Builders & Contractors Magazine, Issue #117

Issue #117 - 2019

TIME AND AGAIN Solving the sector's recurring issues

HOW ACCESSIBLE IS YOUR WORKPLACE?

BRINGING DISPUTES TO A SATISFACTORY END What to do when relationships break down

Traps to look out for in a building dispute

The Construction Sector Accord's big ambitions

THE SIGNS OF DRUG AND ALCOHOL ABUSE Making more money without doing more jobs

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Looking out for your mates

Looking after yourself

Opening up conversations about mental wellbeing can be difficult for some people but it doesn’t need to be. Trust your gut instinct – if you feel a mate is not doing so well you are probably right.

We all have times when we have feelings of being overwhelmed and distressed in life or struggling with our mental health. We often expect ourselves and others to ‘get on with it’, however there are things you can do to get through the tough times and you don’t have to do it alone.

It’s as simple as asking a question, listen – don’t judge, provide reassurance and help your mate make a plan about what to do next.

Check in: » Mate, I get the feeling something is on your mind. Talk to me. » What’s going on for you? » You don’t seem yourself lately, anything up? » Work’s been pretty full on this last month, how’re you managing?

Explore further: » What can we change to make life easier? » Are there things that could make it better, easier, less stressful? » When life has been tough before, what has helped you through? » How about we make an appointment for you to talk to someone about it?

Just like having tools for different jobs on a work site, we can also ensure we use the tools in our personal toolkit to help see us through these times when we may be finding life a bit tough.

Practical tips to get through the tough times: » Take time to relax and do the things you enjoy » Get outside and move – exercise or just moving is particularly important as it relieves tension and helps you sleep better » Get out of your head and get in to your body, every now and then stop what you are doing and take a couple of deep breathes » Drink lots of water and eat well » Stay connected with family and mates and accept help when it is offered » Talk about it – either with someone you trust or if you don’t feel comfortable you can access support through your General Practice team, helplines or counsellors that can help you find strategies to manage the situation.

It is important to remember that the difficult time will pass and you can get through it.

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Welcome

- publisher's note This issue of Builders & Contractors takes aim at bigger issues impacting the industry. We look at bringing disputes to a satisfactory end for those using NZS:3910, traps to look out for in building disputes, solutions for solving recurring issues appearing in construction, and how the Infrastructure Commission and Construction Accord intends to deliver a healthier industry.

We also talk finance in pieces about ways to make more money without doing more jobs, the decision to invoke voluntary administration, and why SMEs run out of cash and fail.

Throughout the magazine, features provide insights into successful companies and organisations, and the people working in them, and as always, we thank all our columnists for their expertise, along with the views, opinions and predictions of all those who contributed, to help you manage the risks you face each and every day.

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Traps to look out for in a building dispute The liquidation of construction companies

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Is your business fire safe?

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Why SMEs run out of cash and fail

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Recognise the signs of drug and alcohol workplace abuse

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Keeping creditors at bay with voluntary administration

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If you just wing each interview, the direction, tone and outcome of each conversation can vary wildly, making it more difficult to compare candidates to each other. The outcome of this can be that, despite spending all that time interviewing people, to a certain extent, you’re still none the wiser.

Then, the chances are, when it comes to deciding who to hire, you’re going to go with your gut, as you won’t reliably be able to compare one answer to another because you didn’t ask each candidate a few standard questions you can compare them by.

So, a little planning can go a long way towards helping you make an informed and considered choice of who to hire, as opposed to just sitting down with each individuals, having a completely random chat, and then hoping you get it right.

Mistake 2

- Overvaluing experience

It is risky to bet too heavily on how much experience a person has, when there are so many factors that determine whether someone will be successful in the role and a good fit for your organisation.

An applicant’s skills, knowledge, aptitude and personality all factor into the equation.

Because experience is a tangible and measurable component, it is very easy to overvalue it above less easily measurable factors such as intelligence, drive, and other components of raw talent.

Experience accumulates with time in the role and skills can be learned and acquired.

Hiring new employees is not an easy process.

You’ve got to wade through a mountain of applications, weed out the few you’re interested in and then interview all the candidates – all while still running your company.

But if you want your company to grow, you need to hire the right people.

You need people that are not only right for the now but can also help you move the business towards bigger and better things in the future.

This is especially so for smaller businesses and startups because they have fewer employees and a limited income with which to work.

Your next great employee might be someone with limited experience, but who has fantastic aptitude and flexibility.

Placing too much stock on a heavy list of qualifications in your job description, or only considering applicants with x amount of experience and not considering other factors, means you might be turning a blindeye to someone better suited to the role and your company’s culture.

However, this is a double-edged sword and there is a flip side.

If you’re looking to hire someone without any experience in the hope of finding someone cheaper – you might be buying into a false economy.

Ignoring a candidate with what you consider to be necessary experience in the hope of saving a few thousand dollars a year by hiring an unproven person, might not actually save you anything, due to the amount of on-the-job training and potentially decreased productivity the less experienced employee will deliver.

So, as with all aspects of running your business, you need to find a balance.

For these companies every single dollar they spend on finding and hiring an employee can affect their longer term success, meaning it’s vital that they avoid making major mistakes while hiring.

But it definitely pays to consider more than just the experience a candidate comes with.

You want someone with the potential to grow into the perfect for your company.

But the trouble is that running a small business is hard work and there often simply isn’t the time to commit to a thorough hiring process; and as result, corners get cut.

Mistake 3

The good news is that your competitors are probably making these mistakes whilst hiring as well. This means there’s an opportunity for you to seize; to waste less time and money by hiring right so you can get back to running your company.

This is a common mistake many small business owners make.

Mistake 1

- Not having an interview plan

The single biggest hiring mistake small business owners make is winging it or not having an interview plan. At best they’ll have a few questions written down on a piece of paper, but little else.

You need to treat an interview like a deductive science. You’ve sorted through all the resumes and selected the best individuals to be interviewed – but now you need a better way of evaluating their suitability for the role than just having a chat and going with your gut.

You achieve this by having an interview plan.

- Assuming the hiring process ends once they’re hired

An employee’s productivity is comprised of 50 percent ability [the reasons you hired them], and 50 percent of what happens once they’re in the workplace.

So conducting a good interview, offering that promising person the job and them saying ‘yes’ is only half the task.

Employees need to be properly induced and introduced to your company, well trained and supported.

It doesn’t matter how impressed you are with someone’s potential – poor training, insufficient access to resources, and little feedback will add up to poor job satisfaction and this will impact their performance.

So recruitment doesn’t stop at the ‘welcome aboard’ handshake – you need to make sure they are introduced, trained and supported every step of the way.

First – decide what questions are the most important, and ask them to each candidate.

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Traps to look out for in a building dispute Commerical lawyer, Geoff Hardy

Everyone knows the old saying that the only winners in court cases are the lawyers.

That reflects the reality that the traditional system of suing in the courts (litigation) has become so drawn-out, so complex and so expensive, that it is effectively out of the reach of the common citizen.

Ironically, all that complexity came about in an attempt to achieve fairness, because lawyers and their clients were gaming the system. And despite all the safeguards it still goes on.

That is why in recent decades we have seen the emergence of “alternative” disputeresolution methods. There are a variety of them, but the main ones in the construction context are mediation, arbitration, the Disputes Tribunals (our small claims courts), and adjudication under the Construction Contracts Act (CCA).

The cost of those ranges from low to medium, and they are generally far quicker than litigation. However, you get what you pay for, so the outcomes can be a bit hit and miss at times. If there is a lot at stake and you want the most reliable outcome, there is no substitute for litigation.

Our justice system goes to great lengths to ensure that disputes are resolved fairly and reasonably, and no-one gets an unfair advantage.

So, for example, the judge has to be well qualified and strictly impartial. Everyone gets plenty of time to prepare their case and everyone has to outline it to the other side well in advance. If your ability to pay any costs award against you is in doubt, then you can be made to put the money up in advance.

Complainants generally have to show that their allegations are more likely than not to be true, which is quite a high threshold.

No-one is allowed to hide or destroy any documents that could be damaging to their case. No-one is allowed to ambush the other side with critical evidence that is hidden from them until the last minute. Evidence is given on oath or by affirmation so that you can be liable for perjury if you mislead or deceive.

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your own case rather than use a lawyer, and the Referee can go with what seems fair and reasonable rather than strictly applying the law.

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The construction industry is unique in having CCA adjudication available to it. In very few other industries can you get disputes resolved so quickly and cost-effectively.

What I would like to see in all residential adjudications is for one, neutral, jointly-appointed (and jointly-paid-for) building consultant to resolve any disputes concerning defective workmanship or materials. That at least would make residential CCA adjudication determinations a lot less of a lottery than they are now.

It was based on overseas models and it aims for “quick and dirty justice”. It is intended to get arguments sorted out on an interim basis during the course of the project so roadblocks can be overcome and progress can continue.

only a week (usually extended a little by the adjudicator) to put together their defence.

In mediation, you can make any outlandish allegation you want, and the mediator can only encourage the parties to reach agreement, rather than making a binding ruling. In arbitration the rules are more like litigation, but the arbitrator tends to be an expert in the relevant field, and it is all done in private. In CCA adjudication everything is done extremely quickly and the adjudicator generally doesn’t get to meet the parties.

Each side simply submits written arguments and the documents that support their case, and they get one brief opportunity to respond in writing to what the other side have said.

But CCA adjudications typically cost upwards of $10,000 because you have to pay the adjudicator, and upwards of double that if you need legal assistance. That is why it is ideally suited to big commercial projects that take several years to complete and involve millions of dollars. For a number of reasons, it doesn’t work quite so well in residential projects.

Underhand tactics The main reason for that is there is plenty of opportunity to game the system in CCA adjudication.

Why would some people do that? Because they are human beings, and in residential projects they feel the anxiety and the financial pain far more acutely than the professionals do in the commercial projects.

Their natural inclination is to inflict at least as much pain on the other side as they are feeling, and understandably they take every opportunity to do so. They want to win, and they are going to use everything at their disposal to achieve that.

There are a number of ways you can do so in a CCA adjudication. Claimants have the advantage because they can spend weeks preparing their case before they start the adjudication, and then the Respondents have

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A favourite trick is to file the claim just before Christmas so it spoils the other side’s holiday and leaves them unable to find any experts to assist them.

It is usually builders who initiate CCA adjudications, because they are chasing payment of their final invoices from disgruntled homeowners who have adopted the self-help remedy of taking possession of the nearly-completed building works and withholding payment to compensate for the grievances they have suffered.

In those situations the homeowners have little interest in resolving the dispute because in their minds they have already won it.

The situation is different when the Builder has been fully paid and alleged defects emerge afterwards. If the Builder feels that the allegations are baseless, or simply doesn’t want to face up to his responsibilities, then his incentive is to lie low and hope the homeowner runs out of steam.

One thing homeowners can do to forestall the day of reckoning is to file a complaint about the Builder with the Building Disputes Board. That typically takes a year to resolve and results in a ruling about whether the Builder has done substandard work

or not. Ironically that is quite a helpful process because the ruling can be used in a subsequent adjudication, by the party whom the ruling favoured the most.

Unsubstantiated allegations What normally happens in an adjudication is that the owner hires a building consultant to write a damning report on the standard of the work to date. The builder has generally been banned from the site at this stage and cannot get a credible counter report done by his own consultant. This gives the owner an unfair advantage, because these so-called expert reports carry a lot of weight with the adjudicators.

In the adjudication, there is usually no requirement to provide evidence under oath, so both parties can say what they like provided it isn’t contradicted by written evidence in the other party’s possession.

Although adjudicators have extensive powers to request documents, appoint an expert adviser, call the parties together, conduct a site inspection, make requests and issue directions, they generally don’t do so. So usually the Adjudicator doesn’t see the site or meet the parties and therefore has limited opportunity to assess who is telling the truth and who is not.

What I would like to see in all residential adjudications is for one, neutral, jointlyappointed (and jointly-paid-for) building consultant to resolve any disputes concerning defective workmanship or materials.

That expert would conduct a site visit, consult both parties, and then write a report which would be final and binding.

The report would identify what work and materials are defective, what are merely unfinished, and what are fully compliant with the plans and specification and the Building Code.

That at least would make residential CCA adjudication determinations a lot less of a lottery than they are now.

Geoff Hardy has 44 years’ experience as a commercial lawyer and is a partner in the Auckland firm Martelli McKegg. He guarantees personal attention to new clients at competitive rates. His phone number is (09) 379 0700, fax (09) 309 4112, and e-mail geoff@martellimckegg.co.nz.

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

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Keeping creditors at bay with voluntary administration

Liquidation of construction companies

By James Nolen, director at K3 Legal

By Marcus Beveridge and Tina Hwang from Queen City Law

With the recent highprofile announcement of construction company Arrow International being placed into Voluntary Administration (VA), discussion around this legislation has become increasingly topical.

A number of major construction companies are collapsing lately including Mainzeal Property, Ebert Construction, Corbel Construction, and recently Arrow.

Contractors are operating on very tight margins and one payment failure could have rippling domino effects down the chain.

So what can one do if they are unable to repay debt? If you are a sole trader, you could just declare bankruptcy. Companies have a few more options.

Voluntary administration Earlier this year, Arrow went into voluntary administration. Voluntary Administration occurs under the Companies Act 1993 (“the Act”) and an administrator is appointed.

Creditors may be given an opportunity to vote. The administrator has 20 working days to take over the company and review the operations and directions.

A “watershed meeting” takes place after this period and the creditors can decide how to proceed. The creditors may decide to end the administration, to appoint a liquidator, or to enter into a deed. A company may well resume business as usual after this process.

Receivership A receiver can be appointed by a secured creditor (often a lender). The receiver’s primary purpose is to recover the one creditor’s debt. The receiver will not act in the best interest of other creditors.

The receiver has power to close down the company or continue trading for the benefit of its creditor. This is governed by the Receiverships Act 1993 and the terms and conditions between the creditor and the company.

An administrator, receiver, and/or liquidator can be appointed at the same time. However, a liquidator will need to wait until the receiver is finished before it can start.

A receivership is different from liquidation as the receiver only has obligations to the one creditor. There are no meetings with creditors, but reports may be accessed through the Companies website. Assets are utilised for the benefit of the one secured creditor unlike liquidation where assets are applied for the benefit of all creditors according to the determined priority. Receivers unlike liquidators cannot investigate the company operations or hold directors to account. Any surplus funds are returned to the company or liquidator to distribute.

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directors and shareholders. This is contrary to liquidation where the company is struck off and ceases to exist.

It is possible for a company to have many receivers but it can only ever have one liquidator. A company may continue trading under a receiver, but a liquidation will be terminal for the company.

Liquidation A liquidator is appointed by either the shareholders of the company, board of directors, creditors, or by court order, in accordance with the Act when it is no longer able to repay its debts.

A liquidator’s job is to investigate the company affairs and hold the director to account if there has been any wrongdoing.

A liquidator will take control of all assets and distribute these to all creditors. The liquidator has duties to provide reports to the creditors and shareholders during its appointment.

A company that goes into liquidation must realise this will be terminal. The directors of the company will have limited powers once the liquidator is appointed who becomes the “boss” and can request the director(s) and/or shareholder(s) to produce documents and/or information.

Failure to comply is an offence. A liquidator has wider powers than a receiver and can investigate company affairs and set aside voidable transactions and hold people accountable for offences under the Act. After the liquidator is finished, the company will be struck off.

Liquidation can be voluntary (such as shareholders resolution), or compulsory (unpaid creditor who issues a statutory demand that is unpaid where the court can then appoint a liquidator). A liquidator may or may not call a meeting of creditors.

Where one is not called, a creditor may request a meeting.

The above options should be carefully reviewed by companies in trouble and directors should take care never to trade while insolvent.

If you have any construction or litigation queries, please feel free to contact Tina Hwang or Marcus Beveridge at Queen City Law.

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In Arrow’s case, it’s been reported that Arrow had a large adjudication award made against them which was the tipping point for administration. This was presumably because the directors became concerned about Arrow’s ability to pay that award by the due date (usually within five working days) and more generally meet debts as they fall due.

In this instance, VA is a sensible option if cashflow pressures mean that it is unable to pay that interim adjudication award pending a more comprehensive dispute process to determine liability.

While critics have suggested that such laws are largely in place to protect those at the top, I feel there’s much more to it than that.

When used correctly, VA can be a viable means for companies to extract themselves from serious trouble and rebuild into a viable and solvent entity.

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First and foremost, the purpose of VA legislation is to allow a company the opportunity to restructure its debts.

From this position, the company will hopefully be able to trade out of its financial difficulties.

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Why do companies use VA? First and foremost, the purpose of VA legislation is to allow a company the opportunity to restructure its debts.

From this position, the company will hopefully be able to trade out of its financial difficulties.

The main benefit to the company is that there is a moratorium on enforcement action by most creditors. This gives the company some breathing space to assess the best way forward with the assistance of an independent administrator.

This administrator will usually be an experienced insolvent practitioner, who will take control of the company. Importantly,

this means that it’s not simply a return to business as usual. The directors remain in office but their powers are suspended.

The administrator will help assess whether there is an opportunity for all or part of the business to continue. If it cannot, they will propose a plan to realise the assets of the business in a manner that would be more beneficial to all stake holders than an immediate liquidation.

The process is prescribed by the Companies Act, which provides strict timeframes for the administrator to hold a creditor’s meeting and present a proposal to vote on.

Unless leave of the Court is obtained, the creditors should have their vote about the future of the company within 20 working days of appointment.

There are a variety of advantages; creditors get greater transparency about the financial state of the company and are presented with alternatives to liquidation. Additionally, it may allow for the profitable portions of the business to continue, while the dead weight can be cut loose. In the construction context, this is particularly useful if projects are nearing completion.

From a director’s perspective, they may be protected from future personal liability – including for reckless trading claims like the ones recently awarded against the Mainzeal directors.

It certainly seems like Arrow’s recent announcement of VA such a short time after the judgment against the Mainzeal’s directors is more than a coincidence. No doubt the directors would have been concerned about the prospect of director duties claims down the track if the company is not able to trade out of difficulty.

Why don’t more businesses use VA? Although cases such as Arrow have brought it to wider prominence, VA is not widely utilised in New Zealand. The trend in New Zealand has been for secured creditors to appoint receivers, or for unsecured creditors to apply to the court for a liquidator to be appointed to a debtor company.

Too often we see directors burying their head in the sand or being overly optimistic about their ability to turn around the company’s fortunes.

With better information about VA out there in the public eye, we’ll hopefully see more companies entering VA, rather than simply liquidating. It’s a longer-term solution, but it’s one that can better serve the needs of the business and creditors alike.

Viewpoints

Recognise the signs of drug and alcohol workplace abuse

Why SMEs run out of cash and fail

By Iain Dunstan, IncentiaPay CEO and acting Bartercard CEO for Australia and New Zealand

By Kirk Hardy, CEO of The Drug Detection Agency

Starting a business can be an exciting yet daunting prospect. With 20 percent of small businesses failing in the first year and 50 percent failing in the fifth year, it’s no wonder people are mindful about their decision to go it alone.

It’s no secret that workplace drug and alcohol use is a growing issue in the building and construction industry.

Short-term cash flow problems can quickly sink a business, particularly SMEs, as they don’t have the deep pockets or backing that large enterprises do.

So, how does a business unexpectedly run out of cash?

Believe it or not, growing a business too quickly or achieving too much success early on can have a detrimental effect on your finances.

High demand for your product can overextend your ability to provide a service impacting your business’ infrastructure, resulting in increased investment into resources, equipment, and tools to cope with the demand.

But what if your resources aren’t up to coping with the new demand, what’s the impact on customer satisfaction if you can’t meet their expectations? It could result in a double loss of increased expenditure and the loss of a client.

It’s common place in business that some customers will be late in paying their invoices. SMEs don’t have the time (and sometimes resource) to be chasing up debt, nor can they wait for collection agencies to do the work on their behalf.

Businesses need reliable revenue to cover operational costs and when you don’t get paid, it has a snowball effect on the operation of the business and engagement of staff.

How can an SME avoid cash flow problems?

Utilise the tools available to you. Having a business overdraft with flexible terms and competitive rates is a useful safety net.

Depleted cash flow, whether it’s seasonal or late paying customers, is a concern for many businesses, but having the right resources in place can keep your business ticking over.

If you take out a business loan, make sure you have a plan for spending it, but more importantly the repayment of it, so you can continue to access capital in the future to strategically expand.

