NZCB InHouse magazine January/February 2021

The official magazine of New Zealand Certified Builders Association

Why client’s don’t understand you Pg 6

What should you do if you get into financial difficulty?

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Get to know your NZCB Building Contracts Pg 22

February/March 2021

Tech makes your wishes for 2021 come true Pg 28

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Contents FROM NZCB Message from the NZCB Board Message from the Chief Executive Message from the Group Technical Manager First Aid Kits What’s in a name?

Helpful tips when applying for the Halo Guarantee Duty of disclosure REVERE Volume Four coming soon!

Putting our partners in the spotlight NZCB AGM, Conference and Expo 2021 Getting to know your NZCB Building Contracts NZCB Affinity Partners NZCB National Partners

HEALTH AND SAFETY 2 4 6 8 9 10 12 13 14 16 22 44 45

IN THE KNOW Holidays Act ‘pot pourri’ What should you do if you get into financial difficulty?

Skills shortages in construction ongoing Important timber building standard set to be revised Why business plans are like bananas Tech makes your wishes for 2021 come true

Thanks to our NZCB Strategic Partners

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Scissor lift safety – busting the myth Engaging your workforce to do better business

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HEALTH AND WELLBEING Put more happiness revs in your day!

Surviving or thriving in life

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AROUND THE REGIONS Message from Auckland BDM – Andrew McDonald The ultimate Queenstown tour Fun ’n games in the Waikato Events Calendar

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NEXT GENERATION ITAB Apprentice Completions Message from the AST Trust ITAB apprentice finds balance between two worlds as Reservist

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TECH TIPS Installation tips to avoid sliding into trouble Sealant success

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NEWS BITES

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InHouse is the official bi-monthly magazine of New Zealand Certified Builders Association. We’re always on the lookout for interesting stories or build projects that NZCB members have been a part of! To share your story with us please contact Linda.

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FROM NZCB —

Kevin Sceats NZCB Board Member and Halo Guarantees Limited Chairperson

What does ‘Member Value’ really mean?

It is pretty obvious to all of us that the New Zealand building industry continues to change each year (perhaps accelerated by COVID-19 last year) and thus you and your businesses are being pushed to evolve to meet those ever-changing demands. Membership organisations such as New Zealand Certified Builders (NZCB) are one of the many groups that need to adapt and evolve by improved listening to their members’ needs. They will also need to undergo digital transformation and create new ways to engage and interact with the next generation. This is not to say that paper documents have had their day for everyone, but, in short however, businesses and organisations need to stay relevant to truly succeed in today’s customer-focused climate.

Customer (or member) focus has been improving for both membership organisations and companies over the last few years. The basic principle is focusing your goals and your efforts on your customers and putting their needs ahead of yours; arguably this is the opposite to the ‘traditional’ business-centric methods which put business or shareholders’ needs ahead of customer satisfaction.

‘We’re waking up to the fact that future long-term member value and growth requires a deeper focus on online membership experience and engagement’.

So, what is Member Value?

Member value is the benefit that you receive from us, which can actually be broken down into two different definitions; the perceived member value, and the actual member value.

Perceived member value is what members feel they receive from us, be that their access to services, or benefits of their membership and ability to participate. This can be quite different to the actual member value as some members may be unaware of the benefits and services we can provide.

Actual member value is the value members actually receive from their membership. This can be a range of things from education and training, contracts, legal advice, Halo 10-Year Residential Guarantee, to networking, being part of a community, discounts, career development and recognition.

Our membership benefits continue to be clearly communicated so that you know exactly what your membership gives you, all aimed at enabling you to fully appreciate what we provide.

Over the forty plus years of my business career, I have been involved with some highly successful global and New Zealand enterprises (and a couple of not so successful ones too) and have a good appreciation of what forms the foundation for sustainable organisational success. The key one is of course an outward customer focus.

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With that in mind, while I remain on the NZCB Board I am committed to continuously improving our governance practices. In the same vein and as Chairperson of Halo Guarantees Limited (HGL), I am working with the team to ensure we establish a solid foundation on which HGL will ultimately flourish and, of course, deliver valuable products to our members. As someone once said, “to create something big, you must start with small steps”.

Member value has and will continue to be a growing area for NZCB and for HGL; both at a Board and operational level.

We do, however, rely on your taking a moment now and then to send us suggestions on possible ways and means to improve our ability to deliver increased and evolving member value. After all, this is a journey together.

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FROM NZCB —

Grant Florence Chief Executive

Back to the coal face Welcome back to another year and I trust that many of you took time off over the Christmas/New Year period, to have a break with family and friends. A break which hopefully helped to recharge your batteries for another busy year ahead.

From all accounts, it does appear that 2021 and further out will be very busy years in construction (particularly residential construction). Building consents recently reached an annualised level of 37,000+ with other economic factors suggesting that the alteration and addition market will continue to be buoyant for some time as well.

The National Construction Pipeline Report was released by the Ministry of Business Innovation and Employment (MBIE) in mid-December 2020. This report, which is normally released in mid-year, forecast residential building consents dropping in 2022 but averaging around 26,000 per year for the next six years.

The forecast drop is due to the effects of COVID-19. However, at an average of 26,000 consents per year – this is still a healthy level for the industry.

Demand will continue to be fuelled I believe by the existing housing market price increases and continued low interest rates.

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From discussions with a wide range of suppliers the shortage of some building materials may well continue, and I suspect this will be something we may have to live with for the next few months. This is due to very high building activity levels and international shipping routes remaining under pressure thus impacting on the availability of imported building materials.

This shortage will cause us all to make sure we order building materials and related items well in advance of needing them – as the normal ‘leads times’ may well have been extended out significantly.

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The team at New Zealand Certified Builders (NZCB) National Support Office continue to plan the annual NZCB AGM, Conference and Expo being held in Wellington 10-12 June 2021 and also the NZCB Apprentice Challenge which is supported again by ITM. This year the regional apprentice challenge competitions will be held on 10 April at many ITM stores nationwide. Both key annual events for NZCB unfortunately had to be cancelled in 2020 due to the impact of COVID-19. We are very hopeful that we can hold both events this year without interruption. Keep an eye out for further details on these events as we would like them both to be bigger and brighter than ever!

Halo Guarantees Limited have advised NZCB that applications for our new relaunched Halo 10-Year Residential Guarantee are streaming in thick and fast and have been well accepted by both our members and their homeowners.

I hope you have taken advantage of this relaunched guarantee product and offering it to your homeowners as part of your trust and service package.

‘Till next time...

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FROM NZCB —

Jason McClintock Group Technical Manager

Why clients don’t understand you Consider this scenario: the plans indicated the level of paint finish, the specifications noted the level of finish, the builder’s scope clearly outlined the finish, however, your client informs you it’s not what they expected. Why is your client the only one on the planet who did not know it was a Level 4 finish, when that’s what they paid for?

We all perceive information in different ways. The builder can talk to designers and sub-contractors using technical terms, and they will have similar expectations. Even unspoken aspects of construction are clear, you could say “it’s just what we do.” Introduce someone unfamiliar with this environment and things become very complicated very quickly for them.

There is so much to consider, unbundle, and decipher.

client will often seek reassurance from an uninformed source that supports their biased position. This drives the two parties further apart and creates more conflict. There are a couple of tricks the builder can use to prevent this from happening. Firstly, take the technical hat off and bring things back to a very basic level of explanation. Secondly, seek reassurance from the client that they understand what you’ve said.

Here’s an example: imagine your client wants to know the difference between two products. The build team instinctively knows the good, the bad, and the ugly of these products and so it is easy to glaze over the detail. However, remember that your client has never seen these products before. Describe the differences in looks, performance, size, shape, and cost. Outline which of the products is easier or harder to install (cost factor), where the product is coming from (to explain possible supply delays), and then give them a link so they can visualise the product and how it might look within their project.

Decision-making puts pressure on your clients. Help ease their stress by putting all the information they need in front of them in order to make an informed decision. To understand how this feels for your client, I liken it to a builder having to search warranty and maintenance information for all the products used in a project. We know it should happen, but it doesn’t.

Why not? Because it’s challenging.

That ‘someone’ is your client. A recent BRANZ study1 shows first-time home-builders are on the rise, meaning more people are new to the build process. Faced with lots of decision-making, they will rely on those around them to guide them through a flood of information in a language that might not have been written with them in mind, e.g. plans and specifications. The challenge for the builder is to work out how their clients take on information so they can best present a contract offer, levels of finish, their service offering, variations, and invoicing, etc.

At New Zealand Certified Builders (NZCB), we talk to a lot of homeowners who are out of sync with their builder and therefore lose trust quickly. This loss of trust often becomes damaging as they feel the builder is now out to deceive them. This is unfortunate because the builder’s intent is usually honest, however, there is a mismatch in how the builder has delivered the information and how the client has interpreted the information. To get clarity, the

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Some of our members have nailed the art of communication and use it to extract more profit out of a project. They get decisions made early, which avoids disruption to the builder and project construction programme, as well as provides an opportunity to sell more profitable products and more efficient ways to build and design. Ironically, they are very transparent about it, showing where costs within the job sit, which many builders would see as counter-intuitive.

However, what these switched-on builders are finding is that their clients understand them.

If you find communication has broken down between you and your client and need some advice or how to get things back on track, email me jason@nzcb.nz, I’m here to support you.

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FROM NZCB —

Georgia Courtney Membership Benefits Coordinator

First Aid Kits Injuries can happen anywhere, that’s why it’s important to have a First Aid Kit on hand.

New Zealand Certified Builders have high quality, clinically approved First Aid Kits available to purchase.

Premium First Aid Kit

$39.95

The large premium first aid kit contains all the items recommended for Workplace First Aid Kits in the “First Aid for Workplaces – A Good Practice Guide” published

by Worksafe NZ. Also includes extra items such as an instant ice pack and Digital Thermometer.

CE approved. Follows Worksafe NZ Guidelines.

For a full list of contents or to purchase a First Aid Kit check out the Shop on the members’ only Toolshed: https://www.nzcb.nz/members/shop/ or email Georgia on georgia@nzcb.nz.

All prices include GST.

Wall Mounted First Aid Kit

$69.00

The kit contents well exceed Worksafe/ OSH requirements and includes extra items such as an instant ice pack and Digital Thermometer.

Suitable for up to five people, this kit is ideally suited to medium sized industrial or commercial businesses such as factories and warehouses.

FROM NZCB —

Karla Farrar Communications & Group Services Manager

What’s in a name?

Having a professional digital presence is more important than ever. You know you’re more likely to choose a product or service if they have a professional-looking website. The same rule applies when you receive a quote from a business – if they have a funny-sounding email address, it’s off-putting.

Here are five reasons why you need a custom domain name email address for your business: 5. A branded email does your marketing for you

1. @gmail or @hotmail screams ‘unprofessional or one-man-band!’

If you receive a quote from someone and you’re about to spend a large sum of money on a new build or building renovation, who are you going to trust – coolguy69@ hotmail.com or sales@probuilders.com?

Using a free email address makes you sound cheap and it might also give the impression you cut corners and run an unprofessional operation. Free email addresses definitely don’t give off a good first impression.

2. You’re already paying for it If you already pay for a domain name, e.g. www.probuilders. com, then you also get access to professional domain name email addresses to match, such as sales@ probuilders.com. Many domain name plans now include email hosting, or they may charge a small monthly fee to have one. The investment is definitely worth the cost!

