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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.
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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.