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Industry changes bring surge in numbers Karen Phelps The Certified Builders Association of New Zealand (CBANZ) says it has seen a surge in members in the past year, as more builders look to keep up with changes in the industry.

Association chief executive, Grant Florence, says its membership rose 15% in the past 12 months.

The association’s recent 17th Annual Conference & Expo held in Christchurch in May had a record number of over 550 attendees and more than 75 trade exhibitors.

And Florence says this follows the record attendance of the conference held the previous year.

“There have been a number of regulatory changes in the industry and more builders are wanting to align themselves with a professional association based on trade qualifications as a minimum requirement,” says Florence.

“Also members of the public are increasingly becoming aware of Certified Builders and what it stands for,” he says.

Florence says that the conference provides a good forum for builders to learn.

This year’s programme included a variety of educational workshops and motivational speakers on important industry topics including health and safety, building law, apprentices, customer service, business development and leadership.

The conference was opened by Building and Housing Minister Dr Nick Smith who launched new guidance on the standards of work expected for key aspects of new home construction written with input from industry bodies such as Certified Builders.

The measures were introduced to help mitigate any risk of standards slipping as the rate of home building increases in New Zealand to meet demand.

The resource complements the new consumer protection requirements that the Government introduced on 1 January providing for a defect period of 12 months with an obligation to remedy.

Florence says the guidance gives better information on what constitutes an acceptable level of workmanship and that it was significant that the conference was chosen as the vehicle to release the information to the industry.

“It’s a reflection of the fact we have been involved in the guidance and that the Minister saw this as an opportune time to release it.

This is a tool that the industry can use to work with customers,” he says.

Industry leaders: from left, chief executive of Certified Builders Association of NZ, Grant Florence, Minister for Building and Housing Hon Dr Nick Smith, and CBANZ chairman Dave Brown.

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

A key focus of the conference was on Certified Builders’ work to support apprenticeships and included the final stage of the New Zealand Carpentry Apprentice Challenge. This year twelve finalists from twelve regions around New Zealand competed for the title which was eventually won by Lee Holloway (Hawke’s Bay) with Paul Maihi (Northland) coming second and Marcus Devereux (Otago) coming third.

Florence says this year the competition attracted a record number of entrants.

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

Florence says another of the conference highlights was a live hook-up with ApprentICEs Blake McDonald and Peter O’Sullivan from Dunedin who have been working on New Zealand’s southern-most construction project at Scott Base, Antarctica since January 2015.

Antarctica New Zealand and Certified Builders supported the initiative in

conjunction with the Industry Training Association Building and the Building and Construction Industry Training Organisation.

McDonald and O’Sullivan answered questions about the harsh conditions, how their building tools cope, and how they manage working in the dark.

Florence says networking is an equally important part of the event: “Many builders are owner-operators in the SME sector so they often don’t have too many other opportunities to network,” he says.

Florence says he expects in the next twelve months the main challenge facing the industry will be coming to grips with new compliance regulations while maintaining productivity: “The conference was a great opportunity for our members and the wider industry to get together and share best practice during a time of unprecedented demands on the building industry.”

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Design >> BOS Architecture

Architect’s winning studio a labour of love Jo Bailey Winning a New Zealand Institute of Architects Award in the Canterbury region for its unique architectural studio on the hills overlooking Port of Lyttelton was a thrill for the team at BOS Architecture, says director Michael O’Sullivan.

“The Canterbury region has led the way in terms of architectural history and has some of the best buildings in New Zealand. To be a recipient of this NZIA award is a great honour.”

Bull and O’Sullivan Architecture was founded in Auckland in 1994 by O’Sullivan and Andrew Bull.

The firm has had a presence in Christchurch since 2012, with the new architectural studio becoming its permanent southern base.

There are several aspects of the awardwinning two-storey building that make it a standout including the unique mix of materials used in its construction.

A special type of aluminium cladding, invented by O’Sullivan, has been used on the exterior, with the western end of the structure clad in dis-used earthquake-damaged wharf beams salvaged from the Port.

The ground floor accommodation wing and upstairs architectural studio are lined with Sapele mahogany and American oak.

Perhaps the most exciting aspect of the studio is that O’Sullivan built it by hand himself.

“Back in the 1950’s it was a right of passage for architects and the general public to build their own structures but it doesn’t really happen any more.”

For a year he flew down from Auckland every Friday morning and slept in a tin shed on the site, spending three 13-hour days on the tools, before returning north.

He says the NZIA award, and Resene Colour Award also picked up for the project, make all the hard graft worthwhile.

“It’s been a labour of love and we are very pleased with how it’s come together.”

The firm has worked on a significant number of repair projects for Fletcher EQR and insurance companies over the last three years, and has turned its attention to the design of quality new homes as well as commercial and light industrial buildings for the Christchurch market.

“Our team is ready to take on projects of any size, scale or building typology. We have a track record right across New Zealand and into the Pacific for producing great design across a range of sectors.”

Bull and O’Sullivan Architecture has some bespoke new home projects now under construction in Lyttelton, and is designing homes for a large development at Halswell.

“Our philosophy and values that inspire

BOS Architecture’s award-winning Lyttelton studio _ the ground floor accommodation wing and upstairs architectural studio are lined with Sapele mahogany and American oak. every project are the same regardless of size or scale. No detail is too small which is why the same amount of care and attention will be lavished on the design of a door handle, a tap, or piece of furniture.”

The firm won the prestigious Home Magazine Home of the Year award in 2011 for a home it designed for Barbara and Sir Bob Harvey, along with their own home in 2009 in Mangere.

However O’Sullivan says the company works with clients right across the price spectrum.

“Our client base is diverse with the quality of each project not necessarily related to how much it costs.”

In additional to new home projects, the Auckland branch of Bull and O’Sullivan Architecture is currently designing a couple of “really interesting” spiritual spaces for some local churches and has designed an “enormous and very complex” $15m extension to the Carter Holt Harvey paper bag plant in Penrose which highlights the company’s diversity.

O’Sullivan hopes the NZIA award will help to raise the profile of BOS Architecture as it starts to cement its presence in the Canterbury market.

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Steel >> Steel Construction NZ

NZ Steel - keeping up with rising demand New Zealand’s construction industry is set to experience its busiest period in over 40 years. Steel Construction NZ manager, Alistair Fussell, outlines what the steel industry is doing to meet the demand for quality, capacity, and innovative construction solutions.

In the past two decades, demand for steel construction solutions has grown substantially.

Today, structural steel framing has more than 50% market share of the national multilevel construction market.

In Christchurch, due to the material’s proven seismic performance, steel has grown its share of the multi-level construction market to almost 80 percent, up from virtually nil prior to the Canterbury earthquakes.

Driving this dramatic growth has been the industry’s focus on innovation: High-tech fabrication: The current appetite for prefabricated structural steel is similar to the 2007 peak.

Since then, New Zealand structural steel fabricators have kept pace and invested substantially in high-tech fabrication technology: Grayson Engineering and D&H Steel in Auckland, Pegasus Engineering in Christchurch, Redsteel in Napier and Calder Stewart in Milton, have all built new state-of-the-art workshops; and John Jones’ new workshop in Christchurch is currently under construction.

Driven by the challenge to build projects faster and cheaper with the use of technologies like Building Information Modelling (BIM) and tablets, there have been significant advances in machinery design, robotics, data management and 3D scanning.

BIM is an intelligent model-based process.

The 104 Victoria Street Building, Christchurch: steel now accounts for almost 80 percent of the city’s multi-level construction.

While structural steel detailers have been using the technology for 15 years, it is new to the balance of the industry, which is now getting up to speed.

As a result, it’s revolutionising the way buildings and infrastructure are planned, designed, built and managed.

StruMIS harnesses BIM-related project information to manage the massive amounts of data required to cut, drill and build steelwork, and its uptake in New Zealand workshops is increasing.

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“New Zealand structural steel fabricators have kept pace and invested substantially in high-tech fabrication technology”

Integrated with the latest computernumerical-controlled (CNC) machines, it provides cost- and time-saving efficiencies, project status, budget transparency and increases productivity.

For example, where 2D drawings are usually required for each section of steel, the entire model can simply be exported to the CNC machine, side-stepping the drawing stage entirely. It reduces human intervention, ergo, errors.

3D laser scanning is another exciting development. It digitally captures the dimensions and spatial relationship of objects using laser light. The scanner outputs a point cloud image, replicating the scanned objects.

Objects can be scanned from up to several hundred metres, and data points can be collected to the accuracy of less than 5mm at speeds from several thousand to several hundred thousand points per second.

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Steel fabricators, driven by the need for precision, are embracing 3D scanning.

It allows them to easily determine the accuracy of on-site construction.

3D scanning can identify the precise position of cast-in bolts fitted on site by the builder, for example; the fabricator can compensate for any variation, before the steelwork leaves the workshop.

Automated welding is also making a significant impact in local workshops.

Semi-automated processes such as submerged arc welding have increased quality, consistency and productivity compared with other welding techniques.

Analysis of NZ Statistics data shows there is a clear swing from manual welding to automated alternatives.

These advances in fabrication technology are substantially improving the local industry’s competitiveness.

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has it covered Formsteel products have been used in literally thousands of constructions from Cape Reinga to Bluff and around the Pacific and the unique connecting system has proven to be tough and durable in a wide variety of conditions.

“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.”

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Industry launches fabrication scheme Steel Construction NZ says the recent boom in construction has seen more imported steelwork entering New Zealand, increasing the risk of non-compliance.

There have been cases of missing paperwork or steelwork that doesn’t meet the specification, leading to costly project delays says Steel NZ manager Alastair Fussell.

Last year the industry launched the Steel Fabricator Certification (SFC) - an industry-led quality assurance scheme - to address this compliance issue.

Fussell says the SFC ensures that participating fabricators manufacture product to the specified quality standard, and have appropriate personnel and quality management systems in place.

“As with other construction materials, the current compliance regime for structural steelwork relies largely on self-inspection and self-certification.

“SFC – based on international best practice – raises the bar by providing independent, expert certification of New Zealand fabrication companies.”

“Importantly, SFC creates a point of difference for locally fabricated steel compared with imported product, and it provides procurers and specifiers – such as engineers, architects and contractors – with certainty of product quality and significantly reduced compliance risk.

“This commitment by local fabricators has boosted the industry’s capacity, efficiency and quality.”

“The industry is well placed to satisfy the high demand for prefabricated structural steel.”

New Zealand steel industry at a glance: • Industry capacity is circa 100,000 tonnes of structural steel per annum • 80 structural steel fabricators nationwide • Six new state-of-the-art workshops built across the country since 2007 • One independent, expert quality assurance scheme launched in 2014, Steel Fabricator Certification

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Database to help meet demand The steel construction industry is developing a capacity model to forecast demand.

Using fact-based labour resource data combined with construction intelligence sourced from MBIE, engineers, builders and developers, the industry is building a project database.

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

Collaboration, too, is playing a growing role in the successful delivery

of structural steel projects. For example, steelwork for the Forsyth Barr Stadium was fabricated in Auckland and Christchurch, and transported and erected on site in Dunedin.

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

Clients will benefit from having a local fabricator on the ground to oversee the project.

Tapping into additional capacity across the ditch, when necessary, will ensure an uninterrupted supply.

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The Rangiora-based company offers a wide range of products including reinforcing mesh for concrete, reinforcing rods, mesh chairs, reinforcing cast moulds and tie wire.

“Service and prompt turnaround has always been our focus as we understand that down time waiting for quotes and delivery of products is an unnecessary cost to our customer,” says Select Reinforcing general manager Hayden Yates.

He says that there are a number of issues that builders are currently dealing with.

Firstly much of the insurance work is at a set rate and therefore the builder must be very diligent with obtaining the best possible price in the market.

“We are constantly verifying our pricing is competitive to ensure we can confidently tell our customers that we always offer them the best possible price,” says Yates.

Secondly as the rebuild continues to gain momentum builders have faced problems with delays getting products. Yates says this places pressure on builders to order products further in advance than has been required in the past causing delays on overall build times. He says that ultimately this costs the builder and also their customer.

“That’s why our focus remains on speed of turnaround to avoid any downtime for the builder. This applies for both estimating/

quoting and also the delivery of the actual job once signed off. Ultimately, we put ourselves in the shoes of our customers and strive to ensure we offer the speed of service, competitiveness and quality that we would expect ourselves. We take responsibility for making our customers’ job as easy for them as possible.”

He says that being based in Rangiora gives North Canterbury builders the local advantage with a wide range of products available on demand and close by. With a full time qualified quantity surveyor on staff, Select Reinforcing has the experience and knowledge to ensure an exceptional level of accuracy in quoting and estimating the requirements of any project.

“It’s much quicker and easier for the builders on local building sites to pop in and see us rather than making a trip into town. We have seen a shift with a lot of Christchurch based building companies now doing work in North Canterbury. We are competitive on price for those companies wanting to use local suppliers for their out of town jobs saving them greater delivery costs and delays.”

Recent investment by Select Reinforcing in new automatic bending machinery will give the company even greater ability for larger quantity work for commercial and light industrial jobs.

“We are a customer-focused local company and encourage companies to compare us with their existing supplier. We know they will be very happy by what we can offer them.”

Steel >> Sonic Homes

Speed and strength the keys for Steve

By Sue Russell Specialising in steel framing supply, erection and complete builds has been a successful experience for Bay of Plenty-based builder Steve Snow who owns Sonic Homes.

For Snow, who started in the building industry nearly 40 years ago, there are several good reasons why steel is his material of choice.

“Steel is light and strong and because of this it doesn’t need all the bracing that often goes with using conventional timber framing.

I think a lot of timber used in this country is rubbish; it is prone to warping, buckles and bows,” he says.

Another major positive with using the material is the speed in which a steel-framed home can be built. Snow describes it as “a speed factory”, with a house taking about 4 weeks on average to complete.

A large part of the company’s business comes from standing, strapping and wrapping the steel frame for other builders to complete.

While steel construction in this country makes up only 7% of the market, something Snow puts down to a historical dependence by builders used to working with timber, the impact of the Christchurch Earthquake on homes in the region, proved steel-framing’s performance and its place in the future landscape of New Zealand building modalities.

“Homes constructed with steel framing look no different from timber framed homes, yet the difference in structural integrity was clear following the devastating earthquakes.”

When a steel stud has been formed it remains straight and true with virtually no change in its properties, while timber reacts very differently over time, Snow says.

“Once harvested wood begins to dry and shrink and this process continues potentially causing it to warp, twist and bow over time.

“Inconsistency in wood quality in a stud can produce cracks and weak spots while steel has stable chemistry.”

Steel also has a significantly higher strength to weight ratio than wood, with a steel frame about a third the weight of its timber equivalent.

The majority of holes to connect the steel framing parts together are pre-punched into the frame Snow explains, causing significant saving in construction time.

“While steel is less expensive than timber

Steel’s residual strength lends itself to modern architectural forms because beams can be extended across larger areas. for the home owner it works out to be able the same price because of the cost-saving capability of the major timber building suppliers but the benefits of using steel are all about long-term performance without any reduction is a home’s aesthetic quality.

The team from Sonic Homes can stand and strap a 200 square metre home in two to three days, as demonstrated in ‘fast-time’ on the company’s website. Within a week the structure is ready for the roof.

“Best of all, because it doesn’t absorb moisture, even following rain, surfaces can be wiped down and lining attached almost immediately.

“There is no waiting for it to dry out, causing at times lengthy delays depending on the time of year a timber home is being built.”

Roughly 50% of the company’s business extends over supplying and erecting steel framing and complete home builds and since establishing the company in 2010 a lot of work has come out of the Auckland region.

The material also lends itself to modern striking architectural forms because of steel’s residual strength.

“We can extend beams right across much larger areas allowing for expansive open areas inside homes.”

Snow says he wouldn’t go back to building with timber framing. “From a builders perspective it is a great material to use. A look at our website watching our fast-tracked three day complete home framing process will show you just how efficient the technology is.”

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Seismic Reinforcing >> Cape Ltd

Interiors specialist for seismic upgrades Karen Phelps Regulatory changes following the Christchurch earthquakes have led to demand for Cape Limited’s seismic upgrade service.

The company has carved a niche by bringing its knowledge of interior fit-outs to seismic upgrade projects, says company director Adrian Spalletta.

“Because of our background in interior fit -outs and construction we are able to ensure that the affects of seismic upgrade projects don’t impact on the internal aesthetics of the building,” he explains.

Mid last year the company completed a $1 million seismic upgrade project on a $5.2m project for X Gallery on the corner of Lorne and Wellesley Streets for client Krukziener Properties.

Cape stripped the interior of the building before starting on seismic upgrade work involving piling, rock anchors, sprayed concrete shear walls, new diaphragm slabs and steel floor straps.

Coming up with innovative solutions, which often result in cost savings is another speciality of the company.

Spalletta says a report indicated seismic upgrading of Cape’s premises in Penrose would cost around $250,000.

Working in conjunction with engineering company C G Hudson Consulting a better solution was found using lightweight steel frame to reinforce the hollow block walls of the building by fixing these to the internal face of the hollow block using Titen HD Mini from Simpson Strong-Tie. The solution cut four fifths off the initial estimated cost of the project.

Cape was founded in 2005 and has built its reputation completing a variety of interior projects in Auckland before more recently expanding into seismic upgrades and interior and exterior building refurbishment including reclads and extensions.

Cape employs 17 staff plus a team of trusted subcontractors and project manages every aspect of each job: “We sit down with the client and ensure we understand their requirements.

“Our point of difference is that we always look for ways in which we can add value to the project. Most of our work is for repeat clients, typically architects,

Cape completed a $1 million seismic upgrade project on a $5.2m project for X Gallery in Auckland. interiors designers, project managers and developers.”

Projects completed by Cape include an internal fit-out of a new four floor extension at The Warehouse’s head office as well as alteration of the internal partitions to the existing building, all completed while the office continued to operate normally.

Other projects include a leaky building remediation for Westfield and a 14,000 square metre asbestos roof replacement, rebuilding of the façade and two floors of office fit-out for an office and warehouse in Mangere Bridge.

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“We believe our attention to detail and ability to think around problems sets us apart in the market. We work closely with our clients to create strong working relationships.”

