Canterbury Build Magazine August 2015 Issue 48

Incorporating CanterburyRebuild

COMPLIMENTARY COPY

metropol publication

B

inside

THIS ISSUE

CITY’S FIRST ‘BASE’ ENVIRONMENTAL RATING AWARDED THREE NEW COMMUNITIES FOR CENTRAL CITY CANTERBURY ADNZ WINNERS IMPRESS JUDGES ISSUE 48

AUGUST 2015

THE GUIDE to Canterbury’s Residential & Commercial BUILD

HOME TRENDS BUILDERS LTD

Alan Cresswell, Terrie Cresswell, Peter de Gouw, Lonnae Harris

Local construction firm dedicated to region’s recovery “We're proud to be local builders with a winning team behind us.

Canterbury is home. We know and understand the environment here.

It's an exciting place to be right now and we're lucky to call this home.”

F

rom family homes to high end architectural apartments, to complex hillside builds and retirement units, long standing local construction firm Home Trends Builders' core has always been new residential housing.

However, much like the earthquakes have changed the very face of our city, so too has it changed the face of Home Trends Builders. The construction firm which has been committed to Christchurch's growth for more than 30 years is also now dedicated to the region's recovery.

Headed by Peter de Gouw the company has been heavily involved in the residential rebuild for the past five years, completing hundreds of repairs through EQC, over-cap repairs for insurance companies and assisting with insurance opt-outs, today operating a specialised team of builders and project managers whose sole focus is earthquake repairs.

Stephanie and Mark Allworthy's new home When Stephanie and Mark Allworthy's home was red-zoned, they chose to self-manage their rebuild, a time consuming process of dealing with insurance companies. “I approached Pete for advice through the insurance process which was forthcoming and greatly appreciated, hence our choice in builder,” Mark explains.

“Once we were underway building, Home Trends' foreman was our first point of contact which worked well. The build went to plan with no major hitches and was completed within a fantastic time frame. Nothing was a problem and the end result was just great.

“Pete and his team have done a wonderful job and we are very pleased with our new home.”

Insurance Brokers have advised that the leading insurance companies will insist that home owners who have been cash settled on EQ matters to have either repaired or be under contract to repair their property within the following 12 month cycle or run the risk of not being able to renew domestic insurance policies. Home Trends Builders urges home owners to be proactive in undertaking necessary repairs to their homes to avoid the congestion this shift in policy will likely create.

Telephone 03 385 2413

peter@hometrendsbuilders.co.nz

www.hometrendsbuilders.co.nz

While Home Trends Builders expects earthquake repairs will continue to form a large part of the company's workload for the next few years, new builds are now starting to absorb more of the production capacity. The Registered Master Builder offers design and build options, utilising respected and licensed tradespeople as part of the team and has house and land packages available, with some exciting new developments in the works.

“We will continue servicing the earthquake repairs which we expect will stretch out for the next 10 years while remaining committed to bolstering the number of new homes in the region,” Peter says.

For more information on how Home Trends Builders can assist with your earthquake repairs phone 03-385 2413 or visit www.hometrendsbuilders.co.nz.

Amalgamation of old and new for architectural firm’s home – page 32 Issue 48 August 2015 Publisher Metros Publishing Group Ltd Managing Director: Trevor Laplanche e: trevor@metros.co.nz Sales Enquiries e: canterburyrebuild@metros.co.nz Editorial Enquiries e: melinda@metros.co.nz 16 Leslie Hills Drive, Riccarton, P.O. Box 9362, Christchurch, NZ Ph: (03) 343 3669 Fax: (03) 343 3659

Three new residential communities for central city – page 11

cover This striking home, by Craig South of Cymon Allfrey Architects Limited, won the regional 2015 ADNZ | Resene Architectural Design Award for best Residential New Home over 300m2.

We feature a number of the awards won by local designers - pages 34-38.

Canterbury Build is published every fortnight and delivered to the best addresses in the Christchurch and Canterbury region.

It is also available from many selected stores, Malls, stands, waiting rooms and offices. Canterbury Build is subject to copyright in its entirety. Reproduction in whole or in part without permission will result in legal action.

Every effort is made to ensure the accuracy and correctness of the information contained within this magazine, however Metros Publishing Group Ltd can accept no liability for the accuracy of all the information. The information and views expressed anywhere in this magazine are not necessarily the views or opinion of Metros Publishing Group Ltd, its editorial contributors, freelancers, associates or information providers.

For all

ADVERTISING ENQUIRIES

Contact

Bold contemporary Kennedys Bush design impresses judges – page 36

Contents

Welcome Editor’s note.

I

t’s been described by city leaders as a year of momentum for Christchurch’s recovery and it’s not hard to see why, as a number of key projects begin to emerge, forming the basis of a lively central business hub.

The amalgamation of innovation and strict building codes should ensure our region features some of the safest buildings in the world. They’re also some of the most architecturally appealing.

Last issue we featured some of the winner of this year’s Canterbury Architecture Awards announced at the Christchurch Botanic Gardens Visitor Centre in May. While this issue we bring you some of the Canterbury and Westland award winners at the recent 2015 Regional ADNZ | Resene Architectural Design Awards.

Held annually, the Architectural Designer Awards celebrate the most innovative, creative and aesthetic architectural designs in the country from ADNZ members, with ADNZ CEO, Astrid Andersen recognising a clear cut rise in the level of quality and innovation from entries.

We’re creating an architecturally diverse region. From historic renovations such as the award winning historic Loudon Homestead on Banks Peninsula to unique, contemporary designs like 151 Cambridge Terrace, Christchurch really does have something for everyone.

The forward-thinking architectural team at Sheppard and Rout have taken this one step further, merging the old and the new with their recently re-opened Salisbury Street offices, which we have featured on pages 30-31.

The rebuild is a marathon job, but Canterbury Development Corporation chief executive Tom Hooper sees a bright future ahead.

“Old Christchurch is gone, new Christchurch will emerge. It is all about that new Christchurch and how we make it exciting, and vibrant and attractive, and just the coolest little city in the world.”

If the story of the Tortoise and the Hare has taught us anything, it’s that slow and steady wins the race. So, while the pace may seem slow to some, good things come to those that wait.

9: Could you be employing someone illegally and not know?

