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Managing Environmental Risk in the Construction Industry

by Darren Berg | Jun 16, 2020
Insurance | Risk | Risk Management

Risks associated with environmental pollution are often addressed too late, leaving contractors to rely on insurance policies that may be vague in coverage or exclude pollution incidents altogether.

How Accurately Monitoring the Weather Can Save Significant Revenue

Understanding the impact of upcoming weather at a hyperlocal level is critical for contractors. Knowing ahead of time how, when and where to schedule jobs and crews at the beginning of each day and week puts contractors in the best possible position for success.

Crash the Company Car?

by Remmie Butchko | May 20, 2020
Insurance | Risk | Risk Management | Safety

Companies are usually responsible for employee actions while on the clock, so if an employee has an accident with a company vehicle, minimize the risk with five steps.

Natural Disasters Don’t Have to Be the End for Construction Projects

by Daniel Kapner | May 6, 2020
Contracts | Dispute Resolution | Insurance | Risk

Contractors must be sure contracts and insurance policies cover severe weather events and understand their rights and responsibilities so if disaster strikes, they can get the project back on track.

Now Is the Time to Master These Construction Fundamentals

Now is the time for contractors to take a look as licensing, insurance, contracts, credentials, training and processes to prepare for what comes next and what will sustain them for the future.

Asking the Right Legal Questions to Prepare for COVID-19 Claims

While companies identify means of recovering losses and preparing for litigation or insurance claims that may arise from COVID-19, it helps to know what questions to ask legal representation or insurance providers.

Construction Wrap-Up Insurance Programs: Erecting a Solid Foundation, Part II

by Dennis J. Artese, Finley T. Harckham, Luma S. Al-Shibib | Apr 15, 2020
Insurance | Risk | Risk Management

Owner-controlled insurance programs and contractor-controlled insurance programs, or “wrap-ups,” provide insurance coverage for owners, general contractors and subcontractors. Before considering a wrap-up, understand how they work and their coverages.

The Construction Surety Industry: Looking Ahead

by Todd A. Feuerman | Apr 10, 2020
Insurance | Risk Management | Safety | Surety Bonding

According to data published by Aon Insurance, surety division, total construction industry surety losses in 2019 were fairly favorable at fewer than 20%. Initially, this trend was expected to continue into 2020, subject to any financial issues related to megaprojects currently in place. But the impact of COVID-19 has increased surety exposure to a much higher level, similar to other credit programs.

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Crash the Company Car?

Natural Disasters Don’t Have to Be the End for Construction Projects

Now Is the Time to Master These Construction Fundamentals

Asking the Right Legal Questions to Prepare for COVID-19 Claims

Construction Wrap-Up Insurance Programs: Erecting a Solid Foundation, Part II

The Construction Surety Industry: Looking Ahead

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