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Should builders have to give an independent 10 year guarantee to their clients?
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...
Making a liability insurance claim – how to achieve the fastest, fairest outcome
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...
Payment guarantee insurance could have saved Stonewood Homes subcontractors from loss
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...
Insurance basics for builders & tradespeople
We take the time here to explain some of the most common insurance and guarantee options for builders, and highlight some of the common exclusions.
Why insurance should form part of your health & safety plan
Sometimes accidents happen on site. If you’re prosecuted, having the right insurance in place could save you thousands of dollars.
Do builders need errors & omissions indemnity insurance?
Errors & omissions indemnity or professional indemnity insurance (they are the same thing) covers your liability for mistakes you make (or someone acting on your behalf makes) that cause someone else a financial cost.
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.