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ISSUE 82
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FOREWORD VIEW FROM THE GM OPERATIONS
BUSINESS AS UNUSUAL
As we are all well aware, the unforeseen upheaval
wrought by Covid-19 has presented significant challenges
for our industry over the past four months. While the
immediate and longer-term economic impact is not
entirely clear, I am confident that New Zealand builders
and our industry can get through this
This sentiment is echoed by the three builders who spoke to Under
Construction about their experience working through the alert levels.
These builders are representative of our customers – they are capable,
determined, and committed to supporting their staff. Like you, they did
their best to just get on it with it. Read about their experiences and
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In terms of looking after your own business in the current environment,
this issue includes valuable advice from sector experts, who offer
suggestions to help you grow your client base, assess your legal options
to recover costs, and protect yourself with appropriate insurance.
When it comes to the industry overall, the Government’s recent
announcement of its support for trades training is a very welcome
initiative (read more on page 20), as it has long been clear to
In terms of looking PlaceMakers that training enough builders is key to meeting the
demand for building in New Zealand. PlaceMakers continues to
after your own support builders-in-training with our PAC initiative, including scholarships
business in the for graduate apprentices who wish to study further – see page 40 to
current environment, read about our recent recipients.
this issue includes In other news, as you’ve likely heard, new building consent exemptions
valuable advice are being added to the Building Act, and a Bill outlining the first changes to
from sector experts come of the Building Reform proposed last year has been put to Parliament.
As I write this, New Zealand has had no cases of Covid-19 for more than
two weeks and has just moved into Level 1. While what might have been
is always unknown, it’s comforting to know that, at least within our borders,
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NEWS
CONTENTS PRODUCT NEWS
NEWS
SKIP THE COUNTER
3 PLACEMAKERS NEWS PlaceMakers launched world-first experience
for builders
PlaceMakers is excited to be launching a world-first in-store experience for builders to get in
6 PAC NEWS Apprentice of the Month for March & May;
and out of the branch faster than ever before
Queenstown apprentice shares her story
D
o you hate standing in queues HOW IT WORKS also control who has access to view
20 INDUSTRY NEWS How one company is avoiding tiny home confusion;
or waiting in your ute when you your existing orders (including order
2020 budget backs trades training; Latest
pick up products on the way to 1. Start a Skip the Counter order details, live status updates and delivery
consenting data impacted by Covid-19; Expiry of
6 licensing and documentation for vehicles extended
your job? on your Trade App, select
your account and enter your
ETA), check pricing and place online
delivery, courier or click & collect
due to lockdown period
At PlaceMakers, we know your time order reference. orders (including setting credit limits).
is valuable. That’s why we’ve been As account owners, you can even grant
FEATURES working hard to help you get back on 2. Show any PlaceMakers yardie your temporary access for your subbies,
site quicker, enabling you to get the job Order Pass, which they will scan to so you know your account details
done faster, while still giving you great confirm your identity. are secure at all times.
4 BUILDERS’ BUSINESS Business practices of your fellow builders in
customer service in the drive-thru.
Covid-19 times
3. Our yardie will add products to To help streamline your job billing
10 MBIE – CODEWORDS A more earthquake-proof approach to foundations A short time ago, we introduced your order just like they do today. process and ensure each visit is secure,
in liquefaction-prone areas handheld scanners to our staff. This you will see the account, job, PO
ensured you were: 4. When the order is done, simply reference, the name and phone number
12 MBIE – CODEWORDS How to capture your on-the-job learning effectively check the details on your Trade of the person who picked it up, and the
12 • Getting the right products put on App and confirm it is correct. location and time of the purchase on
14 MBIE - BUILDING & New building consent exemptions for low-risk your account (reducing errors by every invoice. This way, you know each
HOUSING building work scanning barcodes). 5. You are good to go! Drive out, and every purchase has been made by
showing your Skip the Counter your team, and which job the products
16 SITE SAFE See safety protocols being ignored? Tips on how • Reducing your time at the counter e-receipt on request. were for.
to approach this as the order details were already
entered and just waiting for you to If you are an account owner, you have It's never been easier to shop with
26 BRANZ What processes to put in place to achieve healthy confirm your account details. full control over who has access to PlaceMakers!
cladding place Skip the Counter orders with
Now, we are eliminating the need for quick and easy delegations. You can
28 SUCCESSFUL BUILDER Securing a client stream without breaking the bank you to go to the counter entirely!
32 LEGAL Ways to recover the cost of Covid-19
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With the new PlaceMakers Trade App,
you will have 100% certainty that only
34 LEGAL Outlining changes to product information approved people are placing orders
and prefab in recent Amendment Bill on your account.
36 BUILTIN Investing in protection during turbulent times “By adding your Trade App account
details to the drive-thru order
via a simple scan process, we are
OTHER STUFF making your visit faster and more
secure,” says Wayne Armstrong,
40 PAC NEWS PlaceMakers helps graduates upskill Head of Digital at PlaceMakers.
Just drive in, be served, confirm
40 SKILLS MAINTENANCE Record your LBP skills maintenance – you’ve
36 earned it!
and drive out. It's that easy.
Skip the Counter is a simple five-step
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publisher. All rights reserved. Opinions expressed or imagery in Under Construction magazine are not necessarily those of PlaceMakers or the publisher. No responsibility is accepted for the suggestions of PlaceMakers drive-thru without visiting Drive in. Scan. Drive out.
the contributors or conclusions that may be drawn from them. Although the publisher has made every effort to ensure accuracy, the reader remains responsible for the correct use and selection of any tools, the counter.
materials and systems followed, as well as the following of any laws or codes or standards that may apply.
