get to know you and your child.

You will feel welcome, included and part of your child’s education and care.

Questions to ask at an early childhood service • Will a particular person be responsible for my child?

• How many children are in the group at any time?

• What sort of learning activities will my child be involved in?

• How will you respond to my child’s interests and strengths?

• How will I know how well my child is doing?

• Do you assess my child’s progress and if so, how?

“High quality early childhood education gives your child a positive and rewarding start to their learning pathway. Your child will be in an environment where they are happy, safe and secure, and their learning is encouraged. A high quality early childhood service will take the time to get to know you and your child. You will feel welcome, included and part of your child’s education and care.”

• How will I know about how well my child eats and sleeps, and what they do each day?

• What are the arrangements for dropping off and collecting my child?

• What are the nappy changing arrangements?

• Do you help with toilet training?

• What are the emergency arrangements?

• Are educators trained to work with special

diets, allergies and/or special feeding requirements?

•How do you help my child when their behaviour is upsetting other children or they are upset by the behaviour of others?

• What should I do if I am worried about my child’s experiences at the service?

• What is your complaints procedure?

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ERO reviews most early childhood services and schools once every three years.

The Education Review Office (ERO) is the

Making playgrounds fun Canterbury landscaping construction company Fastgrass Landscaping has grown from small beginnings by adapting to changes and demands of the market, and after eight years in business provides a full range of residential and commercial landscaping and concreting services.

The company has grown to a team of 21 highly specialised staff, working locally and throughout New Zealand and providing the knowledge and skill required to turn those landscaping dreams into reality.

Fastgrass Landscaping has worked on playground developments and upgrades for about six years, and director Matthew Percy, with young children of his own, is really enjoying seeing how children use playgrounds, and coming up with creative and challenging environments for them to play in.

“We try to add different features and environments within each playground of things these kids don’t have locally or at home,” says Matthew.

“If these kids just have a grass backyard at home, they can come to their local playground and experience water features and lazy rivers, bridges, and mud kitchens.

We’re always learning what kids want in their playgrounds, and adapting what we do to suit.”

He says the natural aspect is important in today’s playgrounds, and Fastgrass Landscaping includes wooden structures rather than the colourful plastic boxes more popular in bygone days.

“Natural materials are a big thing in playgrounds to provide different textures and they wear a lot better than plastic structures,” he says.

“Popular examples are lazy rivers and water play areas, bridges and barrels, water features, sand pits, grass mounds, bridges, wooden whares, and beautiful macrocarpa slabs as tables where kids can sit to do their arts and crafts. These things ensure a playground is not a concrete jungle.”

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Fastgrass Landscaping builds wooden mud kitchens complete with sinks, taps, and running water, and has built several bridges using heavy marine grade rope, and Perspex panels inserted into the deck so children can watch the lazy river pass by underneath them.

The learning curve for Fastgrass Landscaping playgrounds has included how to maximise playground flow by providing popular features well away from each other.

“If you’ve got too many kids on the bridge, put the water play area at the other end of the playground. That way, they want to be in both areas and the playground will flow.”

Fastgrass Landscaping is now looking to include recycling aspects to its playgrounds, such as catching rain water from the roof and using it in the garden. “ This provides a great learning opportunity for the kids and we’re trying out a couple of different ideas.”

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Green Builders has the expertise Kelly Deeks With a large and diverse range of skills on staff, Christchurch’s Green Builders completes all types of construction projects, ranging from building basic family homes to managing large and complex architecturally designed projects.

Green Builders is currently working in a twopart project which includes the build of the new Sancta Maria Montessori Pre School on Sherborne Street, with a dwelling attached, as well as another two-storey home on the rear of the site behind the preschool.

Green Builders was chosen for the project after the owner was impressed by work the company had done for people he knew.

Green Builders managing director Reuben Green says the preschool includes a large, open plan teaching area with a small, break out alcove area for the children to go into for some quiet time.

The three bedroom home on the rear of the site features exposed floor joists and timber panel feature walls, and both buildings are clad with The Designer Series system from New Zealand Brick Distributors.

The unique, pre-finished, lightweight cladding solution is fairly new to the New Zealand market, and is a modern and distinctive range of prefinished cement bonded fibrous wood particle panels.

The textured panel chosen for this project offers a depth of colour and intricate texture which has not been seen in the New Zealand façade market before.

Specifically designed for the New Zealand market, the Designer Series has high earthquake resistance and in the event of a quake, the panels move independently of the structure of the building.

Reuben says that with a three-bedroom dwelling located above the preschool, this project comes with a complex fire protection system with multiple areas of protection in the event of a fire.

Some challenges were identified early on and were overcome and the build has since continued smoothly, and the preschool and dwellings will be completed in December.

Green Builders has also been working on some high end architecturally designed new homes, and on some large renovation projects lately.

Christchurch’s Green Builders completes all types of construction projects, ranging from building basic family homes to managing large and complex architecturally designed projects.

Reuben says any day he’s swinging a hammer is a good day, but he particularly enjoys the challenges involved in a substantial renovation project.

Reuben has been trading as Green Builders since 2012, after spending 10 years working for the employer who took him through his apprenticeship.

Green Builders is now making a name for itself in hill building, recently completing a four level

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home built into the hill in Cashmere, and now starting another hill build shortly.

“I’ve done a bit of hill building and renovation work in New Zealand and Australia, and it is certainly challenging but I love thinking outside the box and coming up with workable solutions,” Reuben says.

“Now we’re building on that experience and solidifying those skills to make sure we get the

results we want.”

Green Builders is not just Green by name, and encourages its clients to think about their new building from an energy efficiency perspective.

“We talk to our clients about how they can involve energy efficient features in their home, such as thermally broken windows, efficient heat

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LIFESTYLE » Lifecare Construction - Golden View

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Village embraces sense of community Kelly Deeks Working to its company tagline of Define, Design, Deliver, healthcare and retirement lifestyle project development manager HPA Group leads its clients through the complete process starting with site identification and analysis, through the resource consent process, to construction.

