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Is the Surety Industry at an Inflection Point for Paperless Construction Bonds?

by Mark McCallum | Nov 9, 2021
Risk | Risk Management | Surety Bonding | Technology

The working conditions necessitated by the COVID-19 pandemic are accelerating the surety industry’s efforts—and the interests of bond stakeholders—to move toward paperless processes and environments.

Many Contractors Remain Unaware of the Refundable Tax Credit for Employee Retention

by Larry May, R. A. Bobbi Hayes | Nov 9, 2021
Business | Retention | Risk | Surety Bonding | Taxes | Workforce

Many businesses remain unaware of the Employee Retention Credit and the benefit that it could bring them if they qualify. It is always worth exploring the possibility of qualification for any company, as the dollars involved can often be startling.

Surety Bonding Expands Contractors’ Business Opportunities

by Lee Covington | Nov 8, 2021
Safety | Surety Bonding

By obtaining a surety bond, contractors gain access to the unique perspectives and input of professionals in the industry.

Breaking the Bonds of the Past

by Adam Gussen | Nov 8, 2021
Risk | Safety | Surety Bonding | Technology

For surety groups unable to build and maintain their own surety systems, third-party software solutions can help usher them into the next century of bonding.

Securing Construction Sites: Common-Sense Solutions With Long-Term Impact

by Jeremy White | Oct 26, 2021
OSHA | Risk | Risk Management | Safety

Quick and inexpensive ways to keep equipment and materials on site and projects on track.

Insurance Rates: What to Expect in 2022

by Jeffrey Cavignac | Oct 25, 2021
Business | Contracts | Cybersecurity | Economy | Insurance | Legal and Regulatory | Risk | Technology

As insurance underwriters become more selective and add restrictive endorsements, contractors should negotiate terms before renewal or find a broker who understands the market and construction.

Mediating Contract Claims and Disputes at the ASBCA

by Brian Waagner | Oct 20, 2021
Contracts | Dispute Resolution | Insurance | Legal and Regulatory | Risk

Here are six key factors contractors should know about mediating contract claims and disputes at the Armed Services Board of Contract Appeals.

Mitigate the Crisis of Unskilled Construction Workers

by Martin Mick | Oct 19, 2021
Careers | Human Resources | Risk Management | Workforce

Here are 12 risk management best practices to mitigate potentially catastrophic liability to general contractors.
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