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JACK BOWENBowens to Baghdad?

INDUSTRY NEWS Slab Heave Issues Escalate

July 2014 Volume 25 No. 06

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Where to next? We want to open more branches but we need to find that (even not so perfect) location that requires and needs a Bowens store. We have much to offer the builder and we believe our latest move to Port Melbourne is just the start of a new adventure for the company.

We are private, we are family owned and as such we cannot afford to make too many mistakes. But we need to grow our network to support both our current clients and those suburbs around the country that are designated growth areas for both housing and commercial development.

Under new zoning legislation many inner areas of Melbourne are now ‘open’ to low (and high) rise development. Port Melbourne to Brighton, and beyond, has experienced incredible growth over recent years. We just have to be there to take better advantage of this changing but buoyant market.

Overall, Australia continues to excite. While governments and their policies will always create some division within our society, we are… lucky, lucky, lucky! Even the most extreme radical would have to admit he or she is lucky to be living in this country. No country will ever be perfect and many countries around the world are disaster cases at the moment.

I jokingly said to my brother, David, “we should open a branch of Bowens in Iraq – ‘Helping Iraqis build’ would be the theme”! A poor joke really, but it did raise questions about the logistical nightmare of operating in countries that are continually war torn, countries that are desperately poor, countries under ruthless dictatorships, and others where there is reasonable peace but endemic graft and corruption.

Many of Australia’s resource-based companies have to develop their businesses in countries like that – I would hate the balancing act of appeasement and negotiation with any government but our own.

Fortunately Australia is not a country that will ever have to be re-built due to massive destruction from wars or huge natural disasters (earthquakes, etc.). Bushfires are the major threat to our built environment and that is enough for any community to cope with.

John Bowen wrote his June Builders Bulletin article around ‘Plan Melbourne’, a strategy put forward by the State Government that deals with the economic, environmental, heritage and liveability impacts of Melbourne’s proposed (strong) population growth. As John pointed out, Plan Melbourne’s draft has 61% of the new housing going to established areas and 38% to growth areas.

Now if that is all we have to cope with in (and around) Australia I think we can continue to grow our business successfully. Many businesses however will be impacted by Plan Melbourne – as well as home owners themselves.

I now have a ‘general’ residential zoning around where I live. The property to our northern boundary was sold a few weeks ago and will now be developed for units (maybe up to three storeys). “Not happy Jan”!

So Bowens and other building suppliers will need to adapt to the new rules and, as a start, look more to finding inner suburban outlets and less in the fringe/outer areas. While I might not like even low-rise developments around me, these are going to happen and Bowens will need to find a way to provide materials into these and any other changing construction models.

Our pre-fabrication businesses have never been busier and that signals more demand from builders for off-site construction of both components and finished house sections. It is another challenge to the industry but the exciting innovations that have provided so many new timber products makes me very confident about the future of the ‘traditional’ timber and hardware business which is what we really still are.

Where to after Port Melbourne? Well, we want more outlets in inner areas as already mentioned, but ensuring that the operations we already have continue to work for us is still our most important challenge. Developing our people is high on the list too because whatever operations we have now can only be improved if we have the right people, properly trained and well and truly motivated.

Bowens’ growth since 1894 (120 years) has been slow – no doubt about that! But the business we have to today is ripe for further expansion and while Baghdad may be beyond us the continent of Australia is not.

This country will continue to grow because it is a safe country with a stable government system and a capacity to grow more, make more and house many more millions of people.

Bowens will stay ‘home’ and seek/continue to be a significant player in this bright, Australian future. In our August edition of the Builders Bulletin, John Bowen will be providing more detailed news about our latest venture in Port Melbourne and describe some unique features about our new ‘baby’ – our thirteenth timber and hardware outlet.

John Bowen, Chairman of the Board of Directors

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‘Even the most extreme radical would have to admit he or she is lucky to be living in this country.

No country will ever be perfect and many countries around the world

are disaster cases at the moment.’

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In addition to the brilliance of the existing range of illume “Shaftless” skylights, our new 350mm round model has been specifically designed to replace many common older-style 300mm skylight installations. It’s also designed to combat some common associated problems that they carry over their lifetime.

In the skylight world, heat transfer can be a real problem during the warmer months. Many homeowners resort to temporarily fitting cardboard or the like to the skylight cavity, in an attempt to cease internal heat transfer from the sun.

Winter can pose further problems as we’ve heard many stories of ageing traditional skylight installations leaking and causing plaster and flooring damage. Especially during periods of heavy rainfall in the wetter months.

