This month's podcast features Mark Holland, Partner and construction law specialist at Hazelton Law, who provides a practical hands-on perspective on the ins and outs of charge-up contracts. He discusses frequent concerns that have arisen with the use of charge-up contracts in NZ residential construction due to the disruptions of the COVID pandemic.In particular, Mark addresses: • Preparing charge-up contracts, scope, rates and margins • The role of the estimate, variations in charge-up contracts, the “10% rule”? • Interim payments; actual and reasonable costs (the reasonable price rule), evidence to be provided • Ongoing obligations with regard to the final cost. Typically, there are two types of building contract used in New Zealand – fixed-price contracts and charge-up (also known as cost-plus-margin contracts), though knowing which of these contracts to go with can seem daunting, with usually either being suitable options. As both come with their advantages and disadvantages, it’s important to understand these differences so you can decide which best suits your project, budget and preferences and to avoid any surprises down the track.Mark discusses the confusion between charge-up and fixed-price contracts (note: Registered Master Builders members can access these contracts online). Mark answers common questions around how builders manage price increases and challenges around supply when using the charge-up contract. In particular, Mark covers the scope, rate and margins; the important role of the estimate, variations and the 10% rule; and implications on final cost if estimates are not outlined properly.Get help from Hazelton LawIf you have additional questions or need advice, Hazelton Law offers Master Builders members a free 15 minute call and discounted rates to assist with more gnarly issues. Contact the friendly team at Hazelton Law on (04) 472 7570.Presenter: Mark Holland, Partner, Hazelton Law Mark is currently working in the areas of construction and insurance law. He has worked on several adjudications concerning claims for variations and extensions of time. Mark also works in both drafting construction contracts and other dispute resolution matters. Mark has a very "hands on" appreciation of the pressures that all parties face on site. Mark's experience makes his legal analysis of contract documents particularly focused on the practicalities of running a site. Links Hazelton Law: https://www.hazelton.co.nz/ Registered Master Builder members can now access online Contracts and Guarantees “Ruanuku” here Where else you can find usWebsite: https://www.masterbuilder.org.nz/Elevate Platform: http://elevate.masterbuilder.org.nzInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/masterbuildernz/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/registeredmasterbuildersYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmh_9vl0pFf0zSB6N7RrVegTwitter: https://twitter.com/MasterBuilderNZ

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MBE EP 50 Charge-Up Contracts with Mark Holland, Hazelton Law - Ins and outs with a construction law specialist

In this month's episode, Ryan sits down with David Kelly, CEO of Master Builders for a Chief's Chat to discuss the hot topics raised at the Constructive Forum which was held over 2 days in August this year. Constructive is an annual industry-led event that enhances and enables collaboration in the sector where they covered the main topics of 'Empty shelves, labour shortages, and a booming sector'. Ryan asks David about his favourite parts of Constructive, which included the diverse array of speakers they invited, purposely making sure opposing views were represented to make the debates interesting, and how people in the sector are tackling the sustainability issue. The main take-aways from this year's Constructive event was discussion around the annual State of the Sector survey Master Builders conducted prior to Constructive to get everyone's heads around key issues in the sector, such as supply chain disruption, product availability and increasing product substitution; the rising costs of construction; and acute skilled labour shortages, as well as the growing concern with mental health and stress levels workers in the construction sector face.MORE INFORMATIONFor more information on Constructive, visit https://www.constructive.org.nz/For Master Builder's State of the Sector 2021 survey results, check outhttps://www.masterbuilder.org.nz/RMBA/News/2021_News/Constructive_2021_-_State_of_the_Sector_Survey_Results.aspxWhere else you can find usWebsite: https://www.masterbuilder.org.nz/Elevate Platform: http://elevate.masterbuilder.org.nzInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/masterbuildernz/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/registeredmasterbuildersYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmh_9vl0pFf0zSB6N7RrVegTwitter: https://twitter.com/MasterBuilderNZ

MBE EP 49 Chiefs Chat with David Kelly, CEO Master Builders, on the Constructive Forum

