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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.

A number of issues with contract works insurance arose following the Christchurch earthquakes. These are worth highlighting again now.

Whose responsibility it is to arrange construction insurance depends on a number of factors. This 1 minute video and short blog explain it simply.

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...

Most trade businesses start when a builder or tradie, for a whole range of reasons, decides to go out on their own after first working for someone else for a few years. But is your training and experience suitable when it comes to running a business? In this article we outline the insurance basics you need to consider before going out on your own for the first time.

Recent high levels of tools theft have resulted in a substantial increase in insurance claims. We’re urging all tradies to take extra precautions when on site and to ensure your tools are securely locked away, ideally out of sight from the road at night. What’s...

There are some common issues with contract works insurance that often catch builders out. Find out what they are in our latest article.