Building Innovations Summer 2015

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Building Innovations NZ | Summer 2015

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Steel construction enjoying NZ boom Jo Bailey With New Zealand’s construction industry set to experience its busiest period in over 40 years, an already strong appetite for steel construction will continue, says Alistair Fussell, manager of industry association Steel Construction New Zealand (SCNZ).

“The rebuild in Christchurch and a fastgrowing Auckland market are leading the construction boom,” says Alistair.

“We’ve already seen structural steel’s market share grow substantially over the last two decades to more than 50 percent nationwide, and around 80 percent in Christchurch due to the material’s proven seismic performance.

“This is up from virtually nil prior to the Canterbury earthquakes.”

Alistair says the steel industry is working hard to meet the demand for quality, capacity and innovative construction solutions, which was among the key topics discussed at the recent Steel Innovations Conference, hosted by SCNZ in Auckland.

“Top local and international structural design experts spoke on a range of topics, with over 40 presentations over the course of the conference covering everything from seismic engineering, composite steel construction, fire engineering and durability, to sustainability, cost effective design, and stability.”

The event was attended by around 130 delegates mostly structural engineers, steel industry representatives, academics, and students.

Compliance was also a hot topic, given the building boom has led to more imported steelwork entering New Zealand, increasing the risk of non-compliance, says Alistair.

“The globalisation of the structural steel supply has raised concerns over the quality of steel sourced from low-cost economies,” says Fussell.

“There have been cases of missing paperwork or steelwork that doesn’t meet specification which has led to costly project delays.”

SCNZ is part of an industry working-group that includes HERA, structural engineers and regulators, which is developing guidelines and compliance framework to ensure all imported steelwork meets New Zealand’s rigorous fabrication standards, regardless of origin.

“We are also working with Standards Australia to develop a joint regulatory framework and standards across both countries, as we have a similar economy and the same issues with compliance of imported materials. It makes sense to cooperate and share resources.”

Closer to home, SCNZ launched the Steel Fabricator Certification (SFC) quality assurance scheme last year, which provides independent expert certification of New Zealand fabrication companies.

“We’ve had a great response to the

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scheme, with the number of firms who have achieved certification doubling to 16, and a further 17 lining up to go through the process.”

Alistair says the scheme gives New Zealand fabricators a point of difference, and provides greater certainty of product quality for procurers and specifiers such as engineers, architects and contractors.

SCNZ is also forming a working group to develop a BRB Design Guide, which will be peer reviewed by Walterio Lopez, an international keynote speaker at the Steel Innovations Conference.

The guide will introduce standards for the design of Buckling Restrained Braced Frames (BRBF), a relatively new type of concentrically braced frame system, which has become an increasingly popular seismic load resisting system for steel buildings.

Another highlight of the Steel Innovations Conference was the SCNZ Excellence in Steel Awards - which were presented as part of the wider Metals Industry Gala Dinner.

The awards showcase exceptional design and execution when steel is used as a principal construction material, with project categories ranging from under $500,000 to more than $3 million.

Jensen Steel Fabricators of Tauranga took out the prestigious Over $3M category with

“We are also working with Standards Australia to develop a joint regulatory framework and standards across both countries....”

the Avantidrome ‘Home of Cycling’ project – a fully-enclosed velodrome in Cambridge.

The judges said the “elegant and highly distinctive structure” required expert site coordination and planning to overcome significant logistical difficulties, with “impressive teamwork evident in the erection of innovative and complex clear span triangular trusses”.

The New Zealand steel industry currently has the capacity to produce around 100,000 tonnes of structural steel per annum.

With Auckland the “sleeping giant” in terms of construction, and activity to remain buoyant in Christchurch for at least the next three to four years, it is vital the steel industry continues to grow its capacity to meet demand, says Alistair.

“There has been quite a bit of investment in the sector, with six new state-of-the-art workshops built across the country since

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He says the industry is developing a capacity model to forecast future demand, using fact based labour resource data combined with construction intelligence sourced from MBIE, engineers, builders and developers.

“This model will allow the structural steel industry to anticipate demand and make informed decisions about future investment in training, plant, equipment, recruitment and collaboration.”

The industry is also exploring how it can collaborate with Australian operators, particularly when looking to resource the sizeable Auckland projects in the pipeline, he says.

“Tapping into additional capacity across the ditch, when necessary, would ensure an uninterrupted supply.”

Industry >> Construction Components

Building products playing the right tune Russell Fredric The three strings in the bow of an innovative Christchurch company are playing the right tune for builders and developers looking to achieve significant construction programme gains of up to 30 percent.

Construction Components chief executive Andrew Crossland says developers and construction companies are gaining profound benefits from the products his company manufactures off-site for commercial and residential buildings.

Construction Components is the umbrella company for Sapone Bathrooms, Precision Steel Framing and EziPort garage portals.

The three products share a common denominator: Factory controlled manufacturing processes resulting in a consistently high-quality product, accurate assembly and faster build times, along with fewer material and human resources on-site. ‘’Smart developers and residential group housing companies have recognised the commercial advantage of building repeated designs in a factory environment,’’ Andrew Crossland says.

Although pre-fabricated, Sapone bathrooms are 100% custom manufactured and can be tailored to suit virtually any design, installation and functional requirement.

Under-floor heating and heated towel rails come standard, while a range of state-of-the-art showerheads and tap ware are included to deliver quality performance.

Sapone bathrooms are delivered shrinkwrapped from the factory to a building site, ready to “plug and play’’. Incorporating a Sapone bathroom means only dealing with one sub contractor instead of managing up to seven for the smallest room in the house.

“The use of pre-fabricated bathrooms in apartments, retirement villages and hotels is the preferred construction method used internationally and is now becoming more popular in New Zealand due to the significant productivity gains that can be achieved.”

Precision Steel Framing is Construction Component’s newest division following its investment in a Framecad lightweight steel rollforming machine.

Steel framing in houses has many advantages over timber, Andrew says.

The inherent stability of steel means it does not twist, warp or shrink, reducing warranty call-backs by virtually eliminating plasterboard cracking.

Because it is not affected by moisture, there are no weather-related delays during construction when framing is erected and no pre-lining inspection is required – service

Not only is steel framing stronger than timber, the inherent stability of steel framing means it does not twist, warp or shrink. holes are pre-punched so all the plumbing and electrical cabling can be ducted easily and efficiently in the wall and ceiling spaces.

Steel framing has another significant advantage over timber.

‘It’s dramatically stronger,’’ Andrew says.

Independent testing undertaken by the National Association of Steel Housing (NASH) has demonstrated steel-framed buildings perform extremely well during a seismic event.

Because steel framing lacks preservative chemicals, it carries the Sensitive Choice approval from the New Zealand Asthma Foundation.

The third string to Construction Component’s bow is manufacturing EziPort garage portals.

Like its stable mates, portals are manufactured off-site to exact specifications, in a range of sizes to match common stud heights.

The portals are an ideal solution in garages whenever additional bracing units are required.

“Smart developers and residential group housing companies have recognised the commercial advantage of building repeated designs in a factory environment.”

“Typically, you would put in a structural steel portal which means you have to get an engineer to provide a design approval (PS1) and have this approved by the building consent authority.

“After the portal is constructed it then needs to be signed-off by the engineer so it complies with the design.”

Homebuilders can potentially save thousands of dollars, as detailed engineering plans, costly structural steel beams and lifting equipment are not required.

“What we’ve come up with is a multiapproved garage portal made out of lightweight steel for the most common size openings – it takes about an hour to put up.’’

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Making building better The Canterbury earthquakes were a wake up call for the building and construction industry, prompting the revision of several building standards.

Steel & Tube responded with an extensive portfolio of high quality construction products, from G300 and G350 plate, to H-beams, and large RHS and SHS sections in SO and LO grades.

These new-generation, high quality products and solutions originate from a stable of reputable brands and source materials, and deliver full traceability and compliance with Australian, New Zealand and international standards.

S&T systems can track the complete lifecycle of all its steel products. Through unique identity numbers, manufacturing line codes, batch test certificates, third-party chemical analysis – all the way back to the mill certification where the material was originally produced.

With an ever-increasing demand for large structural members to accommodate a range of design requirements, our stock items go up to 610UB and 400x400 SHS. Add to this our ability to source fully compliant larger sections, providing peace of mind and complete confidence in the quality of product.

S&T continues to add value to the construction sector as distributor of iconic brands and building solutions.

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An example is ComFlor®, a composite flooring system typically utilised in commercial high-rise developments. As a result of the continued high performance of ComFlor® in the aftermath of the Canterbury earthquakes, it is the flooring product of choice for engineers who are now designing its use into future buildings ComFlor®’s rollformed profile allows it to lock into the concrete, forming a stronger floor. Fewer beams are required, so longer spans with less steel are achieved, thus lowering overall building costs.

To counter access issues experienced with typically large floor slabs ComFlor® can be brought in in sections, laid out and poured on site.

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“All products Formsteel uses are the highest tensile grades available resulting in a strong and efficient structure that will withstand extreme weather conditions such as cyclonic wind and snow loads,” says Lawson Suckling from Formsteel.

The strength of the product is also a key aspect of the system that enables

extreme versatility. Formsteel's high strength steel system utilises unique butting connections making Formsteel products strong as well as quick to build.

Formsteel is unique in that it is a modular system – giving significant cost saving benefits – yet also allows for a great deal of flexibility in terms of how the system is put together to provide customers with many options to achieve virtually any design, size and shape.

The strength of the product also means that Formsteel customers can have complete control over the height, width and bay sizes.

Formsteel has designed buildings up to 16m high and over 50m clear span. This means less internal support posts can be incorporated into the design

creating more flexible and spacious interiors in a building. Because every component is made from fully hot dipped galvanised steel and coatings of up to 450 grams of zinc per square metre are applied at the mill to Formsteel products, they are incredibly durable and will perform for many years with minimal maintenance.

tailoring solutions to match client needs. Because Formsteel manufactures all the components it needs from its one site, getting orders designed, completed and delivered on time is streamlined and stress free.

Other benefits of the system include reduced labour time and quicker delivery of the final product and well as cost savings.

“When companies need the strongest steel structures Formsteel has it covered. Our products, technology and approach are all geared towards helping clients to build on Formsteel’s strength.”

Formsteel is a proudly New Zealand owned and operated company that has been in business for over 40 years.

Formsteel manufactures a number of different product lines and can take on any project from the smallest carport all the way up to major industrial buildings,

The company can undertake full design of buildings including taking care of things like foundations.

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Commercial - Alexander Construction Central

New firm builds on valuable experience Russell Fredric

Since being founded in 2013, Alexander Construction Central has taken a variety of projects, each with their own special requirements.

The depth of experience of Alexander Construction Central Ltd’s three directors is proving an asset in carving out a reputation for the emerging Palmerston North company.

Director Murray Sneddon, who works in the business as both manager and estimator, says the company was formed in February 2013 shortly after the demise of Mainzeal Property and Construction Limited when three of its senior staff, Murray Sneddon, Carl McKnight and Martine Lyon formed the new company, with Alexander Construction Company Ltd, Hawkes Bay, as a shareholder in the new venture.

In their former roles, the directors were involved in many multi-million dollar projects in Manawatu and the central North Island.

These included the first 103 foundations for the Tararua Wind Farm, Palmerston North’s city library, police station, a $33 million hospital contract and Foodstuffs’ 55,000sqm bulk store in Railway Road, Palmerston North.

Their portfolio also included the successful management and construction of the $100 million upgrade of Kiwi Dairy in Hawera.

