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Welcome:
Branch Chair Terrence Hayes welcomed members to the Branch Training and Networking Event and thanked all guests and presenters for attending.
Attendance:
Associate Member: Phil Roberts
Chamberlain Carpentry & Joinery: Ian Chamberlain
Don Cowie Draughting & Design Services: Don Cowie
GJ Gardner NZ: Steve Jenkins
Hamilton City Council: Alex Mardon, Eric Davies, Samuel Ward, Scott Tulloch, Alister Arcus, Adelina Pop, Andrew McCabe, Wayne Martin, Tereora Tapaitau, Todd Saunders, Shane Carruthers, Gayle Fallon, Tajvir Singh, Louis Fourie, Kevin Su, Kanwar Bir Kalouria, Mathew Keown, Jacob Parker, Roy Swanson
Matamata-Piako District Council: Callum Patton, Natasha Murray
Otorohanga District Council: Phil Saunders
Region Consultancy: Dave Thompson
South Waikato District Council: Malcolm Neil, Roy Stewart
Waikato District Council: Terrence Hayes, Keith Ryland, Merv Balloch, Leanne Beal
Waitomo District Council: Andrew D'ath
Western Bay of Plenty District Council: Helen Moke
Guests:
EBOSS: Matthew Duder, Sandy Watts-Stockton
Hamilton City Council: Tessa Sayliss, Kevin Su
Waikato District Council: Wayne Larmax, Vishal Ramduny
Presenters: Philip Negus, Todd Lindsay, Steve Hardy, George Soloman, Rob Mellor, David Eccles-Hall
Apologies:
Bennett Building Inspections Ltd: Richard Bennett
Hamilton City Council: Cory Lang, Kimi Wang, Graham Lewis
Kawerau District: Ian Lamb
Matamata-Piako District Council: John Needham
Rotorua Lakes Council: Darrell Holder, Ed Wilkins, Charlie Sefuiva, Allan Hoffman, Carl Lomas, Robert Cameron, Barry Taylor, Glenn Majorbanks, Berkie Kepa, Bushy Bester, Ray Thompson, Israel Reid, Lee McKenzie
South Waikato District Council: Kevin Duthie, Jason Reece, Maxine Sefuiva, Greg Hill, Daniel Shaw
Tauranga City Council: Steve Higgins
11:15 - 12.00pm
Morning Presenter and Presentation:
Branch Chair Terrence Hayes introduced the morning presenter: Vishal Ramduny - Strategic Projects Manager for Waikato District Council. Vishal's presentation was focused on the planning and strategic development of the Waikato/ Auckland corridor.
Vishal highlighted how the initiative began. Some of the key matters of discussion centred around former meetings with the Ministers and the Mayor in Wellington. Corridor initiatives were then set by the Cabinet which then established a leadership group.
Several workshops were initiated with various Government departments and Iwi organisations. In February 2019 discussions centred around the Endorsements of Shared Spatial Intent for the Corridor.
Works involving future proofing the partnerships established included; Central Government Auckland Council, Auckland Iwi and Franklin Local Board in addition to existing Future Proof partners (Waikato District Council, Hamilton City Council, Waipa District Council, Waikato Regional Council and Tangata Whenua.)
The scope of project was significant and unique in that it has presented many challenges that cut across many Government and administrative boundaries, and presented benefits such as:
- Improving housing affordability and choices
- Enhancing the quality of the natural and built environments
- Creating vital communities
- Improving access (mass transit/public transport-orientated service) to employment and public services and amenities.
Lunch Function: 12:00-1:00pm (Kindly provided by EBOSS)
1:00 - 3:00pm
The afternoon training forum covered medium density materials by way of interactive workshop and included various manufacturers and suppliers. Branch Chair Terrence Hayes introduced Matthew Duder from EBOSS who provided a general overview of who EBOSS is and what they do, who their key partners are and a summary of how their system works with suppliers and key manufacturers.
Presentation:
Matthew gave a brief overview of the key partners via a video presentation, The 6 exhibitors were APL, Kingspan Insulation, Rondo Installations, Resene Construction systems, Juralco Aluminium, and Roofing Industries.
Mathew then covered an overview of EBOSS, he ran through the online system and how to manage your way around the website. He discussed the current issue around the number of products available in the market being 600,000 and the difficulties of meeting compliance with NZBC and the challenges this creates.
There are a lot of what he referred to as "Orphan Products" being used in NZ and the complexities of manufacturers not being clear on what the Building Code requires. EBOSS therefore is the Instrument or the tool that provides quick and easy access to a wealth of technical documentation utilizing a very smart software program. This enables users to access products and systems, that ties them with the manufacturer, covering the scope, conditions of use, how it meets the requirements of the Building Code, and any implied warranties.
Members were then dispersed into several small groups and a round robin sessions began with groups sitting at each suppliers tables listening to each presentation - The presentation consisted of the following key suppliers and products commonly found in Medium Density Materials by way of Interactive Workshop and will include Various Manufacturers and Suppliers.
The program concluded with an afternoon networking function and refreshments at the Ngaruawahia RSA with the members and suppliers.
Key suppliers overview of presentations and product services:
APL - Philip Negus
APL's in-house testing facility, which subjects our window systems to 4284 & 4211 testing, window systems available for use. Like most products, windows and doors are often chosen on their ability to perform, this is usually the first KPI for them to achieve before selections can be made. In a medium density (multi-rise) environment the window and doors performance may be measured in different ways, but at the most basic level it's the ability of the window system to keep water out, comply with the deflection limitations due to wind, or move seismically to accommodate inter-storey movement.
