June/July 2014 InHouse bimonthly magazine

NEW ZEALAND’S MOST QUALIFIED BUILDERS

JUNE/JULY 2014

InHouse THE OFFICIAL MAGAZINE OF CERTIFIED BUILDERS ASSOCIATION OF NEW ZEALAND

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BREATHTAKING! PAGE 26

CERTIFIED PLANS HAS CROSSED THE START LINE!

NZ CARPENTRY APPRENTICE CHALLENGE FINALISTS

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CONTENTS

MESSAGE FROM THE CHAIR

As our Hamilton conference approaches it is probably an appropriate time to reflect on the state of the association and what has been achieved in the past twelve months.

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With the industry gaining momentum I feel that our members are in a strong position to take advantage of what will undoubtedly be a prolonged period of growth across the country.

Message from the Chair

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From the Operations Desk

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Certified Plans

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Around the Regions

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Feature: Licensing for Builders

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Feature: Working Safer

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Feature: Beacon

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Feature: Knauf

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Feature: Membership Development

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Feature: Centrespread - South Island Home

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ITAB

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Association News

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Message from the Chief

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We have strong leadership, a great team at National Support Office and builders with the necessary skills to negotiate the ever-changing business landscape and secure a reasonable share of the work available out there. As a trade Association we have industry credibility and a growing public awareness of who we are and what we represent.

I’d like to acknowledge the many people who put in the hard yards around the regions.

Without a doubt we have some real characters on our committees. Humorous, uncomplaining (generally!!!) and ready to tackle anything these guys are the salt-of the-earth types who keep our Association strong. We all know who they are - Grant Boylan in Auckland, Warwick Leigh-James in Waikato and Howard Harnett up north are a few that come to mind but there are many others who deserve our support and recognition. I feel very privileged to be part of an organisation that has so many colourful personalities in its membership.

I’m really looking forward to conference in Chiefs territory. With a great lineup of speakers and educational workshops, there is something for everyone and of course the all important opportunities to catch up with our fellow builders and discuss pertinent industry issues and how the fishing has gone over summer.

See you there.

Cheers

Contact

Dave Brown Chairman

Farming House 102 – 104 Spring Street PO Box 13405, Tauranga Central, Tauranga 3141 Phone: 07 927 7720 | Freephone: 0800 CERTIFIED Fax: 07 927 7721 | Email: editor@certified.co.nz www.certified.co.nz INHOUSE | JUNE/JULY 2014

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ASSOCIATION NEWS: From the operations desk James profile: ending many sociation af ter sp As e th ns joi es m Ja e fields of ustry. Trained in th years within the ind mes took r and drainage, Ja plumbing, gasfitte Sydney to OE stopping of f in time out with his moving onto Olympics before work at the Sydney mes took to New Zealand Ja Holland. Returning t manager jec s co-ordinator/pro the roll of service truction ns co l sed commercia for a Wellington ba ount M to ily moving the fam company, before y’s Ba e th g ilin he enjoys sa Maunganui were e. beautiful coastlin rth Island o the vacanc y of No James will step int as Buster lopment Manager Membership Deve h Island. ut moves onto the So

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Jasmine’s profile: Jasmine joins us while Lin da takes maternit y leave. Jasmin e comes to the Association with a bac kground in insurances and administr ation and will continue to support reg ional activities such as organising the Too lBox seminars, notices for regional meeti ngs, tex t reminders and keeping the website up to date with regional eve nts. Should you have an enquir y involving seminars or meetings in your area Jas mine would love to hear from you.

Notice of Buster moving on: Since joining the team in August 2012 Buster has lifted the Associations presence and profile in the North Island to new levels. Looking for new challenges Buster has put his hand up to take on the South Island, I’m sure our southern cousins will make you feel right at home Buster.

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ASSOCIATION NEWS: From the operations desk

FROM THE OPERATIONS DESK Jason McClintock – Operations Manager

Playing to the whistle!

At support office we have a saying “builders will play to the whistle”. What this means is builders will often push boundaries as to what they can get away with.

As a proud Association of qualified tradesmen I always thought this term applied “to other builders”. However I am seeing a growing group within our membership and other trades also caught playing to the whistle; I’m also seeing an increasing band of the design sector now joining the team.

The Licensed Building Practitioner scheme has now opened the door to more whistle blowers; and the walk to the sin bin of the Practitioners Disciplinary Board is a brisk walk indeed.

The real question here is, are practitioners intentionally pushing the boundaries or are our building regulations simply too regulated, too complex for the average tradesman?

To answer this I contemplated our own membership make up. We have a band of superior members who do some very complex work with a range of clients and can get it right first time, next is a band who are still growing and at times unintentionally drop the ball but are quick to make good. The third band often learn by the school of hard knocks, challenged by clients and heaven forbid on the cusp of time in the sin bin. These bands are not unique to our membership and can be applied right across all trades.

Forthcoming regulation, where do you sit?

window shall not leak, it’s called fit for purpose.

Let’s apply forthcoming regulation disguised as Building Amendment Act 2013 and how these bands might be affected. Requirements like pre contract disclosures, mandatory contracts and post contract information. For the top band, it will be business as usual, these guys are already doing much of what will be imposed on practitioners, the second band will pick it up fairly quickly because they are keen to grow, they attend information seminars and meetings. Unfortunately the bottom band will struggle because of the level of transparency that will be required when engaging with homeowners.

They are not informed, and therefore life feels like they are always “playing to the whistle”.

If practitioners work does not come up to these minimums, then they’re on a hiding to nothing. Sounds simple but can become quite complex to achieve when dealing with targeted repairs or a twisted old home of which you have been asked to add a straight, plum and level addition to it, “cheaply”. Word of advice, if you have been asked to work on a building you think will challenge your competency or the competency of sub trades to create “fit for purpose”, in a workmanship like manner and in line with your proposed estimate or quote, then walk away from it. Or you’ll be taken down by the whistle blowers and heading for the sin bin

Don’t get caught by the whistle blowers!

Reading LBP Disciplinary Board complaints decisions makes for some pretty dim reading, it’s not difficult to identify which band these guys sit in with comments like “I didn’t know it needed a building consent” and “I was not aware of building code requirements”.

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ASSOCIATION NEWS

WE HAVE CROSSED THE START LINE! “Start Up Packages” containing point of sale material for the home owner and process information for the members have now been despatched to all those members who have signed up to our new initiative “Certified Plans”. www.certifiedplans.co.nz has now gone live providing a wealth of information and knowledge for the home owners and members alike. This site will be updated as new plans come to hand and to further increase our profile to the public “Certified Plans” will be launched via an on line media campaign early July.

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The response and enthusiasm from our members of this new initiative has been very positive and we look forward to their feedback when using these new plans and we look forward to new members joining us – The benefits are huge!

Recent information in the 2013 BRANZ New Home Owner Report speaks about the Franchise Home Builders relying on standard plans as a key feature to secure business whilst Independent builders relied far more on recommendations by friends/family. It has been noted also that the most common type of input into house design is to “select a design from standard plans” and then to make some changes.

With the birth of Certified Plans the Certified Plans member will be able to turn this information posted by BRANZ around by having a set of varied, interesting plans on hand ready to show the home owner upon enquiry.

The added bonus being the home owner will be speaking direct to the builder who will build their house and not to a sales person.

We encourage all those Certified Builders that have not yet signed up to Certified Plans to do so now.

For further information contact Julie at National Support Office: julie@certified.co.nz 0800 237 843 www.certifiedplans.co.nz

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I look for ward to seeing you

Around the regions

I have recently taken over as Otago president.

Andrew McGeady

I have a small business with myself and two staff, we concentrate mainly on renovation work, particularly on some of the many period properties Dunedin has on offer. I have been a member of Certified Builders since returning from my OE in 2008 and have enjoyed getting more involved over this time. I am happy to take on the role of president in Otago, and look forward to the opportunity to steer the local region and carry on the good work of my predecessors.

Hello I’m Dean Southey from Southey Building based in Greytown. I have a small building company specialising in residential new builds and alterations. I’ve been in business for eight years.

When I’m not on the tools I’m a volunteer fireman and through the fire service compete in the firefighter combat, this year coming third in the north island and 10th overall in the nationals. I enjoy all sports and currently play football for Greytown.

Dean Southey

I look forward to the new appointment of president for the Wairarapa region with some new and fresh ideas in approaching some of the challenges that came with the appointment.

Dave Whitehead

Greenlane

Chris Smith My Name is Chris Smith, Building Central, Turangi.

We have been in business for nine years now running our business out of Turangi and servicing the entire Central Plateau from Taupo to Ohakune.

We currently employ 12 staff with the majority of our work being residential new builds and renovations.

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FEATURE: What does licensing mean for the typical builder?

WHAT DOES LICENSING MEAN FOR THE TYPICAL BUILDER? The building industry has seen a host of new laws introduced over the past 15 years but probably the most significant one has been the introduction of licensing for builders. This first made its appearance in the new Building Act of 2004 but did not become fully operational until 1 March 2012.