While an overdraft or bank loan is a useful safety net, ensure you have a back-up plan should something go wrong, and you suddenly find the line of credit you were reliant on being pulled. Don’t over commit!

Bartercard is a useful tool where members exchange products and services without the use of cash to attract new customers, boost cash flow and increase profits.

Unfortunately, it’s a problem that can get the better of some employers who really don’t have the expertise to deal with an employee under the influence.

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This organisation has also enjoyed rapid growth through the development of a sophisticated licensing model that has been efficiently replicated throughout the globe.

In a recent industry survey, 30 percent of respondents found one of the top challenges to recruiting was the inability of prospective staff to pass drugs tests.

Having to introduce policies, procedures, testing and rehabilitation programmes can seem mind boggling when workers are in short supply and you are already under the pump to meet building deadlines.

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About Bartercard Bartercard was founded on the Gold Coast, Australia, in 1991. The three founding directors shared a dream and vision, to make Bartercard the world’s largest trade exchange, expand globally and sustain a brand identity with a street presence.

The company has led from the front through innovating and developing systems.

This organisation has also enjoyed rapid growth through the development of a sophisticated licensing model that has been efficiently replicated throughout the globe.

Following its creation in 1992, Bartercard New Zealand became the first international licensee. It was purchased by the Red Eagle Corporation, headed by Tony Falkenstein, in 2001.

Since its inception the Bartercard Trade Exchange has grown to over 6,000 member businesses across New Zealand trading over $150 million worth of goods and services outside the cash economy each year.

Bartercard operates in New Zealand, Australia, United Kingdom, Thailand, United Arab Emirates, South Africa, United States of America, France, and Cyprus.

However, the fact remains, workers under the influence of drugs or alcohol can cause enormous problems on a building site and employers can’t afford to turn a blind eye to it.

Even when the obvious tell-tale signs that an employee is under the influence are present, such as attendance problems, performance and behavioural issues, forgetfulness and minor accidents being commonly made, it can still be very difficult to know how to confront a worker.

If you don’t know what you are doing, things can escalate rapidly from simple questions to a personal grievance lawsuit, damaging the employer/ employee relationship.

Furthermore, we need to be mindful that male workers in this sector have been identified as battling high rates of depression and anxiety and we don’t want to do anything to exacerbate that.

So, how do you raise the matter? How do you go about verifying that a worker is under the influence, what do you do when a drug test is returned positive and how do you prevent it from happening again?

We recommend that employers confront the issue head on and early which means at the interview stage. More often than not, employers fail to take this key opportunity to clearly outline their standards and expectations on drug use and testing, and reiterate the importance of a drug-free workplace for safety, health and productivity.

First conversations with employees need to be consistent with your written drug

and alcohol policy — which itself needs to be robust and regularly renewed to reflect a changing environment.

If you don’t have one, get an expert on to creating one for you and get advice on drug screening employees. A drug and alcohol policy tells an employee where you stand and what pre-determined actions will be taken if they cross the line.

An accredited drug testing provider can put a regular testing programme in place and discuss what testing matrix is best to meet your needs.

Some companies are choosing to make a statement by using pre-employment testing to stop drug and alcohol issues from even entering the workforce.

It’s important to note that pre-employment testing is focused on identifying persistent drug users that can harm people and the business’ bottom line. It is not about naming and shaming the person who had a few puffs on a joint at a party or a drink after work with mates. It’s about identifying long term consistent use which is why hair testing is used.

Most importantly, don’t take chances, or rely on faulty DIY kits in order to save money. In building and construction, where severe workplace accidents can occur, it is more important than ever that drug testing be conducted by accredited companies and professionals.

DIY testing is fraught with legal and HR pitfalls and can lead to innocent staff losing jobs or employees under the influence going undetected, and potentially causing serious injuries or fatalities.

The bottom line is simple. The building and construction industry just can’t afford to tolerate drug and alcohol use on the job.

They can’t afford the lost productivity, they can’t afford the negative impact it has on the team and most importantly, the risk to innocent workers’ safety and livelihoods.

TDDA has ISO 15189:2012 accreditation for workplace drug testing (see NATA and IANZ websites for further detail). TDDA is a leader in its field with 64 operations throughout Australasia.

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Effective ways to make more money without doing more jobs Daniel Fitzpatrick, business coach at Next Level Tradie.

Making more profit in your tradie business is about so much more than working harder and doing more jobs. One simple and highly effective way to make your bank account happier is to control your jobs to ensure you are not losing out through leaks.

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Make sure everything is recorded. Do regular stocktakes of vans and workshops. Check invoices to make sure everything is invoiced to you from your supplier at the correct rates and discounts. Then check against your quote to make sure everything is invoiced on to the client.

By making sure there are minimal leaks, you can become significantly more profitable.

Or at least ensure you’re making money on the jobs you are doing - because there’s no point being busy if there’s no money in the jobs!

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But as anyone who’s ever run their own business can tell you, this stuff can get messy. Sometimes you need some clarity to help you on your way.

All the details are in your head. So you try to make sure everything is done right by controlling everything yourself.

So first we’re going to get clear on how leaks happen. Then I’m going to show you what to focus on to make sure they don’t.

This doesn’t work so well. There are too many moving parts. You can’t be everywhere at once.

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First thing is, as the captain, you should spend most of your time at the helm directing the ship, not down in the engine room. Running a tight ship is the only way to control the job and stop profit leaks.

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Let’s get started When you first go out on your own, you’re onsite almost all the time — you control the whole job from start to finish.

But as you begin taking on bigger jobs or multiple jobs at one time, the rules change.

Your team doesn’t know all the aspects of the job, how long it should take, what’s next.

So they muddle through, waiting for guidance, or worse, they stop for extended smokos and wait for your next instruction.

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So hours start blowing out on jobs, your team starts making too many mistakes, not everything gets billed out, and you end up arguing about variations with clients.

These are symptoms you’ve lost control, affecting both your stress levels and your profit in a big way.

Thing is, you can’t be running a whole business all by yourself. It’s not smart.

Or possible.

Even when you have a small team, if you are attempting to wear too many hats, profitability is going to suffer.

It’s dangerous to allow your business to rely too heavily on you.

As the saying goes, small leaks sink ships. As in, the cold hard cash you worked so hard for is slipping through your fingers, unseen.

Which can certainly lead to going broke — as we have seen with many bigger players.

And being that the captain goes down with the ship... well... I don’t want that to happen to you.

How to stop the leaks First thing is, as the captain, you should spend most of your time at the helm directing the ship, not down in the engine room. Running a tight ship is the only way to control the job and stop profit leaks.

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You do this by putting solid systems in place. And training your crew to work the system. Every time. Whether you’re there or not.

KEY THINGS TO WATCH Leaks due to hours blowing out on jobs Make sure your team knows (before they start) how many hours you have allowed for the job. Give them this as a target so they’re not just plodding along. And track how they’re going, so they know if they’re winning.

Leaks due to variations Make sure you get agreement with the client (in writing) on all variations — and record accurately, so there are no arguments over the bill.

Leaks due to billing (not billing out all the hours, materials, etc on jobs) Make sure everything is billed promptly and correctly. Like clockwork. So that nothing is forgotten (as it can be if you wait too long after the job). Even better if this process is delegated and happens automatically.

Leaks due to call backs Minimise mistakes. Make sure you have checklists and procedures so the job is done right. Implement standards so everyone is accountable and knows what’s expected.

Leaks due to your staff taking too long on breaks Make sure everyone knows what the rules are — and make sure they always know what’s next!

Leaks due to delays Make sure (no matter how small the job is) that there is a project manager in charge of planning, who ensures the team goes into the job fully loaded, materials are onsite, checks jobsite is ready for you, etc.

Plus, have a Plan B or other work lined up in case of unexpected delays.

Leaks due to supplies and materials Make sure everything is recorded. Do regular stocktakes of vans and workshops.

Check invoices to make sure everything is invoiced to you from your supplier at the correct rates and discounts. Then check against your quote to make sure everything is invoiced on to the client.

That’s it. You’re all set.

Assuming you’re pricing your jobs correctly in the first place, this is a highly effective way to make a lot more profit, without doing any more jobs. And it’s a lot less stressful, too.

Minimising leaks is one thing. But what if you could next level your profits? Find out the five simple steps to make your tradie business grow financially and get more cash in the bank. Get your free guide here: www.nextleveltradie.co.nz/guide/.

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Bringing disputes to a satisfactory end Improving outcomes for all parties when relationships break down Increased pressure on the construction industry is bringing with it increased disagreement between principals and contractors.

But many of those using NZS:3910 are telling us that the dispute resolution procedures provided for under the contract are just not helping to bring such disputes to a satisfactory end.

This article puts forward an alternative dispute resolution mechanism which could improve outcomes for all parties when the pressure causes relationships to break down.

NZS:3910 dispute resolution procedures Currently, a disagreement under a NZS:3910 contract could be brought to an end in one of several ways: Engineer’s review: Most disputes are referred to the engineer to the contract for decision.

Expert determination: The parties can agree to refer a question to an agreed expert. Costs are shared.

Mediation: Following the engineer’s decision, either party can refer the matter to mediation. The mediator then seeks to broker a deal. Costs are shared.

Arbitration: If mediation fails, either party can refer the matter to arbitration.

The arbitrator will then conduct a formal arbitration process, before deciding the matter. Costs can be awarded in favour of one party by the arbitrator.

Adjudication: Sitting alongside those contractual procedures is the statutory mechanism of adjudication under the Construction Contracts Act 2002. Either party can seek an adjudication. The adjudicator will decide the matter, but his or her decision can be revisited by an arbitrator.

Each of those mechanisms has its advantages and its disadvantages.

Aims of dispute resolution There will be differing views about what a dispute resolution procedure should try to do. But in our experience, construction industry players tend to be straight-forward characters. We think that most would favour a process which has the following aims: Speed: To state the obvious, the process needs to be quick. Disputes always squeeze cashflow and often threaten the programme, so the faster the matter can be put in the past the better.

Cost-effectiveness: Equally, the process needs to be efficient. No principal or contractor will be happy spending a big percentage of the sum at stake on lawyers and experts.

By Jeff Walters and Andy Glenie

Evaluation Evaluation, or early neutral evaluation as it is sometimes called, is a well-established process. It involves asking a senior lawyer to give an independent and non-binding view on the matter in dispute. In simple terms, the evaluator is invited to predict for the parties how the matter would be decided by an arbitrator.

So, what are the pros and cons of using evaluation to resolve disputes in the NZS:3910 context?

Speed: The model we propose provides for the evaluator to set the process for the evaluation (which could involve limited exchange of documents or witness statements), culminating in a one-day hearing. Like mediation and adjudication, that process could be readily completed well within eight weeks. In contrast, an average arbitration could take six months or even longer.

Cost-effectiveness: The costs of preparing for an evaluation would be broadly comparable to mediation and adjudication. The parties would need to incur some preparation costs, and then share the evaluator’s costs (perhaps two or three days’ worth). In an average case, our sense is that those costs are unlikely to exceed 25 percent of the costs of a full arbitration.

Durability: The outcome should seek to bring the dispute to a permanent conclusion, without further challenge by the parties.

Accuracy: There would of course be a trade-off here. An evaluator given limited evidence and time is of course less likely to reach a perfect decision than an arbitrator.

The margin of error would be greater. But in our view an evaluator is more likely to reach a just conclusion than an adjudicator, who would just review the matter on the papers and without hearing from the parties directly.

Of course, those objectives can conflict; a balance is required.

Durability: Again, there would be a trade-off here. The model we propose contemplates

Accuracy: The process should produce an outcome that is just, rather than arbitrary.

For instance, the parties should not just be forced by the spectre of legal costs to agree to a 50/50 compromise.

a non-binding evaluation. Parties could still choose to proceed with arbitration (as they often choose to go to arbitration following adjudication). But it would be a brave party who would go against the reasoned view of a senior lawyer and push ahead with arbitration. The evaluation process need not be without prejudice, so either party could refer during the arbitration to what was said during the evaluation – meaning that work would not be wasted. And a party which ignored the evaluation then lost at arbitration could be disciplined by the arbitrator with a higher costs award.

Next steps Evaluation will not be suitable for every construction contract, but it has real potential to improve outcomes in a large number of cases. We have developed some precedent wording to provide for the evaluation process in the NZS:3910 context. That wording could be tailored for the particular circumstances, then incorporated into Schedule 2 – Special Conditions when the contract is signed.

Alternatively, parties could enter into a short evaluation agreement after the dispute has arisen.

Jeff Walters is a property and construction law partner at K3 Legal, and can be contacted at jeff@k3.co.nz.

Andy Glenie is a dispute resolution specialist at Glenie Legal, and can be contacted at andy.glenie@glegal.co.nz.

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Facilities Integrate 2019

Bringing buildings into the 21st century Do you design, operate, maintain and upgrade buildings, facilities and infrastructure?

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What makes Facilities Integrate unique is the breadth of what it covers: building management, cleaning, energy management, fire protection, grounds care, HVAC, health and safety, maintenance technologies, security, storage, waste management; AV system integration, building automation and control, video projection and display, digital signage, unified communications, audio systems and entertainment and more.

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Taking place at the ASB Showgrounds, Facilities Integrate gathers all the major players in one place so you can try and buy the latest equipment, source the best suppliers, network with potential business partners, and stay on top of what’s going on in your industry.

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Facilities Integrate combines the two rapidly converging worlds of building design and construction, with the solutions and services provided by the computer and networking industry.

It is an invaluable resource for businesses and provides a unique showcase for those who design, operate, maintain and upgrade buildings, facilities and

Now in the hands of renowned B2B event manager, Lorraine Smith, Facilities Integrate 2019 is set to deliver a unique experience for attendees and exhibitors.

Lorraine is promising a more engaging show experience, with a distinct focus on learning, special features, interactive displays and showcasing the latest technology.

“Features engage the audience and provide learning and motivation. And more than ever, we live in an interactive world, so being able to touch, see and feel rather than merely look provides a far more valuable experience.”

She says vendors recognise the value of reaching a select audience of professionals engaged in the facilities management and system integration industries, amongst others.

“This is the show for architects, building operators, electrical engineers, electrical service contractors, facility managers,

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Innovation comes standard with Optimum Air

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Optimum Air, a subsidiary of leading Australian HVAC company, Airmaster, has officially launched in the New Zealand market.

A full-service provider of bespoke end-toend heating, ventilation, air conditioning, industrial and process cooling and building automation solutions, Airmaster was founded and remains headquartered in Australia but is known worldwide for leading the industry in award-winning technologies.

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- Airmaster and Optimum Air CEO, Noel Courtney

In doing so, eValuate helps plan preventative maintenance and create an asset life-cycle replacement plan. More than 130 clients are enjoying the features and benefits of eValuate across 330+ asset types.

Expansion into the New Zealand market was simply natural progression.

Representing Airmaster’s maiden foray outside of Australia under a new trading name, Optimum Air utilises 30 years of expertise, knowledge and learnings from its Australian counterpart to fill a gap in the New Zealand market for a fully integrated technical solutions provider.

Optimum Air’s first branch opened in Mt Wellington, Auckland, last December, with branches in other cities, including Wellington and Christchurch, planned for the future.

“One of the keys to our success is being a single-source technical services provider.

This allows us to be in complete control of all of our projects. We have no undue reliance on third-party contractors to deliver what we promise. We take full ownership over what we do, to the benefit of each of our clients,” says CEO of Airmaster and Optimum Air, Noel Courtney.

We believe our culture, values and reputation will allow us to grow our New Zealand operations, and we look forward to creating new opportunities for the best and brightest of New Zealand’s HVAC industry.

“We believe our culture, values and reputation will allow us to grow our New Zealand operations, and we look forward to creating new opportunities for the best and brightest of New Zealand’s HVAC industry,” Noel says.

Award-winning technologies “Technology is at the forefront of what we do. HVAC systems are complex and are one of the heaviest users of energy in buildings.

We work around the world ensuring that the technologies we integrate with are the most cutting edge,” Noel says.

Airmaster’s in-house developed technology solutions have been proven time again across a range commercial office buildings,

universities, hospitals, hotels and more in Australia. The same principles and product and service offerings are available in New Zealand through Optimum Air. Of their most notable ground-breaking technologiess are their asset management product, eValuate, and their datadriven maintenance solution, Intelligent Maintenance. eValuate is a comprehensive asset management solution that catalogues the entire asset portfolio of a particular site. eValuate builds an in-depth database of the site, identifying each asset’s energy savings potential along with potential Green Star rating improvements.

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Hireways

How hiring can help your company They say that if you want something done right, do it yourself, and in that situation and in many others HireWays customers benefit from the best service in the plant hire business.

“When you’ve been supplying hire equipment to the construction industry for as long as we have, you get to know people and understand their needs,” says HireWays’ Todd Hart.

“Our customers tell us they like picking up the phone, speaking to a familiar voice and knowing their request will be handled quickly and efficiently and with the minimum of fuss.”

From its two branches in Wellington and Palmerston North, HireWays is able to service customers all across the North Island.

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Our customers tell us they like picking up the phone, speaking to a familiar voice and knowing their request will be handled quickly and efficiently and with the minimum of fuss.

- Todd Hart

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HireWays prides itself on its wide ranging and specialised fleet. Aside from the standard range of excavators, bulldozers, loaders, dumpers, access gear and more, they also have specialised equipment such as road sweepers, light towers, and graders etc.

Each machine is checked over before it goes out and given a full valet service when it returns, as well as undergoing regular servicing that is done in-house to ensure quality control and optimise operational efficiency.

This full fleet of more than 1,000 rentalready equipment and machines is kept in top working condition by a service team of mechanics and engineers, who are responsible for the reputation ‘there’s clean and then there’s Hireways clean’.

This strong commitment to regular maintenance and upgrading of machinery ensures minimum downtime on work sites.

It’s unlikely a Hireways machine will break down during hire but rest assured that, should you need, a service technician from

Why hire? 10 ways hire will improve your business Economy

Fast cost recovery

Is your equipment only used part of the time? When you own equipment, it can spend much of its time offering no return on your investment. Hire and you only pay when the machine is being utilised.

Hire payments are generally fully tax deductable. While purchased equipment is depreciated, tax savings yield slowly.

Independent professional advice is best obtained in planning what is most suitable.

Conserved capital Hire lets you have the use of the equipment without the capital outlay.

You only pay when it’s working for you.

Spend your capital dollars that you save through hire on investments in niche products or areas where additional profits are generated.

Try before you buy Not sure which size/model will best do the job? Requirements change frequently? Hire gives you great flexibility, hands on experience and a guide for future purchases.

Stretched budgets If you have urgent deadlines or unforeseen inefficiencies you will require more equipment than your purchase budget will allow. Hire at the most costpractical and economic solution.

Expensive allocation

Take the risk of obsolescence away. With hire you don’t end up owning an old dog!

Maintenance cost eliminated

Unforeseen needs satisfied

Why have the expenses of maintaining, certifying and warehousing? When you hire, you gain many benefits like professional technical support.

When initial equipment breaks down, or the pressure comes on in peak periods, hrie can place the necessary equipment where you need it.

the on-road team will be dispatched to reach you as soon as possible.

Safety is understandably a top priority and is delivered through training of staff and incremental improvements to practices, procedures and plant. To encourage safe practice by those using hire equipment, it can even be arranged for staff to visit customers on their work sites to demonstrate how to use the hire equipment.

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Why allow capital purchases to erode money in operational funds and available credit lines? When you hire, capital can be preserved.

Any difficult, complicated costings can be easily overcome. Hire payments can be sorted directly and fairly to specific clients or contracts where the equipment was used.

Obsolescence is eliminated

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The Gladiator features the option of a folding soft-top or removable hard top, and the doors can also be removed and the windscreen folded flat. And dozens of different door, top and windshield combinations allow for endless configuration possibilities.

It’s a capable midsize truck that offers open-air freedom, clever functionality and versatility, solid on and off-road dynamics and a host of safety and advanced technology features.

This design utility hints at the Gladiator being ideal for families and adventurers rather than a purpose-built fleet or tradie work horse. However, it could well be a weekday worker that transforms cleverly and simply for weekend adventures.

The company line is “Unquestionably a truck and instantly recognizable as a Jeep, the all-new 2020 Gladiator is the ultimate vehicle for any outdoor adventure,” and it’s hard to argue with that.

