July 2008

July 2008 Vol.2 Issue 6UpcomingEventsNZ Metals IndustryConferenceAucklandSky City 29-31 Oct 08Sustainable SteelConstruction WorkshopsAuckland - 12 Aug 08Auckland - 29 Oct 08Christchurch - 5 May 09Auckland - 4 Aug 09Christchurch - 20 Oct 09Features• Sustainable Steel ConstructionWorkshops• Mentoring ProgrammeUpdate• Fletcher EasysteelWorkchoice Day• Steelwork Made in NewZealand• Steel Advisor Online• Members EventSwitches to Plan BSustainable SteelConstructionWorkshop SeriesSCNZ recently launched the SustainableSteel Construction Charter,benchmarked to the acclaimed sustainabilitycharter of the British ConstructionalSteelwork Association.The Charter is a practical way tomanage and communicate improvementsin the sustainability performanceof the steel construction industry.This allows the steel constructionindustry to effectively meet governmentand consumer demands forimproved construction industry environmentalresponsibility.To assist members in attaining chartercredits SCNZ have developed aseries of workshops in partnershipwith Landcare Research. There willbe five Sustainable Steel Constructionworkshops spaced over 14months starting in August 2008.Completion of these workshops willgive members the tools to achieveCharter gold status including the developmentand implementation of anEnvironmental Management Systemthat meets all requirements ofISO14001.The location of workshops will beChristchurch and Auckland.This is an excellent opportunity formembers to be guided, step by stepthrough both the Sustainable SteelConstruction Charter and EnvironmentalManagement SystemISO14001. SCNZ has put togetheran unbeatable package for membersaround these workshops in terms ofboth price and content.Steel FuturesWith upcoming changes to legislationand tendering processes it is vitalthat our industry takes a position ofleadership and develops managementsystems that will let us effectivelycompete in tomorrow’s constructionmarket.Contact us by 18 July atinfo@scnz.org or (09)263 5635 tobook in.Steel Keeps itsCompetitive EdgeSteel structures options have maintainedtheir competitive edge overconcrete multi-storey structural alternativesas commodity price riseshit all forms of construction aroundNew Zealand.SCNZ Manager Clark Hyland speakingat the NZ Institute of QuantitySurveyors Conference in Dunedin onFriday, “A recent cost comparison bySCNZ on three equivalent 10 storeystructures showed that the optionwith steel frames and metal deckingwith concrete topping was the mostcost effective option. This includesallowance for all current steel priceincrease to date.“Previous studies on speed of constructionand carbon footprint havepointed to the same conclusion.“Price rises in building commoditieshave occurred across the board inthe construction sector. However thevalue offer of steel structures is stillbetter on all three counts.”

SCNZ CMe Mentoring Programme Pilot UnderwayThe SCNZ CMe mentoring programme is scheduledto start in July 2008.Fifteen eager students have been selected for thispilot programme and while still enrolled at school,for one day each week they will attend this course.For the first 5 weeks they will train at ManukauInstitute of Technology (MIT), learning about sitesafety, and basic welding and cutting skills.During the second 5 week block, students willcomplete work experience, 1 day per week, withan SCNZ member company.During the school holidays students will then haveone week of paid employment with their companyto gain further work experience. After the school holidays the students will spend another 3 weeks atMIT being introduced to computer modeling techniques and reviewing their skills and work experience.On conclusion of the course, SCNZ will arrange for a meeting of participating companies, schools andMIT to discuss and review the pilot programme. The intention being that this be developed into a fullyear programme for 2009.Fletcher Easysteel Participate in Workchoice DayEvery year Fletcher Easysteel doesits bit for youngsters interested incareers in steel by hosting studentsfrom two schools. First toarrive on the morning of May 20was a group from Auckland Seventh-DayAdventist High School,under the watchful eye of their Careers/GatewayCo-ordinator, ColinHutchins, pictured on the right.extremely high value. A career inFletchers’ supply chain beckonedthose interested in the company’snetwork of global suppliers.The steel coil can also be cut andpalletised to order. Essentially, thestudents realised, Fletcher Easysteelis a distribution company, sothose with an interest in logisticscould see opportunities in Despatch.Welcoming the party was KenHainsworth (holding his white hardhat), Fletcher Easysteel’s BusinessDevelopment Manager. One of thefirst points he made was that thereare plenty of careers for women insteel, in sales for example. Thefemale student duly took note; nodirty hands; building customer relationshipsand managing thosewith smart computer software.Ken’s guided tour soon had thestudents looking at Fletcher’s specialsteels and hearing about theirThese rolls of small gauge steelare known as coils and can beused to make many steel components,such as steel decking rolledto special profiles for compositeflooring in multi-storey buildings.It was time for the company providedlunch and a chance to firesome questions about magneticcranes, cutting heavy duty steel,the company’s excellent worksafety record and its readiness tosupport employees keen to furthertheir studies and develop their careerpaths.Ken Hainsworth is passionateabout his industry, which is just aswell, because in the afternoon hewould be doing it all over againwith students Kelston Boys HighSchool. “I’ve been 40 years insteel,” says Ken, “and loved everyminute!” It’ll make them think,Ken, so good on you!