“This means strategic planning, financial feasibility, design, and construction management services are all integrated,” says HPA Group director Terry Coombs.

To date, HPA’s construction arm Lifecare Construction has managed the construction of more than 150 retirement villas, with HPA playing

a key role in their sales and marketing of the devlopments.

In its residential lifestyle developments, HPA often takes the project from bare land through to becoming a fully operational people-based business.

“Through our experience, we have come to learn the key ingredients for a successful village,” Terry says.

“Common features in our facilities include indoor pools, hair salons, communal or commercial kitchens, resident bars and lounges, crafts rooms, and libraries.

“We strive to create environments which encourage village sales and promote a sense of community.”

“Common features in our facilities include indoor pools, hair salons, communal or commercial kitchens, resident bars and lounges, crafts rooms, and libraries.”

One such development is the Golden View Lifestyle Village in Cromwell, where construction of the first of 94 villas began in July.

The vision is for a safe, secure environment providing the freedom to relax and enjoy the ‘Age of Leisure’, without the stress and with a whole lot of fun.

In an ideal Central Otago location, close to the supermarket, medical centre, cafes, and shops, Golden View Lifestyle Village includes a direct pathway giving residents access to these services.

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Golden View residents will have the Lodge as the hub of the village. Facilities include an indoor swimming pool, spa pool, gym, library, dining room and bar.

Golden View village embraces the sense of community • from page 90 “Residents have the opportunity to spend their time quietly in the safe, secure, and attractive environment of Golden View Retirement Village where companionship is never far away, with the freedom to come and go and be an active part of both the village and the local community,” says Terry.

“Golden View Lifestyle Village residents have the Golden View Lodge at the hub of the village with recreational facilities including an indoor heated swimming pool and spa pool, gym, hobby and craft room, library, pool table, workshop, hairdressing salon, lounge, dining room, and bar.

“Residents also have access to the village’s community garden and vegetable plots, blokes’

shed, and caravan and motorhome parking.

Golden View Lifestyle Village is being constructed in five stages and development will continue in line with sales.

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Every villa is equipped with comprehensive television and communication systems, including a 24-hour emergency call system.

PGG Wrightson is handling the sales of Golden View Lifestyle Village which Terry says are very strong.

He says that HPA Group is also now working on the feasibility of a neighbouring hospital facility.

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Experienced local team readies site Kelly Deeks Local construction and earthmoving specialist Bruce Wilson Contracting is providing its expertise to the development of the Golden View Lifestyle Village in Cromwell, with a skilled crew and an extensive fleet of equipment completing all site preparation, earthworks, installations of services, and roading across the first of three stages of development.

Bruce Wilson Contracting has already completed about eight building sites at the front of the Golden View Lifestyle Village site, and people will start to move into their new villas in early December. Work will continue towards the rear of the site with two more stages of development, with the company’s experienced team working around residents and their homes.

Bruce Wilson Contracting operations support person Tony Waldron says the company is well versed in site development projects, having completed several subdivisions over the years, and recently completed stages five and six of the Summerfields subdivision on McNulty Road.

“We’re pretty good at the earthmoving side of things, and with our qualified drain layers this has been a straightforward project,” he says. “It makes sense to have a local company completing the work and besides, half of our blokes will probably end up there in a few years’ time. They’re an experienced team and they’ve got a vested interest in completing the job to a high standard.”

Bruce Wilson Contracting offers a diverse range of services including earthworks, irrigation, and forestry, and is proud to be a major contributor to sporting infrastructure around Central Otago and beyond.

The company was involved in the development of both the Jack’s Point golf course at Queenstown

Local company Bruce Wilson Contracting is completing all site preparation, earthworks and installation of services and roading at the Golden View Retirement Village in Cromwell. and The Hills golf course at Arrowtown, upgrades at Ohau Ski Resort, and its proudest project so far – the world class race track Highlands Motorsport Park at Cromwell.

Bruce Wilson Contracting spent from May 2012

to March 2013 constructing the race track and go cart track, and also completing a substantial amount of earthworks, shaping, and landscaping.

Due to the success of that project, Bruce Wilson Contracting was invited by the same client to construct the track extension at Hampton Downs Motorsport Park in the Waikato in 2015.

“Developing the area where the racetrack is positioned was demanding because it is located on an old peat swamp,” Bruce says.

“Our aim is to overcome these complex challenges and deliver results exceeding our client’s expectations.”

The track extension, approximately 1km, was completed mid 2016, with final preparations continuing until the end of October in time for the official re-opening.The team are now in the process of completing other onsite activities including the development of a go cart track, camper van park, and an industrial area.

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Group offers complete package Kelly Deeks For the past 20 years, HPA Group has provided planning, architectural, engineering, and construction services to the healthcare and retirement lifestyle sector.

Since 2005, the company has also been involved in feasibility studies, funding arrangements, and management of operations, sales, and marketing.

“With ownership interests in some of our village developments, we have a distinct advantage over independent consultants,” says HPA director Terry Coombs.

“We know the challenges and drivers that must be managed and respected for our clients to achieve their goals.”

HPA Group guides clients through the often complex process of developing a new lifestyle village or aged care facility from scratch, as well as redevelopments and small building extensions.

With a versatile team of experienced financial analysts, architects, engineers, and project managers, HPA offers a balanced and integrated approach to project development from concept to completion.

Terry says HPA’s goal is to turn its clients’ project visions into reality.

“Through our experience we are able to identify opportunities our clients may not have considered, and challenges they are likely to face,” he says.

“Whether a lifestyle village, a care facility, or both, HPA creates an environment responsive to the needs of the resident, balanced with the challenging commercial restraints of our clients’ ownership.”

