AUCKLAND BRANCH
AGM, Training and Networking Event
held on
Wednesday, 24th October 2018 at 6.00pm
at
Alexandra Park, Greenlane, Auckland
Welcome:
Branch Chair Glynn Robertson, opened the meeting, welcoming members, new members, and guests, and extended a special welcome to the sponsor of this evenings networking and training event, Gerard Roofs
Attendance:
Bashir Ahmed, Faraz Aslam, Samaradiwakara Babarenda Gamage, Ellip Bahera, Geoffery Brand, Harish Chand, Alastair Couper, Tineke de Villiers, Zaida Dimaun, Earmon Hallisey, Steve Hull, Ted Jones, Kirsty Larmer, Peter Laurenson, Brendon Leckey, Buddy Martinez, Joseph Matehaere, Michael McArtney, Clive Megson, Andrew Minturn, Ian Murray, Robert Patton, Alan Perich, Martin Perkovic, Rafa Rawof, Nicholas Riedel, Maria Salunga, Sadharsan Ravi, John Tagiilima, Nicole Tarlton, Craig Tibbits, Grant Tibbits, Ishwara Saraswati, Iliyas Shas, Deepak Shah, Dolly Shah, Russel Shaw, Tony Tso, Paul Vernon, Jane Wu, Carol Yan, Ik Sun Yang, Edmond Yuk-Kin Law, Nancy Forrero. Leo Li
Apologies:
Yang Lui, Rasha Al Mansori, Peter Amies, Namir Amso, Ronald Bate, Florence de Lisle, Nik Hardy, Darryl Kemp, Steven Kueh, Steven Peng, Joseph Burdett.
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General business:
• Discussions around the meeting schedule.
• Membership cards are provided to all financial members.
• Advanced Plastics and Design (APD) have developed and manufacture Retention/Detention tanks.
• A general discussion was had around potential new presenters to the Branch Training and Networking meetings. It was noted that new presenters may be worried about $2000 venue fee.
Board Representative Update:
Institute Director, Peter Laurenson provide the members with a round up on Institute activities:
• The 2019 Subscription Invoices will be posted 20th November, with membership termination date of 31st March for outstanding invoices
• A new CPD Audit Process for Licensed and Accredited members is soon to be released to ensure CPD requirements are being met. It is random by nature
• The Remuneration and Membership surveys are being analysed will be released at the end of this year.
Events
• The 2019 Annual Conference & Expo will be held in Rotorua over 19th-22nd May. Bundle registration/accommodation packages are a new feature this year.
• "Call for Papers" for the BOINZ conference are now open. Members are encouraged to get involved if they are aware of member interest topics or speakers they believe would benefit those in attendance. The time-frame has been extended so it's not too late to discuss a topic with Sarah at National Office (04) 473 6005, or email events@boinz.org.nz
• The 2019 Senior Building Consent Officers Forum (SBCO) will be held in Wellington over 21st - 23rd August 2019.
Training
BOINZ Advanced Training Courses now include new courses on Earthquake Engineering for building Surveyors, Difficult to Consent workshop, two Leadership Courses (one for Emerging and one for Existing leaders). New courses are also in the pipeline. If you have any thoughts in this area talk to Jason at National Office training@boinz.org.nz
The new National Certificate in Building Regulatory Environment (Level 4) is designed for not only for front line and support staff in Building Consent Authorities (BCA's), but as a pathway for school leavers thinking about a career associated with the Building regulatory environment, which could be in an engineer or architects office. Importantly though it would also benefit existing staff in these offices and improve knowledge and productivity. Work to have this available in 2019 is underway.
Accredited Building Surveyors Programme (ABS)
A course is planned for Auckland in November at the Pro-Clima Hub premises
• The Institute's Pre-Purchase Property Inspection course, which is extremely comprehensive, is designed to put professionalism into the pre-purchase property inspection market and provide quality outcomes for home buyers. Those undertaking the programme attend an intensive 3-day course, followed by an exam, and are required to submit reports for auditing prior to being granted accreditation. Apart from the technical aspects a strong focus is on report writing which is considered a general area of weakness for many in the wider building surveying sectors.
