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TRAINING NEWS / UPDATES FROM THE NEW ZEALAND INSTITUTE OF HIGHWAY TECHNOLOGYJULY 2013WHAT’S INSIDECONFERENCES & WORKSHOPS2013 Conference July: Economic PavementSystems for the Future — Recent Advancementin Pavement Design & Binder Technology 12013 Conference November: Call for Papers 12Contact: Jill WarnerSHORT COURSESAsphalt Mix Design 2Bitumen Plant & Tank Operator 2Bitumen Sprayer Operator 2Bridge Inspection & Maintenance Procedures 4River Protection & Flood Damage 4Road Lighting Course A — To AS/NZS 1158 5Road Lighting Course B — Design Training 5Contact: Jan KivellClever Buying TM 5Understanding NZS3910:2003Conditions of Contract 6Geometric Design for Roads 6Microsoft Project — Task Management 6Lift Your Game 7Contact: Lisa KnowlesCOURSE CALENDARJuly — September 2013 8 — 10REGISTRATION FORM 11Professor Kim JenkinsStellenbosch University, South Africa“Research (and Theory)versus Practice:Can this dichotomyever deliver EconomicPavement Solutions?”Recent Advancements in PavementDesign & Binder TechnologyRYDGES HOTEL ROTORUA7 — 9 JULY 2013Dave CollingsUCD Technology/Loudon International, SA“Why bitumen stabilisedbases will ultimatelygain global acceptance,especially for heavilytrafficked pavements”CONTACT INFORMATIONNew Plymouth Office Hamilton OfficeP. 06 759 7065 P. 07 850 8330F. 06 759 7066 F. 07 850 8329www.nziht.co.nzConferences & Specialist WorkshopsJill Warner — jill@nziht.co.nz ext 709Short CoursesLisa Knowles — lisa@nziht.co.nz ext 705Jan Kivell — jan@nziht.co.nz ext 708Degree & DiplomaJill Warner — jill@nziht.co.nz ext 709The Diploma of Engineering (Civil)Clarence Morkel — clarence@nziht.co.nzMay Osborne — may@nziht.co.nzNational Certificate in Infrastructure Works(Level 2)Jan Kivell — jan@nziht.co.nzNZIHT operates as an independent company with the WesternInstitute of Technology at Taranaki as the sole shareholder.John Donbavand from NZTA WILL NOW BE SPEAKING ON“A Revised National Process for Identifying and Prioritising Renewals”.Please note the above change to programme…NZTA has initiated a project which is to “Produce a noticeable lift in the quality of renewalsdelivered on the SH Network”. It is believed that the outcome from this project has produceda robust methodology which will improve the consistency, objectivity and value for money forselecting renewal projects for the Annual Plan.SPECIAL RATESFOR GROUP BOOKINGSRegister 6 delegates or more and receivea 20% discount on fees!!FOR UNDER 30’S!!!!Are you under 30 years of age????If so and you are one of the first ten peopleto register for the conference you will only payhalf price. That’s a whopping saving of $375.Register for this Conference online atwww.nziht.co.nz/Conferences-and-Seminars or email jill@nziht.co.nzfor further information.TRAINING TALK JULY 2013 | 1

AsphaltMix Design2 DAYSPRESENTER David JonesAsphalt paving mix design requiresa clear understanding of designstandards and specificationrequirements. Design also demandsclose attention to the details oftesting procedures to ensure aneconomical blend and gradation ofaggregates. Durable asphalt mixesmust provide for stability, sufficientvoids and workability to permitefficient construction.This course includes the latest designmethods from America and Australia.The methods will include AustroadsSelection and Design of Asphalt Mixesand SHRP Superpave Mix Design. Ithas also been updated to include thedraft specification for dense graded,stone mastic and fine graded asphaltpaving mixtures NZTA M/10. This willassist engineers and supervisors intheir understanding of the designprocess and specifications.Topics Include» Objectives of design mix» Desirable mix properties» Design of non-structural mixes» Designing a mix/practicalconsiderations» Mix design and procedures» Performance based specifications» Quality