The new illume 350mm model is an easy stand alone or retrofit option that offers the benefit of not transferring heat, UV or noise indoors. It also won’t leak, crack or collect dead insects. It’s designed to make use of the existing installation and to easily fit in

place to cover many typical existing skylight installations. The new illume 350mm boasts a brilliant white light and has a new re-engineered more robust profile. This new illume is an innovative skylight system that’s a clever solution to many common installation problems

After more than 30 years of dedicated service with Bowens, Geoff McIntyre will be retiring from his role as Account Manager in our Major Accounts team. I’m sure many of you would have worked with Geoff along the way and will join me in thanking Geoff for his passion and commitment to his job and wishing him well for this next step in his life.

Geoff’s retirement has opened up an opportunity for one of our team members to step up and take on a new challenge. I am pleased to announce that Luke Ryan will be taking on the Account Manager role replacing Geoff.

Luke has been with Bowens for almost ten years and has moved through a variety of different roles and branches over that time. Luke has been working as part of our Major Accounts team for three years which has prepared him well for this exciting move.

On behalf of the team at Bowens, we would like to congratulate Luke on his new role and wish Geoff all the very best!

Jon Goudswaard, Major Accounts Manager

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To support our focus on outstanding customer service, many of you will know that we have been working on a program known as our Customer Excellence Program (CEP) over the last 18 months.

This program is designed to help us better understand your needs and to ensure that we tailor our offering to give you what you are looking for.

Recently we embarked on an exciting and incredibly innovative training program aimed at educating our sales force on our Customer Excellence Program and helping our team to deliver exactly what our customers need. The objective of the program is to better understand our customers and deliver what you really need, not what we think you need.

The training consisted of a two day program a in a state of the art training facility with a simulated training environment.

These actors play the role of different types of customers to allow our sales force to learn how to adapt their delivery style so that we can service you the way you want to be serviced.

Each participant not only had an opportunity to practice their learning in a simulated environment with real day to day challenges, but also to receive 1 on 1 feedback on the day and after the program to help shape performance and delivery.

Essentially this program helps us to ensure that your Account Manager is equipped with better product knowledge and a greater appreciation of your needs.

AT BOWENS WE ARE ALL ABOUT OUR CUSTOMERS. OUR MISSION IS CLEAR – TO PROVIDE EXCEPTIONAL CUSTOMER SERVICE EVERY TIME.

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The training program is just one of things we are doing at Bowens to continue our focus on meeting your needs. It’s not about pushing our whole offering onto you, but rather about understanding what you want and making sure we deliver on that every time.

A big thank you to each of you who have given up your time to participate in a Customer Excellence Program interview so far. There will be more to come of this program as we continue our efforts to build on what has now been more than 120 years of service focused on our customers.

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At Bowens we don’t believe in a “one size fits all” approach. We know that our customers

have differing needs and we are committed to tailoring an offering

specifically for you.

Account managers provided with feedback to improve customer service.

Vesna Brown, People Performance Manager

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Simulated training of what our Account Managers may witness when they walk onto a site.

Luke McEnaney (Bowens Group Sales Manager), illustrating the importance of exactly what our customers need.

Instructors reviewing the Account Managers in real life situations.

Luke McEnaney, Group Sales Manager

“For our sales team, it’s about learning how our customers would like us to service them. Through the training, we are exposing our account managers to real life

situations, what they may witness when they walk onto a site and quickly identify what that customer really needed instead of sitting there wasting their time but really getting

down to what the customer needs and how they want to be serviced.”

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A New Melbourne IconPhoenix Reborn

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In the heart of Melbourne, just a kick away from the MCG sporting precinct, an innovative building icon has been constructed by Equiset. Standing an imposing 88 metres tall and 24 metres in depth, the Phoenix apartment building measures only 6.5 metres wide - making it one of the tallest, and slenderest, buildings in Melbourne.

The site of the Phoenix Apartments is one steeped in Melbourne folklore having previously been a watering hole for many of the city’s Herald journalists, and also was owned by Collingwood Football club royalty, Lou Richards.

What makes this building innovative is not only its width versus its height, but the carefully considered design elements - both ground breaking and unique. Mark Rogers, the Phoenix Project Manager for Equiset, discussed one such element. A 27 metre high German made car stacker - the largest in Melbourne - which houses 26 cars. Another element is the 10mm thick steel ribbon attached to the exterior which serves to break up the look of the building facade and add a unique element to the design.