Prior to starting HPA Group 20 years ago, Terry had previously worked all over the world in project development, with a heavy involvement in healthcare.

“I’ve always enjoyed working in the healthcare sector, in particular overcoming the challenges we face in healthcare development,” he says.

“There are commercial constraints to designing and building healthcare facilities that fit within a tight budget. It’s not a highly funded industry, and we must always design within a tight budget.”

However with a team of project managers, designers, estimators, and financial analysts based

HPA Group guides clients through the complex process of developing a retirement village or aged care facility from scratch. in HPA’s head office in Auckland, and project managers, architects, and commercial advisors making regular visits to HPA projects throughout New Zealand, the expertise on board is always focused toward success.

With design, project management, and construction management all completed in house, HPA clients save time and money on layers of independent consultants.

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Community feel to village • from page 94 HPA Group’s construction company Lifecare Construction is now four years into the development of Mackenzie Lifestyle Village at Geraldine.

With more than 50 architecturally designed homes now built and the village’s community facility completed late last year, Mackenzie Lifestyle Village residents have a living environment providing the best possible lifestyle for people of maturing years.

Equal parts freedom and security, Mackenzie Lifestyle Village residents occupy their own modern and energy efficient homes while village management takes care of the external maintenance of buildings and grounds.

The community facility includes a heated indoor swimming pool and spa, indoor and lawn bowling greens, pool table, petanque and croquet, barbecue, children’s play area, workshop, and allotments.

The village community feel is fostered by management, and communal entertainment and events are provided, as are shopping trips and outings in the Mackenzie Lifestyle Village’s minibus.

Help is discreetly on hand for residents who need it, and in the event that it is required in the future, preferential access is offered to the adjoining Mackenzie Healthcare rest home, hospital, and dementia facility.

While continuing to develop villas in the village, HPA is now looking at updating the adjoining hospital.

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Strong interest in Elloughton villas Kim Newth Timaru’s Elloughton Village, a boutique country estate for retirement living, is proving an attractive option for those seeking an independent lifestyle within a welcoming community.

At the heart of the village is a gracious 1893 homestead, around which 54 architecturally designed two-bedroom villas are being developed in three planned stages. Set on 5.35 acres of private garden and parkland, the village boasts a newly completed community centre, easy access to local shops and a new van for residents’ outings.

Adjoining the village is a rest home and hospital providing a range of care services from short term respite to palliative care.

In September, nine new villas were completed in the development’s second stage, joining 14 others built in the first stage. Seven of the new villas in Stage 2 have already sold.

“We have a very strong level of interest, not just from Timaru but also from as far north as the Auckland area and as far south as Gore along with overseas enquiries from Australia and the United States,” says Jesse Schell, who manages the village development.

“People like the fact that they are moving into a real community where they can socialise and make friends. It’s a true neighbourhood where everyone gets to know one another. Plus, people love moving into a brand new villa that is spacious, thoughtfully laid out and built to current standards, so they’re easy to heat, easy to live in and easy to keep clean.”

Every villa has double glazing, is well-insulated and fitted with a St John medical alarm system.

Along with a beautifully appointed kitchen, the villa layout includes a master bedroom with ensuite, a guest bedroom and separate guest toilet, a spacious laundry and a large garage with storage shelves. A virtual tour is online at www. elloughtonvillage.co.nz or book ahead for a physical tour.

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Every villa at Timaru’s Elloughton Village is double glazed and fitted with a St John medical alarm. in March, residents have been developing a programme of activities. The centre’s large main space can be subdivided into two or three smaller areas using folding walls.

It also includes a kitchen/dining area, plus a lounge with comfortable chairs and TV, and a games area with books, a jigsaw puzzle table, pool table and cards/chess table.

“In terms of what is happening at the

community centre, it is all resident generated. As people find out what others like, then programmes are being put together.”

Family pets are welcome at Elloughton Village, with a number of residents bringing their own small dog or cat.

“A lot of times, people have an old animal that they don’t want to put down when they move into a retirement village. We recognise that your lap dog

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Construction of another seven villas is now underway at this country estate for retirement living, which is due to be fully completed by July 2017.

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Parks celebrates century of service Kelly Deeks Long-standing Christchurch company Parks Garage has a long history of providing vehicle recovery, storage, mechanical services, and machinery transport.

And the company, which this year is celebrating 100 years in business, has now also expanded into auto electrics with the purchase of a significantly sized auto electrical business this year.

This side of their business now trades as Parks Automotive Centre situated on Ferry Road providing a full range of mechanical and electrical repairs, including a mobile battery service, and stocks and repairs alternators, and a full range of starter motors.

The qualified and experienced team of auto electricians and mechanics work with all types of cars, vans, trucks, camper vans, buses, tractors, trailers, and more, with the knowledge and expertise to complete all jobs to a high standard.

The business has been updated with some of the latest equipment and upskilling of the existing team of experienced technicians.

The building has had a fresh new makeover and to complement the fresh perspective on the business, now under the ownership of father and son team Rob and Stuart Gerring.

Stuart says that this latest business acquisition is the third in four years, and with a new range of services and a growing team of 55 experienced staff, the company is well situated to deal with the 24 hours seven days a week operation.

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The business has been updated with some of the latest equipment and upskilling of the existing team.

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The business has several departments; towing and recovery, dispatch, vehicle storage, an auction yard, and the new workshop facility on Ferry Road which are all supported by an administration team.

Stuart says it has been a very busy four years.

“As well as buying three other business, we also became the agents for Manheim Vehicle Auctions which provides automotive vehicle auction services for the auction of ex-lease vehicles and the auction of accident vehicles being sold on behalf of insurance companies after they have been written off.”

He says since the take over the company’s workload has increased and it now has its own dispatch staff on 24/7 to streamline the operation from a central point.

The dispatch team have a raft of company resources to solve the customers’ motoring or transport problems, whether it be a flat tyre, a jump start, or accident tow, even down to mechanical or auto electrical repairs 24/7.