Until that time, anyone could get a dog, a ute, and a set of tools, and call himself a builder. That did lead to some sloppy quality standards, just as you would expect if anyone could get a scalpel, a set of scrubs and an operating theatre, and call himself a surgeon.

In one sense, builder licensing means that the building trade has finally come of age. Every other profession, and a lot of trades, have been licensed for some time. Licensing will be good for builders over time, and they can take comfort in the fact they haven’t been singled out for special treatment. For example, the builder licensing system is not a lot different to the lawyers’ licensing system, although they do vary in the following respects.

First, to become a licensed builder, it is not yet necessary to have any degree, diploma, certificate or any other qualification. Since many competent builders have no such qualifications, the Government instead introduced a set of criteria that were based more on experience on the job.

Secondly, a builder can become licensed in any of seven different skill sets (design, site supervision, carpentry, brick and blocklaying, roofing, external plastering, and foundation laying) and three different tiers of complexity (simple single dwellings, more complex single dwellings/low rise non-residential buildings, and high rise non-residential buildings). So unlike lawyers who can practice in any area of law they choose, builders are limited to their proven areas of specialisation.

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Geoff Hardy is a commercial lawyer in Auckland and also a director on the CBANZ Board. Contact Geoff on (09) 379 0700 or geoff@madisonhardy.com. This article is not intended to be relied upon as legal advice.

Thirdly, it is compulsory for lawyers to be licensed if they are going to practise law. But builders only have to be licensed if they choose to do residential building work that is critical to the structural integrity, weathertightness or fire safety of houses or small-medium apartment buildings. And as long as there is at least one licensed builder carrying out or supervising that work, they can engage any number of unlicensed tradesmen to assist them. So a builder would only choose to be licensed if he wants the kudos that comes with the title, or he wants to do residential building that is more complex than mere handyman work, and not be supervised by someone else.

In all other respects, the builders’ licensing regime is similar to the lawyers’ licensing regime. They need to renew their practising certificate every year, pay an annual levy, undertake a minimum level of continuing education, and they can be disciplined if they do something wrong.

Lawyers are mostly disciplined by other lawyers, who volunteer to perform this service without payment. Licensed builders, on the other hand, are disciplined by a statutory board known as the Building Practitioners Board (“BPB”).

The BPB is funded by the levies paid by licensed builders, and it gets its secretarial support from the Government.

The BPB is currently made up of two lawyers, an accountant, a mediator, a building surveyor, a building consultant, an architect, and a builder, who are drawn from all over the country. The Board can either receive complaints from members of the public, or investigate licensed builders on its own initiative. Complaints are extremely easy to initiate.

They are done on-line using a simple form that guides you through the process, and they cost nothing to file.

Not surprisingly, it is becoming commonplace for homeowners whose relationship with their builder has turned to custard, to file a complaint with the BPB, irrespective of any other dispute-resolution process that may be going on at the same time such as mediation, arbitration or litigation in the Courts. These complaints may be motivated by a genuine desire to protect the

general public from a sloppy builder or to force the builder to acknowledge his mistakes. But more often than not they arise in the context of a dispute, and they are at least partially motivated by the desire to get some leverage over the builder, or some retribution.

The complaints are first investigated by the Registrar of Licensed Building Practitioners who weeds out complaints that don’t meet the criteria under the Regulations. The Registrar sends qualifying complaints to the BPB with a recommendation to proceed or not proceed, and the Board makes its own decision. If the Board decides to proceed – and present indications are that it will hear most complaints – then it holds a hearing similar to a Court but not quite as formal. The builder can be represented by a lawyer, and the standard principles of natural justice and procedural fairness apply. Because the BPB members all have experience in the construction industry, the builder can be assured of a fair hearing.

The BPB can only discipline a licensed builder on one or more of the grounds specified in section 317 of the Building Act 2004. The most common grounds are negligence or incompetence, or failing to provide a record of work on completion of the project. The Board publishes its decisions on its website, but more often than not it will not name the builder concerned. However any disciplinary action the BPB takes will be recorded against that builder’s name on the public register for licensed building practitioners for three years.

If a complaint is filed about you with the BPB, take it seriously and get some advice early. A lawyer with expertise in this field may be able to get a lot of the charges thrown out. However, rest assured that whatever charges you do face, it is your chance to put the record straight. And whatever penalty is imposed on you, will not be out of proportion to the charges that are proven against you.

The BPB has no power to direct that a payment be made to the complainants. Its powers range from suspending or cancelling the builder’s licence, restricting the kind of work the builder can do, fining the builder up to $10,000, ordering the builder to undertake training, formally reprimanding the builder, to ordering the builder to pay the costs of the complaint inquiry.

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FEATURE: EMPLOYMENT AND ENVIRONMENTAL LAW

Employment Q&A The below content is by its nature general, and is not intended to be a substitute for legal advice.

REST PERIODS In a February 2014 decision, the Employment Court (sitting as the full Court with all three judges), confirmed that the provisions in the Employment Relations Act dealing with rest breaks and meal breaks are mandatory. The case involved rest and meal breaks for pilots from Jetstar. As part of its case, the company gave evidence that it would experience significant practical and operational difficulties in providing the breaks and that having to do so would significantly impact on its business. However, the Court did not accept this evidence as altering the mandatory nature of the breaks.

The Court described the provisions as “designed to impose a floor beneath which employers cannot go in terms of minimum working conditions”. It went on to say that “Any statutory minimum regime requiring breaks from duties during a working period will necessarily affect an employee’s productivity and, therefore, the cost to the employer of employing an employee. The way in which the defendant has chosen to structure its operations, and deal with the issue of rest and meal breaks, does not justify a departure from these minimum statutory requirements.”

The mandatory breaks are:

If working 2 to 4 hours:

One paid 10 minute rest break at or about the middle of the work period.

If working 4 to 6 hours:

One paid 10 minute rest break at or about one third through the work period;

If working 6 to 8 hours:

If working 8+ hours:

One unpaid 30 minute meal break at or about two-thirds through the work period.

Two paid 10 minute rest breaks at or about halfway between the start of work and the meal break, and halfway between the meal break and the finish of work; One unpaid 30 minute meal break at or about the middle of the work period.

Two paid 10 minute rest breaks at or about halfway between the start of work and

the meal break, and halfway between the meal break and the finish of work;

One unpaid 30 minute meal break at or about the middle of the work period;

And then the same breaks as set out above as if the work period had started at the

end of the 8th hour.

There are some very narrow exceptions such as when breaks are provided under another enactment, which the Court found did not apply in the Jetstar case.

The Employment Relations Bill, which is currently working its way through Parliament, is intended to introduce more flexibility for employers in this area.

Trudy Marshall & Danny Jacobson Partners at Employment & Environment Law, Barristers and Solicitors, Tauranga.

Trudy and Danny operate our Employment Helpline for CBANZ members: phone: 07 928 0529 They have also previously produced a Guide for Employers in the Construction Industry which CBANZ can send out to any members on request.

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FEATURE: Working Safer - an overview of the new Health and Safety Regime

Working Safer – an overview of the new Health and Safety Regime On 19 November 2010, the Pike River Coal Mine disaster took the lives of 29 men.

The tragedy highlighted an urgent need for a new approach to health and safety in the New Zealand workplace. A Royal Commission, established in the wake of the disaster, and a Government initiated independent task force, both recommended a raft of changes to the existing system which is currently governed by the Health and Safety in Employment Act 1992 (the “HSEA”).

Each year, 75 people are killed in New Zealand workplaces.

Additionally, approximately 200,000 claims are lodged with ACC for work-related injuries and illnesses. By drastically overhauling the existing system, the Government hopes to achieve a 25% reduction in these numbers by 2020.

Trina Lincoln heads the Construction Law team at Anthony Harper. Trina brings enthusiasm and commitment to providing practical and commercially appropriate solutions to all areas of construction: from reviewing contracts, to advising on leaky building claims or resolving disputes about quality or payment. To contact Trina: 021 807 973 or trina.lincoln@ah.co.nz

New legislation A completely new statute (“the new Act”), to be based on the recently developed Australian Model Work Health & Safety Law, is currently before Parliament and planned be introduced to replace the HSEA by December this year. The new Act is promised to improve clarity for the regulator, businesses and workers, and will include: • A fundamental change to the definition of the duty holder by moving to a more inclusive definition of a

“person conducting a business or undertaking” (PCBU’s) to allocate duties to those people in the best position to control risks to health and safety in the workplace. This concept is likely to be lifted verbatim from the Australian legislation.

• A clearer test to determine what is a “reasonably practicable” action for PCBUs to take, given risks and other circumstances.

Key changes

While there will be a major shake-up of internal processes, cross-agency cooperation (with, for example, ACC) and regulator leadership, the key changes that are likely to affect you and your business are:

What will this mean for you?

• The introduction of a completely new regulatory body;

• New legislation to replace the HSEA and supporting regulations.

