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ADDRESSING CHALLENGES IN MODULARIZATION AND PRE-FABRICATION IN NEW ZEALAND AND OVERCOMING THE SETBACKS

Modular construction and pre-fabrication undeniably bring a wide range of benefits to the construction industry and its stakeholders. Despite of this, companies often encounter challenges when embarking on modularization and pre-fabrication projects due to its unconventional nature. With doubts from stakeholders on mass-manufactured building materials, transportation and logistical issues as well as building standards compliance to the local building codes for pre-fabricated buildings, there are still many that are hesitant in taking the big leap for this change.

Join us this morning to kick-start the forum by recognizing the long-term benefits of modular construction and discover how your organization can possibly explore the opportunity in overcoming these setbacks through thought-provoking sessions shared by the leading experts in the modular world.

TIME AGENDA
09:00 – 09:05 Welcoming Speech by Conference Director 
09:05 – 09:10 Conference Introduction by Conference Chairman
Kriston-112x128 Kriston Symons, End Market Director – Buildings and Places, AECOM

Kriston Symons is the End Market Director of Buildings and Places based in Melbourne, responsible for driving forward our Practices and Sectors in Australia and New Zealand, as well as encouraging collaboration between all parts of our AECOM business and sharing of our broad market intelligence on clients’ needs.

Kriston sits on the Executive Committee of the AECOM Australia and New Zealand business and is involved in high level strategic direction of the business as well as operational elements. Kriston has been driving forward the digital, technology and data strategy, corporate social and environmental responsibility as well as program’s around fostering research, innovation, ideas generation and commercialisation.

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09:10 – 09:55 Prefabrication for Performance
  • Why we must achieve high quality in mass production
  • Manufacturing at low unit cost and with high levels of accuracy doesn’t guarantee a good end product
  • Successful designers can use prefabrication to produce high quality buildings
  • Prefabrication is more than just manufacturing assembly line
Matthew-Cutler-Welsh-112X128 Matthew Cutler-Welsh, Founder, Home Style Green

Matthew’s mission is to inspire people to make a better place to live. In 2012 he launched the podcast and website, Home Style Green where leading home designers and builders from around the world are featured each week.

Matthew has 10 years of experience leading residential energy efficiency projects, predominately around New Zealand, including working as a service provider for EECA’s Warm Up New Zealand retrofit scheme and nearly four years as Technical Manager for Homestar at the New Zealand Green Building Council. In 2016 he joined the Board of the Passive House Institute New Zealand.

In 2017 he started a new role as pro clima HUB and Education Manger in Auckland.

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09:55 – 10:40 Disrupting O&M Through Modular Construction
 
  • Global issue of O&M (Operations and Maintenance) costs of assets rising and backlogs of deferred maintenance increasing and adversely affecting balance sheets (backed up with international statistics & benchmarks)
  • Digital design will be the way of the future and this lends itself to modular construction & prefabrication of building components
  • Forecasting operational expenses for modular and prefab construction is simpler than traditional design and construction processes as maintenance requirements are established during design of modular / prefab components as part of warranty and guarantee provisions
  • Modular and prefab construction the first step to ‘production led design processes’ in construction
  • Significant opportunity for modular and prefabrication focused businesses to capitalise on the potential to optimise O&M costs
Peter-Harris-Photo-181-416-112x128 Peter Harris, Board Member, Facilities Management Association of New Zealand Limited (FMANZ)

Peter Harris has worked with Westlake Governance for over 15 years as a senior consultant on a number of our major projects and undertakings. A Chartered Surveyor and Chartered Member of the Institute of Directors, he is also an Independent Director and Chair, with particular strengths from working in the property, engineering and construction sectors in New Zealand, Australia and the United Kingdom.

Peter is a Chartered Member of the New Zealand Institute of Directors (CMINSTD), with over 15 years’ experience as a Director and Board Chairman. He is currently a member of the Board of the Facilities Management Association of NZ (FMANZ) and Chair of the FMANZ Foundation. He is also a Member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) Oceania World Regional Board.

