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Canty dairy farmers looking West Hugh De Lacy Reversing a history of its raw materials being plundered by businesses based on the eastern side of the Southern Alps, the farmer-owned cooperative Westland Dairy Products is mining an increasing share of Canterbury milk production. At least 35 central Canterbury milk producers have signed up with Westland, achieving the target set in the company’s four-year-old strategic plan to grow the Hokitika-based business by bringing milk “over the hill” from Canterbury. The West Coast economy has in the past been almost entirely dependent on mineral extraction, and this is the first time that a substantial and growing quantity of raw materials of any sort

has moved westward across the Southern Alps for processing, then back east again for export through Lyttelton. Canterbury farmers on irrigated land now comprise between 15% and 20% of Westland Milk’s supply base, which not only kept the factory running through this year’s late-summer drought on the normally summer-safe West Coast, but will ensure it can now run year-round for the first time. Chief executive Rod Quin said Westland Milk products intends soaking up more of Canterbury’s milk supply, and that it expects to find ready takers especially among dairy farms being developed on newly-irrigated land. “We’ve got to our target [for Canterbury suppliers] reasonably quickly, and it’s been a really positive uptake,” Quin said.

Though only 35 in number compared to the 400 West Coast members of the Westland co-op, Canterbury suppliers represent a disproportionately large slice of the company’s supply, because the average size of the Canterbury dairy herd is around 750 cows, while West Coast herds average 380. As part of its strategic plan to move into the nutritionals market, Westland recently installed a baby formula plant at Hokitika, with a view to supplying the burgeoning Chinese market. The company needs between 100,000 and 150,000 litres of milk a day to make the year-round operation economic. Quin said “a handful” of West Coast farmers had so far decided to supply year-round, committing between 40,000 and 60,000 litres a day. Canterbury suppliers would underwrite the

daily requirement, and developing the company’s investments on the eastern side of the Alps was central to its continued growth, he said. Westland already has a reverse osmosis dewatering plant at Rolleston, south of Christchurch, which halves the bulk of the milk collected by a fleet of three road-tankers, with the concentrate being railed to Hokitika. The company has also obtained resource consent to expand the Rolleston plant, though it has no plans to build there yet. Westland is an attractive start-up option to Canterbury farmers wanting to buy into a co-operative supply agreement, which in both Westland’s and giant Fonterra’s case is based on acquiring one share per kilogram of milk solids to be supplied. Westland’s share price is $1.50.

Irrigation fund established Chris Hutching A new Crown-owned company, Crown Irrigation Investments, has been set up to boost irrigation projects in New Zealand. Primary Industries Minister, Nathan Guy, says the company - which will have access to $80 million - will act as a bridging investor for regional water infrastructure projects, “helping kick-start projects that would not otherwise get off the ground”. The subsidy should help overcome the reluctance of farmers and bankers to fund the schemes. The board of Crown Irrigation Investments will be chaired by Alison Paterson, with members Don Huse (deputy), Debbie Birch, Lindsay Crossen, Chris Kelly, Graeme Sutton, and Michael Webb. Irrigation schemes likely to benefit include Central Plains Water and Hurunui Water in Canterbury as well as schemes proposed for Hawkes Bay, Nelson and Wairarapa. In Canterbury and Hawkes Bay the regional councils are preparing the way for more irrigation by raising allowable nutrient levels in the main rivers to cater for dairy run off. Central Plains Water, using water from Lake Coleridge and the Rakiaia River, has been holding meetings with shareholders to test commitment to a new capital raising. CPW chairman, Derek Crombie, says a new prospectus is yet to be registered, possibly in September. CPW supporters still want more storage of water for subsequent stages in the catchment to the north of the Rakaia and near the Waimakariri catchment.

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From humble beginnings..... Steelbro, one of Christchurch’s oldest and most successful firms, is this year celebrating its 135th anniversary. Set up in 1878 by brothers Joseph and David Steel - with just £5 capital each - the Steel Bros Coach Factory in Lincoln Road, Addington, produced high quality horse drawn wagons, coaches, gigs and drays. In the 1930s the company was in full swing

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designing and building motor bodies and by the 1960s had become New Zealand’s leading motor body building and engineering company. Over the years the company has evolved its business to meet the changing demands of the market, with its ground-breaking side-lifter, developed in the 1980s turning it into a truly global enterprise. Story page 3

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Chris Hutching A new Crown-owned company, Crown Irrigation Investments, has been set up to boost irrigation projects in New Zealand. Primary Industries Minister, Nathan Guy, says the company - which will have access to $80 million - will act as a bridging investor for regional water infrastructure projects, “helping kick-start projects that would not otherwise get off the ground”. The subsidy should help overcome the reluctance of farmers and bankers to fund the schemes. The board of Crown Irrigation Investments will be chaired by Alison Paterson, with members Don Huse (deputy), Debbie Birch, Lindsay Crossen, Chris Kelly, Graeme Sutton, and Michael Webb. Irrigation schemes likely to benefit include Central Plains Water and Hurunui Water in Canterbury as well as schemes proposed for Hawkes Bay, Nelson and Wairarapa. In Canterbury and Hawkes Bay the regional councils are preparing the way for more irrigation by raising allowable nutrient levels in the main rivers to cater for dairy run off. Central Plains Water, using water from Lake Coleridge and the Rakiaia River, has been holding meetings with shareholders to test commitment to a new capital raising. CPW chairman, Derek Crombie, says a new prospectus is yet to be registered, possibly in September. CPW supporters still want more storage of water for subsequent stages in the catchment to the north of the Rakaia and near the Waimakariri catchment.

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Canterbury Development Corporation (CDC) chief executive Tom Hooper says it was a privilege for CDC and Christchurch City Council to host a team of six senior IBM executives for three weeks as part of IBM’s Smarter Cities Challenge. “I’m sure everyone involved found the experience as valuable as the staff at CDC did,” says Hooper, of the recent visit. “We came away from our final briefing with the IBM team feeling really inspired and energised by their take on the huge potential in Christchurch; the massive opportunities that lie ahead of us and the ways in which we should maximise those opportunities.” The Smarter Cities Challenge is a US$50 million global philanthropic competitive grant programme that pairs IBM’s top talent with city leaders to suggest new ways a city can leverage its resources. Christchurch is one of 31 cities worldwide to host a grant-funded team this year, following an application from CDC. The IBM team met with a wide range of individuals, companies and organisations from the business community, the agriculture, technology, education and manufacturing sectors, as well as central and local government officials during their visit in late May. Drew Clark, director of corporate strategy with IBM Venture Capital Group in the US says of all the cities the programme has engaged with so far Christchurch is “pretty unique”. “On one hand there was the obvious devastation to the city centre. “However the disaster also presents a unique catalyst for economic growth and change and an opportunity to identify how the city will move ahead.” Clark was impressed at the “heavily instilled culture of pragmatism and innovation” in Christchurch but says it needs “a little push”. “There are already great university systems and some world-class initiatives in place. “With more structure and increased connectivity and collaboration I think Christchurch will really start to operate in top gear.” He was particularly impressed by EPIC and Powerhouse, where “lots of clever ideas can come from serendipitous moments around the water cooler”. High value manufacturing, healthcare and agribusiness are other sectors where greater collaboration could benefit, he says. “The Centres of Excellence at Canterbury and Lincoln Universities are already creating these types of innovation spaces around agribusiness, where like-minded people work together.” However the “magic” starts to happens when all these groups begin to cross-fertilise, he says. “If someone is thinking about a problem it is often the perspective of someone from a totally different industry that can create the spark.” Clark expects Christchurch to become a “smarter and more efficient” city as new smart capabilities are installed in various parts of the city.

Christchurch Mayor Bob Parker, left, with senior IBM executives who visited the city recently as part of the IBM Smarter Cities Challenge.

When you’re living this day in and day out you can get too close to things, so a different way of looking at our challenges and issues, and how to tackle them, was certainly refreshing.” “New capabilities create new jobs and as they require people to manage them and interpret the data they produce.” He was also impressed by Re:Start mall where he was a regular visitor for coffee. “I didn’t realise container coffee could taste so good. In fact dining out was one of the personal highlights for the team. The food and wine was exceptional everywhere we went.” The formal report and recommendations from the IBM team should be released to CDC sometime this month. However before leaving New Zealand, they did a presentation to stakeholders providing a broad outline of their findings. “The formal report will build some context around our recommendations, and also detail some specific actions, milestones and dependencies. “We will then be available to follow up and offer further assistance.” Although he wouldn’t be drawn into specifics of the recommendations, Clark said the attraction and retention of talent will be one of the key factors to economic growth in Christchurch. “It is important for the city to graduate the right skills into the workforce, and also look at ways to attract the right skills if they are not here already.” Although Christchurch is the “nerve centre”,

Clark says areas outside the city are equally important. “A healthy, vibrant city must sit within an economically prosperous Canterbury region.” In terms of the city’s recovery, Clark says an “amazing” amount of work has already been done, with the city’s ability to bounce back “much faster” than other disaster zones he has witnessed. “The resilience and can-do attitude of the people is playing a big part in the recovery.” CDC’s Tom Hooper says there is no ‘silver bullet’ for the unique post-quake environment Cantabrians are living and working in, and that no one was expecting IBM to solve the city’s problems in just three weeks. “But it’s really useful to have a fresh set of eyes and a new perspective, which the IBM team provided. “When you’re living this day in and day out you can get too close to things, so a different way of looking at our challenges and issues, and how to tackle them, was certainly refreshing.” CDC was now looking forward to receiving the formal report from IBM and analysing the final recommendations, he says. For more information visit www. smartercitieschallenge.org

Property Council welcomes restructure Chris Hutching The Property Council is welcoming the looming restructure of the Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Authority. CERA’s development subsidiary, Christchurch Central Development Unit, says it will detail changes on August 1. It says it will also publish clear timelines for the city’s anchor projects by September 1. Property Council chief executive, Connal Townsend, says the CCDU model has been a failure, with the CCDU’s activities so far having placed too much emphasis on seeking big offshore investors. Instead, it should tap local investment and local expertise about what kinds of tenants will be appropriate.

Townsend says other problems in a centrally planned rebuild have also become apparent. He says landlords whose properties are not purchased by the government are hamstrung by rules requiring them to obtain health-type tenants in the health precinct, or justice-type tenants in the justice precinct. Meanwhile rules about retail developments require large-sized projects in precincts owned by several owners. Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Minister, Gerry Brownlee, is threatening to compulsorily acquire property required for the Cashel St retail redevelopment. Townsend says more difficult still is finding tenants who can afford brand new buildings in a city where average rents were around the $300/ sqm range. New buildings would dictate more than

$400/sq m and, in hot hospitality areas, at least $850/sq m CCDU is expected to request credentials for engineering and architectural services for a metro sports facility, along with a request for quotations for project management and quantity surveying on July 15. It will also seek interest in work associated with the Avon River precinct and the East Frame by July 31. The restructure comes one year after the CCDU was set up when Prime Minister John Key held a media function to announce the rebuild blueprint for the central city based on a Boffa Miskel architect’s vision. The restructure follows the cost sharing agreement announced last month between the government and Christchurch City Council.

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Steelbro chalks up major milestone Jo Bailey This year Christchurch-based firm Steelbro is celebrating 135 years of heritage, innovation and success on the world stage. “We are delighted to be celebrating our 135th anniversary,” says chief operating officer, Mel Pettigrew. “It’s an extraordinary milestone.” “We are extremely proud to remain a Christchurch business with the same values, commitment, and vision that led Joseph and David Steel to establish Steel Bros. Coach Factory at Lincoln Road, Addington in 1878.” From the outset, the company’s objective was to produce innovative and high quality engineering solutions for the transport industry, starting with horse-drawn wagons, coaches, gigs and drays. Over the years Steelbro has evolved its business to meet the changing demands of the market, with its ground-breaking side-lifter, developed in the 1980s turning it into a truly global enterprise. The side-lifter is a semi-trailer, on which, a specially designed set of cranes are mounted, to lift and transport ISO shipping containers. The key feature is its ability to shift containers between several transport systems – for example truck to train, truck to truck, or truck to ground, which saves time and creates efficiencies for the operator. The company’s office and manufacturing site in Christchurch supplies side-lifter crane technology to Australia, New Zealand and Europe, with its other manufacturing factory in Tianjin, China supplying customers in South East Asia, Africa and the fastgrowing markets of South America. Around 95 percent of Steelbro’s products are now sold into these export markets. “We are still a family company with our roots firmly set in Christchurch. However we’re internationally focused and always looking for opportunities for growth,” says Pettigrew. A significant investment in research and development and a focus on innovation are keys to the company’s success, says engineering group manager Greg Jones. “New product development at Steelbro is focused on delivering reduced tare weights, increased speed of operation and low manufacturing costs. Other requirements include safety, reliability of components and modularity of sub-assembly design.” Jones says Steelbro’s “ground-breaking” SB362 side-lifter is an example of a product designed with these aspects in mind. “The Australian and New Zealand markets have already embraced the SB362 models and experienced notable benefits. Customers are seeing the superior capabilities and cost savings that they deliver.”

Innovation: the new Bridge Leg for the “ground-breaking” SB362 side-lifter has been designed to considerably speed up turnaround time. Last year Steelbro launched a new option called The Bridge Leg for the SB362 sidelifter which has been designed to considerably speed up turnaround time, allowing a vehicle with trailer to be unloaded in possibly half the time. Jones says the company is firmly focused on quality and on seeking constant improvement. “We’ve invested significantly in our business management systems to integrate with recently developed improvement initiatives. “This will ensure we are aligned with the internationally recognised model for Quality Management Systems, ISO 9001.” He says that as Steelbro’s manufacturing and assembly operations expand internationally, it has become “even more important to ensure that a more structured approach to these areas is developed and maintained”. Improvement teams have also been created for the company’s manufacturing, supplier and product divisions.

We are still a family company with our roots firmly set in Christchurch. However we’re internationally focused and always looking for opportunities for growth.”