When it arrives in showrooms next year, you’ll be able to choose between a 3.6-liter V-6 engine, or a 3.0-liter EcoDiesel V-6 power unit. A six-speed manual transmission is standard on all V6 petrol units, with an eight-speed automatic transmission optional.

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Time and again Solutions for solving the construction sector’s recurring issues Industry stakeholders are calling for better project design and management to help avoid disputes in the construction sector — and when these fail, they want scope for resolution processes to be utilised more effectively.

The findings were revealed in law firm Russell McVeagh’s ‘How to get it right from the ground up’ publication released in March.

Russell McVeagh Litigation partner Polly Pope says, “Our research shows the same issues have continued to arise throughout the last 25 years – the key factors causing disputes are consistent internationally and remain much the same in 2019, as they were in 1994.

“Discussions with industry stakeholders have deepened our understanding of mechanisms that could be adopted or strengthened to help avoid disputes, with four key areas consistently standing out for the industry to be proactively considering, debating and implementing to help solve some of these recurring issues.”

1. Design

“There is scope for it to be used more efficiently, by referring issues for a decision as they happen. In the right case, this can allow parties to get an answer and get on with the project.

“Procurement methods need to evolve. Where possible, finalisation of the contract should be collaborative and the preferred contractor should be involved in the negotiation of the contract, rather than simply given concluded terms to price,” says Russell McVeagh Property and Construction partner, Ed Crook.

“Dispute Review Boards are also worth considering, particularly on larger projects. This involves having a standing panel appointed at the start of the contract, which is made up of usually one or three people. They stay informed of the progress with the project and provide a means by which issues can be quickly resolved,” she says.

“High quality, well developed designs and specifications should be included in the contract documents. Incomplete and/or poor quality design frequently results in the contractor incurring delays and additional costs,” he says.

2. Project Management Building an effective team, including strong collaborative relationships with preferred consultants and contractors, is also recommended, especially where the principal has a significant pipeline of work.

“Providing some assurance that a contractor will be engaged to perform a pipeline of work allows for greater investment in recruitment and training and encourages long-term cooperation,” Ed says.

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“Adjudication is intended to provide a mechanism for a fast and inexpensive resolution to disputes as they arise under a construction contract.

High quality training of engineers is needed too, which may assist in improving standards of engineers to the contract.

“From our discussions, adopting an accreditation process is suggested as a potential fix, albeit a medium to long term solution that would require large-scale buy in,” he says.

3. Dispute Resolution In instances where the above mechanisms fail, there is scope for resolution processes to be used more efficiently, either through adjudication or Dispute Review Boards, Polly says.

4. Contract Forms Despite widespread use of 3910 as a base contract, the increased use of long and complex special conditions appears to be resulting in contracts which are not understood by the parties to them, or the people responsible for administering the contracts.

“The industry would benefit from using a different standard form which all parties were happy to use without significant special conditions,” Ed says.

“This could either be by way of adopting a standard form currently in use overseas, or by a (prompt) update of NZS3910.”

Russell McVeagh’s Getting it right from the ground up: A survey on construction disputes and how to avoid them, found that over 70 percent of industry participants anticipated an increase in disputes over the following two years.

The firm released the results in August last year, and has since further engaged with construction sector stakeholders and drawn comparisons with international reports to better understand mechanisms for proactively avoiding recurring issues leading to construction disputes in New Zealand.

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How accessible is your workplace?

Is your workplace accessible?

I’m not talking about your construction site or building project workplace (where realistically an expectation of accessibility for people with impairments, particularly mobility impairments, is not as achievable), but rather your office workplace; the place where your office staff are based and where your site-based staff occasionally call in.

If your office has a code-compliance certificate you might understandably assume that it is bound to be accessible. After all, the local authority has deemed it compliant with the Building Code.

And given that part of the Building Code covers accessibility, why would you think otherwise? Well, there are a few reasons why this could be the case.

As you know from the construction projects you’ve been involved with, when a building is issued a code-compliance certificate, the consenting authority is stating that it is satisfied the facility meets the Building Code and is acceptable for use.

However, we all know that building inspectors have a lot to look at when assessing a place for compliance with the Building Code and it is easy for some of the less prominent accessibility items to be inadvertently overlooked.

Things like the requirement for doors to be contrasted with the adjacent walls so people with visual impairments can better find the door may slip through the cracks more often than something more obvious, like not having a ramp, or an accessible toilet room.

In my experience, these less prominent items are rarely, if ever, rectified after the code-compliance certificate has already been issued.

By Colleen Jones, director of Jones Consultancy

can make, by taking affirmative action now you could become known as a leader in an increasingly valued area. accessible everything else is. Most likely, that one barrier is not that hard to eliminate or improve.

Even if your workspace does meet all Building Code accessibility requirements, additional features and adjustments to spaces can go a long way to making it useable for everyone, regardless of their ability or lack of ability.

Why not lead the way?

Take a good look at your surroundings To be fair, unless we have the experience of needing accessible features, either personally or for family and friends, most of us just don’t realise that our space isn’t as good as it could be. Take a moment to look around your office. Now take another look and imagine what it would be like if one of your staff members suffers a temporary impairment such as a broken leg.

Having a more accessible office means that it is likely they can return to work sooner in a space that accommodates reduced mobility – one with level thresholds, wider doorways and extra manoeuvring space.

And you might be surprised to find that what makes an office easier to use for someone with a broken leg also makes using a hand truck to deliver boxes of paper or moving furniture a lot easier too!

While it probably isn’t something we automatically think about yet in our construction projects, accessibility items might start to be more noticed, especially by people who need these features to make it easier to use a building.

The voices of those who champion for better accessibility in the built environment around them are growing, and the New Zealand government has recently provided some back up to their calls.

At the end of 2018 the Government signed off a major accessibility work programme with the goal to “thoroughly explore how we can achieve full accessibility for disabled people and all New Zealanders”.

The announcement and details of this programme are here: www.beehive.govt. nz/release/government-signs-majoraccessibility-work-programme.

Whether an impairment is temporary or permanent, the person affected may still be able to and want to work. There may be a few adjustments needed in the office space to provide a safe, comfortable and productive place for them.

The focus of this programme means that accessibility in the workplace will become a more prominent issue and will make it easier for people with temporary or permanent impairments to formally request that a workplace be configured to meet their needs with government support behind their request.

It only takes one barrier to stop a person in their tracks, no matter how

But why wait for legislation? If you value diversity and the contribution that everyone

The numbers can speak for themselves Don’t be fooled. The accessibility work programme is not an altruistic feel-good initiative solely for the benefit of people with disabilities. There are some hard economic numbers behind it as well.

A 2017 report by the New Zealand Institute of Economic Research has calculated the economic gain for New Zealand of removing barriers to work and study is worth $862 million.

Do these numbers affect you? Most likely.

What would the financial and productivity costs be to your business if, for example, you needed to hire a temp for six weeks if you or one of your staff experienced a temporary impairment?

Providing a more accessible workspace could well reduce that jolt by getting your team member – that integral part of your business – back to work sooner.

By taking action in your own workplace, you are not only improving things for your own business, but also by raising awareness, you can lead the way and show your clients and other project stakeholders that making our workplaces accessible from the outset is worth it for everyone.

Colleen Jones is an enthusiastic advocate for buildings that provide inclusive, equitable and dignified access for all people, regardless of age, size, ability or disability.

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A positive step for the sector

Infrastructure Commission and Construction Accord aims for a healthier industry On April 14 the Government and construction industry leaders signalled a shared commitment to transform New Zealand’s construction sector.

Jointly developed by Ministers, Government agencies and industry leaders from across the construction sector, the Accord offers up a unique opportunity for industry and Government to partner on a range of commitments and initiatives to transform the sector.

The Accord signals a long-term commitment between government and industry to collaborate on key work areas for a healthy construction sector, and also includes a pledge to hold each other accountable to the Construction Sector Accord.

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern says the Construction Sector Accord is a new way for Government and industry to work together to create lasting, positive change in the sector.

“The wellbeing of New Zealanders is intrinsically linked to safe, durable and affordable homes, buildings and infrastructure. To meet the future needs of New Zealand, both Government and industry recognise that we need to work differently,” she says.

“Together we have identified the priority areas we need to work on. The Government will lead where it can have maximum impact such as better procurement practices, improved Government construction pipeline management, and stronger building regulations. Government agencies already have a significant programme of work underway to support these aims.”

Minister for Building and Construction, Jenny Salesa says, “The Construction Sector Accord sets out an agreed vision, the outcomes we want to achieve and the priority work areas we will be focusing on to address many of the challenges the sector is facing.

“Industry representatives have identified the need for enhanced leadership and collaboration within the sector. Better alignment will support the other industry-led priority work areas of improving businesses performance and promoting a culture of trust between all parties in the construction eco-system,” Jenny says.

“Industry and Government will work together on a further four priorities which are to expand workforce capability and capacity, rebalance risk, improve health and safety and boost the supply of affordable and durable housing.”

Infrastructure New Zealand CEO Stephen Selwood says “Public and private collaboration on the Construction Sector Accord and bi-partisan support for the

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Government commitments • Better procurement practices and improved pipeline management

“The Construction Sector Accord aims to transform the way the Government and the construction industry work together and that transformation can’t come soon enough,” Stephen says.

“Uncertainty, skills shortages, injuries and contracting issues are making the construction sector a less attractive, productive and effective part of the economy. That’s bad for everyone, not least of all the Government because of the direct role construction plays in delivering public services.

• Improved building regulatory systems and consenting processes.

Industry commitments • Enhanced industry leadership, collaboration and organisation • Better business performance • Improved culture and reputation.

Shared by Government and Industry • Grow workforce capability and capacity

“The Accord signals recognition that clients have a major impact on the way the industry behaves. What everyone wants is a healthy construction industry which competes across itself to deliver value, rather than competing with its clients.

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The NZIC will provide independent advice to the Government on infrastructure strategy and provide procurement support.

It will develop a long awaited pipeline of public works which will give the industry greater clarity over future infrastructure programmes, priorities and investments.

safety and boosting supply of affordable and durable housing.

“This forward work programme is essential to providing the market with the confidence to invest in the skills, systems and equipment which are desperately required to improve New Zealand’s construction productivity.

“We need to rise to the challenge of doing things differently. We are looking forward to working with government and industry partners on the detail of the commitments, as well as a clear and defined plan for the accord to be implemented.”

“The challenges we are facing as an industry impact on contractors, their employees, our construction clients and our society. It’s great we have made the first step towards a united approach with government.

“But it must have bi-partisan support to succeed. New Zealand’s thee-year election cycle is too short for any one Government to reshape infrastructure policy.

“There needs to be broader understanding and agreement over the long term opportunities and challenges so that, even if projects change in the short term, we as a country do not lose sight of the bigger picture.”

RMBA chief executive David Kelly says the Construction Sector Accord represents a significant opportunity for the industry and gives clear commitments to the industry and New Zealanders that the construction sector is critical to the success of our communities and cities.

“Our industry employs over 250,000 people and contributes $15 billion per annum to the economy. Our importance will continue to grow with the 10,000s of homes, commercial, industrial, and retail buildings needed now and in the future. New Zealand needs a healthy and vibrant construction sector, and this is a positive step towards achieving that.

“The issues are clear and have been well debated. We are facing skills and labour shortages, poor risk management, unclear regulations, and a lack of coordinated leadership. This Accord represents a tangible agreement between the industry and Government to try to address these issues, and to hold each other to account.

“Together with Government, the construction sector has agreed a shared vision for the sector, identified the primary challenges, defined the new behaviours required, and the priority actions we need to take,” David says.

The Construction Strategy Group (CSG), which represents a broad spectrum of New Zealand’s major construction industry participants, welcomed the Accord, saying it marks a significant opportunity to address the complex, systemic challenges facing the sector.

Rather than being a ‘quick fix’, the Accord showed a high-level understanding of the need for real change.

CSG chairman Geoff Hunt says the key outcome the Accord is intended to achieve is the enabling of a resilient construction sector ecosystem that delivers lower cost, higher quality more durable buildings and infrastructure.

For this to happen the industry needs the certainty of work continuity and margins to invest in training and technology to grow productivity. A five percent lift in productivity would fund one new Waterview Project per year.

Geoff says in the CSG’s view the Accord is a very positive step that recognises that the industry cannot fix itself and that the procurers are a critical part of the problem and therefore the solution.

Civil Contractors New Zealand chief executive, Peter Silcock, says the Accord was a positive step forward for the whole construction industry, and specifically for the civil construction industry as its biggest clients were the public sector.

He says CCNZ had ensured strong civil construction industry representation in the development of the Accord, which focused on the key priorities of expanding workforce capability and capacity, rebalancing risk, improving health and

He said it was hopeful new initiatives and entities such as the Accord and Commission would create a more positive environment for New Zealand’s construction sector.

Of prime importance were increasing certainty around the pipeline of work and overcoming the issues of risk attribution and workforce shortages that had long undermined the health of the construction industry.

In the next stage of the Accord process, industry will work with Government to develop a more detailed plan for commitments to transformation.

“Whether the Accord becomes a ‘game changer’ will be determined by the achievement of shared goals and outcomes in the transformational plan to be agreed with Government, together with improving the commercial viability of industry participants as part of a high performing New Zealand construction sector.”

He adds that it is certainly in the interests of both Government and industry to grow capability and capacity as part of fostering a workforce of qualified, competent and skilled people that will also help create more resilient businesses.

“We know that there is a growing bottleneck in the sector because of the short-fall of tens of thousands of workers needed over the next five years. If this is not to be addressed through a considerable increase in immigration, the development of training of those entering the workforce will have to be accelerated at an unprecedented pace. This can only be done through partnership between the construction industry and Government.”

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The value of composite columns Over the last nine months HERA, accessing software expertise from France’s CTICM, has been developing software to design composite columns using concrete filled tubes according to AS/NZS 2327.

HERA is excited to announce that the design software is now exclusively available for its members.

Structural hollow sections are the most efficient of all structural steel sections in resisting compression. They have a high strength to weight ratio and produce slender, attractive lines that make them a natural choice for building structures.

In addition, structural hollow sections can achieve a constant external dimension for all weights of a given size, which enables them to achieve standardisation of architectural and structural details throughout the full height of the building.

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The suitability of concrete filled tubes in seismic areas was clearly demonstrated by the excellent performance of this technology during the 1995 South Hyogo earthquake in Japan.

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By filling hollow sections with concrete, a composite section is produced, which will increase the section’s room temperature load carrying capacity whilst retaining all the advantageous features of the basic unfilled section.

Composite columns using concrete-filled tubes perform very well when subjected to seismic loading, due to the deformation of the steel section being prevented by the concrete infill which, in turn, is confined by the steel tube.

Alternatively, for the same original load capacity, it permits smaller composite sections to be used. The reduction in section size also provides advantages in subsequent construction processes, including a reduced surface area for painting or applied fire protection.

Therefore, concrete filled tubes exhibit high stiffness, strength, ductility and energy absorption under cyclic loading.

Composite columns using conrete filled tubes perform very well when subjected to seismic loading.

The suitability of concrete filled tubes in seismic areas was clearly demonstrated by the excellent performance of this

Concrete filled tubes exhibit high stiffness, strength, ductility and energy absorption under cycle loading.

technology during the 1995 South Hyogo earthquake in Japan.

However, use of the tabulated rules can be very restrictive.

By accounting for the reduced resistance and stiffness of the steel, concrete and reinforcement (when included) at elevated temperatures, composite columns using concrete-filled hollow sections may be designed without applied fire protection – significantly reducing building costs.

More efficient designs can be achieved using the Level 2 simple calculation models but, although ‘simple’, the amount of design effort required can be considerable, thereby providing a barrier to the uptake of this technology.

Fire design rules for composite columns Fire design rules for composite columns using concrete filled hollow sections are provided in AS/NZS 2327.

Three different levels of fire design are permitted, as follows: • Level 1 tabulated data • Level 2 simple calculation models • Level 3 advanced calculation models.

The Level 1 tabulated rules provide composite column cross-sections to achieve a fire resistance rating (FRR) of 30, 60, 90, 120 and 180 minutes.

The columns are classified as a function of the load level for fire design, the crosssection size (breadth, depth or diameter), the geometric reinforcement ratio of the longitudinal reinforcement (ratio of reinforcement area to the total cross-sectional area of the composite column), and the minimum axis distance of the longitudinal reinforcing bars.

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As a benefit to HERA Members, the Level 2 simple calculation models have now been automated through the new design software.

Currently, the AS/NZS 2327 rules permit unprotected composite columns to be designed to achieve an FRR of up to 120 minutes.

In future editions of AS/NZS 2327, it is hoped that this FRR can be further extended through recent research work that has been undertaken at the University of Auckland, which was supported by a scholarship from the HERA Foundation.

In some rare cases, composite columns may be outside the scope of the Level 2 models (e.g. FRR in excess of 120 minutes, high slenderness, high load eccentricity, etc.), such that Level 3 advanced calculation models may be necessary.

In these circumstances, HERA has had a long history of assisting its members through its FEA capability.

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Unlocking the benefits to make steel the first choice for specifiers in multistorey construction

HERA Industry Awards HERA’s Industry Awards will be celebrated at the HERA Nation dinner, following on from the 2020 VISION conference.

AS/NZS 2327 is the first joint NZ and Australian design standard for steel-concrete composite multi-storey buildings.

Keith Smith Memorial Award for distinguished service to the New Zealand metals industry Open to every member, this award is HERA’s most celebrated, honouring an individual in the industry who has made major contributions to the benefit of the industry. The award was created in memorial of founding HERA chair, Keith Smith, through an endowment left to the HERA Foundation.

That’s why the collaboration with HERA’s international partner, CTICM, to develop support for designing composite columns in both normal and fire conditions has been so important.

If you’d like to know more about HERA’s activities in developing standards and electronic design tools, please contact HERA structural systems general manager, Dr Stephen Hicks.

Innovation Awards Open to HERA members, this award recognises major innovations implemented.

Examples of demonstrated products, manufacturing, HR or information technology innovation is required to be eligible for nomination.

About HERA HERA was born out of a necessity to help the steel industry navigate its way through a testing industrial environment in the late 1970’s. Today it continues this structure and approach as the industry comes face to face with new challenges and disruptions.

Its specialists in research and development, consultancy, education, advocacy, certification and verification, allow HERA to partner with members and clients across the globe to create opportunity and lead bigger picture thinking.

This collaboration delivers value locally through being the steel industry’s stimulus for research, innovation and development and the trusted national centre for design, manufacturing technology and quality assurance serving the New Zealand metalbased industry.

HERA is proudly industry owned, member driven and future focused.

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In 2018 Troy Coyle became HERA’s first female CEO following the retirement of longstanding director Wolfgang Scholz.

This coincided with 40 years of HERA and a focus on ushering in change when it comes to research and development focuses, and a new panel projects process to increase engagement and transparency.

HERA Future Forum: 20/20 Vision HERA has launched a new conference series called the HERA Future Forum. To be held every three years, with an eye on industry developments and trends, the first forum is kicking off 21 February 2020.

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The Future Forum replaces the annual conference and answers an urgent need to future proof the NZ metals industry.

It will be a higher-level conference, with international speakers, identifying key trends for the coming three years.

The first of the Future Forum series “2020 VISION”, brings together five of the world’s thought leaders on the leading edge of digital fabrication processes, 3D printing of large scale steel components, HR innovation, future technology impacting the engineering industry, and business innovation culture.

More information can be found at: www. hera.org.nz/event/2020-vision-hera-nation/.

Student Awards For the first time ever, HERA will recognise outstanding engineering students (at tertiary level) for their innovative metalsrelated projects.

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Grayson Engineering

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This is where diversity can be a distinct advantage. By evaluating the entire operation and looking at how capability in processing of standard structural steel can be leveraged with existing machinery and existing skill sets, Grayson Engineering (2015) Limited is able to perform a wide variety of different types of work.

This equips the company well to ride out any downward corrections in the general commercial building space.

The team at Grayson Engineering (2015) Ltd. know this all too well and as a result are highly adaptive to changes in the marketplace.

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The business was established in 1972 by Patrick Moore and experienced gradual and sustainable growth to the point where the business shifted from its original site in Papatoetoe (South Auckland) to a new site about 3km away in Wiri. The business occupied the Wiri site until 2008 at which stage construction was started on a much larger site in the same area of South Auckland. The company completed moving the entire operation to the new site in May 2010.

