Mitre 10 In Trade Magazine - February 2014

FEBRUARY 2014

CUSTOMER PROFILE: JUST CABINS DEVELOPING MITRE 10’S TRADE BUSINESS CONSTRUCTION BOOM ON THE WAY THE ELECTRONIC TRANSACTION ACT 2002 FREE-STANDING TIMBER DECK DETAILS STAY SAFE WITH POWER TOOLS NEW WEBSITE FOR ELECTRICIANS

SEE INSIDE FOR CHANCES TO WIN GREAT PRODUCTS Offers open to account holders only Call 0800 M10 TRADE to find out more All prices and offers in this publication are valid from Saturday 1st - Friday 28th February 2014 from participating stores.

FOREWORD Riding the construction wave We’re already well into the swing of 2014, with the lazy lunches and mid-afternoon siestas of the summer holiday break now behind us.

We’ve got another busy year stretching ahead and, if things are to be believed, we’re on the cusp of a building boom that is going to be the biggest in the last four decades.

In our last issue, I mentioned that we needed to be prepared for increased demand in the building and construction industry, mainly after positive noises coming out of the capital. However, since then, a joint industry and government report has reinforced those comments and forecast an increase in both residential and non-residential construction right across the country.

The National Construction Pipeline Report (see page 16) was commissioned by a range of industry organisations and shows that a range of factors are behind the expected boom…and that’s good news for our industry. The most obvious areas are the Canterbury Rebuild and Auckland residential housing demand, but the rest of the country is going to reap the benefits as well.

Far from being just a boost for the building sector though, the increase in construction is one of the key drivers behind a global bank’s forecast that the New Zealand economy is set to be a “rock star” in 2014.

HSBC chief economist for Australia and New Zealand, Paul Bloxham, has said the NZ economy is set to grow strongly this year, with both the Canterbury Rebuild and the housing boom as two of the major factors in that expansion, highlighting the fact that this industry plays a very major role in the success of this country.

So, I want to reinforce my comments from last issue – be prepared, use your resources well and make the most of what 2014 has to offer….and we’ll be there to help you every step of the way.

Andrew Cochrane, General Manager Trade Mitre 10 (New Zealand) Ltd

CONTENTS 2

Just Cabins

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Adrian Moreton

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PROFILE

Just Cabins is a franchise network where franchisees rent out portable cabins as extra rooms, offices or on-site accommodation. Auckland’s Fenton Peterken is the man behind the Just Cabins brand.

PROFILE

Mitre 10’s North Island Regional Trade Development Manager, Adrian Moreton, has been with the company for three years, and has brought over to Mitre 10 a lifetime of experience.

STANDARDS NZ

LEGAL

Electronic Transactions Act 2002

BRANZ Free-standing timber decks

New contracts standard published Standards New Zealand has published NZS 3916:2013 Conditions of contract for building and civil engineering – Design and construct, which is one of three tailored standards that ensure contracts for building and civil engineering are suited to New Zealand’s industrial and legislative scene.

Although not a well-known piece of legislation, the Electronic Transactions Act 2002 aims to give businesses some certainty around conducting transactions online, and to encourage e-commerce.

In some situations, a free-standing deck or platform may be a simpler solution than an attached deck. Although the design requirements for both are generally the same, there are some differences to consider.

SITE SAFE NZ

Having the right tool for the job makes any construction task more efficient and enjoyable. Using power tool equipment incorrectly poses major hazards – and can result in serious injuries.

SUB TRADES

A new mobile-friendly website has been launched in order to allow electrical workers to easily find information about new certification requirements, forms and training providers as well as provide information for consumers.

Safety with power tools.

Improved services for electricians and consumers

INDUSTRY

RACING Mitre 10 Trade Racing news

COMPETITION /LBP COUPON

Construction boom raises challenges The National Construction Pipeline report points to a huge rise in the level of building and construction in New Zealand – possibly the biggest boom seen in the industry in four decades Mitre 10 Trade racing sprintcar drivers Caleb Brooks and Glenn Torpey have been in action in different parts of the country.

Stuff to win, points to earn Don’t miss the back page

Cover: Fenton Peterken of Just Cabins

Volume 7, Issue 8 February 2014 Mitre 10 In Trade magazine is published 12 times a year in association with Mitre 10.

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PROFILE

Cabin fever Just Cabins is a franchise network where franchisees rent out portable cabins as extra rooms, offices or on-site accommodation.

With a rental fleet now in excess of 1,000 cabins, a current production of one cabin per day, and a growing demand, Just Cabins is becoming a household name up and down the country.