New regulatory body WorkSafe New Zealand (“WorkSafe”) was established as a Crown entity in December 2013 to “enforce, educate, guide and co-ordinate implementation” of the new regime.

WorkSafe replaces the old OSH/DOL regime and will have primary responsibility for workplace harm prevention, including developing the core regulations.

• A new approach to penalties and enforcement.

Person Conducting a Business or Undertaking By introducing the concept of the PCBU, the new Act will allocate duties to those people in the best position to control risks to health and safety. The core duty of the PCBU, as stated in the draft Bill, is to: …ensure, so far as is reasonably practicable, the health and safety of: (a) Workers engaged, or caused to be engaged by the person; (b) Workers whose activities in carrying out work are influenced or directed by the person, while the workers are at work in the business or undertaking.

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6 Fixing All ceiling sheets must be fixed at right angles to the ceiling framing.

7 Control joints Install control joints in large open ceiling planes exceeding 12m or points where cracking is often predictable, such as at changes in direction.

FEATURE: Working Safer - an overview of the new Health and Safety Regime The duty extends upstream to participants in the chain of command. This will ensure greater consultation and a focus on compliance in larger work forces with significant amounts of delegation. PCBUs will have to manage the health and safety performance of the parties beneath them.

Conclusion

New test

Anthony Harper will continue to monitor the progress of the changes, including the passing of the Bill through Parliament, and will provide regular updates of progress.

The main point to take on board is that while the media focus has been on primary industry, particularly mining and forestry, the changes and new laws will apply across all sectors. Noticeably, while we are still waiting for the new Act, WorkSafe has made its presence felt in the construction sector in Christchurch in particular as well as nationally.

The draft bill indicates that a new test for determining what is “reasonably practicable” in any given situation is to be borrowed directly from the Australian legislation. Unless the context otherwise requires, “reasonably practicable”, in relation to the duty to ensure health and safety, will mean that which is, or was, at a particular time, reasonably able to be done in relation to ensuring health and safety, taking into account and weighing up all relevant matters. Such matters will include:

With the Bill having had its first reading, it is important that you are aware the new regime will require a major shift in the management of workplace health and safety.

(1.a) The likelihood of the hazard or risk concerned

actually occurring; (1.b) The degree of harm that might result from the

hazard or risk; (1.c) What the person concerned knows or reasonably

knows about the hazard or risk; (1.d) The availability and suitability of ways to eliminate

or minimise the risk; (1.e) After assessing the extent of the risk, the costs

associated with eliminating or minimising it,

including whether the cost is grossly

disproportionate to the risk.

The new definition underscores the Government’s intention to reduce compliance costs for “less risky” businesses, who have for many years been dogged by confusion surrounding their compliance obligations. This is to be achieved by introducing a means of assessing proportionality.

Modified penalty structure The Government has emphasised the benefits of having a greater deterrent capability. It is expected that the new Act will contain a range of new compliance and enforcement tools, including:

stronger penalties for breaches of the new Act;

wider court powers;

greater cost recovery mechanisms with respect to prosecutions.

Currently, the Ministry of Justice is also considering the inclusion of corporate manslaughter to the legislative framework. Whether or not this change will be implemented, it is clear that the intention of Parliament is to ensure employers take greater responsibility and care for health and safety.

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About Beacon Pathway Beacon Pathway is an Incorporated Society committed to transforming New Zealand’s homes and neighbourhoods through research and demonstration projects that show how to make homes more resource efficient, healthier to live in, adaptable, resilient and affordable.

For further information about Beacon Pathway visit: www.beaconpathway.co.nz.

Rigid polystyrene is used to insulate underneath and around the perimeter of this concrete slab floor.

Choosing the right insulation product

By Lois Easton, Beacon Pathway Inc. With many products available on the market, it’s useful to understand more about different types of insulation and what product might be best for your client.

A good insulation product is one which:

Common Types of insulation

• Has high R-values (the measure of thermal resistance) • Keeps its form and shape over long periods • Does not deteriorate • Is safe to install • Poses no long term risk to households.

Polyester (e.g. GreenStuf, Novatherm, EcoTherm, Mammoth, Cocoon)

Pre-formed, bonded bulk insulation products (e.g. glass fibre, wool, polyester) are the most common form of insulation for most ceiling, wall and underfloor applications in New Zealand. Bulk insulation is flexible, can be cut to fit awkward shapes, and comes in pre-cut segments or blanket form. Wool products are generally available as a wool/polyester mix, with the polyester helping to retain shape. While modern bulk insulating products retain their shape well over time, not all products are suitable in particular situations (e.g. some looser bulk insulants can be less suitable for wall insulation because they slump), and care is required to ensure that the right product is selected for the task.

Polystyrene board is a very effective insulator with reasonable strength when compressed so it is a good option in applications such as concrete floors or walls in new houses. But it is more difficult to install (without gaps) in existing houses where framing widths and gaps might be uneven. Also, because it is rigid, it may not be a feasible option for underfloor insulation in houses with solid perimeter foundations because of difficulty getting the sheets under the floor. Polystyrene insulation is found in extruded (EPS) and expanded (XPS) forms – EPS polystyrene is generally cheaper, but XPS polystyrene usually gives better R-value for the same thickness of product.

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• R-value: R1.8-2.0/ 100mm for low density product; denser product available.

• Form: Available as segments and as blankets.

• Durability: Stable, long life product although prone to compression damage if stored inappropriately before installation. Is resistant to moisture, but won’t perform if wet.

Glass wool/Fibreglass (e.g. Pink Batts, Bradford Gold, Earthwool) • R-value: ~R2.5/ 100mm; higher values for denser product (“Ultra” type products).

• Form: Available as batts and as blankets.

• Durability: Long lasting product - current products have an expected 50 year life. Early installations (e.g. those done in the 70s and 80s) may well have slumped and are of a very thin product – these need topping up or replacing.

• Installation: Fibres can irritate installers, and it is not easy to install in ceilings with very low roofs or under floors where access is very difficult.

• Other comments: Is resistant to moisture, but doesn’t perform when wet Wool (e.g. EcoFleece, Terra Lana, Latitude, Woolcote) Wool (e.g. EcoFleece, Terra Lana, Latitude, Woolcote) • R-value: ~R1.6-2.3/ 100mm in blanket form; higher values for wall products.

• Form: Available as segments and as blankets, or as loose fill. Often available mixed with polyester.

• Durability: Long term durability/life expectancy not known. Wool insulation must be kept dry once installed and won’t perform when it’s wet.

• Installation: Not easy to install in ceilings with very low roofs or under-floors where access is very difficult.

Polystyrene (e.g. Expol, Retrotherm, Styrodur, Poly Palace, Goldfoam, Styrobeck) • R-value: ~R2.8-3.0/ 100mm • Form: Available as sheets, beads or, less commonly, embedded in structural elements.

• Durability: Stable and long lived, although can be vulnerable to damage if exposed. Some shrinkage can occur over time which can affect friction fittings (e.g. in floors). Has very low moisture absorption.

• Other comments: Current products are CFC free but some early products used CFCs so care with their disposal is needed.

The following insulation products are available but not widely used or recommended. A good guide to acceptable products is the list of approved insulation products for the Warm Up New Zealand programme (see www.energywise. govt.nz/node/4910). None of the products from these three materials are currently on the approved list.

Cellulose/macerated paper - this product is normally blown into ceiling cavities, and can move over time in the roof space. It must be kept dry.

Reflective foil-lined products - including plain reflective foil, and hybrid polymer options that combine a reflective layer and a small cell low-conductive insulant layer. These are generally underfloor products, but the low R-value achieved with their use means they are generally not recommended.

Hardened urea formaldehyde foam - normally blown or injected into walls as a foam which then hardens. This should not be used in walls with brick cladding, as the foam interferes with the drainage in the wall system.

As can be seen, there are a wide range of products, and it is important to select the appropriate product for the circumstances. Some of your clients may have particular preferences, such as wanting the most “environmentally friendly” product. In New Zealand Environmental Choice is the independent environmental labelling programme.

There are a range of Environmental Choice Certified products made of glass wool and polyester available and these are listed on the website: http://www.environmentalchoice.org.nz.

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FEATURE: Knauf brings competition and savings to the NZ building sector

Knauf’s entry into the New Zealand building sector brings much needed competition to a unique market that’s experiencing rapid growth.

“We work closely with builders, merchants and architects on the specifications, design and house lot sheet size and mix. Our preference is to also involve the installer around the specification and design table to get an even more cost efficient result.”

As one of the leading innovators and largest manufacturers of plasterboard and associated products in the world, Knauf is well placed to bring long-awaited choice to builders and home owners alike.

Eastwood explains, “Instead of using rebates, we want to focus on adding value and reducing actual cost. An example of this is a reduction in labour costs through improved specification and product selection, as well as a reduction in non-recoverable waste from industry norms of between 10 to 15 per cent, to less than 10 per cent.

“We’ve invested significantly in setting up here, opening our Distribution Centre in Christchurch last October and our fully stocked Auckland Distribution Centre earlier this year, enabling us to service both North and South islands”, said John Eastwood, Knauf’s New Zealand Specification & Commercial Manager.

