Building Business February 2022

THE LATEST NEWS FROM YOUR BUILDING SUPPLIES SPECIALIST

New energy efficiency requirements for new builds

Fishing three ways in three days

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ISSUE 101: FEB 2022

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Three ways in three days

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Economic icebergs ahead?

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GIB® technical updates

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MBIE FIGURE 1: New climate zones for New Zealand

Updated energy efficiency requirements for new builds On 29 November 2021, the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) released the biggest energy efficiency changes to the building code in more than a decade.

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This year’s Building Code update means significant changes for all parts of the sector – manufacturers, suppliers, builders and homeowners. The changes go as far and as fast as is achievable using current insulation products and construction design and practices to create better quality homes and buildings for New Zealand, with less impact on the environment.

Energy efficiency for heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) systems in commercial buildings

One of the simplest and most cost-effective ways to boost thermal performance is to increase roof insulation. The minimum amount of roof insulation required for new builds will now be required to be doubled across the country.

Natural light for higher-density housing

Windows represent the largest source of heat loss in new homes, so the minimum insulation level for windows increased throughout New Zealand.

Climate zones Six new climate zones are being established (see figure 1) to better reflect the specific weather experienced in different parts of New Zealand. This will allow new homes and buildings to be designed and built, based on the climate they're built in.

Energy efficiency for housing and small buildings MBIE is proceeding with changes to roof, window, wall and underfloor insulation requirements (see table 1). Housing will require R6.6 roofs and R0.46+ windows, R2.0 walls and R1.5+ slab on-grade floors.

The new insulation requirements aim to reduce energy needed for heating residential homes of approximately 40% over minimum previous requirements.

Energy efficiency for large buildings MBIE is proceeding with changes to roof, window, wall and underfloor insulation requirements for large buildings. The increase in R-value is much larger with a change in the coldest climates to R7 roofs and R3.2 walls with R2.6 underfloors. This aims to reduce the energy needed for heating and cooling by 23% on average across new large buildings compared to previous minimum requirements.

MBIE is publishing the new verification method H1/VM3. This will allow building owners to better monitor the performance of their HVAC system and know that the system is using energy optimally.

MBIE is publishing the new acceptable solutions G7/AS1 and G7/AS2. The existing outdated G7/ VM1 will be replaced with a verification method to demonstrate compliance using computer modelling.

Refreshing these acceptable solutions and verification methods for clause G7 Natural Light helps ensure people have sufficient amounts of daylight in higher-density housing.

Weathertightness testing for higherdensity housing MBIE is issuing the new edition of E2/VM2. The revised weathertightness testing method cited in E2/VM2 that can be used to demonstrate that cladding systems are sufficiently weathertight.

The new version does not significantly change the minimum performance requirements and existing tested cladding systems will not need to be retested.

Transition period There will be a one-year transition period for the sector to understand and prepare for the changes before they become mandatory in 2022. However, the new window insulation requirements in the warmest climate zones will see a two-step approach with an interim increase in the next year and an additional increase in the following year. By the end of 2023, all parts of the country will have a similar minimum level of window insulation requirements.

For more information on these changes visit: www.building.govt.nz

TABLE 1: Increased minimum R-values for residential and small buildings

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Three ways in three days

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“What’s your favourite fish to catch?” is a question I get asked all the time, and I’m sure I’ve given dozens of different answers depending on what I’m most wanting to catch next. The honest answer is there's no single favourite, and I like to mix it up.

I’m lucky to live in a place where I can target most of my preferred fish and, with a bit of applied knowledge and some luck, it’s possible to catch all of them on the same trip.

If you like to mix things up, the promotion on the previous page probably caught your attention. The prize for the lucky winner (and three favoured mates) is an epic fishing adventure in the Bay of Islands with me. We’ll mix it up for three days of fishing and diving aboard the incredible Ata Rangi. It’s a fully decked out 82-foot sportfishing boat with 5-star luxury accommodation and service. This is going to be the trip of a lifetime!

Sometimes trying to do everything prevents success at anything When I was working on big game fishing boats, each new crew of enthusiastic clients would arrive at the dock with loads of gear; clothes, tackle, booze and a big wish list of what they wanted to catch on their charter. Most of our trips were multiple-day charters, which gives plenty of scope to cover ground and try various methods and spots. So when heading out the harbour, I’d ask the clients what they wanted

to do, and it seemed they wanted to do every kind of fishing they’d ever seen, read or dreamed about.

They would say something a bit like this, “Let’s start by catching a couple of marlin on the way out, get some yellowfin tuna for sashimi that we can eat while we’re pulling in the big twenty pound snappers on our anchorage this evening. First light tomorrow we’ll drop for some hapuku and catch a couple more marlin on the way out to get some bluenose, then a crayfish dive, oh we’d better get some paua and scallops too, then we’ll stay out overnight and catch a swordfish.”

It’s fair to say that when you get a group of keen fishers out on a big, beautiful gamefish boat, they want to make the most of it. They are a dream machine after all, and it does appear as they can magically make anything happen. But it would often be the client’s eagerness to do everything, preventing them from success at anything.

