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There will be a subtle name change when Scaffolding, Access & Rigging NZ releases its new industry guidelines later this year, says chief executive Graham Burke.

We are calling the new document Good Practice Guidelines for Scaffolding rather than Best Practice Guidelines, as we believe the name Good Practice is a better reflection of minimum requirements. There can be a misinterpretation when using the name Best Practice that it sets out the maximum standards for people to adhere to, even though that is not the case.

He says like previous guidelines, the new Good Practice Guidelines for Scaffolding should be seen as a comprehensive and authoritative guide to what is considered by the scaffolding industry to be safest and preferred work practice.

The draft of the document is with Worksafe, but given the backlog of similar guidance material being developed at the same time, progress has been slow getting it through

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the system.SARNZ currently represents around 120 members,

representing major scaffolding and rigging contractors, through to smaller companies and it also has a number of associate members, who are mainly industry suppliers.

We represent the majority of scaffolding companies in New Zealand. Membership has taken off in the last few years due to the growth of the industry, and heightened profile of the organisation.

Members of SARNZ have to meet required minimum standards in areas such as health and safety, public liability and training before they can join.

We are very strong on complying with the Guidelines which have been set by SARNZ in collaboration with stakeholders including Master Builders, Roofing Association, Master Painters, Certified Builders and Worksafe. Companies cannot become a member of SARNZ unless they can prove they meet these base requirements.

Graham says there are several benefits to being a member, such as the ability to have an input into industry matters, and networking with others in the sector.

This is really important, especially for people starting out or trying to grow their business.

SARNZ communicates with its members through its comprehensive website, and a regular newsletter, called Platform.

We are currently looking at other new ways to engage with and support our members, including more personal communication.

We have sent out a poll to our members to see how they would like to interact with SARNZ.

The response so far is that they are very happy with the newsletter, but would be open to the possibility of social media, or a more interactive members area on the website, possibly with a forum to encourage greater interaction. We are definitely looking at ways to facilitate that.

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Accessman 91

Aoraki Frame & Truss 64

Arco Group - Quest Motel - Whangarei 49

Asbestos 82

Auckland University Eqrthquake Testing Facility 90

Blackley Construction 70

Brick & Blocklayers Federation 76

Carfar Crouch Construction 50

Christchurch Adventure Park (Port Hills Christchurch) 42

Concrete Masters 78

Construction Contracts Amendment Act 2015 80

Crombie Lockwood 4

Directory 94

Fahey Kwiat Builders 66

FFP Nelson Marlborough Fire 52

FPA NZ 55

FTMA 58

Kuriger Builders 71

Mangapapa Petit Hotel (Gemco Construction Ltd) 40

NZDAA 84

Paul Smith Earthmoving 68

Personal Protective Equipment 45

SARNZ 6

SCNZ 29

Truss Tech 93

Waterproofing Membrane Assn NZ 72

Westlake Timber NZ 62

Clement Richer, 34, from Herne Bay, Auckland, took away the top prize. Second place was awarded to Wade Puklowski, 23, from Nelson, and third to Adam Johnson, 24, from Whangaparaoa, Auckland. Max Southworth, 23, from Tauranga, received the Chairmans Personality Award.

The final event took place at the New Zealand Certified Builders Association (NZCB) 18th annual conference and expo.

NZCB Chief Executive, Grant Florence, said the conference was a fitting backdrop for the final event, as it gave the apprentices a chance to mingle with, and learn from, experienced builders and other tradespeople.

As the only building trade association that requires trade-qualification for membership, a major focus for NZCB is fostering more quality apprentices.

Regional carpentry apprentices compete in

the capital for top honour Following a series of regional events that involved building childrens

playhouses, twelve regional champions gathered in Wellington over 26-28 May for the national final of the

Certified Builders Carpentry Apprentice Challenge.

Certified Builders Carpentry Apprentice Challenge national final - Adam Johnson (3rd), Clement Richer (1st), Wade Puklowski

(2nd).

This is one of the reasons why we run our Carpentry Apprentice Challenge, as well as to recognise the talent coming up in the industry and Im not just talking about young talent.

The age of our apprentice challenge finalists this year ranges from 19 to 41 years, and half of them are over the age of 25. Theres a growing number of people who are seeing building as an attractive career path and retraining later in life, which is great.

The apprentices technical skills were tested during the regional events, where they were tasked with building a childrens playhouse to set specifications within an eight-hour timeframe. The final challenge involved a panel interview and presentation to test their theoretical knowledge and communication, which are particularly important skills to hone in an industry that demands a high standard of professionalism, said Mr Florence.

This is the 9th year of the Certified Builders Carpentry Apprentice Challenge, which is run by NZCB and the Industry Training Association Building (ITAB), in conjunction with industry training providers across New Zealand.

Clement Richer takes away over $15,000 worth of prizes including trade quality tools and an Outward Bound scholarship.

While at the NZCB conference and expo, apprentices also took part in a Great Apprentice Race, a fun building-related challenge that involved designing and building a bicycle from scratch and racing it around an obstacle circuit. Tools and supplies were generously provided by Mitre 10 Trade for the challenge, setting the apprentices up with everything they needed to dream-up and create a functioning plywood bicycle.

Another regular feature of the NZCB conference and expo is a charity auction for their Apprenticeship Scholarship Trust, which this year raised over $16,000.

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Its no surprise that a shortage of skilled people has been identified as the most critical challenge facing the scaffolding industry in a recent survey sent out to members of the Scaffolding, Access & Rigging NZ Inc (SARNZ).

Like most sectors involved in construction, we have a

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lack of skilled people available to meet the current demand, says the associations chief executive Graham Burke.

Of concern is the number of new companies that are flooding the market without the necessary experience or industry knowledge, he says.

Since the Working at Heights campaign kicked off two years ago, the profile of the industry has grown in line with the demand from the market. This has encouraged some companies to charge in, in search of an easy dollar, without understanding the risk profile of the industry.

Some new operators have even entered the market unaware they need someone on their team with a Certificate of Competence, as well as a person qualified to carry out weekly scaffold checks.

They have to go to the market to find these qualified staff, who are already in short supply. This puts extra pressure on the labour market and the established companies that are already struggling to keep up with demand.

Companies starting without the right people can find themselves in quite a bit of trouble says Graham.

This is where clients can start to have issues as well. Using a SARNZ member will definitely mitigate that risk.

Graham is quick to point out these concerns are definitely not true of every start up, but he is aware of some unsophisticated operations without the correct systems and processes in place when they were established.

His advice for anyone thinking of entering the scaffolding industry is to ensure they are fully aware of what they will need in the way of equipment, vehicles, storage, and most importantly skilled staff before they commence work.

It is critical that any operator in the New Zealand scaffolding sector is working to acceptable industry standards. Clients should also be looking at the scaffolding companies they work with to ensure they meet these standards and have people with the right qualifications in place, to ensure the safe delivery of a quality product and service. Using a SARNZ member assures of all these requirements are met, he adds.

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It is all about relationships. If construction companies work closely together with a scaffold operation as a team, rather than jumping from contractor to contractor on every job in search of the cheapest price, they will have a better outcome. With trust, both companies can be confident of a good, fair price, and service.

Using a member of SARNZ assures the client they will get a safe and compliant scaffold as all SARNZ members must follow the Best Practice Guidelines for Scaffolding to become a member.

