Canterbury Rebuild Magazine February 2014 Issue 30

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The residential rental race

Local measures to improve housing affordability

The future of Ferrymead

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Flooring with form and function It’s physically the lowest aesthetic of your home décor, but let’s face it, flooring has the power to make or break a home or business.

Carpet Court has been providing flooring options with both form and function for more than 50 years. But don’t be fooled by the name.

Residential sales manager for the group’s Cashel St store, Damien McCormick says the company’s high quality flooring range goes far beyond carpet.

“We have the highest quality products in the industry, sourced from all around the world and leading New Zealand manufacturers,” Damien says.

“The range encompasses all aspects of flooring for the home or commercial installation, from carpet and vinyl to vinyl planks, vinyl tiles, ceramic tiles, slate tiles, timber flooring including bamboo and cork and a wide range floating laminates and vinyls. We have exclusive products sourced from around the world, all exclusive to Carpet Court, including the SmartStrand® ‘rhino’ carpet.”

With four local branches, corner of

Carmen and Waterloo Roads Hornby, Williams Street Kaiapoi, Moorhouse Avenue on the corner of Iverson Terrace and Cashel Street, Carpet Court is easily accessible for everyone in the city. With all stores open Saturdays, it’s even easier to fit out your home or office with the latest furnishings.

“We’re a family business built up over many years,” Damien says.

“We offer a comprehensive measure and quote service and full in home consultancy if required, all free of charge. We have trained interior designers in store, who can piece together every aspect of your colours and products.

“Once the client is going forward with the job, we can provide a full installation service for every product we supply and all our products include a full warranty.”

Carpet Court today has stores across New Zealand and is proud to have laid more flooring than any other retailer in the country.

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We have the highest quality products in the industry, sourced from all around the world and leading New Zealand manufacturers, - Cashel St store residential sales manager Damien McCormick

“What sets us apart from our competitors is that we are happy to put our reputation above all else. We believe the word of mouth of our customers is imperative and so our business has built on our reputation since the late 1960s.

“We’re here leading the industry because of the fantastic reputation we have developed from excellent

products and service. We give quality advice the first time, with no hidden information, we’re transparent in what we do and achieve a superior level of service.”

To see the wide range of high quality furnishings for yourself, visit www.carpetcourt.co.nz or visit your nearest store.

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Building company prepared for a busy 2014

Build Right Homes is now totally prepared for a very busy 2014.

“The 2013 year was a fantastic one for the company in terms of work undertaken,” managing director Rex Lawrence says.

“The first three months of 2014 were fully booked in early November, which confirms that the solid base we built last year is paying off for this new year.”

Last year Rex invested significantly in Build Right Homes, the first major investment being to relocate the business to a high profile location at 774 Main North Road, Belfast; a property more commonly known for many years as the second hand trader’s shop. “The building is unrecognisable now with a total refit inside and out,” sales manager Peter

Cook says. “Every week I get people calling in with new enquiries for EQC work, home alterations and new builds.

“We have also invested in our brand with a new website, brochures, logos and vehicle signage,” Peter says. “But our biggest investment is in our people, with a new project manager to coordinate works and undertake the repair solutions assessment for large insurance companies from initial scope to completion of project. Another addition to the team is an architectural designer, this appointment brings under

one roof the complete design and build process.

“Our designer has over 35 years’ experience in architecture in many different areas and uses the latest technology to show customers the intended project.”

These appointments further enhance Build Right Homes’ ability to provide a one stop shop service from initial consultation, concept design, final drawings and documents for consents, the actual build itself and finishing with the final handover.

This investment is on top of the existing foundations of a customer focused ethos, each project is individual and has a different set of wants and needs that all need to be treated with respect in the design process.

But new builds and home extensions/alterations are not all that Build Right Homes does. “As an established Canterbury business we were able to help homeowners with emergency repairs right from the first earthquake. EQC work has been a

constant part of our business for over three years and six months ago we were invited to be part of the larger insurance repair/rebuild programme which entails much larger projects,” Rex says. Build Right Homes can be selected by the homeowner to be their preferred contractor for EQC or insurance work and Peter welcomes the opportunity to meet at clients’ homes to discuss their situation. “We understand that each home and the land it sits on is different.”

To discuss your home and land with Peter, phone the office on (03) 323 5771 or visit www.buildrighthomes.co.nz

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All walks of life assist in Rebuild A unique partnership between Corrections and Housing New Zealand has seen the first red zone house refurbished by Rolleston’s prisoners, the first of 150 earthquake damaged homes over the next five years.

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bout 40 prisoners and 18 offenders on community sentences will work in the prison’s two yards each day. By mid-year the programme is expected to provide employment and training for 60 prisoners and 30 offenders on community sentences. Over the five years, more than 400 offenders will gain training in construction skills such as carpentry, plastering, painting and decorating, roofing and joinery.

Corrections Minister Anne Tolley and Housing Minister Dr Nick Smith say

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Hon Anne Tolley and Prime Minister John Key at the official opening of the refurbishment yard

there will be great benefits for the Canterbury rebuild, following the opening of the Rolleston Working Prison Construction Yard late last year.

“I’m delighted that prisoners and community offenders will be contributing to the Cantebury rebuild, while learning important skills which will also be of benefit to the region postsentence,” Tolley says. “We also know

that offenders with employment and skills training are less likely to reoffend, which means fewer victims of crime.”

Dr Nick Smith says the partnership will see 30 homes refurbished each year over the five year programme, at a cost of around $20,000 each. Once repaired, the homes will be relocated to Housing New Zealand properties in Christchurch. “This innovative

partnership between Housing and Corrections is about simultaneously rebuilding homes and lives. Rather than demolishing damaged homes, we are going to repair and refit them so they can be re-used,” he says.

This new initiative is part of the $1.6 billion investment in Housing New Zealand which involves 700 new homes and the repair of 5000 damaged houses. The Government, through the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment, is also providing the Canterbury Earthquake Temporary Accommodation Service, temporary housing villages and partnering with the private sector to provide workers’ accommodation, Smith explains.

“These are in addition to our support to get the private sector rebuild moving with fast-tracked plan changes and support to fix Christchurch’s building regulation problems. The housing challenge in Christchurch is huge and requires that we take action on every possible front.

“This unique project is an exciting part of the rebuilding in that it is recycling existing homes, saving money and helping equip prisoners with the skills they need to rebuild their lives once their sentences are complete.”

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Why you must find your business “sweet spot” builders, a hammer hand and an apprentice plus a part timer (or mum or partner at home) doing the bookkeeping, provides the owner with $100,000 of salary plus another $50,000 of company profit. Let’s say that $150,000 is a nice little sweet spot for that builder. If that builder gets ambitious and wants to grow and run another (say) two projects simultaneously, he will need to employ between another three and five builders and hammer hands and maybe look at another foreman.

