iCIRT, the independent construction industry rating tool, is designed to provide an independent assessment of entities operating in the construction industry, having the capability, capacity and willingness to support the delivery of trustworthy built assets.
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Hiring the right builder is one of the most important decisions you can make when embarking on a construction project in Australia. Unfortunately, not all builders are reputable. Dodgy builders are a significant problem in the construction industry, and they can cause serious financial, legal, and safety, issues for homeowners. Whether you're renovating, building from scratch, or just adding an extension, the risks of choosing a bad builder can be costly.
This guide can help you identify the signs of a dodgy builder and provide practical tips on how to protect yourself.
Buy Now Pay Later demand sees strong return to growth; workers in retail and hospitality relying on unsecured credit to make ends meet
Buying a home or investing in property is a significant financial decision—one that comes with risks, especially in identifying reliable builders and developers. To assist in addressing these challenges, the Independent Construction Industry Rating Tool (iCIRT) was developed. iCIRT empowers buyers by providing transparent, data-driven ratings for builders and developers, helping them make informed decisions. But how does it work, and why is it so vital?
With heightened risk in the construction sector, lenders are continuing to exercise greater caution, meticulously evaluating every aspect of a project before committing resources. Given the critical role of investment and finance in real estate and property development, a lack of funding or excessive cost-of-capital could spell doom for construction projects before they even clear the approval stage.
Cleansing your customer data of deceased records improves data integrity and helps businesses mitigate legal and financial risks. As the new year approaches, it’s an ideal time to cleanse your database and ensure it contains accurate and up-to-date customer information.
Cost-of-living pressures have negatively impacted the financial ambitions of Australians, with 2 in 5 more stressed about their financial situation
As our industry works to improve confidence in construction, partnering with the right professionals is more critical than ever for developers. iCIRT rated developers and builders now represent over half of the residential market by value, putting those whose entire build team is iCIRT rated in a unique position of being able to showcase their trustworthy credentials.
While PEP, sanctions and adverse media screening are vital for customer due diligence, false positives create unnecessary delays and frustration. These inaccurate matches waste time and resources, slowing down onboarding and impacting the customer experience.
So, how can you optimise your screening process and minimise false positives?