The workshop department provides a full mechanical and auto electrical service to a number of different clients.

“A lot of our work comes from working alongside the breakdown companies such as NZAA, State Roadside Rescue, and NZRA just to name a few,” Stuart says.

“We are proud to offer a one-stop-shop solution to a breakdown right from the roadside, and if need be we tow the vehicle to our workshop to be repaired by our qualified technicians.

“We are one of a few workshops in Christchurch that offer a mobile service for both auto electrical and mechanical.”

Parks Automotive Centre really promotes preventative maintenance and regular servicing, and is keen to work with its clients to come up with a service plan that works for them.

“We are very proud of our modern fleet and that makes our job a lot easier, but the key ingredient is the staff.”

“We do a lot of fleet servicing off site to best suit the customer’s needs,” Stuart says.

“Lately we have found with the introduction of the new health and safety laws our auto electricians have been fitting an increased number of hazard lights, preventative warning buzzers, and the like.”

He says the team at Parks Automotive Centre takes pride in their skills and the high quality of their workmanship.

Their priority is to minimise inconvenience and down time for their customers, and they take the extra time to explain the approximate costs and estimated time for completion, as well as updating customers of any change in circumstances as soon as possible.

“We have worked really hard to build the business into what it is today,” Stuart says.

“We have a strong team of 25 skilled tow truck operators and a fleet of more than 40 trucks and support vehicles, of which some are very specialised.

“We are very proud of our modern fleet and that makes our job a lot easier, but the key ingredient is the staff. Having such a big team it has been key to put as much work into them as we do into maintaining our fleet.”

Parks Garage Ltd was originally started in Christchurch by Matthew Park, and is now with its fourth owners. Stuart Gerring is the third generation in his family to be involved within the towing industry, and he says the company is in a strong position heading into its 101st year.

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Diversification driving success Kim Newth Brothers Kevin and Raymond Paulin are third generation orchardists who are growing the family’s Central Otago legacy through crop diversification and a strong focus on both domestic and export markets.

Kevin manages the export and marketing side of the business, while Raymond oversees harvesting and orchard management. Pruning and maintenance has been in full swing over recent weeks, ahead of planting and preparation for the new season.

Cherries, along with Flatto peaches and nectarines make up the bulk of stone fruit grown on Clyde Orchards’ blocks in Earnscleugh and Bannockburn, the balance being apricots and other varieties of peach and nectarine.

Flatto branded peach and nectarine were planted following several trips to Europe to investigate new growing techniques. Named for their flat top and bottom, Flattos are fast growing in popularity in New Zealand because of their easy handling characteristics and great flavour.

“We identified their potential when we saw the fruit grown in France,” Kevin explains.

“In conjunction with Waimea Nursery in Nelson, we developed an exclusive deal to import and grow several different varieties.”

Clyde Orchards’ production of Flattos has increased markedly over the past few years and new varieties now being planted will extend their season by several more weeks. Currently, the Flattos’ harvest runs for about five weeks, starting in early February.

Out of the 300 tonne annual production of Flattos, around 30 per cent is exported to Asia and the Middle East. The rest goes into the New Zealand market, where they have been well-received following successful national promotions. Other varieties of nectarine and peach are also sold on the domestic market.

Clyde Orchards’ production of Flattos, named for their flat top and bottom, has increased markedly with around 30 per cent of the 300 annual tonne production exported to Asia and the Middle East.

Harvesting of early season cherries begins around 10 December, though the cherry harvest does not start in earnest until after New Year. The Asian market is lucrative for Clyde Orchards, with late maturing varieties in strong demand prior

to Chinese New Year. The season’s production of more than 200 tonnes is mostly exported to Asia, with Taiwan being the biggest market.

At peak harvest, Clyde Orchards employs around 100 staff and has a permanent staff of about 12. Fruit is graded, packed and chilled at its modern packing facility in Earnscleugh, before being sent out to domestic and international markets.

All export fruit is sold through CV exports, a joint venture company set up by Clyde Orchards and another local family. “Our branded product commands a premium in all our overseas markets.”

Clyde Orchards’ original property was bought by Kevin and Raymond’s grandfather around 1921. After he died in 1948, the orchard

was managed by his sons, Peter and Des, until Des moved on to run his own orchard in Earnscleugh.

“Dad (Peter) carried on with the original property (and) worked on the orchard all his life until his death three years ago, aged 84,” says Kevin.

The original six hectare orchard property has now grown to around 100 hectares.

Diversification of crops and locations has enabled the business to mitigate risks of spring frosts, and rain in the cherry harvest.

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“We see a bright future for our industry with the introduction of new varieties and new growing techniques being developed.”

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Cherries, along with Flatto peaches and nectarines make up the bulk of stone fruit grown on Clyde Orchards’ blocks in Earnscleugh and Bannockburn.

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Smart systems blossom at Sarita Russell Fredric Smart systems, smart-phones and social media are creating a technology revolution for Sarita Orchard, Cromwell.

Planted in 1984 after the purchase of Sarita Farm on the outskirts of Cromwell by a group of local businessmen, it was one of the first syndicated orchards planted in the Cromwell area and became Sarita Orchard Ltd in 1999.

Originally a mixed orchard, it has evolved to specialise in cherry production, producing and packing 17 varieties, typically totalling in excess of 160 tonnes annually for New Zealand and export markets, supplied through agents which represent the company.

Manager Duncan Mathers says the range of varieties grown is to spread the risk to the crop through the season; cherries such as Gloheart and Dawson are early ripening cherries, Lapins midseason and Staccato late season; newly planted is Regina which will produce the last crop each year when it matures in four years.

The orchard also grows Rainier, a white fleshed cherry which is very popular in China.

During the past two years, with the help of one of the company’s exporters, Chinese social media platform WeChat has become part of Sarita Orchard’s technology revolution.

