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The Trades Coach Offer: How to do (better) marketing when you need more work
Lead generation is a hot topic at the moment. Many builders who have lived quite well from word-of-mouth marketing are finding that this strategy is either not working or not providing enough new leads to maintain their businesses. In response to this, The Trades...
Opinion: Will insurance ever replace the need for building consents and inspections?
Recently Chris Penk, the Minister for Building & Construction, announced that the Government is looking to “lift the competence” of building professionals and increase penalties as a way to improve efficiency and reduce the cost of building work. In my view, none of the changes proposed will have a material impact on efficiency or cost.
Case Study: How Builtin Saved One New Customer $30,000 Off Their Insurance Bill
See how one customer saved $30,000 from their insurance bill through Builtin’s comprehensive insurance assessment.
Are builders liable for the actions of their subbies?
In the construction industry, the relationships between various parties, such as owners, architects, contractors and subcontractors, are often complex. One critical aspect of these relationships is the concept of non-delegable duties, which has significant implications for the liability that building contractors bear for the actions or errors of their subcontractors.
Are You a Labour Only Contractor? Here are Some Liability and Insurance Considerations
It’s common for building companies to engage labour-only contractors instead of taking on employees. This article highlights some of the liability & insurance issues this raises for labour-only contractors.
Does Contract Works Insurance Cover Existing Structures?
Contract works insurance, also known as contractors all risk or builders risk insurance, is designed to protect the construction project from physical loss or damage. This typically includes the work in progress and materials on-site.
Survey Identifies the Key Risks Builders Are Worried About
Customers refusing to pay or cancelling jobs at the last minute has been identified as the most serious business survival risk according to a survey of builders carried out by construction risk specialist Builtin in July 2024.
Construction Contract Basics Webinar Recording
Recorded in July 2024, check out our webinar with Sean McCarthy from Legaleze as he runs through the key areas to be aware of in construction contracts.
Webinar: How To Avoid The Most Common Pitfalls with Construction Contracts
In this webinar Sean McCarthy from Legaleze gives an intro into the basics of construction contracts, including the most common issues and how to avoid them. Legaleze is a specialist in construction law. Sean leads the practice as Principal Lawyer and Director. Prior...