• The National Office team promoted and presented the ABS programme at the recent TelferYoung Annual Conference in Tauranga
• The Accredited Building Surveyors (ABS) programme is also benefiting from relationships supporting the need for quality and professional improvement in this area including the REA, Law Society and Insurance interests who have been requesting articles from the Institute on the value and benefits of a professional property inspection
HR Division
BOINZ offers a full HR recruitment service, including a Jobs Board on the Institute's website showing current vacancies across New Zealand. A part of this service is the recruitment of qualified individuals from overseas to fill BCO gaps in NZ.
Guest Presentation:
Peter Richards, Product Innovation Manager-Technical and Installation, Gerard Roofs, was introduced to the membership
Keynotes from Peter's presentation:
• There is a growing demand for tiles.
• Gerard's tiles are designed to withstand extreme weather conditions offering performance and durability.
• Gerard also offers Interlocking steel panel roofs which have a ribbed shape to reduce wind lift, unlike heavyweight tile roofs and longrun type corrugated iron roofs that are susceptible to wind-lift forces.
Scope:
• The minimum roof pitch is 12 degrees. The scope is in accordance with building code NZS3604.
• Gerard Roofers are licensed as applicators.
• Captures rain-water in accordance with G12
Limitations:
• High alkaline environments
• Fresh concrete or plaster
• Permanently damp matters
• Industrial buildings where corrosive materials are used or found
• Over swimming pools
Installation Guide:
• There is a builder's checklist that is to be followed.
• All staff are licensed
• There is a guide on rigid hips/ how fascia's are set up and to be followed accordingly.
• Scaffold checks are performed before the roof arrives.
• Technical notes are available on the company website.
LBP Guide:
• Covers the fundamentals of installing a Gerard roof.
• Contains batten selection processes, what fastenings should be used and a fastening of battens guide.
• For designs in extra high wind zones, a special design process will be conducted.
• Information is available on the roofing underlays as is specifications on underlays for extra high wind zone.
• Details requirements comply and are in conjunction with the Building Code.
• Tile batten fixing is in accordance with NZS3604.
• The roofs are fixed with 2-gun nails.
Identifying wind zone:
• Refer BRANZ maps
Testing:
• To test a fastener, multiple batten rafter junctions are fastened together, these are then forced apart using load testing.
• Typical load failures occur around 0.9kN (kilonewton)
• After lab testing, wind load testing is conducted to 6kPa (kilopascal).
• Extra high wind zone periphery load is 3.3 kPa
• Testing's are conducted up-to 11+kPa. (sequence of high and low pressure)
• The roof fails at around 11.5kPa.
Additional Technical Resources:
• Gerard Roofs technical website contains technical notes, details, drawings etc.
• There is a specification table on the website which describes details around pitch, overall length etc.
Why switch to Gerard?
• Concrete tiles carry risks in earthquake prone area and are heavy compared to light weight roofing by Gerard
• There is a checklist that contains all the necessary components with drawings, details etc.
Questions:
Q - How do you keep your roofer LBP's points up? What sort of training is provided?
A - Regular training sessions are conducted throughout the year.
Q - Only bitumen building paper?
A - Synthetic underlay can also be used.
Q - 5 companies have different gangs, how many LBP's (Licensed Building Practitioner) in each gang?
A - Just 1 in every gang.
General notes:
• There is close to 50 Gerard certified roofers in NZ
• Easy to order products, similar to online shopping.
Janet Wilkinson - Habitat for Humanity
Vision:
• Habitat for Humanity (HFH) aims to give people in New Zealand and around the world decent homes to live in and affordable housing.
• Habitat for Humanity provides a "hand-up" to achieve funding for their home owner, and the funding keeps getting transferred.
The global village modelling:
• The partnership is with local HFH affiliates
• Working in predominantly in rural areas.
• Building experience is not required for volunteers
• HFH works with volunteer labour and financial contribution support.
Volunteering Opportunity:
East Nepal April 2019
Registration Fee: $275
Volunteer Participation Fee: $1930
Fundraising Goal: $1300
General Notes:
HFH is also involved with international disaster response. They are currently actively working in Nepal to overcome the earthquake disaster by providing shelters, rebuilding homes and supporting children.
The Chair Glynn Robertson thanked all presenters and sponsors for contributing to an excellent and informative evening, and made special thanks to Life member Grant Brown for his contribution to organising the days training and networking event
Next Branch Training and Networking Event: Scheduled for Wednesday 21st November
Meeting was closed at 7.50pm.
Hasan Shueb
Auckland Branch
