Over half of New Zealand construction companies will fail within four years. And 75% will have closed within 10. [1] These are alarming statistics, but unsurprising to many who work within the building industry and understand the risks. From our own experience we know...
One of the most common questions we get asked is what insurance a builder (or sparky, plumber, roofer, tiler etc) should have. Everyone wants what we call the “Goldilocks Package”: not too little, not too much, but just the right amount. Below is a summary of our...
Every building project involves risk (as does everything in business and in life). 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 through a range of measures. One thing you must...
Tradie vehicles are a prime target for thieves nationwide. Often because they contain expensive and easy to sell tools. And because they are more likely to be left unlocked as workers need to regularly gain access to them. Here are our top tips to reduce the impact on...
The ins and outs of insurance can be confusing for anyone. As with any contract they have to cover a lot of different situations, which means they can be long and difficult to grasp in simple terms. This especially true for liability cover, as events can be incredibly...