He Highlighted that in the large cities thermal and acoustic performance are playing a major part in determining product selection. There is currently no formal data to determine the acoustics for Glazing however they are currently doing physical test and will provide updates to the industry when they come available. APL offers architects and designers product compliant documentation, to assist in their building application. This usually includes a copy of our calculations based on the architectural plans and/or window door schedule, test reports for our recommended systems, which is compiled into a project specific compliance document.
Joinery, glazing - https://www.eboss.co.nz/library/vantage-windows-and-doors
Philip Negus: philip.negus@aplnz.co.nz
Kingspan Insulation - Todd Lindsay
Kingspan Insulation Ltd offers a range of products and systems for new builds, renovation applications in multiple sectors like commercial, residential and industrial. The products core focus is on energy efficiency by creating a thermal envelope without compromising on internal space and natural daylight. They offer ongoing technical support of all their products and applications. Their products pass fire compliance tests as required under C3 and provide assurance through their Code Mark Systems. They have a range of high-performance products and systems such as Cooltherm K10, K12 and K17.
Kingspan Insulation Panels - https://www.eboss.co.nz/library/kingspan-insulation-pty-ltd
Todd Lindsay: todd.lindsay@kingspan.com
Rondo Building Services - Steve Hardy
Building Services is a leading Australasian manufacturer and distributor of cold roll formed steel to the residential and commercial construction sectors, are jointly owned by CSR and Boral Manufacturing plants in NZ - Australia - Malaysia and UAE. Their Sales and Distribution offices are located throughout Australia, NZ, Malaysia, India, Abu Dhabi.
Rondo NZ has 2 manufacturing plants in Auckland and Christchurch. Rondo NZ manufactures a range of residential and commercial products, while still importing from AU.
Steve highlighted the huge shift in last 3 years coming from the industry regarding seismic compliance, Councils wanting more information, the issues of non-structural elements causing injury in earthquakes, and building owners wanting compliant safe buildings.
Rondo can help by providing specific online tools that aid in ensuring buildings are compliant, provide preliminary design for consent applications, and relevant documentation.
Acoustic wall/ceilings acoustic wall/ceiling - https://www.eboss.co.nz/library/rondo-building-services
Steve Hardy: steve.hardy@rondo.co.nz
Resene Construction Systems - George Soloman
For over 30 years, Resene Construction Systems have provided residential and commercial plaster facade and finishing systems for the built environment. They are a proudly New Zealand owned and operated Resene Group business, with a comprehensive range of systems. Their national network is comprised of professional LBP contractors, regional and centrally based sales, and technical staff. Resene Construction Systems provide assured performance and quality from the outset of the design and build processes.
One of the systems covered on the day was their Integra System Central Barrier Intertenancy Wall system designed for medium and high-density housing. It has gone through rigorous tests that exceed Building Code requirements and is endorsed with BRANZ appraisal.
Some of the deatures highlighted: All aeather construction benefits, fast installation, BRANZ Appraised, proprietary acoustic brackets, cost effective and one FRR system that achieves 120 Rating with an STC Rating of 64-67.
Intertenancy wall insulation system wall model - https://www.eboss.co.nz/library/resene-construction-systems
George Solomon: george.soloman@reseneconstruction.co.nz
Juralco Aluminium- Rob Mellor
Juralco design and supply exceptional aluminium building products through the nationwide HomePlus network. Juralco Aluminium Building Products Ltd are a privately-owned New Zealand company, who design and market aluminium products and home improvement systems throughout New Zealand and the world. Juralco takes pride in being an innovator, with many product lines being first to market and many designed specifically to meet the requirements of their clientele. HomePlus is the franchise network that distributes Juralco Aluminium Products, backed up by Juralco's product training, marketing and technical support. With 26 branches from Northland to Southland, the stores are owned and run by experienced operators from a wide variety of building backgrounds, including former glaziers, builders, and tradespeople. This ensures delivery of the best custom-made products for their customers' needs. Juralco has their own Aluminium Surface Finishing facility and is fully accredited as a Dulux Registered Aluminium Applicator. With full accreditation, Juralco are able to offer both the 10-year Duralloy and 15-year Duratec Warranties on aluminium extrusions surface finished in their facility. The state-of-the-art plant uses sophisticated automatic powder-coating technology with ultra-fast colour change control, which meets stringent quality conditions and international standards.
Balustrades, louvres, awnings metal balustrades, glass wall - https://www.eboss.co.nz/library/juralco
Rob Mellor: robmellor@juralco.co.nz
Roofing Industries - David Eccles-Hall
3D modelling for our Eurostyle Spanlok window detail as a training tool, step by step approach of the installation of the flashing for this profile. New profile True Oak Deep, a bold and revolutionary new commercial and residential corrugate profile arising from the respected True Oak range of roofing and cladding products, replacement for the similar super 6 (fibre cement product) of yesteryear. Flashing for the tricky junction, made in aluminium 1.6mm minimum thickness and powder-coated to suit the colour of the material.
Long run iron, roofing & cladding systems - https://www.eboss.co.nz/library/roofing-industries - David Eccles-Hall: davide@roof.co.nz
The program concluded with an afternoon networking function and refreshments at the Ngaruawahia RSA with the members and suppliers Courtesy of EBOSS and Suppliers.
Regards,
Dave Thompson
Branch Secretary.