Communication between the companies is critical, as providing reasonable notice of upcoming work, allows the scaffold firm to provide a more timely delivery, he says.

There are lots of good examples of group housing companies with multiple ongoing projects and their scaffolders working together to create systems that create good workflow and maximise efficiencies on site.

This could include everything from minimising the amount of scaffolding required to work safely, to ensuring platforms are installed at the correct level.

Graham says good communication is required on both sides to keep jobs flowing smoothly.

It is just as frustrating for scaffold companies if they turn up to do their job and they cant access the site for whatever reason. Any avoidable holdups create inefficiencies and blowouts in cost and time. Things wont always be perfect, however most issues can be avoided with planning and understanding on both sides.

With a planned approach, the cost of scaffold can even be offset by the increase in efficiencies and productivity, as well as the lift in safety on site, he says.

The perception of scaffolding as an investment rather than simply an extra cost is something that we would like to promote.

SARNZ chief executive Graham Burke has some sound advice

for anyone engaging a scaffold specialist: Work as a team.

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The organisation has recently appointed Graham Burke as its first ever chief executive, a newly created full time position.

In his challenging new role, Graham will oversee the management of SARNZ, raise its profile as a specialist trade organisation, increase its membership and capability, and support its voluntary executive team, for whom the workload in the current climate had become too great, he says.

With increased demand from the construction sector, skill shortages, new health and safety legislation, and various other issues impacting on the industry, the group of volunteers on the executive reached the conclusion they needed to employ someone to take SARNZ forward. I am delighted to have been chosen for the role, says Graham.

As a life member of SARNZ he is already very familiar with the organisation, having been on the executive from 2002 to 2015, including five years as president.

His long career in the construction and scaffolding industry goes back to the early 1980s, when he worked as a builder for himself and other companies. It was while working as a carpenter for a large painting company that he started learning what was to become his career in scaffolding.

In 1998 he started his own commercial maintenance and general contracting business, and moved into scaffolding in 2000, by which time he had his scaffold ticket.

SARNZ has employed Graham Burke as its new full time chief executive.

Scaffolding, Access & Rigging NZ (SARNZ) has come a long way since its inception in 1994, when it was formed by a group of scaffolders and riggers getting together to talk about industry issues.

Last year, after feeling a little bit burnt out, Graham sold his longstanding Wellington firm Workzone Scaffolds, and did some consulting before leaving for Alaska on the trip of a lifetime.

He was asked to be part of a sledging expedition in Alaska, retracing the 700-mile sledging route Norwegian explorer Roald Amundsen took from Herschel Island to Eagle in 1905.

The team successfully completed the journey, the first since Amundsens day, through one of the coldest, most remote wildernesses left on the planet.

It was an amazing four week trip in freezing conditions. Just to get to the start line required a 100 mile dog sled ride, 350 mile truck journey, and 180 mile flight, which was an adventure in itself.

Graham says it took a bit of adjusting to come back to everyday life after his unique experience, but he is equally passionate about progressing the scaffolding and construction sectors in New Zealand.

As former president of the Specialist Trades Federation, Graham was at the forefront of the battle to change the retentions regime as part of the review of the Construction Contract Amendment Bill.

I was really pleased with the outcome. Ive been in construction and associated trades all my working life, so

its great to see positive changes and improvements come to fruition.

Policy development and legislation is also part of Grahams role with SARNZ, along with member engagement and support, internal training, and building SARNZ as a powerful industry organisation with greater influence.

I enjoyed the previous contribution I made to SARNZ on the executive and in the presidents role, and am very happy this full time opportunity came along to help progress and improve the scaffolding and rigging industry as a whole.

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With the increasing need for skilled, trained scaffolders and riggers, the industry needs to develop its training programmes to ensure standards continue to improve and evolve, says SARNZ chief executive Graham Burke.

This is particularly critical from a safety perspective as just about every task, from loading a truck to operating a forklift, getting to site and especially working at height to erect and dismantle the scaffold has an element of risk.

Safety and training is something we guard jealously, and were not about to let those standards slip.

One of Grahams main tasks as the associations new chief executive is to look at the industrys current training model and how it might need to be adapted.

We are looking at the range of training available in the marketplace and deciding which models best meet the needs of the industry moving forward. We have been well served by our training providers to date and it is critical the high quality of scaffolders and riggers being produced continues. Good training programs also help us to attract smart, motivated people to the industry.

Lifting training capacity is another key consideration but is highly challenging given the small size of the industry.

Scaffolding and rigging is a fraction of the size of other trades, yet training providers require considerable infrastructure and equipment to deliver courses. It is one of the challenges we are working through with ITO (Skills) and training providers associated with the industry, as we look at a range of options moving forward.

Some slight changes have recently been made to the current qualification, and Graham expects there could eventually be a small range of different training options,

Huge demand for quality trainingWith people clamouring to get scaffolding tickets, there is huge demand on SARNZ and industry training providers

to provide appropriate training and qualifications.

allowing people to choose the one that best meets their needs.He says it takes up to two years for a person to have the

necessary training and experience to work at the level of a competent elementary scaffolder.

We would never undermine this fact by following a model similar to Australia where people go to polytech for a week and come out with a scaffold ticket. We are very aware of providing a safe working environment for our people.

The rigging qualifications have also been reviewed and SARNZ is working to increase training capacity in this area as well.

Riggers are currently unregulated so it is not compulsory for them to have a qualification despite it being a high risk industry. With the new health and safety legislation we believe it is likely to become compulsory to have a Certificate of Competence when the next tranche of regulations are launched next year. We are working with industry to resolve the issues around that, so we have the training capacity and quality framework ready to meet demand.

Graham says there may be recognition of prior learning for existing riggers. However some may have to undertake extra training depending on their skills and experience to qualify.if compulsory qualifications are introduced.

SARNZ is working hard to encourage young people to enter the industry, he says.

We will continue working with schools and training providers to get young people into scaffold companies for a taste of the industry, and hopefully continue into training. In the past we have had a high turnover of young people in the initial period after they join the industry, as many are put off after working for months as labourers in what is a tough,

physical environment, before doing any formal training.By encouraging young recruits to attend courses covering

safety, understanding the scaffolding process and what their future job will look like, manual handling, and how to tie knots, they build up some core skills, and basic qualifications that also make them a more useful employee.

The idea is that if we give young people a taste while they are in their last year at secondary school or on a trade course, it should help to cut down some of this turnover and encourage employers to get them into formal training earlier.

A more structured approach also gives young people an easier and clearer career path, showing them how they can work their way up, quite literally in the scaffolding industry.

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SARNZ is gearing up for its 2016 Annual Conference, which will be held on 18th and 19th August in Tauranga.

The theme of the event is Training the Future of our Industry, which will cover not just industry training, but training in the broader sense.

The importance of developing a strong business culture is another theme we will be exploring at the event, says chief executive Graham Burke.

An impressive list of speakers is being put together, including Jason Whatuira, a director of Option-1: Performance Results who will discuss the development of company culture and performance. He has a broad background in a range of fields including, the military, security, and leadership and is currently working with a range of sporting organisations on similar themes.

Richard Clark, former CEO of the Sky City Breakers will provide a fascinating insight into how the Auckland-based basketball team was turned around from failure to become league champions.

