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Articles
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...
Ando’s Building Defects Endorsement
Following the leaky homes crisis most public/general liability policies in New Zealand include a Building Defects Exclusion. Read more about that here: Be Aware of the Building Defects Exclusion. Essentially, it excludes claims related to water penetrating the...
Seminar: Addressing the Big Challenges in Construction
Addressing the Big Challenges in Construction – Join us to hear the key findings from BDO’s 2024 NZ Construction Report and how you can navigate the challenges and take advantages of the opportunities over the next few years.
Setting your business up for future success by eliminating risk
In reality, eliminating all risk is impossible, but the next best thing is plan for it, so that if stuff does happen its impact on the business is minimised. This is a critical responsibility for business owners and directors. Comprehensively addressing risk sets the business up for future success.
Reducing Risk Through Effective Office Administration
In the fast-paced world of construction, where projects can be complex and deadlines tight, effective administration can mean the difference between success and failure.
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.