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Tips for Planning Construction Projects Around Severe Weather

by Courtland Keith | Jul 14, 2021
Markets | Project Delivery | Project Management | Risk Management

Maintaining a project’s schedule and safety of operations are some of the main concerns for contractors. Here are some tips and best practices from leaders in the industry for maintaining safe, timely operations regardless of the weather.

Common Law Indemnity: Indemnification Outside of the Contract

by Patrick Barthet | Jul 13, 2021
Legal and Regulatory | Risk Management

While indemnity is generally contractual, it may also be available outside of the contract in "common law indemnity."

The Mystery of First Time Bonding: What Does It Take?

by Edin Zukanovic, Joshua Etemadi | Jul 13, 2021
Risk Management | Safety | Surety Bonding

Obtaining a surety bond for the first time is easier than one might think, similar to applying for a loan. The right CPA and surety bond agent can help contractors navigate the process.

Commercial Auto Insurance in Action: How It Protects a Business

by Rakesh Gupta | Jul 13, 2021
Business | Business Risk | Insurance | Risk | Risk Management

Commercial auto insurance protects contractors from a variety of factors. Review the coverage here.

Construction Industry Outlook: Building a Better Tomorrow

by Michael Alberico | Jul 7, 2021
Business | Economy | Infrastructure | Markets | Risk | Risk Management

As the construction industry quickly innovated to find new ways of weathering COVID-19 restrictions, some temporary solutions spawned positive trends that are here to stay.

U.S. Construction Insurance Market: Expect Higher Prices, Increased Scrutiny

by Sedat Kunt | Jul 7, 2021
Insurance | Safety

As insurance prices rise and securing coverage is more challenging, contractors will need to reset their expectations.

What COVID-19 Taught Construction Companies About Insurance

by Alan Packer | Jul 7, 2021
Insurance | Risk Management | Safety

One lesson learned from COVID-19 is that the construction industry needs to be aware of what is in their insurance programs, and to think critically about those programs instead of renewing reflexively.

Mindfulness and Risk Management: Consciously Raising the Bar on Process and Outcomes

by Nick Maletta, Elyssa Dixon | Jul 6, 2021
Business | Business Development | Productivity | Risk Management | Training

Using mindfulness to step back, slow down and view risks objectively allows for clarity. Leaders practicing and teaching mindfulness methods are modeling prudent decision-making, which is the essence of solid and effective risk management.
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