assurance» Production testing and interpretationof test results» Overview of asphalt manufactureand construction techniquesFor more information please contactJan Kivell. jan@nziht.co.nz or phone06 759 7065 ext 708.DATESaucklandChristchurch15-16 July26-27 AugustBITUMEN PLANT ANDTANKER OPERATOR1 DAYPRESENTERS Barry GundersenThe operation of bitumen tankers,sprayers and bitumen storage andblending plants demands a soundknowledge of the properties ofbitumen and associated products andadherence to strict safety procedures.Production is improved if operators havethe appropriate advanced knowledge andskill to accurately and safely use plantand equipment. Quality is maintained bybitumen product knowledge, adherenceto handling procedures, accurate blendcalculation and careful record keeping.This course is designed as a “follow-on”from the awareness-level Bitumen —Basic Safety Course specifically for“hands-on” operators.PRE-REQUISITE FOR ATTENDANCE» Participants must have completedthe Bitumen — Basic Safety course(within the last five years) prior toattending these courses» Participants must have completed theBitumen Plant and Tanker OperatorBITUMEN SPRAYER OPERATOR1 DAYPRESENTER Barry GundersenPrecise and competent operation ofthe bitumen sprayer is essential tosuccessful chipsealing operations.PRE-REQUISITE FOR ATTENDANCE» Participants must have completedthe Bitumen — Basic Safety course(within the last five years) prior toattending these courses» Participants must have completed theBitumen Plant and Tanker Operatorcourse prior to attending the BitumenSprayer Operator courseTOPICS INCLUDE» Bitumen products for chipsealing» Chipseal types and basic designprinciples» Storage, blending and transportation» Sampling and documentation» Sprayer types, pumps and operatingsystems» Troubleshooting» Spray charts» Correct spraybar set-up» Hand-sprayingcourse prior to attending the BitumenSprayer Operator courseSOME TOPICS INCLUDE» Bitumen, additives, polymers, emulsions» Safe operation of fixed plant» Roading NZ Code of Safe Practice» Loading, bending, heating andtransferring» Transfer hose safety and compliance» Plant maintenance» Dangerous goods classification andlabellingFor more detailed information pleasecontact Jan Kivell. jan@nziht.co.nz orphone 06 759 7065 ext 708.DATESAUCKLAND5 SeptemberPALMERSTON NORTH 16 SeptemberCHRISTCHURCH26 September» Sprayer maintenance» Operational safety» RNZ E/2 industry certification of sprayers» Field measurement and control» Calculation of hot spray rates forcutbacks and emulsions» Spraying Hot PMB’s» Bitumen sprayer record keepingWHO SHOULD ATTEND?Persons with limited knowledge of sprayeroperation. Also experienced operators whowish to update their skills and/or qualifications,will find this course appropriate.For more detailed information pleasecontact Jan Kivell. jan@nziht.co.nz orphone 06 759 7065 ext 708.DATESAUCKLAND6 SeptemberPALMERSTON NORTH 17 SeptemberCHRISTCHURCH27 September2 |TRAINING TALK JULY 2013

Full accreditation awardedto NZIHT by the Instituteof Professional EngineersNew Zealand (IPENZ)NZIHT have achieved a milestonefor another of our flagship academicprogrammes when NZIHT wasawarded full accreditation by theInstitute of Professional EngineersNew Zealand (IPENZ) for its deliveryof the New Zealand Diploma inEngineering (NZDE)(Civil). The NZDE(Civil) joins NZIHT’s Bachelor ofEngineering Technology (BEngTech(Highways), also accredited by IPENZ.The NZDE programme fulfills therequirements of the Institute ofProfessional Engineers of New Zealand(IPENZ) graduate competency profilefor registration as a Technician makinggraduates of the NZDE eligible forassociate membership of IPENZ(AIPENZ).NZIHT NEWSNZIHT’s AcademicProgrammes Leader,Gerhard van derWesthuizen (left),is presented withthe NZDE (Civil)accreditation certificateby IPENZ President,Graham Darlow.We’re