Buy Steelwork Made in New ZealandThe Commerce Commission defines “A place of origin”as the country or region where the product wascreated in its final form from its raw materials orconstituent parts. In other words, it is the country orregion where the product's 'essential quality' wascreated.Objects such as framework for buildings, bridges,and grandstands are created, where the steel has tobe, welded and painted to transform it into the endproductThe end product is not called steel it is called somethingelse such as frames, trusses, building supportsetc where the steel has gone through a manufacturingprocess and has been transformed; therefore theend product can be labelled New Zealand made.With an increase on project specifications requiringNew Zealand made goods are sourced before lookingoverseas, stating your New Zealand made status ontender documents should ensure you are providedopportunity over imported productsBenefits of New Zealand Made Steelwork• The products will meet the industry standards forNZ and the evidence of compliance will be easilyavailable• The steel and the welding techniques used tomake their structures are designed for our conditions• NZ Made steel work will provide contractors theflexibility and faster turn around times with quickresponse times and modifications• It helps to maintain employment and therefore isgood for the economy.SCNZ has negotiated a discount for SCNZ memberswishing to join Buy New Zealand Made. If you areinterested please email us info@scnz.org and we willsend you out some information.Steel Advisor OnlineSteel Advisor publications are now available on the SCNZ website tosubscribers making it easier to access information and search for topics.Steel Advisor is a series of reference articles that are published regularly.The range of topics reaches into pretty much every corner ofsteel construction. Many of the articles are written by SCNZ staff inresponse to questions or issues that arise from members enquiriesand requests for information. There are also articles from other recognisedexperts in the various areas.If you subscribe to Steel Advisor you will receive the Steel Advisorfolder together with all the previously published articles. You will alsoreceive future articles as they are written so you can update yourfolder.Over time we believe that Steel Advisorwill become an essential reference toolin every business that is involved withthe specification and use of steel inconstruction. You will also have accessto Steel Advisor Library online allowingyou to search and download articlesdirectly from the SCNZ website.Steel Advisor subscription is$50.00+gst per year for SCNZ members.That gives you a folder, postedhard copy updates and online access.If you would like to subscribe pleaseemail info@scnz.org

SCNZ Members’ Event Switches to Plan BMore than 30 members responded to the Motordrome Dare,and the first eight lined up on the grid to get the May 22 Members’Event underway with a roar. Suzette Meroiti gives lastminute instructions.Fletcher EasySteel’s Ken Hainsworth drove the fastest circuitbut never stepped onto the podium because forecasted raincompelled the racers to abandon the Schumacher karts andtake shelter in a shipping container. What was to have been atrack-side lunch became a standing-room-only affair bravelydelivered by Country Catering.Refuelled and still ready for some competitive action, the ladsgot word that there was, in fact, a Plan B: rendezvous at GardenCity Bowl, don the mandatory red-and-black footwear, andshow us what you got! Tim Watkins (pictured) showed lots ofAuckland Steel style, but top scorer was 4D Steel Detailing’sLuke “Strike” Thomson.Actually, everyone scored because of the networking and thebanter and it put them in a good mood for the meeting to follow.At the Holiday Inn on Avon, Trina Snow, of Buy NZ Made Ltd,spoke on promoting benefits of NZ made steelwork. MikeDrummond of Canterbury Finance, talked about the globalcredit crunch. SCNZ Chairman John Frear of One Steel MarketMills, updated on the global steel market,. Charlie Bartlett fromEnvironmark, talked about how members could develop an environmentalmanagement scheme, and John Kotoisuva, SCNZ’snewly appointed Mentoring Development Officer. talked abouthis vision of taking the steel industry into schools and givingstudents a vision of a career in steel. SCNZ Manager ClarkHyland brought the members up to speed with updates on conditionsof subcontract and Licensed Building Practitioners.Phone 09-263-5635, Fax 09-263-5638L2, 17-19 Gladding Place, PO Box 76403Manukau City, Manukau 2241, New Zealand