The video recording of Builtin’s Derisking Your Construction Business webinar from April 2024.
Derisking Your Construction Business + Construction Sector Outlook in 2024 – Webinar Video
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Three construction companies ordered to pay more than $675,000 after two worker deaths
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.
De-risking Your Construction Business in 2024
The content and video from our “derisking your construction business in 2024” seminar.
2024 Construction Sector Risk Outlook
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.
Is Planning for Nothing to Go Wrong a Good Business Strategy? Plus, Our Risk Minimisation Checklist for Construction Professionals
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.
Eliminating Risk for Construction Businesses
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...
Emerging Legal Trends Affecting Construction
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...
Do you have the right insurance as a landscaper?
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.
Are cracks in the neighbour’s property your problem?
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.
Beware the cap on liability in contracts for professional services
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 Serious Risk in Construction
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...
Builtin’s Risk Management & Insurance Talk at ITM’s LBP Training Days
This 20 minute video covers the key insurance policies builders need to consider, what they cover and what the gaps are. Insurance is just one part of a broader practice of risk management that business owners need to prioritise. This could involve training, systems, professional service partners, policies and processes. The aim is to ensure every risk is identified, quantified and managed in some way, so there are no surprises!