“These initiatives take information from both manufacturing and post market surveillance activities to help identify and drive improvement,” says Jones. Steelbro has introduced lean manufacturing processes on the factory floor, to eliminate waste and improve flexibility and efficiency. “We’ve spent quite a lot of time on this initiative, refining employees’ work stations and processes to create optimum cells, and creating individual training plans to increase the skill base of our staff,” says Jones. “We’re focused on working smarter and reducing labour hours per unit without compromising on quality.” The company has also formed global supplier partnerships with major manufacturers including Hella, Kubota, Danfoss and Hendrickson, offering world-wide parts available and world-wide service. “These partnerships are essential to deliver a globally-accepted, quality product and to ensure on-going support and customer satisfaction. “Our focus is to deliver innovative designed machines that set the benchmark in value for money, reliability and competitive advantage to the end user. “As we celebrate 135 years in business, it’s a great opportunity to remind ourselves of the company’s heritage and achievements, of which we are extremely proud.”

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Taking the stress out of Tightening up deduction rules earthquake repair works If you have a holiday home or a boat, chances are you either rent it out for some of the time you are not using it or have thought of doing so. The advantage of doing this was that you could claim some of the costs (interest, depreciation, maintenance) as a tax deduction and offset any overall loss against your other income. Where assets, (such as holiday homes, boats or even aircraft), were used for both a private and a business purpose, typically taxpayers would claim expenses for the period where these assets where available for hire regardless of whether they were actually used. This meant that significant deductions were claimed for assets that were mainly used for private purposes (the argument being that when not being used privately they were available for hire). Not any more. New rules have been introduced in a Bill before Parliament. These are known as the mixed-use assets rules. The apportionment will no longer be based on how many days the asset was available for hire, but how many days it was hired relative to the total days used. This is a significant change. Since these changes were first announced, they have been softened in response to submissions made to the Finance and Expenditure Committee. These changes are outlined below. The mixed-use assets rules have now been narrowed to only include holiday homes and baches, and boats and aircraft with a cost of more than $50,000. Probably most the most beneficial change to taxpayers is a proposed transitional period for boats and aircraft which gives owners a chance to shift these assets out of complex structures. The concession proposed at this stage is to remove any tax liability that would arise from depreciation recovery when an asset is sold or deemed to be sold for more than book value but less than cost. Under the concession, when the assets are transferred to shareholders in proportion to their shareholding they will be deemed to transfer at tax book value for depreciation purposes (but not for deemed dividend purposes). Taxpayers will likely have until the start of their 2015 income year to make this transfer to take advantage of the concession.

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Asset owners will now be able to opt out of the rules if the asset earns less than $4000 in a year – up from a previously proposed $1000. (Interestingly though, if the asset is owned by a company then this option is not available.) It is proposed that the mixed-use assets rules will apply to land (and improvements) from the start of the 2014 income year, which for those with a March balance date has already commenced on April 1, 2013. However, the application to boats and aircraft is from the start of the 2015 income year, to allow taxpayers time to utilise the transitional period. If an asset that was subject to the mixed-use assets rules is destroyed or damaged and has to be replaced, as long as the replacement is substantially the same, any losses that were ringfenced will be able to be offset against earnings from the replacement asset. Use by associates will be considered private use of an asset, as well as where less than 80% of the market value rent is received. Fringe benefit tax will not apply where the mixed-use assets rules do – this will avoid any double taxation on the use of the asset. However, officials have rejected submissions that the deemed dividend rule should also not apply. In the first draft of the proposed rules, special (very complex) rules were included to quantify interest deductions available to companies that hold the assets subject to the mixed-use assets rules. Taxpayers lobbied to get the complexity reduced; however, these submissions were not successful so these rules will still apply. The Bill is expected to be enacted later this year, but as outlined above the new rules will apply retrospectively from April 1, 2013 for a lot of taxpayers. Don MacKenzie is a partner at Deloitte

The apportionment will no longer be based on how many days the asset was available for hire, but how many days it was hired relative to the total days used.

New Haven Rebuild is helping Christchurch people take control of their earthquake repairs when they opt out of the Fletcher EQR programme, says owner and director, Peter Lucas. “We can assist homeowners through the entire process of opting out, from carrying out their scope of works, to dealing with EQC on their behalf and completing the full repairs to their home. “This approach can result in the work being finished sooner rather than later.” Lucas says a lot of Canterbury people are resigned to waiting their turn for repairs, but they don’t have to “sit back”. “We have the systems in place and a great relationship with the EQC Opt Out Centre that helps to move the process forward much faster for people, instead of their repairs being lost in the system.” He says another big advantage of opting out is that remedial non-earthquake related work can be completed by New Haven Rebuild at the same time. “If clients want insulation put in while we’ve got the bricks off the walls, or their woodwork rejuvenated at the same time as we’re fixing their walls and ceilings it’s not a problem. “There’s nothing stopping them having extra maintenance works carried out at the same time as the repair.” Lucas says there is a “lot of misinformation” circulating about the opt-out process which is one of the biggest hurdles facing the company. “It is a much simpler process than most people believe. “When homeowners opt out with us they are dealing with just the one contractor through the entire process including the project management of the repair. “If there are any curly questions about their property we can deal directly with EQC on their behalf, instead of the issue being caught up in an endless paper chain.” Another misconception is that people cannot opt out once they have been seen by Fletchers, he says. “Customers have the opportunity to opt out at any stage as long as work hasn’t physically started on the site.” Within 15 working days of filing the Opt Out form, EQC contacts the homeowner to arrange a meeting between them, their contractor (New Haven Rebuild) and EQC to go over the most up-to-date scope of works and ensure the repairs are quoted on the same basis as EQC. Lucas says New Haven Rebuild’s project manager Natalie Souness and site manager Ashley Wilson are key team members who are dedicated to ensuring the projects progress as smoothly as possible. “We’re fortunate to have two such exceptional people in the company. “They are great communicators and in constant client with our clients to keep them up to date with progress before and during the repair process. “Natalie can even help clients to find accommodation if they have to move out of their home when the repairs are being completed.”

with us they are dealing with just the one contractor through the entire process.” Peter Lucas is an advanced tradesmen painter and decorator with around 27 years experience in Christchurch. He and wife Donna started New Haven Investments around nine years ago which was recently rebranded to New Haven Rebuild to reflect its speciality in the rebuild market. Lucas manages the decorating side of the operation and is still on the tools himself alongside a multi-skilled team of nine, who provide a wide range of building and decorating services. “I’m on the tools full time and I love it. It means I can keep a good eye on quality and provide ongoing training for our guys onsite. I still direct the overall operation but give Natalie and Ashley a reasonably free rein to manage it.” New Haven Rebuild brings in other specialist trade contractors as needed. “I’ve worked in Christchurch long enough to know who the good guys are.” Lucas is proud of the company’s reputation for integrity and friendly approach, with much of its work coming by word of mouth. “Everyone has had a traumatic time in Christchurch. We’re just trying to take as much stress out of the process for them as we can.”

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CHRISTCHURCH REBUILD » Craig Rogers Building

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Quality paramount in city rebuild Kelly Deeks As with many Christchurch building companies established prior to the earthquakes, Craig Rogers Building Ltd now has its major market in Fletcher EQR repairs and rebuilds, rather than the architecturally designed builds and renovations the company has been completing since its inception in 1998. Craig Rogers Building Ltd was established after Rogers completed a thorough education in the building trade, working for some of the best tradesmen and builders of architectural houses in Canterbury. This education included all aspects of construction as well as the all-important ability

to relate well with the many people involved in the building process including clients, architects, designers, subcontractors, building inspectors, and others. Craig Rogers Building Ltd offers a complete build and project management service. “Involve us early at the idea and design stage so we can help ensure you can afford to build the home you want,” Rogers says. “All our work is completed to exacting standards using modern building methods and top quality materials, backed by the comprehensive Master Builders Guarantee. “We only use qualified, experienced, and reliable sub-contractors and our rigorous quality control ensures our homes are durable, structurally sound and weather-tight.”

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While we have always had good subcontractors, we found we needed a lot more control to cope with the new workload.” Since the earthquakes, Craig Rogers Building Ltd has expanded from a team of four to about 20 staff. Rogers has also established a painting and decorating company, Seismic Decorators Ltd, hiring his own painters and plasterers. “While we have always had good subcontractors, we found we needed a lot more control to cope with the new workload. “We’ve now got a team of 10 painters, decorators, and plasterers, and we are also looking into establishing other sub trades to assist with the workload”. Rogers says he sees this as a solution to a “big problem” going forward with the rebuild.

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gained knowledge over the past few years being in this area. “We’ve looked at so many different scenarios and seen how buildings have settled. “We’ve learned things just by viewing these places, let alone the ones we’ve been fixing.” As an example of the type of work the company is currently engaged in he points to a repair project it is doing on a Fendalton Road house, where a sinking subgrade had left the home’s concrete floor unsupported. “There has been no settlement of the house on the external walls, but internally all the concrete floors were bouncing up and down when you walked on them,” says Rogers.

“We’ve pulled out all the concrete floors and installed screw piles throughout the house, which go down 6m into solid bearing. “We’ll put in a new subgrade and a new, thick, concrete floor slab with heaps more reinforcing,” says Rogers.

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CHRISTCHURCH REBUILD » Jurgens Demolition

Business South / July 2013

Firm pitches in with city clean-up Jo Bailey Wanganui-based Jurgens Demolition has grown a solid reputation in Christchurch since establishing a branch in the city post-earthquake. “We’re an honest, hard-working company that has come down here to do a good job and have fitted in well with the locals,” says Aaron Jurgens, who manages the company alongside Cameron Jurgens. “This has seen us end up on a lot of tenders’ lists, work as a sub-contractor to other leading companies, and pick up plenty of work through word of mouth,” he says. Aaron Jurgens says attitudes in Christchurch softened to outside firms when it became apparent the demolition work in the city wouldn’t have got “cleaned up quickly” without outside help. “We love Canterbury. It’s an awesome place and will definitely keep a permanent presence here once the major demolition works are complete.” Jurgens Demolition arrived in Christchurch within 48 hours of the February 2011 earthquake to provide voluntary assistance during the initial emergency response phase. “We brought down machines and a back up crew, and lived in a bus for a week in the CBD. “To witness the incredible destruction and human suffering in the city during those first few days is something that will always stick in my mind.” The company has around 15 staff based in Christchurch – mainly from Wanganui, with additional local labour brought in as required. Its team of employees goes home every three weeks for a long weekend. “It is a big commitment but as a nationwide company most of our contracts are based outside Wanganui. “The big difference with Christchurch is the duration of the work, with no clear end in sight. “It does affect our people, especially those with families at home. However in this industry being away is a part of life.” All Jurgens staff are Site Safe Certified with every aspect of the demolition process carefully considered, he says. “The safety of our operatives and the general public is always at the forefront.” Jurgens Demolition has almost finished demolition of the old Alliance Freezing Works in Sockburn, and will then move onto the deconstruction of Torrens House a five-storey

Jurgens Demolition crews have had a visible presence in Christchurch city since the Canterbury earthquakes. building in Hereford Street. This is one of the first demolitions of a building acquired by the government for the central city blueprint, says Jurgens. The company works regularly under contract to CERA and Naylor Love for whom it is about to bring down 14 two-storey flats in Salisbury Street. Significant projects already completed by Jurgens Demolition in Christchurch include

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CHRISTCHURCH REBUILD » J Parratt Builders

Business South / July 2013

Jeremy Parratt - in for the long haul Jo Bailey Christchurch builder Jeremy Parratt has made good headway since setting up his own company two years ago. “It took around 18 months to build networks and get established, but now we have a solid forward workload ahead. “We get a lot of positive feedback with quite a lot of our work coming in through recommendations and referrals. Things are going well.” He founded J Parratt Builders Ltd to take an active role in the city’s rebuild, working on both residential and commercial projects. The company’s services extend to earthquake repairs, new builds, interior fit-outs and renovations. However most of its current workload is residential earthquake repairs via Fletchers and other PMOs such as Arrow International and Maxim Projects. The company also does regular work for private clients, says Jeremy. “We offer project management as well as building services, working in tandem with client’s insurance companies. We can also coordinate uninsured works to tie in with EQ repairs.” Parratt says the company’s small team of qualified tradesmen is currently working on four repair jobs through Fletchers. Upcoming projects include a chemist rebuild in Ilam, and the lift of a two-storey house and re-level onto new foundations in Cashmere. A steady amount of private work is coming through too – mainly due to weather-tightness related issues rather than earthquake related projects. Parratt has carried out numerous repairs to leaky homes over his 18 year building career and has extensive experience with a variety of cladding systems over drained cavities to residential homes. Coming from a commercial background his expertise also extends to heavy construction techniques, concrete work and primary structures. Prior to starting his own company Parratt served seven years as a foreman/site manager for Christchurch firm Image Construction. In this role he worked on numerous large projects including the refurbishment of the Engineering and Physical Sciences Library at the University of Canterbury along with construction of the new 1000sqm health centre also at the University. He contributed to the reopening of various other buildings on campus following the September earthquake and was also involved in the refurbishment of the Hoyts 8 Moorhouse Cinema complex.

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J Parratt Builders Ltd is taking an active role in the city’s rebuild, working on both residential and commercial projects. “I value the experience I gained with Image and am still on good terms with the company,” he says. “It’s definitely an advantage to bring a commercial perspective to residential projects. J Parratt Builders is a licensed building practitioner, an accredited EQ builder, and also holds a Site2 licence allowing the supervision of all trades for any size of residential or commercial project. Parratt’s background, relationships with subcontractors, suppliers and industry advisors, and “essential” project management and people skills have stood him in good stead as he has grown the company. “Once we found ourselves part of the process, developed good relationships and demonstrated our commitment, quality and professionalism the referrals started to flow.” He expects high standards in all aspects of workmanship and attention to detail from his team, and the various sub-contractors engaged by the company.

Parratt is supported by his wife Joanne (a qualified accountant) who has implemented a combination of integrated cloud software programmes to manage and reduce time taken to run the business and spend more time on site.

“My goal is to build a strong, solid company with a good reputation that will be around well after the earthquake works are finished. “We are committed to Canterbury for the long haul.”