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BUILDERS BUSINESS
To ensure that we were adhering to mandatory COVID-19 site signage,
Firm: Bright Build
WORKING THROUGH ALERT LEVELS Principal: Craig and Jenny Taylor
the Government protocols, there
was a lot of prep work to undertake
and PlaceMakers even organised
and delivered a Portaloo for one of
Builders’ Business is a column by builders for builders. Its objective is to provide a forum, Location: Wellington prior to moving to Level 3. We our sites during lockdown.
particularly for small business operators, in which to share knowledge, experience, tips and ideas Staff: 8 needed to develop updated health
and safety documentation, inductions We have been Hazard Co customers
and processes, as well as implement for some time, and their new app
D
uring Level 4, there was practical measures such as organising came out just in time for Level 3. The
a lot of office-based work wash stations at the site entrances. portal has been an excellent solution
to do, especially as the for on site contract tracing, as it enables
timing coincided with the end of the real-time visibility of who is on site at
financial year. We also took any particular moment.
the opportunity to upskill ourselves and The portal has been an
our team via online industry webinars, At Level 3, it was reasonably easy to
and other web-based learning. excellent solution for restart our new build project. All our
onsite contract tracing, renovation projects had clients living
With our builders home-bound, we as it enables real-time onsite, so these remained on hold until
had some concerns for our team. Level Level 2 to ensure health and safety
4 restrictions were difficult for many; visibility of who is on site requirements could be safely met.
but for those used to carrying out active, at any particular moment
physically demanding work, I think it Level 2 is going smoothly for us now –
was harder still. To help stay connected, it feels like ‘business as usual’ – with
our team had weekly online Zoom added hygiene. We are hopeful that
catchups and I believe that helped us We were grateful to get support during there will also be positive flow-on
all – it provided an opportunity for us Level 4. Wellington Registered Master effects, with fewer colds and flu over
to work on the business together. Builders printed and delivered the new the winter.
We’ve started using Hazard Co’s app contactless delivery they offered was
Firm: Residential Castles and it has been excellent. I’d seen it very valuable and much appreciated.
Principal: Karl Eastmond
Q What
:
have been the challenges of working under Covid-19 Alert Levels 4, 3 and 2 – and were there any
silver linings ? Location: Christchurch
before and I liked the idea of not
being paper-based, but because I’m
This wasn’t the case for the whole
industry, so I think PlaceMakers
Staff: 8 not very technology-focused, I hadn’t deserves some credit for making
really followed it up. The requirements this happen.
and it all went smoothly, aside from to bounce back from this setback – of working through Covid-19 has
T
Firm: Shore Build some supply issues early on, but it interest rates are low and it is a good he biggest challenge for me provided the push we needed to put
Principal: Ash Hare almost feels like business as usual time to build. personally was not being able the app into practice. We plan to
Location: Auckland right now. to go fishing! That was the first keep using it, because, with three sites
Staff: 33 I also believe the Government thing I did as soon as I was allowed to operating at once, it’s really handy to In terms of the whole
While we were busy in the office during response has been appropriate on that first Saturday. I took the Monday know who is on site and when. industry, the Government’s
lockdown, I also took some time to and well-handled. I might not off work too and managed to catch the
T
he biggest challenge moving to reflect on my business and personal have voted for them, but I am glad limit on both days! In terms of the whole industry, the support has been welcomed
Level 3 was getting up to speed life balance. they were in. Government’s support has been – especially the $60bn
with the protocols. We were Seriously though, the biggest challenge welcomed – especially the $60bn dollars injected into the
working every day through lockdown in As a result, I’ve hired a couple of was writing the documents required dollars injected into the economy. I think
our home office, to make sure we were new people to help take the pressure to make sure the guys could go back the industry will have plenty of work economy. I think the
ready to go as soon as we were allowed off me a bit and to give me a bit more I’ve got an optimistic on site safely. We’re not office types to do in the short-term. It will probably industry will have plenty
back on site. time with my family. So, as much when we don’t have to be, and the be another year before we feel any of work to do in the short-
as Covid-19 has been a challenge outlook for the future of kids climbing all over us while trying downturn, if it comes.
In the lead up to Level 3, there was for our business, I’m grateful to have our business and building to get the computer work done was term. It will probably be
a lot of paperwork to get sorted had the opportunity to do this. in New Zealand. I think an added challenge! Lastly, I’d like to thank PlaceMakers. another year before we feel
and inducting the guys into how to It was hugely helpful post-lockdown any downturn, if it comes
apply the protocols took some time. I’ve got an optimistic outlook for the we are going to bounce It’s interesting, though, what good to have our reps bring us what we
We had a meeting with each of the future of our business and building in back from this setback things can come out of a situation like needed when we weren’t able to
project managers every morning New Zealand. I think we are going this, such as adopting new technology. go into the store ourselves. The
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PAC NEWS PAC NEWS
PLACEMAKERS APPRENTICE CREW PLACEMAKERS APPRENTICE CREW
HEADLINE MARCH APPRENTICE OF THE MONTH
SHE BUILDS BRO
Second-year apprentice hones management skills overseeing three projects at once
W
Our apprentice column provides an opportunity for PAC members to share their views, experiences and ideas,
while providing insight for builders who employ them. This month’s question is: ellington-based Michael with happy clients across each project, you in the long run. Being as efficient
Butters was tasked with and Michael learning useful knowledge. as possible with time management
Q What motivated you to start your apprenticeship
: and what impact has it had on your life?
juggling two new builds
and one renovation over the same
period. To ensure all three projects
“The challenge showed me that
putting effort into planning benefits
is also key to making sure the project
sticks to the schedule and everyone is
aware of big and small deadlines.”
went to plan, Michael had to carefully
Building her own home and posting on her popular Instagram account and website are just two manage sub-contractors and time
spent on each job before proceeding
of the things Chelsea Roper is using her hard-won building skills for
with each build.