Supported by excellent service, and proud to be 100 per cent New Zealand-owned & operated, the business has consistently delivered high quality products for both commercial and domestic use since 2005. In 2010, after deciding he would like to be more than a franchisee, Fenton Peterken of Auckland purchased the franchise network.

Under Fenton’s leadership, Just Cabins has gone from strength to strength. Twenty-seven franchisees now operate in 39 franchise areas around the country, with demand for more a positive sign for further growth.

Another feather in Just Cabins’ cap is its performance on the national stage. Over the last two years, the company has achieved unprecedented, back-to-back wins in the annual Westpac New Zealand Fenton Peterken

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Just Cabins was a big winner at the Westpac New Zealand Franchise Awards

PROFILE “These are the foundation of the consistently high standards our customers have come to expect from us.”

Franchise Awards, excelling in the category of Lifestyle Services Franchise System of the Year.

Judges were impressed by the way Just Cabins provided sound systematic approaches and information to support its 27 rental cabin franchisees. They said the network’s sustained growth was testament to the rigorous planning, implementation and monitoring of business goals and performance. Just Cabins showed changes in products based on its systematic understanding and focus on customer needs.

According to Fenton, the application process for Westpac New Zealand Franchise Awards is a rigorous one, based on an internationally recognised business evaluation systems.

Mitre 10 plays a big role in the Just Cabins supply chain. the opportunity is now available to all franchisees. With only six franchises now remaining, it’s predicted that investors will be keen to grab a piece of Just Cabins’ award-winning pie.

“To win in the first year was amazing but the double win was absolute magic.”

Just Cabins has been a Mitre 10 customer since 2010.

A great believer in keeping New Zealand working, Fenton was attracted to the Mitre 10 stores because, like Just Cabins, they are locally owned and operated.

He said that receiving the award for the second year in a row reflected the commitment of the entire Just Cabins network to the quality of its products and customer service.

“Our cabins are all built in New Zealand. We use local timber and local supplies. It’s important to help keep money in the country.”

“I’m delighted that the awards recognise the effort made to ensure that Just Cabins has robust processes and procedures that support our business growth,” he says. “These are the foundation of the consistently high standards our customers have come to expect from us.”

He also likes the move by Mitre 10 to convert a lot of stores into Mitre 10 MEGA’s.

In 2013 the high achieving West Coast franchisee, owned and operated by husband-and-wife team, Brent and Mary Lemon, also entered the Westpac New Zealand Franchise Awards.

The couple took out the Franchisee of the Year in the Lifestyle Services category, making them the first-ever winners from the region.

Established in 2008, Just Cabins West Coast operates from a purpose-built workshop at the Lemon’s home in Greymouth.

Brent and Mary maintain a fleet of 35 cabins, and growing.

Fenton believes the back-to-back wins are a tribute to everyone involved. His vision for the network is firmly grounded. While he isn’t letting all the success go to his head, his medium-term goal of selling all franchise areas in New Zealand by the end of 2015 is looking all the more achievable after the wins.

Having recently succeeded in obtaining policy approval by a major trading bank to finance cabins over a seven-year period,

“They are becoming even more trade-focused, which is great for us.”

The convenience of Mitre 10 MEGA stores is a big plus.

“They’re a one-stop shop,” says Fenton. “There is such a variety of product available from a huge range of suppliers.

Everything can be bought there; electrics, hardware, paint, and so on. Being able to access product under the one roof helps streamline our business.”

Just Cabins has three factories, including two in the North Island and one in South Island. Mitre 10 MEGA Hornby, Mitre 10 MEGA Tauranga and Mitre 10 Waihi are the main stores supporting these factories.

Recently, Fenton has increased output at the factories by getting Mitre 10 to supply prenailed frames.

“Using Mitre 10 to preframe our cabins speeds up production,” says Fenton. “We’ve increased our productivity by 50 per cent and can now build three cabins in the time it previously took to build two.”

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PROFILE

Just Cabins enjoys a good working relationship with Mitre 10 - and everyone benefits. All franchisees around the country have opened Mitre 10 accounts. The accounts are linked to a national account at head office and are advantaged by the same purchasing power.

Mitre 10 MEGA Warkworth is currently displaying a cabin and Just Cabins signage in its carport.

“The more cabins we produce, the more business comes back to Mitre 10. It’s a win win situation,” states Fenton.

“Everyone in our network gets to share in the benefits of our relationship with Mitre 10,” says Fenton.

GIB® promotion winner Ross Price of The Rising Star Group received an early Christmas present when he was selected as the winner of a brand new Nissan Navara ST ute in early December last year.

to embrace the promotion and engage their customers.

