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Dealing with Allegations of Defective Workmanship: The Gap That Catches Builders Out

Dealing with Allegations of Defective Workmanship: The Gap That Catches Builders Out

by Ben Rickard | Jan 20, 2026 | Insurance, Liability, Risk Management

One of the most common (and complicated) issues we see from builders isn’t good old fashioned accidental damage. It’s far more costly over time, in reputation, time and money: defective workmanship allegations and the inevitable question of who pays to put it right....
Opinion: The implications for builders of the Pafburn Decision in Australia, in the context of the proposed move to a proportional liability regime for construction in New Zealand

Opinion: The implications for builders of the Pafburn Decision in Australia, in the context of the proposed move to a proportional liability regime for construction in New Zealand

by Ben Rickard | Aug 21, 2025 | Liability

Let me start with “I’m not a lawyer”. I just know some stuff, read more stuff and asked ChatGPT about this stuff as well. So, the comments below are speculation, based on experience and a bit of “what-iffing”. It starts with the announcement by the Government this...

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