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Getting the Band Back Together: How a Surety Team Can Hit the Right Notes

by Michael Senecal | Nov 7, 2020
Risk | Surety Bonding

Just as a singer is supported by guitar, bass and drums, the most effective surety bond producers call on different forms of expertise to ensure they hit the right notes during client conversations.

Why It’s Critical to Have a Sound Cybersecurity Strategy

by Mike Dooley | Nov 6, 2020
Cybersecurity | Risk Management | Technology

Contractors should take steps to ensure consistent data security practices and protection against ransomware, phishing and wire transfer scams. Here’s how.

Five-Star Contracting: Using Contract Claims to Contest Errors in Federal Performance Evaluations

by Nicholas T. Solosky | Nov 1, 2020
Contracts | Legal and Regulatory | Risk | Risk Management

Federal agencies evaluate contractors through the CPAR System, which other federal agencies access for reviews of a contractor’s past performance. But does a contractor have recourse for erroneous reviews?

Focus on Productivity and Risk Management to Navigate the Post-Pandemic Construction Industry

by Kenny Ingram | Oct 29, 2020
Business | Productivity | Risk Management

If construction organizations keep risk management a priority while improving productivity, they can capitalize on post-pandemic opportunities.

Beyond General Liability Insurance: Other Liability Exposures to Be Aware Of

by Jeffrey Cavignac | Oct 25, 2020
Cybersecurity | Insurance | Risk | Risk Management

While most contractors carry commercial general liability insurance, there are other liability exposures that construction companies should evaluate and consider.

Terminating Employees for Theft Is Not as Easy as It Should Be

by Edward Harold | Oct 19, 2020
Legal and Regulatory | Risk | Risk Management | Workforce

Employers can take steps to reduce employee theft, but eliminating it entirely is impossible. Following certain guidelines when investigating thefts can reduce the risk of a lawsuit.

Be a Good Neighbor: Techniques to Mitigate the Risk of Claims From Adjacent Landowners

by Josh Levy, Madeleine Bailey, Josh Neudorfer | Oct 16, 2020
Business | Insurance | Project Delivery | Project Management | Risk | Risk Management

Contractors can avoid legal claims using risk mitigation tools such as postconstruction assessments and monitoring during construction.

How to Perfect and Leverage Risk Management Tactics to Expand a Construction Business

by Tom Harrison | Oct 14, 2020
Business | Business Development | Risk | Risk Management

Risk management is central to securing and maintaining long-lasting customer relations. Involving the team in risk reduction increases buy-in and has direct impact on operational efficiencies, profitability and brand.
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