Cape has also completed extensive work on buildings at 350 and 396 Queen Street.

Both projects required major construction work and services reticulation in order to divide the podium sections into multiple retail units.

Spalletta says that Cape is often called to visit properties for clients before they purchase or lease them to help the client determine if the property will meet their needs.

“We strive to understand not only the physical nature of the project but also the ideas and commercial drivers behind it.

“We believe our attention to detail and ability to think around problems sets us apart in the market. We work closely with our clients to create strong working relationships.

“We see that through open communication and close collaboration many ideas can be brought to reality.”

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Commercial >> Marra Construction - City Side Business Village

New business centre with ‘village’ feel Karen Phelps Stage three of City Side Business Village at the bottom of Hamilton Street in Tauranga has now been completed.

The $7.5 million project has been undertaken by Marra Construction for JWL Investment Trust and includes a total of seven standalone buildings, offering a total of 2000 square metres of office space catering to small-to medium-sized professional businesses.

The exterior of the two-level building the company has just completed includes brick columns, copper guttering and downpipes, tiled balconies with decorative handrails and flower boxes.

Inside the buildings have been finished to a high specification with showers and bathrooms downstairs and kitchens upstairs.

On the ground floor the two areas can be used for reception, meetings/boardroom and work stations while upstairs is an open-plan working layout.

Designed by Architecture Fabian Douglas & Associates, joint project architect Kent Fabien says that the aim of the design was to create the feel of a village resulting in a more relaxing work environment. The design uses traditional elements, such as arches, cornices, corbels and architraves, which provides an informal environment while still giving a professional corporate appearance.

Stage three of the project was started in May 2014 and completed by the end of November.

Marra Construction also completed the fitout for tenant Veros Property Partners.

Neil Marra, quantity surveyor/project manager for Marra Construction, says that one overall challenge of the project was the ground conditions.

Significant groundworks were required during Stage 1 including drainage and hard fill to establish a solid building platform. The company had up to 12 staff plus contractors working on Stage 3 at the project peak.

The exterior of the buildings include brick columns, copper guttering and downpipes, tiled balconies with decorative handrails.

Marra Construction (2004) Limited has been in operation in the Bay of Plenty area for more than 35 years. The company was started by Phil and Bev Marra and is today one of the biggest commercial building company permanently based in Tauranga.

Neill Marra says that the company embraces all areas of commercial and industrial construction including development projects and design and build.

It completes negotiated turnkey type work to open tenders. While the day-to-day running

of the business is left to senior management the Marras are still actively involved in the business.

Marra Construction has a significant labour component employed permanently by the company.

“We’ve been here a long time and built up some pretty solid relationships with customers, contractors and suppliers.”

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Commercial >> Marra Construction - City Side Business Village

The City Side Business Village includes seven standalone buildings, offering a total of 2000 square metres of office space catering to small-to medium-sized professional businesses.

“We are a traditional construction company and manage our resources efficiently,” says Neill.

“Having labourers permanently on staff allows us to provide a far better service to our clients and monitor the quality of the work more easily.”

Marra Construction has built a number of prominent buildings and while some of these projects remain unseen to the majority of the general public, for example, storage facilities for the Ports of Tauranga, a number of projects can be seen by the public in their daily travels around the Bay of Plenty area.

The company built the Mount Ocean Sports Club, the Game Fishing Club, Ultimate Motor Group – John Dyke Ford premises, the Greerton Rugby Club, Salvation Army building and Zespri headquarters indicating the diversity of the company’s capabilities.

More recently it has just completed Stage two of learning centre Te Wharekura O Mauao after building the initial stage several years ago, the revamp of a building in Hull Road for client Crawford Investments and construction of a new Placemakers in Taupo.

Current projects include the construction of new Farmlands buildings in Tauriko and

Ngatea and the upgrade of the existing Pak’nSave Taupo, which includes building extensions and new interior fitout works.

Marra is also currently building the main part of Tarawera High School, which is due for completion in 2016.

The project involves the demolition and rebuild of the performing arts building, whare, technology block, food technology building, administration block and two classrooms.

Marra has recently been awarded the contract for the design and build of the new Greerton Library due to commence in July

2015 with completion scheduled for early 2016.

Although the key focus for the company is still the Bay of Plenty region, it has also recently started to work further afield for selected clients, says Neill.

“We’ve been here a long time and built up some pretty solid relationships both with customers, contractors and suppliers.

“We are a large company, which helps us drive projects through to completion.

We plan to keep concentrating on the Bay of Plenty area and retain a prominent presence.”

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Commercial >> Euroclass - HW Richardson Group

Buildings tailored to meet client needs Karen Phelps Although typically Euroclass undertakes combined office/warehouse developments a recent project, the headquarters for HW Richardson Group in Christchurch, demonstrates the company’s flexibility to deliver solutions to fit the client’s requirements, says Alexandra Bishop from Euroclass.

The two-storey office building project was designed and built by Euroclass and sought to meet the client’s need for a strong industrial building to represent the operation, which includes Allied Concrete, Allied Bulk, Allied Lubricants and Allied Petroleum.

The resulting 800sqm building was constructed from a steel frame with precast concrete panels. The cladding is lightweight Colorsteel with feature composite panel.

Windows are structurally glazed to provide a seamless look. Interior design company Unispace completed the interior fit-out.

Commencing in August 2014 the project was completed in February this year.

Bishop says that the goal of design and build should deliver a better result, not just an easier one, for the client.

“At Euroclass we use the design and build process to create better business environments,” she says.

“We believe that there’s more to bringing together the disciplines of design and construction than simply offering a broad solution - by integrating our knowledge of both fields we create real strategic value for our clients, which can be delivered by no other approach,” she explains.

Euroclass is a New Zealand family-owned company established in 1987 specialising in commercial design and build.

Most projects are turn-key packages including land procurement and council compliance. The company has now completed more than 150 projects nationwide.

The company’s flagship project, which is still under development, is Stonehill Business Park.

The 40ha site at Wiri, Auckland was acquired by Euroclass in 2007 and it is now one of the largest commercial subdivisions

The office building for HW Richardson Group in Christchurch was designed and built by Euroclass to meet the client’s need for a strong industrial building to represent the operation, which includes Allied Concrete, Allied Bulk, Allied Lubricants and Allied Petroleum.

in Auckland with developed infrastructure and a Business 5 zoning.

Bishop says that Stonehill is the only place offering a turnkey design-build package that has been created specifically for the needs of businesses owners.

“This makes it absolutely distinct from any other existing business park of its type - it will be tailored exactly to the needs of occupiers.”

Euroclass has already constructed a number of buildings in Stonehill including the Tyremax distribution warehouse, a large office/warehouse/distribution centre for

“Our aim is to harness every facet of the design and build process to produce a solution that actually meets a client’s strategic goals.”

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Premises for AutoTransform are among the number of buildings constructed by Euroclass at its Stonehill Business Park.

Multivac, four industrial units, an office/ warehouse for Signage Systems and Water Supply Products, an office/warehouse for Cirtex Industries and premises for AutoTransform.

A building for Beattys Driveline Technologies was completed at the end of March and a building located outside the development on McLaughlins Road is presently underway for Transport Investments Limited.

Euroclass is also currently working on

Stage 2 of the development, which will see 22 lots released to the market.

Roading and civil works have been completed and 4ha is already under contract. Land and building packages are now available for sale or lease.

Although Euroclass is based in Auckland the company has a New Zealand-wide operational range with completed projects as far afield as Kerikeri and Invercargill.

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Bishop says that design and build is a comprehensive building methodology involving Euroclass working closely with the client.

The benefit she says is that the client then only has to deal with one organisation.

“Euroclass takes care of all involvement from other parties, providing complete coordination of consultants, local authorities and contractors, enabling the client to

focus on core business activities. Our team understands that delivering a building on time and on budget is only part of the answer.

“Our aim is to harness every facet of the design and build process to produce a solution that actually meets a client’s strategic goals.”

As an indication of the growth of the company, Euroclass is also constructing its own four-storey office in Onehunga, Auckland.

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Commercial >> McMillan and Lockwood - Steel & Tube Palmerston North

Local connections deliver smooth project Sue Russell McMillan and Lockwood is a leading construction company operating nationwide with a proud heritage dating back 130 years.

The company has three branches located in Tauranga, Palmerston North and Christchurch.

McMillan and Lockwood senior project manager Barry Robin is based at the company’s Palmerston North office.

As with many of the company’s employees, Robin has worked for McMillan and Lockwood since his cadetship thirty years ago. During this time he has been involved in the construction of some of Central regions’ most significant commercial and industrial builds.

One of those recently completed is a $5.1 million commercial development located in Francis Way, Palmerston North which was purpose-built for tenants Steel & Tube.

“We delivered the warehouse on time and to budget and the whole process went smoothly despite the sheer size and volume of the projects infrastructure,” says Robin.

At any one time, during the warehouse’s construction up to 35 tradesmen were busy building the 6200sqm structure.

The warehouse comprises a heavy The purpose-built Steel & Tube warehouse in Palmerston North was delivered on time and on budget. structural steel portal frame, precast panels, The Warehouse has an additional Robin puts the success and longevity a 165mm thick floor slab and Colorsteel roof was the fact that everyone associated with it, including the client, were local people 800 square metre administration and of the company down to the personal and and wall cladding. amenity area. This admin space comes professional approach it takes.

To conduct its daily operation six 8-tonne who have had a long association with McMillan and Lockwood. fully equipped with air conditioning and “We nurture ongoing relationships with gantry cranes run along the building’s “Everything just falls into place well extensive phone, data and security systems. clients and consultants,” he says. portals. when you all know each other and no-one Outside a further 4500sqm is occupied for “This is part of what project management Barry Robin recalls that one of the carparks and access-ways. is about.” reasons for the success of such a big project wants to let the team down.”

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The Steel & Tube Palmerston North warehouse comprises a heavy structural steel portal frame, precast panels, a 165mm thick floor slab and Colorsteel roof and wall cladding.

He describes his role as ‘a fresh day every day with new challenges’.

Over the years McMillan and Lockwood has been the recipients of significant business and community awards for the contribution the company has made to the region it serves.

From its roots in the 1800’s the company has evolved through strong leadership and innovative thinking.

In 2010 the company won the region’s

prestigious Manawatu Community Business Award.

At those awards, Professor Warrington from Massey University said the company’s contribution could not simply be measured by the bricks, mortar and steel used in its constructions but in its “values, integrity and community service.”

McMillan and Lockwood is a member of the NZ Green Building Council and the Master Builders’ Association.

“We delivered the warehouse on time and to budget and the whole process went smoothly despite the sheer size and volume of the projects infrastructure.”

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The new facilities, at the junction of Francis Way and Armstrong Street, were built exclusively from S&T product, including its own high-strength ST963 metal roofing and cladding profile, designed specifically for commercial and industrial applications.

Surrounding the building are a further 4500 square metres of extensive sealed yards, carparks and driveways creating expansive access and exit points for customers of inward and outward goods.

The project, delivered by McMillan & Lockwood, is an excellent reflection of the benefits of creating locally-based, strong and steadfast relationships – a mainstay of Steel & Tube’s work ethic.

The advantages of this long-standing and mutually beneficial relationship, which stretches back almost half a century, ensured agreement between the parties from the outset and the seamless, problemfree build that was delivered ahead of schedule.

Everyone, from McMillan & Lockwood’s senior leaders to its locally-based subbies workforce, is well-known to Steel & Tube, creating a trusted team of workers which consistently delivered to the high standards set down at the outset.

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Jim Hughes, Area manager of Palmerston North, says the attention to detail across all aspects of the build has created lasting benefits. “In the warehouse, the height of the building gives us the ability to create more efficient stacking and handling capabilities. Meanwhile, our open-plan administrative offices give our staff and customers more opportunity to interact and continue building relationships.

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Commercial >> Gibbons Construction - The Warehouse Richmond

New building brings the best in retail Karen Phelps The Warehouse is an anchor tenant in a new development at Upper Queen Street in Richmond, which aims to replace typically boring big box retail with a new vibrant userfriendly model.

Owned and managed by Gibbons Property and constructed by Gibbons Construction, the development offers 10,500sqm of mixed use retail, hospitality, office and service space.

Louise Devine from Gibbons Property says the development, which was designed

by Irving Smith Architects, provides a vibrant retail experience by giving equal consideration to achieving a comfortable pedestrian experience with seating and landscaping providing opportunity to sit, stop or watch.

“For example a frontage of small retail shops is situated between The Warehouse and other key tenant Kmart to create a pedestrian zone,” explains Devine.

“A timber louvre screen above the entry doors of these stores helps to create a parapet walkway enhancing the customer experience,” She says the impetus for the development, which took place over three years, came when The Warehouse and Kmart approached Gibbons Property looking for new premises.

In a design, build and lease back arrangement, Gibbons Property designed and constructed the 3800sqm premises to suit the client’s specific needs.

The Warehouse fit-out is typical and composed of long-span steel portal frames over flat concrete floors.

Gibbons Property designed and constructed the 3800sqm premises to suit the client’s specific needs.

But some aspects of the construction method were unique including using innovative, locally produced and engineered construction methods for seismic strength utilising timber.

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Gibbons Construction’s commercial portfolio includes Clifford House offices, small-medium retail spaces and Lucas House, a new multi-level office development on Halifax Street, Nelson.

Devine says that the company also has specialist expertise across the industrial sector with design/build solutions on Gibbons-owned land or established industrial parks, to existing warehouse and office property vacancies. Existing properties and parks include Quarantine Road, Stoke, City Fringe Nelson (105-111 St Vincent Street) and Pascoe Street and Beatty Street in Tahunanui.

A new heavy industrial estate is currently being established with land available for purpose-build development in Lower Queen Street, Richmond.

Gibbons Property is part of the Gibbons Group, which also includes Gibbons Construction, Gibbons Developments and Gibbons Forestry.

Gibbons Group was started by Devine’s grandfather, the late Bill Gibbons, in the 1950’s and the business remains firmly family owned and operated.

Louise Devine’s father Roger is the company governing director while she and her siblings Scott and Kent take on directorship roles.

Louise says a point of difference is that Gibbons takes control of a number of key services in-house on design and build projects including project management, carpentry, joinery, painting and pre-cast concrete giving the company greater control of quality and timing of projects.

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Commerical >> Gibbons Construction - The Warehouse Richmond

Bringing the best in retail • from page 18 While Nelson-based, Gibbons Property operates across the top of the South Island.

“Our experience and financial stability comes from three generations of ownership. It ensures that our client’s project is completed successfully on time, every time,” says Devine.

“We take pride in our high standards and honest dealings across all parties substantiated by feedback across the region.

She says that advantages for customers such as The Warehouse include dealing directly with the decision makers and that Gibbons Property has been delivering turnkey projects for more than 65 years.

“We have all the expertise, processes and local partnerships to make projects run smoothly, allowing clients to focus on their core business. “We want to understand their business, proposition and direction to help them to succeed.

“Our personalised service offers a single point of contact across the various phases.

“Our integrated approach offers continuity across the design, construction and property management phase.

This also allows us to apply whole-process thinking to identify innovative ways of reducing costs while still ensuring the long

Gibbons Property is Nelson’s largest property leasing company offering specialised property leasing options across the commercial, bulk retail and industrial sectors. term durability of the building.”

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Other tenants in the development include Couplands Bakeries, Aki Sushi, Benje & Co Green Grocers, Colombus Coffee, Bed, Bath and Beyond and Tango Shoes.

Devine says that Upper Queen in Richmond is a significant development for the area.

“Richmond has been experiencing significant growth and this development has brought a hub of retail opportunities to Richmond to complement the Richmond Mall situated opposite. “Richmond has always been seen as the little sister of Nelson but now this is changing.”

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Commercial >> N. Cole Ltd - Cornwall Park Cafe

Cornwall Park Cafe ‘arises from the ashes’ Karen Phelps N. Cole Ltd had nearly completed the new Cornwall Park Cafe in October 2014 and was preparing to hand the project over to the client when that night it was burned to the ground, the result of an arson attack.

N. Cole project manager John Sangster admits it was a devastating moment to walk back to site the next day and see the charred remains of months of hard work.

“It was awful to see everyone’s efforts ruined just as we were getting so close to the project completion,” he remembers.

But like a phoenix arising from the ashes the project has now successfully been rebuilt and was officially opened to the public in May. In fact the arson attack only put the project five months behind schedule as N. Cole Ltd worked hard to get the project finished.

Sangster admits it is “very satisfying” to see the project finally completed and being enjoyed by the people of Auckland.

Sangster says it demonstrates the abilities of N. Cole Ltd and its subcontractors to take an unexpectedly challenging situation in hand and successfully turn it around.

Designed by CJ Fox Architects the cafe is made from cedar weatherboards, timber, glazed joinery and a corrugated iron roof.

Sangster says the cafe is basically a residential type construction but with more complex services and floor fit-out required.

Although the 260sqm cafe has a relatively small footprint it is surrounded by 500sqm of terraces.

Sangster says the main challenge was working in a live park environment and ensuring both the safety and curiosity in the project of passers by were taken into account.

Founded in 1932 by the late Noel Cole, N. Cole Ltd specialises in both commercial and residential construction.

Sangster says that the company has a rich heritage of always delivering unique and complex projects.

Other notable achievements include the upgrade of the Auckland Museum, restoration of glasshouses at the Winter Gardens in Auckland Domain and restoration of the iconic Mission Bay water fountain.

He says the key to the success of N. Cole Ltd is its dedicated and motivated team of around 30 staff, who collectively showcase a

The new Cornwall Park Cafe opened for business in May and has been a hit with the public. wide variety of skills in design, construction and project management. The company even has its own in-house timber joinery workshop and staff.

“We have excellent long standing relationships with some of Auckland’s most successful architects, engineers and subcontractors, who work alongside our own internal team of estimators, project managers and site labour force.

“We have a strong heritage, which is developed around a commitment to building relationships and delivering high quality services to our clients.

“These relationships are testament to the excellence of our quality, client focus and attention to detail,” he says.

At present N. Cole Ltd is working with Rydges Hotel, Auckland renovating various sections of the building after completing a $30m extension project two years ago.