an excellent choice if you’re looking for a hotel orconference facility near Auckland Airport. We are specialists incaring for our guests, with outstanding service, great value highquality accommodation, exceptional facilities and the best littleextras like free WiFi in our lounge bar/lobby, free airport shuttles andfree car storage. We are sure you will ‘feel the difference’ we maketo your travels when you start and end your journey at “your AucklandAirport residence”. Come join us...u 5 mins from Auckland Airportu Free 14 days car storageu Free 24 hour airport transfersu Award winning Restaurantu NZ owned and operatedu 6 versatile conference roomsu 167 air-conditioned roomsu Fast and secure Internetu Rooms to suit all budgets & tastes u Excellent local attractionsvisit us u www.jetpark.co.nz63 Westney Road, Mangere, Auckland T. 09 275 4100 • Res. 0800 538 466 • reservations@jetpark.co.nzTRAINING TALK JULY 2013 | 3

BRIDGE INSPECTION &MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES2 DAYSPRESENTER Dave ChartersBridges are valuable assets, whichcannot be built and then forgotten.Defects do occur which requireattention during the life of a bridge.Natural events such as floods andearthquakes cause damage. Somebridge components deteriorate andrequire replacement within the life ofthe bridge. The bridge environment canaffect durability and must be recognised.These areas must be addressed andappropriate maintenance carried out toensure continued public safety as wellas to maintain the asset and minimiserepair costs.Engineers and inspectorswith responsibility for inspecting anddetermining maintenance requirementsfor both State Highway and LocalAuthority bridging; new and experiencedbridge inspectors, engineers, technicalstaff and asset managers wishing toupgrade their knowledge should attendthis course.For more detailed information pleasecontact Jan Kivell. jan@nziht.co.nzor phone 06 759 7065 ext 708.DATESAUCKLANDCHRISTCHURCH10-11 July11-12 SeptemberRIVER PROTECTION AND FLOOD DAMAGE 2 DAYSPRESENTER Gary WilliamsThe maintenance of a highway networkis very dependent on the prevention ofdamage from storm runoff and floods.This course will provide an understandingof flood damage problems, assist inidentifying potential failures, provideexamples of solutions and give case studiesfor discussion. There will be an emphasison the critical elements of bridges, culvertsand road structures. This course hasbeen designed in conjunction with theNZ Transport Agency.TOPICS INCLUDE» Pier scouring» Abutment scouring» Debris build up» River mis-alignment» Channel build up/congestion» Culvert blockages» Outlet/inlet scouring» Washouts and dropouts» Undermining of roadways» Surface run-off erosion» Sub-surface saturation» Surface flooding» Prevention and protectionWHO SHOULD ATTEND?Local Authority engineers, contractors androading managers responsible for protectingbridges, culverts and roadways from theeffect of storm runoff and flood flows.For more information, contact Jan Kivell.jan@nziht.co.nz or 06 759 7065 ext 708.DATESPALMERSTON NORTHCHRISTCHURCH16-17 July21-22 Augustwww.nzcontractors.co.nz0800 692 3764 |TRAINING TRAINING TALK TALK FEBRUARY JULY 2013

Road Lighting Course A— to AS/NZS 11581 day — with optional night tourPresenterS Graeme Culling and Mike JackettThis one day course covers theseries of AS/NZS 1158 Road LightingStandards. The design of lighting forvehicle and pedestrian road users iscovered as well as historical reasoningbehind “why we light roads”. It allowsusers to gain full advantage from thebroad guidance they now provide.Topics Include» Why we light roads» Safety benefits» Photometric issues and principles» Field measurements» Developing a lighting hierarchy» Outline of the new issue standards» Light sources including LED lighting» The basics of design methods» Elements of