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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.

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.

Be Prepared With Emergency Response Planning

by Alvin Paniagua | Jun 15, 2021
Business | Business Risk | Insurance | OSHA | Risk | Risk Management | Safety

Construction relies on constant on-site safety. Re-evaluating emergency action plans help reduce project risks—and construction sites—from start to finish.

Can Connected Data Improve Construction Project Certainty?

by Bradley Barth | Jun 8, 2021
Productivity | Risk Management | Technology

Connected data—made possible by integrated project controls platforms—can drive more realistic, risk-informed plans and dramatically reduce the contingency associated with uncertainty.

Essential Business Preparations for Contractors Ahead of 2021 Wildfire Season

by Michael Pignataro | Jun 8, 2021
Insurance | OSHA | PPE | Risk | Risk Management | Safety

With planning and preparation, the effects of wildfires can be mitigated. Wildfires require a specific set of conditions to propagate; the key is confining those conditions.

Vaccine Awareness Critical for Construction Industry

by Construction Executive | Jun 8, 2021
Risk Management | Safety

During the week of April 19, the Centers for Disease Control promoted an awareness campaign to urge construction workers to get the COVID-19 vaccination.

Blockchain: Automating Construction Contract Performance and Legal Notifications

by Jason Lambert | May 22, 2021
Contracts | Data Analytics | Legal and Regulatory | Productivity | Risk Management

Blockchain can bring dramatic changes to the construction industry by automating contract performance tracking and fulfillment and automating contractual and legal notices.

Minimizing Employer Liability Related to COVID-19

by Lindsey Conrad Kennedy | May 16, 2021
Dispute Resolution | Insurance | Legal and Regulatory | Risk | Risk Management | Safety | Wellness

The best defense to a COVID-19-related employment claim is a good offense. Contractors should stay abreast of ever-changing federal, state and local guidance, especially those targeted at construction.
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