Have you ever seen someone’s email address on a business card and looked up the website because you were curious? That doesn’t happen with free email addresses. If you use your domain within your email address, you’re getting your brand in front of more people. That email address should appear in each employee’s email signature, as well as on business cards, and marketing materials. Each time you showcase your branded email address it’s another opportunity to attract new business.

Last but not least: It pays to try and have the shortest name possible in your custom domain name. Make sure it’s easy to pronounce and spell! First impressions are everything.

Building your brand is easier to do with a domain name email address. Consider your email address your calling card, and make it memorable.

3. You can standardise all your business email addresses This is really important if you have more than one staff member. You need to have consistency with the presentation of your email addresses, e.g. firstname@domainname.com. It is also a great way to organise your emails too. You might want to use different email addresses to organise your inbox, even if you don’t have any staff.

For example, you could get all your bills/accounts sent to a separate email address such as accounts@domainname.com.

4. When someone leaves your company, you keep control What happens when one of your staff leaves?

If your staff member was using a free email address, then chances are they will take all their emails and communications with them.

If they had a company domain name email address, then it will be easy for you to get them redirected to someone else, so they can be answered.

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It pays to try and have the shortest name possible in your custom domain name. Make sure it’s easy to pronounce and spell! First impressions are everything.

FROM NZCB —

Helpful tips when applying for the Halo Guarantee We’ve put together some helpful tips to ensure your Halo Guarantee application goes smoothly from start to finish.

Halo Application

Halo Guarantee checklist

• Even though you may not have all the information at the early stages, the expectation is that the Halo 10-Year Residential Guarantee is applied for before Building Work commences.

Below is a handy checklist for builders to use and tick when complete. The Halo Checklist can be found on page 11 of the Halo Guarantee Members Only Handbook.

• If you are using a Cost and Margin Contract, HGL still requires an Estimate Build Price. As part of the Practical Completion form HGL will request the Final Contract Price and any differences between the Contract Price and the Completion Price are either credited or invoiced.

• For Labour Only Contracts, the Halo 10-Year Residential Guarantee will only cover Labour as per the contract.

• If you are not using the NZCB members’ only Toolshed to complete your Building Contract, then you must submit a manual Halo Guarantee Application form.

Please note: Because a little more information is required for manual applications you must also submit a copy of the full signed Building Contract, along with the signed Halo Guarantee Application form.

1. Provide the homeowner with your Disclosure Statement and attach the Halo 10-Year Residential Guarantee Homeowner Handbook.

2. Complete the application process as detailed on page 5 (note: application should be signed by the homeowner when they are signing the building contract. If using the NZCB online Building Contracts your Halo Guarantee application will automatically go through.

If you are building a Spec Home or Builder’s Own Home then you must apply for a Halo 10-Year Residential Guarantee before Building Works commence by completing a Halo Guarantee Application form.

As you are unlikely to have a Building Contract in place, complete the manual Halo Guarantee Application Form from the NZCB members’ only Toolshed with as much information as you can. Once Halo Guarantees Limited (HGL) receives this application, HGL will be in touch for further information normally found on the Building Contract.

By law, HGL are unable to issue a Halo Guarantee for Spec Homes/Builders Own Homes until the end purchaser is known so at this stage, we will issue you a pre-approval letter which you can use as a marketing tool for the promotion of your property.

As soon as you have the details of the end purchaser, please submit an updated Halo Guarantee Application form with this information and we can proceed with issuing the Halo 10-Year Residential Guarantee. Please note, the start date of the Halo Guarantee is still linked to the Completion Date, not the change of ownership date.

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4. Ensure all variations to the building contract are agreed upon in writing between yourself (the builder) and the homeowner so that they are covered by the Halo 10-Year Residential Guarantee (note: any variations more than 10% of the contract sum insured up to a maximum of $500,000 will need to be referred to Halo Guarantees Limited).

5. Remind the homeowner to return the Completion Certificate to Halo Guarantees Limited once the contracted work has been finished.

6. Estimated date of completion for the building works as per the building contract:

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7. Halo 10-Year Residential Building Guarantee – estimated start date 120 days after the estimated date of completion for the building works as per the building contract: / /2021

Your Halo 10-Year Residential Guarantee is administered by Halo Guarantees Limited, a company owned 100%

by New Zealand Certified Builders Association. All Halo Guarantee documentation can be found on the NZCB members’ only Toolshed.

If you have any questions please contact Rose-Anne or Gabby on 0800 141 490 or applications@halo.co.nz.

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3. Pay the fee to Halo Guarantees Limited (due 14 days after invoice is issued).

Spec Home Process

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FROM NZCB —

Duty of disclosure Honesty is always the best policy When arranging insurance, it is easy to remember the details of the property or liability that you want to insure, after all its related to your personal or business situation. However, often when you are dealing with an insurer you are asked a set of general questions.

As insurance is a contract you must tell your insurer or broker everything you know or could be reasonably expected to know, that is relevant to the insurance cover you have chosen.

This includes everything about the property you want to insure, yourself and all the people you want to cover under your policy.

The insurer may ask specific questions in the application or claim, but then you are not excused from providing any other information that could be material to a prudent insurer – even if that information is outside the scope of the questions.

There can be serious financial consequences for you if you do not disclose relevant information to your broker or insurer.

Even if you think it might not be relevant always err on the side of caution and disclose.

If you are arranging insurance with a Broker they will help guide you through the application process and explain the type of information that you have a duty to disclose.

Information that can affect the insurer’s decision to offer a contract of insurance is known as a Material Fact.

There can be serious financial consequences for you if you do not disclose relevant information to your broker or insurer... always err on the side of caution and disclose.

Every insurer has a different set of questions, however they all have the same underlying purpose – to assess the risk and offer to issue an insurance contract for a charge, referred to as an insurance premium. Some common examples of the types of disclosure questions you may be asked are shown below: • During the past five years, have you, or any other entity to be insured under this insurance, had any loss, proceedings, notice, complaint, claim or prosecution notified to or made against you, or any fine imposed under any legislation?

• Have you or anyone else who will drive this vehicle ever been disqualified from driving for alcohol or drug related driving offences?

• Have you or anyone else who will drive this vehicle ever had insurance declined, cancelled, or been refused renewal or had any special conditions imposed?

• Is there any other information likely to affect this insurance?

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For example, I am arranging a new liability policy for my building business, I tell the insurer my turnover, number of staff, business activities and that I had never made a claim on my liability insurance before. However, I am aware that a client from a job I finished two months ago has made an allegation to one of my staff that when we removed their oven we have damaged their vinyl flooring. This is a material fact and under the duty of disclosure, so I would need to let the new insurer know this when applying for the new liability policy.

A common example is when your policy has been cancelled for non-payment of premium. This is considered a material fact by all insurers. Therefore this must be disclosed to any new insurer when applying for a new insurance contract despite the circumstances of the non-payment.

When disclosure is required: • Applying for insurance cover • Renewing an existing insurance contract • During the insurance contract if new material facts arise • Making a claim Non-disclosure of material facts often becomes apparent when you make a claim. This is the time that you are relying on the insurance contract to be enacted and damage or loss be paid for or repairs completed as per the terms of the insurance policy. However, when you make a claim you are asked to complete a claim form either in writing or verbally with your insurer. Another set of questions are asked and sometimes an assessor or investigator appointed. This is the time that most non-disclosures are discovered.

Recently we became aware of a client that insured a dwelling directly with an insurer. The client completed the declaration questions and advised the insurer that he had signed up a lease and the property would be occupied by tenants. Six months later the client decided to sell the property and the tenants moved out. For the last three months, the real estate agent has been conducting open homes every weekend, however last weekend when they entered the property the house was flooded.

The client contacted his insurer to make a claim only to have the claim declined due to the non-disclosure of two material facts: • The occupation of the property had changed from tenanted to vacant • The home had been vacant for more than 60 days (limit in the policy)

This highlights the importance of disclosure during the term of insurance, not just when applying for the policy.

When a non-disclosure occurs legally, your policy can be treated as though it never existed (it has been ‘avoided’) and your insurer can refuse to consider your claim. Even if you left out the information on the application unintentionally, the insurer can still avoid your policy. If your policy is avoided, it can affect other claims you might have made under the policy and the success of future insurance applications. This is why it is so important to give your insurer or broker all information.

If you would like a review of your insurance policies or more information about this topic please don’t hesitate to get in touch with BrokerWeb Risk Services on 0800 644 444.

REDi Builders’ Insurance is administered by BrokerWeb Risk Services Limited and is exclusive to NZCB members. For a free review of your existing portfolio, you can contact BrokerWeb Risk Services on redi@bwrs.co.nz or 0800 644 444.

New issue coming soon!

Look out for REVERE Volume Four showcasing the amazing work and talent of our members.

All enquiries to Julie: julie@nzcb.nz

FROM NZCB —

Putting our partners in the spotlight New Zealand Certified Builders (NZCB) is proud to partner with a wide range of companies with multiple branches nationwide. These companies have aligned with the Association to provide significant support to our members and have the option to engage with them across a wide range of opportunities. Known to the Association as “National Partners” we are delighted to tell you a little bit more about two of them.

Introducing Bowers Brothers Concrete Ltd

Introducing Franklin Plumbing and Builders Supplies Ltd

From backyard business to major masonry manufacturer Bowers Brothers Concrete celebrate 90 years of success in the NZ construction industry.

The Story

2020 marked a huge milestone for Morrinsville-based company Bowers Brothers Concrete. What started as a small backyard operation by two brothers in 1930, has since grown to become New Zealand’s second-largest manufacturer of masonry building products. We take a look at how this family business has evolved into one of New Zealand’s most respected suppliers of concrete products over the last 90 years: 1930 – Hand-making troughs in the backyard.

1940 – The first masonry building block is produced.

1982 – The expansion into Redi-Mix concrete.

Today, Bowers Brothers continues to be a large supplier of Redi-mix concrete in the Waikato with five Redi-mix plants across Morrinsville, Matamata, Putararu, Paeroa and Hamilton and over 40 delivery trucks in action!

1987 – Concrete block demand continues to grow – a new wave of automation begins and a Columbia model 8-block machine was installed to grow production and improve efficiency.

Not long after, demand had again outstripped supply and a faster Model 22 was imported from the USA to bolster supply.

2011 – A major investment in masonry production sets the foundation for massive growth – the time had come to step things up a notch. We purchased the old mushroom farm in Morrinsville and constructed a massive 70m x 30m masonry production facility. We installed a state-of-the-art Columbia M16 3-block unit and massively lifted production.

2015 – Bowers Brothers purchase Holcim Masonry plant in Horotiu, doubling production capacity.

Bowers Brothers now offers a full range of Concrete Blocks, Pavers, Permeable Paving Systems, Brick Veneers, Kerbing, Retaining Wall and more.

These days the Bowers Brothers team are even more focused on providing innovate solutions to the New Zealand construction industry. New permeable paving solutions are helping local councils find new ways to manage storm-water runoff issues while the recently released Midnight – coloured masonry blocks and matching mortar are a hot favourite with modern designers and architects alike.

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We are proud to be the exclusive agents for Europe’s finest bathroomware. Each of the brands that we represent has impressive credentials – from artisanal craftsmanship using some of the most indulgent materials available, to precision engineering and performance. And of course, they all carry the unmistakable sophistication of style and design that Europe is renowned for.

About Us Our family has provided premium bathroomware for New Zealand architects, homeowners, developers, builders, and plumbers for over 65 years.

This experience has shown us the lasting legacy of quality.

From the durability and safety that comes from high quality base materials, to the superior functionality of German engineering. From the time-consuming hand-crafted finishes passed down through generations of family artisans, to the sustainable practices that underpin many of our European manufacturers.

