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Prepare for the Worst and Get Paid by a Debtor in Bankruptcy

by An Nguyen | Apr 15, 2021
Insurance | Risk | Risk Management

Rather than reacting to a bankruptcy filing after the fact, contractors with an understanding of their rights and remedies can take steps now to help protect themselves later.

Under One Roof: Embracing the New Era of Unified Tech Solutions

by Tim Tucker, Mike Loumeau | Apr 15, 2021
Productivity | Risk Management | Technology

New ERP tools enable construction companies to pull together operational, financial and other service functions to improve efficiency and gain insights for improving decision-making and growth.

Positioning Your Firm for Maximum Surety Credit

by Andrew Dickson | Apr 13, 2021
Risk | Surety Bonding

Whether a small, medium or large contractor, there are important factors to keep in mind that will increase a company’s chances of keeping and growing its surety credit.

Four Ways Contractors Can Preserve Financial Integrity, Working Capital

by Jeffrey Desrosier | Apr 13, 2021
Business | Business Risk | Finance | Risk | Risk Management | Surety Bonding

There are four common challenges that can negatively affect creditworthiness: liquidity, borrowing for working capital, positive cash flow and the workforce.

2021 Executive Insights: Surety Bonding & Insurance

by Construction Executive | Apr 9, 2021
Business | Executive Profiles | Insurance | Risk | Risk Management | Surety Bonding

Industry experts share their thoughts and advice on mitigating risk, the "Three Cs" and navigating bonding in a post-pandemic world.

Construction’s Road Through 2021 Will Have Bumps—But Not Insurmountable Ones

by Kirk Chamberlain, Craig Tappel | Apr 8, 2021
Business | Cybersecurity | Data Analytics | Economy | Insurance | Risk | Technology

After years of going full-throttle, the U.S. construction industry has been contending with various pandemic-induced bumps in the road that will continue to slow business down and challenge resiliency.

The Dangers of Invisible Injuries

by Cal Beyer, John Gaal | Apr 7, 2021
Risk Management | Safety | Wellness

According to the CDC, 150 people die each day from the effects of traumatic brain injuries and the greatest number them were in the construction industry.

Hidden Risks in Builders Risk and First Party Property Insurance

by Finley T. Harckham | Apr 2, 2021
Insurance | Risk | Risk Management

Try to eliminate protective devices endorsements for fire and theft in builders risk policis, but if that’s not possible, follow best practices to comply with the clause.
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