Congratulations to Mitre 10 MEGA Ferrymead for being selected as one of the top three stores for their efforts during the promotion and winning a $500 ‘GIB® party for their team.

A loyal customer of Mitre 10 MEGA Dunedin, Ross won the ute after taking part in a Winstone Wallboards promotion celebrating 50 years of manufacturing in Christchurch. All customers who purchased GIB® plasterboard to the value of $500 (excl. GST) at participating plasterboard stockists between 1st August and 31st October automatically went into the draw.

Over 250 monthly draw prizes were also up for grabs.

Chris Bremner, Trade Manager at Mitre 10 MEGA Dunedin, said that Ross had been really pleased after being contacted

by Winstone Wallboards Area Sales Manager, Dale Hammett, especially as he had done more than 400,000km in his existing ute.

“He (Ross) has been in twice since Dale rang him and is grinning from ear to ear. It has been great to be involved in and have such a good outcome with this promotion. Thanks from the Trade Team at Mitre 10 MEGA Dunedin.”

The three-month promotion included an in-store incentive for participating stores. Staff members were encouraged 4

Pictured from left to right: Dale Hammett (Winstone Wallboards Area Sales Manager) and winner Ross Price with Chris Bremner (Trade Manager) and Mark Harper (Sales representative) from Mitre 10 MEGA Dunedin.

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PROFILE

Diverse role in Trade development “Build the store, stock the products and the customers will come.” says Adrian “This was fine for our Retail customers but, for the Trade, it requires getting out and meeting potential clients, establishing rapport and then trust and then really getting to understand their customer’s individual business needs”.

“It’s good fun and it’s a great challenge and, after three years, stores are really beginning to believe in our direction and trust us.”

“There are definitely some really good people in our stores and we are continuing to attract very good customers”.

The merchant side is in Adrian’s blood, his great great grandfather owned and operated a sawmill in South Otago from the 1880’s, his grandfather owned and operated a general store and Adrian’s father Murray had many years at the Invercargill merchants John Edmonds, Fletcher Merchants and Mico Metals.

When Adrian Moreton took on the role as Mitre 10’s North Island Regional Trade Development Manager, he knew that Mitre 10 was an excellent retailer but did not really have a national trade presence.

Three years further down the track, he says the landscape has shifted, with the Mitre 10 stores around New Zealand having a far better understanding of what ‘trade’ means to the stores, to their customers and to the relationship between them.

“At Mitre 10, the term ‘trade’ was always loosely used to cover numerous things, mostly the sale of building products, but it’s really a channel for us. “ ‘Trade’ is really any customer who purchases any product and service from us who then uses the item in their business to make a living”.

To further explain his comments, Adrian says that some stores used to look at their drive-thru area and their range of building products and think of themselves as seriously catering to the building and construction industry simply just by stocking the product.

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Having followed his father into the building supplies industry after he left school, Adrian has held a wide variety of store roles, all of which have allowed him to bring a wealth of experience to his current role.

Adrian answered an advertisement in the Southland Times offering training in all areas of building materials and hardware for a locally-based building supplies company.

Starting off on what was in effect a cadetship, he then quickly learnt the store’s systems and processes, spent time in the drive-thru, showroom and timber yard, then took on a rep support role where he was trained in a number of other areas such as quoting, pricing, tendering and inventory.

After a six-year stint in Dunedin in a National Office position, the business was acquired by another national chain. Adrian moved to Auckland in 1995 and progressed to roles at the company’s head office. For the next 13 years he took on various Store Manager and Area Operations Roles. His last role was to assist in the setting up of a National Commercial offer. It was during his last role that he was approached by Mitre 10 to help drive their push for Trade.

“My current role at Mitre 10 involves everything from recruiting and interviewing Trade Managers for new stores, training stores on customer retention and acquisition, coaching, through to

store specific business development plans as well as assisting stores through account acquisitions and promoting the Mitre 10 Trade offer,” he explains.

“We are a new trade brand with some fantastic stores and a terrific trade offer.“ “I love the challenge of what I’m doing here, I love that Mitre 10 can front up at Registered Master Builders and Certified Builders events with an extremely credible offer.”

“I originally thought this could be a three-year project, but it’s not like a corporate where you can tell stores what to do. As Mitre 10 is a co-operative, it’s about working alongside store owners, General Managers and Trade Managers, earning their trust, supporting them to support their customers and showing them the value of what Trade brings to their stores.”

“In all honestly personally, I really have two types of customers the Mitre 10 stores and their own customers.”

