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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.

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.

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.

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.

The Pitfalls of Oral Agreements in the Construction Industry

by Matthew A. Margolis | Jun 22, 2021
Contracts | Dispute Resolution | Insurance | Legal and Regulatory

Don’t make the mistake relying on an oral agreement instead of memorializing all project terms in writing. Having a written contract can help avoid misunderstandings and save time and money.

Document Everything

by Mitch Cohen | Jun 22, 2021
Business | Business Intelligence | Contracts | Insurance | Legal and Regulatory | Risk | Risk Management | Safety

Never underestimate the power of the paper trail. Notes and approvals documented in real time can make a difference between ensuring the proper insurance coverage is in place.

Six Game-Changing Reasons Contractors Need Software to Mitigate Risk

by Frédéric Guitton | Jun 22, 2021
Data Analytics | Project Management | Risk | Risk Management | Technology

Adopting the right software can improve financial results, increase jobsite safety, boost team collaboration and elevate project execution—while avoiding costly claims, disputes and litigation.
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