Craig Garner, training portfolio manager for the Employers and Manufacturers Association will also speak about The Art of Developing an Effective Training Programme.

Craig is currently responsible for training programmes in health and safety, ranging from webinars through to the Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety Management. He has worked in a number of industries including engineering, advertising, sales and marketing and ICT, and held senior management and board positions with a diverse range of organisations.

As well as networking, and participating in the conference programme, delegates will also have the opportunity to visit a display area, where a range of industry sponsors will set up trade stands.

The trade area is a great place to have a look at some

products and services and chat to the companies behind them.

Awards will be presented at the conference dinner including the Best Scaffold Job & Best Rigging Job of the Year, which in 2015 was won by Industrial Site Services, for the Cobham Bridge Scaffold in Hamilton, and Technical Rigging Services for the FM1 Broadcast Antenna on the Auckland Skytower.

Any member company interested in competing is asked to provide up to six photos in jpg format of a job they think warrants the award, along with an explanation says Graham.

The other awards are the Scaffolding & Rigging Trainee of the Year (introduced in 2008), which in 2015 were won by Kaydon Rakei of Chain Rigging and Scaffolding and Reice McKinnon of Bluescope Steel.

These awards are aimed at encouraging people who have already shown an aptitude and interest in making a career in the scaffolding industry to continue their education in the field.

Entries for the 2016 awards are open now. More details are available on the SARNZ website.

Graham says the number of sponsors supporting the SARNZ Annual Conference grows each year, and the organisers receive consistently good feedback about the event from everyone involved.

The conference has become self-perpetuating as it continues to grow each year. A big thank you must go to the organisers Mick Curran of Upright Scaffolding in Auckland and Chris Douglas of Northland Scaffolding who have put so much effort into ensuring the delivery of another exciting programme for 2016.

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Revised guidelines on the wayRevised guidelines expected later this year will provide clarity around the rules for scaffold

inspections for both scaffolds under and over five metres.

However companies still need to be clear on the existing rules, especially when it comes to tagging scaffold under five metres high, says SARNZ chief executive Graham Burke.

There is a lot of discussion around whether scaffold needs to be tagged under five metres high, and the simple answer is yes it does. All scaffolds should be marked as to whether or not they are safe to use regardless of height.

The main difference is that scaffolds over five metres must be inspected by a certified scaffolder of the appropriate class, or a competent person such as a chartered engineer.

Although there have been differing interpretations on who this competent person may be, the regulations indicate that this must be the holder of a Certificate of Competence.

Although scaffold under five metres does not need to be inspected by a holder of a Certificate of Competence, it does however need to be inspected and tagged on a regular basis to ensure it is in good order and fit for purpose by someone with the appropriate training, competency and experience.

Companies must also ensure good industry practice when it comes to both the erection of, and tagging of scaffold, says Graham.

Scaffolds that are required to be erected by a certified scaffolder must have the scaffolder on site and providing direct supervision. It is not acceptable for scaffolders to be asked to sign off work after it was built by a non certified scaffolder.

People checking scaffolds need to remember that they are responsible for ensuring the scaffold is fit for use and hasnt been altered or damaged.

The scaffold tags need to be filled out legibly with the inspectors name and inspection date so that the workers using the scaffold can be confident the scaffold is safe.

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migrant workersBringing in more migrant workers could help ease the

skill shortage in the scaffolding sector short term. However the path needs to be smoothed for those interested in settling in New Zealand long term, says SARNZ chief executive, Graham Burke.

Scaffolding is not currently on the Skilled Occupations List, which means migrant workers struggle to get visas to work in New Zealand for more than 12 months. While this is acceptable to most migrant workers, it discounts skilled, experienced people who would love to stay and help us to build long term capacity in the industry. This is impossible unless they are working for an accredited employer, which most small scaffolding businesses are not.

The sector has traditionally attracted migrant workers from England and Ireland, but there have been a growing number of Filipino workers arriving over the last few years.

With years of ongoing work ahead in Auckland and Christchurch in particular, Graham would like to see scaffolding added to the Skilled Occupations List, which

would provide more opportunities for skilled workers from overseas. Many of these people have the good key skills

we are looking for. It seems crazy we are discouraging them from wanting to come here.

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Marking the 10-year anniversary of industry organisation Steel Construction New Zealand (SCNZ) has been a good opportunity to reflect on the progress of the steel sector in New Zealand, says manager Alistair Fussell.

It wasnt long ago that steel lagged behind other construction materials in multi-level construction. Now it has a 50 percent market share in New Zealand, with around 80 percent of new commercial buildings in the Christchurch CBD being constructed using structural steel.

Alistair says SCNZ expects the appetite for structural steel to continue, with several factors responsible for its rise in popularity.

The most dramatic was the Christchurch earthquakes, which although devastating, have proved to be an overnight game changer for the steel sector. Christchurch was predominantly a concrete city prior to the disaster but given the really good performance of steel structures, this has changed significantly.

Benefits of the latest advances in structural steel design and construction have become more widely recognised, including seismic performance, design flexibility, high strength-to-weight ratio, and speed of erection.

New associated technologies, such as rocking steel braced frames, bucking restrained braces and moment frames with sliding hinge joints have also been embraced by the commercial construction sector, he says.

SCNZ has developed a design guide for rocking steel braced frames, and we are currently drafting another for buckling restrained braces to assist the industry with these new technologies.

The Auckland building boom has been another positive driver for the steel sector, with the cohesion of industry players under the umbrella of SCNZ (with support from

HERA) another important factor, says Alistair. The steel industry has been very proactive over the

last decade. It has some good leaders who have united members and encouraged them to work together to promote the industry. Although there is still healthy tension and competition between our members, they realise that if we can improve the business excellence of our industry as a whole it becomes more professional and attractive for clients and builders who want to use us.

This collaborative approach has worked particularly well in the Christchurch rebuild, where companies have worked together on numerous projects to meet tight timeframes, he says.

The temporary AMI stadium, which was built in just 100 days is a high profile project carried out in this way. The local steel fabricator engaged to undertake the project brought in three different North Island based fabricators to help get the job done. This has happened on many other projects of different sizes and scales in the city.

The portability of steel enables this kind of approach, says Alistair.

As long as companies can get the prefabricated steel onto a truck, train or boat they can send it virtually anywhere in New Zealand to meet a need, as long as there is someone at the other end to put it up.

As the voice of New Zealands diverse steel construction industry, SCNZ promotes the benefits of steel solutions in building and infrastructure projects, helps its members to retain business, and encourages them to operate to world-class standards.

It represents more than 300 member companies, including manufacturers of structural steel and steel products, distributors, fabricators, designers, detailers, galvanisers, and

paint and building supply companies.Alistair says the fallout from the Mainzeal collapse

has led to SCNZ running regular regional forums, where it communicates with members around the principles of sound business, and understanding what it means to operate as a sub-contractor in what can be a high risk, low control environment.

Some of our members were impacted quite badly by the Mainzeal collapse and were owed a lot of money in retentions and unpaid invoices for work they had completed. A big part of our work at the regional forums is to help our members to minimise this risk. As an industry weve also been involved in supporting other sub trades in the issue of retentions.

Alistair says SCNZ was pleased to see the government make changes to the Contract Act Amendment Bill to provide some protection to sub contractors.

These changes are a direct result of SCNZ and our members working together and cooperating with others in the construction sector on industry issues.

