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Mixing Innovation With Philanthropy, Reducing COVID-19 Risk

by A. Vincent Vasquez | Nov 12, 2020
Risk Management | Technology

As one of the 20 largest contractors in the United States by revenue, DPR Construction understands how important it is not only to run its business efficiently and safely, but also to give back to the communities in which it operates.

Preventing Lawsuits Due to Sick Buildings in the Age of COVID-19

by William S. Thomas | Nov 11, 2020
Markets | Project Delivery | Risk Management

Building owners must follow all local, regional and national guidance documents to protect employees from the spread of coronavirus. They also must undertake the rigorous recommendations of ASHRAE for reopening and continued operation and maintenance of buildings and HVAC systems.

Subcontractor Failure to Pay Employee Wages Could Fall on General Contractors

by Michael C. Zisa | Nov 10, 2020
Risk Management | Safety

General contractors must realize the risk of being held liable for a subcontractor’s failure to pay timely and proper wages to their employees and/or lower-tier subcontractors.

Risk Protection: Force Majeure Agreements Take on Renewed Relevance

by Michael E. Carson | Nov 10, 2020
Contracts | Legal and Regulatory | Risk | Risk Management

In a year defined by the COVID-19 pandemic, force majeure clauses have gone from boilerplate basics to something worthy of further examination and attention in order to minimize risk for all parties involved in a construction project.

2020 Executive Insights: Surety Bonding

by Construction Executive | Nov 10, 2020
Business | Executive Profiles | Risk | Surety Bonding

Industry experts share their insights on various aspects of surety bonding.

Surety Bonding Would Provide Peace of Mind for P3s

by Lee Covington | Nov 10, 2020
Safety | Surety Bonding

Due to the lack of funding, many public entities are considering public-private partnerships, also known as P3s, as a way to finance and complete necessary infrastructure projects.

How COVID-19 Has Affected Risk in the Construction Industry

by Gary Clevenger | Nov 10, 2020
Human Resources | PPE | Risk | Risk Management | Safety | Technology | Training | Wearables | Workforce

While COVID-19 has increased the risks for construction professionals, there are strategies to mitigate risk such as virtual training, wearables and attracting the best talent.

Electronic Signatures for Surety Bonds: Widespread Adoption Needed

by Julie Alleyne, Lawrence LeClair | Nov 9, 2020
Risk | Surety Bonding | Technology

The current practices required by most public owners of executing physical copies of bonds is unworkable and imprudent during the COVID-19 crisis in order to maintain a safe environment for those executing, delivering and receiving surety bonds.
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