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Commercial >> PlaceMakers Taupo

Exciting times for PlaceMakers Taupo Karen Phelps It has been a busy and exciting time for PlaceMakers Taupo branch operator Kerry Hudson as he and his team have overseen the relocation of the store to brand new purposebuilt premises in the heart of the city.

Opening day finally happened on April 20, after months and weeks of planning how best to rehouse the extensive stock.

“It has been pretty horrendous with lots of stock to move. Our former site was 6 km away,” says Hudson.

Celebrating the opening was a ‘quiet’ affair because Hudson wanted to =make sure all aspects of the new store were working well for customer and staff alike so the necessary tweaks could be made before the grand official opening on May 7.

Attending this were the Prime Minister John Key and local MP Louise Upston, along with the CEO of Fletcher Distribution Dean Fradgley and local Taupo Mayor David Trewavas.

Hudson has been with PlaceMakers 15 years and has operated in Taupo for the last 4 years. He describes the new location as ‘brilliant’ with a magnificent lay-out and amazing displays.

“You can really get a feel for the products.

We have expansive bathroom, kitchen and heating displays with free-standing wood fires and gas options. It is just like seeing them in a home environment.”

The 7401sqm purpose-built site at 66 Crown Road is also home to Mico Plumbing and both companies have long-term leases.

Given the significance of trade customers underpinning PlaceMakers operation Hudson is pleased that its sheer size has meant most products are under cover.

He has taken advantage of the move to much bigger premises to increase the range and quantity of products held in-store.

“As far as trade go we have definitely got the best facility.

“The space works a lot more efficiently because we only have one major counter whereas in the old store we had two. This frees up staff to be actively engaged on customer support and managing stock.”

Kerry Hudson with Prime Minister John Key and local MP Louise Upston, at the official opening of the new PlaceMakers Taupo.

Hudson, who describes himself as the current custodian of the business, is thrilled with how well his staff coped with the change.

“It’s apparent just how proud everyone working here feels about what we have got.”

Some of the latest energy-efficient lighting technologies have been incorporated inside while the clever placement of skylights also brings in massive amounts of natural light.

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Exciting times for PlaceMakers Taupo • from page 22 Air quality is another stand-out feature, where fresh filtered air is channelled directly into the inside area.

Taking on a move of this size has brought challenges as well.

Staff have had to learn to do things in new ways and Hudson is aware that bedding these down can take some a little longer than others, but he says all are adapting to the new conditions well.

“We are all in the same boat when it comes to the new systems we have.

“I have some very experienced staff who have been with the business for many years including several ex-builders.”

Hudson’s connection to Taupo goes much wider than operating a significant company, not only in terms of employment but in the market it serves.

Just as much the company supports many worthy causes in the area , with a particular bent towards child and family based organisations.

PlaceMakers has actively supported

development of Taupo’s Great Lake Cycle Trail, a 71km all-weather riding and walking track through native forest sporting stunning views over the lake and on to Tongariro National Park.

The significance of PlaceMakers Taupo to the regions’ economic health was something the Prime Minister focused on in his opening words Hudson recalls.

“He spoke about the importance of people investing in the region.

“He applauded the fact we were putting a significant amount of money into this area.

“I remember him saying there’s an awful lot of business south of the Bombay Hills.”

Located in the heart of Taupo’s busy industrial sector PlaceMakers Taupo is sited on one of the cities key arterial routes about 4km from the town’s centre.

“We’re in the ideal location for our suppliers, trade customers and for the general public to easily access.

“We’re open 6 days a week and look forward to welcoming our regular clients along with the wider community through our doors.”

“The space works a lot more efficiently because we only have one major counter whereas in the old store we had two. This frees up staff to be actively engaged on customer support and managing stock.”

The move to much bigger premises has allowed an increase in the range and quantity of products held in-store.

Committed to sustainability Laminex New Zealand has a long and proud association supplying PlaceMakers with its range of quality products used extensively in the residential and commercial construction industries.

Marketing Development Manager for Distribution, Chris Dunn describes the company as passionate when it comes to walking the talk about Laminex’s commitment to practicing sustainable and green production processes.

“Our Strandfloor flooring panel is a reconstituted structural floor panel manufactured from sustainably managed forests using a special moisture resistant resin and wax as the bonding agent.

“It has no added formaldehyde and is the first product in Australasia to be endorsed Red List Free in the Declare Products Database,” Dunn says.

The product has become very popular with builders increasingly aware of and wanting to construct with green products.

“In the six years we’ve been producing and marketing the product builders have laid 3.5 million square metres of flooring.

Given its superior qualities and its ecofriendly fit we’re not surprised that it has become the product of choice.”

Laminex NZ’s particle board plant near Taupo has adopted sustainably sound manufacturing practices, using waste material from a nearby timber plant to manufacture Superfine particle board.

“It’s a win-win all round. Something that was a manufacturing bi-product and could have gone into landfill is used for another quality product.”

At the end of the particle board production process, waste is given a dose of worm farm, again turning that material into something useful – compost.

Laminex New Zealand is a leading decorative surface and panel products manufacturer and part of Fletcher Building Products Ltd. It has a highly evolved distribution and support network extending the length and breadth of the country.

“We are continually assessing our product range and responding to the market with new technologies and systems.

“This is why we are such a solid performer, we’re always looking at innovation and improvement in all aspects of how we operate.”

The company’s user-friendly website is a good place to access general information and product specifications.

“Our relationship with PlaceMakers throughout the country is key in our supply chain and one we really value.

“They have qualified staff able to speak to all aspects of our product range. We wish the team at PlaceMakers Taupo all the very best in their new building.”

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Commercial >> Apollo Projects - Synlait Rakaia

State-of-the-art facility sets the standard Jo Bailey Specialist design and construction firm Apollo Projects has “challenged industry paradigms” in the development of Synlait Milk’s new high-tech infant formula blending and canning facility, says business development manager, Bevan Hames.

“Synlait wanted to create an industryleading facility that set a new benchmark in dairy related production and I think we’ve achieved that,” says Hames.

“Some of the unique innovations we’ve developed in terms of building design and hygiene detailing have the potential to change the way some things are done within the industry.”

Apollo drew on its years of experience working on dairy sector projects and other complex process facilities for the food and beverage sectors to deliver this unique project.

It was engaged at the earliest design stages to provide influence over the design and detailing of the five-level blending tower and

adjacent cannery, as well as to manage the construction process.

Hames says adhering to strict hygiene standards was a major consideration of the programme, in order to meet the new food and safety guidelines coming out of China, which is one of Synlait’s biggest markets.

“The challenge was to ensure there were no accessible voids, joins, corners or crevices in the entire facility where bacteria such as ecoli, Enterobacteriaceae, E.Sakazakii, salmonella or listeria could harbour.”

The specialist design team engaged by Apollo came up with some specific solutions to solve the hygiene issues.

These included ”innovative” coving, skirting and moulded doors which did not have ledges; flat Kingspan panel; PVC joinery; fairing of steel crevices; the use of hollow square steel profiles instead of I-beams; and a trafficable and accessible void between floors.

“The result was a facility with no accessible voids or crevices, which was fully sealed and flashed to a point where there was zero pressure loss,” says Hames.

The state-of-the-art facility has several hygiene zones, as well as an impressive viewing gallery which shows off the canning and blending process.

One of the highest grades of HEPA filtration available was incorporated throughout the entire building.

“The plant can produce six tonnes of product per hour and is 100 percent cleanable.

“Continuous process monitoring maintains pressure and humidity levels within each zone to optimise production.”

These measures, plus “additional structural innovations” added to the efficiency of the

Apollo drew on its years of experience working on dairy sector projects and other complex process facilities for the food and beverage sectors to deliver this project.

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The relatively fast-track project was completed after just a three-month design process and eight month construction period.

“It was fairly quick given the complexities.

One of the advantages of coming to a company like Apollo is that we can offer a full turnkey approach from design to construction.

“This saves a lot of time by eliminating the bid and tender process. We can also get on with procuring long lead items for our projects much sooner.”

Hames says Apollo’s expertise in the food and beverage sectors is another benefit for clients such as Synlait “A key point of difference is our early participation in building and services design. “ We bring both a practical and theoretical understanding of project buildability, which means we will generally develop a more efficient design.

“Our unique approach to concept design means that we can determine project feasibility at the earliest possible point and without the need to over commit design costs.”

“We’re not reinventing the wheel when it comes to the delivery of complex process facilities and controlled environments.

“We know what works in terms of building and services design and materials selection, which allows us to create savings in costs and time.”

Apollo’s current work includes the development of a new UHT plant for Meadowfresh; a new food processing facility for Original Foods at Wigram Business Park; Ngai Tahu Seafoods’ new wet fish, lobster and oyster processing facility in Bluff; and the Wither Hills winery expansion in Blenheim for Lion Beer, Spirits & Wine (NZ) Ltd. In addition to food and beverage and dairy related projects, Apollo has extensive experience in other sectors, such as cold storage and cold chain logistics, sporting and aquatic facilities and wineries, Apollo Projects has an office in Hamilton and satellite presence in Marlborough and the lower North Island in addition to its Christchurch head office.

Hames says the firm offers every client one point of contact, a single line of accountability, reduced management layers and flexible contract options.

“We tailor our services to suit clients,” says hames.

“Whatever the project, our focus is simple – to provide professional project delivery, which generates trust and certainty for our client.”

The facility has several hygiene zones, as well as an impressive viewing gallery which shows off the canning and blending process.

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New complex overcomes site challenges Jo Bailey The construction of a new three-building development in Quarantine Road, one specifically designed for Savemart, has provided several challenges for Nelson construction firm Ultraspec Building Systems.

“The site was in a liquefaction zone and also had methane issues as it was formerly an old wood processing yard.

“It was an intensive process just to get the three buildings out of the ground,” says Ultraspec director Ruary O’Toole.

To mitigate these issues around 800 piles were put in under Unit 2 (1200 square metres) and Unit 3 (2500 square metres) in the development.

“The inconsistent nature of the site which was both hard and soft ground in parts made piling works a challenging process taking around three to four weeks.”

An overflow aeration system was also installed under the foundation pad to create an air barrier to direct any methane leakage to overflow piping.

A methane barrier was placed over the top of this system, with the steelwork and concrete foundation work then able to get underway.

Project manager Tony McIntosh says the three buildings have been constructed using the Formsteel Building System, for which Ultraspec is the South Island agent.

“The main difference between Formsteel and conventional steel buildings is that the materials are a lot lighter than standard ibeam construction, but the strength is the same,’ he says. “This cost-effective system can also be used to achieve large and very economical spans.”

All Formsteel buildings are custom designed and manufactured to each client’s precise requirements, which is another advantage of the low maintenance, durable system.

Formsteel Purlindek roofing was also used on the 4900 square metre commercial complex, which was an ideal choice due to its strength and size, he says.

The project took around 14 months to complete, with nationwide recycling clothing chain Savemart operating from Unit 1 until their larger, Unit 3 premises, located behind the two smaller buildings (which are being leased to other companies) was complete.

The three buildings have been constructed using the Formsteel Building System, for which Ultraspec is the South Island agent.

Ruary O’Toole and his wife Anna purchased Ultraspec in February 2013, and since then the firm has enjoyed rapid growth.

“We started with two builders, and now have 11, including Tony, who has 30 plus years experience in the industry and is also my brother-in-law,” he says.

Last year the company also built its own new premises at Stoke - a 740 square metre Formsteel building it occupies with an aluminium fabrication company.

Ultraspec has a strong niche in the commercial and rural markets with projects including everything from commercial buildings, airport hangars and dairy sheds, to carports and general farm buildings.

Ruary O’Toole says the company is currently expanding the residential side of the business.

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“The transformation of Ultraspec in the last two years has been quite extreme and we’re very happy with our progress to date.”

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Customers come first for Jennian Karen Phelps With the plethora of building companies in the market it can be difficult for consumers to differentiate one from the other. That’s why Jennian Homes has chosen a simple yet effective point of difference, says Jennian Homes business development manager Dave Wilson.

“We are a consciously customer-centric business,” he explains.

“A lot of building brands can seem similar to the customer so we asked what is it that will make Jennian different?

“The way to do this was to genuinely offer a superior experience by understanding our customers’ needs.

“This means that we we’ve taken the time over the past three decades to really understand the concerns people have when building a home and ensure everything we do not only addresses these specific concerns but also makes the process of building a new home enjoyable.”

Wilson says that since it began 33 years ago Jennian Homes has undertaken extensive continuous market research to make sure it is meeting customer expectations. This is combined with the extensive experience of home building that the company has now amassed over the decades.

He says that after building literally thousands of homes it can be difficult for a building company to remember what it is like for the customer who may be building their first home:

“We have to make sure we see the whole project from the customer’s perspective and that will differ from customer to customer depending on whether it is the first home they have built or not.

“We need to make the process understandable and provide them with the information they need.

“Jennian Homes aims to not only meet customer expectations but to exceed them.

“That last part is important – this is what will ensure they have a superior experience.

“It starts from the first moment they walk into our show room until the moment we hand over the keys and beyond.”

One tangible example of how the company has made its approach truly “customer-centric” is the fact that unlike most other building companies it does not produce a plan book.

“This is doing things from the builder’s perspective – for example this is what

we build so choose from this book,” says Wilson.

“Instead at Jennian Homes we produce an Inspiration Book. We ask customers to show us which roof they might like, which kitchen layout, which colour swatches.

“They can circle items from different looks on different pages of the book. We then take this, plus all the other information we have found out about them and their needs, to design something to specifically suit their personality, budget and lifestyle.”

As part of the company’s customercentric process, Jennian Homes franchisees nationwide also offer prospective home builders free information sessions taking people through the process of a build so they have a clear understanding of what is involved.

“We talk about things such as how to select a great piece of land, how to set a true building budget and how to add future proof

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Each Jennian Home is designed to specifically suit the personality, budget and lifestyle of the customer.

building principles without increasing cost. It is set in a workshop environment with other people who are about to build a home. It really helps people to know which questions to ask along the way in their selection process.”

Jennian Homes was started in 1982 in Hamilton and is a proudly New Zealand owned and operated company. Wilson says that Jennian Homes continues to grow.

The company offers 30 franchise areas nationwide and is currently looking for

franchisees for Rodney, the Hawkes Bay and the Far North.

As testament to the company’s unique approach Jennian Homes is New Zealand’s most awarded builder in the Registered Master Builders House of the Year Awards.

“We look for an award-winning standard as the norm. These awards really endorse the quality of our builders and the homes we produce. It’s about attention to detail and once again placing the customer at the forefront of everything we do.”

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Franklin puts focus on future proofing Karen Phelps Jennian Homes Franklin aims to future proof the homes it builds.

A new showhome the company will open in February 2016 will showcase Jennian Homes’ capabilities in terms of ensuring its homes serve customers both now and into the future, says Jennian Homes Franklin general manager Michelle Costello.

“It’s about making the home accessible to all people no matter what their stage of life.

“This means the home is more saleable if the owner wants to move on or if they choose to stay in the home it could suit them for a lifetime,” she says.

Costello says that considering Future Proof Building is a key advantage when building a new home.

Future Proof Building considers the whole life cycle of the home and includes factors such as choosing products that represent the best value over time and

how the owner will use the home over its lifetime.

Costello says that Jennian Homes Franklin aims to incorporate the principles of Future Proof Building in homes as much as is practical, giving the customers the correct information so that informed choices can be made.

Costello and husband Vincent, a qualified builder, have been building homes in the Franklin region for over a decade.

They offer 40 years combined experience in the building industry. They took on the Jennian Homes franchise in 2014.

Territories covered by Jennian Homes Franklin include Bombay, Clarks Beach, Drury, Glenbrook, Karaka, Meremere, Papakura, Pokeno, Pukekohe,Te Kauwhata, Tuakau, Waiuku, Clevedon, Kaiaua and Miranda.

The company showhome, which was opened in November, is a 190sqm low maintenance brick and tile four-bedroom family home.

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Future Proof Building considers the whole life cycle of the home and includes factors such as choosing products that represent the best value over time.

Costello says it showcases the company’s focus on maximising the potential of each site, especially with regards to harnessing the sun to heat the home.

The north facing home has good indoor/ outdoor flow with outdoor patio area including shelter from the wind.

Costello says it is a reflection of Jennian Homes’ focus on the customer and ensuring the build meets their needs.

“It’s the customer’s build and we want it to be the best experience they can have,” she says.

“It’s about making it an exciting process.”

Costello says a big part of this relies on establishing good communication with the customer at all stages of the build process.

This is backed up by Jennian Homes’ systems including ‘My Jennian’, a special section on the company website where customers can log in and see up to date information and photos of their build as it progresses.

Jennian Homes Franklin offers the Jennian range of proven plans, which can form a starting point for a design and be altered as required.

The company also offers a full design and build option as well as house and land packages in Pukekohe and Pokeno.

Costello says the company aims to not only work in the local community but become a valuable part of it.

Jennian Homes Franklin sponsors various community groups including Pukekohe Netball Centre.

“We aim to be a real part of the community. We love the industry and building homes for people.”

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New showhome demonstrates capabilities Karen Phelps Jennian Homes Auckland North and West has recently opened its new showhome in Long Bay. The four-bedroom home at Tuatini Place is a Cape Cod style home suited to the site, which has extensive sea views.

Clad in a classic Linea weatherboard the home comprises four living areas and two bathrooms plus ensuite as well as a double garage.

Jennian Homes Auckland North and West new home consultant Aimee Chikunda says that the home is attracting the attention of design and build clients who are able to clearly see Jennian Homes’ capabilities in

terms of craftsmanship, design and quality of build.

The Auckland region has grown to the extent that Jennian Homes recently split up its Auckland franchise into separate regions.

Jennian Homes Auckland North and West has three owners who took over the new franchise about a year ago.

Directors Mark Welch, Aaron Quinn and Riley Lockett all have extensive experience in the construction industry. Jennian Homes Auckland North and West is completing the fit out of its brand new premises at 381 Great North Road, Ellerslie and is planning a new show home in Hobsonville for early 2016.

Chikunda says that Jennian Homes Auckland North and West is always seeking to recruit the best design and build team for its area.

“The high quality of our builds comes down to the experience and skills of our team.

“We are constantly looking for the next team member to add to this skill base and grow the Jennian family,” she says.

