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The Base: The competency framework for consultants in the built and natural environment
What does it take to be a successful professional consultant and how can we develop and retain our people so we’re ready to tackle the sector’s big challenges? ACE New Zealand has...
ACE Regulations - Dispute Resolution Procedures
Regulations to set the procedures ACE will follow when considering any dispute raised about an ACE member, Board member, or ACE New Zealand.
ACE Regulations - Insurance Regulations
Regulations to set the minimum levels of insurance ACE members must hold pursuant to ACE Rule 4.2.
Intellectual Property and the CCCS
Understanding the intellectual property rights when engaging in contractual relationships.
Digital agreements advisory
General guidance for ACE members when creating or editing a contract for digital engagement services.
A professional services consulting sector where our peoples' mental health flourishes - ACE NZ report
A report on what ACE New Zealand members are doing to provide mentally healthy workplaces.
A series producer statements
The A series is for an engineer to use for designs where a building consent is not required.
Check out the online ACE New Zealand and Engineering New Zealand Producer Statements A Series
Producer statements and quality documents - online form
The revised producer statements and quality documents will significantly improve engineers' and consenting authorities' quality assurance and administrative processes. And, for the first time, the documents are hosted online – with benefits such as real-time updates, cross-population of fields and greater consistency nationwide.
Check out the online ACE New Zealand and Engineering New Zealand Producer Statements
Letter to Ministers – Destination NZ campaign proposal
A letter to ministers calling for an urgent advertising campaign to promote Aotearoa New Zealand as an attractive destination for skilled workers around the globe, signed by ACE New Zealand, Civil Contractors New Zealand, Te Kāhui Whaihanga New Zealand Institute of Architects and Registered Master Builders.
Skills Shortage, Recruitment & Immigration Challenges in the Construction Sector
A report from ACE New Zealand, Te Kāhui Whaihanga New Zealand Institute of Architects, Civil Contractors NZ and Registered Master Builders Association, July 2021.
Practice Alert Kāinga Ora Professional Services Agreement July 2021
CCCS and Special Conditions for Consultancy Services as of July 2021.
Short Form Agreement Guide to latest changes
A guide to the changes in the latest Short Form Agreement when preparing agreements with clients.
Third Party Disclaimers Advisory
A third party disclaimer advisory - advice issued by engineers including ACE New Zealand and CEAS.
Personnel Challenges - The Ongoing Impact of Covid-19
ACE New Zealand's Personnel Impact Report 2021
Force Majeure Provision NZS3910
An example Force Majeure provision for use with NZS 3910:2013. This example is provided for general information purposes only. It is not legal advice and should not be relied on as an alternative to specific legal advice. ACE New Zealand disclaims liability for any such reliance.
Infrastructure for the Long Haul - Summary
ACE New Zealand commissioned a report from Sense Partners to understand the broad themes affecting the infrastructure sector in New Zealand in the wake of COVID-19.
Infrastructure for the Long Haul - Full Report
ACE New Zealand commissioned this report for a broad thematic overview of infrastructure investment in New Zealand in the context of the Covid-19 pandemic.
Conditions of Contract for Consultancy Services (CCCS) Guidelines
A guide to the changes made to the Conditions of Contract for Consultancy Services (CCCS).
Producer Statement PS1 - Design
A Producer Statement for Building Consent Authorities for the issue of a Building Consent or a Code Compliance Certificate, without having to duplicate design or construction checking undertaken by others.
Check out the online Producer Statements
Producer Statement PS2 - Design Review
A Producer Statement for Building Consent Authorities for the issue of a Building Consent or a Code Compliance Certificate, without having to duplicate design or construction checking undertaken by others.
Check out the online Producer Statements
Producer Statement PS4 - Construction Review
A Producer Statement for Building Consent Authorities for the issue of a Building Consent or a Code Compliance Certificate, without having to duplicate design or construction checking undertaken by others.
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Producer Statement Guidelines
Guidelines to encourage consistent, reasonable and appropriate practice in issuing and accepting producer statements originating from Chartered Professional Engineers (CPEng).
ACE New Zealand member logos
ACE New Zealand member logo package and brand usage guidelines.
B53 - Mediation and arbitration of construction contract disputes
A guide to mediation and arbitration of construction contract disputes.
P19 - Different forms of collaborative contracts
Issues when delivering a design and build project.
B12 - Retirement issues for consulting engineers
Based on CEAS’s Guide to Retirement Issues for Consulting Engineers (2007), this guide details issues that can affect retired members and member firms when retiring.
A51 - Peer review work of an engineer
A guide to peer reviewing the work or services of a consulting engineer.
A63 - Dealing with the media
A guide to working with the media in New Zealand including speaking to journalists, how to manage sensitive issues and how to identify opportunities that can promote the engineering industry and ACE New Zealand.
B14 - Professional engineers certificates
A guide when provding certificates relating to an engineer or consultant's professional work.
B16 - Insurance terms
A list of phrases and terminology for commonly used insurance terms.
B21 - Guideline to the Health and Safety in Employment Act
A guide to the Health and Safety in Employment Act and how it relates to engineering in New Zealand.