Leading up to April 1st 2015, a major restructure took place and the company was renamed Grayson Engineering (2015) Ltd. With two new owners and directors, the way that the business operated did not fundamentally change, it was more of the same with attention to detail and quality, retaining the excellent reputation in the marketplace, and managed sustainable growth being the main drivers for the business.

The current premises has 12,000sqm of factory space and an additional 8000sqm of yard space.

The company has recently purchased additional land next door to the current premises and has plans to build a blasting and painting shop in the next six to nine months. This will allow a significant proportion of the surface protection of fabricated steel to be performed in-house.

Over its many years in operation, the company has continued to invest in high productivity CNC metalworking machines and section forming machines to complement existing equipment in the Section Rolling and press-brake shop.

The company started off as a structural steel fabricator and erector and then in the mid 1990s decided to start a plate rolling and press-brake division of the business. A single second hand machine for section rolling was purchased to start with, and once the potential to grow this division of the business was realized, further purchases were made.

In 2000, two further sets of plate rolls were purchased along with a larger set of sections rolls from Italy. In 2013, two further pieces of machinery were purchased, a Durma HRB-H-3040 plate roll and a Durma ADS3400 press brake.

The acquisition of these machines has propelled the business even further forward, enhancing its abilities and lifting its throughput of processed steel for a wide variety of customers all over New Zealand.

Grayson Engineering For this contract the company was required to fabricate assemblies with precision bored holes at up to 10m centres – for this task and given the quantity of holes in the entire job, a full CNC Butler Elgamill machine was purchased and installed.

“We are very proud of how the business has grown over the years and the fact that it is now considered to be one of the leading structural steel fabricators in New Zealand,” says managing director David Moore.

“Like any business, our success is the sum of many parts.

For us, price is one of our strongest points, as is our ability to undertake complex work and deliver our projects on time and to budget.”

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I am very proud that we have such a high quality of staff working in every element of the business.

We do have very long-serving employees who we have brought into the business to uphold the high standards we set for ourselves.

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David also praises his staff for their considerable efforts and skills, acknowledging their invaluable input and loyalty throughout the years.

Notable projects include the manufacture of two new steelmaking vessels for Bluescope New Zealand Steel. The boiler plate was procured by Vulcan plate from Bluesope steel Australia, profile cut to the correct shape by Vulcan Plate and formed, fabricated and welded in the Grayson Engineering (2015) Limited fabrication shop.

The decision to relocate the business to a larger premises has proved to be an extremely good move, it allows the business to continue to be at the forefront of steel fabrication in New Zealand. The company must continue to invest in the latest technology in order to remain competitive.

“I am very proud that we have such a high quality of staff working in every element of the business. We do have very long-serving employees who we have brought into the business to uphold the high standards we set for ourselves.

“We consider it to be of the upmost importance that our staff members have a very good demeanor towards our clients, that they are team players, and of course, that they have sound technical knowledge and expertise in this area.”

If you would like to talk to Grayson Engineering about its new machinery or services, please get in contact with David Moore on (09) 278 3366.

Projects completed for the University of Auckland Business School, Auckland Museum and Forsyth Barr Stadium won the business awards for excellence in steel construction through Steel Construction New Zealand (SCNZ).

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Grayson Engineering’s services include: Shop drawings Shop drawings are completed in-house by associated detailing company Cadtec Draughting Ltd who utilises 3D modelling software called Tekla. Established in 1995, Cadtec Draughting started detailing with StruCAD and has gained a reputation for its professionalism and meticulous attention to detail.

Plate cutting Plate cutting is all done in-house utilising CNC machinery. The mainstream production is done by a Peddinghaus FPDB 1800, which has the ability to alter the cutting process from plasma to gas, and the hole forming from punching to drilling, depending upon the plate thickness involved. This is supported by other profile cutting machines, and the Peddinghaus Anglemaster, which has the ability to punch and crop flat bars, as well as angles.

Section cutting Section cutting is all done in-house utilising CNC machinery. The steel sections are unloaded and stored in a 2,500sqm uncovered yard with a 20-tonne semi-goliath crane. They are then transferred into the workshop by conveyor and processed (cut, drilled, and profiled for copes, penetrations,

and weld preps) through a production line of Peddinghaus saws, beamlines, and coping machines. All the machines are linked by a series of conveyors and transfer beds to minimize the handling.

Plate and section rolling Plate and section rolling is all done in-house within a dedicated rolling shop.

Grayson Engineering has a number of machines and formers, which cater for the differing sizes of UB, UC, PFC, CHS, RHS, and SHS members. Plate is commonly rolled for the fabrication of pile casings, tanks, debarker drums and ducting. The business also has a 300-tonne brake press for pressing channels, trough sections, and stair treads etc.

Fabrication Fabrication of components is generally limited in size only to what can be transported, and the maximum in-house lifting capacity of 40 tonnes. All work is carried out by qualified tradesmen to strict QA procedures and independent testing authorities undertake weld inspections.

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site. This can mean that extensive jigging is needed to support the structures while fabricating.

Transport Transport is generally carried out in-house using Grayson Engineering’s own trucks with trombone trailers, or by hiab. Occasionally external transport is used, particularly for out of town projects, or over-dimensional loads.

Painting Painting is currently sourced off site at specialist paint shops, which allows the business to have more capacity for fabrication. Sometimes there is a need to paint components that are too big or heavy for paint shops to handle, and therefore these are painted on Grayson Engineering’s premises in a 36mx 15m facility.

Erection Erection is carried out by a combination of in-house and sublet rigging crews, cranes, and access booms. Often projects require considerable co-ordination and planning to ensure lifts are safe. Grayson Engineering tries to complete as much ground assembly as possible and minimise the work done at height. It is not unusual to have multi-crane lifts, or occasionally utilise other methods of lifting such as jacking, or even a helicopter in remote areas.

Cellular beams A cellular beam is the modern version of the traditional ‘castellated beam’ and consists of a UB or UC member that is cut

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Niagara Truss & Frame

The South’s timber specialists During it’s more than 45 years supplying pre-cut and pre-nailed timber framing and trusses to the Otago/ Southland region, Niagara Truss & Frame has cultivated the knowledge and skills required for even the most complex building projects.

They know timber like no other and have been entrusted for many assignments impressive in both scale and complexity throughout the deep South.

At their Invercargill base you’ll find the conscientious team working hard under the guidance of manager Peter Sherriff.

They include engineers and KGR architects, meaning clients have access to qualified architectural as well as truss and frame services and advice in the one convenient location.

Having all operations onsite ensures unity is maintained throughout and this works in support of Niagara’s commitment to a fast turnaround of high quality product.

Working off building plans, the job is detailed on the computer, plans provided to the factory and the build completed all within approximately four to six weeks, or slightly longer for architectural builds.

They are currently in the process of upgrading their factory saws to a Hundegger Linner model, which will be installed in June and will triple their cutting capabilities and reduce lead times for manufacturing.

No one truss is the same just as no one project is the same, and complex procedures like twisted and curved timber are achieved using expertise gained from decades working with the natural material.

As members of the Frame and Truss Manufacturers Association New Zealand (FTMA NZ), Niagara is bound by FTMA’s commitment is to deliver the highest standard of timber framing practice in New Zealand.

The FTMA has a proactive group of members dedicated to ensuring New Zealand consistently gets the very best quality in finished product. They are leading the way to ensure that prefabricated timber wall frames

Niagara Truss & Frame: • Douglas Fir & LVL timber trusses and frames • Free quotation service • DPC added to the frames • Full back-up service • All mechanical fixings to frames can be applied • Engineers and architects on hand for advice • Engineered product statement supplied on acceptance of work.

and roof trusses remain the preferred choice for building in New Zealand.

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Why timber?

It’s becoming increasingly important to consumers that they choose sustainable solutions where possible and as a natural, renewable resource, timber is an environmentally-friendly building material deserving of its excellent reputation.

Not only that, but timber is versatile, relatively easy to work with and has among the highest structural integrity of all materials in a fire – unlike its counterpart, steel, which collapses under a certain temperature, timber will char away for some time only collapsing when it’s burnt through.

Niagara sources premium quality Douglas Fir (NZ Oregon) from afar as Rotorua to be manufactured to the exact specifications of the builders or architects’ plans. Any species of timber can be requested however, they use timber grades SG 8, 10 and 12.

Laminated Veneer Lumber (LVL) is another popular timber product and an excellent

example of how the natural resource can be modernised to meet both building demand and the building code.

This engineered timber can see a lesser grade of timber brought up to the appropriate standard through gluing and reconstruction, which provides great relief and peace of mind to those conscious of a potential timber shortage.

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LW Electrical

LW Electrical LW Electrical 2013 Limited began life in the Manawatu as the contracting division of Leader & Watt Electrical.

installations, with 25-year warranties in some cases, fire and security alarms and mechanical services."

When the retail company decided to exit the commercial contracting business, it was sold as a going concern. At this stage the company was owned by a Wanganui contracting business but managed by local electrician Trevor Newland.

LW Electrical has been involved in some of the region’s largest projects, including commercial retail developments, educational projects and sports field lighting.

All these services are completed by qualified tradesmen within the individual fields.

"We provide preventative maintenance, emergency breakdown response and design build services. All our staff are NZ trained and registered and hold current practicing licences.

Trevor was given the opportunity to purchase the business in 2013 which heralded the start of a new era for LW Electrical.

"We pride ourselves as being Quality Assured Master Electricians and as such, offer the Master Electricians guarantee.

When Trevor purchased the business in 2013 it was involved in anything electrical or deemed to be close to electrical.

"We are Site Safe Members and dedicated to workplace health and safety.

This included data and comms wiring, fire and security alarms, CCTV and mechanical services.

It was quickly recognised that these “add on” services, driven by the previous owner, were not being done 100 percent correctly and in fact the business was not doing itself any favours by trying to provide services the staff were not necessarily trained to complete.

The decision was made to stop providing these services, concentrate on being electricians and providing electrical installation, maintenance and repairs services.

"Being owned by a local family we place great importance on the physical and mental health of our staff, as we fully realise we are only ever as good as the staff we have representing us.

This proved to be a great move; LW Electrical can now confidently say it provides complete and comprehensive electrical services to all its clientele throughout the greater Manawatu – Horowhenua regions.

Following the decision to cease providing add on services, LW Electrical formed

strategic partnerships with other industry experts to enable it to offer the complete package to clients when required.

"Over the years we have been involved in supporting local community charities and sporting organisations.

"By aligning ourselves with these industry experts we can not only provide the best electrical installation, but also arrange and manage top class data and comms

"The Manawatu is a small place, it is important to us to do our bit to support our local community as we need the community to support us."

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Loven Holdings

Give your oven some Loven TESTIMONIAL

The sole purpose of the oven is to bring food to the ready for consumption, and yet traditionally, toxic chemicals are used to clean the appliance. You needn’t succumb to this barbarity any longer!

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I was on the verge of replacing the oven that came with the house we recently purchased when I was recommended your services. I was not disappointed and can finally make use of the oven.

Loven acknowledges the importance of sustainability in the eyes of consumers and is forging its own path in that honour – waving goodbye to outdated practices with its allnatural cleaning formula.

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Since its establishment in 2010, Kiwis have embraced the service that Loven provides, which sees home and commercial appliances cared for to the best standards across the country.

Todd and Ellen McGlade became the proud new owners of Loven in December 2018 with the gusto required to introduce the entirely eco-friendly oven cleaning service to as many people as they could.

They are passionate about the environment and saw an opportunity to grow the kind of sustainable practices consumers are craving, and they are well on track to achieving their target of expanding into more areas nationwide.

Loven currently services Auckland, Christchurch, Hamilton, Tauranga and surrounding areas.

Using a unique non-toxic blend of steam and citrus de-greases that no other counterpart can claim, it is able to achieve more exceptional cleanliness sans the bad after effects.

A thorough, up to two hour process eradicates all grease and grime while the

solution’s 100 percent non-toxic composition means the oven can be used immediately on completion of the clean – there’s no standdown period here.

Appliances that can be serviced include ovens (from $110), gas hobs, extractor hoods and microwaves (from $25), and barbecues (from $120).

They also offer commercial cleaning services ideal for especially the hospitality and

entertainment industries. All prices are set and include GST, which provides great peace of mind to clients.

The team of technicians is kept continually busy with bookings taken weeks in advance and this is a welcome sign that people reward with their patronage those with whom they share an affirmation for sustainability.

It is Loven’s mission that people stop using caustic and toxic chemicals in their cooking environment, to create a healthier lifestyle for all.

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Cement & Concrete

Constructing a better tomorrow Throughout the first half of 2019, Concrete New Zealand has been busy executing a work programme designed to advance interests across its membership sectors – cement, masonry, precast, ready mixed concrete and the Learned Society.

Launched in August 2017 as the concrete industry’s ‘consolidated’ association, Concrete NZ is charged with becoming a respected and valued association, supporting industry to position concrete as the resilient construction material of choice.

Through a pan-industry plan Concrete NZ seeks to improve perceptions, raise standards and promote quality through its consolidated voice; bringing confidence, knowledge and leadership to members, industry and regulators.

Specific areas of recent activity have included promoting concrete roads, assessing the industry’s contribution to Treasury’s Living Standards Framework, and responding to various government consultations currently out for comment.

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Concrete NZ’s work has been given additional impetus by the selection of a new chair to lead the association Board and offer governance that directs the organisation to address all stakeholder needs.

Concrete NZ chief executive, Rob Gaimster welcomed the new appointment. “The progress made over the past several years can be maintained under the watch of Dene, a tremendously knowledgeable and experienced operator.”

New Board leadership

Competitive concrete roads

Concrete NZ announced the appointment of Dene Cook to the position of chair at its March Board meeting. Dene, Firth Industries’ division technical manager and current Concrete NZ Board member, replaced Holcim New Zealand’s Glenda Harvey, who had been the inaugural Concrete NZ chair.

In 2013, Infometrics produced a report for the then Cement and Concrete Association of New Zealand (CCANZ) which examined the competitiveness of concrete pavements as the construction of the Roads of National Significance (RoNS) got under way.

Dene said he was thrilled to be chosen and was excited about the opportunities that lay ahead for the young association and the wider concrete industry.

“The construction landscape is currently very dynamic, add to that pending regulatory changes, and you have an environment where Concrete NZ will play a major role in progressing concrete,” Dene says.

The report addressed issues such as the historical changes in the prices of petroleum products (which include bitumen) and non-metallic mineral products (covering cement and concrete), the choice of discount rates and time horizons for roading projects, and the outlook for future changes in prices.

Infometrics found in a baseline scenario comparing the economics of asphalt

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The construction landscape is currently very dynamic, add to that pending regulatory changes, and you have an environment where Concrete NZ will play a major role in progressing concrete.

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- Concrete NZ chair, Dene Cook

and concrete roads, that concrete was around 25 percent less expensive than its asphalt counterpart.

factor in the continued competitiveness of concrete as road pavement option.”

Petroleum products prices have risen 123 percent since 1994 and look likely to continue to increase annually at 4 percent.

This is compared to a rise of just 55 percent in cement prices over the same period, with a projected annual increase of 1.8 percent.

“With the RoNS approaching completion and the Labour-led Government starting to articulate with greater clarity their vision for New Zealand’s transportation network, we felt that the time was right to ask Infometrics to update their report,” Rob says.

“Basically, Infometrics conclusions from 2013 remain, with concrete still around 25 percent cheaper than the asphalt option,” Rob says.

“Infometrics found that the price volatility of oil compared with cement is a material

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Concrete NZ recognised the LSF as providing a useful way of thinking about how existing activities and potential investment decisions impact on current and future wellbeing. That is why we asked BERL (Business and Economic Research) to assess how the concrete industry is performing in terms of the Framework.

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Living Standards Framework “With the new Government in 2017, came a different way of looking at how the economy and the nation are performing,” Rob says. “An interest in broad wellbeing in New Zealand was signalled, rather than a focus on financial measures, such as GDP. “Wellbeing was to be measured via the Treasury’s Living Standards Framework (LSF).”

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how existing activities and potential investment decisions impact on current and future wellbeing,” Rob says. “That is why we asked BERL (Business and Economic Research) to assess how the concrete industry is performing in terms of the Framework.”

Evidence was collected to demonstrate how the concrete industry uses the four capitals to undertake activities, produce outputs and ultimately to secure the outcomes.

“A summary report will be available on the Concrete NZ website, but in short, BERL found that as a good employer and neighbour the concrete industry undertook innovative activities in a manner respectful to the environment,” Rob adds.

“That while creating essential and irreplaceable outputs, the concrete industry delivered wellbeing outcomes that are widely enjoyed and help sustain and grow the four capitals.”

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Cement & Concrete

Adhesion Sealing Roof and deck membranes Waterproofing and tanking Concrete protection and repairs Floor leveling, toppings and coatings Grouting and sealants Flooring screeds - epoxy and polyester HP injection epoxy and polyurethane Swimming pool sealing and coating

Adhesion Sealing is a leading South Island-based subcontracting company specialising in waterproofing, sealants, membrane roofing, concrete repair, crack injection, resin floor coatings and toppings, and FRP seismic strengthening.

Adhesion Sealing can help with protecting your existing concrete, repairing damaged concrete or strengthening it for a change of use. We can source and apply a wide range of products to suit your specific needs and budgets.

Should you require a chemical resistant coating or an elastomeric paint system, concrete repair mortars, crack injection or Seismic strengthening systems, we are the go-to guys.

Our applicators are trained and experienced in the application of all products and with our robust health and safety systems and our suppliers' Quality Assurance System, you can be sure that the work will be completed professionally to industry standards.

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We are happy to share this experience with our clients to ensure that they get the quality job that they require.

If you have a job that involves concrete repair, crack injection, resin floor

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In addition to the plenary and concurrent technical sessions, the three day programme will include a range of social activities, providing delegates and partners excellent opportunities for networking, catching up with friends and establishing new contacts.

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Cement & Concrete

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Government relations Advocacy on behalf of members, particularly in reply to government consultations, is an important part of Concrete NZ’s brief.

During the first half of 2019 positions have been presented in response to the Ministry of Education’s Review of Vocational Education, the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment’s (MBIE) Proposals for Amending Acceptable Solutions and Verification Methods, and the New Zealand Green Building Council’s Green Star Tool.

“Over coming months, MBIE’s Building System Legislative Reform Programme will require a unified Concrete NZ submission with an emphasis on speaking to proposed changes to the regulation of building products,” Rob says.

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“Add to this the Climate Change Response (Zero Carbon) Amendment Bill, which will require careful consideration as the implementation of a zero-carbon policy is a long-term process that needs to respect the investment cycles of manufacturers, and the value offered by Concrete NZ has never been greater.”

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Crane Association of New Zealand

Steering CANZ into the future 2019 is a big year for the Crane Association of New Zealand Inc. (CANZ) and its members.

Commercial & Residential Projects

Incumbent CEO Rod Auton steps down in July and passes the mantle to Sally Dunbar; the 2019 conference looks to be the most popular annual conference yet; and great progress is being made towards self-regulation accreditation and licensing.

Road to the future Of CANZ’s top priorities at present is modernising its structure to promote and better accommodate long-term career pathways.

Building on the excellent foundation incumbent CEO Rod Auton helped to form, Sally Dunbar’s background in change management will prove invaluable in steering CANZ into the future.

Two fundamental aspects of the industry’s longevity are improving the crane industry’s reputation as a fun, safe and rewarding career option for young people, and industry self-regulation.

In order for the crane industry to continue to meet demand, it needs a revolving influx of dedicated workers who are qualified and able to carry out work to the industry standard.

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“We want people to be made aware of the positives of a career in the crane industry and plan for it as a serious, long-term profession, as opposed to falling into it,” Sally says.

“We want all those kids who grow up playing with Tonka trucks to know they can plan for a viable career in a robust industry doing just that, only on a much bigger and professional scale.”

Crane operators fall under one of two categories – cranes that act as a tool in providing a service, and cranes that are the business’ asset.

The better the reputation of the industry, the better the quality and quantity of workers coming into it.

Working with both sectors in a consultative fashion towards the objective of zero harm, CANZ together with council is dedicated to embedding a licensing framework for self-regulation that promotes training and qualification, health and safety, and ethical, professional practices as the pillars of its success.

“We need to be forecasting to the future.

It’s the youth of today that are the future, they are the ones who will eventually buy into, and become the next leaders of, the industry,” Sally says.

“The association is very much about improving the industry so we can reduce harm and everyone goes home safe — it has always been very proactive about that,” Sally says.