good design» The lighting of pedestrian crossings» The basic principles for the lightingof tunnels and underpasses» The road lighting asset and keymeasures to minimise lifetime costs» Specific case studies (if submittedby the attendees).Night TourAn optional night tour is available onthe evening of this course. This tourof road lighting installations will takeapproximately two hours, commencing atdusk. Participants will get to see examplesof both good and not so good installationsand, weather permitting, an opportunityto observe and/or take lighting fieldmeasurements. An additional charge of$70.00 per person + GST is payable for theoptional night tour.For more information please contactJan Kivell. jan@nziht.co.nz or phone06 759 7065 ext 708.DATESAUCKLANDWELLINGTONRoad Lighting Course B— Design Training1 day — with optional night tourPresenterS Graeme CullingThis Road Lighting Design Trainingcourse provides practical guidance forthose involved in the detail of designprocess. Road Lighting Design is askill that is essential for Asset ownersof Road Lighting (Road ControllingAuthorities, Councils and NZ TransportAgency) to have ready access to. Minorrevisions to the suite of road lightingstandards have been released and anew standard for pedestrian lightinghas been released and the courseincludes the application of theseupgrades.Since the introduction of the luminanceapproach to road lighting design (1983)each and every Category V lighting schemerequires specific analysis. For each andevery design it is essential that:» an adequate ‘design brief’ is established» the asset owner has access to those withskills to define adequately a design brief» the asset owner has access to those30 July14 Augustwith appropriate training in the solutionof a road lighting design task» the asset owner can evaluate thosesolutions and correlate them to thebrief originally established» the asset owner has an understandingof any lifetime maintenance issues(costs) that the design promotes.This one day design course builds on theNZIHT Road Lighting Course A. It coversthe design methodology of the series ofAS/NZS 1158 Road Lighting Standards andcovers relevant material from the “rightlight” project.For more information, contact Jan Kivell.jan@nziht.co.nz or 06 759 7065 ext 708.DATESAUCKLANDWELLINGTON31 July15 AugustCleverBuying TM RFTPreparation& TenderEvaluatorTraining1 or 2 daysPresenter Caroline BootThis exciting new course coversbest practice methods for preparingrequests for tender and tenderevaluation; and demonstratesleading-edge tools that will cutthe time and costs of tenderevaluations while improving thequality of decision making.Clever BuyingTM covers the mainrequirements for Infratrain’s recentlylaunched specialist qualification:National Certificate in InfrastructureCivil Engineering (ProcurementProcedures).This qualification is essential forat least one member of each evaluationteam for NZTA funded or subsidisedprojects. Qualified evaluators are inkeen demand from Councils throughoutNew Zealand.Who should attend?» Tender Evaluators» Managers responsible forpreparing RFTs» Council / Local Governmentmanagers and engineers» Procurement senior and middlemanagers» Consultants» Commercial and businessmanagers» Purchasing managers» CEOs, General Managers andManaging Directors, DivisionalManagers» Anyone who is enrolled inthe National Certificate inInfrastructure Civil Engineering(Procurement Procedures)For more detailed informationincluding topics, please contactLisa Knowles. lisa@nziht.co.nz orphone 06 759 7065 ext 705.DATESAUCKLANDPALMERSTON NORTH3-4 July19-20 AugustTRAINING TALK FEBRUARY JULY 2013 2012 | 5

