Construction is a risky business, more so than most, yet many builders don’t spend enough time really understanding their risk environment and putting in place strategies to manage, avoid or transfer that risk. Four Areas of Risk Property Liability Financial...
Construction is a risky business, more so than most, yet many builders don’t spend enough time really understanding their risk environment and putting in place strategies to manage, avoid or transfer that risk. In this second article in our Understanding Risk series,...
Life used to be simple. It was about survival, finding enough to eat and avoiding being eaten by a sabre-toothed tiger. Modern life is much more complicated, especially if you’re a builder and run a business. There’s a lot to think about and one of the most...
Do you know if your company is solvent? If it’s insolvent and you continue to trade you could be in breach of the Companies Act. If the company can’t pay its bills, creditors could seek recovery directly from you personally. The building industry is chocka with...
Enforcement actions in the construction industry for inadequate height protection have risen nearly 500% in the past three years but prosecutions have fallen 90%.* This is largely due to the “falls from height” campaign and more proactive action by inspectors. ...
Ever been asked to sign off work you haven’t supervised? If you’re unsure of the quality, you should think twice before putting your name to work. Builtin New Zealand has received many calls from builders, who’ve been asked by their employer to sign off the work of...