The franchise doesn’t contract builders – all builders are employed by the owners of Jennian Homes Auckland North and West.

Chikunda says that this is a key point of difference giving control over quality and

“Our goal is to ensure that every customer that builds with us will refer us onto at least three people they know.”

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construction timeframes. The franchise also employs its own in-house architects and draughts people.

Chikunda says that Jennian Homes Auckland North and West focuses on a strong referral network: “Our goal is to ensure every customer that builds with us will refer us onto at least three people they know.

“The only way we can get those referrals is to look after every customer we have.”

One way in which the franchise achieves this is through the My Jennian system which allows clients to log in and see weekly progress reports and photographs of their build. Jennian Homes Auckland North and West also holds a barbeque evening for all customers who have purchased a house and land package in Hobsonville.

“This allows everyone to get to know their neighbours and creates a real sense of community,” explains Chikunda.

Jennian Homes Auckland North and West completes a variety of builds including multi complexes, terraced housing, simple residential and multi million dollar houses.

Jennian Homes Auckland North and West covers as far north as Silverdale, south to Wiri Station Road and everything west of the motorway.

Chikunda says this region of Auckland has lots of new land opening up to buyers. Clients are also choosing a knock down rebuild option or adding an extra home onto the back of an ample section. The franchise is offering house and land packages in Hobsonville and Kumeu.

“Land is still scarce out here but there are opportunities opening up.

“We are helping clients to realise the value of their land as well as find them places to build.”

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Merger brings double the expertise Kelly Deeks Two successful Canterbury building companies have merged to provide a

greater home building experience with double the expertise.

Award-winning businesses Jennian Homes Mid Canterbury and Milestone Homes South Canterbury have joined forces to become Jennian Homes Mid and

South Canterbury, with offices in Timaru and Ashburton.

The new business is owned by local, long-standing building experts Matt McKeown, a trade qualified builder with more than 15 years of experience, and Chris Watson, a draughtsman who has been in the construction industry for nearly 25 years.

The merger happened at the end of March after it was decided the Jennian

Homes brand could offer more to South Canterbury clients, with a full design-andbuild service.

“The merger means we can offer the people of South canterbury a better build experience, combining their personality with enhanced, award-winning design,” McKeown, previously the manager of the Milestone business, says.

He says with himself working on the operations side of the new business,

and Watson taking care of sales and marketing, the pair have experience and skills which complement each other’s meaning they can offer a broader and richer service to their customers.

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The new business is owned by local, long-standing building experts Matt McKeown, left, a trade qualified builder with more than 15 years of experience, and Chris Watson, a draughtsman who has been in the construction industry for nearly 25 years.

Watson and his wife Amanda were both born in Ashburton, moving away from the area after their schooling then shifting back 10 years ago when their children were small.

“We love being involved in this area,” Watson says.

“I am vice president of the Ashburton A&P Association and an executive member of Mid Canterbury Hockey.

He has been with Jennian Homes for 10 years, and together with McKeown, bought Jennian Homes Mid Canterbury in November last year.

He has frequently appeared in the Registered Master Builders House of the Year Awards, and has also won numerous Jennian Homes new home consultant accolades.

“I love handing over the keys and seeing the owners’ excitement,” he says.

“If they are happy, we have done our job well.”

McKeown was born and bred in Woodbury, and his children are now the fourth generation of McKeowns at Woodbury Primary School.

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Merger doubles franchise expertise • from page 9 “I represented South Canterbury in rugby through the age groups, and we have family history – the McKeowns have been in business in Timaru for many years,” he says.

McKeown was manager of Milestone Homes South Canterbury for the past five years before entering the partnership with Watson last year.

He has also featured regularly in the Registered Master Builders House of the Year awards, and also enjoys the handover of each project, seeing all the hard work come to fruition and happy clients in their dream home.

The previous Milestone Homes South Canterbury office and show home at 287 Hilton Highway, Timaru has been rebranded and redecorated to fit the Jennian Homes brand.

In Mid Canterbury, Jennian Homes Ashburton’s office and Studio J Selection Centre at 6 Park Street, Ashburton has a display of fittings for clients to walk through and see and touch.

Jennian Homes Mid and South Canterbury now provides a full design and build service using local tradesmen and local subcontractors from the Rakaia River to the Waitaki River. Milestone Homes plans are still available.

McKeown and Watson advise all prospective new home builders to gather as many ideas as they can of things they like and things they don’t like, and say when it comes to choosing a home builder, make sure they compare apples with apples.

Jennian Homes Mid and South Canterbury now provides a full design and build service using local tradesmen and subcontractors.

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Delivering the best for Northland folk Sue Russell It was the ideal to be ‘master of your own destiny’ which spurred Brett Yakas to seize the opportunity five years ago to own the Northland franchise for Jennian Homes.

Based in Whangarei, Yakas and his team - consisting of a construction manager and two sales people - cover a substantial area, from the top of Northland down through to Mangawhai.

“The thing about becoming part of the Jennian Homes national network is that you can’t just simply buy a franchise.

“You go through a strict screening process, designed to ensure that whoever takes on a franchise has the qualities and experience to maintain the Jennian reputation.”

Yakas is not a builder by trade, something he sees as an advantage.

“At the end of the day we are a service and sales company that builds houses.

“I think there can be a tendency with some builders to not pitch the conversation at the prospective client at the right level because they are too involved in the complexities of building,” Yakas says.

An exciting new addition to the services the company offers has arrived in the form of studio J, at 1 Selwyn Ave, which opened its doors recently. The whole concept behind studio J is to enable clients to personalise their home from the one place.

“It’s a carefully thought out show room which is completely customer focused displaying all the products needed to personalise their home, from the floor up.”

When customers first walk into the foyer

they step onto a concrete floor, showcasing four different concrete styles in a variety of colours and finishes.

“It means that from the first step the customer is interacting with the products; getting a feel for them and visualising just how it would look in their own home.”

Each display is stepped, giving customers options ranging from good to better to best so they are able to imagine just what their own budget can achieve.

“If you have decided for instance that the kitchen is to be a key feature space inside your home then you can see what is available at the upper-end and adjust your decisions for expenditure on other areas. It really gets clients involved in weighing up a large array of options,” says Yakas.

The most appealing advantage in having the one-stop all-set-up display area is that it avoids clients having to front up to suppliers themselves. Instead they can see the options in context; as Yakas says, “a much less confusing” process all round.

The studio is open to the general public, not just current Jennian clients, something Yakas sees as a real positive.

“It gives anyone the chance to gain a sense of the standard of our homes and a positive experience of the Jennian brand.”

He believes the studio J concept is the way of the future in terms of helping customers make decisions.

While show-homes showcase what a company can build, they are limiting in nature, given they are difficult to update and to show all the possible variety of products available. “We will be able to stay absolutely right up there with the latest innovations in products and building technologies. It’s

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The company is heavily committed to supporting its community.

Yakas has created a junior rugby league club for local children and has recently taken on supporting SPCA with a fundraiser planned for later in the year.

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A new showhome will open later this year, aimed at the $350,000-$400,000 first homeowner market.

Yakas says the 176 square metre home has features that will amply demonstrate just what is possible in terms of look and quality within this price range.

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Helping to cater to the Cambridge boom Karen Phelps Shortage of land in central Cambridge is leading to more demand for Jennian Homes South Waikato to complete contracts where the existing house is demolished or removed then a brand new home built on the section, says Mike Riddle, director of Jennian Homes South Waikato.

“A lot of people are moving to Cambridge.

It’s central and now that the Avantidrome indoor velodrome cycling track has been completed it’s becoming a vibrant town.”

Cambridge is currently the second fastest growing town in New Zealand. Coupled with the fact that the Waikato Expressway is due for completion in 2019 cutting approximately 20 minutes off the trip to Auckland, Riddle expects the South Waikato market to continue to sizzle.

Riddle, a qualified builder with nearly two decades experience, completed his apprenticeship building architecturally designed homes in the Coromandel before moving to the Waikato. He took on the Jennian Homes franchise for the region in 2013 and has been busy ever since.

Based in Cambridge, Jennian Homes South Waikato covers out to the west coast just below Raglan, down to Mokau and across to National Park and Turangi then around the Rotorua Lakes.

Riddle says it is the quality of the builds that has set the company apart: “It’s not just about what you can see it’s about what you can’t see as well,” he says.

“For example our plumbing pipework is not crimp fitted but rather heat welded. It is the quality of everything from start to finish that makes Jennian Homes different.”

Jennian Homes South Waikato has a new showhome due to open in July which has been built based on a design that Riddle himself came up with demonstrating the fact that the company excels at design and build contracts not just standard plans.

Situated just outside of Cambridge’s green belt and close to local schools the 232 square metre showhome is made from a distinctive deep green weatherboard. It offers four bedrooms, a separate formal lounge and open plan family and dining areas, designer kitchen with spacious scullery, home office and LED lighting. On the outside extensive timber decking gives good indoor/outdoor flow while

Jennian Homes South Waikato design-and-build contracts form the bulk of the company’s work. a covered alfresco area make the home perfect for those who love to entertain.

“Although we have set plans I haven’t built a standard plan yet,” says Riddle. “Even our standard plans invariably get altered in some way to suit the clients needs.”

For Jennian Homes South Waikato design and build contracts form the bulk of the company’s work. The company can offer clients a complete turnkey package if desired right down to landscaping.

Jennian Homes South Waikato employs a team of contract builders while Riddle’s wife Stephanie takes care of the administration side of the operation. Mike project manages all the builds to ensure the levels of quality, which the company is renown for, remain high.

Jennian Homes South Waikato has the expertise and resources to undertake multiple contracts simultaneously and is presently completing a house removal and rebuild in Rotorua along with three new home builds in Reporoa, Te Awamutu and Cambridge.

“We are focused on exceeding clients’ expectations through innovative design, quality workmanship and a truly enjoyable home-building experience. We aim to grow the business at a sustainable rate and we see good potential in the South Waikato.”

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Jennian brand drawing interest in Taupo Sue Russell Mike Riddle’s Jennian Homes South Waikato franchise extends over a large and diverse area to include Taupo and, of late, Rotorua, and to Cambridge in the North.

Riddle has owned the franchise for two years and while the Taupo area is not as busy as other catchments within his domain, he has been pleased at the overall interest in what Jennian has to offer.

“This is an extremely well known and trusted brand which has been around now for 32 years and I think that speaks for itself,” sasy Riddle.

“Our basic plans are very adaptable as is the case with our next Heart Foundation lottery home located at Victory Drive, Wharewaka,” he says.

Work is due to begin early July on the four bedroom, 200 square metre home and will take five months to complete.

It has several features that Riddle describes as appealing.

“I quite like the twin gable entrance and though the cheese-segment shaped section posed challenges we were able to work well with our ‘Riverview’ basic plan and modify it to sit nicely on the site,” says Riddle.

The home is clad in James Hardie linea weather board and plaster with longrun colour steel roofing and comes fully furnished all ready to receive its new owners – the winners of the next Heart Foundation lottery.

It also features a double garage with internal access to the home and a main bathroom as well as an ensuite and walk-in wardrobe off the master bedroom.

A scullery has been added to the floor plan and with the kitchen centred around the lounge and family dining areas on each side there’s a nice easy flow throughout.

Opposite the kitchen is a ranch slider which leads out to a covered west-facing courtyard area.

Jennian Homes has had a long and successful association with the Heart Foundation, building homes, mainly in holiday destinations, as the primary fundraiser for the organisation.

This is not Riddle’s first connection with the Heart Foundaiton cause.

This four-bedroom Heart Foundation lottery home is located at Kinloch, a few minutes away from Taupo.

At the end of June, another lottery home, situated on a 769 square metre section is due to be drawn. Located at Kinloch, few minutes away from Taupo, the four bedroom home is positioned next to the golf course.

“This is a luxury home offering to the lucky winner a perfect spot to enjoy the wonderful life-style Kinloch has at its doorstep.”

The kitchen comes fully equipped with Fisher & Paykel products and the master bedroom features a walk-in wardrobe and ensuite. A substantial alfresco covered area is accessed from both the dining and family rooms while a formal lounge measuring 4.7 metres squared is positioned within easy

“This is a luxury home offering to the lucky winner a perfect spot to enjoy the wonderful life-style Kinloch has at its doorstep.” reach of the main entry and family room.

For Mike and his team being members of one of New Zealand’s most recognised and awarded residential building companies, means he can pass on direct benefits to his clients, including access to a centralised drafting system for design and build projects, an impressive stock of existing house-plans,

and heavy-duty purchasing savings with suppliers.

“We even guarantee to finish a home should the local franchise holder not be able to,” says Riddle. “It’s called our completion promise and we stand by it, so there are absolutely no risks ever when the decision is made to build with Jennian Homes.”

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Jennian giving back to the community Karen Phelps Jennian Homes has just completed its 42nd home for the Heart Foundation.

The company has partnered with the Foundation for a number of years building homes for its fund raising raffles. The latest home was constructed in Motueka by the Jennian Homes Nelson Bays team.

Jennian Homes Nelson Bays general manager Daryl O’Reilly says that the

three-bedroom home is a good example of Jennian Homes’ focus on building to suit the particular site.

Located just a few minutes from the Motueka estuary walkway and bird sanctuary the 186qsm house has cedar and stone pillars and trim giving it “wow” factor, says O’Reilly. Valued at $530,000 the home was won by a couple from Hamilton.

Locally owned by Simon and Kylie Collett since 2001, Jennian Homes Nelson Bays is the most awarded builder in the top of the South Island, says O’Reilly.

The Nelson Bays business has won numerous awards including Best Franchisee at Jennian’s annual awards (it is also the only franchise to win a coveted Supreme award), Master Builders Association House of the Year Awards and Nelson /Tasman Chamber of Commerce business awards.

O’Reilly says that Jennian Homes Nelson Bays is very well respected in the Nelson Tasman region not only as a great building company but also for its community involvement and the support it provides the region’s sports and events.

Recently the company took part in the Heart Foundation Go Red for Women campaign organising a Mothers’ Day fun run/walk in Nelson.

Around 650 women took part helping to raise awareness for heart disease and Jennian Homes Nelson Bays gave away spot prizes on the day. Nationwide around 7000 women took part in the event.

“Many people don’t realise that heart disease in the largest killer of New Zealand women.

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Jennian Homes Nelson Bays designs custom built homes to match customer requirements, budgets, lifestyles and personalities.

Day event an iconic event nationwide each year,” says O’Reilly.

As well as offering hundreds of standard building plans Jennian Homes Nelson Bays designs custom built homes to match customer requirements, budgets, lifestyles and personalities.

“Our customers appreciate the consistent quality of home we complete; the honesty and integrity of our people, and the constant communication throughout our build process,” says O’Reilly.

“We care about our customers and we take care over each and every building project.”

Areas covered by the franchise include Nelson, Richmond, Tasman, Mapua, Motueka, Golden Bay, Brightwater, Wakefield and Murchision.

Jennian Homes Nelson Bays is currently renting the Heart Foundation home at Motueka off the winners as a showhome meaning people can view the property at 85 Old Wharf Road until the end of November.

“Our customers appreciate the consistent quality of home we complete; the honesty and integrity of our people, and the constant communication throughout our build process.”

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Southland franchise builds solid reputation Kelly Deeks Award-winning residential construction company Jennian Homes Southland prides itself on its good reputation, with owners Carl and Shane Hamilton building on their past successes and growing their business throughout the region and into Central Otago.

Architectural draftsman Shane and carpenter Carl have all the bases covered when it comes to advising their clients on building their new home.

Carl started his career in the construction industry as an apprentice with Jennian Homes Southland. He has since worked within New Zealand and abroad as a qualified builder, making him extremely adept in understanding the needs and requirements of each client.

Twelve years later and with his own successful business, Carl Hamilton Builders, under his belt, he was back to where it all began, as owner and general manager of Jennian Homes Southland.

Shane is a new home consultant for Jennian Homes Southland. He is a qualified architectural draughtsman, and has worked in the industry for more than 10 years.

Before joining the Jennian Homes Southland team, Shane worked in an architect’s office gaining experience and knowledge in a wide range of building projects. His experience and local knowledge is invaluable to Jennian Homes’ clients.

The Hamiltons were drawn back to purchasing the Jennian Homes Southland franchise because of the brand’s good reputation, and the excellent support from its national office.

They purchased the franchise four years ago when Southland was smack bang in the middle of the global recession, and the brothers have fought their way through some tough times in order to grow their business.

“Growth in sales over the past four years is 600% to 800%,” Carl Hamilton says. “It’s now a bit quiet over the winter period, but looking forward, we’re really positive.”

In their second year in business, the

Hamiltons were recognised as finalists in the Westpac Southland Business Excellence Awards in the New and Emerging Business category as well as the Business of the Year less than 15 full time employees category.

They were also awarded the Franchisee of the Year award at the Jennian Homes annual conference in July 2014.

“I knew we were up there, but could not believe we won over the well-established franchises,” Hamilton says. He credited a team effort by regional staff and Jennian Homes’ national systems for the win.

Those successes were followed last year when Jennian Homes Southland was awarded Silver at the Registered Master Builders House of the Year awards.

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The kitchen is a focal point of the living area, featuring a striking green splash back.

Comfort and warmth was another top priority for the home’s owners, so plenty of insulation was installed as well as a heat pump underfloor heating system and gas fire in the central living areas.

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Jennian Homes Southland was awarded Silver at the Registered Master Builders House of the Year awards.

A guarantee of perfection Darryl Olphert admits he’s a bit of a perfectionist, and makes no apologies for it. After all, it’s a trait clients certainly appreciate in the painting and decorating game.

Olphert Contracting has been transforming Southland homes and workplaces for nearly a decade. With a range of services for both the interior and exterior, the painting and specialist coatings company has quite literally got its clients covered.

After completing his apprenticeship in Invercargill, Olphert headed across the ditch to hone his skills in the competitive Australian environment. The experience stood him in good stead when he and wife Kristi opted to return home to Invercargill and establish their own company in 2006.

Quickly earning a reputation as an industry leader, Olphert has focused on being a great finisher, producing quality work on time.

“That’s how it is in a small town,” he says.

“And when you’ve got a name like mine, everyone seems to remember it so it’s vital you leave a positive impression.”