Understanding NZS3910:2003Conditions of Contract 2 DAYSPRESENTER Willie VanceHow well do you know the contentsof NZS3910, which are the ‘rules’ foradministering and managing civil andbuilding contracts?This popular course, from a practical and‘hands-on’ point of view will benefit Clients,Consultants and Contractors regarding howto manage and administer contracts and tounderstand their obligations and liabilitiesin terms of these General Conditions ofContract.Major points covered are» Types of contracts» Contractor and Client obligations» Role of the Engineer / Engineer’srepresentative» Variations and how to value them» Extensions of time and the financialimplications to Clients» Disputes» Termination of contracts / sub-contracts» Calculation of percentages for on-site,overhead and profit and rateper working dayGEOMETRIC DESIGNFOR ROADS 2 DAYSPRESENTER Len NelThis course covers geometric designprinciples specifically for the designof New Zealand roads. The aim of thiscourse is to develop an understanding ofthe principles of geometric design, andapply these to design safe, functionaland aesthetic road alignments inaccordance with the requirementsof the 2009 Austroads guidelines.Geometric Design Overview —Austroads Part 3 and NZTA SHGDM» Design parameters» Horizontal alignment design, superelevation design and application» Spirals — when to use them and whenNOT to use them. How to position them» Vertical alignment design» Co-ordination of horizontal and verticalalignments» Speed Parameters» Earthworks and mass haul diagram» Pavement boxing and the volumetriceffects on cuts within cuts and on fillswithin fills and why this matters!On completion participants willhave the knowledge to» Use course notes as an up to datereference for managing contracts» Understand NZS3910:2003» Be familiar with different types of contracts» Understand the procedure for lodgingclaims and the concept of beingtime-barred and those claims beingdismissed as being out of time» Understand ‘extension of time’ andassociated implications and costs» Be able to value variationsFor more information, please contactLisa Knowles. lisa@nziht.co.nz or phone06 759 7065 ext 705.DATESChristchurchHamiltonAucklandInvercargillOn completion of this courseparticipants will» Understand the fundamentals ofgeometric design.» Understand the significance of propergeometric design to» Enhance road safety.» Understand horizontal and verticalalignment design to ensure» Safe, functional and aesthetic roads.» Have a practical insight howto be an effective part of theirorganisation.For more detailed information, pleasecontact Lisa Knowles. lisa@nziht.co.nzor phone 06 759 7065 ext 705.DATESchristchurchAUCKLANDWellington24-25 July21-22 August4-5 September16-17 October11-12 July24-25 July18-19 SeptemberMicrosoftProject – TaskManagement1 DAY‘PREPARING YOU TO MANAGETASKS’PRESENTER Rodney PenneyThis course is designed for newusers or basic users of MicrosoftProject (MS Project). To increase yourunderstanding and uptake of coursematerial, a working knowledge of Excelwould be an advantage.This course provides participantswith» A practical understanding of the ProjectTask Management planning skills.» Understanding the skills/tools forplanning and controlling tasks withinprojects that will meet the needs ofstakeholders.» Understanding of the rules of projectplanning, tools for managing commontasks and current best practices in theproject industry.some Topics Include» navigating project views» how project holds data» mouse and keyboard shortcuts» task filter in g for information» starting a project» managing the master calendar» entering/editing task» adding different duration types» summary tasks» project summary task» linking of tasks on the Gantt chart» adding lag and lead times» understanding constraints» adding basic resources» adding basic costs» reviewing your current project» levelling over allocations» creating a baseline» tracking progress of tasks» adding hyperlinks/notes» formatting projectsFor more information, please contactLisa Knowles. lisa@nziht.co.nz orphone 06 759 7065 ext 705.DATESAUCKLANDCHRISTCHURCH9 August4 October6 |TRAINING TALK JULY 2013