As a chartered surveyor, Peter brings a deep understanding of project management to the business. He has managed and directed over 100 projects in his 25 year career including a range of multi-million dollar property developments and acted as Project Director on the delivery in 2010 of Air New Zealand’s world first ‘straight to gate’ customer experience program. In his roles with other organisations, he has held Project and Technical Director leadership roles on a range of other industry leading projects, including the use of Building Information Technology by the Ministry of Education, earthquake repairs to over 300 residential properties for IAG and the development of asset management practices for over 320 stations for Sydney Trains and Transport for NSW.

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10:40 – 11:00 Morning Refreshments and Networking
11:00 – 11:20 Overview of the Building Act and Construction Contracts Act 2002 in Relation to Pre-fabrication as well as Some Practical Tips on Securing One’s Interest When Purchasing Pre-fabrication Materials
Vimal-Nair-112x128 Vimal Nair, Senior Associate, MinterEllisonRuddWatts

Vimal is a projects lawyer, specialising in large infrastructure and property development projects. Vimal has acted for a diverse range of mining and mineral, energy, infrastructure and property development projects in New Zealand, United Kingdom, the Middle East and Asia/Pacific regions.

Vimal has advised on various structures of projects including those delivered on traditional model, as well as PPP, DBOOT, BOOT and BOT basis. He has extensive experience in negotiation, drafting, administration and risk management of a wide range of construction and procurement contracts employing different contracting methodologies, pricing structures and risk allocations.

Drawing on his international experience, Vimal strives to provide his clients with pragmatic and commercially minded legal advice to support successful project delivery, and achievement of strategic objectives.

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11:20 – 12:05 A Case Study of Multi-Storey Modular in New Zealand
  • The challenges of multi-storey modular development in New Zealand
  • Modular units providing the structural system for a multi-storey development
  • The gross floor area that is lost through the use of modular units
  • Issues to be addressed in order to achieve producer statement sign off by New Zealand professionals
Russell-Hawken-112x128 Russell S Hawken, National Market Leader – Property and Buildings, GHD Ltd

Russell heads GHD’s Property and Buildings business across New Zealand.During his time at GHD, Russell has held diversified roles including Office Manager, Business Leader and Business Group Manager He has also held leadership roles in the GHD offices in Hanoi, Vietnam; Abu Dhabi, UAE; Perth, Australia; and Christchurch, New Zealand.

Prior to joining GHD, Russell led the Buildings Group at City Design and founded his own business, Architects New Zealand Ltd. Russell is a previously the President of the New Zealand Institute of Architects, Chairman of Construction Information Ltd (Masterspec) and spent many years leading the NZIA Conditions of Contract Committee.

He has a real interest in modular construction and believes that the delivery of efficient modular solutions is essential for New Zealand to achieve the building outcomes that are necessary in the immediate future.

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12:05 – 12:50

Gaining Consent from New Zealand Building Codes Regulations and Overcoming City Council Compliance 

  • Early engagement and discussion with the Building Consent Authority is the key to success. A collaborative approach ensures that everybody understands each other’s position and the potential for conflict is reduced from the outset
  • An agreement on the level of prefabrication Quality Assurance and reporting to demonstrate compliance for items that cannot be inspected is required
  • Prefabricators can specific which Building Consent Inspections will be covered by QA systems and are therefore not required to be undertaken by the BCA
  • It is critical to engage with both Designers / Architects and the BCA to ensure that documentation submitted for Building Consent is clear
Glenn-Murdoch-112x128 Glenn Murdoch, Design and Technical Manager, THECA

Glenn is the Design and Technical Manager at Theca Group, a Christchurch based company. Glenn believes that every person should be able to live, work, play and learn in buildings that provide healthy environments, and he strives to achieve this by using the Passive House Standard as the benchmark for the performance of his buildings. Glenn utilises natural materials, particularly timber, as much as possible and strives to reduce the impact of his buildings. Glenn has been leading the way with energy-efficiency for the past decade in New Zealand. He has been at the forefront of science-based energy-efficiency since 2006.

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Julie-Villard-112x128 Julie Villard, Eco Design Advisor, Christchurch City Council

Julie Villard is an architect with 10 years’ experience and she has a passion for sustainability, building her skills and knowledge in Canada, Switzerland and for the past five years, New Zealand.