Olphert and his team of 12 staff, including one apprentice gib stopper and one apprentice painter, complete an extensive range of painting and coating services for the residential, commercial, and industrial markets.

“We are a multi-talented team, handling Equus applications, industrial coatings, spray painting, floor coating, wallpaper, and much, much more,” he says.

With a gib stopping division, a weatherboard paint ripping machine and a floor coating

applicator, Olphert Contracting has the tools to tackle any assignment and specialises in new homes. “ Utilising the latest technology, Olphert Contracting spray paints everything, including door frames, window frames, and doors. “There’s no comparison between a brush finish and a spray finish,” Olphert says. “Nothing is 100 percent but a spray finish takes it from a 90 percent job to a 99 percent job.”

Testament to its unwavering commitment to quality, Olphert Contracting has a raft of Master Painters Awards to its credit and will again feature strongly at this year’s awards with five entries. “Over the past five years we’ve picked up three Master Painters Awards,” Olphert says. “We do the work that wins awards and our clients can take a lot of confidence from that.”

All Olphert Contracting work is backed by the Master Painters Association guarantee and the company is also a member of Site Safe and Hazardco.

Olphert has been president of the Southland Master Painters Association for the past four terms, a role which reflects his passion for the industry. “I really enjoy my involvement I’m invested professionally and personally in the trade and its future success.”

Olphert Contracting is the preferred contractor for Jennian Homes Southland.

“Our partnership with Jennian Homes enables us to align with another excellent brand also renowned for quality and that’s important,” Olphert says.

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Jennian Homes Wanaka is currently planning a new show home to start construction on Totara Avenue, Wanaka in the next few months.

Creating the wow factor at Lake Wanaka Kelly Deeks Jennian Homes Wanaka has just finished building its second Heart Foundation Lottery house in two years, recently completing a three bedroom mono pitched home in Niger Street which will be raffled in a couple of months’ time.

Jennian Homes constructs six dream homes every year in various holiday hot spots around New Zealand for the Heart Foundation Lotteries.

The frames are now going up on the 100th Heart Foundation Lottery house in Queenstown.

Jennian Homes Wanaka is owned by Jennian Homes Southland owners Shane and Carl Hamilton.

Architectural draftsman Shane and carpenter Carl have expanded their business from Southland into Central Otago over the past two years.

They are supported in Wanaka by new home consultant Elaine Smith.

Smith has a Bachelor of Commerce from the University of Otago majoring in Personnel and Operations Management. She is also a licensed agent and completed her property qualifications from Massey University in 2007. She has a passion for building and residential property development which has evolved naturally when she moved to Lake Wanaka in 2001.

Smith has worked in land sales, new home construction, and office management roles in the property industry for the past 12 years. She has an all-round knowledge of building due to her work history as well as the experiences she has gained with her own residential development and building projects.

Carl Hamilton says Jennian Homes Wanaka offer its clients passion and expertise, and likes to establish a personal relationship where their clients are the focus.

“One of the benefits of our small team is nothing gets lost in translation,” he says.

“Shane, Elaine, and I work side by side all the time and we see each project right through from start to finish. We are only ever a phone call away.”

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This new show home will display the high standard of workmanship provided by Jennian Homes Wanaka, but will also be an example of a cost effective, architecturally designed home.

“We want to show how to get a well designed home into a set budget that won’t break the bank,” Hamilton says.

The 200sqm design features split levels plus basement, and the block and timber home is going to be clad with high five long run corrugated iron, a cost effective and impressive looking product normally used in roofing.

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Southland franchise opens in Queenstown

By Kelly Deeks Jennian Homes Southland franchisees Carl and Shane Hamilton have expanded their business into Central Otago, opening in Wanaka two years ago and now appointing a new home consultant in Queenstown, Dylan Thomas.

The Hamilton brothers have owned Jennian Homes Southland for the past four years.

With new home owners and mortgage lenders both looking for the security and turn key package Jennian Homes provides, the Hamiltons have grown their business into Central Otago over the past two years.

“Your new home should reflect who you are, so when you build with Jennian Homes, you work with a local franchisee to ensure that you get the home that you always wanted,” says Carl Hamilton.

“We take care of the building side of things while our clients do the exciting parts like choosing colours, textures, and fittings.”

Carl started his career in the construction industry as an apprentice with Jennian Homes Southland. He has since worked within New Zealand and abroad as a qualified builder, making him extremely adept in understanding the needs and requirements of each client.

Twelve years later and with his own successful business, Carl Hamilton Builders, under his belt, he was back to where it all began, as owner and general manager of Jennian Homes Southland.

Shane is a qualified architectural draughtsman, and has worked in the industry for more than 10 years.

Before joining the Jennian Homes Southland team, he worked in an architect’s office gaining experience and knowledge in a wide range of building projects. His experience and local knowledge is invaluable to Jennian Homes’ clients.

Dylan Thomas is originally from Central Otago, and his building career has taken him from the building of log cabins in Alaska to the high end commercial projects of Dubai.

He is still happy to strap on the tool belt, but says his real passion lies in design.

He has a diverse design background

Jennian Homes Queenstown opened its show home at Shotover Country in February. ranging from budget conscious eco homes to chic high street bar designs and everything in between.

He uses his combination of practical hands on building and design experience to turn Jennian Homes Queenstown clients’ inspiration into the reality of their dream home.

Jennian Homes Queenstown opened its show home at Shotover Country in February.

A four-bedroom, medium spec home, the show home displays the quality of Jennian Homes Queenstown’s workmanship.

The company is now starting the construction of the Heart Foundation’s 100th Lottery house which will be raffled next year.

Jennian Homes builds six dream homes every year in various holiday hot spots around New Zealand for the Heart Foundation Lotteries, and the Hamiltons have been involved in the construction of three of them in the past four years.

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Commercial >> Construction Management Group - Bambino Early Childhood Centre

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By Karen Phelps Construction Management Group has just completed the Bambinos Early Childhood Centre in Manukau bringing the project in under the maximum estimated budget.

The client ECC Holdings Limited negotiated a guaranteed maximum price contract for the build, a new process for Construction Management Group, says company quantity surveyor Darrell Cox. “Through efficient management we were able to complete the project for less than the maximum price meaning significant savings for the client,” he says.

The eight-month project, finished in November last year, involved the construction of an 840 square metre building including large open plan play areas, toilet facilities and sleeping rooms.

Construction Management Group had initial input into the design and construction detailing of the project to make the build more efficient, which reduced both the time-line and costs.

The project was finished within a tight time frame and Cox confirms the successful completion of the project under budget is testament to the skills the company has both on and off site.

Construction Management Group was established in 1991 as a contracting and building company. Over the next five years the company expanded its client base and diversified to include project management and capital cost budgeting.

The building company was restructured and incorporated to form Construction Management Group (Building) Ltd in 1996 and now operates in the greater Auckland region.

Around 70% of the company’s work is for the education sector. Construction Management Group also works extensively in the commercial and residential markets.

Cox says a key point of difference is that Construction Management Group employs all its own staff – 21 full time foremen, builders, carpenters and apprentices.

He says by controlling its own labour this enables the company to regulate both quality and timing of the projects.

“Construction Management Group has facilitated a good team working relationship.

Everyone knows each other and some staff have been employed by the company for over a decade.”

The Bambinos Early Childhood Centre in Manukau - another happy customer of Construction Management Group.

He says that health and safety is a big focus, especially due to the amount of projects the company completes for the education sector.

All Construction Management Group staff have up to date Site Safe passports and are all police vetted.

Cox says that “stringent systems “help the company to maintain the high quality levels it is knwon for.

“Our extensive experience means we will ensure our work meets all current building standards including the Resource Management Act, Council regulations and by-laws, Department of Building and Housing codes and Education Ministry guidelines.

Construction Management Group has around six to eight projects underway at any one time.

The company has just completed a $1.4m project for the Salvation Army in Glen Eden, Auckland, which comprised the recladding of a leaky building and completing an additional first level above an existing

floor which remained partially in use during the construction phase. It has also finished a classroom upgrade for Aorere College in Papatoetoe and Glen Eden Primary School.

Construction Management Group is a member of the Certified Builders Association of

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“Our relationship with our clients is our highest priority. We truly love what we do and our enthusiasm and commitment shows in every job we undertake.”

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Education >> Shawn Williamson Building - Mt Maunganui College

School project another success for Shawn Karen Phelps Shawn Williamson Building has just completed a $1.5m project at Mt Maunganui College.

The company demolished two leaky buildings on the site and then replaced them with two new classroom blocks for client the Ministry of Education.

The buildings were constructed from timber framing with aluminium cladding and a Colorsteel roof.

Shawn Williamson Building worked around the students as the school went about its day-to-day business requiring strict project management including, at times, working on weekends and after hours, says company director Shawn Williamson.

The project was delivered on time and on budget.

“Doing a good job for the client is our main aim,” says Williamson.

“We make sure they are fully satisfied, and visit sites most days to talk to clients. It’s about keeping everyone up to date to ensure everything is running smoothly and to budget.”

Shawn Williamson Building has worked throughout the country as far south as Christchurch to Te Puke, where the company is based.

A snapshot of just some of the projects the company is currently undertaking provides a pretty good picture of the company’s diversity: an upgrade of Greerton Village School; a reroofing project in Matua on an architecturally designed home; a leaky home reclad in Te

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“We visit sites most days to talk to clients. It’s about keeping everyone up to date to ensure everything is running smoothly and to budget.”

Puke and an upgrade of Fulton Hogan’s offices in Mt Maunganui.

Williamson says the company still undertakes small jobs such as fences, new bathrooms and kitchens and minor repairs.

“And we don’t charge for travel or quotes,” says Williamson believing that giving a little extra to his clients is important.

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as a resident but his reputation as a builder of high quality also stood him in good stead.

The company cut its teeth on residential work but now nearly two thirds of the contracts undertaken are commercial.

Shawn Williamson Building covers a wide area of the Bay of Plenty, south to Taupo and east to Whakatane.

Williamson says staff can attend to customers’ needs quickly as the company works closely with its suppliers.

“This means that we can source materials and equipment at short notice,” he explains.

The range of services the company offers are eclectic, no doubt a result of operating in smaller towns, and include alterations and additions, project management, spec buildings, painting, factories and coolstores, outbuildings and weatherproofing.

The company employs a team of 15 staff including experienced painters, paper hangers, spray painters, water proofers and concrete cutters and layers with over 80 years of experience between them.

More recently the company has employed a full time health and safety officer in charge of all aspects of health and safety on contracts.

“This is becoming more important, especially on commercial sites.

“Our health and safety officer undertakes tasks such as task analysis, ensuring everyone is inducted onto site correctly and any other health and safety aspect of each project,” explains Williamson.

He says that the company is in the process of updating its health and safety systems in order to always stay one step ahead of requirements.

The company is a member of Site Safe and Hazardco.

Williamson says that although the company is a small business taking on large contracts

At Mt Maunganui College, Shawn Williamson Building demolished two leaky buildings on the site and then replaced them with two new classroom blocks .

he still aims to always offer each client a “personal building experience.”

“The clients deal with me directly not just a site foreman,” he says.

“That makes a big difference.’

One of the other projects Shawn Williamson Building has recently completed include the demolishing of a mezzanine floor and building extension in a $1 million contract for EastPack in Te Puke.

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BCITO launches provocative promotion to recruit 5,000 new apprentices With a $100 billion construction boom now a reality, the Building and Construction Industry Training Organisation (BCITO) is doing everything it can to recruit more people into construction apprenticeships.

Early in April BCITO launched an edgy campaign aimed at raising general awareness of the incredible career opportunities now available in construction due to skills shortages across the country.

“Since 2012, our construction sector has grown by nearly 9%, in contrast to the wider economy which has grown around 2.5%. This has never happened before, and construction is now one of the fastest growing parts of the economy, predicted to grow 3.2% per annum until at least 2017,” says BCITO Chief Executive, Ruma Karaitiana.

“Compare some of these numbers to other pathways, and we’ve got a very positive proposal.

By comparison, only 56% of Bachelor degree graduates get a job in their first year after graduating.

Now we just need to get the word out,” says Ruma.

BCITO’s “It’s Not” recruitment drive aims to do just that. It’s a tongue-in-cheek campaign underpinned by some real truths; challenging pre-conceived misconceptions of construction trades. Adverts will be placed in digital, outdoor and print channels.

“This is the biggest recruitment drive we’ve done in a long time” says Ruma. “We are going to push a few boundaries, but in a fun way. In competing head-on with other tertiary institutions, we are coming up against marketing budgets which are huge in comparison to our own. We hope that by pushing a few buttons we’ll attract attention, and hopefully draw “The downside of this is that we are now very short of public interest to what is a $100 billion issue.” professional tradespeople, and there seems to be a lag in market response to opportunity. Sure we’re signing up more apprentices now, but most career seekers are behaving in the same way, going down the same pathways that they have been going down for decades. While nearly 30% of school leavers are going off to uni’, less than 7% are going trade apprenticeships. We’re trying to change that.”

Ruma says BCITO is looking for motivated people in particular – those who are driven to succeed, and want to be future managers. This means targeting career seekers who may well be considering more academic pathways, and putting BCITO messages in front of them.

“One of the key issues we’re really honing in on with this promotion is student loans. We’ve always been a little perplexed by the ‘elephant in the classroom’; that is the $14 billion of student debt plaguing many learners. The average domestic student’s debt in 2014 is up 57% on 2011, to almost $25,000. We’re trying to get the message out there that it doesn’t have to be this way. Our apprentices don’t have student loans; they have jobs.”

In fact, Ruma says recent BCITO research shows that 98% of graduated BCITO apprentices are in full-time employment. Of these, 32% expect to progress into supervision or management in the next 2 years, and 27% even see themselves starting their own business.

Commercial >> Monarc Projects - The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints Te Kuiti

A beautiful seeting: the new The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints church in Te Kuiti.

Firm enjoys fruitful association with Church Sue Russell With building projects both here and in the Pacific, Auckland construction company Monarc Projects has carved a niche building churches and purpose-built facilities for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints.

Construction manager for Monarc Projects Nigel Ainley says the company evolved primarily to do work in the Islands eight years ago and the bulk of the company’s work is for the Latter Day Saints.

The company has found a niche specialising in the more difficult and isolated projects.

“We have had an association with the Church on and off for about 13 years.

“We very much enjoy constructing their churches and associated building because they are characterised by the use of a lot of timber in the finishings which is something builders always gain satisfaction from working with,” says Ainley.

One such build completed early February in Te Kuiti involved stripping down a smaller

church structure on the Tonga Street site, re-furbishing the existing and building a substantial extension creating a new church and associated spaces vastly increasing its capacity by over 150%.

The approximately $1.5 million build was not without its challenges as unexpected underground water courses were discovered causing the digging of deeper foundations and extra drainage works but once above ground Ainley says the project went off very well.

Underfloor insulation and air conditioning were of the highest standard to provide those using the facilities with a very comfortable space.

One of the key reasons behind Monarc Projects’ success in the competitive construction market Ainley says is due to carefully selecting the projects it tenders for.

“Long-term relationships are also vital to maintain and with the Latter Day Saints they know the quality of our work and we understand and deliver what they want.”

During that association the company has not only built complete churches but

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a variety of buildings from missionary quarters, mid-range size meeting houses and schools.

Monarc Projects Ltd has also undertaken construction work in Fiji, Vanuatu and The Marshall Islands. When a build is underway Ainley will make visits once a month or so but the company also send its own working site managers full-time to supervise all aspects of the process.

“With our Island work we make sure we employ local people as much as possible.

“This feels good because we are supporting the local economy and making a positive difference.”

Spokesperson, architect and project manager for the Church, Tony Rowell came into association with the Te Kuiti build about 30% through its construction. He says the site certainly had challenges to it.

“There was extensive civil work and an enormous amount of soil taken out of the site.

“Monarc did a good job dealing with the unexpected and though the project was put back because of this extra work the outcome

is a facility we are very very happy with,” Rowell says.

He recalls the ‘fantastic ability’ of Monarc’s site foreman on the project. “Very proactive and a forward thinker. As a project manager I really appreciated this capability.”

Rowell says the end result is a fine example of a building interacting beautifully with its surrounding.

“You are able to sit in the chapel space and look out at the landscape into the distance, toward the distant hills.

“It is a beautiful setting for the Church; a really great outcome.

Reflecting back on a long association with the building industry Ainley says key for him is the comradeship that comes with working alongside builders and project managers to see a build through from start to finish.

“I really enjoy the people I work with but I do think a lot of the fun has gone out of the building process.

“These days increasingly there’s so much Health and Safety compliance administration to be handled but everyone is in the same situation.”

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Martin extends his building experience Sue Russell Martin Fleetwood’s love affair with New Zealand and especially building here began nearly 20 years ago when the Englishman who hailed from Rugby read an advertisement promoting migration to this country.

Now the owner of XTendNZ feels very much settled in the building landscape of the Waikato from his Tamahere base on the edge of Hamilton.

“A flier came through our letter box in Rugby and an advertisement caught my eye,” Fleetwood says.

“It said ‘New Job, New Life, New Zealand’ and for some reason I held on to it. Before we knew it, with a young family and a supportive wife we were on our way to a new and very different life” It wasn’t all a bed of roses though as Martin recalls. Coming to a brand new country, knowing no-one and finding your feet trying to generate enough business to make ends meet was a challenge for the first 10 years or so.

Fleetwood’s operation at its core is small, with three permanent staff; son Ryan, a fully qualified tradesman, an apprentice and Martin.

Backing that up are a raft of professional connections with highly experienced trade subcontractors enabling the company to offer absolute turn-key services, through design, planning and consenting, full construction and handing over the key.

Changes that have taken place with respect to the professionalising of the building industry, with the requirement that all builders hold qualifications to undertake restricted building work have been a good thing he says, sorting out the “fly-by-nighters” from those like himself who are committed to delivering a consistently high standard of work.

“Certainly there is a lot more liability connected with swinging a hammer. The leaky homes crisis has been such a profound experience and I really feel for the homeowner coping with a builder in their home repairing what should never have gone wrong in the first place.”

Attending a Watertight course, left Fleetwood very much with mixed feelings and a sense that some companies got out of it very well and with the realisation there is still a lot of work left to do.

