NZCB InHouse Magazine October November 2019

The official magazine of New Zealand Certified Builders Association

Halo Guarantee Benefits for the Homeowner and the Builder Pg 8

Dealing with Employees with Mental Illnesses, Injuries or Conditions Pg 18

Looking at Health and Safety from a Different Angle Pg 26

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Contents FROM NZCB

HEALTH AND WELLBEING

Message from the Board 2 Message from the Chief Executive 4 Message from the Group Technical Manager 6 Halo Benefits for the Homeowner and Builder 8 Insurance Duty of Disclosure – Honesty Is Always the Best Policy 10 Manawatu “Full Court Press” 12 Martelli McKegg Builders’ Breakfasts 13 Revere Submissions Now Open!

14 Thank You from the Cancer Society 14 NZCB National Partners 45

Looking Out for Each Other

IN THE KNOW Suspension of Work – When and How Can You Do It? Dealing with Employees with Mental Illnesses, Injuries or Conditions Plan to Reduce Your Stress Fixing the Code

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AROUND THE REGIONS Auckland LBP Day a Big Success Message from the North Island Message from the South Island Industry Events Calendar

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NEWS BITES

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NEXT GENERATION ITAB Apprentice Completions AST Update – An Upside to Change

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OUR PEOPLE

HEALTH AND SAFETY Looking at Health and Safety From a Different Angle

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NZCB Member Wins Taupō Supreme Award

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On the cover: An Eco “Off the

Grid” home built in Linkwater by NZCB Member PR Construction.

See the full story...

Pages 22–23 Find NZCB on

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Contact: 10 Marsh Street, Tauranga 3110 PO Box 13405, Tauranga Central, Tauranga 3141 Phone: 07 927 7720 Freephone: 0800 CERTIFIED Fax: 07 927 7721 www.nzcb.nz ISSN 2703_2418 (online)

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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Linda Moody INHOUSE EDITOR linda@nzcb.nz | 07 557 9214

FROM NZCB

Ian Chamberlain NZCB Board Member

Supporting the Brand I have always been a strong advocate of supporting New Zealand Certified Builders (NZCB) on a regional then national level to help grow awareness of the brand, plus to increase my own and other members’ knowledge and education. I also work with other industry organisations and local business organisations for the same reasons.

This is because I really do believe the more you put into something, the more you are likely to get out of it.

I joined NZCB 14 years ago because I felt it was the best professional building association for me. It gave me the extra services and information I needed to develop myself and my carpentry and joinery business going forward.

If you actively support your local NZCB region, we’ll get stronger regions that do more stuff which in turn raises the profile of NZCB. To reap the full benefits of membership I attended NZCB Regional meetings from the start; to learn what was happening in the industry, and take advantage of the training available. While attending these meetings I got as much from talking and ‘chewing the fat’ with other members as I did from the organised talks and training available.

I also joined my local business chambers to meet members of the wider business community. Here I was able to raise awareness of NZCB, plus my own company, and I also learned more about business and professionalism from attending their seminars and workshops, many of them free or subsidised.

Over the years, all the above has helped improve my professional knowledge and shaped the way I work with others and manage my business, and that still holds true today. Had I decided to simply join these organisations then sit back and make little attempt to interact with them, I don’t doubt I’d be a lot further behind in business and less aware of what’s going on within our industry than I currently am.

We are a membership organisation and the more engagement we receive from you, the better it is for us all going forward.

If you actively support your local NZCB region, we’ll get stronger regions that do more stuff which in turn raises the profile of NZCB. I encourage you all to start attending your local NZCB Committees if you don’t already, as they’re always looking for people to get actively involved. This provides opportunities to become a Regional President, then work up to the NZCB Board.

Likewise, look to get involved with your local business organisation(s) if you aren’t already. They are an invaluable source of advice and provide a great opportunity to promote your business and the NZCB brand. Many also run business awards that offer a great opportunity for you to step back and thoroughly assess how you and/or your company operates, where you’re heading and how you can continue to grow successfully and develop yourselves professionally.

Likewise, my involvement with the Building Officials Institute of NZ (BOINZ) has further increased my knowledge and experience and has helped me bring a construction industry viewpoint to their debates.

The more you put into something, the more you are likely to get out of it.

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FROM NZCB

Grant Florence Chief Executive

Our Future Leaders I am pleased to announce that we will be holding our inaugural Future Leaders forum near the end of October in Wellington.

This is a forum where we are bringing around 30 of our past New Zealand Certified Builders (NZCB) Apprentice Challenge finalists together to enhance their personal development and support the continuation of their pathway to becoming successful business owners and industry leaders.

The forum will see them join current experienced NZCB Members and Regional Presidents, past winners of the NZCB Apprentice Challenge who have gone on to establish their own businesses, the LBP Registrar and also representatives from the building supplies and manufacturers sectors. The forum will also include a visit to BRANZ, Parliament and a meeting with a Minister of the Crown.

This is an ideal opportunity for the group to re connect with other finalists to discuss mutual issues and opportunities. It will also be a forum to help them to understand more about NZCB and what we do for our members and the building industry.

The changes to the Vocational Education and Training framework that arose out of Review of Vocational Education (RoVE) are very topical presently as they are significant and will have a major impact on the way and how industry training is managed in the future.

The relevant bill is currently out for submission/comment, with the target of having two key entities (NZ Institute of Skills and Technology (NZIST) and Workforce Development Councils) enabled through the passing of legislation by 1 April 2020.

There are likely to be around seven separate Workforce Development Councils (“WDC”) representing the wide spectrum of industries across New Zealand. The current discussion and thinking is that one of the WDC’s will represent Building and Infrastructure, which will be a good fit. The decision on how the WDC’s are formed and the coverage of those WDC’s - has initially been left by Minister Hipkins to industry to develop. The WDC’s will be critical as one of their key functions is that they will set the scene for future training (apprenticeship) and recommend funding streams for this training. The actual training will be carried out by the NZIST. More on this as these changes evolve.

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FROM NZCB

Jason McClintock Group Technical Manager

Don’t Get Sucked In Who is the best person to decide if rework is adequate, and not a botch job?

This is a question your clients are asking my team.

So, what’s the answer? Having a builder go back and fix their own work is always the best outcome but this can be difficult when the working relationship has broken down and the client’s lost all trust in their builder. The role New Zealand Certified Builders (NZCB) plays at this point is to win back the homeowner’s confidence so the builder is allowed back on the property to take one last opportunity to fix defective work.

At this point, the client often asks: Why should we allow the builder back when they appear incompetent? The Building Act states the builder is responsible for their building work and the NZCB contract allows for reasonable opportunity, time and access for the builder to make good.

The second question the client asks is: Who determines if the rework is acceptable? This can get difficult as a quality finish is in the eye of the beholder. Is it minimal standards based on the building code, what’s industry acceptable, or a level of quality determined by the homeowner?

ask a member to step into such a situation because there’s likely to be a wider contractual dispute circulating the issue of workmanship. Both the builder and the homeowner will have been jostling to take a position and plan their legal approach. This could result in someone questioning the level of workmanship, i.e. have the remedial works been done in line with contract obligation, or is the builder simply incompetent?

When building work is up for a legal challenge, the appropriate person to determine its level of quality is a Registered Building Surveyor.

The third question the client may ask is: Does NZCB have a representative they could send out to view the remediated work and decide if it’s acceptable?

If the homeowner believes the builder is incompetent following inspection then the doors to consumer rights and remedies are swung wide open, and the legal stoush begins. I would hate to see one of our members get sucked into this situation. While the original intent of getting a member to view the work was pure, the magnitude of the wider picture means the member could be dragged in like a hurricane vortex.

While the homeowner has often lost faith in their builder, they often see NZCB as a trusted, impartial judge. On the face of it, having a fellow member comment on another member’s work appears to be a practical approach, but there is much more to consider. It is very rare that I would

When building work is up for a legal challenge, the appropriate person to determine its level of quality is a Registered Building Surveyor. This approach is also supported in the disputes clauses of the NZCB building contracts.

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FROM NZCB

Halo Benefits for the Homeowner 1

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The Halo Guarantee Insurance provides cover to the homeowner in two sections: Cover Prior to Completion of the Works: • Loss of deposits if the builder doesn’t start the building work* • Cost to complete the works if they are started but not completed* • Cover for contract variations during construction provided the variations are agreed to in writing by both you (the homeowner) and the builder* *Please refer to the Halo 10 Year Residential Guarantee Insurance Policy for full details of the policy coverage, exclusions and additional benefits.

Cover After Completion of the Works (Defects Insurance Period): • 10 year cover for structural defects including weathertightness issues caused by the builder or the builder’s employees • 10 year cover for non-structural defects caused by the builder or the builder’s employees • 10 year cover for faulty materials and goods supplied by the builder • 10 year cover for structural defects caused by the builder’s subcontractors (including their employees) • 10 year cover for non-structural defects caused by the builder’s subcontractors (including their employees)

Sum Insured The Sum Insured under the Halo Guarantee is the Original Contract Price including GST declared on the application form. The Halo Guarantee also provides cover for any contract variations which have been agreed upon in writing by you and the builder prior to completion of work.

When the contracted work has finished the Certificate of Practical Completion (CPC) will capture the value of the variation to the original contract price and any other contract price increases and the sum insured on your final policy schedule will be adjusted accordingly.

Non-Residential Buildings The Halo Guarantee can also potentially provide guarantee insurance for the likes of: • Buildings that include small office and/or industrial units, with residential accommodation above • Farm buildings • Motel complexes • Preschool nurseries, play centres and kindergartens

Transferring to Subsequent Homeowners The building owner in the Halo policy includes any subsequent owners of the property provided they are registered on the Certificate of Title to the property. Therefore the Guarantee automatically transfers to any subsequent homeowners, irrespective of how many times the property changes hands during its 10 year period of cover.