It’s not just the aesthetics and performance of our products that stands up to your scrutiny, it’s also the accountability that comes from being a family business. We value that many of our manufacturers are also family businesses just like ours, and that we share a common goal to create a continuing legacy of lasting quality, with integrity, to all our customers.

See our full range of European products at www.franklins.co.nz

A full list of NZCB National Partners can be found on page 45 of this issue of InHouse or on the members’ only Toolshed under Our Partners.

NZCB AGM, Conference and Expo 2021

Friday 11th June

DAY 2

Thursday 10th June

DAY 1

Agenda TIME

ACTIVITY

VENUE

9:00am – 4:00pm

MASTER CLASS – full day, Jason Dinan – Executive Coaching & Consulting

Shed 6

9:00am – 4:00pm

FACTORY TOUR – Starting at Mojo Coffee training pod and then onto

TIME

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7:00am

REGISTRATION DESK OPENS

Foyer

8:00am

NZCB ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING (members only)

Shed 6, Room 1

10:00am

MORNING TEA

TSB Arena Expo Arena

10:30am

CONFERENCE OPENING by Mike Craig, Chairperson of the NZCB Board

Shed 6, Room 1

10:40am

KEYNOTE SPEAKER: Sian Taylor from Team Green Architects – What is building sustainability?

Shed 6, Room 1

11:40am

KEYNOTE SPEAKER: Kirsten Patterson from Institute of Directors – Responsibility of a Director

Shed 6, Room 1

12:40pm

LUNCH

TSB Arena Expo Arena

1:40pm

OFFICIAL CONFERENCE OPENING – Member of Parliament

Shed 6, Room 1

2:30pm

KEYNOTE SPEAKER: Dr Kate Bryson from Axon Consulting

Shed 6, Room 1

3:30pm

AFTERNOON TEA

TSB Arena Expo Arena

4:00pm

KEYNOTE SPEAKER: Jamie Fitzgerald – Resilience & Agility

Shed 6, Room 1

5:00pm – 6:00pm

ITM GREAT APPRENTICE RACE AND HAPPY HOUR

TSB Arena

7:30pm – 10.30pm

PLACEMAKERS FRIDAY NIGHT MINGLER

Te Papa Museum

Topic – Building a Strong Sales Architecture to create a business that will win market share consistently in any market conditions.

NZ Parliament Buildings, BRANZ and ending at the Panhead Brewery tasting room.

Saturday 12th June

DAY 3

– Research investigating the builder to client relationship

TIME

ACTIVITY

VENUE

7:30am

REGISTRATION DESK OPENS

Foyer

8:30am

EDUCATIONAL WORKSHOPS – Round 1

Shed 6, Room 1, 2, 3, 4

9:30am

EDUCATIONAL WORKSHOPS – Round 2

Shed 6, Room 1, 2, 3, 4

10:30am

MORNING TEA

TSB Arena Expo Arena

11:00am

EDUCATIONAL WORKSHOPS – Round 3

Shed 6, Room 1, 2, 3, 4

12:00pm

EDUCATIONAL WORKSHOPS – Round 4

Shed 6, Room 1, 2, 3, 4

1:00pm

LUNCH

TSB Arena Expo Arena

2:00pm

KEYNOTE SPEAKER: 5 – William Pike – Motivational Speaker

Shed 6, Room 1

3:00pm

FINAL ACT – Comedian

Shed 6, Room 1

3:40pm

OFFICIAL CONFERENCE CLOSING – Member of Parliament

Shed 6, Room 1

7:00pm– Midnight

ITM GALA DINNER AND SILENT AUCTION

Shed 6, Room 1 & 2 This agenda is subject to change without notice.

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10th–12th June 2021 TSB Arena & Shed 6 Queens Wharf Wellington

Rydges Wellington

IBIS Wellington InterContinental

TSB Arena

The James Cook Grand Chancellor

Quest Atrium

Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa

Sustainability – helping NZCB members to grow, thrive and succeed This year’s New Zealand Certified Builders (NZCB) Annual General Meeting, Conference and Expo will be held in the heart of New Zealand’s capital city at the TSB Arena and Auditorium (Shed 6).

Located on Wellington’s stunning waterfront, the TSB Arena & Shed 6 is just 15 minutes from the airport and within walking distance of cafes, restaurants and accommodation.

Whether you are an Individual member, a Business member or work behind the scenes in the office, this conference has an agenda full of education, motivation and the tools to help our members to grow, thrive and succeed.

We hope to see you all in the coolest little capital in the world!

SUSTAINABILITY GROW | THRIVE | SUCCEED For more information and to register visit https://events.nzcb.nz

West Plaza Hotel

QT Wellington

Accommodation Rydges Wellington Hotel HHHH+

QT Hotel Wellington HHHH

8 minute walk to TSB Arena

11 minute walk to TSB Arena and 1 minute walk to Te Papa Museum Superior King or Twin from $229.00 per room per night room only Guest must use the ‘Corporate ID’ Code: NZCBINT

Superior King or Twin $229.00 per room per night (inclusive of breakfast for 1 adult) Superior King or Twin $249.00 per room per night (inclusive of breakfast for 2 adults)

Buffet breakfast $25.00

Novotel Wellington HHHHH

InterContinental HHHHH

11 minute walk to TSB Arena

3 minute walk to TSB Arena

Superior King or Twin 17% off per room per night – this percentage is off their best rate at the time of booking, over three hotels: Ibis is 5 minute walk, Grand Mercure is 20 minute walk.

$269.00 Standard per room per night room only

Buffet breakfast $32.00 for Novotel, $28.00 for Ibis, $35.00 for Grand Mercure

West Plaza Hotel HHHH 8 minute walk to TSB Arena and a 3 minute walk to Te Papa Museum Superior King or Twin $186.00 per room per night Guest must quote: NZCBA Buffet breakfast included 17

$339.00 Deluxe per room per night room only $439.00 King Club per room per night room only Buffet breakfast $27.00

The James Cook Grand Chancellor HHHH 8 minute walk to TSB Arena Superior King or Twin 15% off for NZCB members Buffet breakfast $32.00

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Holidays Act ‘pot pourri’ We consider it timely to remind you of key employer obligations under the Holidays Act 2003 as we commonly encounter compliance issues with this Act. These obligations include:

> Giving at least 14 days’ notice of any annual customary closedown period;

> Obtaining an employee’s prior agreement if you want to use any annual leave entitlement when he or she is absent due to sickness and has run out of paid sick leave entitlement (and not just automatically doing this);

>

Not requiring an employee to use up annual leave unless/ until you have first tried to reach agreement with the employee in good faith and you have given at least 14 days notice of the requirement to take the annual leave.

This is the case even when you do not have work available for the employee for any reason;

> Paying holiday pay at the greater of the ordinary weekly

pay when the leave is taken or the average weekly earnings for the 12 months prior;

> Not requiring an employee to work on a public

holiday unless this is provided for in the employee’s employment agreement;

> Not requiring an employee to produce proof of sickness/ injury (such as a medical certificate) for only one or two days absence unless you pay the costs of the employee doing so; and

> Keeping written holiday and leave records for all employees (and providing these to the employee on request) including: – the name of the employee – the date on which the employee’s employment commenced – the number of hours worked each day in a pay period and the pay for those hours – the employee’s current entitlement to annual holidays – the date on which the employee last became entitled to annual holidays – the employee’s current entitlement to sick leave – the dates on which any annual holiday, sick leave, bereavement leave, or family violence leave has been taken

– the amount of payment for any annual holiday, sick leave, bereavement leave, or family violence leave that has been taken – the portion of any annual holidays that have been paid out in each entitlement year (if applicable) – the date and amount of payment, in each entitlement year, for any annual holidays paid out under section 28B (if applicable) – the dates of, and payments for, any public holiday on which the employee worked – the number of hours that the employee worked on any public holiday – the day or part of any public holiday specified in section 44(1) agreed to be transferred under section 44A or 44B and the calendar day or period of 24 hours to which it has been transferred (if applicable) – the date on which the employee became entitled to any alternative holiday – the details of the dates of, and payments for, any public holiday or alternative holiday on which the employee did not work, but for which the employee had an entitlement to holiday pay – the cash value of any board or lodgings, as agreed or determined under section 10 – the details of any payment to which the employee is entitled under section 61(3) (which relates to payment in exchange for an alternative holiday) – the date of the termination of the employee’s employment (if applicable) – the amount paid to the employee as holiday pay upon the termination of the employee’s employment (if applicable).

For further help on any employment related issues, NZCB members can call our Employment Helpline: 07 928 0529 for 10 minutes free advice.

Danny Jacobson and Trudy Marshall are Partners at Employment Lawyers Tauranga and they specialise exclusively in employment law. They operate our Employment Helpline for NZCB members: phone 07 928 0529 for 10 minutes free advice on any employment related issues.

(The above is by its nature general, and is not intended to be a substitute for legal advice.)

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What should you do if you get into financial difficulty?

If you’re doing anything more complex than home handyman jobs, then construction is a risky business.

If you have to commit to a fixed price on bigger new builds, renovations, or commercial fit-outs, then you run the risk of having under-priced the job. If you are doing it on a cost reimbursement basis then you run the risk of major budget blowouts. Either of these can result in tensions with your client and ultimately unpaid invoices and expensive disputes. Sometimes these make such a big hole in your cash flow that you can’t pay your bills as they fall due. And when you get to that stage, technically you are insolvent.

When you become insolvent, several things typically happen; your subbies withdraw their labour, your suppliers put you on stop credit, and both of them hound you for payment. Your bank and landlord get twitchy and you can’t progress the build as promptly as you need to, which causes your client to stop paying. You use deposits and progress payments from newer projects to pay the suppliers and subcontractors on the problematic ones. And your more aggressive creditors serve statutory demands on you.

What is a Statutory Demand? It is a form that your creditors can give you under the Companies Act that gives you 15 working days to pay their debt, otherwise your company is deemed to be insolvent. Failure to pay in time enables the creditor to apply to the court to put your company into liquidation. That takes a few months to achieve, and there are various defences you can raise, but the application to liquidate your company becomes public knowledge at a very early stage. You can take comfort in the fact that statutory demands can only be used for undisputed debts, so unless you have conceded that the debt is payable, then you can always dispute it. But in the meantime if you want to stop the word getting out then you only get 10 working days to apply to the court to shut the whole thing down, and that costs a lot.

What else can happen to you when you become insolvent?

When your bank learns of your difficulties it can put your company in receivership. That means that all your company’s income is syphoned off until the bank’s debt is paid, and usually liquidation follows after that. Your bank, your landlord and some suppliers will hold personal guarantees from you, and they will call those up if your company defaults in payment. You might be comforted by the fact that you have your personal assets in trust, but they can still bankrupt you, in which case you lose a lot of freedom and most of your non-trust assets.

What are the consequences of the liquidation of your company? Well for a start, you lose control of it. The bank and any other secured creditors take most of the assets, and the liquidators convert the rest into cash. The liquidators distribute the cash to the preferential creditors (themselves, the employees, the IRD, etc.) and any surplus to the unsecured creditors. The company then ceases to exist.

What else can the Liquidators do? They can terminate any unprofitable contracts, and they can bring to an end any claim against the company and prevent anyone from suing it. In certain

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circumstances they can group all your companies together and combine their assets. They can call up your shareholder loan account, and if you have looked after yourself or any particular creditors at the expense of the other creditors, they can reverse those transactions and claw back any payments made in the six months prior to liquidation while the company was insolvent.