He says in 2013 the steel sector was also encouraged by the governments implementation of five new principles around government procurement rules for public service departments, which promised to shift the emphasis from achieving the lowest upfront costs, to promoting balanced decision making that considered the social, environmental and economic attributes of a project as well.

Unfortunately weve seen a lack of implementation of these rules with the principles and policies put in place not being applied to government contracts. We are lobbying hard to MBIE and other government agencies, as we are keen to see them meet their obligations in this regard. This will continue to be a work in progress for SCNZ.

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SCNZ manager Alistair Fussell opened the general forum sessions with a presentation celebrating the history of SCNZ and the remarkable people who contributed to its success.

The organisation existed under several different incarnations (under the guidance of HERA) before becoming a standalone organisation in 2016.

Alistair says members enjoyed the forums informative programme presented by a range of knowledgeable and inspirational professionals.

One of the highlights was the inspiring talk by John Anderson, creator of Contiki Holidays, a Kiwi whose desire to travel to Europe as a young man led to the start of this hugely successful global brand. He is a genuine, passionate guy, and our members really warmed to him.

Alistair says the talk reminded members of the importance of creating longevity in their businesses, through innovation and staying ahead of the competition.

Among the other speakers was Marcus Nalter from Worksafe New Zealand who challenged delegates to adopt a new way of thinking as he talked through the effects of the recent Health and Safety Reform Bill.

Our industrys two main areas of risk are working at heights, and working with machinery, so it was great to hear from Worksafe to ensure our members are up to date with their health and safety requirements under the new legislation.

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SCNZ manager Alistair Fussell giving an insight into the history of SCNZ at the 10th Anniversary Members' Forum and Social in

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Craig Foss MP discussing the contribution SMEs make to the NZ economy at the Queenstown event.

Around 110 SCNZ members, their partners and clients attended the organisations 10th

Anniversary Members Forum and Social at Queenstown in April.



SCNZAn All-Region Fabricator Forum was also part of

the event during which Dean Pouwhare from D&H Steel Construction provided an informative overview of the new qualifications for rigging, and Chris Burns, SCNZ senior structural engineer (industry) presented the findings of a recent SCNZ study on fabricator charge-out rates.

A colourful post-dinner speech by Tim Shadbolt, Mayor of Invercargill was a talking point of the evenings events.

To help raise the profile of careers in the industry, SCNZ has launched two new awards, the Emerging Leader award, and the Apprentice of the Year Award.

If the steel industry is going to continue to grow we need to attract the best and brightest people in skilled trades and more professional people to the sector. These awards will help us to raise the profile of careers in the steel industry, and acknowledge the high achievers who are already doing great work in the sector.

Alistair says the 10-year milestone has created a great opportunity for SCNZ to look back on its achievements so far.

As we reflect on where we have come from, we can acknowledge the things we did that helped us to succeed and will continue to serve us well. In a fast-changing world it is critical we also look forward and continue to adapt to any new challenges that arise. Invercargill mayor Tim Shadbolt entertaining delegates at the SCNZ 10th anniversary celebrations.



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Learning to live with this challenge is a key focus of SCNZ and the industry moving forward. Clients have choices in a global m a r k e t . O u r i n d u s t r y has to continue to adapt, innovate, remain relevant

and understand our clients future needs to ensure we continue to deliver solutions that meet the demands of the market.

S C N Z i s l o o k i n g at options to roll out an industry-wide development

s t r a t e g y i n t e r m s o f understanding the needs of clients and stakeholders, and where the construction sector is heading in the next few years.

We are developing a capacity model to forecast

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Imported steelwork biggest threat to local market

The rise of fabricated steelwork imported from low costs economies is the biggest challenge facing the structural steel industry in New Zealand, says Steel Construction New Zealand manager, Alistair Fussell.

include the development of a comprehensive joint Australia/New Zealand fabrication and erection s t a n d a r d a n d a l o c a l fabricator cert if icat ion scheme. The new fabrication and erection standard is based on international best practice and includes new requirements to ensure and demonstrate compliance of structural steelwork regardless of origin.

I n 2 0 1 4 , S C N Z launched the Steel Fabricator Certification Scheme in conjunction with HERA, which provides independent, expert certification of New Zealand fabrication firms.

We n o w h a v e 2 1 SFC qualified firms. The certification gives them a point of difference ahead of overseas manufacturers.

Alistair says the end goal is to have more compliance guidelines, qual i f ied cons t ruc t ion r e v i e w e r s , c e r t i f i e d fabricat ion companies, t h i r d p a r t y c e r t i f i e d structural steel products, and rigorous processes in place for demonstrating the compliance of non-certified

An artist's impression of the new Science Centre Tower at the University of Auckland.MIT Manukau Camput & Transport interchange by MJH Engineering, a 2015 Excellence in Steel

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We want to make sure our industry is the best regulated in terms of compliance and quality.

Alistair says the local steel sector continues to invest substant ial ly in research, technology, people and new workshops.

Six state-of-the-art new steel fabrication facilities have been built in New Zealand since 2007, helping to boost capacity, improve productivity and reduce the cost of locally produced structural steel.

I n n o v a t i o n a n d research will continue to be an important part of our sector going forward. Weve

greatly benefited from past research which has resulted in a better understanding of fire engineering, reduced the cost of fire rating, and led to the development of a better performing seismic loading system. A lot of work is still going into that space.

He says the local steel indust ry embraced 3D modeling technology early on, so is in a strong position to facilitate integration of building information modeling (BIM) between designers and builders.

We are also lending technical support to design professionals to achieve better performing, cost effective solutions.

Technology is the major point of difference that is helping local companies to compete against the low cost countries with their cheaper labour, says Alistair.

M a n y o f o u r companies continue to invest significantly in state-of-the-art, computer-controlled equipment, with some even starting to get into robotic equipment. Maintaining this investment in technology, research and innovation is going to continue to be a big part of our story if the structural steel sector in New Zealand is to continue to grow, evolve and be successful.

The new PwC Centre in Christchurch is a stunning example of a modern steel building.



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Through their topic s p e c i f i c w o r k s h o p s , t r a n s f o r m a t i v e g r o u p programmes and customised business coaching they give their customers the skills, clarity and support to grow their business or fast track their startup.

New Zea l and i s a coun t ry o f sma l l and medium-sized businesses. The Icehouse was founded in 2001 in recognition of the importance of this sector to the NZ economy. Theyre committed to creating a high performing New Zealand economy where ideas and businesses thrive. They believe that to unleash the economic potential, they need to lift the capabilities and aspirations of owners, entrepreneurs and people who run startup and SME businesses to enable them to take the business forward.

Since 2001, they have worked with over 5,000 ambitious owner-managers and entrepreneurs . On average their established businesses grow revenue by

12% every year, meaning they grow 2.5x faster than the average NZ business. Their startups have collectively created over 1,400 jobs and have generated over $212 million in revenue, of which $135 million is from export.

How can they help you and your business?

The Icehouse has a formula for business growth which has worked for hundreds of kiwi owned SMEs. Its called the Owner Manager Programme and theyve combined the best in academic teaching and practical learning to develop a unique experience which has a big impact. It is for successful business owners who feel they need to transition the business in some way or want the clarity and confidence to put progressive plans in place for the business.