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COURSE CALENDARJULY — SEPTEMBER 2013CALENDAR KEYConfirmed courses, but spaces still available.Potential courses still require numbers to run.Course is full.COURSE TITLE DATE LOCATION COST (excl GST)Aggregates for Pavement Construction (1 day)An Introduction to Quality Management Systems for the Civil Industry(1 day)Asphalt Mix Design (2 days)Asphalt Paving Construction Supervisor (3 days)Asphalt Production Plant Operation (2 days)7 August9 September23 July23 August15-16 July26-27 August1-3 July12-14 August23-25 September29-30 July9-10 SeptemberDunedinPalmerston NorthChristchurchAucklandAucklandChristchurchChristchurchAucklandWellingtonWellingtonChristchurchBecome a Coach (2 days) 28-29 August Dunedin $995Bitumen Plant and Tanker Operator (1 day)Bitumen Sprayer Operator (1 day)Bridge Inspection and Maintenance Procedures (2 days)5 September16 September26 September6 September17 September27 September10-11 July11-12 SeptemberAucklandPalmerston NorthChristchurchAucklandPalmerston NorthChristchurchAucklandChristchurchChipseal Design (2 days) 30 Sept-1 Oct Wellington $650Civil Construction Supervisor #1 (2 days) 23-24 July Auckland $650Civil Construction Supervisor #2 (3 days)Clever Buying (2 days)29-31 July20-22 August25-27 September3-4 July19-20 SeptemberWellingtonChristchurchAucklandAucklandPalmerston NorthCoping & Stress (1 day) 30 August Dunedin $480Drainage Construction Supervisor (1 day)Engineering Properties of Soils (1 day)Environmental Risks of Construction (1 day)Everything DiSC ® Management (1 day)Everything DiSC ® Workplace (1 day)Geomechanics for NZ Roading (1 day)Geometric Design for Roads (2 days)15 August24 September6 August13 August10 September13 September5 July12 July11 July12 September12 July13 September9 July16 August23 September11-12 July24-25 July18-19 SeptemberDunedinWellingtonAucklandWellingtonChristchurchHamiltonWellingtonAucklandWellingtonChristchurchWellingtonChristchurchAucklandChristchurchPalmerston NorthChristchurchAucklandWellingtonHealth & Safety — Part A (1 day) 27 August Dunedin $430Health & Safety — Part B (1 day) 28 August Dunedin $430Identify, Locate and Protect Services (1 day)22 July19 August18 SeptemberAucklandDunedinPalmerston NorthInspecting Roads & Establishing Maintenance Needs (1 day) 18 July Christchurch $430Installation & Maintenance of Road Drainage Systems (1 day)17 July28 AugustDunedinHamiltonInstallation & Maintenance of Roadside Signage (1 day) 6 August Christchurch $430Leading in Challenging Times (1 day) 18 July Wellington $590Leading Virtual Teams (2 days)Leadership Training (3 days)25-26 July26-27 September29-31 July17-19 SeptemberHamiltonPalmerston NorthHamiltonDunedin$430$430$650$995$650$430$430$650$9951,300$430$430$480$655$560$430$650$430$430$870$9958 |TRAINING TALK JULY 2013

CALENDAR KEYConfirmed courses, but spaces still available.Potential courses still require numbers to run.Course is full.COURSE TITLE DATE LOCATION COST (excl GST)Level 1 Basic Traffic Controller (TC) (1 day)Level 1 Site Traffic Management Supervisor (STMS) (2 days)Lift Your Game (1 day)Maintenance & Safe Use of Small Plant & Machinery (2 days)10 July12 July15 July24 July25 July5 August7 August9 August22 August27 August28 August5 September11 September17 September18 September23 September1-2 July15-16 July16-17 July22-23 July24-25 July30-31 July8-9 August13-14 August20-21 August26-27 August29-30 August9-10 September10-11 Spetember25-26 September26-27 September14 August20 August18-19 July17-18 SeptemberAucklandPalmerston NorthNew PlymouthNapierChristchurchTaupoWanganuiHamiltonChristchurchAucklandLower HuttTaurangaDunedinRotoruaChristchurchHastingsLower HuttHamiltonDunedinGreymouthRotoruaChristchurchAucklandPalmerston