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For success, you need to work with the weather, the season and what’s biting. So, the most successful trips in terms of catch and enjoyment, were charters where the clients turned up with the same enthusiasm and excitement, but with no hard and fast plan. When I asked, “So what do you guys want to do?” and I’d get “Would be nice to get a kingfish at some stage, but whatever you guys reckon”, I knew we were going to have a good trip. This is the perfect steer for a professional fishing crew. We could work out the best time to have a crack at a kingfish and make a loose plan on where we could go and what other things we were likely to catch to keep everyone happy. We’d also have a plan B, C and D ready if the punters wanted to try something else.

May is a great time in the Bay of Islands. The marlin fishing is still good, and the striped marlin are typically big and fat. It is the peak time for swordfish if you are up for the challenge. Bluenose are spawning and, while fishing for these, bass and gemfish are a welcome bycatch. Kingfish can be found both inshore and on the deeper pins, and the snapper are always an option if fishing inshore. On top of that, there are miles of coast to pick up crayfish and even paua if you know where to look ;)

Snapper fishing is also an option on the Ata Rangi. Joe Moody lands this whopper in the ITM Fishing Challenge.

A rough itinerary So, with the combined experience of the Ata Rangi crew and myself, we’ve got several options for fishing over the three days. But here’s a loose idea of how it might go: I’ll pick up the winners from the airport and take them to the boat via a spectacular private property. (It’s a bit of a surprise this one, so enough said for now). After boarding the Ata Rangi, you’ll have your mind blown by the boat itself, so you’ll be offered a cold ale to help settle the nerves as the skipper and I run through your options for the next three days of live-aboard charter.

Scott Barret on the big deck on Ata Rangi both make this 20kg kingfish look small!

The beauty of having all the options on a professionally crewed vessel like Ata Rangi is the crew take care of the tackle and your comfort. So mixing it up is easy. The food onboard is impressive, and the cook has an incredible ability to turn what you’ve just caught into a meal to sit down and enjoy for dinner or a platter that you can graze on while out on deck fishing.

I’m genuinely excited to be hosting this trip, and I can’t wait to meet some new people and show them around my back paddock in the style and comfort of one of New Zealand’s finest sportfishing vessels.

Good luck and keep ‘em tight!

Matt

May is peak season for swordfish, but be warned they can put up an incredibly tough fight.

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Generally, I hate how the news media love to push the negative headlines rather than take the positive approach.

Bad news sells, I guess.

The positive story in construction is the continued high demand for housing and the push by the government to keep the economy on a growth path through fast-tracking construction projects.

Material shortages However, what is also happening is record inflation and shortages in some building materials.

International supply chain issues and demand pressures are creating the scarcity of materials. This leads to situations where fixed-price contracts cannot be offered and developers invoking sunset clauses in their sale agreements and then reselling the same house for tens of thousands of dollars more the next day. When that starts happening, you know the industry is getting overheated.

Fixed-price contracts have become a risk Now the bad news. Companies who have taken on fixed-price contracts recently and will be delivering these through 2022 and beyond, will find themselves with shrinking (or negative) margins and risk collapse.

This will be particularly so for those projects secured with thinner than ideal margins. People thought the Titanic was unsinkable, just like some people think the construction industry is unsinkable, but we all know what happened there.

One person whose opinion I generally respect is the economist Tony Alexander. In a recent One Roof article, Tony said: “Smaller firms are at risk of going bust, a scenario that could leave many homeowners and contractors in the lurch. Within two to three years, we're going to see a wave of collapses.

Know your numbers The most important thing you can do as a business owner to avoid running into an economic iceberg is to know your numbers and monitor them regularly.

I can't stress this enough. It is easy to miss the warning signs if you don't know what you should be aiming at regarding project profits and monthly cash flow. The advent of up-to-the-minute software solutions means there is no excuse for not closely monitoring how a project or business is tracking.

But having the software tool is one thing, and knowing how it fits into the bigger picture in your company's financial management is another. I always go through a Budget Overview process with clients, so they know what the average target Gross Margin of their projects needs to be in order to have a stable and successful business. Do you know what that figure is for your business?

Don’t overcommit The following year is when you need to be careful on how far ahead you commit yourself and how aggressive you are in chasing work. It is perhaps a time when you need to start looking at your balance sheet a bit more and see if you can handle more difficult operating times. Paying down a bit more debt might not be a bad goal to add to your 2022 plan.

by Andy Burrows Business Advisor, Mentor and Coach For help in reviewing the numbers in your business and incorporating them into your 2022 plan, please email me at andy@tradescoach.co.nz to book a budget overview session.

Many ‘inexperienced, undercapitalised people’ had tried to ride the construction boom and were now facing challenges on multiple fronts, including hikes in material costs, supply chain delays, staff shortages and a tightening of credit.

It is going to lead to quite a number of builders going under. And not just the builders – contractors and suppliers too, and there are going to be cash flow difficulties for these businesses."

Andy specialises in working with the owners of construction related businesses to build systems and profitability into their operations.

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When Jason Johnstone was medically discharged from his job as an operator/trainer after being diagnosed with Hand Arm Vibration Syndrome (HAVS), he explored ways to prevent it from happening to other New Zealanders.