The builder then needs to beef up his back office (mum can’t put more hours in because they have three young children) In sport, an 85 kg rugby player can place kick a ball from and so a full time admin person joins the company. halfway to soar between the posts. A 75 kg women’s tennis The owner begins to work later into each night because he player can serve at 175 kilometres per hour. still wants to be hands on with all the project costing, planning Why do comparatively light weight sports people get such and construction programming. great results? Putting aside the thousands of hours practice So as not to financially strip the company, over many, many years, what the builder kept his salary at $100,000 and actually happens when the ball Every business has a “sweet at the end of the year, the company made makes contact with the boot or the spot” where the maximum result only an additional $50,000 from a 50 racquet? Perfection of impact (or percent increase in revenue. near to) is what happens. The is achieved when all the variables This business lost its “sweet spot”. The player finds his or her “sweet spot” come together in harmony at the builder was working much longer hours, which generates the maximum right place and the right time. dealing with more employees and with a result from the inputs applied. higher level of personal stress.

Many of us have done it – but The owner of this business has two options: probably only once in a hundred times do we say to ourselves 1.

Scale back to the first “sweet spot” – what a great shot! How do I repeat that? Most of us can’t so 2.

Test growth scenarios to find the next “sweet spot” we write it off – or our friends do anyway - as being a fluke.

Start to think about where your business “sweet spot’ might What’s all this got to do with business? Every business has a be.

Is it where you are now, up a bit or down from where you “sweet spot” where the maximum result is achieved when all came from? the variables come together in harmony at the right place and If you are looking for your business “sweet spot”, please the right time. Here’s an example. A small building company contact me Jamie@e3accountants.co.nz owner might discover that having one foreman, two good As I work with businesses, I use many sporting metaphors that draw parallels between sport and business. I do this because so many business owners have some level of sporting pedigree and for those who don’t, most have a good understanding of the bodily mechanics and psychology of sport. If we don’t participate, we sure know how to tell our sporting heroes what they did wrong and what they could do better!

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TPA manager Helen Gatonyi

Since the Canterbury earthquakes, rent increases have made finding affordable accommodation impossible for many people, says Helen Gatonyi, the manager of the Christchurch Tenants Protection Association(TPA).

And that is only one of a number of problems facing tenants in Christchurch, many of whom are on fixed incomes and have very little disposable income.

“There is a situation looming of people not being able to find accommodation or not being able to pay for what they have secured. Since

The residential rental race has been pushing for many years is the the quakes, there are also people who need for a warrant of fitness for rentals, have had to move several times and in keeping with international practice. had to dig into their own depleted “Through successive governments of money to pay for the moving,” says all political hues, we have pushed for Helen. Security of tenure is another the idea to be adopted. Finally, the particularly worrisome issue. Helen Government has agreed to start trialing recalls an 80 year old woman who had the idea with been told that her Housing New rent would be Helen recalls an 80 year old Zealand (HNZ),” increased to $340 says Helen. from the original woman who had been told “Actually, the $160, which had that her rent would be rental system in been agreed to a increased to $340 from the New Zealand was few years earlier – original $160, – and that she flawed long before and that she could the quakes. could “like it or lump it”. “like it or lump it”.

However, it was Like many the quake cycle tenants, the woman that threw all these flaws up into bold felt that if she crossed the landlord, a relief and into the headlines.

90-day notice to quit might well be on “The implication of the current its way. Another important issue the TPA

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legislative defects is that rental tenants are somehow second-class citizens. By contrast, renting is the norm in many countries.

“The Christchurch rental market disaster is not just a simple tale of heroes and villains, although both can be found. It is a classic supply-anddemand crisis that has highlighted many of the flaws in New Zealand rental law as it stands.

“TPA would like to see a more longterm legislative approach to renting adopted. We would like to see security of tenure for up to seven years where families with children of school age are renting.

“We want to see the warrant of fitness idea a reality and security of tenure guaranteed. If we took these steps nationally, we would find many of the present set of problems would come under control.”

In the meantime, TPA keeps soldiering on. “We exist to provide guidance and solutions to rentalhousing problems,” Helen says.

TPA works hard with Housing New Zealand, the Christchurch City Council’s City Housing and privatesector landlords to help mitigate those problems.

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New homes without the price or build time In the wake of news from the consumer price index that the cost of building a new home in Canterbury has jumped 9.5 percent in the last year, a local building company has developed a new solution to housing shortages and affordability.

Carpe Diem Homes opened the door to a new model of home on January 26.

The smart, affordable and energy efficient home was completed in just 84 days. Located in Kaiapoi’s Sovereign Palms, the show home was the first home to be completed in the Show Home Village, due to the company’s unique build processes.

Increased regulations for ground works and excavations, short supply of key trades, increased health and safety costs as well as expensive cartage for earth removal are just some reasons behind the increase in Canterbury’s new build costs.

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But Carpe Diem owner Steve McMillan says focusing on increasing efficiencies, smarter build times, reduced waste and re-thinking materials and suppliers can overcome this price increase.

By using these smart construction techniques and employing their own builders, Carpe Diem Homes is able to build a four bedroom home for just $280,000, completed in less than 16 weeks. To guarantee this, the company will pay their clients $500 a week until the build is complete if they go over the quoted build time.

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can be exorbitant and make servicing the mortgage increasingly difficult. The cold winters in Christchurch can result in illnesses like asthma, croup, colds and flu which plague young and old living in cold homes where only one room is heated. Many new homes in Christchurch may be operating under World Health Organisation guidelines and Steve McMillan says this is completely unacceptable.

“All our homes include extra insulation and enough heating to keep everyone warm. Not only does this reduce heating bills but it can save you money in doctors’ bills and prescriptions for

illnesses caused by cold, damp houses.

Our photovoltaic solar systems and hot water heat pumps will save you 45 percent in energy costs. As a result, your family can be healthier and have more disposable income.”

The show home in Kaiapoi is an example of a Carpe Diem Smart Home and contains smart technology like a rib raft slab for passive solar gain, hot water heat pumps, modular construction which reduces waste by 95 percent, photovoltaic systems, humidity controlled wet areas and James Hardies claddings, which are energy efficient and low maintenance. A company with a strong commitment to Christchurch, Carpe Diem Homes has also developed a unique TC3 Foundation which is light weight, economical, safe and efficient.

“The Carpe Diem team are a family and we want to build homes that families can afford to buy and live in,” Steve says.

This Carpe Diem Smart Show Home could be the home of Christchurch’s future and bring a warm, new home within the reach of ordinary Cantabrians.

Visit from 12-4pm Wednesday through to Sunday, 33 Bayliss Drive, Sovereign Palms, Kaiapoi or call 03 389 7874 to view by appointment.

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national rental housing “warrant of fitness” (WOF) trial began in January and will run until the end of February, with results from the trial published in March.

Some 125 rental properties — 25 in each participating city — are to be evaluated by home assessment experts in Christchurch, Auckland, Tauranga, Wellington and Dunedin.

The trial will not result in the immediate issue of WOFs for the 125 houses, but will be an important step towards standardising methodologies and checklists to ensure the credibility of the WOF scheme.

