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?
The video recording of Builtin’s Derisking Your Construction Business webinar from April 2024.
Three companies working in the construction sector have been sentenced for two separate incidents that each resulted in the tragic death of a young worker.
The content and video from our “derisking your construction business in 2024” seminar.
In our annual outlook for the New Zealand construction sector we outline what we think the sector is going to experience over the coming year The report includes what you can do to both be prepared for threats and take advantage of opportunities.
Hoping for nothing to go wrong is a common strategy used by many unsuccessful businesses. A more effective strategy used by successful business owners is planning for nothing to go wrong. We’ve developed a checklist to help construction professionals plan for nothing to go wrong in their business.
Imagine a world where you could run your business without worrying about anything unexpected coming along to knock you off track. No economic downturns, no new government regulations, no natural disasters, no accidents on site, no nightmare customers, no staffing...
The outcome of legal cases is one of the most common ways that the risk profile of any industry can change. Being aware of the implications of Court decisions on your industry and business is an effective risk management practice. The same applies to new legislation...
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.
The operation of heavy machinery on a building site can cause vibration at nearby properties, with neighbours subsequently looking for and finding cracks in their property. That doesn’t mean that you are responsible for those cracks. This article explains why.
A High Court decision in 2021 reaffirmed the effectiveness of limits on liability imposed in the terms and conditions of professional services firms. Why Is This Important? For builders who engage designers, architects, engineers, surveyors and any other professional...
Mental health is a major issue for people, and in particular young men, working in the construction industry. Everyone has a responsibility to try and help those who might be suffering. Mates In Construction has some great resources to help, including a 24/7 free...