Other Additional Benefits Log on to the NZCB members’ ToolShed for all the latest Halo documentation including the application, CPC, premium and excess chart, members only and homeowners handbooks, help sheet and checklist.

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• Other Damage – the cost to repair other damage to the house caused by the defect, up to the full policy sum insured.

• Alternative Accommodation Expenses – up to 6 months reasonable alternative accommodation expenses while the house is being repaired.

• Professional Fees – surveyors, engineers, legal and other fees necessarily incurred to rectify the defect.

Information sourced from the Halo Guarantee Homeowners Handbook – available on the New Zealand Certified Builders (NZCB) members only ToolShed.

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Your Halo guarantee is administered by BrokerWeb Risk Services Limited.

For any queries contact the Halo team at BrokerWeb Risk Services on 0800 644 444.

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Main Halo Benefits for the Builder Unique for NZCB Members Builders Sleep Easy Indemnity Cover The Halo Guarantee provides unique protection for you (the builder) under the Waiver of Subrogation and Indemnity. This is a benefit exclusive to NZCB Business Members. It is an indemnity from the insurer, which we have called “Sleep Easy” cover.

If the homeowner makes a claim during the build period or the first year of the Defects Insurance Period, the Lloyd’s underwriter will pay the claim and recover the claim pay-out from you (the builder). This is normal under most residential guarantee insurance policies.

However, after the first year of the Defects Insurance Period, the Lloyd’s underwriter will pay the claim and waive the right to recover the claim pay-out from you (the head contractor/builder), if you are deemed to be the negligent party to the defective work or service.

This cover extends to your employees and any subcontractors who are business members of NZCB. Furthermore, if the defect was caused by one of your material’s suppliers or a non NZCB sub-contractor and the Lloyd’s underwriter decide to sue the supplier/subcontractor to recover the claim costs, they will pay your legal costs if you are joined as a co-defendant by the material’s supplier/non NZCB sub-contractor etc.

Added Benefits: • I f you complete an NZCB Building Contract online in the members only ToolShed and its over $30k an automatic Halo Guarantee application is sent to BrokerWeb Risk Services to put together a Halo Guarantee package for you

The Sleep Easy cover is a separate document/policy tied back to the Halo 10 Year Residential Guarantee but issued separately to you (the builder) for each guarantee that is taken out. It is important that the Waiver of Subrogation and Indemnity wording is kept confidential to the builder as this provides unique protection to the builder only.

• Y ou can offer the Halo Guarantee when you are labour only contracting, which the Sleep Easy will cover any workmanship defects made by you • F or the builder who is nearing retirement, no longer will you carry that 10-years of liability into your retirement • C ontract variations are covered by the Sleep Easy cover, providing they are accepted in writing by both the builders and the client and advised to BrokerWeb Risk Services at the completion of the project.

The Halo 10 Year Residential Guarantee is still the most superior guarantee on the market! Need more information?

Check out the comparisons chart in the Members only Halo Guarantee Handbook on the Members’ ToolShed.

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FROM NZCB

Insurance Duty of Disclosure – Honesty Is Always the Best Policy When arranging insurance it’s 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 in 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, including about the property you want to insure, yourself and all the people you want to cover under your policy.

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?

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”.

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, 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 any new insurer when applying for a new insurance contract despite the circumstances of the non-payment.

Your REDi Builders’ Insurance is administered by BrokerWeb Risk Services Limited.

For a free review of your existing portfolio, you can call BrokerWeb Risk Services on 0800 644 444.

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When disclosure is required:

a claim only to have the claim declined due to the nondisclosure of two Material Facts:

• Applying for insurance cover • Renewing an existing insurance contract • During the insurance contract if new material facts arise • Making a claim

• The occupation of the property had changed from tenanted to vacant; and • 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.

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

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.

As an NZCB Member you have exclusive access to REDi Insurance Solutions; negotiated premium discounts, wider Policy Coverage, Personal Risk Advisors, Assistance with claims process and settlement.

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FROM NZCB

Gabby Surtees Key Project Support

Manawatu “Full Court Press” On 4 and 5 September, New Zealand Certified Builders (NZCB) hosted our second ‘Full Court Press’ event. This time, the team of five NZCB National Support Office employees embarked on a tour of the Manawatu region. The purpose of the event was to raise awareness of NZCB, highlight who our local members are, and advise on what they can offer.

The team met with a variety of banks, mortgage brokers, architects, real estate agencies, the councils and the Chamber of Commerce. We chose to meet with these organisations because, more often than not, they have a relationship with our homeowners before we do, and with the right information they can have a positive influence on the selection of a builder. In terms of marketing ourselves, this is a slightly different angle from what NZCB has tried before but we all know that the credibility of ‘word of mouth’ can go a long way in our industry.

Over the course of two days, the team attended 42 meetings – that’s double the number we achieved in Blenheim earlier in the year! Notably, the Manawatu is a bigger region and to accommodate for this we split our time equally between Palmerston North and Levin, being the two largest centres for our members. It was busy.

The NZCB Full Court Press team: NZCB Group Technical Manager Jason McClintock, NZCB Business Development Manager – North Island Shane Ririnui, NZCB Business Development Manager – South Island Nick Matthews, NZCB Business Development Manager – Auckland Andrew Macdonald, NZCB Chief Executive Grant Florence.

Meetings were scheduled systematically every 45 minutes to ensure no one missed out. This meant the NZCB team were here, there and everywhere – literally ‘going the distance’ as observed by Nick Matthews’ health app which alerted him that he had walked 21.5 kms over the two days – that’s equivalent to a half marathon! A good effort.

The message for the meetings was simply, ‘Five reasons to choose an NZCB member’. The response we got was hugely positive and it didn’t take long for people to draw the connections between our industry and theirs, and ‘click’ as to why choosing an NZCB member could be mutually beneficial for them and their clients. So much so, that a couple of the organisations we met with have requested we go back and present to the rest of their team who missed the initial meeting. Hearing this is a great feeling and cements that our efforts are worthwhile.

To wrap up the day, we held an evening function at the Brewer’s Apprentice, a Monteith’s Bar in Palmerston North. We invited our local Members, Regional and Strategic Partners, and the same local business professionals we’d met with during the day. It was a nice end to a productive day and a chance for our members to network over a beer and a bite to eat.

Manawatu Committee Members: Neil Robbie, NZCB Manawatu President Craig Whitton, NZCB Manawatu Vice President Brendan Graham and Brian Stafford.

Please email gabby@nzcb.nz Full Court Press if you have any feedback A basketball tactic meaning or you would like NZCB to do something similar a very forceful effort by one team to take control of the game, and in in your region.

NZCB terms: A business expression describing any situation where you want to meet a goal or solve a problem with the help of the team.

We are now seeking feedback from everyone, to give us a full picture of the success of the event. The feedback so far has been extremely encouraging and we are looking into doing similar events in 2020.

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FROM NZCB

Jason McClintock Group Technical Manager

Martelli McKegg Builders’ Breakfasts Each month, Martelli McKegg invites members to its Auckland offices for a builders’ breakfast meeting, hosted by Geoff Hardy and his team. These meetings are a great opportunity to engage and tap into legal minds who truly understand the construction industry.

New Zealand Certified Builders (NZCB) records each meeting and makes the videos available to members. The information is high level and provides a great opportunity to gain LBP Skills Maintenance points.

September’s presentation focused on the Halo 10 Year Residential Guarantee and how the changing insurance landscape is having an impact. Attendees asked questions and gained perspectives from a panel of experts, which included legal and insurance professionals, along with NZCB. One of the topics discussed was how the homeowner can protect themselves. Key points you can pass onto your clients are: • Ensure they have a NZCB Building Contract and Halo 10 Year Residential Guarantee • Pay by instalments/progress payments • Do some research and reference check the builder – ask for references for recently completed projects

• Ask for a Solvency Certificate/Solvency Test You can find these videos in the members’ ToolShed under the Building Trade Professionals tab via the Building Intelligence icon. http://www.certified.co.nz/members/btpprogramme/ building-intelligence/ While you’re there, check out the other Martelli McKegg builders’ presentations on employment, contracts and consents.

FROM NZCB

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Again, over 10,000 copies of this publication will be circulated nationwide to our members, Air New Zealand Koru lounges, architects, lawyers, various media outlets and other offices of influence. It will also be published online and included with various other magazines our target audience the home owner, will have access to and read.

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VOLUME TWO 2019

Revere is a magazine to be proud of as well as a wonderful sales tool for all members alike. The calibre of submissions is high and ideally, we would like to feature builds and renovations that have been completed in the last two years.

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CELEBRATING CRAFTSMANSHIP OF THE HIGHEST CALIBRE

Thank you from The Cancer Society On behalf of the team and clients of the Cancer Society we would like to thank all of those who were involved in the bench seat project this year.

As you will be aware, many of the benches made their way to different locations around the country, and a number have been welcomed by staff and clients at our accommodation lodges like Daffodil House.

Each of these home-away-from-homes is a haven for those people who travel from rural areas to a centre for treatment. Stays range from a few nights through to seven or eight weeks. Last year, people stayed for a total of 47,000 bed nights at these lodges across New Zealand.

Cancer treatment can be quite rigorous and to be able to come back to the lodge each day to relax and re-energise is something that people look forward to.

The benches are one of the great assets that we now

have to make sure clients have a comfortable place outside to either relax, escape, contemplate, or enjoy a shared cup of tea or coffee with those around them.

Thank you for your support this way, it is appreciated by all of us, but mostly appreciated by those we are here to help.

And finally, as we enter the spring and summer months, we would encourage you all to be Sunsmart and follow the slip, slop, slap and wrap messages.

