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2024 Construction Sector Risk Outlook
How much will a liability policy pay if you cause damage to someone’s property?
Should I claim on public liability or contract works insurance?
Is Planning for Nothing to Go Wrong a Good Business Strategy? Plus, Our Risk Minimisation Checklist for Construction Professionals
The Difference Between Defective Workmanship and Property Being Worked On Cover in Public/General/Broadform Liability Insurance
Eliminating Risk for Construction Businesses
Emerging Legal Trends Affecting Construction
Do you have the right insurance as a landscaper?
Are cracks in the neighbour’s property your problem?
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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.
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.
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.
Best Practice Payment Schedule Calculator
Create clear, fair payment schedules in line with the Construction Contracts Act. Avoid disputes, and break down large project costs into staged payments.
Quick Insurance Review for Contractors
Insurance Checklist For Builders, Trade Professionals, and Construction Companies.. Use this checklist to make sure you have the cover you need.
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.