NorthNew PlymouthChristchurchNapierWanganuiHamiltonChristchurchLower HuttAucklandChristchurchInvercargillHamilton$345+ NZTA Registration$40$495+ NZTA Registration$40Microsoft Project — Task Management (1 day) 9 August Auckland $480Negotiation — a winning formula (1 day)20 August24 SeptemberAucklandChristchurchNZS3910 — What Site Staff must know (1 day) 31 July Auckland $430Project Managers Toolbox (1 day)Refresher — Level 1 STMS andRefresher — Level 1 Basic TC (1 day)Reinstatement of Service Trenches (1 day)Report Writing for Engineers and Managers (1 day)River Protection and Flood Damage (2 days)Road Lighting Course A — to AS/NZS 1158 (1 day)Road Lighting Course B — Design Training (1 day)26 July21 August18 September27 September11 July16 July22 July25 July26 July6 August8 August14 August23 August29 August6 September12 September18 September19 September24 September16 July27 August17 July19 September16-17 July21-22 August30 July14 August31 July15 AugustHamiltonChristchurchAucklandPalmerston NorthAucklandNew PlymouthPalmerston NorthNapierChristchurchTaupoWanganuiHamiltonChristchurchLower HuttTaurangaDunedinRotoruaChristchurchHastingsDunedinHamiltonAucklandDunedinPalmerston NorthChristchurchAucklandWellingtonAucklandWellington$750$650$480$480$300+ NZTA Registration$40$430$430$650$430$430Calendar continued on next page >TRAINING TALK JULY 2013 | 9

CALENDAR KEY Confirmed courses, but spaces still available. Potential courses still require numbers to run. Course is full.COURSE TITLE DATE LOCATION COST (excl GST)Road Transportation Engineering (1 day)Slinging, Lifting, Moving and Placing (1 day)Stabilisation of Road Pavements (1 day)5 August12 August9 September12 September19 July29 August10 September30 SeptemberAucklandWellingtonChristchurchHamiltonPalmerston NorthDunedinPalmerston NorthChristchurchSupercharged Supervisors Toolkit (1 day) 8 August Christchurch $480Survey and Set Out — Stage 2 (2 days) 29-30 August Christchurch $760Team Development (1 day)19 July9 AugustWellingtonChristchurchTendering for Projects (Understanding the Process) (1 day) 1 August Auckland $430Traffic Signal Design (2 days) 3-4 July Wellington $850Understanding NZS3910:2003 Conditions of Contract (2 days)Understanding Quality Pavement Construction (2 days)Waste Collection Traffic Leader (WCTL) (half day)Working with Concrete — Basic Skills (1 day)24-25 July21-22 August4-5 September12-13 August19 September17 July23 July7 August16 August21 August30 August4 September13 September25 September20 August25 SeptemberChristchurchHamiltonAucklandWellingtonHamiltonNew PlymouthPalmerston NorthChristchurchWanganuiAucklandLower HuttTaurangaDunedinHastingsWellingtonDunedin$430$430$430$480$650$650$250+ NZTA Registration$40$43010 |TRAINING TALK JULY 2013

SHORT COURSEREGISTRATION FORMI / WE WILL ATTEND THE FOLLOWING NZIHT SHORT COURSEPlease fill details in below.COURSE NAME:COURSE LOCATION:COURSE DATE:NAME OF PARTICIPANT (1) NAME OF PARTICIPANT (2)NAME OF PARTICIPANT (3) NAME OF PARTICIPANT (4)ORGANISATION NAME & POSTAL ADDRESS:CONTACT PERSON (All correspondence will be forwarded to the Contact person)CONTACT’S PHONE NUMBERCONTACT’S EMAILPURCHASE ORDER NUMBERCourse cost $Plus 15% GST $Cheque enclosed for: $Please make payable to NZ Institute of Highway Technology Ltd, orPlease invoice us for: $Post, fax or email back at least two weeks prior to the coursedate to:The Course Co-ordinatorNew Zealand Institute of Highway Technology LtdP O Box 4273, New Plymouth, 4340P. (06) 759 7065F. (06) 759 7066E. admin@nziht.co.nzTERMS AND CONDITIONSNote: Late registrations will be accepted if space is available.Please note: Confirmation letters will be sent five working days prior to thecourse date.Cancellations: Participant withdrawals must be notified in writing. Withdrawals after theclose-off date (5 working days prior to the course date) will be charged 50% of the coursefee. Non attendance will also be charged the full rate. Substitute participants are welcome.Please refer to page 9 of our 2013 Training Programme for full registration details andconditions.The NZIHT reserves the right to alter course dates, postpone or cancel courses due tounforeseen circumstances or where numbers are not sufficient.TRAINING TALK JULY 2013 | 11