“Our industry it is about relationships, delivering what we say we will in full and on time to spec and going the extra mile for our customers.”

“If our value is not perceived by the customer then we are simply wasting their time.”

Adrian looks forward to the continuing growth in Mitre 10 Trade and is extremely appreciative of the support that the stores receive from their customers.

“We’re only here due to the continuing support from our valued customer base. Thanks for giving us the opportunity and coming on the ride with us”.

New contracts standard published NZS 3916 Conditions of contract for building and civil engineering – Design and construct Standards New Zealand has published NZS 3916:2013 Conditions of contract for building and civil engineering – Design and construct.

NZS 3916 is one of three tailored standards that ensure contracts for building and civil engineering are suited to New Zealand’s industrial and legislative scene.

A review took place in 2011 of key areas of NZS 3910:2003 Conditions of contract for building and civil engineering. It is the first revision in 10 years of the form of contract most commonly used for building and civil engineering construction contracts in New Zealand. During the review, a decision was made by the committee that it should be published as three tailored standards: (a) NZS 3910 Conditions of contract for building and civil engineering construction (b) NZS 3916 Conditions of contract for building and civil engineering – Design and construct

(c) NZS 3917 Conditions of contract for building and civil engineering – Fixed term (to be published in the near future).

Together these three standards supersede NZS 3910:2003.

The new NZS 3916 is similar to the new NZS 3910, but has been adapted to provide for the situation where the contractor is responsible for design as well as construction.

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LEGAL

Electronic Transactions

by Carolyn Culliney

The Electronic Transactions Act 2002 (Act) is not one of the most well known pieces of legislation, but is one that is of particular relevance to businesses today. The Act aims to give businesses some certainty around conducting transactions online, and to encourage e-commerce.

The increased use of technology, such as the use of smart phones, laptops and roaming internet connections, means people can conduct business electronically just about anywhere – whether through email communications, ordering supplies on-line, or attending a meeting via Skype. While this is undeniably more efficient, it does raises issues as to the legal effect of such electronic information and electronic communications.

This article will give a brief overview of some of the key aspects of the Act and provide some clarity for your own business transactions. The Act is organised into 3 parts: • Part I: Purpose, Interpretation, Overview.

• Part 2: Improving certainty in relation to electronic information and electronic communications.

• Part 3: Application of legal requirements to electronic transactions.

Part 1 - Purpose of the Act The Act aims to facilitate the use of electronic technology by: • Reducing uncertainty about the legal effect of electronic information and communications; • Reducing uncertainty about the time and place of dispatch and receipt of electronic communications; and • Allowing certain paper-based legal requirements to be performed using electronic technology that is functionally equivalent to the present legal requirements.

The key principles underlying the Act are those of “functional equivalence” and “technological neutrality”. Simply put, this means that the law will not distinguish between paper-based transactions and electronic transactions. Similarly, technology neutrality means that the law will not discriminate between the various forms of technology.

Part 2 - Reducing uncertainty The Act makes clear that if a transaction or communication is conducted electronically, it cannot be denied legal recognition just because it is in electronic form. To avoid any confusion, 8

the Act establishes default rules as to when and where any electronic communication is deemed to be sent or received.

While “electronic communication” includes any communication by electronic means, as emails are so widely used in conducting business nowadays, the default rules will be explained in relation to emails: • Time of dispatch: an email is dispatched (or sent) at the time it first enters an information system outside the control of the sender. In most cases an email will be dispatched the moment the sender hits the “send” button. Usually, the “information system” will be a server (or its equivalent), and an information system “outside the control” of the sender is likely to be the server of the sender’s Internet Service Provider.

• Time of receipt: determining when an email is received is dependent on whether the recipient has designated a particular system for the purpose of receiving email. If a system has been designated, the email will be received when it enters that information system. If a system has not been designated, an email is received when it comes to the attention of the recipient. Because of this uncertainty, it always a good idea to require a confirmation of receipt email to be sent back to you from the recipient.

• Place of dispatch and place of receipt: an email is taken to be dispatched from the sender’s place of business. Or, if there is no place of business, from the sender’s ordinary place of residence. Similarly, an email is received at the recipient’s place of business or ordinary place of residence. This is particularly tricky for business people who travel a lot or who happen to be away from their primary place of residence when they send an email. If for example a person is on business in Australia, and sends an email from Sydney, if that person’s usual place of business is in Auckland, the email will be considered to have been sent from Auckland.

The default rules will apply to all electronic communications.