This investment has included getting BRANZ appraisals for Knauf’s Bracing and Wet area systems and having specification tools in place through MasterSpec and Smartspec. A market leading BRANZ appraised Bracing Calculator has also been developed and is downloadable for free (www.knaufplasterboard.co.nz).

Knauf is a family owned, private company operating more than 150 facilities in over 40 countries. Employing more than 23,000 people globally, Knauf supplies more than one billion square metres of plasterboard every year.

The company supplies plasterboard, compounds, cornice and associated products to the building industry in Australia and New Zealand and offers a comprehensive range of wall lining and ceiling solutions for both new and refurbishment projects in the residential and commercial building markets.

“These solutions are complemented by our ability to customise systems to meet individual fire, acoustic and aesthetic requirements,” said John Eastwood.

“As well as superior products like One+ and newly-released Opal, that offer a higher performance for the same house lot price, Knauf also boasts improved specification systems that ultimately ensure reduced waste and labour costs.

“The bottom line is, choosing Knauf will save you time and money”, said Eastwood.

Bringing global expertise and knowledge in building science and construction, coupled with the efficiencies in these areas, Knauf is committed to generating a step change in cost savings.

“So for a house lot that attracts circa $250-$300 in rebates, we could reduce the actual house lot cost up front by circa $350-$450.”

Certified Builders Chief Executive Grant Florence agrees that any levers that can be pulled to reduce the cost of building would of course be welcomed by most builders and indeed homeowners.

“The building sector has been relatively stagnant in terms of significant innovation. In general, the various studies and reports completed over the past four years show a low level productivity improvement of the sector”, said Florence.

“Competition naturally results in more competitive material pricing and since Knauf entered the market last year pricing has already become more competitive at tendering and pricing stages. Those that have opted to switch projects to Knauf are enjoying the additional onsite efficiencies” John Eastwood said.

Knauf’s arrival has brought greater choice to a sector that has historically lacked genuine competition. More choice will ultimately benefit consumers.

When opening Knauf’s Christchurch Distribution Centre last year, Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Minister Gerry Brownlee described Knauf’s entry as validation of the government’s support of a healthy, competitive market for construction materials which ensures consumers have a sustainable choice.

The dual awarding of a government procurement deal worth $40 million for the Christchurch rebuild is further evidence of the level of Government commitment to bringing competition to the residential and commercial building sector.

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ASSOCIATION NEWS NEW CARPENTRY QUALIFICATIONS AHEAD A review of industry training is taking place which will result in a new carpentry qualification - New Zealand Certificate of Carpentry which will replace the current National Certificate in Carpentry.

A series of industry regional consultation meetings are to take place allowing all members of industry to hear what is proposed and to provide feedback.

These meetings are open to all industry stakeholders and members are encouraged to attend. The schedule is: VENUE

START TIME

Monday 9-Jun Dunedin

DAY

DATE

Otago Polytechnic Prefab Building – entry from Parry Street

10.30am

Thursday

12-Jun

LOCATION

Hotel Ashburton, 11 Racecourse Road, Ashburton

10.30am

Friday 13-Jun Christchurch

Ashburton

BCITO Unit 2, Russley Business Park, 585 Wairakei Road, Harewood, Christchurch

10.30am

Monday 23-Jun Palmerston

Nth BCITO BDO Building, 32 Amesbury Street, Palmerston North

10.30am

Tuesday 24-Jun New Plymouth

The Ugly Duck Restaurant, 601 Devon Street East, Fitzroy, New Plymouth

10.30am

Wednesday

25-Jun

Napier/Hastings

Taradale RSA, 156 Glouster Street, Taradale

10.30am

Tuesday

1-Jul

Tauranga

BCITO, 40 Tawa Street, Mt Maunganui

10.00am

Wednesday 2-Jul Gisborne

Gisborne Conference Centre Level 1 The Marinaview Building, 6 Reads Quay, Gisborne

10.00am

Thursday

3-Jul

Hamilton

Kingsgate Hotel, 100 Garnet Avenue, Te Rapa, Hamilton

10.00am

Friday

4-Jul

Taupo

Lakeland Resort, 28 Lake Terrace, Taupo

10.00am

Monday 7-Jul South/East Auckland

Weymouth Cosmopolitan & Sports Sykes Road, Manukau City

10.30am

Tuesday 8-Jul North/West Auckland

The Irish Club, Fowlds Park, Rocky Nook Avenue, Morningside, Auckland

10.30am

Wednesday 9-Jul Whangarei

The Northland Cricket Association Spire Pavilion, 72 Okara Drive, Whangarei

10.30am

Tuesday 15-Jul Wellington

Petone Rugby League Clubrooms, 26 Marine Parade, Petone

10.30am

Wednesday 16-Jul Wairapa

Masterton Cosmopoliton Club, 398 Queen Street, Masterton

10.30am

Monday 21-Jul Invercargill

Invercargill Working Men’s Club, South & East Lounge, 154 Esk Street Invercargill

10.30am

Tuesday 22-Jul Queenstown

BCITO, Unit 14 Shotover Business Park, 185 Glenda Drive, Frankton, Queenstown

10.30am

Wednesday

23-Jul

Greymouth

Kingsgate Hotel, 32 Mawhera Quay, Greymouth

3.00pm

Thursday

24-Jul

Nelson

Trailways Hotel, 66 Trafalgar Street, Nelson

3.00pm

Chateau Marlborough Corner High and Henry Streets, Blenheim

10.30am

Friday 25-Jul Blenheim

TOOLBOX SEMINAR A BETTER WAY OF MANAGING CONFLICT A builder’s life is one of problem solving, each day the building site is faced with logistics of how to work with issues to move the project forward. It takes great skill to get the planning right all day every day, throw multiple sites into the mix and site management can quickly become a complicated juggle. When something does go wrong, your approach to fix dictates the outcome.

Up till now there have not been many tools in the toolbox to manage conflict. To overcome this the Association has teamed up with FairWay Resolution to work alongside Certified Builders to deliver education to the building industry. Starting at the building site this seminar will show you how to prevent, manage and resolve conflict, nip it in the butt before it turns into a dispute.

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The issues of conflict can manifest itself in many forms, from a non paying customer, employee issues, sub-contractors letting you down, supply chain failure, and then there are your teenagers lining you up as you pull into the drive. Issues bubbling away with clients will inevitable lead to the last payment coming in for questioning.

Discover how to evaluate your clients, understand the warning signs conflict might be on its way, and how to communicate and manage clients, employees and sub-contractors to dissolve conflict.

I invite you to join FairWay Resolution, Buster, James and myself to a seminar near you and add another tool in your toolbox to keep your sites harmonious and productive.

Happy building, Jason McClintock

TOOL SEMINAR BOX SERIES ASSOCIATION NEWS

A BETTER WAY OF MANAGING CONFLICT JULY - SEPTEMBER 2014

NORTH ISLAND DATE

July 7th

DAY

TIME

Monday

6.30am Nibbles 7.00pm Start 14th Monday 6.30pm Nibbles 7.00pm Start 15th Tuesday 6.30pm Nibbles 7.00pm Start 22nd Tuesday 6.30pm Nibbles 7.00pm Start 23rd Wednesday 6.30pm Nibbles 7.00pm Start 28th Monday 6.30pm Nibbles 7.00pm Start 29th Tuesday 6.30pm Nibbles 7.00pm Start

August 5th

Tuesday

6.30pm Nibbles 7.00pm Start 6th Wednesday 6.30pm Nibbles 7.00pm Start 11th Monday 5.30pm Nibbles 6.00pm Start 12th Tuesday 5.30pm Nibbles 6.00pm Start 13th Wednesday 5.30pm Nibbles 6.00pm Start 19th Tuesday 6.30pm Nibbles 7.00pm Start 20th Wednesday 5.30pm Nibbles 6.00pm Start 25th Monday 6.30pm Nibbles 7.00pm Start 26th Tuesday 6.30pm Nibbles 7.00pm Start