She is the welcoming face of the Council’s recently-launched Eco Design Advisor service, where advisors can consult on a range of projects from new builds to home renovations and retrofits. She provides support and free independent advice through the Council and within the council for professionals & individuals. Her main purpose is to encourage the industry to do better, and to do better now. With a strong scientific background, she explains what she call ‘’the physics of the building’’ – it is important to understand how everything is inter-connected to be able to provide a better environment.

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12:50 – 13:50 Lunch & Networking
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EXPLORING THE APPLICATION & TRENDS IN MODULAR CONSTRUCTION & PRE-FABRICATION

With the science and technology advancement, there are now increasing number of different approaches to achieve the implementation of modular buildings. The innovation in producing outstanding building materials has provided alternative solutions for the builders, to match with the types of construction buildings depending on the nature and needs of the projects. In these sessions, you will get the chance to learn more about the building materials like the timber that is getting the hype recently in New Zealand as well as the almighty steel that has always been builders’ choice for high rise buildings in the region and you will understand the pros and cons for utilizing them.

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13:50 – 14:35 Achieving New Heights through Cross Laminated Timber (CLT)
  • Understand the opportunities for timber construction in New Zealand
  • Practical designs for the use of timber in modular construction
  • Understand why timber can be an alternative for the industry
Warren-Trethewey-112x128 Warren Trethewey, Sales Manager, XLAM Australia & NZ

Warren joined XLam in May 2016 having spent his professional career in General Management and Technical Sales. Warren is responsible for growing and developing the XLam sales function across all channels in both NZ and Australia.

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14:35 – 15:20 Why Steel In Modular Construction?
  • A case study on steel structure in pre-fabrication
  • The feasibility of using steel structure in modular construction
  • Achieving LEED certification for steel built buildings
Gordon-Barratt-2-112x128 Gordon Barratt, General Manager, National Association of Steel Framed Housing

Gordon is General Manager of the National Association of Steel-framed Housing (NASH) New Zealand. He stepped into the roll after 15 years as the organizations Chairperson and after the retirement of the previous GM. He is the chairman of the NASH Technical committee and a member of NASH Australia’s technical committee. Both committees are involved in the writing of documents and standards for the industry. He was also a Board member of Prefab NZ for two years.

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15:20 – 15:30 Sponsors Presentation: Pre-Fabricated Glulam Solutions – Achieving Design Aspirations

Demonstration of new developments in producing pre-fabricated large scale Glulam & engineered timber solutions for significant commercial structures in NZ and beyond. Developers, designers and contractors need to be fully informed of the complete suite of structural solutions that is currently available in engineered timber to achieve the most cost effective solutions. Critical areas of design efficiency and buildability a focus, achieved with CNC production.

Owen-Griffiths-112x128 Owen Griffiths, Director, TimberLab Solutions Ltd

Owen Griffiths is the Marketing Director of Timberlab Solutions NZ’s largest manufacturer and exporter of structural engineered timber – Glulam & fabricated LVL – for pre fabricated solutions. He has been involved for over 40 years in the development and manufacture of structural timber solutions.

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15:30 – 15:50 Afternoon Refreshments & Networking
15:50 – 16:35 Modular Buildings in Seismic and Cyclonic Zones
  • Design consideration; logistics, materials, lateral loads (seismic and cyclonic), connections etc
  • Performance comparison between traditional built and modular
  • Case study: Modular Feasibility Study for Monash University
Joyce-Ferng-112x128 Joyce Ferng, Associate Director – Building Structure, AECOM

Joyce has 20 years of international experience as a chartered building structural engineer and has delivered structurally complex and challenging projects in Singapore, UK and Australia working in close collaboration with renowned Architects like Zaha Hadid and Lord Norman Fosters. Project highlights London Olympic 2012 and MASDAR City (UAE) first zero carbon city.

Combined with her vast technical structural knowledge and appreciation of architectural and building services disciplines, Joyce has extensive project and construction management experience gained during her roles as a PPVC Senior Design Manager.