What’s more, they can take action against you if you have breached any of your director’s duties under the Companies Act. That is exactly what happened in the recent case of Debut Homes Ltd v Cooper, which is New Zealand’s latest and most high-ranking decision on the subject....

Debut Homes was a residential developer, and Mr. Cooper was a shareholder and the sole director.

By October 2012 he knew it was in trouble, and the shortfall to the IRD was likely to be $300,000.

Notwithstanding this he elected to complete all current projects that the company was engaged in. To be fair to him, he tried very hard to salvage the company, but it was all to no avail. 17 months later the IRD got the company placed into liquidation, and by that time it was owed $450,000 in GST. Debut had completed and sold various homes, but Mr. Cooper decided where the proceeds went.

He favoured the secured creditors who were holding personal guarantees from him, as well as his family trust, at the expense of the IRD. As a result, and because he had breached three of the directors’ duties under the Companies Act, he was ordered to pay $280,000 into the company, and $280,000 of the secured debt owed to the family trustees became unsecured instead. This was on top of the court costs and legal fees he had already incurred.

The Court said that once he knew Debut had no hope of returning to solvency and there would inevitably be a shortfall to one or more creditors, Mr. Cooper should not have decided to continue to complete the developments. He could have put the company into liquidation. He could have invited the BNZ to put it into receivership. Or he could have gone for a creditors’ compromise, a scheme of arrangement, or a voluntary administration.

I can’t help thinking that this is an unrealistic expectation of human beings who are desperate to salvage their only source of income and ever-optimistic that their fortunes will change given enough time.

A Statutory Demand is a form that your creditors can give you under the Companies Act that gives you 15 working days to pay their debt, otherwise your company is deemed to be insolvent.

Finally, you may recall that for a short period during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Government relaxed the rules relating to directors’ duties under what was known as the “safe harbour” scheme. If you were inclined to battle on, and you met the relevant criteria, then up until 30 September 2020 you were allowed to take more of a gamble than you can during normal times. However, this relaxation was only temporary, the criteria were quite strict, and it didn’t apply to one of the directors’ duties that Mr. Cooper was found to have breached.

It remains to be seen whether COVID-19 lockdowns will make a comeback, and if so, whether the Government will introduce the safe harbour regime once again.

Admittedly, directors of large building companies who have little or no skin in the game and plenty of opportunity to earn a good living elsewhere might be more inclined to follow the Supreme Court’s guidance. However, I suspect that owner/ operators of smaller companies like Mr. Cooper are more likely to take the risk regardless, and simply pay the penalty if it all comes unstuck.

Geoff Hardy is a partner in the Auckland law firm Martelli McKegg and is a construction law specialist. Geoff also operates the Business Related Legal helpline for NZCB members, contact Geoff on (09) 379 0700 or geoff@martellimckegg.co.nz.

This article is not intended to be relied upon as legal advice.

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FROM NZCB —

Getting to know your NZCB Building Contracts Which contract do I use?

New Zealand Certified Builders (NZCB) has a full suite of Building Contacts available for all current Business members to complete online or purchase as a hard copy from the members’ only Toolshed.

Below is a quick reference guide to help workout which contact you should be using.

Fixed Price+

Renovation Fixed Price+

This contract is used when an aspect [or all] of a project has a quoted element to it. Should there be variations to the quote then this contract allows for flexibility while still maintaining payment security. The deposit is held by the builder during construction and balanced at the time of final invoice.

Cost and Markup This contract is used when the total price payable for the building work is not fixed, specified, or known at the time of entering into the contract. Instead, the progress payments and the final contract price are to be calculated by reference to the actual costs incurred by the builder in carrying out the building work, plus a for the builder’s administration, overhead and profit.

Labour Only Fixed Price+ This contract should only be used when the overall management of the project (including the procurement of the materials, the hiring of the contractors, and the coordination of their activities on site) is being performed by the owner or a specialist project manager appointed by the owner such as an architect, engineer or another builder.

Use this contract for labour only work in which you have submitted a fixed price quote. The contract allows for the supply of incidentals (low value) and variation rates and s are also agreed upon.

Labour Only Cost and Markup This contract has the same terms of use as the Labour Only Fixed Price+ as above but should be used when the total price payable for the building work is not fixed, specified, or known at the time of entering into the contract. Instead, the progress payments and the final contract price are to be calculated by reference to the actual costs incurred by the Builder in carrying out the building work, plus a for the Builder’s administration, overhead and profit. The contract allows for the supply of incidentals (low value).

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Similar to the standard Fixed Price+ contract except for three main differences: First, the Builder only gets possession of that part of the building he is working on. Secondly, the Owner always takes out the contract works insurance. Thirdly, if you are charging on the basis of having reached defined stages of completion of the works, those stages have been left blank so that you can fill them out to fit the requirements of the project. This contract is to be used when an aspect [or all] of a project has a quoted element to it. Should there be variations to the quote then this contract allows for flexibility while still maintaining payment security.

The deposit is held by the builder during construction and balanced at time of final invoice.

Renovation Cost and Markup Similar to the standard Cost and Markup contract except for three main differences: First, the Builder only gets possession of that part of the building he is working on. Secondly, the Owner always takes out the contract works insurance. Thirdly, if you are charging on the basis of having reached defined stages of completion of the works, those stages have been left blank so that you can fill them out to fit the requirements of the project. Charge up situation, whereby hourly charge out rates of the builder and contractors are agreed upon, along with a markup on materials and services supplied by or to the builder. Flexible payment options to suit the builder.

Small Works and Alterations This Contract is intended for use where the building work is expected to be of such short duration that the builder will only need to invoice the owner once. The builder has the option to select whether the works will be charge up or a fixed quote.

Where multiple invoices and payments are contemplated a more comprehensive contract is recommended.

Preliminary Services This contract is intended for use where the builder has been asked to do some preliminary work in connection with a proposed building project, either prior to the project commencing, or as part of a feasibility study to determine if the project will go ahead.

Spec Build This Agreement is to be used when the builder is building a spec home and when the builder; owns the land on which he is building something, and, sells the land to someone before he is finished building. These terms should NOT be used when: the builder intends to sell the land and commence building work after.

NEW! Portable Structure Fixed Price+ Contract This Contract is intended for use where the building work carried out by the Builder will result in a portable building (whether temporary or permanent), or building component, that will be relocated from the construction site to another location, on the completion of such portable building/building component. This Contract is intended to be used whether the Builder is only responsible for the construction of the portable building/building component or is also responsible for any (or all) of the transportation, installation and site works associated with the relocation of the portable building/building component.

Need help with your building contracts?

Don’t forget your FREE NZCB Helplines. All current NZCB members have access to 20 minutes free advice with either of the below NZCB Helplines: • For technical questions call Peter Degerholm at Calderglen Associates on 021 307 232 • For legal questions call Geoff Hardy at Martelli McKegg Lawyers on 09 379 0700 For a step-by-step guide from your first meeting with the client to handing over the keys, head over to the Compliance page on the members’ only Toolshed.

Sample copies of all Building Contracts are available on the members’ only Toolshed.

Use this contract for: • Portable and relocatable buildings • Modular portable building units • Prefabricated relocatable building components • Examples include tiny homes, classrooms, portable office buildings or temporary transitional buildings

Online Contracts are simple to use and raise your professionalism – why not give them a go?

• Enter the job information on an easy step template • Save and close at any time so you can continue editing at your leisure • A PDF preview is available when completing the contact • Download a draft copy to email to your client so they can read it over before signing • Print the completed contract and drop it round to your client • When a contract is completed it is automatically saved to ‘My Contracts’ on your Toolshed.

This means your contracts can be downloaded at any time.

If you would like some guidance on using the Online Contracts, please call Georgia 0800 237 843 ext 700.

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IN THE KNOW —

Skills shortages in construction ongoing The new Construction Sector Accord seeks to raise capability through partnership between industry and government, increasing the need for skilled workers. Sponsoring migrant workers can be a useful source for labour but COVID-19 border restrictions and upcoming immigration developments make this more challenging.

Immigration change is coming for all employers The Immigration Minister has announced sweeping changes to the work visa scheme which will take effect in the next few months. The impact of these changes will be keenly felt by employers as any business wanting to hire migrant workers must first be registered, or accredited, with Immigration NZ (INZ).

This accreditation application requires supporting documentation showing, for example, compliance with all relevant legislation, a commitment to upskilling and employing New Zealanders and other specific criteria yet to be announced. The next months will be an important time for employers, who should begin preparing their business now for successful accreditation applications.

We can assist you with this process and ensure you do not experience any gap in your ability to source the skills you need.

Licensed Advisers can ensure employers and employees save time and money New Zealand Visa Connections is a bespoke firm of Licensed Immigration Advisers who work to support employers and skilled job candidates; making the process easy and stress free.

They are experienced at managing the entire process in a way which is efficient, thorough and supportive.

Their specialist knowledge saves all sides from making costly mistakes and their expert forward planning benefits all parties when looking at the long term retention of skilled staff.

Any work visa application is a two-sided project. Confirming the applicant has everything required is just half of the picture. It is vital that employers’ paperwork is watertight too. New Zealand Visa Connections provide detailed support to employers, supporting them through the recruitment and immigration process, ensuring they can secure the best applicant for their vacancy.

We’ve successfully helped people come to New Zealand for years and are passionate about supporting employers to build their business with the staff they need. We really understand how critical it can be to your company.

How we can help Employers now a. Visa Problems: COVID-19 means that many visa applications are facing difficulties or risk being declined. Have your staff received a letter from immigration saying they need to provide more information? We can formulate the response that Immigration NZ need to be able to approve the visa. b. Employer Accreditation Support Package: Let us enable you to apply successfully ahead of the rush.

We can review the documentation and processes you have in place, identify gaps and advise you on what is needed to fill them for a small fee. c. Perfect Visa Applications: We are passionate about supporting employers to build their business with the staff they need. New Zealand Visa Connections make visa applications that meet all immigration criteria, getting it right from the start to save time and money for everyone. d. General immigration Queries: These crop up all the time in the daily running of Kiwi businesses. Got a general immigration question? We are always happy to chat – just call or email us. We will help you free of charge.

2. Migrants We have extensive experience with work and residency visas and have supported many people in the construction industry to make New Zealand home. It’s a privilege to work with those who have the skills and experience needed to support our growing infrastructure.

How we work

Our assessment process checks visa eligibility, allowing you to interview safe in the knowledge that the visa application will be a successful process. We have great relationships with Immigration NZ and are skilled advocates.

1. Employers We can help recruit and retain migrants who are skilled and motivated to work for you. Our assessment process can work for you too – we’ll happily check your job applicants to make sure they can get a visa; helping you shortlist and identify those candidates that can really fill the gaps in your workforce.

Contact us for a free, no obligation chat or to ask a question about how immigration rules and changes will impact your business or migration plans. Helen Strange, pictured below left, helen@nzvisaconnections.com or 021 0263 2134; and Rebecca Strange, rebecca@nzvisaconnections.com or 021 535 105.

New Zealand Visa Connections is a NZCB National Partner and a bespoke firm of Immigration Advisers working with employers and workers, managing visa applications.

Passionate about supporting employers to build their business with the staff they need and understand how critical it is to have staff who are competent and motivated to work. www.nzvisaconnections.com

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IN THE KNOW —

Important timber building standard set to be revised The Building Performance team at MBIE are funding Standards New Zealand to update New Zealand’s main standard for constructing timber-framed buildings, NZS 3604:2011 Timber-framed buildings.

NZS 3604 is important to many in the building and construction industry, as it is a core resource for designers and building consent authorities in determining compliance with the Building Code.

