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Training Is Essential to Productivity and Safety

by Debbie Dickinson | Apr 29, 2021
Risk Management | Safety

Studies have shown that the pandemic has hurt productivity in the construction industry. Employers that prioritize training and preparation improve productivity and safety.

What OSHA’s COVID-19 National Emphasis Program Means for Contractors

by Curtis Moore | Apr 27, 2021
OSHA | Risk Management | Safety | Wellness

OSHA’s National Emphasis Program on COVID-19 signals its commitment to step up virus-related inspections. Savvy contractors should implement COVID-19 policies, training sessions and protocols.

Construction Site Injuries: Avoiding and Limiting Liability

by Steven Gonzalez, Aaron Cohn | Apr 26, 2021
Contracts | Insurance | Legal and Regulatory

A general contractor's workers’ comp insurance may not cover sub-subcontractors or third parties. The right insurance needs to be in place, and proper risk management is key to get the full benefit of all insurance.

CGL, Builders Risk Coverage and Exclusions When Construction Defects Cause Property Damage

by Jeffrey Cavignac | Apr 23, 2021
Business | Business Risk | Insurance | Project Delivery | Risk | Risk Management

When physical damage to property is caused by defects or defective work, do CGL and Builders Risk policies cover the damage? It depends…

Strategies for Resolving Disputes Arising Mid-Project

by Mackenzie Bell, Shoshana Rothman | Apr 23, 2021
Dispute Resolution | Legal and Regulatory | Surety Bonding

When disputes arise in the midst of a project, contractors should explore alternative dispute resolution methods that can help save time and money–along with relationships and the project itself.

Is a State-Specific Workers’ Compensation Policy Enough?

by Steve Stramara | Apr 21, 2021
Insurance | Risk | Risk Management | Workforce

Contractors may need to comply with the little-known Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act, which applies to companies working on or over navigable waters in or adjacent to the U.S.

Prequalify Customers to Reduce Credit Risk as Bankruptcies Rise

by Lori J. Drake | Apr 21, 2021
Accounting | Business | Business Development | Finance | Risk | Risk Management

Contractors can protect themselves from potential credit risks by prequalifying potential customers and closely following their credit policies to collect payment.

Using the STOP Principle to Keep Workers Safe

by Michael Schaeffer | Apr 20, 2021
Risk Management | Safety

The inverted STOP mindset (people/organization/technology/substitution) goes beyond safety equipment. It assesses safety wholistically and practically for workers and the construction site.
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