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....
by Ben Rickard | Dec 16, 2025 | Insurance, Risk Management
It’s easy to forget things when you’re thinking about Christmas and the holidays, as well as rushing to finish off projects for demanding customers. Here are ten things you should remember: 1. Secure your sites before you go (and take your tools with you)...
by Ben Rickard | Oct 17, 2025 | Risk Management
The increasing cost of weather-related insurance claims in New Zealand is clear evidence of destructive winds and storms becoming more common. This severe weather is an increasingly significant workplace hazard, with past research from Otago University showing that...
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...