However, the default rules will only apply if the parties do not expressly address the issue of when and where electronic communications are sent and received. Parties are able to contract out of these rules, and provide for arrangements that will better suit their business requirements.

Part 3 - Meeting paper-based legal requirements electronically Part Three of the Act allows you to fulfil certain paper-based statutory requirements electronically. Again, the underlying philosophy of this part of the Act is technological neutrality.

If the technology used to fulfil the statutory requirement is

LEGAL functionally equivalent to performing the task manually, then the particular form of technology used is irrelevant.

Formation of Contracts - Electronic Transactions (Contract Formation) Amendment Bill

The following paper based legal requirements can be carried out electronically:

One thing missing in the Act is that is does not clarify when a contract is formed online. In contract law, the standard position is that a contract is formed once acceptance of an offer has been communicated to the party making the offer. In the case of instantaneous communications, notification of acceptance is effective at the time and place the communication is received.

So for example if a telephone call is made by a person in Auckland giving their acceptance of a contract to a person in Sydney, the acceptance will be deemed to have taken place in Sydney, at the particular time in Sydney that the call was made.

• information to be in writing, recorded in writing, and/or given in writing; • a signature (provided the electronic signature adequately identifies the signatory and indicates the signatory’s approval of the information to which the signature relates); • a signature or seal to be witnessed; • information (whether in paper or electronic form) to be retained; • information (whether in paper or electronic form) to be provided or produced to a person; and • a document to be compared with an original.

Exceptions In situations where the Government believes that it may not be appropriate to allow the use of electronic communications, there are certain exceptions. For example, an electronic will would not be given legal effect because it is considered that wills have special characteristics, such as the need for an extremely high degree of assurance regarding integrity and the need to be confident that the will can be viewed long after it was created. Other examples of excluded documents and transactions are: • bills of lading; • negotiable instruments, such as cheques; • affidavits, and other documents given on oath; and • powers of attorney.

How will the Act benefit my business?

Some examples of how the Act can be used to benefit your business are: • Company directors can use electronic signatures to sign certificates and documents in order to fulfil their numerous Companies Act obligations; • Shareholders will be able to make requests for information about the company and to waive the right to receive documents from the company (both acts which have to effected “in writing”) via email or other electronic communications;.

• Annual returns can be completed electronically as opposed to being printed out and posted; • Shareholders of companies who are entitled to view particular company information can be provided with that information in electronic form; and • Documents will be able to be stored electronically which means your business could reduce its storage space.

Because electronic dealings generally happen by email, legal commentators have tried to argue the standard position may be abandoned in favour of what is known as the “postal acceptance” rule exception (i.e. the contract is formed when the email is sent as opposed to when it is received). There has been much debate in legal circles whether an email is technically “instantaneous” (i.e. like a physical connection between two fixed points at a moment in time), or closer to a letter or a telegraph which is “sent” though an uncontrollable system (i.e. like the postal system once a letter is posted).

Given the rapid increase in the use of e-contracting and the need for this uncertainty to be addressed, the Electronic Transactions (Contract Formation) Amendment Bill (Bill) was introduced to Parliament on 8 November 2012 in order to clarify when a contract is formed. The Bill will ensure that acceptance by email communication is treated according to the ordinary rule that acceptance must be communicated to the person making the offer. Therefore a contract will be formed when an email communicating acceptance is received.

The Select Committee Report was released on 11 November 2013 stating that the Commerce Committee recommended the Bill be passed, so this is something to watch out for in 2014.

In the meantime, given this uncertainty, if you are accepting any contract offer by email, you can require an automatic confirmation of receipt email to be sent to you to ensure that the email is in fact received, and to be sure of the date and time it was received. However, since emails reaching the other party’s information system but not necessarily reaching their desktop computer inbox, can occur, requiring a confirmation of receipt email from the recipient avoids any confusion or dispute arising later.

Conclusion Meredith Connell regularly advises business on their business transactions and company compliance. If you would like to discuss any of the points raised in this article, do not hesitate to contact us.

Carolyn can be contacted on (09) 336 7500 or by email at carolyn.culliney@meredithconnell.co.nz

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BRANZ

Free-standing timber decks

By Alide Elkink, Freelance Technical Writer, Wellington

In some situations a free-standing deck or platform may be a simpler solution than an attached deck. Although the design requirements for both are generally the same, there are some differences to consider.

THE DESIGN REQUIREMENTS for decks attached to a building are set out in NZS 3604:2011 Timber-framed buildings section 7.4. Where applicable, the structural and durability requirements and the selection of timber, fixings and fastenings are the same for both freestanding and attached decks.

