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All Construction and Public Liability insurance policies are NOT the same because the owner...
The T.V Shows on renovating gives the impression that anyone can do it successfully,...
Adjoining Property Protection.
As everyone is becoming more risk adverse, building surveyors are requiring owner...
It can be very confusing when seeking out which insurance should I buy to...
Home and Contents Insurance is designed to cover an existing home against damage, loss...
Do I need Adjoining Property protection? Is that the same as vibration removal and...
What does that mean?
If you are buying Owner Builder Construction & Public Liability Insurance....
It’s interesting how little awareness there is about the foundation of your home. After...
Here are BuildSafe's three tips to give you peace of mind before the holiday...
Selecting a company to supply you owner builder insurance is an important decision with...
After reading this article about the 'tricks' builders are getting to why wouldn't you...
A lesson for homeowners & ownerbuilders to check all contracts & sign off on...
If you are thinking of owner building,this is what you can achieve when you...
If you are an owner builder & renovating ,check to ensure your plumber is...
What to watch for when building your home, read on!
The increasing prevalence of leaky,...
Owner Builders need to be aware when purchasing building products that non conforming products...
Owner Building is a fabulous way to improve family finances, by investing in your...
Owner builders do your homework before signing a building contract with your subbies,this recommendation...
Can be called a number of different names, Residential Home Warranty, Home Indemnity, Home...
A street pole that blocks garage access to a new house in suburban Adelaide...
Builders Insurance, Building Guidelines, Commercial Builders, Current Industry News, Home Renovation, Owner Builders
Wake up call to all builders and owner builders, in the event of an...
Owner builders need to be aware of these requirements when building,your building services professionals...
Water hammer is a fairly common occurrence in residential properties. What a lot of...
A message for Owner Builder and Home Owners from the Victorian Building Authority on...
Article written by Guy Barnett on The Mercury website
TASMANIANS planning to build or renovate...
Builders Insurance, Building Guidelines, Commercial Builders, Current Industry News, Health and Safety, Home Renovation
Original article on The Age
Melbourne's surging population in recent years has had a number...
Builders Insurance, Building Guidelines, Commercial Builders, Current Industry News, Home Renovation, Owner Builders
If you turn on the telly these days, it’s plain to see that DIY...
Monday November 7 2016 - Article by VBA
Recently, the VBA has received a number...
Article by Insurance and Risk
Construction insurance is a complex beast, capable of rocking the...
Under new changes to the Victorian Building Act, you ht home owner are now...
Wednesday October 5 2016 by VBA
Safety in the kitchen is important for everyone. Good...
Tuesday October 4 2016 by VBA
Research and understanding of bushfires is generating significant improvements...
Article on VBA website - August 5th 2016
Changes have been made to the VBA's...
If you are owner building or using a builder please be aware of the...
Its great, you are about to start, the renovation is going to look great,...
When buying Owner Builder Insurance
Everyone wants the cheapest price but in assuming all Owner...
Colin Biggers & Paisley Pty Ltd - by Julian Mellick, Teodor Lomaca, Kyle...
Property Observer - Robert Caulfield
Water leaks and water damage have been highlighted as a...
Article by Reef Coast Construction
Just whose responsibility is it, to arrange insurance cover for...
With the current trend of eco-friendly and green initiatives driving better energy consumption and...
Article by Insurance News
About 2300km of potentially deadly Infinity electrical cable remains in thousands...
Article by Brightside
We’ve put together a selection of 24 photographs which show that there...
Article: Victoria Building Authority
What have we found?
The VBA's Proactive Inspections Program has identified sites...
Article from Insurance and Risk
Insurance brokers have been warned that non-compliant, highly flammable cladding...
Source: ABC News
A young family who believed their insurance had lapsed after an early...
Article by Landis Michaels, Rebecca Hosking and Gavin Creighton
Colin Biggers & Paisley
Some types of cladding materials imported from...
A recent report showed that approximately 7 Victorians die each year as a result...
The VBA has released an information sheet to provide new homeowners with advice about...
Yes & No
In New South Wales, for example, Clause 22 of the NSW builders...
Seems an odd question to ask. Of course builders have a duty of care....
This is step 7 in a 10 step process uncovering whether Owner Building is...
Do you own land? Arrange the right Insurance!
If you own land, perhaps a block...
PROFESSIONAL INDEMNITY BASIS OF COVERAGE DEFINITION
Professional Services shall mean one or more of the following...
This is step 2 in a 10 step process uncovering whether Owner Building is...
Water hammer is a fairly common occurrence in residential properties. What a lot of...
If you turn on the telly these days, it’s plain to see that DIY...
This is step 8 in a 10 step process uncovering whether Owner Building is...
This is step 6 in a 10 step process uncovering whether Owner Building is...
This is step 5 in a 10 step process uncovering whether Owner Building is...
This is step 3 in a 10 step process uncovering whether Owner Building is...
The words “draftsman” and “architect” have become synonymous to the lay man, but for...
Now that 25 years have passed since the phasing out of asbestos in construction,...
Owner Building Step 1: Realising that Owner Building is a Real Option
In the introduction to...
The building industry is a vital cog in the machine that fuels the Australian...
The Royal Life Saving Society reports that the number of children drowning in Australia increased by...
Parents worry endlessly to keep their kids safe. Luckily, families that live in strata...
The law is simple on this one: Avoid fines and non-compliance by displaying adequate...
Buildsafe is championing the responsible owner build movement. We believe that through perseverance and...
It seems as though the duty of care issue is never cut and dry...
Embarking on a home improvement project entails a huge financial outlay, and so it’s...
The filing of an insurance claim is often preceded by a traumatic and unfortunate...
Whether you’re a small private contractor or a large building company, accidents on the...
You’ve just finished watching 6 straight episodes of Backyard Blitz, and while your eyes...
It seems as though the duty of care issue is never cut and dry...
The Home Building Act, the Industrial Relations Act, the Occupational Health and Safety Act, the Work Health and Safety Act, Fair...
It’s hard to imagine a stiffer penalty than being forced to knock down your...
By now the court case of Hillman vs. Ferro Con is a household name...
The days of looking up to the man who built his own home with...
If you have ever decided to manage our own home renovation project or taken...
Flip through the telly channels these days (no pun intended) and you’re liable to...