Jason is one of the very few people in New Zealand diagnosed with HAVS. It's a condition that can be permanently disabling, where nerves and blood vessels are damaged by exposure to repeated vibrations from hand and power tools. Symptoms of HAVS include tingling fingers, numbness, pain, weakness, loss of dexterity, and impeded blood flow.

If caught early enough, HAVS can be reversible – but in Jason’s case, his symptoms persist, flaring up at the slightest change of temperature or during certain activities.

“All the crockery in our house has chips on it because when I do the dishes, my fingers often go numb, and I tend to drop the dishes. It’s much worse in winter, and I’m pretty much stuffed when it comes to doing up buttons.”

But this hasn’t stopped Jason from developing a new hand-arm vibration (HAV) monitoring device and launching a business to address what he calls a massive grey area in New Zealand around vibration exposure in the workplace.

Jason has worked with power tools for most of his life. His HAVS symptoms became more pronounced while working at the Tiwai Point aluminium smelter as an operator/trainer. This job involved the use of jackhammers, amongst other tools. The smelter did have time limits on specific tools, but the intensity was also a factor.

“My wife is a UK trained general surgical registrar and diagnosed me with HAVS. I had no idea what HAVS was at that time. I told the smelter doctor my hands felt funny and was sent to see occupational health specialist Professor David McBride who formally diagnosed me.

HAVS underdiagnosed in New Zealand Jason’s experience has led him to research current figures on HAVS here in New Zealand, revealing what he sees as a major issue of underdiagnosis and misdiagnosis.

“According to ACC data on HAVS, there were only 40-50 cases of HAVS in New Zealand from 2000-2018,” says Jason. “This is unusual because 6230 cases were reported in the United Kingdom in half of that time. Even if we consider that the two workforces are similar, based on population statistics, the incidence in New Zealand should have been 785 cases in 18 years or 44 cases per year.”

He also found that between 1 July 2009 and 30 June 2019, ACC data showed 5,342 cases of carpal tunnel syndrome compared to the United Kingdom’s 2,930. Further, international research has shown vibration from hand tools does contribute to carpal tunnel injuries.

“In the UK, doctors are trained to recognise HAVS, and in New Zealand, they’re not. So, it’s often misdiagnosed as carpal tunnel, and that certainly has been my experience after being told I have carpal tunnel each time we relocate. I believe it’s a problem in New Zealand given workers’ exposure in our construction, forestry, manufacture, transport and agriculture sectors.”

An innovative tool to help keep workers safe Jason identified the need for a user-based device to monitor vibration and capture much-needed data.

He worked with a software developer Digital Stock in Invercargill, to develop an HAV monitoring app and dashboard, and sought an actual workplace to trial it.

“I was sitting at the traffic lights when a Delta Utility Services ute drew up beside me and I noticed it had a load of tools in the back. So, I followed it back to Delta’s head office, went in and asked to speak to the health and safety rep.”

Delta is a Dunedin-based infrastructure maintenance company that services electricity distribution and communications networks, and maintains the local authority’s green spaces. Delta had recently identified

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“I was told l couldn’t use the tools anymore and was medically discharged from my job at Tiwai. But I noticed that no one had any idea how the injury had occurred. Sure, vibration emitted from tools and machinery had caused my injury, but there was no data to explain this to the medical or health and safety professional. No one knew how much vibration I had been exposed to daily, nothing. It was all guesswork and seemed completely crazy. I felt like I had wasted 20 years of my life”.

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Thermal modification is a conceptually simple process – suitable timbers are subjected to high temperatures using heat and steam in a controlled environment, without the use of any chemicals The thermal modification process permanently alters the cell structure, which enhances the physical properties of the timber. It also removes the nutrients from the wood, eliminating the food source for insects and fungi. The result is a timber that is:

• featuring sound knots to offer an architectural feature without compromising stability.

Available from JSC, the JSC TMT® range provides a selection of feature grades and clearer grades.

Thermally modified timbers are specifically sourced for the New Zealand market. Their versatility, durability, aesthetic properties and environmental credentials are all desirable for bespoke cladding profiles.

Visit www.jsctimber.co.nz/thermally-modifiedtimber for more information.

Cedar-toned plywood Plywood is a smart way to cost-effectively add the natural warmth of timber to any part of the house. The cross-grained structure offers excellent stability and evenly distributed strength.

JSC plywood provides a natural wood exterior cladding that is suited to most architectural styles.

Due to its numerous environmental credentials, this versatile plywood can be used for exterior and interior applications. The cedar-toned plywood is manufactured in the USA to APA QMS standards.

It is non-toxic, has no added urea formaldehyde (NAUF), is CARB compliant, and is suitable for interior applications due to its low VOC emission.

Cedar-toned plywood with cedar battens

JSC’s high-quality cedar-toned plywood’s Okoume band sawn face offers a natural open timber grain appearance with a close resemblance to western red cedar. This JSC alternative is attractive, ecofriendly, and versatile. It offers a stunning cedar look finish and rich colour depth across the board, whilst reducing coating maintenance.

It is available in sizes of 2440mm x 1219mm x 12mm and 3050mm x 1219mm x 12mm (all bandsawn face square-edged) and in sheet sizes up to 3m in length. JSC Cedar-toned plywood can take a full range of coatings, including darker colours than standard pine plywood and is well suited for intumescent coatings.