10: Knox Plaza receives city’s first ‘BASE’ environmental rating 11: Three new residential communities for central city 12: Ashburton ‘embraces’ $34.5m recreation development 15: Lack of responsible foreign ownership controls put NZ at risk 20: Stay close to your bank manager 23: New building material’s strong local potential: BRANZ 24: A Christchurch model based on ancient Rome 30-31: Bringing quality and affordability to city fringe 32-33: Melding old with the new in extended premises 34: Local design firm showcases award winning design flair 35: Unique property calls for unique design

THE CANTERBURY BUILD TEAM

Ph: (03) 343 3669

Editor Canterbury Build Magazine Melinda Collins

Taking the hassle out of immigration...

Top Row: Emily Rawsthorn, Nela Maerean, Frank Karati, Tony Thurston, Nikki Jones (Licensed Immigration Adviser).

Front Row: Lyn Sparks (Licensed Immigration Adviser), Keith Garlick, Warwick Bell, Grahame Allport, Anthea Beecroft.

Experts in

PHONE 3526702

Recruitment

Immigration

Overseas employers who want to recruit from the Philippines must meet strict criteria' and should be done through a PHL licensed recruitment agency.

Accommodation

440 PAPANUI RD CHRISTCHURCH P. 03 352 6702

E. admin@busimmigrationnz.com

www.businessimmigrationnz.com CANTERBURY BUILD August 2015 3

- The Influencers

James Shaw

Ruth Dyson

Robert Jones

Green Party Co-leader

Local Labour Party MP

Fulton Hogan Ltd CEO New Zealand

S

ince becoming Co-leader of the Green Party, I have had the pleasure of coming to Christchurch a number of times. Each time, I am taken back by the resilience of the people of Christchurch and the effort that is going on into the rebuild. It really is a testament to the spirit of Christchurch and its residents.

It is a shame however, that the National Government isn't on board to help Christchurch get the best possible outcomes through the rebuild. Christchurch is a perfect example of what is going wrong with our economy and a representation of how National is failing the people of New Zealand. Without the property and constructionbased economic activity of the rebuild, where would Christchurch's economy be?

The rebuild has contributed a lot to New Zealand's overall economic growth recently. But this growth hasn't been felt by all New Zealanders, let alone all people in Christchurch. Most people aren't seeing the so called 'rockstar' economy having an effect on their pay packets.

As winter hits hard, too many people are shivering in their homes, unable to pay their power bills.

New Zealand has a two track economy, where a small proportion of our society is reaping all the benefits of economic growth, while most Kiwis are being left behind.

National has created a New Zealand which only works for some New Zealanders. And now that the global dairy price has plummeted to a new all-time low, which will inevitably lead to belt-tightening across the country, it looks like National has squandered an opportunity to create an economy that works for everyone.

It is such a shame too, because the rebuild of Christchurch is a great opportunity to ensure that New Zealand is diversifying the economy and ensuring that there is sustainability beyond the rebuild. With so much of the focus on the physical rebuild, the Government has failed to look at what happens to Christchurch after the rebuild. Long-term thinking is not a strong point for National. We should be investing in exciting, innovative sectors like high tech manufacturing and ICT. Christchurch's economy needs to keep creating jobs for Canterbury's people long after the rebuild is complete.

That is the future I want to see us build. Last election the Green Party proposed a range of ideas that would stimulate our economy and help build a smarter, cleaner New Zealand. As Co-leader, I plan to build on these ideas and lay out a plan for an economy that works for all New Zealanders.

T

he governance of our region's recovery has taken another step forward, with the announcement of proposals for our post CERA structure. Final decisions will be out soon and legislation will be introduced to Parliament to implement these decisions. I hope that we are able to have time to listen to submissions in a considered way and make any sensible changes. This governance structure has huge implications for the strength and pace of our recovery so we need to get it right!

The Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Authority (CERA) ceases to exist from April 2016 when its legislation expires.

The proposal is that some of its core functions will be transferred to other departments or agencies, some maintained by a new entity called 'Regenerate Christchurch' with these functions progressively transferred to the Christchurch City Council over the next five years. Some of the existing “special powers” from CERA will be continued, and transferred to a new business unit in the Department of Prime Minister and Cabinet.

The new agency, Regenerate Christchurch will have similar functions to the CCDU but with a commercial board. Having a board to ensure that commercial rigour is applied to both processes and decisions is a welcome move. The proposals suggest that this new entity “might” incorporate the Council's new development entity – Development Christchurch. I hope it does, otherwise we risk continuing problems.

We need to listen to each other and get our structures running in a way that hasn't happened yet – working together with the overall shared goal of making our region the best in the world. A great place for us all to live and work. There have been both overlaps and gaps in the arrangements we have seen over the last five years. Both need to be removed.

They cause investors and community vision to stumble.

So I hope that we can start with the principle of co-operation and shared vision. That we don't have the imaginary division between the “CBD” and the rest of our city – and Waimakariri and Selwyn Districts. We need to have planning as a region, not bits of it. And critical elements like transport and housing need to be integrated into this thinking. Topped with a strong health plan as part of our recovery.

Then let's all get behind an agreed structure for the future and make it work well.

T

he City Council must be congratulated for making what must have been a tough decision on the Town Hall.

Irrespective of how you view the decision, it is another confirmed project around which businesses can plan and, more importantly, the community can see real progress.

To date, the Council has shown good leadership with its major projects such as the Christchurch Art Gallery, Accessible City and Central Library, which are all progressing as planned. The certainty they are providing, in turn enables the industry to respond and invest in the right people and technologies to effectively and efficiently manage and build these projects. Christchurch is in need of more confirmed projects and leadership like this.

Arguably Christchurch is presently over-stocked with project management firms, consultancies and construction companies, and many of these have been drawn to the city in anticipation of the large-scale projects.

The reality is that these projects have been much slower to get off the ground than originally indicated. Companies can survive periods on low margins if they have continuity of work, but when that work becomes 'lumpy' as it is at present, then business conditions become unsustainable and companies are either forced to leave town or will 'go to the wall'.

The New Zealand Transport Agency has been outstanding.

Despite our series of earthquakes, NZTA has still managed to deliver several large scale projects including Roads of National Significance projects here in Christchurch.

They give the industry certainty in terms of timing, payment, contract conditions and various standard procurement methods.

In turn, NZTA (and the taxpayers of New Zealand) is rewarded with sustainable competition, value for money and excellent end product which are enjoyed by their customers.

Taking an optimistic outlook at the Christchurch Rebuild, there still appears to be plenty of proposed work on the horizon which promises a base load of work three to four times greater than normal.

This needs to be delivered by a construction industry that avoids waste, improves our productivity and plays its part in helping the Canterbury economy into a sustainable growth phase. However, for this to happen, it is imperative that accurate information on the programme of works and accountability for performance is provided for the projects funded by the public purse both in terms of time and budget.