NZS 3604:2011

New Zealand Standard

Timber-framed buildings

“This standard has a significant influence on houses being constructed in New Zealand. The revision aims to help streamline the process of designing and consenting higherdensity housing,” says the Manager of the Building Code, Dave Robson

“We know how rapidly the building industry changes, and a lot has happened in the last decade, so it’s timely to begin the process of revision.”

There is a very specific scope for the revision, which will be looking at eight or nine key areas. This includes ways NZS 3604 can support better thermal performance to reduce emissions, while making sure homes are being built warm, safe and dry.

It will also look at increasing the scope of the standard to three storeys.

NZS 3604:2011

“We’re really pleased to be commissioning this revision, as it has been more than a decade since NZS 3604 was last revised,” Dave says.

Superseding NZS 3604:1999

“The priorities right now are supporting the government’s climate change goals by reducing emissions in the sector, and supporting the demand for more high-density housing by making it easier for these buildings to comply with standards and the Building Code,” Dave says.

“The revision will be undertaken with these goals in mind.”

Standards New Zealand National Manager, Carmen Mak, says the revision of NZS 3604 is a significant piece of work, both in terms of the breadth of expertise and public consultation required, but also in the strategic objectives it aims to meet.

“The revision will streamline the consent process and support the Building for Climate Change programme by improving the operational efficiency of buildings and improving the health and wellbeing of those living and working in the buildings.

“We recommend that standards are reviewed regularly to make sure they are current and continue to be fit for purpose,” she says. “This ensures they mirror current practice, are technologically up to date, and reflect present thinking on safety, quality, and environmental impact.”

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An article on the Standards NZ website includes a detailed outline of the areas this revision project will address. The article also explains how technical experts in the building and construction sector can express their interest in participating on working groups responsible for those areas. To view this article, go to https://www.standards.govt.nz/touchstone/ building/ 2020/nov/timber-standard-nzs-3604-beingrevised-experts-invited/ It is planned for this revision to be published by Standards New Zealand in late 2023, and cited in the Building Code in the 2024 annual update.

MBIE is the over-arching regulator of New Zealand’s building system.

Our Building System Performance (BSP) branch provides policy and technical advice on New Zealand’s building system, rules and standards, and implements building legislation and regulations to meet New Zealand’s current and future needs.

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Why business plans are like bananas I like bananas, but you know what they can be like. One day they’re too green to eat. The next time you check they have gone all spotty and brown and are destined for the freezer. I like my bananas at the right level of ripeness before I eat them. How about you?

The process of putting a business plan together can be similar.

One day you decide putting a business plan together is a good idea. That often happens at the start of the year when tradition dictates you do this. You have a green banana.

The next stage is when you start putting a plan together.

Choosing some lofty goals, picking new market segments to enter, thinking of what new equipment and staff you will need, and how things will be different this year. The banana is starting to show signs of yellow now but is still not ready to eat.

You get busy at work. The guys on site have made another stuff-up. The clients are starting to put the pressure on.

Materials are delayed and the council inspector shows up early. About now, the idea of finishing your business plan and putting it into action becomes overrun by the general busyness of day-to-day operations and you need to focus on fire fighting. This is the equivalent of your banana going spotty and brown, and the opportunity appears to have passed. You promise yourself it won’t happen next time.

So, how do you develop and implement a business plan successfully? Like eating a banana at the perfect ripeness, it’s all about taking action at the right time.

Diary a time each week to review the previous week’s actions. Look at what still needs to be done and list five or six small actions to be implemented over the next seven days. It’s like scheduling a regular time to check on the colour of your bananas so you can watch for signs of them becoming overripe.

Successful business planning is a process, not a single event. Rather than focusing on the plan itself, it is more important to focus on the process of analysing what has and hasn’t worked well for you over the past year, then take action regularly to steadily move you towards your goals.

It’s the small and regular mini steps that will make the difference to how successful your planning process is.

Like a goal to lose weight; it’s not the target weight that matters (although a goal helps), it’s the consistent changes to your diet and the regular exercise that will get you there.

Business planning doesn’t need to be complicated. A simple, one-page business plan, implemented consistently and with purpose, will beat a fancy 30-page document any day.

To make your business planning more effective, I suggest focusing on a couple of “on-the-business” projects each quarter to avoid overwhelm. Trying to implement too many business changes is like buying too many bananas at one time. It’s best to buy just a few and then purchase more when you have eaten those. Then break down those projects into small, action-focused tasks to do every week, so each project is moving forward steadily and doesn’t become stalled.

For help in establishing a solid planning process in your business for 2021 and beyond, email me at andy@tradescoach.co.nz and we’ll book a session in.

Andy Burrows, Director of The Trades Coach and NZCB National Partner. I encourage you to take advantage of a free business strategy review session to see how we can improve your business performance. Call Andy today on 027 688 6721 or email andy@tradescoach.co.nz.

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Are you up for the challenge?!

Applications for the 2021 NZCB Apprentice Challenge are now open!

Competitors will be tasked to complete a challenging project for a specific end user within the allotted 8.0 hours. Thanks to ITM’s sponsorship, every competitor will receive a prize pack for participating as well as major prizes up for grabs for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place getters!

REGIONAL CHALLENGES

SAT 10 APRIL 2021 WHERE: ITM STORES NATIONWIDE + selected venues

NATIONAL FINAL

The Challenge is open to apprentices employed by NZCB builders or enrolled with ITAB. *conditions apply

11 – 12

Have you got what it takes to go all the way?

WELLINGTON

JUNE 2021

To apply for the challenge checkout www.apprenticechallenge.nz PROUDLY SUPPORTED BY

facebook.com/itabnz *The fine print: Competitors can be at any stage of their apprenticeship, regardless of age or experience and if they are lucky enough to progress to the National Final in June 2020, they must still be a current apprentice. Competitors must be enrolled in a recognised apprenticeship programme and must be up to date with any associated apprenticeship fees or training related expenses.

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Tech makes your wishes for 2021 come true After a challenging 2020, now’s the perfect time to plan for a successful 2021. Have you decided on your business goals for this year? And, just as importantly, have you worked out the best way to make them happen?

Tech is a great way to get better control of your business and reach these goals. Apps such as NextMinute, Builda Price, CoConstruct, Buildertrend and Buildxact can make a huge difference when it comes to increasing efficiency, improving communication and boosting profitability.

We worked with over 20 building firms across New Zealand in 2020. They told us what they wanted to improve in their businesses, and we helped them achieve it with tech.

These were five of the most common goals, and how tech then helped the businesses to reach them.

Wish 1: “Faster and more accurate quoting.”

You’ve got multiple jobs on the go which need completing – but you also need to keep planning for the future by quoting for new business. Trouble is, quoting can take a huge amount of time – and, if you get it wrong, profitability can be seriously reduced and affect customer relationships.

How Builda Price helped: by using templates and parts of saved quotes, creating new estimates is easier and faster.

Wish 2: “Lower the costs and time spent in project management and office admin.”

Spending your nights piecing together the various costs of the jobs you’re working on, and then giving this information to your Administrator to generate invoices is a time-consuming process.

Wish 4: “Better cost tracking and timesheet management” It’s hard keeping on top of various costs, such as labour, materials and subcontractors. You spend time chasing your team for timesheets, and you’re also not sure if subcontractors’ invoicing is up to date, or whether there’ve been variations to the work you’re not aware of.

How Buildxact helped: the team fills in their timesheets on their smartphones which automatically uploads to the system, and tracking and inputting materials costs is also quick and easy. This gives you confidence that calculations are up-todate and correct.

How NextMinute helped: direct integration with PlaceMakers means invoices for materials take seconds to load. It also integrates with Xero, so your Administrator has figures at their fingertips. Getting this information out of your head and into a system will free up your time to focus on other parts of the business.

Wish 5: “Better understanding of how profitable each job is.”

Wish 3: “Better communication with architects, subcontractors, customers and the team.”

How NextMinute helped: with a simple Financial Report, you have gross profit and profitability information at your fingertips. You know exactly how well jobs are going. And with the direct integration with Xero and MYOB, you can see how well your business is performing as a whole. This means you can set your 2021 targets and then keep track of them to make sure you’re on course.

With all the job information spread across emails, text messages, phone calls, bits of paper and face-to-face meetings – it’s easy to miss or lose key details. This can lead to delays, mistakes and tension between you and your customer.

How CoConstruct helped: you can keep everything in one place – plans, pictures, messages, variations and more.

Having this log of all the decisions made as well as the communications between all parties in one central portal means everyone has the latest information and the project can run more smoothly.

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Not having control of labour, materials and subcontractor costs can lead to uncertainty about profitability.

Understanding your cash flow and financial position is critical for future planning and stability.

Anna Brooks Free Up. FREE UP is an NZCB National Partner and tech advisor for builders – making the process quick and easy, from selecting the right software to setting up the system to training staff. Anna also operates our Technology and Software helpline for members. For more information visit www.freeup.kiwi

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Scissor lift safety – busting the myth...

Don’t want to fall short on working at height? Site Safe has put together some tips based on commonly-asked questions.

Myth: I don’t need to wear a harness if I’m in a scissor lift, do I? Fact: According to WorkSafe’s Best practice guidelines for working at height in New Zealand, if you’re using a scissor lift, a harness should be worn unless a risk assessment has proven that the work can be done safely without a harness, and there is no risk of falling.

Untrained workers must be trained by a qualified person before they are permitted to use a harness system. They will also need to be supervised at all times by another worker who is also trained and competent.

For workers completing basic work, a recommended way of showing competence is NZQA Unit Standard 23229 – Use a safety harness for personal fall prevention when working at height. If you are involved in planning, installing, operating fall arrest systems and supervising staff, NZQA Unit Standard 15757 – Use, install and disestablish temporary proprietary height safety systems when working at height is recommended.

To get these Unit Standards, check out Site Safe’s Safety Harness Systems and Advanced Safety Harness Systems courses. To learn more about how to do a risk assessment, download the free Risk Management 101 guide from Site Safe’s website or check out the Risk Management course.

Working at height checklist: Before getting started ….

Tips to remember: • When using a scissor lift or other elevating work platforms, like a cherry picker, and using a harness, you should ideally be protected by a double lanyard system (of the adjustable variety) fitted with a short energy absorber or fit for purpose self-retracting lifeline (SRL), fixed to a certified anchor point.

• The worker operating the lift must be competent in its use.

• Make sure to follow any instructions given by the manufacturer.

• People must work inside guardrails and not reach or climb over the rails. Workers need to keep both feet on the work platform.

• If you often work at height, it’s a good idea to regularly practise and review your rescue plan – that way if the worst does happen, everyone will know what to do and no-one will hesitate.

#1

Identify the tasks to be done

#2 Identify the hazards for each task #3 Identify the risks linked to each hazard #4 Identify control measures #5 Pick the right mobile elevating work platform for the job #6 Develop your plan (this could be done via a Task Analysis) #7

Make a plan for what to do in an emergency

#8 Record the planning, including any rescue plan #9 Involve people and talk to everyone working on the job about the plan #10 Review the plan before the job starts and add any changes

Are you competent?

If you or your workers are wearing a harness, you’ll need to be trained and “competent”. Only trained and competent people can install and use harness systems on-site.

Jeff Strampel, Health and Safety Lead, Site Safe NZ. Site Safe is a not-for-profit membership organisation established by industry for industry and is New Zealand’s leading health and safety solutions provider.

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HEALTH AND SAFETY —

Engaging your workforce to do better business A wise Desmond Tutu once said, “There is only one way to eat an elephant: one bite at a time.”