The aim of this conference is to explore the issue of quality design and construction of road infrastructure projectsand are they delivering the desired performance outcomes. Are Clients getting what they are paying for? Over thepast 20 years there appears to have been a decline in quality and hence the useful life of projects and we wish toexplore if this is dependent on the lack of attention to issues such as drainage systems, aggregate selection, binderselection, construction techniques, design criteria, appropriate specifications, quality systems etc.We are pleased to announce that the 15th Annual NZTA/NZIHT conference will be held from3-5 November 2013 at the Holiday Inn, Manukau.The theme of this year’s conference is:“Did we get what we wanted?” – A Review of “value formoney” and quality in today’s infrastructure world? Theaim of this conference is to explore the issue of quality designand construction of road infrastructure projects and are theydelivering the desired performance outcomes. Are Clientsgetting what they are paying for? Over the past 20 years thereappears to have been a decline in quality and hence the usefullife of projects and we wish to explore if this is dependent onthe lack of attention to issues such as drainage systems,aggregate selection, binder selection, construction techniques,design criteria, appropriate specifications, quality systems etc.THIS IS A CALL FOR TECHNICAL AND POLICYPAPERS AND REGISTRATIONS OF INTEREST.If you would like to present a paper please submitan abstract of 200 to 450 words by 31st July 2013.Also include a brief biography and full contact details.COST. $750.00 + gstPRESENTER FEE. $375.00 + gstTOPICS» Do performance-based contracts and » Are clients really clear on what theyspecifications always deliver the right want, and have they worked out howincome?to convey it? Knowledgeable clients!!!!» Why do we frequently find new-build » How mature is the industry’s graspprojects do not meet expectations of of risk?performance?» Does the quality assurance system» How do we make ‘design-build’really deliver? What is needed tofit-for-purpose rather than lowestmake it work better?cost for greatest risk?» What is the best way to agree» What part do skills and knowledge ‘best-practice’ industry-wide?play in the quality of the industry’s » Are we too slow to adopt goodoutputs?ideas for improving quality and» How important is the process forvalue for money?selectionIf you wouldof supplierslike toinpresentdetermininga paper please » Howsubmitdo weangetabstractthe right treatmentof 200 to 450thewordsultimateby 31stoutput?July 2012. Also include a briefat thebiographyappropriateand fullqualitycontactanddetails.costCOST. $750.00 + gst PRESENTER FEE. $375.00 + gstwhen the Contractor/Consultant/Clientcan have different drivers/motivators.Should it not always be what isbest for the Network (infrastructure)Customers/Stakeholders etc.» Why don’t we use past performanceof our pavements/surfacing todetermine what has been successfuland lasted the design life and whathas not?» What innovations are there out thereto help the client/customer getbetter “value for money” and life forinvestment in road infrastructure,particularly pavements and surfacing?FOR INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT.Jill Warner, Conference Co-ordinatorNZ Institute of Highway Technology LtdP. 06 759 7065 ext. 709 E. jill@nziht.co.nzwww.nziht.co.nz12 |TRAINING TALK JULY 2013