Visit: www.jsctimber.co.nz/timber/plywood for more information.

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CONCRETE WITH SUSTAINABILITY IN MIND

Firth Low Carbon Concrete is better for the environment while being the same quality & strength as normal concrete.

Firth’s commitment to reduce our environmental impact ensures that all standard concrete has a lower carbon footprint*. This includes using a lower carbon cement made in NZ, with supplementary additives that enhance durability and reduce the level of embodied carbon (EC) in concrete mixes.

Firth has developed an EC RATING to track the Embodied Carbon reduction of Firth concrete relative to the Infrastructure Sustainability Council (ISC) 2020 baseline* with Firth standard concrete already supplied at a minimum EC10 level - 10-20% carbon reduction.

Embodied Carbon Reduction % per m3 of concrete

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199

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170

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142

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278 CO2 kg/m3

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*The 2020 EC Baseline (ISC) measure has been provided by the infrastructure Sustainability Council from the Materials Calculator NZ 2.0.

Firth standard concrete mixes available

Performance level currently not achievable

With its new verified Embodied Carbon Concrete Calculator (EC3), Firth can now evaluate and design concrete mixes at a plant specific level to meet a customer’s desired Embodied Carbon (EC) anywhere in the country.

Learn more at FIRTH.CO.NZ/LOWCARBONCONCRETE

SMOKE ALARMS

Prices valid February 1st – March 13th, 2022 or while stocks last

Wireless Family Photoelectric Smoke Alarm #2107 CAV10WF • • • • • •

78mm diameter 10 year long-life battery Easy installation Recessed or flush mount options For bedrooms, lounges and hallways The Wireless Family alarms interconnect to each other using innovative radio frequency technology so when one alarm activates, they all sound. Once connected; when one alarm starts to siren, it will send out a 360-degree signal and all other CAVIUS Wireless Family alarms in range will start to siren.

$89

Recessed option

EXCL GST

*Should be installed by a registered electrician Recessed option

Wireless Family Thermal Heat Alarm #3104 CAVTH5WF • • • • • • •

Wireless Family Photoelectric Smoke Alarm #2203 CAVMP

65mm diameter 5 year long-life Duracell battery (replaceable) Wirelessly connected Radio frequency technology Easy installation Recessed or flush mount options For the kitchen, garage, workshop and laundry

• • • • • •

$59

97mm diameter Mains powered 10 year Duracell battery back up (replaceable) Wirelessly connected Radio frequency technology For bedrooms, lounges and hallways

$95

EXCL GST

EXCL GST

Recessed option

Recessed option

Nano Thermal Heat Alarm

Nano Photoelectric Smoke Alarm

#3004 CAVTH10

#2008 CAV10

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40mm diameter 10 year long-life Duracell battery Easy installation Recessed or flush mount options For the kitchen, garage, workshop and laundry

$35 EXCL GST

40mm diameter 10 year long-life Duracell battery Easy installation Recessed or flush mount options For bedrooms, lounges and hallways

$35 EXCL GST

The fifth article in the series on the history of the Licensed Building Practitioners Scheme looks at the introduction of restricted building work and what this means in practice.

The Building Practitioners Board The Building Practitioners Board is a statutory body, independent from MBIE, whose members are appointed by the Minister for Building and Construction. Its role is to hear appeals against licensing decisions made by the Registrar and to hear complaints against the conduct of LBPs, approve the LBP rules, and submit an annual report to the Minister.

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Part 5: The Scheme is born

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The wrong end of the stick After nine years of it being mandatory for RBW to be carried out or supervised by LBPs, some things about the scheme continue to cause concern amongst some practitioners.

1) Accountability vs liability

The Licensed Building Practitioners Scheme The Building Act 2004 introduced the concept of Restricted Building Work (RBW), which is work that is critical to the integrity of a building. The Act also required that licensed building practitioners (LBPs) both carry out and design RBW, which meant a new scheme would have to be developed.

First LBP licence in 2008 Following extensive work with industry, the Licensed Building Practitioner Scheme's framework was developed and refined, and it was officially established in November 2007.

On 28 February 2008, the first building practitioner’s licence was granted – BP100001.

At that stage, it was optional to hold a licence.

RBW was not to become law for another four years on 1 March 2012.

Today, we have just over 27,000 LBPs holding 31,700 licences. Almost 4,400 practitioners are licensed in multiple licence classes.

MBIE is the regulator of the LBP Scheme In 2004, the Building Industry Authority (BIA) was disestablished, and its functions were transferred to the new Department of Building and Housing (DBH). This, in turn, was integrated into the Ministry of Business Innovation and Employment (MBIE), which began operating on 1 July 2012. The Occupational Regulation team, within Te Whakatairanga Service Delivery, is where a small team ensures the efficient ongoing administration of the LBP Scheme.

When practitioners are granted a licence, they become accountable or answerable to the Building Practitioners Board. The practitioner still operates under the same liabilities or legal responsibilities they have always had under the Building Act and Regulations, and any other relevant laws.

To clarify, if the Board upholds a complaint against an LBP, the penalty affects no one outside the scheme. For example, an order to undergo formal training or cancel a licence only impacts the practitioner. If a fine is the penalty, it can’t be passed onto the complainant as compensation, and this is being accountable to the Board.