B
efore Chelsea Roper started her In addition to building a community “I wrote out a schedule, prioritised
apprenticeship, she went looking and being able to share advice, all the jobs involved across the three
online for female builders for Chelsea has found that logging her projects, and encouraged everyone
inspiration and couldn’t find any. work online can be used to help chart to stick to our target deadlines, while
her training. maintaining good health and safety
“That’s why I started up my Instagram practices,” said Michael.
and website – She Builds Bro. It wasn’t “Every three months, the BCITO advisor
completely new to me, because as comes around and I show them my The forward planning and effective The March prize was a Charmate
part of my previous job I ran the social work, from start to finish, just by management paid dividends, Stack Smoker and BBQ
media platforms for three companies in sharing She Builds Bro. They can see
the automotive industry. Though to be the whole journey.”
fair, none were as successful as ‘She
Builds Bro’ has become.” When asked what she likes most about
MAY APPRENTICE OF THE MONTH
being a builder, Chelsea has plenty
Since then, the use of social media by of answers.
female builders has grown. Third-year apprentice helps create safe environment for colleagues to operate post-lockdown
“There’s a bunch of things I love about
A
“There are more and more women being a builder. I’m not stuck in an s the site health and safety entering the site. His boss said the
builders showcasing their builds office, which in summer also results in officer, apprentice Andrew bench was so impressive, he's been
online,” says Chelsea. “We’re a bit of a mean tan. I also love that my job is my Hopley had his hands full using it as an example for other sites.
a community now. Plus, it seems that gym – I’m much fitter and stronger than when faced with the challenge of
building companies in general have I used to be without going to the gym understanding and implementing Andrew says the situation has taught
more of a social media presence now. There are always new challenges new systems to manage Covid-19 him to adapt to a changing environment.
than they used to.” to overcome, which keeps things on site. This included writing relevant
interesting. protocols and arranging new signage “The outcome was great, and the
Chelsea believes authenticity is key and decontamination stations. situation is constantly evolving,
to She Builds Bro’s success. “However, the biggest benefit has to Chelsea Roper – builder and social media expert so it’s been important to stay flexible,
be that I’m able to build my own Andrew used scrap timber to build patient and proactive, ensuring
“I think it’s because I keep it real. If home. That’s one of the main reasons Asked if there are challenges in a bench that acted as a hub for everything remains user-friendly,
I've had a bad day, such as struggling I started the apprenticeship – my building your own home as an workers and visitors to sign in and out, up-to-date, and gets the job done.”
to get architraves on a renovation partner is a builder and we planned apprentice builder, with your partner, and access hand sanitiser and clean
right, I don’t hide that, I share it with to build our own house and I really Chelsea says there’s more than one, Apprentice Andrew Hopley received a Kaiser Baas tools. He also displayed signage by
people. Not only is it honest, but it’s wanted to properly contribute. and it’s not just about the building. X400 Action Camera for his efforts the bench to ensure people were
also helpful as I tend to receive good aware of the requirements when
advice in response. Four years ago, before I started, “It’s been challenging applying all
I wouldn’t have dreamed I’d have the new skills I’ve learned in my
People are also really supportive, learned so much while building other apprenticeship, but nothing is as
reminding me that everyone was people’s houses. Now I get to take what rewarding as building a home with PA C C A S H T R A D E D I S C O U N T S
a beginner at some stage, so not I’ve learned and make it work for our your partner– even if we have had to
D o n ' t f o r g e t t h a t a l l c u r r e n t PA C m e m b e r s h a v e a c c e s s t o
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REGULATION - CODEWORDS
MBIE
LIQUEFACTION LESSONS
LESSONS FROM CHRISTCHURCH and/or lateral spreading will need to Key outcomes of the change to
Widespread liquefaction in the be consented as a Verification Method liquefaction-prone ground
Canterbury earthquakes has resulted or Alternative Solution. requirements include:
in an extensive amount of research
and guidance, developed locally • Achieving greater resilience
and nationally, on past occurrence of via appropriate initial
and future vulnerability to liquefaction. New Zealand is geotechnical investigations.
a high-earthquake hazard
There is also a broad understanding region, and earthquake • Increasing sector efficiency
of the effects and how to mitigate through communication,
these. As a result of this awareness, considerations are collaboration and education.
buildings constructed after the integral to the design of
earthquakes are to be built to the the built environment • Raising the awareness of the risk
latest standards for liquefaction-prone of liquefaction and its impact on
land and will be more resilient than land and buildings.
the older building stock. SOME COST CONCERNS RAISED
Feedback from public consultation TWO-YEAR TRANSITION PERIOD
BUILDING CODE CHANGE in August/September 2019 There is a two-year transition period
TO FOUNDATIONS revealed that most of the building for these changes, finishing 28
Traditional foundation solutions and construction sector believes that November 2021, giving everyone the
contained within B1/AS1 were found the change will increase the cost to opportunity to come up to speed with
to perform poorly on ground that is build on liquefaction-susceptible land. the requirements. During the transition,
susceptible to liquefaction and lateral However, this will be offset by a gradual MBIE will run an awareness campaign
spreading during an earthquake. increase in seismic resilience and (education and training) targeting
Therefore, Acceptable Solution B1/AS1 a corresponding reduction in post- the general sector and advising key
will no longer be used on ground earthquake disruption to Kiwi homes. stakeholders of Building Code updates.
