Articles, Guides, Checklists and Videos
Articles
Pitfalls in contract works insurance – three important issues that affect your cover
As with any contract of insurance, the devil is in the detail and it’s important you read and understand the terms & conditions contained within it. Below are three things you may not be aware of that could affect your cover. Cessation of Work Most policies...
Risk Management & Insurance Basics for Tradies
Running any kind of business involves a certain degree of risk, and building trades are no exception. Indeed, tradies face additional responsibilities placed on them by the Building Act, such as disclosure requirements, mandatory contract terms and implied warranties....
Ransomware attacks an increasing threat to Kiwi trade businesses
Attacks on small business have skyrocketed in the last 12 months, as hackers target poorly protected systems for ransom.
A better way to manage retentions – with a retention bond
From the 31st of March 2017 retention money withheld by a principal or contractor must be held “on trust” until being released to the subcontractor. Retention bonds offer many benefits for principals, contractors & subcontractors, including improved cashflow and no onerous “on trust” obligations.
Natural disasters & insurance – a timely reminder for builders
A number of issues with contract works insurance arose following the Christchurch earthquakes. These are worth highlighting again now.
Who should arrange contract works insurance?
Whose responsibility it is to arrange construction insurance depends on a number of factors. This 1 minute video and short blog explain it simply.
What responsibility do builders have for faulty products?
The Building Act imposes a number of “implied warranty” obligations on builders. This means builders automatically provide these warranties to their clients when doing any residential building work.
Insuring the key people in your business
Who is your business’ most important person? What would happen to your business if that person was unable to work for a period of time? Small & medium sized businesses, like the majority of Kiwi building firms, generally have one or two people that they depend on...
Liability insurance webinar (YouTube)
Builtin’s liability insurance video is aimed at builders and trade professionals. It discusses liability and liability insurance in the building sector. The full webinar is 28 minutes long.