Despite this, and the directors combined wealth of experience, Murray acknowledges that starting the new business from scratch, with a focus on commercial construction work, was not easy.

“We’ve been in Palmerston [North] for a long time and we had worked collectively for Mainzeal for about 57 years combined.

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Commercial >> Alexander Construction Central “We wanted in some degree to take over where Mainzeal left off, but to a smaller scale,’’ Murray Sneddon says.

“It was a difficult start because there was a real downturn in the industry and for us there was a lot of door knocking starting with small contracts until we built up trust with our clients and consultants.’’

“When you’ve been in business for a long time, people know you, they like you and they trust you.

“Once you start again the “know and the like” may still be there, but you’ve got to build up that trust again.’’

From the inception of the business, it took at least 12 months to start gaining some traction in the market place.

The company has since undertaken a variety of projects, each with their own special requirements and complexities.

One of its first substantial contracts was an upgrade of the Royal New Zealand Airforce’s No 1 hangar at Ohakea, to house its new training aircraft.

The project comprised the construction of a heated, steel fibre-reinforced concrete floor over the existing floor, new lighting

and fire sprinklers, along with offices and an aircraft parts store.

The company is increasingly undertaking seismic strengthening work – a contract at the Palmerston North landmark of 65 Rangitikei Street, known locally as the State Insurance building, involved the addition of 48 eight heavily reinforced concrete shear walls commencing in the basement, and continuing up for six levels.

This included an operating lift shaft and stairwells.

Tenants were temporarily housed on the ground floor while the build continued, much of it at night.

As a result of Alexander Construction Company’s shareholding – a company with more than 68 years industry experience - Alexander Construction Central Ltd has access to considerable resources such as administration, software, management, tradesmen, and health and safety systems, including a tertiary accreditation with ACC. “The name may be new, but we are certainly a local company with a strong philosophy in supporting local people, and local businesses”.

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Commercial >> Foster Construction - APL Karewa Place

Building a landmark project for Hamilton Karen Phelps Foster Construction director Leonard Gardner describes the new architecturally designed APL (Architectural Profiles Ltd) premises in Hamilton as a “marketing showpiece” for APL, as well as a landmark project for Hamilton.

Designed by Jasmax and located on a prominent site, the building amply showcases the window and door products manufactured

by APL, which were used extensively in the building, he says.

APL is the parent company of window brands Altherm Window Systems, First Windows & Doors and Vantage Windows & Doors.

The new premises houses three APL divisions: APL research and development, Inex Metals distribution and the extrusion manufacturing for Profile Polymers. These three business units operate in the large warehouse, sharing access to the two gantry cranes.

Foster Construction has worked for APL for around three decades, building the company’s original premises, as well as undertaking modifications as the company grew, changed and developed.

Leonard says the new premises are a big step up for APL. “They have always operated a little bit under the radar in terms of their building but now people will really be able to see who APL is and what they can do,” he says.

Foster Construction was involved in the project from the outset providing costing, as well as practical building advice at the design stage.

The new APL building showcases the window and door products manufactured by APL, which were used extensively in the build.

Key points included maximising the usage of land, as well as delivering important components of the building to suit the clients’ needs and manufacturing processes.

Leonard says that Foster Construction’s long-standing relationship with the client was important as was the input of Foster site

manager Adam Findlay, who successfully led the team on the project.

“We have developed a high level of trust with APL over the years. We understand what they do and their expectations,” explains Leonard.

“This enabled us to pull together a team

of producing such a high quality build. We helped advise on how to deliver as much ‘wow’ factor in their building as possible to showcase APL’s products and company for the best cost.”

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The new premises houses three APL divisions: APL research and development, Inex Metals distribution and the extrusion manufacturing for Profile Polymers.

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• from page 10 For example, the Wairere Drive façade of the building includes eight metre high structural glazing with louvres set in a picture frame.

Leonard says that finding the right mix of materials to deliver an architectural look while still providing a robust end result was key. In this case the solution was to use precast concrete with a mixture of soffits.

Eastside Electrical delivered the mechanical systems on the project.

It’s a local company that Foster Construction has regularly worked with over the years and Leonard says Eastside Electrical successfully accommodated any changes to the programme.

Construction on the building commenced in October 2014 and was completed in September 2015.

The main challenges were the tight site, as a result of maximising the land usage, which required precise sequencing of crane movements throughout the build.

APL manufactured all the aluminium joinery used both externally and internally in the project and Leonard credits the success of the finished building as being a result of this collaborative process between client and contractors.

APL recently received the judges’ award for consistently achieving better outcomes for industrial buildings in the 2015 Waikato Property Council New Zealand Awards.

“This project really has delivered a marketing showpiece for APL’s product that all involved can be proud of.

“It’s a significant piece of artwork that showcases the clients extensive capabilities.”

Based in Hamilton, Foster Construction focuses on large-scale commercial construction projects.

While much of Foster Construction’s work is on a negotiation basis, tenders are often completed for government and corporate client projects.

“Our continual involvement and success in the tender market emphasises the fact that Foster Construction is highly competitive on

a cost basis, as well as delivering the best quality,” says Leonard.

“We have developed relationships with key architects and engineers in the Waikato to ensure a smooth flow of information.

“Foster Construction can take clients from the initial feasibility stage, making sure the construction project is going to stack up for them, through to project completion.

“We can arrange the working drawings, necessary permits and link the client up with other consultants to ensure their project will be completed on budget and on time.”

The company works closely with clients, with the best results being achieved where there is ability to contribute early to the design process providing constructability, materials and costing advice, says Leonard.

With a construction team of around 100, Leonard says that Foster Construction shows a strong commitment to the building industry by employing and training carpentry apprentices, and training QS cadets.

Foster Construction has delivered a number of key projects in the greater Waikato region including the Claudelands conference centre and Deloitte House in Hamilton and Oceans Resort Whitianga.

Foster Construction is presently working on a number of projects in Hamilton, including the Bupa multi-million dollar care home and retirement village in St Andrews, a new service centre for the Department of Corrections and the Latter Day Saints museum.

Leonard says the company has strong forward work flow with a mix of private and public projects, plus developments being undertaken by Foster Construction including a 7000sqm office block in Hamilton CBD which will commence construction next year. “At Foster Construction we have a catch cry – we begin with the end in mind.

“Our first priority is to always understand our client’s business and what they are trying to achieve with their project.

“For us it is not just about building a commercial project; it’s about contributing to the success of our client’s business.”

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Commercial >> Arrow International

Arrow’s versatility on display at Massey Karen PhelpsThe successful completion of the latest project for Massey University by Arrow International demonstrates the company’s versatility, says Arrow cadet site manager Ryan Howatson, who worked on the Te Whare Pukaka project.

Te Whare Pukaka - the staff workspace at the College of Creative Arts, Massey University - involved redeveloping existing blocks at the university. Part of the redevelopment had been previously part of the university’s music block so extensive demolition works were required to break down internal walls to create a larger space.

The project also involved connecting new services, such as power and data connections, and installing a kitchen area with specialised joinery units. Ryan says that Arrow re-used as much as possible from the existing space to save the client money, as well as reduce wastage.

The design of the creative arts block is also unique focusing on an industrial look with exposed services and block work.

Arrow completed the internal fitout for the project building a series of internal meeting rooms combined with open plan space.

Ryan says that the project involved extensive logistics in terms of relocating staff and spaces.

Arrow started construction in late November 2014 to work in around Massey University’s term dates and had largely completed the project by February 2015 for the beginning of the new school year.

Ryan says that because summer classes were held at the university while the construction was taking place the team had to work in a way that minimised impact on the university’s activities.

At peak, Arrow was managing a team of 30 staff plus contractors on site. Ryan thinks the project demonstrates Arrow’s comprehensive and broad approach to building.

“Our focus is on the delivery of complex projects or projects with time, cost, or quality requirements beyond that normally achieved in the industry. We deliver successful projects by combining our building skills with active design management, coordination of project drivers and respect for the clients’ feasibility.

Te Whare Pukaka - the staff workspace at the College of Creative Arts, Massey University - involved redeveloping existing blocks.

“For example, on this project we were also coming up with better alternative solutions and looking for cost saving options where possible.

“We were working to tight time frames and had to be versatile in terms of working nights and weekends when required to get the job done.”

Arrow International was started 30 years ago by Ron Anderson and Robert Foster.

The pair had met while working for another construction company and saw a way to deliver a more client-focused solution. Arrow now undertakes more than $400 million of projects a year across Australasia and the Pacific.

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Recognising that in the construction industry robust health and safety systems must be a priority in 2015, Arrow International changed its Health, Safety and Environmental (HS&E) focus and systems to be more aligned with international best practice for HS&E risk management, making the company industry leaders in the identification and control of critical HS&E risks.

Arrow has Tertiary Level accreditation from Accident Compensation New Zealand and Tier 3 accreditation from Site Safe – the highest level in the Construction Safety Charter Accreditation programme. Arrow is one of only two construction companies in New Zealand to achieve this status, says Ryan.

He says that over the years, the company’s fundamental approach to delivering projects has remained the same: build the right teams first, and the project second.

“Drawing on the various experience and

capabilities from within Arrow and working in collaboration with project partners enables us to consistently achieve better outcomes for our clients. Arrow is all about the people.

We aim to work with our clients long term and they always come first.

“The key difference in our approach is that we work with our clients not for them. We become part of the client’s team. Each project needs a unique approach and we always listen to the clients.

“By understanding what they need we can ultimately hand them a project that meets their requirements. We call ourselves project delivery partners.”

Massey University is a good example, he says. Arrow has worked for the university consistently over a long period of time and in the past, Arrow has completed two levels of internal fitout to the university’s library building and the redevelopment of the College of Health. Arrow is currently working on the university’s new marae.

Commercial >> Mitchell Construction

A passion for working with schools Sue Russell Hamilton construction company Mitchell Construction began in 1987 during a tough economic recession which saw many small building companies go into liquidation.

To secure the future of the company, managing director Colin Mitchell decided to concentrate the bulk of its activity from central and local government-funded light commercial projects, such as schools, community housing and an array of community projects.

“When we started, the economy was under a lot of stress. I could see how tough it was for small building companies to survive when larger construction firms stopped paying them,” Colin says.

Mitchell Construction has a long trackrecord in the Waikato building landscape and over the years strong working relationships have been built with architects and project managers who also work in the public-funded sector.

School work is an area the company specialises in and something Colin enjoys.

Back in August last year, and for the next 14 months, Mitchell Construction undertook major new building and upgrading of Patricia Avenue School, which caters for students with special needs.

The three-stage project involved relocating classrooms, building a new admin hub, renovating the old administration area, constructing new classrooms, removing some old houses and put in a car park.

“I enjoyed the whole project. Working in a school with special students and seeing just how passionate the teachers were about their learning and care and to know we were contributing to see their conditions enhanced made this project special for us.”

Mitchell Construction has 15 builders and support staff . At one time, the company was a lot larger and prior to the last recession Colin reduced the staff through natural attrition.

Working in the education sector means that the bulk of building activity is concentrated over the time when schools are closed.

Colin says that while focusing on tight timeframes and delivering completed projects in a relatively short window of time can be challenging it is something that he and his team are comfortable doing.

“We have to be really organised in our approach to a project because it is often multi-staged. We couldn’t achieve what we do without the help of experienced subbies we have had a long association with.”

Working with Colin in the company’s management is Paul Findsen, another

Licensed Building Practitioner who takes on the estimator/supervisor role. Paul is a trade qualified builder who has worked for the company since it started, initially as Foreman.

