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Subcontracts Are Broken

by Karalynn Cromeens | Feb 16, 2022
Contracts | Finance | Legal and Regulatory | Risk Management

Subcontracts have high inherent risk and are extremely complicated. They should be written so everyone can understand.

Determining Owner’s Rights When the General Contractor Is in Bankruptcy

by Kenneth A. Rosen, Wojciech F. Jung | Feb 7, 2022
Business | Contracts | Dispute Resolution | Finance | Legal and Regulatory | Risk | Risk Management

Can an owner rely on the provision that filing for bankruptcy constitutes a default under the contract?

Building Bonding Capacity From an Underwriter’s Perspective

by Edin Zukanovic, Joshua Etemadi, Chris Gleason | Feb 1, 2022
Business | Business Development | Finance | Insurance | Risk | Risk Management | Surety Bonding

The bonding industry has its own version of “The 3 Cs.” These common questions can help contractors grow their bonding programs.

Common Risks and Insurance Complications of Modular Construction

by Kirk Chamberlain | Feb 1, 2022
Markets | Risk Management

Despite its expanding presence, modular construction complicates the contractor’s potential risks and how it needs to be insured.

Avoid Jobsite Injuries With a Confined Space Rescue Plan

by Rick Pedley | Jan 26, 2022
OSHA | Risk | Risk Management | Safety

Managers can use the following guide to create a cohesive rescue plan for confined spaces.

Proper Context

by Joe Breaux | Jan 19, 2022
Departments | Risk | Risk Management | Safety | Technology

Contextual mobility management offers a critical layer of added digital protection.

General Liability, Fleet Management and Workers Compensation: Major Construction Risks to Watch This Year

by Gary Clevenger | Jan 18, 2022
Business | Business Risk | Equipment | Finance | Fleet Management | Fuel Tracking | Insurance | Risk | Risk Management | Workforce

General liability, auto and workers' compensation claims will continue to challenge companies due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Overcome Top Construction Risk Challenges in 2022

by Craig Tappel, Kirk Chamberlain | Jan 13, 2022
Business | Business Development | Careers | Economy | Risk | Workforce

Managing the downsides of these three factors will help contractors overcome the year’s top business barriers.
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