prone to liquefaction or lateral
spreading. To implement this change, Experience from the Canterbury Further information on the
the current limits for ‘good ground’ in rebuild also demonstrates that the biannual Building Code updates
Building Code clause B1 Structure engineered foundations, in time, programme is available at
have been adjusted. are actually cheaper than conventional www.mbie.govt.nz/have-your-say,
slab-on-ground foundations due to while the updated Acceptable Solutions
This change means that foundation increased availability and changes in and Verification Methods can be seen
A transition period and awareness campaign should help to smooth the switch to new ways of consenting foundation solutions on land prone to liquefaction supply and demand. at www.building.govt.nz
solutions on land prone to liquefaction and/or lateral spreading
This article is an excerpt from Codewords Issue 95. Reading Codewords articles that are relevant to your licence class is
a mandatory requirement for Licensed Building Practitioners. These questions can be answered through the LBP portal,
Following a two-year transition period, Acceptable Solution B1/AS1 will no longer be used online at underconstruction.placemakers.co.nz or recorded on the magazine, then provided at the time of renewal.
for foundations on land prone to liquefaction. Foundations will be consented as a Verification
Method or Alternative Solution CODEWORDS QUIZ ISSUE XX
CODEWORDS QUIZ
N
ew Zealand is a high- required for this to occur: to structures and lifelines can ISSUE 95
earthquake hazard region, be caused by liquefaction-related
and earthquake considerations 1. Loose soil – typically sands lateral spreading and lateral
are integral to the design of the built and silts or, in rare cases, gravel. stretching. 1 During an earthquake, 2 What report is required 3 Foundation solutions on 4 When will the new changes
environment. Liquefaction is a real risk soil and water can to assess whether a site land prone to liquefaction regarding building on liquefaction-
to our built environment, especially to 2. Saturated soil – that is, below Lateral spreading is the horizontal combine to form a is prone to liquefaction? and/or lateral spreading prone areas come into effect?
semi-solid material in will need to be:
buildings, as it can result in settlement, the ground water table. movement of ground towards the a process called: a) Geotechnical report. a) Immediately, they are already
tilting, stretching and damage to free face (open face) or downslope a) Consented as a Verification in effect.
a) Liquid faction. b) Structural report. Method or Alternative
services and utilities. 3. Sufficient ground shaking – as a result of liquefaction of shallow b) In two years, allowing a transition
a combination of the earthquake underlying soil deposits. c) Building services report. Solution.
b) Liquefaction. period to map liquefaction-prone
WHAT IS LIQUEFACTION? duration and intensity of shaking. b) Compliant with B1/AS1. areas and increase awareness
c) Quick sanding. among stakeholders.
Liquefaction is when the strength Lateral stretching appears as ground c) Consented as an
and stiffness of a soil is reduced by WHAT ARE ITS EFFECTS? cracks, which typically occur when Acceptable Solution. c) The changes are optional.
earthquake shaking or other rapid In areas with soils that are susceptible the ground moves horizontally between
loading. Three key elements are all to liquefaction, significant damage two points over a given length.
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REGULATION - CODEWORDS
MBIE
ON-THE-JOB LEARNING
the job. A good rule of thumb is to of on-the-job learning to your skills
consider listing the learning as an maintenance record is to submit it
While learning to elective activity first, and then if it to MBIE directly via the LBP portal
use a new product doesn’t fit, consider including it as online. Alternatively, you can
on-the-job learning. For example, download the record of on-the-job
or technique is a great a first aid course is structured training, learning form and send it in the
example of learning, so it would fit as an elective activity. post. There are also industry providers
it’s not the only area of who offer tools to assist LBPs in
RECORD YOUR LEARNING collating their skills maintenance
learning that is relevant To record your on-the-job learning, record, but you need to ensure these
you don’t need to write a whole records are passed on to MBIE when
essay, but you do need more than you apply to renew your LBP license.
health and safety on site and hone one sentence. For MBIE to understand
their professional skills. LBPs working the value of what you are recording,
in senior positions often supervise you need to briefly cover the following:
contracts, people and resources on
the job. This type of work is relevant • Summary of the project or job The on-the-job learning
to their LBP professional skills and your role. component of skills
and can be used for on-the-job
learning examples. • What you learned. maintenance is
designed to capture
ELECTIVE ACTIVITIES VERSUS • How this will improve your ability learning that doesn’t
ON-THE-JOB LEARNING to work as an LBP.
Sometimes it is less clear if learning fit under an elective
should be classified as an elective You can also attach any relevant learning activity
activity or on-the-job learning if it documents, such as plans, photos,
was completed while at work. For records of work, specifications
example, you might take a first aid and meeting notes. It may be easier
course as part of your employment. to fill in the record when you do the To learn more about on-the-job
The on-the-job learning component learning, so it is still fresh in your learning, check out the examples
of skills maintenance is designed to mind rather than waiting until your provided at www.lbp.govt.nz/skills
capture learning that doesn’t fit under skills maintenance record is due. and our previous article in Build 157
Filling in the record of what you learned at the time you learn it is ideal. You don’t need to record it on a timber tablet though an elective learning activity, as it (see www.buildmagazine.org.nz)
occurs organically while you are on The easiest way to add an example and Codewords issue 77.
Sometimes LBPs struggle to think of ideas for on-the-job learning, especially if they have been
This article is an excerpt from Codewords Issue 95. Reading Codewords articles that are relevant to your licence class is
working with the same products and techniques for some time. This article identifies some of the a mandatory requirement for Licensed Building Practitioners. These questions can be answered through the LBP portal,
activities that qualify under this category and provides guidance to help determine what else online at underconstruction.placemakers.co.nz or recorded on the magazine, then provided at the time of renewal.
might apply and how best to record it
CODEWORDS QUIZ ISSUE XX
W
hile learning to use a new for building and resource consents, safety features.
product or technique is staying up to date with changes to CODEWORDS QUIZ ISSUE 95
a great example of on-the- the Building Code, participating • Professional skills – managing
job learning, it’s not the only area of in consultations. contracts, liaising with clients,
knowledge that is relevant. managing resources, supervising 5 How many on-the-job learning 6 A senior builder has been supervising 7 Completing a first aid course
• Technical knowledge and skills workers. records do you need to provide for and providing technical guidance to an should be:
IDENTIFY ON-THE-JOB – new products and techniques, each skills maintenance cycle? apprentice. Can the senior builder also
use this activity for on-the-job learning? a) Elective skills maintenance hours.