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CHRISTCHURCH REBUILD » Boss Construction

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New approach to city construction Kelly Deeks Christchurch’s Boss Construction is offering savings in time and resources on tendering for commercial projects with negotiated tendering. The company will open its books for their clients so they can see exactly where their money is going. Boss Construction managing director Guy McKee says negotiated tendering is the way Christchurch is headed in these post-earthquake days. “It’s the way Christchurch will have to go, there just aren’t the resources anymore for open or selective tendering, “he says. “Three builders tendering for an open tender will each have about 15 to 20 subcontractors to price up the job as well. “You could end up with 60 subcontractors pricing one job that one company is going to get. “It’s a complete waste of resources and contractors do not have an appetite for wasting their time in this environment.” Boss Construction prefers to have a negotiated tender and to be the only company pricing the job. “It saves a huge amount of time and running around,” McKee says. “Everyone wins - the client knows where their money is going, and we can advise them on cost

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savings they can achieve by making changes. “We like to be involved from the concept when undertaking a new project, So that we can advise our clients on the building methodology. McKee believes the changing face of Christchurch’s construction industry will see more clients initially choosing a building company they know they can trust and working from there, rather than the “best price wins scenario” of open tendering. Boss Construction has been around for eight years, started by McKee after he finished his carpentry apprenticeship. The company completes both residential and commercial builds. Boss Construction is offering every assistance to Cantabrian’s struggling to get the ball rolling on repairing their earthquake damaged properties. “We love Christchurch and we are here to stay,” McKee says. “And we are also here to help.” “There are so many options out there when it comes to dealing effectively with earthquake damage, so we can help people to work out which are the right solutions for them. “We can also put them in touch with the right experts, such as architects and engineers.” As with all Boss Construction projects, pointing people in the right direction and helping them through the construction process is where the company ensures customer satisfaction at all times. “We’ve got a really good relationship with local architects who refer us to their clients. “Likewise when clients come to us with a concept, we can set them up with the architect that best suits their needs.” Boss Construction is currently working with Christchurch’s Noordanus Architects which has designed a high-spec apartment block on Durham Street for Boss Developments. Construction is set to begin soon. Boss Developments is a recent venture for Boss Construction and these apartments will be the company’s first build, with a second scheduled to follow soon. “This will be one of the first new high spec apartment blocks to go up inside the four avenues since the earthquakes, “McKee says. “The building comprises of three, three bedroom apartments, all with different layouts.”

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CHRISTCHURCH REBUILD » Gaze Commercial

Business South / July 2013

Skilled in creating great workplaces Gaze Commercial is a leading architectural design, interior fit-out and project management company with expertise in creating outstanding work environments. The company, which was started in 1982 by Dave Gaze, takes an “holistic approach” to improving the physical environment through sustainable building designs and ergonomic work spaces. “Our property advisory, feasibility and building refurbishment expertise provides clients with an end-to-end solution for their commercial property investments,” says Brendon Gaze. “We seek to deliver on our commitment to corporate social responsibility with interior designs and commercial office fit-outs, based on industry best practices. “We are passionate about the innovative design of functional and unique workplace environments,” says Gaze. “Great workspaces help build great industries and they leave something behind. Effective and productive design is learning to give as much as you take.” “Effective workspaces strengthen a client’s brand and adds value to an industry: entertainment value, social value, and belief value. “At Gaze Commercial we are dedicated to satisfying our clients and know the importance of building enduring relationships. “We believe in deeply understanding their requirements and understanding their expectations.” “We develop strategies and solutions to ensure the client’s property options are viable, meet current and future business requirements and provides the best return on investment.” Gaze Commercial has a national network of retail branches and offices. Brendon Gaze says the company has also developed considerable expertise in working in Christchurch in the post-earthquake environment. “We have had to be open to the changing dynamic in Christchurch and be respectful of finding solutions that not only support the business but the people. “We can provide outside the box thinking to get businesses back up and running effectively and efficiently, ensure staff are both well supported and feel safe in their working environments.” In Christchurch Gaze Commercial has completed projects for a variety of companies including urban and landscape design firm Boffa Miskell, software firm MYOB, and food safety and biosecurity service provider AsureQuality.

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CHRISTCHURCH REBUILD » Horvath Homes

Business South / July 2013

Bringing North Island experience to Chch Kelly Deeks You can’t put a price on experience. And for Hawke’s Bay building company Horvath Homes, constructing new homes on soft ground conditions to the strictest ilding codes is par for the course as it establishes a new branch in Christchurch. Horvath Homes is a family business started by Leanne and Adam Horvath and chartered accountant business partner Scott McCarthy. Horvath is a qualified tradesman who has been building for 32 years, and the proud owner of the 29th issued building practitioner’s license. Having built a reputation for cost-effective, quality building in Napier, Horvath Homes is expanding to Christchurch. It has just completed a new showhome and the company’s South Island headquarters at Pegasus Town. Adma Horvath says the company’s years of experience building in the Hawke’s Bay could be a valuable resource as Canterbury’s residential rebuild gets underway. He says the northern region’s ground conditions and earthquake proofing requirements are similar to what builders in Christchurch are now facing. “Construction in the Hawke’s Bay has complied with the strictest earthquake requirements in the country since 1931,” Horvath says. “Because Hawke’s Bay has very soft ground conditions and is susceptible to earthquakes, it has the strictest building code for foundations and that’s something we’ve been doing for years. “We’ve been using rib raft foundations for five years ourselves, and we worked with Andrew Wilton, the engineer that brought the rib raft technology to New Zealand.” Horvath Homes Christchurch project manager Hugh Campbell has relocated from the Hawke’s Bay and brings his experience straight to the job site. Horvath Homes’ newly completed show home at Pegasus Town has been constructed to appeal the widest slice of the new homes market. “It’s a four bedroom family home with two living areas, an ensuite bathroom and a walk in wardrobe in the master bedroom, a gas fire and some stone work which makes for a really pleasing home,” Horvath says. “We have to be cautious with our show home design as we are well aware we are not yet established in Canterbury.

As time goes on the whole region will get used to people from out of town being there and doing the rebuild.” “We’re trying to fit in with the community, while putting our own little twist on it.” The team on the ground building the show home will be the team building new homes in Canterbury for Horvath Homes. “We’ve got builders from Canterbury, and 95% of the contractors we’ve used are also Canterbury based,” Horvath says. “That was important to us. “As time goes on the whole region will get used to people from out of town being there and doing the rebuild, but in the short term we want to use as much local manpower as possible.” Horvath Homes is currently involved in an initiative geared towards getting more people living in warmer, drier, healthier homes. “We’re going to be bringing that process into Canterbury as well,” Horvath says. The project is called BestHome, a not-for-profit sustainable housing initiative between Hastings District Council and Horvath Homes. Best Home uses the Homestar rating tool to measure the energy efficiency and performance of a home. While the majority of new builds today attain at best a three or four star rating out of a possible 10, Best Home aims to set a new benchmark, with every BestHome built achieving a minimum of six stars. Horvath Homes is building the pilot show home in Havelock North, and is challenged to deliver a minimum six star home at no more than 5% additional cost of a standard build.

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CHRISTCHURCH REBUILD » Global Homes

Business South / July 2013

Healthy demand for city apartments Jo Bailey Affordable housing solutions being offered to the Christchurch market by Global Group, are “taking off,” says director, John Clancy. “All but a handful of apartments in the 24 apartment-complex we are developing on Riccarton Road have been sold straight off the plans. People are flocking to them. “We have another 30 town houses and apartments to build before Christmas and have another client who wants us to build 200 houses for them over the next 24 months.” Clancy says the group has its “foot on several pieces of land” around the city centre that it intends to develop into more multi-unit sites. “We don’t want to go up against the retail builders, but would rather become our own client, developing houses and selling them ourselves. “That way we can pass all sorts of discounts on to the buyers.” Global Group is also the exclusive representative for the range of homes from Australia. “With building material costs around 30 percent cheaper in Australia and our strong Kiwi dollar, we are able to pass on huge savings to Christchurch people with this product.” Clancy says the homes can be flat-packed and delivered directly to the client; or Global Homes, a division of Global Group can oversee and act as builders and project managers for the build. “This is a great, cost-effective option for first home buyers, or even investors. When it comes to constructing the home we can be involved as much or as little as the client wants.” People can also go directly to Global Homes with their plans, or discuss the options with the company’s in-house design team. Global Homes employs around 20 core staff and tradesmen, with a further 120 contractors dedicated solely to the company. In addition to new builds it has also completed around 200 earthquake repairs to residential homes in the last year and a half. Flexibility is a key philosophy of the fast-growing Global Group that is offering Canterbury people a wide range of construction and trade services under one umbrella, says Clancy.

Global Homes is offering affordable housing solutions to the Christchurch market, such as these apartments being constructed on Riccarton Road. “Our group is an organisation of constructionrelated companies that tackles anything from subdivision and commercial developments, to constructing new homes, even down to building a simple dog kennel.” Clancy is sole director of the Global Group that encompasses Global Homes, Global Developments, Global Electrical, Global Security and Odd Job Johnny, a maintenance company with the motto, “No job too odd”, says Clancy.

“We take on the jobs other companies don’t seem to want to touch.” Global Plumbing and drainage will soon be added to the group. Clancy held several executive positions with large volume building companies before establishing Global Group in Wellington in 2009. “After a long stint in the corporate world I decided to get out there and do it myself. “I believe the Global Group model offers clients far greater flexibility. All our companies feed into each other and help each other, but stand alone in the market as their own entities too.” Clancy moved the operation to Christchurch in 2011. “I thought this is probably the place to be for the next 10 to 15 years, and that companies like Global Group are going to be needed to help rebuild the city.

“I brought some of my crews with me from various places in New Zealand and many have now settled here.” He says the group has an “excellent” working relationship with Christchurch City Council “I think a lot of criticism about them in the media is very unfair. We find them fantastic to deal with.” Clancy would like to see an end to the procrastination surrounding the rebuild. “People need to stop talking about it and just get out there and start doing it.”

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CHRISTCHURCH REBUILD » Laing Homes

Business South / July 2013

Increasing build and repair options People still want

Jo Bailey Laing Homes’ expertise in the construction of transportable buildings and i building relocations is providing Christchurch home and business owners with several rebuild and repair options, says managing director, Grant Laing. “We’re seeing a real shift – particularly in the commercial market. Straight after the earthquakes a lot of businesses put temporary office and building solutions in place but many of these structures are now unsuitable and often don’t meet the code. “People still want transitional buildings to operate and work from, but expect them to be safer, stronger and more comfortable with a longer life span, which is why they are looking to us.” Laing Homes high quality transportable buildings retain their re-sale value so can be on-sold once companies make more permanent rebuild plans, says Laing. In the last few months the company has been involved in two high-profile community projects the St Albans Community Centre and New Brighton Community Centre that were developed in a joint venture partnership between Christchurch City Council and Lions International. Laing Homes provided a suitable building for the St Albans Community Centre and relocated an existing building owned by Christchurch City Council to the New Brighton site. Laing says the company’s transportable buildings are also proving popular with Christchurch homeowners, providing an affordable solution for people who have “opted out” of the EQR system or obtained a cash settlement from their insurer. Laing Homes’ transportable buildings are also regularly sold for rental and farm accommodation or holiday homes, he says. The company uses a “unique” Metrapanel construction system that can be built stand-alone or in conjunction with traditional timber framing.

transitional buildings to operate and work from, but expect them to be safer, stronger and more comfortable with a longer life span...”

Grant Laing of Laing Homes: “Things have definitely ramped up this year....” The system provides less jointing than conventional timber framed and plasterboard buildings, with the advantage of smooth, strong walls; and greater impact resistance with no cracking or popping. “Our buildings also have engineered timber floors which are perfect for TC3 locations. “Subject to site specific ground conditions, our buildings typically require fewer piles which saves on foundation costs.”

Laing says the company’s building relocation division has carried out numerous house lifts and relocations since the earthquakes, and is now moving onto to some “highly technical” challenges. The division specialises in shifting homes off their foundations for repair; relocating damaged homes away from their site to allow a new home to be built or located; or relocating homes to the company’s yard in Sockburn for later repair or to be sold as is.

“We are currently undertaking a significant amount of refurbishment work, bringing homes back to our construction yards where they are scrutinised by engineers to determine what remedial work and compliance is required. “Our team of licensed building practitioners then bring them back up to standard.” The refurbished homes are either returned to the existing owners’ site, or on-sold to buyers mainly in the residential and rural markets. “We also have the TC3 market firmly in our sights, and are getting enquiries from a range of clients. “Many want us to shift their building, so they can re-engineer its foundations with some of the new innovations and solutions being introduced to the market for these more complex sites.” Laing says the family-owned company is solutions-based with an “enthusiastic, talented and experienced team” that is primed to meet the increasing demands of the rebuild. “Things have definitely ramped up this year and like many other Christchurch companies we are concentrating on having the right staffing, resources, equipment and sub-contractors in place to meet the demands.”