The teaching format of the Owner Manager Programme includes small and large group sessions, as wel l as one-on-one

Where Kiwi Businesses Growdiscussions. Case studies and real world examples are used to complement academic theory. The programme is taught based on The Three Circles Philosophy: You, You in the Business and The Business. Yo u : T h e o w n e r -

manager should have a life that includes good health and a happy and fulfilling relationship with their life partner, children and friends.

You in the Business: How owner-managers direct, manage and lead the business.

The Business: The p u r p o s e , v a l u e s , competitive advantage, c o r e c o m p e t e n c y, strategy, business model, assets and liabilities of the business.

For those in the building industry, this would mean:

Being clear about what you want for the business get a vision worthy of your ability and then set goals that inspire you and plan to

achieve them.Knowing who your

target customers are and why they buy from you instead of your competitors whats your Unique Buying Proposition (UBP)? Dont be lazy, you must identify the central need that your business, your brand, is trying to satisfy.

Communicating to produce alignment whether you have 2 people or 200, it is critical that the people in your business know where the business is headed and what it stands for and how what they do every day contributes to this.

Not spreading yourself too thin get clarity and focus and hold yourself accountable for doing the things you should be doing.

Building your team and put energy into being sure they are working as a team dont look for extraordinary people; build a business where ordinary people can do extraordinary things.

Want to learn more about The Icehouse and the Owner

Manager Programme? Go to theicehouse.co.nz.

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L t d . i s o n e o f N e w Zealands leading joinery manufacturing companies. MWF supply custom made joinery solutions throughout the country and specialise in both commercial and residential.

Gary Altenburg, a tradey by heart, purchased a small local business in 2001 with the vision of creating a world class facility within the manufacturing industry.

Nearly nine years down the track, the stress and ownership that came with the business began to weigh heavy on Garys shoulders. He found himself at a point in his life where the business was beginning to trump his family and personal life. The pivotal moment for Gary occurred after witnessing the dramatic transformation within a close friend.

I was sitting down with her and I realised, for the

first time in a long time, she wasnt running around like a headless chicken! It was bizarre. She had this real sense of calm about her. She then started harping on about the Owner Manager Programme and how much it had helped her,

It was at this point that Gary sought to improve his work-life-balance with the help of The Icehouses Owner Manager Programme in 2010.

Walking away from the programme, he was equipped with a better understanding of the numbers in the business, f o c u s a n d r e s i l i e n c e , succession planning and how to manage changes when it came to the bottom-line. Possibly one of the biggest takeaways for Gary was the network. He formed some strong friendships and relationships with his fellow Owner Manager participants who he is still in contact with today.

The Icehouse is a business growth hub. They work with a wide range of businesses at various stages of growth from entrepreneurs launching new ventures through to successful owner-managers wanting to take their business to the next level.



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Mangapapa Petit Hotel (Gemco Construction Ltd)

We are proud to have been chosen to complete the total refurbishment of this iconic, high-end hotel and its surrounding cottages. It was a unique, challenging project, and weve had some great feedback since it was completed late last year.

Mangapapa was built in 1885, and has a colourful history. It was purchased in 1946 by Sir James Wattie who grew fruit and vegetables on the land for his thriving cannery business. The homestead remained in the Wattie family until the late 1980s.

Stunning refurbishment for historic gemReturning the 130-year-old luxury Hawkes Bay retreat Mangapapa Hotel to its former glory has been a satisfying project for the team at Gemco

Construction, says project manager Derek Lawson.

In the early 1990s, Mangapapa was converted to a restaurant and luxury hotel, with a Spa Retreat including sauna, spa, gym and treatment rooms added several years later.

Today Mangapapa is a genuine luxury resort, which attracts people from all over the world, says Derek.

Gemco Constructions work on the main homesteads 12-room accommodation wings, restaurant and offices got underway in April last year, just before the quieter winter season.

Strengthening works included new piling, the addition of structural steel, and lateral bracing in the top floor to meet earthquake standards.

We also completed some fire rating between the bedrooms and the top and bottom floors for the protection of the clients and their guests, says Derek.

The building also underwent a complete internal and external makeover, including new kitchens, bathrooms, floor coverings, electrical, plumbing, heating, roofing, ceramic tiling, and decoration inside and out.

Gemco Construction has completed a total refurbishment of luxury Hawkes Bay retreat, Mangapapa Hotel.



Mangapapa Petit Hotel (Gemco Construction Ltd)

We had to import wallpaper and ceramic tiling from overseas, so scheduling was critical to ensure there were no delays to the build programme caused by materials not arriving on time, says Derek.

Alongside works on the main homestead, the Gemco team converted four adjacent cottages into two duplexes, with four accommodation rooms and upstairs and downstairs living.

These buildings also required structural strengthening, recladding, new kitchens, bathrooms, internal staircases, and general refurbishment.

Completing the works within the required timeframe was a major challenge of the project, says Derek.

We completed the main homestead and cottages by October, then started works on an annex called Lady Wattie, which was finished by Christmas. Thousands of hours went into these projects in a short timeframe.

Derek says the clients were very accommodating. However there was no room to move on the programme deadline.

The hotel had to be ready for the international visitors coming for the busy summer season and the restaurant needed to reopen to the public as quickly as possible for lunches, dinners and high teas.

Derek says working with the bones of such an old building was another challenge for his team.

Although we were installing new windows, doors, and cladding on some parts of the buildings, they had to maintain the look of a nineteenth century structure.

Scaffolding and painting the buildings throughout the winter months was another major hurdle overcome by the Gemco team.

Derek is full of praise for Gemcos construction manager Chris Olsen and a core team of around six carpenters from the firm who completed the project.

Gemco Construction is part of the wider Gemco Group, which also has its own trades and joinery divisions, employing a total of around 120 people from its base in Havelock North.

Quality craftsmanship and clever design have ensured the historic beauty of the buildings has been retained.

The cottages adjacent to the main hotel have also had a complete makeover.



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Christchurch Adventure Park (Port Hills Christchurch)

When she turned the first sod, to mark the start of construction at the park back in March Christchurch mayor Lianne Dalziel said the park would attract young people to the area, increase visitor nights, and create an amazing destination for tourists and New Zealanders alike.

The concept of a beautiful bike park just 17 minutes cycle from the Central City is the sort that inspires plenty of international visitors and thrill-seekers. This development will draw a lot of the tourist market who all-too-often skip straight from Auckland to Queenstown for their adventuring.

The unique and innovative public-private funded initiative sits on 358 hectares of forested land known as the Cashmere Forest.

Once complete the Christchurch Adventure Park will include the largest mountain bike park in the Southern Hemisphere, and will be the worlds first bike park to operate 365 days a year.

Stage One of the development will house multiple internationally designed mountain bike routes to cater for beginners to the advanced, 2km of zip lines through the forest, sightseeing, rock climbing, a caf bar seating up to 130 people as well as a four-seater high speed chair lift that will be able

Christchurch Adventure Park

progressingConstruction is progressing well on the new

Christchurch Adventure Park, which is expected to bring international attention as well as numerous

social and economic benefits to the Canterbury region.

to transport hundreds of adventure seekers per hour and their bikes, to the top of the mountain.

An access road into the park has been levelled and the village site has been cleared, with construction about to get underway on the caf, ticketing office, bike warehouse, bike wash and hire facilities.