Alongside Paul and handling the administration work is Margaret Taylor, who joined the company a decade ago.

Three foremen, Harry van den Berg, Kelvin Patchell and Mathew Smith, look after the builders and day-to-day site works.

Mitchell Construction is a member of Site Safe and all staff have completed the Site Safe Advanced Construction Passport. Working in public situations such as schools demands rigorous attention to health and safety for all and Colin is proud of the company’s trackrecord. The company’s culture is very much aligned to caring for its team. “When your employees are happy, and look forward to coming to work, then everything just falls in to place well.”

Colin says he doesn’t aspire to grow the company any bigger than it is. His approach is to be as hands-on as possible. “I’m not ready to retire yet.”

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Commercial >> Craig Construction

Competitive edge with a point of difference Sue Russell Craig Construction Ltd (CCL Ltd) has been in existence since 1980 and through all these years has undertaken most of its builds in the outer reaches of the Pacific Islands, often working in specialised and very challenging conditions; an environment General Manager Ian Lock says he and his team thrive in.

“When resources are not at reach easily and there are delays in having materials and infrastructure delivered to an island, given lack of access to ports, it demands a flexible and well thought-out approach to project management,” Ian says.

The company employs a team of over 200 people who manage and construct a wide range of projects, including commercial, residential and civil projects in places as far afield as Kiribati, Niue and Samoa.

Ian says working in these places for any length of time isn’t something that would necessarily suit most tradespeople given the isolation and different approach to construction often necessary.

“Even basic building blocks like availability of sand of the right sort and aggregate to make concrete are challenges to overcome.

“There’s a much greater reliance on goods being brought in by sea with waiting-times extended but with the years of experience we have, we know how to programme these issues in.”

Among its many Pacific Island based projects, CCL (NZ) Ltd has built a new police headquarters in Samoa, renovated the New Zealand High Commission in Apia and completed a new church complex for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints in Samoa.

Ian visits the islands about every two months and describes the team working on these projects as having come through the school of hard knocks; able to think outside the square, cope with extraordinary conditions and get the job done.

In September this year, the company completed a 1000-seat capacity chapel and teaching area for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints in Auckland.

Ian says the ‘Greenfield’ project went smoothly, though some alterations in the

Craig Construction completed a 1000-seat capacity chapel and teaching area for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints in Auckland.

projects civil work around drainage meant the completion date was pushed out slightly.

Repeat business accounts for a significant amount of work on the company’s books at any one time.

Ian says this is directly due to the fact that he and his team have concentrated on delivering on time, keeping promises and building close trusting relationships with clients and institutions alike.

“I think it comes with the longevity we have had, particularly in the islands, though of late we have been looking with interest to take on more work in New Zealand.”

He expects over time the company will

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While he thinks that any competent builder can build reasonably well in the

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Commercial >> Bradford Building

Three divisions, one impressive record Russell Fredric A browse through Bradford Groups’s website reveals the incredibly diverse portfolio of projects completed by the long-established company which has changed the architectural face of Ashburton.

Operating for more than 60 years, the construction and project management company incorporates three complementary, but independent, divisions: Bradford Precast, Bradford Building and Bradford Painting.

Its building division has constructed almost all of the major buildings in Ashburton, as well as many large commercial and industrial structures in Canterbury.

A large-scale project presently under construction by Bradford’s for HPA Group, a company which specialises in healthcare, lifestyle and retirement projects, is Millstream Hospital at Lochlea Lifestyle Resort, Ashburton.

The $7 million 80-bed facility comprises 40 beds for aged care and 40 beds for dementia care. Bradford Building general manager Mark Wilson says the project is a significant undertaking for the company, with about 30 builders on site in addition to 20 to 30 subcontractors.

“We would probably have the biggest team of builders that we’ve ever had on any project before,’’ Mark Wilson says.

Although the hospital is based on a conventional design, the usable area of the building is being maximised by including an attic space of 750sqm, about a quarter of the total floor area, which will be used for

Within Ashburton itself, Bradfords has built most of its civic buildings, including the Ashburton Performing Arts Centre and Ashburton Art Gallery & Heritage Centre. plant-rooms and for running various services throughout the building.

Started early this year, the hospital is expected to be completed mid 2016.

While the scale of the hospital project is significant, it is not unique for Bradford’s in that it reinforces its capability across a diverse range of construction projects.

These include civil works such as bridges through to commercial and community buildings, architecturally-designed private

houses and specialist restoration work on historic sites.

Within Ashburton itself, Bradfords has built most of its civic buildings, including the Ashburton Performing Arts Centre and Ashburton Art Gallery & Heritage Centre.

It has also been involved in building, or altering, restoring, and fitting-out many large commercial and retail premises.

Mark Wilson says work in Ashburton’s commercial sector is still very buoyant

because of buildings needing demolished and rebuilt following the 2011 Canterbury earthquakes.

Bradford Group has been able to capitalise on its location, just 80km south of Christchurch .

“We see a good steady flow of work, [in Christchurch] probably for the next five to 10 years.’’

The group’s precast company has supplied concrete components to many of Christchurch city’s significant buildings, including, recently, the International Airport Terminal Building and Control Tower, the award-winning Botanic Gardens Visitor Centre and is currently supplying panels and stairs to the new Justice Precinct development.

Bradford’s accelerating growth has created challenges because of a shortage of skilled tradesmen – during the past three years the company’s level of employees have level of employees has more than doubled.

“In Ashburton it’s very difficult. There’s just not that pool of [human] resource available.’’

Consequently the company has employed several Filipino workers through an agency.

Most of Bradford Group’s business involves commercial contracts, however, it is an unusual residential building, a $6 million castle, which took three years to build in Tai Tapu Christchurch, which was a highlight for Bradfords.

“It’s not that often that you get to put a castle on your portfolio.’’

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Commercial >> Gibson Construction

Providing great ideas, practical solutions Karen Phelps Gibson Construction has been named winners of the Central North Island Deloitte Fast 50, Fastest Growing Services Business category.

The win saw the company secure the overall 30th position in the final ranking joining other high-growth companies from around the country.

The company achieved 267.6 growth percentages for the year, based on previous years turnovers, in the index.

Gibson Construction CEO Pat Gibson says that the win came on the back of outstanding growth as relationships with key clients had matured over the years.

“We deal with a lot of corporate clients, such as Landcorp and Ata Rangi Pastoral, who we have developed relationships with over a number of years and are now undertaking multiple projects for them.

“While we are well known in the rural sector, this win will give us increased exposure across all the sectors we deal with – rural, residential and commercial,” he says.

Gibson Group was begun by Pat in 1998 with the establishment of Gibson Rural after he recognised a huge opportunity in the rural market for construction of modern cowsheds, milking systems and related infrastructure.

Today, the company is owned by Brent Bird and Blair Atkinson, who completed their apprenticeships with the company and became equity partners in 2006 and 2008 before taking over the company in 2013 and re-naming it Gibson Construction to reflect the greater diversity of work now undertaken.

After rapidly gaining significant market share, the company has continued to strengthen its position and is now recognised as a dominant player in the cow shed building arena because of its reputation for quality workmanship and state-of-the-art building and system designs, says Pat. More recently, the company has expanded its offering into the commercial sector while continuing to service the needs of its rural and residential housing clients.

Pat says that Gibson Construction’s aim is to create value for clients by turning great ideas into practical and economic construction solutions.

The company is experienced in delivering solutions for rural clients, including rotary and herringbone cow sheds, robotic milking sheds, feed pads, silage bunkers, effluent solutions and implement sheds.

It offers residential new builds and renovations, as well as commercial new build and refurbishment projects throughout New Zealand.

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Gibson Construction is now recognised as a dominant player in the cow shed building arena.

In the commercial sector, the company has undertaken a variety of projects including educational facilities, housing developments, purpose-built commercial buildings, office fit-outs and building repairs, alterations and renovations.

“We have the knowledge, experience and skills to provide our clients with a vast array of options for their project, no matter whether it is large or small,” says Pat. “We can manage all or parts of the process to suit our customer’s requirements.”

Gibson Construction’s head office is located in purpose-built office and workspace in Te Awamutu’s main centre.

Gibson Construction also has branches in Taupo, servicing the central North Island, and a recently opened branch in Timaru, marking the company’s entry into the South Island market.

The Taupo branch is presently constructing three dairy sheds for Landcorp and has

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Pat says that although the lower dairy payout has not yet affected the company’s workload, it is mindful of future trends and as such is focusing on a diverse workload heading into 2016.

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The goal is simple: To be the best in Taupo Born to Pump Concrete Ltd is not afraid to give clients the most cost-effective solution, says company director Shannon Brake.

“For example, the other day I did a quote and showed a client how to save money by giving them a better option. At Born to Pump Concrete, it’s about offering our clients good, honest advice.”

Shannon not only talks the talk, he walks the walk. He’s been pumping concrete for over a decade. Based in Taupo, Born to Pump Concrete Ltd was started in 2013 with Shannon’s wife, Debra.

Shannon says the business has been established on always listening to customers and offering simple, costeffective solutions, combined with good old-fashioned family values: “We will be there when we say we will and the job will take the time we say it will.

We will only charge you what we quoted,” he says. “We aim to be easy to work with, respecting the project and the client’s site at all times. We love to pump concrete.

It’s a true passion for the job that sets us apart. This means we always put our all into every job. It’s the pride of looking back and knowing we’ve done something and done it well.”

Born to Pump Concrete Ltd offers a full service including organising earthworks, concrete pumping and concrete cutting.

A placing and boxing service has been offered since July 2015, including smoothing and finishing concrete, concrete textures etc. Shannon says this service was added due to customer demand and the company’s desire to offer a complete solution.

Born to Pump Concrete offers advice on what type of concrete is best suited to the particular project. Driveways,

Born to Pump Concrete Ltd offers a full service including organising earthworks, concrete pumping and concrete cutting. footpaths, tilt panels, commercial floors, nibs, drain spillways, cow sheds, wash pads and retaining walls are just some of the concrete projects the company undertakes. Born to Pump Concrete works for builders such as Gibson Construction Taupo. A recent project completed by the company was a spillway for waste management at Kinleith Mill. The company is completing on-going projects

pumping concrete for local power station projects.

At the moment, Born to Pump Concrete is working on cowshed projects for Gibson Construction, concreting roadways and pads and various private driveways, patios and footpaths.

Born to Pump Concrete employs five full time contractors. It’s proud to be a family owned

and operated business. Debra takes care of the administration side of the business.

Shannon is out on the job, pumping concrete and is training his oldest son, Chris. Shannon hopes this will eventually give him more time to focus on running the successful business as Chris takes over greater responsibility.

“Our aim is clear – to be simply the best at pumping concrete in Taupo.”

Residential >> Gibson Construction

Quality, design and superior workmanship Karen Phelps AJS Building Ltd has combined with Gibson Construction’s housing division to provide a broader set of services and greater efficiencies to Gibson customers, says Gibson Construction CEO Pat Gibson.

The decision to merge was made due to market demand for Gibson Construction’s residential housing service coupled with the fact that AJS Building Ltd had successfully worked as a contractor for Gibson on a number of projects.

AJS Building Ltd owner Andrew Smith has taken on the position of construction manager in the new division.

Pat puts the upsurge in demand down to general market conditions, as well as the fact that greater emphasis has been placed on Gibson Construction’s residential offering.

“Although we’re well know in the rural sector we’re building more of a reputation in the residential housing sector as well and now have a robust presence in this market in the greater Waikato.