September 2nd 3rd

Tuesday

5.30pm Nibbles 6.00pm Start Wednesday 5.30pm Nibbles 6.00pm Start

CITY

VENUE

ADDRESS

Rotorua

The Pig & Whistle

Corner Haupapa and Tutanekai Streets

New Plymouth

Ugly Duck

601 Devon Street East

Te Awamutu

Te Awamutu Golf Course Club Room

Kihikihi Road, State Highway 3

Tauranga

Tauranga yacht Club

Sulphur Point

Whakatane

Tuscany Villas Motor Inn

57 The Strand

Auckland

The Backyard

31 Northcote Road, Northcote

Auckland

Sharks Bar

Victor Eaves Park, 122 West Hoe Road, Orewa

Hamilton

Flagstaff Club

Commodore Drive

Taupo

Taupo Cosmopolitan Club

5 Taniwha Street

Waiheke Island

Waiheke Island Rugby Club

The Pavilion, Onetangi Sport Park, O’Brien Road

Whangarei

North Tec

Gate 1, Learning Centre, Raumanga Valley Road

Kerikeri

Kerikeri RSA

37 Cobham Road

Napier

Taradale RSA

156 Gloucester Street, Taradale

Gisborne

Gisborne Cosmopolitan Club

190 Derby Street

Auckland

The Commerce Club

27-33 Ohinerau Street, Remuera

Mangawhai

Mangawhai Bowls

219 Molesworth Drive, Mangawhai Heads

Palmerston North

UCOL Main Campus room 6-1-14

Princess Street

Masterton

Masteron Cosmopolitan Club

398 Queen Street

CITY

VENUE

ADDRESS

Ashburton

Hotel Ashburton

11 Racecourse Road

Greymouth

Union Hotel

20 Herbert Street

Westport

Denniston Dog Hotel

18 Wakefield Street

Timaru

Hibernian Hotel

4 Latter Street

Oamaru

Brydone Hotel

115 Thames Street

Wanaka

Lone Star

50 Cardrona Valley Road

Alexandra

Centennial Court Motor Inn

96 Centennial Avenue

Winton

Winton Middle Pub

232 Great North Road

Dunedin

The Edgar Centre

116 Portsmouth Drive, Andersons Bay

Christchurch

CPIT

Sullivan Avenue Campus, Student Centre

Blenheim

Admirals Motor Lodge

161 Middle Renwick Road, Springlands

Nelson

AMI Suburbs Football Club

142 Saxton Road East, Stoke

Wellington

Petone Working Men’s Club, Anzac Room Hilton Queenstown

47 Udy Street, Petone

SOUTH ISLAND DATE

July 7th

DAY

TIME

Monday

5.30pm Nibbles 6.00pm Start 8th Tuesday 5.30pm Nibbles 6.00pm Start 9th Wednesday 5.30pm Nibbles 6.00pm Start 14th Monday 5.30pm Nibbles 6.00pm Start 15th Tuesday 5.30pm Nibbles 6.00pm Start 16th Wednesday 5.30pm Nibbles 6.00pm Start 21st Monday 6.30pm Nibbles 7.00pm Start 22nd Tuesday 5.30pm Nibbles 6.00pm Start 23rd Wednesday 5.30pm Nibbles 6.00pm Start

August

11th Wednesday 5.30pm Nibbles 6.00pm Start 12th Tuesday 6.30pm Nibbles 7.00pm Start 13th Wednesday 6.30pm Nibbles 7.00pm Start 21st Thursday 5.30pm Nibbles 6.00pm Start 25th Monday 5.30pm Nibbles 6.00pm Start

Queenstown

79 Peninsula Road

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FEATURE: Some thoughts from our Membership Development Coordinator

Some thoughts from our Membership Development Coordinator...

In my role I deal with both new members and existing members changing their business structures and have seen how much confusion it can cause so I thought I would try and make some of this information a bit clearer.

Many builders and people in general are confused about the many different company structures, after all you just want to build and make money don’t you? So you go to the accountant, they set one up for you and hopefully tell you what it is but you have no understanding of what it means.

It is however very important that you understand your business structure and what it means for you as at the end of the day you are the one who is legally responsible for it and the more understanding you have of your business the better it will run and more you will profit.

All businesses have a legal name and can choose to have a different trading name. When filling in contracts or guarantees you must use your legal name as that is the contracted party, when you purchase contracts through the Association your legal name is automatically entered in. Your trading name is what you advertise to the public as; this is what crosses over to our website. This is why we require you to provide both names, let us know if anything changes and why it is important for the names you provide to be correct.

Let’s look at how Bob Builder would set his business up under each structure.

Sole Trader: If you woke up tomorrow and decided to build for your own clients, you would automatically be classified as a sole trader until you chose a different business structure.

Setting up as a sole trader is a low-cost, straightforward way to start a business as you aren’t required to follow any formal or legal processes to establish the business, which makes it a popular option for many people in the various trades. This is because sole traders and their businesses are considered to be the same legal entity. You even pay tax through your personal IRD number on individual income tax rates, can’t get any simpler.

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Bob Builder trading as Robert the Builder As a sole trader, your business is built around you. This does not mean you are a one man band; you can still employ others to help you.

As a sole trader you are solely responsible for all the debts and liabilities, but you also retain control of your business and the profits you make.

Important points: Liability: As a sole trader’s business isn’t a separate legal

entity from its owner, your personal assets like

your family home are possibly directly at risk.

Branding: Sole traders can’t stop other businesses from

using their name, but they can trade mark their

brand as protection.

Partnership: A partnership is when you and your mate decide to build for clients together. It is formalised by a partnership agreement which will set out your share in the responsibility for running the business and share in the profits and losses.

If it is not set out in a formal agreement (which is highly recommended) you will share this equally. There are other types of more complex partnerships – but these require careful advice from your Financial and/or Legal Advisors Partnerships are not responsible for paying income tax on its profits. At the end of the financial year the net profit is distributed between the partners and you each pay your own individual income tax.

As a Partnership is not a separate legal entity, you have joint and several liability. This means that if your mate becomes insolvent or does a runner you could be held liable for all of the partnerships debt.

A partnership has no continuation, if your mate leaves the partnership ceases to exist and a new partnership agreement will need to be drawn up to start a new partnership.

For partnerships, your legal name is the name given in your partnership agreement or your last names together.

FEATURE: Some thoughts from our Membership Development Coordinator

Bob Builder and Peter Person in partnership trading as Robert the Builder Important points:

Easy and Inexpensive: Only need to form the partnership agreement.

Shared Financial Input: Grouping resources can be beneficial in securing credit, or by having more start up capital.

Joint and Individual Liability: Partners are liable

for both their own actions, that of the partners and

for the business debts. Personal assets of all

partners can be used to satisfy the partnership’s debt.

Disagreements Among Partners: There are bound to be disagreements so it is important to set out in the agreement a dispute resolution procedure.

Shared Profits. As profits are shared equally or as per the partnership agreement, if a partner feels they are contributing more than their share, conflict may arise.

Limited Company: A Limited Company is the most formal way to set up your business. When you incorporate a company, you are creating a separate legal entity to carry on business. Your company comes into existence once registered under the Companies Act 1993, assigned a company number and can be searched on the companies register www.companies. govt.nz. Only once this is done can you promote yourself as a Limited company.

With most small companies the main shareholder is also a Director of the company, when incorporating a company it is very important that you understand what duties you have as a shareholder and a Director.

Bob Builder as Director and shareholder for Robert the Builder Limited As a shareholder you have little or no say in the day to day running of the business, you can however undertake some actions to protect your shareholding such as pass resolutions at shareholder meetings, vote out Directors, sell your shares etc etc.

Your role as a Director on the other hand comes with great responsibility. Directors unlike shareholders do not have limited liability, you can be held personally and individually liable for the actions of the company which is why the role should not be taken lightly as your personal wealth and reputation are put on the line as a result. In general your Directors duties are to always act in good faith and in the best interests of the company. All Directors in the company need to know their legal responsibilities.

Important points:

Limited liability: As the company is a separate legal

“person”, it provides the shareholders protection

as they cannot be held liable for the business debts

of the company unless they have any unpaid money

owing on their shares or personal guarantees have

been given. When they are also a Director and are

found to have traded recklessly, fraudulently or not in

the company’s best interests, they can still be held liable.

Continuity of existence and Transferability of shares: A company will continue to exist until it is removed from the register. They often have many changes in ownership or management. Shareholders may sell or otherwise dispose of their shares at any time. This makes a company much easier to sell or pass on to others (such as your children).

Marketplace credibility: This business structure holds more credibility and a more professional image in the marketplace.

Name changes: Members often change their

company names for various reasons, commonly

due to rebranding. A name change is when your

company number stays the same but you change the

registered name. If you have the same company

number as before you are the same legal entity; if it

is a different number then you have created a new

entity. Often members have only wanted to change

the name but the accountant has formed a new company.

Trading Trust: Many people find trading trusts confusing and just don’t understand them which is understandable as it is the most complicated business structure involving many different entities.

Trusts are often referred to as separate legal entities, just like companies are separate legal entities. This may be easier to explain however it is incorrect and misleading causing confusion. Simply a trust is a set of legally enforceable obligations. An essential feature of a trust is that a person, being the trustee, must use their legal entitlement to the trust property for the benefit of another person – the beneficiary.

Any trust where the trustee carries on business instead of passive investment is referred to as a trading trust. As with any trust, the trustee is personally liable for trade debts.

Typically a trading trust is set up with a limited company as the trustee to try and limit the liability for trade debts falling on those who would be trustees.

People now find themselves with both a company and a trust with no understanding of how the two fit together. For example: who is the Certified Builders Association member and what entity do you put on your contracts. It is important that the entity that you are trading through is the member

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FEATURE: Some thoughts from our Membership Development Coordinator and contracted party. This maybe your trading trust as the limited company is only the trustee.

