In 2013 thousands of litres of diesel leaked from a faulty storage tank into a nearby stream, contaminating the water supply of the nearby town of Raetihi. Residents were without water for three weeks. The company responsible for the spill was prosecuted by the...
A significant proportion of disputed insurance claims involve gradual damage, and there has been a spate of recent claims involving timber left exposed to the elements for long periods of time. It is important to understand why claims like this are declined and how...
Builtin speaks with thousands of builders and other LBPs up and down the country every year. And one message comes through loud and clear: you’re not doing enough to protect your income if something happens and you can’t work. It’s estimated that 80...
Have you taken the simple steps needed to protect your electronic records, email, banking and invoicing data from viruses, hacking or ransomware? In May 2017 the Wannacry virus attacked businesses around the world, demanding money in return for unlocking computer...
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...
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...