Christchurch City Council Housing Committee Chairman Glenn Livingstone says the trial is good news for tenants, as it marks a significant first step in identifying those rentals which are not fit-for-purpose.

“It’s unfortunately well-known that much of New Zealand’s older housing is cold and damp and of lower build standards than many other OECD countries.

“It’s also well known that poor housing conditions can contribute to more severe asthma, rheumatic fever and other housing-related illnesses.

“The warrant of fitness trial is a positive step towards addressing poorperforming rental housing and supporting warm, energy-efficient and healthier housing for tenants,” he says.

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Rental housing ‘warrant of fitness’ trial announced

A nationwide project aimed at making rental housing safer to live in – particularly for children, students and the elderly – is being trailed by Christchurch City Council.

The WOF trial involves the Auckland, Tauranga, Wellington, Christchurch and Dunedin councils, ACC, New Zealand Green Building Council and the University of Otago.

The assessment tool was developed by the NZ Green Building Council and the University of Otago, with feedback

and input from the five councils, ACC and other housing experts.

ACC’s Programme Manager for Home Safety, Megan Nagel, says, "ACC is supporting the warrant of fitness trial as part of our focus on reducing injuries in and around the home.

“Environmental factors such as poor

lighting and maintenance, slippery surfaces and steps and stairs contribute to many home injuries, so, by helping to address factors such as these, a housing warrant of fitness will potentially support efforts to bring injury rates down.”

Leigh Featherstone, Homestar Director at the New Zealand Green Building Council, says the support of ACC and the cities involved shows a strong joint commitment to improving local housing and health.

“We hope that by the end of this project there’ll be a working tool to rate rental standards nationally. This will make sure rental housing isn’t endangering the health of the families living in it. The long-term payoff will be better health, particularly of our kids and elderly.”

Professor Philippa HowdenChapman, University of Otago, says the agreement to pre-test the rental warrant of fitness is an outstanding example of what can be achieved by local councils working together to improve rental housing quality for families and communities.

“Over a decade of robust research by the Housing and Health Research Programme has enabled us to develop a world-class rental housing WOF, which we are pre-testing before it’s rolled out more widely.”

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Local measures to improve UC taking pressure off the housing affordability housing market The University of Canterbury (UC) is doing its bit to take pressure off the Christchurch housing market by partnering with the private sector to build new student accommodation.

Construction is expected to begin later this year on a new 240 bed hall of residence to be completed in time for the 2015 intake.

UC Vice-Chancellor Dr Rod Carr says the university is being proactive in its approach to the city’s housing pressures and instead of contributing to the tight rental market, it will be adding to the housing stock as student numbers grow to pre-quake levels. “Student accommodation could be seen as a restraint on the recovery of the university and education’s ability to contribute to the city’s recovery.

“We are sensitive to the housing situation in Christchurch and we see this proposed new 240 bed hall of residence project on the Dovedale campus as positive and exciting for Christchurch, for the university and for prospective students.

“We will be talking to neighbours and interested parties about the project as it advances and, to help Christchurch, we are keen to provide more accommodation in future on the Dovedale campus as the university continues to contribute to the rebuild.

“Other temporary and medium term accommodation projects are also being progressed on and off campus. We have already spent $180 million in our campus remediation and we expect to spend $1.1 billion revamping our campus over the next 10 years.”

A programme established to combat Auckland’s well documented housing crisis has proved a success and now the Government has expanded the programme to assist local councils in improving housing supply and affordability.

Christchurch City, Wellington City, Hutt City, Upper Hutt City, Porirua, Kapiti, Tauranga and Western Bay of Plenty have been added to the Housing Accords and Special Housing Areas Act due to the success of the programme, Dr Nick Smith explains.

“New Zealand’s housing supply and affordability challenges extend beyond Auckland. The Auckland Housing Accord is proving to be a successful tool and we are keen to explore how we can assist other councils to get more houses built more efficiently,” he says.

“The housing issues in Christchurch are particularly challenging with the damage of tens of thousands of houses to earthquake damage, the demand for temporary housing while homes are fixed, and the accommodation required for a burgeoning reconstruction workforce.

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Christchurch City Council needs to be well co-ordinated with the new Land Use Recovery Plan and the work of the Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Authority.”It is about much more than simply replicating the existing model, he explains. “The issues in each city are different and will not automatically mean replicating the Auckland Accord’s focus on fast-tracking housing developments.

We want to get officials from government and council working on identifying the barriers to supply and affordability of housing and then putting in place whatever steps are needed to make improvements,” he says.

“I am encouraged by the initial response from mayors and councils.

There is a broad agreement that homes have got too costly in these areas and that the Government and councils need to work more closely together to get house price inflation down.”

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Win the mortgage game Halve your mortgage term Over the term of your mortgage, you will probably pay for your home between two to three times over in interest costs. However, there is another option out there which could reduce your mortgage by up to half the term, while maintaining your current lifestyle.

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reehold Express managing director Dennis Stevenson says, “Our average client saves around $166,000 in interest and takes an average of 15 years off the term of their mortgage - it is life changing”.

To help his clients Dennis has published a free mortgage guide titled ‘The Mortgage Game’ which is all about a game played between lenders and borrowers every year. Last year that game was worth $29 billion. With this game, the rules are written by lenders, the referee is a lender, both the team coach and team captain are lenders, and they teach you how to play the mortgage game their way. Because you go to your lender to get mortgage

advice, guess who usually wins the mortgage game? And yes, that is why lenders continue to post record profits.

There is another way to play this game, Dennis says. “When you play the game the Freehold Express way, you will win the mortgage game.”

In most cases our grandparents, and our parents, pay their mortgage off, just before they retire.

“We have been conditioned over generations to believe that the only way to pay our mortgage is the way that lenders want us to,” Dennis says.

“This ‘conditioning’ forces most people to pay for their house two to three times over and this is completely unnecessary.”

How a mortgage is structured and how a mortgage is repaid has a massive impact on how much interest you pay and consequently the term of your mortgage. “A Freehold Express Mortgage Analysis will drastically change your thinking on how quickly you can pay your mortgage off.”

Dennis concedes that at first glance, some of our clients have thought that the results produced for them seemed too good to be true, until they are shown how.

thousands of dollars. There is a common thread running through all of the Freehold Express testimonials Dennis explains. “They all thought that they had set their mortgage up as efficiently as possible and they were all doing it the best way they knew - they just didn’t know that there were much better ways.”

Freehold Express’s core activity is to reduce interest costs. Instead of paying the lender too much money by way of interest, Freehold Express shows clients how to use money that would ordinarily have been paid to the lender as interest, to repay their mortgage much sooner than the standard bank set up allows.

“We have been conditioned over generations to believe that the only way to pay our mortgage is the way that lenders want us to, This forces most people to pay for their house two to three times over.”

The testimonials are impressive; couples taking 20 years off their mortgages, young families saving tens of

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Civic Centre’s regeneration Christchurch Civic Building – Flexible Egress It would be fair to say Mother Nature has changed the landscape of Canterbury more dramatically than we could have ever anticipated. But, like a Phoenix from the ashes, we are rising up again.

