The recent announcement from the Certified Builders Association that it is now mandatory for all members to give their clients an independent 10 year guarantee for work above $30,000 brings them into line with similar requirements for Master Builders. So are they just...
It’s fair to say that when something goes wrong, how well your insurance responds can be the difference between a good result and a nightmare. Having represented both sides of the equation when it comes to liability claims for builders, Builtin suggests a number of...
In the wake of the Stonewood Homes Christchurch collapse a specialist trade insurer is urging all building subcontractors to take out insurance to protect themselves from the cost of such an event. Builtin New Zealand, a boutique insurance provider that specialises in...