Spray Marks Engineering - preferred supplier for PGG Wrightson Seeds worked closely closely with the team at Spraymarks PGG Wrightson Seeds has worked

Engineering

for a number of years. This is a relationship that works well for both parties.

Both companies have worked together on the design designand andbuildin build of a number of

specialist plants at our Rolleston and Ashburton Seed sites and other sites sites around aroundNZ. NZ. expertiseand andprofessional professional approach of the team at The expertise enhance itscapabilities processing capabilities has enabled PGG Wrightson Seeds to processing at a number of our sites throughout NZ. The team at Spraymarks

is great great to work work with with

and we look forward to a continued working relationship.

They have always responded respondedpromptly promptly to any callouts for repairs at our site and provided a very good goodlevel levelofofquality quality repairs. Spraymarks Engineering has a great understanding of PGG Wrightson Seeds' operations and therefore understanding is in a great position to provide provideoptions optionsand andsolutions solutions for our business.

Murray Doig Operations Manager PGG Wrightson Seeds

Murray Doig Operations Manager PGG Wrightson Seeds 57 Waterloo Road, Hornby, Christchurch

Industrial Maintenance | Plant Modifications | Air & Extraction | Fabrication 4 August 2015 CANTERBURY BUILD

The Influencers -

I

Nick Doig

Antony Gough

Gerry Brownlee

Colliers International (Agency) Christchurch retail specialist

Major central city developer

Earthquake Recovery Minister

t's great to see so many top operators embracing The Terrace to create a fantastic hospitality cluster. The fundamentals have always stacked up and will continue to do so for The Terrace as a top destination in the city.

The result is an eclectic and complementary blend of local, national and international offerings making The Terrace a vibrant place to be any day or night of the week.

Most of the riverside development's ground floor will be hospitality-focused venues opening out on to laneways and walkways cutting through from Oxford Tce, Cashel Mall, Hereford St and the BNZ Centre next door.

Bangalore Polo Club is making a welcome reappearance to Christchurch. This operator turned heads when it first opened in the city in 2009 and will deliver another high-end concept at The Terrace. Bangalore is taking 327m2 floor area at street level, plus an outdoor dining area facing Avon River.

Louis Vieceli, who heads Vieceli Hospitality Ltd with wife Lynda, says the time is right to return to the city and is confident The Terrace will be an entertainment mecca seven days a week. He quite rightly describes Avon River as Christchurch's waterfront, and says he's thrilled to be back in the area that previously served Bangalore so well.

Hospitality kingpin Tony Astle led the charge, signing a lease for three adjacent ground floor spaces (comprising 448m2 internal floor area and 158m2 external dining. They'll have frontages onto Oxford Lane and a corner venue fronting onto the paved public piazza. Tony is highly regarded and has an excellent track record. He currently dominates Victoria St's nightlife with King of Snake, Chinwag Eathai, Mexicano's and The Dirty Land. Tony wants to be part of Christchurch's leading hospitality development, saying both locals and tourists deserve it.

Adding to this impressive hospitality offering is a flagship rooftop tapas bar, being put together by a proven North Island operator. We're also on the verge of signing another fantastic international offering.

Things are happening It's an exciting time to be in the Christchurch CBD.

T

here is a positive to all the road cones and detours in our CBD, it means we end up having to take different roads to get to our desired destination. I continue to be amazed at just how much commercial construction is happening across our CBD. The Innovation Precinct is a classic example with the huge Vodafone building rising out of the ground, together with the Kathmandu building on Madras Street and the car park between them.

Work has also now started on the former A J White's site where Richard Pebble and his team are retaining this façade and building a major innovation precinct with some hospitality on the site. Nearby in Welles Street a significant residential development is underway. Every month a new restaurant opens along St Asaph Street, bringing back the dining experiences to our CBD. Ngāi Tahu have wasted no time on demolishing the old police station on Hereford Street with its spectacular implosion. They have drawn up plans for offices along Cambridge Terrace, a large centre city off street car park and residential along Montreal Street. Stage one of this development has gone out to tender. They will start building here later in 2015 and it is great to have Ngāi Tahu bringing their passion and building expertise to our CBD. Recently the east frame residential precinct was confirmed as being built by Fletchers. The Margaret Mahy playground is now well on its way with completion due for the end of 2015. This is being built on the old Centennial pool site and will provide a world class play area for children and some of us who don't realise we are no longer children.

The Christchurch City Council have signed a major contract with Hawkins construction to repair the Town Hall and its associated venues.

So, for the “doubting Thomas'” of this world, my comment would be take a tour of our emerging CBD so you too can share the excitement of our new CBD blossoming out.

I

was pleased to be able to confirm last month that a preferred development partner has been chosen for an exciting new residential precinct in the heart of Christchurch.

Fletcher Residential (branded as Fletcher Living) will design, build and sell new townhouses and apartments for up 2200 people in the new North and East Frame in the next several years, right alongside the inner core of Christchurch's central city.

This will be a whole new era in central city living because the Crown has invested in converting commercial land, that we had a surplus of, into residential land that I'm sure will be highly sought after.

With the housing situated between Manchester Street and Madras Street, residents will be just a short walk to city offices and shops, as well as a host of new precincts around the river. They will also have the benefit of an expanse of green space just outside their doors, and a world-class family playground adjoining the new neighbourhoods.

Having a strong resident population brings vibrancy to the heart of any city, and also helps businesses to flourish, and that is good for all of Christchurch.

It's also an exciting time because we are now looking beyond recovery to a new stage in the regeneration of greater Christchurch.

Next April, the Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Authority and the legislation it worked with will wind up, and we will be looking at what arrangements are required over the coming years. Over time, local authorities will begin to lead the way, but the Government will continue to stand by and support the region as it rebuilds.

We have now received public feedback on a Draft Transition Recovery Plan for the region, and we will be looking closely at what people have had to say as we consider the next steps in the transition process.

CanterburyRebuild - The Influencers

CANTERBURY BUILD August 2015 5

Correction In our July issue of Canterbury Build we included a feature on the award winning Stranges building.

Unfortunately the interior image within the feature – which was also used for our striking cover – was in fact another award winning local project, Trimble Navigation’s new Birmingham Drive headquarters.

Trimble Navigation Trimble Navigation’s new $18 million building, designed by Opus Architecture, is innovative, cutting-edge and most importantly, resilient. Yes, everything we need in post-quake Christchurch.