At the heart of the revitalisation is the central city in Christchurch and an integral part of the rebuild effort has been concentrated on the Green Star rated Christchurch City Council Civic Centre building.

Having received a dynamic structural and aesthetic facelift not long before the destructive series of earthquakes, this architectural icon was at risk of being closed if a radical solution could not be devised to rectify the damage, which involved the traditional rigid fire lining systems of the building.

It was at this stage that Forman Building Systems was engaged.

Forman Building Systems is highly respected for its role as New Zealand’s largest specialist marketer and

distributor of ceilings and interior wall systems, acoustic insulation, and passive fire protection products. More recently, Forman Building Systems has added energy efficient LED lighting, solar hot water heating systems and small-scale wind turbines to its market offering.

Despite several initial repair attempts on the building, continued cracking in the fire rated plasterboard lining had undermined the integrity of the existing fire rated wall system.

It was then necessary for Forman Building Systems to work with the building’s engineers Powell Fenwick Consulting, as well as Athfield Architecture, Hawkins Construction and Sealing Solutions Ltd to create a flexible fire egress solution for the building.

The solution was Firefly Titan from TBA Textiles UK - a flexible barrier system which, due to its blanket-like composition, is unaffected by ground or building movement.

The Firefly Titan was installed as a retrofit solution over the existing structure and linings. This methodology

and material effectively reinstated the required 120 minutes integrity and 60 minutes insulation on the egress stairs.

Despite initial resistance to the new and very different aesthetic - moving away from the smooth plasterboard

The solution was Firefly Titan from TBA Textiles UK - a flexible barrier system which, due to its blanketlike composition, is unaffected by ground or building movement. finish that had previously lined the stairs - the ability for the Firefly product to offer a certainty of ongoing performance, despite the continued seismic activity, was recognised, and the project was given the green light.

Further issues that emerged during installation, including the location of the fire rated barrier, which had been moved out from the existing structure, were further resolved by protecting the structure with Firetherm Intubatt - a high density Rockwool board product that

was fixed over the exposed steel support brackets.

These innovative changes enabled the building to remain occupied during ongoing tremors, and the building still continues to serve its vital purpose today.

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A strong mix of technical brawn and the desire to make a positive difference in the lives of Cantabrians post-quake is what sets Fusion Homes apart in a competitive environment. ecause, not only does the company possess the strategic nous to become a key player in the commercial playing field, the company has a genuine desire to provide housing for the wellbeing of its clients.

Locally owned and operated, the team at Fusion Homes is making the desired difference. With a firm vision of a positive Christchurch moving forward, the choice to build solely with sustainable, earthquake resistant and environmentally friendly Lifecycle Building Products, was an obvious one for the Fusion Homes team.

It is a range of products which aligns

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well with the company’s build philosophy, the guiding principle behind all of its projects from start to finish; providing a strong, sustainable and superior homes for its clients.

A rigorous testing programme has seen the Lifecycle Building Products approved by the Sensitive Choice Programme/NZ Asthma Foundation.

Fusion Homes is the only housing company nationwide to have this level of testing and approval.

Fusion Homes is also recognised as a NZ Master Builder and works closely with Lifemark as an approved build Company.

Incorporating, or should we say infusing, these accreditations into their range of stunning house plans makes Fusion Homes a building company that takes a holistic approach to the client’s needs and wellbeing. It's not just about the look of the home, it is about setting the standard for a new generation of healthy living, a standard that is easily sustainable by using Fusion Homes’ build philosophy.

With more than 25 years’ experience in the building industry, Fusion Homes offers house and land packages, new builds, rebuilds, repairs and renovation, with a diverse portfolio which includes family homes, architectural design, social housing, commercial and educational projects.

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Joining product with service Joinery plays a small, yet vital role in a home’s functioning.

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t is a role which bears a strong resemblance to that which Kaiapoi Aluminium Joinery plays within the Christchurch joinery market; choosing to stay small to maintain vital control over the remarkable product quality and service it has become renowned for.

The company provides a wide range of joinery services, from aluminium windows, doors and hardware, including architecture series windows and doors and thermally broken windows and doors.

It’s a competitive industry with any

number of commercial options, but Kaiapoi Aluminium Joinery has worked hard to make a name for itself. “It’s an incredibly competitive industry,” coowner Ali Hamblin explains.

“We’re a family owned business, so we take everything very personally and we provide a damn good service because of that. We pride ourselves on our service, and we back up that service with a really high quality product.”

The right joinery is necessary, not just to look great, but also to cope with New Zealand’s demanding climate. Kaiapoi

Aluminium Joinery has an impressive lineup of aluminium doors and windows to suit your needs, whether you’re upgrading existing joinery or building a new home.

What may seem like such a small part of your home plays a big part in your lifestyle.

Windows and doors can influence your comfort, happiness and your energy usage which directly relates to your expenditure. Correct window and door selection for your home can play a significant role in the sustainability of your home.

Kaiapoi Aluminium Joinery can back up its product with a free measure and quote service and all the friendly, expert advice you need to make the right decisions for your home. “We’re all about ensuring the strongest service for our existing customers, so we have no desire to grow so big that we can’t back that up.

“Bigger is not always better and better is certainly what we’d rather be.”

To view the impressive range of joinery on offer at Kaiapoi Aluminium Joinery, visit the team at 1261 Main North Rd, Bridgend, Belfast or visit the website www.kaj.co.nz to see the online brochure.

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Have you decided to opt out of the Fletcher’s EQR process and are looking for another firm to manage the process for you? Then consider Christchurch-owned and operated project management office “Rebuild Me”.

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Rebuild Me provides quality, opt-out earthquake repairs for properties assessed by EQC as costing between $15,000 and $100,000. Because the company understands how important this work is, they guarantee to meet you within 48 hours of your contacting them. They will manage the entire repair process and liaise with you so you have active input and control over the timing of the work.

Rebuild Me’s expertise means the process will run smoothly from start to finish. You will also be treated with respect throughout, in keeping with their motto: “Big enough to handle it, but small enough to care.” They are passionate about Christchurch and believe the rebuild of the city needs to start at the grass roots by repairing the homes of its residents.

Since February 1, 2013 Rebuild Me has worked on more than 300 properties, supported by the

experience of a wide range of highly qualified local professionals, all with extensive knowledge of EQC documentation and requirements.

If you’re not sure how to go about the opt-out process, Rebuild Me will help you and liaise with EQC on your behalf. You’ll have a dedicated project manager who’ll assist you all the way, from initial consultation and scoping of works, through to the end of the project.

Rebuild Me invoices EQC directly for payment, relieving you of that stress.

Even better, there’s no charge to clients for any EQC-scoped work that Rebuild Me carries out. They also pay the EQC excess, which can save you up to $1,150 on repairs.

If you need additional work on your home, over and above the approved EQC scope, Rebuild Me is also happy to provide quotes. This work can be completed in conjunction with the earthquake repairs, minimizing disruption.