“Our reputation for quality, design and superior workmanship is such that one client preferred to wait for up to two years to have her home renovated by us, rather than choose another construction company. We hope the merger will increase the customer base, as well as make more people aware of what Gibson Construction offers in terms of residential housing.”

He says that Gibson Construction operates on the theory that there is no job too big or too small.

“We deliver excellent build quality regardless of build size and over the years we have compiled an extensive portfolio of residential new builds, renovations and extensions to existing homes.”

Gibson Group was begun in 1998 and is today owned by Brent Bird and Blair Atkinson, who took over the company in 2013 re-naming it Gibson Construction.

The company head office is located in purpose-built office and workspace in Te Awamutu’s main centre.

Gibson Construction also has branches in Taupo, servicing the central North Island, and a recently opened branch in Timaru, marking the company’s entry into the South Island market.

Gibson Construction specialises in design and build, project managing the entire process.

This means that customers only deal with one company.

With regards to residential housing,Gibson Construction has access to a range of predesigned plans and also has housing packages

Gibson Construction specialises in design and build, project managing the entire process. available that can be adapted to meet individual clients’ requirements and to fit within specified budgets.

The company is a member of Registered Master Builders and as such offers the organisations guarantee.

The company has just completed a new home at Te Awamutu and is presently working on a new home build at Tamahere made from Stellaria clay blocks, demonstrating the company’s focus on utilising the latest innovative products.

“There is no timber framing in this house, it’s all block work plastered inside and out.

This product has fantastic R values and we can see it really taking off. It’s an example of how our highly qualified, skilled and resourceful team offer a wealth of knowledge and experience to provide our clients with a comprehensive range of high quality building options.”

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Residential >> Aztech Building

Trusted company delivering the results Sue Russell Located on the fringe of Hamilton city Aztech Buildings has grown into a leading construction business specialising in delivering building solutions to meet the need of the rural, dairy, equine, lifestyle and commercial/industrial sectors.

Marketing Director Matt Hoyle says there are several good reasons why Aztech has grown and diversified.

“The company has a reputation of being easy to deal with, with simple logical and easily adaptable building systems and materials we have evolved through the years,” says Matt.

“There’s a huge element of trust in our brand and our business has basically grown steadily through word of mouth.”

Matt points to several key reasons that distinguish Aztech Buildings construction outcomes from other companies working in the industrial and commercial sectors.

“We have evolved a highly sophisticated and integrated process from design to construction where a customer is dealing with the Aztech team holding the project throughout.

“By planning every stage thoroughly, deliveries are phased and products sequenced throughout the 3D modelling, fabrication, logistics and construction stages,” Matt says.

Underpinning the evolution of its construction systems and the choices of building technologies the company uses is a strong element of research and development.

Matt says there’s a real drive to continually improve construction methodology based on systematic and ongoing review of building practice.

“We very much have the attitude that to remain a leading supplier of top-quality building solutions to the industries we serve

Aztech Buildings offers three main building styles all of which can be customised to meet individual taste and requirements. we have to keep reviewing and refining how we operate so we can deliver the best outcomes regardless of size or shape, materials used and budget.”

Aztech Buildings have been responsible for creating a significant number of warehouse, retail outlets, factories, storage buildings and manufacturing centres.

These are often substantial projects using a raft of materials including structural steel, galvanised rolled members, engineered timber, precast and other elements.

The company offers three main building styles, Gable, Mono-slope and American Barn all of which can be customised to meet individual taste and requirements. For those choosing the kitset option Matt says they have been designed with simplicity in mind.

“Each kit comes with detailed step by step instructions and we employ a project management and planning team available on a dedicated helpline should there be any questions.”

For larger industrial and commercial structures the company has designed several building systems that give superior durability and strength; the result of extensive research.

These include the Azspan Clear-Span System engineered to create enhanced free space inside a building by eliminating spacetaking internal supports. It affords open

spans from 6 to 20 metres wide.

For buildings requiring larger spans, the company offers roll-formed steel, LVL (Laminated Veneer Lumber) and GLULAM (glue-laminated timber) materials options.

“With the range and flexibility of use of our building systems and materials there’s virtually nothing we cannot construct.

“Our building teams know how to most efficiently work with these products and our design team will advise clients as to construction options.”

Aztech Buildings’ comprehensive website is a good place to get further information about the size and scope of the constructions the company has built its reputation on and the range of services it offers.

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Residential >> Chris Bell Construction

Commercial expertise proves beneficial Karen Phelps New Plymouth-based builder Chris Bell’s previous experience in the commercial sector has proved an essential part of Chris Bell Construction & Project Management Limited’s successful formula when building residential homes.

“A lot of architecturally designed homes, particularly at the upper end of the market, require commercial construction building techniques in order to deliver complex designs,” he explains.

A recent new home build at Oeo, Taranaki, designed by Boon Goldsmith Bhaskar Brebner, is a prime example. With 330sqm of floor space, the home comprises four bedrooms, two lounges, two kitchens and a scullery. The shape of the challenging cliff face street section dictated the shape of the house, along with various council regulations.

The design uses simple materials (cedar, concrete, glass) but it was the swimming pool cantilevered towards the street front that required techniques more typical of commercial construction, says Chris. He says that using precast concrete and steel in residential construction has many benefits in terms of insulation, strength and speed of construction.

“A lot of the homes we build couldn’t be built any other way such, as the pool on this Oeo home, which was cantilevered over the footpath with a basement garage underneath.

Architecturally homes are more challenging and often require ambitious structures that are out of the ordinary,” he says.

The top floor of the Oeo home was constructed so it can operate as a selfcontained apartment. The home also includes a wine cellar. Large sliding glass doors open out on to a wooden deck with glass balustrades.

Chris says that on the project both he and other contractors came up with ideas for different aspects of the house, which were suggested to the clients and often those ideas ended up incorporated into the home.

Chris Bell Construction & Project Management completes a range of builds but tends to specialise in the upper end of the market.

Chris has been in the building industry since he left school and now offers clients nearly three decades of building expertise.

Chris worked his way up from carpenter to site manager for various building companies, as well as spending time overseas working on a variety of building projects including boats, high rise buildings and bridges.

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Residential >> Chris Bell Construction

Commercial expertise proves beneficial • from page 22 Chris Bell Construction & Project Management was started in 2006 when Chris says he grabbed his tool belt with no plans except to get back building after years spent in project management.

Chris Bell Construction & Project Management completes a range of builds, from small to large, but tends to specialise in the upper end of the market. Services offered include design and build, site and project management, interior and exterior renovations and additions, precast projects, insurance, rebuild and earthquake strengthening work and commercial and industrial projects.

Once again it is Chris’s commercial expertise, which has proved important in being able to offer many of these services. The company has worked on complex projects such as earthquake strengthening a four-storey building in New Plymouth, originally built in the 1930s and converting it into an inner city home.

Chris says including eco features in homes is becoming increasingly popular with his clientele. For example, the Taranaki home

build at Oeo utilises a combination of gas and solar heating to heat the 13-metre pool.

Green waste sewerage systems and increased levels of insulation are other popular eco features requested. The company is currently constructing a new home that has a rainwater system and solar panels on the roof feeding into a battery bank to generate electricity to power the home.

Chris Bell Construction & Project Management employs a team of 32. As Registered Master Builders, Chris Bell Construction & Project Management can offer a 10-year guarantee on all new home builds.

Although based in Taranaki and primarily working in that region, the company works throughout the North Island as Chris Bell Construction & Project Management has contracts for government agencies undertaking general maintenance.

The company has just been awarded two significant contracts: the construction of a three-storey, 36 bedroom hotel in New Plymouth for a private developer and an industrial contract which will see the company design a building to four times the current building code requirements.

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Residential >> GJ Gardner Homes Westport

West Coast newcomer making an impact Russell Fredric The G.J. Gardner Homes West Coast franchise could provide a great solution for people wanting to escape the big city rat-race with some spare cash in their pocket.

G.J. Gardner Westport sales manager Shawn Weir says the company’s cost-effective house designs and the West Coast’s modest land prices, coupled with its landscape and lifestyle, could be a winning trifecta for those who want it all.

“Because of the current affordable land cost, we’ve got very well priced sections, so people end up with very cost-effective house and land packages,’’ Shawn Weir says.

While the franchise is relatively new on the West Coast, it is making an impact having signed more than 69 contracts to build new homes since February 2013 when brothers Adam and Mat Colville, born-and-bred locals, became the West Coast franchise owners.

Towns like Westport would be perfect for people who weren’t tied to a particular workplace, or those looking to retire from a city to a provincial town with good amenities, Shawn says.

“They could free up a bit of capital and then buy a house on the West Coast and still have money in their back pocket.’’

G.J. Gardner Homes West Coast is part of a network of independently owned family businesses where each franchise is locally owned and operated, making it part of its community.

Its strength lies in its buying power as part of a national company, meaning houses are built at the best possible price and quality, while still supporting contractors and businesses in the local franchise area.

The West Coast franchise covers a large geographical area from Karamea in the north, to Haast in the south.

The 69 contracts represent an impressive percentage of the West Coast market share for new houses built, according to the Westland, Grey and Buller District councils’ What’s On, online report.

This reflects the company’s excellent reputation and that word-of-mouth referrals are an important part of its business ethos.

Nationally, G.J. Gardner was voted the Readers Digest 2015 Most Trusted home builder.

“It’s good to work with a great team. When

G.J. Gardner has a comprehensive range of house designs from 100sqm to 490sqm, but options are not limited to these. we build a house our goal is to have you recommend us to your closest friend.’’

G.J. Gardner has a comprehensive range of house designs from 100sqm to 490sqm, but options are not limited to these. The company offers great flexibility to help people create their perfect home.

“Just bring us your ideas, sketches or magazine cut outs and we’ll work with you to come up with the perfect solution.

“Also, if there is a particular designer you’d like us to use, we’re happy to work with them as well.’’

The building process involves providing a fixed contract price, a pre-agreed construction time and a detailed specifications schedule so there are no hidden extras or surprises.

All franchisees carry comprehensive insurances.

G.J. Gardner homes are acknowledged for their innovative design concepts - its designers have consistently been at the forefront of developing living concepts that cater for

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As a company with a social conscience, G.J. Gardner supports many worthwhile causes including Westpac Rescue Helicopter, World Vision, Salvation Army, Burn Support, Big Buddy, Ronald McDonald House and the Cancer Society.

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Retirement Living >> Aspec Construction - The Orchards

A foundation built on honesty, integrity Karen Phelps Juggling four separate buildings, each on individual building programmes, has allowed Aspec Construction to demonstrate its ability to tackle complex staged projects on The Orchards retirement village project, says Aspec Construction project manager Jeff Robertson.

“It has been challenging in terms of managing subcontractors and resources. After the first stage was handed over, we also had to manage new residents living on the site to ensure that the works did not disrupt their lives too much,” he explains.

Constructed for client Metlifecare, Aspec Construction started work on Stage 1 of the project in January 2014.

Won by competitive tender, the first stage comprised 17 apartments ranging from one to three bedrooms and 36 care suites.

This stage, comprising four storeys, also included the main reception, communal lounge, bar and dining area and a commercial kitchen.

Other facilities and amenities include an activities area and billiards room, art and craft room, gymnasium, swimming pool and spa, hair salon and workshop, library, theatre and outdoor BBQ area.

The phase also included the relocation and historic restoration of an old homestead located on the property, which has been transformed into the Cox House Café, open to residents and public.