"Historically speaking, a career in the crane industry was not really a role that someone instantly thought of or were exposed to, however in the future we hope to change this."

“The key objective has always been the authority for the crane industry and working towards the greater good, trying to find ways for the betterment of the industry, lobbying and creating sound relationships with government agencies so that we’re all singing off the same hymn sheet.”

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incredibly innovative advancement of plant and technology, the industry’s appeal today is wide reaching and it’s by no means a ‘boys’ only club’, with many women enjoying successful careers in the industry.

Crane Association of New Zealand

Conference 2019

Taking place this year at the Marlborough Convention Centre, Blenheim, from 17-19 July, the Crane Association NZ Conference, Trade Exhibition and Crane Display is the highlight of the calendar year.

People come together for three days of networking, exhibits and to hear from guest speakers from across Australasia. The event culminates with the Gala Awards Night Dinner.

Master of ceremonies Greg Ward will introduce eight keynote speakers and leaders from within the industry who will discuss a range of relevant topics: Mike Allsop, keynote speaker – Plan, plan, plan Airline pilot, Everest mountaineer, adventurer and extreme marathon competitor, Mike is an ordinary family man proving that anybody can accomplish extraordinary things.

Peter Silcock, Civil Contractors New Zealand chief executive – Building our future Peter is renowned for his knowledge and experience in managing membership organisations, government advocacy, strategic planning and building strong partnerships.

Jon Harper-Slade, Construction Health & Safety New Zealand, Skills & Competency general manager – Health and safety in the construction industry Jon has headed health and safety research and consultancy projects in the UK, Middle East and Africa and now brings his experience to New Zealand.

Jonathan Bhana-Thomson, Heavy Haulage Association chief executive – Cranes and heave haulage working together CEO of 15 years, Jonathan has been instrumental in

advocating for the oversize transport sector, developing better communication with organisations from NZ Transport Agency through to road works crews.

Malcolm McWhannell, Brian Perry Civil technical advisor – Problem solving in the crane industry Life member of the Crane Association, former Crane Leader of the Year and Crane Trainer of the Year, Malcolm has an impressive and longstanding involvement with the industry and is passionate about the association, the industry and training.

Kevin Badcock, LLM and LLB lawyer, engineer and contractor – Construction Contracts Act 2002 Actively involved in the industry for 30 years as a contractor and technician engineer and now as a specialist legal counsel, Kevin specialises in the resolution of construction disputes with a particular focus on all matters relating to the Construction Contracts Act 2002.

Tom Smith, Crane Industry Council of Australia president – The Crane Scene in Australia Tom’s experience enables him to lead strongly on strategic and operation activities. He has strong connections with both employees and clients and strives to deliver excellent service, safely.

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Crane Conference exhibitors There will also be 17+ exhibitors showcasing their products and services over the course of the conference: Booths 1 & 2: Cookes Booth 3: Design Engineering/Survey New Zealand Booth 4: NMT Shipping Booths 7 & 8: Titan Equipment/Terel/Kato Booths 9 & 10: Allcrane Sales & Services/ Tadano Oceania Booth 11: SGS New Zealand Booth 12: Standens Booth 13: UAA Booth 14: CablePrice/HC Cranes Booth 15: Skills Booths 16 & 17: Liebherr Booth 18: Perception Group/NZ Print Booth 19: Crane Sales NZ Ltd/Mimico Booth 20: Gough Palfinger Booth 21: Sheet Pile NZ Ltd Booth 22: Pace Cranes Booths 23 & 24: TRT/Maintowoc/HIAB

Crane Conference programme The programme for the 2019 Crane Conference is as follows: Wednesday 17 July: Registration; The Originals Welcome Reception.

Thursday 18 July: Registration continues; conference breakfast featuring keynote speaker Mike Allsop; UANZ crane display; CANZ AGM; guest speakers Peter Silcock, Jon Harper-Slade, Kevin Badcock, Jonathan Bhana-Thomson, and Tom Smith; Ian Grooby Networking Function; and conference dinner and quiz night.

Friday 19 July: Associates meeting; Project of the Year presentations; premier sponsor presentation – Jason Cann, CablePrice; UANZ crane display; guest speakers Clive Marple and Malcolm McWhannell; Marlborough Sounds Cruise; and the Gala Awards Night Dinner.

Sally highly encourages attendance this year as on top of all the conference offers, it’s an excellent opportunity for her to connect with everyone and for everyone to farewell Rod, who has given so much to the industry and created a robust foundation for its future.

“I have been so fortunate that I’ve been able to work alongside him leading up to the changeover, it’s made my life a whole lot easier,” Sally says.

Sally would like to extend a special mention to Robyn Grooby whose dedication towards the industry and especially the conference is so much appreciated and instrumental in making it such a success.

More information about the conference can be found at www.cranes.org.nz.

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Design Engineering A commitment to professionalism, accuracy and reliability has been a passion for Design Engineering International founder, Dean Van Buuren.

The multi-disciplinary consultancy, headquartered in Timaru, counts milk giant Fonterra, electricity lines maintenance company Connetics, construction industry player Smiths Crane & Construction, and leading steel supplier John Jones Steel among its key largest clients.

Dean started the company in 1991 after a stint in the tertiary sector teaching engineering. At the time he was being asked regularly to assist with large project inspection and welding projects. So he launched the company and never looked back, starting work on the likes of Westpac Arena in Christchurch and Westpac Trust Stadium in Wellington.

terminals in Timaru and Auckland. But small projects also get the green light, right down to a job like checking the axles of a racing car to ensure they have no cracks.

“Our advantage is having a large team with diverse skills and competencies, enabling the company to provide a wide range of engineering services,” Dean says.

Its engineering staff is multinational with members from Australia, South Africa, England and the Philippines as well as New Zealand.

The company is a market leader offering:

The company now has branches situated in Timaru, Christchurch, Hamilton and Dunedin, and recently purchased a Nelson business called Survey NZ following the tragic death of the company’s founder Terry Reynold – a long term surveyor who set up the company after working in the shipping industry for many years.

• Structural and civil engineering services

Dean says the company has undertaken a broad range of projects, from small to large, for numerous companies in New Zealand and overseas, including in Vietnam, Korea, China, Fiji, Tonga, Samoa, Australia & Nauru.

• Mechanical engineering and IANZ accredited Crane Design Verification.

For example, a large project it has been involved with was the construction of cement company Holcim’s two new

• Steel detailing and draughting • Calibration, certification/compliance inspection and testing • Welding qualification testing and non destructive testing including video scope inspection

“We pride ourselves on offering professional and courteous services and value our name and reputation as highly competent engineering professionals,” Dean says.

Design Engineering worked extensively on the Holcim Cement Dome project, both in Timaru and Auckland.

The company has been accredited by IANZ (International Accreditation New Zealand, a Crown Entity) to ISO 17020 as an inspection body.

Its work on compliance and certification takes it into various industries like electricity generation and distribution, ski fields, and ports for container crane inspection.

Dean says annual internal and external audits are carried out to ensure the Design Engineering quality management system is maintained and functioning correctly, and all staff remain competent in their duties.

The team of consulting engineers provide structural design and consent process services for industrial, commercial and residential buildings, foundations and retaining walls, EQ seismic assessment and strengthening of existing buildings, construction monitoring, producer statements and peer reviews.

It is a statutory requirement in New Zealand to have pressure equipment, cranes and passenger ropeways inspected annually. Design Engineering has been doing this statutory inspection work since the Government disestablished the marine and industrial division of the Ministry of Transport.

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" Spotlight on: CANZ’s new CEO

- Crane Association CEO in waiting, Sally Dunbar

Daughter to a past president of Master Builders, Sally Dunbar grew up in a construction family and before getting involved directly herself was always involved on the peripheral.

She comes from a successful background in team management for finance and insurance powerhouses including Westpac and AMP and has independently contracted for change management projects in the construction industry.

She has experience turning training into a certification (ISO 9001) and for the past five years, was the general manager for the New Zealand Institute of Building Surveyors.

The association is very much about improving the industry so we can reduce harm and everyone goes home safe - it has always been very proactive about that.

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Sally really enjoys that the people in the construction industry are down to earth and generally share common thought process about how they can make the industry better.

She looks forward to utilising her experience to help steer Crane NZ through licensing, increase its credibility and show the public it is a respectable profession to aspire to.

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Roberts Engineering and C & R Equipment Roberts Engineering is a one stop shop for almost any imaginable machining needs, specialising in in manufacturing quality, production run quantities of close tolerance precisionmachined components and engineering spare parts.

Through a network of supply partners, Roberts Engineering can also arrange for

processes such as fabrication, assembly and testing to be carried out, meeting its customers’ additional requirements.

"At Roberts Engineering our scale and operational structure mean that every employee has a responsibility to ensure customers’ quality requirements are upheld. We work as a team to make sure our customers get a great result.

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Roberts Engineering can also cater for small production runs and offers complete machining project solutions and has the facilities to meet any requirements, from the beginning of the design process, through to the prototype stage and then on to full production.

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Hire Frankton Hire Frankton Limited is a specialist lifting equipment hire company operating in Invercargill and Christchurch.

Originally a hire and lease company that started in 2003, hiring earth moving and scissor lifts to local contractors in Frankton, the company made the decision to specialise in lifting equipment and moved its operation to Invercargill and later Christchurch.

“In 2013 we purchased our first Knuckle Boom Crane, which was a PM36 on a FY700 Hino.‍‍‍ Then in mid-2014 we purchased a second hand PK56002 – a crane with more reach and a greater lifting capacity.”

In March 2017 Hire Frankton placed an order with Gough Palfinger for a PK200002 knuckle boom crane fitted to a Scania R560 supplied

by Cable Price for work in Christchurch and also around the South Island.

The unit arrived in February 2018, is the largest knuckle boom crane produced

by Palfinger and the first of its kind in the Southern Hemisphere, delivering significant capabilities for clients using Hire Frankton’s services.

Ideal for work in confined areas Knuckle boom cranes offer a variety of advantages over conventional telescopic cranes or mobile construction cranes.

Within an inner city or high density built-up area, the flow of traffic or similarly restricted work space means that a crane can often only have its stabilisers extended on one side, partially, or not at all.

To ensure a secure crane setup in such cases, Hire Frankton has a system offering maximum flexibility and safety in all its cranes with the Palfinger High Performance Stability Control (HPSC).

This is a proportional system that recalculates the permissible working range for any situation.

Sensors in the outriggers allow for fully variable stabilization positioning, safely and efficiently enabling configuration in any working position.

Benefits include the ability to bypass permits and arrangements for traffic road management system roadblocks or to reduce the extent of their requirement.

All of Hire Frankton’s knuckle boom cranes are equipped with a remote control, which allows the operator optimal positioning for the best view of load and surrounding structures. A huge advantage over the standard telescopic crane is the knuckle boom configuration.

It is characterized by an outstanding motion geometry with its 15 ° up tilt on the upper boom and 25° up tilt on the fly jib.

outreach horizontally up to a 30m height.

All movements of the crane under load are possible here.

Crane work becomes easily possible under canopies or within buildings.

The crane’s workman basket is equipped with automatic levelling, which enables the crane to lift personnel up to a 50m working height delivering a considerable lateral range of more than 45m‍‍‍.

When overcoming interfering edges, and even at great heights, the luffing fly jib turns into a tower crane with a 20m

Get in touch to find the knuckle boom crane you require.

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We want people to be made aware of the positives of a career in the crane industry and plan for it as a serious, long-term profession, as opposed to falling into it.

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completion and to deliver a project-specific response that is focused on your business not ours.

We work incredibly hard at Preston Hire to forge a niche in the market to offer specialised hire solutions for a range of construction needs. From high-rise construction, to mining and government infrastructure, our core products and services allow us to work closely with our customers.

We have branches in New Zealand, Australia, North America and Europe.

Our experienced staff are focused on our customers and we believe our people’s dedication and commitment to the Preston Hire brand is amazing.

We’ve expanded rapidly throughout NZ during the last three years into eight different cities, between Auckland and Dunedin, as we scale up to meet Supercrane and Superdeck demand from our clients.

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New cranes, new Hiab distributors and new innovation for the industry Tidd Ross Todd Ltd (TRT) has continued to strengthen its capability and support of the crane and construction instustries through 2018 and into 2019, becoming NZ distributors for Hiab and launching the TIDD PC28, TRT’s newest pick and carry crane at CANZ.

NZ Distributors for Hiab

“We understand the crane industry and the problems facing operators, TRT have always worked to provide the right solutions and the right products,” says TRT’s engineering director, Robert Carden.

All of the authorised Hiab agents are experienced engineering companies with already existing product experience, leveraging TRT’s already extensive truck and trailer parts operation, and have increased availability of Hiab equipment and parts.

Operators need greater flexibility in timing between jobs, advantages in quoting and securing of work. One of the key components that will help operators manage job costs is the road-ability of the crane and a small footprint. Both the TIDD PC28 and the new GMK3060L provide this solution.

Launching TIDD PC28 at CANZ TRT’s new TIDD PC28 sets a new standard for pick and carry crane capability, capacity, performance and safety.

Designed and manufactured by TRT, the TIDD PC28 has a 18.64m full power,

TRT became NZ distributors for the full range of Hiab equipment in November 2018, and has worked to establish a New Zealand wide support network of experts.

TRT has a large number of factory trained service and installation specialists to support the growing demand for Hiab products.

Hiab’s authorised service and fitting agents are based throughout the country, 24 hours, seven days a week.

3-section boom, a 75 percent stationary chart and 66 percent pick and carry chart for the best lift capability in its class.

Less than 2.5m wide, this crane is able to articulate 44° either side of the centre, making any site easily accessed and lifting and shifting loads simple.

Mobile cranes like the TIDD PC28 cranes are extremely popular options for NZ operators. Their superior roading capability

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Grove GMK3060L The GMK3060L is a compact 3-axle, 2.88m wide all terrain crane, and its small foot print is perfect for transport on NZ roads and bridges.

It has the longest reach in its class with a boom length of 48m, proving ideal for construction where space is limited including high-density residential and industrial sites.

Supporting the transport and construction sectors, TRT is a privately owned business that includes manufacturing and engineering, crane sales and service, Hiab, heavy transport parts, and mechanical service.

Its head office is in Hamilton with branches in Auckland and Christchurch, and Australian operations in Brisbane.

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Palmerston North Cosmopolitan Club Conveniently located a leisurely 100m walk from the town square, the family-friendly Palmerston North Cosmopolitan Club is a versatile hotspot in the heart of the city that is popular with many.

That’s because there’s more to this Cossie club than meets the eye – the modern building plays perfect host to meetings and conferences, a restaurant and bar, TAB facilities, 18 gaming machines, pool and snooker tables, dart boards, and many leisure/adjunct groups.

It’s a place where people to come to rest, play and socialise in a secure and friendly atmosphere. There’s something for members, affiliated members and guests, seven days a week, from Housie, Sunday dancing, Punters Club and 11 adjunct groups including 8 ball, the After 5 Club,

Darts, Fishing, Golf, Indoor Bowls, Snooker, Hold’em Poker, Yahtzee, and Seniors Travel Group. There are also membership prize draws each week.

Membership options range from $10 Intermediate, $30 Associate, $45 Single, and $75 Dual per year but you don’t need to be a member to enjoy the many benefits offered by the club.

The bar and restaurant, Pirani’s, is the food hub of the club and offers competitively priced blackboard meals, chef’s specials’, kid’s menu options, a Friday and Saturday night roast buffet and a Tuesday roast lunch buffet.

Pirani’s can also cater the functions hosted at the facility, providing full buffet options or platters, depending on what you are looking for.

There are many possible seating options, and a 4.2m x 2.5m Big Screen to watch all the sports making it an excellent venue for large gatherings such as work dos, weddings, birthdays and more.

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Scaffolding, Access & Rigging

Advocating higher training and safety standards Scaffolding, Access and Rigging New Zealand Inc (SARNZ) leads by example; a culture where compliance is a given byproduct of its commitment to pushing for higher standards for safety and quality within the industry.

Formed in 1994 by a group of likeminded individuals who wanted to ensure they were able to speak with a united voice when it came to issues of concern to the industry, SARNZ has gone from strength to strength and today represents more than 200 of those involved in the manufacturing, distribution and installation of access and rigging (approximately one-third of the market).

“Companies that become members of ours are the ones that have the most thorough culture of health and safety, where the good practice guidelines are not a tool to bypass, but rather seen as the minimum standard,” says SARNZ general manager Jessica Pritchard.

When you consider that roughly 75 percent of the industry’s ticketed (qualified) scaffolders are SARNZ members, this strongly supports the notion that SARNZ maintains, delivers and teaches the highest levels of quality and safety in the industry.

• Public Liability Insurance Certificate of Currency.

The SARNZ standard

• Completed Self Audit Snapshot.

As part of its commitment to lead an industry dedicated to higher standards of practice and health and safety, SARNZ encourages everyone involved in the supply, manufacture and/or installation of access and rigging to strive for membership.

• Evidence of Drug and Alcohol testing within the last 12 months (this can be the overall invoice showing completion/ overall results and doesn’t need to show personal information).

A thorough application process filters potential members into three categories: full membership, associate membership, or working with SARNZ to achieve what’s required for membership status.

“They uphold and work to the highest levels, continually pushing for higher standards of safety and this makes them the preferred choice in scaffolding, access and rigging.”

Once membership has been achieved it is reviewed yearly and the following is required upon application for renewal:

• In some cases a site visit may be required to ensure the SARNZ standard is being met.

Throughout the year members are privy to support, advice and information direct from SARNZ as well as many other benefits including but not limited to:

Input into industry training through the SARNZ partnership with The Skills Organisation and input into setting industry standards; recruitment and training support; networking with other members throughout the country; membership rates for Avontus Software – Scaffold Designer software; CSC Member Benefit Card; fuel schemes; Group Insurance Scheme – Statutory Liabilities Defence and Penalties Insurance and Employer Liability Insurance; and an improved perception of the professional nature of their company by the public through being a member of the national trade association Scaffolding, Access and Rigging NZ. Continued on page 52 >

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Innovations in Proscaf scaffolding from SafeSmart Access A New Zealand company providing scaffolding and height access solutions for use in construction worldwide is challenging traditions for financial efficiencies within the local scaffolding industry.

Northland based, SafeSmart Access is this country’s market leader in height access equipment.

While their world-wide distribution network caters for the height access requirements of construction, defence, mining, aviation, transport and pipeline industries around the globe, the primary focus in New Zealand is the scaffolding industry.

SafeSmart is the supplier of the popular Proscaf rosette style scaffold system, widely used for scaffolding of both residential and commercial construction developments.

The versatility, speed and efficiency of rosette scaffolding is accepted within the industry as being the most cost-effective scaffolding system for simple and complex installations alike. This is because of its bolt-free wedge connection rosettes which provide connections on each node.

Traditionally the components that make up rosette scaffold systems – including Proscaf — are made from steel for strength.

However, with a 20-year background and experience in the design and fabrication of aluminium access platforms, SafeSmart Access has challenged this norm, by engineering a full suite of components to match the original steel Proscaf system with an aluminium alternative.

The lighter weight of the new aluminium system was originally met with skepticism

from the largely staunchly traditional scaffolding industry in New Zealand.

However, operators using the aluminium equivalent are now realising the benefits to the ‘bottom line’ of the lighter weight Proscaf system.

Proscaf Aluminium is now proven to be quicker to erect, demanding less wear and tear on workers and allowing more components to be transported on a truck, all saving time and money.

Longtime user of Proscaf, Advance Scaffold director Mike Robins was one of the first to see the potential benefits of an aluminium rosette system for his business, and the company pioneered Proscaf Aluminium in New Zealand with considerable success.

Because Advance Scaffold has one team working solely with Proscaf steel and another working with the new aluminium equivalent, the savings in labour were made very clear to Mike.

In addition, the lighter weight aluminium product allows for more of the dimensionally equivalent Proscaf Aluminium components to be carried on a truck, meaning less trips.

So not only are labour costs reduced, but the costs of running and maintaining vehicles are also reduced.

“Installation and dismantle time on a single story new-build is reduced by 28 percent using Proscaf Aluminium,” Mike says.

Proscaf Aluminium scaffolding in a stairwell.

Further to the financial advantages of using Proscaf aluminium over steel, are some less tangible, albeit significant benefits for the scaffolding practitioners. Team leader of Advance Scaffold’s aluminium team, Calvin Milner reports a happier workforce, experiencing less fatigue and injury than when they worked with the steel system.