Architectural design firm Creative Spaces ensured the innovation behind Trimble itself was reflected in the interior fit-out design, which was completed by Christchurch City Council owned firm City Care

Rolleston development fast-tracked

I

ndustrial park Izone in Rolleston is fast-tracking the next stage of its 180 hectare development by two years, hoping to cash in on the Port of Tauranga’s new freight hub which opened late last month.

The Selwyn District Council-owned Izone Southern Business Hub sold 15 hectares of land inside the park to the port company last year, which now houses the $20 million Metroport Christchurch road and rail freight hub.

Izone development manager Robin Hughes says Port of Tauranga’s announcement last year that it was establishing a logistics freight hub at Izone was one of the most strategically important announcements in Canterbury’s industrial sector for many years.

Stranges Lane One of the first post-quake commercial buildings to hit the city’s architectural scene, the Stranges buildings were always going to have to be big, bold and brave, setting the benchmark for Christchurch’s recovery effort.

Designed by Sheppard and Rout, the Stranges buildings were constructed by local firm Leighs Construction, which is now settled in on the second floor of the building in a space also fitted out by the multi-talented Creative Spaces team.

6 August 2015 CANTERBURY BUILD

As a result, they brought forward land development surrounding the port's facility and works will start in August. “It’s sparked a huge amount of interest in Christchurch and beyond, with businesses excited about the improved choices Port or Tauranga is bringing to Canterbury,” Robin says.

“We’re anticipating strong demand from the agribusiness sector in particular.”

Robin says Metroport Christchurch’s arrival meant local businesses could slash logistics costs by putting freight through the hub, removing “a whole link from their supply chain”.

They will also have the choice of having sea freight routed through Timaru or Lyttelton and, thanks to Stage 7’s own rail-siding which directly enters Metroport Christchurch, utilising road transport or rail.

CANTERBURY BUILD August 2015 9

10 August 2015 CANTERBURY BUILD

Maximum Value, Maximum Variety. Ÿ Ÿ Ÿ Ÿ Ÿ

Canterbury owned and operated 25 years experience in Tile sales and contracting.

We have tilers available for big or small jobs.

Bulk buying power which means very realistic prices.

Huge range available, in store or online

Monday-Friday 8.00am-5.00pm, Saturday 9-3pm and Sunday 10-3pm

280 Annex Road, Middleton, Christchurch.

Phone 343 3893 www.chch@tilemax.co.nz www.tilemax.co.nz

CANTERBURY BUILD August 2015 11

12 August 2015 CANTERBURY BUILD

LEGAL ADVICE Graeme Riach

Andrew Shaw

PARTNER HARMANS

PARTNER LANE NEAVE

The disciplinary minefield

E

Every issue Canterbury Build magazine will bring you up to date legal advice, with some of the city's leading specialist law firms providing information on a wide variety of issues of importance to both business owners and consumers.

mployment decisions are always made with the best of intentions but regrettably things can go wrong and problems do arise in the course of the employment relationship. It is in this area that the statutory overlay and decided caselaw can impact considerably on the strict terms of the written employment agreement. It is vital therefore that employers either understand or, at the time take advice on, the appropriate processes to be adopted for the situation.

Sometimes the employment agreement will set out in detail a process for dealing with poor performance or misconduct and, if so, that process must be followed to the letter – unless it is inconsistent with the established law. For poor performance, the process typically requires meetings with the employee at which the areas of concern are discussed (with appropriate specifics) and the employee is given reasonable opportunities to improve. If satisfactory improvements are not made within the time given, then a further meeting or meetings are held and warnings (verbal or written) may be given.

Before the employee is subjected to any disciplinary measures such as warnings or ultimately dismissal, they should be advised of their right to have a representative present with them at the meeting in question. For performance issues, it is only after appropriate warnings and opportunities to improve have been given, that the employer may consider dismissal.

In cases of misconduct, the process to be adopted depends on the severity or gravity of the conduct in question.

For lesser types of misconduct, the procedure involving warnings may be appropriate, again with the allegations being clearly set out and an opportunity to respond given to the employee. For serious misconduct (examples being theft, assault, harassment of other staff or other conduct which goes to the heart of the employment relationship) summary or immediate dismissal may be the outcome. Even then however, it is necessary to first meet with the employee having given advance notice of the allegations, allow the employee an opportunity to respond with an explanation (with the right to a legal representative) and, if the conduct is found proven, to make submissions on the outcome.

For a dismissal to be upheld as justified, the employer’s actions must reflect what a fair and reasonable employer could have done in all the circumstances at the time the dismissal occurred. It is both substance (was the conduct serious enough to justify dismissal?) and process (did the employer treat the employee fairly throughout?) that are scrutinised.

The moral is – get advice before disciplining staff!

H&S in the building industry – the importance of culture

I

n a recent health and safety incident, an employee was seriously injured when shot in the chest by a nail gun, then locked out of the workplace and verbally abused by former workmates. The company was prosecuted by WorkSafe, where it pleaded guilty.

The company failed to take all practicable steps to keep the employee safe at work and also failed to notify WorkSafe of another serious harm incident.

The company was ordered to pay reparation of $9,000 plus fines of $46,962 for failing to provide a safe work environment and $10,837 for failing to notify Worksafe of the previous serious harm incident.

While the company did have some H&S systems in place, there were many breaches identified. A number of lessons can be learnt from this case.

Firstly, you cannot receive insurance for fines under the Health and Safety in Employment Act 1992 (Act), nor under the Health and Safety Reform Bill 2015 (Bill). Therefore, $57,000 of the total award was not insurable.

Secondly, it was apparent, not just in terms of the serious harm but the subsequent actions towards the employee, that H&S must be part of the culture of any company, led from the top down. What this means is companies should ensure directors and CEOs (who have liability under the Bill as “officers”), must lead by example from a H&S perspective.

Thirdly, it is vital that companies ensure they adequately provide for the safety of their employees. In this case, training had not been completed and simple H&S systems for nail guns were not complied with. The Bill provides for companies to comply with their primary duty of care to ensure that workers are protected from such risks.

Lastly, it is important that companies do notify all serious harm incidents. Under the Bill, notification obligations will become onerous and, if a company fails to notify, there are fines of up to $50,000.

It is important companies in the building industry look to change their culture now to ensure H&S becomes a priority and they identify risks in the workplace, not only at board level, but also through appropriate drafting of employment agreements, induction of employees, full training and education of employees in H&S matters, appropriate supervision where required, and a culture that has H&S as the primary object.

DISCLAIMER: The content of these articles are general in nature and not intended as a substitute for specific professional advice on any matter and should not be relied upon for that purpose.

