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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.

Build Success With Employee Engagement Across Multiple Departments

by Granger Hassmann | Apr 1, 2021
Accounting | Business | Business Development | Culture | Human Resources | Leadership | Organization Culture | Productivity | Risk Management | Workforce

Some forward-thinking firms are advocating an integrated approach that involves collaboration among preconstruction, operations, legal and risk management, and marketing departments.

Understanding the Risks of International Construction

by Denis Serkin, Nicole Markowitz | Mar 31, 2021
Business Development | Contracts | Organization Culture | Risk Management | Safety

Contractors operating outside the U.S. face different cultural, compliance and cultural risks, due to differences in contracts, design responsibilities, processes and procedures, and dispute resolution.

Ten Tips for Creating a Workplace Suicide Prevention Plan

by Steve Frost | Mar 24, 2021
Risk Management | Safety | Wellness

A suicide prevention plan can destigmatize mental health and wellbeing outreach, improve safety of construction workers and help reverse the devasting suicide rates in construction.

Preventing Heat Risks to Workers in Various Climates

by Ryan Smith | Mar 19, 2021
Risk | Risk Management | Safety | Technology | Wearables | Wellness

To keep workers safe while working in the summer heat, Garney Construction tested PPE monitoring devices to track heat stress. The result? Healthier and more productive workers.

The Construction Industry’s Top Business Risks in 2021

by Michael Pignataro | Mar 17, 2021
Cybersecurity | Insurance | Risk Management | Safety

For the construction, engineering and real estate sectors, top business risks in 2020 were business interruption, natural catastrophes and the pandemic outbreak.
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