With the innovations included in the Phoenix Apartments, there will always be special considerations. Indeed, the major factor in construction revolved around the logistics and delivery of materials owing to the relatively small floor plate of the site. As such, deliveries had to be carefully managed time wise, as well as special attention paid to the lengths of timber that the site was capable of handling and managed by the cranes in the loading bays. Bowens, according to Rogers, was a great help in making his job easier and getting

the delivery element across the line by accommodating the timber specifications necessary.

In terms of the timber employed in the project, Bowens partnered with Nullabor Sustainable Timbers, to satisfy supply of recycled timber. Brendan Donchi, of Nullabor Sustainable Timbers, loves the broad and varied benefits of what recycled timber can offer any project looking to add some character and innovation. Aspects including the look and feel are key advantages in using recycled timber whereby unique features such as bolt and nail holes, distress markings and the like offer the final product a real obvious sense of history.

Another crucial element, and one which may often not be appreciated, is that the timber from such recoveries is already seasoned from years of exposure, thus making it far less volatile than new timber.

For the Phoenix project, timber was recovered from the demolition of a disused military construction – specifically about 1200 square metres! This in itself is amazing considering most demolition projects may only yield about 100 square metres of usable material. By Donchi’s own admission, this was a massive and unique achievement.

The timber itself was varied and rich with character – so much so that the client was spoilt for choice. So, to enable the client to make valid decisions based on what they were looking for in the final execution, Nullabor Sustainable Timbers were in constant contact, and also prepared

10mm thick steel ribbon attached to the exterior which serves to break up the look of the building facade and add a unique element to the design.

Recycled timber has unique features and markings which offer the final product an obvious sense of history.

Each apartment features splendid views of many Melbourne city landmarks.

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sample packs which included the varieties on offer and a great range of the material through it.

Throughout the Phoenix Apartments construction, partnerships and cooperation to achieve a custom solution to many of the project’s more bespoke options were an absolute necessity. This was summed up perfectly by Jeff Harvey, Bowens Timber Specialist, who noted that a job like this is not just a matter of getting an order delivered and forgetting about it, it’s a process of properly managing the entire project all the way through and dealing with any problems that may arise.

From Nullabor’s perspective, Donchi advises that exact and accurate measurements, and having all parties in constant communication is key to success because you can’t afford to reach the end of a job and find out you have shortfalls. Likewise, Rogers of Equiset mentioned the same consideration and noted how easy it was to partner with Bowens.

All in all, Melbourne has a brand new icon unique and innovative in so many ways.

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‘Throughout the Phoenix Apartments construction,

partnerships and cooperation to achieve a custom solution to many

of the project’s more bespoke options were an absolute necessity’

If you’re contemplating using recycled timber, or if you’re looking for an alternative solution, Jeff Harvey can help you decide your best option. Simply give him a call directly on 0412 550 740 or email feedback@bowens.com.au

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Industry News

In recent weeks there has been an escalation in publicity relating to the phenomenon called ‘slab-heave’. A recent decision in the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal was incorrectly reported in the media as relating to ‘slab-heave’. There is a risk that any movement in the structure could now be thrown into the ‘slab-heave’ mix, and some HIA members are advising of interest from the media referencing ‘slab-heave’ and sinking homes. Many of these matters are erroneously reported under the ‘slab-heave’ phenomenon when in fact research commissioned by the (now) Victorian Building Authority clearly identifies that many failures relate to plumbing failures and defects. This is also the experience of many HIA members communicated to our technical and legal teams.

‘Slab heave’ was identified as a major concern in relation to homes constructed mainly in the western and northwestern suburbs of Melbourne during the time of the extreme climatic conditions associated with the Victorian drought and impacted on by subsequent increased rainfall.

When this issue first came to light in late 2011 HIA called on the government and the then Building Commission to carry out research to identify the cause of ‘slab heave’ in homes reportedly constructed in accordance with the Code and relevant standards. In 2012 the Commission engaged engineering firm Meinhardt to undertake this research.

Their findings are summarized as follows:• Appropriate engineering design processes were followed

• Geotechnical investigation was done properly

• Floor slab designs met the regulatory process

• The affected houses were spread throughout the area

• Most, if not all, dwellings were on sites with similar sub-soil composition

• Key issues relating to slab heave were associated with deficiencies in the stormwater drainage systems of the dwellings.

• AS2870 – Residential Slabs and Footings references potential problems caused by inadequate and incorrect drainage at sites classified as reactive.

• Sections of AS2870 relating to drainage, rather than slab design, are not well known or understood by practitioners and failure resulted in some cases.

