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Eliminating Risk for Construction Businesses

Eliminating Risk for Construction Businesses

Imagine a world where you could run your business without worrying about anything unexpected coming along to knock you off track. No economic downturns, no new government regulations, no natural disasters, no accidents on site, no nightmare customers, no staffing...

Emerging Legal Trends Affecting Construction

Emerging Legal Trends Affecting Construction

The outcome of legal cases is one of the most common ways that the risk profile of any industry can change. Being aware of the implications of Court decisions on your industry and business is an effective risk management practice. The same applies to new legislation...

Are cracks in the neighbour’s property your problem?

Are cracks in the neighbour’s property your problem?

The operation of heavy machinery on a building site can cause vibration at nearby properties, with neighbours subsequently looking for and finding cracks in their property. That doesn’t mean that you are responsible for those cracks. This article explains why.

FAQs from ITM’s 2023 LBP Training Days

FAQs from ITM’s 2023 LBP Training Days

We answer the questions: what is the Building Defects Exclusion; when should I have contract works insurance; do I need to have both public liability and contract works insurance; are sub-contractors covered by contract works insurance?

The cyber threat to small building businesses must be taken seriously

The cyber threat to small building businesses must be taken seriously

Small businesses are an increasingly attractive and easy target for hackers, where the process to attack thousands of entities all at once is facilitated by software tools and artificial intelligence. Added to that, building businesses often deal with high value transactions, with deposits and progress payments in the tens of thousands of dollars, if not more. 

Mental Health is a Serious Risk in Construction

Mental Health is a Serious Risk in Construction

Mental health is a major issue for people, and in particular young men, working in the construction industry. Everyone has a responsibility to try and help those who might be suffering. Mates In Construction have some great resources to help, including a 24/7 free...

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