This is the key way to protect yourself, your teams and your families this summer!

Mike Kernaghan Cancer Society Chief Executive

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IN THE KNOW —

Suspension of Work – When and How Can You Do It? There are three situations where you might want to suspend work:

Fortunately, there are four exceptions to the rule: 1. If the contract is “frustrated” (which means it become impossible to perform – such as where the building site disappears into the sea) then the law gives you a get-out-of-jail card. However, this situation is very rare.

The first is where you badly need to take a break, or it is overwhelmingly in your interests to do so. Examples of that would be; where a competitor poaches your senior project team, you suffer a serious illness, the Christmas holidays arrive, you are offered a project in Dubai that will set you up for life, or you win Lotto.

2. Most building contracts allow you to suspend work in “force majeure” situations where you are held up by things beyond your control like earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, tsunamis, floods, wildfires, states of emergency, riots, strikes or lockouts. However, to do so you need to have a written building contract that contains a force majeure clause.

The second situation is where you simply cannot continue because a third party has intervened or some natural event has occurred – for example where the resource consent gets revoked, a neighbour gets a court order freezing the project, the architect goes AWOL, some critical components aren’t delivered, the structure burns down or a tornado wipes it out.

3. Regardless of your contract, the Construction Contracts Act allows you to suspend work if you have given the Owner a valid payment claim, and the Owner either hasn’t given you a valid payment schedule in time, or hasn’t paid what the payment schedule said would be paid. But there are a few traps to look out for here. First, there aren’t many builders who manage to satisfy all the criteria for a valid payment claim under the Act. Secondly, even if you have, you then have to give the Owner a special written notice and allow five working days for the notice to be complied with, before you can suspend. Thirdly, as soon as you do get paid you have to resume work immediately – not when it suits you.

The third situation is where the Owner is in default – such as by not paying you, not issuing directions, or not giving you access.

It might surprise you to learn that in none of those situations do you have an automatic right to suspend work. Under the building contract you have undertaken to work diligently and conscientiously until the project is completed, and unless the contract lets you off the hook, you have to see it through to the end. If you plan to take a holiday mid-project, you need to have made that clear at the outset. If you win an all-expenses paid twomonth trip to the World Cup, that’s too bad, unless you can arrange cover for yourself.

And the most surprising thing of all, is that if the Owner is well overdue in payment and has no reasonable excuse, the law still requires you to keep honouring your obligations regardless. That is, unless the Owner’s default is so bad that you can actually cancel the building contract (assuming you want to). If it’s not that serious, then the theory is that you have a process under the contract or under the general law for recovering your payment – whether that be mediation, arbitration, adjudication, the Disputes Tribunals, or the Courts – and in the meantime you have to keep working.

4. However, the best option of all is to use a building contract that allows you to suspend work in situations where it would be unfair to make you behave like a saint when your client is behaving like a sinner.

If you are required to sign up to one of the NZ Standards (NZS) or NZ Institute of Architects (NZIA) contracts, they do give you some suspension rights, but they are not as favourable to you as those under the New Zealand Certified Builders (NZCB) contracts. Under the NZS contracts you can suspend work for non-payment or for some other persistent, flagrant or wilful default, but you have to give a written warning and allow the Owner time to comply. Under the NZIA contracts you can suspend work if you have not been paid or you have not been provided with security for payment, but there is a similar requirement to allow time to remedy the default.

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However, the biggest obstacle is that you are prohibited from suspending work during a dispute, and there are very few construction projects where an alleged default is not disputed.

If you are using NZCB contracts, then you have two specific rights to suspend work. The first is where the Owner has not complied with his/her/its obligations, whatever those obligations may be. Then you can suspend work as soon as you have given the owner a written notice of suspension that identifies the particular default relied upon, and states that you will be suspending work. The second situation is where you have reasonable cause for concern about the Owner’s ability to pay your future invoices. Under the NZCB contracts, you can ask for security for payment such as a bond or money paid in advance, and if you don’t get it within 10 working days, you can then suspend work.

The important point to note is that there has to be a genuine default on the part of the Owner before you can suspend, and there is a process you have to follow. If you don’t have valid grounds, or you don’t follow that process, then you are in default and it is you who will be liable to the Owner. The process is outlined in the contract. You can’t just pull your guys off the site and assume that it will be okay. And when you send the notice, there are certain issues that it is really important for you to address.

Suspension of work automatically extends the expected completion date under the NZCB contracts.

Before you down tools there may be some critical work you need to do to secure the site to prevent vandalism, theft, or obvious health and safety risks, or to avoid damage due to exposure to the elements. Use your common sense here and take basic precautions before vacating the site. You might even need to remove scaffolding or other plant and equipment to avoid incurring unnecessary hire charges, if the suspension looks like it will last for a while. The good news is that all costs and expenses that you incur because of the suspension, including the costs of recommencing work, are chargeable as a variation under the NZCB contracts.

The most important point to emphasise in your suspension notice is that you are ready, willing and able to resume work once the default is remedied. This is to avoid the impression that you have abandoned the project for good, or cancelled the building contract, which could expose you to a claim for damages for unlawful termination. You should reserve your right to cancel if the delay drags on too long but make it clear that that hasn’t happened yet. You should also point out that if you remove your plant and equipment off site, that is merely for security reasons so they are not vandalised or stolen, or so that you can use them elsewhere or avoid paying unnecessary rental

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on them, and it is not to be interpreted as evidence that you have departed for good.

From a practical point of view, you will not be able to effectively able to manage health and safety risks while you are away from the site, so you should put on record that primary responsibility for health and safety logically reverts to the Owner during the period of suspension, as the party best able to manage and control what goes on at the site.

Suspension of work automatically extends the expected completion date under the NZCB contracts. The resulting delay may result in the contract works insurance lapsing before the new completion date, so someone will need to extend the policy. Typically, in a renovation that will be the Owner, and in a new build it will be the Builder. Bear in mind that if the cost is on you, you can recover it as a variation.

Once you suspend work you will have to reallocate your resources to other projects to generate income and keep your staff occupied, and it will be difficult to predict when you will free up again. Fortunately, the NZCB contracts don’t require you to resume work immediately the Owner’s default is remedied, because that would be practically impossible for a small building business. Your suspension notice should therefore state that the precise date of recommencement will depend on your commitments at the time and will have to be mutually agreed.

Finally, you should bear in mind that any fixed pricing or cost estimates you gave your client originally were based on prevailing rates at the time and may not adequately cover your costs at the time of recommencement. If the cost adjustment provisions in your building contract have not been altered, then you’re covered. Although you need to hold your costs as much as reasonably possible you can reprice the job at the time to ensure that your profit margin is not eroded.

Geoff Hardy is a partner in the Auckland law firm Martelli McKegg and is a construction law specialist. Contact Geoff on (09) 379 0700 or geoff@martellimckegg.co.nz.

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

IN THE KNOW —

Dealing with Employees with Mental Illnesses, Injuries or Conditions At the moment we are dealing with a number of cases where an employer client is having to deal with situations involving an employee with a mental illness, a potential mental illness, or a mental injury.

Such situations include:

Privacy Act

• Employees who have been absent on ACC due to out of work accidents which resulted in both physical and mental injuries and who are pushing for a return to very stressful and demanding roles without appropriate medical assessment; • An employee who is behaving in a manner that suggests the employee may be seriously mentally unwell but who has not declared any mental illness/ condition; • An employee who has had lengthy periods of time off due to being mentally unwell, who has been cleared to return to work and has returned, but who is still evidencing some signs of unwellness at work; • An employee who has declared a reasonably serious mental diagnosis and who is not performing and behaving properly at work.

These cases are very difficult to deal with because there are competing areas of the law which influence the employer’s and employee’s respective rights and obligations. Some of these are listed below:

Employees have a right to personal privacy which means they do not necessarily have to give full details as to any particular medical situation.

Human Rights Act Under the Human Rights Act it is unlawful to discriminate on the basis of someone’s disability.

“Disability” is defined in the Act as meaning: • • • • •

Physical disability or impairment Physical illness Psychiatric illness Intellectual or psychological disability or impairment Any other loss or abnormality of psychological, physiological, or anatomical structure or function • Reliance on a guide dog, wheelchair, or other remedial means • The presence in the body of organisms capable of causing illness.

If someone is mentally unwell for any reason, it is important to consider the potential health and safety implications on both the employee and others.

Health and Safety at Work Act “Hazard” is defined as including a person’s behaviour where that behaviour has the potential to cause death, injury, or illness to a person (whether or not that behaviour results from physical or mental fatigue, drugs, alcohol, traumatic shock, or another temporary condition that affects a person’s behaviour). As part of an employer’s obligations in terms of managing risks to health and safety, the employer must identify hazards that could give rise to reasonably foreseeable risks to health and safety.

If someone is mentally unwell for any reason, whether due to an illness or injury, it is therefore important to consider the potential health and safety implications on both the employee and others, where the employee is working when they may not be medically fit to do so.

Employment agreement compliance An employer is entitled to expect that its employees are medically fit to fulfil the requirements of the role, including to work the contractual days/hours of work, and to perform and to conduct themselves appropriately. If an employee is not medically fit to do so, then an employer has the right to deal with that situation in an appropriate manner. Employment agreement obligations commonly include provisions for an employee to provide medical information or to be seen by a medical professional of the employer’s choice if there are potential work performance or health and safety issues arising from illness, injury or some medical condition.

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Termination of employment for medical reasons Employment case law has established that if someone is absent from work or unable to fulfil the full duties of their role for an extended period, then an employer does not have to hold the employee’s job open forever. In some cases an employer can be justified in terminating employment for medical reasons. However, it can only do so after following the correct process which includes asking the employee to provide medical information as to his/her prognosis for return to full duties and potentially having the employee seen by a medical practitioner. The process also includes full consultation with the employee regarding the business situation and other relevant factors. Employment agreements commonly contain medical termination clauses and these must also be complied with.

