How to Get the Most From a Mechanics Lien Claim
Mechanics liens provide protection against nonpayment, but contractors should be aware of steps to take after filing a lien to assure and expedite payment.
Considerations to Overcome the Unintended Challenges of Wrap-Up Policies
Wrap-up insurance policies provide an alternative to traditional commercial liability insurance policies. OCIPs are sponsored by the project owner, whereas CCIPs are sponsored by the general contractor.
The Top Five Ways Construction Companies Can Reduce Workers’ Comp Premiums
By learning how the workers’ comp system works, contractors can understand what they are paying for, what affects their annual premium and how to manage and plan for unforeseen events.
Managing Construction Risks and Losses From Fire
To help reduce the likelihood of fire events, contractors can follow a number of best practices to safeguard construction sites against arson and catastrophic exposures.
Managing Construction Risk Across Multiple Fronts
Nearly all construction projects carry some form of risk, making pollution liability coverage a must for most applications.
Thwarting the Worst of Hurricane Irma
Insurance companies, homebuilders, and city and county officials are still assessing Hurricane Irma damage, but in general, the stricter building codes enforced after Hurricane Andrew did their job.
Bonding Design-Build Contracts
There is a growing trend for owners to push erroneous design-build contractual terms and conditions onto design-build contractors that are well beyond what is reasonable and insurable.
Four Tips to Make Sure Drones Don’t Leave You High and Dry
A decent amount of red tape comes with the adoption of drones in the workplace, so here is what construction owners and contractors can do to avoid putting their companies and crews at risk.