Andrew Shaw 179 Victoria Street Christchurch Ph: 03 379 3720 E: andrew.shaw@laneneave.co.nz CANTERBURY BUILD August 2015 13

SAFE - NO MORE WET AND SLIPPERY FLOORS

We Specialise in Garage Carpeting:

Warm, comfortable & quiet Ideal play area for children Tough, durable & weatherproof Won’t rot, smell or stain Lifetime guarantee against zippering Reduces dust and dirt tracked into the home Laundry, home gym, workshop, sleep out, man cave.

www.garagecarpetpro.co.nz

14 August 2015 CANTERBURY BUILD

After

Before

FREE QUOTE

Call NOW 027 349 0527 e: tim.g@theprogroup.co.nz

C3 CONCRETE & DECKING SPECIALISTS Decorative Concrete Asphalt Covercrete to refurbish your concrete

CONCRETE & DECKING

39 Shands Roads, Hornby

P. 03 349 5861

c3canterbury@gmail.com

Your HERITAGE starts here PASADENA

NEW MARKET

FENDALTON

0800 40 30 20 www.heritagebuildings.co.nz

Exclusively Built in Canterbury by...

M.027 224 6746 E. Craig@CraigRogersBuilding.co.nz CANTERBURY BUILD August 2015 15

‘To test... or not to test?’

reduced

ADT Onsite supports clients with a reliable and fully supported testing service for all or

part of their testing needs.

“Our certified collectors are audited to ensure compliance to testing standards.”

Contact ADT on 0800 238 800 or sales@adt.net.nz. Visit www.adt.net.nz for full company services. Find them on facebook to keep up with the latest updates.

Keep your building and occupants safe with our Passive Fire Protection designed to exceed Building Compliance Standards

“Creating Healthier Safer Workplaces”

Ph: 0800 NOFIRE (66 3473)

Ÿ New Zealand's leading

solutions provider for Workplace Drug and Alcohol Testing. Ÿ From consultancy for policy to

onsite testing services. Ÿ ADT provides the complete

9a Kingsley Street, Sydenham

Consultancy

Email: jeff@advancedapplicators.co.nz

www.advancedapplicators.co.nz

Specialists in Passive re Protection, protective Coatings, Sealants for the Construction Industry for over 20 years.

Training Onsite Testing Products

service for ensured compliance to industry standards. Ÿ ADT Onsite - our certified

testers are available now for your testing needs.

www.adt.net.nz

Aluminium windows Aluminium doors Thermally broken windows and doors Architecture series windows and doors Hardware for windows and doors

Kaiapoi Aluminium Joinery

Contact details. Tania@adt.net.nz 027 204 6885 or sales@adt.net.nz for product enquiries.

WINDOWS & DOORS

1261 Main North Rd Bridge End Belfast 16 August 2015 CANTERBURY BUILD

Ph. 323 7808

www.kaj.co.nz

TRUST

PROFESSIONAL OFFICE CLEANERS

www.profclean.co.nz

Please call us for free no obligation quote on

027 333 8255

CANTERBURY BUILD August 2015 17

PROTECT. www.shelterstation.com

TO CALL US NOW: 10 REASONS

10m Compact Container Shelter: $9,500.00 + gst

Many other models available!

Visit our website to view out full product range

Cost Effective Waterproof Strong Easy to assemble Flexible Replaceable Covers Low Maintenance Nationwide Delivery

Specialists in all forms of Plain & Decorative Concrete

• Exposed Aggregate • Stamped Concrete • Coloured & Cut Concrete • Concrete Re Surfacing • Cretecova

www.shelterstation.com

0800 RAINING - 0800 72 46 46

Ph: 03 980 4340 or 021 508 195

info@cancrete.co.nz

www.cancrete.co.nz

CASH SETTLED by EQC or insurance EARTHQUAKE REPAIRS We work directly for and with the homeowner to establish:

Creating spaces for people

If your scope of works is correct To assist with the insurance part of your claim To manage the repairs from the initial stages to completion To have quality tradespeople and workmanship assured

LET US DEAL WITH IT!

FREE CONSULTATION...

T 03 977 4986 F 03 977 4981 Suite 1, Level 1, Bonnington House, 225 High Street, Christchurch 8011 PO Box 22 368, CBD, Christchurch 8140 www.kpirothschild.co.nz

Phone Stewart 027 488 6975 or George 027 334 4197 18 August 2015 CANTERBURY BUILD

project management concept to completion Design, Build, Fit outs and Construction Feasibility studies Canterbury owned and operated

p: (03) 379 9015 m: 0274 888 305 www.priorityprojects.co.nz

CANTERBURY BUILD August 2015 19

Managing the environment around you isn’t always easy.

That’s why MBC has been providing specialist environmental management solutions to clients for the past 20 years.

e:office@mbc.net.nz p: 03 354 4377 Northcote, Christchurch

20 August 2015 CANTERBURY BUILD

Residential & Commercial • Shingle & Membrane Roofing • Structural Grouting • Sealant • Tanking Systems

Ph 03 384 3200

www.appspecs.co.nz

YOUR LOCAL SCAFFOLDING SUPPLIER

Advanced Exterior Plastering Ltd YOUR LOCAL TRADE QUALIFIED PLASTERERS WITH OVER 40 YEARS COMBINED EXPERIENCE

ERECT SCAFFOLDING LTD FOR ALL YOUR SCAFFOLDING EDGE PROTECTION AND MOBILE SCAFFOLD REQUIREMENTS Licensed Building Practioner Fletchers Approved EQC Repairer

SEBASTIAAN BASTIAANSE CELL: 027 733 6623 DOUGAL STRANG CELL: 027 433 6629

EMAIL: admin@erectscaffolding.co.nz

www.erectscaffolding.co.nz

For a quotation email SEBASTIAAN at admin@exteriorplasterers.co.nz www.exteriorplasterers.co.nz CANTERBURY BUILD August 2015 21

CLADDING & ROOFING

LOOKING FOR A

LIGHTWEIGHT EXTERIOR (AAC)

CLADDING SOLUTION FOR YOUR NEW HOME OR PROJECT? New Zealand’s Most Successful Lightweight Concrete Cladding System

Ohoka Cream

Fendalton Smooth Red

Akaroa Grey

Springeld Cream

APPRAISED BY BRANZ. TESTED IN THE REBUILD. OWNED & OPERATED IN CANTERBURY.

