In this issue [1. New Legislation for Builders] [2. Guarantees: Assuming the Risk] [3. Business Briefs] Download Entire PDF

FEATURE ARTICLE

NEW LEGISLATION FOR BUILDERS

More transparency for customers

On 1 January 2015 the Building Amendment Act 2013 came into force. As well as strengthening the consumer protection provisions currently in the Building Act 2004, it also implements new obligations for builders and increases their potential liability. If you work in the building industry, it’s important that you are aware of these changes so you don’t get caught out.