Rebuild Me also offers a 100 percent satisfaction guarantee for all projects.

To get your home earthquake repairs underway contact Rebuild Me on 0800 678 876, by email at info@rebuildme.co.nz or visit their website www.rebuildme.co.nz.

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Where your project is their priority Having established himself in the building industry for the last 28 years, Priority Projects director Steve Brownie today leads a dedicated team of five experienced staff who are committed to making their mark on the rebuild of Christchurch City. rom feasibility studies, concepts, designs, budgets and working drawings through to new building construction, Priority Projects does it all. It also offers a complete solution for design/build office fit outs including concept design, budgets, full working drawings and consents within schedule, on budget, and to specification.

A proudly Canterbury owned and operated company, Priority Projects’ repeat clients make up a large part of its business. This repeat business is true testament to the quality and expertise of the team members who provide a seamless service. Every staff member offers unique skills and Priority Projects is committed to their clients’ satisfaction with a completely transparent and hands on approach.

The unique, three storied, base isolated building at 53 Victoria Street stands as proud testament to the work of Priority Projects and its complete commitment to its clients. Featuring the first base isolators of their type in Christchurch, this work to date has been completed under budget and

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With the Christchurch rebuild well underway, there are plenty of opportunists in the form of nationwide and international companies looking to establish themselves following the earthquakes. Despite this, Priority Projects continues to provide its clients with customary excellence in service

demonstrating a reputation in Christchurch that has been rightfully earned.

Let Priority Projects take care of your project so you can get on with business. For further information, check out the website at www.priorityprojects.co.nz or like the Facebook page. You can also give Steve a call to discuss your project on 027 488 8305.

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Sea level strategy to create stronger city A Christchurch City Council-commissioned report has predicted one metre sea level rise by 2115, but Mayor Lianne Dalziel says this knowledge will help Christchurch become more resilient.

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hat this report has highlighted for me is the importance of feeding this long term horizon into our current planning processes, so the timing couldn't be better as we begin our District Plan Review, which will include a specific focus on natural hazards.

“This report gives us the confidence to proceed with this issue in the first phase of our District Plan Review with an eye to the challenges we may have to confront so that we will be a more resilient city in the future,” Mayor Dalziel says.

She says the Council will focus on working closely with the community on working through this and other natural hazard issues that impact on people’s lives. “The level of community engagement that needs to happen

regarding this issue has been largely The modelling will also be updated to FMA includes an allowance for 0.5 metre absent from the decisions that have been include the option of increasing the sea level rise. The FMA rules set higher made in relation to land use since the allowance for sea level rise from 0.5 metre floor levels for new developments. earthquakes, so this report gives us a to one metre.

Although the updated report states that fresh start in terms of building a shared Lianne Dalziel says the report highlights climate change is not expected to create understanding of both the likelihood and that the Council needs to plan to avoid any new coastal hazards, it identifies that consequence of natural hazard risk.” development and redevelopment in areas based on a one metre sea level rise by Commissioned from environmental vulnerable to natural hazards. The report 2115 has the potential to increase the engineers, Tonkin & Taylor, the report is a recommends that the strategy should impact and consequence of existing research paper which updates an earlier focus on adaptive management to hazards at many locations. report prepared in 1999. The latest report prepare for the impacts of sea level rise in Based on this new projection the report takes into account current international order to safeguard the community, states that finished floor levels for new science about the impacts of climate environment and economy from likely buildings would need to increase by up to change on sea risks, and that there be a level rise, as well phased and flexible The updated report identifies that based on a one metre sea approach to as the impacts the earthquake implementation. level rise by 2115 has the potential to increase the impact sequence has “People rebuilding in and consequence of existing hazards at many locations. had on land flood prone areas need levels in the city’s assurance and the half a metre in areas prone to tidal flood management areas. ability to future-proof their homes. They flooding. However, it recommends that the also need to know who will pay for what, The Council has already incorporated Council review both the extent of its Flood earlier predictions for sea level rise into a especially in relation to land levels and Management Areas and the associated number of its planning and operational increased foundation requirements, and minimum finished floor levels. activities, which included the introduction as I have been saying for some time, we The District Plan review will update the of Flood management Areas (FMA) to the need to look Flood Management Areas to include all District Plan that identified low lying and at the most vulnerable areas urgently. It is land subject to a 1 in 200 year event, flood prone areas around the coast and now up to the Council and the community taking into account changes in land along the Styx, Avon and Heathcote to work together to address the surface levels following the earthquakes.

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The construction sector specialist houses it builds and repairs, as well as its burgeoning commercial portfolio.

Specialising in renovations, home additions, new homes, kitchens, bathrooms, commercial and office fit-outs, as well as earthquake repairs and rebuilds, the business has positioned itself as a comprehensive, qualified, and innovative specialist within the construction sector.

Richards Building prides itself on lateral thinking, never cutting corners, flexibility and strong communication – all critical elements for a first-class build effort. Of the team’s commitment to delivering excellent results first time, every time, Brad says, “We can meet all building requirements. Our priority is to deliver and maintain excellent standards while meeting all building code and industry requirements. We deliver on time and to budget, and our client relationships are very strong because of this.

“We are also accredited by Fletcher EQR and are able to repair any earthquake damage sustained. Our clients work with us directly or through the Fletcher EQR opt out programme.”

With more than 18 years in the building sector, in Aotearoa and abroad, Brad Richards is energetically leading a business that is working efficiently and proactively within the busy Canterbury market.

Richards Building Limited, named after its boss, specialises in construction across the board. As a member of the Certified Builders Association of New Zealand, the company is accredited as a Licensed Building Practitioner through the Department of Building and Housing, and is a member of Site Safe in recognition of its commitment to strict and robust health and safety practises on all work sites.

These credentials, in conjunction with the 10-year guarantee provided through Builtin New Zealand, certainly speak volumes with regard to the business’ operational integrity. But the real proof of its compelling capabilities is evident in the

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The future of Ferrymead

The future of Ferrymead looks bright with the Christchurch City Council formally adopting an action plan to support the recovery of the Ferry Road corridor from Fitzgerald Avenue to the Ferrymead Bridge. art of the Council’s Suburban Centres Programme, the Ferry Road Master Plan is the first step in the regeneration of the area Hagley/Ferrymead Community Board chairperson Sara Templeton.

“The adoption of the Ferry Road Master Plan represents a significant milestone for the local community, property and business owners and others involved in its development,”

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Sara says.

“Now the plan has been adopted, work can commence on implementing the Council-led actions that have funding (such as streetscape improvements in Woolston), as well as pursuing funding for the remaining master plan actions.”

A key factor in the plan was the community’s desire to build on the area’s rich history and natural

environment to create distinctive destinations which maximise their connections to the river, coast and hills the Council’s Urban Design and Regeneration Unit Manager, Carolyn Ingles explains.

“The Plan ensures the area’s diversity and heritage will be reflected and celebrated in the design of the centres and corridor, creating vibrant, welcoming shopping destinations that are resilient and more sustainable.”