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Our workers love working with Proscaf Aluminium because it’s so much faster and easier to carry, and they can carry more. It’s also easier on the body.

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Proscaf Aluminium has also proven to be beneficial when scaffolding within small spaces or on sites with tight or awkward access – a common challenge for scaffolders working in our hilly harbour capital. The potential for damage when working on roofs and stair-wells or around glass or other vulnerable surfaces is also reduced with the lighter weight product.

Rosette scaffolding in use.

Evolution Scaffolding was another early adopter of Proscaf Aluminium. Director Wiremu Gray found the aluminium system a lot easier and less risky to work with than

steel when his construction industry client needed to to access the ceiling from a stairwell, while leaving the stairs unobstructed for use by workers.

“Proscaf Aluminium made the job easier, as the lighter components were easier to work with and less likely to cause damage to the surrounding woodwork,” Wiremu says.

So while the hot dipped galvanised high strength steel range of Proscaf is approved for heavy duty applications up to 30m, the lighter weight aluminium range, certified for medium duty up to 20m, often provides a greater return on investment and a speedier service for scaffolders’ customers when working on lower level installations.

SafeSmart Access managing director, Jeff Wearmouth is positive about the success of this technological advancement to the Proscaf product.

“More and more our customers are seeing the competitive advantage that can be achieved using Proscaf Aluminium. If its good for the industry, it’s good for SafeSmart,” Jeff says.

Imported to SafeSmart Access’s design, the Proscaf system is backed by SafeSmart’s in-house design and engineering team and tested in Australia and New Zealand by accredited independent testing laboratories to AS/NZS standards.

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“When you call it an apprenticeship, it’s an investment in something, the way of the future for the trades - it keeps the wheel turning.”

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We provide high end and high risk training for all industries. Some of which are: Working at heights, confined spaces, fork hoist, first aid, low level scaffolding & EWP training. All training is to NZQA unit standards.

When you consider that roughly 75 percent of the industry’s ticketed (qualified) scaffolders are SARNZ members, this strongly supports the notion that SARNZ maintains, delivers and teaches the highest levels of quality and safety in the industry.

For SARNZ the major benefit is interacting with members on such scale and getting a clear picture of where the industry is at as this cannot be replicated elsewhere throughout the year.

We provide a full service to all industries. There is no job too small or too big. We have an enormous resource to service any project throughout NZ. We specialise on False work/Propping, all types of scaffolding, rubbish chutes, temporary roofs, engineered scaffolds, mobiles etc. We supply full design drawings to ensure we meet the highest of expectations.

Safety first, and high quality service at all times.

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Training and qualifications Promoting industry training courses is a vital part of the industry’s immediate and long term success and there’s a course for every level of worker: Scaffolding Apprenticeship

We provide and sell high quality steel scaffolding. From tube and fitting right through to fully compatible ringscaff system scaffold which complies to AUS/ NZ standards. This is compatible with other products sold throughout NZ.

The scaffolding apprenticeship qualification that was launched in 2018 has been a great step in the right direction, Jess says.

While there have always been scaffolding qualifications, what used to be called the “traineeship” has been further legitimised by being made to sound more professional to those considering a career in the industry.

“It’s elevated it in that sense,” she says.

“When you call it an apprenticeship, it’s an investment in something, the way of the future for the trades - it keeps the wheel turning.”

The apprenticeship is an up to three year programme that teaches the apprentice all the skills required to enable them to apply for a Trade CoC (previously the Intermediate CoC).

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Accredited scaffolding training providers Tai Poutini and Vertical Horizonz are based throughout New Zealand and the apprentice will need to attend block courses at one of these locations as part of their apprenticeship.

SARNZ is positive that the apprenticeship will entice more young people to consider

a career in the profession and provide them with the tools to successfully do their role.

Rigging Recognition of Current Competency The RCC programme in rigging is targeted at those with rigging experience who are keen to take on more responsibility, but either don’t have the formal qualifications to get ahead, or need to have their overseas qualifications converted to the New Zealand equivalents.

This programme is designed to recognise the skills and knowledge they’ve gained from hands-on experience in the industry by providing a pathway to a New Zealand qualification in rigging.

New Zealand Certificate of Scaffolding (Level 3) (Proprietary Suspended) If you’re working within the scaffolding industry specialising in suspended scaffolding, this course is a must-have.

It is one of the requirements of applying for the Suspended CoC through the Scaffolding, Access, and Rigging Association of New Zealand (SARNZ).

The New Zealand Certificate of Scaffolding (Level 3) (Proprietary Suspended) takes approximately 11 months to complete and is done through block courses and on-thejob learning.

There are no prerequisites to entering this programme. Applicants will need to be currently employed within the scaffolding industry and have a supervisor who is willing and able to verify your on-job work.

Scaffolding, Access & Rigging This course is one of the requirements of applying for their Elementary CoC through the Scaffolding, Access, and Rigging Association of New Zealand (SARNZ).

The New Zealand Certificate of Scaffolding (Level 3) (General) takes between 18 – 22 months to complete and is done through block courses, on-thejob learning and verification.

There are no prerequisites to entering this programme. Applicants will need to be currently employed within the scaffolding industry and have a supervisor who is willing and able to verify their on-job work.

New Zealand Certificate in Scaffolding (Level 5) (Advanced) For already qualified and experienced scaffolders this is the next step up from the Intermediate qualification.

This course is one of the requirements of applying for the Advanced CoC through the Scaffolding, Access, and Rigging Association of New Zealand (SARNZ). In addition, this programme will provide eligibility for the Suspended CoC through SARNZ.

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Companies that become members of ours are the ones that have the most thorough culture of health and safety, where the good practice guidelines are not a tool to bypass, but rather seen as the minimum standard.

- SARNZ general manager Jessica Pritchard

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New Zealand Certificate of Scaffolding (Level 3) (General) For those interested in a career in scaffolding but whose company doesn’t have the range of work required for the scaffolding apprenticeship, they can still enter into the New Zealand Certificate of Scaffolding (Level 3) (General).

The New Zealand Certificate in Scaffolding (Level 5) (Advanced) is an 18-month programme done through block courses and on-the-job learning.

You will need to hold a New Zealand Certificate in Scaffolding (Level 4) (Trade) or National Certificate in Scaffolding (Level 4) (Intermediate) to enter this programme. You will need to be currently employed within the scaffolding industry and have a supervisor who is willing and able to verify your on-job work.

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Conference 2019 The annual SARNZ Conference will take place on August 8th and 9th in Dunedin, with more details to be confirmed closer to the time.

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The theme, “Breakthrough to success”, speaks to the business leaders of the industry and will focus on the pillars of what makes a business successful: insurance, contracts, training, health and safety, company culture, and more.

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- SARNZ general manager Jessica Pritchard

Guest speakers will provide valuable insight over two days alongside a full trade show with 20+ exhibitors showcasing new products and services. But for many members, the , opportunity to network is the highlight of the conference.

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For SARNZ the major benefit is interacting with members on such scale and getting a clear picture of where the industry is at as this cannot be replicated elsewhere throughout the year.

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Versatile & cost effective Unlike traditional clamps, which tend to increase in price as their diameters increase, the unique V-shape of the Uniclamp has been specifically designed to accommodate pipe & cable diameters of various sizes (from 9mm to 127mm).

Not only does this save you money on installations, it dramatically simplifies your inventory management, and places fewer technical demands on your team.

Quick & easy installation Installing the Uniclamp is as simple as placing it on a c-strut or its purpose built surface mount, twisting it into place with its patented locking mechanism, and securing your pipe with your preferred strapping method.

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Working at Heights

Build a scaffold & edge protection business with maximum rewards INTAKS NZ Limited is helping people across New Zealand start up their own scaffolding and edge protection installation companies.

within timeframes that can be measured in days, not months.

INTAKS offers an opportunity with its patented scaffolding and edge protection system to build your own business that’s simple to manage, has fantastic growth options and great earning prospects.

Whether you want to run just one truck and a couple of staff, or scale it up to a bigger business, INTAKS has an opportunity to suit you.

“Most of our customer base has been guys who didn’t own a scaffold company and saw an opportunity in the market. When they first come to see us, we discuss what stage they’re at — for example, have they created a business plan? – and we offer them advice on who to see and what we can do to help with that business plan. We also discuss finance and can suggest who they should get in touch with in order to secure finance.”

The INTAKS system is strong, multiconfigurable and supported by a range of interconnecting components. It’s made from durable and light aluminium, and boasts a wide range of combinations that provide versatile solutions for working at height on both residential and commercial sites.

The INTAKS system is proudly manufactured in New Zealand to the highest standards and has been designed, tested, and independently verified to comply with relevant AS/NZS standards. Swift manufacturing and effective stock management allows supply to customers

INTAKS general manager, Joel Warren, says while INTAKS supplies scaffolding and edge protection systems for purchase and rent, the current focus is on mentoring new businesses.

Scaffolding is a capital-intensive game to get into and Joel says banks typically don’t lend against the gear as security. Loans need to be based on a business model.

“To help with that we have other arrangements to help people increase their plant (scaffolding gear) without imposing a huge capital cost on their business. With more plant, customers are able to generate more revenue and their profits increase.”

Unlike traditional systems, the INTAKS system does not require large-scale trucks or hiabs or big warehouse requirements. The light-

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The ideal INTAKS candidates are straight forward people who are willing to pull up their sleeves to get the job done and provide their customers with a valued experience on every job, big or small.

weight, compact nature of the INTAKS system means that your whole operation can be run with ease and at a low cost.

The significantly lower labour costs incurred by an INTAKS installation company gives the business owner an ongoing competitive advantage in a market where labour is the largest operating cost.

While the team at INTAKS offers extensive support and sound advice on how to operate your business, there are no restrictions on how you do so, nor are there any rigid franchise agreements.

The ideal INTAKS candidates are straight forward people who are willing to pull up their sleeves to get the job done and provide their customers with a valued experience on every job, big or small.

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People who want to consistently deliver quality installations with great service at a competitive (but not cheap) price.

People who take pride in their staff and want to develop a great team around them, who look for opportunities and jump on them when they arise, so that their business can continue to prosper.

If you feel you meet this description and are interested in the opportunity to build a profitable, easy to operate business, please take the next step, by contacting us on 0800 468 257 for a no-obligation discussion. And check out our website www.intaks.co.nz to find out more. We look forward to working with you.

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Snorkel NZ

Snorkel expands range with telehandlers Celebrating its 60th anniversary in 2019, Snorkel has become a global success as a manufacturer of high quality aerial work platforms.

completed on automated lines by robots for precision and consistency.

Bauma 2019 marked the official launch, outside of North America, for two new telehandlers.

Joining the Snorkel SR626, the new Snorkel SR1442 and SR1745 expand the Snorkel rough terrain telehandler line to three models.

Founded in 1959, Snorkel produces one of the largest ranges of safe work at height solutions, with platform heights ranging from 2m to 40m.

Branded as the SR9244 and SR1045 respectively in the Americas, the SR1442 and SR1745 telehandlers are manufactured in Italy.

Behind every Snorkel machine is the innovative vision of its founder, Art Moore.

Building aerial lifts that are simple, reliable and robust was Art’s philosophy that continues today and is at the core of all Snorkel designs.

The sister units fulfil a need from rental companies for a cost competitive telehandler that is feature-rich yet simple to operate and maintain.

The full Snorkel product range includes electric and diesel scissor and boom lifts, and towable booms and material lifts.

Equipped as standard with four-wheel drive and enclosed cabs with heat and air conditioning, the new SR1442 is capable of lifting up to 4,200kg (9,260 lbs.), has a maximum lift height of up to 13.5m (44 ft.

4 in.), and has a maximum forward reach of up to 9.5m (31 ft. 2 in.).

More recently, Snorkel has added a line of compact rough terrain telehandlers to its range, including the Snorkel SR626, SR1442, and SR1745 models.

The larger SR1745 has a maximum lift height of up to 16.4m (53 ft. 9 in.), and a maximum forward reach of 12.6m (41 ft. 4 in.), and can lift up to 4,535kg (10,000 lbs.).

Snorkel Telehandlers First introduced at World of Concrete 2018 in Las Vegas, Nevada, the all-steel Snorkel SR626 telehandler is capable of lifting up to 2,599kg (5,732 lbs.) with a maximum lift height of 5.79m (19 ft.) and a maximum forward reach of 3.2m (10 ft. 4 in.).

Geared toward the construction sector, each telehandler is built with a powerful Deutz Tier 4 Final diesel engine and multiple driving modes that are also well suited for rental, agricultural or maintenance applications.

Designed to be simple and robust, it is very easy to service and maintain and delivers high levels of operator comfort.

Weighing just 4,700kg (10,360 lbs), the SR626 is fitted with a 70.3hp Tier 4 Final Yanmar diesel engine. At just 1.89m (6 ft. 2 in.) wide, compact dimensions make this model ideal for using in tight spaces, particularly on construction jobsites or in rental applications.

Designed to withstand the toughest jobsites and the demands of the rental industry, this compact lift is constructed from high-strength steel, with all frame welds

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Additionally, these units are equipped with a new electronic transmission and axle.

Its variable speed hydrostatic drive allows operators to adjust and more closely match speed and torque as required for each job.

Designed with high quality construction to deliver sturdy performance, the rough terrain telehandlers have a three-section boom that are wear pad mounted to provide durability and reliability when handling heavy loads.

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Designed with high quality construction to deliver sturdy performance, the rough terrain telehandlers have a three-section boom that are wear pad mounted to provide durability and reliability when handling heavy loads.

Outriggers and auto-leveling capabilities come standard to tackle all terrains.

A frame sway up to 11° helps keep the machines steady while operating in tough environments. Proportional joystick controls and power-assisted steering also help increase safety and ease of use in rough terrain.

Ergonomically designed for ultimate operator comfort, the telehandler units feature fully enclosed cabs with heating and air conditioning. This cab design allows for maximum visibility in all operating conditions.

The Snorkel telehandlers are fitted with adapters that can be easily customized with a wide range of attachments.

To minimise total ownership costs, Snorkel telehandlers are designed to be simple, reliable, and robust.

All Snorkel lifts and telehandlers come with a five-year structural warranty, plus a two-year warranty for parts and labour.

For more information about the new Snorkel telehandlers, or to arrange a product demonstration, please call (06) 3689 168, or visit www.snorkellifts.co.nz.

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Civil Contractors New Zealand

CCNZ looks to the future As it looks forward to celebrating 75 years in existence this July, Civil Contractors New Zealand (CCNZ) reflects on a strong history of success representing the civil contractors of New Zealand.

Relationships between head contractors, subcontractors and alliance partners aren’t always easy, but the industry is good at working together on partnerships to accomplish major projects (you can see a selection at www.epicwork.nz/map).

There’s a massive amount of work just over the horizon. The challenge has been establishing a consistent work pipeline, Fraser says.

“We hope the creation of the New Zealand Infrastructure Commission – Te Waihanga will help with this by increasing visibility of planned projects coming to market across New Zealand. This sort of ‘shop front’ for projects coming to market will make the tendering process more efficient for contractors and also increase their confidence to invest in new plant and skilled staff members.”

That history is indicative of how adaptive it is in its determination to support an industry focused on expert knowledge and practices.

In 2014 the Contractors Federation (established 1944) merged with Roading New Zealand to provide an incorporated society that represents the interests and aspirations of over 600 member organisations – including large, mediumsized and small businesses in civil engineering, construction and general contracting. It also has associate members who provide valuable products, support and services to contractor members.

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Conference 2019 – Navigating the Future

“These businesses play a vital role in the development of our country, our economy and our way of life,” says CCNZ communications advisor, Fraser May. “They build and maintain the roads connecting our cities and towns. They install and care for the water networks that bring fresh water to houses and wastewater to treatment plants. They even install the cables that bring the internet to homes and businesses.

This year’s conference is themed around ‘Navigating the Future’. It will be very futurefocussed, including technical workshops, case studies on how new technologies such as virtual reality training, drones and trenchless pipeline installation are making their way into industry.

“These are services a modern and developed economy must have to compete efficiently in world markets and to deliver high living standards for its people.”

The conference is held in partnership with the New Zealand Roadmarkers Federation and Roadmarking Industry Association of Australia, and will feature inspiring presentations and an interactive workshop on growing successful businesses.

CCNZ membership is open to any contractor engaged in civil engineering, construction and general contracting, including those servicing the rural economy. Associate membership is available to all businesses who service and supply products to the construction/contracting industry.

In return, members receive strong support and access to events such meetings across 13 regional branches and the National Excavator Operator Competition – an event that turned 25 years old this year.

The association’s key focuses are driven by its strategic objectives, including strong representation and advocacy, providing value to its members and stakeholders, developing people and managing industry self-regulation.

Supporting technical excellence and a voice for civil construction One of its focus areas is industry selfgovernance. CCNZ works on best-practice standards across many parts of the industry.

CCNZ is currently gearing up to make more of a difference in traffic control and road work site safety, which has historically lacked a peak body.

It has just completed a review of the Manual Traffic Controllers’ Handbook, Speed Management Handbook and Quality Assurance for Bituminous Materials. The Quality Assurance for Aggregates guideline is currently in the final stages of production, and it is also about to finish a long review of The Safe Handling of Bituminous 58 | B&C - Issue #117

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Setting industry standards is just part of what we do.

We act as the voice of industry, gauging the perspective of civil contractors throughout New Zealand through regular branch meetings at each of our 13 branches across New Zealand.

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Materials, which is an authoritative handling guide for bitumen.

It operates technical advisory groups made up of specialists from its membership and led by CCNZ technical manager Stacy Goldsworthy. It also works with Government agencies such as the New Zealand Transport Agency and WorkSafe New Zealand.

“Setting industry standards is just part of what we do. We act as the voice of industry, gauging the perspective of civil contractors throughout New Zealand through regular Branch meetings at each of our 13 branches across New Zealand.

“We also host leadership groups for smaller contractors and larger members such as our tier one members who have annual turnover in excess of $100 million dollars. We are then able to relay this perspective to decision makers,” Fraser says.

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is working to address through its EPIC Careers in Infrastructure campaign, which looks to show people what working in civil construction is all about through social media channels, resources and the website www.epicwork.nz.

“We developed it by talking to young civil construction workers to find out why they love their jobs in a series of workshops, and it focuses on the themes of why civil construction workers love their work (projects that make a difference to society, working in NZ’s great outdoors, working in teams, working with amazing technology),” Fraser says.

Innovation and forward thinking

EPIC also provides resources to careers advisors and contractors to support them in the recruitment process. Although it was launched less than a year ago, the campaign has already reached more than 400,000 people.

Members have repeatedly identified a lack of skilled workers among their biggest challenges and this is something CCNZ

The civil construction industry is performing well as a sector as companies are able to work together on projects.

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This year’s keynote speakers are Mike King, BNZ chief economist Tony Alexander, City Rail Link chief executive Dr Sean Sweeney and communication expert Shayne Thompson.

The Hirepool Construction Excellence Awards, P people Awards and Connexis Company Training Awards are always a conference highlight, representing the pinnacle achievements of New Zealand’s civil construction industry.

Results of Civil Contractors New Zealand’s annual Construction Industry Survey (run in partnership with major associate Teletrac Navman) will also be released and explored at the conference. This will be done in a ‘State of Civil Construction’ panel discussion, featuring senior industry leaders. More information is available at www.navigatingthefuture.co.nz.

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Concrete testing requirements for large commercial pours

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Concrete is a unique product when it is delivered to your construction project.

It is delivered in a form that does not reflect its properties in a finished state, it’s a time sensitive product, requires care during placement and time (28 days or more) to develop its ultimate performance and strength properties.

Allied Concrete test over 1300 different loads of concrete every month to maintain stringent quality control over concrete production.

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Technical staff have observed that samples taken on site and then returned to the laboratory also exhibit significant strength losses, even when sampled in accordance with NZS 3104.

To obtain a reliable assessment of its fitness for use on a project, accurately performed sampling and testing is required.

This is because site samples can be kept at a much wider range of temperatures than those in a laboratory.

Concrete testing procedures are stipulated in a series of Standards that specify the steps to be followed to obtain a representative sample of what is being used in your project, while enabling test results to be replicated repeatedly during the project to generate a credible database of strength test results to provide the designer confidence that what he or she specified, to meet design assumptions, have been delivered to site.

Allied Concrete test over 1300 different loads of concrete every month to maintain stringent quality control over concrete production.