“I can see it taking another 10 years to see it all through.”

XTendNZ offers a variety of building services, including new builds repairs, alterations and renovations.

While big projects, like the recent fit-out of the Lone Star at Rototuna, kept the team busy consistently for several weeks, Fleetwood says the level of enquiries for the services his company offers has continued to increase.

“That’s really heartening and telling me we’re doing a good job.

“People ring me right at the early stages which means the conversation is sometimes less formed to begin with, discussing concepts; sometimes these discussions end up with solid work, other times there can be a wait for them to come back.”

Fleetwood has been operating successfully in the New Zealand building industry to see

the boom and recession phases as having a cyclical nature to them. He describes the impact of the group housing phenomenon as really changing the fundamentals in how builders these days operate.

“Building trades have changed quite a bit.

It has all become specialised, with framing people, flooring people, roofing people whereas before the one builder would do it all.

“I think it stems back to this issue of singular accountability for every aspect of the building process.”

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Residential >> Kiwi Homes

Building high quality, affordable homes Karen Phelps Kiwi Homes has just opened a new show home which demonstrates the company’s ability to build high quality yet affordable homes, says company director Rhys Dulieu.

Located in Riverstone Terraces development in Upper Hutt, the 155sqm modern home seems larger through efficient use of space says Dulieu.

The home includes three bedrooms, two bathrooms, large living area and double garage.

It has been well insulated and is clad in vertical cedar cladding and Linea weatherboard, examples of the proven products that Kiwi Homes likes to use in its builds, says Dulieu.

A qualified builder with around two decades of experience, Dulieu started his own company in 2005 building and selling spec homes.

In 2012 the business name changed to Kiwi Homes to reflect the wider focus of the company which still sells spec homes but also now offers a plan range and full design and build option.

Dulieu says that having worked in the region for so long he has focused on building strong relationships with local developers.

This often means he can gain access to land for clients before it is officially released onto the market.

“It can certainly be difficult to find good sites to work on in Wellington so this is a real advantage for Kiwi Homes customers.”

Dulieu says it is his keen eye for detail coupled with his ability to provide real value for money that sets Kiwi Homes apart.

“It’s the knowledge of how to build cost effectively while still maintaining high standards,” he explains.

“We have established a good reputation for this in the Wellington region and a lot of our work is now by word of mouth as a result.”

The company has established a trusted team of contractors, which Dulieu says keeps overheads and costs down for clients as well as ensuring everyone is accountable for their work.

The new Kiwi Homes showhome includes three bedrooms, two bathrooms, large living area and double garage.

Kiwi Homes has been completing a lot of work in the Riverstone Terraces subdivision where the new show home is based as well as Aotea Porirua subdivision.

Shortly a significant number of sites will be opening up in a new development due to commence in Wallaceville, Upper Hutt.

Dulieu plans to offers a range of packages to clients including options particularly suited to first home buyers.

Kiwi Homes can work with mortgage brokers and banks to help clients into their first home.

The company plans to be ready to start building homes in the subdivision in May next year.

Dulieu says Kiwi Homes has been expanding significantly having quadrupled in size in the past five years.

He aims to continue growth with a target of doubling the company’s present volume of home builds.

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Quality and reliability the keys to success Jo Bailey The team at Canterbury Builders is well equipped to take on trickier projects, including hill sites, says director Clayton Mitchell, who started the company in 2011 with his wife Victoria and business partner Philip Barkle.

“Both Phil and I have been in the industry for nearly 20 years, and enjoy taking on the challenging jobs,” saysb Mitchell.

The firm recently finished building a 250sqm home on a hillside section on Worsley Spur Road.

“It is a striking home, clad in cedar weatherboard and complemented by a black roof and black aluminium joinery.

“The home also has an extensive South American hardwood timber deck, which provides great outdoor living and entertaining.”

New homes are a key part of Canterbury Builders business with the team offering “oneon-one” personalised service from the earliest design and planning stages.

“We work closely with a number of skilled architects and engineers, and usually have some design ideas ourselves we like to put forward to clients.

“It’s a real collaborative effort.”

After the earthquakes, Canterbury Builders was an accredited builder with the Fletchers programme.

The firm still carries out repair work - now mainly over-cap projects for a couple of insurance companies.

“We’re working on a couple of these jobs at the moment on houses which have been lifted, had foundations replaced, and are getting a full exterior re-clad, and all new internal linings.”

The company also takes on maintenance projects, and tackles quite a few renovations and additions projects.

“This is quite a specialised market which can present a few obstacles.

“Our team can fill clients in on all the latest building trends and most cost effective and stylish solutions that fit in with their existing building.”

Mitchell and Barkle had worked alongside each other on numerous projects before they decided to join forces and start Canterbury Builders.

“We used to give each other a hand on our individual projects, so it made sense to team up.”

Canterbury Builders recently finished this 250sqm home on a hillside section on Worsley Spur Road.

Mitchell says they are on the tools less themselves these days, as they are kept busy with client liaison, project management and keeping up with compliance requirements.

“It’s a big change for us to spend more time in the office, but is all part of the company’s growth.

“We’ve also had to adapt to all the new regulations and paperwork required to run a construction business.”

Victoria Mitchell, the firm’s third director, manages the back office and handles

“everything else involved with running the business that doesn’t include banging the nails in”, he says.

Over the four years since it was established, the business has grown gradually and now employs six additional builders, he says.

“It’s been our intention to build the business steadily rather than try to grow too quickly.”

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Mitchell says the company’s clients can expect an honest opinion, and practical friendly approach from the Canterbury Builders’ team.

“Quality and reliability is another cornerstone of our work.

“We ensure whatever we do is built to last, of the highest quality, and meets our customers’ expectations.”

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Residential >> Bain Construction - Landmark Homes Gisborne

Fitting award for C Company Memorial Karen Phelps A Gisborne building company has won a silver award in the leisure and tourism section of the New Zealand Commercial Project Awards for its work on the C Company Memorial House.

Located in Kelvin Park next to Tairawhiti Museum, the C Company Memorial House opened on November 15 last year.

The $1.2m project was built as a tribute to the more than 640 Maori Battalion soldiers who died in battle.

The project was undertaken by Landmark Homes Gisborne trading as Bain Construction and unusually the project was based on a Landmark Homes plan although significant changes were made during the design process, says Bain Construction director Sam Bain.

The C Company Memorial House includes a main gallery space and associated facilities including kitchen, meeting room and a sound room for recording.

Challenging aspects of the high profile project included high raking ceilings and exposed fascias, says Bain.

“This is a highly visible Gisborne landmark and a project we are very proud of, having managed it through from initial planning to completion.

“It really shows that we are capable of undertaking large high profile projects and completing them to a very high standard.”

This is not the first time the company has won awards for its builds.

It has won both local and national recognition including a gold award along with a category win at the 2013 East Coast Registered Master Builders House of the Year Awards in the new homes under $250,000 category.

The winning project was a 130sqm home design-and-build project based in Gisborne.

Bain says it was the company’s high quality of workmanship and attention to detail that led to it winning the award.

He says that it is just one example of the unusually wide range of construction and building projects that the company is involved, which showcases its dedication

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to high quality of workmanship and professionalism.

Bain Construction was started in 2007.

The Landmark Homes franchise for the Gisborne region was added to the business in 2013. New homes are built under the Landmark Homes brand while Bain Construction undertakes a variety of projects including renovations, re-roof projects, alterations and new kitchens and bathrooms.

Bain Construction is also an approved contractor for Enable, completing modifications to homes for people with disabilities including ramps, handrails and wheelchair lifts.

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Bain Construction also offers a rural service constructing buildings such as wool sheds, covered yards and sheds.

Bain, who is a qualified builder and Licensed Building Practitioner, says that by employing a team of professional and fully qualified builders on the staff team enables him to keep quality levels extremely high.

“We focus really hard on customer relations as well as quality building. We complete every job to the best standard we possibly can in order to achieve the best result for the client.”

Bain Construction and Landmark Homes Gisborne builds from the top of the East Cape to halfway between Wairoa and

Napier. The company is presently building a new 302sqm home for a client in Gisborne.

It has entered a recently completed renovation project in the 2015 Registered Master Builder House of the Year Awards.

The home in Gisborne was stripped back to a shell then rebuilt and extended. An existing garage was stripped back, reclad in cedar and linked to the house.

“Our aim is to simply keep building to the high standards we are known for, and to continue to establish an excellent reputation for being at the forefront of building and construction, offering a true benchmark for outstanding workmanship in residential and rural settings.”

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Residential >> Loveridge Enterprise Builders

Young firm goes from strength to strength Sue Russell They say it takes a good four years to establish yourself as a building business and that has certainly been the experience of Seth Loveridge, owner/operator of Loveridge Enterprise Builders of Morrinsville.

“I had a five year stint overseas following completing my building apprenticeship here and during that time some of my mates had got underway with their own businesses so when I returned it took a while to get going.”

By the end of his third year trading he had taken on his two builder brothers and now five years since the business began he has employed a further four tradesmen.

This is a comfortable size he says to be able to undertake multiple jobs while ensuring the quality and craftsmanship his reputation has been built on remains at the highest possible standard.

“My two brothers, Jared and Nathan, are each in charge of their team, so my role now is to get more into project management,” Loveridge says.

He especially finds the challenge of working through a big quote a satisfying part of leading the company.

It’s something he says you just can’t learn theoretically, the real skill of solid quoting comes with practice.

Three of his team are at various stages in their apprenticeship pathway, one just starting, another just about through and the other in his third year. Loveridge finds this a good way to operate because they learn from each other as well and from the boss’s point of view it is a much better way to manage his responsibilities to each.

More and more Loveridge is steering the business toward specialising in new architectural housing. He enjoys this work and likes to build homes that will provide the best resale for the customer.

“We still do a wide variety of building projects, from big extensions and renovations, to farm building work and new homes.

“It is good to have the variety and when we have a lot of work on I can call on some other tradesmen I know build to the standard I expect.”

The company’s website is full of 50 new Loveridge Enterprise Builders architecturally designed homes.

Their Morrinsville show-home completed in February features on the website’s opening

Loveridge Enterprise Builders offers a wide range of architecturally designed homes. page and has been open to public viewing and is now viewable by appointment only.

“It’s a really lovely home with a mono pitch roof, very striking honed block work cladding, sloping ceilings in living areas block work and polished concrete floors,” Loveridge says.

Over the years he has been operating his building planning and construction processes have been tweaked with the aim of delivering the best possible value for money and building experience for clients.

“Nowadays there are much more stringent rules relating to work-site health and safety,” he says. “ My attitude to this is that it is simply doing what we have always done, just now it is necessary to record it and make sure all the staff are following these procedures.”

The company’s website has a full range of house plans ranging in size from modest to two-storey large residences and using a wide variety of building finishes.

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Residential >> Build Right / John Creighton Builders

Stunning home is testament to firm’s award-winning skills Jo Bailey

Build Right is focused on innovative design, quality workmanship, and attention to detail.

Caution urged on cash offers Kelly Deeks Christchurch design and construction company Build Right is now working with home owners considering cash settlement offers from their insurance companies, advising them not to accept an offer unless they are sure it will be enough to cover the cost of the repair or rebuild of their home.

Build Right managing director Rex Lawrence says people should talk to Build Right first for construction advice, property assessments, repair and rebuild costings, and project management solutions.

“People should talk to us before they accept a cash offer,” he says.

“We will give them the right advice and the right price to repair or rebuild their home.”

Build Right was established in 2004 by qualified builder Lawrence.

He has since built up a team of 26 including builders, a sales and marketing manager, and project managers to help manage the growth the company has experienced following the Christchurch earthquakes, and more recently an in-house architect joining the team.

Lawrence says right from the start, the company’s philosophy has been to focus on innovative design, quality workmanship, and attention to detail.

“We manage every aspect of the project from concept design to completion,” he says.

“We provide a service that follows through the process from start to finish, and along the

way there are no corners cut or compromises made.”

The post earthquake construction market in Christchurch has Build Right focused on helping clients get back into their damaged homes in a professional way with quality workmanship, or for those requiring new builds helping to put them in a quality home in a dream location.

Build Right provides a personalised service, providing creative and innovative design solutions and top quality workmanship.

The services of Build Right’s in-house designers and now the company’s architect are available for renovations, new homes, and interior design.

With the kitchen and bathroom often seen as the heart of the home, Build Right offers kitchen and bathroom planning that identifies the needs of its clients, and provides innovative design solutions.

It also offers a team of experienced interior designers to create living environments that reflect its clients’ personalities and lifestyles.

Built Right has recently completed a large renovation and extension project designed by DD Architects, on a 1950’s home in Fendalton.

The home owners loved their site and location but needed more space, and also wanted to modernise their home.

The original house was completely gutted, with extensions added to both the upstairs and downstairs, reroofed and the old weatherboard cladding replaced with an Integra panel plaster system.

Award winning Christchurch firm John Creighton Builders is adding the finishing touches to a stunning new home on the Esplanade in Sumner.

John Creighton says leading Christchurch architects Wilson and Hill came up with a contemporary design for the two-storey home which takes full advantage of its seaside location.

“The clients wanted a quite specific design to suit their lifestyle and the result is a stunning looking house.

“Three separate exterior decks on the first floor provide the residents with some amazing views.”

The low maintenance house is clad in a mixture of cedar and rockcote.

A flat roof with minimal pitch and large soffits create a modern aesthetic to the home.

All the living areas, kitchen and the master bedroom with dressing room and ensuite are upstairs, allowing the owners to take full advantage of the home’s dress circle position.

Downstairs are the guest bedrooms, a bathroom, home theatre, gym, and double garage.

A lift has also been installed in the house to provide ease of access between the levels, which are also linked by internal stairs, and an exterior stairway leading off the home’s large deck outside the main living spaces.

Inside, the 330 square metre home has been tastefully designed, with the use of high-spec materials says Creighton.

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Residential >> John Creighton Builders “Oak floors and Ingrid Geldof designed joinery are features of the home, as well as a beautiful oak staircase and balustrading.

“The home also has a top-of-the-line sound system, gas fires, solar water heating, and photovoltac panels, which generate electricity.”

Creighton says that the structural components in the Sumner home include steel work that timber framing had to wrap around making it “quite a complicated” 14 month build.

“These sorts of homes can be a challenge and have to be constructed extremely precisely.

“Our team of specialist builders and subcontractors have the skills and experience to do the job, with many of them working with us since the early days of the company.”

John Creighton Builders was founded in 1992 and employs around 30 staff.

“We’ve grown a bit since the earthquakes but are not trying to be the biggest architectural builder in Christchurch.

“We just aim to be the best and deliver a great product using the latest technologies, building techniques and materials.”

He says the firm currently has “lots on the go”, including some challenging hill jobs and technical repair projects.

“We do a lot of work on the hills and thrive on doing the difficult stuff no one else likes doing.”

Providing good back-up service is another key element clients can expect from John Creighton Builders.

“If there is an issue we aim to sort it straight away which is one of the things that sets us apart.

“We’ve developed a good reputation over

The two-storey Sumner home takes full advantage of its seaside location.

a long period and intend to be around a lot longer yet.”

Maintaining the company’s award winning standards is important to Creighton.

The firm has consistently won top

honours at the Registered Master Builders House of the Year awards, including multiple Canterbury Regional supreme and National awards.

“It takes a long time and a lot of

experience to establish a niche at the high end of the market and to continually deliver top quality work. We strive to achieve the best possible result for every project as we’re only ever as good as our last job.”

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Residential - Cavalier Homes Manawatu

Presenting the best of Cavalier Homes Sue Russell Phil Wolland has had a building career spanning over 40 years and he has taken all that experience into leading Cavalier Homes, Manawatu, as Gold award winning builders.

Since taking on Cavalier Homes Manaatu back in 2009 his journey has been very successful, putting in place strong efficiency systems.

When this is coupled with the significant buying power of the company massive benefits

are passed on directly to Cavalier Homes customers.

He describes Cavalier’s building plans as a ‘little different’ from what is generally out there, with a strong emphasis on a balance of open-plan expanse off-set by partial walls and walls with openings giving a sense of separate spaces within.

The company is near completing an architecturally designed home built on an “in filled” section in an upper market area of Palmerston North; this has been an engaging build Wolland says.

“The thing that attracted us was that it is built in a very well-established area, providing mature trees and though it is on a small section the architect has made the most of the sun and the environment in its design,” says Wolland.

An expansive polished concrete deck is accessible from several of the ground-floor spaces of the three -bedroom, two-storey home.

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The hallway through to the master bedroom has an office space with sliding doors that open up into a beautiful outdoor fernery, offering a sense of privacy and isolation.

Even the adjoining garaging area is special with an insulated door and with the rear door and window double-glazed.

“Essentially with this full insulation the garage could easily become an additional bunking-in area for visitors.”

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Every opportunity to create special spaces through glimpses to outside features has been taken up in the home’s design.

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Residential - Cavalier Homes Manawatu

Presenting the best in Cavalier Homes style • From page 42 From the outside of the home the garage door - with its rain-screen vertical cedar batten finish - creates a seamless look and doesn’t distract the eye from the overall view of the home.

Every opportunity to create special spaces through glimpses to outside features has been taken up in the home’s design.

At the top of the stairs two narrow windows extend the view out toward a Totara Tree near the boundary, leading the eye further out.

The extensive kitchen has engineered stone tops and a walk in pantry separated by double-cavity sliders and highly specced cooking features including a Pirolithic oven, Induction cook top, plus Fisher and Paykel dish drawers.

Downstairs master bedroom ensuite has two long and narrow windows one high to capture the morning sun the other low, to view the romantically lit fernery, while both

are clear glazed because of their positioning there is no privacy trade-off.

“A great deal of thought has gone into the window sizes and positioning.

“Even downstairs there is a separate powder-room with clear glazing looking out on a feature tree planted to off-set the effect of the boundary close by.”

While Wolland had some reservations initially about the dramatic charcoal and white colour wave, he says it works perfectly, broken with a change in texture using plaster on the three gable walls.

The company is always looking for new projects and to work with new and existing clients.

With so many years building quality homes in the region Wolland says he has accrued a team of quality builders and subcontractors This beautiful new home and land is being marketed by negotiation, over $800,000 and Wolland says it will be open for inspection at the end of June.

