Preparing Your Construction or Trades Business for Sale Selling a construction or trades-based business is a significant milestone that requires careful preparation to maximize its value and ensure a smooth transition. Here are the key steps to get your business...
Lead generation is a hot topic at the moment. Many builders who have lived quite well from word-of-mouth marketing are finding that this strategy is either not working or not providing enough new leads to maintain their businesses. In response to this, The Trades...
In this webinar Sean McCarthy from Legaleze gives an intro into the basics of construction contracts, including the most common issues and how to avoid them. Legaleze is a specialist in construction law. Sean leads the practice as Principal Lawyer and Director. Prior...
Following the leaky homes crisis most public/general liability policies in New Zealand include a Building Defects Exclusion. Read more about that here: Be Aware of the Building Defects Exclusion. Essentially, it excludes claims related to water penetrating the...
Addressing the Big Challenges in Construction – Join us to hear the key findings from BDO’s 2024 NZ Construction Report and how you can navigate the challenges and take advantages of the opportunities over the next few years.
In the fast-paced world of construction, where projects can be complex and deadlines tight, effective administration can mean the difference between success and failure.
Incorporating features and materials to improve a building’s green credentials is becoming increasingly common. But who’s responsible if the finished structure doesn’t meet the original targets for sustainability?
Navigating Risks in Construction: Your Ultimate Guide Discover essential strategies to manage risks and secure the right insurance for your construction business. Learn More Why Risk Management is Crucial for Your Success Get Protected Today Don't let unforeseen...
There are two sides to the mental wellbeing coin for business owners. That of their workers and that of themselves. Looking after both is equally important! Business Owner Wellbeing Stress is a key cause of poor mental health for business owners. Ultimately, much of...
Managing risk as a landscaper is about more than just having the right insurance. You need to have a good risk assessment process and make sure you appropriately manage the risks that are identified.
Small businesses are an increasingly attractive and easy target for hackers, where the process to attack thousands of entities all at once is facilitated by software tools and artificial intelligence. Added to that, building businesses often deal with high value transactions, with deposits and progress payments in the tens of thousands of dollars, if not more.
One of the most critical responsibilities for any board of directors is to anticipate and manage potential risk to the business. For this reason we advocate for a broader “Business Risk” board meeting standing agenda item, under which health & safety would sit alongside a number of other areas of risk.