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CHRISTCHURCH REBUILD » Goodlife Homes

Business South / July 2013

Army training helps firm to adapt Kelly Deeks Christchurch builder Philip Good finds his army training to be an invaluable tool for working in the region’s challenged construction industry, and has found some surprising similarities between carpentry and the military. Good started his company Goodlife Homes in September 2011, when the demand from earthquake repairs created a need for him to expand his two-man band to a team of eight, including two qualified carpenters and licensed building practitioners, an in-house plasterer, and an office manager. The company is accredited with Fletcher EQR, and works with Arrow International, the main contractors for Southern Response which has taken on the responsibility for AMI policies. Today the company provides a range of building services from home renovations, EQC repairs and new home building. Before starting his own company, Good spent 12 years in the army, training in carpentry and completing a six month tour in East Timor. “The skills I learned in the army included how to adapt to situations like the Christchurch earthquake,” he says. “You’ve got to just get on with the work and adapt to the changes and the new environment,” he says. “A lot of people find it hard to accept change. The army teaches you how to do that, but it also falls back on tradition and basic training.” Good reckons carpentry and the military are quite similar in their structure, both ‘old school’ institutions with traditional systems that need to be adaptable and accept changes and new innovations. Good spent some time working for an architectural building company on leaving the army, where he gained valuable experience working on challenging hill sites. Enjoying the challenge and variation of in hill building, he has furthered that experience with Goodlife Homes specialising in hill building work, from character homes and renovations through to new homes. Goodlife Homes has recently completed a new home on the Cashmere Hills, on a site where a 1934 villa damaged in the earthquakes has been demolished and replaced with a modern, architecturally designed home. With the site first developed in 1934, there was no vehicle access, only steps going up to the house from Dyers Pass Road. Before construction began, access had to be created in order to get the materials and equipment on to the site. Goodlife Homes has built a modern, two-storey home on the site, designed by Christchurch’s Bespoke Architecture. The house is clad with the Ezpanel autoclaved

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CHRISTCHURCH REBUILD » JCL Asphalt

Business South / July 2013

JCL Asphalt continues growth path Kelly Deeks Christchurch’s JCL Asphalt is a very different company today than the one started with a fivetonne tip truck and a leased six-wheeler Mack Midliner by 21-year-old James Craw in 2004. From doing it hard in the middle of the global recession, in a seasonal industry where business could slow down drastically during the winter, JCL Asphalt has survived the worst and now takes pride of place as one of Christchurch’s dedicated local contractors striving to rebuild the city. The company has grown from 12 staff to 40 since the earthquakes of 2010 and 2011, and investment in gear has continued at Craw’s strategic pace. JCL Asphalt’s distinctive blue trucks and machinery are a familiar sight on Christchurch streets and construction sites, and Craw even employs a full time painter to ensure all newly acquired gear is painted to match the fleet almost as soon as it arrives on the yard. One of the latest acquisitions is an emulsion sprayer truck, which has enabled JCL Asphalt to expand its services to include chip sealing in house. A 14-tonne excavator and the largest in the JCL Asphalt fleet was also purchased recently as the scale of excavation projects undertaken by the company has also increased. Craw’s favourite piece of equipment, and probably the most recognisable part of the JCL Asphalt fleet, is the big 550hp Kenworth 404 ST. “We bought it late 2009 and it had already done nearly a million kilometres,” Craw says. “It used to be a Goodman Fielder truck, doing a milk bottle run between Nelson and Christchurch. I especially love it because it’s unique - it’s an ST, with the ‘T’ standing for ‘traditional’. “You see a lot of sloping-bonnet 404 Ss around but, personally, I haven’t seen another ST with the flat bonnet yet.” When he purchased the 404 ST, he also purchased a new TMC three-axle transporter trailer and a tipulator, and juggled the two trailers between it. With additions such as neon blue

JCL Asphalt’s distinctive blue trucks and machinery are a familiar sight on Christchurch streets and construction sites. back-lit stainless steel doorsteps with the JCL logo stencilled into them, similar cut-outs in the air-cleaners, and an aggressive visor set-up, the transporter unit looks fantastic. It was honoured at the recent Global Trucking Show and Shine in Christchurch, winning the Best Lights award in the night show. As JCL Asphalt continues to grow, Craw finds himself working more and more from the office rather than on site. “The challenge is to keep your quality of work consistent and, now that I’m in the office a lot more, I guess it’s something I’ve always got in the back of my mind,” he says.

“There are a lot of newer contractors around town since the earthquakes and some of them like to take the fast and easy route. “So we have to check any site is good to go before we set up to asphalt. “I’ve got my asphalt supervisor spending most of his day touring around sites and checking the prep work has been done well.” Craw has grown the management side of the

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CHRISTCHURCH REBUILD » Moore Construction

Business South / July 2013

Firm focused on Canterbury work Jo Bailey The Canterbury market is the current focus of Moore Construction, a building and civil construction firm with a long history. Nathan Moore took over the management of the family owned and operated company three years ago from his father Chris, who founded it 30 years ago and still works in the business. Moore Construction is equipped for a wide range of projects from pile driving, earthmoving and bridge construction. “Canterbury is obviously our main focus at the moment, with earthmoving, and residential and commercial piling the bulk of our work,” says Nathan Moore. The company has an “ever-increasing” plant list that enables it to successfully drive steel, timber and pre-cast concrete piles. Its latest acquisition is a new 25- tonne pile rig, added to the fleet to meet the growing demands of the commercial sector, he says. “This machine can drive up to 14-metre full length piles which will allow us to step up to some of bigger commercial piling jobs in the city.” The company was recently engaged for the development of a new motel complex in Clarence Street, Riccarton. “We drove around 200 eight-metre piles at this site. We’re also carrying out all the earthworks for this project, so will continue to be involved until the finishing touches are added to the carpark,” he says. Otherwise, the company continues to work on several other residential and smaller commercial projects in the city. Moore says the company’s broad capability is a big advantage, along with its willingness to tackle some of the more unique projects. This includes the West Coast Miners’ Memorial, which saw Moore Construction drive the piles and lay the concrete pile cap on which the memorial is placed. It also cast “the quite tricky” pre-cast concrete panels with glass hand rail surrounding the memorial. The company also built a replica of a World War II gun emplacement, using some of the original concrete panels and recasting “all the extra bits”. Moore is particularly proud of the construction of a cast in-situ concrete retaining wall at 12 Mile. All concrete pours and form work for the 20 metre wall (which is five metres above ground)

Moore Construction has an “ever-increasing” plant list that enables it to successfully drive steel, timber and pre-cast concrete piles.

had to be carried out between the tides, with rock bolts anchoring the wall to existing rock. “It was a challenging project with a rewarding outcome.” Moore Construction also has a strong history in the rural sector on the building a variety of farm buildings including dairy sheds, Herd Home shelters, implement sheds, farm bridges and stock underpasses. The company has also built several residential homes over the years.

This machine can drive up to 14-metre full length piles which will allow us to step up to some of bigger commercial piling jobs in the city.” Moore says he is happy with the versatility and size of the current operation, which comprises of four staff with a range of qualified that enjoy the diversity of the work, in addition to himself and

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CONSTRUCTION » Karton Brick & Block Layers

Business South / July 2013

Cladding the mainstay for Kartons Jo Bailey The application of Rockcote Resene cladding systems accounts for around half of Karton Brick & Block’s overall workload, says owner Bruce Karton. “We’ve been licensed Rockcote applicators for the South Canterbury area for around 14 years. “It’s a popular product and a big part of our business.” The company’s expertise with the system has seen it win multiple awards at the National Rockcote Systems annual conference awards, including Southern Master Plasterer of the Year in 2009. “We pick up Rockcote awards most years and have a reputation for completing high quality workmanship,” says Karton. “In the last five or six years we’ve worked on around four House of the Year award-winning homes in the region.” The Timaru company has just finished work on the last houses at Strathallan Life Care Village, Rest Home & Hospital, its most recent commercial project. “We do both residential and commercial projects, although at the moment we’re focused mainly on residential work. Most of the bigger commercial jobs use tilt slab so there’s not much in it for us.” Karton Brick & Block’s wide range of services include poly-fixing, plastering, bricks, stonemasonry, blocks and stone supply in addition to the Rockcote applications. “We have experienced stonemasons on the team who produce stunning stone feature work, both inside and outside the home,” he says. The company also has its own yard where it buys and stockpiles schist and Oamaru stone from the West Coast and Central Otago for sale direct to the public and other contractors. Most of Karton Brick & Block’s work is in South Canterbury and North Otago, although it worked on an award-winning home at Waiheke Island a few years ago with local building firm Rickie Shore Building. Ashburton is a growing market for the company, where it has carried out quite a bit of work “in the back country” for local farmers in recent times. “We’re also doing some repairs to earthquake damaged homes and chimneys in Timaru through EQC,” says Karton. The company was founded by Karton’s father Owen, more than 60 years ago. “I grew up in the business and started working for my father as an apprentice at the age of 16,” says Karton. He went into partnership with his father around

Karton Brick and Block Layers has just finished cladding work on the last houses at Timaru’s Strathallan Life Care Village, Rest Home & Hospital. 20 years ago, then finally took the company over with wife Lynette around 15 years ago on his father’s retirement. At one stage the company diversified into building, tiling and decorating, carrying around 24 staff, but Karton is happier at its current size focusing on its core business. “We don’t do a lot of tiling now and have moved out of building and decorating all together.” Karton puts the company’s success down to his

team of 14 which includes six bricklayers and eight plasterers. “They’re a great team of guys who take pride in their work and do a good job.” Lynette works full time outside the business but helps out with the office work.

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BUILDING » David Reid Homes Queenstown

Business South / July 2013

Stunning setting for new showhome Jo Bailey David Reid Homes Queenstown has just opened an impressive new showhome at Jacks Point which is packed full of thermally efficient features. This was also a focus of the company’s first eco-showhome “in the same neighbourhood” that proved a strong sales tool for the company, says general manager Abi Mackenzie. “The response to our first showhome was fantastic and has led to strong growth of the company in the last couple of years. “We currently have around 10 houses on the go and continue to get a lot of good enquiry for Jack’s Point and the greater Queenstown area.” She says the company is focused on building quality houses that are warm, dry and efficient.

The company’s new showhome opened on July 8. The 340sqm home, clad in cedar vertical weatherboards and schist has a “contemporary lodge feel with a modern twist” that sits well in the stunning landscape. “The site has beautiful views of the Remarkables and Lake Wakatipu that will never be built out. It is in a great location.” There are three bedrooms inside and a further two bedrooms in a loft above the attached triple garage, where Abi, and her husband Fraser Mackenzie, the company’s managing director have moved the company’s offices. “It’s great to be able to step next door and give people first-hand experience of all the latest technology we are showcasing in the home, particularly when it comes to thermal efficiency,” she says.

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The showhome was designed by local architectural design company Artektus, which works on around half of David Reid Homes Queenstown’s projects. The interior features an American Oak timber floor and two feature fireplaces, including a “spectacular” internal feature chimney with different lengths, widths and depths of cedar that fit together like a jigsaw,” says Abi. “It is a stunning fireplace and a unique feature that will probably go into a few of our client’s homes.” The large kitchen has a Corian benchtop and walk-in scullery. “We have also incorporated a bonus room that could have multiple uses such as a media room, snug, additional living space or even guest bedroom,” she says.

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The loft space above the garage has become another signature of David Reid Homes Queenstown’s portfolio, with around half its clients currently choosing this option. “The lofts often have a bathroom and lounge with kitchenette. It is perfect for teenagers, grandparents or guests. People just love it.” McKenzie & Willis in Queenstown created the interior design to add the finishing touches to the home. The fully landscaped section was designed and implemented by Creation Green and includes a timber deck with outdoor fire area. Fraser and Abi Mackenzie took over the David Reid Homes Queenstown franchise in February 2011. They have since doubled their team to six which includes a dedicated contract manager and sales consultant. As managing director, Fraser Mackenzie oversees the entire operation and does some project management work, “keeping a close eye on progress and quality”.

He has been a qualified carpenter for 16 years, with his career including 10 years working in construction and project management in Queenstown; and stints building in Australia, UK and US. Abi Mackenzie says the company tends to use the same three or four teams of “loyal” contract builders who uphold their standards of high quality workmanship and finish. “We really pride ourselves on efficient, quality builds so having a good team of subcontractors who are used to working with us makes the building process much smoother.” The David Reid Homes Queenstown showhome is open Monday to Friday from 9am to 2pm or by appointment. Telephone 03 428 2209 or email carolyn. mcisaac@davidreidhomes.co.nz

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BUILDING » Santa Sabina Apartments - Colin Thom Builder

Business South / July 2013

Dunedin apartments bring the style Kelly Deeks Nestled into the hillside of North Dunedin, the Santa Sabina apartment complex - completed earlier this year by Colin Thom Builder - provides premium accommodation and amenities within walking distance of the University of Otago. Thom and his team have spent the past three years constructing the complex, with the first part of the development involving the sympathetic restoration of an original convent building. Thom says the old convent was pretty rundown, and has been brought back to its former glory. “A lot of the heritage of the building was preserved, and it was brought up to earthquake standards,” he says. “The exterior was replastered and repainted and we replaced tiles on the roof. “Inside the building we retained the ornate mouldings and architraves in the accommodation rooms on the first floor, and we converted the attic space to a five-bedroom apartment for the building’s owner.” Development continued inside the convent building to provide high level amenities for exclusive use by the complex’s tenants, with the basement area turned into a gym area, sauna, spa, and games room, and the chapel was transformed into a cinema room. Once the convent development was complete, Thom went on to complete blocks of 12, 14, and then 10 one-bedroom apartments, with the final block also including six single garages. Thom says the three-year project was pulled off without a hitch, despite a challenging work site. “We were building in some very harsh conditions at the beginning of the project,” he says. “The site is very steep and there was no road access at the start. We had to do a bit of walking

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PRINTING » 2013 Pride in Print Awards

Business South / July 2013

Innovative solutions tick the boxes Jo Bailey Hot dots on pizza boxes and translucent imagery on postcards were some of the “brilliant” innovations rewarded at the 2013 Pride in Print Awards. The print division of Arria Design Group of Albany (formerly Foster Screenprinting of Christchurch); took the Supreme Award for its translucent plastic card that allows light to shine through photographs of stunning New Zealand scenery. The winning card had a photograph of a native tui set against a backdrop of Milford Sound. The judges said the “ingenious” printing method created by Arria director Matt Foster, resulted in a product that changes the definition of a postcard, with its departure from the traditional board or metal card almost recreating the effect of a leadlight window. Before taking out the Supreme Award, Arria Design Group’s entry had shared the Industry Development category with Impressions International Ltd of Auckland. This company created the Pizza Hut Hot 2 You label for Pizza Hut Australia to reassure its customers that the pizza being delivered to their door is still hot. The label design incorporates a black temperature-sensitive ink, which becomes transparent and reveals the world ‘hot’ as long as the pizza remains over a certain temperature. If the pizza is too cold, the word is hidden. Awards were handed out in a range of other categories including Publications, Business Print, Packaging, Labels, Display Print, Promotional Print, Specialty Products and Process Winners. Arria Design Group also took out the Display Print category for a window sign advertising its new translucent bookmark range. Amcor Cartons was the only South Island-based company to win a category, taking the Packaging Award for its Woodgrain Cherry Carry Pack, produced for MG Marketing. The self-erecting carton looks like an antique wooden box, and was designed for ease of opening, closing and carrying. The die-cut carton had a clear plastic ‘window’ patched in to reveal the fruit inside. A gloss UV finish completed the design that the judges said

Arria Design Group took the Supreme Award in the 2013 Pride in Print Awards: from left, Isaiah Edwards, Dilip Ravji, Matt Foster, Adie Foster, Tony Foster. was a “fantastic job and innovative piece of die cutting.” It’s no secret the past year has been tough for the printing industry with several businesses folding and long-term employees losing jobs. However John Greenacre, Spicers general manager, speaking on behalf of the Pride in Print Patrons (Spicers, Fuji Xerox, Aarque Group and Heidelberg), said the awards help to show the industry the way forward. “The quality of the entries is outstanding and should give us confidence that however bumpy

the ride has been this year, our industry is in safe hands.” This was the 20th anniversary of the Pride in Print awards, which featured the theme ‘Print Out Loud’ as a tribute to the quality of work produced by New Zealand print and packaging companies. Awards chairman Scott Porter said the awards showcase how print helps “get the product to market”. “Print and packaging companies are working with their customers, designers, paper suppliers and others to produce work that is fit for purpose in a commercial environment and which gives those customers a comparative advantage in achieving sales.” Awards Manager Sue Archibald said the Awards were founded to raise quality levels in the New Zealand printing industry. “The underlying goal is to bring greater

customer satisfaction to domestic print buyers and to allow our printers to compete successfully on the international stage.” Pride in Print Category Winners: Industry Development (joint winners) – New Zealand translucent postcard (Arria Design Group, Auckland) and Pizza Hut Hot 2 You label (Impressions International, Auckland); Publications – Ghosts in the Landscape (Printlink, Petone); Business Print – The New Zealand Screen Production Guide (Service Printers, Wellington); Packaging – The Woodgrain Cherry Carry Pack (Amcor Cartons, Christchurch); Labels – the Horleys Replace Lemon Lime drink label (Rapid Labels, Auckland); Display Print – The Bookmark Range Window Sign (Arria Design Group, Albany); Promotional Print – The Warehouse Stationery Business Christmas Catalogue (Webstar, Masterton); Speciality Products – The Karen Walker Sea Monsters New York invitation (Logick Print & Graphics, Auckland).