B22 - Secondment of personnel between consulting firms within New Zealand
A guide to the successful secondment of staff between engineering consulting firms in New Zealand.
B23 - Guidelines on employment agreements (2020)
Guidelines on the Employment Agreement.
B23 - Example Employment Agreement 2020
An example Employment Agreement.
B24 - Staff management manual
A practicable guide for the management of staff selection and appointment, development, training, appraisal and remuneration. This document also covers various aspects of Continuing Professional Development for the employer and the employee.
B26 - Health and Safety in small offices
A guide to health and saefty for small engineering consultancies in New Zealand.
B27 - Aspiring to and preparing for engineering firm ownership
A guide to owning an engineering firm in New Zealand.
B28 - Succession management - transfer of ownership
A guide to transferring ownership of an engineering consultancy in New Zealand.
B31 - ACE New Zealand policy on quality management
A policy on quality management for engineering consultants in New Zealand.
B32 - Developing and maintaining an ISO 9001 quality system in a multidisciplinary engineering consultancy
A guide to developing and maintaining an ISO 9001 quality system in a multidisciplinary engineering consultancy.
B33 - Developing a quality system for a small office
A guide for a Quality Management System in small consultant firms.
B34 - Common sense QA
A guide to common sense Quality Assurance.
B42 - Transfer of digital data
A summary of the steps consultants should take to minimise the risk of drawings being altered by unauthorised people, whether deliberately or by accident, and how they can minimise the risk to legal liability for drawings.
B43 - Email policies
A guide of what is acceptable practice when using a firm’s electronic communications system.
B45 - Intellectual property
An introduction to the common forms of Intellectual Property.
B51 - Evidence and court procedure
A guide to giving evidence in court and the procedure.
B52 - The expert witness
A guide for engineering consultants if involved in court hearings.
B54 - The Contractual Mistakes Act 1977, Contractual Remedies Act 1979 and the Fair Trading Act 1986
A guide to The Contractual Mistakes Act 1977, Contractual Remedies Act 1979 and the Fair Trading Act 1986 and how it relates to the contracting engineer.
B65 - Risk management under the RMA
Outlines the more common cases where prosecution may occur, where the liabilities may lie, and what defences could be sought under the RMA.
The Construction Contracts Act 2002 and the role of the contractor
An interpretation of the way the Act will be applied for contract administration (as it may affect a consulting engineer or architect).
P18 - Consultant's Deed of Professional Care
Deed for the consultant of professional care.
Design Build and other types of collaborative contracts
Issues when delivering a design and build project.
P41 - Project management as a service by consulting engineers
Project management principals for engineering consultants.
P44 - Design for safety in buildings and other structures
For designers of building disciplines to understand your responsibilities and the responsibilities of others in relation to designing for safety.
P45 - Structural engineering design office practice
Defining the fundamentals of acceptable office practice for structural engineering design.
B72 - Emergency management for consulting engineers
Emergency management preparedness for you and your staff. This document covers the role of individuals and agencies, preparing priority response agreements and standard contracts, current legislation and agreements that impact on risks and liability; and where to get more information on legislation, training.
Special Conditions for Panel Agreements
Specific Conditions of Contract for Panel Agreements.
Special Conditions for Design and Construct Contracts
Part B of the Tender Design Services for a D&C Contract.
Subconsultant Agreement Guide to Changes
A guide of the changes to the Shortform Agreement.
Subconsultant Agreement
Shortform Agreement for Subconsultant Engagement.
Project Risk Estimator Tool
For professional consultants and clients to estimate a reasonable range for the consultants maximum liability.
Special Conditions Specific Conditions of Contract Part A
Special conditions Part A to the Conditions of Contract for Consultancy Services (CCCS).
Briefing and Engagement for Engineering Services Guidelines
A guide for commercial clients in considering the principal issues involved in briefing, selecting and engaging consulting engineers.
Special Conditions Specific Conditions of Contract Part B
Special conditions Part B to the Conditions of Contract for Consultancy Services (CCCS).
Short Form Agreement
A short agreement for small to medium projects as risk and responsibility are reasonably shared between the parties (SFA).
Conditions of Contract for Consultancy Services (CCCS)
A general use contract for procuring and providing professional consulting services of larger scale and more complex projects.
ACE New Zealand Rules
All ACE New Zealand members agree to abide by the ACE New Zealand rules.
Letter in lieu - Construction Monitoring template
This letter template may be used in lieu of a PS4 for clause B2 – Durability. The purpose of this letter is to confirm that direct construction monitoring has been limited.
Letter in lieu - design review template
This letter template may be used in lieu of a PS2 for clause B2 – Durability. The purpose of this letter is to confirm that we have reviewed how compliance with Clause B2 (Durability) of the Building Code will be achieved.
Letter in lieu - design template
This letter template may be used in lieu of a PS1 for clause B2 – Durability.
Structural Maintenance Schedule Template
This schedule of ongoing inspection and maintenance of structural elements shall be included with the Operations and Maintenance manuals and provided to the Owner/Body Corporate and building managers.
ACE New Zealand membership fees
Calculate the cost of your ACE New Zealand membership fees.