Under the Human Rights Act it is unlawful to discriminate on the basis of someone’s disability.

Conclusion Taking into account the competing legal considerations, an employer must tread very carefully and cautiously.

We describe this as “walking a tightrope”. Any employer facing a medical situation impacting on an employee’s ability to perform their duties properly and safely should seek legal 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.

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

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IN THE KNOW —

Plan to Reduce Your Stress According to a study by top UK accounting firm Haines Watts, over a third of company owners completely lose motivation to continue running their business due to stress at least once a year.

I would think the New Zealand results would be very similar. Have you had that thought recently?

If so, what are you planning to do so 2020 is less stressful and more successful?

While you are developing your “big plan”, try implementing a few of these simple life hacks to help you better handle stress and make you stop and smell the roses:

Unsurprisingly, the research showed that financial worries are the main source of stress for business owners, followed by peaks and troughs in the volume of work and responsibility to staff. Running a business is also taking a significant toll on business owners’ health and personal relationships.

As we enter the last quarter of 2019 and start to focus on that crazy pre-Christmas rush, I encourage you to make a commitment to yourself to proactively manage situations that can lead to stress. The best solution is to make some fundamental changes in your business that will improve your profits and cash supply. It’s amazing how some extra money will help make other problems look smaller and allows you to also pay for extra help in those tasks that you don’t particularly enjoy. Also develop some better “command and control” structure in your business so that the load is spread a bit more evenly.

I can help you put a “stress reduction plan” in place.

Start with an honest, hard-nosed review of the past year; what went right (celebration), what went wrong, and the learnings you took from those events. What could be considered “unfinished business” as far as business projects you did not complete?

Armed with ideas from this review, how do you want parts of your business and also your personal life to be different next year? Think about: specific revenue and profit goals; new customers or market segments; key positions to be filled; and systems to be developed and implemented.

Prepare for the day the night before

Strive for excellence, not perfection

Avoid relying on chemical aids

Teach a kid to fly a kite

Don’t rely on your memory – write it down

Stop saying negative things to yourself

Make duplicate keys

Have daily and weekly goals for yourself

Ask for help with jobs you dislike

Practice breathing slowly

Unclutter your life

Listen to calm music

Be prepared for rain

Work at being cheerful and optimistic

Tickle a baby

Take stock of your achievements

Remember that stress is an attitude

Practice a big smile

Remember, you always have options

Get to work early (and occasionally leave early)

Say “no” more often

Get enough sleep

Avoid negative people

Plant a tree

Simplify meal times

Become a better listener

Stroke a cat or pat a dog

Go on a picnic

Repair anything that doesn’t work properly

Go to a sports game and yell

The best way you can take care of your business, your family and your team is to take care of yourself first.

If you would like a free copy of my Forward Focused Reflection worksheet drop me an email to andy@tradescoach.co.nz and I will send you a copy.

Andy Burrows, Director of The Trades Coach and NZCB Partner. Andy is a business coach, who specialises in mentoring and coaching business owners associated with the construction industry. You can get in touch with Andy on 09 912 1901 or andy@tradescoach.co.nz

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Linkwater Home Takes Building Off the Grid Built by PR Construction Linkwater, in Marlborough, provides the perfect setting for an Off the Grid Build offering the owners a beautiful home that makes the most of the passive energy environment while maintaining very low running costs.

Plug-into-power is not an option in this part of Marlborough, therefore careful consideration and planning were of the utmost importance, not only for the build itself, but also for the architect.

Choosing the right architect with experience in this type of build is extremely important. This design is site-specific with the ability to harness passive energy, providing a very warm, comfortable home with very low running costs.

The boiler in the garage is sustained with wood sourced from the property. The choice was made to utilise solar energy to benefit the home by harnessing passive energy whilst providing the ability to maintain a low energy home Off the Grid. The solar system has a 1-Kilowatt solar dump device – if the solar system has too much electricity, excess power gets dispersed automatically where needed. This typically occurs in between seasons where the weather is too hot for the boiler to be running, but if the days are overcast, the water doesn’t heat up. Conversely, if the water is warm, extra power is diverted to the gas califont, which needs electricity to run, and in turn provides instant hot water.

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The solid concrete floor has a salt and pepper finish. To achieve this, the surface was lightly ground to reveal the fine stone and sand hidden just beneath the surface of the concrete. The surface was then polished creating a beautiful finish which maximises the surrounding natural, and artificial lighting.

Five-month build This five-month build includes consents.

Worth highlighting – Linkwater is located around 300km from PR Construction’s home base of Murchison.

The geographical challenges were apparent especially given there are no retail outlets, except a petrol station, in Linkwater. The closest areas to purchase supplies and access the tradespeople required are either Blenheim – which is around 100km from Linkwater – or Nelson, around 200km away. Add to that the requirement for an Off the Grid build and you’ve got a real challenge ahead. However, PR Construction have experience with rural builds and, of course, beautiful Off the Grid homes. They are keen to encourage an alignment with professionals who specialise in their field with this type of build.

Materials used and impact on the planet The focus on this build was ‘lifestyle’!

The homeowners of this beautiful Off the Grid home wanted to be selfsufficient and they have achieved this.

Not only do they have a very classy, comfortable home that is very warm, they’ve achieved it all with minimal running costs through R Value Framing, solid concrete floors, passive energy, being site-specific, north-facing, doubleglazed windows, and solar energy, along with the ability to sustain their boiler with trees sourced from their property.

Pollutant-free Leighton Horner of PR Construction encourages MHRV system, and SIPS panels as a point of difference. This Off the Grid home in Linkwater was not built with SIPS panels or the MHRV system but is designed and built with a higher R Value which has a higher insulation value and is airtight, keeping the home warm and dry.

What the owners had to say The owners found it hard to pinpoint their favourite feature of the build, but to break it down, it comes down to the dollar. The owners have built their dream home in their dream location and, through careful planning and aligning with experienced professionals in this field, they have achieved this mammoth task – a build in the middle of paradise – without access to power or supplies, that costs very little to maintain. They are completely independent – Off the Grid in style – with indoor outdoor flow onto their stunning deck with expansive views of this beautiful part of New Zealand.

R Value in Framing: The higher the R-Value the better thermal resistance the home will have. The sustainable aspect, coupled with the sixinch framing, means air leakage is restricted. Airtightness allows for higher insulation values, and less energy is required to maintain a comfortable living standard whilst saving money to maintain the home.

To date, the building code has no focus on airtightness and yet this is very valuable and important. If air changes cannot be controlled in the home, then it becomes susceptible to the outside environment.

If talking sustainability, this home system is more sustainable due to warm air being retained in the home with higher R Values – a bi-product of achieving airtightness.

IN THE KNOW —

Fixing the Code When Architectural Designers New Zealand (ADNZ) surveyed their members about what they most wanted to hear about at their annual conference, it was overwhelmingly in favour of green and sustainable design. This is no surprise when you consider the growing demand for homes to be built using sustainable design principles.

Members of ADNZ understand the important role they play in ensuring new homes and renovations are designed and specified to the highest standard and this includes promoting sustainable and energy-efficient design.

ADNZ member, Bob Burnett of Bob Burnett Architecture, spoke at ADNZ’s Architectural Design Conference in Queenstown earlier this month. The subject of his talk was ‘fixing the code’, where he shared his ideas on overcoming design and build challenges to achieve healthier, more energy-efficient buildings.

Reducing energy use is critical for our global future. To fix the problem, it’s important that those who are looking to build or renovate are correctly informed about all their options. Communication is key and clients need to be aware of the vital importance of exceeding out-dated building code legal minimums. I hope that by creating awareness as to the sub-par code minimums, the public will insist on better, healthier homes,” says Bob.

A pioneer of energy-efficient design since he started his architectural practice nearly 20 years ago, every one of the homes Bob Burnett has designed has been much warmer, drier, and more energy-efficient than the average house. Bob has used his experience to make a difference by founding the Superhome Movement – an industry-led movement aimed at sharing design and build innovations to improve New Zealand homes.

It’s Bob’s view that New Zealand building standards are in urgent need of improvement.

“On a global scale, our building code is 25 years behind other developed countries in the OECD and the science shows it’s negatively affecting our health and our economy.

Even worse, more than 90% of homes in New Zealand are built to the lowest standard allowed by law. Most new homes are difficult to keep warm and expensive to heat, they are not effectively ventilated contributing to a high incidence of preventable health problems,” says Bob. Bob suggests the increase in demand for more energy efficient designs is related to enhanced consumer awareness and poor housing options.

“The science exploring housing-related illness is sobering. New Zealand has the highest rate of childhood asthma in the developed world. As many as 40% of our 8-year olds have asthma, and sadly our housing is largely to blame. We can’t sit by and do nothing.”

Bob says tangible solutions for overcoming design challenges involve sharing ideas and that this is how we will improve capability in the design and build industry.

“That’s what the Superhome Movement is about. We need to think of the bigger picture and work together to create effective solutions. It doesn’t have to be expensive, or difficult to achieve houses that are better than code. We have a responsibility to do what we can to address the climate emergency. Every house we contribute to should be healthy, and easy to keep warm.

For more information on the superhome movement visit: https://www.superhome.co.nz/ Visit www.adnz.org.nz to register for other industry events.

Bob Burnett is professional member of Architectural Designers New Zealand (ADNZ), a not for profit organisation for architects and architectural designers. We are a community of design professionals who share a passion for design and connecting people with architecture. We offer support, guidance, training, promotion and networking opportunities for our members who are located throughout New Zealand.