LEARNING putting theoretical knowledge into Some LBPs spend less time directly on a) At least two in total. b) On-the-job learning.
LBPs require a range of skills and practice, learning from mistakes, the tools – for example, if they are a) Yes, if they think the experience
b) Two per licence class you hold. has improved skills relevant to their
knowledge to carry out their work refreshers, looking up standards undertaking more management or
effectively. Here are some areas and other technical guidelines. oversight type roles. It is a common licence class, such as supervision
and managing staff.
you may wish to consider for skills misconception that these LBPs will
maintenance: • Health and safety – learning safer struggle to complete on-the-job b) No, as they were not doing the
methods of working, participating learning. LBPs overseeing projects building themselves.
• Regulatory knowledge – knowing in site inductions, using new types will still need to maintain their
your legal responsibilities, applying of PPE or equipment with improved regulatory knowledge, manage
12 www.building.govt.nz 13
REGULATION
MBIE
CONSENTS DITCHED FOR LOW-RISK BUILDING
to Building Code compliance that increase the size of the building or rail area. The design will need to be
B1/AS1 are used, and this work work from the current exemption: carried out or reviewed by a Chartered
may be done without the help of Professional Engineer.
a professional. • The design has been carried
out or reviewed by a Chartered 10. Single-storey pole sheds and
2. Ground-mounted solar array Professional Engineer. hay barns in rural zones
panels (in both rural and urban zones) There will be two exemptions:
• A Licensed Building Practitioner has
• In urban zones, there will be an carried out or supervised design • The design has been carried
exemption for panels up to 20m2, and construction. out or reviewed by a Chartered
which can be built without the help Professional Engineer
of a professional. 5. Ground floor verandas and
porches up to 30m 2 • A Licensed Building Practitioner has
• In urban zones, there will be an There will be two additional exemptions carried out or supervised design
exemption for panels up to 40m2, that increase the size of the building and construction.
where the design has been carried work from the current exemption:
out or reviewed by a Chartered
Professional Engineer. • The design has been carried It is expected that the
out or reviewed by a Chartered
• In rural zones, there will be an Professional Engineer.
changes could save builders
exemption with no restrictions in valuable time as their
panel size, which can be built • A Licensed Building Practitioner consents for higher-risk
without the help of a professional. has carried out or supervised
design and construction.
jobs may be processed
Expanding the number of exemptions to the consenting process is expected to make it simpler, faster and cheaper for minor works to be completed 3. Carports up to 40m 2 more quickly, and they
There will be two additional exemptions 6. Outdoor fireplaces or ovens can carry out smaller jobs
that increase the size of the building With a maximum height of 2.5m, and
Minister for Building and Construction Jenny Salesa announced on 24 May that new building work from the current exemption: maximum cooking surface of 1m2.
without needing to request
consent exemptions are being added to the Building Act, meaning that more building work or wait for a consent
will be able to take place without a building consent • The design has been carried 7. Flexible water storage bladders
out or reviewed by a Chartered For irrigation or firefighting purposes up
A
llowing more building work to STAKEHOLDER SUPPORTED A summary of each is provided below: Professional Engineer. to 200,000 litres in storage capacity. NEXT STEPS AND TIMINGS
take place without a building During the consultation process last More information about the new
consent is intended to make the year, MBIE received positive feedback 1. Single-storey detached buildings • A Licensed Building Practitioner has 8. Small pipe supporting structures exemptions, including technical
building process quicker, easier and from a range of stakeholders, including (eg, sleep outs, sheds and greenhouses) carried out or supervised design For water only and on private land. requirements will be on
less expensive for builders and DIYers, councils, industry organisations and and construction. building.govt.nz in August. It
while also allowing councils to focus on building owner groups about increasing There will be additional exemptions 9. Short-span (small) bridges is expected that LBP technical
building work that is higher risk. the number of building consent that increase the size of the current 4. Ground floor awnings up to 30m 2 Which the general public cannot requirements will be on the website
exemptions, covering work carried out exemption (available online): There will be two additional exemptions access and does not span on a road later this year.
It is expected that the changes could
save building owners up to $18 million
in both rural and urban areas.
• Kitset or prefab buildings with
CODEWORDS QUIZ ISSUE XX
a year in consenting costs and, if Following Government decisions, a maximum floor area of 30m2,
lodged separately, could reduce the the scope of the single-storey detached where a manufacturer or supplier PROVE YOUR KNOWLEDGE
number of consents issued by councils building exemption has been expanded has had the design carried out
Tick the correct answers below and record what you’ve learnt in the record of learning on the back page!
by up to 9,000 per year. This could and there is now more building work or reviewed by a Chartered
save builders valuable time, as their which can be designed and carried Professional Engineer.
consents for higher-risk jobs may be out or supervised and signed off by 1) Which of the answers is FALSE? 2) By increasing the amount of work 3) Under the new exemptions, carports
processed more quickly and they can a Licensed Building Practitioner • Buildings with a maximum floor Newly announced exemptions to that can be carried out without can be up to 40m2 providing that:
consents are intended to make certain a consent, councils can focus on:
carry out smaller jobs without needing without needing a building consent. area of 30m2, where a Licensed minor building jobs: a) The design has been carried out or
to request or wait for a consent. Building Practitioner is to carry a) Building work that is higher-risk. reviewed by the homeowner.