“The thing that attracted us was that it is built in a very well-established area, providing mature trees and though it is on a small section the architect has made the most of the sun and the environment in its design.”

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Weathertightness

When expert technical advice is needed Does your building problem need an Expert to comment on it - if so who?

Often defects in buildings are minor and your local builder can fix them in a few days with a minimum of trouble.

But in some cases things are not that easy.

Imagine you find water staining your carpet under the lounge window. No-one left the window open, so it can’t be that.

And what is that cracking throughout the plaster outside? You call your builder and he says that all you need to do is paint over it, which doesn’t sound like the right answer to you. What if it is something more? But if so, how big is it, and what can you do?

Our houses are often our most important asset.

Home is very personal and it being in good condition is important to health and well-being. Finding some serious defect like water ingress, mould or rot is a serious problem that will not go away by painting over it.

Who can you ask to help work out if the problem is serious or nothing to get concerned about? How do you move forward and protect your house?

Think through the following points: If there is a serious defect and damage has been caused to your home it is there because something has gone wrong in the

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building process, something has happened that shouldn’t have.

You need someone to check out the problem.

Someone who can see the issue from all angles, someone who knows about constructing a building right, has the training to understand building science, knows how materials should be used, how water, wind and seismic events can effect a house, knows the building laws and regulations and knows about repair costs.

Maybe this problem will not go away quickly, not for just a few thousand dollars.

You need someone who can follow through. Perhaps the best way forward is the court, or another dispute resolution process?

You need a technical expert who works in this environment and whose quality of investigation, evidence gathering and reporting can help you through the remedial process.

“Finding some serious defect like water ingress, mould or rot is a serious problem that will not go away by painting over it.”

Uncovering the issues Weather-tightness issues are different to general building issues. Unplanned penetration of water can cause significant damage to the internal building elements.

Using tried and tested investigative techniques the company builds up a clear picture of the construction defect and cause of the weather tightness failures.

While historically leaky buildings have been associated with monolithic claddings this is not always the case, says Mark Waters from Weather Tight Solutions.

A report clearly presents the defects, the scope of repair and remedial work and, where required, Weather Tight Solutions helps clients in the many stages of design, council consent and remedial works.

“When we do a pre-purchase or pre-sale inspection we usually find there are issues at the time or small things, which will become issues in the future.

“Commonly there is failure even in timber weatherboards, concrete block work and other composite material construction.

Generally the damage is very gradual and homeowners are not aware that the home is suffering from leaks,” he says.

Weather Tight Solutions specialises in investigating and reporting building defects on all buildings types, especially relating to weather tightness issues.

The company has specialist knowledge and skills particular to the area of weather tightness building inspections and is a recognised expert in this field.

The process starts with an initial non-invasive investigation into existing weather tightness risks while locating any current leaks or areas of deterioration.

This may be followed up with destructive testing where the condition of the timber framing is visually inspected or samples taken and sent to a laboratory.

“We can also act as an expert witness to assist our customers in the recovery of any repair costs. Our investigation and reporting is detailed and can be used by lawyers,” explains Mark.

Based in Auckland and Cambridge, services provided by Weather Tight Solutions includes assessment of existing structure, preparation of reports and documentation for pre sale, pre purchase and dispute resolution, maintenance programmes for homes and body corporate and remediation (recladding) services.

This includes drafting services and design and project management through to the completion and issue of a Code of Compliance Certificate from council.

“We can offer advice on an effective repair, put you in touch with experienced contractors and guide you through the process.

“Our goal is to be 100% certain of the assessment and recommended course of action for our clients so that people can have the highest level of confidence regarding the weather tightness of their property.”

In cases like these you need to have the very best information and advice available and someone that can guide you to any other assistance you may need because that expert has the experience of many similar situations where they have helped others along the way with similar problem buildings.

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Health & Safety

New safety toolkit for construction sector We all know construction can be dangerous work. In 2014 alone five people were killed while working in construction – and each death was a tragedy for friends, family and co-workers.

The ugly truth is that fatalities in the sector are double the average for other industries.

It is WorkSafe New Zealand’s job to help businesses and workers to turn that around and ensure everyone comes home safe and well at the end of the working day.

But health and safety at work is everyone’s responsibility. WorkSafe can’t be in every workshop or building site – it is up to those that create workplace risks to manage those risks.

To help the construction industry do just that, WorkSafe has created The Absolutely Essential Health and Safety Toolkit for Small Construction Sites.

It’s a starter-course in the basics of good health and safety practice and is broken down into a number of sections including working at height, hazardous substances and personal protection.

But it starts with the basics – General Management.

At its heart, a lot of good health and safety practice boils down to sound planning.

When you are managing a building project, ask yourself: • Are you giving enough time to planning, organising and controlling your work?

• Are you checking what actually happens and stopping dangerous practices?

• Do you have someone to turn to for health and safety advice?

• Do you take pride in your standards?

Health and safety at work is everyone’s responsibility .

• Do you think about health risks as well as safety risks (it may help to think of them as ‘slow-acting accidents’)?

The Absolutely Essential Health and Safety Toolkit FOR SMALL CONSTRUCTION SITES

These five simple questions are a great place to start if you want to check whether your business is taking health and safety seriously enough.

Don’t just ask them once – ask them again and again.

If you are an employer you have a duty/ responsibility to look after those people working for you.

• Make sure they are trained, competent and fit to do the job safely • Provide proper supervision and clear instructions • Ensure they have the right tools, equipment, plant and protective gear.

• Involve employees in any discussions about health and safety.

• Provide access to washing and toilet facilities.

Of course it is not just employees that need to be protected. The health and safety of anyone who is on site must be considered.

If you are a principal who contracts, or a contractor who sub-contracts work to others do you: • Check the health and safety performance of the people you plan to use?

• Give them the health and safety information they need for the work?

• Hold regular discussions about how the work is going, including safety problems and concerns?

• Make sure that you have provided everything you agreed (eg safe scaffolds, the right plant, access to toilets etc)?

• Check their performance and fix any problems?

Of course, even with the best will in the world things can still go wrong. If they do and it’s an emergency dial 111 but also notify WorkSafe as soon as possible about any serious incidents, unsafe situations or work-related illnesses. You can call 0800 030 040, night or day, or submit a notification form online at worksafe.govt.nz.

“WorkSafe can’t be in every workshop or building site – it is up to those that create workplace risks to manage those risks.”

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Utilising lightweight aluminium INTAKS is a single system that allows for over 20 different multi-functional configurations.

The range of interconnecting components can be used in many ways, adapting to virtually any job or terrain, making INTAKS ideal for any residential or commercial application.

A patented system developed and manufactured in New Zealand, INTAKS has been designed to be simple to set-up and easy to adjust.

INTAKS takes far less time, truck tonnage and manpower to put up and pack down because it is 80% lighter than steel scaffolding.

Workers can complete the job quicker and easier without needing to lengthen or shorten ropes because with INTAKS there is no longer any need for harnesses.

This also opens up the labour field as workers can now work in a passive environment and no longer need to be trained in the use of harnesses.

INTAKS can be hung in a variety of different ways - from the existing structure of the building, from over the top plate, off the rafter or gable even from parapet and tilt slab to provide a working platform.

This means that lower walls and ground space is clear for multiple trades to work simultaneously. Alternately it can be jacked up under a balcony or eave to provide roof edge protection for maintenance, painting, re-roofs etc.

The innovative design of INTAKS means that it offers many safety benefits on site. The interlocking system makes the planks strong and steady offering workers unparalleled support to work safely. The system’s planks also butt join end to end eliminating overlapping of planks and reducing opportunities for trip hazards and the dreaded 50mm death drop.

The INTAKS system is certified as complying with AS/NZS 1664.1, Department of Labour Best Practise Guidelines for Scaffolding in New Zealand, AS/NZS 4994.1.2009 Temporary Roof Edge Protection and AS 6001 Working Platforms for Housing Construction.

Designed by veterans of the scaffolding and building industry INTAKS overcomes the challenges and shortcomings of traditional scaffolding systems.

A proudly Kiwi company, every component of the INTAKS system is manufactured here in New Zealand to the highest safety and quality standards meaning builders can now work with full confidence, knowing INTAKS offers industry-leading levels of safety and compliance.

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Keeping workplaces safe A high rate of injury and death, carelessness, and risk-taking behaviour are just some of the negative effects of drug and alcohol abuse in the workplace.

Under the new Health and Safety Reform Bill, more impetus is being put on New Zealand business owners to take reasonably practicable steps to ensure they have effective drug and alcohol policies in place to ensure a safer workplace, says CK Rahi, operations director at Advanced Diagnostics.

A high level of worker engagement is a key to the successful implementation of a workplace drug and alcohol policy, she says.

“A punitive way of approaching these issues can lead to negative attitudes and low morale. However with consultation, cooperation and coordination, everything is brought into the open, and random drug and alcohol screening providing a good deterrent.”

It is essential that education is provided to staff so they understand how the consumption of alcohol affects their blood alcohol concentration (BAC), she says.

Advanced Diagnostics provides consultation and advice around the new policies and has developed Drug and Alcohol Free Workplace Programme policies for a wide range of industry sectors, including construction.

The company also provides a range of screening tools that meeting the strict testing standards required.

“We can help companies to develop robust policies around drug and alcohol screening, and based on their requirement, suggest a possible solution. Drug screen can be done in-house or intrusted to a third party. We can also provide education and training to meet the unit standards required for companies to cost effectively manage these screening processes themselves.”

Advanced Diagnostics also has a nationwide network of providers who can provide the screening tests and monitoring if companies wish to outsource this service.

Ms Rahi says it is important companies understand the pros and cons of urine and oral saliva testing and which type of test is most appropriate to use under different circumstances.

“Oral fluid is not a replacement for urine testing, but is a a good complement. It is used primarily for the detection of recent use, as it can detect drugs in the system immediately that may take a while to metabolise and show up in urine.”

She says an oral test is a quick, simple, noninvasive method that eliminates the need for specialised collection facilities, which is ideal for a range of testing situations ranging from pre-employment, to reasonable suspicion to post-accident testing.

“If an accident occurs on a worksite in a remote location, the health and safety official can carry out a simple screen that indicates whether drugs are involved, without having to shut the worksite until a third party arrives. This saves a lot downtime and the associated costs.”

Breath testing for alcohol is equally important, she says. “We provide companies with certified breathalysers that are known for their sensitivity and accuracy.”

Ms Rahi says an effective testing regime provides a good deterrent in the workplace, and can even assist people to make positive changes in their personal lives around drug and alcohol use.

“The more employees are engaged in these policies, the less likelihood of the negative impacts of drug and alcohol use, and the greater chance everyone will get home safely at the end of the work day.”

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Solar water heating has many advantages Karen Phelps Which solar hot water heating system is best suited to a home depends on a number of factors including the type of house, usage, number of occupants and region.

That’s why it’s important to consider all these factors when looking for a solar hot water heating system, says Adrian Kerr from the Solar Association of New Zealand.

“Until recently most houses had an electric water heater, some with a wetback attached,” says Kerr.

“In reticulated gas areas older houses may have a gas storage system installed whereas newer houses would have a continuous hot water system.

“In areas without reticulated gas, bottled LPG systems have become popular on the basis of never running out of hot water.”

However, Kerr says this convenience “comes at a high price” with bottled LPG costing the equivalent of heating using electricity.

“Reticulated gas, once the supply charges are included, is also often a costly option.”

“New Zealand has a 75% renewable electricity system so the use of electricity to heat water is not particularly environmentally irresponsible but it is expensive.

“For those wanting a green and cost effective solution solar water heating is a good option.”

Kerr says that solar water heaters have come a long way over the past decade as a result of the investment put into the industry by the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority (EECA).

“Modern systems from reputable suppliers will reduce the electricity costs for water heating between 50 - 70%,” he says.

“Higher savings are possible if the home owner is willing to manually control when the electric backup element operates and adjust their water usage accordingly.”

The two components at the heart of a solar water heating system are the collectors and the tank.

Kerr says that both must complement each other for the system to work effectively: “The solar collector is most efficient when it is heating water from cold rather than making warm or hot water hotter.

“This principle is the same regardless of what type of collector is used and to achieve it the tank needs to be set up so the backup element is not preheating water before it

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is circulated through the collectors,” he explains.

“The best solution is to use dual element stainless steel tanks. The middle element provides a continual hot zone and the bottom half of the tank is a preheat zone.

“A manually controlled element at the base of the tank provides additional capacity during high usage periods.”

Kerr suggests that the choice of collectors should be primarily based on aesthetics: “Some people prefer the evacuated tube collectors while others will prefer the flat panel types. Quality versions of both work equally as well, provided frost is taken into account.

“Most areas south of Auckland require closed circuit flat panels to prevent excessive heat-loss during cold, clear winter nights.

“The best solution is to use dual element stainless steel tanks. The middle element provides a continual hot zone and the bottom half of the tank is a preheat zone.”

“Evacuated tubes can be installed as open circuit systems throughout most of New Zealand, which generally leads to these systems being more cost-effective in cooler climates where the water quality is good.

“Stainless steel tanks provide the durability that is required to maximise the longevity of a system and are strongly encouraged as the cheaper steel enamel tanks tend to rust prematurely.”

The Solar Association of New Zealand is the industry supported advocacy organisation for solar water heating solutions in New Zealand.

In order to give consumers certainty the Solar Association of New Zealand has been introducing an accreditation system.

Kerr says that accredited retailers and installers are the best way to ensure a

quality, well performing system is purchased as companies with accreditation to the Solar Association of New Zealand have products of proven performance.

Although initial upfront costs of installing solar hot water heater systems tend to require more outlay the cost benefits more than stack up over time.

And with many schemes and incentives in place installing solar water heating doesn’t have to be expensive, says Kerr.

The upfront purchase cost of the system can be reduced through targeted rates based schemes provided by many regional councils and Kiwibank offers a Sustainable Energy Loan assistance package to their home loan customers when purchasing through a Solar Association of New Zealand accredited supplier.

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Making solar energy affordable for all An exciting new initiative launched by Solarcity called solarZero is making solar energy more affordable for New Zealand homeowners.

Solarcity is the first New Zealand energy services company to give consumers the choice of buying solar power from their rooftops without the cost of buying a system.

With the solarZero plan consumers pay a fixed monthly fee for solar power while solarcity pays for the panels and installation.

SolarZero eliminates the upfront cost of installing solar, one of the biggest barriers to the uptake of the renewable technology, says solarcity founder and CEO, Andrew Booth.

“Our research shows that up to 85% of Kiwis are interested in solar technology but many can’t afford the upfront costs of around $10,000. We expect to see a significant increase in the uptake of solar using our solarZero plan.”

SolarZero panels generate energy from the sun during the daytime hours.

Customers buy power off the grid to supplement this, and for night-time use.

This makes the scheme ideal for people who are living or working at home during the day and using power.

Booth says solar systems can be installed on new or existing homes and recommends involving solarcity experts at the early planning stages. “We can calculate how many solar panels are needed to power the house and what direction they should face to maximize solar output.”

Solarcity launched the initiative in Auckland in October last year and in Canterbury a couple of months ago.

Solarcity pays for and installs the solar panels, monitors performance, covers insurance, and will maintain or replace any aged or faulty equipment as required over the term of the contract under its 20-year Lifetime Guarantee.

The first South Island resident to sign up was Michael Peterson, of Christchurch, who had always wanted to use solar but found the upfront cost prohibitive.

“I know a lot of the power I’ve been using is generated from burning fossil fuels which is bad for the environment.

“Now I don’t have to pay for the panels I use solar without worrying about the cost,” says Peterson.”

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“SolarZero can save money on your power bills.

“Those savings could add up to thousands of dollars if the cost of grid power continues to go up. In the past 20 years it has jumped a staggering 153%.”

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The company is New Zealand’s largest solar provider for the residential market.

It was the first carboNZero certified solar business in the world and is still the only energy business in NZ with that certification.

“The solarZero plan provides affordable, sustainable energy, that lets our customers sit back and enjoy the savings while the panels and solarcity do all the work.”

Sustainability >> NZ Wind Energy Association

Wind power blowing into the mainstream Eric Pyle Every year since 2011 more renewable electricity generation has been built globally than gas and coal plants combined. Wind has been the main source of renewable generation, although solar generation is starting to catch up. The world is going through an energy revolution and is moving from fossil fuel electricity generation to renewables.

The often heard statement that China builds a new coal fired power station every two weeks may be true. But also true is that China builds the equivalent of a coal fired power in wind generation every 2 weeks.

In 2014 some 51,000MW of wind generation was installed globally. That is 5 times all the electricity generation in New Zealand (all the dams we have etc). Every 8 minutes 24/7 a wind turbine blade – 40+ meters in length, is produced somewhere around the world.

The turbines are getting bigger. The latest turbines being installed in Europe have a rotor diameter of over 160m. That makes the turbines near Wellington look a little small with a rotor diameter of 80m. Wind generation is now a serious global industry that is doubling every 6 or so years – it is rapidly growing.

New Zealand is windy. Those of us who live in Wellington know that! Some of the wind turbines in the Manawtu have produced more electricity than any other land-based turbine in the world. And they were only installed in 2007! The data from wind turbines show that New Zealand has the best wind regime in the world. So why is it important that we increase renewable energy. The answer is climate change. Climate change is not an environmental issue; it is about the future.

Pltnty of captcity - the Westwind Windfarm near Wellington.

We only have a few more decades before we need to drastically reduce fossil fuel use.

A few decades may seem a long time. But a fossil fuel power station lasts 40 or more years.

So we need to start replacing fossil fuel power plants with renewable ones quickly.

The signs that we will do something about carbon dioxide emissions before it is too late are now encouraging. Coal imports into China reduced by 38% last year. That’s tough on the Australian economy and the mining community. But it is very good news for the future.

A number of countries are starting to seriously contemplate what a 100% renewable electricity system might look like. So can electricity be 100% renewable? Potentially yes.

Wind, for example, is a very reliable source of electricity. On an annual basis it is much more reliable than hydro. Sure it varies on a short time frame, but that is where hydro comes in. Batteries will help in the mix in the future also.