And Health and Safety is no different. We know that Health and Safety can feel daunting, overwhelming, and even impossible at times, but it can be accomplished by taking on just a little at a time.

You can get your onsite safety on track this year by just starting one step at a time. Health and Safety is a team sport, you can’t do it by yourself, so you need to make sure everyone is involved, and scanning on and off site is a great place to start to create behavioural habits. Encourage your subbies and everyone on-site to create a habit of scanning on and off of your site every day with the HazardCo App.

Most people know how to, and do operate safely, recording activity. That’s what you need, and once you have that sorted, the rest is a piece of cake.

When workers are engaged in work Health and Safety, everyone benefits. Your business is a healthier and safer place for everyone, performance and productivity increases, and a more engaged workforce means better builds, a stronger and more well-regarded brand in the market, more work, higher margins, and ultimately more money!

What’s not to love?

For you, for your team, for the families waiting for you at home.

Safety first, always.

If your subbies already have the HazardCo App you’re already halfway there. Now you just need to get them to use it and make it a regular and consistent part of their workday on-site.

It couldn’t be any easier. All your subbies have to do is simply open the HazardCo App on their smartphones, scan onto your site using the unique QR code located on your site’s Hazard Board and they are good to go! As the Main Contractor, you will have full and real-time visibility of scanning activity stored securely in your Hub and what’s more you’ll be stoked that your subbies are supporting your Health and Safety efforts.

Bottom line? Safe sites are better sites. So make it a priority this year to make Health & Safety top of mind, and get your subbies using our scanning feature on the HazardCo App today.

For you, for your team, for the families waiting for you at home. Safety first, always.

If you need a hand getting started or would like more information, get in touch with the friendly HazardCo team today on 0800 555 339.

The HazardCo Team. HazardCo is a NZCB National Partner and, as your trusted safety partner, we provide you with the tools and support you need to #SortYourSafety.

To find out how HazardCo can benefit your site, call us on 0800 555 339 or visit hazardco.com

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HEALTH AND WELLBEING —

Put more happiness revs in your day!

Feeling a bit sluggish after a relaxing break? For some it can be a slow-moving, unproductive start back at the workplace. Once you realise your body is like a high-revving Ferrari you can make sure you’re performing at a high-level right from the start line.

And just like a Ferrari, your body performs best when it’s kept in tip top condition. What differentiates high performers from others is their critical eye in figuring out what is going to be meaningful to their life experience. They spend more time doing things that they find meaningful, and this makes them happy.

Waiting and wishing for happiness, or putting off happiness until you’ve got things back to normal or until you’ve achieved some goal only serves to limit the amount of happiness available.

“Unhappiness is not knowing what we want and killing ourselves to get it.”

– Don Herold

If you want to power up with happiness you need to fill up with high-octane happiness fuel!

So, how can you put more high-octane happiness fuel into your day? Every day you can make a massive difference to your happiness levels by repeatedly doing a few small things.

Here are three short habits that take only a little time. If you do them every day, they will supercharge your feelings of happiness and also power up your health.

1. Breathing in the big ones Tune up two minutes per day using deep connective breathing – inhale using deep, slow breaths filling the lungs with fresh fuel in the form of oxygen then exhale very slowly to get rid of all the stale air and waste products. Tuning up morning, noon and night works even better.

This technique will soothe general anxiety, keep your racing emotions in check, and keep you calmer when facing stressful situations or obstacles out there on the track so you can do your best.

2. Having fifteen minutes of Ferrari fun It would be sacrilege if you kept your high-revving vehicle inside the garage every day without taking it out for a spin, wouldn’t it?

Your body is like that too – doing 15 minutes of aerobic exercise daily, the kind of activity that gets your engine pumping, means you’ll get the most out of your body and you’ll feel happier.

You don’t need a race track – outside in the open spaces is naturally the best place to build the pace up. You can start

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slowly if necessary and walk so you actually enjoy it, giving yourself a good chance of staying with it. A walk around the block at lunchtime is just great.

Make a commitment to take your body out for a spin in the fresh air every day – as a result there’ll be no internal rust and your happiness levels will roar!

3. Firing up then putting your foot down High levels of happiness in business is paramount for long term enjoyment. For two minutes a day, think of one positive experience that’s happened during the past 24 hours.

Fire up your mind, highlight every amazing detail you can remember, put your foot down on the gas and relive the buzz you felt.

This works because the brain can’t tell the difference between imaginary or real, visualisation or actual experience. Creating peak enjoyment by doubling a meaningful experience in your brain keeps on firing up that happy feeling inside! It couldn’t be easier.

For helpful, practical strategies, communication tools and techniques Linda has written the Award Winning book Transforming Your Stress Into Business Success. This is available at: www.transformingyourstressintobusinesssuccess.com

Linda Wells – The Business Stress Specialist. Linda is a speaker, trainer and consultant. Over the past 14 years, she has inspired and educated men and women to lead, communicate and respond more effectively to avoid overwhelm, reduce stress and increase productivity, success and enjoyment.

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Surviving or thriving in life There is a real difference between thriving and surviving. Surviving means, “to continue to live or exist,” while thrive can be defined as “to grow or develop well, to prosper or to flourish.”

When you are facing challenging times, how do you overcome and get back to being the creator of your life? How come, when so many of us claim to have a goal of thriving, the majority of us are still just surviving? What does it take to start thriving?

• Know yourself. People who are attuned to their own strengths and weaknesses are more able to clearly define what they enjoy doing every day. When you spend time learning about yourself, it reminds you how unique we all are.

The first step is to determine whether you’re living in survival mode is to recognise the signs:

• Hang around with winners. If you hang around with people who are not motivated and searching for ways to better themselves, that’s exactly the same type of mindset and life that you will adopt. When you hang around with people who are actively growing, getting better and maximising their potential, you will end up growing and getting better as well. If you want to forever make sure you don’t fall into survival mode, hang around with winners.

• You see failure as the end result of things gone wrong • You choose the path of least resistance • You are more reactive than proactive • You blame circumstances or others or find excuses when things go wrong • You don’t speak your mind because others might disagree • Change scares you • You feel there is never enough to go around • You don’t listen to hear; you listen to answer

It’s your time to thrive…

Thriving happens when you have a life of purpose, vitality, connection, and celebration. This isn’t tied to a specific salary, job title, type of car, or relationship.

Follow these steps to stop surviving and start thriving: • Think about how you want to feel rather than what you would like to have or do.

• Remind yourself of times in the past when you have felt like you were thriving. Visualise these times and remember how it felt.

• Make a vision board. Find inspirational quotes and ideas and create a collage that reminds you of how you want to feel and what you would like to achieve each day.

• Spend time every day to connect with nature.

• Try meditation.

• Read a book by someone who inspires you.

• Listen to a podcast.

• Do something that challenges you.

• Constantly build yourself up. Most of the time, the men and women who settle for a life of survival let the tough times of life tear them down while they completely neglect building themselves up. There is no doubt about it that life can be hard. It is very important that you never forget to be your own best friend and constantly look for ways to build yourself up rather than tear yourself down.

• How to build yourself up. This can mean a lot of things for a lot of different people. When we refer to building yourself up, we simply mean to stop neglecting yourself. Try to give yourself the time you need to do the things you would like.

Read books that build your self-confidence and help you grow as an individual. Give yourself the permission to take that much-needed holiday you have been wanting for so long.

• Find whatever works for you and stick to a plan. When you learn to be your own best friend and constantly search for ways to build yourself up rather than tear yourself down, you will begin to realise that you absolutely got this and have what it takes.

• Choose to fill your day with activities that use your skills, strengths, and passions. A simple exercise is to make two lists. The first one should describe everything you do each day. The second one should list the activities that you love to do. Compare the lists and adjust so that the maximum time possible is spent on the activities that benefit your body, your mind, or your spiritual well-being.

• Thrive physically, mentally, and emotionally.

Remember to balance your life. Eat well, sleep well, and make time for play.

• Change a habit.

EAP Services Limited. EAP Services Ltd is a Partner of NZCB and New Zealand’s leading employee assistance programme provider, committed to supporting organisations to enhance the wellbeing and performance of their staff. NZCB have exclusive offers available for all members with EAP Services, find out more under the Health and Wellbeing section of the members’ only Toolshed.

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AROUND THE REGIONS —

Andrew Macdonald Business Development Manager – Auckland

Auckland’s Asian Construction Forum

AUCKLAND

Welcome to 2021! I hope you were able to take a break, recharge your batteries, and it hasn’t been too hard getting back into the swing of things.

On Saturday 14 November 2020, Business Development Manager North Island, Shane, and I attended the Asian Construction Forum at LIFE Central in Auckland. We arrived at 10am to set up our New Zealand Certified Builder (NZCB) stand before everyone arrived.

The Asian construction sector in New Zealand is growing at a rapid rate, with 160% growth across the industry in the last five years.

What is the Asian Construction Forum?

The Asian Construction Forum is a conference and expo bringing together leading industry suppliers, peak industry bodies, local government, builders, architects, designers, developers, and other industry participants, to share information that is vital to the success of the Asian construction industry.

With workshops, ‘ask an expert’ sessions, and new product information, it’s a ‘must-see’ event for anyone in the building and construction sector in New Zealand. Product suppliers and peak industry bodies share insights, information, and showcase their product ranges and new developments.

The main attendees at the 2020 event were anyone involved with the Asian construction community in New Zealand, including Chinese, Southeast Asian, and Indian nationalities. The Asian construction sector in New Zealand is growing at a rapid rate. With 160% growth across the industry in the last five years, and $2.1 billion of Chinese-led projects already underway.

The day started slowly but before we knew it there was a consistent flow of people coming to the NZCB stand and enquiring about membership with the Association.

It was great to see a lot of our members there. Interpreter services were made available to support attendees but the majority were English speaking so we had no difficulty striking up a conversation.

It was interesting to observe the cultural differences at the well-run event. Attendees’ standard of dress and overall presentation was very high, which is quite different to your usual building expo, where builders might turn up in jeans and sneakers.

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NZCB Business Development Manager, North Island, Shane Ririnui (centre left); and NZCB Business Development Manager, Auckland, Andrew Macdonald (centre right) explaining the products and services NZCB has available to its members.

There were also plenty of small gifts and promotional items on all the stands. Something a little different was the high number of luxury gift items given away via drawcard later in the afternoon.

The main question asked on the day, and a common one for us Business Development Managers, was – what is a qualified builder? This was a great opportunity for us to explain and also educate the Asian community on the products and services NZCB has available to its members.

By the end of the forum, Shane and I were absolutely shattered from being on our feet all day, but it was well worth it, and we expect a few new applications as a result.

Thanks to NZCB Chief Executive, Grant Florence, NZCB Communications and Group Services Manager, Karla Farrar, and NZCB President Auckland, Nick Farrelly who came to support us.

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Andy McRae NZCB President Central Otago

The ultimate Queenstown tour

CENTRAL OTAGO

With COVID-19 really knocking us about in 2020, there was a great need for some R&R by the time Labour Weekend came around.

Here’s a snapshot of what they got up to….

To remedy the situation, local New Zealand Certified Builders (NZCB) President Central Otago, Andy McRae and Travel Queenstown’s, Toby Stanton, put together the Ultimate Queenstown Tour for the Labour Weekend 2020.

It was an opportunity for 33 NZCB members and their partners to connect with colleagues, share information and knowledge, and most importantly... have some well-earned down-time in the adventure playground that is Queenstown and Arrowtown.

Over four days and three nights, they got to experience the best of the region, plus a few secret spots only the locals knew about!