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Printing star rises from the rubble Jo Bailey

ormer Christchurch screenprinter Matt Foster has literally risen from the rubble to win New Zealand’s most prestigious print award. His company, Foster Screenprinting is the printing arm of Arria Design Group that took out the Supreme Award at the 2013 Print in Print Awards, for its revolutionary new technique that uses multi-layered printing on both sides of glass-clear polycarbonate to create stunning depth effects, transparency and opacity. The winning entry was a clear postcard featuring high-quality colour photographic images of a native Tui and Mt Cook. Foster says the award is the highlight of his career to date, and is especially poignant given the journey he and wife Adie have been on over the last two-and-a-half years. The couple suffered major damage to their Christchurch home in the Canterbury earthquakes, which forced them to seriously re-think their business plans. The born-and-bred Cantabrians had moved to Auckland in the late 1990s, where they set up their business Foster Screenprinting. By 2008 they had a young family and decided to head back south to be closer to extended family, putting in a manager to run the business. “When that arrangement didn’t go to plan, Foster took back the hands-on management of the company and started to commute between the cities each week. He was in Auckland on the day of the devastating February 2011 earthquake, enduring a terrifying 28 hours before finally making it home. “With phones down it was a long time before I was able to speak with Adie and it was very difficult for me to get transport back to Christchurch. I couldn’t buy a flight or get a ferry crossing. In the end, by various miracles I managed to get home.” Foster arrived home to find his home devastated; the street full of liquefaction; and 13 family members, including Adie and their children, camped at his sister’s place at Halswell. “Within a few days we went to Methven with my wife’s parents and pretty quickly made the decision to all move back to Auckland. “It was a pretty hectic few months, organising and shifting two households and also helping other family members affected by the quakes.” When the Fosters returned to Auckland, their business was quite different from the one they had left in 2008. During his stint in Christchurch, Foster had teamed up with Chris Hardy and Steve Dunlop, owners of leading Auckland-based advertising and design agency Creative Juice which has worked with brands such as Vodafone, Westpac, Nike, Fosters’ beverage empire, Seaworld, and Tip Top. They combined the expertise of Creative Juice’s design team with Foster’s printing innovations under the parent Arria Design Group, with Foster a director of Foster Screenprinting, the trading name of the Group’s printing division.

Cutting edge: Foster Screenprinting has developed many innovative printing techniques. “I was already developing my clear polycarbonate screenprinting techniques for things like business cards and snap-tab vouchers, which they loved and wanted to take to the next level,” says Foster. He says the collaboration has proven to be the “perfect marriage” between designing for manufacture and the actual manufacturing process. “In my 27 years as a screenprinter I had never come across designers who wanted to understand the intricacies of the printing process and maximise their designs to suit like the Creative Juice team. “The award-winning postcard that we produced was a massive collaborative effort between the two companies that was almost three years in development.” A lot of the raw materials used in the process have been specifically developed for this product. “Durability is a key given the postcards are posted all around the world. “We’ve worked hard to ensure their quality, durability, the intensity of the colours and the detail.” Foster gets a lot of satisfaction from talking to international screenprinters with decades of experience about the product. “Most don’t believe me when I tell them how we’re doing it. “However with thorough care, attention and absolute persistence, we’ve proved it can be done. For me it’s wonderful to see their jaws drop.”

The Foster family has a long history of innovation in screenprinting, with Foster’s father developing inks to commercialise what would become the first stage of polycarbonate printing in the late 1980s, and his grandfather setting up the first anodised nameplate system in the 1960s. After reaching the pinnacle of the print industry with its new polycarbonate screenprinting technology, Arria Design Group is already commercialising its use internationally. “We have established representation in other continents and for the Australian market have just signed up to print an image of the Sydney Opera House.” The future looks bright with the company now targeting the largest tourist attractions in the world,

such as the Empire State Building, The National Gallery of London and Sea World as well as major theme parks and international zoos. “We also have a potentially huge idea we are preparing to launch across Europe which we are keeping under wraps at this stage.” The technology is also being used to print bookmarks, gift cards and custom cards and could be applied to a range of other commercial products, says Foster. “To be producing full colour photographic images with a point of difference over anything else in the market is pretty exciting. “My passion for the industry has been reignited as we continue to push the limits of what it is possible to achieve in screenprinting.”

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SUSTAINABLE BUILDING » NZ Green Building Council

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New scheme a real ‘game changer’ The New Zealand Green Building Council says a new energy-use rating scheme will be a “game changer” for commercial property Launched last month, the long-awaited NABERSNZ scheme independently rates office energy use, measuring performance across a one to six-star scale; one being poor, three being the market average and six aspirational. The New Zealand Green Building Council (NZGBC) says the scheme will lead to a more sustainable built environment and ultimately reaping the rewards of as much as $200 million in energy savings annually. “NABERSNZ will provide an instant measure of a building’s energy performance that can be compared to other office buildings,” says NZGBC chief executive Alex Cutler. “We are excited about the ability of this tool to create new opportunities for existing buildings to gain market recognition on the basis of good energy performance and, ultimately, begin to implement meaningful changes that will raise the bar for green buildings as a whole,” says Cutler. “This new tool will contribute to the market value of office buildings on the basis of good energy performance, and stimulate continuous improvement for those parties wanting to move up the rating scale and improve the value of their properties.” NABERSNZ is based on the Australian NABERS (National Australian Built Environment Rating System) tool operated by the New South Wales Office of Environment and Heritage (OEH) since 1998. The scheme has transformed the way energy is used in commercial office buildings across Australia, leading to lowered operating costs, increased occupancy rates and higher capital values on buildings with good ratings. Now, the NABERS tool has been licensed for

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setting and benchmarking, and co-ordination between design and operation. “The NZGBC’s Green Star rating system already addresses early intervention opportunities for improving the environmental impact that is a direct consequence of a building’s site selection, design, construction, and maintenance – including energy efficiency benchmarks.” However, she says the biggest issue is the way occupants use the building daily. “Are there protocols in place for checking controls are operating as they were designed to? Do technicians know when those controls malfunction? What processes do facilities managers have in place to address data discrepancies?” “NABERSNZ will provide an instant measure of a building’s energy performance that can be compared to other office buildings. “Tenants, particularly, will find NABERSNZ useful when procuring new premises and owners will find value in being able to demonstrate building energy efficiency. “With such useful information on offer, the scheme has been hotly anticipated by the commercial property sector.” NABERSNZ accredited assessors will assess 12 months of energy use data to provide a Certified Rating which can be used for promotional purposes. Alternatively a free online self assessment tool is available for a rough guide on how a building or tenancy might rate.

Creating a sustainable legacy for Christchurch Some of Christchurch’s most forward-thinking organisations have signed up to play their part in building a sustainable city – and are encouraging others to follow suit. Businesses - including Westpac, Jasmax, Christchurch International Airport, the University of Canterbury and Hawkins Construction along with local developers - have pledged their support for Legacy, a new industry campaign. By doing so they have undertaken to design, develop and occupy healthy, efficient, and sustainable buildings that create a “lasting legacy” for the region, in the hope that more businesses will do likewise, leading to a critical mass of sustainable building for Christchurch. Developed by the New Zealand Green Building Council (NZGBC) and Christchurch City Council with support from Property Council of New Zealand (PCNZ) and the Canterbury Employers Chamber of Commerce (CECC), Legacy has attracted companies and organisations seeking to build a sustainable future in Christchurch. Ngai Tahu Property Limited is one of the founding supporters, pledging to undertake design and construction of high-performing, healthy and sustainable working and living spaces in their own developments. Ngai Tahu chief executive Tony Sewell says the organisation is enthusiastic about coming on board with Legacy. “Legacy is a chance for businesses to showcase their green building commitments and achievements,” he says. “It’s an opportunity to say ‘we want to build a Christchurch that works for future generations’.”

New Zealand Green Building Council chief executive Alex Cutler says industry has the ability to deliver a sustainable city that offers long-term benefits for the whole community. “The building and construction sector plays the most important role in developing a new Christchurch that retains the flavour of the past but also looks to the future. “We’re excited to see so many leading businesses looking to how they can help deliver liveable, efficient and enduring spaces so the rebuilt city is sustainable and prepared for the future,” she says. “These businesses see the direct benefits to their own organisations as well. “Energy-efficient design reduces operating costs; sustainable buildings offer better productivity, and higher occupancy as well as positive brand association. These are tangible returns for business.” Christchurch Mayor Bob Parker says the Legacy campaign is a welcome initiative for the city. “One of the key messages that came through from the Share an Idea project was the desire from the community for a more environmentally friendly city,” says Mayor Parker. “There is an unprecedented opportunity in the rebuild of our city to make the most of latest knowledge and technologies to create a Christchurch fit for the future, one that we can all be proud of. “If we can create a city with buildings that are better-looking, cheaper to run and that use fewer resources as well as being healthier to live and work in, that will be a worthy legacy for future generations.”

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SUSTAINABLE BUILDING » Ravenscroft New Zealand

Thermal mass system offers energy savings Although building professionals throughout Australasia have yet to fully embrace the concept of thermal mass linked radiant cooling or heating in commercial building designs, they are starting to explore the technology due to the many advantages that it delivers to the overall energy performance and long term sustainability in new and renovated buildings. This type of technology - known to the industry as chilled beams - is a viable alternative to the conventional and widely used fan coil or variable air volume (VAV) heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems currently used to condition the indoor air in working and living spaces. Specialist engineering company Ravenscroft New Zealand supplies a wide range of energy efficient Halton chilled beams, renowned for their exceptional comfort. Ravenscroft NZ commercial and business development manager Glen Brovelli says a chilled beam is a type of convection air conditioning system designed to heat or cool large buildings. Brovelli says copper pipes carrying chilled or heated water are passed through a heat exchanger/ radiator or beam, suspended a short distance from the ceiling of a room. As the beam cools the air around it, the air becomes denser and falls to the floor. It is replaced by warmer air moving up from below, causing a constant flow of convection and cooling of the air in the room. The heating cycle delivered though active chilled beams, works in much the same fashion, except it is delivering warm air into the working or living space. “There are three types of chilled beams, including passive, active and multi-service,” he says. “The difference between the passive and active beams, both of which are receiving

significant interest in the Oceania region, concerns airflow and the way fresh air is delivered into the airspace. “With a passive chilled beam system, suitable for cooling only, outdoor air is supplied into the airspace through a separate diffuser or grille. “With active chilled beam systems, suitable for both heating and cooling, outdoor air is supplied into the airspace through the beam itself. Multiservice chilled beams can be of bespoke design and incorporate light, sound, fire and cable pathway services required for the building. These types of chilled beams are widely used throughout Europe.” Ravenscroft NZ is a privately owned company based in Christchurch, and specialising in providing technical solutions that will, when compared with other conventional HVAC equipment, reduce the mechanical input into buildings in terms of air conditioning plant, and provide better indoor air quality with reduced energy costs. Ravenscroft New Zealand is the licenced provider and manufacturer of Halton’s broad range of commercial HVAC products throughout the Australasian region. Halton, which has its head office and core functions based in Finland, is a world leader in its field of expertise, enabling Green Star accreditation for commercial HVAC installations. As well as Halton’s range of chilled beam products - from active and passive to multi service beams, Ravenscroft New Zealand also supplies the Halton food service ventilation systems, considered as the world leader in the field of commercial kitchen ventilation offering indoor air quality, safety, energy performance and environmental compliance. Included within these indoor air quality solutions, Ravenscroft New Zealand supplies an extensive range of air management components.

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Sustainable design adding value Kelly Deeks Stufkens & Chambers Architects sees the architecture profession as being charged with the responsibility to design sustainably. In the creation of great architecture the company informs its clients of the benefits of sustainable design, selects building materials that can be recycled at the end of a building’s life span, and is discerning in the use of resources. Stufkens & Chambers associate senior architect Jonathan Minnée says the practice is a progressive, contemporary design office which tailors its designs to suit its clients’ briefs, bringing together budgets, function and aesthetics. “Sustainable design is definitely one of the key things we like to focus on in our designs,” he says. “It’s not just about saving energy and lowering your carbon footprint, it’s also about creating healthy living and working spaces. “Especially in the commercial market – healthy spaces mean improved productivity and less sick days. Even simple things like allowing more natural light into the building and giving every occupant a view to the outside - what that does is huge.” While commercial developers are concerned with maximising the amount of floor space they can get for their buck, Minnée says Stufkens & Chambers Architects also encourages them to incorporate sustainable features. “A lot of tenants are now driving the change towards sustainable design,” he says. “Commercial tenants who talk about having a sustainable point of view on their business principles not only want to use them in the way they manage their business, but they want to reinforce their principles by occupying a building that is sustainably designed. “These sorts of buildings will not only become the norm, but we are finding tenants are expecting and requiring this. The market needs to respond to this changing dynamic.” Minnée says sustainable design is the right approach, and even though the basic principles have been around for about 50 years, more and

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Energy-efficient designs Living up to its name as the market leader in Christchurch in energy-efficient, environmentally sustainable design, multidisciplined engineering company TM Consultants is currently involved in the design of another pioneering energyefficient building, with an extremely resourceful method of saving energy.

commercial development with a focus on energy saving, on a site with a unique advantage. Stufkens and Chambers Architects is designing a new premises for an ecologically principled arborist services company. TM Consultants is providing the engineering for the design, including services and energy engineering.