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F O E M O H E TH N O I T A V O N IN

HEALTH AND SAFETY —

Looking at Health and Safety from a Different Angle Recent media activity has drawn attention to the devastating effects of illness caused by airborne contaminants.

The stone benchtop manufacturing industry, in particular, has been in the news in both New Zealand and Australia drawing attention to workers being exposed to high levels of respirable crystalline silica (RCS).

Airborne contaminants are a serious health risk due to high levels of exposure, particularly in the construction and manufacturing industries. Regularly breathing in airborne contaminants can cause serious damage to your health.

Unfortunately, by the time it is noticed, the total damage done may already be serious and life-changing.

Each person on site is responsible for Health and Safety, it doesn’t only sit with the boss. All principal contractors must look after the health and safety of themselves, their workers and anyone who visits their work site. Building contractors and their subcontractors also share this responsibility and must have processes in place to look after the health and safety of their workers and others present on the same worksite.

Where more than one contractor is working on the same work site, they have a responsibility to work together, sharing safety information and ensuring work is completed safely for all. It is more likely that a business will be successful in this if they: • plan ahead, by thinking through every stage of the work and recognising how the work could affect other businesses and the public • identify the health and safety risks that need managing • consult with other businesses to agree on how to control each risk • consult with other businesses to decide on who will control each risk • clearly define roles, responsibilities and actions, and explains these so everyone knows what to expect • provide appropriate PPE suited to the task (if necessary).

PPE shouldn’t be the first, or only, control measure, because it is the least effective. PPE needs to be suitable for the task and in accordance with the Safety Data Sheet, such as respiratory protection, hearing protection, overalls, gloves, hard-hat, and eye protection. It is a good idea to seek professional advice about the right type of respiratory equipment you need as well as fit and testing.

Know what processes are in place on the site Airborne contaminants can affect those who are creating the hazard as well as those in close proximity through inhalation, ingestion or absorption. The effects of airborne contaminants are not always instant. Knowing how to manage and minimise the risk is essential.

Know what you’re working with Knowing the product or material you’re working with provides an understanding of the risks involved and how to best manage them. Where products or materials present a health risk, ensure the Safety Data Sheet (SDS) and, if applicable, Technical Data Sheets are readily available and have been read and understood by those using the resource.

Monitor exposure Exposure monitoring will confirm whether workers are exposed to a substance at potentially harmful levels and determine if existing control measures are working effectively.

This doesn’t replace the need for other control measures to be in place to reduce exposure.

Monitor worker health

What can I do?

Where the risk of airborne contaminants cannot be eliminated, or the resource cannot be substituted, minimisation controls should be put in place such as:

Ongoing health monitoring should be provided to all workers who may be exposed to airborne contaminants. Monitoring should include lung function testing and a respiratory questionnaire.

• wetting work materials, work processes and work areas with fine water mist • using on-tool extraction systems directly at the source • using an H class HEPA-filtered vacuum cleaner when cleaning up • using appropriate respiratory protective equipment that is fit tested to the user.

WorkSafe New Zealand and WorkSafe Victoria both have excellent resources on airborne contaminants in general and silicosis specifically. Check out their resources online, if you need more information.

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FROM NZCB

NZCB 22nd Annual AGM, Conference & Expo Thursday Factory Tours:

Sustainability – Helping NZCB Members to grow, thrive and succeed.

As a lead up to the conference, this year we’ve organised a bit of fun in conjunction with education. The tours will run on Thursday 4 June.

Dress code: Smart casual attire, with closed in shoes.

Preparations are well underway for our 22nd Annual General Meeting (AGM), Conference & Expo being held in the coolest little capital in the world.

Starting at Mojo Coffee Expresso production session – at the Mojo custom-built Training Pod you will learn how to build the perfect coffee before Clare, the Head Roaster provides a short talk about the roasting process while watching a live roast.

Famous for a vibrant creative culture fuelled by great food, wine, craft beer, coffee and events Wellington’s energetic personality is sure to impress.

We’ve listened to feedback from past conferences and made some changes as per your recommendations.

We’ve got speakers catering for both business owners, as well as a special educational stream designed for your staff – the Tradie Stream.

You will also receive freshly brewed filter coffee and a housemade scone in the Roastery. Please be aware that as it is working factory, the noise of the machinery can often make it difficult to hear for large groups.

We’ve also cut the better half sessions to allow us to get better quality speakers on the day. The Ladies Lunch will still be going ahead, so there will still be bubbles and a time for the partners to mingle.

Explore parts of the Parliament buildings, learn about our parliamentary process and find out how you can participate in our democracy, while being accompanied by one of their knowledgeable tour guides. Along the way you will be able to see some of the many artworks and objects contained in the Parliamentary Collection.

Next stop NZ Parliament

Then onto BRANZ BRANZ is an independent and impartial research, testing, consulting and information company providing services and resources for the building industry.

Finishing up at Panhead Brewery Tasting Room Panhead is New Zealand’s very own craft brewing monster truck rally, putting the frighteners on anyone who thinks beer should mind its own business and cower behind the wine rack. Launched in 2013 out of the old Dunlop tyre factory in darkest Maidstone.

The Tasting Room is the brewery’s own beer and food shrine featuring sixteen taps, a 600 litre pilot brewery and the Panhead Custom Kitchen.

4–6 June

Factory Tours are subject to change.

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GROW | THRIVE | SUCCEED The 2020 AGM, Conference & Expo will be held in the heart of Wellington city at the TSB Arena and Auditorium (Shed 6).

Located on Wellington’s picturesque waterfront, just a stroll away from world-class dining, coffee, shopping and accommodation.

This year’s Conference and Expo will be bursting at the seams, full of motivation, education and the tools to help both our Individual and Business Members.

With the key focus of helping NZCB Members to grow, thrive and succeed!

Friday Night Mingler The Friday Night Mingler will be held at the Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa – known as Te Papa, or ‘Our Place’.

Te Papa is New Zealand’s bold and innovative national museum and a recognised world leader in interactive and visitor-focused museum experiences.

As part of the evening (from 7pm – 8.30pm) we will experience a private tour of Gallipoli: The Scale of Our War. This ground-breaking exhibition tells the story of the Gallipoli campaign in World War I, through the eyes and words of eight ordinary New Zealanders who found themselves in extraordinary circumstances.

Dress code: Smart casual attire

Saturday Night Awards Dinner and Silent Auction We will be celebrating in style at Shed 6, with plenty of room to host the grand finale of the 22nd Annual NZCB AGM, Conference and Expo.

As part of the entertainment for the evening, we will be holding an electronic Silent Auction to raise funds for the Apprenticeship Scholarship Trust (AST). This will be a fanciful affair of celebration, announcing the winner of the 2020 NZCB Apprentice Challenge.

With catering from Sarah Searancke Catering, who we’ve had before and everyone loved!

Visitor with large scale model of Lieutenant Spencer Westmacott with the entrance of Gallipoli: the scale of our war exhibition, 2015. Photo by Michael Hall. Te Papa (63210)

Let your hair down with the band for the evening “The Noodles”, who are one of Wellington’s busiest professional cover bands. Their repertoire ranges from classic rock through to contemporary – from the 1960’s to today.

Dress code: Formal dress

Lambton Quay.

Photo by Nicola Edmonds

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FROM NZCB

Accommodation Rydges Wellington Hotel HHHH+ 8 minute walk to TSB Arena

Rydges Wellington is centrally located on downtown Featherston Street with a unique combination of harbour and city outlooks. Within walking distance to Lambton Quay, Westpac Stadium, Queens Wharf and Wellington Railway Station making it ideally positioned in the heart of the capital.

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

West Plaza Hotel HHHH

InterContinental HHHHH

8 minute walk to TSB Arena and a 3 minute walk to Te Papa Museum

3 minute walk to TSB Arena

West Plaza Hotel is a spacious, 5 level property located in Wellington CBD. Superior King or Twin $186.00 per room per night room Guest must quote: NZCBA Buffet breakfast included.

QT Hotel Wellington HHHH 11 minute walk to TSB Arena and 1 minute walk to Te Papa Museum

The James Cook Grand Chancellor HHHH

11 minute walk to TSB Arena A very modern explosion of colour and texture at Wellington’s new designdriven Hotel, QT Wellington. Their walls host a curated collection of high and low-brow art sitting in a stunning harbourside location and engulfed by vines of vivid ivy.

Buffet breakfast $32 for Novotel, $28 for Ibis, $35 for Grand Mercure

$339.00 Deluxe per room per night room only

Buffet breakfast $27.00

Novotel Wellington HHHHH

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

$439.00 King Club per room per night room only

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

Novotel Wellington is the perfect Wellington lodging choice for your trip to Wellington. With numerous amenities such as a 24 hour front desk, fitness centre, concierge, you will wake up at Novotel Wellington feeling excited every day for your time in Wellington.

Adjacent to Wellington’s waterfront, InterContinental Wellington is the most centrally located and experienced global five-star hotel in Wellington. It is the seamless and personal service of the team that makes a Wellington experience truly memorable.

Superior King or Twin from $229.00 per room per night room Buffet breakfast $25.00

We look forward to seeing you all at the 2020 Annual NZCB AGM, Conference & Expo in “The coolest little capital in the world”

8 minute walk from TSB Arena

The James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor presents an engaging selection of rooms, thoughtful amenities and gracious hospitality from the heart of Wellington’s city centre. Featuring two restaurants & bars, conference facilities, parking and free Wi-Fi, the hotel is designed for business travellers, conference delegates and those seeking capital culture while on holiday.

Superior King or Twin 15% off for NZCB members Buffet breakfast $32.00

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HEALTH AND WELLBEING —

Richard Poff NZCB President Canterbury

Looking Out for Each Other It seems that every day there are so many issues and pressures for us all to cope with.