Jeff says positive response from the market to the project accelerated the initially anticipated rollout and meant that Stage 2, five storeys and comprising 37 apartments, commenced in June 2014 and was handed over on September 29, 2015.

Aspec Construction is currently undertaking the final phase of the project, 42 apartments, which are due for handover in August, 2016.

Jeff says that other challenges of the project included the sloping site, with each building stepping up the hillside three or four times.

In the dense clay, project access became extremely tricky during the wet months.

An interesting aspect of the project was the fact that The Orchards is the first retirement village in the country to achieve a 6 Homestar Design rating for all stage one and two apartments, with a higher level of efficiency

Design and build projects are a growing part of Aspec Construction’s business, and sustainability than standard New Zealand homes.

All apartments within stage one and two have been rated 6 Homestar Design.

Key sustainability features include solar water heating and rainwater tank system to communal areas, energy-efficient heat pumps and LED lighting in the apartments as well as thermal insulation to a higher level than building code requirements.

Other features include water-efficient fittings in showers, taps and toilets, 3.5 star WELS rated dishwashers and carpet, paint, insulation and wall linings with approved ecolabels and low VOC emissions.

For Aspec Construction, rigorous recycling methodologies were required on site, including separate bins for separating waste streams such as wood, plaster board and cardboard.

Jeff says the $40m project amply demonstrates the company’s skills in performing to a high level on complex projects.

“It’s been a solid team approach,” he says.

“We’ve been very active in collaborating with architect, consultants and the client to resolve any architectural or other challenges.”

Aspec Construction was started in 1986 and offers three specialised departments

– construction, interiors, and commercial property maintenance services.

They undertake design/build work within each of these departments.

Jeff says a key point of difference is that all of the company’s directors and shareholders are actively involved in the business.

“Our clients get to deal with the company owners from estimating to project management, “ he says.

“This means any problems get dealt with straight away as it’s a flatter management structure.”

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Aspec Construction is currently undertaking the final phase of the The Orchards retirement village. It is due for completion in August, 2016.

Combining form, function Peter Hay’s reputation has been established by delivering stylish joinery that combines form with function.

The company has taken the European design model and applied it to the more personalised design requirements of New Zealand with great success.

According to company representative Karl O’Hanlon, Peter Hay is now the largest kitchen producer in Australasia, able to take on a wide variety of projects, from one-off custom designs right up to largescale projects.

Peter Hay manufactures a full range of joinery for the home from its custom built facility in Manukau, Auckland.

The company offers a complete design, manufacture and installation process with everything handled in house.

Karl says having total control over the entire process enhances communication between the design and manufacturing operations resulting in the company’s celebrated functional yet stylish joinery.

The company also partners with the world’s best brands like Blum, Franke, Caesarstone, Corian, Fisher & Paykel, Hafele and Laminex.

Karl says that continual investment in new technology has allowed Peter Hay to stay at the forefront of the latest manufacturing and design trends.

One recent example is zero joint or laser edge door cabinetry. Peter Hay has just purchased new equipment capable of welding rather than gluing edges around doors to deliver a seamless look.

Karl says Peter Hay is one of the first companies in New Zealand to offer the

technology.

It is this expertise in manufacturing and the company’s advanced facility that has made delivering large volume joinery in quick turnaround times a speciality of Peter Hay. The company has just completed Stage 2 of Metlifecare’s The Orchards project, subcontracting to Aspec Construction.

Peter Hay is presently working on Stage 3 of the project manufacturing kitchens, service department furniture, specialised ply garage storage cabinets and shaving cabinets.

Peter Hay utilises full three-dimensional computer generated design software to create plans, giving customers a true understanding of their project.

The company offers a fully functional 300sqm showroom at its Manukau manufacturing facility, which provides the perfect platform from which customers can create their dream and view the latest trends and products.

This is complemented by a central city showroom at the Home Ideas Centre in Parnell, giving customers a centralised meeting point, seven days a week.

“The showcase of our product provides a real life working scenario in which customers can test drive their kitchen before they buy.

Early next year, Peter Hay will launch an upgraded showroom at its Manukau premises.

“Customers research a lot more on the internet now and come in more informed.

They have lots of ideas and the upgrade to our showroom will reflect this giving customers more options than ever before.”

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Retirement Living >> Aspec Construction - The Orchards

Built on honesty, integrity • from page 26 Aspec Construction employs 40 staff in the company head office in Auckland and around 100 staff out in the field.

The company also has specific capabilities in concrete, carpentry and framing, allowing it to also undertake these aspects of the project in-house, if necessary. Jeff says this helps the company to better control project timing and quality.

Design and build projects are a growing part of the business, but Jeff says the company prefers to be involved in a project at the outset, if possible, regardless of the project delivery method.

“This gives clients cost and project timing certainty as we take more responsibility for the overall project, which minimises variations and gives the client one point of contact.

“We advocate more of a negotiated partnership, getting involved at a preliminary stage of the design, so we can advise on construction costs and buildability and assist the design process.”

Apart from the traditional competitive tender process and design/build, Aspec Construction also offer a range of project procurement and delivery options tailored to suit the client.

Aspec Construction is presently working on a number of projects in the educational,

Aspec Construction offers a range of project procurement and delivery options tailored to suit the client. retirement, institutional and industrial sectors.

“The diverse range of projects is important in keeping work interesting and challenging for our employees, as well as being able to serve clients across the board.

“Our aim is to build long-term relationships with key partners in the construction industry, to conduct business with honesty and integrity and to support good family values.

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Retirement Living >> McKenzie Lifestyle Village

A picturesque place to relax, retire Russell Fredric McKenzie Lifestyle Village, Geraldine, affords many desirable features for people seeking the best in housing, community facilities and agedcare during their golden years.

The village is being developed by Lifecare Construction, part of New Zealand-owned HPA Group, which has successfully designed or developed retirement villages, hospitals and

medical centres in Gisborne, Hamilton, Paihia, Ashburton, and Wanaka.

A picturesque town in South Canterbury’s hinterland, Geraldine is blessed with a favourable climate.

It is a popular summer tourist hub, with art galleries, a theatre, many interesting shops and boutiques and a variety of good eateries.

For the more adventurous residents of McKenzie Lifestyle Village, there are river and forest walks nearby, opportunities for biking,

plenty of places to explore and a choice of two local golf clubs.

Lifecare Construction chief executive Terry Coombs says the company has been involved in designing and developing lifestyle villages in New Zealand for 17 years.

“Our focus is to construct homes that are friendly to the older person in terms of usability. Features we incorporate are all designed to ensure that residents can have an easy lifestyle,’’ Terry Coombs says.

“We have numerous two and threebedroom designs that are energy-efficient and low-maintenance, but still have room to accommodate visiting family and friends.’’

While the majority of residents moving into New Zealand retirement villages are aged 75 and over, many people are wanting to retain their independence well into their retirement years.

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Retirement Living >> McKenzie Lifestyle Village

McKenzie Lifestyle Village has two and three-bedroom designs that are energy-efficient and low-maintenance, but still have room to accommodate visiting family and friends.

The benefits of building with Metrapanel Metrapanel managing director Andrew Savage, of Huntly, and a former president of United States razor manufacturer Remington both have something in common – they liked a product so much, they bought the company.

In Andrew Savage’s case, it transpires he is not the only one to understand the many advantages of building with Metrapanel, an innovative wall and ceiling panel product.

Twenty-five years on, with Metrapanel being a crucial element in the construction of six retirement villages, four hospitals and 9000 houses, it has become well-proven in the New Zealand construction industry, boasting many endorsements.

The product consists of a moistureresistant construction panel made from engineered wood fibres and flakes, and can be used to create the interior surface in a building, as well as its structural and bracing elements.

It offers strong, durable walls and ceilings and with a beautifully smooth finish can easily achieve a level 5 finish on interior walls, while being compatible with all usual cladding systems, masonry, timber, brick or exterior panels.

Metrapanel has been specified in HPA’s McKenzie Lifestyle Village in Geraldine, which is presently under development.

Because most retirement home projects used repetitive designs for their houses, the ability to supply Metrapanel quickly was crucial, as well

“Our customers tell us Metrapanel offers superior insulation from heat, cold and noise.”

Metrapanel offers strong, durable walls and ceilings and with a beautifully smooth finish and is compatible with all cladding systems. as the speed of installing walls and ceilings, which was typically about a day, meant the advantages for developers and builders are considerable.

In addition, use of the product means an overall build time of four to six weeks on an average 160-180sqm house with a team of three builders, which compares with an average 14 week completion time using conventional building materials.

Because the product had been so widely used in retirement village developments,

Metrapanel and HPA have enjoyed a “fabulous’’ 16 year relationship, Andrew Savage says.

“They’ve been a solid and loyal client for all those years.

“There’s always a lot of communication and working together. HPA are developing a village in Cromwell, so that’s another opportunity for us to work together.’’

While Metrapanel has been specified in many commercial projects, 75 percent of the company’s production is used in residential

houses, supplied through licensed installers throughout New Zealand.

Supplied pre-cut in up to 7.35m x 2.45m, it is available in three thickness options: 36mm for solid core interior walls, 25mm for ceilings and floors, and 18mm for plumbing, electrical cavities and wall linings with the thinner wall system able to offer 6% more floor space.

Metrapanel homes are well insulated, achieving up to an R6 rating compared to standard building code requirements of R2.3 in the North Island and R2.5 in the South Island.

“Our customers tell us Metrapanel offers superior insulation from heat, cold and noise. We also offer specialised fire wall and sound proofing solutions.’’

The high density of Metrapanel (up to 650kg/m3) means it is highly resistant to wear and tear.

The Metrapanel system, including the panel manufacturing process, the precept factory operation and the Metra Design and Construction Manual, has been fully appraised by the Building Research Association of New Zealand (BRANZ).

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Retirement Living >> McKenzie Lifestyle Village

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A place to retire and just relax • from page 30 However, many are ready to downsize from large family homes to houses more suitable for their present and future lifestyles.

With HPA’s 17 years’ experience in designing and building, the company is well equipped to provide clients with accessible, warm, and comfortable Lifemark certified homes that will meet their needs for years to come.

McKenzie Lifestyle Village villas can be either fully completed, or can be built to a stage where owners can have input into exterior and interior features and colour schemes.

With about 45 villas in the development completed to date, and a further 75 to be built, there is plenty of opportunity for people to secure a villa to suit their personal needs and lifestyle.

Terry Coombs says a key to the construction of the villas is the use the Metrapanel wall system which results in decreased build times – leading to cost savings - durability, and low maintenance.

“As Metrapanel walls take up less space than timber framing we can add an additional 6 per cent usable floor area to your new home.’’

Metrapanel is hardwearing and resilient, making it low maintenance, which is ideal

McKenzie Lifestyle Village is well equipped to provide clients with accessible, warm, and comfortable Lifemark certified homes. for the villas, family homes and investment properties.

HPA has enjoyed a relationship with Metrapanel for more than 15 years, and in this time has constructed more than 150 homes using the system.

In addition to the high standard of housing in McKenzie Lifestyle Village, a soon-to-becompleted community facilities building will

A focus on design Many of the visual aspects of McKenzie Lifestyle Village have had input from the expertise of Focus Consulting and Design owner Louise Mills.

With the completion of a key element of the project looming, the past few weeks have been a little frantic for the Christchurchbased interior designer as she and the village’s developers worked hard to realise their vision.