Subfloor bracing Subfloor bracing requirements are set out in NZS 3604:2011 section 5.

Piles may be braced, anchor or cantilevered, or a combination of these.

Calculate deck bracing demand When determining bracing, first calculate the bracing demand for the deck.

Step 1: Select the earthquake zone from NZS 3604:2011 Figure 5.4 Earthquake zone maps.

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Step 2: Obtain the bracing demand from NZS 3604:2011 Table 5.8. Using half the value for light cladding for wall, roof and subfloor and 0–25° roof pitch, this is 15 × 0.5 = 7.5 BU/m2.

Step 3: Multiply the bracing demand by a multiplication factor (given at the bottom of Table 5.8) for soil class and earthquake zone.

Step 4: Multiply the resulting value by the area of the deck to calculate the total number of bracing units (BUs) required in each direction (NZS 3604:2011 5.3.1).

Example: For a proposed 10 m2 (5 × 2 m) deck with an earthquake zone 3 and soil class E. From Table 5.8, the multiplication factor is 1.0, so 15 ×0.5 × 1.0 = 7.5 BU/m2. Multiply 7.5 BU/m2 by the area of the deck to obtain the total bracing units required gives 7.5 × 10 = 75 BUs in each direction.

Applying bracing to a deck design There are no specific requirements in NZS 3604:2011 for bracing distribution for free-standing decks, but the following rules should be used as far as practicable. Bracing should be: • provided in two directions at right angles to one another to provide horizontal support • located in perimeter foundation and subfloor framing • located in internal lines parallel to the perimeter at a maximum of 5.0m centres • distributed as evenly as possible along each line.

Pile height and footings The maximum height of the piles will influence the choice of braced pile system (NZS 3604: 2011 6.4.4.1 (b)). This is summarised in Table 1 and Figures 1–5.

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Joists Timber joists for decks are selected from NZS 3604:2011 Table 7.1 Part (b) for a 2kPa wet-in-service floor load. They must be laid in straight lines on edge with top surfaces set to a common level and have 32 mm minimum bearing over supports.

Table 1: MAXIMUM HEIGHTS FOR TIMBER PILES Type of subfloor bracing system

Maximum permitted height above cleared ground level

Cantilevered piles

1200 mm

Anchor piles

600 mm to centre of fixing

Braced timber piles (when they directly support bearers)

3000 mm

Except for driven piles, all timber piles must have a concrete footing that is at least 100 mm below the pile and be cast in situ on undisturbed good ground.

Footings below cleared ground level must have a minimum depth of: • 200 mm for ordinary piles • 450 mm for braced piles • 900 mm for anchor piles.

The plan area of the footing depends on bearer and joist spans and is determined from NZS 3604:2011 Table 6.1, except that braced and anchor piles must be a minimum of 350×350 mm for square piles and 400 mm diameter for round piles.

• be jointed only over ordinary pile supports (i.e. they must not be jointed where the bearer is fixed directly to an anchor or braced pile) • have a connection capacity at joists of: • 12 kN minimum capacity in tension or compression along the line of the bearer, or • 6 kN minimum capacity each on both sides of a continuous bearer.

Joist fixings Joist fixings to piles or bearers are in NZS 3604: 2011 6.8.6: • If the brace is connected to the pile and parallel to the joist direction, the two joists on either side of the brace must be fixed to the bearer with a 6 kN capacity connection in the horizontal direction.

• If the brace is connected to the joist, the joist to bearer connection must have 12 kN capacity in the vertical direction (see NZS 3604:2011 Figure 6.8).

• Bearers and joists connected to anchor piles must be fixed with: • M12 bolts with 50 × 50 × 3 mm washers, or • 12 mm diameter threaded rod and washers, or • 12 kN capacity connections in tension or compression along the joist or bearer.

Trimmers and trimming joists Where an opening (such as for stairs) is required in a deck, trimmers and trimming joists must be fitted around the opening in accordance with NZS 3604:2011 7.1.6.

Bearers Bearer sizes are selected from NZS 3604:2011 Table 6.4 Part (b) for a 2 kPa wet-in-service floor load (NZS 3604:2011 6.12). They must: • be continuous over two or more spans • be laid in straight lines on edge • have a minimum landing of 90 mm, except this may be 45 mm where butted over the support 11

SITE SAFETY

Safety with power tools Having the right tool for the job makes any construction task more efficient and enjoyable. Using power tool equipment incorrectly poses major hazards – and can result in serious injuries.

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Employers must ensure that machinery and equipment is safe for employees. Adequate training in the safe use of equipment in the place of work, including protective clothing and equipment must be provided to employees.

