Tag: Weathertightness
Weathertight Remediation: An introduction for builders
This is the seventh article in a series based on a number of workshops on weathertight remediation for builders which the Ministry of Business,...
Weathertight Remediation: An introduction for builders
This is the sixth in a series of articles based on a number of workshops on weathertight remediation for builders which the Ministry of...
Weathertight Remediation: An introduction for builders
Although the risk of future leaks is much lower in these projects, there will inevitably be occasions where even a consented repair job won’t...
Report on financial assistance package due next month
Parliament’s Local Government and Environment Select Committee is due to present a final report to Parliament on the Weathertight Homes Resolution Service (Financial Assistance...
Weathertightness — estimating the cost
Why was the PwC report prepared?
The research had the objective of re-estimating: • the number of dwellings, built between 1992 (when...
Helping clients navigate the leaky building minefield
Discovering a home has leaky building problems is one of the worst pieces of news a home owner can receive. As a quantity...
Tips for builders/project managers facing leaky building claims
Some tips for builders and/or project managers who are facing leaky building claims include: • Stop and read the claim against you. ...
Fine print reflects risk management by the statutory insurer
Time limits are important. In the case of a major defect (category 1), the cover expires six years and six months after the date...