A year ago council approved a draft concept plan for the $26 million Christchurch Coastal Pathway, which is already having a significant influence on development in the east.

The path is planned to connect Ferrymead to Mt Pleasant and Redcliffs, finishing at the end of Sumner’s Scarborough Beach.

Demolition is nearing completion in the Ferrymead area and developers are poised to start rebuilding.

One of the first rebuilds will be the Casual and Country furniture and homeware shop and café. Established

by John and Jenny Turnbull in 1992, Casual and Country lost its building in the earthquakes and has been operating from a temporary premises, with the main store across the car park from the old site and the café operating out of a separate shed.

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Engineers are creating a superior city Engineers are playing an increasingly vital role in the Christchurch rebuild from assisting safe building design to assistance in aerial mapping, providing ICT solutions and working with insurance companies – ensuring a superior city for the future.

Professor Jan Evans-Freeman at UC’s structural testing laboratory

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ro-Vice-Chancellor of Engineering Professor Jan Evans-Freeman says many staff and students in UC’s Engineering College are working across a large number of varied projects in the city rebuild.

“Staff in the Spatial Engineering Research Centre have been carrying out aerial surveys of the changing landscape to assist with the future

shape of Christchurch. We are also carrying out geotechnical engineering work with CERA and the Christchurch City Council and a postgraduate student is looking at ways to describe spatial patterns and geo-fault lines in geology.

“Our UC Quake Centre has a BECA engineer coming in one day a week to look at engineering issues and we are

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working with various ceiling and wall industries. We have received at least one part of a major multi-storeyed failed building to test.”

The department is working on steel fabricators and wooden structures, other staff are discussing future transport and cycleways requirements as the city grows and another student is collaborating with the insurance industry, she says.

“We are researching the benefits of wood in new structures and to assist our understanding an honours student has surveyed architects asking why they often don’t use wood in their designs. We are researching the potential impacts of liquefaction on trees in the urban environment.

“In electrical engineering our robots are inspecting structures deemed too hazardous for humans, and we are working on projects such as sensors for a smarter city. We have studied the way Orion managed to keep the power system up so effectively during the 2010 and 2011 earthquakes.’’

Professor Evans-Freeman says there has been significant interest in studying engineering at UC and the levels of applications for study in 2014 are at pre-quake levels. There is also significantly increased interest from overseas students wishing to pursue an engineering degree in Canterbury.

UC is spending up to $140 million on the revamp of the engineering facilities on campus over the next five years.

Professor Evans-Freeman says the refurbished facilities in Christchurch will consolidate UC as the premier Engineering College in New Zealand.

“We will be intimately linked with the most exciting large scale city project in the history of New Zealand.

It will attract more students and researchers to come and study and work here and we will be in a very strong position to provide increased highly skilled workforce and expertise for the city.

“Engineering at UC is uniquely located in a city reinventing itself and our graduates and staff have all the skills required to be deeply involved in the future of the city. This is an exceptional opportunity for us and we plan to ensure our local community gains the maximum benefit from our presence.’’

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The complete painting and decorating solution

Whether your painting or decorating project is a commercial or residential space, Complete Coatings Limited has you covered to complete the job to the highest quality.

As a professional painting and decorating company that found its feet in 2004, Complete Coatings operates at the pinnacle of painting and decoration for homes and businesses.

There’s no leap of faith involved when it comes to working with the team because it is not only innovative by nature, but incredibly disciplined in its

approach and ability to work to a timeframe and budget.

Following Mother Nature’s tumultuous temper tantrum and the chaos that ensued within the construction sector, the business extended its services to include building services and project management. It has also positioned itself as a ‘first choice’ for homeowners

who choose the EQC ‘opt out’ process having completed hundreds of repairs for new and existing clients.

As a Registered Master Painter, and a Licensed Building Practitioner, Complete Coatings’ code of conduct and adherence to strict industry standards ensures every job is undertaken with the care and consideration it deserves.

Owner Rodney Taylor says, “It is of the upmost importance to all of us at Complete Coating, that the work we do is impeccable and completed without

any hassles for our client.

“The past few years have certainly been a challenging time for everyone in the residential and commercial markets, and we work tirelessly to ensure a high level of professionalism is maintained at all times, and that great communication and integrity are a big part of our work ethic.”

Standing staunchly behind its philosophy of ‘listening to your needs and providing you with expert advice and delivering you a quality result every time’, Complete Coatings is Canterbury’s premium provider of painting and decorating finishes.

From commercial exterior paint projects, to new home interior paint jobs, the quality of every finish is second to none. A robust quality assurance process overseen by a strong quality control team ensures the Complete Coatings job is done right first time, every time.

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Positive start to real estate 2014 As 2014 dawns, it is clear the year is going to bring with it some of life’s most exciting opportunities on the new home front. enowned and respected Gold Real Estate LTD Licensed Sales Consultant Debbie Soper says 2014 has started positively.

“The Christmas period gave a strong indication of what lies ahead in the marketplace.

The energy is upbeat and positive with buyers ready to buy at all price brackets. Typically this leaves our supply of homes depleted, so now is an opportune time to sell, so you can benefit from the large numbers of buyers and less competition.”

Naturally the first question you’re going to ask yourself is, ‘What is the best way to go about selling?’ Debbie has the answer to this.

“It’s important to consider the benefits of auction, no matter how much you love or hate auctions. For owners, you gain a market dominance through profiled advertising, completely capturing the market interest. With your sale being unconditional on the fall of the hammer, it brings certainty without the fear of a collapsed sale. The competitive nature of auction means sellers can benefit from the very best price a buyer will pay.”

On the buying side of the equation, Titles, LIMS, EQC and insurance information is readily available, and in most cases, also a building report.

“Because this is a well prepared and concise process, it saves a buyer time and money,

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The competitive nature of auction means sellers can benefit from the very best price a buyer will pay.

If you’re thinking of selling, talk to Debbie for sound advice and many years of experience by calling 0274 328 279.

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“We want our customers to drive away feeling satisfied with the work we have done. We will continuously strive to make Leading Edge Automotive the only place our clients would want to take their vehicles.”

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Street art transforming city spaces The Garden City is a term coined for the spectacular gardens and stunning spring blooms which brighten up the streetscape. But the resurgent city has been splashed in colour for an entirely different reason as the Oi YOU! RISE festival, a celebration of street art has hit the streets.

Vicus Design A unique player in a highly competitive market, Vicus Design’s point of difference owes to the fact it is a company of designers with building experience, which immediately sets it apart from a landscape heavily populated by builders endeavouring to be designers. orking with discerning clients who want to create dynamic homes, the team has extensive experience across a range of unique environments that demand lateral thinking and creative discipline.

Vicus Design has worked in confined spaces, large areas, hillsides, and challenging soil conditions. Active from Lower Hutt down to Queenstown, its designers have established robust and respected relationships with building companies throughout the country.