Contact: Mark Bryant p. 03 383 5309

22 August 2015 CANTERBURY BUILD

m. 021 290 0102

www.celcretecladding.co.nz

CLADDING & ROOFING

CANTERBURY BUILD August 2015 23

DESIGN AND BUILD

Whether you’re a contractor or a Client;

Are your projects continually running over time?

Are you failing to recoup the cost of time delays?

If your answer is “yes” to one of either or both of the above, WillBuilt can help.

Willbuilt are experts in planning, programming and maximising time. Preparation is everything and time costs money.

If you’re serious about maximising both, call Lance 0800 WillBuilt 9 4552 8

www.willbuilt.co.nz “Begin with the end in mind”

www.loxocladding.co.nz NEW ZEALAND 24 August 2015 CANTERBURY BUILD

AUSTRALIA

WillBuilt

CONSTRUCTION PROGRAMMES

Phone 372 3343 E. infochch@loxocladding.co.nz

DESIGN AND BUILD

WE TAKE CARE OF EVERYTHING...

We construct beautiful homes and buildings exactly how you envision them.

Providing overall planning, coordination and control of a project, so you don’t have to worry about a thing.

New & Architectural Builds

Light Commercial

Additions & Renovations

Create your dream kitchen Quality Kitchen Design and Joinery

Landscape Construction

“We strive to maintain the highest standards while exceeding clients’ expectations at all levels.”

Williams Elvidge

340 Halswell Junction Road Ph. 027 304 9411 www.wiliamselvidge.co.nz

VISIT OUR SHOWROOM 80 MAIREHAU ROAD

Ph: 03 383 4384

Fax: 03 383 4442

www.misco.co.nz CANTERBURY BUILD August 2015 25

DESIGN AND BUILD

ALL YOU NEED IS AN IDEA!!

COMPOSITE DECKING

Where Excellence is the Standard

23yrs experience building in Canterbury Customer satisfaction is a priority

RESIDENTIAL

RENOVATIONS

P: 027 660 7389

• Environmentally friendly - Futurewood is produced from recycled HDPE plas c, discarded rice husk and wood fibre.

• Low maintenance - DOES NOT require pain ng, staining and does not leach nasty chemicals • Carries a 15 year warrantee against spli ng, splintering and colour fastness

• Supplied in long 5.4m lengths with a hidden fixing system giving a clean uniformed look • Being 100% recycled, reduces the dependence on precious mber products Available locally in 3 natural colours

COMMERCIAL

E: dan@dsconstruction.co.nz

Telephone 03 338 7050

19a Nuttall Drv, Hillsborough

Manor Range The warm earthy tones of these large format bricks will complement both traditional and modern architectural styles. Available in three colours / styles to suit your new home 290mmx162mmx70mm.

Florentine Manor

Augusta Manor

Silverbirch Manor

Visit our Showroom 35 Edmonton Road Hornby 35 Edmonton Rd, Christchurch • Ph: 03 349 5006 • Email: info@brickandstonesi.co.nz • 26 August 2015 CANTERBURY BUILD

www.brickandstonesi.co.nz

www.cebelio.co.nz

DESIGN AND BUILD

New Build or renovating. What is the best solution for you?

Windows & Doors

Aluminum & Glass Balustrades

Frameless Glass Showers

Contact Nulook Solutions to assist with ďŹ nding the best solution for your upcoming building projects

CANTERBURY BUILD August 2015 27

Go Green Expo helps locals rebuild safer and more sustainably Five years after the 2010 earthquake, Christchurch is rebuilding safer, stronger and more eco-friendly homes, and the 2015 Go Green Expo is doing its bit to help by showing people a plethora of more sustainable alternatives to typical building methods.

T

he 2013 Census shows that overall, 89.2 percent* of Cantabrians are still living in the same region as they were in 2008, and rebuilding their family homes to remain there. With an increase in trade workers of 6.8 percent, the resources to re-establishing a home life are readily available.

In addition, a recent study showed that 76 percent* of New Zealanders feel personally tasked with creating a more sustainable environment. With this rapid change in attitude, everyday Kiwis are now more aware of their lifestyle choices and the impact they have on health, Go Green Expo manager Damien Hochberg says.

“Over the years sustainability has become more and more mainstream.

Three quarters of New Zealanders are more conscious of the impact their environment has on their health, the potential dangers of certain modern pharmaceuticals and processed foods,”

Damien says.

“This year’s Christchurch Expo offers a plethora of manufacturing products and services to provide an eco-friendly, earthquake proof alternatives to typical building methods.

The Christchurch Go Green Expo exhibitors include an ultra-low carbon

“This year’s Christchurch Expo offers a plethora of manufacturing products and services to provide an eco-friendly, earthquake proof alternatives to typical building methods.”

emission wood burner, earthquake compliant building systems with premanufactured structural insulated panels, and a post and beam structure that is 90

percent polystyrene with reinforce concrete,” he says.

New Zealand’s largest organic, natural, sustainable, green living show will be held at Christchurch’s Wigram Airforce Museum, Central Christchurch on the 15th and 16th of August.

There will be a selection of workshops and seminars to assist with building a more sustainable, cost effective lifestyle in Christchurch.

th

When: Saturday the 15 of August and Sunday the 16th of August, from 10am-5pm.

Where: Wigram Airforce Museum, Christchurch.

Tickets: $5 www.gogreenexpo.co.nz/christchurc h/getting-to-the-show/ Free entry for children. Free parking.

*http://www.stats.govt.nz/Census/2013-census/profile-and-summaryreports/quickstats-about-greater-chch.aspx

JUST ONE WAY TO ENJOY ENERGY EFFICIENT COMFORT all through your home, all year round Fujitsu ducted air system with ARTG54LH 16kw Heat Pump

g

din

m 3.6

Quiet as a whisper Wide choice of vent style Feature-rich, easy to use controller options Optional Pebble Air smart phone remote control

flu

lu inc

*

Rinnai Evolve 950 Gas Fire Enjoy up to 8.1kW of fully adjustable heat at 5.7-Energy Star efficiency easily heats spaces up to 125m2 R

Simply Heat's price*

ONLY

$5500

This plan demonstrates how smart systems can give you the dial-up warmth you want – adding a new level of comfort to your lifestyle as well as adding real value to your home.

The Rinnai Evolve 950 gas re puts out up to 8.1kW of controllable heat, easily heats living areas of up to 125m.2 Fujitsu’s air conditioning system pumps ducted heat right through living areas and bedrooms to give you warm welcomes on crisp winter evenings and dehumidied coolness in summer.