Matters that were not factors included: • Unique sub-soil conditions

• Local area influences, including uncontrolled filling

• Poor engineering design It is clear that the major issues of causation for ‘slab heave’

related to stormwater drainage systems. As a consequence the Victorian Building Authority in consultation with Meinhardt has made a number of recommendations as follows:

• Geotechnical investigations should be undertaken for domestic dwellings after the subdivision in completed and no further earthworks are proposed (other than those conducted by the builder).

• Dwelling owners should be provided with a copy of the geotechnical report.

Slab Heave Issues Escalate• Victorian Building Authority to provide material for owners

about foundations and slab maintenance.

• Victorian Building Authority to publish a technical note (or similar) for Registered Building Practitioners highlighting and reinforcing the requirements of AS2870-2011 – residential drainage and AS2870-2011 – geotechnical works.

• Increasing the minimum cover required for sub-divisional infrastructure stormwater work making the legal point of discharge (LPD) for each dwelling lower. This would provide adequate falls to site stormwater drainage.

• Sub-divisional designs should include the LPD level.

• That an additional requirement be added to the building permit approval process. The requirement was that the stormwater drainage system for each dwelling was designed in detail as part of the slab engineering drawings.

The design should include: • Location of the LPD

• Plans of the stormwater drains from the LPD to each downpipe and grate.

• Invert levels and minimum falls to all stormwater drains.

• Stormwater drainage design documentations are provided to the dwelling owner as part of a dwelling maintenance information pack.

• As part of the practical completion process, stormwater drainage for each dwelling inspected by independent CCTV to confirm the condition of the underground stormwater system. A copy of the footage should be provided to the dwelling owner as part of a dwelling maintenance information pack.

These are recommendations only, but may serve to protect members from future action in the event of post-construction events. Any members with concerns relating to building defects or ‘slab heave’ issues should not hesitate to contact HIA for advice.

Bowens Expert Advice:

No responsible person within the building industry takes any joy in learning of the structural housing problems that are afflicting many home owners in Melbourne’s (mainly) western suburbs. Having said that, in situations like this it is always best to establish what has caused the problems and importantly learn from them. As I understand it, the affected homes were mainly constructed when Melbourne was experiencing a severe drought. Consequently the (reactive) soil that these houses are built on was very dry. When the weather pattern returned to normality the soil gained moisture and caused it to expand, virtually doming up beneath the concrete slabs. This in turn caused the main structural beams within the slab to move resulting in the many problems we sadly hear about.

We within the timber industry cannot say a light weight timber floor would not have been affected as well, because any footing/foundation would need to be below the level of moisture soil variation, but what we do say, rectification would be much easy to enact if the structure was a light weight timber sub-floor structure, possibly by jacking up the house and reinforcing the footings. A timber sub-floor structure is a much more flexible or adaptable structure that can be used on all soil types.

For any further information, Jeff Harvey can assist you along with expert advice. Simply give him a call directly on 0412 550 740.

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Protecting Council Assets Damage to Council assets can result in on-the-spot fines costing hundreds or thousands of dollars through to prosecution in court. So before you lay the first brick or dig the first trench it’s important to check with the local Council concerned to ensure you comply with their particular Code of Practice concerning the protection of Council assets.

Council infrastructure assets include anything outside the property boundary including (but not limited to) vehicle crossings, footpaths, nature strips, drains and pits, kerbs, road pavement, trees, signs, poles and hydrants.

In many instances a Council Asset Protection Permit is required before building begins. Building may include the demolition or construction of a house or dwelling, renovations and alterations, work on retaining walls or fences, or the installation of a pool or spa on the property. An Asset Protection Permit will protect the owner of the property or the builder against paying for damage to Council infrastructure assets that existed prior to the commencement of any building works. Together with this permit, it is important to advise Council in writing of any existing damage in the vicinity of where the building work is to take place and attach photographs (preferably date stamped) with the completed form.

As the builder, you are responsible for ensuring the protection of Council assets from initiation of the build through to issue of the Certificate of Occupancy. There are a number of things you can do to mitigate the chances of any such damage.

To start with all building materials must be contained within the building site. Nothing should be deposited, even temporarily, on the nature strip. This includes sands, soils, rocks, bricks, timber, tiles and all other building materials. For the safety of the public, the entire site should be enclosed by a permanent or temporary builder’s fence. The fence needs to be at least 1.5m high in order to prevent litter being blown from site.

To protect footpaths and kerbs from damage caused by heavy vehicles carrying bricks, sand and cement it’s important to ensure all vehicles enter only from the designated vehicle crossing point. Some Councils also require the builder to install a timber footpath crossover which helps protect the footpath from damage and limits the spread of mud and clay from the site to the road. Always check with the Council concerned as failure to do so in some instances can result in a $1000 fine.