This structure may have some tax advantages. While a trading trust may suit some businesses, some business types like construction businesses may not suit a trading trust structure, as they sell time rather than goods. It is important if you are considering this structure to seek independent legal advice.

Some key points to consider are:

• Which structure is best in terms of control?

• What is in place to resolve possible disputes between the parties?

• Is it tax effective?

• Can tax losses be utilised?

Important points:

• Are your personal assets protected?

If you have any further questions on your business structure or are looking at forming or changing your business it is important to seek independent advice from both your Financial or Legal Advisor as they often each come to a recommendation from a different perspective.

Complicated and Expensive: As there are many entities involved it takes a lot of time and money to set up and should be done by a specialist.

Liability: Directors of the trustee company have a

high level of liability with both Directors and trustee duties.

Summary: It seems that many advisers have their favourite structure that they like to sell their clients. However when forming a business it is important that everything is taken into consideration and options are kept in perspective. To have the best chance at success the structure must suit your situation and documents adapted to your needs.

Don’t forget to let us know if anything changes so that we can keep your membership up to date.

Ruth Riley

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FEATURE – Centrespread

Southern life...

BREATHTAKING!

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My wife and I, with the help of Phil Gilchrest from Prime Real Estate helped us search for properties in Wanaka for over a year until we were shown this incredible block of land in Hawea Flat. The local Wanaka architects designed beautiful houses emblematic of Central Otago and that’s how we discovered Sorted Architecture.

Steve’s houses all appealed to us so the decision for him to assist in design was easy. His enthusiasm towards our project was thorough with him spending time in our busy Rotorua home with four boys and a dog. He quickly realised the justifications behind our design brief.

Upon completion of the concept drawings, he then introduced us to a select few builders who he felt could take on the task of such a substantial project. Every builder we met showed us excellent craftsmanship and attention to detail.

Deane Fluit Builders took on the project. This is the second home we have built and we have no horror stories to tell. Sure there were the small glitches but the project ran smoothly and Deane was a very good cost watchdog and central to the management of the project.

We shifted into our home in September 2013. After having most of our belongings in storage and living in small rentals for over two years, it was like Christmas to finally move into our new house, with our furniture and belongings. The shift to Wanaka has been a fantastic experience. The schools are amazing, the lifestyle is second to none and to top it off, we are fortunate enough to live in a beautiful home.

Thank you Phil, Steve, Deane and his crew and Mike Steiner for his Interior Design input.

Wright Family

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FEATURE – Centrespread: A message from the Builders As we all know building is a team effort by everyone involved to make a job run smoothly and you as a builder are only as good as the team you have working with you, and you being the main contractor must also relate well to your client, your team and your subbies.

We were supposed to start this project in 2008, plans were drawn up and it was in for a building consent. The house was situated on a rural site overlooking Lake Hawea. When put in for a building consent it was discovered that the building platform was surveyed in the incorrect position and the platform was not a consented building platform. This threw a major spanner in the works. We had counted on this project going ahead but now because of the resource consent process and the time it takes and the cost involved to the clients we effectively kissed this project goodbye.

But to their credit our clients stuck to the process and definitely wanted to still build on that property, so in 2012 we started building on a new platform with a new building consent and a new resource consent.

There wasn’t much of an issue with the building consent but the resource consent opened up a whole can of worms, the land was zoned rural farmland so probably as of right they could have ploughed up the property, but now because they had put a building platform on this property they were inhibited with all sorts of conditions. We had two so called native plants which we had to search the site for. They then had to be removed from the building site and transplanted further down the hill, these plants were then tagged with a flag and then their position GPS’d. The clients were charged for this and are also stuck with ongoing monitoring fees.

The amusing thing is (not for the clients) that one of these can be bought in the local Mitre 10.

There were also a lot of other conditions, fencing these areas off for rabbits but having to leave gates open so the land could be grazed as not to smother the plants with rank

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grass, the ridiculous layout of the fence that would smother stock in stupid corners, and then we went onto landscape planting. They want I don’t know how many trees planted in a gulley to the right of the house to screen it from the road; the trouble is they will take probably 20 years to even get close to screening the house.

I really struggled with this Resource Consent, and the Resource Management Act, and the way our local QLDC interpreted it all.

For me if you looked at the original site they were to build on it was ideal, back over the hill a bit, on flatter land, virtually unseen from most directions, no native plants there, could hardly be seen from the road, and would have saved on massive earth works (the greenie thing) and building costs, all these costs were imposed on the clients for both building relocation and Resource Consent which was in the 6 figure digit. For me this was ridiculous with no common sense applied.

So I went to our local MP Jacqui Dean and asked to have a meeting on site to see what could be done, which she did but, said there was nothing she could do, it was all local Government and that QLDC was one of the worst TA`s in the country. No satisfaction for anyone there!

So onto the building...

First I would like to thank our building team, all trade qualified, and great group of guys.

Then the Wright Family for sticking with it, they had to overcome some pretty big hurdles and a four year wait with four young boys.

Steve Humperson from Sorted Architecture, very easy to talk to and deal with and a good eye.

All the Subbies, it was a team effort thank you.

Cheers Deane Fluit

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FEATURE – Centrespread: A message from the Architect The brief was to create a home for a busy outdoor lifestyle enthusiastic family with four energetic boys that functions and fits their everyday routine. The home needed to include family and formal living spaces, guest flat for friends and family, drive through garaging and sheltered outdoor living spaces.

The original building platform sits high on an exposed north-west escarpment with outstanding views across Hawea flat towards Lake Hawea to the north, west to mountains including Treble Cone and Black Peak, and south to the Cardrona Valley. It was only when the house design was well advanced and documentation was being prepared to submit for resource consent that the planning consultant discovered an error with the location of the registered platform shown on the deposited plan. When the correct platform, located approximately eighty meters south over a ridge on a south west facing slope, was deemed undesirable a new location was decided upon lower on the escarpment. This new site being steeper with a slightly different aspect required a complete redesign and resource consent being notified, resulting in an Environment Court hearing delaying the project.

The new site and a large portion of the escarpment was found to accommodate a range of endangered plants including native broom and various ground covers. The Environment Court hearing regarding the new platform and design was only granted from the owners willing to agree to an environmental regeneration programme of

the escarpment. Before site work could begin the endangered plants were identified and flagged with those plants within the excavated area transported.

The house clad with vertical random shiplap cedar and schist stone is entered on the middle floor through the main entry which flows into a cedar clad passage that spans from the master suite and study to the left, right past stairs to the lower floor, the formal lounge and dining, towards the north facing open plan family living dining and kitchen area. Both the formal and family areas access an internal sheltered courtyard with open fireplace and BBQ area. A scullery and office is located behind the kitchen along with another stair linking to the four boys’ bedrooms and large games room below. At the top of this stair is a mudroom, with large gear cupboards for each family member, a family bathroom and link through the laundry to a two wide by two deep drive through garage. Above the garage sits a separate one bedroom guest flat with a bathroom, small kitchen and living area.

Regardless of the deviation to the building platform location and the stress it created for the clients, the commitment from all involved remained to bringing the project to fruition and delivering a home to meet the original brief. This in turn gave the clients the pleasure of a fantastic result and a wonderful family home they can enjoy.

Steve Humpherson Sorted Architecture

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PUT THEM ON THE LINE BOYS.

The Challenge IS ON!!

Well even I am getting excited about this year’s challenge and I am not even in it.

We are shaping up for a big event this year, massive prizes from our generous sponsors and from what I have seen it’s going to be close. Good luck to the all the apprentices taking part, you have done a fantastic job to have made it this far and remember that you are all winners of your region; you are the best from around the country so be proud of your achievement and give it your best shot in the finals. To all Certified Builders who are in the regions of their apprentice, make sure you get in behind them; give them as

Challenge Supporters - National Final:

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- South Island Email: buster@certified.co.nz Phone: 0800 CERTIFIED (0800 237 843)

Again I would just like thank our Sponsors, Providers, Presidents and Lisa who works away in behind the scenes and keeps me and everyone else on track and to all the others that have been involved thank you. Without you we could not make this event what it is.

Thanks to the kind sponsors who gave generously and supported the New Zealand Carpentry Apprentice Challenge 2014:

Challenge Supporter - Regional Finals:

Membership Development Manager

much support as you can, even if it’s just going up to them and wishing them good luck. Maybe there’s a bit of advice you can give them. Let’s show our passion for the industry and help the future of our apprentices who will become like you and me one day - a Certified Builder the best of the best and New Zealand’s Most Qualified Builders.

Thank you to the sponsors:

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PUT THEM ON THE LINE BOYS. Providers Taking part:

Toolbox Seminar

The Great Apprentice Race

Just starting to get geared up for this which will be kicking off on 7th July (see page 25 for more details) I will be covering the South Island and James will be covering the North Island so we look forward to seeing you all at the seminars. As always you should make the effort to get to these as you will be missing out and getting left behind if you don’t. More details on page 24.