“We are doing a major mail-order programme into China. We have quite a presence on WeChat, customers order off their cell-phones,” Duncan Mathers says.

Orders are processed through a centre in Shanghai where the orders are collated, individually packaged and delivered to customers.

The international on-line orders are an exciting development for the orchard and its staff.

Last season its Chinese staff, which comprise about 50% of seasonal workers, were excited to see

Cromwell’s Sarita Orchard specialises in cherry production, producing and packing 17 varieties totalling around 160 tonnes annually. photos of cherries they picked three days earlier being unpacked in their home city of Shanghai.

“The lesson that we have learnt is that the whole way people buy product is changing. Fewer and fewer people need to go into a shop.”

“The lesson that we have learnt is that the whole way people buy product is changing. Fewer and fewer people need to go into a shop.”

“That’s just changing so quickly.”

Because customers are increasingly ordering through their smart-phones, web-sites need to be optimised and easily navigated from a mobile phone and Sarita Orchard has been in the process of updating its own site.

Chinese New Year is of huge importance to the New Zealand cherry industry, with the timing of the harvest in New Zealand usually coinciding with the celebration.

Sarita Orchard’s orders with one export agent, which supplies cherries for on-line orders of one kilogram boxes, has grown from five tonnes to 50 tonnes annually.

The recent purchase of a new $500,000 United States manufactured Red Pearl 360 cherry sorter/ grader will be another game-changer for the business.

Using high-tech cameras, the system has the capability to rotate each cherry 360 degrees,

allowing assessment of the whole cherry for the first time, to detect defects including bruises invisible to the eye as well as its dimensions and colour.

“It reduces our labour in the shed by about 20 to 26 people.

“It is hugely significant for us. It virtually halves the amount of staff that we will require in the packhouse.”

Consequently last season’s peak muster of about 120 workers will be reduced to about 90 to 100 this season.

While the New Zealand cherry industry faces strong competition internationally from Chile and Tasmania, Central Otago has created a strong brand within New Zealand’s own brand.

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Good fruit set bodes well for harvest Kim Newth Just enough cold snaps over winter combined with a run of warm spring days for pollination have got the growing season off to a promising start at Central Otago’s Jackson Orchards.

September brought picture perfect conditions, with apricot trees in full blossom and bees humming from bloom to bloom.

“At this stage, we are experiencing very good fruit set,” says Jackson Orchards’ owner Kevin Jackson.

The mixed stonefruit orchard has one of the longest harvests in the country, starting with early season cherries in mid-November, flowing through to the main cherry crops in mid-December and later varieties in the New Year.

Traditionally, the apricot season ends in early February but the addition of later varieties has extended the harvest through to late March.

December through to February remain the peak months for apricots, peaches, nectarines, greengages and plums. Apples and pears are picked through to early May. This long established family orchard business has roots in the Cromwell Gorge, which is where the original apricot orchard was sited. Kevin had to give up the land in 1989 for the Clyde Dam project that eventually saw the orchard submerged as part of Lake Dunstan.

At the time, there were no other established orchards available to purchase in the region, so Kevin ended up buying an historic farm grazing property near Cromwell to start an orchard from scratch. While this was a daunting prospect, he knew the soil quality was good and he also recognised the value of being located in a prime tourism growth area.

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Indicators good for bumper fruit harvest • from page 106 Outside of Cromwell Gorge, growing conditions for apricots were not 100 per cent reliable, so the new property was planted as a mixed stonefruit orchard.

The tatura trellis system, developed in Australia, was used when planting out the new apricot trees.

While expensive, it enabled far more trees to be planted. Kevin estimates that production from their nearly 100 acres of orchard would be equivalent to 250 acres of any orchard relying on a more traditional system.

“The economics of harvest and maintaining trees is also much easier.”

Kevin’s son Mark manages the orchard’s packhouse where fruit is graded and packed for domestic and overseas markets, plus sorted for their fruit stall.

Mark recently invested in a new grading machine that had its trial run at the end of the last fruit season; it is due to be used at full capacity this season.

“Mark also manages sales and marketing.

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Grower looks to double production Russell Fredric New Zealand’s largest single grower of cherries, 45 South, is set to almost double its production capacity during the next few years.

The company grows and packs more than 25 varieties of cherries for export and for the domestic market from its 80 hectare orchard, which was established more than 30 years ago, at Ripponvale, Cromwell.

Last year the orchard’s cherry harvest was 1500 tonnes out of a national crop of about 5000 tonnes.

45 South general manager Tim Jones says the volume is increasing by about 200 tonnes a year.

“The industry as a whole is increasing, it’s not just 45 South, particularly in the Cromwell basin.”

The addition of an orchard at Mount Pisa, just north of Cromwell, is seen as strategic and will provide a significant boost to the company’s annual harvest.

The orchard sits at 200 metres above the nearby Lake Dunstan valley floor.

“The reason that’s attractive to us is that it’s relatively frost free because of that elevation and also it tends to delay maturity so it gives us the ability to extend our season by five to seven days.”

This is the fifth year planting the orchard, with about 25 hectares of cherry trees planted to date and a further 25 hectares planned.

The trees are trained on a new trellis growing system called UFO – Upright Fruiting Offshoot.

The advantage of the UFO system is the bulk of the work can be done from ground level instead climbing ladders which creates health and safety benefits.

The system is more cost efficient as work can be completed faster and trees start production at a younger age.

“We can start to pick significant volumes of fruit in year three and four whereas traditionally you’re really year six and seven before you get into significant volumes.”

45 South grows and packs more than 25 varieties of cherries from its Cromwell base.

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Production boost from orchard • from page 108 While there is a greater up front capital expenditure, the UFO system has the advantage of growing more fruit per hectare, “probably double” than a traditional system; the orchard is expected to produce in excess of 1000 tonnes of fruit at full maturity.

