Nick theft in the bud
Tradies’ vehicles are a prime target for thieves nationwide, as they contain expensive, easy-to-sell tools and are likely to be…
Insurance
Tips for handling claims
Settling an insurance claim swiftly and easily is in everyone’s best interests, but isn’t always possible – here are some…
Public liability insurance
Many tradies worry more about liability than a car accident or theft, yet they are less likely to have adequate…
Interim liquidation disrupts builders’ policies
CBL Insurance LTD (CBL), which underwrote a number of building insurance specialist Builtin’s policies, has been placed into interim liquidation,…
New Year new plan
With the New Year under way, it’s a good time to ensure you have everything in place behind the scenes…
Christmas checklist
It’s easy to forget things when you’re thinking about Christmas and the holidays, as well as rushing to finish off…
Nail down your tools
Tool theft is rife around the country and, even if you haven’t been personally affected, you’ll likely know someone who…
Insurance premiums set to rise
Increasingly expensive vehicle repairs, government levies, theft and extreme weather are all contributing to rising insurance costs Builders and other…
ACC considerations for builders
Builtin speaks with thousands of LBPs up and down the country each year. One message that comes through consistently is…
Protecting your business
Statutory liability insurance is designed to protect businesses from accidental breaches of the law and can provide cover to builders…
Will ten-year builders warranty insurance soon be compulsory?
Once again, the Ministry of Innovation, Business and Employment is looking into the feasibility of making it compulsory for builders…
Knowing all your retention options
How changes to the Construction Contracts Act could affect your retentions New rules for protecting retention money came into effect…