TM Consultants is a locally owned Christchurch engineering consultancy with a complete range of structural, mechanical, hydraulic, civil, electrical, energy, and fire engineering services, with leading edge skills in environmentally sustainable design. The company was established three years ago by experienced engineers Mike Baker, Tim Gwatkin, and Matt Blyth.

This project is pioneering in that embedded heat from inside the pile of tree clippings and bark chips in the arborist’s yard will be harnessed to heat the building.

Members of TM Consultants have been the structural, services, and energy consultants for numerous award-winning designs in competitions throughout the country. Director Mike Baker says TM Consultants team members have worked on a number of high profile, environmentally sustainable, energy efficient projects up to the elusive 6 Star Green Star Certified Rating, signifying world leadership in environmentally sustainable design, and as Baker says, “it’s very difficult to achieve.” TM Consultants is also working on New Zealand’s first NABERSNZ rated building. The company is also putting its money where its mouth is with sustainable design in its own NABERSNZ rated high-tech new office that is currently undergoing reconstruction for the grand opening in September. TM Consultants is now working on a

TM Consultants and Stufkens & Chambers Architects are working with Canterbury University to investigate the best way of harnessing the free energy in the cuttings pile, which can reach temperatures of up to 80 degrees Celsius. “What we really specialise in is taking energy form one source and using it somewhere else,” Baker says. “We’re going to be making an iconic building with some really cool sustainable features. The building is being designed in a very smart way.” The project is being supported with funding for sustainable initiatives from the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority (EECA) and from the Christchurch Agency for Energy (CAfE.)

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SUSTAINABLE BUILDING » Caroma Industries

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Taking a lead in water conservation Jo Bailey As a leader in water conservation technology, Caroma has the ideal solutions to meet the increasing demands of residential and commercial projects, says Simon Lavery, general manager Caroma Industries NZ Ltd, trading as GWA Bathrooms and Kitchens. “Our environmentally-sound technologies and product innovations in both sanitaryware and tapware are continually world-leading when it comes to water and energy efficiency.” With local authorities placing greater demands on owners of commercial buildings to achieve ‘green ratings’, Lavery says getting the right advice when it comes to product selection is critical. “We have already been involved in several Green Star projects and are happy to offer specialist expertise to help with project specifications, particularly when it comes to achieving ‘green’ building targets or greater water and energy efficiency.” Back in the early 1980’s Caroma was the first company in the world to introduce the two-button dual flush toilet which almost halved the amount of water used in a standard full flush down to six litres, with just three litres used on the half flush. Since then the innovations have kept coming, with the full flush on most of the company’s toilet suites now down to just 4.5 litres. Caroma has even managed to take water saving a step further with its Profile 5 Deluxe toilet suite with integrated hand-basin and soft-closing seat. Fresh water is used for hand washing in the basin, which flows into the cistern to ultimately flush the toilet. “This was the first 5-Star WELS (water efficiency labelling scheme) rated toilet suite in Australia and New Zealand and only uses 2.9 litres per average flush. It is an ideal product for baches, or places with limited or tank water supply,” says Lavery.

Innovative solutions; left, Caroma has taken water saving a step further with its Profile 5 Deluxe toilet suite, while right, the Caroma Flow Shower is another product achieving the highest ratings in water efficiency.

The Caroma Flow Shower is another product achieving the highest ratings in water efficiency. It delivers a flow rate of only 6.5 litres per minute. It has been engineered to produce the same or better performance as a conventional shower which generally flows at nine litres per minute. “This product is a great option for commercial applications such as gyms, and office buildings that have to provide showers, as it saves both

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water usage and hot water energy running costs,” says Lavery. Other products suited to commercial operations include the 6-Star Cube Electronic Urinal that releases just 0.8 litres of water per flush; and the H2Zero Waterless Urinal. “This touch-free product doesn’t use any water at all and has its own sanitisation and deodorizing process. It is the ultimate in water efficiency,” says Lavery. The company’s Dorf Jovian Petite Basin Mixer is another six-star product suited to both residential and commercial projects, with a water flow of just 4.5 litres per minute. On the tapware side, the company offers both the Dorf and Caroma brands, and was the first in Australasia to adopt WELS labeling. Lavery says the company’s domed Dux hot water cylinders offer highly effective heating and even space-saving benefits.

“These powder-coated water cylinders can be placed outside the home which may be an attractive consideration for Cantabrians.” Caroma was founded in 1941 and remains a leading designer, manufacturer, importer and distributor of reliable, high quality products in Australia and New Zealand. “We are proud of our long history of product quality, innovation, water efficiency and service. When you choose one of our quality products, you make a safe choice. “As extra peace of mind, all our products are backed by warranties, after-sales service and spare parts.”

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SUSTAINABILITY » EnviroWaste

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Well placed to expand with rebuild Kelly Deeks Waste and recycling solutions company EnviroWaste is set to grow along with the rebuild of Christchurch, with a new owner providing the financial backing required to expand and continue to provide a good level of service as the pressure on resources intensifies. EnviroWaste delivers solutions to address the waste and recycling needs of New Zealand’s communities and businesses. Through an integrated, national network of branches, joint ventures, and subsidiary companies, EnviroWaste has the capability to manage the progression of waste through each phase of the waste stream. EnviroWaste South Island manager Kevin Edgar says the company’s goal is to maximise recycling and resource recovery, so that only minimal residual waste remains for disposal. “We lead environmentally responsible practice in the field of waste management, committing substantial physical and financial resources to the pursuit of innovation and the maintenance of the highest environmental standards,” he says. ““Our more than 400 employees are focused on a clear goal: managing our business in a way that will best benefit our customers, communities and the environment.” EnviroWaste was originally established in July 1995, combining the waste disposal operations carried out in Auckland by Northern Disposal Systems Limited (NDSL) and the waste collection businesses operated in the South Island by the Waste Services Division of Fulton Hogan Limited. In November 2001 Infrastructure Auckland, Fulton Hogan bought out EnviroWaste and under its management the company’s range of services was expanded to include environmental consulting, collection and processing of organic waste streams and recycling.

EnviroWaste delivers solutions to address the waste and recycling needs of New Zealand’s communities and businesses. Fulton Hogan sold the company to funds managed or advised by Ironbridge Capital in April 2007. Under the ownership of Ironbridge Capital, EnviroWaste made a number of acquisitions that continued to provide it with a new presence in major locations and strengthen its existing national network of branches and strategic partnerships through very challenging economic conditions. In April 2013, Ironbridge Capital sold the company to Cheung Kong Infrastructure (CKI), one

of the largest owners of infrastructure assets in the world. “CKI is a committed long term investor and the goal for EnviroWaste management is to continue to grow the business,” Edgar says. “CKI will provide the means to pursue the development of new technologies and innovations as well as an expansion of EnviroWaste’s geographic reach across New Zealand.” He says this is “good news” for the rebuild

of Christchurch, where EnviroWaste is working alongside many construction and building companies providing waste and recycling services. “As the rebuild kicks and the pressure comes on resources, we’ve got the financial backing to grow with it. It’s going to become increasingly difficult to provide a good level of service in Christchurch simply due to a lack of trucks. Our whole business is built on customer service, and fortunately we have the financial backing to get bigger.”

SUSTAINABILITY » Sims Pacific Metals

Business South / July 2013

Committed to sustainable business Kelly Deeks Scrap metal recycling company Sims Pacific Metals is upgrading its South Island yards with concrete bases, a move that will set the company in good stead to maintain its five year streak as part of one of the Global 100 Most Sustainable Corporations in the World. Sims Pacific Metals is New Zealand’s largest scrap metal recycling company. With eight operations nationwide, Sims Pacific Metals operates scrap metal yards in Auckland, Hamilton, Napier, and Wellington in the North Island and Nelson, Christchurch, Dunedin, and Invercargill in the South Island. Sims Pacific Metals Limited is a joint venture combining Sims Metal Management, the world’s largest metals and electronics recycler, and Fletcher Building. Sims Metal Management was this year listed as one of the Global Top 100 most sustainable corporations for the fifth consecutive year, ranking number 15 on the worldwide rankings. Recognising companies that consistently demonstrate superior leadership and performance on a range of environmental, social, and governance policies relative to their industry peers, the Global 100 companies are considered better equipped than their competitors to thrive and succeed in the long-term, due to the sustainable and fully integrated approach used to manage their businesses. Sims Pacific Metals South Island trading representative Tim Campbell says Sims Metal Management is the only waste management company on the Global Top 100 list, and the achievement was made possible by the company’s 6600 hardworking people at 270 facilities across the globe. “We believe business success in the 21st

Sims Pacific Metals is New Zealand’s largest scrap metal recycling company with eight operations throughout the country.

century is predicated on the successful integration of sustainability into every aspect of what we do as a company, from protecting the environment,

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listed in RobecoSAM’s Anniversary Edition of the Sustainability Yearbook 2013, the world’s most comprehensive publication on corporate sustainability. ‘Recycling is our core business, but sustainability is about working out ways of eliminating waste and saving resources,” Campbell says. “All our yards around New Zealand have fully integrated waste systems with pumps and filters to collect oils and chemicals and make sure nothing returns to the water. “We’re currently upgrading our yards throughout the South Island to full concrete yards, making them a lot easier to manage and more pleasant for customers to come into.” Sims Pacific Metals provides the equipment, facilities, transport, and communications that turn unwanted consumer items and industrial scrap into raw materials for manufacturing operations both in New Zealand and around the world. And with their proven emphasis on sustainable practices, Campbell says that they provide a great option for companies who want to align with other socially responsible companies. “Recycling of scrap metal is a great way to help the environment and reduce your carbon footprint,” he says. “Nearly all types of scrap metal can be recycled, with most metals having an almost endless lifecycle. “Here at Sims Pacific Metals we recycle all metal - both ferrous (steel) and non ferrous (copper, aluminium, brass etc). “Even better news is that you will also receive payment for most, if not all, of the scrap metal we collect.” Campbell says that Sims Pacific Metals Christchurch has been working flat out since the earthquakes with the deconstruction process creating a large amount of scrap metal. It has recently added a new self-loading truck to their southern fleet, meaning the company is Nearly all types of scrap metal can be recycled, with most metals having an almost endless lifecycle. now capable of providing service to the entire South Island. PO Box 37346, Christchurch 8245 | 112 Wrights Rd, Addington “It is a good chance to make sure all the metal Sims Pacific Metals Art Dept: 03 983 5506 | Email: art@waterfordpress.co.nz is recycled instead of going to landfill or getting 0800 22 66 26 buried,” Campbell says. “AndCOMPANY: there’s a chance of Engineering some of it coming MEL ATTN: Wayne Commons RE: Alligator Drainage Ltd Feature ISSUE: BS2013 www.simspacificmetals.co.nz back to be part of the rebuild.”

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MANUFACTURING » Truss Tech

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LVL timber delivers for Truss Tech Jo Bailey Cromwell-based pre-cut and pre-nail timber specialist Truss Tech is one of the first manufacturing plants in New Zealand to turn LVL (laminated veneer lumber) into house wall frames and trusses, says director Paul Robinson. “We started using the product around nine years ago and were so impressed with it that two years ago we decided to use it exclusively in the pre-nail side of the factory,” says Robinson. LVL is an engineered wood composite product with strength reducing characteristics such as knots or splits either dispersed or removed before processing. “This high-quality product is straight and extremely strong,” he says. “It saves builders days of work on site, as they don’t have to go back to straighten walls before lining them like they might have to with standard timber wall frames. This also results in both time and cost savings for homeowners.” Robinson says the pre-cut and pre-nailed LVL can be used throughout part or the whole framing structure of the house. “It offers consistent design qualities and produces a high quality finish which is proving popular with architects and designers. It also has a high degree of seismic strength, and offers a viable alternative to steel framed buildings.” From a manufacturing perspective there is no wastage with LVL, and the price is extremely comparable to solid timber, says Robinson. “It is also quicker for us to manufacture as we’re not constantly picking up a piece of timber to see if it’s going to do the job.” Truss Tech sources its raw LVL material from Juken New Zealand, Lumberworx & Carterholt wood products, all “trusted suppliers” used by the company. “We are careful about the suppliers we use, as we believe there is a triangular relationship between ourselves, our suppliers and the customer. The quality of their products has to be right.” Robertson has almost 30 years experience in the industry and has been involved in the manufacture of frames and trusses for around 8500 houses and buildings in that time. He and wife Nicky started Truss Tech in 2002 after shifting from Canterbury to Cromwell, just in time for the Central Otago building boom.

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Our use of the latest technology allows us to do a lot of really high-end architectural work.” The company supplies pre-nail wall frames, roof trusses and structural timbers to mainly residential and commercial builders in the lower half of the South Island. “We’ve serviced projects at Stewart Island, the West Coast and even into Christchurch. “We expect to do a bit more work there as the rebuild picks up, given our ability to freight the product at competitive rates.” The Robinson’s employ 13 staff and both continue to work in the company themselves. “We have a very loyal team who are one of our biggest advantages and as far as we’re concerned the most important part of our business. “They produce an excellent product and take a lot of pride in the work they do.” Truss Tech uses some of the latest Pryda software for design work, with its highly automated factory, including the use of CNC cutting machines, providing the team with accuracy throughout the manufacturing process. “Our use of the latest technology allows us to do a lot of really high-end architectural work that many other companies would put in the too hard basket,” says Robertson. “Between me and other senior people on the team, we have the ability to meet the challenges these sorts of projects present.” Robertson says the company has been busy right through the recession, something he puts down to the wide geographical area it covers and the quality of its workmanship. “We don’t do a lot of advertising as we have always believed that our last job is our best form of advertising. That philosophy has worked pretty well for us so far.”