60 July 7, 2015 Metropol

Both appliances offer absolute energy efciency: the Evolve is Rinnai’s most efcient gas re with a 5.7 Energy Star R rating while Fujitsu is the rst-ever Central Heat Pump R System to be Energy Star qualied. So you’ll be keeping your wallet and the environment happy, as well as the whole family.

Bring your house plans into Simply Heat and get an obligation-free quote – for these and any of the heat pumps, gas and wood res and central heating options you’ll nd in our showroom – the largest range in New Zealand.

*INSTALLATION EXTRA. ALL PRICES INCLUDE GST. PLAN SHOWN IS INDICATIVE ONLY

95 BYRON STREET, NEXT TO ROCKGAS Mon-Fri 8am to 5pm Sat 9am to 1pm

P:03 365 3685 www.simplyheat.co.nz

Proud to support Sheppard & Rout Architects

CANTERBURY BUILD August 2015 29

FEATURE

When you need the security of expertise.

At Hartnell Coolheat we have over 30 years experience in the climate control industry, working with Daikin to provide superior heat pump equipment backed by a 5-year manufacturer’s warranty.

All our work is achieved in-house from design and installa on through to service and maintenance. Refrigera on technicians, electricians and duct installers are employed directly, allowing the greatest level of project control and accountability.

Tr u s t t h e h e a t s p e c i a l i s t

Phone 03 366 3952 or visit one of our showrooms: 36 Brisbane St, Sydenham or 18 Albert St, Rangiora, ph 03 313 8014 30 August 2015 CANTERBURY BUILD

SHEPPARD & ROUT/ SALISBURY ST

Pegasus Bay Electrical is a locally owned electrical business.

We specialise in the following:

Ÿ Ÿ

Stew De Joux

Ÿ

Mob: 021 221 6117 Ph: (03) 310 7823

Ÿ

Em: stew@pegasuselectrical.co.nz

Master Electrician Electrical Contrac ng for large mul million dollar homes to small renova on designs Connec on of service mains or underground mains Security design, supply and installa on Home automa on design, supply and installa on And much more

We provide end to end services from advice to customers by our interior designers, to tile and timber products, to installation by our own experienced team.

Wonderful range of tile and timber brands from around the world.

Exclusive NZ suppliers of Listone Giordano, elegant timber flooring from Italy.

Medoc Oak

Ÿ Ÿ

“Excitement with Style”

144 Montreal St, Christchurch 8023 (03) 379 9109 www.metrofloor.co.nz

Call us now to discuss your electrical requirements.

Proud to be associated with Sheppard & Rout on the Salisbury St Office Project

9 Matipo St

P. (03) 348 3836

Open Mon-Fri 8-4:30pm

www.interioreffects.co.nz CANTERBURY BUILD August 2015 31

FEATURE

“These properties sold out in three months. Christchurch is developing a real appetite for inner city living again.”

Mark O’Laughlin

SMART KITCHENS FOR SMART

thinking people, at a very smart price

Successful marking of this project to complete the success of “SOLD OUT” before construction. Paul and Phil were great to work with and listened to what the market wanted.

A great team that achieved 100% sell down.

Mark O’Loughlin Harcourts NZ Top 5 Over $375 Million in Property Sold Taking Listings now. Free Appraisals.

Ph/Text 021 339 078

First Windows & Doors Christchurch is Proud to be associated with Constructus Kilmore Mews.

Call us today for all your requirements

CALL US free 0800 466 632 (0800 GO MODA) Showroom: 9 Klondyke Drive, Hornby South, Christchurch Phone: 03 982 1700

www.moda.co.nz 32 August 2015 CANTERBURY BUILD

PH 375 0700

7 Langstone Lane (off Langdons Rd) Harewood, Christchurch. Email: firstsmartwood@xtra.co.nz

www.firstwindows.co.nz

CONSTRUCTUS/ KILMORE MEWS

“With costs in Christchurch rising at a phenomenal rate post-quake, we recognised that affordability must be led with early contractor involvement.”

S or AL HI ES RE

“Setting Higher Standards” NELSON

BLENHEIM

CHRISTCHURCH

Aluminium & Steel Scaffold Systems 0800 4 ACCESS sales@advanced-access.co.nz

iConsulting Consulting Fire Engineers

Fire Safety Design Solutions

We specialise in: Fire designs for building consent Verication method re design Design specication

Acceptable re design solutions Specialist re solutions Construction monitoring

We have provided re designs for various projects including commercial, retail, warehouse, heritage, healthcare, food processing, education, vehicle parking buildings, resthomes & accommodation.

PO Box 2020, Dunedin 9044 M. +64 210 250 8740 E. nimish@iconsulting.net.nz W. www.iconsulting.net.nz

Stone Columns Retaining Walls Anchoring CFA Piling Design Build Bored Piling Micro-Piling Part of The McMillan Drilling family, Geothermal three generations locally owned and operated.

Design Build

Proud to be involved with Constructus on the Kilmore St Project.

McMillan Drilling Civil Ltd 19 Yukon Place, Hornby South Christchurch 8042 PH: +64 3 349 5587; E: admin@mcmillancivil.nz CANTERBURY BUILD August 2015 33

FEATURE

“Architecture offers an incredible opportunity to showcase creativity and flair.”

Kelly Rush has been operating his architectural design firm Krush Architecture since 2010 and, although small in size, the practice has been punching well above its weight in the local design stakes, with a broad range of work from small residential homes through to large commercial projects already under its commercial belt.

S

o, when Miles Construction needed a new building to accommodate their growth, the building firm knew exactly who to go to.

The brief called for a professional office space split across two levels, suitable for use as a showroom to meet with clients and, although the interior brief was well planned, Kelly was able to utilise his expertise to formulate an exterior design that would align well with the dynamic local construction firm.

The resulting design at 106 Coleridge Street is sleek and contemporary, with primary colours juxtaposed against a modern charcoal façade.

“I had a good relationship with Miles Construction, having completed a number of commercial jobs for them previously,” Kelly explains.

“For their new premises, they were after something different; something that would stand out. It was a tight and interesting site from an architectural perspective and, although only one elevation was visible

from the street, it allowed us the scope to do something different with the elevation to make it stand out on the site.”

The partnership has proved a successful one, with Krush Architecture earning a Highly Commended –

Commercial/Industrial Architectural Design Award at the recent 2015 ADNZ | Resene Architectural Design Awards for the Canterbury and Westland regions.

Held annually, the awards celebrate the most innovative, creative and aesthetic architectural designs in the country, identifying stand-out local firms across new homes, interiors, alterations and additions and industrial design.