NZCB members from all around the country had such an awesome time catching up together, there was a lot of talk about doing this all again soon!

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• Jet Boating down the Kawarau River • Clay Bird shooting on the Crown Range, overlooking Wakatipu Basin • Wine Touring in the Gibbston Valley • Go-Karting at Highlands MotorSport Park • E-biking Adventure from Arrowtown along the Queenstown Trail to Gibbston Tavern • Golfing at Millbrook Resort

• Factory Tour at Hector Egger Cromwell – manufacturers of high-tech timber structures and prefabricated timber panels • Lots of Dining out around Arrowtown • More wining!

• Private party with local band • Dancing and generally having a blast!

Here’s some feedback about the tour….

“Another opportunity to thank you so, so much for organising such an outstanding weekend.

It was just what we needed. We also were really glad, once we got talking to others, that most of them were just like us – smallish building firms – so had similar issues which we could discuss. The places, food, people were incredible – a weekend which has been a highlight of our year. We will definitely be back again! Thanks so much!”

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Fun ’n games in the Waikato

Tim Dove NZCB President Waikato

WAIKATO

Annual Charity Golf Day update Following our successful Annual Charity Golf Day last October, we made a donation of $3,000 to our chosen charity; the Hamilton Visual Resource Centre for the Blind, and Low Vision Education Network New Zealand (BLENNZ), formerly the Blind Foundation. They were extremely grateful and plan to invest in much-needed new equipment for the juniors they support.

Bowls, Beers, and a BBQ On 27 November, we held our second Bowls, Beers & BBQ event at the Claudelands Bowling Club. This event is sponsored by our Platinum Partners; Avant Aluminium Limited, Franklins Plumbers and Builders Supplies Limited, and Noel Leeming.

Congratulations Korey Hill, on winning the Apprentice prize draw.

NZCB President Waikato, Tim Dove, presenting Alannah Orr and Aaron Frost from BLENNZ with a cheque for $3,000.

NZCB President Waikato, Tim Dove (left) with Avant Aluminium Ltd Clint Haakma (far right), presenting the trophy to winning team Wiggins Building Solutions (from left) Ethan Bradbury, Arthur McLellan, Craig Wiggins and Steve Wiggins.

There were lots of spot prizes for everyone and the trophy was taken out by Wiggins Building Solutions, who beat Hayward High Roller Bowlers in the final. It was a nice light-hearted way to finish the week and we were pleased it could finally go ahead after being postponed due to lockdown in March.

A big thanks to Steve Kinsey from PlaceMakers – Clarence Street who cooked some beautiful sausages and steaks, and Scott Houghton from the NZCB Waikato Committee who made sure the beer bins were kept topped up.

On the green at the Claudelands Bowling Club.

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Events Calendar INDUSTRY EVENTS CONZTRUCT TRADE SHOW

Feb–Mar CITY

DATE

TIME

VENUE

AUCKLAND SOUTH-EAST

Monday 15th February

3:30pm – 7pm

Auckland Netball Centre

TAURANGA

Tuesday 16th February

4pm – 7pm

Trustpower Baypark

NAPIER

Wednesday 17th February

4pm – 7pm

Pettigrew Green Arena

GISBORNE

Thursday 18th February

4pm – 7pm

Showgrounds Park & Event Centre

CHRISTCHURCH

Monday 1st March

4pm – 7pm

Air Force Museum

DUNEDIN

Tuesday 2nd March

4pm – 7pm

Edgar Centre

INVERCARGILL

Wednesday 3rd March

4pm – 7pm

Velodrome, ILT Stadium

QUEENSTOWN

Thursday 4th March

4pm – 7pm

Queenstown Events Centre

CONZTRUCT is for builders, electricians, architects, designers, and other specialist trades people to further their breadth of knowledge, education and gain a greater understanding of new product technologies. LBP & CPD points available, lots of giveaways, complimentary food and beverages, and it’s FREE to attend!

For more information and to register visit www.conztruct.co.nz

NZCB REGIONAL EVENTS NZCB BUILDNELSON TRADE EXPO

18 Mar 3pm – 7pm Annesbrook 40 Saxton Road | Stoke | Nelson

Trade Dedicated Expo for Building Professionals • FREE entry • Keep up-to-date with building industry products and services with Trade industry specific stands

• • • •

Lots of prizes to be won Mingle with like minded people Nibbles provided Earn LBP Points

NZCB NATIONAL EVENTS NZCB APPRENTICE CHALLENGE – REGIONALS

NZCB AGM, CONFERENCE AND EXPO

This year, regional challenges will take place on Saturday 10 April 2021 at ITM stores nationwide, with the national final taking place at the NZCB Conference and Expo on 11th and 12 June 2021 at TSB Arena in Wellington.

TSB Arena and Shed 6 Queens Wharf | Wellington

For more information check out page 27 or visit www.apprenticechallenge.nz

For more information check out pages 16 and 17 or visit www.events.nzcb.nz

10 Apr

10–12 Jun Sustainability – helping NZCB members to grow, thrive and succeed.

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NEXT GENERATION —

ITAB Apprentice Completions Congratulations to all the ITAB Apprentices who have recently completed their National Certificates in Carpentry!

Ara Institute of Canterbury Michael Fitzgerald

McBride Construction Limited

Corey Sheriff

Milne Construction

Dion Wirepa

He toki ki te mahi Trust

Julius Wylaars

Lee Ingram Builders

Hamish Brown

M & O Brown Builders Limited

James McCoy

McKenzie Builders Limited

Jayden Withers

Milne Construction

Mac McKenzie Sheat

T Dunn Builders Limited

Harrison Ian McLardy

McKenzie Builders Limited

Luke Smith

Sinclair Builders

Ashley Lord

Van Wiggen Builders Limited

James Ross

Mike Newman Builders Limited

Martin Ruiz

Trade Assist Limited

Ronan Maguire

Viking Construction Limited

Sam Alexander

NMC Construction

Aidan Lang (right) who is employed by Mark Dobb, md construction (left) and attended Northtec – Future Trades.

Northtec – Future Trades David Gardner

Joseph Pyle Construction Limited

Aidan Lang

md construction

Kori Sutton

Modern Earth Homes Limited

Caleb Reid

BRB Construction Limited

Dalton Barriball

Arise Builders Limited

Otago Polytechnic Nick Henderson

Webster Building

Southern Institute of Technology Mark William Anderson

Jones & Cooper 1995 Limited

Connor Gallagher

Exceed Homes Limited

David Gardner who is employed by Joseph Pyle Construction Limited and attended Northtec – Future Trades

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NEXT GENERATION —

Brian Dillon AST Trust Chairman

A promising year in store Kia ora tatou, and welcome to what surely must be a better year than 2020. I trust you had a decent break, recharged your batteries, and perhaps wove in some reflection, and planning for 2021.

While we hope the worst of COVID-19 is now behind us and we are managing the best we can, we still have numerous challenges ahead of us.

There has been a lot of publicity about the skill shortages in the industry. However, there is no doubt the various funding initiatives, including the Targeted Training and Apprenticeship Fund (TTAF), and Apprenticeship Boost, have generated more students/ trainees, which should in time help to address this shortage.

Various workstreams continue as part of the Review of Vocational Education (RoVE), including an increased focus on employers as trainers. I was part of a workshop in December, to obtain Industry Training Provider (ITP) and Industry Training Organisation (ITO) perspectives, which will be tested with various employer groups over the coming weeks. This is all part of informing an operating model for Te Pūkenga – New Zealand Institute of Skills and Technology (NZIST), which by 2023 will include all 16 ITPs, plus the 11 ITOs.

In December, the Industry Training Association Building (ITAB) providers met in Hamilton for our annual meeting with New Zealand Certified Builders (NZCB), Chief Executive Grant Florence, and ITAB Business Development Manager, Nick Matthews. It was a very constructive forum and included a presentation from Dr. Simon Bilton about the Construction Centre of Vocational Excellence, (CoVE another part of RoVE). CoVE will run projects to help identify future needs of employers, including delivery modes to support the work-based learning.

Planning is well underway for the 2021 NZCB Carpentry Apprentice Challenge. We are all looking forward to this, especially with the 2020 Challenge being cancelled due to lockdown. The Apprenticeship Scholarship Trust (AST) will again be a key supporter, and the event will be held at various locations around the country on 10 April. We hope to see high levels of interest again, and showcase the best of apprentice training in New Zealand.

Are you in dispute over the interior finishing and completion of a project?

We have specialised assessors who can provide an independent report to review what has happened – call AWCI today.

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ITAB apprentice finds balance between two worlds as Reservist Builder Isaac Graham likes the fact he can be building a house on Friday, and the next day firing the Army’s latest weapons on a range nearby.

“You get the best of both worlds being a builder and a reservist, and you have a lot of fun and learn a lot along the way, ” says Isaac who grew up in Oamaru, North Otago, and has lived in Dunedin since 2017. He is now in the fourth and final year of his building apprenticeship with Naylor Love Dunedin and competed in the 2019 New Zealand Certified Builders Apprentice Challenge.

“I’ve worked on a range of builds from small renovations to pre-cast concrete construction and everything in between over a short period. I enjoy the complexity and challenge of making new match with old, but also the process of seeing a new build from start to finish.”

In his spare time, Isaac is a private with B Company, 2/4 Royal New Zealand Infantry Regiment (RNZIR) in Dunedin. He originally learned about the Army Reserves during a company asbestos awareness training in 2019. Sergeant Tim Burke came along as a guest speaker to talk about opportunities in the Army Reserves. “It sparked my interest as something I could do alongside my civilian career, so I put my name down and began learning more about it, and was very keen to get involved.”

He initially looked into joining the Army out of high school but didn’t follow that path. “I didn’t realise being a reservist lets you follow other civilian career paths but still be involved in the NZ Defence Force. I enjoy the balance I have struck between the two worlds, and the enjoyment I get out of working at Naylor Love and training with the Army.”

“I enjoy the unique opportunities the Army provides in terms of work and training that generally can’t be found elsewhere.

I can be working in the office or on site during the week then out on the range or on exercise over the weekend. Being a reservist allows me the ability to pick and choose where my time is spent while still fulfilling my commitments.”

“I’m always keen to put my hand up and help my unit and community, like recently with Southland flooding and COVID-19, but have not been required to deploy as of yet. Being out of work during Level 4, I was standby as part of the Army’s civil defence response.”

Isaac was also the most junior member of 2/4 RNZIR to be selected to represent the battalion at this year’s Skill At Arms, an Army competition that tests soldiering skills.

“I’ve made so many new mates within my platoon, plus a number of great friends from my basic training who are now spread around the country at other units. I always look forward to our Wednesday night trainings to catch up with everyone and get to know more and more faces.”

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Isaac Graham enjoys the balance offered by the opportunity to have an apprenticeship in building while still being able to participate in the NZ Defence force as a Reservist.

Isaac says his employer and many of his work colleagues and managers have been very supportive of him joining the Army Reserves.

“Initially taking seven weeks to complete basic training is a huge ask of any employer, but they were more than willing to give me the time off to complete during the typically busy summer work period. Being a larger company, Naylor Love was luckily in more of a position to pick up the slack during my absence.”

“Throughout the year I am able to separate the two roles of carpentry and soldiering fairly well, with trainings outside work hours or during weekends hardly affecting my commitments at work. I always find support when asking for leave to complete training such as the week-long Exercise Ypres in Tekapo this year, or the odd day here and there for travel.”