The transition to renewables would happen all the more quickly if it were not for the subsidies. The fossil fuel sector receives

hundreds of billions of dollars each year in subsidies. In New Zealand, for example, we still subsidise exploration for fossil fuels.

But despite the massive subsidies to the fossil fuel sector global trends in energy are starting to head in the right direction. We might yet avoid serious climate change. It will be a close run thing, but as wind technology gets better and better, the more likely it is that we will get there.

Eric Pyle is the Chief Executive of the New Zealand Wind Energy Association

Water storage benefits A water storage system is environmentally friendly, will save you money and now, due to new modern designs, can be fitted discreetly to your home. In fact some models offered by New Water are not even visible.

The company’s Slimline Tanks fit discreetly alongside a home and collect water from a single downpipe. The range has been designed to freestand on a concrete slab or be attached to the slab.

This means that the tanks don’t need to impact on either the aesthetics or structure of the home due to the slim, modern design. The tanks can also be easily removed and transported if desired.

The design of the tanks easily fits under the eaves taking up minimal room on the property.

Made from potable grade material the water stored remains fresh, clean and ready to be used in a variety of ways in the home including watering gardens, flushing toilets, filling washing machines and swimming pools.

And if the Slimline Tank is not slim enough New Water also manufactures and supplies the Microslim range that is just 19cm in width yet each tank holds a staggering 220 litres of water.

Microslim rainwater tanks are so slim they can be attached to a wall or fence and the system is flexible in that modules can be added as water storage needs grow.

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For an even more discreet design New Water offers its popular Eco Sac rainwater storage bladder, which can be completely hidden away. Eco Sac rainwater bladders are unique in that they are made from a superior PVC material and can be installed under decks or floors making Eco Sac much more discreet than traditional rainwater tanks.

By placing the Eco Sac rainwater tank under a house or deck it can harvest all of the rain that falls on the roof by diverting the downpipes to a common in-flow pipe, which goes into the side of the Eco Sac. Eco Sac rainwater tanks come in sizes up to 10,000 litres.

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They can be fitted with pumps, filters and diverters so the water can be made safe for human consumption.

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Delivering regulatory results in a boom town Housing supply and cost is the talk of the town in Auckland.

The steep rise in house prices presents challenges not only to first time buyers but to politicians, economists, planners, and council consenting teams, too.

Between 2010 and 2015 Auckland absorbed enough people to populate a town the size of Tauranga, that’s over 120,000 people.

Recent reporting has highlighted the consents side of the council’s work as a pressure point for the industry, with numerous rules and processes left over from the previous councils still to deal with, though a simpler all of Auckland Unitary Plan comes into play in 2017.

General Manager of Auckland Council’s Resource Consents department, Ian Smallburn, says the growth in Auckland has also seen the dramatic rise in the number of consents.

“The Resource Consents team, which enforces the Resource Management Act has seen a 36 percent growth in resource consents from 9,133 in 2010 to a forecast 12,500 this year, and Building Control, which applies the Building Act, is dealing with more than 20,000 consents and an 8% increase in the last year,” says Smallburn.

“There is no avoiding we needed to speed things up,and our response has been initiatives that have been positively received by the development industry.”

One such initiative is the fast-track programme.

Straightforward applications are now processed within 10 working days and account for about 20 percent of resource consent applications.

The growth in Auckland has also seen a dramatic rise in the number of consents.

Developers, both big and small, who take advantage of the council’s free information service and low-cost pre-application meetings report real improvements in both the rate of progress and cost of a project, he says.

“Our pre-application meetings are a great opportunity for parties to raise issues that might turn into significant and expensive problems later on.

“To ensure these can be avoided, the pre-application meetings may include experts from relevant teams across the wider council group: engineering, urban design, stormwater, environmental services, heritage, Auckland Transport and Watercare,” he says.

Auckland Council has also developed a Key Accounts team for major developers and companies, linking contacts across the council

departments and organisations to ensure an efficient process through all aspects of consenting. This has resulted in a very high satisfaction rating from these customers, says Smallburn.

General Manager of the Building Control department, Ian McCormick, observes that the lessons from projects that have used an integrated approach are game-changing.

“It has given us a good insight into the benefits of breaking down the silos and teaming up the various consenting ‘trades’.

“Our current improvement programme is focusing on putting the customer first through our Customer-Centric Regulatory Review.

“This model aims to make their dealings with us as straightforward as possible.”

Across the board, 99% of building consents are delivered within the 20-day statutory time frame, although sometimes applications can go on hold as further information is sought.

“In effect, this means we process 80% within 40 working days,” saysMcCormick.

“It helps everybody when applications are clear and comprehensive.”

McCormick acknowledges that the developmental process can be time-consuming and complicated.

“We are working with professional organisations, including Certified and Master Builders, NZ Institute of Architects, and the Ministry for Business, Innovation and Employment to find ways we can speed things up, including reducing the regulatory oversight of builders that are able to operate their own quality programme.”

“This is one way we can help bring houses to the market as quickly as possible to help meet the ever-growing demand,” he says.s

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Trade - Wellington

Helping Council building officers to upskill In November 2013 new legislation came into force which required building consent authorities (BCAs) to have all technical officers working in building control to have a recognised qualification.

This qualification had to be either an appropriate New Zealand or Internationally recognised qualification.

As many staff in building control at the time had no suitable qualifications the regulation included a provision for officers to be working towards an appropriate qualification within a reasonable time.

At the introduction of the new rules there was no suitable up-to-date and cost effective training for building officers to undertake.

The industry collaborated and developed a new national qualification the National Diploma in Building Control Surveying.

Designed by Skills, an Industry Training Organisation, and funded by Government this diploma fits with the legislation, building standards and is aligned with building sector needs.

Wellington City Council surveyed the qualifications held by its building officer complement at the time. It discovered that it had over 30 staff that needed to undertake further study.

The council designed and implemented a three-year programme of work to develop the staff to ensure they had reached the suitable qualification.

Each of the affected building officers had to make the decision to work towards their diploma which offered them job security and a career pathway.

The financial and time impacts are significant.

However the council says that there are many benefits to both the officers and the organisation.

The major positives for the building officers are: • An education with no teacher, or classroom other than a virtual one • Cost is a minimum – there’s no travelling, no personal cost other than time • Learning is at their own pace, any time or anywhere • Opportunity to gain a relevant transferable qualification The positives for Wellington City Council are:

The new diploma is developed around the broader knowledge required of a modern building officer.

The new diploma is developed around the broader knowledge required of a modern building officer. It does not focus on detailed specific technical knowledge.

Cross skilling, once common practice, had in recent times fallen from favour. The advantage to the officers of the broader knowledge base is they become very employable by any BCA across the country.

Wellington City Council has officers that deal with either processing building consents or carrying out inspections, while in many smaller council’s the building officers perform both these functions.

The commitment from both Wellington City Council and its officers is large, however the council says there was no option but to be proactive.

• Confident and qualified staff that feel valued • Meeting the council’s BCA requirements • Reduction in risk with better qualified officers • More capacity to deliver customer focused solutions • Ability to assist other regions’ BCAs Overall while at first the new legislations appeared to be very onerous the Wellington Council says it has now set out a plan of work and is well on the way to having qualified building officers.

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Dunedin Botanic Gardens gets new facility Plants, particularly those that need just the right conditions, are being given an excellent start thanks to a new state-of-the-art propagation house at the Dunedin Botanic Garden.

Approximately 600sqm of indoor space and 400sqm of climate controlled glasshouses provide the perfect combinations of light, moisture, ventilation and temperature to suit the wide range of plants grown - from succulents and cacti, to alpines, tropical, subtropical, and ferns and orchids.

Outside, the large nursery area can easily accommodate all the plants required for planting out in the various collections.

Dunedin Botanic Garden Curator Alan Matchett says the new facility replaces a propagation complex that dated back to 1924.

“It had evolved over the decades through a series of extensions.

“Being able to start with a clean slate like this has allowed the architects McCoy & Wixon to work closely with our staff to develop a spacious layout designed around the operational workflow requirements to create a more efficient working environment.”

There are plenty of practical considerations, such as large indoor bays where potting mix, soil and sand can be trucked in, then mixed for different types of plants.

Large roller doors also allow easy access for the delivery and dispatching of plants.

Aesthetics haven’t been forgotten with long laminated support beams arching across the large, light central propagation workspace where plants and seeds are prepared and potted.

The spacious facility offers plenty of room for volunteers and long time supporters the Friends of the Garden to work.

It also makes it possible to offer demonstrations and training to visiting groups.

Once the potting has been done, plants can be transferred into one of the seven climate controlled glasshouses or be transferred to the outside nursery.

Each of the seven glasshouses’ internal environments is individually controlled by dedicated air handling units, each supplied with either heated or chilled water via underground pipe work.

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Scheme raises the bar for new home design Build Back Smarter, a scheme offering free energy efficiency advice for Christchurch people whose homes were damaged by earthquakes, is now expanding to companies building new homes.

Build Back Smarter is a collaborative initiative between the Christchurch City Council, the Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Authority (CERA), the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE), and the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority (EECA).

Since it launched in November 2014, Build Back Smarter has offered free Healthy Home Improvement Plans for earthquake damaged homes.

A qualified assessor from either of Build Back Smarter’s partner organisations, Smart Energy Solutions and Community Energy Action, visits homes to draw up a list of priorities aimed at making houses warmer, drier, healthier and cheaper to run. Included in the assessment are insulation, heating, lighting, ventilation and glazing.

“Before the earthquakes, so many Christchurch homes were cold and damp,” Christchurch City Councillor and housing spokesperson Glenn Livingstone says.

“People doing earthquake repairs or rebuilding after their homes were damaged have a unique opportunity to make improvements and Build Back Smarter can help them with making decisions.”

A recent marketing campaign including direct mail to homeowners, radio and online advertising, and an online booking facility resulted in a huge increase in visitors to www. buildbacksmarter.co.nz, and a jump in Healthy Home Improvement Plan bookings.

Recent market research showed people appreciated the online advice and service, and wanted more.

Build Back Smarter’s focus on earthquake damaged homes will continue, but it is now also planning to work directly with building companies to promote high levels of energy efficiency in new homes.

Build Back Smarter will employ an Ecodesign Advisor to work with home building companies to encourage new homes to meet high HomeStar and Lifemark standards.

“This is an exciting new development which, once it is up and running, will raise the bar again for home building.

“It will ensure that housing in Christchurch is amongst the best in New Zealand, making

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Korean trade deal nearly there Hugh de Lacy The long-sought after goal of a free trade agreement (FTA) with South Korea, New Zealandâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s fifth largest trading partner, is virtually a done deal.

However, New Zealand Trade Minister Tim Groser isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t prepared to say so just yet. â&#x20AC;&#x153;After walking across broken glass on this negotiation over many years I am now prepared to say in public that Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m very confident we can get this thing together, but weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re not quite there,â&#x20AC;?

Groser said.

Groser recently met with his South Korean

counterpart on the fringes of the Asia-Pacific Economic conference in Beijing and again at the East Asia Summit in Myanmar. â&#x20AC;&#x153;All I can say with necessary caution on my part is that nothingâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s done till itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s done. â&#x20AC;&#x153;After all Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m one of the millions of New Zealanders who thought when we were leading 8-1 in the Americaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Cup with nine sailing days to go that it was pretty well assured â&#x20AC;&#x201C; and how wrong that proved,â&#x20AC;? Groser said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Apart from the pain it just showed once again in the real world, donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t count your chickens until they hatch. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a simple truth of human behaviour. â&#x20AC;&#x153;So Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m not prepared to say itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s done: weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve

got one or two final steps, but itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s looking very good.â&#x20AC;?

Negotiations towards an FTA began in 2009 soon after the then South Korean President Lee Myung-bak visited New Zealand.

Seven rounds of largely fruitless negotiation followed before current President Park Geun-hye gave new impetus to the talks which resumed in February this year in Wellington.

The sticking point has been the impact of New Zealandâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s agricultural trade on South Koreaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s.

Last year trade between the two countries was worth $3.59 billion, slightly favouring South Korea which imported $1.63b worth of products

from New Zealand and exported $1.96b worth to here.

New Zealand has the largest expatriate South Korean population in the world, with around 30,000 ethnic Koreans living here.

It is also the fourth largest source of foreign students in New Zealand and the seventh-largest source of overseas visitors.

An FTA would save New Zealand exporters about $230 million in tariffs, including 89% on butter, 45% on kiwifruit, 40% on beef and 11% on processed wood products.

Korean exporters would save only about $5m in tariffs, but their home economy would benefit from a wider range of cheaper goods.

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economyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s capacity to produce goods and services without generating inflation â&#x20AC;&#x201C; the so-called inflation speed limit â&#x20AC;&#x201C; is higher than we thought, so itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a good news story.â&#x20AC;?

Only months ago home mortgage holders were rushing to fix their interest rates against an expected rapid hike as the economy shrugged off the hangover of the 2008 global financial crisis.

But the feared 2-3% jump over a year or less, which would have seen many mortgagees struggling to meet their payments, simply hasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t happened. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Markets are re-rating their expectations of where the overnight cash rate (OCR) is going over the next year or two. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re not looking at cuts, but whereas a year ago financial markets might have expected three or four [interest rate] hikes over 2015, now theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re looking at one or two,â&#x20AC;? Stephen said.

â&#x20AC;&#x153;With low inflation the Reserve Bank will be able to keep those interest rates low for longer than previously thought, and thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s why what youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re seeing at the moment is fixed mortgage rates coming down.â&#x20AC;?

Other factors holding inflation in check include the plummeting price of petrol, down below $2 a litre for the first time in years, and relatively low upward pressure of wages.

A two-speed economy was developing in an environment of â&#x20AC;&#x153;fairly strongâ&#x20AC;? economic growth, with challenges to the export sector from dairy and forestry which will affect some regions of the country. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Equally weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve got the Canterbury rebuild and Auckland construction activity, and my expectation is that house prices will start rising again pretty smartly on the population boom.â&#x20AC;?

The strengthening US economy has pushed the New Zealand dollar well under the US80c mark,

enhancing the attractiveness of our exports, with the meat industry taking particular advantage.

The low kiwi dollar is also helping put a floor below dairy returns which formerly comprised a quarter of total exports but which have plummeted to half their level of a year ago. That said, the latest Fonterra monthly dairy auction has shown further weakness in global demand that suggests a new floor price has yet to be reached.

The net effect of these sometimes contradictory factors would be a slight worsening of the economic imbalances, such as a relatively small current account deficit and a shrinkage in overseas debt, that had been improving under a more inflationary environment. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll end up with decent domestic demand propping growth up, with major faltering in the dairy sector detracting from growth to an overall average [GDP growth] similar to the last couple of years.â&#x20AC;?

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More than 170 years after the land was first purchased, and nearly 60 years after the foundation stone was laid, the race is now on to finally complete Aucklandâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Holy Trinity Cathedral. Bishop George Selwyn purchased the land In 1842 with the vision to build a cathedral for the Anglican Diocese of Auckland that would become a centre for

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Christchurch rubber manufacturer Skellerup Industries has unveiled plans for a new factory in Christchurch.

The $30 million new plant at the Wigram Business Park will replace its quake-damaged Woolston factory where much of its agribusiness supplies are made, for the dairy industry in particular.

Partly funded by earthquake insurance money, the new 18,900sqm factory is 20% bigger than its old one and is expected to be occupied progressively by the existing 200 staff in about December of 2015.

Skellerup chief executive David Mair said he didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t expect the companyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s annual revenues of about $200m would be greatly affected by the halving of New Zealand dairy farm revenues in the past year, because the companyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s domestic markets represents only a small part of its turnover. â&#x20AC;&#x153;If you pulled it right down to how much revenue was generated by things that New Zealand farmers buy, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s of the order of 10% to 12%,â&#x20AC;? Mair said.

Dairy equipment was a major part of Skellerupâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s domestic and export business, along with the gumboots that made it a household name in New Zealand, but dairying was still in expansion mode. â&#x20AC;&#x153;There is an expansion of [dairy] farms under way in the South Island through Ngai Tahu, and there have been irrigation schemes finished, but what it comes down to is credit for farmers, and I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t know if thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s going to tighten up or loosen.â&#x20AC;?

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A Feilding High School troupe brings wearable arts to life in a guest performance at the Palmerston North Cossie Clubâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 125th celebrations. The group presented some of the routines that have made the schoolâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s annual wearable arts show, Evento, a hit over 18 years. â&#x20AC;˘ See page 4.

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New Zealandâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s economy is holding firm - with inflation remaining lower than expected, while the continuing rise in immigration is also helping to drive growth.

This is despite plummeting returns from both the dairy, in particular, and forestry sectors.

Westpac chief economist Dominick Stephens said inflation is defying all predictions of a year ago and refusing to accelerate wildly.

Also contributing to a continuing economic robustness and steady Gross Domestic Product growth of around 3% is the immigration boom, â&#x20AC;&#x153;The inflation picture has been very surprising over the past year: much lower than anybody expected,â&#x20AC;? Stephen said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;What that indicates is the New Zealand

Hugh de Lacy Suggestions the Christchurch post-quake building boom has already peaked, and has only a couple more years to run, have been rubbished by Bank of New Zealand chief economist Tony Alexander.

Current record net increases in migration, tipped to reach 50,000 a year by the end of 2014, would ensure an extension of Christchurch building well beyond the actual repair programme, and offer a similar boost to the highly buoyant Auckland market, Alexander told Business North.

The Canterbury Development Corporation said recently that economic growth in the region is set to slide over the next two years because post-quake building has already reached its peak.

But Alexander said most economists have â&#x20AC;&#x153;been struggling for the past three years to figure out what the profile of the rebuild will beâ&#x20AC;?, and the net migration boom clouds the picture even further.

Immigration would have a three-way impact on construction. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Number one, there will be a few extra builders around so I would expect extra houses to be built than would otherwise be the case. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Secondly, I think that the accommodation demand will exceed the speed with which extra supply will come forward, therefore it will tend to place upward pressure on rents and house prices as well,â&#x20AC;? he said.

The third factor arose from the familiarity investors already have with the impact of immigration changes on construction demand, especially in the Auckland market, which â&#x20AC;&#x153;will add even further upward pressure on pricesâ&#x20AC;?.

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