SITE SAFETY • •

Make sure you have been appropriately trained to operate the tool Check the working area has been eliminated of hazards before you start working: • Ensure the machine is fixed securely in place • Check work area is clear and clean • Consider any risks to other employees nearby when using plant and equipment

During: • • • • • • •

Use the tool as the manufacturer’s manual states – for example make sure all safety guards are used Disconnect power supply before adjusting or changing parts on the tool Allow the tool to reach full power before starting to work Make sure the motor, blades and guards are kept clean and free of dust and chips Do not overreach when using power-tools - keep proper footing and balance Keep body parts clear of moving equipment parts Extension leads must be kept ‘high and dry’ of walkways (use insulated hook or bracket devices to hang leads from studs, door architraves or other suitable hanging points).

After Use: • •

Wait until the equipment’s moving parts (for example the saw-blade) cease Clean equipment so that it is ready for use next time.

Plant and Equipment Registers: Sites are recommended to use ‘Plant and Equipment Registers’ (view the free to download Site Specific Safety Plan from www. sitesafe.org.nz).

Greater investment in plant and equipment and safety planning produces greater long-term profit and productivity.

Training Notes:

Power Tool Safety Checklist: Before Use: •

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Ensure that the tool selected is in good working order and visually inspect the machine for physical damage.

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Weltic electrical trainee Hehale Perez viewing the new mobile-friendly Electrical Workers Registration Board websitre with Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment Electrical Workers Licensing Registrar John Sickels.

Improved services for electricians and consumers Building and Construction Minister Maurice Williamson has announced that a website has been launched to make life easier for both licensed electricians and the public.

The mobile-friendly site will allow electrical workers to easily find information about new certification requirements, forms and training providers.

“Electricians need to be able to find information on the go and this innovative site re-sizes automatically to fit any smartphone or mobile device. Streamlined content will also lead to tasks such as renewing licences and form filling being done faster.

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“We also want to raise consumer awareness about when to use licensed electrical workers and asking to see licences. The website also contains information about what work can be DIY and what needs to be done by a licensed electrician, how to find a registered electrician and how to assess if work is safe and compliant,” Mr Williamson says.

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Construction boom The Productivity Partnership will challenge – a CaTalysT For aCTion november 2013

The Productivity Partnership is a linking of industry and government which drives initiatives to address barriers to productivity in New Zealand’s building and construction sector, The National report was commissioned its value. Its goal is to increase sectorConstruction productivity by Pipeline 20% by 2020. ofbuilding the biggest

New Zealand is on the brink the Building Construction Partnership 2011 the Partnership hasby established itselfand as the “go to place” Productivity for industry insight. construction boom in 40 years,Since according (Productivity Partnership), joint industry government It gives visibility to key issues and brings together the people aneeded to resolveand them – to a joint industry and government report working across the sector and body agencyestablished boundaries. in 2011 to address barriers to productivity released recently. in New Zealand’s building and construction sector. It was The Productivity Partnership is a catalyst for action, as the following table shows.

prepared by Pacifecon (NZ) Limited in collaboration with The National Construction Pipeline report points to an BRANZ. unprecedented level of building and construction in New Canterbury rebuild Zealand over the next five years.

“This is a heads-up to the sector,” says Productivity Partnership The Partnership established the Canterbury Procurement Forum in September bringing together spokesperson Andrew Reding.

“We2012, want people toclients be aware This report is consistent with The New Zealandin Sectors Report the region for the first time to talk about the rebuild. It meets regularly, providing a focal point for collaboration on that there is an ongoing pipeline of work so they can manage key issues. the Partnership is working with CERA on an action plan for the rebuild.

2013 on Construction published on 20 November lastNow year, resources appropriately.

It would never have happened without the Productivity Partnership… but provides new information on the future industry workload › discussions on managed work programme to optimise use of available resources including the nature and timing of planned construction a co-ordinated,“The National Construction Pipeline report is validated by a › a master construction schedule providing a forward view of planned public sector projects activity by type and region. database of client intentions - projects that we know are going › active stakeholder engagement, spearheading between construction clientsis and suppliers ahead,” saidcollaboration Mr Reding.

“What’s striking not just the rate of The report brings together economic forecasts and data from › a Construction Procurement Centre of Expertise positioning the government a model to construction growth, but the durationas of thatclient growth.

We’re the public and private sectors on their forward construction demonstrate efficient procurement and project delivery best practice. looking at a sustained level of activity over many years. The workload from 2013 to 2018. It shows at least 10 per cent per question for the industry is how are we going to meet that annum growth for four years, peaking in 2016 ProCurement when nearly $32 demand without compromising quality?” billion of construction activity is predicted.

