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Articles
Recent Cases of Fines Imposed for Breaches Of Legislation – The Case for Statutory Liability Insurance
Some real Court judgements highlighting the case for construction firms to have statutory liability insurance.
Getting Sustainability Wrong – What are the Issues for Builders?
Incorporating features and materials to improve a building’s green credentials is becoming increasingly common. But who’s responsible if the finished structure doesn’t meet the original targets for sustainability?
Common Liability Insurance Claims from Roofers
Roofers face unique challenges, from working at heights to dealing with hazardous materials. Here are some of the most common liability insurance claims from roofers, with examples.
Navigating Risks in Construction: Your Ultimate Guide
Navigating Risks in Construction: Your Ultimate Guide Discover essential strategies to manage risks and secure the right insurance for your construction business. Learn More Why Risk Management is Crucial for Your Success Get Protected Today Don't let unforeseen...
Understanding Public Liability Insurance: Property Being Worked On vs Property in Your Care, Custody, or Control
For builders, understanding the nuances between “property being worked on” and “property in your care, custody, or control” within their public liability insurance policy can significantly impact their coverage and financial protection.
The Dangers of Hot Work and How to Avoid Causing Damage
Understanding the dangers of hot work such as welding, cutting and grinding, and implementing preventive measures is crucial to ensuring safety and avoiding damage.
Videos
Guides & Checklists
Simple Risk Management Checklist
Use the checklist below to lower the odds of some of the most common risks faced by construction companies and tradies happening to you and your projects.
Key Risk Checklist for Builders
Work through the checklist to see how well you're managing the top 5 risks identified by builders. It's recommended to use the checklist for every job or project.
Building Contractor Risk Scorecard
Use this form to regularly assess key areas of risk. This will help identify trends in performance and indicate where action needs to be taken.
Easy Guide to Contract Works Insurance
Builtin’s Guide to Contract Works Insurance outlines some of the most important issues with this type of cover that builders need to be aware of when starting a new project.
Defective Workmanship Cover Explained
Defective workmanship—by you or your team—can expose you to thousands in liability, legal fees, and damages. Make sure you're properly protected.
Basic Tool Inventory for Builders
Use this table to work out how much your tools are worth and keep a record of them. You can save and update the list any time. You will be able to print a copy.
Builders Insurance Requirements Checklist
Use this form to check if there are any gaps in your insurance coverage compared to the areas of risk that you're exposed to.
Construction Project Risk Checklist
Use this form for each new job or project. It will help ensure you have covered off the most important tasks to mitigate risk to the project's success.
Construction Project Insurance Checklist
Every building project involves risk. The risk may be higher or lower, depending on a whole range of factors, and you will need to eliminate, isolate or minimise these risks.