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CONTRACTING » Bobby’s Drainage

Business South / July 2013

Bobby’s - adapting to the changing market Jo Bailey New housing works in the Selwyn and Waimakariri Districts provide the bulk of Bobby’s Drainage current workload, says Andy Temple, owner of the Kaiapoi firm. “Around 90 percent of our work is new housing, in areas like Prebbleton, West Melton, Ohoka, Rangiora and Pegasus. “After that we do a reasonable amount of septic tank installs and upgrades.” Temple is running the business from a leased yard in Kaiapoi after losing both his home and previous Kaiapoi yard in the September 2010 earthquake. “It’s been quite a trying time over the last few years. However we’ve adapted the business according to the needs of the market which has worked well.” He is happy to focus mainly on new housing drainage works with the bonus that these projects are often for people starting again post-earthquake. “It’s great to play a part in getting these people into a new home. We understand because we’ve been through it too.” Temple started Bobby’s Drainage five years ago, with the name being a nod to his rugby nickname, Bobby. The avid rugby fan is a former senior player at Kaiapoi Rugby Football Club and is its current president. “I had to give up playing and haven’t done any trail riding with my boys for a while, as with such a high workload in the business I can’t afford to get injured.” The company’s full list of services includes residential and light commercial drainage services; rural and farm drainage; general earthworks; septic tank installations, maintenance and refurbishments; and trenching for new home phone, power and water supplies.

Temple employs two staff and doesn’t intend to grow the company too much bigger. “We work in closely with my brother-in-law Mark Moore who is a drainlayer at Prebbleton, and shuffle work between us when things get really busy. “We do the same with another local firm, Total Drainage and Excavation.” Bobby’s Drainage also has good relationships with building companies JE Dean, Nortons and Q Homes on the housing side; and Oasis Tanks on the septic tank side of the business. “We do advertise but have started to wind it right back after realising most of our work comes from the four or five companies we have built strong relationships with - and if not from them, it comes by word of mouth from other satisfied clients.” On the light commercial side, Bobby’s Drainage is currently doing some work for Michael McKay Building at Ravensdown and the Subway Outlet at Bishopdale. “We also have a bit of drainage work to do at the Kaiapoi Rugby clubrooms where the changing rooms are being upgraded.” Temple has just purchased a new 1.7-tonne Yamnar digger - to operate alongside the company’s existing 3.5-tonne Komatsu digger - with rubber tracks which will broaden the company’s capabilities. He says the biggest challenge for the company is to keep up with its busy workload. “I’m fortunate to have capable guys working for me and the ability to work in with other drainage firms if required. “Overall I’m pleased with how things are going.”

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CONTRACTING » Cornerstone Drainage

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Drainage repairs to the last detail Kelly Deeks For residential drainage services in Canterbury, choosing a reliable, efficient, and experienced contractor means ensuring the right skills and equipment are available to carry out the complete drainage package, from the small to the larger details. Kees and Lisa Zandbergen took over family business Cornerstone Drainage in 2002. Zandbergen had previously worked in the company, trained as a drainlayer by his uncle. His integrity and dedication were apparent from the start. “More than 20 years ago when I was doing my ticket, I had to find a residential drain to lay, then have it inspected,” Zandbergen says. “My uncle found a residential job to do for one of his clients, just around the road from my uncle’s house. “I took a shovel and all my tools in a wheelbarrow, and wheeled it around the streets. I spent several days doing the job, it was hand dug and hand back filled. “I got the job passed and got my drain laying certificate, and the same client is still a Cornerstone Drainage client today.” After gaining his certificate, Zandbergen moved to Timaru to gain some experience in the commercial drainage field. He came back to Christchurch in 2002 to take over Cornerstone Drainage, completing residential drainage repairs and alterations, new homes, lifestyle properties, and subdivisions, septic tank systems, and excavation work. The team at Cornerstone believe that when working on new houses builders want a drain layer who is cost-effective, tidy, and “goes in, does the job, and comes out quickly”.

I will speak their language and tell them why it has to be done a certain way.” “When you’ve got a drain open on a building site and trenches in the ground, it is better for other contractors for the drainage team to work fast as open trenches can hold things up for other contractors on the same job,” Zandbergen says. Cornerstone Drainage prides itself on its timely, friendly, and informative service. “We will be there when we say we will, weather permitting,” Zandbergen says. “I go over all the options with my clients. While a lot of builders understand some of the more technical details, the general public doesn’t so I will speak their language and tell them why it has to be done or is better to be done a certain way.” Zandbergen is a perfectionist and ensures every job always gets done to a professional standard. “It has been said that I can even make dirt look tidy,” he says. With more than 20 years experience in Christchurch with residential and domestic drainage, Zandbergen has seen and tackled all kinds of drainage issues during his career, and has experience money can’t buy.

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CONTRACTING » Sockburn Forklift Hire

Business South / July 2013

Forklift, transport needs covered Kelly Deeks Christchurch’s Sockburn Forklift Hire and City Forklift Hire have the region covered with quality machines at affordable rates and some unique trailers designed for the transportation of difficultto-load pieces of equipment. The two companies are owned by Graeme and Marilyn Hubbard, and each has its own specialist services. Sockburn Forklift Hire was established in 1996 when Hubbard saw a gap in the market for a forklift operation in the Sockburn area. The business eventually expanded into the transport of forklifts. “From that we’ve grown, and we’ve put in some pretty special state-of-the-art trailers,” says Graeme Hubbard. Sockburn Forklift Hire now specialises in haulage and transport services of forklifts and other machinery, while City Forklift Hire specialises in driver hire forklift rental for residential and commercial clients throughout the Canterbury region. “City Forklift Hire has many years of experience, as we’ve been providing clients in Canterbury with quality forklift rental options for years,” says Hubbard. “Not only that, but you’ll be hard pressed to find operators that are more experienced, dedicated and hardworking. “They know what is required in forklifting, so you can be confident you’re receiving a high level of service.” “It’s one thing to have highly qualified and experienced operators, but it counts for very little if you don’t have premier equipment to get the job done. “We started with just one forklift, but we’ve steadily grown in the Canterbury area, now operating with four forklifts ranging from 2.5 tonne machines to a 4 tonne machine with a 6 metre lift,” Hubbard says. “We also have a variety of attachments including paper clamps, container ramps and extensions. We also have the option of delivering forklifts to site for customers out of town.” Hubbard says he likes to think he can handle just about any forklift requirements anyone might have, whether agricultural, commercial or industrial. “We use quality lift trucks and pallet forks, and our wide range of attachments make just about anything possible,” he says. Sockburn Forklift Hire’s specially designed trailers are capable of carrying forklifts and

Sockburn Forklift Hire’s specially designed trailers are capable of carrying forklifts and construction equipment up to 17 tonnes and up to 3.6 metres high. construction equipment up to 17 tonnes and up to 3.6 metres high without requiring permits. Because of their unique designs they have a gradient of only three degrees which makes them perfect for carrying low to ground equipment, such as bus chassis, boats, portable houses, traction engines, scissorlifts, boomlifts, and construction equipment. “Providing the equipment for the job is one part of the process, but ensuring that the equipment is able to arrive to you is even more important,” Hubbard says. “We use two unique trailers which are able to move a range of forklifts and other heavy machinery, meaning that our service is always on time and on point.” Sockburn Forklift Hire and City Forklift Hire

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CONTRACTING » David Morris Earthworks

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New compacting machine in demand Jo Bailey A new piece of Landpac high-energy impact compaction equipment purchased by Canterbury firm David Morris Earthmoving, is capable of compacting virtually any type of ground down to six metres, says owner David Morris. “It is a brilliant machine, and the only one of its kind in New Zealand. We are currently using it at Ngai Tahu’s Preston’s Road subdivision and there is already quite a demand for it from other developers and engineers.” The high energy impact compaction equipment is towed behind a 450 hp crawler tractor at a relatively high speed between 10 and 13 km/hour. The non-circular masses on the equipment (that resemble heavy three-sided wheels), rotate and generate a series of high impact blows that are delivered to the surface of the soil at a rate of about 90 to 130 per minute. Because the energy is transferred in the form of a dynamic load it is possible to generate very high compaction forces, says Morris. “The equipment is computer-controlled and can tell exactly what level of compaction is being achieved without the need to dig the ground out and re-compact it. It can even compact ground that is virtually swamp - pushing the water out of it very successfully.” David Morris Earthmoving has operated full time in Canterbury for around 12 years. It grew from former West Coast Mining company Morris Mines that was founded by the Morris family around 30 years ago. “We used to come over to Canterbury to do a lot of flood-banks, farm conversions and quarry strip-outs. “When our mine was eventually squeezed out of business by Solid Energy we decided to give up coal mining and make a go of the earthmoving and civil construction business here instead.” The company has grown rapidly from six staff to 32 since the earthquakes. “It’s been a real learning experience. We’ve had to introduce a lot of new systems to cope with the growth but it’s all come together. “I still can’t quite believe the sea of faces at our Monday morning staff meetings these days.” Since the earthquakes the company has opened

The high-energy impact compaction equipment is towed behind a 450hp crawler tractor at a relatively high speed between 10 and 13 km/hour. a new yard at Wigram and invested in a significant amount of new gear. It has retained its old yard at Hororata. “Most of our work is in Christchurch at the moment. However we’ll probably be involved in the Plains Irrigation development so will use the Hororata base for that project. It’s good to have both options.”

It’s been a real learning experience. We’ve had to introduce a lot of new systems to cope with the growth but it’s all come together.”

Services provided by the company include flood bank and river protection, farm development, private and commercial road construction, subdivision and site preparation, underpass construction, soil and shingle screening, and the design, consent and construction of water storage. Significant projects since the earthquakes include the rebuild of the Avon River flood bank; and earthworks at stages 1 and 2 at the Fonterra dairy plant in Darfield. The company currently has teams involved weith works at residential subdivisions in Tai Tapu and Halswell, and the Christchurch International Airport Company’s industrial development, Dakota Park. It continues to work on a number of flood protection projects for Environment Canterbury including a size-able flood bank job underway at the Ashley River, where it has six of its 13 truck and trailer units engaged. Other equipment owned by the company includes eight articulated dump trucks, 18 diggers, three bull dozers, two graders, five loaders, two

heavy transporters and two twin-powered motor scrapers used for the specialised quarry stripping work. A permanent health and safety person is employed by David Morris Earthmoving to monitor all its sites. Morris is still hands-on out in the field and is continuing to look for more “good people” to join the company. “We could hire another six staff right now - it’s just a matter of finding the right people. “We operate under a strict drug-free policy, expect high standards of behaviour, and like our employees and gear to be well-presented. “They are a big factor in the market’s impression of the company.”

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CONTRACTING » Barrs Limited

Business South / July 2013

Safety first policy reaps dividends Kelly Deeks Having seen first hand the injuries and devastation caused by the February 2011 earthquake, Paul Harding of Christchurch drainage company Barrs Limited decided there and then he was going to make his company’s work and work sites as safe as possible. Barrs has since been the worthy recipient of the SCIRT Bill Perry Safety Award on two occasions, the only company in the rebuild to have won it twice so far. Barrs took out a highly commended award in December 2011, and won the trophy for the second quarter of 2012. As a contractor with earthmoving equipment, Harding worked in the red zone immediately following the earthquake assisting with the rescue and recovery effort. “What I saw in the city was terrible,” he says. “I never want that - I want all my guys to get home safely at night. That’s my main driver.” Not only has Barrs developed new systems to improve health and safety on work sites, Harding has also changed the way he runs his business on a day-to-day level. “I used to talk about the job we had to do first, then say ‘off you go, be safe’,” he says. “Now we talk about how we’re going to be safe first, then we go and do the job. We talk about what the hazards are and what the controls are, and everyone signs to show they are aware. “At the end of each month, if our health and safety results are good, we have a barbecue, and two beers each as I don’t encourage drunk driving. If not, the team gets a coffee and a health and safety meeting.” The centrepiece of Barrs’ safety innovation package is a method of pressure-testing sewer main renewals from ground level. Speciallydesigned pneumatic plugs are lowered into manholes and inserted with a custom-made tool. The pressure test is controlled from ground level and the plug removed. Plugs are available to cover pipes from 100mm to 600mm diameter.

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Some of the Barrs’ crew on site - with their well earned Bill Perry Safety Awards. Harding says the new system developed by Barrs means there’s no need for workers to have to go into confined spaces and sewers. “This avoids the hazard, improves safety, saves time and eliminates any temptation for crews to short-cut tedious processes. Productivity is also improved by cutting out lengthy preparation for confined space work.” A second initiative Barrs has put into practice is using a safety railing for their trench shields. This robust clip-on device protects workers from falling into a trench, as well as having an extension to the internal ladder to make it easier to get in and out. A hinged gate can be closed during work breaks to secure the trench completely. Thirdly, with regard to the high electrical hazard posed by overhead lines, Barrs has sourced a fibreglass automatic measuring pole to measure

clearance spaces for trucks and other big machinery on work sites. Barrs is currently sitting at two and a half years with no service strikes, an achievement that can be attributed to careful planning, good systems, and attention to detail.

When people ask Harding how he can afford to employ such intensive health and safety systems, he replies ‘how can you afford not to?’ “The cost of an incident is so much more,” he says. “You can’t buy a good reputation, and you can’t buy this award.”

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SCAFFOLDING » Layher NZ

Business South / July 2013

Poor quality imports a safety risk Jo Bailey The safety of construction workers could be at risk from poor quality, imported scaffolding material, says Scott Bergstrom, managing director of Layher Ltd NZ and member of the Australia/ New Zealand Standards Scaffolding Working Group. “The unprecedented level of building activity in New Zealand combined with tighter monitoring of health and safety regulations by government has significantly increased the demand for scaffolding material in the construction sector,” says Bergstrom. “This heightens the risk of inferior imported product entering the market, putting construction companies, their staff and potentially the public, at serious risk,” he says. With no specific approval processes required for importers of scaffolding products into New Zealand, Bergstrom says it is vital that scaffolding and construction companies do their own research into the origin of any scaffolding products they purchase or rent. “They run a great risk if they assume that because a product looks similar to a well-proven quality brand, that it must be safe and will perform the same way. “The truth is that a lot of the scaffold manufacturers are simply trying to copy these products, and do not invest in good quality raw materials, highly automated manufacturing processes and the rigorous testing and robust quality assurance practices we undertake at Layher.” Bergstrom says scaffold users should check where the scaffold is made, how it is manufactured, and if it comes with valid quality certificates and approvals, and reliable technical data verifying its capabilities.

