If there’s one asset a tradie will have insured it’s their ute/van/wagon/truck. As an aside, we strongly recommend all tradies insure their most important asset: themselves. When you’re self employed being off work for any length of time can seriously affect your...
Once again MBIE is looking into the feasibility of making it compulsory for builders to take out insurance. Insurance to protect homeowners that is. This approach is common in Australia, where individual states require builders to be licensed and take out insurance...
Tools theft is rife around the country at the moment and if it hasn’t happened to you yet you’ve probably at least heard of it happening to someone you know. We’re urging all tradies to take extra precautions when on site and to ensure your tools are securely locked...
New rules for protecting retention money came into effect on the 31st of March 2017. These require developers and head contractors to hold “on trust” any retention money they’ve withheld from their subcontractors. This on trust obligation, which applies to all...
Construction (contract works) insurance is a contractual requirement for most building projects. Here are some of the most important things to be aware of when it comes to contract works insurance. What and who it covers The policy covers accidental loss or damage to...