Something new for Conference this year, so brace yourselves, this is going to be fun with great sponsorship from Mitre 10 Trade. This race will be a test of brains, stamina, speed and agility. This is going to run on Thursday 26th June at 3.30pm in Hall B, it is open to the public to come along, watch and cheer on the apprentices and their team member, NOW WHO WILL THAT BE???? Yes I am looking at all you great athletes out there, nine lucky people will be getting a call from me shortly, so I hope you are all in great shape, dangerously fit and ready the meet the challenge. This promises to be a lot of fun and is something that you are not going to want to miss, trust me book in this event for sure.

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Hamilton Fieldays: Warwick and his committee have got their stand at the Fieldays again this year so please get in touch with Warwick if you can lend a hand. Remember that the Certified Builders Conference is in Hamilton this year so the Waikato region is under pressure having two major events in the space of three weeks so they can do with all the help they can get. I take my hat off to Warwick and his team and I thank you all for your effort.

BuildNZ: In Christchurch this year on the 31st July CBS Canterbury Arena we will be on stand 55 so make sure you come along and say hello. Grant, Jason, James, Eve and myself will be there and we are sure to have some form of activity for you to get involved with.

Wellington Golf Day: Nick Jones and his team are putting on a golf day on 3rd October at Shandon Golf Club Petone. Put this date in your diary and make sure you get your registrations in early as places will go quick.

Fight Night: Bevin, along with his team, is putting on another Fight Night and this will be on Saturday 16th August at the Turners Centre in Kerikeri. I have had the pleasure of going to two of these events and they are out of this world.

Tickets will sell out in the first 24 hours so you will need to be on the ball if you want to go. Trust me this is something you don’t want to miss.

Just a quick note: You will all be aware that Tina and I are moving to the South Island to become a good southern Man and Woman. I would just like to thank all the Board, Presidents, Committees and Members in the North Island for your help over the last two years and remember it’s not goodbye. I am still at the end of the phone or you are more than welcome to email me anytime you like.

Wellington region - I will still be looking after you guys so business as usual. I am sure the rest of the North Island won’t have to worry as James Smith, who is replacing me, will be more than able to meet your needs and help you in the future. South Island Board, Presidents, Committees and Members I am looking forward to working with you all so let me know what’s happening in your neck of the woods and I will do my best to help you out if I can.

So I would like to welcome James into the fold - James remember I am only a phone call away. For more details on James see page 2.

Cheers,

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Shaun Maddren - 1st

Richard Harmon - 2nd

Team Mt Albert 2014

New Zealand Carpentry Apprentice Challenge -

AUCKLAND & NORTH HARBOUR The Auckland and North Harbour New Zealand Carpentry Apprentice Challenge 2014 has again been a great success these young people are brilliant ambassadors for our industry and it was a delight to all those who attended to see the Apprentices high level of practical ability. Also on top of that we get to see the dedication of others who hold a passion for this industry and its future. We had four judges for each event. At Albany they were, Steve Withers (Unitec), Brian Stevens (Unitec), Dave Whitehead (Certified Builders) and Nick Farrelly (Certified Builders). At Mt Albert they were Angus Robertson (Unitec), Ross Maskell (Unitec), Carl Taylor (Certified Builders) and Stavros Evangelidakis (Certified Builders). These people gave up their Saturday and in some cases, more of their own time to ensure that these challenges were a success - to them I extent my thanks and gratitude. These people are the backbone of what is being achieved here.

Of course we can’t hold a challenge without participants: Pologa Junior Ionane, Hunter Flatz, Kander Van-Stratun, Richard Harmon, Shaun Maddren, Miigsheng (Alex) Liu, Ivan Mataio, Anthony Potter, Jase Augustine, Samual Currey, Hao (Wesley) Yang, Mitchell Lietz, Joe Sparks, Elijah Alexander. All of these people would make any employer proud.

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Joe Sparks - 1st

Samual Currey - 2nd

Team Albany 2014

The results are as follows: Albany

Mt Albert

1st Joe Sparks

1st Shaun Maddren

2nd Samual Currey

2nd Richard Harmon

3rd Elijah Alexander

3rd Kandar Van-Stratun

Congratulations to all these individuals. To the first place getters, we know you will represent your region well!

Overall each challenge went off very well with great support from families, friends and work colleagues. Each year we enjoy huge support from the Certified Builders Auckland Committee who has worked extremely hard behind the scenes; it’s great to be associated with such a fine group of people. To the group at Unitec who are genuinely interested enough in their students (apprentices) to give up a fraction of time on their weekend to come in and support these guys, it’s a shame that the size of this group doesn’t seem to grow with the years. To the ones who did turn up thank you so much for coming, it means a lot to the guys when competing to see that support. Thank you to the Unitec Faculty of Technology and Built Environment, Certified Builders Auckland, Certified Builders National Office and Unitec Apprenticeship Training Trust for giving us the means to hold these Challenges.

Finally thanks to the generosity of all the sponsors; your support is hugely appreciated. Regards, Joe Hede, Unitec.

The Committee of Certified Builders Auckland would like to sincerely thank those who donated product for the contestant kits. Your continued support is very much appreciated.

Hilti, craig.eriksen@hilti.com, Wrapidman, Christo@wrapidman.co.nz, Fletcher Aluminium, tonym@fwds.co.nz, Smith Timber East Tamaki, John@smithtimber.co.nz, Windowmakers, Heidi@windowmakers.co.nz, Bella Kitchens & Cabinetry, ofice@bellakitchens.co.nz, Carters, paul.connolly@carters.co.nz, The Trades Coach, andy@tradescoach.co.nz, Dirty Man Cosmetics, mike@dirtyman.co.nz, Henderson Timbers Limited, eric@hendersontimbers.co.nz, Tusk Tools, tony.johnson@huatools.co.nz INHOUSE | JUNE/JULY 2014 35

Ryan Jervis, Chris Aitkin (2nd), Marcus Hand (1st) and Craig Pyrah

New Zealand Carpentry Apprentice Challenge -

WELLINGTON The day started early for the four young apprentices gunning for the bragging rights to be Wellington’s first regional winner in a long time. Marcus Hand RHR Construction, Chris Aitkin North Face Construction, Ryan Jervis Mike Craig Builders and Craig Pyrah A1Homes had a hard day ahead of them.

WelTec has recently become Wellington’s ITAB provider with a fantastic facility to provide the students with the best possible introduction into the industry. The staff there were on hand early to judge and critique our carpenters of tomorrow.

With four different approaches to the same plan it was difficult to assess throughout the morning if there was one way that may be faster than the other. As it turned out the afternoon gave nothing away either. It wasn’t until the last hour when it all started to come together and revealed the individual time management by all the contestants was well planned.

There was a consistent eye for detail being displayed by some of the questions being asked that showed the dedication to achieve the winning seat.

The judges, two from WelTec and our very own past president Ray Watkins had a real challenge on their hands. At the end of the day this was evident with only four points separating the four apprentices.

Morning tea, lunch as well as a variety of drinks was provided by Richard Taggart from Metro New World Willis Street.

Brian Ludlow turned up with the PlaceMakers BBQ trailer to cook chicken, sausages and patties, to add to a selection of cakes and fruit for the boys, judges and support crew.

Mitre 10 Trade was also a proud sponsor, providing the material as well as some clothing for the contestants.

With the day at an end and the boys having a quiet drink reflecting on the past eight hours while the judges put their final scores together, there was just one more thing to do -issue one lucky guy with the invitation to the all expenses paid trip to the finals at Conference in Hamilton.

Congratulations to first placing Marcus Hand and second placing Chris Aitkin.

See you in Hamilton and good luck for the finals.

Nick Jones, Wellington President.

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Ryan Jervis

Marcus Hand (1st)

Craig Pryah

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EXCELLENCE THROUGH TRAINING

Greg Whitaker CPIT

Joe Sparks UNITEC - North Harbour

My name is Greg Whitaker and I’m 21 years old, I’m from Christchurch and I work for Coughlan Construction.

I attended CPIT for the building pre trade course in 2010.

My name is Joe Sparks, I am 22 and live in Auckland, I work for Walker Adolph Homes a company that has been building and renovating friends and families houses of mine since I was a little kid. When I decided to get into building they were my first choice as the projects we work on tend to be varied and interesting from 120 year old villas to modern multi-storey cliff top houses.

I went in the direction of building as I love the problem solving side of things and being hands on, I also enjoy the variety of work not one job ever runs the same.

The New Zealand Apprentice Challenge

FINALISTS...

Greg Whitaker

Joe Sparks

Shaun Maddren

Sam Talbot

Shaun Maddren UNITEC - Auckland

Sam Talbot EIT

My name is Shaun Maddren. I am 21 years old and I live and work in Auckland. I am currently in the third year of my apprenticeship working for a small residential Building company, Kevin Ralph Builders Ltd. I was introduced to my current employer through Unitec and have been working for them for around 18 months as an ITAB apprentice. Building has always been an interest for me. I was introduced into the trade from a very young age mainly with my Father being a Builder, which has led me to my career in the Building Industry.