Work has also begun on the foundations for the chairlift towers, which are currently being manufactured in Austria. Local company Doppelmayr NZ has already presented a prototype of the chairs for the chairlift to the project team.

The first tower is expected to go up on schedule, in September.

Diggers are also onsite developing the parks extensive high-speed mountain bike trails, which have been created by an international design team.

Canadian firm Select Evolution is the mastermind behind the project, which was first mooted well before the Christchurch earthquakes.

It has taken us a lot longer than we anticipated to get to this point. But we are here now and it is great seeing the park start to take shape, says Fiona Sutton, Select Evolution Chair.

She has high praise for the local team involved with the project, such as AW Architects, Amalgamated Builders Ltd (ABL), structural engineers Structex, geotechnical engineers

A bird's eye rendering of the Christchurch Adventure Park which is expected to bring numerous benefits to the Canterbury region, its residents and visitors.




Engeo, civil contractors HEB, services consultant TM Consultants, plus a host of other contractors who are engaged in the parks development.

The initiative has had financial support from the Government, Christchurch City Council, and a group of private New Zealand and international investors.

We have also worked closely with the newly formed Development Christchurch Ltd, which on behalf of Christchurch City Council has played a crucial role in completing detailed financial due diligence and commercial

aspects of the project, says Fiona Sutton. The project team has also worked closely with the local

community, including park rangers, residential associations and the NZ Fire Service.

We have been able to reassure people that the project is about enhancing the natural environment, not chopping a lot of trees down and spoiling it. We are incredibly focused on maintaining the natural beauty of the forest, and building facilities that are sympathetic to it.

Crusaders coach and mountain bike enthusiast Todd

Blackadder is already a staunch advocate of the project.Getting out in the great outdoors is what we kiwis

do. The Park is going to be an amazing place that will cater for families, recreational riders right through to the serious mountain biker. Its going to be a destination that will enable locals and tourists alike to play all day. And its all right here on our back doorstep.

The first stage of Christchurch Adventure Park is expected to open on December 16.

Fiona Sutton, chair of the project's 'masterminds' Select Evolution, talks over the exciting project with Prime Minister John Key.



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Personal Protective Equipment

Hazardous substances can do just as much damage as a regular workplace accident. In fact they can do more. WorkSafe New Zealand estimates that 20 times as many construction workers die from breathing in airborne contaminants as they do from a workplace accident.

Think about that for a minute. Between 2008 and 2014 on average there were almost ten deaths a year from incidents in the construction sector, but work-related diseases claim around 200 lives a year from workers in the industry. Were talking about cancers, respiratory disease and the like diseases that cannot not only kill you

but rob you of your quality of life along the way.

We need to get serious about workplace health risks. Its time to treat health the same way we treat safety. We need to start identifying those harmful substances (such as asbestos, lead, solvents, paints and silica and concrete dust) and take action to ensure they dont make us sick.

Thats where WorkSafe New Zealands Absolutely E s s e n t i a l H e a l t h a n d Safety Toolkit for Small Construction Sites can help. Its a short, sharp starter course in the basics of health and safety. And it will point you in the direction of more detailed guidance and

The Absolutely Essential Health and Safety Toolkit Hazardous Substances and PPE

Not all risks on a construction site are obvious. Some you cant even see, such as toxic fumes and asbestos fibres in the air. But out of sight

shouldnt mean out of mind.

information if you need it as well.

The most well-known occupational health risk is probably asbestos. Asbestos related diseases can take decades to develop and there are well established rules for working with asbestos. This article is not the place to go in to detail, but the WorkSafe website has all the guidance you could need. Just remember if in

doubt check and test for the presence of asbestos and get expert advice from a qualified specialist (with a Certificate of Competence).

Preventing harm from hazardous substances is not just about having the right personal protective equipment for the job. That is important and well get to that. But before you start putting on your mask and gloves, or whatever, youll

need to take the time to really think about the job and the best ways to eliminate or manage any health risks.The Toolkit asks the sort of questions you should be asking yourself when youre planning a project: Have you identified

all harmful substances and materials?

Have you put in place

precautions to prevent or control exposure to hazardous substances?

Can you do the work differently to remove the risk entirely?

What about using a l ess hazardous material?

Have you fitted dust extraction to your t o o l s ? O r w a t e r suppression to limit



Personal Protective Equipmentdust?

Have you remembered to put up warning signs?Dust might seem like

just an annoyance, but it can cause real health problems particular silica dust from cutting concrete. Preventing dust by wetting or extracting it with some sort of vacuum attachment is a far better option than just wearing a dust mask.

As a lways , p roper training and information is also vital. If workers are expected to use or be around hazardous chemicals or other substances then they need to know what theyre dealing with and how to stay safe. Part of that training will be making sure everyone k n o w s w h a t p e r s o n a l protective equipment to wear and how to use it. It could be anything from the right dust mask or hearing protection to safety googles or gloves. For asbestos work your specialists may use disposable overalls and full respiratory protective equipment (RPE) to ensure they dont breath in any fibres.

Make sure sui table equipment is provided and used protective gear is no good if it is just lying in

the back of the ute. In fact, leaving protective gear lying around in the ute is probably not the best idea full stop make sure it is cared for and stored properly.

Last but not least, if anyone i s exposed to hazardous substances such as lead, silica, cement or sensitisers such as two-pack adhesives or coatings) arrange ongoing health monitoring. Remember, many work-related diseases can take a long time to develop and are often the result of repeated exposure over years. It might be slow to catch up with you, but occupational ill health can have a devastating effect. Dont take an chances look out for hazardous substances and learn how to work with them safely.

Theres a lot more practical advice in the Absolutely Essential Health and Safety Toolkit for Small Construction Sites, which is available on WorkSafe New Zealands construction website. It does not cover legal requirements and is a guide only. There is also plenty more information at construction.worksafe.govt.nz.



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T h e B u i l d i n g a n d Cons t ruc t ion Indus t ry Tra in ing Organisa t ion (BCITO) is delighted to welcome Warwick Quinn as its new Chief Executive starting this week.

Mr Quinn is the former Chief Executive of the Motor Trades Association (MTA) and was the Chief Executive of the Registered Master Builders Association for seven years. He is well known and well respected in the building and construction industry.

Mr Quinn succeeds BCITOs outgoing Chief

Executive of nearly eleven years, Ruma Karaitiana and looks forward to building on the achievement of t h e i n d u s t r y t r a i n i n g organisation.

Ruma has left BCITO in a fantastic position. I have big shoes to fill to carry on the outstanding work he, the Board and the staff have done over the past eleven years, he says.

Im passionate about the building and construction industry. Were in a time of growth and I look forward to working as part of the BCITO team to ensure our

sector continues to move in a positive direction.

Mike King, Chairman of BCITO, says the Board is delighted to welcome someone of Mr Quinns calibre and believes that the organisation will continue to thrive under his leadership.

Training in the building and construction industry is central to our organisation. Were confident that Warwick will be an excellent leader to our apprentices, as well as our industry as a whole, he says.

We are thri l led to have Warwick on board.

His extensive experience and dedication to the New Zea land bu i ld ing and construction industry will add significant value to BCITO.

On behalf of the Board, Mr King thanks Ruma for his leadership and dedication to BCITO.

Ruma has made an outstanding contribution to the building and construction industry and we wish him all the best.

Mr Quinn takes up his new role today, Tuesday 7 June 2016.