If, however, an LBP is found guilty in a court of law of carrying out, say, illegal work, they could be held liable to pay for any damage or fix the problem and/ or pay compensation to the owner. This liability has not changed due to becoming an LBP. 2) Holding a Building Practitioner’s Licence Applying for and being granted a building practitioner’s licence is not the same as joining a club or a group where there is an expectation of value for money, or a membership organisation (of which there are a number in our industry). It is more akin to having your driver’s licence.

The LBP Scheme is a regulatory one with two purposes: • To ensure that building practitioners are assessed as having the necessary skills and knowledge to carry out the work.

• To enable consumers to make informed choices.

The purpose of restricted building work is to ensure that important aspects of building work are carried

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The Service Centre is the first point of contact for most LBPs – there is a dedicated team ready to answer queries and to pass on requests that need a decision to the Occupational Regulation team. The Service Centre can be reached on 0800 60 60 50

Several practitioners are still under the impression that becoming an LBP has increased their liability when carrying out their work – this is not correct.

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Why wouldn’t you want to do this if you believe you are good at your job? The only time this could possibly present a problem to you is if you carried out or allowed incompetent work to be carried out under your supervision.

When you’re driving on our roads, you would like to hope and trust that that person driving towards you has been assessed as competent and holds a current driver’s licence. The consumer also wants to know that the person they are trusting to carry out what is often the biggest financial outlay of their lives, has been assessed as competent and holds a current licence to carry out that work.

3) Maintaining currency of skills and knowledge However, being assessed initially does not provide the certainty for the consumer that the practitioner is still competent several years later, especially considering the fast-changing environment that we work in. It seems that every time we turn around, there’s a new product, or an old trusted product has a whole new way of being installed, or there is a design solution that is entirely new and not used before.

Codewords Quiz 1. Who is the regulator of the LBP Scheme? a) The Service Centre b) MBIE c) The Building Practitioners Board 2. What is the role of the Building Practitioners Board? a) To hear appeals against licensing decisions made by the Registrar b) To investigate and hear complaints against the conduct of LBPs c) To approve the LBP Rules d) To submit an annual report to the Minister e) All of the above 3. Has your liability increased by being an LBP? a) No b) Yes c) Sometimes

Answers: 1.b 2.e 3.a

CODEWORDS

One of the aims of licensing is to promote, recognise, and support professional skills and knowledge in the sector. When you complete a certificate or record of work, you are stating that you carried out and/or supervised all the work under that document, and you are stating that it was carried out correctly.

Undoubtedly one of the most contentious requirements of the LBP Scheme is continuing EXTERNAL professional development or, asDESIGN we know it, skills PLASTERING maintenance. Some say it’s too easy, for others it’s too hard, and for some it’s just irrelevant. To find its relevance, we need to go back to the enabling document that instructed that the leads SITE legislation BRICK & BLOCK LAYING to a well-informed sector that shares information and quickly identifies and corrects problems.

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The Prolam PLX20® is an innovative structural laminated beam – the ideal choice for garage door lintels, being the highest strength beam in the Prolam range. They are manufactured using radiata pine with steel inserted into the top and bottom laminates to increase strength and spanning capabilities. Prolam PLX20 can be easily specified through the Prolam specifier, which provides a PS1 certificate. For more information go to: www.prolamnz.com/products/beams/prolamplx20-glulam-beams

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Precamber: 9mm Treatment: H1.2 Grade: Non-visual Applications: Lintels and rafters

Key Features and Benefits • Lightweight • Labour savings – quicker to install • Span further with smaller member • Competitively priced • Easy to specify using Prolam Specifier.

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Flip-N-Lite Platform Ladder #LFNL • 150kg load rating • Weighs only 6.4kg • Almost half the weight of other industrial-rated platform ladders • Easy lock & lift handle • Handy tool tray • Non-slip rubber feet • 10cm storage depth • Extra wide rungs #LFNL4: 4-Step pictured

2-STEP

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3-STEP

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4-STEP

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Leveler Multi-Purpose Ladder #LLV • • • •

150kg load rating Built-in ratcheted leg levelers Tip-and-glide wheels Patented Rapid Locks, easier and safer than U-locks • Non-slip rubber feet • Welded rungs • Telescopic A-frame, telescopic extension, 90 degrees and stairwell setup #LLV4: 14-Step pictured

14-STEP

$371 EXCL GST

18-STEP

$416 EXCL GST

22-STEP

$519 EXCL GST

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Jumbo Step™ A-Frame Ladder #LJS • 150kg load rating • Residential and commercial compliance • Lightweight • 10cm storage depth • Extra-large platform stairway steps • Innovative tool tray • Safety bar acts as third point of contact • Extra wide non-slip rubber feet #LJS3: 3-Step pictured

3m Mobile Aluminium Scaffold Tower #CORE1400-3 • 900kg load rating • 4m reach height Parts breakdown: • 4 x 400mm adjustable castors • 6 x Horizontal brace • 2 x Diagonal brace • 1 x Platform hatched • 1 x Platform non-hatched • 2 x Handrail frame • 1 x 4-rung ladder frame • 1 x 4-rung frame *Toe board not included #CORE1400-3: 3m tower pictured

2-STEP

$171 EXCL GST

3-STEP

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4-STEP

$251 EXCL GST

3m

$2299 EXCL GST

4m

$2799 EXCL GST

5m

$3249 EXCL GST

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When Kaiapoi ITM came across Weathertex, they knew it would be the solution they desperately needed to keep a build on time for Northern Construction.