Trees, both on and off the site, can be damaged by vehicles, heavy loaders and bobcats during the demolition and construction phase. Trees are easily protected by installing ‘tree protection’ which usually consists of cordoning off the trees with temporary fencing panels. Again, damage to protected trees can result in large fines from Council.

You can prevent stormwater contamination by installing silt barriers around drains and along the perimeter of sloping land. This will prevent sand and soil being washed off site, entering stormwater drains and polluting local creeks and rivers.

Before you even consider digging or drilling on site, make sure you know the location of all underground lines, cables and substations, including gas, electricity, water and telecommunications. Dial Before you Dig is a referral service you can use to obtain information on any underground service within Australia. It is imperative not only to avoid damage to expensive assets, but also to ensure the safety of those on site.

Remember, any damage that is not reported prior to commencement of the build will be deemed the responsibility of the builder who will then be required to pay any costs incurred by the Council in rectifying or replacing an asset damaged as a result of building works. It pays to plan ahead to protect Council assets!

Typical damages to Council assets include:

• Crackedorbrokenfootpathsorkerbs

• Damagetotreeswithinthepropertyandoutsidetheproperty

• Mudontheroadtrackedfromthebuildingsite

• Brokenpitorcrackedlids

• Tyremarks,rutsorholesinnaturestripsorlandscapedareas

• Siltandsedimentrunofffromsitecontaminatingstormwaterdrains

• Damagetoexistingundergroundinfrastructureincludinggas,electricity,waterandtelecommunicationlines

• Litterblowingaroundoffsiteandgettingontoroadsandneighbouringproperties

‘As the builder, you are responsible for ensuring the protection of

Council assets from initiation of the build through to issue of the

Certificate of Occupancy. ’

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As most of you reading this article will be acutely aware, the home building industry in Victoria is highly competitive with numerous organisations all vying for a slice of the pie. It’s ever more apparent in this industry that pushing the envelope of what has been seen previously is becoming the norm. So, in order to build what no one has seen before, innovation and courage are the two key ingredients for success.

One such organisation that is at the forefront of innovation in Victorian home building is JAB Developments.

John Brogna, of JAB Developments, believes what sets his company apart from their competitors is a willingness to pursue innovation in all forms - from unique design elements to new products on the market which enable previously unheard of features to become reality. It’s this courage in planning and execution that gives JAB an edge in this cutthroat market.

An example of this willingness to take on exceptionally challenging projects is one of their current builds in Melbourne’s south-west. As you will see from some of the imagery here, the project involves numerous architectural challenges such as curved walls and angled walls to name but a few. Added to this are the use of unique innovative products to really illustrate the fact that JAB isn’t afraid of any challenge or new concept, instead embracing them with open arms.

By Brogna’s own admission, staying at the forefront of innovation is tough. Really tough. It’s an unforgiving feat where he appreciates he needs the support and assistance from a partner he can trust. Bowens is that partner, and over the years of working side by side with JAB has become a most trusted friend. JAB simply doesn’t have the capacity to know all the products which might make their developments more innovative than before. As with most organisations, large or small, time and resources are key to research all of the latest innovations out there in the industry.

That’s where JAB relies heavily on Bowens to do most of the ground work for them, trusting implicitly the opinion and advice of Account Managers such as Bob Krstevski. JAB trust and know that Bowens has a vested interest in the success of each project. This is especially so for any complex situations that might require unique solutions. Bowens team members such as Krstevski are more than happy to go out of their way to source products and offer advice on possible solutions that will enable projects to be finished on time and within budget. More over, it’s this partnership that allows Brogna and JAB to focus on the actual building of each project.

Another element to the partnership mentioned by JAB was the Bowens delivery system. As you would appreciate, when building you need to have materials and products on site when and where they are needed - without fail. No materials means you have your workers standing around doing nothing and time is lost. And time is money.

“Bowens are good with their delivery times. Materials get to site when it’s meant to get to site.” says Brogna. “Time gets away from you very quickly. It is hard to do the administration side, the supervisory side of things and all of those together. 8 to 10 hours a day is never enough. We rely heavily on our reps to guide us and assist us through all of that.”

It’s praise such as that which means that Bowens is not just a supplier, but rather an extension of your business.

If you need advice, or support, for any project you currently have on the go, or in the near future, don’t hesitate to give your local Bowens a call.

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‘As with most organisations, large or small, time and

resources are key to research all of the latest innovations out

there in the industry’

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