Focus Consulting and Design has been working with McKenzie Lifestyle Village’s developers and residents since 2013, helping with selections for house interiors and exteriors, plus the village’s temporary leisure centre and its permanent community facilities building, which opened on November 28.

The community facilities building includes a heated pool, a spa pool and gymnasium, beauty salon, meeting room, library, lounge, bar, pool table, indoor bowls and an arts and crafts area.

“It has been wonderful experience and I hope the residents find it an enjoyable environment to spend time with family and friends,’’ Louise Mills says.

Although managing the demands of her work and the people involved is a balancing act, Louise is enjoying the opportunity to work with the village’s staff and shareholders, while it is also rewarding for her to get to know many residents during her regular visits.

Focus Consulting and Design provides a full

design service throughout New Zealand, including interior project management, colour consultancy, furniture design, layout and planning, lighting plans, fit-out and procurement, working with a wide range of clients including government departments, universities, motels, hotels, and rest homes.

cater for an excellent range of recreational facilities.

The building includes a heated pool, a spa pool and gymnasium, beauty salon, meeting room, library, lounge, dance floor, pool table, indoor bowls and an arts and crafts area.

Outdoors, residents will be able to enjoy bowling, golf putting, shuffle board, petanque, croquet and a barbeque during the warm

summer months, with children’s play areas provided, while garden allotments and a workshop/men’s shed are another feature.

The village’s adjoining McKenzie Healthcare rest-home provides residents with preferential access to its hospital and dementia facility while ensuring convenient access and peace of mind for residents with partners in the rest-home.

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Focus Consulting and Design’s website www.fcad.co.nz showcases some of the outstanding results that can be achieved from Louise’s understanding of form and function and her extensive knowledge of fabrics.

From the outset, any design process begins when Louise initially meets with clients to discuss their vision for their project to gain an understanding of the utilisation of the various rooms from a practical and aesthetic point of view, and the people that will ultimately be using the space.

“We create a colour board completed from the ground up - it’s a many layered process.”

The best outcome from a design perspective of any project is client satisfaction and the practical application of a design, using top quality products to provide longevity without compromising on style or function. ‘‘My work is all about creativity, visualising the completed product from drawings, concept planning and procurement, to finally watching the space take shape.’’

Louise enjoys the travel aspect of her job, meeting new people and finding jobs that inspire and challenge her.

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Industry >> Certified Plans

Interest in service exceeds expectations Karen Phelps A new service called Certified Plans, which allows consumers to build their home by dealing directly with Certified Builders, has exceeded expectations, says Certified Builders Association of New Zealand chief executive Grant Florence. The range of 24 plans, which was released by Certified Builders in 2014, has proved popular with both the association’s membership and the general public.

“A BRANZ report, based on a new house owners’ satisfaction survey in 2013, showed new owners are more satisfied with their house and builder if they have had input into the design of the house. The BRANZ research confirms anecdotal consumer feedback that they want to deal directly with their builder, rather than a sales agent, for example, so they can have input into design and easily address any issues. Certified Plans are a response to that. In addition, dealing directly with a builder rather than through a third party, has the potential to deliver cost savings for consumers.”

Grant says that many Certified Builders gain work from their reputation and word of mouth referral from satisfied customers. The range of Certified Plans, which can only be offered

by Certified Builders, gives the public the opportunity to approach a Certified Builder direct and eliminates the need for an architect to be involved if the client does not want to go to this expense.

The range of Certified Plans was developed in conjunction with design professionals, as well as an advisory group of Certified Builders from around the country. Grant says this was important as housing markets in

Grant Florence different regions of New Zealand have distinct needs and this ensured that the designs were suitable for home owners New Zealand wide.

The plans have been specifically designed for New Zealand lifestyle and conditions.

“This has given Certified Plans both a local regional perspective, as well as resulting in very buildable homes that look great,” he says.

The plans have floor areas ranging from 125sqm to 365sqm and different designs cater for all housing needs and lifestyles, including coastal, rural and urban areas. Another important distinction, says Grant, is that the plans have been separated into ranges by lifestyle rather than price point, reflecting a

focus on the needs of the client as being key.

“For example, in the rural range we’ve included an area in some plans so that farmers can come inside and take their gumboots off without needing to trek mud through the house. It’s little details such as this that make the difference.”

Each plan is a template, which can be customised to a certain extent to meet consumers’ specific needs, although Grant points out that many plans are built as-is, indicating that the association has hit the nail on the head when it comes to the designs.

In 2016, another eight plans will be released due to the popularity of the offering, says Grant.

“The reception from both builders and the public has been very positive. It’s exceeded our expectations in terms of the number of homes we expected to be built from Certified Plans.”

Guarantees for houses built using Certified Plans are mandatory, meaning no builder can use a Certified Plan without providing an agreed guarantee, which is lodged with an independent insurance company.

“Certified Builders have the most comprehensive independent guarantee of any building association. When you combine the guarantee with the solid template a Certified Plan provides, as well as direct interaction with builders, input into the design and potential cost savings, the whole package is very compelling for consumers,” says Grant.

Certified Builders is New Zealand’s largest association of trade-qualified builders in terms of membership, which is mostly comprised of smaller building companies. The association was established in 1998 to recognise and promote qualified builders. Unless the builder

is trade qualified they cannot become a member of the Certified Builders Association.

Approximately one third of all builders in New Zealand are members of Certified Builders and Grant says the organisation continues to grow.

The association also offers regular opportunities for members to upskill in its nationwide series of Tool Box Seminars, open to both members free and non-members for a fee, with over 130 held each year across the country.

The association also helps members to keep up with the latest legislative changes and how these will affect their businesses. The association also offers members a wide range of templates including building contracts, which are proving not only popular but increasingly necessary.

“For example, from January 1, 2015, it will become mandatory for there to be a written contract between the customer and the builder for projects with a value of more than $30,000,” says Grant. “A lot of builders get into the industry because they like building.

We help builders to also run their businesses better by providing that kind of back up and support.”

Training of apprentices is another important focus for the organisation. The association supports the annual New Zealand Carpentry Apprentice Challenge and offers an Apprenticeship Scholarship Trust.

“We have a skill shortage in New Zealand in the building industry so it is important to continue to foster and encourage young talent.”

Grant says the Certified Builders brand continues to gain market recognition and that work will continue to promote the brand to even greater levels in 2016.

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Education and Upskilling >>

Industry ready qualifications from Weltec Institutes of Technology & Polytechnics have a long-standing reputation for providing foundation and pre-trade qualifications.

What is less known about their delivery is the range of programmes at level 4 of the National Qualifications Framework and above. From carpentry cadetships through to site supervisor programmes to construction management, all roles within the construction industry have an academic pathway.

The Wellington Institute of Technology prides itself in providing the opportunity for those working in the construction industry to continue to upskill and have their work experience recognised via a formal qualification.

Supervisors can undertake a level 4 qualification and then move onto a level 5 qualification which enables them to gain technical, theoretical and operational knowledge of current building and construction practice to the construction of medium buildings in a supervisory role.

Effective communication, professionalism and planning through to the completion of a medium building construction project to the required safety, technical, quality and productivity standards expected in a commercial environment are all covered by these programmes.

On successful completion people can move onto further study in Construction Management which is a level 6 qualification which can be studied part-time like all these qualifications which have been designed to be flexible around working peoples’ time commitments.

The modern construction site requires a high level of expertise with people who

“WelTec has taken the lead in establishing realistic study opportunities.”

Graduates from WelTec are quickly snapped up by the industry are skilled at managing resources within a quality assurance framework. Having knowledge of the fit-out and management of commercial builds including understanding how to bid for construction projects are all expected of construction managers working in the New Zealand environment building and construction industry.

Working alongside construction managers and site supervisors are quantity surveyors, surveyors and architectural technicians.

WelTec also provides these qualifications to an industry where trained people are in very

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short supply.

Peter Degerholm, of Calderglen Associates Limited says, “WelTec has taken the lead in establishing realistic study opportunities by providing ongoing level 4 and 5 study and career development courses in project management, and these dovetail neatly with the quantity surveying and architectural technology courses.”

Graduating students are quickly snapped up by the industry, which indicates that WelTec’s practical training is meeting their needs.”

Sean Irion, a lecturer for Built Environment programmes at WelTec adds, “The modern construction environment is constantly changing.

“As much in regard to regulation, materials and standards as it is literally!

WelTec’s approach is to develop a student’s understanding of business, of construction and of working in an environment of change.

“We recognise that one of the best ways to achieve this is for students to be gaining experience in construction businesses while they study, so we facilitate this as much as possible.

“The development of our construction diplomas has been underpinned by the desire to connect students with the working environment they are studying.

“We also want to staircase our programmes, so a student can build on what they have already achieved, so we offer qualifications at all levels to achieve this.

“These diplomas facilitate and encourage working across disciplines for construction professionals, construction managers, quantity surveyors and architectural technicians,” says Sean.

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Concrete >> Concrete Construction Association of New Zealand

Concrete slabs offer a solid foundation The Cement & Concrete Association of New Zealand (CCANZ) says concrete ground floors for residential construction remain the favoured choice for new builds.

CCANZ says market data indicates that from the March quarter in 2013 to the June quarter in 2015 concrete’s share of the residential ground floor market averaged more than 90 percent in most regions.

CCANZ spokesman Adam Leach says the reasons for this leading position are numerous, but rest on the fact that as a foundation for homes concrete slabs offer fire resistance, affordable durability and a range of striking finishes.

“They also don’t creak under foot, rot if they become wet, or harbour allergens and dust mites,” says Leach.

CCANZ says appreciation of passive solar design principles, including the role of concrete’s thermal mass, is also steadily growing.

As such, greater emphasis is being placed on an exposed, well-insulated concrete floor’s ability to absorb, store and later radiate the sun’s heat to off-set temperature peaks / troughs.

A reinforced concrete slab also offers effective performance during an earthquake as the combination of concrete and steel provides strength and ductility. Raft slab systems and slabs with concrete piles offer additional levels of confidence.

Changing Regulatory Environment Following the Canterbury earthquakes, regulatory updates were implemented in relation to NZ Building Code Clause B1 Structure that were designed to ensure more effective residential concrete slabs.

These changes included the requirement for NZS 3604 timber-framed buildings concrete floor slabs constructed on ‘good ground’ to be reinforced with grade 500E reinforcing mesh, and for perimeter foundations to be secured to the concrete slab with reinforcing steel.

A reinforced concrete slab also offers effective performance during an earthquake as the combination of concrete and steel provides strength and ductility.

Around the same time Guidance: Repairing and Rebuilding Houses Affected by the Canterbury Earthquakes was released by the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) to offer engineering answers for repairing and rebuilding earthquake-damaged homes.

The guidance focuses on appropriate new foundations for houses and repairs of

existing foundations in Technical Categories 1, 2 and 3 (TC1, TC2 and TC3) in the Green Zone: In TC1, standard NZS 3604 foundations can be used for NZS 3604 houses with reinforced concrete slabs and timber floors.

In TC2, standard repairs or standard enhanced foundations are suitable.

Recommended foundations include enhanced concrete slab foundations, and standard timber foundations for houses with light-weight cladding and timber floors.

For TC3 areas, deep geotechnical investigation may be required, depending on the degree of damage, and foundations may need to be designed by a chartered professional engineer.

Concrete Options There are four enhanced concrete “options” under TC2. These are a conventional slab on imported compacted fill, a thick slab over existing ground, a generic beam grid slab (with a posttensioned option) on compacted fill, and a waffle slab over existing ground.

The existing ground and compacted fill must reach a minimum geotechnical ultimate bearing capacity. All four options can also be subject to Specific Engineering Design (SED).