“New Zealand small market and It’s theabout Productivity The Partnership is promoting a more strategic approachistoaconstruction procurement. co-ordinating Partnership The report forecasts an increase in construction right across supply and demand to deliver theis right outcomes. sharing this information to encourage the demand and the country in both residential and non-residential sectors.

It would never have happened withoutsides the Productivity Partnership… supply of the industry to work collaboratively,” said Mr Construction hot spots are Auckland, followed by Canterbury › The National Pipeline – providing an overview of the construction workload for Newcan Zealand for the first time, Reding. “Visibility of forward demand assist planning, and then Waikato/ Bay of Plenty and Wellington.based Theonmain known construction intentions and forecasts scheduling of investment in skills and plant, and co-ordination drivers of growth are Auckland’s residential housing demand › The Auckland Procurement Forum – the Partnership created this forum for major construction clients to of the timing of projects, particularly public works.” more than doubling (projected 150 per cent increase) and thework plans and collaborate on pressing issues. Actively supported by Auckland Council it share their forward provides the Government with a vital channel to the sector Canterbury rebuild.

The Productivity Partnership intends to release national ›

The Auckland Pipeline reports – capturing data, including capital expenditure, on major public construction and infrastructure projects throughout the region and making this freely available to industry.

construction forecasts on a regular basis.

“What’s striking is not just the Organisations behind the rate of construction growth, National Construction but the duration of that growth.

Pipeline report: We’re looking at a sustained The Building and Construction Productivity Partnership (Productivity Partnership) is a partnership of industry and level of activity over many government, established in 2011 to address low productivity in the building and construction sector. The Productivity years.” said Mr Reding 16

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Partnership aims to build the value of New Zealand’s building and construction sector and empower it to become productive, safe and profitable, so that it delivers good quality homes, buildings and infrastructure to provide a foundation for strong communities and a prosperous economy. The Partnership Secretariat sits within the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment.

See more at www.buildingvalue.co.nz

providing business intelligence in the form of future project information to a client base. Pacifecon uses a nationwide team of 30 to liaise with key decision makers in the construction industry (in both the private and public sectors) to compile thorough, timely and accurate information on building projects from the earliest planning stages. Newspapers, journals, industry publications and websites are checked for relevant november 2013 information as well as consents. Information is held on projects which may have a work start date far beyond 2018.

See more at www.pacifecon.co.nz

The Productivity Partnership – a CaTalysT For aCTion

Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE).

MBIE’s purpose is to “grow New Zealand forThe all”.Productivity MBIE will do Partnership is a linking of industry and government which drives initiatives this by helping businesses to become more productive andto productivity in New Zealand’s building and construction sector, to address barriers BRANZ is an independent and impartial research, testing, internationally competitive, and by increasing opportunities building its value. Its for goal is to increase sector productivity by 20% by 2020. consulting and information company providing services and all New Zealanders to contribute to the economy.

Thisthemeans Since 2011 Partnership has established itself as the “go to place” for industry insight. resources for the building industry. Its aims are to: providing more jobs and increasing the opportunities forto key issues and It gives visibility brings together the people needed to resolve them – research and investigate the design, construction and working across the sector and• agency boundaries.

New Zealanders to participate in more productive and higher performance of buildings that impact the built environment paid work. Growth for all also means providing better quality The Productivity Partnership is a catalyst for action, as the following table shows. housing that is safe and affordable for New Zealanders. in New Zealand See more at www.mbie.govt.nz • enable the transfer of knowledge from the research Canterbury rebuild community into the residential and commercial building Pacifecon (NZ) Ltd. (Pacifecon) was established in 1982. It is The Partnership established the Canterbury Procurement Forum in September 2012, bringing together clients and construction industry. a wholly New Zealand operated business focusing exclusively in the region for the first time to talk about the rebuild. It meets regularly, providing a focal point for collaboration on more www.branz.co.nz on the New Zealand and Pacific Islands construction industry, key issues.

Now the Partnership See is working withat CERA on an action plan for the rebuild.

It would never have happened without the Productivity Partnership… ›

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The Partnership is promoting a more strategic approach to construction procurement. It’s about co-ordinating supply and demand to deliver the right outcomes.

It would never have happened without the Productivity Partnership… ›

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The Auckland Procurement Forum – the Partnership created this forum for major construction clients to share their forward work plans and collaborate on pressing issues. Actively supported by Auckland Council it provides the Government with a vital channel to the sector

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