Test data gathered by experienced Allied Concrete Technicians is then used to manage material suppliers (aggregates, water, cement and any admixtures that were

selected or specified), to ensure that the concrete meets the strength requirements of the specific concrete strength (Grade Strength) selected by the designer.

NZS 3104 establishes rejection criteria for low strength test results, and the NZRMCA Plant Audit rules define actions necessary if there is a suspected low-test result.

NZS 3104 is the standard that nominates the safety margin that all reputable ready-mix suppliers need to apply to the nominated concrete strength, to ensure that the concrete supplied meets the strength requirements for the project.

The nature of concrete is such that for every error or departure from the Standard, there is a drop in concrete strength at the time of test.

Adhering to all testing procedures is critical for a representative sample result. Allied

Allied does not use site derived test data as part of its regular testing regime for this reason and encourages its customers to accept test data that forms part of the NZRMCA Plant Audit Scheme, an independent and rigorous audit of quality systems in place at a ready mixed concrete plant to meet the requirements of ISO 9002, in which all Allied Concrete plants comply and exceed annually.

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TDDA helps create combined Australia and New Zealand Oral Fluid Drug Testing Standard A new standard has New Zealand and Australia following the same processes and technology guidelines for oral fluid testing.

testing collection services to International Standards Organisation (ISO) standards.

The AS/NZS 4760:2019 (CH-039 Detection of Drugs in Oral Fluids) Oral Fluid testing standard by Standards Australia and Standards New Zealand dictates consistency around testing methodology, the quality of devices required, and how labs manage test samples.

TDDA-Omega Laboratories will also secure accreditation to AS/NZS 4760:2019 for the provision of laboratory confirmation services.

TDDA’s testers are currently working under the Australian Quality Training Framework and will be among the first to complete the New Zealand Qualifications Authority qualifications once available.

The Drug Detection Agency (TDDA) group technical manager, Rod Dale, and TDDA -Omega Laboratories chief toxicologist, Armin Kiani, were part of the New Zealand, Australian standards committee that updated AS/NZS 4760-2006 to the new 2019 version.

“We’ve long believed oral fluid testing technology and processes needed reviewing and a joint Australian and New Zealand standard,” says TDDA’s CEO, Kirk Hardy.

“The new standardisation delivers value to employees and employers alike. It provides a framework and guidelines to ensure that oral fluid testing is carried out in a way that will deliver accurate, reliable results.”

TDDA will be the first to achieve cross Tasman accreditation and provide independent, reliable, and externally audited oral fluid drug

“If a drug tester follows the standard, they’ll use a process that ensures the testing carried out meets the requirements of the AS/NZS 4760:2019, giving it more scientific rigour to withstand legal challenges. We’re also verifying a device to meet the criteria of the new standard,” Kirk says.

One of the standard’s requirements is that any device used for oral fluid testing is independently verified by an accredited laboratory and not the manufacturer.

“Businesses considering using oral fluid devices should request to see a ‘certification of verification’ from an independent accredited lab, or they may later find their testing results aren’t worth the paper they are printed on,” Kirk explains.

Even with standardisation improvements in collection and device verification, Kirk warns that oral fluid testing isn’t a catch-all testing product, and not all workplace testers are accredited or will

follow the standard. Businesses that are serious about compliance, and health and safety, must use an independent, accredited, certified tester and devices that follow the new standard.

“It is in an employer’s interest to ensure oral testing is carried out by an external collecting agency that complies with the new standard,” explains Langton Hudson Butcher senior partner, Andrew Schirnack.

“Employers that oral fluid test ‘in-house’ or use an ‘off the shelf’ testing device are exposing themselves to legal and financial risk with the Employment Relations Authority or Employment Court.”

TDDA has conducted oral fluid testing for companies for nearly two decades, but believes all tests have advantages and disadvantages. It recommends using a range of testing methods, such as oral fluid, urine and hair testing, that fit the needs of a workplace based on desired testing outcomes.

“The most common questions I hear from employers about oral testing are ‘will this type of test lead to a personal grievance’, ‘will it comply with health and safety’, and ‘will it stand up in court’. The simple answer is any testing is better than none but have a discussion with your testing provider if you’re thinking about changing your testing method,” Kirk says.

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TDDA CEO Kirk Hardy TDDA recommends oral fluid testing trial periods that include measuring metrics such as: • Detection rate increases and decreases • Accident rate increases or decreases • Employee wellness • Employee attendance and attrition rates • Subjective surveying of employees and their opinions.

TDDA has ISO15189:2012 accreditation for workplace drug testing (see NATA and IANZ websites for further detail). TDDA is considered to be a leader in its field with 64 locations throughout Australasia. www.tdda.com

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Twenty five years on and still going strong As the iconic Accessman brand enters its 25th year, it’s a time of reflection for the group’s general manager Lena Harrington.

The business has evolved from its humble beginnings, when Director Ross Pickersgill started with one scissor lift, to now boasting well over 1000 units throughout the group and its franchise system.

In recent years the group has added additional arms to the business incorporating scaffolding, a telehandler division under the name of “Forkworx”, as well as their in-house training academy that delivers the HIANZ Silvercard, along with the renowned international IPAF Operator card.

The IPAF federation, whose members account for 75 percent of the global access fleet, provides an internationally recognised Operator card, with well over 6 million cardholders worldwide.

Accessman is no run of the mill hire company and with significant investment in the development of their own software systems, the group has been at the forefront of technology for a number of years.

As with any industry, competition is fierce, and the ability to adapt and meet all facets of the market is a daily requirement.

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We will continue to stay at the forefront of innovation to ensure we continue to provide the industry with the latest machines and the service that the brand has been built on, transitioning into markets with the experience that has been instrumental in our growth.

devices on machines being utilised within the market in upcoming years, resulting in additional diagnostic reporting, real-time tracking of machine utilisation and lighter weight options in selected models, which are an attractive option on larger scale commercial construction projects.

- Accessman general manager Lena Harrington.

What does the future hold for Accessman?

“Our staff are our business,” Lena says.

“We have a team who have been selected based not necessarily on their experience, but their strength of character, their principles, and their desire to be a part of something special.

“I believe we have the best team in the industry, they are a team of individuals that we like to see progress within the group when the opportunity arises, therefore providing not only a ‘job’, but a future for our staff and their families. This is no gift – there is an expectation that they are to be the best in the business, the difference here is that they want to be.”

With the foundation branches plotted throughout the south in Blenheim, Christchurch, Timaru, Dunedin and

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Cromwell, well entrenched within their local markets, it was a natural progression to move into the North.

The past 12 months has seen the opening of the West Auckland branch in New Lynn that has experienced significant growth, and more recently the opening of a branch in South Auckland, based out of Wiri, which is making some real inroads into the local market.

With success, often comes reward, and this awards the ability to pay it forward by supporting an array of individuals, sports teams, public events such as Coca Cola Xmas in the Park and schools within the local communities.

Advances in technology will see the introduction of revolutionary features and

Lena says the continual evolvement of the brand as it has done for the past 25 years, will be the key to the future for the next 25 years, as it is for any successful business.

“We will continue to stay at the forefront of innovation to ensure we continue to provide the industry with the latest machines and the service that the brand has been built on, transitioning into markets with the experience that has been instrumental in our growth.”

Accessman T 0800 2GET HIGH (0800 243 844) E training@accessman.co.nz www.accessman.co.nz

Two Auckland locations!

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PrefabNZ

The multi-faceted benefits of prefabricated buildings Architecturally designed, sustainable, rapidly assembled and built to last; not words traditionally associated with prefabricated buildings.

How times change.

No longer a dirty word in construction, prefab is now synonymous with high quality innovation, environmental sustainability, cost effectiveness and cutting-edge contemporary architectural design.

Today, pre-engineered buildings are manufactured using cutting-edge technology, creating affordable homes in a stylish and individualised way.

A far cry from the commonly held view of prefabs being standardised, uninspired, temporary, and low quality, the new generation prefab can be an architecturally designed, futuristic skyscraper featuring state-of-the art sustainable solutions.

Debunking the myths Pamela Bell, chief executive officer of PrefabNZ, a non-profit incorporated society and hub for pre-built construction in New Zealand, believes widespread misconception has been the number one factor influencing the low uptake of prefabrication.

“New Zealand has an urgent need to build better houses faster. Prefab construction offers a huge range of economic, social and environmental benefits, but we have to get past our impression of prefabs as the temporary classrooms from our childhoods. Prefab construction has evolved a lot since then.

“Our industry innovations in this area are world leading and yet our uptake is low – it doesn’t make sense. It’s time to change the way we think about construction,” Pamela says.

And as for the perception that prefab designs are uninspired – tell that to Frank

Lloyd Wright, Zaha Hadid and Frank Gehry – three great contemporary architects who all incorporated prefab construction techniques into their designs.

Building better homes faster Prefabricated construction has evolved a lot. Today’s technically advanced factory production allows much greater control, thereby producing a much higher quality.

Components are precision made using advanced materials.

Prefab NZ believes this combination of requirements plays to the strength of prefab construction, with its faster assembly

times, better quality and freedom from weather effects.

For these reasons, the scene appears to be well set for prefab construction to play a significant role in delivering more homes to higher standards in the coming years.

“The case for prefab has never been stronger,” Pamela says. “It has the capability and capacity to play a far bigger role in construction than it currently does. It offers more for less: more quality for less time at site, more tangible outcomes and less risk, and more energy efficiency for less resource use. It’s win-win for everyone.”

Inner space Design and build more efficiently with MiTek Posi-STRUT open-web design trusses. Fully engineered Posi-STRUT combines timber and steel to create lightweight, super strong trusses for both floors and rafters that can provide larger clear spans and greater design flexibility.

Posi-STRUT allows for services to be easily installed without compromise and there are still more benefits that will enhance your new space.

Talk to your accredited MiTek fabricator.

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Modern designers and architects have been highly instrumental in moving prefabricated building acceptance forward. Prefabricated structures are winning architecture and design awards all over the globe.

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The benefits of prefab Prefabricated construction has come a long way from the old school prefabs of the ’70s and may provide the answer to New Zealand’s growing housing shortage.

By far the greatest advantage of prefab construction is quality, but that’s not all it has to offer.

Quality – Greater use of factory controlled conditions, computer numerically controlled (CNC) and computer-aided drafting and manufacturing (CAD-CAM) technology provides for superior precision, let wastage and a higher quality end product, whilst still allowing individuality in design.

Time – The fastest way to save money is to save time and prefabrication gets the job done faster – site-based foundations are built at the same time as the offsite manufacturing of building parts and delays due to weather conditions are avoided.

Cost vs. value – A 2011 BRANZ study showed that a reduction in house construction time can mean a

saving of between $1,000 to $1,600 per week. It also means less rental time for home occupants.

Skills – Factory construction enables greater trade specialisation, which provides for increased quality and less on-site labour, thereby reducing overall costs. More jobs for less skilled workers would be created in controlled environments.

Harnessing the full potential of prefab Although prefab construction can be, and is, used for bespoke building components, the greatest efficiencies and cost advantages lie in mass production.

Offsite construction is most effective when applied to multiple build programmes. This does not have to mean repetitive design or standardised housing outcomes. Repetitive prefabricated elements could be modular bathrooms or prefinished wall panels.

At the other extreme is the manufacture of complete buildings offsite, a concept that is gaining momentum around the world and, when it comes to technical innovation, New Zealand is part of the leading pack.

Health and safety – The construction sector has a worker fatality rate almost triple that of any other sector.

Prefabrication processes provide improved health and safety benefits for workers as the work environment is easy to control and there is less exposure to weather elements.

Sustainability – The construction industry contributes to 40 percent of landfill, so pressure is increasing to reduce the level of material waste used in production.

Prefab construction reduces waste at site and enables better energy efficiencies through more accurate building methods.

There is also less disturbance made to the land on site.

A blueprint for the future So what does the future hold for the prefab sector? Pamela believes prefab construction is going from strength to strength and the opportunities are there to be seized.

“We need more quality homes now. We need them quickly, we need them to be affordable and we need them to be safe.”

But regardless of the economic, environmental and functional advantages prefab construction offers, ultimately, uptake won’t improve if they don’t look pretty.

“Modern designers and architects have been highly instrumental in moving prefabricated building acceptance forward.

Prefabricated structures are winning

architecture and design awards all over the globe.”

It is worth remembering that prefabrication is a strategy that affects the whole project from conception.

“Prefab is about building in large chunks. As anyone watching TV3’s Grand Designs will have seen, it is when oversized Lego-like components, walls and room-sized modules fit together quickly at a pre-prepared site.

“Essentially, a house design needs to be frozen prior to manufacture, because design changes or variations once the house is in production are likely to erode the cost benefits.”

Prefab components are produced in a controlled environment – they are precision made and extremely accurate, which is why the planning has to be done in the initial stages.

For more information about prefabricated construction and PrefabNZ, visit www.prefabnz.co.nz.

PrefabNZ PO Box 19-063 Courtenay Place Wellington 6149 021 972 635 info@prefabnz.com www.prefabnz.com

Engineered for strength The more you learn about the benefits of building with the Metra Construction Panel System, the more you start to wonder why anyone would build the old way anymore.

Compared to timber framing and plasterboard, Metra Construction Panels give you much more strength, speed, space and durability.

The Metra Construction Panel System provides a strong wall bracing system that exceeds the bracing requirements of the New Zealand Building Code and is suitable for use in very high wind zones,

so you can be certain your building will stand up to Mother Nature.

Strength Metra Construction Panels are incredibly strong. Not only do they remove the need for framing and lining, they are also selfbracing, won’t warp over time, and move less if settling occurs.

Space The old style of plasterboard over timber framing is a bulky way to build. Metra Construction Panels are so efficient you can get up to 7.5 percent more useable floor space. To put that into perspective, in a space where you’d once fit 20 terraced units, you can now fit 21.

Speed

Environmentally friendly

Building with the Metra Construction Panel System speeds up construction by up to a massive 40-60 percent. You could complete a 160m2 home in as little as six weeks.

They’re also an environmentally conscious choice. Instead of cutting down new trees, we use NZ pine wood fibre leftover from timber processing. And there’s less wastage. Our panel offcuts are used to build shelving, benches, stairs, risers and treads, reducing wastage compared to traditional building methods.

Durability Metra Construction Panels are almost impossible to dent. At 640kg/m3 density, these heavy duty walls will stand up to the knocks of everyday life, including children, pets and moving house.

With large panel sizes and fewer joins, you get a high-quality smooth finish and less nail popping. The panels are also self-bracing, which means there is less movement from settling over time.

Get in touch today We work with New Zealand builders, in New Zealand conditions and have a great network of approved installers up and down the country. Call us on 0800 156 100, email: info@metrapanel.co.nz, or visit: www.metrapanel.co.nz.

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Manufactured in NZ for over 25 years. The panels completely replace the need for timber framing and plasterboard linings. The BRANZ appraised house building system (or kit set) is based on using Metra 36mm wall panels and Metra 25mm ceiling panels. As an acceptable “alternative solution“ the system demonstrates compliance directly with the Building Code performance. The system also meets the 50 year durability requirements of the Building Code.

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NK Windows

High quality products for high quality buildings Aligning with the right product supplier is central to producing a great building.

Thanks to NK Windows supplying a comprehensive range of PVCu windows and doors in Christchurch, builders, subbies and contractors have access to a premium range of products.

The superior insulation, security and noise reduction benefits of PVCu windows and doors speak for themselves, but this is now further enhanced by an increasing range of colours and designs.

The range offers a variety of styles and designs that can be fitted into any type of property, including residential and light commercial. Its double and triple-glazed windows and doors feature seamless lines,

which reflect the most modern in European tilt-and-turn design, with no visible rivets, gaps, screws or joins.

Precision engineered to the highest standards and representing the latest in European styling and technology, NK’s window and door systems don’t just look fantastic, they also enhance the functionality, health, security, comfort and value of buildings.

“Our commitment to delivering you the best sees us utilising profiles from Germany, hardware from Austria and glass from New Zealand. Combined with local manufacture and in-depth understanding of the local environment, the outcome is a range of window and door solutions which look stunning and offer genuine advantages when it comes to heating, noise insulation, and security.

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“We have partnered with leading European and local suppliers to bring you world-class window and door solutions that you will love.

“We have been delivering window and door solutions since 2000, so we have encountered most issues and construction types and can provide advice in a number of areas. You are welcome to engage us early in discussions with your clients to make sure they get the maximum benefit from our solutions.”

Huge thermal efficiencies PVCu is an excellent thermal insulator and a poor heat conductor, keeping the weather out and the warmth in.

The thermal benefits of the PVCu system cannot be overstated, outperforming any thermally broken aluminium joinery on the market.

Ph 379 3740 www.homeplus.co.nz

“They are over 20 percent better insulation than a thermal break window and over 30 percent more than a typical double-glazed window, plus there’s no condensation.

“It’s highly thermally efficient and there is less heat escaping out the window.

European styling, world-class functionality.

Affordable solutions that look great, keep you safe and warm and are environmentally friendly.

Phone 03 344 3126 www.nkwindows.co.nz

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The windows and doors are sealed with double seals, creating an air-tight window.

This also improves the acoustic performance, resulting in less traffic noise.”

PVCu windows and doors show no negative effects caused by heavy rain, snow, strong sun or smog. They do not rot, corrode or warp and even after many years, the windows are still attractive, perfectly tight and working well.

They are ideal for use in buildings close to the sea, where they are permanently exposed to strong windows, heavy rain and salty air.

NK Windows 8 Anchorage Road Hornby Christchurch (03) 344 3126 info@nkwindows.co.nz www.nkwindows.co.nz

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Insulation Association of New Zealand

Overseeing our insulation standards The Insulation Association of New Zealand Inc. (IAONZ) advocates for quality of installation, training and product within the insulation industry.

“Also, most people don’t know or understand the NZ Standard for installation. Again with installing insulation, there are significant electrical risks involved especially under the house, avoidance of having the insulation contact roofing material, working in hot confined spaces, ensuring insulation is installed correctly around downlights in the ceiling to avoid fire hazards. There are many, many issues most homeowners don’t consider when installing.”

Through its continually developing objectives, it is helping to raise the standard of practice industry-wide and the quality of living in homes throughout New Zealand as a result.

The implementation of the Healthy Homes Guarantee’s Act is the next big step and a really positive one. It is probably the first time that the “whole house” is being considered with heating, ventilation, drainage etc, all important along with insulation.

IAONZ has trained more than 2,500 insulation installers through its courses since its inception in 2009 and today its members represent more than 90 percent of the industry.

An often overlooked and underestimated aspect, insulation accounts for approximately only five percent of the cost of a build, but its impact on the comfort of a home is far greater.

The Healthy Homes Standards together with the Residential Tenancies Act, Building Code and AS/NZ standards aim to raise the standard of living in New Zealand, in particular in rental housing.

Nearly 600,000 households rent in New Zealand and research tells us that that rental housing is of poorer quality than owneroccupied homes.

IAONZ executive officer, Richard Arkinstall, estimates there are still approximately

50,000 – 60,000 rental properties needing insulation upgrades before assessing the new Healthy Homes Guarantee’s Act, which will only increase this number.

A major concern here is that of the 50-60k houses, it is unknown how many have been completed by DIY work which may or may not then be compliant.

“The key thing about installing insulation is most people don’t realise how technical and precise the work actually is,” Richard says.

“Small gaps or leaving creases and folds in the product can have a large impact on effectiveness. An air gap of 5-10 percent can reduce the effectiveness of that insulation by up to 50 percent.

Again there are changes that landlords will need to make to their properties and approved installers can advise on these.

In particular, the technical input, experience and information its technical committee made towards the establishment and updating of the Industry Standard NZS4246 was influential.

IAONZ membership is open to companies who work in the manufacturing, distribution or installation of insulation products.

There are different levels of membership and for each a process whereby all members’ level of experience, training and work they have completed previously is assessed.

“We survey our members and provide uptake and technical information to both EECA and MBIE as we can access actual operational information from our members.

We also work closely with BRANZ in providing new research information and technical installation information out to our members,” Richard says.

About IAONZ works with Government and industry towards an agreed standard of quality for product and installation. In support of this, it offers training courses in accordance with the NZ Building Code and AS/NZ Standards and guidance to its members.

Esablishted in 2009 especially for the Government’s Warm-Up New Zealand retrofit programme, the Association has evolved to represent a far wider range of organisations than just those involved in the retrofit insulation market.