Although this year’s ADNZ awards was the first awards the five year old design firm has entered, we’re likely to see a lot more from Krush Architecture as the company

plays its role in the design of the new Christchurch.

“We’re really pleased, with the recognition,” Kelly says. “I’ve loved architecture and design since school and I remember being in maths class scribbling house designs etc, so I always knew that was the path I was going to go down,” Kelly says.

“Architecture offers an incredible opportunity to showcase creativity and flair.”

For more information on Krush Architecture find them on Facebook or visit www.krusharchitecture.co.nz

Congratulations to Krush Architecture, we are enjoying our new home! www.milesconstruction.co.nz 34 August 2015 CANTERBURY BUILD

ADNZ/ RESENE AWARDS

“The beauty of the property was that we didn’t have the planning restrictions of a traditional urban section.”`

Proud to support Higham Architects

A Company of

Craftsmen.

Big Enough to Do the Job. Small Enough to Care.

Let our homes and past clients tell the story.... www.chattertonbuilders.co.nz

PH 03 313 0103

CANTERBURY BUILD August 2015 35

FEATURE

The design brief called for a bold and striking contemporary home that took full advantage of the stunning northerly views that was extremely energy-eficient.

“

Professional `hands on´

approach paying the closest

Greytone painters + decorators

attention to your needs and always providing a professional service.

”

A recipient of a 2015 Master Joiner Kitchen Award · are proud to support We Robert Weir and WeirWalker Architecture with their Rock Hill project

Makers Of Quality Kitchens and Joinery 03 348 7951

03 348 7921

027 224 1687

Unit 3, 50 Dakota Cres, Sockburn, Christchurch 8041

Congratulations to Robert Weir on the Rockhill Residence, ADNZ Award Interior/Exterior Residential Light Commercial

Proud to be associated

with Robert Weir on the Rockhill Residence

Painting Paper Hanging

Ph. 021 354 803

Airless Spraying

email. greytone.painters@gmail.com

36 August 2015 CANTERBURY BUILD

mark.landl@xtra.co.nz shane.landl@xtra.co.nz

ADNZ/ RESENE AWARDS-WEIRWALKER

“As a shipping company, MSC has a unique relationship with the water. As a result, we were able to incorporate curved elements to replicate the sea.”

Congratulations Weir Walker !

MWF are proud to be associated with this award winning tout.

HOSPITALIT Y PHONE FAX WEB

RETAIL +64 (0) 3 365 6218 +64 (0) 3 365 6220 mwf.co.nz

OFFICE

RESIDENTIAL

POST MWF

Manufacturing Ltd P O Box 76089 Northwood Christchurch 8548

Providing a complete service in Ofce Fit-out and Ofce Refurbishments Angus Interiors have been involved in a number of large scale fit-outs in Christchurch and were awarded the National Commercial Fit-out of the Year by AWCI and nominated for the Australasian awards.

Our company has built a reputation on being client focused demonstrating consistently, a high quality fit-out delivered on time and on budget. Angus Interiors take large and small projects from planning stages through to finishing's.

I assure you all your expectations will be exceeded if you choose to run with Angus Interiors.

Please visit our website

www.angusinteriors.co.nz

P.021 656 146 matt@angusinteriors.co.nz CANTERBURY BUILD August 2015 37

FEATURE

ADNZ/ RESENE AWARDS-WEIRWALKER

“A chunk of large modern architecture would be an imposition in this tightly knit community.”

Award winning architectural design is not all about the most innovative character and it was the classic gable form of this 350 square metre home in Mays Road that netted Robert Weir of Weirwalker Architecture the Commended - Residential New Home over 300m2 Architectural award in the recent regional ADNZ awards.

C

onsisting of four bedrooms across two levels, the St Albans design is the result of the surrounding context and the client’s desire for a comfortable and recognisable family home, while still maintaining a contemporary feel, Robert says.

“A chunk of large modern architecture would be an imposition in this tightly knit community. It was our intention to be a good citizen in the neighbourhood and, at the same time, achieve some level of attitude and character in its design.”

The external material selection relates directly to the local context. “The stripping of the timber cladding, the shininess of the metal sheets and the creamy white paint – all these properties were readily available in the surrounding,” Robert says.

“The unique quality of the project was achieved by combining and contrasting all

PACIFIC BUILDERS

PACIFIC BUILDERS

these materials.”

The long façade that faces the side of the street is mainly closed to create private space on the inside of the house and also in the garden behind the house. This garden becomes a major part of the interior space as the facades on the garden side consist of large frameless glass planes of which many can be opened.

By basing the design around the optimal integration of the living space into the outdoor terrain, the building has taken on a multidimensional form. The external structure of the building, together with the interior, forms many “half-open interiors and openings” which enlarge and diversify the living space within the home’s interior.

“With a young family, the client wanted the ability to easily block the house off from the street,” Robert Weir explains.

“As the existing home was demolished

CANT

LIMITED

Proud to be the builders for Weir Walker s Philip House project

w: pacificbuild.co.nz

38 August 2015 CANTERBURY BUILD

p: 021 335 435

due to earthquake damage, the property contained existing trees which we designed around. They were looking for a thermally efficient design that was positioned to get the maximum the sun exposure and deflect the easterly wind.”

The range of Weirwalker designs awarded in this year’s ADNZ | Resene awards reflects the diversity in the company’s skillset – a commercial/residential mix currently sitting at about 70/30.

“We’ve got a real can-do attitude,” Robert

says of the firm.

“Nothing is too big or too small. We’ve designed everything from a letterbox to the first 5 Star Green Star rated building in the South Island – the HSBC Club Tower. Now we’re working on the 19-storey Forsyth Barr building which is to become the new Crowne Plaza Hotel.

“We take every job at face value, nothing is a barrier.”

For more information on Weirwalker visit www.weirwalker.co.nz.

Are you considering a cash settlement?�

Design

We have a team of designers/engineers and quantity surveyors to ensure we meet your building needs

Build

A team of licenced building practitioners, experienced in all types of construction from detailed architectural homes to residential and commercial repairs. Delivering on time to a fixed price

Guarantee

We stand behind our work with a 10 year home first residential building guarantee, and a continuous building program

Develop a vision - Build your Dreams - Create with Whyte

We can help you repair, or rebuild your home from concept to completion.

Our absolute attention to detail guarantees the very best of quality, completed in minimal time.

Give us a call to see how we can help you

p: 03 348 0173 m: 027 4570 365 info@whyteconstruction.co.nz www.whyteconstruction.co.nz