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Don’t Drop the Ball (or the Load): Crane Safety Best Practices

by Curtis Moore | Jul 27, 2021
Equipment | Heavy Equipment | OSHA | Risk Management | Safety | Tools | Vehicles

In addition to complying with crane certification, training and evaluation requirements, there are best practices construction employers can implement for worker safety around cranes.

What Discount Rate to Use Under ASC 842 to Calculate Your Lease Liability

by Mark Phillips, Chris Vasquez | Jul 27, 2021
Equipment | Risk Management

The new leasing standard, Accounting Standards Codification Topic 842, could have a profound impact on a contractor’s financial statements and ratios.

Crisis Management in Construction

by Toby Cushing | Jul 20, 2021
Risk | Risk Management

A well-thought-out crisis management plan helps contractors to manage disasters and unplanned events.

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."

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.

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.

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.
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