SUMMARY OF NEW EXEMPTIONS out or supervise design and a) Less expensive. b) An LBP has carried out or supervised
b) New bike lanes.
While some of the new building consent Building consents will no longer construction. b) Free of all constraints and requirements. design and construction.
c) Building work that is lower-risk.
exemptions can be done without the be needed for a number of new or c) More efficient. c) The homeowner has room on the
help of a professional, others will expanded types of low-risk building • Buildings with a maximum property.
require the involvement of a Chartered work, such as sleep-outs, sheds, floor area of 30m2, where only
Professional Engineer or Licensed carports, outdoor fireplaces and lightweight materials with structural
Building Practitioner. ground-mounted solar panels. components built in accordance NB: The questions and answers in this section have been produced by the publisher and do not necessarily reflect views or opinions of the contributing organisation.
14 www.building.govt.nz 15
HEALTH & SAFETY
SITE SAFE
STAY SAFE, SPEAK UP
If the issue can’t be resolved, then • Work in a healthy and safe YOUR OBLIGATIONS
any of the parties involved may environment. Workers are responsible for:
request WorkSafe to mediate on the
issue – see the WorkSafe website for • Speak up about health and safety • Taking reasonable care of their own
more information: worksafe.govt. ideas or concerns. health and safety.
nz/managing-health-and-safety/
cessation-of-work • Be given a chance to have a say. • Taking reasonable care that what
they do doesn’t make others unsafe.
Whether the issue is with your own • Ask for a health and safety
employer, another contractor on site, representative or committee. • Complying with any reasonable
or with the main contractor, if it is instruction from the PCBU.
putting people at serious risk, there • Appropriate training before
are a few options to consider: starting work. • Cooperating with any reasonable
health and safety policy or
• Talking with your own employer. • Work with safe machinery, vehicles, procedure of the PCBU.
tools and equipment.
• Involving your health and safety
representative. • Have access to health and safety
information. If you have questions about
• Involving your safety committee. the Covid-19 protocols
• Be provided with PPE if appropriate. and how to apply these on
• Talking to your union representative. site, you can make use of
• Stop or refuse to carry out the ’Ask an Advisor’ form
• Asking your industry association dangerous work – you must tell on the Site Safe website, or
for advice. your manager as soon as possible contact a Site Safe health
While work has resumed for most constructions projects, the 'new normal' will likely include physical distancing for some time if this is the case. and safety advisor directly.
• Seeking advice from Site Safe. Site Safe is also offering
• Be provided with toilets and a new Pandemic Review
Adjusting to life under the ’new normal’ may be challenging. In the construction sector, • Cessation of work. handwashing facilities, clean (audit) service for businesses
it has meant getting to grips with the additional safety protocols designed to prevent the drinking water, first aid facilities keen to find out how
spread of Covid-19 • Requesting WorkSafe to intervene. and a place to have a meal break they’re measuring up to the
in reasonable comfort and shelter. Covid-19 protocols. For
T
his can be even more challenging individual) in charge of the site has the person involved. Chances are YOUR RIGHTS more information, go to
when there are multiple trades a responsibility to ensure that all those they didn’t realise what they were Under the Health and Safety at Work • Understand what to do in an www.sitesafe.org.nz
on site at the same time. So, what on site have good health and safety doing and will be grateful for Act, workers have the right to: emergency.
happens if you and your team are practices in place and that the work of a friendly reminder.
doing your bit to prevent the spread but their contractors is not putting anyone –
someone else on site isn’t ? Site Safe including the public – at risk. If you can’t do this or don’t receive Site Safe is a not-for-profit, membership-based organisation that supports a culture of health and safety
looks at your rights, responsibilities, an acceptable response, then you in New Zealand construction. For more information go to: www.sitesafe.org.nz
and when it might be necessary to The Covid-19 situation is no different should bring it to the attention of your
speak up. from any other health and safety issue manager or supervisor, who should
in that way. Generally, workers don’t then let the main contractor or person
If you have concerns that the actions deliberately breach health and safety in charge of the site (on a residential PROVE YOUR KNOWLEDGE
of workers from another PCBU (see procedures, but we’ve all made mistakes site, this may be the client) know what’s
Tick the correct answers below and record what you’ve learnt in the record of learning on the back page!
definition below) may be putting you or at one time or another that has led to going on.
others at risk – eg, not following good an incident and this will be no different
hygiene practices such as washing for Covid-19 protocols. There will also If you feel your concerns have not 4) Under New Zealand’s health and 5) If you have concerns that the actions 6) If you don’t receive a response
or sanitising hands – you should treat need to be a record of an occurrence been taken seriously or addressed safety law, the main contractor/PCBU of workers from another PCBU may be that resolves the issue, your next step
in charge of the site has a responsibility putting you or others at risk, in the first is to:
this like any other health and safety as a safety incident – this is particularly appropriately, you can stop or refuse to ensure that: instance you should:
issue you may encounter on your site. important for contact tracing. to carry out work if you believe that a) Stop work.
the work is unsafe or would expose a) All those on site have good health a) Talk to the person responsible, if you
and safety practices in place. are comfortable doing so. b) Talk to your manager or supervisor.
In a nutshell, under New Zealand’s SPEAK UP! you to a serious health and safety risk
b) That the work of their contractors is not b) Talk to the main contractor. c) Request that WorkSafe intervene.
health and safety law, the main Remember, it’s always important to (in this case, exposure to Covid-19).
putting anyone – including the public
contractor/PCBU (person conducting speak up if you see something you If you do this, then you should – at risk. c) Talk to the client if it’s a residential build.
a business or undertaking – note this know is unsafe on site. In the first inform your manager immediately
c) Both answers.
is a legal term for the business and instance, and if you’re comfortable and remain available to carry out
it can mean an organisation or an doing so, go and have a chat with suitable alternative work. NB: The questions and answers in this section have been produced by the publisher and do not necessarily reflect views or opinions of the contributing organisation.