Most are pretty straight-forward and quickly sorted. However, each of us occasionally has a ‘down day’ that either doesn’t want to go away or we are unable to find a resolution for.

We don’t have to face them alone.

As an industry sector, construction rates highly for some wrong reasons! We have high rates of depression and suicide, and this is in an environment where we ‘supposedly’ look after our mates.

Keeping an eye out for physical Health and Safety issues is great, for example getting hit by a piece of timber or tripping over something can often be sorted by some prompt first aid and a tidy up on-site. However, what about your usually chatty and happy colleague that has started to be a little quieter, turns up late with only a quick mumbled reason why, or seems to be losing their good work attitude, or isn’t quite what they were.

partnering for performance

are you ok?

Don’t be shy – ask if they are OK. Try to get them to talk at smoko, and actually listen to them, sometimes that is all that is needed. Another way is to encourage them to seek help elsewhere. Check out the following link www.malesurvivor.nz perhaps in there will be some information and guidance to help or as a New Zealand Certified Builder (NZCB) member you have access to EAP Services. EAP is a professional service paid for

by NZCB – see advert below.

AROUND THE REGIONS —

Nick Farrelly NZCB President Auckland

Auckland LBP Day a Big Success

AUCKLAND

On 11 September, New Zealand Certified Builders (NZCB) Auckland Committee held our second LBP day at the ASB Showgrounds. The day saw a fantastic turnout from NZCB Members and NZCB Auckland Regional Partners, local Merchants and Suppliers.

NZCB Business Development Manager – North Island Shane Ririnui, presenting Codewords in the Carters sponsored room. Photo taken by Kerryn Hickson.

Whilst this is only the second event of its type to be held in Auckland, the LBP Day has grown both in NZCB Member attendance and in support from NZCB Auckland Regional Partners, Merchants and Suppliers, since the inaugural LBP day held earlier in the year.

“It’s a wrap” NZCB President Auckland Nick Farrelly wrapping up the day and announcing the spot prize winners. Photo taken by National MP Andrew Bayly.

These types of events show, that as a NZCB Auckland Committee with support from National Support Office (NSO) we are taking responsibility for a good quality of learning. We are bringing professionalism and a higher standard of learning and training to our NZCB Members. NZCB Members are receptive to this method of training and the survey results to date speak volumes of this.

We have now had over 500 NZCB Members attend both LBP events. Considering there are approximately over 850 NZCB Auckland Members this is fantastic!

NZCB Auckland Committee Member Grant Boylan with National Sales Manager Plumbing and Building Marley Phil Hansen. Photo taken by National MP Andrew Bayly.

The day was opened by Andrew Bayly, National MP. There has not been one dominant supplier, the brand of the day has been NZCB. Our NZCB Auckland Regional Partner, Merchant and Supplier relationships positively deliver a fantastic industry relevant learning facility.

By inviting all builders to the event, we have had interest from over 50 new builders wishing to join NZCB which Andrew Macdonald from NSO is now following up on.

Thanks to all the NZCB Auckland Committee who helped on the day, these guys are volunteers and run their own businesses. Special mention must go to Mike Reidy and Chris Boyle from the NZCB Auckland Committee who were tasked with putting the day together & Jason McClintock and Shane Ririnui from NSO for their delivery of Codewords.

NZCB’s display table at the Auckland event.

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AROUND THE REGIONS —

Shane Ririnui Business Development Manager – North Island

Travel, Trade Events and a Twist Kia ora whanau,

NORTH

my view, the Auckland Regions LBP day was the only event that ticked the boxes for delivering the full package and meeting all the requirements of an LBP’s Skill Maintenance.

The back end of the winter season has been slightly more frantic than previous years and I’ve spent a lot of time travelling around the regions attending fantastic events, including an LBP Day with a twist.

Getting back to the twist I mentioned. My involvement with the ITM LBP Day in Hamilton was to hold an exhibitor stand to promote membership acquisition. However, when I arrived, I was approached by ITM to step in at the last minute and run a workshop because a workshop presenter had pulled out. ITM was fortunate I had content with me!

I thoroughly enjoyed my time on the road with Fairview Windows and ADNZ Association’s E2 roadshow where I talked to an audience of architects. A great chance to promote New Zealand Certified Builders (NZCB) and discuss what we have to offer and why they should refer a NZCB builder to their clients. Our relationship with architects and the design sector is key as they’re the people at the front end where common building issues stem from and where with the involvement of the builder upfront discussing these common issues can be mitigated.

A group of us from NSO delivered our second “Full Court Press” initiative, this time in the Manawatu region. We met with businesses of influence (banks, mortgage brokers, architects, real estate companies, etc) to showcase the benefits of being involved with NZCB, our members, their benefits, and how we can support businesses to promote NZCB to their clients.

To close the day, we had a networking event that was well attended by local businesspeople. It was a great opportunity to talk further about the value NZCB can bring.

The whole initiative was an effort to raise the awareness of NZCB in the Manawatu region.

An LBP Day seems to be the new, effective vehicle for delivering education, gaining LBP points or both. Either way, more and more builders are attending these events, which is great to see. Since my last article, I have attended the ITM LBP Day in Hamilton and the NZCB Auckland Regions LBP Day. Both events were hugely successful in that they delivered a well-planned and presented event. However, it is

That’s a wrap from me, see you in the regions.

Ka kite.

NZCB – Raising the Standards Good builders....

vs

MB Apprentice Challenge

Great builders!

NZCB Apprentice Challenge

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AROUND THE REGIONS —

Nick Matthews Business Development Manager – South Island

Stand by Caller…

SOUTH

The last couple of months have seen plenty of regional New Zealand Certified Builders (NZCB) activities in the mainland. If they are anything to go by, the months ahead will see the traditional end of year busy period arrive early with the normal high seasonal activity levels.

Central Otago recently hosted a NZCB Trade Evening in Wanaka on 14 August. NZCB National Partners, Hilti NZ, presented their latest products for dealing with dust and the handling of chemicals. The evening was well attended by local members, with a special thanks to those who travelled from surrounding locations to support the night.

In Southland, local members attended a tour of the Niagara Timber processing plant at Kennington, just north of Invercargill. The manufacturing plant is an impressive operation, processing at least 38 truck-andtrailer loads of logs every day to meet demand. The plant is a great example of innovation and technology, using 100% of each log with no wastage. The Niagara staff were happy to answer business and technical questions from our members, giving them insight into their domestic and international markets.

The West Coast region, not to be out done, held a NZCB “Meet ‘n Greet” evening on 28 August at the Monteith’s Brewery Co in Greymouth. Open to all builders on the West Coast, the attendance by both members and non-members was great, with 35 thirsty attendees. Many thanks to NZCB Chief Executive Grant Florence who presented and answered questions from the audience. It was also fantastic to have Karla Farrar, NZCB Communications and Group Services Manager, at the event as it was her first time to the Coast! Acknowledgement and thanks to Nick Mooney from Noel Leeming Commercial who provided door prizes and spoke to attendees about the exclusive deals and discounts NZCB Members can access, thanks to our partnership arrangement.

I spent a couple of days in Palmerston North recently with another ‘Full Court Press’. A team of five staff members from National Support Office descended upon the Manawatu region to promote NZCB to local businesses over two days. Well done and thanks to our colleague Gabby Surtees for coordinating this event, getting all five of us to the right places, at the right time, on the right day… it was no mean feat, but very worthwhile and productive.

NZCB Chief Executive Grant Florence, presenting to local West Coast builders.

Hokitika Fire Station Accommodation, featured in NZCB Revere Vol 2, built by Rodney Archer, Hokitika Building Service.

As we head into the warmer months and the traditional end of year madness, there is still plenty of NZCB Regional Events planned. NZCB Canterbury is hosting a Noel Leeming networking event at its Commercial Kitchen and Appliances store in Christchurch. Plus, NZCB Nelson has an evening with Mike King, focusing on mental health awareness, planned for 17 October.

I look forward to updating you on the success of those events in my next article.

Till next time.

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AROUND THE REGIONS —

Industry Events Calendar 2019 EVENTS CONFERENZ CONFERENCE

GIB TRADETALK®

11–12 Nov

25–28 Nov 5:30pm start

Novotel Ellerslie Auckland Digital Innovation and Delivery to Improve Construction Productivity With a unique digital engineering focus this conference is designed to enable discussions and debates across the geospatial, BIM and the Architecture, Engineering and Construction (AEC) industry to promote collaborative practices through the use of integrated cutting-edge technology.

Gain knowledge and be inspired to make digital transformation permanent incorporating BIM and more, and close the productivity gap between construction and the wider economy.

GREYMOUTH Armadillos at the Australasian Hotel

Monday 25 November

WESTPORT Westport RSA

Tuesday 26 November

BLENHEIM Marlborough Convention Centre

Wednesday 27 November

NELSON The Hotel Nelson

Thursday 28 November

GIB® Fire Rated Systems, GIB® Site Guide, GIB Weatherline® Rigid Air Barrier Systems GIB TradeTalk® is a fresh approach to residential builder and installer LBP training. Run by the Winstone Wallboards technical team GIB TradeTalk® sessions are focused on installation topics common to residential building and gives you the opportunity to talk face to face with our team.

Upon completing a GIB TradeTalk® attendees are sent attendance confirmation by email which can be used to claim LBP points.

For more information and to register visit https://www.conferenz.co.nz/ digitalconstruction

For more information and to register visit https://www.gib.co.nz/training-and-events/ gib-tradetalk-and-lbp-events/

NZCB 22ND ANNUAL AGM, CONFERENCE & EXPO

4–6 June 2020 TSB Arena & Shed 6 Queens Wharf Wellington

SAVE THE DATE!

Sustainability – Helping NZCB Members to grow, thrive and succeed.