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Creative solutions required for Quest Whangarei project

A tight site in a central city location meant that when constructing Quest Whangarei, building company ARCO Group had to draw on its many years of experience in the construction industry to find creative and intelligent solutions to maximise value for the client.

The top storey of an exist ing building was demolished and two new floors constructed offering 3400 m.

The project included a seismic upgrade of the basement and ground floor, 34 fully fitted out apartments, five retail spaces on the ground floor, refurbishment of the basement and provision of secure parking.

L o c a t e d o n B a n k Street, the main road in Whangarei, and surrounded by shops, the only access to the site was via a single alleyway. The lack of storage space meant that ARCO had to precisely programme and schedule deliveries so materials arrived as required, and could be craned up onto the main floor of the building.

T h e 1 2 - m o n t h project was completed in September last year and

Walter says ARCO manages risk on projects such as Quest Whangarei through cost effective cost planning, supply chain integration and strong management. Our in -house teams resolve complex issues and construction challenges with confidence and work seamlessly with our site teams. Specialists fit-out capabil i t ies , with extensive experience in live environments, means that sensitive locations such as Quest Whangarei are smoothly handled and tight programme arrangements are easily adhered to.

For 30 years ARCO Group Ltd has continued to strengthen its reputation for delivering successful building outcomes on time and within budget. ARCOs core business is commercial, education and healthcare. Areas of expertise include design,

build and construct projects, land and build packages, commercial developments, interior office fitouts, s u s p e n d e d c e i l i n g s , warehouse and office buildings, site selection and analysis, seismic upgrades and workplace/building inspection and feasibility reports. Word of mouth is an important form of customer referral including J4 Properties w h o c a m e t o A R C O due to a recommendation from another developer, says Wal ter. Being a local contractor with local employees meant that ARCO could price the project competitively.

Quest Whangarei is the newest building in Whangarei CBD for quite some time. Its an important project and one which we are pleased to have worked on. A busy site with limited access made the Quest Whangarei project a challenge but it was nothing the

team at ARCO Group couldn't handle.

ARCO Group has finished the project to a high standard.



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Carfar Crouch Construction

Diversity the key for multi-faceted company

Were a multi-faceted company that has recognised new opportunities and taken them as needs have arisen. Its important to be prepared to give almost anything a go in a smaller region like Marlborough, says the companys project manager, Mike Winkler.

Earthmoving, drainage and civil construction have been Crafar Crouchs bread and butter since Norm Crafar and John Crouch decided to join forces back in 1983.

At the time they were running individual businesses, but could see the benefits of working together and expanding their operations.

More than 30 years later, both are still at the helm of the family-owned business, and remain hands-on, whether that is in the office, or working alongside their team in the field.

Crafar Crouch currently employs around 60 staff in Blenheim and a further 35 at its Picton branch, which opened

A can-do attitude and willingness to introduce new services has seen Crafar Crouch Construction Ltd evolve into one of Marlboroughs largest civil construction firms.

in 2000 following the acquisition of an existing business.Services provided by the diverse operation include

housing subdivisions, earthmoving, drainage, vineyard infrastructure, septic tanks, wharf and boatshed construction, water reticulation, facilities maintenance, heavy haulage, quarry and landscape supplies, crushing, demolition, equipment hire, rubbish collection and recycling.

We were lucky to have some significant jobs which kept us going through the downturn. The market is pretty positive in Marlborough at the moment which is good to see.

Crafar Crouch has completed civil construction works on the Easthaven Place and Westwood subdivisions. It is currently working on stage 3b of the Boulevard Park on Taylor development, after completing the earlier stages; and is about to commence works at Burleigh Estate.

We have a good relationship with local developers,

Crafar Crouch has a significant fleet to carry out its work.

Siteworks at Chateau Marlborough.



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and regularly sub-contract to some of the larger building firms in town, such as T&D Construction, Evan Jones Construction and Robinson Construction.

The firm also has contracts with Marlborough Dis t r ic t Counci l and Marlborough Roads, with Marlborough Lines being another key client, says Mike.

We are the the lines companys preferred civil contractor so this is another busy part of our operation.

Mike says Crafar Crouch has ongoing work at local vineyards and wineries; runs two quarries plus an aggregate and landscape supplies business, and offers a heavy haulage service.

The transport division was established to move our own gear around, but we also provide these services to external customers.

Crafar Crouch got into the rubbish and recycling business somewhat by default, when it purchased an existing business in Picton, which became its local branch at the port town.

The acquisition came with a skip bin and wheelie bin operation, which we have continued on with, says Mike.

Although most of its work is in the Marlborough region, the company has completed projects on the West Coast, in Canterbury, and other South Island locations.

Most of our work comes from the strong relationships we have built over more than 30 years, along with word-of-mouth recommendations from satisfied clients. We have earned a reputation as reliable contractors and employers, with a dedicated staff who take pride in their work.

Equipment was barged in so Crafar Crouch could complete earthworks at this spectacular location in the Marlborough Sounds.



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FFP Nelson Marlborough Fire

Building Warrants of Fitness ensure safety of fire protection systems

Fire protection and sprinkler specialists FPP Nelson Marlborough Fire Ltd has recently become a one stop shop for Building Warrants of Fitness in the top of the South Island, says manager Dave Kiernan.

As well as our core business of installing fire protection and sprinkler systems, we have become the local specialists for the inspection and maintenance of life safety systems, such as fire alarms, sprinkler systems, emergency light and signage. This is a growing part of the business, with Building Warrants of Fitness ensuring these essential services are safe, effective and meet regulations and standards.

T h e I n d e p e n d e n t Qualified Person (IQP) provided by FPP Nelson Marlborough Fire to carry out this service is also qualified to inspect and

check the compliance of fire separations such as fire doors and walls.

O t h e r w i s e , i t i s business as usual for the company, which over the last 22 years has designed, installed, commissioned and certified, fire protection and sprinkler systems for many of the major commercial buildings in the Nelson and Marlborough regions.

We have been trusted by most of the big building firms and developers in the region to provide these essential services to their projects. It is a responsibility we take very seriously, says Dave.

The firm specialises in the instal la t ion of commercial fire sprinkler systems, fire alarm systems, fire fighting equipment, gas suppression systems, VESDA systems, and foam fire suppression.

Some of its current high Tane Dawson of FFP Nelson Marlborough works on the Wairau Hospital fire alarm panel.

FFP Nelson Marlborough Fire team member Aaron Mytton works on a control valve.



FFP Nelson Marlborough Fire

profile projects include the Suter Gallery in Nelson, which is undergoing a significant redevelopment, and the upcoming three-storey extension to Chateau Marlborough in Blenheim.

Weve just completed a coolstore project in Richmond for Nelson Cold Storage; do quite a bit of ongoing work for Dominion Salts at Lake Grassmere; and recently upgraded four Chorus exchange fire alarm systems.

O t h e r l a r g e f i r e p r o t e c t i o n p r o j e c t s completed by the firm i n c l u d e C o u n t d o w n supermarkets in Nelson and Stoke; Kmart and The Warehouse stores in

Richmond, and the Stockton Mine on the West Coast.

F P P N e l s o n Marlborough Fire continues to look after most of Marlborough District Health Boards sites, and has also worked on the majority of retirement villages in the regions, such as Rymans, Summerset, Stillwater, Oakwoods, Ashwood, Wensley House, The Wood, Murchison Hospital and Woodlands.

