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Some Liability Claim Examples for Plumbers, Gasfitters & Drainlayers
With thousands of construction clients Builtin has seen more than our fair share of claims from plumbers, gasfitters & drainlayers. Here are a few examples to help explain why liability insurance is so important for them.
Liability Claims for Tilers & Waterproofers
With thousands of construction clients Builtin has seen more than our fair share of claims from tilers & waterproofers. Here are a few examples to help explain why liability insurance is so important for them.
What Does Public Liability Insurance Cover?
This is probably the most common question we get at Builtin. It’s crucially important to tradies that they understand the answer, as, depending on who your policy is with, there are things public liability doesn’t cover that you need to be aware of. As an aside: Twice...
Some Liability Claims Examples for Concrete Contractors
With thousands of construction-related clients Builtin has seen more than our fair share of claims from concrete contractors. Here are a few examples to help explain why liability insurance is so important for them.
Yet More Obligations On Builders? – MBIE Review Of Insurance Requirements
MBIE are currently reviewing aspects of New Zealand’s building system. Part of this review includes how risk is allocated across the various players in the sector. One recommendation would: Require that a guarantee and insurance product is put in place for all...
When Illness Comes Out of the Blue
Towards the end of 2014 Michael Scott and his wife met with their financial adviser and took out Partners Life cover. Just a few months later Michael noticed a slight tremor in his left hand. As scan confirmed that he had Parkinson’s Disease. At only 50 years old, it was a diagnosis that would change the course of his life.
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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.