by Ben Rickard | Aug 24, 2025 | Risk Management
NZI is one of our main insurance partners. In addition to simply insuring risk they also invest in tools and services to help their customers reduce the incidence of claims. Here are some that may be relevant to you. Free Fleet Fit Review NZI Fleet Fit is a series of...
by Ben Rickard | Aug 10, 2025 | Risk Management
The latest data from the BRANZ showed that liquidations in the construction sector rose 37 percent in February year on year, accounting for 31 percent of all liquidations nationwide. And according to MBIE data, the number of construction businesses that had a...
by Ben Rickard | Aug 5, 2025 | Risk Management
The doctrine of temporary disconformity allows builders to carry out work that does not fully conform to the contract or Building Code during the course of construction, provided it will comply by completion. This flexibility reflects the practical reality that a...
by Ben Rickard | Jul 10, 2025 | Risk Management
Anxiety as a Workplace Issue Exposure to psychosocial hazards in the workplace can lead to serious health issues including mental illness, anxiety, depression, fatigue, burnout, cardiovascular disease, and musculoskeletal disorders. It may also result in social...
by Ben Rickard | Jul 4, 2025 | Risk Management
At the sessions in Wellington and Napier we had attendees break into groups and come up with ways to eliminate, reduce or manage the top 5 risk builders face (according to builders). The results of those sessions are below. ONE: Customers not paying or cancelling...
by Ben Rickard | Apr 1, 2025 | Risk Management
Customers not paying came in as the number one risk in Builtin’s 2024 nationwide survey builders. This is a significant contributor to another risk in the top 10 – cashflow issues leading to financial strain on the business and the people who rely on it. So,...