Strongly influenced by European trends and style, Vicus Design takes aesthetic design to a new level and the team selects materials and approaches that ensure every home is built to the highest standard. Its environmental awareness is demonstrated through its commitment to the internationally recognised ‘Passive House Standard’.

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he RISE street-art festival commissioned a dozen large street-art paintings in the city centre, while the From the Ground Up project has organised about 16 large artworks in the city centre and Sydenham. The festival also included a street art exhibition at the Canterbury Museum and, with more than 100,000 visitors attending, museum director Anthony Wright describes it as the most successful exhibition ever held at the venue. “Broadly speaking, post-earthquakes there seems to have been a subtle movement in Christchurch’s sometimes conservative mindset,” he says. “RISE is a prime example of the wider community’s support for change and innovation in Christchurch. As the rebuild ramps up, more people are thinking outside the square and taking calculated risks with positive results. The community seems to be welcoming new ideas with open arms, which is great.”

RISE, which profiles the best of street art from New Zealand and around the world, including original works by British artist Banksy, is exhibited across three levels within the Museum with the latest art installation by Belgian artist ROA just completed in the Bird Hall. The exhibition runs until 23 March and Anthony expects visitor numbers to remain high until the exhibition closes.

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A company that always finishes first Transforming our spaces is a practice which has been around since the beginning of civilisation when cavemen painted the walls of their caves. While our spaces have since evolved, the desire to personalise them has not abated.

The Finishing Company has developed a strong reputation for transforming spaces, with the highest quality finish the guiding principle behind every job it takes on.

Based in Ashburton’s Grey Street, The Finishing Company is headed by Craig Bishop, a professional decorator for 20 years and a past President of the Master Painters Association.

Craig is backed up by a highly trained staff of 25 who carry out a wide range of projects from one room painting jobs to new architecturally designed dream homes and large commercial developments.

An equally diverse range of complementary services, including general plastering, plaster stopping and wallpapering, have ensured the company has maintained a place at the forefront of the industry, with a strong presence in Christchurch, Ashburton District, Akaroa and Queenstown.

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Established in 2001, strategic foresight and outstanding quality and service have propelled the business forward with Craig investing his considerable painting experience and knowledge into the business. As with any trade

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Sounding out the marketplace (24 inches) of concrete and, when used or almost 12 months, Canterbury with Thermablok, increases the thermal homes and businesses have been insulation value up to 40 percent. benefiting from a revolutionary The creation of a very clever chap soundproofing product which turns Lahnie Johnson of Tampa, Florida, sound into heat.

Acoustiblok was first introduced to the The unique profile of Acoustiblok flexes Christchurch market at the Canterbury as sound waves hit it, changing the Rebuild Home Show in March 2013. It sound energy into trace amounts of heat. made such an impact on the region, sales By expending the acoustic energy, and marketing director Gregory Henwood Acoustiblok is vastly superior and more says, the company is economical than still getting inquiries conventional methods of 3mm (1/8 inch) of from the event almost trying to stop or block Acoustiblok is used in a 12 months later. sound with rigid standard stud wall, it “We have fitted out material. a community hall in But all you need to prevents more sound Wellington, a number know is that when 3mm than 300mm (12 inches) of residential housing (1/8 inch) of Acoustiblok of poured concrete. projects and we are is used in a standard stud wall, it prevents moving into the more sound than 300mm (12 inches) of commercial sector. The marine industry is poured concrete. In fact, a layer of also excited by the benefits of the product Acoustiblok properly installed on each in reducing sound levels from the engine side of the studs will reduce sound bay of their boats. Because it is such a transmission virtually the same as 600mm diverse product, it can be used in so

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many ways.

Acoustiblok can be easily installed without construction changes, special tools, or skilled labour. Simply cut it with a box knife, staple or screw it to your studs and ensure airtightness. A miraculous material that can be installed inside walls, ceilings and floor assemblies to help reduce the noise and sounds that normally pass through these parts of a building, Acoustiblok is making a significant contribution to acoustic comfort in Canterbury. “People are now becoming confident enough to invest in their properties, which is an exciting part of the rebuild to be involved with,” Gregory says.

While Acoustiblok products can be installed after a house has been built, by yourself, your tradesperson or a dedicated installer, Gregory says installation is preferable during the construction phase

or during renovations. And, like any product, following the assembly instructions is integral.

A minimum 16mm overtop of Gib needs to be installed over the Acoustiblok, then acoustically sealed to complete the system. Excellent results have been achieved using Quietfibre, a 51mm thick sound absorbing product used instead of batting. “We’re a very new company on the block for New Zealand, but we’re really pleased with how the country has received it. We have truly great products on offer; Quietfibre, Acoustipad underlay systems and Acoustifence for outdoor applications to name a few. We’re excited about the future.”

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How to hire in 2014: Plan ahead The labour market is changing drastically as the rebuild ramps up and ManpowerGroup says it is crucial to start planning now for future employment needs.

Demand for some trade roles in the Canterbury region is expected to triple in the next 12 months and as the rebuild finally picks up some much needed pace, construction has already absobed most available labour in the region.

Canterbury’s unemployment was 4.2 percent in the quarter to September 2013 and, with male unemployment sitting at 3.8 percent, this is generally considered full employment.

But according to ManpowerGroup New Zealand general manager Matt Love-Smith, it is not all smooth sailing for employers and, he says, a skills shortage is looming.

“It is crucial to start planning now for future workforce and talent needs. The rebuild has taken longer than anyone has expected to kick off, but now that it is imminent, many people don’t realise the magnitude of the task ahead and the labour force needed to execute it.

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“In the imminent future, the region’s staff to service growing demand or they employment issues will not simply be will miss out on growth opportunities about the availability of labour, but more and risk being left behind,” Love-Smith about the readiness of that labour to says. immediately participate in the rebuild.

The construction boom has only just We’re concerned that the majority of the begun and work is expected to pick up available labour does not hold the right across civil, and in particular residential, skills to participate in the rebuild. and commercial projects. The “For example, we will start to see a Canterbury Employers' Chamber of bottle neck of work projects if we are Commerce has reported: unable to - There are upskill or 25,000 houses There are 25,000 houses with an attract an excess of over $100,000 worth of with an excess of increasingly over $100,000 damage to be repaired, and 700 significant worth of damage are currently under repair or number of to be repaired, have been repaired so far. qualified and and 700 are work ready currently under trades workers to the region,” Loverepair or have been repaired so far.

Smith says. “This is a busy time for - 10,000 homes have been destroyed Canterbury, with growth in the region altogether and work on replacement is being driven by the rebuild already only in its infancy. flowing into other industry sectors, - The Christchurch CBD infrastructure however, organisations need the right repairs are only 20 per cent of the way

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Love-Smith says the factors are aligning to create a ‘perfect storm’ in an already skills short market. The greatest demand in the short term is for skilled trade workers, carpenters and joiners, painting workers, concreters, and plasterers. Also in demand are implementation roles, project managers and engineers. “The concern is that these labour force issues have not been on the radar for most employers.