With her experience in Systemised Technology, Joyce has delivered modular projects across various Australian states and is currently leading the AECOM ANZ modular (PPVC) initiatives. She is also working in collaboration with Swinburne University and Melbourne University on PPVC researches.

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16:35 – 17:20 Panel Discussion: Spearheading Innovation and Transformation in The Construction Industry
 
  • What is preventing modular and pre-fabricated construction methodology from being widely implemented in New Zealand?
  • What would encourage greater innovation and adoption in material use or construction methodology?
  • How can regulation be improved to encourage new and innovative methods of construction?
  • How can communication and consultation be improved within the entire value chain?
Matthew Cutler-Welsh, Founder, Home Style Green

Glenn Murdoch, Design and Technical Manager, THECA

Joyce Ferng, Associate Director – Building Structure, AECOM

17:20 Closing Remarks by Conference Chairman

End of Day 1

17:20 onwards Champagne Networking Session

Enjoy a glass of champagne whilst networking with other like-minded individuals on topics that are of most interest to you and fellow delegates.

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TIME AGENDA
09:00 – 09:05 Chairperson: Conference Introduction on Day 2
Highlights on Conference Day 2 Key Sessions

INDUSTRY STAKEHOLDERS’ COLLABORATION IN MODULARIZATION & PRE-FABRICATION DEVELOPMENT

“Coming together is a beginning. Keeping together is progress. Working together is success. “– Henry Ford

Collaboration is essential to the success of construction projects. Industry stakeholders are realizing that sharing of knowledge and information is one of the key elements of a successful contractual relationship. However it is often that there appears to be no clear guide on the process of collaboration between main contractor and subcontractor and it is making it difficult to achieve a common project goal within the bounds of cost, quality and time.

The second day of this forum will showcase the important components that should not be neglected when planning and constructing a modular construction and prefabrication project and how these targeted solutions will help you achieve your project goals.

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09:05 – 09:05 Forum Introduction on Day 2

Highlights on Forum Day 2 Key Sessions

Kriston-112x128 Kriston Symons, End Market Director – Buildings and Places, AECOM

Kriston Symons is the End Market Director of Buildings and Places based in Melbourne, responsible for driving forward our Practices and Sectors in Australia and New Zealand, as well as encouraging collaboration between all parts of our AECOM business and sharing of our broad market intelligence on clients’ needs.

Kriston sits on the Executive Committee of the AECOM Australia and New Zealand business and is involved in high level strategic direction of the business as well as operational elements. Kriston has been driving forward the digital, technology and data strategy, corporate social and environmental responsibility as well as program’s around fostering research, innovation, ideas generation and commercialisation.

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09:05 – 09:50 Compliance Pathways for Modular Housing
Discussion around the compliance pathways available for modular housing and the implications for territorial authorities in discharging their duty of care.
Ian-McCormick-112x128 Ian McCormick, General Manager – Building Control, Auckland Council

Ian McCormick is General Manager of Auckland Council Building Control.

He was a proud recipient of a Building Officials Institute of New Zealand (BOINZ) award in 2016.

Ian’s also a member of MBIE’s (Ministry of Business Innovation and Employment) Building Advisory panel, as well as a member of the Building Research Advisory Council and the chair of the Metro Sector Group.

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09:50 – 10:35 Next-generation Design and Planning: Digital Game Changers with 5D Building Information Modelling, Augmented Reality (AR) and Virtual Reality (VR)
  • Exploring 5D BIM and its advantages
  • Moving construction industry towards a position of significantly improved efficiencies
  • Involvement of BIM for better partnering and collaborative practices
Tony-Biland-112x128 Tony Biland, Senior Project Manager – BIM Implementation and QA, Christchurch City Council

Tony Biland is currently Quality, Safety & Environmental Senior Project Manager. He is responsible for leading the implementation and quality assurance of Building Information Modelling (BIM) and associated processes and technologies, to enable the capital delivery and ongoing asset / facilities management of Council’s Major Facilities Department (MFD) $450M approximately program of projects.

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Julie-Villard-112x128 Julie Villard, Eco Design Advisor, Christchurch City Council

Julie Villard is an architect with 10 years’ experience and she has a passion for sustainability, building her skills and knowledge in Canada, Switzerland and for the past five years, New Zealand.

