A raft of new legislation came in force earlier this year, aimed at improving regulation in the residential building industry. The legislation has far-reaching implications and will impose new obligations on builders, developers, designers, product manufacturers & suppliers, certifiers, installers, sub-contractors, supervisors, etc; particularly in...
On 11 June 2020 new legislation came in force aimed at improving regulation in the residential building industry. The legislation has far-reaching implications and will impose new obligations on builders, developers, designers, product manufacturers & suppliers, certifiers, installers, sub-contractors, supervisors, etc; particularly in regards to...
You've got your tools, you've got your ute, you've got your ABN. You're all set, right? Not so fast. It's important to cover your back, too – here’s a guide to what insurance you’ll need and when. Most tradies like to run their own race. And...
Providing Insurance for Existing Structures There are a number of common mistakes often made in the consideration of contract works and public liability insurance – insurance of which may fall to one, or both, of two types of insurance: Material Damage and/or Public Liability. Public Liability When dealing...
Understanding Contractors Pollution Liability These days, the spotlight is squarely on the environment. Legislation is ramping up, and public awareness and enforcement costs are on the rise. If your business is responsible for causing pollution, the impact on you can be costly. Contractors Pollution Liability Insurance...
Professional Indemnity Exposure for Design & Construct all linked to Aluminium Cladding. On November 25th 2014, the 21 storey Lacrosse Building in Melbourne’s Docklands caught fire as a result of an unextinguished cigarette on an eighth-floor balcony. The fire spread rapidly and quickly reached the top...