Thinking one week or one month ahead will no longer be enough. There are a range of workforce strategies that must be considered to start building the labour force we will need in the region.

“We are currently at the tipping point of this skills crisis, and organisations need to act now to develop a workforce strategy that will ensure they have the talent they need in the coming year to succeed,” he said.

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Building consent processing changes pay dividends A move to fully computerise building consenting systems in Ashburton has seen processing time for consents slashed to just six days – a pleasant surprise for local builders and home owners.

“Once we have the last of the older consents issued and out of the system we are confident we will consistently meet the target,” Wong says.

With building consent numbers remaining close to historic highs for the year the changes will be sure to be well received in the community.

Good news is also in store for Christchurch city’s building consent customers, who can expect an improvement in the delivery of building consents and services by the end of March.

A report from the Crown Manager to the Regulation and Consents Committee also notes that by March the full number of staff required to meet the increased demand for building consent services will be recruited and trained. Once this is in place other system and process improvements would start to have an effect.

Crown Manager Doug Martin told the committee that with the new management team in place, improvements will be evident soon. “We have a way to go in our improvements but smart management, more resourcing and Action Plan strategies will mean people will start to

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shburton District Council Building Services manager, Michael Wong says the changes are the result of computerising the work flow required to process a building consent. “The first month we fully used the new processing approach was September [2013] and we had a few teething problems to iron out,” Wong says.

Further refinements to the process and staff having a better understanding of the new approach saw October’s average down to just six days. The average time to process a building consent for the first six months of the year was more than 16 days.

Wong says he is delighted with the results and believes the changes will make a significant improvement in the service the building team delivers.

“Obviously every month is different in terms of the number of consents we process and the complexity of those consents but we have definitely locked in a significant improvement in service for our community,” he says.

The next goal is to have all building consents applications processed within the 20 working day legal timeframe. The only consents issued in September and October that took longer than 20 days to process were ones that were processed earlier in the year but only paid for and issued in the last two months.

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Canterbury salaries increase rapidly Salaries across the construction industry increased by 10 percent last year, now averaging $92,000 and Canterbury’s average salary increased more than any other region nationwide.

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atest figures from job search website Seek show the average salary on offer increased by 10 percent last year to $92,000. Building apprenticeships are surging too, with 4000 last year, up 36 percent on 2012.

Overall, Canterbury’s average salary increased the most of the main cities according to the job site. The region’s average salary increased by 5 percent to almost $73,000, against Wellington’s increase of 4 percent to over $81,000 and Auckland’s increase of 3 percent to over $75,000.

The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment’s first Quarterly Canterbury Rebuild Report also backs up the findings, revealing that the Canterbury labour market is tight with low unemployment and a strong demand for labour. As a result, the cost of labour in Canterbury is increasing, especially in the construction sector.

The latest Labour Cost Index shows an increase in salary and wage rate growth in the Canterbury construction industry of 3.7 per cent, compared with 1.6 per cent for the rest of New Zealand.The report also documents the increasing trend in immigration

average salaries above $90,000. numbers as the rebuild gathers steam.

According to Seek, the fastest Work visa arrivals to the Canterbury growing salaries were in design and region numbered 627 in the September architecture, quarter, up by which increased Canterbury’s average salary 140 in the June by almost 12 quarter. increased the most of the percent and The industries main cities, with the construction paying the average salary increased by which increased highest salaries by 10.2 percent. in 2013 on 5 percent to almost $73,000.

The property seek.co.nz were market in 2013 experienced a surge of dominated by construction, consulting activity in both the commercial and and management and information and communication technology – all offering residential sectors, driving demand and

in-turn forcing salaries skyward.

“The buoyant real estate market and Christchurch reconstruction are key factors driving the need for employees in design and architecture and construction with this trajectory expected to continue in 2014,” Seek New Zealand general manager Janet Faulding explains.

“With many economists predicting that the New Zealand economy will grow at its fastest pace since 2007 this year, we expect 2014 to be a strong year for the job market and salary growth,” Faulding says.

“Some job hunters may be willing to switch employers without a pay rise, providing other perks such as flexible hours or health insurance are offered.

Some however, will want an increase of cold hard cash in their pay packet at the end of the month, with the opportunity to earn a higher salary regularly topping the list of factors most likely to make people jump ship.”

Salaries nationwide grew by more than $2,000 in 2013, with the average Kiwi pay packet increasing by 3 percent to $74,002 per annum across jobs advertised on www.seek.co.nz.

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Church engineering another world first We’ve already got the Cardboard Transitional Cathedral, now the engineering behind Knox Presbyterian Church is being hailed a world first.

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he $5.5 million project of rebuilding the severely earthquake damaged church on the corner of Victoria Street and Bealey Avenue, had four precast, post tensioned buttresses lifted over the roof of the church and positioned in place before being connected to the existing timber structure – an engineering feat understood to have never been done before.

The concrete buttresses range from 6.3m to 8.3m high with the largest buttress weighing approximately 13 tonne.

The design of the buttresses is a collaboration between Wilkie and Bruce and Aurecon. Aurecon engineers proposed the idea of ‘rocking column’ buttresses being used and completed the detail design of the buttresses. Wilkie and Bruce took the structural concept and added the architectural features to come up with the final look of the buttresses.

By using a low damage design approach used here with “rocking column” philosophy the building will be able to be reused quickly following an earthquake.

The post-tensioning keeps the load carrying capability and restores the column back to vertical after the earthquake. External dissipaters on the sides of the buttresses dissipate energy via yielding. All structural damage is therefore confined to these dissipaters which have been designed to be replaceable following an earthquake. Once the dissipaters are replaced the building would be back to its pre-earthquake strength.

The buttresses will be lifted over the roof again later this month, when the remaining 10 buttresses required for the rebuild will be fitted.

About the lifting of the buttresses • A 250 tonne Titan crane is required to manage the huge weight of each buttresses.

• The first of the four buttress will be lifted at 5am with the last being at aprox 11am.

• The process of lifting, positioning and connecting each buttress, will take aprox 2hrs.

• Two lanes on Bealey Ave (cnr Victoria St) will be closed off during the lifting and will be reopened 12pm Background of the rebuild The century-old bricks tumbled and fell, the limestone cracked, and the landmark triple-gabled church on the corner of Victoria Street and Bealey Avenue has had its timber skeleton exposed to public gaze for more than two years.

Now it is time to provide new lightweight cladding for the heritage timber structure which so sturdily defied the violent quakes. By the end of 2014 a modern interpretation of the old 1902 church building is expected to be completed. The distinctive peaked roof line and striking interior timbers will remain, but no more bricks! Designed to meet 100 percent of the building code as at March 2013 and set on a thick raft foundation with walls that will flex in a big quake, the renewed Knox Church could easily last for another 100 years.

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Looking for a new employment opportunity? We’re looking for skilled, qualified people to join our team.

If you’re a Project Manager, Quantity Surveyor, Site Manager, Foreman or Carpenter give us a call to find out what vacancies we have available.

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