She is the welcoming face of the Council’s recently-launched Eco Design Advisor service, where advisors can consult on a range of projects from new builds to home renovations and retrofits. She provides support and free independent advice through the Council and within the council for professionals & individuals. Her main purpose is to encourage the industry to do better, and to do better now. With a strong scientific background, she explains what she call ‘’the physics of the building’’ – it is important to understand how everything is inter-connected to be able to provide a better environment.

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10:35 – 11:00 Morning Refreshments & Networking
11:00 – 11:45 An International Perspective: Lessons from Singapore’s Experience in Modular & Prefabricated Construction
  • The Singapore buildings market has a number of drivers that make the use of modular and prefabricated construction solutions particularly attractive. These drivers will be explained
  • Project Example 1 – Nanyang Technological University North Hill Hostel. This large student hotel project comprises six towers, each 13 storeys high, to provide accommodation for more than 1,800 students. The project utilises Prefabricated Pre-Finished Volumetric Construction – lightweight steel framed, modular units are manufactured off site, complete with internal finishes and fixtures, and then assembled to make the apartments
  • Project Example 2 – Punggol Waterway Terraces, Singapore. This public housing project comprises two terraced 18 storey blocks that house 1870 residential apartments. Construction time and costs were reduced through extensive use of structural and M&E pre-fabrication techniques and as well as design approach that focused on maximising construction efficiency
Steve-112x128 Stephen Perkins, Technical Director, Beca

Stephen is a Technical Director based in Beca’s Singapore office.

Stephen leads engineering teams on large commercial and residential building projects. He is also responsible for continuous improvement of the Singapore offices technical and project delivery practices to strengthen its capability and knowledge. Stephen chairs the Beca technical standards committee for Building Services engineering work.

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11:45 – 12:30 The Design and Integration of Modular Bathroom for Commercial Buildings
  • Modular bathrooms a global leading product
  • Early engagement in the design process
  • Efficient typologies enable efficient integration
  • Coordinating of services
  • Case Study
Andrew-Crossland-112x128 Andrew Crossland, Chief Executive Officer, Construction Components New Zealand Ltd

Andrew has thirty years’ experience within the manufacturing sector across a number of industries. He has held various roles for companies including Simpson Appliances (sheet metal fabrication), Skellerup Industries (dairy rubberware and footwear), Goldair (electrical appliances), Kitchen Studio (wood panel processing). In addition, Andrew spent several years establishing several contract manufacturing facilities in various locations in China.

Most recently he has been responsible for the establishment of a greenfields manufacturing facility in Christchurch specialising in offsite manufacture and notably modular bathrooms and cold form steel framing which are being used in a number of large scale commercial projects.

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12:30 – 13:45 Lunch & Networking
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13:45 – 14:30 Prospective Future Building Material for Medium Density Housing Renewal 
  • Addressing challenges of housing in New Zealand today
  • Using holistic approach for housing solution
  • Utilising Computer Numerical Control (CNC) fabrication
  • Reinventing the way we build houses – A wiki house solution
Bruce-Haniel-112x128 Bruce Haniel, Lecturer – Built Environment, Wellington Institute of Technology

Bruce Haniel is currently Lecturer at the Wellington Institute of Technology

His architectural designs build not only physical structures but also concepts of sustainability and social cohesion. As an artist and architect, he has used the dynamics of form, scale and substance alongside the use of locally available materials, well established building methods, and meaningful design elements, these being his portals through which social capital is facilitated.

14:30 – 15:15 Plug and Play Modular & Electrical Services 
  • Working together to streamline SMART, QUICK, SAFE & EASY modular processes
  • The integration and alignment of modular services as part of the offsite design and build process is key to the success of Prefabrication Construction projects
SIMON-WALDREN-112x128 Simon Waldren, Managing Director, Apex Wiring Solutions

Simon Waldren is the Founder of Apex Wiring Solutions in New Zealand and Australia.

Simon has worked in the Apex Group for over 20 years; working in the original UK based business and then 5 years ago establishing the organisations in Australia and New Zealand.