In addition to pile options (including concrete), ground remediation and SED,

there are also concrete solutions that can be used on most TC3 sites without ground improvement or deep foundation works.

These solutions can be re-levelled in the event of future differential settlements caused by earthquakes, and can accommodate varying levels of lateral spreading without causing rupture of the superstructure.

Visit the MBIE Building Performance website for all the relevant information www. building.govt.nz Several concrete product companies have innovative “off-the-shelf” solutions for TC3 ground, which are gaining uptake, as well as being recognised with industry awards.

Uptake across the board Statistics New Zealand data reveals that ready mixed concrete production increased across all regions throughout 2014-15. At 12.9%, the change for the annual total to June 2015 from the previous year was encouraging.

The percentage change for the three main metropolitan areas of Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch was also positive.

New Zealand’s appetite for the “grey gold” continues to grow in response to overall construction activity, as well as a greater understanding of the benefits this building material has to offer.

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CELEBRATING NEW ZEALAND’S TOP-PERFORMING APPRENTICES Winter may bring chilly and wet weather, but a big highlight for BCITO is that it’s also a season of celebration for many of BCITO's trade sectors and apprentices.

BCITO staff have recently rubbed shoulders with the best of the best in many industry sectors. A huge congratulations and well-done to these high achievers.

NZ Painting & Decorating Apprentice of the Year Awards - held in conjunction with the Master Painters New Zealand conference in Wellington in June, regional award winners were: Northern - Mailefihi Pasakala, J R Webb, Auckland Central - Hona Spratt, Braddock Decorators, Wellington Southern - Imche Cole, Brown & Syme Holdings, Christchurch The top performer and overall winner of the title ‘NZ Painting & Decorating Apprentice of the Year’ was awarded to Hona Spratt.

Hona says, "My painting apprenticeship has changed my life so much for the better. I'm passionate about what I do and see a great future in this business for me.”

Hona has worked his way up through the ranks at Braddock Decorators. He began his career during the school holidays working for pocket money. Now he's a project manager with the company, is in charge of 8 painters and is responsible for delivering jobs on time and to a high standard.

BCITO values the opportunity to share in celebrating all high achieving apprentices who aspire to be industries' leaders of the future. This event was a spectacular showcase of the importance the Association places on celebrating excellence.

Glass & Glazing Association and Window Association of NZ’s Awards - held in June in Auckland. Anthony Bergman of Metro Performance Glass, Christchurch is this year's recipient of the Most Promising Glass & Glazing Apprentice award. Also presented at this event was the award for the Most Promising Architectural Aluminium Joinery Apprentice. Ashley Hooker of Frankton Aluminium Ltd was the proud recipient.

National Kitchen & Bathroom Association Conference - held in Napier in early August.

Gillian Flynn of Kitchen Inspirations in Pukekohe was presented with the Judy Bark Cup and awarded the title of New Zealand's Most Promising Design Student 2015.

These events are a wonderful opportunity to catch up with employers and stakeholders around the country. BCITO will be celebrating more high achievers’ skills and talents at the RMB Carters' Apprentice of the Year competition for carpentry in early October.

BCITO Flooring Apprentice of the Year Awards - held in Christchurch on 16 July.

Coromandel flooring apprentice Stafford Moody of Fagans’ NZ Ltd from Whitianga won the Supreme Flooring Apprentice of the Year Award as well as being named BCITO Stage Three Flooring Apprentice of the Year.

Stafford, who is now fully qualified, is employed by Fagans’ NZ Limited. The award was based on his performance at the Allied Trades Institute while undertaking off-job training. Principal Tutor, Jeff Henry, says “Stafford worked tirelessly to hone his finishing skills and always showed good logic with his decisions.”

Stafford was “stoked” when he was named the Stage Three Flooring Apprentice of the Year. “It was a bit unexpected. There were two other classes and so you never know who is there and how good they are, but I’m very happy.”

(Left to right) Paul Williams, Ben Meister, Ruma Karaitiana, Chief Executive, BCITO, Stafford Moody, Nathan Weston, Richard Blomfield.

Other award winners presented at the event were: BCITO Stage One Flooring Apprentice of the Year – Nathan Weston of Hays Carpet Laying, Hawkes Bay. BCITO Stage Two Flooring Apprentice of the Year – Richard Blomfield of Van Dyk Installations, Putaruru.

BCITO Flooring Planning and Design Trainee of the Year – Paul Williams of The Flooring Centre, Riccarton, Christchurch.

Villars Trophy - a special recognition award for outstanding commitment and dedication - Benjamin Meister of James Henry Joinery & Flooring, Upper Hutt.

Master Joiners Apprentice Awards – held in Wellington on 27 June. David Irvine of Barrett Joiners Ltd, Timaru is this year's recipient of BCITO's Ernie Jelinek Cup for the Most Promising Joinery Apprentice.

BCITO was also proud to sponsor the following awards at the event: People’s Choice 0-4,000 hours - Ashley Hollamby, Lee Brothers Joinery, Rotorua People’s Choice 4,001 – 8,000 hours - Michael Good, Peter Howley Joinery, Invercargill

(Left to right) Hona Spratt receiving the Martin Beveridge Memorial Trophy for Painting & Decorating Apprentice of the Year, John Gerondis, National Sales Manager, Resene and Moana Beveridge.

Health & Safety

Know the risks and how to mitigate them We all know building sites are risky places.

There are a hundred and one things that can go wrong and keeping on top of all those risks isn’t easy.

That’s where WorkSafe New Zealand’s Absolutely Essential Health and Safety Toolkit for Small Construction Sites can help.

It’s a starter-course in the basics of good health and safety practice.

You can’t build without the concrete, timber, glass or whatever other materials you are using – but shifting that material is a major workplace risk all by itself, and it’s not just throwing your back out lifting a bag of concrete.

All too often WorkSafe finds itself investigating serious and even fatal incidents where workers are crushed by falling materials or being struck by forklifts.

Whether you are shifting materials, you can make things a whole lot safer with a bit of planning.

Before you start ask yourself if there are heavy items, such as kerbstones or concrete lintels, that could cause problems if you move them by hand. If there are, can you: - Choose lighter materials?

- Use trolleys, hoists, telehandlers or other gear to minimise manual lifting?

- Order materials such as cement in units that are a manageable weight, say 25kg bags?

- Avoid the repetitive laying of heavy building blocks or other masonry units (weighing more than 20 kg)?

Make sure anyone who might need to do heavy lifting has been trained to do so safely.

That will help from the moment materials arrive on site – or even earlier if you or your crew loaded the materials for transport in the first place.

- Have you checked the load has not destabilised in transit?

- Is there an exclusion zone around the loading/unloading area?

- Have you planned your method of unloading and picked a safe spot to do so?

- Have you picked the right lifting equipment and does it have a current annual certificate?

The best kind of risk is one you avoid altogether. Working on the back of a truck creates risk: Do as much preparation work from ground level as possible.

- Do you have a safe way to get up and down from the truck?

- Are you providing safety footwear with a good grip for your employees?

A lot of construction jobs require excavation work. You’ll be digging out and clearing away soil, rock and other fillmaterial. And you may be using some pretty serious machinery.

Think about the risks before you start – such as collapsing walls, people or vehicles falling into your excavation site and how workers will get in and out safely.

- Is there a support system in place for the excavation, or has it been sloped or battered back to a safe angle?

- Is a safe method used for putting in the support, without people having to work in an unsupported trench?

- Are there barriers in place to stop people and vehicles falling in?

- Do you have adequate stop blocks in place to stop tipping vehicles falling in?

- Could your work affect the stability of nearby structures or services (including on

All too often WorkSafe finds itself investigating serious and even fatal incidents where workers are crushed by falling materials or being struck by forklifts.

neighbouring properties)?

- Are materials and plant stored well away from the edge of the excavation?

- Is the excavation regularly inspected by a competent person with the results recorded?

Planning is the key. Identify your hazards and take action to keep people safe.

Investing a bit of time at the start of a

job could be the difference between a safe, smooth job and one where someone gets seriously injured or worse.

The Absolutely Essential Health and Safety Toolkit for Small Construction Sites is available on the WorkSafe website.

It does not cover legal requirements and is a guide only.

Find more useful information at business. govt.nz/worksafe/construction.

Safety product praised The revolutionary one system solution providing roof edge protection and a working platform which adapts to suit the job requirement.

Intaks has won the safety innovation category (small to medium organisations) at the Site Safe Construction Health and Safety Awards 2015.

The company won the award for Apex Post, a solution designed by Intaks that makes it safer for workers to install guardrails on the apex of buildings. The post eliminates the need for the installer to scale the apex and put themselves at risk.

“Traditionally, this part of the job exposes the installer to multiple fall hazards as the installer usually has minimal footing to stand on, since the roof is not usually installed at that stage, and is, at times, climbing trusses,” explains Joel Warren, from Intaks.

“Risk is further increased during the dismantle as the installer will be removing the guardrails off the new roof, which is usually slippery, and more often than not after the lower edge protection has been taken down since the gable scaffold is usually the last to be removed.”

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He says while a partial solution has been to use a harness, many new homes don’t have anchor points, making this solution slow and only able to minimise the risks.

The Intaks Apex Post has five fingers (four to accommodate the edge protection and the fifth for a raker or brace should it be required), which are designed to fit inside aluminium tube and standard scaffold tube.

The fingers swivel to adjust for different roof pitches and are set to be the correct distance apart once installed. By working off the safety of the platform or ground, the Apex Post is installed into the top of a standard with the fingers set at approximately the same angle as the roof.

The post is then erected and secured in position at the apex of the gable.

Working behind the lower guardrails or from the platform, Apex Post allows the installer to slide the tube over the fingers until it comes to a stop. The tube is then secured onto the lower guardrail with a coupler.

Joel says that since launching Apex Post in April 2015, feedback from industry has been overwhelmingly positive as also evidenced by the award win. “Installers feel safe on site and we have also had reports of productivity improvements due to shorter installation and dismantle times.”

Apex Post complements the award-winning patented Intaks scaffold edge protection system, which was a finalist in the same category at the 2014 awards.

The simple access system provides guardrails for roof edge protection and working platforms for all trades to work safely on new home builds, maintenance, roofing and commercial construction projects.

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Planning / Weathertightness

New LBP programme offers assurances A new skills maintenance programme for Licensed Building Practitioners (LBPs) will provide more assurance to consumers about LBPs and their professional competence, says Paul Hobbs, registrar, building practitioners licensing at the Ministry of Business Innovation and Employment (MBIE).

The new mixed-model scheme, which has become law, will consist of both elective and compulsory activities. The elective component will remain largely the same as it is at present, while the new compulsory parts will include reading the Codewords e-magazine and completing on the job learning activities.

“The review and implementation has been conducted to improve the current skills maintenance system with a view to making it more relevant and meaningful for participants. A comprehensive package of guidance will be provided by the Ministry of Business Innovation and Employment (MBIE) to support understanding of the new requirements,” says Paul.

“Codewords will focus on keeping LBPs up-to-date with important regulatory and technical changes in the sector. The on-joblearning part of the scheme will focus on harnessing naturally occurring learning that happens in a LBPs day-to-day work.”