“We think the pay-back’s there to improve production at lower cost” The location also means less cost for frost protection systems.

All told, 45 South owns and manages more than over 150ha of orchards in the Cromwell area and these orchards produce 30% to 40% of New Zealand’s cherries which are marketed throughout South East Asia, US, Australia and New Zealand.

The fruit is processed through a state-of-theart pack-house facility utilising the latest optical grading technology.

45 South also operates an online business, Orchard Fresh, which sells product direct to consumers.

“We think the payback’s there to improve production at lower cost.

The service means New Zealanders have easy access to export quality cherries in 1kg, 2kg and 5kg boxes, delivered direct to homes and businesses, with cherries available throughout the whole season.

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The addition to 45 South’s orchard of new varieties such as Chelan for the early season and Sentennial which is late maturing, means cherries will be available for the longest possible period for both the domestic and international markets.

In the case of Sentennial, the company is aiming to have a competitive edge by having the last cherries available for sale in the world each year.

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Foodview focusing on key markets As an innovative New Zealand food and beverage exporter, Foodview sees exciting times ahead as the company responds to global consumer trends.

Foodview managing director Sue Carter says New Zealand primary industry marketing systems have historically been built from producer to importer with supply chains typically failing to truly engage with the final consumer.

The Foodview approach is to understand the customer, find the right producer partners and build “a set of assets” that connects the consumer, the producer and Foodview as closely as possible, Sue Carter says.

By shortening the supply chain, being consumer-led and working closely with producers, Foodview’s model has returned a premium to clients such as Central Otago cherry orchard 45 South.

“While we fulfill an export function, we consider ourselves primarily a marketing company. At Foodview we believe that marketing is the magic ingredient that helps us drive growth and capture greater export value.”

Foodview is focused on the key markets of China and North America and successfully engages with consumers through both social media and physical retail stores. As a result, its marketing expertise benefits both producers and consumers.

Because mobile phones and social media platforms have “democratised” marketing, distribution and payment, understanding these driving forces and building a business model around has enabled Foodview to succeed in China.

“Being in-market in a place like China means that we can communicate with consumers in their language. We promote what’s great about New Zealand cherries and our other high quality, flavour-some food products.”

Sue Carter

“Our job is to get that great fruit off-the-shelf and into the hands of the consumer...”

The Foodview China team during a recent promotion at a supermarket in Shanghai to promote Foodview’s Sprisio brand of Gisborne oranges.

“By investing in-market through our own people we offer a unique service; managing quality door-to-door and communicating directly with customers.”

Foodview informs its Chinese customers by posting stories about products, such as Central Otago premium cherries grown in a visually spectacular environment, on the hugely influential social media app WeChat.

New Zealand cherries represent just 3% of China’s total import cherry volume.

“We see plenty of upside for growth. Consumer focused marketing plus great quality fruit will make this growth happen for premium returns.”

Foodview is the exclusive China marketer for the ‘CO’ brand, owned by Central Otago Premium Fruits, with 45South as a key supply partner.

In North America, cherries are marketed under the ‘Heavenly’ brand.

“We see some exciting times ahead as we respond to global consumer trends.”

Key trends relevant to New Zealand’s cherry industry are an increasing interest in the nutritional benefits of the fruit, a desire to travel to places where it is produced, and the rise of social media as a marketing tool for consumers seekin g information about and access to high quality, trusted food products.

In Foodview’s target markets of North America and China, people are interested in food and the story of its provenance for health and travel.

“We have strong belief in the success of the cherry industry. Central Otago growers are proven to be very good at producing a great tasting piece of fruit. Our job is to get that great fruit off-the-shelf and into the hands of the consumer, to feedback consumer insights and to co-create value with our producer partners.”

“Foodview’s long term future is firmly with business partners in Central Otago, promoting the region through our superb fruit and wines, connecting with consumers and telling our story, together.”

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Central Otago winery Akarua’s Felton Rd vineyard.

Demand drives vineyard expansion Karen Phelps Central Otago winery Akarua is undergoing significant expansion to keep up with the increasing demand for its product. In 2014 the company had 48ha of vineyards, which has now grown to 126ha through acquisitions, the most recent of which took place over winter when the company purchased a further two existing vineyards. Akarua vineyard manager Mark Naismith says that a driving force of the expansion has been the desire to future proof the business: “We want to hold our future in our own hands rather than having to go to market to buy fruit as demand for ou r product increases.

The quality of our product is in part due to the fruit coming off our own vineyards and being able to control that aspect of the process,” he explains.

The family owned business is experiencing good demand both locally and internationally, he says.

Although growth is across all varietals the company’s sparkling range, first released in 2011, is experiencing particular success with Akarua Rosé Brut NV recently listed as number five out of the Top 10 Sparkling Wine Rosés in the world by The Drinks Business, a leading UK online and magazine publication focusing on the drinks trade. The company’s Rua Pinot Noir is also leading the growth.

Made in a different style from the Akarua Pinot Noir, Rua Pinot Noir is made to be drunk younger, says Mark. A key point of difference is that, unlike many other competitor products at the same price point, Rua Pinot Noir is aged in oak barrels. Rua Pinot Noir 2014 and 2015 vintages recently won gold awards from Decanter, one of the UK’s most prestigious wine competitions. The Akarua Pinot Noir 2014 vintage recently won the Champion Pinot Noir trophy at the Six Nations Wine Challenge 2016.

“You could definitely cellar Rua Pinot Noir for three to five years but you can also drink it immediately,” he explains.

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“It’s ideal for people who have never drunk a pinot before because it encapsulates Central Otago pinot noir at a very attractive price point.

“People are seeing it as real value for money and it has won many accolades from critics.”

Other key factors in the company’s success include significant investment in technology and systems to support growth. For example as the result of a bad electrical storm in 2013, which destroyed the company’s irrigation control system, investment has been made in a wireless and radio link system.