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A BIG

DEAL

FOR MEMBERS Z Business Partner offer for New Zealand Certified Builders

We’ve worked with Z to make their Z Business Partner fuel card programme even better for you.

Apply now at z.co.nz/business using your exclusive member code CERTBUILD

Your benefits Save every time you fuel up 8c per litre at Z, Caltex or Challenge service stations 8c per litre off the National Price at Z or Caltex truck stops 550+ locations to fill up With over 550 service stations and truck stops throughout NZ, you’ll never be far from a warm welcome.

Earn Fly Buys or Airpoints™ Add your Fly Buys or Airpoints™ to your Z Business Partner account and earn rewards every time you fuel up at Z or Caltex service stations - rewards you can use for gifts, flights and more.

Connect with Xero Have your Z Business Partner invoice data feed directly into Xero* One flat fee, nothing hidden With Z Business Partner, you'll pay just $1 (excl. GST) per card, per month. No surprise charges.

No hidden fees. *Z Business T&Cs apply. Fly Buys and Airpoints™ T&Cs apply. See z.co.nz/business for T&Cs

Accepted at:

BUSINESS

NEWS BITES

News Bites

NEW PRODUCT

Global Communications’ Latest Rugged Tablet – GC10A Introducing the latest, reliable and affordable rugged tablet by Global Communications, the GC10A – available November 2019.

This fully rugged 10” tablet has an impressive 700NIT sunlightreadable screen. With added features like integrated 2D barcode scanning ideal for many uses.

Featured with this tablet is a custom vehicle/charging dock making it ideal for building sites.

Key Features: • 10.1˝ 10 points touchscreen (16:10 800X1280 IPS), 700NIT sunlight-readable screen • MSM8953 Octa-core • Android 9.0 with Google • 4GB+64SSD • IP65 for wind blown dust, dirt and water protection • 8000mAh battery for all day long performance • Wi-Fi, BT and GPS as standard vehicle docking and mounts, 4G LTE incl. G band 28

Built rugged from the bottom up, built to last.

For more information contact John Hoyle 027 587 5695 or john@globalcommunications.co.nz

NEWS

New NZCB National Partner – Renault Renault has a global reputation of creating some of the world’s most reliable and magnifique automobiles for over 120 years.

For past twenty years, Renault has been the #1 selling van brand in Europe, and in New Zealand

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the full range of commercial vans are available with a three-year / 350,000km warranty. With leading edge technology, and backed by a 100% owned kiwi distributor, Renault is proud to partner with the New Zealand Certified Builders Association.

For more information visit www.renault.co.nz

NEW PRODUCT

RedQS NEW Online Perfect Pricing Programme NEWS

Hate pricing?

Worried you are losing money when you price?

Want confidence that you are pricing, right?

Your charge up jobs aren’t delivering the profits they should, and you don’t know why?

Have limited time to sort your pricing out?

RedQS now has an online version of pricing education for self-employed builders that you can complete at your own pace, in your own home.

It means you can upskill all our content when it suits you – either an hour a night or as a power download over a weekend.

It’s especially great for selfemployed builders living in regional areas we haven’t been able to visit with our live training events.

One log-in can be used to upskill all partners or senior team members, so everyone is on the same page.

RedQS offers support and downloadable resources if you have follow up questions and want specific answers for your individual

Franklins Becomes the First NZ Plumbing Merchant to Achieve ISO 9001

business – like how to work in with your existing software or update your excel spreadsheets.

Bonus: you get LBP points for completing this training!

For more information and to see whether your pricing processes could benefit from this training visit https://go.oncehub.com/VictoriaH or call 03 928 1107 or email victoria@redgroup.co.nz Don’t forget to ask us how to access government funding to help pay for the training, even online.

NEW PRODUCT

Introducing Nero – Abodo’s New Deep Black Timber Finish Nero is Abodo’s new Protector Oil finish.

The beautiful deep black is created by using a mix of smaller and larger particles of carbon black pigment.

Smaller micronized pigments penetrate deep into the wood while larger pigments stay near the surface, creating a long lasting black.

Nero is the latest addition to Abodo’s range of popular black finishes, including charred timber (also known as Yakimatsu or Shou Sugi Ban), Ebony Protector Oil and Vulcan Primed paint finish.

Abodo’s thermally modified timbers are the perfect substrate for deep black finishes. The heavy pigmentation of Nero keeps its colour for longer than other dark finishes such as Ebony – often over several years and even in harsh climates.

Thermal modification means the timbers are inherently stable (with less twisting and warping) and have less resin bleed. Both factors contribute to longer lasting dark finishes.

Visit https://www.abodo.co.nz/stories/news/ introducing-nero-abodos-new-deep-blacktimber-finish for a free Nero sample. Please note, samples will be Vulcan Cladding in Nero finish.

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ISO 9001 is defined as the international standard that specifies requirements for a quality management system (QMS).

Organisations use the standard to demonstrate the ability to consistently provide products and services that meet customer and regulatory requirements. ISO 9001 is the ultimate global benchmark for quality management.

Franklins is pleased to lead our industry and be the first New Zealand plumbing merchant to achieve this globally recognised certification.

This brings Franklins in line with our International Partners from Europe including Wieland, Viega, Hansa, Tece, Bette, Schell, Schlösser, Marmorin, VitrA, Geesa, Armando Vicario, Valdama, and M&Z. This is further sentiment to our vision; To Revolutionise the industry by inspiring our partners that Quality is everything, without Quality everything means nothing!

News Bites

NEWS BITES

NEWS

Changes to the Privacy Act are Coming This will apply to you if you collect, store or use personal information about your employees and/or customers.

NEWS

IRD Moving Away From Cheques From 1 March 2020, Inland Revenue will no longer accept cheques. This includes post-dated cheques (cheques dated after 1 March 2020).

The good news is that there are alternative faster, cheaper and safer ways to pay – electronically or in person.

Ways to Pay: • It is recommended that you contact your bank about online banking options such as direct credit payments or automatic payments. Many banks offer a dedicated tax payment option.

• You can pay online through Inland Revenue with Credit Card, Debit Card and Direct Debit payments • In person over the counter at a branch of Westpac or by using a Westpac Smart ATM To help you find a payment option that works for you: • Talk to your bank about their online banking facilities.

• You can also find out more about your payment options on the Inland Revenue website.

Visit www.ird.govt.nz/pay.

• If you have a tax agent, you may also like to talk to them about your payment options.

When: The Privacy Bill is making its way through Parliament and will most likely become law before the end of 2019.

What: Privacy changes include the following: Businesses will need to report serious privacy breaches. For example, if you experience a data breach that poses a risk of harm (eg leaked personal information is used in identity theft or published online), you must notify the people affected.

Also, you must notify the Office of the Privacy Commissioner either by email, phone or using their online enquiry form.

If someone requests personal information held by a business, the business cannot destroy the information in order to avoid providing it.

Kiwi businesses using service providers based overseas, like cloud software, will need to make sure their providers are meeting New Zealand privacy laws.

Who: All businesses that collect, store and use personal information about their employees and/or customers.

Why: The Government is updating New Zealand’s Privacy Act 1993 to make sure personal information is kept safe and secure in line with new technology and ways of doing business.

For more information and to find out what you need to do, read the full article at https://www.business.govt.nz/news/ get-ready-for-upcoming-privacy-lawchanges/

NEWS

New NZCB National Partner – Abodo Wood Limited At Abodo we craft timbers with lasting beauty that are safe for people and the environment. Our range includes cladding, decking and exterior construction timbers.

For too long, the timbers used in the places we live and work have been harvested unsustainably and chemically treated. Here at Abodo, we are leading the way for change.

Our vision is for all timbers to be safe, sustainable and cared for, like the forests they grow in.

Lifetime Beauty: Abodo timbers are crafted to be enjoyed for years to come.

Designed to age with grace, our timbers have exceptional weatherability and maintain their durability and beauty for a lifetime.

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With Tomorrow in Mind: our timbers are harvested from sustainable plantation forests. They are crafted with respect from beginning to end – allowing us to meet today’s needs without disadvantaging future generations.

For more information visit www.abodo.co.nz

NEWS

How Rave Build Management Software is Helping Users Get a Life!

Created in New Zealand, for the New Zealand residential building industry, Rave Build has played a crucial role in over 2,500 projects completed by Kiwi builders in the past year.

But, it’s the pay-off that the business owners behind these completions have received, that Rave Build really takes pride in. They’re helping businesses grow, and allowing their owners to ‘get a life’!

Too many business owners feel like they’re in a constant state of being “too busy”. Through understanding the true value of time for business owners and project managers, Rave Build has created construction management systems and software that are designed to save time, and reduce both build headaches and delays.

Tasks that are traditionally tedious, time-consuming, and often the source of headaches, are ironed out and streamlined thanks to innovative cloud-based systems and tools within Rave Build.

These tasks include managing important paperwork, directing numerous sub-contractors around each other and keeping clients sufficiently informed through the build process. These features save construction managers at least two hours on each build per week, meaning business owners have more time to grow and nurture their business – and ‘get a life’!

Read the full article at http://blog.ravebuild.com/

NEWS

NZCB Welcomes New National Partner – Steel Frame Solutions With a 40-year background in the building industry (18 years as a proud member of New Zealand Certified Builders), Bruce Wolfe established Steel Frame Solutions, which manufactures quality Light Gauge Steel (LGS) products.

These include house frames, floor systems and trusses for all Residential and Commercial projects.

Steel Frame Solutions designs and fabricates all LGS products complete with PS1 and PS4 from third party engineers and include a 50-Year Durability Warranty Statement from NZ Steel.