Insulation Association of New Zealand Inc PO Box 45-098 Lower Hutt Wellington 027 288 3770 membership@iaonz.co.nz www.iaonz.co.nz

Cool Ray From industrial to commercial, retail to residential, we custom design, install and maintain air conditioning.

When you add our commitment to developing great working relationships, you understand why Cool Ray Auckland is proud of its long history working in the greater Auckland area with clients that repeatedly use our services.

It’s a simple statement that covers a varied range of services from design work, to commercial installation and onto regular preventive maintenance.

Here’s some numbers for you — in 2011 Cool Ray completed three major projects. In 2018, that number had grown to 26. Of those 26, 20 were with regular clients, 3 of which we’ve worked with since 2011 — proof that Cool Ray Auckland’s commitment to building relationships is more than just a statement.

Since 2006 our mission statement hasn’t radically changed – we still want to: 1. Understand our clients’ needs.

2. Provide expert advice and solutions for their specific requirements.

3. Deliver workmanship to a high standard.

Please contact Antony or Phil to discuss your project — antony@coolray.co.nz and phil@coolray.co.nz, or by phone, 09 265 2293.

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Insulation Association of New Zealand

Snug Insulation It’s never too late to update your insulation, and when you do, Snug Insulation will be sure that you’re getting the best value for money and performance.

Owner and director of Snug Insulation, Blair Smith established the family owned and operated business almost five years ago on the back of years of experience installing insulation for another company.

Undertaking the installation of insulation for both retrofits and new builds, Snug’s client base is varied but the one commonality they all share is their desire for excellent insulation services and performance.

Blair is proud to be IAONZ certified, a Homefit assessor for the NZGBC, and a recognised installer of Knauf Insulation products across Hawkes Bay and into Gisborne, Tararua District and Manawatu.

The new RTA requirements coming into effect 1 July 2019 entail that all rental properties have ceiling and underfloor insulation to a certain degree, or potentially face a penalty of up to $4,000 if not. Snug assesses each property thoroughly to determine the best resolution for the owner.

Insulation is not a ‘one size fits all’ approach.

Different kinds of insulation are required in different environments and for different purposes, so each situation needs to be looked at individually.

New builds require insulation up to the NZ Building Code and while some retrofitted homes are not under the RTA regulations,

Snug still assesses these homes as thoroughly as it does new builds, again to give the owner the best possible outcome.

“We try to remain affordable for all customers and give them the best product for their needs. We use and recommend Knauf Earthwool Glasswool for its ecofriendliness and affordability,” Blair says, “however should a customer want something else we can by all means source that for them.”

Part of the Knauf Group, Knauf Insulation is a German-born global leader in insulation with an annual turnover of more than $1.6 billion and more than 5,000 employees across 35 countries. Its Earthwool Glasswool product is arguably the highest quality insulation on the world market and through Snug, property owners are privy to its many benefits.

From 1 July 2021, the Healthy Homes Standard will require new requirements for insulation. Under the Healthy Homes Standards, all rental properties will need to have insulation which meets the 2008 Building Code, or is at least 120mm thick.

Landlords who have installed new insulation since 2016 should already meet the 2008 Building Code, so they won’t need to do anything further when the Healthy Homes Standards take effect.

However, certain products degrade at a faster rate than others. The best way to ensure as a homeowner or landlord that you’re not chasing your tail around insulation standards, is to enlist the professional services of Snug Insulation. A free assessment will put your mind at ease.

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Insulating your home is the single most effective measure you can take to keep your home warm and to save money on energy bills. A well-insulated home will provide year-round comfort. Installing or even improving your insulation will increase the amount of heat kept inside your home meaning your home heats up quicker and requires less energy to stay warm, saving you money as a result.

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Geards Funeral Home

Sudden death in the workplace A sudden death in the workplace is a tragic event for all those involved.

Knowing and implementing the appropriate procedures can help people to cope through a difficult time.

In New Zealand alone there were 288 workplace fatalities recorded in the period 2011-2019, across the industries of agriculture (143), construction (50), forestry (42), manufacturing (25),

adventure activities (20), and extra activities (8).

Not only does the PCBU have legal responsibilities in such an event but those who witnessed the event or came to the person’s aid will cope better, during and after, if they feel they did everything possible to help save the person’s life and handle the situation with respect.

serious injury or death in the workplace.

The ambulance will attend the scene, and notify the police, who will notify the coroner. The police will attend the scene and work on behalf of the coroner taking witness statements.

Notify the person’s next of kin in a timely and respectful manner.

What to do in the event of a death in the workplace

It is important to deliver this information as soon and as respectfully as possible. A member of the family will then be required to identify the deceased.

Phone 111 immediately.

Check-in with those involved.

Call an ambulance right away if you see or are made aware of an accident causing

A contracted funeral director to the coroner’s office will attend the scene and transport

the deceased to the appropriate hospital mortuary. This is a good time to check in with all those involved in the tragic event, offer your support and refer them to the appropriate support channels.

Notify WorkSafe.

The PCBU needs to notify WorkSafe of the death of a person carrying out work, or as a result of work that your business or organisation is responsible for. The funeral home will register the death with Births, Deaths and Marriages and apply to Work and Income New Zealand (WINZ) and Accident Compensation where applicable for funeral grants and allowances.

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Handrail Fittings

Handrail Fittings It’s the finer details that complete the look and functionality of a space and Handrail Fittings is proud to supply all of New Zealand with bespoke brackets and a wide variety of handrail and foot rail fittings for the industrial, residential, commercial, hospitality, art and entertainment industries.

One hundred percent locally owned, Handrail Fittings was established by husband and wife duo Rob and Sue Best on the back of decades of experience in the handrail and foot rail industry and the want for a consistent supply of the best products at the best prices available.

Rob’s knowledge in design and manufacture, which extends back to 1989, has seen the company become a market leader known for providing the most efficient delivery of consistently high quality, easy to install and easy to use handrail and foot rail fittings and accessories.

Among their most popular products are their knock-in end caps, so that instead of having to cut and weld steel onto the end of tubes you can simply insert an end cap, for an equally nice look without the hassle.

As suppliers to hundreds of clients throughout New Zealand they also boast the biggest product range in New Zealand, keeping product stocked in large quantities so their customers don’t have to.

Here lies a huge competitive advantage, they can generally provide next-day delivery where it could take other suppliers weeks to deliver the same amount of product.

The vast product range particularly includes handrail brackets, from cost-effective for bulk

use in schools, offices, apartment blocks and the like, to bespoke designs for architectural builds, finished in brass, satin, mirror and/ or galvanized steel, rated up to commercial grade SAE 304 and marine grade SAE 316L.

All products are designed and manufactured specifically for the New Zealand market.

Throughout every stage, Rob and Sue work closely with their off-shore manufacturers of seven years to ensure the quality is consistent and are continually impressed with the results in comparison with other manufacturers.

Customer service is a leading priority and this is not only reinforced by the quality and delivery of product, but also by after

sales support and a complete knowledge of their products.

Rob’s experience is a huge advantage to their customers; if a client, architect, builder etc isn’t quite sure how to best approach a job, or if the product they require doesn’t exist, Rob can often advise customers of potential solutions. It’s all about customer service.

“We pride ourselves on having a great quality of product, the most efficient delivery, being simple and easy to deal with, and accountable and hard working to keep our customers satisfied,” Sue says.

The entire product range can be viewed online at www.handrailfittings.co.nz.

Handrail Fittings Ltd is New Zealand’s leading trade supplier of handrail and footrail fittings and componentry.

STAINLESS STEEL, MILD STEEL & BRASS 100% New Zealand owned and operated, Handrail Fittings is a family run business where the emphasis is on customer service and quality products. Handrail Fittings services New Zealand, Australia and abroad, our products are of the highest quality at the best possible prices.

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Pinnacle Fire Protection

Putting people and property first

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Our mantra at Pinnacle Fire Protection is ‘Putting people and property first’ – and that’s exactly what we do.

Formed in 2015 Pinnacle Fire Protection brings a combined 30 years of experience to the rapidly developing fire protection sector.

Priding ourselves on not just isolating a problem, but fixing it from the ground up, Pinnacle Fire has expanded during the past four years to now provide a comprehensive service - from design and installation to service and repair works.

Our talented team consists of trained fire technicians, designers, sprinkler installers and electricians allowing us to provide a complete service that is unmatched in the industry.

​The Pinnacle difference Our dynamic team brings a fresh, professional and hands-on approach to all jobs, big or small.

We pride ourselves on our relationships and our ability to get the job done. Our bespoke approach helps us tailor the needs of our clients to the most up to date and quality systems available on the market.

Pinnacle Fire will always provide the highest possible protection to all our clients - we go the extra mile every time.

Our clients At Pinnacle Fire Protection no client is too big or small. Our diverse team can handle any situation, problem and client request.

We have worked and partnered with some of the North Island’s most respected construction, commercial and industrial companies.

Projects of distinction we’ve worked on include the Jace Group pack house, Waikato University and Tauranga Airport.

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PUTTING PEOPLE AND PROPERTY FIRST IS OUR COMMITMENT Pinnacle Fire Protection is a locally owned and operated company.

We pride ourselves on our hands on approach and ability to deliver over and above our customers expectations.

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SERVICES • Fire Alarm and Sprinkler Installations • Servicing and Maintenance • Design

Fire Protection Systems

Is your business fire safe?

Basic fire equipment is the first line of defence against fire. A handy fire extinguisher and a working smoke alarm could mean the difference between a small fire and complete devastation.

Smaller operations are more likely to have either no fire equipment, or equipment that is outdated and non-functional.

Larger corporates in big premises are more likely to hire the services of a professional team. But smaller businesses situated in one or two-man offices are more likely to have little to no fire protection available.

Small businesses can protect themselves against the ravaging effects of fire by making sure there are smoke or heat detection systems installed in compliance with New Zealand Standards.

Portable fire extinguishers are best positioned around handy locations, such as the staff kitchen or near high risk areas.

It is also important to make sure all staff know where every extinguisher is positioned and know how to operate it, should they ever need to use one. Fire blankets are another option.

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Electrical fire safety this winter

One staff member should be in charge of making sure all equipment is up to date. All staff should know where the nearest hose reel is, where the fire extinguishers are kept.

Staff should be trained when and how to use all fire protection equipment.

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Fire hose reels should be installed if large amounts of cardboard or paper are stored.

All fire extinguishers and hose reels must be serviced every 12 months to ensure they are in fit working order, and will actually work in the event of a fire.

One staff member should be in charge of making sure all equipment is up to date. All staff should know where the nearest hose reel is and where the fire extinguishers are kept. Staff should be trained when and how to use all fire protection equipment.

It is highly recommended that individual businesses talk to a fire safety specialist for advice specific to their premises.

Fire protection specialists, such as Wormald, offer a wide range of sprinkler systems, fire alarm detection systems, emergency warning and intercommunication systems, and portable fire extinguishers to cover the many risks in commercial retail areas.

As the cold winter weather sets in, it pays to be extra vigilant about using portable heaters and electrical appliances in the workplace.

Electrical fire hazards exist in almost every workplace. With many turning to electrical heaters and electrical equipment to give their workplaces extra lighting and warmth during the cold winter months, the risk of fire is heightened.

Business owners and managers must be extra vigilant when using portable fan heaters and lighting, ensuring they have been adequately serviced and are in proper working order.

Almost all electrical equipment is potentially hazardous and many workplace

fires occur as a result of malfunctions in electrical equipment due to overworking, inappropriate use, inadequate ventilation or overheating, neglect or lack of maintenance. If improperly used or maintained, electrical equipment can cause serious injury or damage.

How to reduce the risk of an electrical fire Electrical equipment should be inspected and tested periodically in accordance with Australian/New Zealand Standard AS/NZ 3760: In-service safety inspection and testing of electrical equipment to help ensure the safety of those using the electrical equipment in the workplace.

When using portable fan heaters, avoid placing them under desks or in enclosed spaces. The heat from these units can cause paper or other combustible material to catch fire or melt the insulation around electrical appliances.

Do not overload electrical circuits and extension cords. Multi-way outlets and extension cords are often used in the workplace due to the number of devices and machines operating at any one time.

Avoid using poorly maintained and/or poor quality electrical appliances as they can develop electrical shorts which can result in a fire. Careful attention should be given to the condition of equipment and extension cords.

Replace any electrical tool or apparatus if it causes even the smallest electrical tingle/ shock, shows evidence of overheating, trips a circuit breaker or gives off smoke or sparks.

Check electrical office equipment such as computers, printers, scanners and shredders regularly to ensure power cords are not defective, frayed or improperly connected.

Cords should never be placed on or near hot surfaces, such as radiators, or fastened to walls or windows or pushed tightly against or behind furniture such that the cord could become acutely bent, compressed or damaged.

Working on “live equipment� is a serious hazard. Before cleaning, adjusting or applying flammable solutions, electrical equipment and/or machines should be disconnected.

Combustible material such as cardboard boxes and paper should not be stored or allowed to build up in inappropriate locations near sources of heat or ignition.

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GC Stokes Transport

GC Stokes Transport As a proudly owned and operated Northland business, from its base in Whangarei, GC Stokes Transport can take of all your logging and heavy haulage needs throughout the North Island.

With a fleet consisting of 30+ loggers, four heavy haulage transporters, with the capacity to 120t, three crane trucks, one bin in bin truck and four log decks, the company can handle loads large and small, with the majority of its work servicing the buoyant logging, construction sector and civil construction and roading sectors.

There is no denying the fact that the forestry sector is on a high right now, and has been for some time. On the back of booming log exports to China, low shipping rates and strong domestic demand, log harvesting (or logging for short) has reached record levels.

This is the fuel that drives the most significant part of Stokes Transport’s business and if you need logs and equipment moved around the North Island, then the team at Stokes are the right people to see.

Diversification is often the key to success and longevity in business, so Stokes Transport doesn’t limit itself to one sector and happily transports a variety of goods for all sorts for clients operating in various commercial sectors.

Both the logging and heavy haulage divisions of the business are highly specialised, requiring the right people for the job – individuals who are skilled and enthusiastic and have the right equipment and vehicles for the task, including in house load pilots and managing permit requirements.

This ensures customers receive a high level of flexibility and versatility to ensure their transport needs are met. Stokes Transport can handle any job, big or small, and provide guaranteed and quality work at a competitive price. The service we provide is second to none.

The company also has a strong commitment to health, safety and wellbeing. Our team of

qualified professionals can offer solutions for the trickiest of transport situations and pride themselves on their high standard of safety and care for staff, customers and the public.

The entire crew take pride in being motivated, flexible and adaptable – again ensuring that any clients’ transport requirements are met.

Fleet reliability and safety is something the company, as you’d imagine, takes very seriously.

Fleet maintenance and repair programmes for the entire fleet of vehicles is an important part of Stokes Transport’s business. This ensures that commitments are met and performed in a timely manner.

Since its inception in 2007, Stokes Transport has enjoyed steady growth in the competitive transport industry and is looking to put more trucks on the road.

Innovation and replacement of vehicles, along with the possibility of further diversification will see a strong bright future.

The company has continued to provide a high level of services to all its customers – so for all your haulage and transport needs, get in touch right away.

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Temporary Traffic Management

Staying on top of traffic There’s a lot more to temporary traffic management than road cones and vehicle routes.

Christchurch based Traffic R Us is one such company. “With two full-time Traffic Management Planning (TMP) designers we can scope and prepare detailed plans with speed, precision and efficiency.

“It’s here we pride ourselves on going above and beyond. Our planning expertise means clients can progress their projects with the minimum of fuss and stress.

It means gaining the right consents quickly and efficiently and running a site correctly means ensuring every specification is accurately met.

A traffic management plan is a document that details the way activities in the road corridor will be carried out so they minimise inconvenience and help ensure road users and workers remain as safe as possible.

“Our work is about preparing for a huge range of contingencies – then being able to react correctly if things change. Here, experience is crucial. We need to recognise crowd and individual behaviour in high-risk traffic situations and respond quickly and confidently.”

A traffic management plan (TMP) is a site-specific plan that covers the design, implementation, maintenance and removal of temporary traffic management (TTM) measures while work or activity is carried out in the road corridor (road, footpath or berm).

Tiger Traffic in Auckland is another specialist.

The company offers a full range of traffic management services, from basic shoulder closures on a level one road to ramp, lane, conta-flow and full motorway closures with manual traffic controls on motorway and state highways.

The plan details how road users - including cyclists and pedestrians - will be directed around a work site, accident, or other temporary road disruption, to minimise inconvenience while providing safe conditions for both the road user and those carrying out the activity.

Any TMP must comply with the Code of Practice for Temporary Traffic

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Management (CoPTTM). For information about the code, visit the NZ Transport Agency (NZTA) website.

Unless the works are an emergency, you will need to submit a TMP for any activity that varies the normal operating conditions of any part of the road corridor (road, footpath or berm).

A TMP is sometimes required for activities being done on private property if vehicle access is needed for a long period of time, eg. at a building site.

Instead of tackling this yourself, you can outsource traffic management to specialist companies – who take care of traffic management logistics for work sites.

Another service provider is Men at Work, whose services include helping clients with end-to-end solutions; from assisting in the design of traffic management plans, helping with the council approvals process, setting up and running sites, ensuring people working on site are kept safe, to making sure the travelling public get to where they want to go with as little interruption as possible.

RTL Motorists are travelling at faster speeds, driving larger and heavier vehicles and are encountering increased traffic management sites on our roads. This results in greater risk exposure.

As a key supplier to the Road Safety and Traffic Management Industry in New Zealand, RTL plays a critical role in ensuring

high quality, compliant, safety gear is imported into New Zealand.

We take this responsibility very seriously and partner with global leaders to ensure the newest and safest generation of road safety hardware is deployed.

In late 2018, the New Zealand Traffic Management industry underwent a significant change – adopting MASH as the nominal standard for road safety hardware systems installed on the State Highway Network.

The US-based MASH (Manual for Assessing Safety Hardware) guidelines ensures road safety devices are tested to greater speeds and heavier vehicles.

Worker protection is increased in work zones by barriers and barrier end treatments as well as crash pad attenuators on the back of traffic management vehicles.

Keeping in line with the NZTA’s Safer Journeys Strategy and Safe System Philosophy, RTL encourages all traffic management companies to reassess your fleet and safety devices and get in touch with RTL to keep your workers safe on our roads.

RTL represents global leader, US-based TrafFix Devices in NZ, bringing to market the full range of Scorpion Crash Pad Attenuators and Barriers and End Treatments.

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Dowdell & Associates

Specialist asbestos management Dowdell and Associates Ltd is rightfully proud to have been the first IANZ accredited asbestos identification and fibre counting laboratory in New Zealand and it has since grown into all fields of occupational hygiene.

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With few trained analysts in New Zealand and uncertainty surrounding how long it would take for potential analysts to be trained up to standard, qualified staff were brought in from the United Kingdom to help cope with demand. These days, staff are trained in-house following the internationally recognized BOHS P401 certification,

It is one of New Zealand’s most trusted authorities and a recognised leader in asbestos consulting, analysis and occupational hygiene related industries for good reason.

“We pride ourselves in our quality, timely service,” says Dowdell and Associates asbestos laboratory manager, Rob (Nick) Nicholson.

Previously operating as W. Grayson & Associates Ltd, the company underwent a change of name and ownership in 1995. When Australian-based Amdel took over, occupational health was not considered part of its core business and thus began Dowdell & Associates, with an already significant client base and experienced staff who came over in the transition.

The forethought that was largely responsible for being the first IANZ accredited asbestos laboratory in their field is indicative of a progressive, responsive company culture and is undeniably present at all times, exposing itself in many ways over the years.

Following the Christchurch earthquakes they were faced with an influx of asbestos analysis requirements (between 300 and 400 samples per day).

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The company exists to benefit clients as a ‘one stop shop’ for all compliance, occupational hygiene and asbestos requirements: Asbestos Materials Identification and Fibrecounting • Same day turnaround on sample analysis (conditions required) • Samples taken from site if required • Competitive rates upon application.

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In support of its commitment to health and safety, Dowdell and Associates and/or its staff are members of: International Accreditation New Zealand (IANZ), New Zealand Demolition and Asbestos Association, the New Zealand Occupational Hygiene Society (NZOHS), SiteWise (Green), Site Safe, Impac Prequal, and the Australian Institute of Occupational Hygienists (AIOH).

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We work together on asbestos removal projects with Dowdells carrying out all testing associated with the works and testing of materials to show if asbestos is present.

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