Layher is a world leader in the production of cost-effective modular scaffolding systems. All parts should be embossed or stamped with the manufacturer’s name and production batch details to ensure they are identifiable and traceable. “We invest heavily in these sorts of practices because they are mandatory for good quality control and safety. Unfortunately this is not something that is followed or complied with across the board.” Poor manufacturing practices can lead to fitting inaccuracies, poor welds and poor galvanising, which all pose major safety risks. “At worst these product flaws can result in the failure or even collapse of the scaffolding. The scary thing is that consumers are relatively unaware these sort of dangers exist.”

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He says the “evolving architecture” and often inclement weather in the New Zealand market means that scaffolding is being subjected to greater stress than ever before. “I suspect most of the cheap, imported products wouldn’t have been tested for these conditions at all.” Companies are also taking a “huge risk” if they mix prefabricated scaffolding systems from different manufacturers, he says. “Mixing systems can potentially lessen the strength, stability, stiffness or suitability of the scaffold. It can also invalidate existing product liability insurance protection and supplier warranties, putting the company at financial risk.”

He says even ISO 9001 quality management system certification is no guarantee of a high quality product. “Some critics argue that ISO systems merely gauge whether processes are being followed, in other words they don’t necessarily ensure the product quality. I agree as there are no grades of competence with ISO systems and no guarantee the institute issuing the ISO 9001 certificate is even accredited in some countries.” Bergstrom is based in Layher NZ’s head office in Wellington, from which the company services the New Zealand market. The 68-year-old German Layher brand is manufactured to German Building Approval Standards and is regarded globally as a leading supplier of safe, cost effective modular scaffolding solutions of consistently high quality to the construction, mining, infrastructural, petrochemical and event industries. “Our broad customer base in New Zealand invests in Layher products not only because they want to take all reasonable steps to ensure safe scaffolds but because they demand efficiency, precision engineering, reliable technical data, consistent supply and product liability protection,” says Bergstrom. He says the problem with poor quality imports flooding the market has become a “hot topic” in the industry world-wide. “It is not a subject that has been discussed widely in New Zealand yet. However it is critical the message gets out there to ensure scaffold safety.”

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CIVIL/INFRASTRUCTURE » Harker Underground Construction

Business South / July 2013

New pipe hammer makes an impact Karen Phelps

The Taurus pipe hammer was used for a series of service corridor tunnel crossings underneath the four-lane Christchurch Southern motorway.

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Harker Underground Construction has just completed its first project using a new pipe hammer, which is the first of its size in New Zealand. The Grundoram Taurus pipe hammer is 24 inches in diameter and is ideally suited to short trenchless installations - vertical or horizontal through displaceable soils. It was these qualities that made it ideal for providing a series of service corridor tunnel crossings underneath the four-lane Christchurch Southern motorway, the South Island’s largest current roading project. A pipe hammer is a piece of equipment which attaches to the end of a steel pipe and then basically hammers the pipe through the ground. The machine has good ability to transition through various ground conditions and on short runs offers considerable cost benefits to alternative methods, says Harker Underground Construction general manager Leigh Bishop. “We had to come up with a system and methodology that suits Christchurch’s ground conditions,” says Bishop. “A machine that could drive steel pipe through silts and sands, which sit below the water table, and are mixed with cobbles up to 150mm in diameter. “The Taurus hammer is like an underground torpedo exerting 15,000 kilonewtons of force, and brings a powerful new dimension to the Harker fleet of tunnelling technology. The hammer is driven by big mobile compressors and uses 1700 cubic feet of air a minute.” Harker Underground Construction provided tunnel crossings in four locations using five casings which are conduits for an HDPE sewer main. The five crossings for Fulton Hogan included driving 1-1.5 metre diameter, 20-25 millimetre thick

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The Taurus pipe hammer was ideal for use in Christchurch’s silty and sandy soils. steel casings under the motorway in four places with an additional crossing under the railway at Matipo Street. The shortest drive was 28 metres and the longest 58 metres - all were achieved in 10 weeks. The Taurus hammer can ram pipe 600-2500 millimetre in diameter and individual casings 6-12 metres long which are then welded together or prewelded in lengths up to 80 metres long. “One of the hammer’s key advantages is that by driving the pipe through Christchurch’s predominant sand-silt-gravel ground before you excavate, you take away the risk of collapse or surface settlement,” says Bishop. “It is a very safe methodology for these conditions, giving you structural support before you start digging out the spoil.” Another advantage was that the hammer required minimal staff to operate it. Harker Underground Construction needed just three staff on site to complete the job.

Bishop says the project is a good example of the company’s ability to come up with innovative solutions to challenging problems coupled with working in with contractors and the client. Founded by Graeme Harker in 1975, Harker Underground Construction began as a general civil contracting and traditional drill and blast tunnelling company. Over the years it has built up a wealth of expertise in conventional tunnelling, tunnel boring, pipejacking and micro-tunnelling. Based in Auckland, Harker Underground Construction is today part of the Hawkins Group, a leading New Zealand construction, infrastructure and property group owned by the McConnell family, with a legacy spanning more than 50 years.

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Harker Underground Construction works New Zealand wide and provides a range of services for sewerage, stormwater, power and electricity and infrastructure. The company works closely with clients to manage both small and large projects, including giving advice on pre-construction design and methodology. It also owns one of the largest and most modern fleets of tunnel boring machines in New Zealand. Plant also includes cranes, slurry machines, sheet piling and other below ground service requirements. Bishop says one of the company’s key strengths lies in its ability to find a cost effective solution to challenging problems. “We use our IP and knowledge to solve the challenges of every project we manage in order to satisfy client and public expectations and meet strict environmental and safety standards. “We work closely with our clients to solve their technically challenging projects with preconstruction design and methodology advice.

“We like to be involved early in the project so that we can advise on the most appropriate and cost effective approach, based on our extensive experience and our knowledge of the latest information, resources and capabilities available in the market.” Other projects completed by the company include Wainini tunnel for TrustPower in Hokitika and the Timaru main trunk sewer renewal Stage 3 for the Timaru District Council. “We have a track record that we are exceptionally proud of. We have installed many kilometres of pipe up to 3.5 metres in diameter and up to 24 metres below ground level under central city areas, motorways, main arterial roads, buildings, railway lines, environmentally protected areas and greenfield sites. “We have the New Zealand record for the longest 2.5 metre diametre pipejack (600 metres) and the widest diameter concrete pipe (3 metres). “We thrive on pushing boundaries and seeking creative solutions to challenging problems.”

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RURAL BUILDING » Dave McCrea Building

Business South / July 2013

Dairy industry boom driving demand Jo Bailey The dairy boom has been kind to Ashburton builder Dave McCrea. He started his company, Dave McCrea Building, in 2005 on the back of a contract to build one cowshed, and is now about to start constructing his fiftieth. “We’re flat out with nine new cowsheds on the go this year,” says McCrea. “I love the hard work involved in building them and the different skills you get to use.” Dave McCrea Building constructs sheds for both rotary and herringbone dairy platforms. “The farmer decides what sort of plant he wants then we design and build the shed around it.” The company operates mainly within the Mid Canterbury area, although it has built cowsheds as far north as Kaikoura, and south to Oamaru. “We’re currently doing quite a bit of work for Ngai Tahu which is just getting into the dairying scene down this way. “We also have several repeat clients and are in the process of building a third cowshed for one of them.” McCrea says time is the biggest challenge when operating in the cowshed market. “The sheds have to be ready in time for the milking season, so weather or general hold-ups can add a lot of pressure. These projects just can’t be left to drag on.” Dave McRea Building is also involved in the rural and urban housing market, with farmers often getting the company to build worker accommodation at the same time as their new cowshed. “We’ve built five houses this year already and have finished numerous others over the years. “We’re currently building a big architecturally

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Business South / July 2013 for the whole duration. It’s pretty satisfying to see it all come together.” McCrea has been a builder for 28 years, after leaving school and becoming qualified. “I worked for several other builders before the opportunity came up to build a cowshed for a local farmer on my own account. “I’d been thinking about it for a while and decided to go into business with a silent partner Rodney Williams who handles a lot of the council stuff.” In its first year, Dave McCrea Building employed three staff and built two cowsheds in the region and two houses. The following year the dairy boom hit in earnest and the company found itself with seven cowsheds on his books. “I had to increase staff numbers to eight straight away. Since then we’ve grown more steadily to our current size.” The team has several long-standing staff, including its first employee Matt Williams, who asked McCrea for a job when he heard he was going out on his own. “I’m lucky to have a good team around me and don’t have any plans to get too much bigger, although you never know where the journey might lead you.” Most of the company’s business comes from word of mouth, and McCrea says he rarely advertises. “We’ve built a lot of good relationships with the local community and get a lot of repeat business. “It’s a great industry to be involved with. “When we build a cowshed for a farmer we feel like we are helping them to build their future. “To see them go on to succeed is one of the most rewarding parts of the job.”

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ENGINEERING » Betterweld Engineering

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Marine specialist grows with sector Kelly Deeks With a proven track record of services to the fishing, fruit, food, and fuel industries spanning 22 years, the team at Nelson’s Betterweld Engineering is trained and certified in all types of welding disciplines and has worked in many parts of New Zealand on a variety of different projects. Betterweld Engineering’s growth has mirrored that of the seafood industry in Nelson with both Talley’s Nelson deep sea division, and Sealord’s Port Nelson branch expanding rapidly. Betterweld Engineering managing director Steve Fry says when he and his wife Leanne started the business in 1989, Talleys had its newest trawler, and some of Betterweld Engineering’s early work was completing improvements and alterations to the trawler. “Then they got another one, and they’ve now got seven” he says. “Between Talleys and Sealord, they were growing as we were growing. “Their fish and shellfish processing factories were growing as well, and there were new cold stores going up.” Most of the demand in the early 1990s was for ammonia and ducting pipe work, and Fry’s knowhow was a much needed commodity. By the late 1990s, Betterweld Engineering expanded its services by branching into dairy tube welding. Fry says the company is now even more diversified having gained experience in stainless steel sheet metal fabrication.

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Fry established sister company Betterclad Insulation 10 years ago, providing insulation and cladding for cold and hot pipes and boilers on fishing boats and on land. “We make wraps out of fibreglass to cover all the steam valves and stop the heat getting out, and stop people getting burnt,” he says. “There were only a few on those boats up until about five years ago, and now OSH regulations and the savings to be made in heat mean a lot more insulation is being used.” Over the years Betterweld Engineering has been involved in some high profile projects around New Zealand. From Fonterra plant rebuilds, to meat works, to wineries, to fishing boats, Betterweld Engineering has done it all. However the company’s mainstay remains marine refrigeration engineering. The company has been working on the Amaltal Columbia, a Talley’s-owned 64-metre factory freezer trawler, which caught fire off the Canterbury coast in September 2012. For six months Betterweld Engineering has installed refrigeration pipe work on the boat, and working on stainless steel areas on the boat’s brand new processing factory. This project aside, most of Betterweld Engineering’s marine work is completed when boats come in for a turn around of two or three days. “There are up to 30 crew on these boats and they’ve got to be out fishing, so we have to do some big projects in a very short amount of time,” Fry says. “The Betterweld boys adapt to those situations and will work late nights and weekends to get the job finished.” The staff enjoy a wide variety of different marine projects at Betterweld Engineering, and the company’s three apprentices get valuable work experience and training.

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BUSINESS NEWS » Shantytown

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A “unique” venue for conferences Kelly Deeks Replica gold-mining town, Shantytown is already well known as one of the main tourist attractions on the West Coast. However the attraction, reminiscent of a typical 19th century gold rush town is also a popular option for conferences and functions offering a unique venue set in peaceful, timeless surroundings. Shantytown marketing and events manager Nickelle de Seymour says that conference delegates and guests at Shantytown experience a true West Coast experience, including gold panning, steam train rides, team building exercises to freshen the mind, and refreshments in an old time pub. “Behind the Victorian and Edwardian facades hides a facility which can cater for 20 to 600 guests,” she says. “Our function facilities offer a wide diversity of audio-visual, internet capability and catering ability to satisfy all requirements.” Shantytown offers two main function rooms, the Welshman Conference Centre and the Miners’ Hall. Other onsite buildings such as the faithfully restored 1866 Church, the authentic Masonic Lodge, the Victorian school, and the holographic theatre are also available for hire. Shantytown’s Welshman conference centre is nestled in the private and tranquil surroundings of West Coast native rainforest. It can seat up to 250 people theatre-style or can be split into four soundproof breakout rooms.

Shantytown offers two main function rooms, the Welshman conference centre and the Miners’ Hall, while other onsite buildings include the faithfully restored 1866 Church.

The traditional Miners’ Hall features a production stage and has the capacity to host up to 250 people banquet style, which is ideal for award ceremonies and entertainment. Onsite catering services and a licensed bar provide for meal breaks, refreshments and gala dinners. Other special interactive options include gold panning, steam train rides, short native bush walks, a holographic show, and full access to the Shantytown village and museum. Shantytown has hosted major conferences such as the 2012 Tourism Export Council conference, the Soroptimists International conference, the Maori Women’s Welfare League conference, and every year hosts the West Coast Leading Light Business Excellence Awards.

Conveniently located between the West Coast’s major towns of Greymouth and Hokitika, a conference at Shantytown has delegates and guests well placed to enjoy the West Coast’s many exciting and spectacular sights and activities. “The Coast is a wild place of rivers, rainforests, glaciers and geological treasures,” de Seymour says. “Some of my favourite activities include Treetop walkway, Monteiths brewery tour, the Fox and Franz Josef glaciers, Punakaiki pancake rocks, the Denniston Experience – the list could go on!” The attractions of Shantytown can be seen at Convene South 13 at Wigram Air Force Museum in September.

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