The firm was founded in 1994 by Simon Malthus, a former national fire protection manager for James Hardy Building Services. He shifted from Auckland to Nelson to establish the business.

S i m o n s a w a n opportunity to start a locally owned and operated company, providing fire alarm and sprinkler services to the top of the South Island. He started with subcontracted labour, but today employs 14 full time staff, says Dave.

Simon, his wife Julie Malthus, and a Christchurch company, Fire Fighting Pacific were shareholders of the company, when in 2000, it won its first million dollar contract, providing fire protection for the redevelopment of Nelson Hospital.

In 2002 the Malthuss bought out the Christchurch interests and have been its

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after for projects before they even get to the tender stage. He has also built long-lasting relationships with top suppliers, which is

a key factor in the delivery of quality products and great service FPP Nelson Marlborough Fire has become renowned for.



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This marks the 50th year of the prestigious awards, run by New Zealand Trade and Enterprise (NZTE) with support from Strategic Partner ANZ.

During the last half century some of New Zealands most iconic businesses have been inducted into the awards hall of fame, including Crown Lynn, Tonka, the Apple and Pear Marketing Board and Gallagher Group.

NZTEs chief executive Peter Chrisp says the awards celebrate the innovation and a can-do attitude among business leaders.

The NZIBA celebrates the emergence of these companies and leaders, and all the grit, fortitude and resilience that is required to be successful, Chrisp says.

After a long period of liberalisation of New Zealands

economy, only those companies that are internationally competitive will survive over the long term. Almost by definition, if they are here and succeeding then they have found an international niche within which they can compete

Entering the awards and going through the judging process takes businesses on a journey of critical analysis.

David Downs, NZTE Convenor of Judges, encourages all companies operating internationally who meet the eligibility criteria to enter and share their success stories.

The reason I love judging these awards is because we get to meet these incredible New Zealand businesses who have achieved phenomenal things on the international stage, he says.

The key benefit of entering

is the chance to tell your story to a much wider audience and have people there to listen. Its about the story of your success, what makes you tick and what makes your company so interesting.

Last years supreme winner, the experiential tourism company Magic Memories, has expanded rapidly since being inducted into the NZIBA hall of fame. Director Geoff Burns says entering is a good process to go through.

Its a good learning experience, it encourages you to make sure you can tell your story simply and that you have good validation of the success points along the journey to date, and what that may look like going forward, he says.

Mark Hiddleston, ANZ New Zealands Managing Director Commercial and Agri, says these

awards celebrate Kiwis who are taking on the world and winning.

In doing what they do, these companies and people support job creation and economic growth. They often go on to even greater things, and become the inspiration for others. Thats why ANZ is proud to have been the Strategic Partner of the New Zealand International Business Awards since 2009.

The awards other sponsors are KPMG, MFAT, Callaghan Innovation, Kotahi, MBIE, Te Puni Kkiri and Treasury. NZME is the official media partner of the programme.

To enter the 2016 New Zealand International Business Awards, and for more information, visit www.nziba.co.nz. Entries close Friday July 8.

About the New Zealand

International Business AwardsThe New Zealand International

Bus iness Awards (NZIBA) celebrates the success of New Zealand businesses on the world stage and recognises excellence and innovation.

This is the 50th year since the inaugural awards were presented, and in that time a veritable whos who of successful exporting businesses have been recognised for their success including Crown Lynn, Tonka, the Apple and Pear Marketing Board and Gallagher Group.

To celebrate 50 years of New Zealand business icons, The Art of Business exhibition will be unveiled at the NZIBA launch on May 30.

Celebrating 50 years of business icons

Entries open today for the 2016 New Zealand International Business Awards, which celebrate the success of New Zealand businesses on the world stage.



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MBIE is actively engaging us as industry experts. We are sitting with them on a number of working groups as part of their Fire Regulation Development Programme and have just been asked to submit people to work on three new projects.

Scott says the development programme incorporates around 15 different projects, which cover various initiatives such as passive fire protection systems, construction monitoring post construction compliance, Structural stability in Fire, compliance, and the evacuation of disabled persons in commercial buildings.

These issues are dear to our hearts as well, and as an industry group working on behalf of our members, we are pleased to be participating in any discussions around legislative changes that may occur. MBIE realises they cannot be experts in every field, so it encouraging the Ministry is seeking that experience and expertise from supporting trades in the market place.

The work with MBIE is in line with the five main special interest groups represented by FPANZ passive fire protection, hand-operated fire fighting equipment, inspectorate, a contractors group, and an evacuation group.

From these groups we offer people back to MBIE

The Fire Protection Association of New Zealand (FPANZ) has forged closer ties with the Ministry of Business Innovation and Employment (MBIE) over the last year, with the two organisations

working together on several key initiatives, says Scott Lawson, FPANZ executive director.

The Fire Protection Association has forged closer ties

Scott Lawson, executive director of FPANZ.

with the appropriate experience and expertise in the fields that relate to each project. We do that in a fairly transparent manner, by calling for expressions of interest from our membership base, and matching the best people for each specific project with the requirements set out by MBIE. It is about ensuring the people with the right skills are engaged, rather than simply tapping people on the shoulder to do the work.

Standards NZ have also been brought under the umbrella of MBIE, with some updates afoot to some fire standards like NZS4512 , NZS4541 to ensure they keep pace with the rapid technological advances in the industry, he says.

We are aware our standards require regular maintenance to keep up with technological changes. An example of this is wireless fire alarm systems, a solution not even considered 10 years ago but which now has numerous advantages. The existing standard was written around hardwired fire alarm systems, so it needs to be updated to ensure it relates to current solutions and products available globally. Again we would look to engage with our members to ensure their input helps drive these changes.

Scott says the strength and diversity of its membership base is one of the main strengths of FPANZ, which sets it apart as the national body for fire safety information.

We truly are the voice of the New Zealand fire protection industry, and although this is a catchphrase regularly bandied about, it is a true reflection of the fire sector. Our membership includes everything from one or two man operators to large multi-nationals, with our national council having elected

representatives ranging from fire consultants, inspection companies, product suppliers, installation and service companies, to representatives from the NZ Fire Service and MBIE. An extremely wide scope of people are involved in the strategic direction of the organisation.

Scott says the association is looking forward to its annual conference called Fire NZ 2016, which will take place on 9, 10 and 11 November at ASB Showgrounds in Greenlane.

The Fire NZ brand has grown year in and year out and has become a very slick event. We invite a number of international experts to speak, who are either consultants or representatives of offshore associations or companies. They enjoy the opportunity to speak to delegates and see what is happening within the fire and construction sectors in New Zealand.

The event, with the theme How Safe is Safe? is expected to attract close to 300 delegates, and around 50 exhibitors who will operate stands in a free to trade exhibition.

We charge to attend the conference, however anyone in the construction sector is welcome to attend the trade exhibition free of charge. It is a great place to see a wide range of products and speak to all the experts in one place.

Also planned for Fire NZ 2016 is a Careers Day, to which the industry hopes to attract young people to learn about some of the exciting career options available in fire protection.

There are a number of areas such as passive fire protection, fire alarms, sprinkler and fire engineering where young people can get involved and learn a good trade. It is something we are actively keen to promote.



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