Dan, from Northern Construction, jumped at the chance to use Weathertex, as the specified fibre cement product initially ordered for the project now had further delays. "The lead time for Weathertex suited us as it was just a couple of weeks. We had a couple of niggles from the Council with the change, but it all got sorted out easily. It was super quick to brad on, too," said Dan.

Tried and trusted The Australian-made Weathertex products are proven in NZ with over 20 years of nationwide use – a fact that put Dan's mind at ease when discussing the product with his clients. "The clients preferred the product's sustainability, being timber and free of glass". Weathertex only uses Australian hardwood timbers, with 3% wax in the manufacturing process.

The result is that the products are tough and durable, and given the matt of fibres in every board, it's very stable.

The off-stud joining system for the Weathertex Weathergroove product allowed the Northern Construction team to go over the existing wall setup. The only addition was a small bead around the windows due to the thinner board.

Weathergroove panels are 9.5mm thick and can come either pre-primed or natural. Plus, there are three surfaces to choose from: Smooth, Woodsman or Ruff-Sawn.

The large 3660mm x 1194mm Ruff-Sawn sheets made quick work of cladding the house. There was no need to use glues or adhesives, just nails. After a couple of spots are touched up, primed, and the joiners etch primed, the house will be ready to paint any colour. Weathertex has no colour restrictions. "It will be good to see it all painted up. We'll be using it again, for sure", says Dan.

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IBS RigidRAP is Codemark certified as a rigid air barrier and temporary weather sheathing during the building process and also provides bracing. Why wrap your house in paper alone when you can have a rigid construction making your house warmer, quieter and healthier. IBS RIgidRAP comes in 2440mm x 1196mm, 2745mm x 1196mm & 3050mm x 1196mm.

IBS EUROFLoor has taken the NZ market by storm since its launch in 2020.

Consisting of three layers of wood strands bonded together with a heat cured adhesive, IBS EUROFLoor is your next choice if you are wanting a strong healthy option.

IBS EUROFLoor is E0 formaldehyde and third party verified in accordance with the EPD. IBS EUROFLoor comes in 2400 x 1200 x 20mm & 3600 x 1200 x 20mm.

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IBS EUROLine is manufactured to the same high quality as all the IBS OSB products. Designed as a decorative item EUROLine comes in 9mm, 12mm & 18mm and is suitable for walls, ceilings, furniture or whenever you want a product to stand out from the rest.

IBS RigidRAP-XT is Codemark certified and has been designed for use as a rigid air barrier and temporary weather protection on steel frame houses. All steel frames need to have a thermal break. The product is an 8mm OSB board, laminated with an approved building paper and then fitted with a 10mm lightweight rigid foam adhered to the rear of the sheets, giving a 0.39 R-value.

If you’re interested in any of these products, talk to your ITM sales representative, or contact IBS today to order a sample.

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GIB® technical updates GIB® Wet Area Systems Last February, we released the revised GIB® Wet Area Systems literature. Due to improvements of our GIB Aqualine® boards and the inclusion of our new GIB Weatherline® boards, the literature now includes allowances for tiling on GIB Toughline® Aqua and GIB Weatherline®. Key changes are new tile weights (10mm now up to 26kg/m2 and 13mm now up to 40kg/m2) and screw centres increased to 150mm.

We’ve also added and updated the CAD details.

Literature can be downloaded from gib.co.nz.

GIB Barrierline® Since their release in 2016, our GIB Barrierline® systems have taken the market by storm. But, as with any new release, we’ve continued to test and develop products and systems, all the while updating and adding to the details and information we provide. This also means we’re at the stage where we are preparing to release the GIB Barrierline® 2.0 literature very soon. This will include a 30-minute system and 13mm GIB Weatherline® option in place of 16mm GIB Fyreline®, where this is laminated to the 25mm GIB Barrierline® in the roof space. Watch this space in February/March 2022!

Key publications updates As our literature is widely referenced, we endeavour to keep the critical publications up to date.

Currently, we're working on updates for the GIB® Site Guide (last version 2018). The changes to AS/ NZS2785:2020 ‘Suspended Ceilings – Design and Installation’ (released in 2020) has had an impact on the industry, from the way ceilings are designed and tested, through to how they are installed and, lastly, how they should be maintained. We recognised it was time for us to also update and review our GIB®

Rondo® Metal Batten Systems manual. Both books are currently being worked on with the expected release date of early 2022.

Finding the Supplements page We’re working online more than ever before as an industry, which means the most up-to-date and current information has never been more accessible. However, we’re finding that although we are continually updating and adding to our online Supplements portfolio, not everyone is aware of the additions – or even where to find them! For easy access, please select your desired system under the ‘Systems’ tab, then click on the ‘Technical Literature’ tab. You will find the Supplements page in PDF format.

We are also continually adding to our library of CAD details. These are updated (sometimes daily!) on our website.