Having recently built 25 steel frame homes, mainly double storey, we saw first-hand the cost and time saving advantages of building with LGS. With some big projects coming up, it made sense for us to take the next step and design and fabricate our own. Today, we have a dedicated team at our manufacturing plant in Auckland producing steel products for numerous builders and developers, including ourselves. Backed-up by the world’s most code compliant engineering design software for LGS structures.

Our systems include: Steel Wall Frames, Roof Truss/Roof Panel Systems and Flooring Systems For more information visit www.steelframesolutions.co.nz or phone 0274 806 186 or email contact@steelframesolutions.co.nz

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NEXT GENERATION —

INDUSTRY TRAINING ASSOCIATION BUILDING

New Zealand’s Most Employable Apprentices

ITAB Apprentice Completions

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

Ara Institute of Canterbury

Nelson Marlborough Institute of Technology (NMIT)

Joseph Evans

Titanium Projects Limited

William Quarmby

Christopher Williams

Builderz Limited

Alex Taaso

He toki ki te mahi Trust

Northtec – Future Trades

Matthew McArthur

Bushnell Builders Limited

Mark Andrews

Guyco Construction Limited

Nicholas Hibberd

Sean Sweeney Builder Limited

Shane Van Biene

Henwood Construction

Tevita Nuku

He toki ki te mahi Trust

Joel Anthony Smith

Bay Builders 2003 Limited

James Smith

H D Cambridge Limited

Otago Polytechnic

Quarmby Carpentry & Joinery Limited

Richard Cassels-Brown MSB Builder Limited

Michael Sharpin

Jayden-Micheal Singer Olson Builders

UNITEC Institute of Technology

Ruben Jenkin

Nubuild Homes Limited

Joshua Whiteland

Benjamin Curd Builder

Kevin Steenson

Frost Builders Limited

Blake Holland

Totalbuild Limited

Connor Thompson

Mike Thompson Builders Limited

Malik Meriouli

P W Construction

Sam Hanham-Carter

Metzger Builders Limited

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Biemond Builders

NEXT GENERATION —

Brian Dillon AST Trust Chairman

An Upside to Change As I sat down to write this, I admit to feeling a bit distracted – there’s a world cup schedule to plan around (or is it plan things around the schedule?), monitoring of the ever-changing spring weather, and the evolving economic and political environments to be aware of.

I wrote in my last article the amount of change in our sector, and the cliché ‘change is the norm’. During these busy periods it is often easy to overlook the achievements, and examples of good practice

taking place. In recent years I’ve observed some very constructive collaboration occurring amongst polytechnics, where economies become apparent, as well as more consistency of training and outcomes.

I am part of a group of polytechnic managers who meet three times a year to discuss topical issues, and agree on initiatives which more often than not involve multi-party approaches to course development and delivery.

In recent years I’ve observed some very constructive collaboration occurring amongst polytechnics, where economies become apparent, as well as more consistency of training and outcomes.

A key conduit between you at the coal face of industry, and training and other environments has been the Industry Training Association Building (ITAB) partnership. New Zealand Certified Builders has supported this for nearly 20 years, and the recognition of the training model offered by ITAB continues to generate positives comments – capability of graduates, the supportive training and assessment model, and the connection it enables with employers and supervisors on site. While there is undoubtedly some variation of practice, the overall approach, while considered quite traditional, continues to be a valid and valued way of training the next generation of builders and business owners.

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OUR PEOPLE —

NZCB Member Wins Taupō Supreme Award NZCB Board member Ian Chamberlain and his team at Chamberlain Carpentry & Joinery have been awarded Overall Business of the Year 2019, the top award at the Great Lake Taupō Business Awards, held in August.

The Team from Chamberlain Carpentry & Joinery - back row left to right: Gus Corey, Michael Ross, Tyler Quick, Alan Benjamin, Ciaran Kirkham. Front row left to right: Caroline Sowerby, Ian Chamberlain, Gillian Chamberlain. Absent: John Nash and Jason Wainwright.

The awards are presented by the Taupō Business Chamber with support from Towncentre Taupō and were independently assessed by the Business Management Faculty of ToiOhomai Institute of Technology, with all finalists being mystery shopped and visited by a panel of expert judges. Their aim is to encourage and support Taupō district’s local businesses in their quest for sustainable growth, development and excellence, plus celebrates their efforts and achievements.

Ian’s company was one of close to 80 locally based businesses that entered the biennial competition and included establishments that operate on a national as well as local level. Several workshops were held to advise and support businesses with their applications during the four-week entry period in May, and to help simplify the process for them.

The 40-page application covered 12 key business areas and had to be thoroughly backed up by evidence. These were: executive summary, competitive edge, customer focus and marketing, business performance and financial planning, environmental sustainability, community contribution, digital strategy and implementation, quality and systems, strategic planning, people management, leadership and innovation and knowledge.

Even though Ian had entered the awards two years previously in 2017 – winning Best Small Business and Leadership, he says he found much of this application content had to be rewritten this time around, as so much had changed.

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“While working on the 2017 awards entry I realised there were things I wanted to change and based on my own assessment of my business, plus the feedback I gained from the judges, I found myself making a lot of changes over the past two years.

It’s still a work in progress as this year again I’ve identified further areas I want to work on.” Says Ian. The awards gala dinner took place at Wairakei Resort in Taupō and saw 20 business finalists in the Taupō region vying for business excellence awards in nine different categories. Ian and several members of his team with their partners attended.

Earlier in the evening Chamberlain Carpentry & Joinery had won the Zest Brokers Excellence in Business – Medium Business Award and were Highly Commended in the Enterprise Great Lake Taupō Excellence in Innovation category.

They were announced as winners of Overall Business of the Year after the dinner. Judges commented that Ian is passionate about improving the building industry and plays a leadership role in this regard both locally and nationally.

Ian feels entering locally organised business awards is well worth the time and effort involved and wants to encourage more NZCB members to consider getting more involved with their local business support organisations and taking part in such awards when they are run.

“Regardless of whether you become a finalist, events such as these are great for getting business owners to step back and take a good look at their business. Getting the feedback from judges is invaluable.” Says Ian.

FROM NZCB

NZCB National Partners 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.

COMPANY

WEBSITE

COMPANY

WEBSITE

Abodo Wood Ltd

www.abodo.co.nz

Open2view

www.open2view.co.nz

Altus NZ Ltd

www.altus.co.nz

P W Systems Ltd

www.deckmasternz.co.nz

Anzor Fasteners Ltd

www.anzor.co.nz

Pacific Steel (NZ) Ltd

www.pacificsteel.co.nz

APL Window Solutions

www.aplnz.co.nz

Paslode New Zealand

www.paslode.co.nz

Assa Abloy New Zealand Ltd

www.assaabloy.co.nz

Pro Clima New Zealand Ltd

www.proclima.co.nz

Bowers Brothers Concrete Ltd

www.bowersbrothers.co.nz

Productspec Ltd

www.productspec.net

Brand Collective

www.elwdworkwear.com.au

Proven Systems Ltd (DVS)

www.dvs.co.nz

Building Recruitment Ltd

www.buildingrecruitment.co.nz

Quotable Value Ltd

www.qv.co.nz

CoreLogic

www.corelogic.co.nz

Ramset New Zealand

www.ramset.co.nz

CS For Doors Ltd

www.csfordoors.co.nz

CSR Building Products (NZ) Ltd

www.csr.co.nz

Rave Build Management

www.ravebuild.co.nz

Curtis Architecture

www.curtisarchitecture.co.nz

Red LBP Ltd

www.redlbp.co.nz

ECKO Fastening Systems

www.ecko.co.nz

Red Quantity Surveying 2017 Ltd

www.redgroup.nz

Fairview Systems Ltd

www.aslnz.co.nz

Red Stag Timber

www.redstag.co.nz

Franklin Plumbing and Builders Supplies Ltd

Resene Construction Systems

www.reseneconstruction.co.nz

www.franklins.co.nz

Resene Paints Ltd

www.resene.co.nz

Futurewood

www.futurewood.nz

Rosenfeld Kidson & Co. Ltd

www.rosenfeldkidson.co.nz

GTEE.co.nz

www.gtee.co.nz

Senco Brands (NZ) Ltd

www.senco.nz

HazardCo

www.hazardco.com

SIKA New Zealand

www.sika.co.nz

Hilti (New Zealand) Ltd

www.hilti.com

Simx Ltd

www.simx.co.nz

HomePlus

www.juralco.co.nz

Soudal Ltd

www.soudal.co.nz

Independent Building Supplies

www.ibs.co.nz

Specialized Construction Products

www.specialized.co.nz

INTAKS NZ Ltd

www.intaks.co.nz

James Hardie New Zealand

www.jameshardie.co.nz

Steel Frame Solutions

www.steelframesolutions.co.nz

JSC Timber

www.jsctimber.co.nz

TANZ eCampus

www.tanzecampus.com

Karcher New Zealand

www.karcher.co.nz

Tax Management New Zealand

www.tmnz.co.nz

KLC Ltd

www.klc.co.nz

The Trades Coach

www.tradescoach.co.nz

Kopine

www.kopine.co.nz

Thermakraft Ltd

www.thermakraft.co.nz

Laminex New Zealand

www.laminexnewzealand.co.nz

Titan IT

www.titanit.co.nz

Marley New Zealand Ltd

www.marley.co.nz

Tradeworx

www.tradeworx.co.nz

Marshall Innovations Ltd

www.mwnz.com

USG Boral New Zealand

www.usgboral.co.nz

Matley Ltd

www.matley.co.nz

Viking Roofspec

www.vikingroofspec.co.nz

MiTek New Zealand Ltd

www.miteknz.co.nz

Warmup NZ Ltd

www.warmup.co.nz

NZ Foam Ltd

www.nzfoam.co.nz

YourQS Ltd

www.yourqs.co.nz

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