In this month's episode, our host Ryan is joined by David Kelly, Chief Executive of Registered Master Builders who shares insights on Master Builders Advocacy efforts on behalf of everyone involved in the NZ construction sector.Many people hear the term 'advocacy' and have little idea what it means, and how it affects them. Today, as you'll find out, it's quite an important role! The Advocacy team speaks up for Master Builder members on topics and issues within the construction sector, troubleshoots specific problems, and uses their connections in the respective area of concern to try to find solutions to complex industry-wide problems. Ryan and David talk about who the advocacy team connects with to sort out issues, what issues and solutions are on the forefront of their mind right now, and how Master Builder members can have their voices heard.Also mentioned is Constructive, the annual industry-led event that enhances and enables collaboration in the sector where they will be covering the main topics of 'Empty shelves, labour shortages, and a booming sector'. Registrations are open to anyone who's interested in coming along to the live event, hosted on the 12-13 August 2021. Click here to buy your ticket.Where else you can find usWebsite: https://www.masterbuilder.org.nz/Elevate Platform: http://elevate.masterbuilder.org.nzInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/masterbuildernz/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/registeredmasterbuildersYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmh_9vl0pFf0zSB6N7RrVegTwitter: https://twitter.com/MasterBuilderNZ

MBE EP 48 David Kelly, CEO Master Builders, on the power of members' voice through Advocacy

Our guests this month, Judi Keith-Brown, a registered architect and president of NZIA, and Perry Barber, a Registered Master Builder, have cultivated a successful working relationship that has spanned more than a decade. They share many stories and experiences about how working together helps their renovations and new builds tick along smoothly, and keep their clients happy from the get go. A positive working relationship between an architect and builder is critical for a project to run smoothly. Through effective collaboration, disagreements between onsite workers and clients are minimised, deadlines are met and the end product is executed to perfection. Everyone has gaps in their knowledge, which is why leveraging the knowledge and experience of architects and builders not only gives clients better outcomes, but helps everyone in the long run.  Anyone in the building sector would agree that it's critical to develop good relationships with your fellow industry professionals. Not only does it make working onsite together more effective, it helps with recommendations, referrals and reputation.Ryan Castle interviewed Judi and Perry over Zoom to get the insider story on business, projects and logistics around their partnership. Judi explains how having Perry involved in the first contact with new clients helps immensely with spend expectation. Perry gives us insight into how architects not only help out with designing the perfect home for the client, but also other important roles the architect takes control of, such as managing budget, that lifts a lot of stress off construction. Judi and Perry take us through why keeping up good communication is the make or break of any project, and give us examples of what has happened during past jobs when communication wasn't held to higher priority. They cover their best practices on being more sustainable in the industry and their top 3 insights on what to do to get successful outcomes when architects, builders and clients work together.If you don't already have a well-established working relationship, like Judi Keith-Brown and Perry Barber, this podcast will have you convinced to find this kind of partnership. Contact Judi Keith-BrownClick here to visit Judi Keith-Brown's websiteOr contact via phone on 04 384 6446Contact Perry BarberClick here for Perry Barber'r website Alternatively, contact him on perrystucindy@xtra.co.nzor 021 633 037Where else you can find usWebsite: https://www.masterbuilder.org.nz/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/masterbuildernz/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/registeredmasterbuildersYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmh_9vl0pFf0zSB6N7RrVegTwitter: https://twitter.com/MasterBuilderNZ

MBE EP 47 Nailing Collaboration On-Site with NZIA President Judi Keith-Brown and Master Builder Perry Barber

The government has announced new immigration laws surrounding how New Zealand employers will be able to bring migrants into the country through work visas. Unfortunately, everything you knew before has changes and now all New Zealand employers will soon need to be Accredited with Immigration New Zealand in order to keep and recruit new works on a visa.Joined with Ryan, you'll hear the expertise of Nassim Lalehzari explain the Immigration New Zealand changes in great detail. Nassim is the Head of Immigration for Working In Visas and has over a decades experience in the field of immigration in both New Zealand and Australia. She will discuss the upcoming changes, what they mean for your business, what you need to do to get prepared and why you need to be thinking about this now, rather than down the line.  Alongside Ryan and Nassim, The Hon Kris Faafoi, Minister of Immigration, will share thinking on policy reviews such as the skilled worker visas and the future of the New Zealand immigration system through a recording as he unfortunately wasn't able to attend the live webinar. The podcast will cover the following: ·         Upcoming Employer Accreditation ·         The 3 types of Employer Accreditation and which one will apply to you ·         What you can do now to prepare for Accreditation ·         Other steps you can take to protect your migrant workforce ·         Q&A sessionThis podcast was delivered first as a live webinar to Master Builder members only, to help them prepare for the upcoming changes to the immigration procedures and how it affects their current migrant workers and any upcoming immigrant labour. Participants asked relevant personal and business questions which were answered during the session but removed for this podcast for privacy reasons. If you are a master builder member and wish to rewatch the live webinar, there is a course on the Elevate platform called "How Immigration Changes Will Impact Your Workforce Webinar"Where else you can find usWebsite: https://www.masterbuilder.org.nz/Elevate Platform: http://elevate.masterbuilder.org.nzInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/masterbuildernz/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/registeredmasterbuildersYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmh_9vl0pFf0zSB6N7RrVegTwitter: https://twitter.com/MasterBuilderNZ

MBE EP 46 How Immigration Changes Will Impact Your Workforce

Ryan is joined by David Kelly, CEO of Registered Master Builders, to discuss the importance of communication, not only from boss to builder, but also ensuring you are having regular catch ups with your customers/clients and your work mates so everyone is on the same page.