This is by no means the only way to achieve on-the-job learning, but is one example of how it can be applied. Other opportunities include: • Peer review of another LBP’s design • Research a new building product or method of construction • Implement a learning from a product tutorial • Complete a Record of Work or Certificate of Design to record a learning outcome (in relation to a new product or building method) • Designing or building an alternative solution

A new skills maintenance programme for Licensed Building Practitioners (LBPs) will provide more assurance to consumers about LBPs. • Third-party observation of your work e.g. engineer, council inspection • Evidence of applying a legal test e.g. section 67, 75, 112, 115 of the Building Act. “The new model includes changes to the auditing and monitoring of LBP performance, which will provide a higher level of assurance

that LBPs are meeting their skills maintenance requirements,” says Mr Hobbs.

The new requirements are accessible for all LBPs regardless of geographic location and licence class. LBPs will continue their current skills maintenance cycle with no changes, and when they reach the renewal date for

their licence, they will ‘time in’ to the new requirements for subsequent cycles.

MBIE has designed a new look and feel for the scheme, including adopting a suite of icons for each of the seven licence classes. A short video of the change can be viewed at: https:// youtu.be/oAw7mwhyJl4

Assistance on offer for leaky house owners The Financial Assistance Package, under the Weathertight Homes Resolution Services Act (FAP, WHRS), offers financial contributions to owners who are repairing their leaky homes. WHRS services such as FAP are provided by the Ministry of Business Innovation and Employment (MBIE).

In order to apply for FAP, a ‘notice to proceed’ must be issued by July 23, 2016. An eligible claimant must become a ‘qualifying claimant’ so that a notice to proceed can be issued.

To become a qualifying claimant, there are a number of steps involved, including obtaining an assessors report, having a repair plan approved, a payment plan approved and signing a homeowner agreement.

The Weathertight Homes Resolution Services Amendment Bill 2015 proposes changes to the application for FAP. The bill is currently making its way through the legislative process.

This bill amends the definition of qualifying claimant to ensure that claimants taking all reasonable steps towards the notice to proceed stage will be able to continue through the FAP scheme after 23 July 2016.

Phillippa Fox, national manager weathertight services at MBIE, encourages all potential and active claimants who wish to receive financial assistance towards repairs, to discuss their situation with MBIE.

“We’re dedicated to helping homeowners to repair their leaking homes.”

“We’re dedicated to helping homeowners to repair their leaking homes,” she says.

“Fixing a leaky home can be complex and challenging, and our experienced team can guide people step by step through the process.”

The key messages from MBIE are, • Until the Bill is enacted, homeowners who have yet to bring a claim should do so as soon as possible and a notice to proceed must be issued by July 23, 2016.

• If the Bill is enacted, claimants must ensure they have an eligible claim by July 23, 2016 and are actively progressively that claim towards the notice to proceed stage.

• For queries, existing claimants should talk to their claims advisor. Potential claimant should call MBIE on 0800 11 69 26.

Information about FAP is also available on the MBIE website, http://www.building. govt.nz/fap

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Health & Safety / Interiors

New regulations for asbestos removal Are you running a business (for example, building, roofing, plumbing or demolition), with workers who remove asbestos as part of their job?

Here’s a heads-up about changes to asbestos-related work next year.

Asbestos regulations are being updated to bring New Zealand into line with other countries.

With more than 170 New Zealand workers dying each year from asbestos-related diseases, our work practices need to improve.

Under the new regulations, coming in on 4 April 2016, removing more than 10sqm of bonded asbestos (non-friable) in one job will require a licence.

The licence will be issued by government health and safety agency WorkSafe New Zealand.

Licences cannot be issued until April 4, but WorkSafe is interested in hearing from potential licence holders now.

This will help speed up the licensing process for your business next year.

The new licensing system for asbestos related work is aimed at ensuring people working with asbestos have the necessary skills and experience to keep themselves, and others, safe.

What do I need to do?

Please register your interest with WorkSafe if your business is likely to require a ‘Class

B asbestos licence’ next year. (We don’t need to know about Class A licenses yet).

You can register using the registratyion form on the Worksafe New Zealand website You’ll be asked for: The name of your business The size of your business (number of employees) The type of business you operate (building, roofing etc) The town or city your business operates in Contact details.

I have a Certificate of Competence for restricted asbestos work. What do I need to do? f you have a current Certificate of Competence, you don’t need to do anything yet. Your certificate will allow you to work under the new asbestos regulations (under the categories listed on your certificate), until your certificate expires. At that point you will need to apply for one of the new licences or to work on another business’s licence.

WorkSafe will be writing to all Certificate of Competence holders about the new regulations in November.

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Up to and including 10m2 of non-friable asbestos or ACD associated with the removal of that amount of non-friable asbestos, cumulatively over the course of the removal project.

ACD that is not associated with the removal of friable or non-friable asbestos and is only a minor contamination.

This is the licence you will need if you are removing any amount of friable (powdery or has potential to become powdery) asbestos.

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Brown & Syme on a roll Relationships with construction companies developed over decades has made Brown & Syme Holdings Limited the go-to company for interior and exterior painting and decorating during the Christchurch rebuild.

In fact Brown & Syme has now doubled in size since the earthquakes.

Brown & Syme undertakes residential, commercial and public projects. It offers a complete range of painting services and has been building its reputation since 1936.

The company started in Christchurch as Alfred Brown & Co (Painters) and in 1949; R M Syme Ltd (Painters) was established. In 1989, a son and grandson of the original owners Colin Brown and Steve Syme, merged the two companies and Brown & Syme Holdings.

Peter Mason joined Brown & Syme as a director in 1993. He had been apprenticed to Alfred Brown & Co as a painter in 1973 and after serving his time, was promoted to supervisor and contracts manager. Mason became a shareholder in Brown & Syme with the retirement of Steve Syme, and eventually he took over the Brown & Syme business. In 2005, he was joined by Bruce Hodges, an employee for many years, who had worked his way through the ranks from an apprentice to a supervisor, and now a business partner.

Brown & Syme expanded to Nelson in the late 1990s, and in 2003, Richard Haynes became a business partner looking after the Nelson Tasman region. Haynes has extensive experience in the paint industry

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having worked as the branch manager and sales representative for Resene for 10 years.

Today Brown & Syme employs close to 40 staff in Christchurch and another 15 in Nelson.

Immediately following the Christchurch earthquakes, Brown & Syme was quick to double its staff in order to assist with the huge amount of repairs and relocations needed to get businesses back up and running.

With the rebuild now in full swing the company has been busy undertaking a number of contracts in the CBD and private homes. Recent major projects include the temporary police station and the new Orion building.

These projects were successfully completed on time, despite the tight time frames, something Brown & Syme specialises in.

High quality workmanship, professionalism, reliability and completing work on time and on budget are just some of the factors responsible for the company’s sound reputation.

The long-standing South Island painting and decorating company is predicting further growth as the rebuild speeds up.

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Trade - Auckland

Old off-ramp becomes cycleway in the sky Auckland’s transformation into a truly international city continues with the recent Nelson Street off-ramp upgrade – turning a disused piece of infrastructure into a designsavvy pathway for people cycling and walking.

Set to open to the public in December, the old Nelson Street motorway off-ramp become an instant Auckland attraction – with interactive lights, traditional Maori carvings and a dynamic magenta surface lighting up the space.

The revamped off-ramp will allow pedestrians and cyclists to utilise the pathway, with sweeping city views that connects Upper Queen Street by a new bridge from Canada Street.

The path is part of delivering the shared vision of the NZ Transport Agency, Auckland Transport (AT) and Auckland Council to create world world-class cycling infrastructure, as well as offering cycling as a safe and convenient mode of transport.

It forms part of a network of projects that are dramatically improving the experience for people cycling in Auckland.

The timing is also helping Auckland to prepare for major private and infrastructure developments getting underway in the years ahead, by providing another transport choice for accessing the city centre that enables people to avoid road congestion.

Brett Gliddon, NZ Transport Agency Auckland highways manager, says the Nelson Street off-ramp will be an excellent addition to Auckland’s cycle network.

“We’re proud of the architectural excellence this bridge brings to the innercity network and the standard it’s setting for transport infrastructure.

Auckland’s Nelson Street off-ramp upgrade features interactive lights, Maori carvings and a dynamic magenta surface lighting.

“NZ Transport Agency has worked hard to combine urban design elements and safety considerations to not only make the most of the existing disused off-ramp, but also build a transformative new bridge to create a fantastic cycling connection that will be an iconic asset for cycling in Auckland.”

Auckland political design champion Councillor Chris Darby believes the striking new walkway will become an instant hit.

“Not only will the new cycleway and

walkway be a visual masterpiece, it will also open up a crucial link to our ever-growing cycle network and will encourage more people to walk or bike.”

One of the stunning features of the Nelson Street off-ramp is the prominent Maori design. Maori patterns feature throughout the cycleway, including carvings and an impressive 6-metre pou at the entrance.

A vibrant magenta surface will illuminate the space, while in the evening LED lights will

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Auckland Council Urban Design Champion Ludo Campbell-Reid is buzzing with excitement as the project nears completion.

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“As well as giving Aucklanders more room to walk and cycle, the off-ramp will also be a visual wonder that will come alive at night.”

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Trade - Christchurch

Art gallery undergoes innovative upgrade Christchurch Art Gallery Te Puna o Waiwhetu, described at its opening in 2003 as “New Zealand’s most significant art gallery”, immediately became one of Christchurch’s most recognisable structures.

However, during the 2010 and 2011 Canterbury earthquake sequence the iconic building was badly damaged.

While the ground beneath the 33,000 tonne building liquefied, the building’s seismically designed raft slab foundation protected the main structure but it sank unevenly across its 6500sqm plan area up to 182mm, causing secondary structural damage.

In September 2013, repair work began on the building, which has been closed to the public since the earthquakes.

Owner Christchurch City Council commissioned Mainmark Uretek Ground Engineering NZ Ltd to strengthen the underlying ground and then re-level the structure.

The ground was first strengthened by jet grouting and then the structure re-levelled by an innovative ‘jack on grout’ integrated computer grouting system.

Neither of these technologies had been used in New Zealand prior to Mainmark Uretek introducing them for the earthquake remediation works.

In total, 124 jet grout columns were installed under critical load points of the building.

These ‘soilcrete’ columns were 3.4m diameter and 6.5m deep and created a stabilised crust beneath the structure.

Integrated computer grouting was then used to re-level the foundations to within

A base-isolation system is one of upgrades in the Christchurch Art Gallery refurbishment.

10mm of their original design value.

Cementitious grout was injected via 350 ports immediately beneath the raft slab, raising them up to 182mm at an average rate of 2mm a day.

After the re-levelling work was successfully completed in April 2014, a group comprising Fulton Hogan, Ruamoko Solutions, Warren and Mahoney, and Norman, Disney & Young were engaged to complete the upgrade by installing a base-isolation system and

repairing the glass façade and interior.

Gallery Director Jenny Harper says the base-isolation technology and other measures will mean that Christchurch Art Gallery is one of the safest and most earthquake-resilient galleries in the world.

“The gallery is a place for people to visit and enjoy, but it is also a building which needs to protect the city’s irreplaceable and much-loved collection treasures,” she says. “Christchurch has now become known

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Thomas Jones, project director, Christchurch City Council, says the council is adopting best-practice methods to repair and reinstate the gallery’s building.

“The base-isolation technology is wellproven and has been applied to other national buildings such as the Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa and the Parliament Buildings, as well as many other museums and galleries in the Pacific Rim,” he says.

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This effectively allows it to float during an earthquake, significantly reducing the seismic stress on the building and its contents.”

In addition to upgrading the building’s foundations, a secondary electrical system will be installed to add greater backup for the gallery’s essential services, such as lighting and climate-control systems.

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