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INDUSTRY FOCUS
BUDGET GIVES BOOST TO TRADES TRAINING
lay in recognising the various sides of He also said that, despite come with training, it helps alleviate the
the training industry. unprecedented times, it is still a great financial pressure, so workers can focus
time to enter trades. more on their learning.”
“The residential sector is by far the
largest training ground for construction “There will be roles available, and it's Hare said he was unsure how much the
skills, and construction firms having not all about being ‘on the tools’. As package would act as a catalyst for
work is critical to apprentice numbers,” people look to their next career move, people to join the trades, but believes
said Quinn. “To this end, the [building the building and construction sector those who have always been interested
of an] extra 8,000 new public and offers a range of opportunities.” will now have an easier time doing so.
transitional homes, and the Warmer
Kiwi Homes package, is a nod to EASING FINANCIAL PRESSURES “The younger generation is different
help maintain the supply of work and Auckland residential building company and views trades in a way that is
drive skill demand by employers, who Shore Build has a strong pipeline of less attractive than other industries.
will also be supported if they take on work. Its director Ash Hare says that the However, there are those who have it in
apprentices,” said Quinn. $412m of support for employers will be their blood, and others who are on the
a big help for businesses in need, but fence and deliberating if they are ready
Historically, the building industry the $320m towards fees free training to take a leap into a sector like building
has not been able to escape negative will do more for his business, which and construction. I don’t see the training
effects from a recession (such as the has nine apprentices. package incentivising uninterested
2008 global financial crisis, individuals to join, but it may provide
Canterbury earthquakes, and the “For most apprentices, they’re typically the final encouragement needed for
1987 stock market crash). However, not on big wages for the first couple those who need a little push,” Hare said.
Quinn said: “the core challenge for years. On top of that, they have huge
The $1.6bn package aims to help employers retain apprentices as well as encourage more to join the industry the construction sector is retaining costs living in areas such as Auckland Details on how each slice of funding
apprentices in the system. This package with high rental prices, transport costs will be implemented are yet to be
goes a long way towards breaking and other general needs,” said Hare. released. Under Construction will
The 2020 budget announcement saw Finance Minister Grant Robertson share some sobering the ‘boom and bust cycle’ and keeping provide an update as more is revealed
numbers, reflecting just how much and how long Covid-19 may affect the NZ economy. talent in the system.” “By eliminating the annual fees that in the coming weeks.
However, one silver lining for the building industry was the $1.6bn Trades and Apprenticeships
Training Package
VEHICLE LICENSING EXTENDED
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pprenticeships in ‘critical support for free trades training in industry and regions a greater
industries’ such as building critical industries over the next two voice and help them respond to
and construction will become years, to help people who have Covid-19. Concerns about the expiry of licensing for vehicles over the lockdown period were put to rest
free for the next two years, as of 1 July lost their jobs retrain, and allow following NZTA’s announcement of a temporary extension for WoFs, CoFs, endorsements and more
2020, while employers will be given new employees in some essential • $141m to support high-quality
A
financial support to carry out training. services to train on the job. This tertiary and trades education. round 600,000 WoFs endorsements and vehicle certification or after 1 January 2020.
Those are just two parts of the training will include courses linked to and CoFs, 800,000 vehicle documents. This took effect on 10 April.
package expected to help people industry skills needs – such • $32m increased funding to meet licences, 40,000 driver licences, • Endorsements (including drivers of
obtain trade training, according to as building and construction, demand in Trades Academies. and 12,500 endorsements were For business owners in the construction passenger services and dangerous
Education Minister Chris Hipkins. agriculture, and manufacturing – expected to expire between 24 March industry, who own a fleet of vehicles good endorsements held by some
and vocational courses such as • $50m for a Māori Apprenticeships 2020 and 17 May 2020. Given these or have employees with expired or truck drivers) that expired on or
“As we emerge from this health crisis, community health, counselling Fund. numbers, as well as concerns raised soon-to-expire licenses, this creates after 1 March 2020.
it is important that we now invest in and care work. The fund will be from across the industry, NZTA was some breathing room and is intended to
training and education for people who available from 1 July, 2020. • $19m for group training schemes conscious of the need to manage the provide a smoother transition and allow • Current vehicle licence (registration),
might have lost their jobs, or who want to retain apprentices. potential spike in demand for vehicle time to get everything in order. if the vehicle licence expired on or
to move into a different sector where • Up to $412m support for inspections and driver licensing requests after 1 January 2020.
prospects are better,” Hipkins said. employers to retain and keep • $26m operating and capital for once they could be completed again. Below is a list of the expired documents
training their apprentices to a new online careers advice system. that will receive the extension: NZTA will set expiry dates for these
The 1.6bn package includes the provide continuity. Following discussions on the rules documents once business is back to
following: INDUSTRY RESPONSE around expired licensing and vehicle • Warrants of Fitness (WoFs) and normal, with extensions reaching as
• $276m funding for Workforce Chief Executive of Building Construction documentation during lockdown, Certificates of Fitness (CoFs), driver far as 10 October 2020. At the time of
• $334m of funding for additional Development Councils and Industry Training Organisation (BCITO) Cabinet approved the Minister of licences, and vehicle certifications printing, these dates had not yet been
tertiary education enrolments. Regional Skills Leadership Warwick Quinn congratulated the Transport’s recommendation to issued under the Vehicle Standards released, but will be published on the
• $320m of targeted investment groups, to be established to give Government and said the real strength temporarily extend driver licences, Compliance Rule that expired on NZTA website.