MBE EP 45 David Kelly, CEO, on why Communication is a Critical Tool

We're excited to introduce you to Olivia Broadhurst, a qualified LBP builder who owns her own company in the beautiful Marlborough region. Being one of the first female builders, she started in the industry 7 years ago and has been making strides ever since.

EP 46 - Breaking the Stereotype, Olivia Broadhurst, Qualified LBP Builder and Business Owner

Ryan is joined by David Kelly, CEO of Registered Master Builders,to discuss all things housing in New Zealand for 2021 - the predictions for 2022, highs and lows of the more social housing debate, the shortage of sub trades (and what that actually means for the industry) and the governments plans to help out if we face another GFC.

MBE EP 43 David Kelly weighs in on the Great Housing Debate

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Faye Pearson-Green joins Ryan to talk about what builders need to know when entering the House of the Year competition. Faye is an experienced HOY judge so we hear the straight goods on what builders should and shouldn't be doing when it comes to entering their greatest residential building achievements.

MBE EP 42 Insider tips for builders from House of the Year Judge, Faye Pearson-Green

This year has been a tough year, but it is coming to a close. David Kelly, Chief Executive of Registered Master Builders reflects on what effects the pandemic has had on New Zealand's construction sector, what we can learn from the past and the priorities going forward.

MBE EP 41 David Kelly reflects on 2020 and priorities going forward

In this podcast episode, Ryan chats with Cam Calkoen, the 2020 NZ Speaker of the Year, about all his awesome achievements, his belief in himself and his mindset. Born with Cerebral Palsy, Cam was told that his biggest challenges in life would be the way he walks and talks. They talk about Cam's first experience in athletics and how having Cerebral Palsy never stopped him from smashing records. Cam shares his awesome story about climbing Mt Kilimanjaro and relates the challenges of going up and down the 17,000 ft mountain to business. Listening to Cam and his awesome outlook on life is sure to guarantee you to not only smile, but also take his practices into how you run your own business and life.

MBE EP 40 Building a Kingdom of Inspiration with Cam Calkoen

When it comes to marketing your building business, do feel a bit confused by all the different options and new digital tools? Well, you're not alone! Chris Boyle from Workhouse, a marketing expert who works with many construction and building businesses, understands and sorts out the basics that you need to get right to grow your building business.

MBE EP 39 Chris Boyle, Workhouse, shares his expert marketing advice for growing your building business

Sam Archer from The New Zealand Green Building Council (NZGBC) shares how you can build to a Homestar 6 rating. A 6 Homestar rating or higher means the home will be easier and more cost effective to keep warm, healthy and more environmentally friendly than a typical new house built to building code. This podcast was delivered first as a live webinar to Master Builder members to help them understand how Homestar is designed to be good for people, and to have a lower impact on the environment. Participants asked questions which were answered during the session.

MBE EP 38 Sam Archer, NZGBC, on Building to a Homestar 6 Rating

Ryan talks with David Kelly, CEO of Registered Master Builders about Constructive Forum 2020, New Zealand’s leading pan-industry event. This year Constructive has been taken virtual, with four live online events in August and September. They discuss this year's conversations around "Building resilience for a stronger future" in the building and construction sector as it's the engine of New Zealand, underpinning the economic growth, jobs, and the communities we all live in.

MBE EP 37 David Kelly, CEO, on Resilience at Constructive 2020

Welcome to Master Builders Elevate – Building a Better Business where every second week we explore the ideas and practices that help us get the best from our businesses, teams and ourselves. Hosted by Ryan Castle, along with Dr Mike Ashby, we discuss topics and talk to experts, advocates and business owners in the construction industry to share their knowledge, insights and experiences to help you build a better business and enjoy a better life. In addition to a podcast, Registered Master Builders Elevate is also online learning platform hosting courses, programmes and content that helps construction business owners and their staff to build a better business.

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