Simon will be presenting at the New Zealand Modular Construction & Prefabrication forum to the like-minded collaborators, considering the way of the future in prefab construction and how modular wiring and systems have been accepted among some forward thinking businesses within New Zealand.

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15:15 – 15:35 Afternoon Refreshments & Networking
15:35 – 16:20 Digital Collaboration and Mobility: Application of Drones within AEC Industry
  • The Legal use of Drones in construction
  • The Health and Safety advantage of Drones
  • Timeliness and cost effective supply of measurable data for Architecture, Engineering and Construction
  • The autonomy and safety of current drone technology
Gareth-Lawrenson-112x128 Gareth Lawrenson, Director and Chief Pilot, Garman Consulting Limited

From Dunedin to Kaitaia, encompassing Real-Estate Photography, Construction Progress Photography, Thermal Inspection, Asbestos Roof Survey, Facade Inspections and expansive infrastructure scoping, Garman Consulting strives to be the preeminent provider of specialist RPAS “Drone” technical consultancy services in New Zealand.

With our diverse fleet of RPAS Aircraft, specialist sensors and cameras, and technical expertise derived from 12 years in the Service, Construction/Development and Asset Management sectors, no other New Zealand RPAS operation provides such a broad scope of service offerings with the specialist knowledge, H&S compliance and ability for extended operations to back up even the most demanding of your needs.

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16:20 Closing Remark by Conference Chairman
End of Day 2

TIME AGENDA
09:00 – 13:00 Workshop: Lean Value Stream Mapping for Productivity Improvement
Efficiency in manufacturing is key to gaining or maintaining competitive advantage. Delivering value from the customers view, with the least effort is key.

Value Stream Mapping is a simple and effective tool to engage the team and manage improvement in the delivery of value.

Participants will be taken through:

  • Defining Value and Waste in production, educational session
  • Understanding Value Stream Mapping (VSM) as a tool to engage teams to improve efficiency
  • Team Simulation – Facilitated group application of pre-fabrication, Value Stream Mapping and waste reduction

Key Takeaways: How to apply a VSM, Waste reduction using prefabrication to drive improvement in production

Schedule:

9.00 Defining Waste, Value and Applying Value Stream Mapping

10.00 Group Simulation Activity 1

10.30 Refreshment

10.45 Create a VSM for Round 1

11.15 Pre-fabrication and Future state VSM design activity

12.05 Group Simulation Activity 2

12.25 Wrap up / Recap

12.30 Lunch

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Workshop Leader: 

Jeff Tuffnell, NZ Manufacturing Excellence Manager, Fletcher Building

Jeff is a mechanical engineer with post graduate qualifications in organizational development. He has over 20 years’ experience in implementing continuous improvement and lean. Currently employed by Fletcher Building as NZ Manufacturing Excellence manager. Jeff has a Lean consulting and training background and has implemented Lean and Operational Excellence at; Fonterra, Lion, BlueScope, TWE, Boral, PPG, JNL, Rheem NZ, Sealy NZ and numerous small to medium enterprises.

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14:00 – 17:00 Site Tour: TimberLab Solutions 
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TimberLab Solutions (previously McIntosh Timber Laminates) has been pioneering the development of pre-fabricated Glulam and engineered timber structures for nearly 60 years. They have developed a niche speciality in bringing the benefits of pre fabrication into significant commercial projects – both nationally and internationally. These have ranged from multistorey office blocks, convention centres, education facilities, commercial structures, sports stadia, hotels, resorts, aquatic centres and community auditoriums. Up to 60% of their production has been for significant international projects.

Site Tour Agenda:

13:30 – 14:00 Registration for Site Tour at Hotel Lobby

14:00 – 14:30 Depart from Pullman Auckland to TimberLab Solutions

14:30 – 16:00 Site Tour at TimberLab Solutions

16:00 – 16:30 Return to Pullman Auckland from TimberLab Solutions

16:30 End of Site Tour

Important: Things to note and bring for Site Tour

With the strict Health & Safety requirements in New Zealand, delegates are required to equip and come with high visibility vests, covered footwear and safety glasses for the site tour.