This has assisted in monitoring factors such as water usage to more wisely utilise the precious resource, says Mark. The company has also rolled out a system to more effectively manage payroll and health and safety.

Among other benefits it has allowed supervisors in the field via tablets to track time for jobs allowing the business to better capture its actual production costs across its different wine designations.

The Skeggs family, which owns Akarua, has had a long association with Central Otago. Vines at Akarua were first planted in 1996 and further vineyard development has progressed in the intervening period.

The business is today under second generation family leadership with Sir Clifford’s son David at the helm.

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Stage one of the new Waimate Event Centre includes two sports courts, ablutions, a function room, offices, a meeting room and the main entrance area.

Community gets behind event centre Russell Fredric A protracted period of planning and fund-raising culminated in the Waimate district community getting its first look at its new event centre in July when stage one opened to the public.

The stage one opening of the Waimate Event Centre followed a decade of discussion and debate about the need for a modern multi-use community facility.

The district’s former stadium began life as an army drill hall and was modified and extended in the early 1970’s. While it was a “great facility” in its time, it had reached the end of its useful life and became increasingly unsafe to use.

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group manager Sue Kelly says the many people in the Waimate district who have contributed to the new centre should all be proud and share in the ownership of the project “After so many years of talking about it, it is almost with a sense of disbelief that we reached the point of opening the doors on stage one of the new Waimate Event Centre,” Sue Kelly says. “ The reactions of the people who have been fortunate enough to view the event centre for the first time have been remarkably similar with only very positive comments about the size, quality, functionality and warmth of the facility.”

The project required considerable community funding, with the Waimate District Council resolving the community would need to contribute 25%, or $950,000, of the $3.8m through external funding.

Gary Rooney, owner of Canterbury earthmoving company Rooney Construction, has been a vital and generous backer of the centre.

“His involvement allowed us to provide a facility to meet future needs.”

Other “incredibly generous” major funding included $500,000 from the Lottery Grants Board, Alpine Energy donated $250,000 and Waimate Health $125,000, along with donations by Aoraki Foundation and Waimate Rotary.

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by Timaru company Thompson Construction and Engineering.

With stage one of the centre complete, work on the second and third combined stages is well underway with the Grand Opening on December 17, 2016..

Stage one includes two sports courts, ablutions, a function room, offices, a meeting room and the main entrance/reception area.

The mezzanine level includes two viewing areas and an additional office above the ground floor office, while stages two and three will involve demolishing the existing court area, building a fitness centre and ablutions block and improving the existing squash club social area.

The building will be tenanted by Waimate Health Developments, the Waimate District Resource Trust and the Waimate Information Centre.

The facility includes some unique features.

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State of the art facilities at new centre • from page 114 the first of its type to be installed in New Zealand with pre-approval from FIBA, the International Basketball Federation.

“To have a floor which meets international standards is pretty amazing.”

“The suppliers have also advised that the hoops and backboards are new technology and the first of their kind to be installed in New Zealand - another coup for Waimate.”

The facility also includes a climbing wall, which was initially expected to be a long-term project, has now been included as a result of additional sponsorship secured through Gary Rooney.

The climbing wall creates another opportunity for people, particularly children, to be a part of the centre and achieve in a way which is less mainstream-sports oriented.

Sue Kelly says “all credit” must go to the builders and sub-contractors in moving the project along as quickly as they have done.

The Waimate District is also grateful to residents in the immediate neighbourhood of the events centre for putting up with the inconvenience of the major build.

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Elderly well catered for at Wesley Kim Newth Christchurch Methodist Mission (CMM) has long been making a positive difference in people’s lives and is today one of the city’s largest social service agencies.

One of its pivotal areas of service is in provision of expert care to older people. CMM is making a significant investment in this area and is currently part-way through a $20m redevelopment of its WesleyCare service in Papanui. From rest home to hospital level care and respite to palliative care, WesleyCare offers a range of support to assist older people and their loved ones.

Central to the WesleyCare redevelopment is construction of a new two-storey purposebuilt hospital for older people, (by Armitage Williams Construction to a design by Foley Group Architecture). Once completed, it will significantly boost capacity and provide more modern and spacious facilities.

Formerly, the bulk of WesleyCare’s hospital and rest home care – comprising 68 beds - was based out of a four-storey plaster building facing onto Harewood Road. While this 1960s building survived the earthquakes, it had become somewhat dated and was no longer adequate. This has now been demolished and is being replaced by the new 100-bed hospital, being built in two stages.

Stage one was completed in mid-2015, with the redevelopment’s second stage due to be finished by March 2017.

Careful planning ensured a smooth transition of staff and residents from the old building into stage one of the new hospital.

“We built the first stage, comprising 60 beds and associated purpose-built kitchen and laundry facilities plus a new chapel before moving everyone out of the old four-storey building,” explains CMM Executive Director Jill Hawkey.

“We demolished that building two or three months later. We purposely did it that way so noone would have to leave our care as a result of the redevelopment work.”

Construction of stage two, adjoining the first stage, is now well underway. It will add another 40 beds along with a day room, a dining room and lounge on each floor, offices, an activity room for physiotherapy and a hairdressers’ room. Also planned is an attractive enclosed outdoor area with fruit trees and planter boxes.

WesleyCare Manager Fran Pucilowski is excited about the difference the redevelopment is already making to the lives of residents.

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“All the new rooms have ensuites and are much bigger than what we had,” she says.

“People in hospital level care are much frailer these days and have higher needs so we planned for that by providing space for hoists and larger equipment needed as part of care.

“Not only are our residents pleased with the modern new rooms and ensuites, it’s also much easier for our caregivers.”

Fran, who has served as manager since 1990, says a real strength of the services for older people provided by WesleyCare is there are no added costs or premium pricing arrangements.