Training sessions With 2021 suffering even more disruption than 2020, many of our scheduled regional training sessions were postponed or cancelled. In light of this, we are still planning training sessions for 2022. But as we book them, we’ll include an option B for virtual sessions, just in case things go south. We are looking forward to seeing you in 2022!

by Russel Perdersen Technical Support & Training Manager Call the GIB® helpline on 0800 100 442 or visit gib.co.nz for more info

PRODUCT KNOWLEDGE

What a wild ride 2021 was! Just in case you might have missed it, here’s some updates of what’s happened and what's planned for 2022.

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28 motors produce 588kW, with a towing capacity of 5000kg and a 0 to 100km/h time of around three seconds.

VEHICLES

Battery options from 105kWh to 180kWh provide ranges of 400km to 650km and, with a fast DC charging system, the batteries can be topped up in just 20 minutes, boosting the range by 225 kilometres.

The Rivian R1T EV pick-up

Other notable features include adjustable air suspension, a unique Gear Tunnel storage area between the cab and bed, several 110-volt power outlets and an onboard air compressor.

When can I get it?

Electric super ute hits the road in NZ

Don’t hold your breath. Rivian’s order book for pickups is full into 2023, so it’s anyone’s guess when they’ll go on sale in New Zealand. Based on US prices, expect to pay NZ$100k plus.

So what else is on the horizon for electric utes?

Supply chain constraints, lack of computer chips and lockdowns have put a brake on production plans.

While Elon Musk has been hyping up the Tesla Cybertruck, he’s been pipped at the post by a lesser-known rival that has been trialling a production-ready electric ute, right here in New Zealand.

The Rivian R1T EV pick-up was spotted in Auckland in June, along with two other Rivian variants – a van and SUV. In July, the vehicles were photographed in the South Island, where sources confirm the vehicles were being tested at the Southern Proving Grounds in Cardrona, a popular cold-weather testing site for vehicle manufacturers.

Fast forward a couple of months, and the first Rivian electric ute officially rolled off the production line in September, becoming the first all-electric pickup truck to go into full production in the US. The Rivian R1T EV will be launched in Europe this year, and the company indicated there would be an Australian launch, although no date has been given.

Nevertheless, an Australian company is taking orders and has listed on their website that an Auckland dealership is coming soon.

Insane performance Founded in 2009, Rivian’s sole focus has been developing EV technology for pick-up trucks, SUVs and vans, based on an innovative skateboard platform. Ford and Amazon have invested heavily in Rivian, with Amazon ordering 100,000 electric delivery vans for 2022.

Performance-wise, the Rivian has serious all-wheeldrive grunt and impressive range. Four electric

The Ford all-electric F-150 Lightning

Ford looks to be the next cab off the rank with an allelectric F-150 Lightning expected to go on sale in the US next year, and a lot is riding on it. The F-series has been America’s best-selling truck for over 40 years.

Tesla recently made it clear that the Cybertruck is at least a year away. And when production does commence, it will take some time before the 1.3 million pre-sale orders are filled.

GM plans to build an EV version of its Silverado pickup, but it looks like they won’t go on sale in the US until 2023 or 2024.

Several other start-up EV companies in the US, including Bollinger and Lordstown, have delayed production plans. Most mainstream marques in Europe and Asia have been cautious about when they will launch EV pick-ups.

Mainstream brands Toyota announced in early December plans for 30 new electric vehicles to launch by 2030, including a fully electric Hilux-sized ute.

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As for the top-selling Ford Ranger, a New Zealand spokesperson has confirmed an electrified version will be available at some point but did not indicate timing. There have also been rumours of a plugin hybrid variant, but again, the company won’t confirm details.

Chinese brand LDV planned to introduce an electric pick-up in New Zealand in 2021 but the launch was delayed. Likewise, Korean brand SsangYong has shelved plans to launch an EV pick-up down under.

In both cases, it’s unlikely we’ll see their offerings here for at least three to four years.

In late August, Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern responded, saying that fully electric utes produced by mainstream brands would arrive in New Zealand in the next 12 to 24 months. The claim was quickly refuted by the Motor Industry Association and Toyota New Zealand.

No doubt there will be further debate about the policy but, in the meantime, demand for new utes is running high, and dealerships are struggling to keep up due to worldwide manufacturing and supply disruptions.

How much more will you pay?

According to the NZ Herald Driven calculator, here’s how much extra you will pay for a new ute: • Ford Ranger: $1090 - $4370 • Toyota Hilux: $1210 - $5175 • Mitsubishi Triton: $2760 • Mazda BT50: $2530 - $2990 • Nissan Navara: $810 • Isuzu D-Max: $2530 - $2990

Big changes for new 2022 Ranger

The race to beat the ute tax hike

Ford’s all-new Ranger for 2022 is a big step up for the top-selling Kiwi ute with significant changes in mechanical specifications, including a new 3-litre turbo-diesel V6 engine and an intelligent full-time 4WD system.

If you plan to buy a new ute or a newly-imported second hand one, you need to get your act together quickly to avoid price increases when the Government’s Clean Car Discount taxes come into effect on April 1, 2022.