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INDUSTRY FOCUS
DOING THE SMALL THINGS RIGHT
their unit is built to code.” but a building is a building, and for us Certified and registered manufacturers
it doesn’t make sense to classify our will be able to produce modular
Jamie says each of the NZ Tiny Homes units as vehicles; if you were to travel building components. These
designs approved by council has the at high speeds with our homes, the components will be 'deemed to comply'
scope to be tweaked slightly to cater to effects would be that of a magnitude 8 with the Building Code.
a customer’s vision, while still complying earthquake.”
with the consent and Building Code. This is intended to reduce the
As Under Construction has previously duplication of effort for both BCAs
Nationwide interest in its units has led reported, councils and courts have and for manufacturers while also
to a factory now under development approached the matter differently recognising the robust quality assurance
in Christchurch, and sales offices in across the regions, and a lack of processes many manufacturers already
other parts of the country. An Auckland universal definition and guidance have in place.
factory is another long-term aim. continues to muddy the waters for
aspiring tiny home builders and owners.
“We’ve delivered units south to the likes MULTIPLE CONSENTS
of Canterbury, Nelson, Queenstown, so However, for NZ Tiny Homes and its
AT PLAY
we believe having a factory down there customers, the CCC provides assurance
will receive similar interest,” said Jamie. for the building part of the equation. The building process requires
compliance with two Acts, The
COVID-19 CONCERNS Resource Management Act
STIMULATE DEMAND (RMA) and the Building Act.
Councils and courts have
In the face of challenging times and an
approached the matter unpredictable future, customer interest A resource consent is
Cooperating with the local council has been key to NZ Tiny Homes’ success differently across the regions, in NZ Tiny Homes has increased, as the special permission from the
company is currently fielding requests
and a lack of universal local council if one wishes to
for builds from all over the country. carry out any activity which is
While disputes continue between councils and tiny home builders over what defines a home, definition and guidance inconsistent with the RMA and
New Plymouth company NZ Tiny Homes is avoiding the conflict through council cooperation continues to muddy the “Our national sales manager has your local district or regional
been flat out with enquiries and
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waters for aspiring tiny plan. Whether or not a resource
s reported in previous articles by each unit has a building consent and Licensed Building Practitioners (LBPs) serious interest in our units,” said consent is required will depend
Under Construction, several tiny Code of Compliance Certificate (CCC) working on the builds in the factory. home builders and owners Jamie. “Covid-19 has changed the on the zoning of the property
home owners have created their when complete. landscape for many people, who are and the size and location of
own small slice of paradise without This doesn’t mean there is no now considering other options given the what one wants to do. Most
a building or resource consent. This is possible thanks to an NPDC responsibility for the customer – they MORE ‘HOME’ THAN ‘VEHICLE’ economic uncertainty. On top of that, district plans place restrictions
However, others have been ordered process, which allows companies to still need to obtain a resource consent The company is also seeing an increase being near family is more important on how high one can build,
by their local council and district court submit standard plans for review. from the local council in the city or in their builds having piles installed than ever, and tiny homes are able to how close to the boundary
to stop work on their build halfway, or Once approved, it allows building region where they intend to place and to become permanent dwellings. For be transported to existing family land. and the percentage of land
retrospectively obtain consent, because consent requests using an approved live in the unit, and a building consent if NZ Tiny Homes, which set out to covered by buildings.
they have not been built to code or standard plan to be processed more they wish to connect it to services. build transportable dwellings and not “In the face of possible job losses,
obtained the building consent and quickly and easily. The council also vehicles, it’s encouraging to see more people are also reassessing their need
resource consent required for their area. issues a CCC upon completion. Jamie said approaching NPDC at the people deciding to permanently settle to buy expensive homes, while others A building consent considers
start was motivated by having a long- down on land. are looking more at tiny homes as an whether the proposed building
The reason for differing approaches This is particularly simple for NZ Tiny term outlook. investment option or as a foot-in-the- work will comply with the
is that the building process requires Homes, as when it comes time for CCC In contrast, for tiny home builders door of the housing market. Building Act and the Building
compliance with two Acts, and each inspection, the council will inspect all “We knew we needed to futureproof the and occupants whose dwelling is Code, and requires the names
has its own dispute and resolution completed units in the same visit to the company – just because no one was allowed under a vehicle classification, UPCOMING BUILDING of LBPs who will carry out
process. See ‘Multiple consents at NZ Tiny Homes factory, which can clamping down at that point didn’t mean putting down piles to settle down ACT CHANGES restricted building work prior
play’ sidebar for more detail. facilitate 25 simultaneous builds. it wouldn’t happen, and now it has. By would be a death sentence. A manufacturer certification scheme, to the work being done. If the
working with the council early on, we which will provide a new streamlined Council believes the work
COUNCIL COOPERATION According to NPDC, NZ Tiny Homes have managed to avoid creating issues “The Waikato District Council was pretty consenting pathway for quality has not been done according
NZ Tiny Homes, a New Plymouth- is one of a handful of companies in the for our customers down the road. straight forward in its definition of manufacturers using modern methods to the building consent or
based company run by Jamie and Kylie region using this council process. a building, saying that ‘if you sleep in it of construction, such as off-site the building code has been
Cameron, has mitigated confusion “It involved a lot of work fine-tuning for more than 15 days, it’s a building’”, manufacturing, introduced in the compromised, they will issue
and conflict for its customers by The company has also avoided the engineering and design, but it’s said Jamie. proposed 2019 building reforms, a ‘notice to fix’ requiring the
working directly with the New Plymouth concerns about quality by having streamlined our process and allowed us has now been agreed to in principle builder to make changes.
District Council (NPDC) to ensure qualified trade professionals, including to provide customers with reassurance “I understand people want to cut costs, by Government.
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