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INDEX »

45 South ......................................................109

Freeman Roofing .............................................. 78

Akarua Vineyard ......................................... 112

Gale Builders .................................................... 48

Cromwell 03 445 1402

Bannockburn 03 4450897 www.akarua.com

Nelson 03 544 3108

Timaru 0274 358 809

Alpine Electrical .............................................83 Queenstown 0274 772 004

Apollo Projects .............................................. 30 Christchurch 03 358 9185 www.apolloprojects.co.nz

Gibbons Construction ......................................... 56 Richmond 03 548 3039 www.Gibbons.co.nz

Invercargill 03 218 3425

Gibson Construction .......................................... 50

03 940 8000 www.ara.ac.nz

Green Builders .................................................. 89

Christchurch 027 325 3397

Barry Stewart Builders .................................. 73 Invercargill 03 215 4622 office@barrystewart.co.nz

Hammond Building Contractors ........................ 47

Cromwell 027 394 8486

Calder Developments .................................... 64 Wanaka 03 443 6251 www.calderdevelopments.co.nz

Hann Construction ............................................. 38 Christchurch 03 344 5952 www.hannbuilt.co.nz

Wanaka 027 293 5074 info@cedarprofessionals.co.nz

Roxburgh 03 446 8364

Nelson 021 669-484 cfbuilding@xtra.co.nz

Heli Glenorchy ................................................... 13 Glenorchy 0800 435 449

Cromwell 03 445 1285 www.jacksonorchard.co.nz

Contract Construction .................................. 36 Christchurch 03 379 6277 www.contract-construction.co.nz

Craig O’Keeffe Builders ................................. 54 Timaru 03 684 3983

Eichardt’s Private Hotel ................................ 14 Queenstown 03 441 0450

Lake Pukaki 0210 236 1942 www.lakestonelodge.co.nz

Timaru 0800 155 155 www.elloughtonvillage.co.nz

Auckland 0800 222 898

Falconer and Co .............................................20

Nelson 03 547 9469 www.scottconstruction.co.nz

Sincs Construction ............................................ 68 Wanaka 021 804 453

Michael Wyatt Architect .................................... 22 Queenstown 03 442 8709 michael@wyattarchitect.co.nz

Sinclair Builders ............................................... 28 Christchurch 03 943 3979

McAuliffe Stevens Architects ............................ 74

Southern Steel Windows ................................... 84

Millbrook Apartments ....................................... 24

Stratton Homes ................................................. 42

Dunedin 03 474 1404

Christchurch 021 221 1603 www.millbrookapartments.co.nz

Invercargill 03 218 9278 www.southernsteelwindows.co.nz

Christchurch 03 423 9300

Queenstown 021 669 293 www.multiline.co.nz

Sugrue Construction .......................................... 33 Christchurch 021 450 709

Timaru Construction .......................................... 52

Christchurch 03 374 6285 www.naylorlove.co.nz

Timaru 03 684 7053

The Woodsmith ................................................. 32

Navigation Homes Otago ................................... 72

Queenstown 021 815 563 www.falconerco.co.nz

Dunedin 021 0228 4492 richard@navigationhomes.co.nz

Fortis Construction ........................................ 12

Nolan Building ................................................... 53

Christchurch 03 374 2286 www.fortisconstruction.co.nz

Christchurch 03 366 0740

Christchurch 03 385 2881

Naylor Love ........................................................ 43

Euroclass Design and Build .......................... 31

Cromwell 021 136 629

Simon Construction ........................................... 44

Multi-Line Construction ..................................... 66

Elloughton Gardens ....................................... 98

Queenstown 03 450 1339

Scott Construction ............................................. 60

Auckland 09 9743641

Clyde 03 449 2873

Queenstown 04 442 3484 www.rilean.co.nz

Salvation Army .................................................... 3

HPA Group ........................................................ 90

Clyde Orchards ........................................... 102

Nelson 027 5134890

Sarita Orchard ................................................ 104

Lake Stone Lodge ............................................. 16

CF Building .................................................... 62

Christchurch 0274 343 505 www.parsonsconstruction.co.nz

Rydges Queenstown .......................................... 10

Jackson Orchards .......................................... 106

Cedar Professionals ...................................... 66

Christchurch 03 366 7615 www.parkstowing.co.nz

Rilean Construction ........................................... 70

Harliwich Holdings ............................................. 82

Bruce Wilson Contracting ............................. 93

Christchurch 03 377 3992 www.onestaff.co.nz

Paton Projects ................................................... 63

Christchurch 03 351 9975

Avon Dickie Construction .............................. 34

OneStaff .............................................................. 8

Parsons Construction ........................................ 26

Christchurch 027 577 0999

Ara Institute of Canterbury .............................. 6

Timaru 03 686 9701 www.oceaniadairy.co.nz

Parks Garage .................................................... 99

Te Awamutu 07 376 8304 www.gibsonconstruction.co.nz

Arrow International ....................................... 22

Oceania Dairy ................................................... 86

Timaru 03 686 1766 kaydan@nolanbuilding.co.nz

Christchurch 022 616 2042

Wesley Care Hospital ...................................... 117 Christchurch 03 375 1462

Waimate Event Centre .................................... 114 Waimate 03 689 0000

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The earliest connection with a potential new customer is typically from a form on your website, email or phone call.

CRMs automate the first two with ‘web to lead’ and ‘email to lead’ functionality – you just log into your CRM, look at the list of leads and there they are!

When the phone rings, enter the lead details as you are given them. Because CRMs are great at automation, new leads are immediately sent a confirmation email and the relevant member of your team alerted, by email or text.

CRMs are great for automating your workflow processes and include powerful report building tools, for example, to segment like-minded leads and customers into campaign lists for sending campaigns from the CRM, or to help you to make informed strategic decisions about your business.

A CRM is a game changer for your business.

At FuseIT we recommend using Salesforce®, which is the leading cloud-based CRM. Contact our team for more information.

Terry Humphris, CEO, FuseIT