The Regional Manager of Naylor Love Dunedin, Jason Tutty, says his company recognised that the leadership skills that Isaac is developing as a reservist will be very beneficial to him as he progresses his construction career.

To find out more about joining the Army Reserves, visit www.defencecareers.mil.nz The Army Reserve is the part-time component of the New Zealand Army and has played a significant role throughout New Zealand’s history.

With a mandate to round out and sustain the full-time force, the Army Reserve contributes internationally on operational deployments around the world and nationally to civil defence during natural disasters.

TECH TIPS —

Installation tips to avoid sliding into trouble Cavity sliders are a practical space-saving solution and provide years of trouble-free operation if installed correctly. Installation is usually a straightforward exercise, however over the years CS For Doors has seen some common points that if not considered can lead to problems.

CS For Doors has a few handy tips that when followed will easily avoid any issues.

1. Level the floor under the pocket.

Taking time to ensure the floor is level before you start your installation will make the job quicker and easier.

2. Install the cavity slider with the door fitted.

This simple step allows you to slide the door open and closed during installation to check that everything lines up correctly and nothing is rubbing. Don’t fix the cavity slider to the floor until the door is running parallel to the cavity pocket.

3. Check clearance before lining.

The cavity slider comes with split jambs intentionally ‘rounded out’. This round out is to accommodate any slight bowing of the door leaf and to allow door hardware to clear the jambs. The standard clearance is 5-7mm between door and split jamb using a 38mm door.

The supplied ‘jamb spreader’ must be inserted into the cavity slider opening prior to fixing wall linings and architraves.

4. Mask the track during building works Taping up the track ensures the running surface remains free of paint and dust. These contaminants are common causes of noisy operation in a cavity slider.

Request or download the CS Pocket Guide for more installation tips from https://csfordoors.co.nz/ Technical/Builders-Tools

Jambs are rounded out to accommodate any slight bowing of the door leaf and to allow door hardware to clear the jambs.

Use the jamb spreader when fixing wall linings to maintain clearance.

This Tech Tip was supplied by CS for Doors. CS for Doors is a NZCB National Partner and manufactures cavity sliding door systems for both residential and commercial applications.

Their range includes products for disabled access and healthcare, automatic and self closing options, as well as specialty doors and hardware.

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TECH TIPS —

Sealant success Sealants aren’t magic. These well-produced products have a definite place in building construction but can be (and often are) misused.

Some basic rules for the successful use of sealants include: 1. Attach the sealant to two edges of the joint only; 2. Always use a backing rod or separation tape (to prevent three-sided adhesion); 3. A 2:1 width to depth ratio is a reliable guide; 4. Always clean the joint surfaces, and always use a primer for high performance joints; 5. Keep the sealant slightly back from the outer edge of the joint, and arris the corner of the edge of the element to be sealed; 6. Check that the sealant is compatible with the substrate; and 7. Above all, never squirt and hope.

It is apparent from this list that sealants must be used in conjunction with the appropriate primers, backing tapes and PEF backing rods. These ‘support’ products are critical to sealant performance.

Cleaning Cleaning is vital. Wipe down the joint surfaces before application of primers, separation tapes, PEF backing rods and sealants.

Unfortunately, the application of sealants directly to dust covered surfaces is common – and it does not work.

The adhesion in these areas will be directly to the dust, or loose abraded material of a cut edge. Joint failure occurs at the weakest point – which is obviously the dust or loose surface material.

In many building inspections sealants have been pulled away from windows with ease. Most often the sealant is clinging to dust particles, board particles or wood fibres. There is no bond between the sealant and the substrate and there was likely to have been a capillary track for water to gain entry.

Priming Many sealants will bond to clean, dry, sound and homogeneous substrates that are free from oils, grease, dust and loose or friable particles without primers and/or activators. However, for optimum adhesion and critical, high performance applications, such as on multi-story buildings, highly stressed joints, extreme weather exposure or water immersion, priming and/or pretreatment should be considered to ensure the best possible result.

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Joint design While sealants have a definite place in the building industry, they are not a fix all for all situations.

• They do not stretch to double their size and they are not gap fillers.

• They do not and will not replace good weathertight design.

• They should not be relied upon as a complete cure to all water ingress problems, but as one part of a total solution.

Correct joint design and installation are essential.

Painting And one final tip... and it’s an important one. While many joint sealants may accept paint or coatings, the key point to be aware of is the joint sealant is flexible and will move with the joint. The paint or coating is usually rigid and will not move.

This may cause undesirable side effects such as cracking of the paint film, and movement accommodation ability may be reduced. Always check your product’s data sheet for information prior to use.

For more information visit https://nzl.sika.com/en/46072/sealants-fillers.html

This Tech Tip was supplied by Sika (NZ) Ltd. Sika is a NZCB National Partner and a global supplier of construction products. Sika has more than 100 years of experience and combines strong international product R+D with quality, kiwi expertise.

Call 0800 745 269 or email info@nz.sika.com for product help or enquiries.

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Modified woods are becoming an increasingly popular alternative to old growth traditional timbers, but they too can have vastly different carbon footprints.

Abodo asked world renowned timber expert Callum Hill to investigate the relative carbon footprint of a selection of natural and modified woods.

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• Show you tech on-the-go keeps you on top of things, helping you take back control of your business FREE UP works with the following apps: Tradify, Fergus, NextMinute, ServiceM8, Buildxact, Builda Price, Rave Build, CoConstruct, Buildertrend and Simpro.

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Build with complete peace of mind When you choose an approved NZCB builder you’ll qualify to apply for Halo – our comprehensive 10-Year Residential Guarantee. This unique cover is a safety net for your building project that’s only available when you work with a highly qualified NZCB approved builder.

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Guarantee benefits HALO 10-YEAR RESIDENTIAL GUARANTEE also provides cover to property owners for: • Sub contractors and suppliers: Where the NZCB member is the head contractor, defects arising from Materials and Work Supplied by sub contractors and suppliers are covered.

• Other damage: The cost to repair other damage to the house caused by the Defect, as per the Guarantee terms and conditions.

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Please ask your NZCB Builder for the Halo 10-Year Residential Guarantee Homeowner Handbook for full details of the guarantee coverage, exclusions and additional benefits.

NZCB and Halo Guarantee brochures Marketing material in the form of two brochures is available for NZCB members to use. This material is ideal to give to the homeowner at your first meeting or alternatively when you present your quote or contract.

• The NZCB Build with real peace of mind brochure which informs the homeowner about what it means to choose an approved member of NZCB; and • The Halo 10-Year Residential Guarantee brochure which informs the homeowner all about the Halo Guarantee.

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NZCB Affinity Partners New Zealand Certified Builders (NZCB) is proud to partner with the following companies who are aligned with the Association to bring our members discounted services and products.

UTES Exceptional vehicle deals with Renault, Hyundai and Isuzu

Cost + % discount on most Noel Leeming products

Exclusive Health Insurance packages with NIB (Business Members only)

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NZCB and Noel Leeming Commercial As an NZCB member there are so many ways to get a great deal with Noel Leeming, from Trade Pricing through the Commercial Team to Preferential Pricing and vouchers for your homeowners to use in store.

Commercial trade pricing – for big ticket items Trade pricing provides competitive commercial rates for volume procurement on Noel Leeming products and services.

To access trade pricing, all you need to do is get in touch with your local Trade Manager and create a Trade account with Noel Leeming Commercial. Your Trade Manager can help provide guidance and options on products and services that are available, as well as access to an online purchasing portal, so you can shop online 24/7.

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Discount voucher – for your homeowner As an added bonus Noel Leemings have created a discount voucher for you to pass onto your clients, entitling them to receive special NZCB discounts in store. This can be downloaded and handed over to your customers to say thanks for choosing you as their builder.

NZ Certified Builders and Noel Leeming Group have partnered to offer you preferential pricing storewide to create your dream home.

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NZCB National Partners New Zealand Certified Builders (NZCB) is proud to partner with the following companies who align with our Association and give NZCB members access to a wealth of expertise and support throughout New Zealand.

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Abodo Wood Ltd

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MiTek New Zealand Ltd

www.miteknz.co.nz

Altus NZ Ltd

www.altus.co.nz

New Zealand Visa Connections

www.nzvisaconnections.com

Anzor Fasteners Ltd

www.anzor.co.nz

NZ Foam Ltd

www.nzfoam.co.nz

APL Window Solutions

www.aplnz.co.nz

Open2view

www.open2view.co.nz

Assa Abloy New Zealand Ltd

www.assaabloy.co.nz

Pacific Steel (NZ) Ltd

www.pacificsteel.co.nz

Bahco

www.bahco.co.nz

Paslode New Zealand

www.paslode.co.nz

Bowers Brothers Concrete Ltd

www.bowersbrothers.co.nz

PlaceMakers

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Brand Collective

www.elwdworkwear.com.au

Pro Clima New Zealand Ltd

www.proclima.co.nz

Bunnings Ltd

www.bunnings.co.nz

Productspec Ltd

www.productspec.net

CS For Doors Ltd

www.csfordoors.co.nz

Proven Systems Ltd (DVS)

www.dvs.co.nz

CSR Building Products (NZ) Ltd

www.csr.co.nz

Quotable Value Ltd

www.qv.co.nz

ECKO Fastening Systems

www.ecko.co.nz

Red LBP Ltd

www.redlbp.co.nz

Fairview Systems Ltd

www.aslnz.co.nz

Red Quantity Surveying 2017 Ltd

www.redgroup.nz

Franklin Plumbing and Builders Supplies Ltd

www.franklins.co.nz

Red Stag Timber

www.redstag.co.nz

Free Up

www.freeup.kiwi

Renault New Zealand

www.renault.co.nz

Futurewood

www.futurewood.nz

Resene Construction Systems

www.reseneconstruction.co.nz

GTEE.co.nz

www.gtee.co.nz

Resene Paints Ltd

www.resene.co.nz

HazardCo

www.hazardco.com

Rosenfeld Kidson & Co. Ltd

www.rosenfeldkidson.co.nz

Hilti (New Zealand) Ltd

www.hilti.com

Sellwood Products Ltd

www.sellwood.co.nz

HomePlus

www.homeplus.co.nz

Senco Brands (NZ) Ltd

www.senco.nz

Independent Building Supplies

www.ibs.co.nz

SIKA New Zealand

www.nzl.sika.com

INTAKS NZ Ltd

www.intaks.co.nz

Simx Ltd

www.simx.co.nz

Jacobsen Creative Surfaces Ltd

www.jacobsen.co.nz

Soudal Ltd

www.soudal.co.nz

James Hardie New Zealand

www.jameshardie.co.nz

Tax Management New Zealand

www.tmnz.co.nz

Jesani Distributions Ltd

www.jesani.co.nz

The New Zealand Building Economist

www.nzbe.co.nz

JSC Timber

www.jsctimber.co.nz

The Trades Coach

www.tradescoach.co.nz

KLC Ltd

www.klc.co.nz

Thermakraft Ltd

www.thermakraft.co.nz

Kopine

www.kopine.co.nz

Tile Space

www.tiles.co.nz

Laminex New Zealand

www.laminexnewzealand.co.nz

Tradeworx

www.tradeworx.co.nz

LMA Timber

www.lmatimber.co.nz

USG Boral New Zealand

www.usgboral.com/en_nz

Marley New Zealand Ltd

www.marley.co.nz

Viking Roofspec

www.vikingroofspec.co.nz

Marshall Innovations Ltd

www.mwnz.com

Warmup NZ Ltd

www.warmup.co.nz

Matley Ltd

www.matley.co.nz

YourQS Ltd

www.yourqs.co.nz

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