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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.

COVID-19 Workplace Safety Guidance for Federal Contractors

by Michael Schrier, Thomas Godar, Barbara Grandjean, Tom O’Day, Brian Hendrix | Oct 18, 2021
Contracts | Legal and Regulatory | OSHA | Regulations | Risk | Risk Management | Safety | Wellness

Federal contractors and subcontractors providing services to the federal government should begin preparing now to implement guidelines for COVID-19 workplace safety.

Contractor’s Defense of Premature Miller Act Payment Bond Claims

by James McLaughlin, Brian A. Wolf | Oct 16, 2021
Contracts | Finance | Legal and Regulatory | Surety Bonding

On federal projects, subcontractors can make a payment bond claim if the contractor fails to pay them. However, a contractor’s surety cannot rely on a conditional payment clause to defend against the claim.

The Ongoing Risk of Phishing in the Construction Industry

by Marie Gavin, Andrew Parks | Oct 13, 2021
Cybersecurity | Risk Management | Technology

Construction companies are especially vulnerable to malicious links within phishing emails. Diligence, implementing security measures and training employees can safeguard employee and company information.

Reduce Losses and Manage Risk With Connected Devices

by Toby Cushing | Oct 11, 2021
Risk | Risk Management | Safety | Technology | Wearables

IoT devices such as wearable sensors, connected equipment and industrial monitoring products that track and share data are helping lower losses and cost of risk, especially on construction sites.
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