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Articles
Expert insights and advice for construction professionals
What happens to your income if you get sick? ACC won’t cut it.
80 in every 100 builders have not optimised their ACC and don’t have protection in case of illness. Yet this is one of the biggest risks to your income.
Cyber attacks are becoming a genuine threat to Kiwi trade businesses
Have you taken the simple steps needed to protect your electronic records, email, banking and invoicing data from viruses, hacking or ransomware?
Builtin’s 8 tips on getting your commercial vehicle insurance right
If there’s one asset a tradie will have insured it’s their ute/van/wagon/truck. This article lists 8 tips to help ensure you have the right cover and are getting the best value from your policy.
Will 10 year builders warranty insurance soon be compulsory?
Once again MBIE is looking into the feasibility of making it compulsory for builders to take out insurance. Insurance to protect homeowners that is. This approach is common in Australia, where individual states require builders to be licensed and take out insurance…
Should builders insure their tools?
Tools theft is rife around the country at the moment and if it hasn’t happened to you yet you’ve probably at least heard of it happening to someone you know. We’re urging all tradies to take extra precautions when on site and to ensure your tools are securely locked away, ideally out of sight from the road at night.
How recent changes to the Construction Contracts Act affect your retentions
New rules for protecting retention money came into effect on the 31st of March 2017. These require developers and head contractors to hold “on trust” any retention money they’ve withheld from their subcontractors. This on trust obligation, which applies to all…
For Tiny Home, Modular and Offsite Builders
Builtin’s tailormade cover includes stock on hand and the construction and transit of tiny homes and other offsite built residential dwellings under a single policy.
Client Testimonials
Expert insights and advice for construction professionals
Penny & Sissi
Choice Tiling NZ Limited
“Builtin are very helpful, they always get back to us whenever we need something and you give us great professional advice.“
Ray Watkins
Ray Watkins Building Contractors
“I couldn’t be more impressed. Claims have always been handled quickly, without any hassles.“
Josh Bosher
Spacial Constructs Limited
“You guys are the best, super fast responses are what I’ve always appreciated. I’ll recommend you and the team for sure.”
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