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Setting your business up for future success by eliminating risk

Setting your business up for future success by eliminating risk

by Ben Rickard | May 31, 2024 | Risk Management

Imagine a world where you could run your business without worrying about anything unexpected coming along to knock you off course. No economic downturns, no new government regulations, no natural disasters, no accidents on site, no nightmare customers, no staffing...
Reducing Risk Through Effective Office Administration

Reducing Risk Through Effective Office Administration

by Ben Rickard | May 23, 2024 | Other, Risk Management

Building Success: The Crucial Role of Effective Administration In Reducing Risk Written by Amanda Chisholm, Director of My Smart Office. In the fast-paced world of construction, where projects can be complex and deadlines are tight, effective administration can mean...
Getting Sustainability Wrong – What are the Issues for Builders?

Getting Sustainability Wrong – What are the Issues for Builders?

by Ben Rickard | May 14, 2024 | Other, Risk Management

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? In these cases, responsibility can vary based on...
Derisking Your Construction Business + Construction Sector Outlook in 2024 – Webinar Video

Derisking Your Construction Business + Construction Sector Outlook in 2024 – Webinar Video

by Ben Rickard | Apr 8, 2024 | Risk Management

Last week we presented a webinar called “Derisking Your Construction Business”. This included: an overview of the factors affecting the industry in 2024 how you can take advantage of trends and growth opportunities within a declining market how to...
Three construction companies ordered to pay more than $675,000 after two worker deaths

Three construction companies ordered to pay more than $675,000 after two worker deaths

by Ben Rickard | Mar 8, 2024 | Insurance, Risk Management

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. In the first incident, a 21-year-old was killed when the steel beam he was removing fell and killed him on a...
De-risking Your Construction Business in 2024

De-risking Your Construction Business in 2024

by Ben Rickard | Feb 14, 2024 | Risk Management

This is the content of Builtin’s Derisking Your Construction Business in 2024 Seminar, given on 13th February 2024 to an audience of construction professionals in Tauranga. Presentation Slides (PDF) Tony’s Speaking Notes (PDF) Listen to the Presentation...
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