The new V6 engine is a version of the Power Stroke 3.0-litre already offered in the US Ford F-150, although it’s been heavily upgraded for the Ranger. The current 2-litre bi-turbo and 2.2-litre single-turbo engines will continue.

Labour announced the scheme in June 2021 to reduce transport emissions and help meet New Zealand’s 2050 carbon neutral target.

Entry versions will retain the existing part-time 4x4 setup, while higher-end Rangers will offer a system that includes a 'set and forget' mode, meaning it can be driven on-road in on-demand AWD, like an SUV.

The first phase of the plan kicked in on July 2021, making it cheaper to buy an electric vehicle (EV) or plug-in electric hybrid vehicle (PHEV) by providing a rebate of up to $8265 for imported new and used EVs and PHEVs with an on-road cost of $80,000 or less.

The second phase kicks in on April 1, 2022, when vehicles with a high CO2 rating will be charged a fee. For a typical diesel or petrol ute, the tax will raise prices by between $810 and $5175, depending on the make and model.

Farmers and tradies immediately pushed back on the policy, pointing out that it’s an unfair tax on their work vehicles given, that there are currently no EV or PHEV ute alternatives.

The Ford Ranger continues to dominate the NZ new vehicle registration charts and is on track to become the country’s top-selling new vehicle for the seventh year in a row. www.driven.co.nz/news/all-new-2022-ford-rangerrevealed-is-this-a-true-user-generated-ute

VEHICLES

According to a report on the Australian website motoring.com.au, the next-generation Mitsubishi Triton pick-up is set to gain the company’s plug-in hybrid technology.

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Safely controlling respirable silica dust on the worksite Breathing in crystalline silica dust on site can be hazardous for workers and, as an industry, there is plenty of opportunity to improve how these risks are dealt with.

Respirable crystalline silica (RCS) dust forms when materials containing silica are cut, ground, drilled, polished or disturbed. Silicosis is a progressive and deadly disease that causes fibrosis of the lungs from the inhalation of this dust.

The Worksafe guidelines, ‘Silica Dust in the Workplace’ and ‘Controlling Dust with On-tool Extraction’, provide clear requirements that need to be addressed by PCBUs where tools create RCS dust from drilling, grinding or cutting.

Choose a certified option Tradespeople who choose vacuum cleaners as their hazardous dust control method, should select a certified machine that has been tested and approved at the design and manufacturing stage to perform to a certified level. Standard vacuums are not appropriate because the actual level of dust collection, filtration and leakage cannot be verified. And installing a HEPA filter into a noncertified vacuum is not an adequate solution. HEPA is a vague and inaccurate terminology in the field of dust extractors and could mean that as much as 15% of fine dust particles pass through the filter straight back into the atmosphere.

Worksafe guidelines require a certified H-Class vacuum cleaner to work with respirable silica dust. An H-Class vacuum is certified to contain greater than 99.995% of the dust it collects. It’s the only performance level accepted by Worksafe to safely capture the minute particle size of the respirable silica dust.

Operator training, regular maintenance, frequent testing, safe storage and transportation are all measures PCBUs need to have in place to ensure the chosen dust control method is effective and being used correctly.

Your local ITM store can provide a fully compliant Nilfisk dust extraction solution. Nilfisk also makes products to create a customised power tool integration solution to ensure safe, clean handling of construction site dust from the moment it’s created until final disposal.

DUST EXTRACTION

Prices valid February 1st – March 13th, 2022 or while stocks last

42L Wet & Dry Dust Extractor #ATTIX 44-2M IC #ATTIX 44-2H IC • Designed to meet the tough requirements on building and construction sites when collecting hazardous dust • Dust class M or H certification • InfiniClean automatic filter cleaning system • PTFE long-life filter with non-stick membrane and minimum 99.9% filtration efficiency • Unique dual filter solution available for H-class/HEPA – including 3-stage filtration • Push&Clean semi-automatic filter cleaning system • Flow sensor with acoustic and LED warning to monitor the filter and airflow • MultiFit accessory system for the ultimate in task flexibility

$1099 M-CLASS

$1599 H-CLASS

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BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION IN THE TRAFFIC LIGHT FRAMEWORK On Site

RED TRAFFIC LIGHT

(Restrictions are the same if My Vaccine Pass verification is used or not)

In store

RED TRAFFIC LIGHT

Display your QR Code on site and in any offices you have.

Working from home encouraged if appropriate.

Record where you have been by scanning the QR code or filling in the manual register.

Keep a record of workers for any in home work that is carried out.

Face coverings are encouraged to be worn.

Wear a face covering.

Worker vaccinations are required for mandated services including health and education providers.

For more information visit: www.employment.govt.nz Keep 1m physical distance from staff and other customers.

On Site

ORANGE TRAFFIC LIGHT

Display your QR Code on site and in any offices you have.

Worker vaccinations are required for mandated services including health and education providers.

(Restrictions are the same if My Vaccine Pass verification is used or not)

Keep a record of workers for any in home work that is carried out.

Face coverings are encouraged to be worn.

In store

ORANGE TRAFFIC LIGHT

Record where you have been by scanning the QR code or filling in the manual register.

Wear a face covering.

For more information visit: www.employment.govt.nz

Keep 1m physical distance from staff and other customers.