My name is Sam Talbot, 23 years old. I am born and bred in Hastings, Hawkes Bay. Currently in my final year of my apprenticeship working for a solo builder Paul Boaler. I first gathered interest in building through the Gateway course I completed while at St. Johns College going out for a couple days work experience a week. I carried on with building by attending the EIT carpentry course then got a full time job from there.

I really enjoy the challenges building brings every day and having to use my array skills to produce the final product.

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EXCELLENCE THROUGH TRAINING

Kalem Uttinger BOPP

Marcus Hand WELTEC

My personal philosophy on life is to work hard and play hard. In the weekends I enjoy mountain biking, waterskiing, snowboarding and surfing mixed up with a little hip hop. When quiet time allows you’ll find me on the guitar or under the bonnet of my latest project car. Serving my apprenticeship under Atrium Homes allows me to craft my skills through the large variety of architectural residential work we specialise in. My ITAB training is through the Bay of Plenty Polytechnic. I really appreciate the opportunity this year’s Conference and Apprentice Challenge will offer, I know I will grow and gain knowledge from the experience.

My name is Marcus Hand and I live in Titahi Bay, Porirua and I am representing the Wellington Region in the 2014 New Zealand Apprenticeship Challenge. I have been attending the Wellington Institute of Technology (WELTEC) throughout my study towards a National Certificate in Carpentry (Level 4) and I am currently in my third year. Throughout my apprenticeship I have been working for RHR Construction Ltd in residential and light commercial construction projects. The overall satisfaction I get from this career is turning people’s dreams into reality.

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Marcus Hand

Josh Gardiner Craig Chat terton

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Josh Gardiner NMIT

Craig Chatterton NORTHTEC

Matty Hull UCOL

My name is Josh Gardiner. I am a 20 year old builder’s apprentice from Motueka and am representing the Nelson Tasman region in the NZ Carpentry Challenge. I am in the third year of my apprenticeship working for Jason Inch of Lovell Inch Building. I work with a team of six other builders and enjoy the hands-on practical work of my job. Outside work I enjoy hunting and riding my horse.

Hello my name is Craig Chatterton. I am 40 years old, and have two children aged four and seven. I am a second year building apprentice working for Mitchell Builders in Whangarei where I get to do renovations and also new residential builds. I have been in the building industry for 20 years as I am a qualified Joiner, but I got tired of factory work and now absolutely love doing my carpentry apprenticeship, I look forward to meeting everyone in June.

Have been brought up on a dairy farm I know how to milk cows, drive tractors, drive motorbikes and feed calves. I did relief milking for neighbours. Since 2012 I have had an apprenticeship with Brent Dickson Building in Eketahuna. I’m captain for Eketahuna Under 21 rugby team. I’m a Volunteer fireman for Eketahuna Fire Brigade and have completed first aid courses and gone to the National Training Centre in Rotorua for courses. I have a firearms licence and I like to do a bit of hunting.

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EXCELLENCE THROUGH TRAINING

I write this as the newly elected chair of the AST, following last month’s AGM. At the meeting we welcomed Dave Whitehead as a trustee – Dave is the Auckland region board member, and brings a lot of enthusiasm for supporting apprentice training. We also acknowledged Roger Duncan’s contribution as he stepped down from the trust. Roger served as chair for a number of years, and we wish him well in his farming endeavours.

As well as doing a lot of behind the scenes work in supporting ITAB apprentices through their training, the AST sponsors the national finals of the NZ Carpentry Apprentice Challenge. The regional events for 2014 have concluded, and the finalists will vie for the national title at the 2014 CBANZ conference in Hamilton in June.

We are all looking forward to seeing the next wave of building/business leaders proving their worth, in what will be a challenging but rewarding event. Keep an eye out for these young guys, and give them some encouragement – they may well be your boss in a few years!

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TOOL SEMINAR BOX SERIES Regional Trade Training and ToolBox Seminars Regular Trade Training and ToolBox Seminars in your region which are provided to both up skill your knowledge as well as teach good business practice. LBP Skills Maintenance Points are awarded for attendance.

INHOUSE Magazine The official Magazine of Certified Builders – comes to your letterbox bi-monthly bringing you up to date with issues that affect members and happenings within the Association and the Industry.

Licensed Building Practitioner We help you get licensed! We have created a streamlined process for our members to make it quicker and easier for you. We also have LBP stickers available for purchase.

There is a selection of vehicle size and stationary stamp size decals.

Certified Builders liaise with Council and DBH giving guidance on compliance. We have also created a great tool for builder’s onsite – a detailed Licensing Handbook which is a paint by numbers approach with all things licensing on site, so you can get on with the next job and not waste time chasing compliance documents.

Clothing As a member you can purchase a range of clothing which comes with the Certified Builders logo embroidered or screenprinted. T-Shirts, polo shirts, vests, jackets, overalls, hoodies, beanies, and sun hats all available for purchase! Why not get your company logo on your clothing too!? Millie T can organise this all for you! View our online shop under the members section of the website.

NZS3604:2011 Get the members rate for the new version of the NZS3604:2011, E2 Moisture Manual 2011, NZS Onsite Handbook or any other Acceptable Solution.

Stationery A range of stationery available including: presentation folders, letterhead, self-adhesive logo stickers, electronic Certified Builders logo’s, invoice books, variation books, subcontractor forms, site signage and much more.

View our online shop under the members section of the website.

Websites & Online Advertising It is VITAL to have an online presence in this day and age and CBANZ offers our members two different website solutions. The first option is an enhancement of your information that sits on the Certified Builders website (under Locate a Builder) which we call a Display Page (setup for $390 + GST). We list ALL of our members details to be found by consumers looking for builders (over 3,000 people per month) – here you can enhance the information by including your logo, images of past projects and even yourself and your team as well as text to build trust and interest with the consumer.

You can also link directly from your Display Page to your Website (if you have one?) and if you don’t have one CBANZ can build you a 4 page website for just $750 + GST. Go to www.websites.certified.co.nz for more info.

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6 FREE Help Line Services For all members 1. Contracts

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PETER DEGERHOLM Contract issues?

Call Peter for a free 20 minute session.

Ph: 04 587 0061 Mob: 021 307 232 Fax: 04 587 0062 Email: peter@calderglen.co.nz

JIM RICKARD Insurance issues?

Call Jim at CBA insurances.

Ph: 07 579 6259 Mob: 0274 505 528 Email: jim@certified.co.nz

2. Business Legal Issues

5. Employment

GEOFF HARDY For advice on business-related legal issues, call Geoff for a free 20 minute session.

8:30am-5.00pm Mon-Fri Ph: 09 379 0700 or junior lawyer Anastasiya Gutorova during business hours Ph: 09 970 9568

DANNY JACOBSON TRUDY MARSHALL For advice on employment related issues, call for a free 10 minute session.

Ph: 07 928 0529 Mob: 021 857 529 Email: trudy@e2law.co.nz

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STEVE BROCKLEBANK For general business, accounting or tax issues you can contact Steve Brocklebank of PricewaterhouseCoopers. You must identify yourself as a CBANZ member and any information you disclose will be treated with confidence.

Call Steve Ph: 03 470 3615

GREG WATTS For advice on any health and safety issues, call Greg for a free 30 minute session.

Ph: 0800 555 339 Email: info@hazardco.com

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MESSAGE FROM THE CHIEF

Investing in OUR FUTURE BUILDERS I am delighted to see that the number of Apprentices operating as part of the ITAB Partnership has reached a record high. Obviously this is partly a result of uplift in the industry but as importantly it is a result of some hard work that has gone on with and by the Polytechnic Partners of ITAB across the country. Carpentry apprentice numbers across the various industry trainers in general seem to have lifted as well – as we face the skills shortage that was highlighted by industry some 18 months ago.

The regional events of the NZ Carpentry Apprentice Challenge have been completed with entry numbers being at an all time high. We look forward to seeing the finalists “match up” at the national finals to be held at Conference.

As a result of a central Government overall review of Industry Training some months ago – there has been a piece of work being done under the guise of the TROQ (Targeted Review of Qualifications) Review. This has been started across all sectors over the past 12 or so months. The review will see the New Zealand Certificate of Carpentry replace the current National Certificate in Carpentry. The Carpentry Qualification has been progressed to the point that the Carpentry National Advisory Group (on which we have two members sitting) have given the go ahead for some wide spread consultation with industry.

Grant Florence – Chief Executive The schedule of regional meetings is included in this InHouse.

Safety in the work place will continue to be a focus for us all over the next few months and we will be gearing up to be able to provide you with all the necessary information and guidance as these law reforms become effective.

We are in the process of planning the next round of ToolBox Seminars which start in early July and the content will be especially relevant as activity lifts and the pressure comes on how we manage our projects to make sure that we have satisfied homeowners at the end of the project even with more demands on our time and resources.

Hope to see you all at our Annual Conference and AGM in Hamilton – it is shaping up to be the best yet!

If you have an interest in this I would encourage you to attend one of the regional meetings that are planned to hear what is being proposed and provide your input.

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