Articles, Guides, Checklists and Videos
Articles
Contractor insolvency: what red flags should you be looking for when working for another contractor?
What the heck is “temporary disconformity” and how does it affect builders?
Beware the fish hooks in your Natural Hazards Insurance (formerly EQC)
The effect of the “Your Products” exclusion in public/general liability insurance
The Latest from WorkSafe
What did builders at Placemakers LBP seminars say were the best ways to manage the top 5 risks their businesses faced?
Insurance considerations if you’re a builder or contractor thinking of retiring
You are probably not a project manager (according to your insurer) but you might be a developer!
Is it my problem if my customer fails to arrange contract works insurance? (Hint: yes it could be)
Would you like regular updates on construction risk and insurance tips?
(it comes out every couple of months)
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.